Teac DR-680 - Manual (Page 7)

TASCAM DR-680
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Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM
DR-680 Portable Multitrack Recorder. Please read this
manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you
understand correct operating procedures and can use its
functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit
for many years.
Please keep this manual so that you can read it at
any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be
downloaded from our website (http://www.tascam.
com/)
Features
8-track recording with a resolution of up to 24-bit, •
96 kHz (6 analog inputs with stereo mix, or 6
analog inputs with digital stereo input)
2-track recording resolution of up to 24-bit, 192
•
kHz
Recording/playback media: SD/SDHC cards (Class
•
4 or faster)
Recording/playback formats: BWF, WAV, MP3
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Recording up to 4 tracks in MP3 format simultane- •
ously possible
Sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz
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Quantization rates: 16-bit, 24-bit •
MP3 files can be recorded at resolutions of •
96/128/192/320 kbps
6 balanced mic/line inputs (1–4 are XLR/TRS
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combo jacks and 5–6 are TRS jacks)
Mic inputs can provide +48V phantom power
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Limiters on each input can automatically adjust •
their levels appropriately if input levels are too high
Low-cut filters on each input are useful for reducing
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low-frequency noise
6 unbalanced line outputs (RCA pin jacks)
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S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital input and output •
(coaxial)
Cascade function allows the transport of multiple
•
DR-680 units to be controlled by a single master
unit
Pre-record function allows up to 2 seconds of input
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before the start of recording to be captured
Auto-record function allows the unit to start
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recording automatically when it detects a set sound
input level
Mark function allows movement to specific
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playback positions
Key lock function can be used to prevent misop- •
eration
Repeat playback function
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Mixer for monitoring with level and pan controls •
User can start a new take at any time without inter- •
rupting recording
Take names can be based on a word set by the user
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or the date
500-mW monaural output speaker built-in
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50-mW + 50-mW headphones output •
Operates on power from 8 AA batteries or an AC •
adaptor (PS-1225L)
LCD with 128 x 64 pixel resolution and a backlight
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USB2.0 port •
USB cable included •
Items included with the product
The DR-680 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.
Main unit • .................................................................1
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) • .........................1
USB cable (1.5 m) • ...................................................1
Shoulder strap • ..........................................................1
Warranty card • ..........................................................1
Owner’s manual (this document) • ............................1
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as •
“SD card.”
When we refer to a key or connector or control on
•
the DR-680, the typeface looks like this: MENU .
When we show messages, for example, that appear •
on the screen, the typeface looks like this:
BROWSE
.
1 – Introduction