Tascam DR-100 - Manual (Page 7)

TASCAM DR-100
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1–Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM
DR-100 Portable Digital Recorder. Before using
your unit, please read this manual carefully so
that you will understand the correct operating
procedures and be able to use all the functions
fully. We hope that you will enjoy using this
product for many years to come.
Please keep this manual for future reference. You
can also download a digital copy from our website
(http://www.tascam.com/).
Main features
This portable recorder uses SD memory cards to
make high quality recordings. Key features of this
unit include the following.
Record in MP3 or linear PCM WAV (16 or 24 bit, •
44.1 or 48 kHz) audio file format
4 built-in mics include 2 directional mics suitable
•
for recording in high-quality stereo and 2 omni-
directional mics that optimal for recording meet-
ings and similar events
2 XLR mic connectors that can provide +48 V
•
phantom power
Built-in 0.4-W mono speaker
•
2 different types of batteries used together allow •
for many hours of operation as well as the ability
to change batteries while recording
AUTO REC function allows the unit to start and
•
stop recording automatically by sensing changes
in the input level
MARK function allows you to set and move to
•
locations in a recording
DIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the
•
position you select
PRE REC function allows the unit to record the
•
two seconds of sound before recording is acti-
vated (pre-recording)
User words and dates can be set for file names
•
Quick Tag function allows you to quickly iden- •
tify files
REC DELAY allows you to avoid recording the
•
sound of pushing the
RECORD
[ º ] key
Automatic track incrementing creates a new file •
and continues recording when a file size or input
level set in advance is exceeded
Track incrementing allows the creation of new
•
files at any time during recording without paus-
ing
Tripod mounting hole built-in
•
Wireless remote control (RC-DR100) included •
with wired remote control adapter and cable
Soft case and windscreen included •
Included items
This product includes the following items. If
any of the accessories are missing or appear to
have been damaged during transportation, please
contact TEAC Corporation.
Main unit • .................................................................1
SD memory card (installed in the main unit) • .........1
BP-L2 (custom lithium ion battery) • ........................1
(including warranty and manual)
USB cable • ................................................................1
Soft case • ..................................................................1
Windscreen • ..............................................................1
Wireless remote control (RC-DR100) • .....................1
Coin battery for remote control (CR2025) • .............1
Wired remote control adapter • .................................1
Wired remote control cable • .....................................1
Warranty • ..................................................................1
Owner’s manual (this document) • ............................1
Please open the packaging carefully to avoid
damaging the unit, and keep the box and
packaging for transportation in the future.
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this
manual.
“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as •
“SD card.”
Keys and connectors on this device are indicated
•
like this:
KEY
Messages on the unit’s screen are shown like •
this:
Message
Additional information is provided as necessary •
as “tips,” “notes” and “cautions.”
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe
special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data,
for example.