User manual TASCAM DR-03

[. . . ] D01132820A DR-03 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Serial number: __________________ OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. [. . . ] 6 Use the +/­ keys to select the ON/OFF item. 46 TASCAM DR-03 4 ­ Recording 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the ON/ OFF setting screen. (The default value is OFF. ) 10 Press the  (Back) key to return to the AUTO REC menu screen 11 Use the +/­ keys to select the THRESHOLD item. 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 TASCAM DR-03 47 4 ­ Recording appears above the level meter on the screen. 15 When you have finished making the settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Set the folder where recorded files are saved Set the folder where the file being recorded is to be saved before beginning recording. If no particular setting is made, the file will be saved in the SOUND folder. 2 Use the +/­ keys to select the FILE/FOLDER menu item. 14 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the THRESHOLD setting screen. 48 TASCAM DR-03 4 ­ Recording 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the FILE/FOLDER screen. 4 Use the +/­ keys to select the folder where you want to save recorded files. 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 saved in the folder that contains the currently selected file. Creating new folders 5 Press the ¯ (Next) key to open the selected folder. Folders can be created to a maximum of two levels inside the SOUND folder, which is the root folder used by this unit. Use folders to organize recording sessions and categorize music tracks, for example. 2 Use the +/­ keys to select the FILE/FOLDER menu item. TASCAM DR-03 49 4 ­ Recording 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the FILE/FOLDER screen. 4 Use the +/­ keys to select the New menu item. Folder 6 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to create and open a new folder. The newly created folder is set as the folder where recorded files are saved. 7 When you are finished creating new folders, 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 TASCAM DR-03 4 ­ Recording Recording with an external microphone Connect the external microphone to the unit's MIC/EXT. Point the microphone toward the sound source and put it in a stable place where there is little vibration. (See "Setting external input" on page 41. ) Adjusting the input level Using the auto gain control function Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side panel to LOW or HIGH. Recording with an external device (MIC/ EXT. IN) Connect the output of an external audio device to the unit's MIC/EXT. (See "Setting external input" on page 41. ) Set this way, the unit automatically adjusts the input gain according to the input level. This function is useful for recording meetings and other situations where people 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 TASCAM DR-03 51 4 ­ Recording or the sound source itself has low volume, set the switch to HIGH. [. . . ] When this message appears, press ¯ to automatically create a system file. When this message appears, press ¯ to automatically create a system file. Change the card. FORMAT ERROR FORMAT CARD FILE NOT FOUND MAKE SYS FILE INVALID SYSFILE MAKE SYSFILE INVALID CARD CHANGE CARD TASCAM DR-03 97 9 ­ Messages Message WRITE TIMEOUT CARD FULL LAYER TOO DEEP CAN'T DIVIDE MAX FILE SIZE FILE FULL CARD ERROR CURRENT FILE MP3 FILE PROTECTED NO CARD NO PB FILE NO MUSIC FILE Meaning and response Writing to the card timed out. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space. [. . . ]