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    D01231720C DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL
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    level (simple adjustment).... 23 Start the overdubbing 23 Recording automatically (AUTO REC 24 2 TASCAM DR-05 Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (Track incrementing 25 Manual track incrementation during recording .... 25 Automatic track incrementation by file size
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    the WORD item 48 12-Messages 49 13-Troubleshooting 51 14-Specifications 52 Ratings 52 Input/output ratings 52 Analog audio input/output ratings 52 Control input/output ratings 52 Audio performance 52 Other specifications 52 Dimensional drawings 54 Table of Contents TASCAM DR-05 3
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    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 (provides plug-in power) or external stereo line input • 3.5mm (1/8") line/headphones output jack • 128 x 64 pixel
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    give hints and tips on using the DR-05 when you see this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for special situations. CAUTION A caution shows that you may lose data (recordings) if you do not follow the instructions. Trademarks and copyrights • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION
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    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. this button during recording standby to turn off the self-timer function or change the time period. 6 TASCAM DR-05
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    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 in the folder from the beginning. t MARK button When recording, use it to add markers manually. Press the . or / button while pressing and TASCAM DR-05 7
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    i /LINE OUT jack Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack TASCAM PS-P520E). a microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. s Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is not output during recording, when the unit is in recording TASCAM DR-05
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    , appears. NOTE Sometimes a "Battery Low" warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains. 6 Recorder operation status 8 Stopped 9 Paused 7 Playing back , Fast in the playback area and the number of the current file are shown. TASCAM DR-05 9
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    -12dB position on the scale as a guide mark for input level adjustment. 8 File name The file name that will automatically be given to recorded files is shown. 9 Recording mode Recording file format, sampling frequency, and stereo/ window that shows the input level at this position. 10 TASCAM DR-05
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    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 . (See "Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback)" on page 37.) TASCAM DR-05 11
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    item. 8 To open the MENU screen, press the MENU button. To return to the Home screen (or OTHERS submenu screen), press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button. 12 TASCAM DR-05
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    Powering the unit DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E) or USB cable of a different adaptor could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock. • Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adaptor. In such a
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    14 TASCAM DR-05 CAUTION Always use the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to shutdown the unit. Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable (AC adapter TASCAM PS-P520E or USB cable) accidently while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit cannot shut down properly and all recordings, settings
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    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. 1 Open the microSD slot cover on the right side this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). TASCAM DR-05 15
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    ) [8] button to return to the Home screen. NOTE Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play through the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker system connected. 16 TASCAM DR-05
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    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. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers 3-Preparation TASCAM DR-05 17
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    than MP3 files, but they take up more space, so MP3 formats allow for longer recordings. 4 Press the . button to show settings. 5 Use the + or - button to select TYPE, and press the / or 7 button. 18 TASCAM DR-05 Set the maximum file size with the + or − button to one of the following options
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    setting is made, new recording files are placed in the line level is connected, it would be impossible to control the gain level appropriately because of excessively large input signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the unit. TASCAM DR-05
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    left in the recording screen). To enable manual input level TASCAM DR-05 NOTE • Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to exit recording standby. • When in recording standby or during recording, the speaker does not output sound even if the SPEAKER setting is enabled. Connect headphones to the /LINE
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    start of recording is delayed by 0.3 second (fixed) after the RECORD [0] button is pressed. (REC DELAY) CAUTION Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adaptor. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit. TASCAM DR-05 21
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    screen. 22 TASCAM DR-05 8 Use the + or − button to adjust the playback volume level in a range from 0 to 20. 9 When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. NOTE You cannot change the Monitor Mix screen's INPUT item during recording or when in recording standby. TIP
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    RECORD [0] button to start overdubbing. When recording starts, the REC indicator lights and the display shows the elapsed and remaining recording times. The following error message appears if the selected file cannot be played back. 4 To stop recording, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button. TASCAM DR-05
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    the value to one of the following selection. -6dB/-12dB (default)/-24dB/-48dB 8 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 9 Press the RECORD [p] button to put the unit into recording standby. Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the LEVEL. 24 TASCAM DR-05
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    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 , the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. TASCAM DR-05 25
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    the . or / button while pressing and holding the MARK button during playback or when stopped. NOTE You cannot move to a mark in a different file. 26 TASCAM DR-05
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    kit (sold separately) to the /LINE OUT jack on the left side of recorded to the files on both units. These tones can be used as guides recording start only), HEAD+TAIL (recording start and stop) 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-05
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    4-Recording Setting the AUTO TONE length You can set the length of the AUTO TONE. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 28 TASCAM DR-05
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    possible recording times for the microSD/microSDHC card. • If the recording time exceeds 24 hours, a new file will be created automatically and recording will continue without pause. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. TASCAM DR-05 29
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    be played. This folder becomes the current folder, and new recorded files will be saved in this folder. Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the new playback area. 30 TASCAM DR-05 Icons on the BROWSE screen The meanings of icons that appear
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    set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the new playback area. When recording, files are created in this folder. ALL DEL A pop-up or press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to cancel. Note that the unit supports only a two-level folder structure, and accordingly NEW FOLDER does not exist in TASCAM DR-05 31
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    the playback area makes track selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied tracks on the microSD card. On the PLAY volume The volume of output through the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT connector can be adjusted using the + or − button while TASCAM DR-05 Playback area indication
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    to the Home screen, and the selected track starts playing. This folder becomes the current folder, and new recorded files will be saved in this folder. In addition, the folder that contains this track becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously. TASCAM DR-05 33
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    . A pop-up window appears. 6 Use the + or − button to select an item, and press the 7 button to cause the unit to work as follows. 34 TASCAM DR-05
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    moved to the 3rd track position. • Press the 7 button. The display returns to the PLAYLIST screen. CANCEL The operation for the selected file is canceled. TASCAM DR-05 35
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    playback, the REPEAT item automatically switches to CONTINUOUS if it is in a different mode. 5 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 36 TASCAM DR-05
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    that you want to play repeatedly. This position is set as IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05 37
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    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. Press +, BASS - 5 When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 38 TASCAM DR-05
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    1 second, and 20 SEC. (20 seconds), and 30SEC. (30 seconds) (default: 3SEC.). 5 When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 6-Playback TASCAM DR-05 39
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    is open Only level alignment can be selected. • During recording standby with the Home screen open Level control can be selected. Select LEVEL CTRL, and press the 7 button to open the level control setting pop-up window. 40 TASCAM DR-05 In this window, you can choose from the following three
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    the level meters are hidden and the input level for recording cannot be adjusted accurately. Accurate adjustments should be made when in recording standby. (See See "Adjusting the input level" on page to delete the file, or press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to cancel the deletion. TASCAM DR-05 41
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    same name as the name that would be given to a new file created by division. TIP Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See "Mark function" on page 26.) Increasing the sound (example: a music file whose sound pressure has been already adjusted). 42 TASCAM DR-05
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    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 on a studio-like space. This is a bright plate reverb. This is a warm plate reverb. TASCAM DR-05 43
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    9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument input level. The pull-up display appears to show the input level setting. See "Manually adjusting the input level" on page 20 for the adjustment operation. 44 TASCAM DR-05
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    computer Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper procedures for your computer to unmount the "DR-05" (as an external drive). The power turns off after disconnecting the USB cable. See the computer's operation manual for instructions about how to unmount an external drive. TASCAM DR-05 45
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    the currently selected file. System information page The SYSTEM page shows information about the DR-05's system settings and firmware version. WAV or MP3 Shows the audio file type. For WAV files, bit Shows the battery type options. System Ver. Shows the system firmware version. 46 TASCAM DR-05
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    to highlight Exec. 2 Press the 7 button again to open a confirmation pop-up window. 3 Press the 7 button to initialize the unit. Press ¤ (HOME) [8] to cancel initialization. TASCAM DR-05 47
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    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 following characters can be used 48 TASCAM DR-05
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    found or a file could be damaged. Please check the file in question. The audio file is not a supported format. Please see "10-Connecting with a Computer" for file formats that this unit can use. The battery and cannot be erased. No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible. TASCAM DR-05 49
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    a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96kHz in MP3 format. Change the recording format to WAV. If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit's power power cannot be turned off, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520E), and/or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply.
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    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. 88Power will not turn
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    or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz) (JEITA) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 Other specifications Power Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) Power consumption 1.7 W (maximum) 52 TASCAM DR-05
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    Ni-MH type battery (eneloop) Recording/playback Recording Recording Recording Recording Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback 116 g (4 1/16 oz) (not including batteries) 164 g (5 3/4 oz) (including batteries) Operating temperature range 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) TASCAM DR-05 53
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    14-Specifications Dimensional drawings NN NN NN • 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. 54 TASCAM DR-05
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    , Germany TEAC SALES & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD Phone: +86-755-88311561~2 Room 817, Block A, Hailrun Complex, 6021 Shennan Blvd., Futian District, Shenzhen 518040, China https://tascam.jp/jp/ http://tascam.com/ http://teacmexico.net/ http://tascam.eu/ http://tascam.eu/ http://tascam.cn/
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D01231720C
REFERENCE MANUAL
DR-05
Linear PCM Recorder