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Recording, Placing the unit and making, connections, Adjusting the input level

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4 - Recording Placing the unit and making connections Recording with the built-in mics Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration. Recording with external mics (MIC IN) Connect an external mic to the MIC/EXT IN connector. Point the mic at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration. NOTE The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external mic is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. Recording an external device (EXT IN) Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of an external audio device. Adjusting the input level Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted to prevent the recorded sounds from being distorted due to excessively loud input signals or from being inaudible due to excessively small input signals being masked by noise. In addition to making manual adjustments, you can use the available limiter, automatic peak reduction and automatic level adjustment functions as you like. TIP In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the distance and angle between the microphone and the sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also change the character of the recorded sound. Manually adjusting the input level The input level can be adjusted. To adjust the input level manually, the LEVEL MODE function must be set to MANUAL. Setting the LEVEL MODE function on the MENU screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or - button to select (highlight) the I/O SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button. The I/O SETTING screen will open. 3. Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the LEVEL MODE and press the 7 button. Audio device or external device CAUTION ii If the input sound is still distorted after adjusting the input level of the unit, reduce the playback sound of the external device. ii If an external audio device with a fixed output line level is connected, it might not be possible to control the gain level of excessively loud input signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the unit. NOTE The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external mic is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. 22 TASCAM DR-07X 4. Use the + or - button to change the LEVEL MODE setting to MANUAL. 5. When setting is complete, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen.

Section	Page
1 – Introduction	4
Features	4
Conventions used in this manual	4
Trademarks and copyrights	5
About microSD cards	5
Precautions for use	5
2 – Names and Functions of Parts	6
Top panel	6
Front panel	7
Rear panel	7
Left side	8
Right side	8
Bottom	8
Home Screen	9
Recording screen	10
Playback Control screen	10
Menu item list	11
Using the menu	13
Basic operation	13
3 – Preparation	14
Preparing the power supply	14
Using AA batteries	14
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)	14
Using USB bus power	14
Turning the power on and off (standby mode)	15
Turning the unit on	15
Turning the unit off (standby)	15
Resume function	15
Setting the date and time	16
Inserting and removing microSD cards	17
Inserting microSD card	17
Removing card	17
Preparing microSD cards for use	17
Using the built-in speaker	18
Connecting monitoring equipment	18
Using the built-in microphone	18
Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position)	18
Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position)	19
Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair	19
Microphone position detection	19
4 – Recording	20
Setting file format, sampling frequency, type and maximum file size	20
Setting where files are saved	21
Making input settings	21
Placing the unit and making connections	22
Recording with the built-in mics	22
Recording with external mics (MIC IN)	22
Recording an external device (EXT IN)	22
Adjusting the input level	22
Manually adjusting the input level	22
Using the LEVEL MODE function	24
Recording	25
Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing)	25
Select the file you want to overdub	25
Selecting file format	25
Enabling overdubbing mode	26
Adjusting the input level	26
Conducting overdubbing	27
Recording automatically (AUTO REC)	27
Continuing to record in a new file (track incrementing)	28
Manual track incrementation during recording	28
Automatic track incrementation by file size	28
Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC)	29
Self-timer	29
Using tone output	30
Setting the AUTO TONE	30
Setting the AUTO TONE length	30
Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume	30
Recording duration	31
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)	32
Screen navigation	32
Icons on the BROWSE screen	32
File operations	32
Folder operations	33
Creating a new folder	33
6 – Playback	34
Adjusting the playback volume	34
Setting the playback area (AREA)	34
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1)	35
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2)	35
Using the playlist	36
Adding files to the playlist	36
Editing the playlist	36
Selecting files for playback (skipping)	37
Playing recordings	37
Pausing	37
Stopping	37
Searching backward and forward	37
Repeat playback (REPEAT)	37
Special playback control functions	38
Playback Control screen	38
Loop playback of a selection	38
Changing the playback speed (VSA)	39
Setting the playback equalizer	39
Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN)	40
Using the jump function	40
Setting the jump back time	41
Setting the jump forward time	41
7 – Quick Operations	42
Features of the QUICK button	42
Quick menu	43
Deleting files	43
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE)	43
Overwrite recording	44
Selecting a file to overwrite record	44
Activating overwrite recording mode	44
Conducting overwrite recording	44
Checking the result of recording	44
Undoing and redoing	44
Ending overwrite recording mode	44
Transcribing recorded files (DICTATION PLAY)	45
Enabling DICTATION PLAY mode	45
Adjusting the playback equalization	45
Changing the playback position	45
Changing the playback volume and speed	45
Exiting DICTATION PLAY mode	45
8 – Timer recording functions	46
Opening the timer recording screen	46
Setting start and end times for timer recording	46
Executing timer recording	47
9 – Mark functions	48
Adding marks manually	48
Adding marks automatically to a recording	48
Moving to mark positions	48
Clearing marks	48
10 – Using the effects	49
Setting the effect	49
Effects Preset List	49
11 – Tuning an instrument	50
Using the tuner	50
Setting the tuner	50
Tuning a musical instrument	50
Adjusting the input level for tuning	50
12 – USB Connections	51
Powering the unit with USB bus power	51
Using as an SD card reader	51
Disconnecting the unit from a computer	52
Transferring files from a computer	52
Using as a USB audio interface	52
Opening the AUDIO I/F screen	52
Setting the connected device type	53
Connecting	53
13 – Settings and Information	54
Viewing information (INFORMATION)	54
File information page (FILE)	54
Card information page	54
System information page	54
System Settings	55
Setting the automatic power saving function	55
Setting the backlight	55
Adjusting the display contrast	55
Setting the battery type	55
Set the language	55
Restoring the factory settings	56
Formatting microSD cards	56
Completely formatting SD cards	56
Setting the file name format	57
File name format	57
Setting the WORD item	57
14 – Messages	58
15 – Troubleshooting	60
16 – Specifications	61
General	61
Input/output ratings	61
Analog audio input/output ratings	61
Control input/output ratings	61
Audio performance	61
Other specifications	61

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TASCAM

DR-07X

4 – Recording

Placing the unit and making

connections

Recording with the built-in mics

Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a

stable location where there is little vibration.

Recording with external mics (MIC IN)

Connect an external mic to the

MIC/EXT IN

connector.

Point the mic at the sound source and place the unit in a

stable location where there is little vibration.

NOTE

The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external

mic is connected to the

MIC/EXT IN

jack.

Recording an external device (EXT IN)

Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of an

external audio device.

Audio device

or external device

CAUTION

If the input sound is still distorted after adjusting the

input level of the unit, reduce the playback sound of the

external device.

If an external audio device with a fixed output line level

is connected, it might not be possible to control the gain

level of excessively loud input signals. In such cases, use

the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for

connection to the unit.

NOTE

The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external

mic is connected to the

MIC/EXT IN

jack.

Adjusting the input level

Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted

to prevent the recorded sounds from being distorted due to

excessively loud input signals or from being inaudible due to

excessively small input signals being masked by noise.

In addition to making manual adjustments, you can use the

available limiter, automatic peak reduction and automatic

level adjustment functions as you like.

TIP

In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the

distance and angle between the microphone and the

sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone

can also change the character of the recorded sound.

Manually adjusting the input level

The input level can be adjusted.

To adjust the input level manually, the LEVEL MODE function

must be set to

MANUAL

Setting the LEVEL MODE function on

the MENU screen

Press the

button to open the

screen.

Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the

I/O

SETTING

menu item, and press the

button.

The

I/O SETTING

screen will open.

Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the

LEVEL

MODE

and press the

button.

Use the + or – button to change the

LEVEL MODE

setting

MANUAL

When setting is complete, press the

(

HOME

) [

]

button to return to the Home Screen.