Tascam DR-100MKIII Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-100MKIII 173 – PreparationSetting the date and timeYou can set the unit to automatically assign file names basedon the date and time of the built-in clock. (See “Setting the filename format” on page 36.)By setting the clock in advance, the recording date and time canbe added to files accurately.The first time you turn the unit on after purchasing it andwhenever the date and time has been reset, the DATE/TIMEscreen where you can set the date and time will open. You canalso change this setting with the SYSTEM screen DATE/TIME item.1. Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the item (year/month/day/hour/minute/second) you want to set, and press theENTER/MARK button.2. Turn the wheel to change the value, and press the ENTER/MARK button.3. Turn the wheel to move the cursor to OK, and press theENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting.NOTEThe date and time will be reset to the default if the unit doesnot receive power from the built-in battery, AA batteries oran external power supply for a few minutes.Preparing an SD card for useThe following message appears if an unformatted card isinstalled in the unit when it is turned on.In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.Press the ENTER/MARK button to format the card.CAUTION• Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card. Back up toa computer, for example before formatting a card.• When formatting a card, the unit should be powered by anexternal power supply or batteries with sufficient remainingpower.NOTEYou can also use the SYSTEM screen MEDIA FORMAT item toformat a card. (See “Formatting SD cards” on page 43.)Preparing the recording inputsYou can select the input source from multiple options accordingto the application. Settings must be made according to theinput source used. (See “Setting recording input sources” onpage 21.)Recording with the built-in mics8 Using the built-in directional mics (UNI MIC) torecordThis is suited for instrumental performances, bands and otherlive recordings as well as field recordings, for example.Point the built-in directional mics (UNI MIC) at the sound sourceand place the unit in a stable location where there is littlevibration.8 Using the built-in omnidirectional mics (OMNI MIC)to recordThis is suited for recording meetings and other situations whereyou want to capture all the sound in a large space. Place the unitin a stable location where there is little vibration.Recording with connected micsConnect mics to the MIC/LINE IN XLR or TRS jacks.Connect a stereo mic to the EXT IN jack.Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stablelocation where there is little vibration.