Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03 Owner's Manual

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Contents

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TASCAM DP-03 33Recorder modesThis unit has four recorder modes.MULTITRACKUse to operate the unit as a multitrack recorder.BOUNCEUse to bounce tracks. (See “Bouncing tracks” on page 43.)MIXDOWNUse to mix down tracks to create a stereo master track. (See“Mixing down tracks” on page 53 and “Creating a stereomaster track” on page 54.)MASTERINGUse to play stereo master tracks that you have createdand apply effects to them (mastering). (See “Checking thestereo master track” on page 55 and “Mastering the stereomaster track” on page 56.)When the unit’s power is turned ON, it always starts up inMULTITRACK mode.When in any mode besides MULTITRACK mode, manyof the usual operations using the screen are unavailable.In this Owner’s Manual, the MULTITRACK mode is therecorder mode explained unless otherwise noted.Connecting other equipmentThis section shows examples of connecting otherequipment with this unit.Precautions before making connectionsªTurn the power of this unit and all devices that you will•connect with it OFF (or put them in standby powermode) beforehand.Supply power to all the devices from the same line.•When using a power strip, for example, use one with acable that has a high electric current capacity in orderto minimize power voltage variations.Rear panelAC outletTASCAMPS-1225LDC plugHeadphones FootswitchTASCAMRC-3F(Optional)Connect guitar/base to INPUT APowered speakers oramplifier and speakersConnect mics toMIC A and BDrum machineConnect electronic keyboardto INPUT A and BCAUTIONDo not input signals into both the XLR and standard•jacks at the same time.Do not connect a dynamic microphone using an•unbalanced connection when phantom power is ON.Doing so could break it.Do not connect or disconnect a mic when phantom•power is ON. This could cause a loud noise and damageequipment.Turn the unit output volume down using the• PHONESknob and MASTER fader on the front panel beforeturning phantom power ON or OFF. Depending on themic, a loud noise could occur, damaging equipmentand harming people’s hearing.4 – Preparations