TASCAM DR-100 71–IntroductionThank you very much for purchasing a TASCAMDR-100 Portable Digital Recorder. Before usingyour unit, please read this manual carefully sothat you will understand the correct operatingprocedures and be able to use all the functionsfully. We hope that you will enjoy using thisproduct for many years to come.Please keep this manual for future reference. Youcan also download a digital copy from our website(http://www.tascam.com/).Main featuresThis portable recorder uses SD memory cards tomake high quality recordings. Key features of thisunit include the following.Record in MP3 or linear PCM WAV (16 or 24 bit,• 44.1 or 48 kHz) audio file format4 built-in mics include 2 directional mics suitable• for recording in high-quality stereo and 2 omni-directional mics that optimal for recording meet-ings and similar events2 XLR mic connectors that can provide +48 V• phantom powerBuilt-in 0.4-W mono speaker•2 different types of batteries used together allow• for many hours of operation as well as the abilityto change batteries while recordingAUTO REC function allows the unit to start and• stop recording automatically by sensing changesin the input levelMARK function allows you to set and move to• locations in a recordingDIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the• position you selectPRE REC function allows the unit to record the• two seconds of sound before recording is acti-vated (pre-recording)User words and dates can be set for file names•Quick Tag function allows you to quickly iden-• tify filesREC DELAY allows you to avoid recording the• sound of pushing the RECORD [º] keyAutomatic track incrementing creates a new file• and continues recording when a file size or inputlevel set in advance is exceededTrack incrementing allows the creation of new• files at any time during recording without paus-ingTripod mounting hole built-in•Wireless remote control (RC-DR100) included• with wired remote control adapter and cableSoft case and windscreen included•Included itemsThis product includes the following items. Ifany of the accessories are missing or appear tohave been damaged during transportation, pleasecontact TEAC Corporation.Main unit• .................................................................1SD memory card (installed in the main unit)• .........1BP-L2 (custom lithium ion battery)• ........................1(including warranty and manual)USB cable• ................................................................1Soft case• ..................................................................1Windscreen• ..............................................................1Wireless remote control (RC-DR100)• .....................1Coin battery for remote control (CR2025)• .............1Wired remote control adapter• .................................1Wired remote control cable• .....................................1Warranty• ..................................................................1Owner’s manual (this document)• ............................1Please open the packaging carefully to avoiddamaging the unit, and keep the box andpackaging for transportation in the future.Conventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in thismanual.“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as• “SD card.”Keys and connectors on this device are indicated• like this: KEYMessages on the unit’s screen are shown like• this: /GUUCIGAdditional information is provided as necessary• as “tips,” “notes” and “cautions.”TIPThese are tips about how to use the unit.NOTEThese provide additional explanations and describespecial cases.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result ininjury, damage to equipment or lost recording data,for example.