Teac DR-2D User Manual

DR-2dLinear PCM RecorderD01101220BOWNER’S MANUALThis device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your r

10 TASCAM DR-2dRepeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions• Playlist function• DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired• MARK fu

TASCAM DR-2d 11NOTEA note provides additional explanations for special situations.CAUTIONA caution shows that you may lose data (recordings) if you d

12 TASCAM DR-2dThis product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permi

TASCAM DR-2d 13Top panel 1 Remote control receiver Receives signals from the included remote control (RC-DR2). When using the remote point it here.

14 TASCAM DR-2d6 DUAL keyPress and hold to open the DUAL REC setting screen. If the currently selected file was recorded using dual recording, the o

TASCAM DR-2d 15Press and hold this key to open a pop-up window that allows you to manually set IN and OUT points. w PEAK indicator Lights when the i

16 TASCAM DR-2d2–Names and Functions of PartsRight side panelo OUTPUT LEVEL (+, –) keysUse these keys to adjust the signal level output from the LIN

TASCAM DR-2d 172–Names and Functions of PartsBottom panelh Mono speakerUse this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. Sound is not output during

18 TASCAM DR-2dz Battery compartmentRemote control (RC-DR2)1 Ô [Â] keyPress this key briefly to return to the start of a file. If the playback posi

TASCAM DR-2d 19Home screenThis screen appears when the unit’s power is turned on. Press the /HOME [ª] key at any time to open this screen.1 Playba

2 TASCAM DR-2dCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SE

20 TASCAM DR-2d7 Recorder operation status· Stoppedπ PausedÁ Playing back Fast-forwarding Ô Fast-rewinding ¯ Skipping forward Skipping back

TASCAM DR-2d 21The icon appears at the playback position when the starting point is set.The icon appears at the playback position when the ending

22 TASCAM DR-2d2–Names and Functions of Parts : Auto gain control on : Limiter on6 Recorder operation statusª Stoppedπ Pausedº Recording7 Recordi

TASCAM DR-2d 232–Names and Functions of PartsWhen in recording standby, only the following menu items are shown. INPUT SETTINGAUTO RECMONITOREFFECTOR

24 TASCAM DR-2d8 To open the MENU screen, press the MENU key. To return to the Home Screen, press the HOME key. Basic operationUse the following k

TASCAM DR-2d 25Powering the unitThe DR-2d can be operated using two AA batteries or an optional AC adapter (PS-P520). This unit can use alkaline or N

26 TASCAM DR-2d3–PreparationCAUTIONNever use any adaptor other than the designated PS-P520 AC adaptor. Use of a different adaptor could cause malfunc

TASCAM DR-2d 27Install the battery with the correct orientation.• Do not recharge the battery.• Do not heat or disassemble the battery or put it into

28 TASCAM DR-2dNOTEOperation distance varies according to the orientation of • the remote control relative to the sensor.If anything is between the r

TASCAM DR-2d 29CAUTIONAlways use the /HOME [ª] key to shutdown the unit.Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable accidently whi

TASCAM DR-2d 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.

30 TASCAM DR-2dPreparing an SD card for useIn order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it rst. 1 Confirm that an SD card is installed

TASCAM DR-2d 31Setting the date and timeUsing its internal clock, this unit remembers the date and time when a le is recorded. 1 Press the MENU key

32 TASCAM DR-2dUsing the built-in speakerSet the SPEAKER switch to ON on the bottom panel to listen to a playing track through the built-in speaker.N

TASCAM DR-2d 33In addition to using the built-in microphone, you can record using an external microphone or record the output signal from a mixer or

34 TASCAM DR-2d5 Use the wheel to select SAMPLE, and press the ¯ key or ENTER/MARK key. Set the sampling frequency to one of the following options

TASCAM DR-2d 35Set where to save the fileSet the folder where recorded les are saved. If no setting is made, new recording les are placed in the MU

36 TASCAM DR-2dLEVEL CTRL:Use this to set the level control function.Set it to AUTO to have the DR-2d automatically adjust the input gain according t

TASCAM DR-2d 37Recording with external mics (MIC IN)Connect an external mic to the MIC IN connector. Point the mics at the sound source and place the

38 TASCAM DR-2dAdjusting the input levelThe following procedures explain how to use the Record Screen to set the levels.1 Press the RECORD key to be

TASCAM DR-2d 39If the input level is still not sufficient even when maximized with the INPUT LEVEL + key, then set the GAIN item to MID. If the i

4 TASCAM DR-2dCautions about Batteries ªThis product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble.

40 TASCAM DR-2d2 To start recording, press the RECORD key again.When recording starts, the record indicator lights continuously, and the display sh

TASCAM DR-2d 413 Use the wheel to select FORMAT and press the ¯ key or ENTER/MARK key.4 Use the wheel to select WAV 16-bit or WAV 24-bit.5 Pres

42 TASCAM DR-2d4–RecordingTIPBy making the above settings, in addition to overdubbing, you can use a recorded (or copied) audio track for instrumen

TASCAM DR-2d 434–RecordingThe following error message appears if the selected file cannot be played back.7 To stop recording, press the /HOME [ª]

44 TASCAM DR-2dThe following settings can be made on this screen. Use the  and ¯ keys and the wheel to set each item.MODE: Set the dual recording

TASCAM DR-2d 45Dual recording file namesDuring dual recording, two les are created at the same time. The second le created by dual recording is giv

46 TASCAM DR-2d3 Use the wheel to select the MODE and press the ¯ key or ENTER/MARK key.4 Use the wheel to select ON.5 Press the  key to select

TASCAM DR-2d 47CAUTIONA new file cannot be created if the total number of files • and folders would exceed 5000. Files shorter than two seconds cannot

48 TASCAM DR-2dMark functionAdding marks manually to a recordingYou can manually add marks to a recording where you want them. Press the ENTER/MARK

TASCAM DR-2d 494–Recording4 Use the wheel to select ON.5 Press the /HOME [ª] key to return to the Home Screen.TIPBy using this in combination with

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50 TASCAM DR-2d4–RecordingDividing a file manually (DIVIDE)You can split a recorded le into two les at any position you like. This is convenient fo

TASCAM DR-2d 51Recording durationThe table below shows the amount of recording time possible on SD/SDHC cards of various capacities for each availabl

52 TASCAM DR-2dOn the Browse Screen, you can view the contents of the Music Folder, which contains the audio les on the SD card that you can use wit

TASCAM DR-2d 535–Working with Files and Folders Plus folderThis icon shows folders that contain subfolders. Plain folderThis icon shows folders that

54 TASCAM DR-2dCANCELNo operation is conducted and the selected le is left as is.Folder operationsSelect the desired folder on the Browse Screen and

TASCAM DR-2d 55NOTEYou cannot erase read-only files and files that are not recognized by this unit. CANCELNo operation is conducted and the

56 TASCAM DR-2dOn the Home Screen, you can use the  and ¯ keys to select the playback track. The les that you can select are determined by the play

TASCAM DR-2d 574 Set the playback area to one of the following options.ALL FILESSet the playback area as all les in the Music Folder on the SD card

58 TASCAM DR-2dBROWSE screen appears.3 Use the wheel to select the desired folder.For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen, see “Screen n

TASCAM DR-2d 597 Select the PLAY item and press ENTER/MARK.The display returns to the Home Screen, and the selected track starts playing. In additi

6 TASCAM DR-2d1–Introduction ... 9Features ...

60 TASCAM DR-2d6–PlaybackYou can also use this screen to play tracks and to edit the playlist.1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen.2 Use

TASCAM DR-2d 616–PlaybackUse the wheel to move the track to a different position in the • playlist.Press • ENTER/MARK key. The display returns to the

62 TASCAM DR-2d6–Playback Press the /HOME [ª] key again to return to the beginning of the file.Pausing (PAUSE) When the Home Screen is open and a

TASCAM DR-2d 636–Playback4 Set the REPEAT item to one of the following selections.OFF (default):All tracks in the playback area are played in sequen

64 TASCAM DR-2d6–PlaybackNOTEYou cannot set the IN and OUT points in different files.• IN and OUT point settings are lost when you select a • differen

TASCAM DR-2d 65Turning loop playback ON/OFFIf you press the I/O key when a loop interval has been set, loop playback is turned OFF. The loop IN and O

66 TASCAM DR-2dfunction active. After setting it, briey press the PB CONT key to turn the speed control ON, making it active. When ON, the icon appe

TASCAM DR-2d 67CANCEL:Set the CANCEL item to ON to turn the part cancel function ON (the factory setting is OFF). The icon appears as light letters o

68 TASCAM DR-2d7–Using the EffectsThe DR-2d has built-in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice. They can also

TASCAM DR-2d 69part of the icon. The level can be set to values between 0 and 100.TIME knob:This adjusts the character of the selected preset. Select

TASCAM DR-2d 7Table of ContentsSetting the file type to WAV ...40Monitor the input signal (MONITOR) ...

70 TASCAM DR-2dThe DR-2d has a built-in metronome that outputs its sound from the LINE OUT/ jack.Setting the metronomeTo use the metronome, press th

TASCAM DR-2d 71By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable, you can transfer audio les on the SD card in the unit to a computer, as

72 TASCAM DR-2dTransferring files from a computer1 Click the “DR-2d” drive on the computer screen to show the “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders. 2 Drag

TASCAM DR-2d 73Viewing File InformationUse the Information Screen to view various types of information about your DR-2d.To open the Information Scree

74 TASCAM DR-2dCard information pageThe CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted SD card.TOTAL MUSICShows the number of playable les con

TASCAM DR-2d 75System Settings and FormattingFrom the Setup Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment a

76 TASCAM DR-2dRemote control settingUse the REMOTE item to set whether or not the unit can receive commands from a wireless remote control (RC-DR2).

TASCAM DR-2d 77Using FULL FORMATUse the FULL FORMAT item to completely format the SD card.Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatti

78 TASCAM DR-2dFile name format The TYPE item can be set to either WORD (default setting) or DATE. WORD: When set to WORD, a 6-character le name is

TASCAM DR-2d 79The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-2d under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of th

8 TASCAM DR-2dTable of ContentsEffects Preset List ... 698–Using the Metronome ...

80 TASCAM DR-2dMessage Meaning and responseFormat ErrorFormat CARDThe FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if

TASCAM DR-2d 81Message Meaning and responseFile ProtectedThe file is read only and cannot be erased.No CardNo card is in the unit, so recording is no

82 TASCAM DR-2dMessage Meaning and responseSystem Error 5If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot b

TASCAM DR-2d 8312–TroubleshootingIf you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these

84 TASCAM DR-2dThe sound I am trying to record sounds distorted. ªIs the INPUT LEVEL setting low and the input gain setting • high?The playback soun

TASCAM DR-2d 85RatingsRecording mediaSD card (64 MB - 2 GB)SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)Recording/playback formatWAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bitMP3: 44.1/4

86 TASCAM DR-2dControl input/output ratingsUSB jackConnector: Mini-B typeFormat: USB 2.0 mass storage classAudio performanceFrequency response20 - 20

TASCAM DR-2d 87Other specificationsPowerTwo AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH)AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520, not supplied)Power consumption0.9 WBattery op

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TASCAM DR-2d 9Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-2d Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize