Tascam DP-32 Digital Portastudio Owner's Manual

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8 TASCAM DP-321 – IntroductionThank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-32Digital Multitrack Recorder.Before connecting and using the unit, please take time toread this manual thoroughly to ensure you understandhow to properly set up and connect the unit, as well asthe operation of its many useful and convenient functions.After you have finished reading this manual, please keepit in a safe place for future reference.You can also download the Owner's Manual from theTASCAM website (http://tascam.com/).FeaturesThis unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of up to8 tracks and playback of up to 32 tracks simultaneously.Multiple tracks can be mixed down to a stereo master fileusing the built-in mixer functions.Master files can be written to CD-Rs and similar media,as well as transferred to a computer that is connectedby USB. Moreover, since transferring data between theunit and a computer is possible, you can copy tracks andmaster files, and back up song files to a computer.• 32-track Digital Multitrack Recorder uses SD cards asrecording media and includes a CD drive• Supports SDHC standard for high-capacity SD cards ofup to 32GB• Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous8-track recording and 32-track playback (44.1/48kHz,16/24-bit)• Stereo/mono track type selection function makeschanging track allocation easy• 20 track faders and 1 master fader for level adjustment(all 45 mm)• Each track has independent SELECT and REC buttons• +48V phantom power supported mic input• 8 balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)• INPUT H supports high-impedance guitar input (6.3mm(1/4") phone jack)• Large TFT color display with excellent visibility (3.5-inch)• Independent 3-band equalizers for each input andplayback track• Mixing down to a dedicated master file possible• Mastering effects that can be used during mix downsof master files• Reverb and various other effects that can be adjustedindependently for each playback track• Automatic punch in/out• Track bouncing• COPY INSERT, COPY PASTE, MOVE INSERT, MOVE PASTE,OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE TRACK and CLEAN OUTtrack editing functions• Undo and redo functions, including 10-level historysetting option• Location to marks• Tuner and metronome• Audio CDs can be created from mixed-down masterfiles, and tracks on audio CDs can be played back andimported• Song data and WAVE files can be copied and backed upto a computer connected by USB 2.0• Punch in/out and other functions can be assigned toand controlled by a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (soldseparately)Items included with the productThe DP-32 package contains the following items.Take care when opening the package not to damage theitems. Keep the package materials for transportation inthe future.Please contact the store where you purchased this unitif any of these items are missing or have been damagedduring transportation.• Main unit ........................................................................................ 1• AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) ............................................ 1• Power cord for AC adaptor ...................................................... 1• SD memory card (inserted into the unit) ........................... 1• USB cable (80cm) ........................................................................ 1• Warranty card ............................................................................... 1• Owner's Manual (this manual)................................................ 1CAUTIONNever use any AC adaptor or power cord other thanthe supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor and ACadaptor power cord. Moreover, do not use the suppliedAC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord with otherequipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire orelectric shock.Conventions used in this manualConventions used in this manual are as follows.• Names of buttons, controls, etc. of this unit appear likethis: MENU.• Text displayed on the LCD display appears like this:MENU.• The four buttons beneath the LCD display (F1 to F4)are function buttons. The functions displayed at thebottom of each screen are sometimes shown after thebutton names in parentheses.Example: F1 (TIMELINE) button, F4 (t) button.• "SD memory card" is abbreviated as "SD card".• CD-DA format is sometimes called audio CD format.Moreover, a CD recorded with audio CD format tracks issometimes called an audio CD.• An unused CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RWmay be mentioned as a blank CD.• Text displayed on a computer monitor appears like this: OK.