Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03SD Owner's Manual

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10 TASCAM DP-03SD2 – Quick Start GuidesThe MASTER fader adjusts the overall volume of TRACKS1–8. The standard position of the MASTER fader is “0”.Use TRACK 1–8 faders to adjust the balance of the tracks.Use the PHONES LEVEL knob to adjust the final monitoringvolume.8 Use the TRACK 1–8 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo positionof each track signal.TIP• Press the STOP (ª) and REW (Ô) (TO ZERO) buttons atthe same time to return to the beginning of the song (ZEROpoint) (TO ZERO function) .• If you press the wrong button and open a different screen,press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen at anytime.Recording and masteringIn this section we will practice multitrack recording. In thefollowing example, we will explain how to record a rhythmguitar part with an electric guitar to track 1 and a lead guitarpart to track 2. Then, we will use the built-in microphone torecord vocals to track 3. Finally, we will mix down the tracks tostereo.In this section, we assume that you have already followedthe instructions in the previous section, and that you haveconnected monitoring equipment, started the unit and installedthe SD card.TIPThis example uses the built-in mic for recording vocals, butyou could also connect an external mic to the INPUT A orINPUT B connector on the rear panel and record with it.Creating a new song1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button toopen the MENU screen.2 Use the DATA wheel to select the SONG item, and press theF4 (¥) button to open the SONG screen.3 Use the DATA wheel to select the CREATE item, and pressthe F4 (¥) button to open the SONG CREATE screen.