User manual TASCAM DR-08

[. . . ] D01104620A DR-08 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. [. . . ] In such cases, use the headphone output jack or another output that can have its level adjusted. Reducing low-frequency noise when recording This unit has a low-cut filter that can be used to reduce low frequencies during recording for a clearer sound. Unnecessary noise from the sounds of air-conditioning and wind during outdoor recording, for example, can be reduced using the low-cut filter. Set the filter to one of three levels according to the recording conditions. 2 Use the +/­ keys to select the REC menu item. 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to 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. TASCAM DR-08 47 4 ­ Recording 6 Use the +/­ keys to select one of the following. (The default value is LOW (40Hz). ) Display OFF LOW (40Hz) MIDDLE (80Hz) HIGH (120Hz) Low-cut filter effect Low-cut filter OFF Low-cut filter below 40 Hz Low-cut filter below 80 Hz Low-cut filter below 120 Hz 8 When you have finished making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Setting the recording quality when recording (REC EQ) Recording quality can be enhanced according to recording conditions and purposes. The record equalization (REC EQ) functions are designed to enhance voices, low frequencies, middle frequencies and high frequencies. 2 Use the +/­ keys to select the REC menu item. 7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up with the setting briefly, and then return to the LOW CUT menu screen. 48 TASCAM DR-08 4 ­ Recording 3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the REC menu screen. 4 Use the +/­ keys to select the REC EQ item. 6 Use the +/­ keys to select one of the following. (The default value is OFF. ) Display OFF VOICE BOOST TREBLE BOOST MIDDLE BOOST BASS BOOST Sound quality enhancement None Voice enhancement Emphasizes high frequencies Middle frequency enhancement Emphasizes low frequencies 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the REC EQ setting screen. 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. TASCAM DR-08 49 4 ­ Recording 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 REC menu screen. 4 Use the +/­ keys to select the AUTO REC item. Automatically starting and pausing recording This unit can be set to automatically start and pause recording according to input sound levels. 2 Use the +/­ keys to select the REC menu item. 5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the AUTO REC menu screen. 6 Use the +/­ keys to select the ON/OFF item. 50 TASCAM DR-08 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-08 51 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. 52 TASCAM DR-08 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. [. . . ] CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card. 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-08 101 9 ­ Messages Message WRITE TIMEOUT CARD FULL LAYER TOO DEEP CAND'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. [. . . ]