Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03SD Owner's Manual

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6 TASCAM DP-03SD1 – IntroductionThank you for your purchase of TASCAM’s 8-Track DigitalPortastudio, the DP-03SD.Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to readthis manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how toproperly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operationof its many useful and convenient functions. After you havefinished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place forfuture reference.You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TEACGlobal Site (http://teac-global.com/).FeaturesThis unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of 2 trackssimultaneously with up to 8 tracks of playback. Using the built-in mixer functions, multiple tracks can be mixed down to stereoto create a stereo master track.Stereo master tracks created this way can be transferred to acomputer that is connected by USB.Moreover, since transferring data between the unit and acomputer is possible, in addition to stereo master tracks, you canalso copy the data for individual tracks and back up song files toa computer.• 8-track Digital Portastudio that uses SD cards as recordingmedia• Uses SD cards as recording media, and supports SDHCstandards for large capacity cards of up to 32GB• Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous 2-trackrecording and 8-track playback (44.1 kHz, 16-bit)• Nine 45-mm faders include eight track faders and one masterlevel fader• Each track has independent REVERB and PAN adjustmentsand track selection buttons, as well as volume faders andtrack select (REC) buttons• Input on two channels through standard 6.3-mm (1/4”) TRSjacks, XLR connectors or built-in microphones• XLR connectors can supply phantom power• Built-in microphones can record mono tracks separately or astereo track together• High-impedance guitar input supported by the standard jackon INPUT A• Graphic display (128 x 64 pixel) with backlighting• Independent two-band equalizers can be used on each inputand playback track• Mixing down to a dedicated master track possible• Included mastering effects can be used on mixdowns ofmaster tracks• Reverb effect can be adjusted independently for eachplayback track• Automatic punch in and out functions• Track bounce function• Track editing functions include COPY, MOVE, OPEN, CUT,SILENCE, CLONE and CLEAN OUT• Undo and redo functions, including multi-undo (and redo)using an operation history• Locate mark function• Tuner and metronome functions• WAV files and backed-up songs on the FAT partition of the SDcard can be moved and copied to a computer connected byUSB 2.0• Punch IN/OUT and other functions can be assigned to andcontrolled by foot switches (RC-3F, sold separately)Product partsThe DP-03SD package contains the following items.Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if anyof these items are missing or have been damaged duringtransportation.• Main unit ........................................................................................ 1• AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) ............................................ 1• Power cord for AC adaptor ...................................................... 1• SD card (in the unit) ................................................................... 1• Owner’s manual (this document).......................................... 1The warranty is included at the end of this manual.About this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:• The names of buttons and controls are given in the followingtypeface: MENU.• Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this: MENU• Characters that appear on a computer display are given inthe following light typeface: OK• The four buttons beneath the LCD display are called functionbuttons, and are referred to as F1, F2, F3 and F4 from left toright. The functions displayed at the bottom of the screenabove the buttons are sometimes shown after the buttonname in parentheses (e.g. F4 (¥) button, F2 (EXEC)button).• “SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD card.”• Additional information is introduced in the styles belowwhen needed:TIPUseful hints when using the unit.NOTEExplanation of actions in special situation and supplement.CAUTIONInstructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damageto the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.Intellectual property rights• TASCAM and PORTASTUDIO are trademarks of TEACCorporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.• Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Statesand/or other countries.• Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarksof Apple Inc.