D01231720C DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL
Table of Contents 1–Introduction...........................................................4 Features..................................................................................4 Conventions used in this manual.................................5 Trademarks and copyrights...........................................5 2–Names and Functions of Parts..............................6 Top panel ..............................................................................6 Front panel............................
Table of Contents Tuning a musical instrument................................44 Adjusting the input level for tuning..................44 10–Connecting with a Computer.......................... 45 Transferring files to a computer................................ 45 Transferring files from a computer..................... 45 Disconnecting from a computer......................... 45 11–Settings and Information................................. 46 Viewing File Information...........................................
1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. • After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download the Reference Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
1–Introduction Conventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual. • • • • • Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. When we refer to a button or connector or control on the DR-05, the typeface looks like this: MENU. When we show messages, for example, that appears on the screen, the typeface looks like this: ON. “microSD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “microSD card”.
2–Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 5 + button When the Home or TUNER screen is displayed, press this button to increase the output level from the built-in speaker or /LINE OUT jack. During adjustment, a volume indicator will be displayed in a pull-up window. When the Playback Control screen is displayed, press this button to increase the playback speed. When a setting screen is open, use the button to change the setting of the selected item.
2–Names and Functions of Parts 9 – button When the Home screen or the TUNER screen is displayed, press this button to decrease the output level from the built-in speaker or /LINE OUT jack. During adjustment, a volume indicator will be displayed in a pull-up window. When the Playback Control screen is open, press this button to decrease the playback speed. When a setting screen is open, use the button to change the setting of the selected item. 0 REC indicator The indicator flashes during recording standby.
2–Names and Functions of Parts Left side panel i Bottom Panel /LINE OUT jack Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack of an amp or other equipment. o HOLD switch Shift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) to engage the hold function. All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON. Right side panel s Mono speaker p USB port Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port.
2–Names and Functions of Parts Home screen 6 Recorder operation status 8 9 7 , m / / Stopped Paused Playing back Fast-forwarding Fast-rewinding Skipping forward Skipping backward 7 Level meter The level of the input or playback sounds is shown. When Monitor Mix function is ON, the level of the combined input and playback sounds is shown. 1 Playback speed setting status Icon Playback speed x1.0 x1.1 - x1.5 x0.5 - x0.
2–Names and Functions of Parts Recording screen This screen appears when recording or in recording standby. 0 Elapsed recording time The elapsed recording time of the track appears as hours: minutes: seconds. q Remaining recording time The remaining recording time until the selected max file size is reached appears in hours: minutes: seconds.
2–Names and Functions of Parts Playback Control screen The Playback Control screen is displayed if the PB CONT button is pressed during playback or when playback is stopped. Recording cannot be performed while this screen is displayed. Press the . or / button to skip to the I/O point or the beginning/end, instead of the previous or next file. Menu item list This list provides an overview of the various menu items.
2–Names and Functions of Parts Using menus Use the MENU screen to make various settings. Example: setting the playback area 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted), and use the 7 button to move to various settings screens. Example: PLAY SETTING screen 3 Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted) to be set. Example: AREA is selected. 4 Use the / or 7 button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting.
3–Preparation Powering the unit DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power). Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used. Using AA batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit. Fit two AA batteries to the + and – marks shown in the compartment, and close the battery compartment cover. CAUTION Never use any adaptor other than the designated PSP520E AC adaptor.
3–Preparation Start-up & shutdown CAUTION The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately), or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC. • Turn down the volume of the sound system connected to the unit before starting up or shutting down the unit. • Do not use headphones when starting up or shutting down the unit. Otherwise, a large noise would cause damage to headphones or your ears.
3–Preparation Setting the date and time Inserting and removing microSD cards Using its internal clock, this unit remembers the date and time when a file is recorded. Inserting the microSD card 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. NOTE A microSD card is already installed when the unit is shipped from the factory. If you want to use this card to record and play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.
3–Preparation Preparing a microSD card for use Using the built-in speaker In order to use a microSD card in this unit, you must format it first. Enable SPEAKER on the MENU screen to allow the unit to play over the built-in speaker. 1 Confirm that a microSD card is installed and turn the power ON. 2 The following message appears when a new card or a card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
3–Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with headphones, connect them to the / LINE OUT jack. To listen with an external monitoring system to the / LINE OUT jack.
4–Recording In addition to using the built-in microphone, you can record using an external microphone or record the output signal from a mixer or other audio source. You can select among MP3 (44.1/48 kHz, 32–320 kbps) and WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio recording formats. As the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files, marks added to the WAV files during recording are available when playing back the files using a BWF compliant software, etc.
4–Recording Set where to save the file Set the folder where recorded files are saved. The created sound file will be saved in the currently selected folder. For details, see “SELECT” popup menu under “Folder operations” on page 31. If no setting is made, new recording files are placed in the MUSIC folder. Setting the input functions 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING, and press the 7 button.
4–Recording Adjusting the input level Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted to prevent the recorded sounds from being distorted due to excessively large input signals or from being inaudible due to excessively small input signals compared to noise. In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the following three level adjustment functions: peak reduction, automatic level control, and limiter. Any of these can be used as required.
4–Recording As a test performance is given subsequently, the input gain for recording is reduced to an appropriate level to meet the input signals, and an optimum recording level for the performance is set. Recording will be stored at this recording level if this mode is disabled before starting recording. Otherwise, the recording level will continue to be controlled automatically during recording.
4–Recording Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing) By overdubbing, you can play an instrument or sing as you play back a saved track and mix and record both sounds in a new file. • • • • • • • NOTE You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF. The prerecording function is disabled if the input monitor is ON for overdubbing. Overdub recording is not possible when using the AUTO REC function. When overdub recording, you cannot start new files manually.
4–Recording Adjusting the input level (simple adjustment) If Monitor Mix is enabled (INPUT is enabled in the MONITOR MIX screen), the input level can be adjusted in a simple way in the Quick menu screen. NOTE The level meters are designed to be hidden from the Quick menu screen, so you cannot use them when you make adjustments. Start the overdubbing 1 Press the RECORD [0] button to set the unit to record standby. The overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up appears.
4–Recording Recording automatically (AUTO REC) The unit starts and pauses recording, renews files, and sets marks automatically depending on the input signal level. This function allows the unit to respond to input sound levels and start and pause recording, as well as set marks and create new files, for example. 1 Press MENU to open the Menu screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING, and press the 7 button. REC SETTING screen appears.
4–Recording Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (Track incrementing) You can manually or automatically split a recording by creating a new file. (Track incrementing) Manual track incrementation during recording You can manually split a recording by creating a new file. Automatic track incrementation by file size Without pausing recording, a new file can be created automatically during recording when a file size set in advance is exceeded.
4–Recording Mark function Adding marks manually to a recording You can manually add marks to a recording where you want them. Press the MARK button while recording to add a mark. Mark number pull-up appears. NOTE Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 01–99. The maximum number of marks in a file is 99. • As the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files, marks added to a WAV file during recording are stored in the file.
4–Recording Self-timer function Like a camera, the unit has a self-timer to trigger the start of recording after a set period of time. 1 Press RECORD [0] button when stopped or playing back to set the unit in recording standby, and press the PB CONT button. 2 The self-timer icon appears in the recorder status screen, and time is shown on the right.
4–Recording Setting the AUTO TONE length Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume You can set the length of the AUTO TONE. You can adjust the volume of the AUTO TONE. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + and − buttons to select the REC SETTING menu and press the 7 button to open the REC SETTING screen. 3. Use the + and − buttons to select the TONE SECS item and press the / or 7 button. 4. Use the + and − buttons to set the tone length. Options: 0.5SEC., 1SEC. (default), 2SEC., 3SEC. 1.
4–Recording Recording duration The table below shows the maximum recording time on microSD/microSDHC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording. microSD/microSDHC card capacity (hours:minutes) File format (recording setting) 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 44.1 kHz 1:41 3:22 6:44 13:28 48 kHz 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 16 bit 96 kHz 0:46 1:33 3:06 6:12 WAV (stereo) 44.1 kHz 1:07 2:15 4:30 9:00 48 kHz 1:02 2:04 4:08 8:16 24 bit 96 kHz 0:31 1:02 2:04 4:08 32 kbps 44.
5–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) On the BROWSE screen, you can view the contents of the Music Folder, which contains the audio files on the microSD card that you can use with the DR-05. On this screen, you can also play and erase selected audio files, create folders, add tracks to the playlist and so on. (See “Playlist” on page 34.
5–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) CANCEL The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. Creating a new folder In the file list, NEW FOLDER appears at the bottom. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. Folder operations Select the desired folder on the BROWSE screen and press the QUICK button to open the pop-up window that is shown below.
6–Playback On the Home screen, you can use the . and / buttons to select the playback track. The files that you can select are determined by the playback area setting. Limiting the playback area makes track selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied tracks on the microSD card. On the PLAY SETTING screen, you can select all files, the current folder or the playlist as the playback area. You can also use the BROWSE screen to set a folder as the playback area.
6–Playback Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) Selecting a folder for the playback area (2) Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a folder on the BROWSE screen, the playback area changes to the selected folder. When the playback area is set to FOLDER, if you select a file on the BROWSE screen, the folder that contains the selected file becomes the playback area. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select BROWSE, and press the 7 button.
6–Playback Playlist You can make a list of tracks for playback (playlist). On the PLAY SETTING screen if you select PLAYLIST for the AREA item, you can set playback to just the tracks in your playlist. Adding tracks to the playlist 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select BROWSE, and press the 7 button. BROWSE screen appears. Editing the playlist You can view and edit the playlist you have made on the PLAYLIST screen.
6–Playback ALL CLR A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want to remove all the files from the playlist. Press the 7 button to remove all the files or the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to cancel this operation. For this operation, it does not matter which track you select in step 5. All the files are removed from the playlist, but they are not erased from the microSD card. DELETE Remove the selected track from the playlist.
6–Playback Playback When the Home screen is open and playback is stopped, press the 7 button to start playback. NOTE • Files in the playback area can be played. • You can also choose files for playback by name on the BROWSE screen. Pausing When the Home screen is open and a track is playing back, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to pause playback at the current position. (PAUSE) Press the 7 button again to restart playback from that position.
6–Playback Special Playback Control Functions The unit has some special playback control functions. For example, you can playback a selected section of a track repeatedly or change the tempo of music without changing the pitch. You can also enhance the perceived overall sound pressure for comfortable listening when the playback is indiscernible. These playback control functions serve for effective practice on musical instruments and analysis of musical passages.
6–Playback Changing the playback speed (VSA) The unit features the VSA (Variable Speed Audition) function that changes the playback speed without changing its pitch. CAUTION The VSA function cannot be effective for files recorded with a sampling frequency of 96kHz, and will be shown in the Home screen. However, the setting of playback speed can be changed. To apply the adjustment of playback speed, select a file recorded with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz by using the . or / button.
6–Playback Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump-back playback) Press the 7 button during playback to move back a few seconds (adjustable) and restart playback. (Jumpback playback). If you find a favorite passage of music or lyrics during playback, press the 7 button to go back a few seconds and replay that passage. The jump-back time is set as a JUMPBACK setting. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select PLAY SETTING, and press the 7 button.
7-Quick Operations Features of the QUICK button The QUICK button serves for the following purposes. • While the Home screen is open and when stopped or paused, opens the Quick menu screen for deletion, division, and level alignment (enhancing the perceived overall sound pressure) of the current track. During playback, the Quick menu screen appears only for level alignment. • While the Home screen is open during recording standby, the Quick menu screen appears for level control setting.
7-Quick Operations AUTO LEVEL: When the input sound is too small or too large, the recording volume is increased or decreased, respectively, automatically to an appropriate level. LIMITER: This prevents distortion of sound due to sudden excessive input. For details of the level control function, see “Using the Level Control Function” on page 20. When Monitor Mix is enabled, the input level can be adjusted in a simple way using the . or / button. Press the .
7-Quick Operations Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) A recorded file can be divided into two at a specified position. 1 Select a file to be divided using the . or / button or the BROWSE screen. 2 While the Home screen is open when stopped, press the QUICK button to show the Quick menu screen. CAUTION MP3 files cannot be divided. If the microSD card has insufficient open space, division might not be possible. • Division is not possible if the file name would become more than 200 characters long.
8-Using the Effects The DR-05 has built-in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice. They can also be applied to the output signal during playback. The icon appears as light letters on a dark background. Effects ON indication Setting the effect 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select OTHERS, and press the 7 button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select EFFECT, and press the 7 button.
9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately on the tuning meter shown in the display. Using the tuner Setting the tuner 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select OTHERS, and press the 7 button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select TUNER, and press the 7 button. TUNER screen appears.
10–Connecting with a Computer By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable, you can transfer audio files on the microSD card in the unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the microSD card in the unit. This unit can handle audio files of the following formats. MP3: 32k-320kbps, 44.1k/48kHz WAV: 44.
11–Settings and Information Viewing File Information Use the Information screen to view various types of information about your DR-05. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select OTHERS, and press the 7 button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select INFORMATION, and press the 7 button. The INFORMATION screen contains the following three pages. Use the + or − button to move through the pages.
11–Settings and Information System Settings and Formatting From the SYSTEM screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements. You can also initialize the unit and format the microSD card. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select OTHERS, and press the 7 button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3 Use the + or − button to select SYSTEM, and press the 7 button. SYSTEM screen appears.
11–Settings and Information Using QUICK FORMAT Using QUICK FORMAT erases all music files on the card and automatically creates new “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders as well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is necessary to use the microSD card with the DR-05. 1 Use the + or − button to select QUICK FORMAT, and press the 7 button to highlight Exec. 2 Press the 7 button to open a pop-up confirmation window. Setting the format of file names You can select the format of names given to files recorded by this unit.
12–Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-05 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response. Message Meaning and response File Name Err The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function adds "_a” or “_b” to the end of the file name.
12–Messages Message Meaning and response No MUSIC File There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed. Cannot overdub! See REC setting Not Continued File Error Can't save data Player Error Device Error Writing Failed Sys Rom Err System Err 50 System Error 1 System Error 2 System Error 3 System Error 4 System Error 5 System Error 6 System Error 7 System Error 8 System Error 9 You cannot overdub a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96kHz in MP3 format. Change the recording format to WAV.
13–Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit, an authorized distributer or a TASCAM Customer Support. 8Power 8 will not turn ON. • • • • • • Confirm that the batteries are not dead. Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct +/– orientation.
14–Specifications Ratings Recording media microSD card (64 MB - 2 GB) microSDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB) Recording/playback format WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jack (supporting plug-in power) Connector: 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini Input impedance: 25 kΩ Nominal input level: –20 dBV Maximum input level: –4 dBV /LINE OUT Connector: 1/8” (3.
14–Specifications Battery operation time (continuous operation) Alkaline type battery (EVOLTA) Recording/playback Recording Recording Recording Recording Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Format WAV 96kHz, 24bit WAV 44.1kHz, 16bit MP3 44.1kHz, 128Kbps MP3 48 kHz, 320Kbps WAV 96kHz, 24bit WAV 96kHz, 24bit WAV 44.1kHz, 16bit WAV 44.1kHz, 16bit MP3 44.1kHz, 128Kbps MP3 44.1kHz, 128Kbps MP3 48 kHz, 320Kbps MP3 48 kHz, 320Kbps Operation time About 10.5 hours About 17.
14–Specifications Dimensional drawings 26mm 141mm 61mm • • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product.
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