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Using the LEVEL MODE function

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4 - Recording Using the LEVEL MODE function Operation from 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. 4. Use the + or - button to set the LEVEL MODE function. Options: M ANUAL (default), LIMITER, PEAK REDUCTION, AUTO LEVEL 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen. Operation from the Quick menu 1. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording standby. The REC indicator flashes red and the recording screen opens. 2. Press the QUICK button. The Quick menu will open. MANUAL Manually adjusting the input level LIMITER This function prevents distortion when signals that are too loud are input suddenly. This mode is also suited for recording live performances with large volume changes. In this mode, the input level can be changed manually during recording. CAUTION Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large input signals are input even if the LIMITER function is activated. In such a case, lower the input level or increase the distance between the unit and the source. PEAK REDUCTION If the input sound is too loud, the input level is automatically lowered to a suitable level. This function makes handling difficult input level settings easier. The input level can be raised manually if required. TIP When recording live performances, for example, you could test PEAK REDUCTION before the actual recording. Select the PEAK REDUCTION mode in recording standby, and maximize the input level. By conducting a rehearsal performance, the input gain will be reduced to an appropriate level for recording, setting an optimum input level for the performance. This set input level can be used for recording by turning this mode off before starting recording. Otherwise, the input level will continue to be adjusted automatically in response to the input signal during recording. 3. Select (highlight) LEVEL MODE, and press the 7 button. This opens the LEVEL MODE setting screen. AUTO LEVEL Low input levels are raised and high input levels are lowered automatically, making this useful for recording meetings, for example. In this mode, the recording level cannot be changed manually. Options: MANUAL (default), LIMITER, PEAK REDUCTION, AUTO LEVEL 4. Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a mode, and press the 7 button to enable the mode and return to the recording screen. The selected mode is shown with an icon in the recording screen. 24 TASCAM DR-07X

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

Using the LEVEL MODE function

Operation from 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 set the

LEVEL MODE

function.

Options:

MANUAL

(default),

LIMITER

PEAK REDUCTION

AUTO LEVEL

After completing the setting, press the

(

HOME

) [

]

button to return to the Home Screen.

Operation from the Quick menu

Press the

RECORD

[

] button to begin recording

standby.

The

REC

indicator flashes red and the recording screen

opens.

Press the

QUICK

button.

The Quick menu will open.

Select (highlight)

LEVEL MODE

, and press the

button.

This opens the LEVEL MODE setting screen.

Options:

MANUAL

(default),

LIMITER

PEAK REDUCTION

AUTO LEVEL

Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a mode, and

press the

button to enable the mode and return to

the recording screen.

The selected mode is shown with an icon in the

recording screen.

MANUAL

Manually adjusting the input level

LIMITER

This function prevents distortion when signals that are too

loud are input suddenly.

This mode is also suited for recording live performances with

large volume changes.

In this mode, the input level can be changed manually during

recording.

CAUTION

Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large

input signals are input even if the LIMITER function is

activated. In such a case, lower the input level or increase

the distance between the unit and the source.

PEAK REDUCTION

If the input sound is too loud, the input level is automatically

lowered to a suitable level. This function makes handling

difficult input level settings easier.

The input level can be raised manually if required.

TIP

When recording live performances, for example, you could

test PEAK REDUCTION before the actual recording.

Select the

PEAK REDUCTION

mode in recording standby,

and maximize the input level. By conducting a rehearsal

performance, the input gain will be reduced to an

appropriate level for recording, setting an optimum input

level for the performance.

This set input level can be used for recording by turning

this mode off before starting recording. Otherwise, the

input level will continue to be adjusted automatically in

response to the input signal during recording.

AUTO LEVEL

Low input levels are raised and high input levels are lowered

automatically, making this useful for recording meetings,

for example. In this mode, the recording level cannot be

changed manually.