D01303820A DR-100)# Linear PCM Recorder Reference Manual
Contents 1 – Introduction...............................................4 Features................................................................................... 4 Conventions used in this manual................................... 4 Recycling lithium-ion rechargeable batteries........... 4 Trademarks and copyrights.............................................. 4 About SD cards..................................................................... 5 Precautions for use......................................
Contents 7 – Mark functions.........................................38 Mark types............................................................................38 Adding marks......................................................................38 Adding marks manually............................................................... 38 Adding marks automatically...................................................... 38 Adding marks at peak levels......................................................
1 – Introduction Features Trademarks and copyrights • Linear PCM recorder that supports 192kHz/24-bit resolution • Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as recording media • Two types of stereo microphones—directional and omnidirectional—allow high-quality stereo recording • Various input jacks support diverse applications • XLR/TRS combo jacks that support +4dBu line level and +48V phantom power enable the connection of external mics and devices • 20dB headroom for both mic and line inputs • Dual ADC function improves
1 – Introduction About SD cards This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. It can use 64MB–2GB SD cards, 4–32GB SDHC cards and 48–128GB SDXC cards. A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). You can also contact TASCAM customer support for information. Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging SD cards, please take the following precautions when handling them.
2 – Names and functions of parts Top 0 . button When the Home Screen is open, use to skip files and search backward. Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK button to move to the previous mark. When a menu is open, use this to move between screens and move the cursor. q / button When the Home Screen is open, use to skip files and search forward. Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK button to move to the next mark.
2 – Names and functions of parts Front o DIGITAL IN connector Connect the included digital input conversion cable to input digital signals into this unit. (See “Recording from digital devices” on page 18.) Left side h Press and hold this button for at least 10 seconds while pressing the STOP [8] button to force the unit to turn off (enter standby). p EXT IN connector Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect with the line output jack of an audio device, for example.
2 – Names and functions of parts Right side Home Screen c Battery compartment (AA batteries) Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 14.) v SD card slot Insert an SD card here. Stopped/playing b Input level knob Use this to adjust the input signal volume. Bottom Recording/recording standby 1 Input source This shows the input source set with the I/O SETTING screen SOURCE item. (See “Setting recording input sources” on page 21.
2 – Names and functions of parts 4 Phantom power supply status When the PHANTOM switch is set to ON, this icon shows the phantom power supply voltage. (See “Setting the phantom power voltage” on page 22.) No icon Phantom power off Phantom power on with +48V supplied Phantom power on with +24V supplied 5 Power supply status When powered by batteries, a t appears next to the icon for the type of battery being used. (See “Set the priority battery type” on page 40.
2 – Names and functions of parts g Input levels These show the input level setting values. The DUAL REC screen opens. Basic menu operation procedures The operation procedures for both the MENU and FUNCTION screens are basically the same. Here we explain MENU screen operations using dual recording settings as an example. 1. Open the MENU screen. When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2 – Names and functions of parts Turn the wheel to move the cursor to FORMAT, and press the ENTER/MARK button. Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the confirmation screen. When a confirmation screen appears, the cursor always starts on NO. Press the ENTER/MARK button when the cursor is on NO to cancel execution and return to the previous screen. You can change FORMAT item settings in a similar manner. When finished, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.
2 – Names and functions of parts Menu list Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. The menu items are as follows.
2 – Names and functions of parts Function menu list The Function menu includes functions that are used on the selected playback file or the recording file. • When the Home Screen is open, press the Fn button to open the FUNCTION Screen. The functions shown depend on the state of the unit when the Fn button is pressed.
3 – Preparation Powering the unit This unit uses a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This unit can also be powered by 2 AA batteries, by using a commercially-available USB cable to supply USB bus power or by a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter. The USB cable can also be connected a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack ( sold separately). This unit can use alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium AA batteries. Using AA batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit to open it. 2.
3 – Preparation Using an AC adapter (sold separately) As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge the unit. TASCAM PS-P520E (sold separately) AC outlet Micro-B USB connector Inserting and removing SD cards CAUTION • SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used with this unit. • A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on our website (http://tascam.com/). Inserting the card 1.
3 – Preparation HOLD function for preventing accidental operation You can slide the HOLD switch to LEVEL or ALL to disable controls and prevent accidental operation. CAUTION Always use the (power) button to turn the unit off (put it in standby). If shutdown procedures are not conducted, recording data and settings, for example, could all be lost. Lost data and settings cannot be restored.
3 – Preparation Setting the date and time You can set the unit to automatically assign file names based on the date and time of the built-in clock. (See “Setting the file name format” on page 36.) By setting the clock in advance, the recording date and time can be added to files accurately. The first time you turn the unit on after purchasing it and whenever the date and time has been reset, the DATE/TIME screen where you can set the date and time will open.
3 – Preparation Recording external devices Stereo mic Connect external audio devices to the MIC/LINE IN XLR or TRS jacks. When using a stereo mini cable, connect it to the EXT IN jack. Audio devices and other external equipment Mic Audio devices and other external equipment Recording from digital devices Use the included digital input conversion cable to connect the output of a digital audio device to the DIGITAL IN jack. Digital mixer, digital recorder, digital amp, etc.
3 – Preparation Using the built-in speaker for playback Set the (speaker) switch to ON to listen to playback from the built-in speaker. Connecting cameras When recording video on a camera, this unit can simultaneously record the same sound as the camera. Connect this unit and the camera as follows to input sound into the camera. NOTE DSLR camera Even if the (speaker) switch is set to ON, the speaker will not output sound when the unit is recording, in recording standby or connected to headphones.
4 – Recording If the peak level is still exceeded, lower the volume of the sound source or increase the distance between the mics and the sound source. Recording With this unit, you can record audio with even better quality by changing the recording format and sampling frequency, as well as setting the various functions, including the limiter, level control and low-cut filter. Here, we explain basic recording using the UNI MIC (built-in directional mics). 1. Place the recorder.
4 – Recording Use the (headphones/speaker) LEVEL volume control to adjust the monitoring level. This does not affect the sound being recorded. Setting where to save files Set the folder where recorded files are saved. 1. Select the MENU screen BROWSE item to open the Browse Screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2. Select the folder where files are saved. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the folder where files are saved and return to the Home Screen.
4 – Recording Setting power used by mics Using phantom power 1. Set the phantom power voltage to match the connected mics. (See “Setting the phantom power voltage” on page 22.) 2. Set the PHANTOM power switch to ON only when a condenser microphone that requires phantom power is connected to the MIC/LINE IN jack. • When using phantom power during battery operation, the operation time might be reduced drastically depending on the mic.
4 – Recording Setting the low-cut filter The low-cut filter can reduce bothersome noise, such as from wind, air-conditioners and projectors. 1. Select the I/O SETTING screen LOW CUT item to open the LOW CUT screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2. Set the cutoff frequency of the low-cut filter during input. Options: OFF (default), 40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 220 Hz NOTE This setting can also be changed when in recording standby or recording on the FUNCTION screen.
4 – Recording Using mid-side microphones The mid-side decoder allows recording with mid-side mics. 1. Connect the mid-side mic. Connect the mid-side mic mid to the MIC/LINE IN L jack and the side to the MIC/LINE IN R jack. 2. Set the decoding mode. Select the MS DECODE item on the I/O SETTING or FUNCTION screen to open the MS DECODE screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.
4 – Recording Improving recording signal-to-noise (Dual ADC function) 2. Use the MODE item to set the automatic recording function mode to LEVEL. The dual ADC function realizes even better signal-to-noise performance and can suppress noise even when recording quiet input sounds. 1. Select the I/O SETTING screen DUAL ADC item. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) NOTE 2. Turn the dual ADC function ON or OFF.
4 – Recording 8. Press the STOP [8] button to stop recording. Recording in DIGITAL mode Capturing the moment before recording starts (PRE REC function) In DIGITAL mode, recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the fixed standard level (−54 dB). 1. Select the REC SETTING screen AUTO REC item to open the AUTO REC screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.
4 – Recording Creating new files automatically at a set time interval Recording of the current file can be stopped and a new file can be created automatically when the time set with the REC SETTING screen FILE INC item is exceeded. Follow the procedures below to set the time that new files are automatically created during recording. 1. Select the REC SETTING screen FILE INC item to open the FILE INC screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2. Set the dual recording mode to LEVEL. 3.
4 – Recording 3. Select the FORMAT item and set the dual recording MP3 format. Options: MP3 320 kbps (default), MP3 256 kbps, MP3 192 kbps, MP3 128 kbps 4. Press the REC [0] button to enter recording standby. On the Home Screen, FORMAT will appear next to DUAL in the recording function information area. Using the auto tone function The auto tone function can be used to automatically insert a tone signal (1kHz sine wave) whenever recording starts and stops.
4 – Recording Recording times The table below shows maximum recording times by file format on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards of different capacities (in hours and minutes). SD/SDHC/SDXC card capacity File format (recording setting) 8 GB 32 GB 6:17 12:35 50:23 48kHz 5:47 11:34 46:17 88.2kHz 3:08 6:17 25:11 96kHz 2:53 5:47 23:08 176.4kHz 1:34 3:08 12:35 192kHz 1:26 2:33 11:34 44.1kHz 4:11 8:23 33:35 48kHz 3:51 7:42 30:51 88.2kHz 2:05 4:11 16:47 96kHz 1:55 3:51 15:25 176.
5 – Playback Playing recordings When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped or paused, press the PLAY/PAUSE [y/9] button to start playback. Pausing playback Repeat playback (LOOP PLAY) With this function, you can continuously repeat (loop) the playback of an interval between two points. 1. Press the Fn button to open the FUNCTION screen, and select the LOOP PLAY item. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.
5 – Playback 6. Press the ENTER/MARK button again to clear the IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points. Changing the speed of playback (VSA playback) The unit features a VSA (Variable Speed Audition) playback function that changes the playback speed without changing the pitch. CAUTION NOTE • When in loop playback mode, the mark function is disabled. • If neither IN or OUT points are set, the entire file will be played repeatedly from start to finish in single track loop playback mode.
6 – Working with Files and Folders You can manage audio files inside the MUSIC folder on the SD card in a folder structure. You can also choose folders and files on the Browse Screen to play or delete them, for example. Moreover, you can also use the function menu with selected files to protect or delete them, for example. Basic Browse Screen operations On the BROWSE Screen, folders and audio files appear in lists in the same way files are shown on a computer. Folders can only be made to two levels.
6 – Working with Files and Folders 88 FILE DELETE Delete the selected file. Executing the FILE DELETE item opens a confirmation screen. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. NOTE When the Home Screen is open, you can press the Fn button to open the FUNCTION Screen where files can also be deleted. (See “Deleting files” on page 34.) Folder operations Select the desired folder on the Browse Screen, and press the Fn button to open the FOLDER MENU screen.
6 – Working with Files and Folders Creating new folders You can create new folders on the Browse Screen. 1. Move the cursor to NEW FOLDER at the bottom of the folder list and press the ENTER/MARK button. Deleting files The currently selected file on the Home Screen can be deleted. 1. While the Home Screen is open when stopped, press the Fn button to open the FUNCTION screen. 2. Select the FILE DELETE item, and press the ENTER/MARK button to open a confirmation screen. 2.
6 – Working with Files and Folders 3. Selecting the DIVIDE item and pressing the ENTER/MARK button will open another DIVIDE screen. Dividing files at marks (MARK DIVIDE function) Files can be divided at points where marks have been added. (See “Adding marks” on page 38.) 1. While the Home Screen is open when stopped or paused, press the Fn button to open the FUNCTION screen. 2. Select the DIVIDE item and press the ENTER/MARK button to open the DIVIDE screen. 4. Set the division point.
6 – Working with Files and Folders Setting the file name format You can select the format of names given to files recorded by this unit. File names consist of a name part and a number part. Setting the WORD item 1. On the TYPE screen, if you select WORD, the EDIT item will appear on the FILE NAME screen. TASCAM_0001.WAV 1: File name 2: File number 1. Select the SYSTEM screen FILE NAME item to open the FILE NAME screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2.
6 – Working with Files and Folders Resetting file numbers Numbers are added to the names of recorded audio files. These numbers are added in recording order. By default, these numbers are set not to reset (OFF). When set to OFF, the numbers will continue to be added in order even if the card is changed or formatted. This makes file management easier. When set to ON, or when the RESET option is used, the final numbers can be restarted. 1. Select the SYSTEM screen FILE No.RESET item to open the FILE No.
7 – Mark functions Marks can be used to cue for playback or as guides for dividing files. Moreover, in addition to adding marks manually, they can also be added automatically in response to the input signal level or at set time intervals. Mark types Adding marks automatically The AUTO MARK function can add marks automatically during recording. 1. Select the MARK SETTING screen AUTO MARK item to open the AUTO MARK screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.
7 – Mark functions Adding marks at peak levels Marks can be added automatically when input signals exceed the peak level during recording. Use this to find when the peak level was exceeded after recording. 1. Select the PEAK MARK item on the MARK SETTING screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) Deleting marks You can delete marks that have been added by this unit when stopped or paused. 1. You can skip to marks that you want to delete when stopped or paused.
8 – Settings and Information Making power and display settings Make power and display settings for this unit on the POWER/ DISPLAY screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) NOTE • A t appears next to the icon for the type of battery currently being used in the battery supply status area on the Home Screen. • After switching to the backup battery source, the unit will automatically switch back to the priority source if it becomes charged again.
8 – Settings and Information Setting the peak level function 88 Setting the peak level value Set the peak level at which the icon appears and the PEAK level indicator lights. 1. Select the PEAK LEVEL item, and open the PEAK LEVEL screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2. Select the LEVEL item and set the peak level value. Viewing information Use the INFORMATION screen to view various types of information about the unit. Follow the procedures below to view the INFORMATION screen. 1.
8 – Settings and Information 88 SIZE Shows the file size. NOTE You can also check this screen with the FUNCTION screen FILE INFORMATION item. (See “Function menu list” on page 13.) XRI date the information page The XRI page shows the XRI (eXtended Recording Information) data, which includes the input volume and other recording settings, added to WAV (BWF) files. Card information page The CARD page shows the status of the currently loaded SD card.
8 – Settings and Information Restoring factory default settings Use this to restore various settings to their factory default values. 1. Select the SYSTEM screen INITIALIZE item, and press the ENTER/MARK button to open a confirmation screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) Formatting SD cards Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card. Back up important recording data to a computer, for example before formatting a card.
8 – Settings and Information Power-on recording function When the unit is off (in standby mode), press and hold the REC [0] button while pressing the power button to turn it on and start recording immediately. Otherwise, the unit operates normally after starting up. Attenuating the output Restricting the headphone output level. They volume might differ depending on the headphones used. Make settings suitable for the headphones being used.
9 – Connecting with a Computer By connecting this unit with a computer using a commercially-available USB cable, you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the SD card in the unit. This unit can handle audio files of the following formats. WAV (BWF): 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48kHz, 128/192/256/320kbps NOTE • We recommend connecting this unit to a computer that supports USB 2.
10 – Using the REMOTE jack This unit has a REMOTE jack. Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) here to enable remote operation of this unit. Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) TASCAM RC-3F (sold separately) Using a remote control (TASCAM RC-10) TASCAM RC-10 (sold separately) Setting up the footswitch 1. Select the SYSTEM screen REMOTE item to open the REMOTE screen. (See “Basic menu operation procedures” on page 10.) 2.
11 – Messages The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the unit under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the DR-100MKIII and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response. Message ALL HOLD on LEVEL HOLD on Battery empty Battery low Meaning and response The input level knob and all buttons have been disabled by the HOLD switch. The input level knob has been disabled by the HOLD switch.
11 – Messages Message No DUAL REC now high SAMPLE No DUAL REC now SOURCE is DIGITAL Can't save data File error Not continued Player error Writing failed Error-XX (XX is a number.) Meaning and response Dual level recording cannot used if the sampling frequency is 176.4 or 192 kHz. Dual format recording cannot used if the sampling frequency is 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz. Dual format recording cannot used if the input source is DIGITAL. If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit off and restart it.
12 – 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 or TEAC customer support. 88 The unit will not turn on. • Confirm that the built-in battery has enough charge or that the replaceable batteries are installed correctly. • Confirm that the TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) power plug and the USB connector are securely connected.
13 – Specifications 88 Ratings 88 Recording media SD card SDHC card SDXC card (64 MB−2 GB) (4 GB−32 GB) (48 GB–128 GB) 88 Recording/playback formats WAV (BWF): 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48kHz, 128/192/256/320kbps 88 Number of channels (headphone) jack Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack Maximum output: 40mW + 40mW (when headphones connected, into 32 Ω load) 88 Built-in speaker 0.4W (mono) Digital input 88 DIGITAL IN connector Connector: 3.
13 – Specifications • Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) General Use conditions 88 Power Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium-ion) USB bus power from a computer AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) External battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately) 88 Power consumption 7.
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