D01092520A DP-008 8-Track Digital Pocketstudio OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. •• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury. •• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus (+/– ) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery case as indicated.
Table of Contents 1 – Introduction.................................7 Overview of this unit................................... 7 About this manual...................................... 7 Manual conventions............................... 7 Product parts.............................................. 7 Intellectual property rights......................... 8 About SD cards........................................... 8 Precautions for use................................. 8 Cautions on installation................
Table of Contents Confirming the result........................... 53 Locate and search functions..................... 54 Direct locate function........................... 54 Return To Zero (RTZ) and Last Recording Position (LRP).............. 54 Fast forward/rewind search................. 55 Repeat playback........................................ 55 Setting IN and OUT points................... 55 Editing IN/OUT points.......................... 55 Using repeat playback..........................
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.
1 – Introduction •• •• •• •• •• •• Main unit...................................................... 1 SD Card (in the unit).................................... 1 USB Cable................................................... 1 AA alkaline batteries.................................... 4 Warranty card............................................... 1 Owner's Manual (this document)................. 1 Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
1 – Introduction Cautions on installation •• The unit’s nominal operating temperature is between 5˚ and 35° C (41° – 95° F). •• Do not install in the following types of places. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions.
2 – Quick Start Guides Playback and mixing First, we will play the demo song on the included SD card. The SD card with the demo song is shipped already installed but we will start by explaining how to insert an SD card here. 4 Close the battery compartment cover after installing the batteries. 5 Connect headphones to the PHONES connector. Preparing to listen to the demo song 1 Open the SD card slot cover on the right side of the unit and insert the supplied SD card into the slot.
2 – Quick Start Guides or insert the card. If you remove or insert the SD card when the unit’s power is on, the unit cannot shut down properly and all unsaved data and settings will be lost. These data and settings cannot be recovered. • Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable while the unit power is ON. • The included alkaline batteries are for confirming operation of the unit and might not last very long.
2 – Quick Start Guides volume of all eight tracks at the same time. The standard position is around 2–3 o'clock. Use the LEVEL knobs to adjust the balance between TRACK 1–8. 5 Rotate the DATA wheel to select DEMO_008, and press the F2 (EXEC) key. Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the final monitoring level. The demo song loads and the SONG screen reopens. 6 Press the HOME key to reopen the Home Screen. 8 Use the PAN knobs to adjust the stereo position of TRACK 1–8.
2 – Quick Start Guides From recording to creating a master track Here, we will try multitrack recording. In the following example, we will use an electric guitar to record a rhythm guitar part on track 1 and a lead guitar part on track 2. Then, we will use the built-in mic to record a voice on track 3. Finally, we will mix the tracks down. In this section, we assume that you have already followed the instructions in “Playback and mixing” to connect monitoring equipment and install the SD card.
2 – Quick Start Guides Connecting and setting the input sources 1 Connect an electric guitar to the INPUT A connector on the rear panel. On this screen you can set the input sources for both INPUT A and INPUT B. At first, the input source for INPUT already selected. A is 4 Use the DATA wheel to change the INPUT A input source to Ext.Input, LINE/ Low. Guitar 2 Set the MIC/LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GUITAR . 5 Press the F4 (¶) key to select the current input for INPUT B.
2 – Quick Start Guides This sets MIC B , which is the built-in mic on the right side of the front panel as the input source for INPUT B. to TRACK 1 in this example. Adjusting the input level and monitoring 1 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. NOTE Internal MIC / Low and Internal MIC / High change the sensitivity of the built-in mics. Set it according to the loudness of the subject being recorded. If you are not sure which setting to use, choose Internal MIC / Low.
2 – Quick Start Guides OL indicator NOTE • You can use the TRACK 1 PAN knob to adjust the stereo position of the signal when monitoring. • The input signal cannot be monitored if the REC indicator of the TRACK 1 that it is assigned to is not lit. Recording guitar to TRACK 1 When you play the guitar, the input level is shown by the A (INPUT A) and 1 (TRACK 1) meters on the display. Turn up the TRACK 1 LEVEL and MASTER LEVEL knobs and the VOLUME dial to hear the guitar sound through headphones.
2 – Quick Start Guides Set which input (INPUT A or INPUT B) is to be the recording source for each track. In the initial setting, INPUT A (A) is assigned as the recording source for tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7, and INPUT B (B) is assigned as the recording source for tracks 2, 4, 6 and 8. 2 Press the TRACK 2 REC key to set the TRACK 2 SOURCE to A. TIP Use the TRACK 1 PAN knob to set the stereo position of the track signal. 3 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.
2 – Quick Start Guides TRACK 2 REC indicator 7 Return to the start of the song again and press the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (–) key to start recording. The TRACK 2 REC key stops blinking and stays lit constantly. 5 Return to the beginning of the song and begin playback. Play the lead guitar part along with the already recorded rhythm guitar. Raise the TRACK 2 LEVEL knob to hear the sound of the guitar being input along with the TRACK 1 playback sound through the headphones.
2 – Quick Start Guides recorded is input. OL indicator The input level of built-in MIC B is shown by the B meter on the screen. 3 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Raise the TRACK 3 LEVEL knob, MASTER LEVEL knob and VOLUME dial as necessary to hear the mic input through the headphones. 4 Press the TRACK 3 REC key. The key blinks showing that the track is in record standby. TRACK 3 REC indicator 5 Use the INPUT B TRIM knob to adjust the mic input level.
2 – Quick Start Guides if the input setting is Internal MIC / High, change it to Internal MIC / Low. If the OL indicator continues to light even when set to Internal MIC / Low, move the sound source away from the mic or lower the volume at the sound source. CAUTION Always monitor through headphones when using a mic. If you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur. 6 Return to the beginning of the song and begin playback. Sing along with the already recorded rhythm and lead guitar parts.
2 – Quick Start Guides 4 Press the REC MODE key to open the RECORDER MODE screen. 2 Play the song back, and press the F4 (OUT) key at the position where you want the stereo master track end point. “SET OUT !” appears and this position is set as the OUT point, which will be the end point of the master. 5 Turn the DATA wheel to select MASTER REC. TIP You can also set the OUT point when playback is stopped by pressing the F4 (OUT) key. 3 Press the F1 (EXIT) key (or HOME key) to return to the Home Screen.
2 – Quick Start Guides 7 Press the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (–) key to start master recording. Recording automatically ends when the recorder position reaches the OUT point. 10 Press the F4 (EXEC) key to put this unit into master playback mode and return to the Home Screen. NOTE You can use the LEVEL knobs to adjust the track and overall levels as you record. 8 Press the REC MODE key to open the RECORDER MODE screen.
2 – Quick Start Guides Shutting down the unit Shutdown the unit when you are finished. 1 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. shut down properly and all unsaved data will be lost. Lost data cannot be restored. We recommend that you also save the data manually often. 2 Press and hold the STANDBY/ON key until POCKETSTUDIO appears on the screen. The power turns off after the unit completes its shutdown process, including saving various information from your session.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 1 STANDBY/ON key Press and hold this key to turn the unit ON and OFF. (See “Start-up & shutdown” on page 32.) 2 REC MODE key Use this key to set the recorder mode. Select between MULTI TRACK, BOUNCE, MASTER REC and MASTER PLAY. (See “Recorder modes” on page 33.) 3 PHANTOM key and indicator Press this key to open the phantom power setting screen. When the phantom power is on, the indicator lights. 4 INPUT SETTING key Press this key to select the input source.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts 9 EQ key Press this key to open the track EQ setting screen. (See “Track EQ (equalizer)” on page 45.) Press this key and REVERB key at the same time to open the TRACK MUTE screen. (See “Muting tracks” on page 47.) 0 LCD Display This shows various information. q REVERB knobs (TRACK 1 - TRACK 8) Use to adjust the amount (volume) of the track playback signal or assigned input signal that is sent to the reverb effect.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts locate to the head of the song (RTZ) or the last recording start position (LRP). (See “Return To Zero (RTZ) and Last Recording Position (LRP)” on page 54.) g /LRP key Press this key when the transport is stopped or playing to fast forward. Press it again to change the speed from 10x to 50x, again for 100x and 1000x. If you press this key while holding down the stop ( ·) key, the transport will locate to the last recording start position (LRP).
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel z FOOT SWITCH jack You can use a foot switch to punch in and out (start and stop recording). x INPUT B jack (1/4” phone jack) Use this as the input source by setting INPUT B to external input (“Ext. Input”) on the INPUT SETTING screen. You can use this jack for a line level or mic level signal (unbalanced connection). c INPUT A jack (1/4” phone jack) Use this as the input source by setting INPUT A to Ext. Input (external input) on the INPUT SETTING screen.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Right side panel . SD card slot Insert an SD card into this slot. / USB port Connect the unit to a computer using the included USB cable. This allows to sharing, importing and exporting files between the unit and the computer, including backup of the song data. (See “Connecting with a computer” on page 71.) ! DC IN 5V connector Connect a dedicated power adaptor (PS-P520, sold separately).
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Bottom panel @ Battery compartment cover # Battery compartment The batteries (four AA) that power the unit are inserted here.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Home Screen value of the selected time increment. 9 Level meter and EQ status for INPUT A and B Shows the signal level for input sources A and B. When INPUT EQ is ON, A and B are shown with frames ( ). 0 Level meters for tracks 1–8 and mute/EQ status 1 Recorder mode Shows the current recorder mode. 2 SD card protected indication This appears when the inserted SD card is protected. 3 SD card insertion status If an SD card is inserted appears. If not, appears.
4 – Preparations Preparing the power and SD card Write-protected cards SD cards have write-protect (lock) switches. Installing an SD card 1 Make sure the unit power is OFF. Open the SD card slot on the right side of the unit. 2 Insert the SD Card into the slot as shown in the following illustration until it clicks into place. Unprotected Protected When the protect switch is in the LOCK position, files cannot be recorded or edited on the card.
4 – Preparations Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) To use the PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately), connect the adaptor to the unit and the adaptor to the power cord before plugging it into an outlet. TASCAM PS-P520 (sold separately) AC outlet DC plug [Home Screen] When the unit starts up it defaults to the MULTI TRACK recorder mode regardless of the mode used last before shutting down. CAUTION CAUTION Use only the PS-S520 AC adapter.
4 – Preparations CAUTION • Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable accidently while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit cannot shut down properly and all unsaved data will be lost. Lost data cannot be restored. We recommend that you also save the data manually often. • When the power is turned off, the operation history of the currently loaded song will be erased (cleared). You will not be able to undo or redo operations on the song when you turn the power back on.
4 – Preparations Connecting with other equipment NOTE Recorder functions cannot be used when connected to a computer by USB. Rear panel connections Adjusting the contrast Headphones Foot switch Drum machine Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers Connect mics to INPUT A and B The LCD display contrast can be adjusted. Use the following procedures to adjust the contrast. 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.
4 – Preparations Setting the backlight To reduce power consumption when using batteries, you can change the length of time that the backlight stays lit. 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select the PREFERENCE menu, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the PREFERENCE screen. 3 Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select the setting value of the Back Light item, and use the DATA wheel to set the amount of time that the backlight stays lit.
5 – Song Management This unit manages data in song files. Ordinarily, every song is given its own file. The first step is to load the song that you want to manage (load an existing song or create a new song). In a song, the audio data for the recorded multitrack (TRACK 1–8) and stereo master track that have been created are saved.
5 – Song Management Editing names partition appears with an asterisk (Ú) next to the current song. You can edit names on the following screens. •• When creating, saving or editing the name of a track (SAVE, CREATE and NAME EDIT) •• When exporting a WAV file (EXPORT TRACK and EXPORT MASTER) •• When backing up a song (SONG BACKUP) Use the following methods to edit names. •• Use the Ô/ keys to move the cursor (underline) position. The character at the cursor position is the one that is edited.
5 – Song Management A default song name like SONG*** is given to the new song. The asterisks indicate a number. In the example above the name is SONG005. 4 Change the song name as necessary (see “Editing names” on page 37). 4 Change the song name if you want and then press the F2 (EXEC) key (see “Editing names” on page 37). 5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. Viewing song information TIP You can rename a song later by selecting NAME EDIT from the SONG menu.
5 – Song Management 1 When the recorder is stopped, press MENU to open the MENU screen. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to select SONG, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the SONG menu screen. 3 Turn the DATA wheel to select COPY, and press the F4 (¥) key. 7 Turn the DATA wheel to select the copy destination partition and press the F4 (EXEC) key. When copying completes, the SONG menu screen reopens. 8 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.
5 – Song Management 4 Turn the DATA wheel to select a song that you want to erase and press the F4 (✔) key. A check appears in the checkbox. Protecting songs If you protect a song, editing, recording, and erasing of that song is prohibited. 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to select SONG, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the SONG menu screen. NOTE 3 Turn the DATA wheel to select PROTECT, and press the F4 (¥) key.
6 – Basic Recording Selecting the input source This unit has two inputs (INPUT A and INPUT B) that can be selected separately as input sources. The built-in mics (front panel MIC A and MIC B) or external input signals (inputs through the INPUT A and INPUT B jacks on the rear panel) can be selected as input sources. In addition to mic and line signals, the INPUT A 1/4” phone jack input can accept guitar input. Set the MIC/LINE–GUITAR switch on the rear panel according to the type of input.
6 – Basic Recording About the OL indicators and level meters 2 Press F4 (ON) to turn phantom power ON. The indicator above the PHANTOM key lights, and the Home Screen reopens. To turn phantom power OFF, press the F1 (OFF) key in the previous step. CAUTION • Turn the LEVEL knobs down before turning phantom power ON or OFF. Depending on the mic, a loud noise could occur, damaging equipment and harming people’s hearing. • Do not connect or disconnect a mic when phantom power is ON.
6 – Basic Recording depend on the operating conditions as shown below.
6 – Basic Recording Use the F2 (˙¥) key to switch between INPUT A and B. pressed afterwards, will be in record standby. Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select parameters. 2 Set the recording level. Turn the (INPUT A or INPUT B) TRIM knob to adjust the input level of the input channel. Watch the display meters and the OL indicator above and to the left of the TRIM knob while setting the level suitably. At the same time, confirm that sound heard from the headphones or the monitor system is not distorted.
6 – Basic Recording monitoring volume. Use the PAN knobs to set the stereo positions (between the left and right speakers) of each track signal. NOTE The PAN and LEVEL knobs of each track control that track’s playback output signal or monitored input signal. They do not control the signal being recorded to the track. •• If you are not satisfied with the recorded sound, follow the procedures above again from the beginning. •• Press the Ô/ keys to rewind/fast forward (like a tape recorder).
6 – Basic Recording Set the track EQ using the EQ SETTING screen. 1 Press the EQ key to open the EQ SETTING screen. NOTE When track EQ is ON for a track, the track is shown on the Home Screen as in the illustration below. Track EQ is ON Reverb 2 Set the track EQ (equalizer). The track equalizer has the following parameters. This unit has six types of reverb effects. Adjust the level of the signal sent to the reverb effect from each track by using their REVERB knobs.
6 – Basic Recording TIME LEVEL 0.2 (0.8 for plate type) – 3.2 seconds (Default: 1.8 sec) 0 – 100 (Default: 80) Muting tracks 1 Press the EQ key and REVERB key at the same time to open the TRACK MUTE screen. Use TYPE to set the type of reverb. Use TIME to adjust the reverb time (depth). Use LEVEL to adjust the amount (volume) of the reverb. The signal after the reverb effect is applied (return signal) is mixed into the stereo signal.
6 – Basic Recording Mastering When you are satisfied with your mix, this unit can record and create a stereo master track internally. We call this process mastering. A stereo master track recorded by this unit is saved as part of the song, and can be recorded by an external stereo recorder. It can also be converted by the unit into a WAV file and exported to a computer (see “Exporting a stereo master track” on page 77). NOTE Only one stereo master track can be made in a song at a time.
6 – Basic Recording NOTE • You cannot enter MASTER REC mode if you have not set an OUT point. • If you try to enter MASTER REC mode when the length of the interval between IN and OUT points is too short, a “trk too short” pop-up message appears and you cannot enter MASTER REC mode. • In MASTER REC mode, you cannot change the OUT point. • Some playback functions and other functions do not work when the unit is in master recording mode.
6 – Basic Recording Undoing the last operation (single undo) Press the UN/REDO key to return to the state before the last operation was conducted. After doing this, the UN/REDO indicator lights, showing that redo (see below) is possible. Indicator Cancelling an undo operation (redo) Press the UN/REDO key when it is lit to return to the state of the last operation. The UN/ REDO indicator turns OFF.
6 – Basic Recording Erasing the operation history When the power is turned OFF, the operation history of the currently loaded song is erased (cleared). The operation history is not restored, so past operations cannot be undone or redone when the power is turned ON again. NOTE The operation histories of songs that are not loaded are not erased when the power is turned OFF. You can also erase (clear) the operation history of the currently loaded song without turning the power OFF.
7 – Recorder Functions Punching in and out Punching in/out is a technique to replace a part of an already recorded track. Start playback and when you reach the part that you want to replace, switch to record (punch in), then switch back to playback (or stop) when you finish the part that you want to replace (punch out). 1 Decide what part of the track you plan to replace and choose a point to begin where the new recording can sit well with the existing recording.
7 – Recorder Functions Bouncing tracks Use this unit’s bounce function to mix already recorded tracks (1–8) down to one or two tracks. Multitrack tape recorders can only bounce to an open track (in other words, they can not record to a track that is also a source of the mix). For example, tracks 1–7 could be bounced to track 8, but tracks 1–8 could not be bounced to track 1. This unit, however, does not have this limitation.
7 – Recorder Functions the song from the beginning. If you are not satisfied with the result because, for example, the balance between instruments is poor, or the pan settings are wrong, use the undo function (see “Undoing the last operation (single undo)” on page 50). If you are satisfied with the result, press the REC MODE key to open the RECORDER MODE screen and select MULTI TRACK, then press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.
7 – Recorder Functions TIP RTZ and LRP below the Ô and keys are abbreviations for Return To Zero and Last Recording Position, respectively. TIP You can also use the F3 and F4 keys to capture IN and OUT points when the Home Screen is open. Fast forward/rewind search Press the Ô or key when stopped or during playback to rewind or fast forward, respectively. Each time you press one of these keys, the speed increases from 10x to 50x, 100x and 1000x.
7 – Recorder Functions • During repeat playback • In auto punch in/out mode • When the recorder mode is MASTER REC or MASTER PLAY Using repeat playback 1 Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to select PREFERENCE, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the PREFERENCE screen. 1 Set the starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points for the time that you want to repeat, and then return to the Home Screen. 2 Press the REPEAT key to start repeat playback.
7 – Recorder Functions 2 After setting the IN and OUT points, press the record (º) and IN/OUT keys at the same time to enter auto punch in/out mode. OUT points. 2 One second after reaching the OUT point, the recorder automatically stops, auto punch in/out mode is exited and the transport locates to two seconds before the IN point. NOTE • Auto punch in/out mode cannot be entered during repeat mode or if no REC key has been pushed. • Auto punch in/out can be undone. 3 Press the playback (Á) key.
8 – Editing Tracks Editing on a conventional tape recorder in the past required advanced techniques, but with this unit editing tracks is easy and accurate. Moreover, with a tape recorder, an editing error could not be undone, but this unit uses nondestructive editing, allowing you to edit without altering the original data. This means that the undo function can be used to correct an edit easily (see “Undoing the last operation (single undo)” on page 50).
8 – Editing Tracks 4 Select the setting item value. If there are multiple setting items, use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select one. Turn the DATA wheel to set an item’s value. 5 Press the F2 (EXEC) key to execute the function. [IN point editing screen] Press the F1 (BACK) key to return to the TRACK EDIT menu screen without executing the function. Explanation of items •• SOURCE TRK •• OPEN TRK •• CUT TRK •• SILENCE TRK •• CLEAN OUT TRK This is the track to be edited.
8 – Editing Tracks COPY TIMES Set the number of times that the copied section will be pasted. Set the number between 1 and 99. •• DESTINATION TRK •• COPY TIMES COPY/INSERT IN OUT TO IN OUT TO COPY/PASTE IN OUT TO IN OUT TO This function copies the audio data from between the IN and OUT points on the COPY source track, and pastes it on the COPY destination track starting from the TO point. This operation does not change the COPY source track.
8 – Editing Tracks MOVE/PASTE IN OUT TO IN OUT TO The audio data between the IN and OUT points on the MOVE source track is removed and pasted in the MOVE destination track starting from the TO point. This operation leaves a silence between the IN and OUT points on the MOVE source track. This operation overwrites recorded data on the MOVE destination track. Therefore, the length of the MOVE destination track is not changed. The following parameters are used in this operation.
8 – Editing Tracks •• OPEN TRK (1 to 8, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 1-8, ALL) •• IN/OUT CUT (remove part) IN OUT IN This function cuts (deletes) the audio data between the IN and OUT points on the selected track, leaving silence between the IN and OUT points, as though there had been no recording. This operation does not change the length of the track. The following parameters are used in this operation.
8 – Editing Tracks •• DESTINATION TRK NOTE If you choose the same track for both the SOURCE TRK and the DESTINATION TRK and press the F2 (EXEC) key, the “Same Track” message appears and the operation is not executed. CLEAN out (track erase) Use this function to completely erase the selected track. This erases the entire track, so the IN, OUT and TO points have no effect. The following parameter is used in this operation.
9 – Miscellaneous Functions Metronome This unit has a built-in metronome function that can be used when the recorder is operating. You can set it to function during both playback and recording or only during recording. 1 Press the METRONOME key to open the METRONOME screen. The default setting is 100. 3 When finished making settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. The metronome functions according to the MODE setting made in step 2 above.
9 – Miscellaneous Functions To use the built-in mic, set the INPUT SETTING to Internal MIC. 3 When the recorder is stopped, press TUNER to open the TUNER screen. The value of the CALIB item (standard frequency) is selected. 6 When finished tuning, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. NOTE If you want to monitor the input sound, press the REC key of a track that has INPUT A assigned to it. Oscillator mode 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the TUNER key to open the TUNER screen.
9 – Miscellaneous Functions The default setting is 100. MENU key to open the MENU screen. Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select parameters, and use the DATA wheel to set the parameter values. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to select PREFERENCE, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the PREFERENCE screen. Use the F2 (ON) key to turn the output ON and OFF. 3 Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select Exec next to the Initialize item. Use the F1 (CHROM) key to change to chromatic tuner mode.
9 – Miscellaneous Functions The INFORMATION screen SONG page appears. The INFORMATION screen has three pages including this one. 3 Use the F3 (PREV) and F4 (NEXT) keys to change the page. The pages contain the following information.
10 – SD Card Management Overview of partitions As described in “Partitions and songs” (page 47), SD cards formatted by this unit are divided into partitions. MTR partitions are for recording data while the FAT partition can be accessed with a personal computer. High-capacity cards can have multiple MTR partitions. In this case, you can use the MTR partitions for different songs, for example, or copy songs to a different MTR partitions to save their information.
10 – SD Card Management Card capacity 512 MB FAT partition size 256 MB MTR partition size 256MB fixed 4 If the card capacity is 8 GB or more, turn the DATA wheel to select the MTR partition size, and press the F2 (EXEC) key. A message warning that all songs will be erased appears. 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select CARD, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the CARD menu screen. 3 Turn the DATA wheel to select REFORMAT.
10 – SD Card Management Reformatting the FAT partition You can also reformat just the FAT partition. The size of the FAT partition cannot be changed. CAUTION You cannot undo this operation! All data on the FAT partition will be erased, so be certain that you will not lose anything important when reformatting. 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to select CARD, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the CARD menu screen.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer You can backup song data on this unit to a computer and restore backed-up song data later. Moreover, you can export track files and master files from a song to a computer and import audio files on the computer to the unit. Backed-up data can be restored to a different DP-008 unit than the one that created it. In other words, files can be freely exchanged between DP-008 units, making it easy to add additional recordings or mix existing recordings in a different location.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer CAUTION When transferring data, do not disconnect the unit or remove the USB cable. Doing so could cause data on the computer or this unit to be damaged. If you turn the unit’s power ON after making the USB connection, the screen above appears right away. The unit appears as an external drive named “DP-008” on the computer’s display. The FAT partition of the TASCAM DP-008 has three directories (folders): BACKUP, WAVE and UTILITY.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer 2 After the icon disappears from the desktop, remove the USB cable. file name for the song being backed up. This unit restarts and the Home Screen appears on the display. Song backup and restoration Song backup saves not only audio tracks, but also backs up editing data and other song data. Song restoration is the reverse of this process. In short, song data is transferred from the computer to the FAT partition of the unit and then used to restore the song.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer CAUTION • If you use a computer to change the name of a song file that has been backed up, use no more than eight ordinary single-byte English letters and numbers. • Do not change the file extension. Restoring songs NOTE An error message appears if there are no files on the FAT partition. 7 Turn the DATA wheel to select the file that you want to restore, and press the F2 (EXEC) key. The actual song name and a confirmation message (“Are you sure?”) appear.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer Importing tracks Before importing a track, first select the partition with the song that you want to import it into as the active partition. Then, load the song that you want to import tracks into. 1 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 71). 2 Use the computer to copy WAV files on its drive to the WAVE directory in this unit’s FAT partition.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer Exporting tracks You can export tracks as 16-bit, 44.1-kHz mono WAV files. 1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to select IMPORT/ EXPORT, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the IMPORT/EXPORT menu. 3 Turn the DATA wheel to select the EXPORT TRACK item, and press the F4 (¥) key. Song tracks that have audio recordings are displayed in a list. The file name makes the source track number clear.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer 9 Use the computer to copy track files from the WAVE directory on the FAT partition to the computer. 10 After exporting track files to the computer, disconnect the unit from the computer using the proper procedures and then remove the USB cable (see “Disconnecting” on page 72). Exporting a stereo master track You can export a stereo master track that you have made on the unit (see “Mastering” on page 48) to a computer.
12 – Troubleshooting When working with any new piece of equipment like the unit, it’s sometimes difficult to work out why something isn’t happening the way you expect. The main thing is to take your time—after all, you’re not paying hourly studio rates! Stop and think. Ask yourself questions, like the ones below, and you can usually find the answer. Also, see the “Messages” section on page 79 for the meaning of messages that may pop up on the display.
13 – Messages The following popup messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the unit. Consult this table if you see something you do not understand. Messages Meaning and remedy Empty Export Track You are trying to export a track ("Track import and export" on page 74) which does not have anythng recorded on it. Pick another tarck to eport.
13 – Messages Messages Meaning and remedy Same Track You cannot clone a track to itself. ("CLONE track (track duplication)" on page 62.) Song Protected The song is protected ("Protecting songs" on page 40) and you are trying to change it (record or edit, etc.). Unprotect the song. Too Many songs You have 250 songs on one partition. You must delete some before you can create another song. Track Full This message appears if you try to import a file when all tracks already have recordings.
14 – Specifications and Block Diagram Audio input/output ratings INPUT A jack • XLR type (Balanced) Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ Standard input level: –8 dBu Maximum input level: +8 dBu • 1/4” phone jack type (Unbalanced) Connector: 6.
14 – Specifications and Block Diagram Dimensions (WHD) 221 x 36 x 126.5 mm/ 8.70 x 1.42 x 4.98 in (w/o projections) Weight 610 g/19.69 oz (w/o batteries) Optional accessories AC adaptor PS-P520 Computer requirements Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Macintosh Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.
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15 – Commonly-used Functions This section is a brief guide to some operations on the DP-008 which may not be immediately obvious from looking at the panel controls. •• Key sequences are written like this: STOP + Ô means “press and hold the STOP key and press Ô.” •• Menu items are written like this: MENU ® CARD ® FORMAT, meaning “press the MENU How to key, select the CARD menu, and then the FORMAT action. •• The list of popup messages and their meaning (“Messages” on page 79) may also be useful to you.
15 – Commonly-used Functions How to Keys, etc. TO press Description Un-protect a song MENU ® SONG ® PROTECT See "Protecting songs" on page 40. Display the song name MENU ® INFORMATION See "Viewing information" on page 66. Copy a song MENU ® SONG ® COPY See "Copying songs" on page 38. Delete a song MENU ® SONG ® ERASE See "Erasing songs" on page 39. Back up a song to a PC MENU ® DATA BACKUP ® SONG See "Backing-up songs" on page 73.
15 – Commonly-used Functions How to Keys, etc. TO press Description Record a guitar INPUT SETTING See "Selecting the input source" on page 41. Change the track to which INPUT A/B is assigned ASSIGN See "Assigning inputs" on page 43. Change the interval time during repeat MENU ® PREFERENCE See "Setting the interval between repetitions" on page 56. Use the auto off function MENU ® PREFERENCE See "Turning the power off automatically" on page 66.
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