D01244120B
DR-70D
Linear PCM Recorder for DSLR
Reference Manual
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Contents
7 – Connecting with a Computer .................32
Transferring files to a computer ..................................32
Transferring files from a computer.............................32
Disconnecting from a computer.................................32
8 – Settings and Information .......................33
Viewing information........................................................33
File information page (PROJECT)..........................33
Card information page (CARD)..............................33
System information page........................................33
System Settings .................................................................34
Setting the automatic power saving function ..34
Setting the backlight ................................................34
Adjusting the display contrast...............................34
Restoring the factory settings...............................34
Formatting an SD card .............................................34
Setting the battery type.................................................34
Setting the file name format ........................................35
File name format ........................................................35
Setting the WORD item............................................35
Initializing the count.................................................35
9 – Using the REMOTE jack...........................36
Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F)...........................36
Making footswitch settings....................................36
Footswitch uses ..........................................................36
Using a remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ..................36
Making remote control settings ...........................36
Remote control uses .................................................36
10 – Messages ...............................................37
11 – Troubleshooting....................................38
12 – Specifications ........................................39
Ratings ..................................................................................39
Input/output ratings........................................................39
Analog audio input and output ratings.............39
Control input/output ratings.................................39
Audio performance..........................................................39
Requirements for connected computers.................40
General .................................................................................40
Dimensional drawings ....................................................41
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1 – Introduction
Features
This product has a Blackfin® 16/32-bit embedded processor
made by Analog Devices, Inc. This processor controls the
unit's digital signal processing.
Inclusion of this Blackfin® processor in the product increases
its performance and reduces its power consumption.
This recorder includes audio inputs and outputs that are suitable
for use with digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, enabling
the recording of high-quality audio with DSLR video.
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Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as
recording media
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TASCAM original High Definition Discrete Architecture
(HDDA) microphone preamps provide high-quality
recording inputs
Conventions used in this manual
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In addition to ordinary stereo recording, simultaneous
recording of up to four channels is possible
Four channels can be mixed down to two for stereo output
Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L,
2/R 3/L and 4/R channels
Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded
simultaneously at different levels
44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)
recording possible
Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) supported as WAV recording
format
XLR mic/line inputs can provide phantom power (24V/48V)
and TRS mic/line inputs (exclusive use) support +24dBU
input when set to LINE
The following conventions are used in this manual.
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When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of
this unit, we use a bold font like this: MENU button.
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When we show messages, for example, that appears on the
unit’s display, the typeface looks like this: INPUT.
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SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are called “SD cards”.
Information shown on the computer display is written like
this “OK”.
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As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
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Stereo mini jack input supports mics that require plug-in
power, allowing the input of video mics and other
high-output mics (+10dBV maximum input level)
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
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Slate tone functions (automatic/manual) simplify
synchronization of video files when editing
CAMERA OUT connector allows the high-quality audio from
this unit to be output to a DSLR camera for recording
CAMERA IN connector enables convenient monitoring of
audio from a DSLR camera
Mid-side decoding function can be used with MS mics
Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split
by creating a new file when desired
Limiter function automatically reduces parts where the
input level is too high to suitable levels
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.
Information and various data about products provided
in this manual are provided merely as examples. They do
not provide a guaranty against violations of third-party
intellectual property rights or other rights related to
them. Therefore, please be aware that our company will
bear no liability for violations of third-party intellectual
property rights or responsibility for liability that results
from the use of these products.
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Low cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise
Delay function that eliminates time lags caused by
differences in the distances of two sets of inputs from the
sound source
Tone search function enables moving between tone
insertion points
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or
the date
Resume function to memorize the playback position before
the unit is turned off (enter standby)
Third-party copyrighted materials cannot be used
without permission of the rights holder in accor-
dance with copyright law for uses other than personal
enjoyment, for example. Please use the equipment
appropriately.
Our company will bear absolutely no liability related to
user activity that infringes on property rights.
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3.5mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jack
128x64 dot-matrix LCD with backlight
Micro-B USB 2.0 port
Operates on 4 AA batteries, an AC adapter (TASCAM
PS-P515U sold separately), external battery pack (TASCAM
BP-6AA sold separately) or USB bus power
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Tripod mounting thread (bottom) and DSLR screw
attachment that allows attachment and removal with a coin
(top)
Dedicated remote control jack (for use with RC-10 and
RC-3F (sold separately)
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Hold function to prevent accidental operation
Guards on the front left and right sides protect the screen
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1 – Introduction
About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
You can use 64MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards and
48GB–128GB SDXC cards with this unit.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit
can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
Please check this site or contact TASCAM customer support.
Precautions for use
SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card
or the card slot, please take the following precautions when
handling them.
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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.
Do not remove or insert a card during recording, playback,
data transmission or other access.
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When carrying a card, please put it inside a card case, for
example.
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
7 MENU button
Front panel
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to open
the MENUscreen.
When a setting screen is open, press to move up one level in
the menu. When the MENUscreen is open, press to return to
the Home Screen.
8 1/L knob and PEAK indicator
Use this knob to adjust the input level from the 1/L
connector on the left side of the unit.
The 1/L PEAK indicator lights when the 1/L input level is
about to cause distortion. This also lights if distortion occurs
in the analog circuitry during mic input. This will not light,
however, if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during
1 Built-in stereo microphone
Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone.
9 2/R knob and PEAK indicator
2 Front cover
Use this knob to adjust the input level from the 2/R
connector on the left side of the unit.
This is the cover for the battery case and SD card slot.
The 2/R PEAK indicator lights when the 2/R input level is
about to cause distortion. This also lights if distortion occurs
in the analog circuitry during mic input. This will not light,
however, if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during
0 1/8 button
Press this button during playback to cause the playback to
pause at the current position. Press this button when paused
to return to the beginning of the playback file.
Press this button during recording to stop recording.
3 Battery compartment
When the BASIC screen or INPUT screen is open, use this to
select the channel to which the setting items shown apply.
When a setting screen is open, press this button to return
to the Home Screen. Use this button to answer “NO”to a
confirmation message.
Install batteries (4 AA) in this compartment to power the
4 SD card slot
Insert an SD card here.
q 2/7 button
When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped,
press this button to start playback.
When a file or folder is selected in the BROWSEscreen,
press this button to return to the Home Screen and play that
file or the first file in the folder from the beginning.
Rear panel
When the BASIC screen or INPUT screen is open, use this to
select the channel to which the setting items shown apply.
w DUAL indicator
This lights orange when in dual recording mode.
e REC indicator
This lights red when recording.
r Record (0) button
Press when stopped to start recording.
Press when recording to stop recording.
5 Display
Shows a variety of information.
t 3/L knob and PEAK indicator
Use this knob to adjust the input level from the 3/L
connector on the left side of the unit.
The 3/L PEAK indicator lights when the input level is about
to cause distortion. This also lights if distortion occurs in
the analog circuitry during mic input. This will not light,
however, if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during
6 DATA dial (ENTER)
Turn to select items and change values on setting screens.
Use also to change the playback position in a file.
Push this dial to confirm selections on setting screens and to
answer “YES”to confirmation pop-up messages.
Turn the DATA dial while the Home Screen is open to move
between the positions of slate tones that have been inserted
in the file. If no slate tone has been inserted in the file, doing
this will move to the next file.
y 4/R knob and PEAK indicator
Use this knob to adjust the input level from the 4/R
connector on the right side of the unit.
Press and hold this dial when stopped to switch the signal
monitored.
The 4/R PEAK indicator lights when the input level is about
to cause distortion. This also lights if distortion occurs in
the analog circuitry during mic input. This will not light,
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
however, if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
u 3// button
d 3/L connector (XLR/TRS)
Press this button during playback or when playback is
stopped to skip to the beginning of the next track.
This is a balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jack for micro-
phone and line level inputs.
Press and hold this button to search forward.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
When the BASIC screen or INPUT screen is open, use this to
select the channel to which the setting items shown apply.
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
CAUTION
On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor
right.
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Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a
line level device to the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L or 4/R connector. If you
connect a line level device while phantom power is being
supplied, that device and this unit could be damaged.
Before connecting a condenser mic to or disconnecting
one from the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L or 4/R connector, confirm that
the phantom power for that jack is OFF. If you connect or
disconnect a mic while phantom power is being supplied,
that mic and this unit could be damaged.
On the BROWSEscreen, press this button to move down
a level. If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the Home
Screen reopens.
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i 4/. button
During playback or when stopped in the middle of a file,
press to return to the beginning of the file.
If you press this button when a track is stopped at its
beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
Do not connect an unbalanced dynamic mic to an XLR
connector when phantom power is being supplied. Doing so
could damage that mic and this unit.
Press and hold this button to search backwards.
When the BASIC screen or INPUT screen is open, use this to
select the channel to which the setting items shown apply.
On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor
left.
Right side panel
On the BROWSEscreen, press this button to move up a
level.
o SLATE button
Press and hold this button during recording to record a slate
Left side panel
NOTE
When connecting and using plugs from external devices,
do not apply excessive force to the plugs. In particular,
be careful not to apply too much force when using a
standard to mini plug adapter. Doing so could damage the
equipment.
f 4/R connector (XLR/TRS)
This is a balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jack for micro-
phone and line level inputs.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
NOTE
When connecting and using plugs from external devices,
do not apply excessive force to the plugs. In particular,
be careful not to apply too much force when using a
standard to mini plug adapter. Doing so could damage the
equipment.
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
g Micro USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB
p HOLD/
switch
Slide this switch (toward the arrow) and hold it down to turn
the unit on/off.
Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided
with the unit or an AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U sold
separately).
Set it in the up position to activate the hold function. All
buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.
CAUTION
a 1/L connector (XLR/TRS)
The unit should be connected directly to the computer, not
through a USB hub.
This is a balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jack for micro-
phone and line level inputs.
h EXT IN 1/2 connector (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
This supports stereo mini jack input from a mic or external
device.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
s 2/R connector (XLR/TRS)
This jack can provide plug-in power.
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
This is a balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jack for micro-
phone and line level inputs.
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j REMOTE connector (2.5mm TRS jack)
Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 wired
remote control (both sold separately) here to enable remote
starting and stopping of playback and other functions. A
remote control can be used to start, stop and otherwise
k
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IN connector (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Connect to the audio output of a camera.
Refer to the camera’s operation manual to identify this
connector on the camera. (See “Camera connection and
OUT/LINE OUT jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect this to the external
input jack of a camera or line input jack of other equipment.
Use the OUTPUT LEVELitem on the MONITOR
SETTINGscreen to adjust the volume output from this
jack.
Refer to the camera’s operation manual to identify this
connector on the camera. (See “Camera connection and
v Accessory shoe
You can use the accessory shoe by removing the included
DSLR attachment bracket
Bottom Panel
; PHONES jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini jack.
Use the PHONES control to adjust the volume.
z PHONES volume control
Use to adjust the volume output from the PHONES jack.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, lower the PHONES volume
to the minimum level. Failure to do so could result in a
sudden loud noise that could harm hearing, for example.
Top panel
b Tripod mounting thread (1/4-inch)
Use to attach this unit to a tripod.
CAUTION
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Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or microphone stand
to prevent it from falling off.
When using this unit attached to a tripod or microphone
stand, place the tripod or stand on a level surface.
Some tripods have different screw specifications that make
direct connection impossible. Use a commercially-available
adapter with such tripods.
n Video camera pin hole
When using a tripod with a pin for video cameras, align this
hole with the pin when attaching the unit to the tripod.
x DSLR camera attachment bracket
Use a DSLR mounting screw with this bracket, which is prein-
stalled on the unit.
If you do not want to use this bracket, use a coin or other
tool to remove the four attachment screws.
c DSLR mounting screw (1/4-inch)
Use to attach this unit to the bottom of a camera or a rack
that supports camera mounting screws, for example.
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
8 Project name
Home Screen
This shows the name of the project playing back.
A project is a group of files used for recording/playback.
9 Remaining time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current file.
When stopped, this shows the remaining recording time of
the SD card (hours: minutes: seconds).
0 HOLD/
switch status
This shows the status of the HOLD/
: HOLD switch off
switch.
1 Recorder operation status
This icon shows the recorder operation status.
: HOLD switch on
Indicator Meaning
q Peak value in decibels (dB)
The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time is
displayed in decibels.
Stopped
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Paused
9
Playing back
7
Recording Screen
Searching forward
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m
/
Searching backward
Skipping to the beginning of the next track
Skipping to the beginning of the current or
previous track
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2 Elapsed time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current file.
3 Monitoring mode
This shows what audio is now being monitored.
1 Recorder operation status
This icon shows the recorder operation status.
Indicator Meaning
Indicator Meaning
CH1-4 mix sound or dual recording mode main
MIX
file
Recording
0
CAM
IN jack sound input
2 Elapsed recording time
4 Auto tone function status
The elapsed recording time of the file appears as hours:
minutes: seconds.
This icon shows whether the auto tone function is on or off.
3 Monitoring mode
No icon: Auto tone off
: Auto tone on
This shows what audio is now being monitored.
Indicator Meaning
5 Power supply status
CH1-4 mix sound or dual recording mode main
A battery icon appears when power is supplied by batteries.
MIX
file
The battery icon shows the amount of power remaining with
CAM
IN jack sound input
10 levels (
e
e
).
When the
icon has no bars, the batteries are almost dead
4 Auto tone function status
and the unit will soon turn off (enter standby).
This icon shows whether the auto tone function is on or off.
When using a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adapter (sold
separately) or USB bus power,
appears.
No icon: Auto tone off
: Auto tone on
NOTE
Sometimes a “Battery Low”warning appears when recording
or conducting other demanding operations even before the
battery power has been depleted.
5 Level meters
These show the input signal levels.
A b mark is shown at the −16dB position on the scale as a
guide for input level adjustment.
6 Level meters
These show the levels of the input and playback signals.
6 Phantom power status
7 Recording status
This shows the phantom power on/off setting. (See “Using
These show the recording on/off status of each channel. (See
No icon: Phantom power off
: Phantom power on
: Recording off
: Recording on
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7 Recording status
Menu item list
These show the recording on/off status of each channel. (See
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
This list provides an overview of the various menu items.
: Recording off
: Recording on
Menu item
Function
Page
8 Project name
This shows the name of the project for the recorded files.
9 Remaining recording time
BASIC
The remaining recording time on the SD card is shown in
hours: minutes: seconds according to the recording mode,
sampling frequency and recording format settings.
Make monitoring output
settings
MONITOR
INPUT
0 Low cut filter on/off status
This shows whether the low cut filter is on or off. (See “Using
This icon is shown as light letters on a dark background if
the low-cut filter is set to 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 180Hz or 220Hz
for channel 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Make input settings
: Low cut filter off
: Low cut filter on
Make recording format
settings
RECORD
SLATE
MIC
q Limiter function status
This shows the limiter function setting. (See “Using the
Make slate tone settings
This icon is shown as light letters on a dark background if the
limiter function setting is set to MONO or LINK for channel 1,
2, 3 or 4.
Make mic settings
Work with SD card files
and folders
Show submenu items
BROWSE
OTHERS
: limiter off
: Limiter on
The OTHERSsubmenu appears when OTHERSis selected in
w HOLD/
switch status
the MENUscreen. The submenu items are as follows.
This shows the status of the HOLD/
: HOLD switch off
switch.
Submenu item
SYSTEM
Function
Make system settings for
the unit
Page
: HOLD switch on
e Peak value in decibels (dB)
BATTERY
Peak input level values are shown in decibels.
View information about
system
INFORMATION
FILE NAME
DATE/TIME
Make file name settings
Make date and time
settings
Make settings for the
TASCAM RC-3F footswitch
and TASCAM RC-10 wired
remote control (both sold
separately)
REMOTE
CAUTION
The MENUscreen will not appear when recording.
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Using menus
Basic operation
We explain how to change recording settings in this example.
Use the following buttons to operate the various screens.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
8
MENU button
Opens the MENUscreen.
8
1/8 button
When a setting screen is open, press the 1/8 button to return
to the Home Screen.
Use this to answer “NO”to confirmation pop-up messages.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select (highlighted as light text on a
dark background) a menu item, and press the DATA dial or
3// button to open the setting screen.
8
DATA dial
Turn the DATA dial to select items and change values on setting
screens. You can also turn the DATA dial to change the file
playback position.
Push the DATA dial to confirm selections on setting screens and
to answer “YES”to confirmation pop-up messages.
RECORDselected
8
3// button
3. Turn the DATA dial to select (highlight) a menu item to be
Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) to the right on the
screen, and to move down a level on the BROWSEscreen.
set.
8
4/. button
Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) to the left on the
screen, and to move up a level on the BROWSEscreen.
FILE TYPEselected
4. Press the DATA dial or 3// button to move the cursor to
highlight the value of the setting.
5. Turn the DATA dial to change the setting.
6. Press the DATA dial or 4/. button to set a different item
in the same menu.
This enables you to select a new item. Turn the DATA dial
again to select an item to be set.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item.
8. Press the MENU button to return to the MENUscreen (or
OTHERSscreen).
Press the 1/8 button to return to the Home Screen.
NOTE
When the BASICor INPUTscreen is open, press the
MENU button again to return to the Home Screen.
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3 – Preparation
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)
Connect the USB cable to the TASCAM PS-P515U AC adapter and
the unit's USB port as shown in the illustration.
Powering the unit
Power sources
AC outlet
This unit can be powered by four AA batteries, a TASCAM
PS-P515U AC adapter (sold separately) or the included USB
cable (USB bus power).
Connect the
TASCAM PS-P515U
This unit can use alkaline dry cell or Ni-MH AA batteries.
included USB cable
(sold separately)
Using AA batteries
microB USB plug
Open the front cover and battery compartment cover. Install 4
AA batteries in the compartment with the ¥ and ^ marks as
shown. Then, close the battery compartment cover and front
cover.
NOTE
When both batteries are installed and the AC adapter is
connected, power will be supplied from the AC adapter.
CAUTION
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Never use any adapter other than the designated TASCAM
PS-P515U AC adapter. Use of a different adapter could cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
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Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the
unit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep suffi-
cient distance between the AC adapter and the unit.
When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to
accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow the
unit to accurately determine whether power is available for
Using an external battery pack (sold
separately)
Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (designed for
use with this unit and sold separately) to the recorder with the
included USB cable as shown in the illustration. For details, see
the BP-6AA Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION
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This unit cannot use manganese dry cell AA batteries.
This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH AA batteries. Use a
commercially available recharger.
TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately)
NOTE
A great amount of power is required to provide phantom
power to a condenser microphone. If you use a condenser
microphone while running the unit on AA batteries (NiMH
rechargeable or alkaline dry cell), the operation time will be
shortened.
Connect the included
USB cable
If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use a TASCAM
PS-P515U AC adapter or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery
box (both sold separately) to power the unit.
microB USB plug
CAUTION
This unit cannot detect the remaining battery charge of a
BP-6AA. If you use a BP-6AA to operate this unit without
batteries in the unit itself, it might stop operating suddenly
if the battery pack runs out of power.
In order to avoid problems, put batteries with sufficient
charge into this unit before connecting and using a BP-6AA.
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Using USB bus power
Connect the unit to a computer using the included USB cable as
shown in the illustration.
Turning the unit on and off (putting it
in standby)
CAUTION
Computer
Connect the included USB
cable
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The unit enters standby mode if turned off when the unit is
operating on power from a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adapter
(sold separately) or a computer USB bus.
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Turn down the volume of any monitoring system connected
to the unit before turning the unit on or off (standby).
Do not wear connected headphones when turning the unit
on or off. Noise could damage the speakers or harm your
hearing.
microB USB plug
Turning the unit on
To start the unit when off (in standby), slide the HOLD/
switch toward
until TASCAM DR-70D(Start-up Screen)
The USB SELECTscreen appears when the unit is connected
by USB and when the unit is turned on if the USB cable is already
connected. On this screen, choose between USB bus power
supply or USB connection with the computer.
appears on the display.
The Home Screen appears after the unit starts up.
Start-up Screen
Home Screen
Turn the DATA dial to select BUS POWERand press the DATA
dial to start power supply through the USB port and return to
the Home Screen.
CAUTION
When the unit is started up for the first time (or when
the built-in clock is reset after being left unused without
batteries), the DATE/TIMEscreen appears before the
Start-up Screen so you can adjust the date and time. (See
NOTE
Power is supplied from the USB port even if the connected
unit contains batteries (USB bus power prioritized).
CAUTION
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby)
•
Depending on the USB bus power specifications of the
computer, this unit might not function when connected
to a computer by USB cable. In this case, use a TASCAM
PS-P515U AC adapter (sold separately) or batteries.
When on, slide the HOLD/
switch toward
until
LINEAR PCM RECORDERappears on the display.
The unit turns off (enters standby) after it completes its
shutdown process.
•
This unit does not support computer power conservation
and sleep functions. When powering the unit using the USB
bus power of a computer, always turn such functions off.
CAUTION
Always use the
standby).
button to turn the unit off (put it in
Do not remove the batteries, disconnect the power
cable when using a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adapter (sold
separately) or disconnect the USB cable if using USB bus
power while the unit is operating. If you do so, recording
data and settings, for example, will all be lost. Lost data and
settings cannot be restored.
Resume function
This unit has a resume function. When turned on, the unit
locates to the position (time) where it was when turned off
previously.
After turning the unit on, press the 2/7 button to
resume playback from the file position (time) from when the
unit was shut down (put into standby).
NOTE
The required data for this function is stored in the SD card.
The resume function will not work if the card is changed or
formatted.
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Setting the date and time
Inserting and removing SD cards
Using its internal clock, this unit adds the date and time to files
when they are recorded.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
Inserting a card
1. Open the front cover on the front of the unit.
2. Insert an SD card as shown in the illustration until it clicks
into place.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
dial.
The OTHERSscreen opens.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select DATE/TIME, and press the
DATA dial.
The DATE/TIMEscreen opens.
Removing a card
1. Open the front cover on the front of the unit.
2. Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it to
come out.
4. Use the DATA dial or the 4/. and 3// buttons to
move the cursor (highlighted area), and turn the DATA dial
to change the value.
5. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to
the OTHERSscreen.
NOTE
You can set the unit to automatically add the date set here
to file names. (See “Setting the file name format” on page
CAUTION
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a
few minutes if the battery power becomes low and the unit
is not powered by a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adapter (sold
separately) or USB bus power.
When using batteries, replace them before they completely
lose power.
CAUTION
•
Do not remove the SD card from the unit during recording,
playback or at other times when it is being accessed.
Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is
connected to a computer by USB.
•
•
•
SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used
with this unit.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with
this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://
teac-global.com/).
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3 – Preparation
SD card write protection switches
SD cards have protect switches that prevent writing new data to
them.
If you slide the protect switch to the LOCK position, file
recording and editing is not possible. Move the switch to the
unlocked position in order to record, erase and otherwise edit
data on the card.
Connecting monitoring equipment
Connect an external stereo mic to the EXT IN 1/2 jack on the
right side of the unit.
To listen with headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack.
To listen with an external monitoring system (powered monitor
speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the OUT/
LINE OUT jack.
External mic
Writing possible
Writing not possible
Preparing an SD card for use
In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.
1. Confirm that an SD card is loaded and turn the unit on.
2. A message like one of the following appears when a new
card or a card formatted by another device is installed in the
unit.
Powered monitor
Headphones
speakers or
amplifier and
speakers
Monitoring
SD/SDHC card
You can monitor the input signals when the unit is stopped
using headphones, for example. Moreover, by connecting this
unit’s IN jack with the camera line output, you can check the
sound being recorded by the camera.
SDXC card
Selecting the monitored signal
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
3. Press the DATA dial to start formatting.
CAUTION
2. Turn the DATA dial to select MONITOR, and press the DATA
Formatting a card erases all the data on it.
dial.
4. When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens. You can
also reformat a card in this unit at any time.
The MONITOR SETTINGscreen opens.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select MONITOR SEL, and press
the DATA dial.
CAUTION
4. Turn the DATA dial to select the sound to monitor, and press
When formatting a card, the unit should be operating on
AC power supplied by a TASCAM PS-P515U adapter (sold
separately), USB bus power from a computer or batteries
with sufficient remaining power.
the DATA dial.
Options
CAM: IN jack sound input
MIX (default): Mix of all inputs
5. When finished selecting the monitoring signal, press the
1/8 button to return to the Home Screen.
NOTE
•
You can also press and hold the DATA dial when stopped to
switch the signal monitored.
•
When CAMis selected, you can monitor the input sound
through the PHONES jack, but the level meters will show
the input sound according to the current recording mode.
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Setting the output gain
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
Camera connection and attachment
In order to output the sound from this unit to a DSLR camera
and monitor sound from the camera with this unit, you must
connect them with commercially-available 3.5mm stereo mini
plug cables.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select MONITOR, and press the DATA
dial.
The MONITOR SETTINGscreen opens.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select OUTPUT GAIN, and press
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
the DATA dial.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select MONITOR, and press the DATA
4. Turn the DATA dial to select the OUT or the LINE OUT
dial.
jack, and press the DATA dial.
The MONITOR SETTINGscreen opens.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select OUTPUT GAIN, and press
the DATA dial.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select CAM, and press the DATA dial.
Options
LINE (default): Set the output gain for output to an
external monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or
amplifier and speakers)
Options: LINE (default), CAM
CAM: Set the output gain for output to a camera
5. If you want to record audio from this unit with a camera,
connect the OUT jack on the right side of this unit with
the external mic input on the camera.
5. When finished setting the output gain, press the 1/8
button to return to the Home Screen.
If you want to input audio from the camera and monitor it
with this unit, connect the IN jack on the right side of this
unit with the audio output jack on the camera.
Adjusting the playback volume
Use the PHONES volume control to adjust the volume output
from the PHONES jack. Use the OUTPUT LEVELitem on the
MONITOR SETTINGscreen to adjust the volume output
from the OUT/LINE OUT jack.
DSLR camera
External mic input jack
Audio output jack
NOTE
Refer to the camera’s operation manual to identify this
connector on the camera.
6. Use the OUTPUT LEVELitem on the MONITOR
SETTINGscreen to adjust the volume output to the
camera.
NOTE
If the volume is still too low even if you set the OUTPUT
LEVELitem on the MONITOR SETTINGscreen to
its maximum value, set the OUTPUT GAINitem on the
MONITOR SETTINGscreen to LINEand then adjust
the volume.
7. To mount the camera on this unit, use the camera
attachment screw on the top of the unit.
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Recording an external device (LINE IN)
Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external
audio device.
Setting the inputs
Recording with the built-in stereo mic
Point the built-in stereo mic at the sound source and place the
unit in a stable location where there is little vibration.
Connecting microphones
Connect microphones to this unit’s 1/L, 2/R, 3/L and/or 4/R
connectors.
Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable
location where there is little vibration.
Audio equipment or other external device
CAUTION
•
Reduce the output level of the external audio device if the
input sound is distorted even after adjusting the input gain
level of the unit.
Mic
•
Controlling the gain level might not be possible if an
external audio device with a fixed output line level is
connected and overloads might occur because of exces-
sively loud input signals. In such cases, use the headphone
jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the
unit.
Mic
Mic
Using the top panel accessory shoe
To use the accessory shoe on the top panel, remove the DSLR
attachment bracket.
Stereo microphone
Mic
You can attach the included camera attachment bracket screw
hole covers to the screw holes.
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This unit can record sound from external microphones and
external audio devices, including CD players.
Setting the channels to record
The unit can be set to record audio files in WAV or BWF
(44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit) format.
Slate tones added when recording to Broadcast Wave Format
(BWF) files can be used as marks with software that supports this
format. This unit can record using dual recording, which allows
the same input signals to be recorded at two different levels,
and 4-channel recording, for example.
By default, the channel recording settings are ON. To turn
recording for a channel off, set the RECORDitem on the BASIC
screen to OFF.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select BASIC, and press the DATA
dial.
The BASIC screen opens.
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
Recording formats
recording channel that you want to set.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select RECORDfor the selected
You can select the format of files created by this unit.
channel, and press the DATA dial.
8
MONO mode
The channels selected for recording will be recorded as mono
files.
A file will be made for each channel selected for recording.
8
STEREO mode
CH1 BASIC screen
Stereo files will be recorded.
Examples:
5. Turn the DATA dial to turn the recording setting ON/OFF.
Options: ON (default), OFF
If only channel 1 is selected for recording, a stereo file with
channel 2 silent will be created.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary to turn recording on/off for
each channel.
If only channels 1 and 3 are selected for recording, stereo
files with channels 2 and 4 silent will be created.
7. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
Home Screen.
8
MIX mode
The input signals set on the BASIC screen will be recorded as a
stereo file.
Adjusting the input balance
Even if all four channels are selected for recording, a stereo file
will be created.
You can set the left-right position of each recording channel
with the PAN item on the BASIC screen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select BASIC, and press the DATA
Setting where to save files
dial.
The BASIC screen opens.
Set the folder where recorded files are saved.
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
The recorded file will be saved in the currently selected folder.
For details, see the SELECT pop-up menu item in “Folder opera-
channel for balance adjustment.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select PANfor the selected channel,
and press the DATA dial.
If no setting is made, new files are created in the MUSIC folder.
CH1 BASIC screen
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the input balance.
Options: LEFT 12 − CENTER − RIGHT 12
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary to set the input balance for
each channel.
7. When finished adjusting, press the MENU button to return
to the Home Screen.
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7. Use the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L and 4/R knobs on the back of the unit
Adjusting the input level
to adjust the input levels.
Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted
to prevent the recorded sounds or input signals from being
distorted due to excessively loud input or from being quieter
than the noise level due to excessively low input levels.
In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has a limiter function
If an input level is too high, the PEAK indicator to the left of
the knob will light red.
TIP
In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the
distance and angle between the microphone and the sound
source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also
change the character of the recorded sound.
The level meters have a b mark as a guide at −16dB.
Set input level so that level changes occur near this mark
without causing PEAK indicators to light red.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
CAUTION
2. Turn the DATA dial to select BASIC, and press the DATA
These also light if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry
during mic input.
They will not light, however, if distortion occurs in the
analog circuitry during line input.
dial.
The BASIC screen opens.
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
channel for input level adjustment.
NOTE
4. Turn the DATA dial to select GAINfor the selected channel,
To monitor the sound while adjusting the input levels or
recording, connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
and press the DATA dial.
Use the PHONES jack volume control to adjust the
monitoring level.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 6 as necessary to set the mic input gain for
each channel.
CH1 BASIC screen
NOTE
To change the channel being set, turn the data dial or
press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to move to a
different channel screen.
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the mic input gain.
Options: LOW (default), MID, HIGH, HI+PLUS
NOTE
The input gain is different for the LOW, MID, HIGHand
HI+PLUSsettings. Make a selection according to the
loudness of the input.
If you are not sure which setting to use, try LOWfirst. If the
input level is too low even after adjustment, return to the
INPUT screen and set it to MID.
If the level is still too low, set the GAIN to HIGHor
HI+PLUSand then adjust the level.
6. When finished adjusting, press the MENU button to return
to the Home Screen.
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CAUTION
•
Setting the recording input source
When connecting a dynamic mic or external mic that has its
own battery, set INPUT 1/2to EXT_STEREO. Setting
it to EXT_POWERcould damage such microphones.
Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a
microphone. If you use speakers for monitoring, the sound
output from the speakers could be picked up by the mic,
resulting in its unwanted recording or feedback noise.
Use the INPUT 1/2and INPUT 3/4items on the BASIC
screen to set the recording input source.
•
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select BASIC, and press the DATA
dial.
The BASIC screen opens.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT 1/2or INPUT
Setting the input gain
3/4for the selected channel, and press the DATA dial.
Set the INPUT GAINitem on the INPUT screen according to
the type of equipment connected.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT, and press the DATA
dial.
CH1 BASIC screen
The INPUT screen opens.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select the input source for the
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
recording channel.
channel for input gain setting.
Item
Option
EXT STEREO
(default)
Meaning
4. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT GAINfor the selected
channel, and press the DATA dial.
Input from the EXT 1/2 jack
Input from the EXT 1/2 jack
INPUT 1/2
EXT POWER
XLR/TRS
(plug-in power on)
Input from the 1/L and 2/R jacks
MIC (default) Input from the built-in mic
INPUT 3/4
CH1 INPUT screen
XLR/TRS
Input from the 3/L and 4/R jacks
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the input gain.
5. When finished adjusting, press the MENU button to return
Options
LINE:
to the Home Screen.
Use this setting when connecting line output jacks of
external devices to the analog inputs of this recorder.
Using plug-in power
The plug-in power function can be turned on when an external
MIC (default):
mic that requires it is connected to the EXT IN 1/2 jack.
Use this setting when connecting mics to the recorder.
MIC+PHANTOM:
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select BASIC, and press the DATA
Use this setting when connecting condenser mics that
require phantom power (24V or 48V) to the recorder.
If the INPUT1/2 or INPUT3/4 item on the BASIC screen
for the channel being set is set to XLR/TRS, when you
set it to MIC+PHANTOM, a pop-up message appears
confirming that you want to turn phantom power on.
dial.
The BASIC screen opens.
3. Press the 1/8 or 2/7 button to show the INPUT 1/2
item.
Use the MIC SETTINGscreen to set the voltage
6. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
4. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT 1/2, and press the
Home Screen.
DATA dial.
The cursor moves to the setting item.
CAUTION
5. Turn the DATA dial to set it to EXT_POWER, and press the
Depending on this setting, the input level setting range
changes. For this reason, the input level might change
greatly when this setting is changed, so turn the output level
all the way down before changing it.
DATA dial.
This turns plug-in power on. A different setting item can
now be selected.
6. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
Home Screen.
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Using phantom power
Setting the phantom power voltage
When stopped (and the INPUT1/2 or INPUT3/4 item is set
to XLR/TRS on the BASIC screen for the channel being set),
if you set the INPUT GAINitem on the INPUT screen to
MIC+PHANTOM, a pop-up message appears confirming that
you want to turn phantom power on.
Use the PHANTOM VOLTitem on the MIC SETTING
screen to set the power voltage supplied when a microphone
that requires phantom power is connected.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select MIC, and press the DATA dial.
The MIC SETTINGscreen opens.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select PHANTOM VOLT, and press
the DATA dial.
When the confirmation pop-up message opens, press the DATA
dial to turn phantom power (24V or 48V) on for the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L
and 4/R connectors and supply it to the connected mics.
Use the MIC SETTINGscreen to set the voltage to 24Vor
4. Turn the DATA dial to set the voltage of phantom power
when it is supplied.
NOTE
Options: 24V, 48V (default)
Battery power will be consumed faster when set to 48V than
when set to 24V.
NOTE
Battery power will be consumed faster when set to 48V
CAUTION
than when set to 24V.
•
Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a
line level device to the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L or 4/R connector. If you
connect a line level device while phantom power is being
supplied, that device and this unit could be damaged.
5. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
•
Before connecting a condenser mic to or disconnecting
one from the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L or 4/R connector, confirm that
the phantom power for that jack is OFF. If you connect or
disconnect a mic while phantom power is being supplied,
that mic and this unit could be damaged.
•
•
Turn phantom power ON only when using a condenser
microphone that requires phantom power.
Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.
•
When using USB bus power, the unit might not be able to
supply phantom power depending on the computer. In this
case, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adapter (sold separately).
•
•
Some condenser microphones will not operate when
phantom power is set to 24V.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cable connected
to the USB port when using phantom power. Doing so
could interrupt the power to the unit even if it has batteries,
resulting in the damage or loss of recording data.
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Using the limiter
Using the low-cut filter
When the limiter is on, the input gain will adjust automatically
in response to the input level, setting the recording level so that
distortion does not occur even when loud sounds are input.
The low-cut filter can reduce noise from, for example, air-condi-
tioners and projectors as well as wind.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT, and press the DATA
2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT, and press the DATA
dial.
dial.
The INPUT screen opens.
The INPUT screen opens.
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. buttons to select the
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select a
channel to use the low-cut filter on.
channel to use the limiter on.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select LOW CUTfor the selected
4. Turn the DATA dial to select the LIMITERfor the selected
channel, and press the DATA dial.
channel, and press the DATA dial.
CH1 INPUT screen
CH1 INPUT screen
5. Turn the DATA dial to select the cut off frequency of the low
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the limiter.
cut filter.
Options: OFF (default), 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 180HZ, 220Hz
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary to set the low-cut filter for
each channel.
Options
Meaning
OFF (default)
MONO
Limiter off
Limiter on only for selected channel
Limiter on for both selected and linked
channels
7. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
Home Screen.
LINK
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary to set the limiter for each
channel.
7. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
Home Screen.
CAUTION
Distortion might occur if the input sound is too loud even
when the limiter is on. In such a case, lower the input level
or increase the distance between the unit and the sound
source.
NOTE
•
The
icon appears on the recording screen when the
limiter is on for any channel (when set to MONOor LINK).
•
When you switch the CH1 (CH2)/CH3 (CH4) limiter setting
between MONOand LINK, the setting of the other channel
will also be changed, so a confirmation pop-up message will
appear.
Pop-up message when changing between MONOand LINK
•
When set to MONO, the limiter only affects the channel that
has excessive input. When set to LINK, the limiter affects
both channels in the pair when either has excessive input.
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Compensating for mic distances
This shows the file type, format
and sampling frequency used for
recordings.
This unit can compensate for delays that result from differences
in distance between the built-in and external mics, as well as
between external mics.
Set the audio file type that you want to record before you start
recording.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT, and press the DATA
dial.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select RECORD, and press the DATA
The INPUT screen opens.
dial.
3. Press the 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
The RECORD SETTINGscreen opens.
channel to compensate for distance relative to CH1.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select FILE TYPE, and press the
4. Turn the DATA dial to select DELAYfor the selected
DATA dial.
channel, and press the DATA dial.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select the recording file type.
5. Turn the DATA dial to set this value according to the
distance of the connected mic.
Options
Meaning
Range: 0ms (default) to 150ms (in 1ms increments)
MONO
Record in mono
6. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
STEREO (default) Record in stereo
Home Screen.
2MIX
Record mixed signal in stereo
5. Press the DATA dial to enable selection of other items.
Setting the phase of each channel
6. Turn the DATA dial to select FORMAT, and press the DATA
dial.
You can set the input phase.
Set the file format.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
Turn the DATA dial to select one of the following options.
Options: BWF 16bit, BWF 24bit, WAV 16bit (default), WAV
24bit
2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT, and press the DATA
dial.
The INPUT screen opens.
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
NOTE
channel for phase adjustment.
BWF is a format created for broadcasting that has the same
sound quality as the standard WAV format. It also uses the
same “.wav” file extension as WAV files. In this document,
we distinguish these file types by using the “BWF” for WAV
files that support BWF features and “WAV” for all other WAV
files.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select PHASE for the selected channel,
and press the DATA dial.
7. Press the DATA dial or 3// button to enable selection of
other items.
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the phase of the selected channel.
8. Turn the DATA dial to select SAMPLE, and press the DATA
dial.
Options: OFF (default, normal phase), ON (reversed phase)
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary to set the phase for each
channel.
Set the sampling frequency.
Turn the DATA dial to select one of the following options.
Options: 44.1k (default), 48k, 96k
7. When finished adjusting, press the MENU button to return
to the Home Screen.
9. Press the DATA dial or 4/. button to move the cursor
back to the setting item.
10. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
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Recording (MONO/STEREO/2MIX)
Creating a new file without
interrupting recording (track
incrementing)
Starting recording
You can manually create a new file without pausing recording
and set the unit to automatically do the same when the file size
reaches 2 GB.
1. Press the record (0) button to start ordinary recording.
Manual track incrementation during
recording
You can manually split a recording by creating a new file.
1. Press the 3// button while recording to create a new file.
When recording starts, the REC indicator lights continuously,
and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the
remaining recording time.
2. Press the record (0) or 1/8 button to stop recording.
NOTE
When new files are created, incremental numbers are added
NOTE
to the end of each file name.
To avoid recording the noise of pressing the record (0)
button, recording starts 0.3 second after the button is
pressed.
CAUTION
•
A new file cannot be created if the total number of folders
and files would exceed 5000.
•
Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created. Moreover,
if the sampling frequency is 96 kHz, files shorter than four
seconds cannot be created.
If the name of a newly created file would be the same as
that of an existing file, the number will be incremented until
the new file has a unique name.
File names when recording in MONO
When mono recording, a file will be made for each channel.
The file names will be as follows.
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TASCAM_0001S1.WAV
1: Set with the WORDitem on the FILE NAMEscreen
2: Recording file project number
3: Source file
Automatic track incrementation during
recording
Without pausing recording, a new file can be created automati-
cally during recording when the file size reaches 2 GB.
4: Assigned channel
CAUTION
A new file cannot be created if the total number of folders
and files would exceed 5000.
File names when recording in STEREO/2MIX
When stereo recording, a file will be made for the 1/2 or 3/4
channel pair.
The file names will be as follows.
TASCAM_0002S12.WAV
1: Set with the WORDitem on the FILE NAMEscreen
2: Recording file project number
3: Source file
4: Assigned channels
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4 – Recording
Starting dual recording
Press the record (0) button to start dual recording.
Simultaneously recording two files at
different input levels (DUAL REC)
During dual recording, the recording screen appears as follows.
This recorder can simultaneously record a second recording
at a different input level along with the regular recording. For
example, when recording with microphones, you can make an
ordinary recording with the input level set as high as possible
and simultaneously record at a slightly lower input level for
safety.
In the input source display area of the recording screen, the
input levels of the current input source and the dual recording
are shown.
Two recorded files (one with higher input level and one with
lower input level) are saved individually.
NOTE
Make the input level setting for the ordinary recording in
the usual manner. (See “Adjusting the input level” on page
Dual recording file names
Dual recording will create two files simultaneously.
The name of the second file created by dual recording has “-XX”
added to the file name of the ordinary recording.
“-XX”shows the amount that the input level has been lowered.
Enabling dual recording
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
TASCAM_0003S12.WAV
2. Turn the DATA dial to select RECORD, and press the DATA
dial.
The RECORD SETTINGscreen opens.
TASCAM_0003SD12-05.WAV
3. Turn the DATA dial to select DUAL REC, and press the
DATA dial.
1: Set with the WORDitem on the FILE NAMEscreen
2: Recording file project number
3: S is the source file
4: Assigned channels (“12”is CH1 and CH2 and “34”is CH3
and CH4)
4. Turn the DATA dial to set the input gain level of the other
recording.
5: D (dual recording file with lower level)
Options: OFF (default), −1dB to −12dB (in −1dB increments)
6: This dual recording file was recorded with the input level
set to −5dB. (This would be “-06”if recorded at −6dB or
“-10”if recorded at −10dB, for example.)
NOTE
This function cannot be enabled if more than two channels
are selected for recording or if the two selected channels
prevent the recording of a stereo pair (for example, CH1 and
CH3).
5. Press the DATA dial or 4/. button to enable selection of
other items.
6. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
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4 – Recording
Using the auto tone function
Recording slate tones
The function can be used to automatically add a tone when
beginning and ending recordings.
During recording, press the SLATE button to add a slate tone to
the recorded file at the point you want.
By connecting the OUT jack on the right side of the unit
to the camera audio input jack, the same tone signal can be
recorded to both files. These tones can be used as guides when
aligning files in video editing software.
For details about how to connect a DSLR camera, see “Camera
NOTE
If the volume is still too low even if you set the OUTPUT
LEVELitem on the MONITOR SETTINGscreen to
its maximum value, set the OUTPUT GAINitem on the
MONITOR SETTINGscreen to LINEand then adjust
the volume.
For details about how to connect a DSLR camera, see “Camera
NOTE
Setting the auto tone function
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
The SLATE button must be pressed and held briefly to insert
a slate tone. This delay is to prevent accidental operation.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select SLATE, and press the DATA
dial.
Moving to slate tone positions
You can move to slate tone positions in the currently selected
file when stopped or playing back.
You can use them like shortcuts to the beginning of songs, for
example.
The SLATE SETTINGscreen appears.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select AUTO TONE, and press the
DATA dial.
1. Turn the DATA dial during playback or when stopped.
Turn the DATA dial right to move to the next slate tone
position and turn it left to move to the previous slate tone
position.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select the tone insertion points.
NOTE
Options: OFF (default), HEAD (start of recording only),
HEAD+TAIL (start and end of recording)
If no slate tone has been inserted later in the current file,
turning the DATA dial right will move to the beginning of
the next file.
5. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
If no slate tone has been inserted earlier in the current file,
turning the DATA dial left will move to the beginning of the
current file.
Set the volume of auto and slate tones
You can adjust the volume setting of auto and slate tones.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select SLATE, and press the DATA
dial.
The SLATE SETTINGscreen appears.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select TONE VOLUME, and press
the DATA dial.
4. Turn the DATA dial to set the tone volume.
Options: –12dB (default), –18dB, –24dB, –30dB, –36dB
5. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
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4 – Recording
Using mid-side microphones
This unit has a mid-side decoder and can be used to record with
a mid-side mic and playback such recordings.
1. Connect a mid-side mic to the 1/L and 2/R or 3/L and 4/R
jacks.
Connect the mid mic to the 1/L or 3/L jack and the the side
mic to the 2/R or 4/R jack.
If the mid and side are connected in reverse, proper
recording will not be possible.
2. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select MIC, and press the DATA dial.
The MIC SETTINGscreen opens.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select MS MODE 1/2or MS
MODE 3/4, and press the DATA dial.
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the decoding mode when using a
mid-side mic.
Options
Meaning
OFF (default) Record in ordinary stereo mode.
Use to decode while recording.
Playback is conducted without decoding.
REC
Record mid-side mic output without
decoding for decoding later. Use this mode
to monitor when recording with a mid-side
PLAY
mic.
Use this also when playing back mid-side
files that were recorded without decoding.
6. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
7. When set to REC, the decoded signal will be recorded.
When set to PLAY, the signal will be decoded as it is played
back.
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4 – Recording
Recording duration
The table below shows maximum recording times (in hours: minutes) by file format on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards of different capacities.
SD/SDHC/SDXC card capacity
File format (recording setting)
1 GB
4 GB
32 GB
128 GB
201:35
44.1kHz
48kHz
96kHz
44.1kHz
48kHz
96kHz
1:41
1:33
6:44
6:12
3:06
4:30
4:08
2:04
53:52
49:36
24:48
35:44
33:04
16:32
WAV/BWF 16-bit (STEREO)
WAV/BWF 24-bit (STEREO)
185:13
92:36
00:46
1:07
134:24
123:28
61:44
1:02
00:31
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The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the SD/SDHC/SDXC card in use.
The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the
SD/SDHC/SDXC card.
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When using MONO (single channel) recording, the maximum recording times will be about twice the figures above.
When using 4-channel recording, the maximum recording time will be about half the figures above.
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5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)
On the BROWSEscreen, you can view the contents of the
Icons on the BROWSE screen
MUSIC Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card that
you can use with the unit.
The meanings of icons that appear on the BROWSEscreen are
as follows.
TIP
If you connect the unit with a computer by USB, or mount
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MUSIC Folder (
)
the SD card on a computer using a card reader or other
input, you can change the folder structure within the MUSIC
Folder and erase files from the computer as you would the
contents of a hard drive. Furthermore, you can change file
names from the computer.
The MUSIC Folder is shown at the highest level when the root is
open on the BROWSEscreen.
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Audio file (
)
This icon appears before the names of music files.
To open the BROWSEscreen, press the MENU button to open
the MENUscreen. Then, turn the DATA dial to select BROWSE
and press the DATA dial.
8
Plain folder (
)
This icon shows folders that contain subfolders.
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Plain folder (
)
This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders.
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Open folder (
)
The contents of the folder that contains the file that was
selected on the Home Screen before the BROWSEscreen was
opened appears on the display.
The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently
appear on this screen.
8
New folder (
)
Use this to create a new folder.
BROWSE screen navigation
On the BROWSEscreen, folders and music files appear in a list
much like they would appear on a computer.
File operations
This unit can make only two levels of folders.
Select the desired audio file on the BROWSEscreen and press
the DATA dial to open the pop-up menu that is shown below.
•
Turn the DATA dial to select files and folders.
•
When a folder is selected, press the 3// button to show
the contents of that folder.
•
•
•
When a file or folder is selected, press the 4/. button to
close the currently open folder and show the level above.
When a file or folder is selected, press the DATA dial to open
a pop-up menu.
When a file is selected, press the 2/7 button to return to
the Home Screen and play the file.
Turn the DATA dial to select the desired item, and press the
DATA dial to make the unit execute one of the following opera-
tions.
The folder that contains this file becomes the current folder,
and new recorded files will be saved in it. This folder also
becomes the playback area.
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INFO
Information (date/time, size) about the selected file appears.
•
•
Press the DATA dial again or press the 1/8 button to return to
When a file is selected, press the 3// button to return to
the BROWSEscreen.
the Home Screen and load that file.
The folder that contains this file becomes the current folder,
and new recorded files will be saved in it. This folder also
becomes the playback area.
When a folder is selected, press the 2/7 button to return
to the Home Screen. The first file in the folder (file shown at
the top of the list) will be played.
This folder becomes the current folder, and new recorded
files will be saved in it. This folder also becomes the playback
area.
8
DELETE
A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the file.
Press the DATA dial to delete the file or the 1/8 button to
cancel deletion.
CAUTION
In addition to the currently selected file, this will delete other
files with the same base number.
8
CANCEL
Cancel deletion of the selected file and close the pop-up menu.
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5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)
Folder operations
Creating a new folder
Select the desired folder on the BROWSEscreen and press the
DATA dial to open the pop-up menu shown below.
NEW FOLDERappears at the end of each folder's file list.
Select NEW FOLDER, and press the DATA dial.
A pop-up appears to confirm that you want to create a new
folder.
Turn the DATA dial to select the desired item, and press the
DATA dial to make the unit execute one of the following opera-
tions.
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SELECT
Returns to the Home Screen and selects the first file in the folder.
This folder also becomes the playback area. When recording,
files are created in this folder.
Press the DATA dial to create a new folder or press the 1/8
button to cancel. Since this unit supports only two levels of
folders, NEW FOLDERdoes not appear in second-level folders.
A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new
recorded files are saved in this folder. This folder also becomes
the playback area.
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ALL DEL
A pop-up message appears to confirm that you want to delete
all the files in the selected folder at once.
Press the DATA dial to delete the files or the 1/8 button to
cancel deletion.
NOTE
You cannot delete read-only files and files that are not
recognized by this unit.
8
CANCEL
Cancel the operation with the selected folder and close the
pop-up menu.
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6 – Playback
Playing recordings
Selecting files for playback (skipping)
When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped, press
the 2/7 button to start playback.
When the Home Screen is open, use the 4/. and 3//
buttons to select a file for playback.
If you press the 4/. button when the playback position is in
the middle of a file, it will return to the beginning of that file. If
you press the 4/. button when at the beginning of a file, the
playback position will skip to the beginning of the previous file.
NOTE
You can also choose files for playback by name on the
BROWSEscreen.
Press the 3// button when at the beginning or middle of a
file to skip to the beginning of the next file.
Pausing
NOTE
When the Home Screen is open and a file is playing back, press
the 1/8 button to pause playback at the current position.
Press the 2/7 button again to restart playback from that
position.
•
The track name, file number and other file information for
the currently playing track appear on the display.
•
The 8 icon appears on the display when playback is
stopped at the beginning of a track. The 9 icon appears
when playback is stopped in the middle of a track.
Stopping
•
Press the 4/. or 3// button repeatedly to move to the
desired file.
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back, press
the 1/8 button to pause playback, and press the 1/8 button
again to return to the beginning of the file and stop playback.
Playing files created with dual
recording
Searching backward and forward
Files created with dual recording are added immediately after
the files that were created at the normal level.
Play the normally recorded file and press 3// to switch to
playback of the file recorded at a lower input level.
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back or
stopped, press and hold the 4/. or 3// button to search
the playback track backward or forward.
NOTE
Press and hold the 4/. or 3// button to accelerate the
search speed.
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7 – Connecting with a Computer
By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable,
Transferring files to a computer
you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a
computer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the
card.
1. Click the “DR-70D”drive on the computer screen to show the
“MUSIC”and “UTILITY”folders.
2. Open the “MUSIC”folder and drag and drop the files that
you want to transfer to the computer to the destinations of
your choice.
This unit can handle audio files of the following formats.
WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit
BWF: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24 bit
Computer
Connect the included USB
cable
microB USB plug
Transferring files from a computer
NOTE
•
Instead of using USB to connect the unit and a computer,
you can also conduct the same operations by removing
the SD card from the unit and connecting it directly to a
computer that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a card
reader.
1. Click the “DR-70D”drive on the computer screen to show the
“MUSIC”and “UTILITY”folders.
2. Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to
transfer to the unit to the “MUSIC”folder.
•
Both WAV and BWF files uses the same “.wav” file extension.
TIP
•
CAUTION
•
You can manage the MUSIC folder from the computer.
•
You cannot use this unit’s other functions when it is
You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder. The unit can
connected to a computer by USB and set to STORAGE.
The unit should be connected directly with the computer
instead of via a USB hub.
use only two levels of folders. The unit cannot recognize
subfolders and files on the third level or below.
•
•
If you name subfolders and music tracks, these names will
appear on the Home Screen and the BROWSEscreen of the
unit.
The USB SELECTscreen appears when the unit is connected
by USB and when the unit is turned on if the USB cable is already
connected. On this screen, choose between USB bus power
supply or USB connection with the computer.
Disconnecting from a computer
Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper procedures
for your computer to unmount the unit.
The unit turns off (enters standby) after it completes its
shutdown process.
See the computer’s operation manual for instructions about
how to unmount an external device.
Use the DATA dial to select STORAGE, and press the DATA dial
to connect the unit with the computer for data transmission.
USB connectedappears in the display.
Make sure that an SD card is properly inserted in the unit.
NOTE
Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is
connected to a unit that contains batteries. (USB bus power
prioritized).
This unit appears on the computer as an external drive named
“DR-70D”(if the card has been formatted by this unit).
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8 – Settings and Information
Card information page (CARD)
The CARD (2/3) page shows the status of the currently inserted
SD card.
Viewing information
Use the INFORMATIONscreen to view various types of infor-
mation about the unit.
Follow the procedures below to open the INFORMATION
screen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
dial to open the OTHERSscreen.
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TOTAL MUSIC
3. Turn the DATA dial to select INFORMATION, and press
the DATA dial.
Shows the number of playable files in the Music Folder.
8
TOTAL FOLDER
Shows the total number of folders in the Music Folder.
8
TOTAL SIZE
Shows the total SD card capacity.
The PROJECT page (1/3) of the INFORMATIONscreen is
shown.
8
REMAIN SIZE/USED SIZE
The INFORMATIONscreen contains the following pages.
4. Turn the DATA dial to change the page.
The pages show the following information.
PROJECT (1/3) page:
Shows the amount of unused/used capacity on the SD card.
Press the 4/. or 3// button to switch between REMAIN
SIZE and USED SIZE.
Shows information about the currently loaded file.
CARD (2/3) page:
Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card.
SYSTEM (3/3) page:
System information page
The SYSTEM (3/3) page shows information about the unit’s
system settings and firmware version.
Shows the unit’s system setting information and firmware
version.
File information page (PROJECT)
The PROJECT (1/3) page shows information about the currently
loaded audio file.
8
AUTO PWR SAVE
Shows the automatic power saving time setting.
8
BACKLIGHT
Shows the automatic backlight OFF setting.
8
BATTERY
Shows the battery type setting.
8
WAV/BWF
8
System Ver.
Shows the audio file type.
For WAV/BWF files, bit depth, stereo/mono and sampling
frequency (Hz) are shown.
Shows the system firmware version.
8
TITLE
Shows the project name.
8
DATE
Shows the date of file creation.
8
SIZE
Shows the file size.
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8 – Settings and Information
Formatting an SD card
Use the FORMATitem to format the SD card.
Formatting erases all music files on the SD card and automat-
ically creates new “MUSIC”and “UTILITY”folders as well as a
“dr-70.sys”file.
System Settings
From the SYSTEMscreen, you can change various settings to
optimize the device for your use environment and other require-
ments. You can also initialize the unit and format the SD card.
Follow the procedures below to open the SYSTEMscreen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
1. Turn the DATA dial to select FORMAT, and press the DATA
dial to highlight Exec.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
2. Press the DATA dial to open a pop-up confirmation message.
dial to open the OTHERSscreen.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select SYSTEM, and press the DATA
dial.
The SYSTEMscreen opens.
3. Press the DATA dial to format the card.
Press the 1/8 button to cancel formatting.
CAUTION
The following settings can be made for the items on the
When formatting a card, the unit should be operating on AC
power supplied through a TASCAM PS-P515U adapter (sold
separately), USB bus power supplied from a computer or
batteries with sufficient remaining power.
SYSTEMscreen.
Use the 4/. or 3// button or the DATA dial to set
each item.
If the power fails during formatting, the formatting may not
occur correctly.
Setting the automatic power saving function
Use the AUTO PWR SAVEitem to set the time before the
unit power automatically turns off (enters standby) after the last
activity or use.
Setting the battery type
Use BATTERY TYPEto set the type of batteries being used.
This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery
charge and determine if the unit has enough power for normal
operation.
Options: OFF (unit does not automatically turn off), 3min,
5min, 10min, 30min (default)
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
Setting the backlight
Use BACKLIGHTto set the time until the backlight automat-
ically turns OFFafter the last operation when powered by
battery.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
dial to open the OTHERSscreen.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select BATTERY, and press the DATA
dial.
Options: OFF (unlit), 5sec (default), 10sec, 15sec, 30sec,
ALWAYS (always on)
The BATTERYscreen opens.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select BATTERY TYPE, and press
the DATA dial.
Adjusting the display contrast
Use CONTRASTto adjust the display contrast.
Options: 1–20 (default: 5)
Restoring the factory settings
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the type of battery used.
Use the INITIALIZEitem to restore the various settings of
this unit to their factory settings.
Options: ALKAL (alkaline batteries, default), Ni-MH (nickel-
metal hydride batteries)
1. Turn the DATA dial to select INITIALIZE, and press the
6. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
DATA dial to highlight Exec.
Screen.
2. Press the DATA dial to open a pop-up confirmation message.
3. Press the DATA dial to initialize the unit.
Press the 1/8 button to cancel initialization.
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8 – Settings and Information
Setting the file name format
You can select the format of names given to files recorded by
this unit.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
dial to open the OTHERSscreen.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select FILE NAME, and press the
DATA dial.
The FILE NAMEscreen appears.
Use the 4/. and 3// buttons or turn the DATA dial to
set each item.
On this screen you can make the following settings for each
item.
File name format
The TYPE item can be set to either WORDor DATE.
WORD (default): The 6 characters set with the WORDitem is
used for file names.
Example: TASCAM_0001S12.wav
DATE: The date is used for the file name.
Example: 141001_0001S12.wav
NOTE
The date is set using the unit’s internal clock. (See “Setting
Setting the WORD item
To set the WORDitem, use the 4/. and 3// buttons to
move the cursor, and turn the DATA dial to select the character.
In addition to the alphabet and numbers, the following
characters can be used:
! # $ % & ’( ) + , - . ; = @ [] ^ _ ` { } ~
Initializing the count
You can select the COUNT INIT item and press the DATA dial to
reset the incremental numbers, which appear after the WORD
characters or date, so that they start from “0001”again.
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9 – Using the REMOTE jack
This unit has a REMOTE jack.
Footswitch uses
Press the pedals on the footswitch to conduct the operations
assigned on the REMOTEscreen.
You can connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10
wired remote control (both sold separately) to it and use the
remote to operate the unit.
Using a remote control (TASCAM
RC-10)
Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F)
TASCAM RC-3F (sold separately)
TASCAM RC-10 (sold separately)
Making footswitch settings
Make footswitch settings on the REMOTEscreen.
Making remote control settings
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
Make remote control settings on the REMOTEscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.
dial to open the OTHERSscreen.
2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA
3. Turn the DATA dial to select REMOTE, and press the DATA
dial to open the OTHERSscreen.
dial to open the REMOTEscreen.
3. Turn the DATA dial to select REMOTE, and press the DATA
dial to open the REMOTEscreen.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select CONTROLLER, and press the
DATA dial.
5. Turn the DATA dial to select RC-10. (Default: RC-3F)
4. Turn the DATA dial to select CONTROLLER, and press the
DATA dial.
5. Turn the DATA dial to select RC-3F. (Default: RC-3F)
6. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
Remote control uses
Press the function (F1–F4) buttons on the TASCAM RC-10 remote
control to conduct the operations assigned on the REMOTE
screen.
6. Use the 4/. button and the DATA dial to select MODE,
and press the DATA dial.
7. Turn the DATA dial to set the footswitch mode.
Options: PLAY (default), RECORD1, RECORD2
Function buttons
Footswitch
MODE
F1
F2
F3
F4
L
C
PLAY/STOP
REC
R
Backlight
Always ON/
Backlight
OFF
PLAY
REW
STOP
STOP
FWD
INC
SLATE
CAMERA/MIX CAMERA/MIX
RECORD1
RECORD2
REC
SLATE
INC: Track incrementing function
(All other functions are the same as on the main unit.)
8. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
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10 – Messages
The following is a list of the pop-up messages.
Message
Meaning and response
The setting cannot be changed.
Change the FILE TYPEsetting to
MONO or STEREO.
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on
the DR-70D and you want to check the meaning or determine a
proper response.
Not Possible
Check FILE TYPE
The setting cannot be changed.
Change the INPUT 3/4setting to
XLR/TRS.
Message
Meaning and response
The batteries are almost out of power.
Replace the batteries.
Not Possible
Check INPUT3/4
Battery Empty
The SD card could not be recognized
properly. Change the card.
Not Possible
Check Rec Chs
Not Possible
Set DUAL-REC OFF
The setting cannot be changed.
Check the recording channels.
The setting cannot be changed.
Card Error
Card Full
The SD card has no remaining space.
Erase unnecessary files or move them
to a computer to make open space.
The total number of folders and files
exceeds the limit of 5000. Erase unnec-
essary folders and files or move them
to a computer.
Turn DUAL REC mode off.
Can't Save Data
Device Error
File Full
File Error
Not Continued
Player Error
A file cannot be found or a file might
be damaged. Please check that file.
The system file is missing. This unit
requires a system file for operation.
When this message appears, press the
DATA dial to automatically create a
system file.
File Not Found
Remote Cmd
Remote Rx
File Not Found
Make Sys File
If any of these errors occurs, turn the
unit’s power off and restart it.
Writing Failed
Sys Rom Err
If the power cannot be turned off,
remove the batteries and disconnect
the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or
disconnect the USB cable if using USB
bus power.
If the error message continues to
appear frequently, please contact a
TEAC Repair Center (See back cover).
The file is read only and cannot be
erased.
File Protected
System Err 50
System Error 1
System Error 2
System Error 3
System Error 4
System Error 5
System Error 6
System Error 7
System Error 8
System Error 9
The SD card is not formatted properly
or the card is broken. This message
also appears if the card was formatted
using a computer connected by USB
or if an unformatted card is inserted in
the unit.
Always use the DR-70D to format cards
to be used with it. Change the card or
press the DATA dial while this message
is being shown to format the card.
Format Error
Format CARD
Formatting will erase all the data on
the SD card.
Invalid Card
Change Card
Something might be wrong with the
SD card. Change the SD card.
The system file required to operate
this unit is invalid. When this message
appears, press the DATA dial to
automatically create a new system file.
Folders can be created down to two
layers. You cannot create a new folder
inside the current folder.
Invalid SysFile
Make Sys File
Layer too Deep
The SD card is not formatted properly
or the card is broken. Change the
card or press the DATA dial while this
message is being shown to format the
card.
MBR Error Init CARD
Formatting will erase all the data on
the SD card.
No SD card is loaded in the unit. Insert
a recordable SD card.
No Card
There is no file that can be played
back. The file might be damaged.
The audio file is not a supported
format. Please see “7 – Connecting
with a Computer”for file formats that
this unit can use.
No PB File
Non-Supported
The power source has switched from
USB bus power to the batteries in the
unit.
Switched To Internal
Battery
Writing to the SD card timed out.
Write Timeout
Backup files on the card to a computer,
and format the card.
No Rec Channels
Selected
No recording channels have been
selected (all are off).
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11 – 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 TEAC customer support (See back cover).
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The unit will not turn on.
The input level is low.
Confirm that the batteries are not dead.
Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.
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•
Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct
¥/^ orientation.
Confirm that the output level of any connected device is
not too low.
•
Confirm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold
separately) is securely connected to both the outlet and the
unit.
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The sound I am trying to record sounds distorted.
•
•
•
Confirm that the input level setting is not too high.
When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is
securely connected.
When using USB bus power, confirm that it is not connected
via a USB hub.
8
Adjust the input knobs so that the PEAK indicators
do not light.
•
Lower the volumes of the sound sources being input to this
unit.
8
The unit turns off automatically.
Is the automatic power saving function on? (See “Setting the
8
I cannot erase a file.
o
Since this unit complies with the European Standby Power
Regulations (ErP), the automatic power saving function
operates regardless of whether the unit is being powered
by an AC adapter or batteries. If you do not want to use
the automatic power saving function, set it to “OFF”. (The
factory default setting is “30min”.)
•
Confirm that you are not trying to erase a file that has been
copied from a computer after being write-protected.
8
This unit’s files do not appear on the computer.
•
Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using
its USB port.
Confirm that no USB hub is being used.
Confirm that the unit is not recording.
8
•
The unit does not function.
Confirm that the HOLD/
switch is not set to HOLD.
•
•
•
Is the unit connected to a computer by a USB cable? (Does
USB connectedappear on the display?)
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The SD card is not recognized.
•
Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.
8
Playback is not possible.
•
If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the
sampling frequency is supported by this unit.
8
•
•
No sound is output.
Check the connections with the monitoring system.
Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?
Is the OUTPUT LEVELsetting of the unit minimized?
•
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Recording is not possible.
•
If you are using an external device, check the connection
again.
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•
•
•
Check the input settings again.
Confirm that the input level is not too low.
Confirm that the SD card is not full.
Confirm that the number of files has not reached the
maximum that the unit can handle.
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12 – Specifications
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PHONES jack
Ratings
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
Maximum output: 20 mW + 20 mW
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Recording media
OUT/LINE OUT jack
SD card (64 MB − 2 GB)
SDHC card (4 GB − 32 GB)
SDXC card (48 GB − 128 GB)
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
Output impedance: 200 Ω
When set to CAMERA OUT
Nominal output level: −40 dBV
Maximum output level: −24 dBV
When set to LINE OUT
Nominal output level: −10 dBV
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
Notes:
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Recording/playback formats
WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24 bit
BWF: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24 bit
Number of channels
4 maximum (stereo × 2, mono × 4)
Maximum input level: Level when input knob is adjusted
and a digital full scale signal (0dBFS) can be input without
distorting
Input/output ratings
Minimum input level: Level when input knob is adjusted and
a −20dBFS signal can be input
Analog audio input and output ratings
8
1/L, 2/R, 3/L, 4/R jacks (can provide phantom power)
Control input/output ratings
Connectors:
XLR-3-31
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USB port
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Connector type: Micro-B
Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
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REMOTE jack
When input gain set to MIC or MIC+PHANTOM
Input impedance: 2 kΩ
Connector: 2.5mm (3/32") TRS jack
Phantom power: 48V 4V (10mA/CH) or 24V 4V (10mA/
CH)
Maximum input level: 0 dBu
Minimum input level: −72 dBu
Mic input gain (when TRIM at maximum)
LOW: +21 dB
Audio performance
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Frequency response
20–20 kHz +0.5/−2 dB
MID: +36 dB
HIGH: +51 dB
(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48kHz, JEITA)
20–40 –kHz +0.5/−3 dB
HI+PLUS: +63 dB
(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96kHz, JEITA)
When input gain set to LINE
Input impedance: 10 kΩ or more
Nominal input level: +4 dBu
Maximum input level: +20 dBu
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8
8
Distortion
0.02% or less
(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, JEITA)
S/N ratio
8
EXT IN 1/2 jack (can provide plug-in power)
92 dB or higher
(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, JEITA)
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Maximum input level: +10 dBV
Minimum input level: −50 dBV
Mic input gain (when TRIM at maximum)
LOW: +3 dB
Equivalent input noise (EIN)
−120 dBu or less
Note: based on JEITA CP-2150
MID: +11 dB
HIGH: +26 dB
HI+PLUS: +38 dB
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IN connector
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Nominal input level: −10 dBV
Maximum input level: +6 dBV
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12 – Specifications
When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
used)
Requirements for connected
computers
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
About 3:15
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
When 3/4 MIC
latest information about supported operating systems.
About 10:30 input (built-in mic)
selected
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Windows PC
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Using NiMH battery (eneloop-pro)
Pentium 300 MHz or faster
128 MB or more memory
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Operation
Format
time (in hours: Note
minutes)
When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
not used)
When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
used)
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Mac
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
About 7:45
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
64 MB or more memory
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
About 4:45
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Recommended USB host controller
Intel chipset
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
When 3/4 MIC
About 14:15 input (built-in mic)
selected
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Supported operating systems
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
(including 8.1)
Mac OS X 10.2 or newer
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Battery operation time (continuous operation) when
using TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately)
•
Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) + BP-6AA (EVOLTA)
General
Operation
Format
time (in hours: Note
minutes)
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Power
When XLR/TRS
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
4 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
USB bus power from a computer
AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately)
Using an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold
separately)
input selected
(phantom power
not used)
When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
used)
About 13:00
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
About 7:30
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Power consumption
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
When 3/4 MIC
5.0W (maximum)
About 25:30 input (built-in mic)
selected
8
Current consumption (USB bus power)
•
Using NiMH batteries (eneloop pro) + BP-6AA (EVOLTA)
1 A (maximum)
Operation
8
Battery operation time (continuous operation)
Format
time (in hours: Note
minutes)
•
Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)
When XLR/TRS
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
Operation
time (in hours: Note
minutes)
input selected
(phantom power
not used)
When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
used)
About 12:45
Format
When XLR/TRS
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
input selected
(phantom power
not used)
About 6:00
About 7:45
When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
used)
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
When 3/4 MIC
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
About 24:45 input (built-in mic)
selected
About 3:30
•
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
When 3/4 MIC
Using NiMH batteries (eneloop pro) + BP-6AA (EVOLTA)
About 11:00 input (built-in mic)
selected
Operation
time (in hours: Note
minutes)
Format
•
Using NiMH battery (eneloop)
When XLR/TRS
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
Operation
time (in hours: Note
minutes)
input selected
(phantom power
not used)
About 14:30
Format
When XLR/TRS
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
input selected
(phantom power
not used)
About 6:15
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When XLR/TRS
input selected
(phantom power
used)
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
About 8:45
Recording 2ch
44.1kHz/16-bit WAV
files
When 3/4 MIC
About 27:00 input (built-in mic)
selected
NOTE
When using phantom power, the operation time might be
reduced depending on the mic being used.
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Dimensions
169 × 55.2 × 106.5 mm (W × H × D with top adapter
attached)
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Weight
625 g (including batteries)/530 g (not including batteries)
Operating temperature range
0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)
Dimensional drawings
169mm
106.5mm
•
•
Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the
actual product.
Specifications and external appearance might be changed
without notification to improve the product.
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