Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03SD Owner's Manual

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34 TASCAM DP-03SD6 – Basic RecordingOL indicators and level metersThe audio levels of this unit can be checked using the INPUT Aand INPUT B OL indicators and the level meters shown on thedisplay.The level meters allow the signal levels to be monitored, andthey can also be used to confirm whether signals are beinginput into the unit. For example, if the A and B level meters aremoving a signal is being input into the unit even if you cannothear anything when monitoring.As shown below, if a “–” appears at the top of a level meter, thelevel is too high (when a “–” appears, it will stay on screen for awhile before automatically disappearing). If the level is too loud,the sound might be distorted, so lower the level until the “–”stops appearing.If an OL indicator lights, the signal from the input source couldbe too loud or the TRIM knob set too high.If the OL indicator lights even though the TRIM knob is set tothe minimum position, the input source signal is too strong.Lower the volume on the input source.Overload indicationInput level meters (A, B)The and level meters on the left side of the display showthe input levels of INPUT A and INPUT B.Use the INPUT A and INPUT B TRIM knobs and the outputvolumes of the input sources to adjust the level.Track level meters (1–8)These level meters show either the playback signal levels or theinput signal levels of the corresponding tracks.The signal levels shown by the track level meters depend on theoperating conditions as shown below.REC indicator Transport status Level meterdisplay contentsUnlit Playback Track playbacksignalBlinks (recordstandby) Playback Track playbacksignalBlinks (recordstandby) Stopped Track input signalLit (duringrecording) Recording Track input signalNOTEWhen the playback signal is being shown, the level of therecorded signal of the track is shown, so the levels shown bythe meters cannot be changed.When the input signal is being shown, the levels shown bythe meters can be changed using the TRIM knobs for INPUTA and INPUT B.Stereo level meter (L, R)These show the stereo bus output level of this unit. Adjust theoutput level with the MASTER fader.Assigning inputsWhen using this unit, “assigning inputs” means setting therecording source for each track to either INPUT A or INPUT B.This unit can simultaneously record a maximum of two tracks.You can also record one input to two tracks simultaneously (inthis case, you cannot use the other input). You cannot assign twoinputs to the same track.1 When the recorder is stopped, press the ASSIGN button toopen the INPUT ASSIGN screen.By default, A (INPUT A) is assigned as the recording sourcefor tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7, and B (INPUT B) is assigned as therecording source for tracks 2, 4, 6 and 8.2 Use the REC button to set the input source for each track toeither A (INPUT A) or B (INPUT B).Each time you press the REC button the setting switchesbetween A and B.3 After making the settings, press the HOME button to returnto the Home Screen.Using input EQ (equalizer)INPUT A and INPUT B each have a two-band equalizer (EQ).Use the INPUT EQ screen to make input EQ settings.1 Press the EQ button to open the EQ SETTING screen.This shows the setting screen for track one (TR1).2 Press the F1 (INPUT) button to open the INPUT EQscreen. This shows the setting screen for IN A.