Teac DP-006 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALD01175220ADP-006Digital Multitrack Recorder

10 TASCAM DP-0061 – IntroductionConventions used in this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:• When we refer to buttons, connector

100 TASCAM DP-00615 – SpecificationsBackup memoryThis unit backs up the following settings and retains them even when OFF (in standby). The followi

TASCAM DP-006 10115 – SpecificationsBlock diagram

102 TASCAM DP-00616 – Commonly-used FunctionsThis section is a brief guide to some operations on the DP-006 which may not be immediately obvious from

TASCAM DP-006 10316 – Commonly-used FunctionsHow to Execution method (buttons used) For details seeSave a song MENUeSONGeSAVE “Saving a song” on page

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TASCAM DP-006 111 – IntroductionAbout SD cardsThis unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.SD cards that meet SD/SDHC standards and are at leas

12 TASCAM DP-0062–Quick Start GuidesPlayback and mixingFirst, we will play the demo song on the included SD card. When the unit is purchased new, the

TASCAM DP-006 132 – Quick Start GuidesCAUTION• Do not remove or insert an SD card when the unit’s power is ON. Make sure the unit power is OFF (in st

14 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start Guides3. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the SONG item, and press the F4 [t] button to open the SONG menu.4

TASCAM DP-006 152 – Quick Start GuidesRecording and masteringHere, we will try multitrack recording.In the following example, we will first explain h

16 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start Guides5. Press the F2 [EXEC] button to save the currently loaded song and create the new song.6. Press the HOME but

TASCAM DP-006 172 – Quick Start Guides4. In order to use the built-in MIC B to record the guitar to stereo TRACK 3, use the DATA wheel to set the in

18 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start GuidesAdjusting the input level and monitoring1. Press the HOME button to reopen the Home Screen.2. Press the TRACK

TASCAM DP-006 192 – Quick Start GuidesNOTE• If an OL indicator continues to light even when the LEVEL knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is t

2 TASCAM DP-006IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8For U.S.ATO THE USERThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig

20 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start GuidesListening to the recording1. To go to the beginning of the song (00h00m00s00f) using the Return To Zero (RTZ)

TASCAM DP-006 212 – Quick Start GuidesSetting the guitar as an input source1. Press the INPUT SETTING button to open the INPUT SETTING screen.2. In

22 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start Guides2. Use the F4 [b] button to select (highlight) current recording source for TRACK 2 (default value: IN B).3.

TASCAM DP-006 232 – Quick Start Guides7. As necessary, use the INPUT A LEVEL, TRACK 3 LEVEL and PAN [BAL] knobs and MASTER LEVEL knob, along with th

24 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start Guides When you sing into internal MIC A, the input level is shown by the (INPUT A), (TRACK 1) and (left chann

TASCAM DP-006 252 – Quick Start GuidesCreating a stereo master trackAfter you finish recording, the next step is to mix down the tracks and make a st

26 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start Guides5. Set the OUT point. Press the F4 [OUT] button at the point where you want to end the stereo master track. A

TASCAM DP-006 272 – Quick Start Guides9. Press the F4 [EXEC] button. After a Master Rec! pop-up message appears, the unit enters master recording

28 TASCAM DP-0062 – Quick Start Guides3. Press the F4 [EXEC] button. After a Master Play! pop-up message appears, the unit enters master play mode

TASCAM DP-006 293 – Names and functions of partsTop Panel1 button / indicator Press and hold this button to turn the unit ON and OFF. (See “Start-u

TASCAM DP-006 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5

30 TASCAM DP-0063 – Names and functions of parts0 ASSIGN button Use this to assign (set) the TRACK inputs (INPUT A/B). Press this button to open the

TASCAM DP-006 313 – Names and functions of partss Record (0) button / indicator Press the PLAY (7) button while pressing this button to start record

32 TASCAM DP-0063 – Names and functions of partsRear panelg INPUT B ( standard jack)Use this jack for a line level or mic signal (unbalanced connect

TASCAM DP-006 333 – Names and functions of partsRight side panel; USB connectorConnect the unit to a computer using the included USB cable. This all

34 TASCAM DP-0063 – Names and functions of partsv Battery compartmentThe batteries (four AA) that power the unit are inserted here. The SD card slot

TASCAM DP-006 353 – Names and functions of partsWhen a battery is being used, a battery icon shows the amount of power remaining in bars ( , , ). W

36 TASCAM DP-0063 – Names and functions of partsMenu structurePress the MENU button to open the MENU screen.The menu items are as follows.Menu item F

TASCAM DP-006 373 – Names and functions of partsScreen operationsAfter using the MENU button or a dedicated button to open a screen, use the screen i

38 TASCAM DP-0063 – Names and functions of parts0 To execute an operation, press the function button that has EXEC assigned to it. This example sho

TASCAM DP-006 394 – PreparationsPreparing the power and SD cardInserting an SD cardInsert the SD card into the SD card slot inside the battery compar

4 TASCAM DP-006Safety Information 8For European CustomersDisposal of electrical and electronic equipment(a) All electrical and electronic equipment

40 TASCAM DP-0064 – PreparationsPreparing the powerThis unit can be powered either by 4 AA batteries or using a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separ

TASCAM DP-006 414 – PreparationsShutting downMake the following preparations before shutting down the unit.• Stop the recorder. (The unit cannot be

42 TASCAM DP-0064 – PreparationsPreparing SD cards for useTo use a new SD card with this unit, it is necessary to format it first. SD cards formatted

TASCAM DP-006 434 – PreparationsConnecting with other equipmentThis section shows examples of connections that can be made with this unit. 8Precautio

44 TASCAM DP-0064 – PreparationsRight side panel connectionsDC plugAC wall socketTASCAMPS-P520(sold separately)USBComputerMini-B USB plugNOTE• Record

TASCAM DP-006 455 – Song ManagementThis unit manages data in units called “songs”. Ordinarily, each real song is one “song” unit. The first step when

46 TASCAM DP-0065 – Song ManagementEditing namesYou can edit names (titles) on the following screens.When saving, creating or editing the name of a s

TASCAM DP-006 475 – Song ManagementCreating a new songFollow these steps to create a new song in the active partition.1. When the recorder is stoppe

48 TASCAM DP-0065 – Song ManagementViewing song informationYou can check the name (title), MTR partition and remaining recording time of the currentl

TASCAM DP-006 495 – Song ManagementNOTETo remove a ✔ from the checkbox, press the F4 [✔] button while the song is selected. 5. To copy multiple song

TASCAM DP-006 5Safety InformationCAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIESThis product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other troubl

50 TASCAM DP-0065 – Song Management5. To erase multiple songs, repeat step 4.6. After selecting all songs that you want to erase (adding ✔ to their

TASCAM DP-006 516 – Basic RecordingSelecting the input sourceThis unit has two inputs (INPUT A/B) that can be selected separately as input sources. T

52 TASCAM DP-0066 – Basic Recording4. If a source that uses the INPUT A connector is selected as the INPUT A input source in step 2 above, set the M

TASCAM DP-006 536 – Basic RecordingOL indicators and level metersThe audio levels of this unit can be checked using the INPUT A/B OL indicators and t

54 TASCAM DP-0066 – Basic RecordingAssigning inputsWhen using this unit, “assigning inputs” means setting the recording source for each track using t

TASCAM DP-006 556 – Basic RecordingAssigning inputs to stereo tracks (Tracks 3 and 4 only)1. On the TRACK TYPE screen, set TRACK 3 and/or TRACK 4 to

56 TASCAM DP-0066 – Basic RecordingAssigning inputs to mono tracks1. On the TRACK TYPE screen, set TRACK 3 and/or TRACK 4 to MONO. (See “Setting the

TASCAM DP-006 576 – Basic Recording3. While pressing and holding the Record (0) button, press the Play (7) button. The Record (0) button indicator

58 TASCAM DP-0066 – Basic RecordingSetting input levelsJust as though you were recording, you can monitor the sound of already recorded tracks playin

TASCAM DP-006 596 – Basic RecordingUndoing a previous operation (multi-undo)1. Press the UN/REDO button while pressing and holding the Stop (8) butt

6 TASCAM DP-006Contents1 – Introduction ... 9Features ...

60 TASCAM DP-0066 – Basic RecordingErasing the operation historyWhen the power is turned OFF(in standby), the operation history of the currently load

TASCAM DP-006 617 – Recorder FunctionsBouncing tracksUse this unit’s bounce function to mix already recorded tracks (1–4) down to one or two tracks.M

62 TASCAM DP-0067 – Recorder FunctionsUsing the bounce function1. When the recorder is stopped, press the REC MODE button to open the RECORDER MODE

TASCAM DP-006 637 – Recorder Functions5. Adjust the LEVEL and TRACK 1/2 PAN knobs and TRACK 3/4 PAN (BAL) knobs for the bounce source tracks. For a

64 TASCAM DP-0067 – Recorder FunctionsLocate and search functionsDirect locate functionThe current recorder position is shown at the top of the Home

TASCAM DP-006 657 – Recorder FunctionsRepeat playbackUse the repeat playback function to play the same part again and again. The repeated passage is

66 TASCAM DP-0067 – Recorder Functions3. When finished editing, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. Using repeat playback1. Set the

TASCAM DP-006 678 – Editing TracksEditing on a conventional tape recorder in the past required advanced techniques, but with this unit editing tracks

68 TASCAM DP-0068 – Editing Tracks3. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the desired track editing function, and press the F4 [t] button to ope

TASCAM DP-006 698 – Editing TracksIN/OUTThese show the starting/ending points when it is necessary to define a part of a recording for editing. Howev

TASCAM DP-006 7ContentsErasing songs ...

70 TASCAM DP-0068 – Editing TracksCLEAN OUT (track erase)This completely erases the selected track. This erases the entire track, so the IN and OUT p

TASCAM DP-006 718 – Editing TracksCUT (remove part)IN OUTINThe part of the track between the IN and OUT points on the selected track is CUT (deleted)

72 TASCAM DP-0069 – Mixdown and masteringMixdownAdjusting the volumes and stereo positions of the recorded tracks to create a well-balance stereo mix

TASCAM DP-006 739 – Mixdown and mastering2. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the MASTER REC item. 3. Press the F4 [EXEC] button. After a

74 TASCAM DP-0069 – Mixdown and masteringChecking stereo master tracksAfter creating a stereo master track, you can listen to it by following these p

TASCAM DP-006 7510 – Miscellaneous FunctionsMetronomeThis unit has a built-in metronome function that can be used when the recorder is operating. You

76 TASCAM DP-00610 – Miscellaneous FunctionsTunerUse the built-in chromatic tuner to tune guitars or wind instruments, for example.1. Connect a guit

TASCAM DP-006 7710 – Miscellaneous FunctionsAutomatic power saving functionYou can set the amount of time until the unit automatically turns OFF (ent

78 TASCAM DP-00610 – Miscellaneous FunctionsViewing informationYou can view information about the current song (currently loaded song), the SD card,

TASCAM DP-006 7911 – SD Card ManagementOverview of partitionsAs described in “Partitions and songs” (page 45), SD cards formatted by this unit are di

8 TASCAM DP-006ContentsReformatting MTR partitions ... 81Reformatting FA

80 TASCAM DP-00611 – SD Card ManagementSD card capacity and partition sizeSD card capacity FAT partition size MTR partition size32GB 4GB 2GB, 4GB, 8G

TASCAM DP-006 8111 – SD Card ManagementReformatting MTR partitionsYou can reformat any MTR partition if you want. Use this function when you just wan

82 TASCAM DP-00611 – SD Card ManagementReformatting FAT partitionsYou can also reformat just the FAT partition. The size of the FAT partition cannot

TASCAM DP-006 8312 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerBy connecting this unit with a computer using the included USB cable you can backup song data on

84 TASCAM DP-00612 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerConnecting with a computerTo use the FAT partition of this unit, the unit must be connected to a

TASCAM DP-006 8512 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerDisconnectingFollow these steps to properly end the USB connection.CAUTIONWhen transferring data,

86 TASCAM DP-00612 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerSong backup and restorationSong backup saves not only audio tracks, but also backs up editing dat

TASCAM DP-006 8712 – Exchanging Data with a Computer7. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable. (See “Connecting with a computer” on pag

88 TASCAM DP-00612 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerNOTEA File Not Found (the file cannot be found) pop-up message appears if there are no files on t

TASCAM DP-006 8912 – Exchanging Data with a Computer5. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the IMPORT/EXPORT item, and press the F4 [t] button

TASCAM DP-006 91 – IntroductionThank you for your purchase of the TASCAM DP-006 Digital Multitrack Recorder. Before connecting and using the unit, pl

90 TASCAM DP-00612 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerExporting tracksYou can export the tracks that you want as 16-bit, 44.1kHz mono and stereo WAV fi

TASCAM DP-006 9112 – Exchanging Data with a Computer5. When you finish selecting (putting a ✔ next to) the tracks that you want to export, press the

92 TASCAM DP-00612 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerExporting stereo master tracksWhen you create a new stereo master track for a song, the existing

TASCAM DP-006 9313 – TroubleshootingWhen working with any new piece of equipment like the unit, it’s sometimes difficult to work out whey something i

94 TASCAM DP-00614 – Message ListsThe following popup messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the unit. Consult this tabl

TASCAM DP-006 9514 – Message ListsMessages Meaning and remedyIn Repeat ModeThe unit is in repeat playback mode.You tried to perform an action that ca

96 TASCAM DP-00614 – Message ListsMessages Meaning and remedyNo Undo HistryThere is no undo operation history.There are no actions to be undone. (See

TASCAM DP-006 9714 – Message ListsMessages Meaning and remedyWork Memory FullThe virtual memory created for work on the SD card has become full.Even

98 TASCAM DP-00615 – SpecificationsMedia and file systemsRecording media SD card (512 MB–2 GB) SDHC card (4 GB–32 GB)File system MTR partition: TA

TASCAM DP-006 9915 – SpecificationsOperating requirementsFor the latest information on compatible operating systems, check the TASCAM website (http:/