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4 - Recording Recording The following operation procedures assume that the input source is set, input level adjustment is complete, and the Home Screen is open. 1. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording standby. The screen shows the recording file name, the recording audio file type and sampling frequency. Confirm that these are as desired before starting recording. 2. To start recording, press the RECORD [0] button again. Normal recording starts. When recording starts, the REC indicator lights continuously, and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time. 3. To stop recording, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button. To pause recording, press the RECORD [0] button. Press the RECORD [0] button again to restart recording in the same file. If you press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button while paused, a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created. CAUTION Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adapter and the unit. Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing) By overdubbing, you can play an instrument or sing as you play back a saved track and mix and record both sounds in a new file. NOTE ii The prerecording function is disabled when in overdubbing mode. ii The auto-recording function is disabled when in overdubbing mode. ii When overdub recording, you cannot start new files manually. ii Pausing is not possible in overdubbing mode (RECORD [0] button is disabled). ii The sampling frequency of the playback file is preserved regardless of the sampling frequency setting for overdub recording. ii You cannot make an mp3 file when overdubbing a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96kHz. Select the file you want to overdub Use the . and / buttons and the BROWSE screen to select that files that you want to overdub. NOTE See "5 - Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)" on page 32 for selecting files using the BROWSE screen. Selecting file format 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or - button to select (highlight) the REC SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button. The REC SETTING screen opens. 3. Use the + or - button to select (highlight) the FORMAT menu item, and press the / or 7 button. 4. Set the file format with the + or - button. 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-07X 25

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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DR-07X

4 – Recording

Recording

The following operation procedures assume that the input

source is set, input level adjustment is complete, and the

Home Screen is open.

Press the

RECORD

[

] button to begin recording

standby.

The screen shows the recording file name, the recording

audio file type and sampling frequency. Confirm that

these are as desired before starting recording.

To start recording, press the

RECORD

[

] button again.

Normal recording starts.

When recording starts, the

REC

indicator lights

continuously, and the display shows the elapsed

recording time and the remaining recording time.

To stop recording, press the

(

HOME

) [

] button.

To pause recording, press the

RECORD

[

] button.

Press the

RECORD

[

] button again to restart recording

in the same file.

If you press the

(

HOME

) [

] button while paused,

a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused

recording is created.

CAUTION

Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the

unit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep

sufficient distance between the AC adapter and the unit.

Recording playback and input

sounds together (overdubbing)

By overdubbing, you can play an instrument or sing as you

play back a saved track and mix and record both sounds in

a new file.

NOTE

The prerecording function is disabled when in

overdubbing mode.

The auto-recording function is disabled when in

overdubbing mode.

When overdub recording, you cannot start new files

manually.

Pausing is not possible in overdubbing mode (

RECORD

[

] button is disabled).

The sampling frequency of the playback file is preserved

regardless of the sampling frequency setting for overdub

recording.

You cannot make an mp3 file when overdubbing a WAV

file with a sampling frequency of 96kHz.

Select the file you want to overdub

Use the

and

buttons and the BROWSE screen to

select that files that you want to overdub.

NOTE

See “5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)”

on page 32 for selecting files using the BROWSE screen.

Selecting file format

Press the

button to open the

screen.

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

REC

SETTING

menu item, and press the

button.

The

REC SETTING

screen opens.

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

FORMAT

menu item, and press the

button.

Set the file format with the + or – button.

After completing the setting, press the

(

HOME

) [

]

button to return to the Home Screen.