Tascam DR-680 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DR-680 7Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAMDR-680 Portable Multitrack Recorder. Please read thismanual thoroughly before using the unit so that youunderstand correct operating procedures and can use itsfunctions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unitfor many years.Please keep this manual so that you can read it atany time. A digital copy of this manual can also bedownloaded from our website (http://www.tascam.com/)Features8-track recording with a resolution of up to 24-bit,•96 kHz (6 analog inputs with stereo mix, or 6analog inputs with digital stereo input)2-track recording resolution of up to 24-bit, 192•kHzRecording/playback media: SD/SDHC cards (Class•4 or faster)Recording/playback formats: BWF, WAV, MP3•Recording up to 4 tracks in MP3 format simultane-•ously possibleSampling frequencies: 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz•Quantization rates: 16-bit, 24-bit•MP3 files can be recorded at resolutions of•96/128/192/320 kbps6 balanced mic/line inputs (1–4 are XLR/TRS•combo jacks and 5–6 are TRS jacks)Mic inputs can provide +48V phantom power•Limiters on each input can automatically adjust•their levels appropriately if input levels are too highLow-cut filters on each input are useful for reducing•low-frequency noise6 unbalanced line outputs (RCA pin jacks)•S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital input and output•(coaxial)Cascade function allows the transport of multiple•DR-680 units to be controlled by a single masterunitPre-record function allows up to 2 seconds of input•before the start of recording to be capturedAuto-record function allows the unit to start•recording automatically when it detects a set soundinput levelMark function allows movement to specific•playback positionsKey lock function can be used to prevent misop-•erationRepeat playback function•Mixer for monitoring with level and pan controls•User can start a new take at any time without inter-•rupting recordingTake names can be based on a word set by the user•or the date500-mW monaural output speaker built-in•50-mW + 50-mW headphones output•Operates on power from 8 AA batteries or an AC•adaptor (PS-1225L)LCD with 128 x 64 pixel resolution and a backlight•USB2.0 port•USB cable included•Items included with the productThe DR-680 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 thisunit if any of these items are missing or have beendamaged during transportation.Main unit• ................................................................. 1AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)• ......................... 1USB cable (1.5 m)• ................................................... 1Shoulder strap• .......................................................... 1Warranty card• .......................................................... 1Owner’s manual (this document)• ............................ 1Conventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual.“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as•“SD card.”When we refer to a key or connector or control on•the DR-680, the typeface looks like this: MENU.When we show messages, for example, that appear•on the screen, the typeface looks like this: BROWSE.1 – Introduction