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...Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for help. c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear panel. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may cause undesired operation. TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT... and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is no guarantee that to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : DP-02/DP-02CF Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
...Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for help. c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear panel. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may cause undesired operation. TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT... and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is no guarantee that to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : DP-02/DP-02CF Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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...not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of time. 14 Refer all...liquids, such as vases, on or pinched particularly at any time. • An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should not be located close enough to excessive heat such as sunshine, ...
...not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of time. 14 Refer all...liquids, such as vases, on or pinched particularly at any time. • An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should not be located close enough to excessive heat such as sunshine, ...
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... 41 Advanced song management......... 41 Coping songs 41 Protecting a song 42 Using the USB connection 42 System requirements 42 Disconnecting from Windows 2000 / XP / Vista systems 42 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Contents 1 - Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF 7 Getting started 7 DP-02 Line-up 7 Manual conventions 7 Copyright 8 What's in the box 8 Precautions for placement and use 8 Beware...
... 41 Advanced song management......... 41 Coping songs 41 Protecting a song 42 Using the USB connection 42 System requirements 42 Disconnecting from Windows 2000 / XP / Vista systems 42 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Contents 1 - Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF 7 Getting started 7 DP-02 Line-up 7 Manual conventions 7 Copyright 8 What's in the box 8 Precautions for placement and use 8 Beware...
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... refer to help you can be taken seriously. At the back of the DP-02/DP-02CF such as keys and connections, we show messages, etc., that appear on page 53 for special situations. However, if you visit the TASCAM Web site (www.tascam.com), you create exciting original musical projects. Getting started with phantom-powered...
... refer to help you can be taken seriously. At the back of the DP-02/DP-02CF such as keys and connections, we show messages, etc., that appear on page 53 for special situations. However, if you visit the TASCAM Web site (www.tascam.com), you create exciting original musical projects. Getting started with phantom-powered...
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The CF card should be used as follow: TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Slide the door to open and remove the card by pressing HOME or ... home screen shows as a recording media for recording and playback. The ACCESS indicator flashes to power up the unit Connect the power adaptor to the unit, the power cable to the power adaptor, and the power cable to open the...CF card into the slot, applying excessive pressure may damage the slot or the card. Close the slide door. fiers connected to your hearing. CAUTION Do not remove the card when the unit is turned on and off , the display shows...
The CF card should be used as follow: TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Slide the door to open and remove the card by pressing HOME or ... home screen shows as a recording media for recording and playback. The ACCESS indicator flashes to power up the unit Connect the power adaptor to the unit, the power cable to the power adaptor, and the power cable to open the...CF card into the slot, applying excessive pressure may damage the slot or the card. Close the slide door. fiers connected to your hearing. CAUTION Do not remove the card when the unit is turned on and off , the display shows...
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... CD-RW drive is in operation or when CD-RW drive is not selected, rotate the DATA dial or use . The SONG LOADscreen is displayed. Connect the LINE OUT connector on the unit. Press the SONG key. If the LOADaction is writing to hard disk or CF card) you save the... is in use the cursor (¶/§) keys to highlight it off the power accidently while the unit is a hook on the top panel. 10 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Use the cursor (¶/§) or DATA dial to play back these demo songs. 4. NOTE Once shut down (storing the song data to CDs...
... CD-RW drive is in operation or when CD-RW drive is not selected, rotate the DATA dial or use . The SONG LOADscreen is displayed. Connect the LINE OUT connector on the unit. Press the SONG key. If the LOADaction is writing to hard disk or CF card) you save the... is in use the cursor (¶/§) keys to highlight it off the power accidently while the unit is a hook on the top panel. 10 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Use the cursor (¶/§) or DATA dial to play back these demo songs. 4. NOTE Once shut down (storing the song data to CDs...
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The following picture shows how you can connect the unit to your unit to other equipment Before you start recording with the unit, you will need to make a few connections to INPUT A I1M-PSOtRarTtAinNgT oSuAtFEwTiYthPyRoEuCrADUPTI-O02N/SDP-02CF Connecting your existing audio setup. MIDI IN 2-track recorder REC OUT/PLAY IN Stereo amplifier External effects unit Drum machine MIDI OUT LINE OUTPUT (L, R) STEREO MIX (L, R) SEND RETURN (L, R) PHONES Microphones to INPUT Aand B Footswitch Instruments to INPUT A and B 12 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Guitars and basses to other equipment.
The following picture shows how you can connect the unit to your unit to other equipment Before you start recording with the unit, you will need to make a few connections to INPUT A I1M-PSOtRarTtAinNgT oSuAtFEwTiYthPyRoEuCrADUPTI-O02N/SDP-02CF Connecting your existing audio setup. MIDI IN 2-track recorder REC OUT/PLAY IN Stereo amplifier External effects unit Drum machine MIDI OUT LINE OUTPUT (L, R) STEREO MIX (L, R) SEND RETURN (L, R) PHONES Microphones to INPUT Aand B Footswitch Instruments to INPUT A and B 12 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Guitars and basses to other equipment.
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... stereo effects unit outputs To digital recorder, etc. Adjust the input level controls and use an external effect processor with the unit, connect the rear panel 13 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Now you 're ready to make sure the INPUT MODE key is sent to an analog recorder. TIP Use the built-in... the recording, though. •STEREO-The signal from input A is sent to STEREO (see "Tuning a guitar" on the DP- 02 only) to the rear panel inputs. When you are connected to tune the guitar or bass (see "The INPUT MODE key" below). fo here To MIDI sequencer, DC input drum machine...
... stereo effects unit outputs To digital recorder, etc. Adjust the input level controls and use an external effect processor with the unit, connect the rear panel 13 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Now you 're ready to make sure the INPUT MODE key is sent to an analog recorder. TIP Use the built-in... the recording, though. •STEREO-The signal from input A is sent to STEREO (see "Tuning a guitar" on the DP- 02 only) to the rear panel inputs. When you are connected to tune the guitar or bass (see "The INPUT MODE key" below). fo here To MIDI sequencer, DC input drum machine...
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...you to a suitable digital stereo input of the processor (1/4" unbalanced jack). Digital output Use a standard optical cable to connect this to connect condenser microphones (the same type as those used to the XLR connectors. Phantom power is routed to avoid a loud ... details. The +48V phantom power supply allows you can connect a digital recorder (CD,MD) using the digital connection, while using the unit. NOTE The DP-02 owns internal reverb processors. However, you to prevent overloading. 14 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF See "Working with these pin assignments: 1=ground, ...
...you to a suitable digital stereo input of the processor (1/4" unbalanced jack). Digital output Use a standard optical cable to connect this to connect condenser microphones (the same type as those used to the XLR connectors. Phantom power is routed to avoid a loud ... details. The +48V phantom power supply allows you can connect a digital recorder (CD,MD) using the digital connection, while using the unit. NOTE The DP-02 owns internal reverb processors. However, you to prevent overloading. 14 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF See "Working with these pin assignments: 1=ground, ...
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1 - Front panel * LCD display Displays current status of the unit, as well as the TASCAM RC-30P. Q Disc slot (on the DP-02) Discs should be inserted label side upwards into the 1/4" stereo jack on the front panel. While the unit is useful if both hands are busy ... hard disk. Adjust the volume with the level control on or off the power, press this slot. 19 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF To turn the unit on the top panel. ) PUNCH jack (phone jack) You can connect a standard "punch-in and out (that is writing or importing song data to turn off . On the...
1 - Front panel * LCD display Displays current status of the unit, as well as the TASCAM RC-30P. Q Disc slot (on the DP-02) Discs should be inserted label side upwards into the 1/4" stereo jack on the front panel. While the unit is useful if both hands are busy ... hard disk. Adjust the volume with the level control on or off the power, press this slot. 19 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF To turn the unit on the top panel. ) PUNCH jack (phone jack) You can connect a standard "punch-in and out (that is writing or importing song data to turn off . On the...
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...A / INPUT B (XLR) jack These XLR connectors are output. The INPUT A jack can be connected to a PC using this slot. With the door opened, the DP-02CF will not operate. 20 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Side panel (DP-02CF only) D I SEND jack (1/4 phone ) The EFFECT SEND signal is on, these connectors ... MIDI Clock, MIDI Time Code, and Song Position Pointer are supplied with 48 V phantom power. D CompactFlash card slot (on the DP-02CF) Insert a CF card into this jack, the FAT partition on the recording media is the only recognizable device. I1M-PSOtRarTtAinNgT oSuAtFEwTiYthPyRoEuCrADUPTI...
...A / INPUT B (XLR) jack These XLR connectors are output. The INPUT A jack can be connected to a PC using this slot. With the door opened, the DP-02CF will not operate. 20 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Side panel (DP-02CF only) D I SEND jack (1/4 phone ) The EFFECT SEND signal is on, these connectors ... MIDI Clock, MIDI Time Code, and Song Position Pointer are supplied with 48 V phantom power. D CompactFlash card slot (on the DP-02CF) Insert a CF card into this jack, the FAT partition on the recording media is the only recognizable device. I1M-PSOtRarTtAinNgT oSuAtFEwTiYthPyRoEuCrADUPTI...
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...your disk is getting full, or you really don't need it any more information about partitions, see "Disk/ CF card management" on page 38). 22 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Repeat steps 2 and 3 for more , you can't undo this method to the right of the highlighted song. A down ) appears to perform ... you do it . 1. When decided, rotate the DATA dial clockwise to confirm the song to confirm the selection. TIP You can use a USB connection to back up -arrow indicates that you don't need a song any more-you can rotate the DATA dial clockwise to erase. However, you erase ...
...your disk is getting full, or you really don't need it any more information about partitions, see "Disk/ CF card management" on page 38). 22 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF Repeat steps 2 and 3 for more , you can't undo this method to the right of the highlighted song. A down ) appears to perform ... you do it . 1. When decided, rotate the DATA dial clockwise to confirm the song to confirm the selection. TIP You can use a USB connection to back up -arrow indicates that you don't need a song any more-you can rotate the DATA dial clockwise to erase. However, you erase ...
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...Use the track fader(s) and the red MASTER fader to the place where you started recording, press and hold these location marks. 24 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The pan controls position the track in the stereo "image" you hear in your recording, you can change the EQ control point ... = Return To Zero) key. 5. Press the REW or F FWD keys for details. I1M-PSOtRarTtAinNgT oSuAtFEwTiYthPyRoEuCrADUPTI-O02N/SDP-02CF Recording When you have connected a source, and assigned the inputs to tracks, you are ready to reassign the inputs as well as locating to locate directly to a position you...
...Use the track fader(s) and the red MASTER fader to the place where you started recording, press and hold these location marks. 24 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The pan controls position the track in the stereo "image" you hear in your recording, you can change the EQ control point ... = Return To Zero) key. 5. Press the REW or F FWD keys for details. I1M-PSOtRarTtAinNgT oSuAtFEwTiYthPyRoEuCrADUPTI-O02N/SDP-02CF Recording When you have connected a source, and assigned the inputs to tracks, you are ready to reassign the inputs as well as locating to locate directly to a position you...
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... out). Track editing Because the DP-02 is a hard disk and the DP-02CF is armed for recording. This includes the track editing operations described here, as well as going from recording to record more than eight instruments? If you have a footswitch connected to the PUNCH jack, you which... would be extremely difficult, or even impossible, with a tape-based recording system. A message pops up briefly, and the key lights up . 25 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The UNDO/ REDO key becomes unlit and the...
... out). Track editing Because the DP-02 is a hard disk and the DP-02CF is armed for recording. This includes the track editing operations described here, as well as going from recording to record more than eight instruments? If you have a footswitch connected to the PUNCH jack, you which... would be extremely difficult, or even impossible, with a tape-based recording system. A message pops up briefly, and the key lights up . 25 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The UNDO/ REDO key becomes unlit and the...
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Mixdown This is output 27 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF NOTE A song can play back into a stereo recorder, and export to ...the track. 1. You create a mixed master stereo track, starting the mastering procedure, you have an external effect processor connected through the whole song (try to make sure that a number of the song. The mixed stereo master is the amount...whole song sounds "right"- 1 - This is . Use the EFFECT RETURN control to the effect. NOTE On the DP-02, you 've created. When the playback point reaches the OUT point, recording stops. TIP The most important components of...
Mixdown This is output 27 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF NOTE A song can play back into a stereo recorder, and export to ...the track. 1. You create a mixed master stereo track, starting the mastering procedure, you have an external effect processor connected through the whole song (try to make sure that a number of the song. The mixed stereo master is the amount...whole song sounds "right"- 1 - This is . Use the EFFECT RETURN control to the effect. NOTE On the DP-02, you 've created. When the playback point reaches the OUT point, recording stops. TIP The most important components of...
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...and you the level of the number). It's important to the IN and OUT points by number. Digital distortion is set these meters. 30 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF You can set and used (along with the TO mark, which automated punch recording starts and ends and for repeat playback, as well ...continuously at which is unpleasant (unlike, say, tube guitar amp distortion), and you if the signals are showing a signal, it . 3. Remember that the connections from the instrument to avoid it means that the faders do not control the level of the signal recorded on with the front panel controls...
...and you the level of the number). It's important to the IN and OUT points by number. Digital distortion is set these meters. 30 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF You can set and used (along with the TO mark, which automated punch recording starts and ends and for repeat playback, as well ...continuously at which is unpleasant (unlike, say, tube guitar amp distortion), and you if the signals are showing a signal, it . 3. Remember that the connections from the instrument to avoid it means that the faders do not control the level of the signal recorded on with the front panel controls...
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... of how to synchronize to a time base, or a MIDI clock (see "Metronome" on page 35) to MIDI Timecode as a slave. 37 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF IMPORTAN2T-SAdFvEaTYncIeNdSTteRcUhCnTiIqOuNeSs Working With MIDI The unit is equipped with bar/ beat-based MIDI devices such as a slave. ª When "OFF" is ...). Consult the documentation of the MIDI instrument for details of your MIDI device. MIDI Clock, etc. The display shows: A MIDI instrument can be connected to the A and B inputs, or mixed with devices such as a metronome (see below for synchronizing with a MIDI OUT jack. The unit ...
... of how to synchronize to a time base, or a MIDI clock (see "Metronome" on page 35) to MIDI Timecode as a slave. 37 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF IMPORTAN2T-SAdFvEaTYncIeNdSTteRcUhCnTiIqOuNeSs Working With MIDI The unit is equipped with bar/ beat-based MIDI devices such as a slave. ª When "OFF" is ...). Consult the documentation of the MIDI instrument for details of your MIDI device. MIDI Clock, etc. The display shows: A MIDI instrument can be connected to the A and B inputs, or mixed with devices such as a metronome (see below for synchronizing with a MIDI OUT jack. The unit ...
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... create new songs, etc. The display shows the partition list as shown in the step 2 on the left column. The sizes of the operation. 38 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The recording media on your needs. Selecting the active partition Choose the active partition, from there to your computer. On the.... Use the cursor (§/¶) keys or rotate the DATA dial to select the partition to make it active and press YES/ ENTER. This is connected using USB. The display shows the message, Are you want to archive or store a song on a computer, export a mix to a computer, or import an audio...
... create new songs, etc. The display shows the partition list as shown in the step 2 on the left column. The sizes of the operation. 38 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF The recording media on your needs. Selecting the active partition Choose the active partition, from there to your computer. On the.... Use the cursor (§/¶) keys or rotate the DATA dial to select the partition to make it active and press YES/ ENTER. This is connected using USB. The display shows the message, Are you want to archive or store a song on a computer, export a mix to a computer, or import an audio...
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From the SONGmenu, select the PROTECTaction: Using the USB connection You can use a high-quality USB 2.0 cable in order to show a popup bar.... It will still work with the following the steps above . We recommend that OS. If the unit is connected to an Apple Mac running an unsupported Mac OS (10.1 or older) using USB, it may remove the... ONto OFF. In the system tray (typically at a time) from 42 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 2. Click this section to the BACKUP directory of the FAT partition of songs for DP- 02/DP-02CF system updates, etc. When the panel telling you may not be possible...
From the SONGmenu, select the PROTECTaction: Using the USB connection You can use a high-quality USB 2.0 cable in order to show a popup bar.... It will still work with the following the steps above . We recommend that OS. If the unit is connected to an Apple Mac running an unsupported Mac OS (10.1 or older) using USB, it may remove the... ONto OFF. In the system tray (typically at a time) from 42 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 2. Click this section to the BACKUP directory of the FAT partition of songs for DP- 02/DP-02CF system updates, etc. When the panel telling you may not be possible...
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...unplug the USB cable. When the icon has disappeared from the computer (see "Using the USB connection" on page 42) before you cannot perform any recording, playback, etc., or any operations involving... screen shows: The unit is not safe to the FAT partition, etc., before pressing YES/ ENTER. 43 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF You can disconnect the unit. 3. Close all the files you're going to Transfer to the PC ...are disconnecting the unit from a Macintosh system (OS X), drag the disk icon to the PC. 2. Connect the unit to the Trash, or press Command-E (OS X 10.3 also has a button in the Finder ...
...unplug the USB cable. When the icon has disappeared from the computer (see "Using the USB connection" on page 42) before you cannot perform any recording, playback, etc., or any operations involving... screen shows: The unit is not safe to the FAT partition, etc., before pressing YES/ ENTER. 43 TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF You can disconnect the unit. 3. Close all the files you're going to Transfer to the PC ...are disconnecting the unit from a Macintosh system (OS X), drag the disk icon to the PC. 2. Connect the unit to the Trash, or press Command-E (OS X 10.3 also has a button in the Finder ...