Tascam Microcassette Recorder DR 03 User Manual

D01132820A  
DR-03  
Linear PCM Recorder  
This device has a serial  
number located on the  
bottom panel. Please record it  
and retain it for your records.  
Serial number:  
__________________  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium  
batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is  
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace  
only with the same or equivalent type.  
Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not  
mix and use new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak,  
causing fire, injury or stains around them.  
Caution should be taken when using earphones or  
headphones with the product because excessive  
sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head-  
phones can cause hearing loss.  
Do not carry or store batteries together with small  
metal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak,  
rupture or other trouble.  
Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them  
in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing  
fire, injury or stains around them.  
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.  
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the  
battery case before inserting new batteries. If the  
battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss of  
eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thor-  
oughly with clean water without rubbing the eye and  
then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a  
person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries  
or burns. If this should happen, wash it off with clean  
water and then consult a doctor immediately.  
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The  
batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.  
When installing batteries, pay attention to the polar-  
ity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and  
install them correctly in the battery compartment as  
indicated. Putting them in backward could make the  
batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains  
around them.  
The unit power should be off when you install and  
replace batteries.  
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit  
for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, caus-  
ing fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid  
leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment  
before inserting new batteries.  
When you store or dispose of batteries, isolate their termi-  
nals with insulation tape or something like that to prevent  
them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.  
When throwing used batteries away, follow the  
disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the  
local disposal laws.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH  
FOR U.S.A.  
CANADIAN ICES-003.  
TO THE USER  
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures.  
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
CAUTION  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not  
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for  
compliance could void the user's authority to operate  
this equipment.  
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Table of Contents  
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Quick Start Guide  
In this guide, we will show you how to record and  
playback using this unit.  
until the unit starts up. Release the switch  
when the unit starts.  
When the unit is shipped from the factory, a  
microSD card has already been installed and  
the recording format has been set to 16-bit, 44.1  
kHz PCM. You can change the recording format  
to increase the quality of recording further or to  
make longer recording possible. For details, see  
“Setting the recording quality” on page 39.  
3 Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side  
1 Insert batteries into the battery compartment  
on the back of the unit. Align them with the  
+/– indications in the compartment.  
of the unit to LOW.  
If the volume of the sound source is low,  
setting this switch to HIGH might improve  
the recording. Moreover, when recording  
music, setting the recording level manually  
could improve the recording quality even  
2 Turn the power ON. Slide the  
switch on the left side of the unit toward  
/HOLD  
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Quick Start Guide  
more. For details, see “Adjusting the input  
level” on page 51.  
To listen using the unit’s built-in speaker,  
turn the speaker ON. For details, see “Using  
the built-in speaker to monitor playback” on  
page 36.  
4 Press the REC key to start recording. The  
REC indicator lights during recording.  
REC indicator  
Powered monitor speakers or  
amplifier and speakers  
Headphones  
5 Press the STOP key to stop recording.  
7 Use the + and – keys to adjust the playback  
volume.  
6 Press the PLAY key to play back the  
8 Press the STOP key to stop playback.  
recording that you just made.  
To listen using headphones or an  
amplification system with speakers, connect  
the equipment to the /LINE OUT jack on the  
left side of the unit.  
NOTE  
If you have multiple recordings, use the   
and ¯ keys to select the file that you want to  
playback.  
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1 – Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing the  
TASCAM DR-03 Linear PCM Recorder. We hope  
that you will enjoy using this recorder for many  
years to come. Please read this Owner’s Manual  
carefully in order to maximize your use of all the  
unit’s features.  
File splitting manually possible (PCM files  
only)  
Auto gain control and sound enhancement  
during recording (REC EQ function)  
Manual recording level adjustment possible in  
addition to two levels of automatic gain control  
Noise cancellation and sound quality  
enhancement during playback (PLAY EQ  
function)  
Stand for tabletop recording  
Pre-record function allows recording the 2  
seconds before the record button was pressed  
Interval repeat playback (A-B repeat)  
Stereo mini-jack for external input (supports  
mics that require plug-in power)  
Can be powered by 2 AAA batteries or USB  
bus power  
Timer recording  
Jump back playback function can be set to  
1–10, 20 or 30 seconds  
USB 2.0 jack (Micro USB)  
Please keep a copy of this manual in a safe place  
for future reference. You can also download a  
digital copy of this manual from our website  
(www.tascam.com).  
Features  
24-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM and MP3 recording  
Built-in high-performance stereo microphone  
Built-in speaker  
Playback speed can be adjusted in a range from  
half to double without changing pitch  
Automatic starting and stopping possible in  
response to input signals  
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1 – Introduction  
microSD/microSDHC cards used as recording  
media  
Product components  
This product includes the following.  
96 x 96 pixel LCD with backlight  
Playlist function allows files to be added to a  
list for playback  
Main unit..........................................................1  
microSD card installed in unit .........................1  
AAA alkaline batteries.....................................2  
Micro USB cable (80 cm)................................1  
Warranty card...................................................1  
Owner’s Manual (this document) ....................1  
Please open the packaging carefully to avoid  
damaging the unit. Save the box and packaging  
materials for shipping at a future date.  
Please contact the store where you purchased  
this unit or TASCAM if any of these accessories  
are missing or have been damaged during  
transportation.  
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1 – Introduction  
Conventions used in this manual  
CAUTION  
These instructions should be followed to avoid injury,  
damage to equipment or loss of data.  
The following conventions are used in this  
manual.  
Keys, jacks and other parts of this unit and  
other equipment are indicated in a bold font  
like this: HOME key.  
Characters that appear on the display are shown  
like this: ON  
“microSD memory card” is sometimes abbre-  
viated as “microSD card.”  
Additional information is provided as necessary  
as tips, notes and cautions.  
Intellectual property rights  
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,  
LLC.  
TIP  
These are hints about how the unit can be used.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows  
Vista, and Windows 7 are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
NOTE  
These provide additional explanations and special  
situations, for example.  
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1 – Introduction  
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS  
X are trademarks of Apple Inc.  
Any data, including, but not limited to  
information, described herein are intended only  
as illustrations of such data and/or information  
and not as the specifications for such data and/  
or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims  
any warranty that any use of such data and/or  
information shall be free from infringement of  
any third party’s intellectual property rights or  
other proprietary rights, and further, assumes  
no liability of whatsoever nature in the event  
of any such infringement, or arising from or  
connected with or related to the use of such  
data and/or information.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology  
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
Supply of this product does not convey a  
license nor imply any right to distribute  
MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created  
with this product in revenue-generating  
broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable  
and/or other distribution channels), streaming  
applications (via Internet, intranets and/or  
other networks), other content distribution  
systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand  
applications and the like) or on physical  
media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,  
semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory  
cards and the like). An independent license for  
such use is required. For details, please visit  
http://mp3licensing.com.  
Other company names, product names and  
logos in this document are the trademarks  
or registered trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
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1 – Introduction  
About microSD cards  
This product is designed to help you record  
and reproduce sound works to which you own  
the copyright, or where you have obtained  
permission from the copyright holder or  
the rightful licensor. Unless you own the  
copyright, or have obtained the appropriate  
permission from the copyright holder or the  
rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,  
reproduction or distribution thereof may result  
in severe criminal penalties under copyright  
laws and international copyright treaties. If  
you are uncertain about your rights, contact  
your legal advisor. Under no circumstances  
will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the  
consequences of any illegal copying performed  
using the recorder.  
This unit uses microSD cards for recording and  
playback. microSD cards that are 64 MB - 2 GB  
and microSDHC cards that are 4 GB - 32 GB in  
size can be used. A list of microSD cards that have  
been tested with this unit can be found on the  
TASCAM web site (www.tascam.com).  
ª Precautions for use  
microSD cards are delicate media. In order to  
avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take  
the following precautions when handling them.  
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold  
places.  
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.  
Do not let them get wet.  
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.  
Do not hit them.  
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1 – Introduction  
Precautions for placement  
Beware of condensation  
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place,  
or used after a sudden temperature change, there  
is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could  
condense on the internal mechanism, making  
correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if  
this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at  
the new room temperature before using.  
The environmental temperature operation range  
of this unit is 0–40° C (32–104° F).  
Do not install in the following types of places.  
Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/  
or cause malfunctions.  
Places with significant vibrations or that are  
otherwise unstable  
Near windows or other places exposed to  
direct sunlight  
Near heaters or other extremely hot places  
Extremely cold places  
Cleaning the unit  
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not  
clean the unit with a chemically treated cloth or  
substances such as benzene, thinner and alcohol  
because they might cause damage to the surface of  
the unit.  
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
1 Built-in stereo microphone  
Top panel  
This is a stereo electret condenser  
microphone. When a separate microphone  
or other external device is connected to the  
MIC/EXT. IN jack on the right panel, the  
input from that external microphone/device  
input is given priority, and the built-in stereo  
microphone is disabled.  
2 Display  
This shows various types of information.  
3 Â key  
Press this key during playback or when  
paused during playback to return to the  
beginning of the recording.  
Press this key when stopped at the beginning  
of a recording to skip to the previous  
recording.  
Press and hold to search backward.  
Press when a menu screen is open to return to  
the previous screen.  
On the FILE/FOLDERscreen, press to move  
up a level.  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
This operates as a function key on some  
menus. (The function is shown at the bottom  
of the screen.)  
When in record standby, this key adjusts the  
recording level.  
6 ¯ key  
During playback and when stopped, press this  
key to skip to the next file. Press and hold to  
search forward. When a menu screen is open,  
press this key to open menus and folders, as  
well as to move between setting items and  
confirm setting values.  
This operates as a function key on some  
menus. (The function is shown at the bottom  
of the screen.)  
4 HOME keys  
Press to open the Home Screen.  
When the Home Screen is open, press to  
return to the previous screen.  
5 +/– keys  
When in record standby, this key adjusts the  
recording level.  
Use these to adjust the output level during  
playback.  
When a setting screen is open, use these keys  
to select files, folders and other items, to turn  
functions ON and OFF, and to set split points  
in files.  
These operate as function keys on some  
menus. (The functions are shown at the  
bottom of the screen.)  
7 REC key and indicator  
Press when stopped to start recording if  
the recording level setting switch is set to  
HIGH or LOW (see item 17 below). The REC  
indicator lights.  
Press when stopped to start recording standby  
if the recording level setting switch is set to  
MANUAL. The REC indicator blinks when in  
recording standby. Press when in recording  
standby to start recording. Press and hold  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
when stopped to start pre-record standby.  
Press during recording to create a new track  
and continue recording without interruption  
(track increment).  
8 Á PLAY key  
Press when stopped to start playback. Press  
during playback to jump back a few seconds  
and continue playback.  
9 ª STOP key  
Press to end recording standby or stop  
playback or recording at the current position.  
0 FUNCTION key  
Press when the Home Screen is open to open  
the Function menu. Press when the Function  
menu is open to open the Home Screen.  
q SETUP key  
Press when the Home Screen is open to open  
the Setup menu. Press when the Setup menu  
is open to open the Home Screen.  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
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/LINE OUT jack  
Left side panel  
Connect headphones or the line input jack of  
an external device using a stereo mini-jack  
cable.  
/HOLD switch  
Turn the power ON/OFF. Set the switch to the  
HOLD position to activate the hold function,  
which prevents accidental operation. When  
set to HOLD, none of the keys can be used.  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
r MIC/EXT. IN jack  
Right side panel  
This stereo mini-jack is an external  
microphone/device input jack that can provide  
plug-in power to mics that need it.  
t Micro USB port  
Use the included Micro USB cable to connect  
this USB port to a computer.  
y microSD card slot  
Insert a microSD card here.  
u REC LEVEL switch  
Use to set the recording level. When set to  
LOW or HIGH, the auto gain control function  
is activated, and the unit’s recording level  
is adjusted automatically. When set to  
MANUAL, use the ¯ and  keys on the  
top panel to set the recording level manually.  
i Strap holder  
Attach a strap here.  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
o Stand  
Use this stand to raise the unit slightly when  
Bottom panel  
recording on a tabletop.  
p Mono speaker  
Use this speaker for monitoring.  
Sound is not output by this speaker when  
recording or in recording standby, when  
headphones or a monitoring system is  
connected to the unit, or when the speaker has  
been turned OFF in the unit settings.  
a Battery compartment cover  
s Battery compartment  
Put 2 AAA batteries into this compartment to  
power the unit.  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
2 Low-cut filter status  
Home Screen  
Shows the low cut filter status is shown here.  
indicator shown: Low-cut filter ON  
indicator not shown: Low-cut filter OFF  
3 Status of sound quality enhancement during  
recording  
This shows the status of the sound quality  
enhancement function that can be used when  
recording.  
indicator shown: Sound quality  
enhancement during recording is ON  
indicator not shown: Sound quality  
enhancement during recording is OFF  
4 Power supply status  
A battery icon appears when the unit is  
operating on battery power. The amount of  
remaining battery charge is indicated by  
1 File format  
This shows the recording file format.  
: PCM format  
the number of bars (  
,
or ). When  
there are no bars, and the  
batteries are almost dead and the unit’s power  
will automatically change to off soon.  
icon blinks, the  
: MP3 format  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
When using USB bus power,  
is shown.  
7 Playback file format  
This shows the format of the currently  
selected file. Information about the file  
format of the currently selected file is shown  
after the icon. When stopped, the possible  
recording time of the card is shown.  
5 File mode display  
This shows the recording file format.  
PCM: Shows the quantization bit rate,  
sampling frequency and whether stereo or  
monaural.  
8 Playback position bar  
MP3: Shows the bit-rate and whether stereo or  
monaural.  
This bar shows the current playback position.  
As playback progresses, the bar extends from  
the left.  
6 Recorder operation status  
The recorder operation status is indicated by  
one of the following icons.  
9 File information  
The name of the file being played back or tag  
information is shown. If an MP3 file has ID3  
tag information, it is shown.  
Icon  
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Meaning  
Stopped  
π
Paused  
0 Playback speed status  
Á
Playing back  
One of the following icons is shown  
depending on whether the playback speed  
function is ON or OFF and the playback  
speed setting.  
Ô
¯
Â
Searching forward  
Searching backward  
Skipping to the start of the next file  
Skipping to the start of the current  
or previous file  
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r Repeat playback and playback area setting  
Display  
Meaning  
50–90%  
status  
One of the following icons is shown  
depending on the setting.  
No indicator  
100%  
: A-B repeat playback  
110–200%  
: Playback area set to ALL file  
: Playback area set to FOLDER  
: Playback area set to PLAYLIST  
q Elapsed time  
This shows the elapsed time of the file being  
played (hours: minutes: seconds).  
t Status of sound quality enhancement during  
w Repeat playback A (starting) and B (ending)  
playback  
point status  
The status of the sound quality enhancement  
function during playback is shown.  
This shows this setting status of starting and  
ending points for A-B repeat playback.  
When a starting point is set, is shown  
below the playback position bar at the  
corresponding position.  
When an ending point is set, is shown  
below the playback position bar at the  
corresponding position.  
indicator shown: ON  
indicator not shown: OFF  
y Timer setting status  
This icon appears when the timer is set for  
recording.  
e Playback file number/total number of files  
The total number of files in the playback area  
and the current file number are shown  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
u Built-in speaker setting status  
This shows whether the built-in speaker is  
ON or OFF.  
1 Recorder operation status  
This icon shows the recorder operation status.  
Icon  
ª
Meaning  
Stopped or in standby  
: The speaker is set to ON.  
: The speaker is set to OFF.  
Recording  
NOTE  
2 Remaining recording time  
This shows the remaining recording time,  
which depends on the remaining card  
capacity and the ENCODINGsetting.  
Even if the SPEAKERsetting is ON, no sound is  
output from the speaker when recording or in  
recording standby, or when headphones or a moni-  
toring system is connected.  
3 Level meters  
This shows the input sound levels.  
Recording Screen  
4 File name  
The name that is automatically given to the  
file being recorded is shown  
5 Auto record function status  
When the auto record function is ON, the  
icon appears.  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
Menu structure  
SETUP menu  
Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNCTIONS  
menu, and press the SETUP key to open the  
SETUPmenu. Their menu items are as follows.  
FUNCTIONS menu  
Make the following settings  
related to recording.  
ENCODING (recording quality)  
EXT. INPUT (switch to external  
input)  
REC  
LOW CUT (low-cut filter)  
REC EQ (recording quality  
adjustment settings)  
REPEAT  
Enable A-B repeat playback.  
Work with files and folders on the  
card.  
AUTO REC (automatic recording  
settings)  
FILE/FOLDER  
Set the playback speed.  
PLAYSPEED  
Divide files.  
SPLITFILE  
Delete files.  
DELETEFILE  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
Menu operation basics  
Make the following settings  
related to playback.  
MODE (playback area/repeat  
area)  
PLAY EQ (playback sound  
quality enhancement)  
Opens the FUNCTIONSmenu.  
PLAY  
FUNCTION  
When the FUNCTIONSmenu is  
open, press to return to the Home  
Screen.  
key  
JUMP BACK (jump back time)  
Opens the SETUPmenu. When  
the SETUPmenu is open, press to  
return to the Home Screen.  
SETUP key  
Make settings related to timer  
recording.  
TIMER  
Depending on the screen, this key  
has the following functions.  
SPEAKER  
Turn the built-in speaker ON/OFF.  
Make the following settings.  
Advances to the next menu.  
Confirms a setting.  
DATE/TIME  
AUTO POWER OFF  
BACKLIGHT  
On the FILE/FOLDERscreen,  
opens a folder.  
¯ key  
SYSTEM  
BATTERY TYPE  
On the TIMERSTART/END  
screen and the DATE/TIME  
screen, moves to the next digit.  
On the repeat screen, sets the  
repeat end point.  
STEALTH MODE (backlight o)  
CONTRAST (display contrast)  
FORMAT  
INFORMATION  
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2 – Names and functions of parts  
Back: Return to the previous screen.  
Depending on the screen, this key  
has the following functions.  
Enter: Open the sub menu or confirm the setting.  
Next: Move the cursor to the next position.  
Yes: Respond “Yes” to a confirmation message.  
No: Respond “No” to a confirmation message.  
: Change the value by using the +/keys.  
Exec.: Execute the selected operation.  
Apoint: Set the current position to A point.  
Bpoint: Set the current position to B point.  
ON/OFF: Turn the selected function on and off.  
Returns to the previous screen.  
On the repeat screen, sets the  
repeat start point.  
 key  
Select items and change setting  
values.  
+/keys  
Opens the Home Screen.  
When, the Home Screen is open,  
press to return to the previous  
screen.  
HOME key  
The functions of the Â, ¯, + and keys  
are shown at the bottom of the screen. The  
assignments of the keys differ according to the  
screen.  
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3 – Preparations  
When using AAA batteries, set the battery  
type so that the unit can accurately display  
the remaining battery charge and determine  
the necessary minimum remaining charge for  
operation. (See “Setting the battery type” on page  
86.)  
Preparing the power  
About the power supply  
This unit can be powered by 2 AAA batteries or  
USB bus power.  
This unit can use AAA alkaline batteries or AAA  
nickel metal hydride batteries.  
CAUTION  
Manganese AAA batteries cannot be used.  
This unit cannot recharge AAA nickel metal  
hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use a commercially-  
available battery recharger to recharge NiMH  
batteries.  
Using AAA batteries  
Slide off the battery compartment cover on the  
bottom panel of this unit, and insert 2 AAA  
batteries into the battery compartment according  
to the +/– indications.  
The included alkaline batteries are provided to  
allow confirmation of the unit’s operation, and  
are short-lived.  
Using USB bus power  
Connect this unit and a computer using the  
included USB cable as shown in the illustration.  
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Press the  (No) key.  
Power is now supplied through the USB bus port.  
The Home Screen opens automatically.  
Computer  
NOTE  
When power is available from both batteries and by  
USB, power is supplied by the USB connection (USB  
bus power prioritized).  
USB  
Turning the power on and off  
If you connect the unit by USB when its power is  
ON, or if you turn the unit’s power ON when it is  
already connected by USB, a screen appears on  
this unit’s display to let you choose whether you  
want to operate the unit using USB bus power or  
to connect the unit with the computer by USB.  
CAUTION  
When switching the unit on and off, we suggest  
that you turn down the volume of any speakers or  
amplifiers connected to the unit. Also, do not wear  
headphones connected to the unit when switching  
power on or off. This will avoid damage to speakers  
and possible harm to your hearing.  
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3 – Preparations  
Turning the power on  
Turning the power off  
When the power is off, slide the  
/HOLD  
When the power is ON, slide the  
/HOLD  
switch toward  
. When the startup screen with  
switch toward  
. When the following shutdown  
TASCAMDR-03appears, release the switch. The  
screen appears, release the switch.  
unit starts up and the Home Screen opens.  
After the unit completes shutting down, the unit’s  
power is set to off.  
CAUTION  
Always use the  
/HOLD switch to put the unit  
power off. All recording data and settings, for  
example, are lost and cannot be recovered if the  
power supply is suddenly interrupted. When the  
power is ON, do not remove the batteries, or discon-  
nect the USB cable when using USB bus power.  
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3 – Preparations  
Inserting and removing microSD cards  
Inserting a card  
1 Open the microSD card slot cover on the  
right side panel of the unit.  
Ejecting a card  
1 Open the microSD card slot cover.  
2 Push the microSD card gently, and it will  
come out of the unit slightly and can be  
pulled out.  
2 Insert the microSD card in the direction of  
the illustration until it clicks into place.  
CAUTION  
When connected with a computer by USB, do not  
remove the microSD card from the unit.  
NOTE  
microSD cards that are compliant with microSD/  
microSDHC standards can be used.  
When this unit is purchased new, a microSD card is  
already inserted in the microSD card slot. You can  
use this microSD card as it is for recording and play-  
back. There is no need to reinsert it.  
A list of microSD cards that have been verified for  
use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM  
website (http://www.tascam.com/).  
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3 – Preparations  
4 When formatting is complete, the Home  
Screen opens.  
Preparing a microSD card for use  
A microSD card must be formatted by this unit to  
be used with the unit.  
CAUTION  
When formatting, confirm that the remaining  
battery charge is sufficient or use USB bus power.  
1 Confirm that the microSD card is inserted  
and turn the power ON.  
You can also format the card at any time with this  
unit. (See “Reformatting the microSD card” on  
page 90.)  
2 If a new card or a card that has been  
formatted by a device other than this unit  
has been inserted, the following pop-up  
message appears.  
Setting the date and time  
This unit adds date and time information to  
recorded files using its internal clock. Timer  
recording also uses the internal clock.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
3 Press the ¯ (Exec.) key to start  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
formatting the card.  
item.  
CAUTION  
Formatting erases all data on the card.  
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3 – Preparations  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
6 Press the ¯ (Next) key to cycle through  
the setting items in the following order: year,  
month, day, hour, minute, second.  
TEMmenu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the DATE/TIME  
item.  
Use the +/keys to set each item.  
7 Press the REC key to confirm the date and  
time setting that the unit stores and uses.  
The following pop-up message appears.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the  
DATE/TIMEsetting screen.  
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3 – Preparations  
8 After the pop-up confirmation message  
disappears, press the HOME key to return to  
the Home Screen.  
CAUTION  
The date and time setting is only retained for a few  
minutes if there is no power supplied to the unit by  
batteries or USB bus power. When using batteries,  
we recommend that you replace them before they  
are completely dead.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the  
SPEAKERsetting screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to set it to ON.  
Using the built-in speaker to  
monitor playback  
To use this unit’s built-in speaker to listen to a  
recording that is playing back, in the SETUPmenu  
set the SPEAKERsetting to ON.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the  
setting and the following pop-up message  
appears on the display briefly, and then the  
SPEAKERsetting screen is shown again.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SPEAKERmenu  
item.  
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3 – Preparations  
Connecting monitoring equipment  
To monitor with headphones, connect them to the  
/LINE OUT jack.  
To monitor with an external monitoring system  
(powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and  
speakers), connect it to the /LINE OUT jack.  
6 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
NOTE  
Even if the SPEAKER setting is ON, no sound is  
output from the speaker when recording or in  
recording standby, or when headphones or a moni-  
toring system is connected.  
Powered monitor speakers or  
amplifier and speakers  
Headphones  
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3 – Preparations  
that surface is reduced, decreasing vibration noise  
and allowing clearer recording.  
Preventing accidental operation  
with the hold function  
To prevent accidental operation, set the  
/
HOLD switch to HOLD to activate the hold  
function. When hold is activated, all keys are  
disabled.  
Using the stand  
The folding stand included on the bottom panel  
of this unit can be used to raise the top of the unit  
slightly when placed on a flat surface.  
By using this stand when the unit is placed on a  
table or similar surface, the amount of contact with  
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4 – Recording  
In addition to recording with the built-in  
microphone, this unit can also record the signal  
from an external microphone, the headphone jack  
of a portable CD player or other external audio  
device.  
With MP3 formats, higher bit-rates allow better  
recording quality.  
For information about recording times, see  
“Recording formats and times” on page 58.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
Making recording settings  
2 Use the +/keys to select the RECmenu item.  
Setting the recording quality  
Before starting recording, set the audio file format.  
In addition to choosing stereo or monaural, set  
the audio file format to PCM or MP3 to suit your  
purposes, including whether you want to prioritize  
sound quality or recording time.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the REC  
¯
menu screen.  
NOTE  
4 Use the +/keys to select the ENCODING  
PCM formats allow recording at higher quality  
than MP3 formats.  
item.  
MP3 formats allow recording for a longer time  
than PCM formats.  
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4 – Recording  
Display  
Format (bit rate), sampling  
frequency, number of channels  
PCM24/48/ST  
PCM16/48/ST  
PCM24/44/ST  
PCM16/44/ST  
PCM16/44/MO  
MP3/320/ST  
MP3/192/ST  
MP3/128/ST  
MP3/64/ST  
PCM, 24-bit, 48 kHz, stereo  
PCM, 16-bit, 48 kHz, stereo  
PCM, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, stereo  
PCM, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz, stereo  
PCM, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz, monaural  
MP3, 320 kbps, stereo  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the EN-  
¯
CODINGsetting screen.  
MP3, 192 kbps, stereo  
MP3, 128 kbps, stereo  
MP3, 64 kbps, stereo  
MP3/160/MO  
MP3/96/MO  
MP3, 160 kbps, monaural  
MP3, 96 kbps, monaural  
MP3, 64 kbps, monaural  
MP3, 32 kbps, monaural  
6 Use the +/keys to set the recording quality  
(encoding format) to one of the following.  
(The default value is PCM16/44/ST.)  
MP3/64/MO  
MP3/32/MO  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the ENCODING  
menu screen.  
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Setting external input  
When an external microphone, the headphone  
jack of a portable CD player or another external  
audio device is connected to the MIC/EXT. IN jack,  
the external input is set as the input source. Make  
the following setting according to the type of  
connected device.  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the RECmenu item.  
Setting the built-in stereo microphone for  
input  
The input source for this unit can be set to the  
built-in stereo microphone, external microphone  
input or external device input. When nothing is  
connected to the MIC/EXT. IN jack on the right  
side panel of the unit, the built-in microphone is  
set as the input.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the REC  
¯
menu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the EXT.INPUT  
item.  
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4 – Recording  
Display  
Input source  
LINE  
External audio device (the  
headphone jack of a portable CD  
player, etc.)  
EXT.MIC  
External microphone  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the EXT.  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly and then return to the EXT.INPUT  
screen.  
INPUTsetting screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to select one of the following.  
(The default value is LINE.)  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
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NOTE  
In some cases, when connected to the LINE output  
of a device the volume cannot be adjusted and  
might be too loud. In such cases, use the headphone  
output jack or another output that can have its level  
adjusted.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the REC  
¯
menu screen.  
Reducing low-frequency noise when  
recording  
4 Use the +/keys to select the LOWCUTitem.  
This unit has a low-cut filter that can be used to  
reduce low frequencies during recording for a  
clearer sound. Unnecessary noise from the sounds  
of air-conditioning and wind during outdoor  
recording, for example, can be reduced using the  
low-cut filter. Set the filter to one of three levels  
according to the recording conditions.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the LOW  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
¯
menu screen.  
CUTsetting screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the RECmenu item.  
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4 – Recording  
6 Use the +/keys to select one of the following.  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
(The default value is LOW(40Hz).)  
Display  
Low-cut filter effect  
Low-cut filter OFF  
OFF  
Setting the recording quality when  
recording (REC EQ)  
Recording quality can be enhanced according to  
recording conditions and purposes.  
LOW  
Low-cut filter below 40 Hz  
Low-cut filter below 80 Hz  
Low-cut filter below 120 Hz  
(40Hz)  
MIDDLE  
(80Hz)  
The record equalization (REC EQ) functions are  
designed to enhance voices, low frequencies,  
middle frequencies and high frequencies.  
HIGH  
(120Hz)  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the LOWCUT  
menu screen.  
menu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the RECmenu item.  
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4 – Recording  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the REC  
6 Use the +/keys to select one of the following.  
¯
(The default value is OFF.)  
menu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the RECEQitem.  
Display  
Sound quality enhancement  
None  
OFF  
VOICEBOOST  
Voice enhancement  
TREBLEBOOST Emphasizes high frequencies  
MIDDLEBOOST Middle frequency enhancement  
BASSBOOST  
Emphasizes low frequencies  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the REC  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the RECEQmenu  
screen.  
EQsetting screen.  
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4 – Recording  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the REC  
¯
menu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the AUTORECitem.  
Automatically starting and pausing  
recording  
This unit can be set to automatically start and  
pause recording according to input sound levels.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the AUTO  
¯
2 Use the +/keys to select the RECmenu item.  
RECmenu screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to select the ON/OFFitem.  
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7 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the ON/  
10 Press the  
(Back) key to return to the  
¯
Â
OFFsetting screen.  
AUTORECmenu screen  
8 Use the +/keys to select ON. (The default  
11 Use the +/keys to select the THRESHOLD  
value is OFF.)  
item.  
9 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
12 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
¯
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the AUTOREC  
ON/OFFscreen  
THRESHOLDsetting screen.  
13 Set the level at which recording starts and  
pauses (THRESHOLD LEVEL). A icon  
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4 – Recording  
appears above the level meter on the screen.  
Use the +/– keys to set the value to -6dB,  
-12dB, -24dB or -36dB.  
15 When you have finished making the settings,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Set the folder where recorded files are  
saved  
Set the folder where the file being recorded is to  
be saved before beginning recording.  
If no particular setting is made, the file will be  
saved in the SOUNDfolder.  
14 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the THRESHOLD  
setting screen.  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the FILE/FOLDER  
menu item.  
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3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
6 This sets the folder where recorded files are  
saved. Press the HOME key to return to the  
Home Screen.  
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FILE/FOLDERscreen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the folder where  
you want to save recorded files.  
NOTE  
If you select PLAYLIST as the destination for saving  
new recorded files, they are saved in the folder that  
contains the currently selected file.  
Creating new folders  
Folders can be created to a maximum of two  
levels inside the SOUNDfolder, which is the root  
folder used by this unit. Use folders to organize  
recording sessions and categorize music tracks, for  
example.  
5 Press the  
(Next) key to open the  
¯
selected folder.  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the FILE/FOLDER  
menu item.  
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4 – Recording  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
6 Press the  
(Yes) key to create and open  
¯
¯
FILE/FOLDERscreen.  
a new folder. The newly created folder is set  
as the folder where recorded files are saved.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the New Folder  
menu item.  
7 When you are finished creating new folders,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Placement and connections  
Recording with the built-in microphone  
Point the microphone toward the sound source and  
put it in a stable place where vibration is minimal.  
5 Press the  
(Next) key to open the  
¯
following pop-up message.  
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4 – Recording  
Recording with an external microphone  
Connect the external microphone to the unit’s  
Adjusting the input level  
MIC/EXT. IN jack.  
Using the auto gain control function  
Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side  
panel to LOW or HIGH.  
Point the microphone toward the sound source  
and put it in a stable place where there is little  
vibration.  
On the EXT.INPUTsetting screen, set EXT.  
INPUTto EXT.MIC. (See “Setting external input”  
on page 41.)  
Recording with an external device (MIC/  
EXT. IN)  
Connect the output of an external audio device to  
the unit’s MIC/EXT. IN jack using a stereo mini-  
plug cable.  
Set this way, the unit automatically adjusts  
the input gain according to the input  
level. This function is useful for recording  
meetings and other situations where people  
are talking.  
On the EXT.INPUTsetting screen, set EXT.  
INPUTto LINE. (See “Setting external input” on  
page 41.)  
When the volume of the sound you are  
recording is loud, set the switch to LOW.  
When the recording sounds distant or quiet  
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4 – Recording  
or the sound source itself has low volume, set  
the switch to HIGH.  
When the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOW  
or HIGH, the unit automatically adjusts the  
recording level for optimal recording, so you  
cannot use the  
/
keys to manually  
 ¯  
adjust the recording level.  
Setting the recording level manually  
REC indicator  
1 Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side  
panel to MANUAL.  
3 Use the  
and  
keys to adjust the  
Â
¯
input level. The input level is shown at the  
bottom of the display.  
NOTE  
Press the ª STOP key to end recording standby.  
When in recording standby and during record-  
ing, even if the SPEAKER setting is set to ON, no  
sound is output from the built-in speaker. If you  
want to adjust the level or record while monitor-  
ing the sounds, connect headphones to the unit’s  
2 Press the REC key to put the unit into  
recording standby. The recording indicator  
blinks and the recording screen appears.  
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4 – Recording  
1 Press the REC key to start recording standby.  
The REC indicator blinks when in recording  
standby.  
/LINE OUT jack. The monitoring sound volume  
can be adjusted using the +/– keys, but this has  
no effect on the recording.  
TIP  
In addition to using the Â/¯ keys to adjust the  
recording level, try changing the orientation of the  
microphone and its distance from the source of the  
sound. The orientation of the microphone and the  
distance also change the sound quality.  
Recording  
REC indicator  
Use the following procedures after selecting the  
input, adjusting the level and returning to the  
Home Screen.  
NOTE  
If the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOW or HIGH, press-  
ing the REC key once starts recording immediately  
without putting the unit into recording standby. You  
can check the current recording setting at the top of  
the Home Screen.  
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4 – Recording  
2 Press the REC key to start recording.  
Manually starting a new file during  
recording  
You can manually create a new file during  
recording at any time. Press the REC key during  
recording create a new file and continue recording.  
CAUTION  
If the total number of folders and files would  
exceed 999, a new file cannot be created.  
When recording starts, the REC indicator  
lights, and the elapsed recording time and the  
remaining recording time are shown on the  
display.  
A new file cannot be created if the recording time  
is less than 2 seconds.  
If the newly created file would have the same  
name as an existing file, the numerical suffix is  
increased by one as many times as necessary until  
a unique name is created.  
3 Press the ª STOP key to end recording.  
Starting a new file while continuing to  
record  
NOTE  
With this unit, the maximum recording file size  
is 2 GB. If the file size reaches 2 GB while  
recording, the unit automatically continues  
recording in a new file and stops recording the  
current file.  
When a new file is created, the number at the  
end of the file name is increased by one.  
Recording times are different for the same file  
size depending on the file format. In addition, if  
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4 Use the +/keys to select the ON/OFFitem.  
the recording time exceeds 24 hours, “23:59:59”  
is shown on the display.  
Using timer recording  
The unit can start and end recording at set times.  
In addition to setting start and end times, you  
can also set the unit to record only once or repeat  
recording daily.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the ON/  
¯
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
OFFsetting screen.  
menu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the TIMERmenu  
item.  
6 Use the +/keys to set the timer operation to  
one of the following options.  
OFF  
ONCE  
DAILY  
Timer OFF  
Record only once  
Record every day  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the TIM-  
¯
ERmenu screen.  
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7 Press the  
(Enter) key to cinfirm the  
10 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
¯
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the ON/OFF  
setting screen.  
START/ENDsetting screen where you can set  
the timer starting and ending times.  
11 Use the  
(Next) key to select the time  
¯
increment to set, and use the +/keys to  
change the timer starting and ending times.  
8 Press the  
(Back) key to return to the  
Â
TIMERmenu screen.  
9 Use the +/keys to select the START/END  
12 Press the REC key to confirm the setting  
and open a pop-up briefly and return to the  
START/ENDsetting screen.  
menu item.  
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13 When you have finished making the settings,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
If you want to operate the unit during timer record-  
ing, slide the  
/HOLD switch toward the HOLD  
position momentarily to disable the hold function.  
CAUTION  
Recording the moment before pushing REC  
(PRE REC)  
By using prerecording, when the unit is in  
recording standby you can record up to two  
seconds of the signal input before the REC button  
is pushed to start recording.  
The starting and ending times for timer recording  
are based on the DATE/TIME item setting. Be sure to  
use the DATE/TIME setting screen to set this accu-  
rately in advance. (See “Setting the date and time”  
on page 34.)  
NOTE  
Press and hold the REC button when stopped  
to staty pre-recording standby. Press REC  
button again to start recording for two  
seconds when the recording is activated  
During timer recording, regardless of the position of  
the  
to prevent recording from being stopped uninten-  
tionally. The following pop-up message appears if  
you try to use the keys on the unit.  
/HOLD switch, the unit’s keys are disabled  
TIP  
By using this in combination with the AUTO REC  
function, you can record events without losing the  
beginnings of sounds.  
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4 – Recording  
MP3/160/MO  
MP3/96/MO  
MP3/64/MO  
MP3/32/MO  
14:54  
24:50  
29:48  
49:40  
59:36  
99:20  
119:12  
198:40  
596:16  
NOTE  
If the amount of time in record standby is less than  
two seconds, the sound for that amount of time is  
recorded.  
74:30 145:04 298:08  
149:04 290:08 596:16 1192:32  
The above recording times are estimates,  
and might differ according to the microSD/  
microSDHC card.  
The above recording times are not continuous  
recording times. They are total recording times  
for microSD/microSDHC card capacities.  
Recording formats and times  
Recording times (hours: minutes) for different file  
formats and microSD/microSDHC card capacities  
are shown in the following table.  
1GB  
1:02  
2GB  
2:04  
4GB  
4:08  
8GB  
8:16  
PCM24/48/ST  
PCM16/48/ST  
PCM24/44/ST  
PCM16/44/ST  
PCM16/44/MO  
MP3/320/ST  
MP3/192/ST  
MP3/128/ST  
MP3/64/ST  
1:33  
1:07  
3:06  
2:15  
6:12  
4:30  
12:24  
9:00  
1:41  
3:22  
6:44  
13:28  
26:56  
59:36  
99:20  
149:04  
298:08  
3:22  
6:44  
13:28  
29:48  
49:40  
74:32  
7:27  
14:54  
24:50  
37:16  
12:25  
18:36  
37:16  
72:32 149:04  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
On the FILE/FOLDERscreen, you can view the  
contents of the SOUNDfolder (which is used to  
store audio files) on the microSD card. In addition,  
you can erase audio files selected on this screen,  
create folders and add tracks to the Playlist. (See  
“Playlist” on page 70.)  
This screen shows the contents of the folder that  
contains the file selected on the Home Screen  
before the FILE/FOLDERscreen was opened.  
TIP  
If you connect this unit to a computer by USB, or  
connect the microSD card directly to a computer  
using a card reader, you can also use the computer  
to change the structure of folders inside the SOUND  
folder and delete files. Moreover, you can also use  
the computer to edit file names.  
Navigating the FILE/FOLDER screen  
The FILE/FOLDERscreen shows folders and  
music files in a tree hierarchy format much like a  
file list shown on a computer. Two sub-levels of  
folders can be created.  
To open the FILE/FOLDER screen, press the  
FUNCTION key to open the FUNCTIONS menu  
screen, use the +/– keys to select the FILE/FOLDER  
menu item, and press the ¯ key to open it.  
Use the +/keys to select files and folders.  
When a folder is selected, press the  
key to show its contents.  
(Next)  
¯
When a file or folder is selected, press the   
(Back) key to close the currently open folder,  
and show the contents of the higher level folder.  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
When a file is selected, press the  
key to open the pop-up menu.  
(Next)  
¯
New Folderappears next to an  
“Creating a new folder” on page 62.)  
icon. (See  
When New Folderis selected, press the  
(Next) key to open a pop-up message to  
Audio file  
¯
A music file is shown with its file name after an  
icon.  
confirm whether or not you want to create a  
new folder.  
Folder  
Icons shown on the FILE/FOLDER  
screen  
This icon indicates a folder that contains files or  
other folders.  
Folder  
The following types of icons are shown on the  
This icon indicates a folder that does not contain  
files or other folders.  
FILE/FOLDERscreen.  
Playlist  
PLAYLIST  
Displayed folder  
PLAYLISTappears next to an  
icon. (See  
The contents of the current folder are shown on  
the screen.  
“Playlist ” on page 70.)  
SOUND folder  
SOUND  
On the root level screen, the SOUNDfolder is  
shown as the top level.  
File operations  
You can add files to the Playlist and delete them  
from the card.  
New folder  
NewFolder  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
1 After selecting a file on the FILE/FOLDER  
screen, press the (Next) key to open the  
¯
following pop-up message.  
Press the  
file.  
(Yes) key to erase the selected  
¯
Press the  (No) key to cancel erasing the  
file.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the desired item,  
and press the  
one of the following operations.  
(Exec.) key to execute  
¯
NOTE  
You cannot erase write-protected files and files that  
this unit does not recognize.  
ADDTOLIST  
Adds the selected file to the Playlist. (See  
“Playlist” on page 70.)  
DELETE  
Opens a pop-up message where you can  
confirm whether you want to delete the  
selected file.  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
Folder operations  
You can select the folder for recording and playing  
files and create new folders.  
Selecting a folder for recording and  
playback  
Press the ¯ (Yes) key to create a new folder  
and open it. Press the  (No) key to cancel  
creation of a new folder and return to the FILE/  
FOLDERscreen.  
Select the desired folder on the FILE/FOLDER  
screen, and press the ¯ (Next) key to open the  
selected folder and show a list of the files in the  
folder.  
When a new folder is created, it is automatically  
set as the recording/playback folder.  
Opening a folder also sets it as the folder for  
recording and playback.  
After finishing the creation of a new folder, press  
the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.  
When you are done selecting the folder, press the  
HOME key to return to the Home Screen.  
NOTE  
A maximum of two sub-levels of folders can be  
created.  
Creating a new folder  
Select New Folderon the FILE/FOLDER  
screen, and press the ¯ (Next) key to open a  
pop-up message where you can confirm whether  
you want to create a new folder.  
If you select PLAYLIST as the destination for  
saving new recorded files, they are saved in the  
folder that contains the currently selected file.  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
Splitting files  
You can split a file into two files at any point.  
1 Use the  and keys or the FILE/  
¯
FOLDERscreen to select the file that you  
want to split.  
6 Use the +/keys to adjust the point where  
2 Play or search the file until you find the  
point where you want to split it.  
the file is to be split.  
7 After setting the split point, press the  
¯
3 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
(Exec.) key to open the following pop-up  
message.  
TIONSmenu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the SPLITFILE  
menu item.  
8 Press the  
(Yes) key to split the file and  
¯
return to the Home Screen.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
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SPLITFILEscreen.  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
Press the  (No) key to cancel splitting the  
file and return to the SPLITFILEscreen.  
If the resulting file names would have more than  
200 characters, splitting is not possible.  
If a file already exists that has the same name as a  
name that would result from splitting a file, split-  
ting is not possible.  
NOTE  
When the SPLIT FILE screen is open, you can press  
the Á PLAY key and find the point where you want  
to split the file during playback.  
Erasing files  
When a file is split, new files are created with  
“_a” and “_b” added to the end of the original  
file name.  
Follow these procedures to erase unnecessary files.  
1 Use the  
and  
keys or the FILE/  
Â
¯
FOLDERscreen to select a file that you want  
to erase.  
For example, if the file name before being split  
was “091225_0000.wav”, then the file names  
after splitting are “091225_0000_a.wav” (part  
before the split point) and “091225_0000_  
b.wav” (part after the split point).  
2 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
3 Use the +/keys to select the DELETEFILE  
menu item.  
After being split, the “_a” file is selected.  
CAUTION  
MP3 files cannot be split.  
If the open capacity on the microSD card is low,  
splitting might not be possible.  
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5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)  
NOTE  
This unit cannot erase a file that is write-protected.  
To erase such a file, connect the unit to a computer  
and change this property from the computer.  
4 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the DE-  
¯
LETEFILEscreen.  
5 Press the  
(Yes) key to erase the file and  
¯
return to the Home Screen. Press the   
(No) key to cancel erasing the file and return  
to the FUNCTIONSmenu screen.  
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6 – Playback  
Playing a file  
Jumping back a few seconds during  
playback  
During playback, press the Á PLAY key to jump  
On the Home Screen, press the Á PLAY key  
when stopped to start playback.  
back a few seconds and continue playback.  
Set the jump back interval using the following  
procedures.  
NOTE  
Files must be in the playback area to be played.  
(See “Set the playback and repeat area” on page  
68.)  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
You can also select a file on the FILE/FOLDER  
screen to play it.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the PLAYmenu  
item.  
Stopping playback  
On the Home Screen, press the ª STOP key  
during playback to stop playback at the current  
position.  
Searching backward and forward  
3 Press  
(Enter) key to open the PLAY  
¯
On the Home Screen, when stopped or during  
playback, press and hold the  and ¯ keys  
to search backward or forward.  
menu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the JUMPBACK  
menu item.  
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briefly, and then return to the JUMPBACK  
screen.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the JUMP  
¯
BACKsetting screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to set the jump back  
interval to one of the following values: OFF,  
1-10 seconds (in 1-second increments), 20  
seconds or 30 seconds. (The default value is  
3 seconds.)  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Adjusting the playback volume  
Press the +/keys when stopped, when paused  
or during playback to adjust the volume output  
to headphones or an audio monitoring system  
connected to the unit. The output level is shown at  
the bottom of the display  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
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6 – Playback  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the PLAY  
¯
menu screen.  
Set the playback and repeat areas  
4 Use the +/keys to select the MODEitem.  
Use the MODEsetting in the PLAYmenu to set the  
playback area.  
When the last file in the playback area is played,  
the unit automatically continues playing from the  
beginning of the first file in the playback area.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the MODE  
¯
2 Use the +/keys to select the PLAYmenu  
setting screen.  
item.  
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6 Use the +/keys to set the playback area to  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
one of the following.  
ALLFILES  
Play all the files in the SOUND folder on the  
microSD card.  
NOTE  
The current playback area setting is shown at the  
bottom left of the Home Screen. When A-B repeat  
playback is active, the A-B repeat setting is shown.  
FOLDER(default value)  
Play all the files in the folder that contains the  
currently selected file.  
Using the FILE/FOLDER screen to set  
a folder as the playback area  
PLAYLIST  
Play all the files that have been added to the  
Playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 70.)  
Regardless of the current playback area setting,  
selecting a folder on the FILE/FOLDERscreen  
sets the selected folder as the playback area.  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the MODEscreen.  
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6 – Playback  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
NOTE  
TIONSmenu screen.  
For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see  
“5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)”  
on page 59.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the FILE/FOLDER  
menu item.  
5 Press the  
(Next) key to open the  
¯
selected folder and show a list of files inside  
the folder. This action also sets the selected  
folder as the playback area.  
6 Press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the FILE/  
¯
Playlist  
FOLDERscreen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the folder that you  
You can add files to the Playlist and set it as the  
playback area.  
want to set as the playback area.  
Use the PLAYitem in the SETUPmenu to set  
MODEto PLAYLIST. This sets the unit to play the  
files in the Playlist.  
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6 – Playback  
Adding files to the Playlist  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the FILE/FOLDER  
menu item.  
5 Press the  
(Next) key to open the  
¯
following pop-up menu.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
¯
FILE/FOLDERscreen.  
6 Use the +/keys to select ADDTOLIST.  
7 Press the (Exec.) key to add the  
NOTE  
¯
For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see  
“5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)”  
on page 59.  
selected file to the Playlist, and close the pop-  
up menu.  
4 Use the +/keys to select a file to add to the  
Playlist.  
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6 – Playback  
8 Repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 as necessary. The  
files are numbered in the list in the order  
that they are added.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the  
¯
FILE/FOLDERscreen.  
NOTE  
9 When you are finished adding tracks to the  
Playlist, press the HOME key to return to the  
Home Screen.  
For details about FILE/FOLDER screen operations, see  
“5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen)”  
on page 59.  
4 Use the +/keys to select PLAYLIST.  
Editing the Playlist  
The PLAYLISTscreen shows the tracks in  
the Playlist. You can use this screen to edit the  
Playlist.  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the FILE/FOLDER  
5 Press the  
(Next) key to open the PLAY-  
menu item.  
¯
LISTscreen.  
6 Use the +/keys to select the file that you  
want to edit.  
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6 – Playback  
the microSD card.  
MOVE  
Use this to change the order of the selected  
file. The file number is highlighted along with  
the file name.  
Use the +/keys to change the file order in  
the Playlist.  
7 Press the  
up menu.  
key (Next) to open the pop-  
¯
The illustration above shows a file being  
moved from the fourth to the third position.  
8 Use the +/keys to select the desired  
operation from the following choices.  
Press the  
(Next) key to confirm the  
¯
9 Press the  
(Exec.) key to execute it.  
¯
movement and return to the PLAYLIST  
screen. To cancel the movement, press the  
 (Back) key, and return to the previous  
screen.  
DELETE  
Remove the file from the Playlist. A file that  
is removed from the Playlist is not erased from  
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6 – Playback  
DELETEALL  
Selecting a file for playback  
(skipping)  
Use this to remove all files from the Playlist.  
Files that are removed from the Playlist are not  
erased from the microSD card.  
On the Home Screen, press the  and ¯  
keys to select the file that you want to play.  
After pressing the  
key, open a pop-up  
¯
message to confirm the deletion of all the  
files from the Play List.  
When in the middle of a file, press the  key  
to return to the beginning of the file. When at the  
beginning of a file, press the  key to skip to  
the beginning of the previous file.  
When at the beginning or in the middle of a file,  
press the ¯ key to skip to the beginning of the  
next file.  
NOTE  
Press the  
(Yes) key to delete all the  
¯
Files must be in the playback area to be played  
back.  
files from the Play List and return to the  
PLAYLISTscreen. Press the  (No)  
key to cancel the deletion and return to the  
PLAYLISTscreen.  
Information (file name, etc.) about the file being  
played back and its file number is shown on the  
display.  
10 When you are finished editing, press the  
When stopped at the beginning of a file, the  
ª icon is shown on the display. When a file is  
paused, the π icon is shown.  
HOME key to return to the Home Screen.  
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6 – Playback  
Repeating playback of an interval  
You can play a desired interval within a file  
repeatedly (A-B repeat playback).  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
By default, the repeat starting point (A) is  
set at the beginning of the file and the ending  
point (B) is set at the end of the file. If you  
want to repeat the playback of an entire file,  
press the + key without changing the A and  
B points  
2 Use the +/keys to select the REPEATitem.  
4 During playback (or when paused), press  
the  
(Apoint) key at the point where  
Â
you want to start repeat playback. The A  
(starting) point is set at the position where  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the RE-  
PEATsetting screen.  
the  
key is pressed.  
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5 Press the ¯ (Bpoint) key at the point  
where you want to end repeat playback. The  
B (ending) point is set at the position where  
the  
key is pressed.  
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6 – Playback  
During repeat playback, the A-B repeat icon  
also appears at the bottom left of the Home  
Screen.  
/
icons appear beneath the playback  
position bar on the Home Screen at the A and B  
point positions.  
A-B repeat icon  
6 Press the + key to start repeat playback.  
NOTE  
A-B repeat icon appears at the bottom left of  
the screen.  
Press and hold the  and ¯ keys to search.  
The A and B points must be in the same file.  
Repeating between two or more files is not  
possible.  
When a different file is selected, the A and B  
point settings are discarded.  
Setting the A and B points accurately might not  
be possible with an MP3 file that is VBR format.  
To disable the A-B repeat function, press  
+ key again. A-B repeat icon disappears.  
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TIP  
You can repeat playback of a single file by setting  
the A point at its beginning and the B point at its  
end. If A and B points have not been set, by default,  
the A point is set as the start of the file and the B  
point is set as the end of the file. As a result, an  
entire file can be repeated by turning the repeat  
function ON without setting A and B points in  
advance.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the PLAY  
¯
menu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the PLAYEQitem.  
Enhancing sound quality during  
playback  
This unit has a filter that can enhance voice  
frequencies, reduce noise, and reduce high or low  
frequencies during playback. Use this feature  
according to the recorded material and playback  
environment.  
5 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the PLAY  
¯
EQsetting screen.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the PLAYitem.  
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6 – Playback  
7 Press the  
(Enter) key to confirm the  
¯
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the PLAYEQ  
setting screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to select from the following  
filter functions according to the playback  
conditions. (The default value is OFF.)  
OFF  
EQ function OFF (default  
value)  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
NOISE CANCEL  
VOICE BOOST  
TREBLE BOOST  
Reduces noise.  
Voice enhancement  
Emphasizes high  
frequencies  
Changing the playback speed  
MIDDLE BOOST  
Emphasizes middle  
frequencies  
Using this unit’s playback speed control function,  
you can adjust the playback speed without  
changing the pitch in a range from half speed to  
double speed.  
BASS BOOST  
LOW CUT  
Emphasizes low frequencies  
Reduces low frequencies.  
Reduces high frequencies.  
HIGH CUT  
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6 – Playback  
When the playback speed is set to any value  
other than 100%, the playback speed function  
can be turned ON or OFF. When set to 100%, the  
/
icons are not shown.  
1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC-  
TIONSmenu screen.  
4 Press the + key to increase the playback  
speed and the key to decrease the playback  
speed. The adjustment range is 50–200% (in  
10% increments).  
2 Use the +/keys to select the PLAYSPEED  
menu item.  
3 Press the  
(Enter) key to open the PLAY  
¯
SPEEDsetting screen.  
5 Press the  
(ON/OFF) key to turn play  
¯
speed function ON/OFF. When the playback  
speed function is ON, and the adjustment is  
set to a value other than 100%, an  
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6 – Playback  
or  
icon appears on the PLAYSPEED  
setting screen.  
6 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
7 Press the PLAY key to begin playback at the  
speed that was set. To restore playback to its  
original speed, set the value to 100% in step  
4 above or turn the function OFF in step 5.  
NOTE  
When the playback speed function is ON, and the  
adjustment is set to a value other than 100%, an  
or  
icon appears on the Home  
Screen.  
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7 – Connecting with a Computer  
Connect the unit directly to a computer. Do not  
use a USB hub.  
Connecting to a computer by USB  
By connecting this unit with a computer using the  
included Micro USB cable, you can copy audio  
files between the unit’s microSD card and the  
computer.  
Computer  
This unit is compatible with the following audio  
file formats.  
MP3: 32–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz  
WAV: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit  
USB  
NOTE  
When connected to a computer, a pop-up window  
appears on this unit’s display to let you choose  
whether you want to operate the unit using USB  
bus power or to connect the unit with the computer  
by USB.  
Instead of connecting this unit to a computer  
by USB, you can also remove the microSD card  
and connect it directly to a computer (by using  
a card reader, for example) to perform the same  
operations.  
CAUTION  
When connected to a computer by USB and data  
transmission is enabled, the unit cannot be used  
normally.  
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7 – Connecting with a Computer  
The unit appears on the computer as an external  
drive named “DR-03”.  
Press the ¯ (Yes) key.  
USB connected” appears on the display.  
Copying files to a computer  
1 Click the drive named “DR-03” on the  
computer display to show the “SOUND” and  
UTILTY” folders inside it.  
2 Open the “SOUND” folder and drag-and-  
drop the files that you want to copy to any  
location on the computer.  
Confirm that the microSD card is inserted into  
the unit correctly.  
If a USB connection is made when a microSD  
card is not inserted correctly, a “Can'tSave  
Data” pop-up message appears.  
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7 – Connecting with a Computer  
Copying files from a computer  
Ending the connection with a  
computer  
1 Click the drive named “DR-03” on the  
computer display to show the “SOUND” and  
UTILTY” folders inside it.  
Follow the correct computer procedures to  
disconnect the unit from the computer before  
disconnecting the USB cable. This unit  
automatically restarts.  
2 Drag-and-drop audio files from the  
computer to the “SOUND” folder.  
Please refer to your computer manual for  
information about the correct procedures for  
disconnecting an external drive.  
TIP  
You can also use the computer to manage the  
contents of the “SOUND” folder.  
You can create subfolders inside the “SOUND”  
folder, but this unit can only recognize two levels  
of subfolders. The unit ignores deeper folder  
levels.  
Since this unit can be set to play the contents  
of a single folder, organizing folders by musical  
category or artist could be convenient.  
Names given to subfolders and files are shown  
on the unit’s Home Screen and the FILE/FOLDER  
screen.  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
Other settings  
Use the items in the SYSTEMmenu to make  
various settings to suit the environment and  
conditions in which the unit is to be used, as well  
as to format microSD cards.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
Using the auto power off function  
TEMmenu screen.  
Use the AUTOPOWEROFFsetting to set the  
amount of time since being last used until the  
unit’s power automatically turns OFF when  
operating on batteries.  
4 Use the +/keys to select AUTOPOWEROFF.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
item.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the AUTO  
OFFsetting screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to set the time.  
Options: OFF (default value—auto power off  
disabled), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
Setting the backlight  
Use the BACKLIGHTitem to set the amount of  
time since being last used until the unit’s backlight  
automatically turns OFF when operating on  
batteries.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the  
menu screen.  
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the AUTOOFF  
setting screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
item.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
TEMmenu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select the BACKLIGHT  
item.  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
briefly, and then return to the BACKLIGHT  
setting screen.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the  
BACKLIGHTsetting screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to set the time.  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Options: OFF (backlight does not turn OFF),  
5sec (default value), 10sec, 15sec, 30sec  
Setting the battery type  
Use the BATTERYTYPEitem to set the type of  
battery used. This setting is necessary for the  
unit to display the remaining battery charge and  
determine the minimum necessary remaining  
charge for correct operation.  
7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
menu screen.  
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2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
6 Use the +/keys to set the battery type.  
item.  
Options: ALKALINE(alkaline batteries—  
default value), Ni-MH(nickel metal hydride  
batteries)  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
TEMmenu screen.  
7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the  
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the BATTERY  
setting screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select BATTERYTYPE.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the BAT-  
TERYsetting screen.  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Using the stealth mode  
Use the STEALTHMODEitem to set the backlight  
and REC indicator to stay unlit at all times.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the  
STEALTHsetting screen.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
6 Use the +/keys to turn the stealth mode  
OFF(default value) or ON.  
(REC indicator and backlight disabled).  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
item.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the  
TEMmenu screen.  
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
4 Use the +/keys to select STEALTHMODE.  
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briefly, and then return to the STEALTH  
setting screen.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
TEMmenu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select CONTRAST.  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Setting the contrast  
Use the CONTRASTitem to adjust the display  
contrast.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the CON-  
menu screen.  
TRASTsetting screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
6 Use the +/keys to set the display contrast.  
item.  
Options: 0110(default value: 5  
)
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
Reformatting the microSD card  
You can reformat the microSD card.  
CAUTION  
If you format the card, all files on it are erased.  
When formatting, use USB bus power or confirm  
that the remaining battery charge is sufficient. If  
the batteries run out of power during this opera-  
tion, the formatting might not be completed  
correctly.  
7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to confirm the  
setting and show a pop-up with the setting  
briefly, and then return to the CONTRAST  
setting screen.  
ª Quick formatting  
Use this procedure to format the microSD card  
quickly.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
8 When you have finished making the setting,  
press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
item.  
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3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
7 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open a  
TEMmenu screen.  
confirmation pop-up message.  
4 Use the +/keys to select FORMAT.  
8 Press the ¯ (Yes) key to start quick  
formatting.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the FOR-  
MATscreen.  
9 When the quick formatting finishes, the  
FORMATmenu screen reopens.  
6 Use the +/keys to select QUICK.  
10 Press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
ª Full formatting  
Use this procedure to full-format the microSD  
card.  
With full formatting, memory errors are checked  
as formatting is executed. This procedure takes a  
long time compared to quick formatting.  
4 Press the ¯ (Next) key to open a second  
1 Conduct steps 1 to 5 of the Quick Formatting  
procedures above.  
confirmation pop-up message.  
2 Use the +/keys to select FULL.  
5 Press the ¯ key to start full formatting.  
6 When full formatting finishes, the FORMAT  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open a  
menu screen reopens.  
confirmation pop-up message.  
7 Press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
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Initializing unit settings  
Use the INITIALIZEitem to restore the unit’s  
various settings to their default values.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open a  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
confirmation pop-up message.  
item.  
6 Press the ¯ (Exec.) key to start  
initialization. After initialization completes,  
the SYSTEMmenu reappears.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
TEMmenu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select INITIALIZE.  
7 Press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
Viewing unit, card and file information  
Use the following procedures to open the  
INFORMATIONscreen where you can view  
various types of information.  
1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP  
menu screen.  
5 Press the ¯ (Enter) key.  
2 Use the +/keys to select the SYSTEMmenu  
item.  
6 Use the +/keys to select the desired item,  
and press the ¯ (Enter) key.  
3 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the SYS-  
FILE information page  
This page shows information about the  
audio file being played.  
TEMmenu screen.  
4 Use the +/keys to select INFORMATION.  
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8 – Various Settings and Information Display  
Recording quality  
File name  
Firmware version  
Build number  
Recording date and time  
File size  
Press the ¯ (Next) key on any information  
page to open the next information page.  
CARD information page  
This page shows information about the use  
of the microSD card currently in the unit.  
7 Press the HOME key to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Total number of files  
Total number of folders  
Card size  
Total remaining  
recording time  
Operating system information page  
This page shows information about the  
system firmware version.  
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9 – Messages  
The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-03 under certain conditions.  
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or  
determine a suitable response.  
Message  
Meaning and response  
The SPLIT FILE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The  
SPLIT FILE function adds “_aor “_bto the end of the file name. Before choosing the  
SPLIT FILE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than  
198 characters.  
FILENAMEERR  
The SPLIT FILE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an  
existing file. The SPLIT FILE function adds “_aor “_bto the end of the file name.  
Before choosing the SPLIT FILE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the  
file name.  
DUPFILENAME  
FILENOTFOUND  
The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged. Please  
check the file in question.  
The audio file is not a supported format. Please see “7–Connecting with a Computer”  
for file formats that this unit can use.  
NON-SUPPORTED  
BATTERYEMPTY  
A-BTOOSHORT  
The battery is almost out of power. Replace the AAA batteries.  
The A and B points are too close together. Reset the A and B points with at least 1  
second between them.  
FILENOTFOUND  
PLAYLIST  
The file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the  
SOUND Folder.  
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Message  
Meaning and response  
No files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist or change the play  
mode to something besides PLAYLIST  
NOPLAYLIST  
.
PLAYLISTFULL  
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist.  
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card or  
press the ¯ key when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.  
MBRERRORINIT  
CARD  
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.  
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if  
you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is  
inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-03 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be  
used with it. Change the card or press the ¯ key when this message appears to  
format the card in FAT format.  
FORMATERROR  
FORMATCARD  
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.  
FILENOTFOUND  
MAKESYSFILE  
INVALIDSYSFILE  
MAKESYSFILE  
INVALIDCARD  
CHANGECARD  
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. When this  
message appears, press ¯ to automatically create a system file.  
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears,  
press ¯ to automatically create a system file.  
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.  
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9 – Messages  
Message  
Meaning and response  
Writing to the card timed out.  
Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card.  
WRITETIMEOUT  
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your  
computer to make open space.  
CARDFULL  
Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the  
current folder.  
LAYERTOODEEP  
The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a  
track).  
CAN'TDIVIDE  
MAXFILESIZE  
FILEFULL  
The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours.  
The total number of folders and files exceeds 999. Erase unnecessary files or move  
them to your computer.  
CARDERROR  
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.  
MP3 files cannot be divided.  
CURRENTFILEMP3  
FILEPROTECTED  
NOCARD  
The file is read only and cannot be erased.  
No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.  
There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged.  
There is no playback file, so SPLIT FILE cannot be executed.  
NOPBFILE  
NOMUSICFILE  
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9 – Messages  
Message  
Meaning and response  
NOTCONTINUED  
FILEOPERATION  
FAILED  
CAN'TSAVEDATA  
PLAYERERROR  
DEVICEERROR  
WRITINGFAILED  
SYSROMERR  
SYSTEMERR50  
SYSTEMERROR1  
SYSTEMERROR2  
SYSTEMERROR3  
SYSTEMERROR4  
SYSTEMERROR5  
SYSTEMERROR6  
SYSTEMERROR7  
SYSTEMERROR8  
SYSTEMERROR9  
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot  
be turned OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect the USB connection. If the error  
message continues to appear, please contact a TASCAM Service Center.  
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10 – Troubleshooting  
If you are having trouble with the operation of this  
unit, please try the following before seeking repair.  
If these measures do not solve the problem, please  
contact the store where you bought the unit or a  
TASCAM Service Center.  
ª No sound is output.  
Are headphones connected?  
Is the SPEAKERset to OFF?  
Confirm that the monitoring system is  
connected correctly.  
ª Power will not turn ON.  
Is the volume level of the connected monitoring  
system minimized?  
Is the output level of this unit minimized?  
Confirm that the batteries are not dead.  
Confirm that the batteries are installed with the  
correct +/– orientations.  
ª Recording is not possible.  
ª The unit is not responding to operations.  
Reconfirm connections.  
Reconfirm the input setting.  
Check whether the recording level is too low.  
Confirm that the microSD card is not full.  
Confirm that the maximum number of files has  
not been reached.  
/HOLD  
Is the  
switch set to HOLD?  
ª The microSD card is not recognized.  
Confirm that the microSD card is securely  
inserted.  
ª Playback is not possible.  
ª The recording level is low.  
If it is a WAV file, confirm that it is of a  
compatible sampling frequency.  
Is the input level setting too low?  
Is the gain setting too low?  
Is the output level of a connected external  
device too low?  
If it is an MP3 file, confirm that it is of a  
compatible bit-rate.  
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10 – Troubleshooting  
ª The sound I am trying to record is  
distorted.  
Is the input level higher than necessary?  
ª The playback sound is unnatural.  
Confirm that the playback speed has not been  
changed  
ª I cannot erase a file.  
Confirm that the file is not read-only (using a  
computer).  
ª Files on this device do not appear on a  
computer.  
Confirm that the USB port of the unit is  
connected with the computer.  
Is the unit recording or in recording standby?  
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11 – Specifications  
LOW: –45 dBV  
HIGH: –61 dBV  
Recording media and formats  
Recording media  
Maximum input level:  
LOW: –29 dBV  
microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)  
microSDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB)  
Recording and playback formats  
HIGH: –45 dBV  
When set to EXT. IN  
Input impedance: 200 kΩ  
Nominal input level:  
LOW: –19 dBV  
WAV: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit (stereo or  
monaural)  
MP3: 44.1 kHz, 32/64/96/160 kbps (monaural),  
64/128/192/320 kbps (stereo)  
HIGH: –31 dBV  
Maximum input level:  
LOW: –3 dBV  
Input and output  
HIGH: –3 dBV  
Audio input and output  
/LINE OUT jack  
MIC/EXT. IN jack  
Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack  
Output impedance: 200Ω  
Connector: 1/8” (3.5-mm) stereo mini-jack  
When set to MIC  
Nominal output level: –18 dBV  
Maximum output level: –2 dBV  
Input impedance: 200 kΩ  
Nominal input level:  
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11 – Specifications  
Maximum output: 5 mW + 5 mW (into 16Ω)  
Requirements for connected  
Built-in speaker  
computers  
100 mW (monaural)  
Windows computer  
USB connection  
Pentium 300 MHz or faster  
128 MB or more memory  
USB port (USB2.0 recommended)  
USB port connector: Micro-B type  
Format: USB2.0 mass storage class  
Macintosh computer  
Audio performance  
266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or faster  
64 MB or more memory  
Frequency response  
20 Hz–20 kHz (44.1 kHz, EXT. IN LINE  
USB port (USB2.0 recommended)  
OUT)  
Recommended USB host controller  
20 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz, EXT. IN LINE  
Intel chipset  
OUT)  
Supported Operating Systems  
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7  
Mac OS X 10.2 or newer  
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11 – Specifications  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
44 x 125.8 x 15 mm/  
Other specifications  
Power supply  
1.732 x 4.953 x 0.591 in.  
2 AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)  
USB bus power  
Weight  
51 g/1.646 oz (without batteries)  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature range  
1 W (at Max.)  
0–40º C/32–104ºF  
Battery operation time (when used  
continuously)  
Alkaline batteries  
About 6 hours (MP3, recording, JEITA)  
About 6 hours (MP3, playback, JEITA)  
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11 – Specifications  
Illustrations in this manual might differ from  
the actual product.  
In order to improve the product, specifications  
and appearance could be changed without prior  
notice.  
Dimensional drawings  
44 mm  
15 mm  
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37 mm  
 
Notes  
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DR-03  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-42-356-9143  
www.tascam.jp  
www.tascam.com  
www.tascam.com  
www.teacmexico.net  
www.tascam.co.uk  
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 U.S.A.  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.  
Phone: +52-55-5010-6000  
Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-8451-302511  
Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K.  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Phone: +49-611-71580  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  
www.tascam.de  
Printed in China  
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