Tascam DP-008 - Manual (Page 7)

TASCAM DP-008
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1 – Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of TASCAM’s
8-Track Digital Pocketstudio, the DP-008.
The DP-008 is designed to provide you
with great sound in an easy-to-use compact
package, allowing you to concentrate on the
music, and not on the recording process.
Before connecting and using the unit, please
take time to read this manual thoroughly to
ensure you understand how to properly set up
and connect the unit, as well as the operation
of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual,
please keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
You can also download the Owner’s Manual
from the TASCAM web site (http://www.
tascam.com).
Overview of this unit
Using an SD card this unit can record two
tracks simultaneously and work with up to
eight tracks in a multitrack project. Moreover,
using its mixer functions, you can mix down a
multitrack to create a stereo master track.
This stereo master track can then be
transferred to a computer connected by USB.
In addition to copying stereo master tracks
from this unit to the computer, various other
data, including track and song data can be
transferred to a computer as back-ups.
About this manual
Please read chapter 2, “Quick Start Guides,”
first and follow the instructions in it to learn
about and practice using this unit’s functions.
Chapter 3 explains the functions of the keys,
knobs, connectors and other features. Chapters
4 and 5 explain other things you should
know before you use this unit. Chapters 6
to 11 explains the uses and functions of this
unit in detail. Chapters 12 and 13 provide
troubleshooting information and a list of
messages. Chapter 14 includes the unit’s
specifications and block diagram. Chapter 15
provides functions that you might want to use
and where you can find them in the manual
Manual conventions
This manual often refers to the DP-008 as
•
“the unit” and the SD card as the “card.”
When we refer to DP-008 features such as
•
keys and connections, we display them like
this: MENU .
When we show messages, for example, that
•
appear on the screen, we show them like
this:
SONG LOAD
.
The four keys beneath the LCD display are
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called function keys, and are referred to
as F1 , F2 , F3 and F4 from left to right. The
functions displayed at the bottom of the
screen above the keys are sometimes shown
after the key name in parentheses (e.g. F4
(¥) key, F2 (
EXEC
) key).
Additional information is introduced in the
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styles below when needed:
TIP
We give hints and tips on using the DP-008
when you see this icon.
NOTE
A note provides additional explanations for
special situations.
CAUTION
A caution shows that you may lose data
(recordings) if you do not follow the
instructions.
This manual cannot begin to be a full guide to
multitrack recording techniques. However, if
you search the Internet or visit a library you
should find various documents on recording.
Product parts
The DP-008 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 any of these items are missing or
have been damaged during transportation.