Tascam DR-100 MKIII Owner's Manual

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6 TASCAM DR-100MKIIIAbout SD cardsThis unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.It can use 64MB–2GB SD cards, 4–32GB SDHC cards and48–128GB SDXC cards.A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for usewith this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site(http://teac-global.com/). You can also contact TASCAMcustomer support for information.Precautions for useSD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damagingSD cards, please take the following precautions whenhandling them.• Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.• Do not leave them in extremely humid places.• Do not let them get wet.• Do not put things on top of them or twist them.• Do not hit them.• Do not remove or insert them during recording,playback, data transmission or other SD card access.• When transporting them, put them into cases, forexample.Precautions for placement anduse• The environmental temperature operating range ofthis unit is 0–40°C (32–104°F).• Do not install this unit in the following types oflocations. Doing so could make the sound qualityworse or cause malfunction.Places with significant vibrations or that areotherwise unstablePlaces exposed to direct sunlight for extendedperiods of timeNear heating equipment or other extremely hotplacesExtremely cold placesPlaces with bad ventilation or high humidityVery dusty locationsPlaces exposed directly to rain or other water• If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or otherdevice with a large transformer, it could cause a hum.If this occurs, increase the distance between this unitand the other device.• This unit could cause color irregularities on a TVscreen or noise from a radio if used nearby. If thisoccurs, use this unit farther away.• This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone orother wireless device is used nearby to make calls orto send or receive signals. If this occurs, increase thedistance between this unit and those devices or turnthem off.• To enable good heat dissipation, do not placeanything on top of the unit.• Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier orother device that generates heat.Beware of condensationCondensation could occur if the unit is moved from acold place to a warm place, it is used immediately aftera cold room has been heated or it is otherwise exposedto a sudden temperature change. To prevent this, or ifthis occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at thenew room temperature before using it.Cleaning the unitTo clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Donot wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcoholor other chemical agents. Doing so could damage thesurface or cause discoloration.Using the TEAC Global SiteYou can download this Owner’s Manual and theReference Manual necessary for this unit from the TEACGlobal Site (http://teac-global.com/).1. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).2. In the TASCAM Downloads section, click thedesired language to open the Downloads websitepage for that language.NOTEIf the desired language does not appear, clickOther Languages.3. Click the product name in the “Search by ModelName” section to open the Downloads page forthat product.4. Select and download the Owner’s Manual and theReference Manual that are needed.User registrationCustomers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website(http://tascam.com/) to register as a user online.Names of partsCAUTIONWhen connecting and using plugs fromheadphones and other external devices, do notapply excessive force to the plugs. In particular,be careful not to apply too much force whenusing a standard to mini plug adapter. Doing socould damage the equipment.Top1 UNI MIC L/R (built-in directional stereo mic)2 OMNI MIC L/R (built-in omnidirectional stereomic)3 Built-in speaker (mono)4 CHG (charge) indicator5 Display6 HOME button7 LIMITER switch8 Fn button9 MENU button0 . buttonq / buttonw STOP [8] buttone PLAY/PAUSE [7/9] buttonr INPUT LEVEL selection switcht MIC PAD switchy ENTER/MARK buttonu Wheeli REC [0] button/REC indicatorFronto DIGITAL IN connectorp EXT IN connectorRear panela Level indicators REMOTE jackd Strap attachmentsf MIC/LINE IN L/R jacks (XLR/TRS)g PHANTOM switchLeft sideh (power) buttonj USB portThis is a Micro-B USB port.Using a cable that complies with USB standards,you can connect the unit to a computer as a massstorage device or use an AC adapter to supplypower.k LINE OUT jackl (headphone) jack; (headphone/speaker) LEVEL volume