Tascam DR-05X Reference Manual

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4 TASCAM DR-05X1 – IntroductionFeaturesi Compact audio recorder that uses microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards as recording mediai High-performance stereo unidirectional microphone pairi 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)recording possiblei BWF format WAV files supportedi 32–320kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatiblewith v2.4 ID3 tags)i Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to bemixed and recorded together as a new filei Built-in 0.3 W mono output speakeri Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during recording andplaybacki Automatic recording function starts recording automati-cally when a set sound input level is detectedi When a maximum file size set in advance is reached, anew file can be started automatically without interruptingrecordingi QUICK button provides easy access to various functionsi Track incrementing function allows a recording to be splitby creating a new file when desiredi Pre-recording function allows the unit to record 2 secondsof sound before recording is activatedi Automatic peak reduction function automatically reducesthe level suitably when the input level is too highi Automatic level control can increase or decrease therecording volume when the input sound is too quiet orloudi Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably inparts when the input level is too highi Low cut filter convenient for reducing low-frequency noisei VSA function can change playback speed in a range from50-200% (0.5 to 2.0 in 0.1 increments) of normal withoutchanging pitchi Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functionsi PB CONT button opens screen for playback speed andIN-OUT loop settingsi Tuner function to tune musical instrumentsi Self-timer function to start recording after a set period oftime.i Jump function that moves backward or forward a smallamount during playback or when paused (DICTATION PLAYmode only)i Playlist functioni DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired (onlyfor WAV files)i MARK function convenient for moving to specific locationsi Playback equalizer function and level alignment function toenhance the perceived overall sound pressurei File name format can be set to use a user-defined word orthe datei Resume function to memorize the playback position beforethe unit is turned off.i 3.5mm (1/8”) jack for external stereo microphone input(provides plug-in power) or external stereo line inputi 3.5mm (1/8”) line/headphone output jacki 128×64-pixel LCD with backlighti Micro-B type USB 2.0 porti Operates on 2 AA batteries, a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter(sold separately) or USB bus poweri Tripod attachment screw holei USB audio interface functionsi Dictation playback modei Overwrite recording functionConventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual.i When we refer to a button or connector or control on theDR-05X, the typeface looks like this: MENU.i When we show messages, for example, that appear on theunit’s display, the typeface looks like this: ON.i We abbreviate “microSD memory card” as “microSD card”.i Words that appear on the computer display are shown inquotation marks like this: “DR-05X”.i Additional information is provided as necessary in tips,notes and cautions.TIPThese are tips about how to use the unit.NOTENotes provide additional explanations for special situa-tions.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in damageto equipment or lost recording data, for example.VCAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in injury.Trademarks and copyrightsi TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.i The microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.i The MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology is licensedfrom Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.i Supply of this product does not convey a license nor implyany right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant contentcreated with this product in revenue-generating broadcastsystems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distributionchannels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranetsand/or other networks), other content distribution systems(pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like)