TEAC VR10 Owners Manual

TEAC VR10 Manual

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    VR-10 Digital Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number OWNER'S MANUAL D01104520B
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    's instructions. TEAC VR-10 apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
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    e d b a t te r i e s away, fo ll ow th e disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. ••Do not use batteries other than those . The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble. ••Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them TEAC VR-10 3
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    INSTRUCTIONS THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. 4 TEAC VR-10 FOR U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TEAC VR-10 5
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    Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 9 1 - Introduction 11 Features 11 Product components 12 Conventions used in this manual 13 Intellectual property rights 13 About microSD cards 15 Precautions for placement external input 41 Reducing low-frequency noise when recording... 43 6 TEAC VR-10
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    gain control function 51 Setting the recording level manually 52 Recording 53 Starting a new file while continuing to record..... 54 Manually starting a new file during recording..... 54 Using during playback 77 Changing the playback speed 78 7 - Connecting with a Computer 81 TEAC VR-10 7
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    file information 94 9 - Messages 96 10 - Troubleshooting 100 11 - Specifications 102 Recording media and formats 102 Input and output 102 Audio input and output 102 Audio performance 103 8 TEAC VR-10 Requirements for connected computers 103 Other specifications 104 Dimensional drawings
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    Quick Start Guide In this guide, we will show you how to record and playback using this unit. When the unit is shipped setting this switch to HIGH might improve the recording. Moreover, when recording music, setting the recording level manually could improve the recording quality even TEAC VR-10 9
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    Quick Start Guide more. For details, see "Adjusting the input level" on page 51. 4 amplification system with speakers, connect the equipment to the /LINE OUT jack on the left side of the unit. 10 TEAC VR-10 7 Use the + and - keys to adjust the playback volume. 8 Press the STOP key to stop playback.
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    TEAC VR-10 Digital Recorder. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit's features. Please keep a copy of this manual mini-jack for external input (supports mics that require plug-in
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    (80 cm 1 •• In-ear stereo headphones 1 •• Warranty card 1 •• Owner's Manual (this document 1 Please open the packaging carefully to avoid damaging the unit. Save the purchased this unit or TEAC if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation. 12 TEAC VR-10
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    The following conventions are used in this manual. •• Keys, jacks and other parts of this These instructions should be followed to avoid injury, damage to equipment or loss of data. Intellectual property rights •• TEAC is a trademark of TEAC and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc. TEAC VR-10 13
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    of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/ or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use of such data and/or information shall be free from infringement connected with or related to the use of such data and/or information. 14 TEAC VR-10
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    32 GB in size can be used. A list of microSD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TEAC web site (www.teac.com). ªªPrecautions for use microSD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid Do not put things on top of them or twist them. •• Do not hit them. TEAC VR-10 15
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    unit with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as benzene, thinner and alcohol because they might cause damage to the surface of the unit. 16 TEAC VR-10
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    stopped at the beginning of a recording to skip to the previous recording. Press and hold to search backward. Press when a menu screen is open to return to the previous screen. On the FILE/FOLDER screen, press to move up a level. TEAC VR-10 17
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    Home Screen. When the Home Screen is open, press to return to the previous screen. 5 +/- keys Use these to adjust functions are shown at the bottom of the screen.) 18 TEAC VR-10 6 ¯ key During playback and when stopped, press this is set to MANUAL. The REC indicator blinks when in recording standby.
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    key Press when the Home Screen is open to open the Setup menu. Press when the Setup menu is open to open the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10 19
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    to the HOLD position to activate the hold function, which prevents accidental operation. When set to HOLD, none of the keys can be used. 20 TEAC VR-10
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    Micro USB port Use the included Micro USB cable to connect this USB port to a computer. y microSD card slot Insert a microSD card here. u REC LEVEL switch Use to set to MANUAL, use the ¯ and  keys on the top panel to set the recording level manually. i Strap holder Attach a strap here. TEAC VR-10 21
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    speaker has been turned OFF in the unit settings. a Battery compartment cover s Battery compartment Put 2 AAA batteries into this compartment to power the unit. 22 TEAC VR-10
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    ( , or ). When there are no bars, and the icon blinks, the batteries are almost dead and the unit's power will automatically change to off soon. TEAC VR-10 23
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    back Searching forward Searching backward Skipping to the start of the next file Skipping to the start of the current or previous file 24 TEAC VR-10 7 Playback file format This shows the format of the currently selected file. Information about the file format of the currently selected file is
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    function during playback is shown. indicator shown: ON indicator not shown: OFF y Timer setting status This icon appears when the timer is set for recording. TEAC VR-10 25
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    is automatically given to the file being recorded is shown 5 Auto record function status When the auto record function is ON, the icon appears. 26 TEAC VR-10
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    . • ENCODING (recording quality) • EXT. INPUT (switch to external input) • LOW CUT (low-cut filter) • REC EQ (recording quality adjustment settings) • AUTO REC (automatic recording settings) TEAC VR-10 27
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    the FUNCTIONS menu. When the FUNCTIONS menu is open, press to return to the Home Screen. Opens the SETUP menu. When the SETUP menu is open, press to return to the Home Screen. Depending on the screen, this key has the the next digit. • On the repeat screen, sets the repeat end point. 28 TEAC VR-10
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    are shown at the bottom of the screen. The assignments of the keys differ according to the screen. Back: Return to the previous screen. Enter: Open the sub menu or confirm the setting. Next: Move the cursor to the position to B point. ON/OFF: Turn the selected function on and off. TEAC VR-10 29
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    . • The included alkaline batteries are provided to allow confirmation of the unit's operation, and are short-lived. Using USB bus power Connect this unit and a computer using the included USB cable as shown in the illustration. 30 TEAC VR-10
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    to let you choose whether you want to operate the unit using USB bus power or to connect the unit with the computer by USB. 3 - Preparations Press the  (No) key. Power is now supplied through the USB bus port. . This will avoid damage to speakers and possible harm to your hearing. TEAC VR-10 31
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    opens. Turning the power off When the power is ON, slide the /HOLD switch toward . When the following shutdown screen appears, release the switch. 32 TEAC VR-10 After the unit completes shutting down, the unit's power is set to off. CAUTION Always use the /HOLD switch to put the unit power off
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    connected with a computer by USB, do not remove the microSD card from the unit. • microSD cards that are compliant with microSD/ SDHC standards can be used. • A list of microSD cards that have been verified for use with this unit can be found on the TEAC website (http://www.TEAC.com/). TEAC VR-10 33
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    pop-up message appears. 3 Press the ¯ (Exec.) key to start formatting the card. CAUTION Formatting erases all data on the card. 34 TEAC VR-10 4 When formatting is complete, the Home Screen opens. CAUTION When formatting, confirm that the remaining battery charge is sufficient or use USB bus power
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    time setting that the unit stores and uses. The following pop-up message appears. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the DATE/TIME setting screen. TEAC VR-10 35
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    3 - Preparations 8 After the pop-up confirmation message disappears, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. CAUTION The date and time setting is only retained for a few minutes if -up message appears on the display briefly, and then the SPEAKER setting screen is shown again. 36 TEAC VR-10
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    6 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. NOTE Even if the SPEAKER setting is ON, no sound is output from the monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the /LINE OUT jack. Headphones TEAC VR-10 37
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    when placed on a flat surface. By using this stand when the unit is placed on a table or similar surface, the amount of contact with 38 TEAC VR-10
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    recording for a longer time than PCM formats. 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the REC menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select the ENCODING item. TEAC VR-10 39
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    recording quality (encoding format) to one of the following. (The default value is PCM16/44/ST.) 40 TEAC VR-10 Display Format (bit rate), sampling frequency, number of channels PCM24/48/ST PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the ENCODING menu screen.
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    4 - Recording 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Setting the built-in stereo microphone for input The input source for this Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the REC menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select the EXT.INPUT item. TEAC VR-10 41
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    to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly and then return to the EXT.INPUT screen. 6 Use the +/- keys to select one of the following. (The default value is LINE.) 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. 42 TEAC VR-10
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    open the REC menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select the LOW CUT item. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the LOW CUT setting screen. TEAC VR-10 43
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    show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the LOW CUT menu screen. 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Setting the recording quality when recording menu screen. 2 Use the +/- keys to select the REC menu item. 44 TEAC VR-10
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    frequencies Middle frequency enhancement Emphasizes low frequencies 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the REC EQ menu screen. TEAC VR-10 45
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    4 - Recording 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Automatically starting and pausing recording This unit can be set to automatically start ) key to open the AUTO REC menu screen. 6 Use the +/- keys to select the ON/OFF item. 46 TEAC VR-10
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    9 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the AUTO REC ON/OFF screen 12 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the THRESHOLD setting screen. 13 Set the level at which recording starts and pauses (THRESHOLD LEVEL). A ¶ icon TEAC VR-10 47
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    , -12dB, -24dB or -36dB. 15 When you have finished making the settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. 14 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting FUNCTIONS menu screen. 2 Use the +/- keys to select the FILE/FOLDER menu item. 48 TEAC VR-10
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    folder. 4 - Recording 6 This sets the folder where recorded files are saved. Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. NOTE If you select PLAYLIST as the destination for saving new recorded files, they are screen. 2 Use the +/- keys to select the FILE/FOLDER menu item. TEAC VR-10 49
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    , press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Placement and connections 5 Press the ¯ (Next) key to open the following pop-up message. Recording with the built-in microphone Point the microphone toward the sound source and put it in a stable place where vibration is minimal. 50 TEAC VR-10
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    are talking. When the volume of the sound you are recording is loud, set the switch to LOW. When the recording sounds distant or quiet TEAC VR-10 51
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    1 Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side panel to MANUAL. 2 Press the REC key to put the unit into recording standby. The recording indicator blinks and the recording screen appears. 52 TEAC VR-10 REC indicator 3 Use the  and ¯ keys to adjust the input level. The input level is shown at
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    level and returning to the Home Screen. NOTE If the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOW or HIGH, pressing the REC key once starts recording immediately without putting the unit into recording standby. You can check the current recording setting at the top of the Home Screen. REC indicator TEAC VR-10 53
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    automatically continues recording in a new file and stops recording the current file. Manually starting a new file during recording You can manually create a new file during recording at any time. Press the REC key during same file size depending on the file format. In addition, if 54 TEAC VR-10
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    . 6 Use the +/- keys to set the timer operation to one of the following options. OFF ONCE DAILY Timer OFF Record only once Record every day TEAC VR-10 55
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    keys to change the timer starting and ending times. 8 Press the  (Back) key to return to the TIMER menu screen. 9 Use the +/- keys to select the START/END menu item. 12 Press the REC key to confirm the setting and open a pop-up briefly and return to the START/END setting screen. 56 TEAC VR-10
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    4 - Recording 13 When you have finished making the settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. CAUTION The starting and ending times for timer recording are based on combination with the AUTO REC function, you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds. TEAC VR-10 57
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    6:44 13:28 29:48 49:40 74:32 149:04 8GB 8:16 12:24 9:00 13:28 26:56 59:36 99:20 149:04 298:08 58 TEAC VR-10 MP3/160/MO MP3/96/MO MP3/64/MO MP3/32/MO 14:54 24:50 74:30 149:04 29:48
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    /FOLDER screen shows folders and music files in a tree hierarchy format much like a file list shown on a computer. Two sub-levels of folders can be created. •• Use the +/- keys to select files and folders. •• the currently open folder, and show the contents of the higher level folder. TEAC VR-10 59
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    of the current folder are shown on the screen. File operations You can add files to the Playlist and delete them from the card. 60 TEAC VR-10
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    file. Press the  (No) key to cancel erasing the file. NOTE You cannot erase write-protected files and files that this unit does not recognize. TEAC VR-10 61
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    -up message where you can confirm whether you want to create a new folder. 62 TEAC VR-10 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to create a new folder and open it. Press the  (No) key to cancel creation of a new folder and return to the FILE/ FOLDER screen. When a new folder is created, it is automatically set
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    open the following pop-up message. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SPLIT FILE screen. 8 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to split the file and return to the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10 63
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    and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen) Press the  (No) key to cancel splitting the file and return to the SPLIT FILE screen. NOTE When the SPLIT FILE screen is open, you can press the Á split. • If the open capacity on the microSD card is low, splitting might not be possible. 64 TEAC VR-10
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    unit to a computer and change this property from the computer. 4 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the DELETE FILE screen. 5 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to erase the file and return to the Home Screen. Press the  (No) key to cancel erasing the file and return to the FUNCTIONS menu screen. TEAC VR-10 65
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    backward and forward On the Home Screen, when stopped or during playback, press and hold the  and ¯ keys to search backward or forward. 66 TEAC VR-10 Jumping back a few seconds during playback During playback, press the Á PLAY key to jump back a few seconds and continue playback. Set the jump back
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    the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Adjusting the playback volume Press the +/- keys when stopped, when paused or during playback to adjust the volume output to headphones or an audio monitoring system connected to the unit. The output level is shown at the bottom of the display TEAC VR-10 67
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    to open the PLAY menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select the MODE item. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the MODE setting screen. 68 TEAC VR-10
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    and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the MODE screen. 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. NOTE The current playback area setting is the FILE/FOLDER screen sets the selected folder as the playback area. TEAC VR-10 69
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    area. 6 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Playlist You can add files to the Playlist and set it as the playback area. Use the PLAY item in the SETUP menu to set MODE to PLAYLIST. This sets the unit to play the files in the Playlist. 70 TEAC VR-10
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    . 6 Use the +/- keys to select ADD TO LIST. 7 Press the ¯ (Exec.) key to add the selected file to the Playlist, and close the popup menu. TEAC VR-10 71
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    that they are added. 9 When you are finished adding tracks to the Playlist, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Editing the Playlist The PLAYLIST screen shows the tracks in the Playlist. You can PLAYLIST screen. 6 Use the +/- keys to select the file that you want to edit. 72 TEAC VR-10
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    erased from The illustration above shows a file being moved from the fourth to the third position. •• Press the ¯ (Next) key to confirm the movement and return to the PLAYLIST screen. To cancel the movement, press the  (Back) key, and return to the previous screen. TEAC VR-10 73
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    to the PLAYLIST screen. Press the  (No) key to cancel the deletion and return to the PLAYLIST screen. 10 When you are finished editing, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. 74 TEAC VR-10 Selecting a file for playback (skipping) On the Home Screen, press the  and ¯ keys to select
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    ¯ (B point) key at the point where you want to end repeat playback. The B (ending) point is set at the position where the ¯ key is pressed. TEAC VR-10 75
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    playback. A-B repeat icon appears at the bottom left of the screen. To disable the A-B repeat function, press + key again. A-B repeat icon disappears. 76 TEAC VR-10 A-B repeat icon NOTE • Press and hold the  and ¯ keys to search. • The A and B points must be in the same file. Repeating between two
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    open the PLAY menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select the PLAY EQ item. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the PLAY EQ setting screen. TEAC VR-10 77
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    . 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Changing the playback speed Using this unit's playback speed control function, you can adjust the playback speed without changing the pitch in a range from half speed to double speed. 78 TEAC VR-10
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    . The adjustment range is 50-200% (in 10% increments). 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the PLAY SPEED setting screen. 5 Press the ¯ (ON/OFF) key to turn play speed function ON/OFF. When the playback speed function is ON, and the adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an TEAC VR-10 79
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    appears on the PLAY SPEED setting screen. 6 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. 7 Press the PLAY key to begin playback at the speed that was set. To restore to a value other than 100%, an or icon appears on the Home Screen. 80 TEAC VR-10
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    . • Connect the unit directly to a computer. Do not use a USB hub. Computer USB When connected to a computer, a pop-up window appears on this unit's display to let you choose whether you want to operate the unit using USB bus power or to connect the unit with the computer by USB. TEAC VR-10 81
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    as an external drive named "VR-10". Copying files to a computer 1 Click the drive named "VR-10" on the computer display to show the "SOUND" and "UTILTY" folders inside it. 2 Open the "SOUND" folder and drag-anddrop the files that you want to copy to any location on the computer. 82 TEAC VR-10
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    with a computer Follow the correct computer procedures to disconnect the unit from the computer before disconnecting the USB cable. This unit automatically restarts. Please refer to your computer manual for information about the correct procedures for disconnecting an external drive. TEAC VR-10 83
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    OFF when operating on batteries. 1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu screen. 2 Use the +/- keys to select the SYSTEM menu item. 84 TEAC VR-10 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYSTEM menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select AUTO POWER OFF. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the
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    the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the AUTO OFF setting screen. Setting the backlight Use the BACKLIGHT to return to the Home Screen. 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYSTEM menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select the BACKLIGHT item. TEAC VR-10 85
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    - Various Settings and Information Display briefly, and then return to the BACKLIGHT setting screen. 5 Press the ¯ setting and show a pop-up with the setting 86 TEAC VR-10 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Setting the battery type Use the
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    . 4 Use the +/- keys to select BATTERY TYPE. 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the BATTERY setting screen. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the BATTERY setting screen. TEAC VR-10 87
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    When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Using the stealth mode Use the STEALTH MODE item menu screen. 4 Use the +/- keys to select STEALTH MODE. 88 TEAC VR-10 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting
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    STEALTH setting screen. 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYSTEM menu screen CONTRAST setting screen. 6 Use the +/- keys to set the display contrast. Options: 01 - 10 (default value: 5) TEAC VR-10 89
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    show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the CONTRAST setting screen. 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Reformatting the microSD card You can menu screen. 2 Use the +/- keys to select the SYSTEM menu item. 90 TEAC VR-10
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    screen.. 6 Use the +/- keys to select QUICK. 8 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to start quick formatting. 9 When the quick formatting finishes, the FORMAT menu screen reopens. 10 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10 91
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    ¯ (Next) key to open a second confirmation pop-up message. 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open a confirmation pop-up message. 92 TEAC VR-10 5 Press the ¯ key to start full formatting. 6 When full formatting finishes, the FORMAT menu screen reopens. 7 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.
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    . 4 Use the +/- keys to select INITIALIZE. 6 Press the ¯ (Exec.) key to start initialization. After initialization completes, the SYSTEM menu reappears. 7 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. TEAC VR-10 93
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    +/- keys to select the desired item, and press the ¯ (Enter) key. •• FILE information page This page shows information about the audio file being played. 94 TEAC VR-10
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    Recording quality File name Recording date and time File size Firmware version Build number •• CARD information page This page shows 7 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. •• Operatin system information page This page shows information about the system firmware version. TEAC VR-10 95
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    VR-10 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a suitable response. Message FILE NAME ERR DUP FILE NAME FILE NOT FOUND NON-SUPPORTED , connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name. The TEAC VR-10
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    This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit. Always use the VR-10 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. a system file. Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card. TEAC VR-10 97
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    24 hours. The total number of folders and files exceeds 999. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer. The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card. MP3 files cannot be divided. The file is damaged. There is no playback file, so SPLIT FILE cannot be executed. 98 TEAC VR-10
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    it. If the power cannot be turned OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect the USB connection. If the error message continues to appear, please contact a TEAC Service Center. TEAC VR-10 99
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    10 - 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 a TEAC Service compatible bit-rate. 100 TEAC VR-10 ªªNo sound is output.
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    ªªI cannot erase a file. •• Confirm that the file is not read-only (using a computer). ªªFiles on this device do not appear on a computer. •• Confirm that the USB port of the unit is connected with the computer. •• Is the unit recording or in recording standby? 10 - Troubleshooting TEAC VR-10 101
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    output Audio input and output MIC/EXT. IN jack Connector: 1/8" (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack When set to MIC Input impedance: 200 kΩ Nominal input level: 102 TEAC VR-10 LOW: -45 dBV HIGH: -61 dBV Maximum input level: LOW: -29 dBV HIGH: -45 dBV When set to EXT. IN Input impedance: 200 kΩ Nominal input
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    memory USB port (USB2.0 recommended) Macintosh computer 266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB2.0 recommended) Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or newer TEAC VR-10 103
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    (MP3, playback, JEITA) Dimensions (W x H x D) 37 x 121 x 15 mm/ 1.457 x 4.764 x 0.591 in. Weight 51 g/1.646 oz (without batteries) Operating temperature range 0-40º C/32-104ºF 104 TEAC VR-10
  • TEAC VR10 | Owners Manual - Page 105
    Dimensional drawings 11 - Specifications •• Illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product. •• In order to improve the product, specifications and appearance could be changed without prior notice. 121 mm 37 mm 15 mm TEAC VR-10 105
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    Notes 106 TEAC VR-10
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    Notes TEAC VR-10 107
  • TEAC VR10 | Owners Manual - Page 108
    VR-10 TEAC CORPORATION TEAC AMERICA, INC. TEAC CANADA LTD. TEAC MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. TEAC UK LTD. TEAC EUROPE GMBH 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206- , Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, U.K. Phone: (0845) 130-2511 Bahnstraße 12, D-65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Deutschland Phone: 0611-71580 Printed in China
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VR-10
Digital Recorder
D01104520B
OWNER’S MANUAL
This device has a serial
number located on the
bottom panel. Please record it
and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
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