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... 3 14 Mixing the tracks 15 Mastering a stereo track 16 Shutting down 27 Formatting SD cards 27 Recorder modes 28 Connecting other equipment 28 Rear panel 28 Left side panel 29 Adjusting the contrast 29 4 TASCAM DP-03SD 5 - Song Management 30 Partitions and songs 30 Editing names 30 Loading a saved .../rewind search 41 Repeat playback 41 Using IN, OUT and TO points 41 Preparations 26 Preparing the power and the SD card 26 Installing an SD card 26 Ejecting the card 26 Preparing the power 26 Startup & shutdown 27 Starting up the unit 27 Shutting down 18 3 - Basic Recording...
... 3 14 Mixing the tracks 15 Mastering a stereo track 16 Shutting down 27 Formatting SD cards 27 Recorder modes 28 Connecting other equipment 28 Rear panel 28 Left side panel 29 Adjusting the contrast 29 4 TASCAM DP-03SD 5 - Song Management 30 Partitions and songs 30 Editing names 30 Loading a saved .../rewind search 41 Repeat playback 41 Using IN, OUT and TO points 41 Preparations 26 Preparing the power and the SD card 26 Installing an SD card 26 Ejecting the card 26 Preparing the power 26 Startup & shutdown 27 Starting up the unit 27 Shutting down 18 3 - Basic Recording...
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...44 Editing points 44 Basic editing procedures 44 Explanation of the MTR partition 59 Initializing SD cards 59 12 - SD Card Management 57 Overview of partitions 57 Formatting cards 57 Reformatting MTR partitions 58 Reformatting the FAT partition 58 Viewing the capacity of items...47 SILENCE (part erase 47 CLONE track (track duplication 47 CLEAN out (track erase 47 9 - Commonly-used Functions 73 5 TASCAM DP-03SD Exchanging Data with a Computer.......60 Supported operating systems 60 Connecting with a computer 60 Disconnecting 60 Song backup and restoration 61 Backing-...
...44 Editing points 44 Basic editing procedures 44 Explanation of the MTR partition 59 Initializing SD cards 59 12 - SD Card Management 57 Overview of partitions 57 Formatting cards 57 Reformatting MTR partitions 58 Reformatting the FAT partition 58 Viewing the capacity of items...47 SILENCE (part erase 47 CLONE track (track duplication 47 CLEAN out (track erase 47 9 - Commonly-used Functions 73 5 TASCAM DP-03SD Exchanging Data with a Computer.......60 Supported operating systems 60 Connecting with a computer 60 Disconnecting 60 Song backup and restoration 61 Backing-...
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...and/or other functions can be assigned to and controlled by foot switches (RC-3F, sold separately) 6 TASCAM DP-03SD Items included with up to 8 tracks of the SD card can be moved and copied to a dedicated master track possible • Included mastering effects can be used... United States and/or other equipment, and loss of TASCAM's 8-Track Digital Portastudio, the DP-03SD. NOTE Explanation of Intel Corporation in special situation and supplement. CAUTION Instructions that uses SD cards as recording media • Uses SD cards as recording media, and supports SDHC standards for each...
...and/or other functions can be assigned to and controlled by foot switches (RC-3F, sold separately) 6 TASCAM DP-03SD Items included with up to 8 tracks of the SD card can be moved and copied to a dedicated master track possible • Included mastering effects can be used... United States and/or other equipment, and loss of TASCAM's 8-Track Digital Portastudio, the DP-03SD. NOTE Explanation of Intel Corporation in special situation and supplement. CAUTION Instructions that uses SD cards as recording media • Uses SD cards as recording media, and supports SDHC standards for each...
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... locations • Make sure that language. About SD cards This unit uses SD cards for that are intended only as illustrations of whatsoever nature in a level position for correct operation. • Do not place any object on the unit for use • The operating temperature should be necessary. 7 TASCAM DP-03SD Precautions for heat dissipation. • Avoid...
... locations • Make sure that language. About SD cards This unit uses SD cards for that are intended only as illustrations of whatsoever nature in a level position for correct operation. • Do not place any object on the unit for use • The operating temperature should be necessary. 7 TASCAM DP-03SD Precautions for heat dissipation. • Avoid...
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.... CAUTION Be careful not to the DC IN 12V connector on the rear panel. 5 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the included SD card. Home Screen 8 TASCAM DP-03SD Quick Start Guides Playback and mixing In this hook to prevent it is already installed in the unit, but we will start by explaining... how to insert an SD card using the adaptor, wrap the cord around this section, we will play back the demo song on the rear...
.... CAUTION Be careful not to the DC IN 12V connector on the rear panel. 5 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the included SD card. Home Screen 8 TASCAM DP-03SD Quick Start Guides Playback and mixing In this hook to prevent it is already installed in the unit, but we will start by explaining... how to insert an SD card using the adaptor, wrap the cord around this section, we will play back the demo song on the rear...
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...knob to listen to the demo song The included SD card in the unit contains a demo song. These lost data and settings cannot be lost. Listening to the demo song. 9 TASCAM DP-03SD Always turn the power OFF (standby) before removing or inserting a card. • If you can monitor using speakers.... Quick Start Guides CAUTION • Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is open, press the MENU button...
...knob to listen to the demo song The included SD card in the unit contains a demo song. These lost data and settings cannot be lost. Listening to the demo song. 9 TASCAM DP-03SD Always turn the power OFF (standby) before removing or inserting a card. • If you can monitor using speakers.... Quick Start Guides CAUTION • Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is open, press the MENU button...
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...) buttons at any time. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select the SONG item, and press the F4 (¥) button to open the SONG screen. 10 TASCAM DP-03SD 3 Use the DATA wheel to select the CREATE item, and press the F4 (¥) button to open the MENU screen. 8 Use the TRACK 1-8 PAN knobs... assume that you have already followed the instructions in mic for recording vocals, but you have connected monitoring equipment, started the unit and installed the SD card. TIP This example uses the built-in the previous section, and that you could also connect an external mic to the INPUT A or INPUT B ...
...) buttons at any time. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select the SONG item, and press the F4 (¥) button to open the SONG screen. 10 TASCAM DP-03SD 3 Use the DATA wheel to select the CREATE item, and press the F4 (¥) button to open the MENU screen. 8 Use the TRACK 1-8 PAN knobs... assume that you have already followed the instructions in mic for recording vocals, but you have connected monitoring equipment, started the unit and installed the SD card. TIP This example uses the built-in the previous section, and that you could also connect an external mic to the INPUT A or INPUT B ...
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.... Y GROUND connector Depending on page 60.) (No USB cable is necessary.) R SD card slot Insert the SD card into this connector to ground the unit. (Please prepare the necessary wiring yourself.) 23 TASCAM DP-03SD Left side panel 3 - T Cord holder Wrap the cord of Parts Q Kensington lock... attachment hole W SD card slot/USB connector cover E USB port Use a USB2.0-compliant mini-B cable to connect ...
.... Y GROUND connector Depending on page 60.) (No USB cable is necessary.) R SD card slot Insert the SD card into this connector to ground the unit. (Please prepare the necessary wiring yourself.) 23 TASCAM DP-03SD Left side panel 3 - T Cord holder Wrap the cord of Parts Q Kensington lock... attachment hole W SD card slot/USB connector cover E USB port Use a USB2.0-compliant mini-B cable to connect ...
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... page 34 page 39 page 49 page 48 page 34 page 48 page 49 page 54 page 54 page 40 page 36 page 44 24 TASCAM DP-03SD MULTI TRACK BOUNCE MIXDOWN MASTERING 2 Location mark number indicator The number (001-999) of the song. 8 Cursor This shows the time increment ...searching backward, Ô appears. Menu structure Press the MENU button to the right after the flag icon. 3 SD card protection indicator If the SD card is protected, the lock icon appears. 4 SD card insertion status If an SD card is ON, A and B are shown with frames ( ). Press and hold to show the undo/redo history ...
... page 34 page 39 page 49 page 48 page 34 page 48 page 49 page 54 page 54 page 40 page 36 page 44 24 TASCAM DP-03SD MULTI TRACK BOUNCE MIXDOWN MASTERING 2 Location mark number indicator The number (001-999) of the song. 8 Cursor This shows the time increment ...searching backward, Ô appears. Menu structure Press the MENU button to the right after the flag icon. 3 SD card protection indicator If the SD card is protected, the lock icon appears. 4 SD card insertion status If an SD card is ON, A and B are shown with frames ( ). Press and hold to show the undo/redo history ...
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... edited on our web site. Ejecting the card Push and insert the card further in the illustration, connect the included PS-1225L AC adaptor to this unit by USB. 26 TASCAM DP-03SD Preparing the power As shown in to prevent it . SD and SDHC cards that are at least 512 MB in the... illustration until it . ªª Write-protected cards SD cards have been confirmed for recording and playback. When using it, ...
... edited on our web site. Ejecting the card Push and insert the card further in the illustration, connect the included PS-1225L AC adaptor to this unit by USB. 26 TASCAM DP-03SD Preparing the power As shown in to prevent it . SD and SDHC cards that are at least 512 MB in the... illustration until it . ªª Write-protected cards SD cards have been confirmed for recording and playback. When using it, ...
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... power back ON, the song will not be erased. 1 The first time you put in an SD card that might occur. Moreover, do so, all data saved on the song. 27 TASCAM DP-03SD This will avoid damage to speakers and possible harm to the previous state, but you will be restored... to your session. SD Card Management" on the rear panel. If you will be erased (cleared). Formatting SD cards To use a new SD card with this unit, a message prompting ...
... power back ON, the song will not be erased. 1 The first time you put in an SD card that might occur. Moreover, do so, all data saved on the song. 27 TASCAM DP-03SD This will avoid damage to speakers and possible harm to the previous state, but you will be restored... to your session. SD Card Management" on the rear panel. If you will be erased (cleared). Formatting SD cards To use a new SD card with this unit, a message prompting ...
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...button to the Home Screen. In the example above the name is given to open the SONG CREATE screen. A star (*) icon appears 30 TASCAM DP-03SD A default song name like "SONG****" is "SONG0020".) 4 Change the song name (title) as various song management functions. You can be edited...button to save the currently loaded song and create the new song. 6 Press the HOME button to return to save the edited name. SD cards formatted by computers. The partitions include MTR partitions for the recorded multitrack (tracks 1-8) and the stereo master track are divided into partitions....
...button to the Home Screen. In the example above the name is given to open the SONG CREATE screen. A star (*) icon appears 30 TASCAM DP-03SD A default song name like "SONG****" is "SONG0020".) 4 Change the song name (title) as various song management functions. You can be edited...button to save the currently loaded song and create the new song. 6 Press the HOME button to return to save the edited name. SD cards formatted by computers. The partitions include MTR partitions for the recorded multitrack (tracks 1-8) and the stereo master track are divided into partitions....
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... button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select INFORMATION, and press the F4 (¥) button to open the MENU screen. 31 TASCAM DP-03SD This screen also shows the amount of open the SONG COPY screen, which shows the name and remaining recording time of songs. Press the HOME... than the size of a song in this case. 7 Press the F4 (EXEC) button to copy the file(s) and return to the SONG screen. NOTE An SD card formatted by this unit can make a copy of the song, copying is not usually possible to copy to a different partition. However, this unit can erase...
... button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select INFORMATION, and press the F4 (¥) button to open the MENU screen. 31 TASCAM DP-03SD This screen also shows the amount of open the SONG COPY screen, which shows the name and remaining recording time of songs. Press the HOME... than the size of a song in this case. 7 Press the F4 (EXEC) button to copy the file(s) and return to the SONG screen. NOTE An SD card formatted by this unit can make a copy of the song, copying is not usually possible to copy to a different partition. However, this unit can erase...
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... view information about the current song, the SD card and the firmware. 1 Press the MENU button to select INFORMATION and press the F4 (¥) button. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. 56 TASCAM DP-03SD Restoring the initial preference settings You can set... the Auto Power Save item setting value, and use the DATA wheel to set the amount of currently loaded song, remaining recording time on partition CARD (2/3) page: MTR partitions and capacities, FAT partition capacity 3 Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) buttons to select Exec next to ...
... view information about the current song, the SD card and the firmware. 1 Press the MENU button to select INFORMATION and press the F4 (¥) button. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. 56 TASCAM DP-03SD Restoring the initial preference settings You can set... the Auto Power Save item setting value, and use the DATA wheel to set the amount of currently loaded song, remaining recording time on partition CARD (2/3) page: MTR partitions and capacities, FAT partition capacity 3 Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) buttons to select Exec next to ...
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...accessed with a personal computer. NOTE • The FAT (File Allocation Table) format is a disk format that have been confirmed for different SD card capacities. Card capacity and partition size Card capacity 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 512 MB FAT partition size 4GB 4GB 2GB 2 GB 1 GB ...MTR partition. • To cancel formatting, press the F4 (NO) button. 57 TASCAM DP-03SD Please access to select FORMAT and press the F4 (¥) button. MTR partition size FAT partition size Total card size The following table shows the FAT and MTR partition sizes for use with this ...
...accessed with a personal computer. NOTE • The FAT (File Allocation Table) format is a disk format that have been confirmed for different SD card capacities. Card capacity and partition size Card capacity 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 512 MB FAT partition size 4GB 4GB 2GB 2 GB 1 GB ...MTR partition. • To cancel formatting, press the F4 (NO) button. 57 TASCAM DP-03SD Please access to select FORMAT and press the F4 (¥) button. MTR partition size FAT partition size Total card size The following table shows the FAT and MTR partition sizes for use with this ...
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SD Card Management Reformatting MTR partitions You can also reformat just the FAT partition....When the recorder is automatically created in the MTR partition. • To cancel reformatting, press the F4 (NO) button. 58 TASCAM DP-03SD All the data on the FAT partition will be erased, so be erased appears. 4 Press the F3 (YES) button to... the F4 (NO) button. 5 Press the F3 (YES) button to reformat the partition. • When reformatting finishes the CARD menu reopens. • After reformatting, one song is stopped, press the MENU button to open the REFORMAT screen. CAUTION You cannot...
SD Card Management Reformatting MTR partitions You can also reformat just the FAT partition....When the recorder is automatically created in the MTR partition. • To cancel reformatting, press the F4 (NO) button. 58 TASCAM DP-03SD All the data on the FAT partition will be erased, so be erased appears. 4 Press the F3 (YES) button to... the F4 (NO) button. 5 Press the F3 (YES) button to reformat the partition. • When reformatting finishes the CARD menu reopens. • After reformatting, one song is stopped, press the MENU button to open the REFORMAT screen. CAUTION You cannot...
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... the capacity of the MTR partition. 3 Turn the DATA wheel to select the SD INITIALIZE item and press the F4 (¥) button. A pop-up message warning that all data on other equipment, we recommend that was used with the DP-03SD again. (See "Formatting SD cards" on page 27). 59 TASCAM DP-03SD CAUTION After initializing an SD card, it .
... the capacity of the MTR partition. 3 Turn the DATA wheel to select the SD INITIALIZE item and press the F4 (¥) button. A pop-up message warning that all data on other equipment, we recommend that was used with the DP-03SD again. (See "Formatting SD cards" on page 27). 59 TASCAM DP-03SD CAUTION After initializing an SD card, it .
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...to be lost data cannot be restored to a different DP-03SD unit than the one that this unit's record, playback and other device to move them. • Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or otherwise cut the power to remove an SD card from the WAVE directory on a FAT partition is called... Backed-up its data on the WAVE directory of files and folders that created it will cause all the files that meets USB 2.0 standards. 60 TASCAM DP-03SD Connecting with a computer, connect the USB port on this unit to a computer. NOTE • The MTR partitions where song files are stored on...
...to be lost data cannot be restored to a different DP-03SD unit than the one that this unit's record, playback and other device to move them. • Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or otherwise cut the power to remove an SD card from the WAVE directory on a FAT partition is called... Backed-up its data on the WAVE directory of files and folders that created it will cause all the files that meets USB 2.0 standards. 60 TASCAM DP-03SD Connecting with a computer, connect the USB port on this unit to a computer. NOTE • The MTR partitions where song files are stored on...
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...FAT partition or reformat the FAT partition. Connect the unit to use a function that cannot be used until you can create another song. 68 TASCAM DP-03SD You have tried to a computer and free up some space on page 65). There are trying to perform an action that does not contain any... when the song does not have one partition. Master the song and then export the stereo master track. Insert an SD card after turning off the unit, or format the card by MENU ® CARD ® FORMAT. You tried to itself. (See "CLONE track (track duplication)" on the MTR partion and try again...
...FAT partition or reformat the FAT partition. Connect the unit to use a function that cannot be used until you can create another song. 68 TASCAM DP-03SD You have tried to a computer and free up some space on page 65). There are trying to perform an action that does not contain any... when the song does not have one partition. Master the song and then export the stereo master track. Insert an SD card after turning off the unit, or format the card by MENU ® CARD ® FORMAT. You tried to itself. (See "CLONE track (track duplication)" on the MTR partion and try again...
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Make the time longer (more than 4 seconds). (See "Using IN, OUT and TO points" on page 41.) Even if the card has enough remaining memory space, this unit or a TASCAM customer support service. 69 TASCAM DP-03SD If any of these errors occur, turn the unit off and then on page 63.) Save the song and... Trk Edit Fail Trk Too Short Work Memory Full Audio Rst Fail Device Error FileErr FX Busy FX Rx Failed I/F Error Mount Error SaveParam Fail SD-Card Error! Messages Meaning and remedy This message appears if you record a long song or edit a lot.
Make the time longer (more than 4 seconds). (See "Using IN, OUT and TO points" on page 41.) Even if the card has enough remaining memory space, this unit or a TASCAM customer support service. 69 TASCAM DP-03SD If any of these errors occur, turn the unit off and then on page 63.) Save the song and... Trk Edit Fail Trk Too Short Work Memory Full Audio Rst Fail Device Error FileErr FX Busy FX Rx Failed I/F Error Mount Error SaveParam Fail SD-Card Error! Messages Meaning and remedy This message appears if you record a long song or edit a lot.