Tascam Marine Radio DR 100MKII User Manual

D01160520A  
DR-100)"  
Linear PCM Recorder  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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Read these instructions.  
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.  
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, on the apparatus.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as  
a book case or similar unit.  
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power  
from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON  
switch not in the ON position.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
The apparatus should be located close enough to the  
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord  
plug at any time.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the  
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.  
If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack  
or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to  
sunshine, fire or excessive heat.  
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium  
batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is  
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type.  
Caution should be taken when using earphones or  
headphones with the product because excessive sound  
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
cause hearing loss.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
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Safety Information  
When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals  
with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them  
from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.  
When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal  
instructions indicated on the batteries and the local  
disposal laws.  
Small children may mistakenly swallow a lithium coin  
battery and it is very dangerous. Keep the battery and  
the remote control out of the reach of small children. In  
the event a battery is swallowed, immediately consult a  
physician.  
Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not  
mix and use new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak,  
causing fire, injury or stains around them.  
Cautions about rechargeable batteries  
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This product uses rechargeable batteries. Misuse of  
batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble.  
Always abide by the following precautions when using  
batteries.  
If a rechargeable battery leaks, do not touch the  
leaking fluid with a bare hand. Please consult with TEAC  
Corporation if a battery fluid leak occurs.  
Battery fluid in an eye could result in loss of vision. If  
fluid enters an eye, wash the eye immediately with clean  
water. Do not rub the eye when washing. Consult a  
physician soon after washing. Battery fluid on the body  
or clothing could cause injuries or burns on the skin.  
Wash with clean water immediately and then consult a  
physician.  
Do not use any AC adaptor other than the model  
designated for use with this unit. Always use the  
designated AC adaptor when operating the unit or  
recharging the battery with a household AC power  
source. Use of an AC adaptor other than the designated  
one could lead to overheating and cause injury, burns,  
fires or stains, as well as battery ruptures and battery  
fluid leaks.  
Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal  
objects. The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture  
or other trouble.  
Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them  
in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing  
fire, injury or stains around them.  
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the  
battery case before inserting new batteries. If the battery  
fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss of eyesight. If  
fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with  
clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult a  
doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a person’s body  
or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns. If this  
should happen, wash it off with clean water and then  
consult a doctor immediately.  
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit  
for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing  
fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid  
leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment  
before inserting new batteries.  
Do not put a battery into a fire or leave it or recharge it  
near a fire, under the sun or in other hot conditions.  
Do not disassemble a battery. Doing so could cause  
electric shock. Please contact the shop where you  
bought the product or TEAC Corporation if you want to  
have a battery inspected or repaired. When you want to  
dispose of the product, please follow the instruction in  
the Owner's Manual to remove the batteries and recycle  
the equipment properly.  
Cautions about batteries  
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The  
batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.  
When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity  
indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install  
them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.  
Putting them in backward could make the batteries  
rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around  
them.  
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Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery  
could harm skin or clothing.  
This Product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which  
contains Perchlorate material - special handling may  
apply.  
For China  
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4 TASCAM DR-100MKII  
   
Contents  
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Contents  
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6 TASCAM DR-100MKII  
Quick Start Guide  
In this section, we explain how to use this unit to record  
with the built-in mics (UNI MIC) and how to play back a  
recording.  
The unit contains a factory-installed SD card, and will by  
default produce 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV files.  
Higher-quality or longer files can be produced using other  
recording settings. See “Selecting file format, sampling  
frequency, and maximum file sizefor details on page 27.  
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Insert the included TASCAM BP-L2 lithium ion  
battery into the battery compartment on the side of  
the recorder. Orient the battery so that it fits in the  
battery compartment.  
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Press the RECORD [0] button to switch to recording  
standby. The indicator will flash.  
NOTE  
When the product is purchased new, the included TASCAM  
BP-L2 lithium ion battery has not been charged sufficiently  
for the operation of the recorder. Charge the battery before  
using the unit by connecting it with a computer by USB.  
(See “Using the lithium ion batteryon page 20.)  
RECORD button/  
indicator  
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Turn on, and various setting information will be  
displayed.  
Press the  
button on the left side panel until the  
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Use the INPUT knob on the right side panel to adjust  
the analog input level. See “Adjusting the analog  
input level” on page 31 for details.  
unit is turned on, and then release it.  
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Press the RECORD [0] button to start recording. The  
indicator will light during recording.  
Press the STOP [8] button to finish recording.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
After purchasing the recorder, the first time you turn the  
power ON, the DATE/TIMEscreen will open in order to  
enable it to accurately add date and time information to  
recorded files.  
To pause recording, press the RECORD [0] or PLAY/  
PAUSE [7/9] button. Press the RECORD [0] or PLAY/  
PAUSE [7/9] button again to restart recording in the  
same file.  
Press the .or /button to move the cursor  
(highlighted portion), and adjust the date and time using  
the wheel. Then press the ENTER/MARK button to set. (See  
“Setting the date and timeon page 23.)  
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Set the INPUT switch to UNI.  
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Quick Start Guide  
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE [7/9] button for playback.  
If you use a headphone or external monitor system  
(powered monitor speakers or amplifier and  
speakers), connect it to the or LINE OUT jack on the  
left side panel.  
Headphones  
Powered monitor speakers  
or amplifier and speakers  
For playback over the built-in speaker, turn the  
SPEAKER switch to ON (See “Using the built-in  
speaker” on page 25.)  
NOTE  
When headphones are connected, sound will not be  
output from the speaker even if the SPEAKER switch is ON.  
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Use the /SP OUTPUT volume control to adjust the  
playback volume.  
10 Press the STOP [8] button to stop playback.  
NOTE  
If you have made several recordings, use the .or /  
button to select the file to play when playing back or  
stopped and the Home Screen is displayed.  
11 To turn the power OFF, press and hold the  
button on the left side panel until LINEAR PCM  
RECORDERappears on the screen. When the recorder  
is finished shutting down, the power will turn off.  
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1 – Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR-100MKII  
Linear PCM Recorder.  
Before using your unit, please read this manual carefully so  
that you will understand the correct operating procedures  
and be able to use all the functions fully. We hope that you  
will enjoy using this product for many years to come.  
128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight  
Mini-B type USB 2.0 port  
Power can be supplied using a TASCAM BP-6AA external  
battery pack, which meets the specifications of this unit  
(sold separately)  
Please keep this manual for future reference. You can also  
com/).  
Included items  
This product includes the following items.  
Take care when opening the package not to damage the  
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the  
future.  
Please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit  
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged  
during transportation.  
Main features  
Uses SD/SDHC cards as storage media for high quality  
audio recording  
Includes HS mode that supports 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and  
96 kHz sampling frequencies and allows recording and  
playback at 96 kHz  
Linear PCM (WAV format) recording possible at 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz or 96 kHz and 16-bit or 24-bit (96 kHz supported  
only in HS mode)  
MP3 format recording possible at 32–320 kbps (STD  
mode, ID3 tag v2.4 supported)  
4 total built-in mics include 2 directional mics suitable  
for high-quality stereo recording and 2 omnidirectional  
mics optimal for recording meetings and similar events  
2 lockable XLR mic connectors that can provide +48V  
phantom power  
Main unit ......................................................................................... 1  
SD memory card (installed in the main unit) ..................... 1  
TASCAM BP-L2 custom lithium ion battery (including  
warranty and manual) ................................................................ 1  
USB cable (80 cm)......................................................................... 1  
Soft case .......................................................................................... 1  
Windscreen..................................................................................... 1  
TASCAM RC-10 Wireless remote control .............................. 1  
Coin battery for remote control (installed in remote  
control)............................................................................................. 1  
Wired remote control adapter................................................. 1  
Wired remote control cable...................................................... 1  
Digital conversion cable ............................................................ 1  
Warranty.......................................................................................... 1  
Owner’s manual (this document)........................................... 1  
Built-in 0.4-W mono speaker  
2 different types of batteries used together allow for  
many hours of operation as well as the ability to change  
batteries while recording  
AUTO REC function allows the unit to start and stop  
recording automatically by sensing changes in the  
analog input level  
Conventions used in this manual  
MARK function allows you to move to specific locations  
in a recording  
DIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the position  
you select (WAV files only)  
PRE REC function allows the unit to record the two  
seconds of sound before recording is activated (pre-  
recording)  
User words and dates can be set for file names  
Quick Tag function allows you to quickly identify files  
REC DELAY allows you to avoid recording the sound of  
pushing the RECORD [0] button  
The following conventions are used in this manual.  
Buttons and connectors on this device are indicated like  
this: MENU  
Messages on the unit’s screen are shown like this: MENU  
Messages that appear on the computer’s screen are  
shown like this: DR-100MKII  
“SD memory cardis sometimes abbreviated as “SD  
card.”  
Additional information is provided as necessary as “tips,”  
“notesand “cautions.”  
TIP  
Automatic track incrementing creates a new file and  
continues recording when a file size or input level set in  
advance is exceeded  
Track incrementing allows the creation of new files at  
any time during recording without pausing  
Tripod mounting hole built-in  
Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10) included with  
wired remote control adapter and cable  
These are tips about how to use the unit.  
NOTE  
These provide additional explanations and describe special  
cases.  
CAUTION  
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,  
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.  
USB cable, soft case and windscreen included  
3.5 mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jack  
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1 – Introduction  
Recycling the lithium ion battery  
Any data, including, but not limited to information,  
described herein are intended only as illustrations  
of such data and/or information and not as the  
specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC  
Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use  
of such data and/or information shall be free from  
infringement of any third party’s intellectual property  
rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes  
no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any  
such infringement, or arising from or connected with or  
related to the use of such data and/or information.  
This unit uses a lithium ion battery. When you no longer  
need the battery please help preserve the valuable  
resources it contains by returning it to a business that  
recycles rechargeable batteries.  
Please contact a TASCAM sales representative if you have  
any questions.  
Li-ion00  
This product is designed to help you record and  
reproduce sound works to which you own the  
copyright, or where you have obtained permission  
from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor.  
Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the  
appropriate permission from the copyright holder  
or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,  
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in  
severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and  
international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain  
about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no  
circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible  
for the consequences of any illegal copying performed  
using the recorder.  
Intellectual property rights  
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.  
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor  
imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant  
content created with this product in revenue-generating  
broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or  
other distribution channels), streaming applications (via  
Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content  
distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand  
applications and the like) or on physical media (compact  
discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard  
drives, memory cards and the like). An independent  
license for such use is required. For details, please visit  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista,  
and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are  
trademarks of Apple Inc.  
Other company names, product names and logos in this  
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks  
of their respective owners.  
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1 – Introduction  
In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place  
anything on top of this product.  
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating  
electrical device such as a power amplifier.  
SD cards  
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.  
You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SDHC  
cards with this unit.  
A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can  
be found on the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).  
Beware of condensation  
Use of cards that have not been verified for use with this  
unit could result in the unit not functioning properly.  
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used  
after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of  
condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the  
internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.  
To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or  
two hours at the new room temperature before using.  
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.  
Do not leave 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 an SD card during recording,  
playback, data transfer or other operation that accesses  
the card.  
Cleaning the unit  
To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do  
not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other  
chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage  
the surface or cause fading.  
User registration  
See the end of this manual for details about user  
registration.  
Precautions for placement and use  
The operating temperature should be between 0°C and  
40°C (32°F and 104°F).  
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing  
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause  
malfunctions.  
Places with significant vibrations or that are  
otherwise unstable  
Near windows or other places exposed to direct  
sunlight  
Near heaters or other extremely hot places  
Extremely cold places  
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity  
Very dusty locations  
Places that could be directly exposed to rain or other  
water  
Hum might occur if a powered amplifier or other device  
with a large transformer is used near this unit. If this  
should happen, try increasing the distance between this  
unit and that device and changing their orientations.  
Uneven colors might appear on televisions and noise  
might be heard from radios that are used near this unit.  
If this should happen, use the unit further from the  
affected device.  
Noise might be heard from this unit if a mobile  
telephone or other wireless device is used nearby  
during calls and when data is transmitted and received.  
If this should happen, use that device farther from the  
unit or turn its power off.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
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MENU button  
Top pane  
Press to open the MENUScreen when the Home Screen  
is open.  
When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this  
button to switch the backlight setting between ALWAYS  
(always lit) and OFF(always unlit).  
When one of the various settings screens is open, press  
this button to return to the MENUscreen.  
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I/O LOOP button  
Press to set the starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points  
to define the desired interval for loop playback. When  
starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points have already  
been set, pressing this button will clear those points.  
(See “Loop playbackon page 45.)  
QUICK button  
When the Home Screen is open and the recorder is  
stopped, paused or playing back, press this button to  
open the QUICK popup menu. See “Add identification  
tags to files (QUICK TAG)” on page 40 and "Delete the  
selected file (QUICK DEL)" on page 41.)  
q .button  
Press this button to return to the beginning of a  
playback file that is playing or stopped in the middle.  
If you press this button when a file is stopped at its  
beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the  
previous file.  
1 Remote sensor  
Receives signals from the included remote control (RC-  
10). When using the remote point it here. (See “Wireless  
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Mono speaker  
Press and hold this button to search backwards.  
Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.  
Press this button while pressing and holding the  
ENTER/MARK button to return to the previous mark.  
On the setting screens, use this button to move the  
cursor left.  
On the BROWSEScreen, press this button to move up a  
level.  
The speaker will not produce sound in the following  
situations.  
When in recording standby  
When headphones are connected  
When recording  
When the speaker output setting is off  
When in overdubbing mode  
w /  
button  
Press this button during playback or when playback is  
stopped to skip to the beginning of the next file.  
Press and hold this button to search forward.  
On the setting screens, use this button to move the  
cursor right.  
Press this button while pressing and holding the  
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Omnidirectional stereo mic pair (OMNI MIC L/R)  
Two built-in electret condenser mics allow recording in  
stereo.  
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Display  
Shows a variety of information.  
CHARGE indicator  
ENTER/MARK button to move to the next mark.  
On the BROWSEScreen, press this button to move down  
a level. If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit  
returns to the Home Screen and stops.  
Lights when the lithium ion battery is being charged  
and turns off when charging completes.  
Press during recording to start a new track and  
continue recording without pause.  
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PEAK indicator  
Lights red just before the recording volume level  
becomes so high that distortion would occur.  
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STOP [8] button  
During playback, press this button to pause playback at  
the current position. When paused, press this button to  
return to the beginning of the playback file.  
Press this button during recording or recording standby  
to cause the recording to stop.  
HOME button  
Press this button when one of the setting screens is  
open to return to the Home Screen. When the Home  
Screen is open, press this to switch between displaying  
elapsed and remaining time.  
Use this button to answer “NOto a confirmation  
message.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
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PLAY/PAUSE [  
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] button  
Front panel  
When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is  
stopped, press this button to start playback.  
During playback, press this button to pause.  
When a file or folder is selected in the BROWSEscreen,  
press this button to return to the Home Screen and play  
the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning.  
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PB CONTROL button  
Use to open and close the PB CONTROLscreen and to  
turn its functions ON and OFF. (See “Special playback  
control functionson page 45.)  
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XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN L/R connectors  
These are balanced XLR connectors for analog inputs.  
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INPUT switch  
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)  
Set to the desired input signal source.  
CAUTION  
Wheel  
Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting  
a line level device to a XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN connector.  
If you connect a line level device while phantom power  
is being supplied, that device and this unit could be  
damaged.  
When using a condenser microphone, before  
connecting to and disconnecting from a XLR (MIC/  
LINE 1) IN connector, confirm that the phantom power  
for that connector is OFF. If you connect or disconnect  
a mic while phantom power is being supplied, that mic  
and this unit could be damaged.  
Use this to select items and change values on setting  
screens.  
Use it also to change the playback position in a track.  
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ENTER/MARK button  
Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to  
answer “YESto a confirmation message.  
During recording or playback, press this button to add  
a mark manually.  
While pressing this button, press the STOP [8] button  
to clear the nearest mark earlier in the file.  
Press the .or /button while pressing and  
holding this button to move to the previous or next  
mark, respectively. (See “Mark functionon page 36.)  
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.  
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MIC/LINE 1 switch  
Use this to set the input type of the XLR (MIC/LINE 1)  
IN connector.  
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AUTO button  
Use this to make various settings for the automatic  
recording function and to enable it. (See “Automatic  
Rear panel  
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RECORD [ ] button/indicator  
Press this button when stopped to start recording  
standby. The recording indicator will blink when in  
standby.  
Press this button when in recording standby to start  
recording. The recording indicator will light when  
recording.  
Press this button when recording to pause recording.  
d Directional stereo mic pair (UNI MIC L/R)  
These are built-in electret condenser stereo mics.  
f SD card slot  
Insert and remove SD cards.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
Left side panel  
Right side panel  
c REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack  
Connect the included TASCAM RC-10 wired remote  
control or a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (sold separately)  
here. You can use the remote control to operate the  
unit, including stopping and starting playback. (See “9  
– Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jackon page 52.) In  
addition, you can input a digital signal by connecting  
the included digital input conversion cable. (See “Using  
digital inputon page 52.)  
g HOLD switch  
Shift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) to  
engage the hold function.  
All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.  
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/SP OUTPUT volume control  
Use to adjust the volume output from the built in  
speaker or jack.  
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Battery compartment (specialized lithium ion  
battery)  
Compartment for the unit’s dedicated lithium ion  
20.)  
jack  
Use to connect headphones. (See “Connecting  
k LINE OUT jack  
Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect to the line input  
connector on an external device.  
b
INPUT knob  
Adjusts the input volume.  
l
LINE 2 IN jack  
Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect to the line  
output connector on audio equipment or other  
external device.  
Bottom panel  
; USB port  
Connect to a computer using the included USB cable.  
NOTE  
Always connect the recorder directly to a computer. Do not  
use a USB hub.  
z DC IN 5V connector  
Connect a PS-P520 AC adaptor or BP-6AA battery pack  
(both sold separately).  
x
button  
Press and hold to turn the power ON and OFF.  
n
MIC GAIN switch  
Set the sensitivity of the mic input.  
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m
,
AUTO/LIMITER switch  
Remote control (TASCAM RC-10)  
Set this to ON to activate the automatic gain control or  
limiter. (See “Using the level control functionon page  
32.)  
+48V (phantom power) switch  
Turn this ON to provide +48 V of power when a  
condenser mic is connected to the XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN  
L/R connector.  
CAUTION  
Do not connect or disconnect mics when the +48V switch  
is ON.  
.
SPEAKER switch  
1 m/.button  
Set this to ON to output sound from the built-in  
speaker.  
Press this button briefly to return to the start of a file.  
If the playback position is already near the start of a  
track, it will skip to the start of the previous file.  
NOTE  
Even when ON, no sound is output during recording, in  
recording standby or when headphones are connected.  
Press and hold this to search a track in reverse.  
2 STOP [8] button  
Press to stop playback and recording.  
/
Tripod attachment screw hole (1/4-inch)  
Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.  
3 RECORD [0] button  
Use to start recording standby and recording, as well as  
to pause recording.  
CAUTION  
Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or mic stand to  
prevent it from falling off.  
Place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface when  
using it with this unit.  
Some tripods use different types of screws, so it might  
not be possible to attach the unit directly. In such a case,  
purchase and use a suitable adapter.  
4 F1 button  
Use this with the automatic recording function. Unlike  
the button on the main unit, this button alone can put  
the unit into recording standby.  
NOTE  
Use the main unit to make various AUTO REC function  
settings.  
Screws longer than 4.5 mm cannot be used with this.  
!
5 F2 button  
Battery compartment cover  
Use to set the low-cut filter. Each time you press this  
button, the setting value changes as shown below. (See  
@
AA battery compartment  
This compartment can hold two AA batteries that can  
power the unit. (See "Using AA batterieson page 20.)  
40 Hz  
OFF  
80 Hz  
120 Hz  
6 ,//button  
Press this button briefly to move to the start of the next  
file. Press and hold this to search a track forward.  
7 PLAY [7] button  
Press to start playback.  
8 MARK button  
Press during recording or playback to add a mark  
manually.  
9 F3 button  
This has the same function as the I/O LOOP button on  
0 F4 button  
Use to switch the backlight setting between ALWAYS  
(always lit) and OFF(always unlit). (See “Automatic  
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When batteries are used, the amount of power  
remaining is shown as:  
Home screen  
,
,
.
When battery power is depleted the empty battery  
icon blinks. The power soon turns OFF automatically.  
The  
indicator appears when a TASCAM PS-P520 AC  
adaptor (sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external  
battery pack (sold separately) is connected.  
NOTE  
Sometimes a Battery Lowwarning appears when  
recording or conducting other demanding operations  
even when battery power remains.  
1 Playback speed setting  
7
Recorder operation status  
Depending on the current playback speed setting, one  
of the following icons appears.  
This icon shows the recorder operation status.  
Display Operation  
On  
Off  
Playback speed  
Stopped  
8
9
0%  
Paused  
+1% - +16%  
Playing back  
7
–50% - –1%  
Fast-forwarding  
Fast-rewinding  
Skip to the beginning of the next file  
,
m
/
Playback speed cannot be changed  
2 Loop/repeat playback setting  
Depending on the status, one of the following icons  
appears.  
Skip to the beginning of the current file or  
the previous file  
.
Single playback  
8
9
Level meters  
Single track repeat playback  
All track repeat playback  
Loop playback  
These show the levels of the input or playback signals.  
When monitor mix is ON, the levels of the combined  
input and playback sounds are shown.  
File information  
3 Monitor mix status  
The file name or tag information of the file currently  
being played back is shown.  
ID3 tag information is shown when available for an  
MP3 file being played.  
This icon shows whether the monitor mix is ON or OFF.  
(See “Monitoring input signalson page 34.)  
: Monitor mix OFF  
: Monitor mix ON  
NOTE  
4
Elapsed time/remaining time  
ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists names  
that can be saved in MP3 files.  
This shows the elapsed or remaining time (hours:  
minutes: seconds) of the file being played back. When  
the Home Screen is open, press the HOME button  
to switch between showing the elapsed time and  
the remaining time. A “–appears at the start of the  
remaining time.  
0
Playback position display  
The current playback position is shown by a bar. As  
playback progresses, the bar extends to the right.  
q
Peak value in decibels (dB)  
The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of  
time is displayed digitally.  
5
Operation mode indicator  
This icon shows the operation mode. (See “Mode  
selectionon page 25.)  
w
Identification tag  
: When set to STD mode  
: When set to HS mode  
If an identification tag has been added using the QUICK  
TAG function, it will appear here.  
e
Playback range  
6
Power supply status  
The following icons appear according to the power  
supply status.  
This shows the current playback area.  
ALL  
All files in the MUSICfolder  
All files in the selected folder  
All files added to the playlist  
Lithium ion battery (TASCAM BP-L2)  
AA batteries  
AC Adaptor  
FOLDER  
P.LIST  
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r
time available on the SD card is less, however, that will  
be shown instead.  
Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending)  
points  
The settings of loop playback starting (IN) and ending  
(OUT) points are shown. When the starting (IN) point  
is set, the icon appears below the corresponding  
position on the playback position bar.  
When the ending (OUT) point is set, the icon  
appears below the corresponding position on the  
playback position bar  
When in recording standby or recording, press the  
HOME button to switch between the elapsed recording  
time and the remaining recording time. When the  
remaining recording time is shown, a “–appears  
before it.  
6 Recorder operation status  
This icon shows the recorder operation status.  
t
y
Playback file number/total number of files  
The total number of files in the playback area and the  
number of the current file are shown.  
Icon  
8
Meaning  
Recording standby  
Recording paused  
Currently recording  
9
Monitoring output  
Depending on the status, one of the following icons  
appears.  
0
7
Level meters  
Sound output from the headphone jack  
Sound output from the speaker  
These show the levels of the input signals. When  
overdubbing is on, the levels of the combined input  
and playback signals are shown. On the scale, the b  
mark indicates a level of −16 dB to help you adjust the  
analog input level.  
Recording screen  
8
9
File name  
This shows the file name that will automatically be  
given to the file being recorded.  
Input signal setting  
This icon shows the signal being input.  
XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN L/R  
UNI MIC L/R (directional)  
OMNI MIC L/R (omnidirectional)  
LINE 2 IN L/R  
1 Stereo/mono setting  
When recording with mics, this icon shows whether  
recording is in stereo or mono.  
0 SD card remaining recording time  
Stereo  
Mono  
This shows the remaining recording time (hours:  
minutes: seconds) on the SD card in the recorder.  
q
Peak value in decibels (dB)  
The peak recording level is shown in decibels.  
2
Prerecording setting  
The  
icon appears when the prerecording function  
is “ONand the unit is in recording standby.  
w Recording file type/bit length/sampling frequency  
This shows the format, bit length and sampling  
frequency of the file being recorded.  
3
Low-cut filter ON/OFF setting  
This icon shows whether the low-cut filter is ON or OFF.  
When set to 40Hz, 80Hzor 120Hz, the icon appears as  
light letters on a dark background.  
OFF  
40 Hz low-cut filter ON  
80 Hz low-cut filter ON  
120 Hz low-cut filter ON  
4
Auto gain control/limiter setting  
Auto gain control OFF  
Auto gain control ON  
Limiter OFF  
Limiter ON  
5 Elapsed/remaining recording time  
This shows the elapsed time of the file being recorded  
or the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds)  
according to the set maximum file size. If the remaining  
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Menu item list  
Using menus  
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen. The menu  
items are as shown below.  
In this example, we show how to change the sampling  
frequency.  
1
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Menu item  
Function  
Pages  
Information about the file, SD  
card, and system  
INFORMATION  
48  
SD card file and folder  
operations  
BROWSE  
39  
43  
PLAYLIST  
PLAY MODE  
Edit the playlist  
2
Use the wheel to select a menu item (highlighted),  
and press the ENTER/MARK button to move to  
various settings screen.  
Make playback area and repeat 42,  
playback settings  
45  
Make analog input settings  
30, 32,  
34  
INPUT SETTING  
REC SETTING  
MIX BALANCE  
Make recording settings  
27, 37  
Adjust input and playback  
sound levels  
34  
DIVIDE  
REC SETTING selected  
Divide files  
33  
51  
FILE NAME  
Make file name settings  
3
4
Use the wheel to select a menu item (highlighted) to  
be set.  
Make settings for TASCAM RC-  
3F footswitch (sold separately),  
TASCAM RC-10 wired remote  
control (included) and digital  
input, and select the active one  
REMOTE/DIGI  
IN  
52  
SETUP  
Make various settings  
49  
50  
23  
Make settings related to the  
battery  
REC SETTING screen  
BATTERY  
DATE/TIME  
Press the /or ENTER/MARK button to move the  
cursor to highlight the value of the setting.  
Make date and time settings  
5
6
Use the wheel to change the setting.  
To set a different item in the same menu, press the  
.button.  
This enables you to select a new item. Use the wheel  
again to select an item to be set.  
7
8
Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item.  
To open the MENUscreen, press the MENU button.  
To return to the Home Screen, press the HOME  
button.  
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Basic operation  
Use the following buttons to operate the various screens.  
MENU button  
Opens the MENUscreen.  
PB CONTROL button  
Opens the PB CONTROLscreen.  
AUTO button  
Opens the AUTO RECscreen.  
HOME button  
When any other screen is open, press this to return to the  
Home Screen.  
ENTER/MARK button  
Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to  
answer “YESto a confirmation message.  
STOP button  
Use this to answer “NOto a confirmation message.  
/button  
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the  
right on the screen, and to open folders on the BROWSE  
screen.  
. button  
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the  
left on the screen, and to close folders on the BROWSE  
screen.  
Wheel  
Use to select (highlight) items and change values.  
QUICK button  
Use to open the QUICK popup menu on the Home Screen.  
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3 – Preparation for Use  
Preparing the power  
When recharging through the USB port, the unit will  
switch to USB connection mode, so other functions  
cannot be used.  
The CHARGE indicator lights while charging and turns  
off when charging is complete.  
Power source options  
This recorder can be powered by the included TASCAM BP-  
L2 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, two AA batteries, a  
TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) or a TASCAM  
BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately). By using  
both the lithium-ion rechargeable battery and AA batteries  
together, the unit can be operated continuously for a long  
time. Moreover, when, for example, the charge becomes  
low in one type of battery, batteries can be changed while  
the unit continues to operate. Alkaline and nickel-metal  
hydride AA batteries can be used with this recorder.  
CHARGE indicator  
NOTE  
Using AA batteries  
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of  
the unit, install the two batteries with the correct +/–  
orientation and close the battery compartment cover.  
Manganese dry cell batteries (R6) cannot be used with  
this unit.  
This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a  
commercially available recharger.  
Using the lithium ion battery  
Open the battery compartment cover on the side of the  
unit, insert the battery with the correct orientation into the  
compartment, and then close the cover again.  
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 proper operation. (See “Setting the type of AA  
batteries (AA BATTERY)on page 51.)  
Charging the lithium ion battery  
8
There are two ways to charge the lithium ion battery.  
Charging with an AC adaptor  
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) to  
the unit's DC IN 5V connector. Charging takes about three  
21.)  
Using both types of batteries together  
If you install both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries,  
you can set one as the main power source and the other as  
the backup. (See “Setting the main battery source (MAIN)”  
on page 50.) By doing this, when the amount of power  
left in the main source becomes insufficient for operation,  
the unit automatically switches to the backup source,  
allowing continued operation. Moreover, you can change  
the backup while operating using the main power source.  
This allows you to continue to use the unit for long periods  
of time. (See “Changing batteries when the power is onon  
page 50.)  
Charging with a computer  
Connect with a computer using the included USB cable.  
Charging takes about six hours. (See “7 – Connecting with a  
NOTE  
Connect this unit to the computer directly. Proper  
operation cannot be guaranteed when using a USB hub.  
When connected by USB, recharging occurs even if the  
unit’s power is off.  
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Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)  
NOTE  
Connect the TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately)  
to the DC IN 5V connector as shown in the illustration.  
If you connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack via  
the included cord to this recorder while the recorder still  
has batteries in it, power will be provided by the external  
battery pack.  
TASCAM  
PS-P520  
AC outlet  
Preparing the remote control  
(Sold separately)  
DC plug  
Installing the battery  
1
Remove the battery holder. While pressing 1, pull in  
direction 2.  
CAUTION  
Never use any adaptor other than the designated PS-  
P520 AC adaptor. Use of a different adaptor could cause  
malfunction, fire or electric shock.  
2
Install the coin-shaped lithium ion battery (CR2025)  
into the holder with the correct +/– orientation.  
NOTE  
Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if  
the unit is too close to the AC adaptor. In such a case,  
keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and  
the unit.  
The AC adaptor provides power when connected even if  
batteries are installed.  
If installed, the lithium ion battery can also be recharged  
while the unit is used.  
3
Reinsert the battery holder into the remote control.  
NOTE  
At the time of purchase, this remote control comes with a  
lithium coin battery (CR2025) installed. Before using the  
remote control, pull the isolation sheet out of the battery  
compartment.  
Using an external battery pack (sold  
separately)  
Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack  
(sold separately) to the DC IN 5V jack, as shown in the  
illustration.  
TASCAM  
When to change the battery  
Replace the battery with a new one when the range of the  
remote control becomes short or if the function buttons  
become unresponsive.  
BP-6AA  
(Sold separately)  
Use a coin-shaped lithium ion battery (CR2025).  
Cautions about the use of the battery  
Accidental swallowing of batteries by small children  
is extremely dangerous. Keep batteries and remote  
controls out of reach of small children. Consult a physician  
immediately if a child should swallow a battery.  
DC plug  
Misuse of a battery could cause it to leak, rupture or  
otherwise be damaged. Please read and abide by the  
following precautions when using batteries. (Also see  
CAUTION  
Install the battery with the correct orientation.  
Do not recharge the battery.  
Do not heat or disassemble the battery or put it into fire  
or water.  
Never use any external battery pack other than the  
TASCAM BP-6AA. Use of a different battery pack could  
cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.  
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3 – Preparation for Use  
Do not carry or store the battery with small metal  
objects. Doing so could short the battery and cause  
leakage or rupture, for example.  
When storing or disposing of the battery, cover the  
contacts with tape to prevent them from touching other  
batteries or metal objects.  
Follow the disposal instructions written on the battery  
or provided by the local government when you are  
done using it.  
3
Connect the cable to the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack on  
the right side of the recorder.  
Using the remote control  
(TASCAM RC-10)  
Wireless use  
Point the remote control at the remote control receiver on  
the unit.  
Enable wired remote control use  
On the REMOTE/DIGI INsetting screen, enable use of the  
wired remote control.  
Remote sensor  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select REMOTE/DIGI INand press  
the ENTER/MARK button to open the REMOTE/DIGI  
INsetting screen.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select FUNCTION, and press the  
ENTER/MARK or /button.  
Use the wheel to set FUNCTIONto RC-10(default  
value: RC-10).  
Operation distance: 7m max.  
NOTE  
The operation distance varies depending on the angle.  
If anything is between the remote control and the  
sensor, operation might not work.  
5
After completing the setting, press the HOME button  
to return to the Home Screen.  
Wired use  
Attach the wired remote control adapter and cable.  
1
Insert the wireless remote control into the wired  
remote control adapter.  
Precautions for use of the remote control  
Remove the battery when you are not using the remote  
control for a long time (one month or more).  
If the battery should leak, thoroughly clean any residue  
from inside the battery compartment and install a new  
battery.  
When using other devices controlled by infrared rays,  
use of this remote control might operate these devices  
by mistake.  
Using a cable other than the one included could  
damage the remote control and the unit being  
controlled.  
The wired remote control will only function if FUNCTION  
is set to RC-10on the REMOTE/DIGI INscreen. (See  
Wired remote  
control adapter  
2
Connect the cable to the wired remote control  
adapter.  
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3 – Preparation for Use  
Shutting down  
Press and hold the  
Turning the power on and off  
button until LINEAR PCM  
RECORDERappears on the display.  
The power turns off after the unit completes its shutdown  
process.  
CAUTION  
Turn down the volume of the sound system connected  
to the unit before starting up or shutting down the unit.  
Do not use headphones when starting up or shutting  
down the unit. Otherwise, a large noise would cause  
damage to headphones or your ears.  
Starting up the unit  
CAUTION  
To start up the unit from the stopped state, press and hold  
the  
Always use the  
button to turn the unit power OFF.  
button until TASCAM DR-100MKII(start-up screen)  
When the power is ON, do not remove the battery (or  
batteries) set as the MAIN battery or disconnect the PS-  
P520 adaptor (sold separately) if no batteries are installed.  
Doing so will cause all recordings, settings and other data  
to be lost. Lost data cannot be restored.  
is displayed on the display.  
The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up.  
Battery settings  
Start-up screen  
You can set either the lithium ion battery or the AA  
batteries as the main power source and the other as the  
backup source when both are installed. (See “Setting the  
main battery source (MAIN)on page 50.)  
By doing this, when the amount of power left in the  
main source becomes insufficient for operation, the unit  
automatically switches to the backup source, allowing  
continued operation.  
Home screen  
CAUTION  
Moreover, when using AA batteries, the battery type must  
be set in order for the unit to display remaining time and  
operate correctly. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries (AA  
BATTERY)on page 51.)  
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 to adjust the date and time. (See “Setting the  
Setting the date and time  
Using its internal clock, this unit remembers the date and  
time when a file is recorded.  
1
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
2
Use the wheel to select the DATE/TIMEmenu item  
(highlighted), and press the ENTER/MARK button.  
The DATE/TIMEscreen is displayed.  
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3 – Preparation for Use  
3
4
Press the .or /button to move the cursor  
(highlighted area), and use the wheel to change  
values.  
Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change  
and return to the MENUscreen.  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
While setting the time, the time display stops changing.  
Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is  
connected to a computer by USB.  
You can set the unit to automatically add the date to file  
names. (See “Setting the format of file nameson page  
51.)  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
SD cards that meet SD or SDHC standards can be used  
with this unit.  
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with  
com/).  
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a  
few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or  
through the TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately).  
When using batteries, replace them before they completely  
lose power.  
SD card write protection  
SD cards have protect switches that prevent writing new  
data to them.  
Inserting and removing SD cards  
Inserting the card  
NOTE  
An SD card is already installed when the unit is shipped  
from the factory. If you want to use this card to record and  
play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.  
Unprotected  
Protected  
If you slide the protect switch to the “LOCKposition, 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.  
1
2
Open the SD slot cover on the rear panel.  
Insert the SD Card into the slot as shown in the  
following illustration until it clicks into place.  
Preparing an SD card for use  
In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it  
first.  
CAUTION  
Please use a PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) or  
make certain that there is sufficient remaining battery  
power when formatting a card.  
Formatting a card erases all the data on it.  
1
Removing the card  
Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the  
power ON.  
The following message appears when a new card  
or a card formatted for use with another device is  
installed in the unit.  
1
Open the SD slot cover.  
2
Press the SD card in gently and then release it to  
allow it to come out.  
2
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Mode selection  
You can set the operation mode used for recording and  
playback.  
3
4
Press the ENTER/MARK button to start formatting.  
When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens.  
You can also reformat the card in this unit at any  
time. (See “Using QUICK FORMAT” on page 50 and  
“Using FULL FORMAT” on page 50.)  
Setting the mode  
1
While pressing the ENTER/MARK button press the  
button to turn the power ON and open the MODE  
SELECTscreen.  
Using the built-in speaker  
Set the SPEAKER switch on the bottom panel to ON to  
listen to a playing track through the built-in speaker.  
STD (default)  
Standard mode for using WAV files with sampling  
frequencies of 44.1 or 48 kHz and MP3 files  
HS  
Mode for using WAV files with sampling frequencies of  
44.1, 48 or 96 kHz  
2
Use the wheel to select the mode to use, and press  
the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting.  
The unit will start in the selected mode.  
NOTE  
The selected mode setting is retained and will be used the  
next time the unit power is turned ON.  
NOTE  
Confirming the mode  
You can confirm the set mode by checking the icon on the  
Home Screen. When set to STD mode the  
Even when ON, no sound is output during recording, in  
recording standby or when headphones are connected.  
icon appears,  
and when set to HS mode, the icon appears.  
Connecting monitors and  
headphones  
To listen with headphones, connect them to the  
connector on the left side panel.  
To listen with an external monitoring system (powered  
monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers), connect it to  
the LINE OUT connector on the left side panel.  
Home Screen when set to STD mode  
Home Screen when set to HS mode  
When set to HS mode, HS MODEappears in a popup when  
the unit is started up.  
Headphones  
Powered monitor speakers  
or amplifier and speakers  
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Restrictions when using HS mode  
HS mode has the following limitations.  
You cannot record or play back MP3 files. Use STD mode  
to work with MP3 files.  
96 kHz WAV files cannot be overdubbed.  
Playback speed adjustment and VSA functions cannot  
be used with 96 kHz WAV files. The SPEEDicon on the  
Home Screen appears with an “Xin it to show this.  
Function disabled indication  
When using loop playback with 96 kHz WAV files, a gap  
will occur at the beginning of the loop.  
When starting a new track and continuing recording  
without pause using 96 kHz WAV files, each recorded file  
must be at least 4 seconds long.  
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4 – Recording  
In addition to recording with the built-in stereo mics,  
this unit can also record signals from external mics and  
connected audio equipment, including CD players. The  
recording audio file format can be set to MP3 (32–320 kbps,  
44.1/48 kHz) or WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit). Moreover,  
when an audio file is playing back, you can record the  
playback sound mixed together with the input sound to  
create a new file (overdubbing, excluding 96 kHz).  
Set the sampling frequency with the wheel to one of  
the following options.  
STD mode options:  
44.1k(default), 48k  
Setting the mode  
HS mode options:  
44.1k(default), 48k, 96k  
Set the operation mode to use when recording. (See “Mode  
selectionon page 25.) Depending on the operation mode,  
other setting options differ.  
7
8
Press the .button to show settings.  
Use the wheel to select SIZEitem, and press the /  
or ENTER/MARK button.  
Selecting file format, sampling  
frequency, and maximum file size  
Select the audio file type that you want to record before  
you start recording.  
9
Set the maximum file size with the wheel to one of  
the following options.  
64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G(default)  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUScreen.  
Use the wheel to select REC SETTINGmenu item, and  
press the ENTER/MARK button.  
RECSETTINGscreen appears.  
NOTE  
If the maximum set file size is exceeded during  
recording, the unit will automatically continue recording  
in a new file.  
Depending on the file format, the amount of recording  
time will differ for the same file size. The amount of  
recording time is shown on the right of the setting value  
(in parentheses)  
3
4
Use the wheel to select FORMATitem, and press the  
/or ENTER/MARK button.  
Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds  
24 hours.  
10 After completing the setting, press the HOME button  
to return to the Home Screen.  
Set the file format. Use the wheel to select one of the  
following formats.  
Available recording time display  
The amount of time available for recording depends on the  
capacity of the SD card as well as the recording mode and  
sampling frequency settings. (See “Recording durationon  
page 38.)  
On the recording screen, you can check the amount of  
recording time possible on the SD card in the recorder.  
STD mode setting options:  
WAV 16bit(default value), WAV 24bit, MP3 32kbps, MP3  
64kbps, MP3 96kbps, MP3 128kbps, MP3 192kbps, MP3  
256kbps, MP3 320kbps  
HS mode setting options:  
WAV 16bit(default), WAV 24bit  
SD card  
Possible recording time  
NOTE  
Higher values provide better recording quality. WAV files  
are higher quality than MP3 files, but they take up more  
space, so MP3 formats allow for longer recordings.  
You can also check the possible recording time for the set  
file size on the REC SETTINGscreen. The possible recording  
time depends on the REC SETTINGscreen settings.  
5
6
Press the .button to show settings.  
Use the wheel to select SAMPLE, and press the /or  
ENTER/MARK button.  
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You can also select the input of XLR (MIC/LINE 1) jack  
by changing the MIC/LINE 1 switch on the front panel.  
Possible recording time  
Setting where files are saved  
MIC  
Use this setting when connecting external mics to the  
recorder.  
Set the folder where recorded files are saved. For details,  
see the SELECTpopup menu items in “Folder operations”  
on page 40. If no setting is made, new recording files are  
placed in the MUSIC folder.  
LINE 1  
Use this setting when connecting line output jacks of  
external devices to the analog inputs of this recorder.  
Setting the analog input  
Recording with the built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
UNI MICS  
Use the INPUT switch on the top panel to set the analog  
input source.  
Set the INPUT switch on the top panel to UNI.  
These mics are suitable for recording live performances of  
instrumentalists and bands, as well as field recording, for  
example.  
Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a  
stable location where there is little vibration.  
If noise is caused by wind, attach the windscreen.  
XLR  
XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN connectors on the front of the  
recorder  
UNI  
Built-in directional stereo mics  
OMNI  
Built-in omnidirectional stereo mics  
OMNI MICS  
LINE 2  
Set the INPUT switch on the top panel to OMNI.  
LINE 2 IN jack on the left side of the recorder  
These mics are suitable for recording meetings and other  
situations where you want to record everything in a wide  
space.  
Place the unit in a stable location where there is little  
vibration.  
NOTE  
The DR-100MKII has been designed with high gain to  
enable it to record even very quiet sounds. For this  
reason, if using an AC adaptor when the MIC GAIN is set  
to H (HIGH), touching the mics could cause noise (hum  
or modulation) to be heard depending on placement  
conditions. To avoid this, do not touch the built-in mics  
when recording with them. (SeeManually adjusting the  
analog input levelon page 31.)  
If FUNCTIONis set to DIGI INon the REMOTE/DIGI IN  
setting screen, moving the INPUT switch on the top  
panel will not change the input, and the following  
popup message will appear. (See “Using digital input”  
on page 52.)  
NOTE  
If noise is caused by air-conditioning or a draft, for example,  
use the unit’s low-cut filter. (See “Making analog inpuut  
settingon page 30.)  
Recording with external mics (XLR)  
Set the INPUT switch on the top panel to XLR, and MIC/  
LINE 1 switch on the front panel to MIC.  
Connect an external XLR mic to the XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN  
connector.  
When only one mic is connected, it is possible to record the  
same signal on both left and right channels. (See “Making  
analog input settingson page 30.)  
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Since using phantom power reduces the amount  
of time the unit can operate on battery power, we  
recommend that you use a TASCAM PS-P520AC adaptor  
(sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery  
pack (sold separately).  
If alkaline batteries are used to supply phantom  
power, some microphones will only be able to be used  
for a very short amount of time. For this reason, we  
recommend that you use a TASCAM PS-P520AC adaptor  
(sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery  
pack (sold separately).  
Mics  
The amount of time that the unit can operate on battery  
power varies greatly according to the type of mic used.  
See the mic manual or documentation for additional  
information.  
When using a condenser mic that requires phantom power,  
set the +48V switch on the bottom panel to ON.  
Recording from external equipment (LINE 1)  
Set the INPUT switch on the top panel to XLR, and set the  
MIC/LINE 1 switch on the front panel to LINE 1.  
Using an XLR stereo cable, you can connect the output  
of an external audio device to the XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN  
connector on the front panel.  
Using phantom power  
When the +48V switch on the bottom panel is set to ON,  
phantom power is turned on and sent to the connected  
mics.  
CAUTION  
Other audio equipment or  
external sound source  
Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting  
a line level device to a XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN connector.  
If you connect a line level device while phantom power  
is being supplied, that device and this unit could be  
damaged.  
When using a condenser microphone, before  
connecting to and disconnecting from a XLR (MIC/LINE  
1) IN connector, confirm that the phantom power for  
that connector is OFF. If you connect or disconnect a  
mic while phantom power is being supplied, that mic  
and this unit could be damaged.  
Recording from external equipment (LINE 2)  
Set the INPUT switch on the top panel to LINE 2.  
Using a stereo miniplug cable, you can connect the output  
of an external audio device, including the headphone  
output of a portable CD player, for example, to the LINE 2  
IN jack on the right side of the recorder.  
Do not supply phantom power to the XLR (MIC/  
LINE 1) IN connector when an unbalanced dynamic  
microphone is connected to it. Doing so could damage  
the mic or this recorder.  
Turn phantom power ON only when using a condenser  
microphone that requires phantom power.  
Supplying phantom power to some types of ribbon  
microphones could break them. Do not supply phantom  
power to a ribbon microphone if you are in doubt.  
Other audio equipment or  
external sound source  
Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor when  
using phantom power. Doing so could damage this  
device.  
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LEVEL CTRL:  
Setting the digital input  
Set the recording level control function used on the mic  
inputs. The default value is LMT. (See “Using the level  
control functionon page 32.)  
When set to LMT(limiter), the input gain will be adjusted  
automatically according to the analog input level, so  
that the recording level will not be distorted even if the  
input signal is very loud.  
Using a digital audio cable, you can connect the output  
of digital audio equipment, such as a CD player’s digital  
connector, using the included digital conversion cable to  
the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack on the left side panel.  
When set to AUTO(auto gain control), the gain is  
automatically adjusted to make the volume as even as  
possible. The gain increases for low-level input signals,  
and the gain decreases for high-level input signals.  
Digital conversion cable (included)  
NOTE  
Digital mixer,  
When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the TYPE  
Digital recorder,  
Digital amplifier, etc.  
setting, the inputs will always be treated as STEREO  
When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the LOW CUT  
setting, this function will always be OFF  
When the LEVEL CTRLsetting is AUTO, the volume  
will be automatically adjusted, so the INPUT knob is  
disabled.  
.
When the FUNCTIONitem is set to DIGI INon the REMOTE/  
DIGI INsetting screen, you can record the digital output  
from external digital audio equipment. (See “Using digital  
inputon page 52.)  
.
When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the LEVEL  
CTRLsetting, it will always function as LMT(limiter).  
When TYPEis set to MONO, the recording will not be a  
mono file. Rather, it will be a stereo file with the same  
signal recorded on both left and right channels.  
Making analog input settings  
You can make settings related to the various functions  
available when using mic inputs.  
When you record a single external XLR mic, for example,  
you can record its signal to both the left and right channels.  
CAUTION  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
When recording with microphones, use headphones for  
monitoring. If you use speakers for monitoring, the sound  
output from the speakers will also be input resulting in  
poor recording quality and possibly noisy feedback.  
Use the wheel to select the INPUT SETTINGmenu,  
and press the ENTER/MARK button to open the  
INPUT SETTINGscreen.  
TIP  
If noise from air conditioning or wind during an outdoor  
performance, for example, is being input, try setting the  
LOW CUTitem to any value other than OFF  
.
During live performances and at other times when  
unexpected loud noises are input, set the LEVEL CTRL  
item to LMTto prevent overloads and allow recording  
without distortion.  
3
Turn the wheel to open the following screen.  
This screen has the following mic input settings. Use  
the .and /buttons as well as the wheel to set  
the items.  
TYPE:  
Set this to STEREO(default) or MONOas appropriate for  
the connected mic or mics. When set to MONO, the same  
signal will be sent to both left and right channels.  
LOW CUT:  
Use this to set the cutoff frequency of the low-cut filter  
used on the mic inputs to 40Hz, 80Hzor 120Hz. The  
default value is OFF  
.
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conditions. To avoid this, do not touch the built-in mics  
when recording with them.  
Adjusting the analog input level  
Before starting recording, the analog input level should be  
adjusted to prevent the recorded sounds or signals from  
being distorted due to excessively large input signals or  
from being inaudible due to excessively low input signals  
compared to noise.  
In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the  
following two level adjustment functions: auto gain control  
and limiter. Any of these can be used as required.  
When the input is set to LINE 1/2, the MIC GAIN setting  
is disabled.  
2
Press the RECORD [0] button to start recording  
standby.  
The RECORD indicator will blink and the recording  
screen will open.  
TIP  
In addition to adjusting the analog 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.  
3
Adjust the analog input level using the INPUT knob  
on the right side panel.  
Manually adjusting the analog input level  
The following procedures explain how to set the levels.  
NOTE  
When the level control function is set to auto gain control  
(
appears at the top left of the recording screen), the  
analog input level cannot be adjusted manually. If you  
want to adjust the analog input level manually, set the  
LEVEL CTRLitem to LMTon the INPUT SETTINGscreen. (See  
“Using the level control functionon page 32.)  
The PEAK indicator to the left of the display lights red  
when the input level is too high.  
A bmark is provided at –16 dB on the level meters. Set  
the analog input level so that the indicator bars move  
to and fro with this mark at about the center without  
causing the PEAK indicator to light red when the  
loudest sounds occur.  
1
Move the MIC GAIN switch on the bottom of the  
recorder to the setting you want.  
NOTE  
Press the STOP [8] button to exit recording standby.  
When the MIC GAIN switch is set to M (MID), if the  
level meters do not extend very far even as the INPUT  
volume setting approaches 10, set the MIC GAIN to  
H (HIGH). On the other hand, if the level meters stay  
extended even as the INPUT volume setting approaches  
0, set the MIC GAIN to L (LOW).  
MIC GAIN  
L (LOW)  
Use to record band performances and other loud sounds  
or close sound sources.  
CAUTION  
M (MID)  
When in recording standby or during recording, the  
speaker does not output sound even if the SPEAKER  
switch is enabled. Connect headphones to the jack on  
the left side panel if you want to adjust the level or record  
while monitoring the input.  
Use the /SP OUTPUT volume control to adjust the  
monitoring volume. This does not affect the sound to be  
recorded.  
Use to record acoustic guitars and wind instruments, for  
example.  
H (HIGH)  
Use to record meetings, voices and other quiet sounds or  
distant sound sources.  
NOTE  
The DR-100MKII has been designed with high gain to  
enable it to record even very quiet sounds. For this  
reason, if using an AC adaptor when the MIC GAIN is set  
to H (HIGH), touching the mics could cause noise (hum  
or modulation) to be heard depending on placement  
TIP  
In addition to adjusting the input volume, try adjusting  
the distance and angles between the mics and sound  
sources.  
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4 – Recording  
Use the auto gain control and limiter functions to  
prevent loud sound sources from distorting when  
recording. (See “Using the level control functionon  
page 32.)  
Recording  
The following explanation assumes that you have already  
set the input source and adjusted the analog input level  
and that the Home Screen is open.  
Using the level control function  
Set the recording level control function to be used with  
microphone input.  
1
Press the RECORD [0] button to put the unit in  
recording standby.  
1
Set the AUTO/LIMITER switch on the bottom of the  
recorder to ON.  
The screen shows the recording file name, the input  
source, the recording audio file type and sampling  
frequency. Please confirm that these are as desired  
before starting recording.  
NOTE  
When the MONITORitem is set to ONon the INPUT SETTING  
screen so that input sounds can always be monitored, a  
popup menu where you can turn overdubbing ON or OFF  
will appear. In this case, select OFFbefore proceeding to  
step 2.  
2
3
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select the INPUT SETTINGmenu,  
and press the ENTER/MARK button to open the  
INPUT SETTINGscreen.  
4
Use the wheel to open the following screen.  
2
Press the RECORD [0] button again to start  
recording.  
5
Use the .and /buttons as well as the wheel  
to set the LEVEL CTRLitem.  
When recording starts, the RECORD indicator lights  
continuously, and the display shows the elapsed  
recording time and the remaining recording time.  
LMT (default)  
The input gain is adjusted in response to the analog  
input level, so that even if the input volume is very loud  
recording will occur at a level without distortion.  
3
Press the STOP [8] button to end recording and  
create the audio file.  
AUTO  
To pause recording, press the RECORD [0] or PLAY/  
PAUSE [ y/9] button. Press the RECORD [0]  
or PLAY/PAUSE [ y/9] button again to restart  
recording in the same file. If you press the STOP [8]  
button after pausing a recorded audio file up to the  
moment that you paused recording is created.  
The gain is automatically adjusted to make the volume  
as even as possible. The gain increases for low-level  
input signals, and the gain decreases for high-level  
input signals. This is useful for recording at the same  
level people in a meeting who are at different distances  
from the microphones, for example.  
NOTE  
When set to AUTO(auto gain control), the input gain is  
adjusted automatically, so the INPUT volume control  
has no effect.  
When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the setting, it  
will always function as LMT(limiter).  
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Dividing files and creating new files  
while recording  
Creating new files manually while recording  
(track incrementing)  
You can manually split a recording by creating a new file.  
4
5
6
Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the DIVIDE  
screen.  
Press the /button while recording.  
NOTE  
When new files are created, incremental numbers are  
added to the end of each file name.  
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files  
and folders would exceed 999.  
Use the wheel to determine where the file will be  
divided, and press the RECORD [0] button.  
Files shorter than two 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.  
Track increment is not possible in OVERDUB mode.  
Press the ENTER/MARK button to divide the file, or  
press the STOP [0] button to cancel the operation  
and return to the DIVIDEscreen.  
Creating new files automatically while  
recording (automatic track incrementing)  
NOTE  
Without pausing recording, a new file can be created  
automatically during recording when a file size or analog  
input level set in advance is exceeded. (See “Selecting file  
format, sampling frequency, and maximum file sizeon  
page 27 andStart new files automatically during recording  
(TRK INC)on page 36.)  
When the DIVIDEscreen is open, you can press the  
PLAY/PAUSE (y/9) button and to set the divide  
position while playing the track.  
After dividing a file, two new files with ”_aand ”_b”  
added to the end of the original file name are created.  
For example if the original filename is “DR-100_0000.  
wavthen the new files will be named “DR-100_0000_  
a.wav(the recording before the division point) and  
“DR-100_0000_b.wav(the recording after the division  
point).  
Automatically cutting silences during  
recording  
The unit can be set to automatically pause recording when  
it detects silence, and then restart recording when the  
signal is input again. (See “Enabling automatic recording”  
on page 35 and “Automatically pausing recording (PAUSE)”  
on page 36.)  
MP3 files cannot be divided.  
If the SD card has insufficient open space, division might  
not be possible.  
Division is not possible if the file name would become  
more than 200 characters long.  
Division is not possible if a file that already exists has the  
same name as the name that would be given to a new  
file created by division.  
This does not create new files, but cuts unnecessary  
silences, reducing the amount of card space used.  
Moreover, a mark is automatically added at the time when  
the unit pauses, making division after recording easy. (See  
TIP  
Dividing a file manually (DIVIDE)  
Add marks during recording at positions where you  
want to divide a file.  
You can split a recorded file into two files at any position  
you like. This is convenient for splitting a continuous  
recording into multiple files.  
Marks can be added manually (see “Adding marks  
manually during recording and playbackon page 36)  
or automatically when the unit detects silence (see  
on page 35). These marks can be easily located after  
1
Select a file to be divided using the .or /  
button or the BROWSEscreen.  
2
3
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select DIVIDEmenu item.  
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Recording playback and input sounds  
together (overdubbing)  
NOTE  
You cannot change this setting during recording or when  
in recording standby.  
When an audio file is playing back, you can record the  
playback sound together with the input sound. This creates  
a new file and does not overwrite the playback file.  
Adjusting the input and playback sound  
levels  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE [y/9] button to start  
playback of the file that will be output together with  
the input sound.  
NOTE  
1
You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF or the  
PRE REC function is ON.  
You cannot overdub WAV files with 96kHz sampling  
frequency.  
When overdubbing, the automatic recording function is  
disabled.  
2
3
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select the MIX BALANCEmenu,  
and press the ENTER/MARK button to open the MIX  
BALANCEscreen.  
When overdubbing, you cannot start new files manually.  
You cannot pause during overdubbing. (You cannot use  
the RECORD [0] button.)  
The file type/sampling frequency of the playback  
file is preserved regardless of the file type/sampling  
frequency setting for overdub recording.  
4
5
Use the wheel to adjust the level of the playback  
sound. The setting range is 020(default: 20).  
After completing the setting, press the HOME button  
to return to the Home Screen.  
Select the file you want to overdub  
Use the .and /buttons or the BROWSEscreen to  
select that files that you want to overdub.  
NOTE  
You cannot adjust this when input monitoring is OFF.  
(See “Monitoring input signalson page 34.)  
When input monitoring is ON (and during overdub  
recording), the PEAK indicator shows the maximum  
level of the combined input and playback signals.  
NOTE  
See "5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Screen)"  
on page 39 for selecting files using the BROWSEscreen.  
Monitoring input signals  
You can set the recorder to allow listening to both the  
playback and input signals at the same time.  
Recording an overdub  
1
Press the RECORD [0] button to start recording  
standby.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select the INPUT SETTINGmenu,  
and press the ENTER/MARK button to open the  
INPUT SETTINGscreen.  
A popup menu that you can use to set OVERDUB to ON  
or OFF appears on the recording screen.  
The name of the file being recorded, the input source,  
and the format and sampling frequency of the recorded  
audio file are shown on the recording screen, so you can  
check them before starting.  
3
Use the wheel to select MONITORand press the /  
or ENTER/MARK button.  
4
5
Use the wheel to set MONITORto ON(default value:  
OFF) to enable monitoring of the input signal.  
After completing the setting, press the HOME button  
to return to the Home Screen.  
2
3
Use the wheel to select ONin the OVERDUB OFF/ON  
popup menu.  
TIP  
In addition to overdubbing, you can also use this setting  
above to practice singing or playing along with recorded (or  
imported) audio files. You can even use it for karaoke.  
Press the RECORD [0] button to start overdubbing.  
When recording starts, the RECORD indicator lights, and  
the elapsed recording time or the remaining recording  
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time appear on the recording screen. In addition, the  
name of the file being played back appears at the  
bottom of the screen.  
START LEVEL  
Signal is judged to have been input when it exceeds this  
level. Options are OFF, 6dB, 12dB(default), 24dBand  
–48dB  
.
END LEVEL  
Signal is judged to have stopped when it becomes less  
than this level. Options are OFF, 6dB, 12dB, 24dB(default)  
and 48dB  
.
The following popup message appears if the selected  
file cannot be played back.  
END DELAY  
Time until the signal is determined to have stopped. The  
setting range is 1sec5sec(default: 5sec).  
NOTE  
If you press the AUTO button when recording or in  
recording standby, the current AUTO REC setting can be  
checked.  
4
Press the STOP [8] button to stop recording.  
When AUTO REC is on, the RECORD [0] button will  
blink more rapidly than usual In recording standby.  
When overdubbing, you cannot use the automatic  
recording function.  
NOTE  
You cannot overdub when the recording format is MP3.  
Select WAV 16bitor WAV 24bitregardless of the format of  
the playback file. (See “Selecting the file format, sampling  
frequency, and maximum file sizeon page 27.)  
When overdubbing the sampling frequency will match the  
sampling frequency of the playback file regardless of the  
sampling frequency setting.  
Enabling automatic recording  
When the input signal exceeds the START LEVELrecording  
begins automatically.  
NOTE  
Automatic recording (AUTO REC)  
The MODE setting does not affect this function.  
1
2
3
Press the AUTO button to open the AUTO RECscreen.  
Set the value of the START LEVELitem.  
Press the HOME button to return to the Home  
Screen.  
This function allows the unit to respond to input sound  
levels and start and pause recording, as well as set marks  
and create new files, for example.  
This function is convenient for recording only when people  
are speaking during meetings, creating marks for finding  
the starts of songs and dividing files after recording, and  
automatically dividing files.  
4
Press the RECORD [0] button while holding down  
the AUTO button to put the unit into recording  
standby.  
Recording starts automatically when the input  
To set the automatic recording function, press the AUTO  
button to open the AUTO RECscreen.  
signal exceeds the START LEVEL  
.
5
Press the STOP [8] button to stop automatic  
recording.  
Automatically adding marks when recording  
(MARK)  
The unit can be set to automatically add marks to files  
during recording after they become less than the END  
LEVELsetting and the END DELAYtime passes. Marks can  
also be automatically added when the input signal exceeds  
the START LEVELsetting again.  
Make the following settings on this screen.  
MODE  
Set the automatic recording function mode. The mode  
options are MARK(default), PAUSEand TRK INC  
.
MARK:  
Automatically adds marks during  
recording  
1
2
Press the AUTO button to open the AUTO RECscreen.  
Set the MODEitem to MARK  
.
PAUSE:  
Automatically pauses during recording  
TRK INC: Automatically creates new files during  
recording  
3
Set the value of the START LEVELitem.  
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4
5
Set the value of the END LEVELitem.  
Press the HOME button to return to the Home  
Screen.  
6
Press the RECORD [0] button while holding down  
the AUTO button to put the unit into recording  
standby.  
Recording starts automatically when the input  
signal exceeds the START LEVELvalue.  
Press the STOP [8] button to stop automatic  
6
Press the RECORD [0] button while holding down  
the AUTO button to put the unit into recording  
standby.  
7
recording.  
Recording starts automatically when the input  
signal exceeds the START LEVELvalue.  
Press the STOP [8] button to stop automatic  
recording.  
NOTE  
7
You can also create new files manually. (See “Creating  
NOTE  
When new files are created, incremental numbers are  
added to the end of each file name.  
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files  
and folders would exceed 999.  
You can also add marks manually. (See “Adding marks  
manually during recording and playbackon page 36.)  
Automatically pausing recording (PAUSE)  
You can set the unit to automatically pause after the input  
level of the recording becomes less than the END LEVEL  
setting and the END DELAYtime passes.  
Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created.  
If the name of a new 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.  
1
2
Press the AUTO button to open the AUTO RECscreen.  
Set the MODE item to PAUSE  
.
Mark function  
Adding marks manually during recording  
and playback  
Press the ENTER/MARK button during recording or  
playback to add a mark manually at the position you want.  
When you add a mark, its number appears in a popup at  
the bottom of the screen.  
3
4
5
Set the value of the END LEVELitem.  
Set the value of the END DELAYitem.  
Press the HOME button to return to the Home  
Screen.  
6
Press the RECORD [0] button while holding down  
the AUTO button to put the unit into recording  
standby.  
Recording starts automatically when the input  
signal exceeds the START LEVELvalue.  
7
Press the STOP [8] button to stop automatic  
NOTE  
recording.  
A mark is automatically added when you restart  
recording after temporarily pausing.  
Mark information is stored in the file with numbers  
between 01–99. The maximum number of marks in a  
file is 99.  
When you add a mark during playback, the file is not  
immediately saved. Rather, it is saved the next time  
playback is stopped. If you press the .or /  
button to change takes before saving, the added marks  
will not be saved.  
When using the built-in mics, the sound of pressing the  
button when adding a mark could be recorded. To avoid  
this, use a remote control to add marks.  
Start new files automatically during  
recording (TRK INC)  
A new file can be created automatically during recording  
when, after once becoming less than the end level, the  
input signal exceeds the start level again.  
1
2
Press the AUTO button to open the AUTO RECscreen.  
Set the MODE item to TRK INC  
.
3
4
5
Set the value of the START LEVELitem.  
Set the value of the END LEVELitem.  
Press the HOME button to return to the Home  
Screen.  
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When you turn the prerecording function ON, you  
should turn the record delay function OFF. If both are  
ON, only prerecording will function.  
Moving to a mark position  
You can move to marks in the currently selected file when  
paused and during playback.  
You can use this function to identify points to create  
shortcuts to the beginning of songs, for example.  
Delaying the start of recording (REC  
DELAY)  
Press the .//buttons while pressing and  
holding the ENTER/MARK button during playback or  
when stopped.  
This function allows you to delay the start of recording by  
0.3 seconds (fixed interval) after the RECORD [0] button  
is pressed.  
NOTE  
You cannot move to a mark in a different file.  
This is useful when you want to avoid recording the sound  
of pressing the RECORD [0] button.  
Clearing Marks  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select the REC SETTINGmenu item,  
and press the ENTER/MARK button.  
Use the wheel to select the DELAY item, and press  
While pressing the ENTER/MARK button press the STOP  
[8] button to clear the nearest mark earlier in the file.  
When you clear a mark, its number appears in a popup at  
the bottom of the screen.  
3
4
the /or ENTER/MARK button.  
Use the wheel to set the DELAYitem to ON  
.
NOTE  
Set PRE RECto OFFwhen you set REC DELAYto ON  
Recording the moment before  
pushing RECORD (PRE REC)  
.
By using prerecording, when the unit is in recording  
standby you can record up to two seconds of the signal  
input before the RECORD [0] button is pushed to start  
recording.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select REC SETTING, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button.  
The REC SETTINGscreen appears.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select the PRE REC item and press  
the /or ENTER/MARK button.  
Use the wheel to set the PRE RECitem to ON  
.
TIP  
By using this in combination with the auto-record function,  
you can record events without losing the beginnings of  
sounds.  
NOTE  
If the amount of time in record standby is less than two  
seconds, the sound for that amount of time is recorded.  
You cannot use the PRE REC function with overdub  
recording. When overdubbing set the PRE REC item OFF.  
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4 – Recording  
Recording duration  
The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD/SDHC cards of different capacities for different file formats for  
recording.  
SD/SDHC card capacity (hours:minutes)  
File format (recording setting)  
1 GB  
1:34  
1:26  
2 GB  
3:08  
2:53  
4 GB  
6:17  
5:46  
8 GB  
12:35  
11:33  
5:46  
44.1 kHz  
48 kHz  
96 kHz  
16 bit  
24 bit  
0:43  
1:26  
2:53  
WAV  
MP3  
44.1 kHz  
48 kHz  
96 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
1:02  
0:57  
0:28  
69:25  
34:42  
23:08  
17:21  
11:34  
8:40  
2:05  
1:55  
0:57  
138:51  
69:25  
46:17  
34:42  
23:08  
17:21  
13:53  
4:11  
3:50  
1:55  
277:11  
138:35  
92:23  
69:17  
46:11  
34:38  
27:43  
8:23  
7:42  
3:51  
554:58  
277:29  
184:59  
138:44  
92:29  
69:22  
55:29  
32 kbps  
64 kbps  
96 kbps  
128 kbps  
192 kbps  
256 kbps  
320 kbps  
6:56  
The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the SD/SDHC 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 card.  
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5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Screen)  
On the BROWSEScreen, you can view the contents of the  
Music Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card  
Icons on the BROWSE screen  
that you can use with the DR-100MKII. On this screen, you  
can also play and erase selected audio files, create folders,  
add files to the playlist and so on. (See “Playliston page  
43.)  
The meanings of icons that appear on the BROWSEScreen  
are as follows.  
Music Folder (MUSIC)  
The MUSICFolder is the highest (root) level folder in the  
hierarchy shown on the BROWSEScreen.  
TIP  
Audio file  
By connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable  
or connecting the SD card directly to a computer, you can  
use a computer to change the folder structure inside the  
MUSIC folder and delete files in it. Furthermore, you can  
change file names from the computer.  
This icon appears before the names of music files.  
Plus folder  
This icon shows folders that contain subfolders.  
Plain folder  
This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders.  
To open the BROWSEScreen, press the MENU button to  
open the MENUscreen. Use the wheel to select BROWSEand  
press the ENTER/MARK button.  
Open folder  
The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently  
appear on this screen.  
File operations  
Select the desired audio file on the BROWSEScreen and  
press the ENTER/MARK button to open the pop-up  
window that is shown below.  
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.  
Screen navigation  
On the BROWSEScreen, folders and music files appear in a  
hierarchical structure much like they would appear on a  
computer. On the DR-100MKII, folders can only be used to  
two levels.  
Use the wheel to select the item you want from the  
following list and press ENTER/MARK button to execute it.  
PLAY  
Use the wheel to select files and folders.  
When a folder is selected, press the /button to show  
the contents of that folder.  
Return to the Home Screen and start playback of the  
selected file. If the playback area is set to FOLDER, the folder  
that contains this file becomes the playback area.  
When a file or folder is selected, press the .button  
to exit the currently open folder and go to a higher level  
in the folder structure.  
INFO  
Information (date/time, size) about the selected file  
appears. Press the ENTER/MARK button again or press the  
STOP [8] button to return to the BROWSEscreen.  
When a file or folder is selected, press the ENTER/MARK  
button to open the pop-up window.  
When a file is selected (highlighted), if you press the  
/button, the file will be loaded and the Home  
Screen will reopen.  
This folder that contains this file becomes the current  
folder, and new recorded file will be saved in this folder.  
If the playback area has been set to FOLDER, this folder  
becomes the new playback area.  
ADD LIST  
Adds the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playliston page  
43.)  
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DELETE  
A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the  
selected file. Press the ENTER/MARK button to erase the  
file and STOP [8] button to cancel the deletion operation.  
NOTE  
You cannot erase read-only files and files that are not  
recognized by this unit.  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
The operation for the selected file is canceled, and the pop-  
up menu is closed.  
The operation for the selected file is canceled, and the pop-  
up menu is closed.  
Add identification tags to files (QUICK  
TAG)  
Folder operations  
Select the desired folder on the BROWSEScreen and press  
the ENTER/MARK button to open the pop-up window that  
is shown below.  
You can easily add symbols to file names for identification.  
This is useful for distinguishing important files from  
unimportant ones, for example.  
1
When the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK  
button to open a popup menu.  
Use the wheel to select the item you want from the  
following list and press the ENTER/MARK button to  
execute it.  
2
Use the wheel to select TAG, and press the ENTER/  
MARK button.  
The QUICK TAGscreen appears.  
SELECT  
Returns to the Home Screen and selects the first file in the  
folder. Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area  
is set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the new playback  
area. When recording, files are created in this folder.  
CREATE  
A pop-up appears to confirm that you want to create a new  
folder.  
3
Use the wheel to select a symbol (oor x), and press  
the ENTER/MARK button to add it to the name,  
or press the STOP [8] button to cancel adding a  
symbol.  
Press the ENTER/MARK button to create a new folder or  
press the STOP [8] button to cancel the operation of a  
folder.  
However, if you select CREATEwhen you are in a second-  
level subfolder, a “Layertoodeep.popup message  
appears and a new folder cannot be created.  
If you add a tag the filename changes as follows. For  
example, if the file name is "DR-100_0000.wav" then the  
new filename becomes "DR-100_0000_o.wav" or "DR-  
100_0000_x.wav".  
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 ENTER/MARK button to erase the files or press  
NOTE  
If an MP3 file is selected, its ID3 tag information will be  
given priority. In this case, file names with identification  
tags added to the end using the QUICK TAG function will  
not be shown. Check the identification tag information on  
the Home Screen or check the BROWSEscreen to see this.  
the STOP [8] button to cancel.  
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Delete the selected file (QUICK DEL)  
You can easily delete the selected file.  
1
When the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK  
button to open a popup menu.  
2
Select DELfrom the menu, and press the ENTER/  
MARK button.  
The QUICK DELETEscreen appears.  
3
Press the ENTER/MARK button to delete the file, or  
press the STOP [8] button to cancel deletion.  
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6 – Playback  
ALL FILES  
Selecting files for playback (skip)  
Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on  
the SD card.  
On the Home Screen, you can use the .and /  
buttons to select the playback track. The files that you can  
select are determined by the playback area setting.  
Limiting the playback area makes track selection easier  
when you have numerous recorded and copied tracks on  
the SD card.  
FOLDER (default)  
Set the playback area as all the files in the currently  
selected folder.  
PLAYLIST  
Set the playback area as the files in the playlist. (See  
“Playliston page 43.)  
You can add any file that you want to the playlist.  
On the PLAY MODEScreen, you can select all files, the  
current folder or the playlist as the playback area. You can  
also use the BROWSEScreen to set a folder as the playback  
area.  
If there is no playlist defined, a No PLAYLISTpop-up  
appears.  
NOTE  
On the BROWSEScreen, regardless of the playback area  
setting, you can select any file on the card that you want.  
Setting the mode  
5
Press the HOME button to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Set the operation mode used for playback. (See “Mode  
selectionon page 25.) Depending on the operation mode,  
the files that can be played will differ.  
NOTE  
The current playback area setting appears in the lower left  
of the Home Screen.  
Adjusting playback volume  
The volume of output through the built-in speaker or the  
connector can be adjusted using the /SP OUTPUT  
volume control.  
Playback area  
indication  
Selecting a folder for the playback  
area (1)  
Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a  
folder on the BROWSEScreen, the playback area changes to  
the selected folder.  
Setting the playback area (AREA)  
Set the playback area for repeat and ordinary playback on  
the PLAY MODEscreen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select BROWSE, and press the ENTER/  
MARK button.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUScreen.  
Use the wheel to select PLAY MODEand press the  
ENTER/MARK.  
BROWSEscreen appears.  
The PLAY MODEscreen appears.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select a folder.  
For an explanation of how to use the BROWSEScreen, see  
“Screen navigationon page 39.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select AREA, and press the /or  
ENTER/MARK button.  
Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the following  
pop-up window.  
Use the wheel to set the playback area.  
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5
Use the wheel to select SELECT, and press the ENTER/  
MARK button.  
NOTE  
For an explanation of how to use the BROWSEScreen, see  
“5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Screen)on  
page 39.  
The display returns to the Home Screen. The first file in  
the folder is selected, and the unit is stopped.  
Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area  
is set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the playback  
area.  
3
Use the wheel to select the file you want to add to  
the playlist, and press the ENTER/MARK button.  
A pop-up window appears.  
NOTE  
Selecting a folder for the playback  
area (2)  
For details about how to select the file, see “Screen  
navigationon page 39.  
When the playback area is set to FOLDER, if you select a file  
on the BROWSEScreen, the folder that contains the selected  
file becomes the playback area.  
4
Use the wheel to select ADDLIST.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select BROWSE, and press the ENTER/  
MARK.  
BROWSEscreen appears.  
5
6
Press the ENTER/MARK button.  
The file is added to the playlist and the popup window  
closes.  
Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 as necessary to add more  
files to the playlist. The files are numbered in the  
order that they are added.  
Tracks in the playlist are played back in the order that  
they were added.  
3
Use the wheel to select a folder that contains the file  
you want to play.  
For an explanation of how to use the BROWSEScreen, see  
“Screen navigationon page 39.  
Editing the playlist  
You can view and edit the playlist you have made on the  
4
5
6
Press the /button.  
PLAYLISTscreen.  
You can also use this screen to play files and to edit the  
playlist.  
Use the wheel to select the desired file.  
Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the following  
popup menu.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select PLAYLIST, and press the  
ENTER/MARK.  
PLAYLISTscreen appears.  
7
Use the wheel to select PLAY and press the ENTER/  
MARK button to return to the Home Screen and start  
playback of the selected file.  
If the playback area is set to FOLDER, the folder that  
contains this file becomes the playback area.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select the file you want to edit, and  
press ENTER/MARK.  
A pop-up window appears.  
Playlist  
You can make a list of files for playback (playlist). On the  
PLAY MODEScreen if you select PLAYLISTfor the AREAitem,  
you can set playback to just the files in your playlist.  
If there are no files in the playlist, the No PLAYLISTpopup  
message appears.  
Use the wheel to select the item, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button to cause the unit to work as  
follows.  
Adding files to the playlist  
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select BROWSE, and press the ENTER/  
MARK button.  
1
2
PLAY  
Play the selected file and return to the Home Screen.  
BROWSEscreen appears.  
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ALL CLR  
NOTE  
A confirmation message appears to confirm that you  
want to remove all the files from the playlist. Press the  
ENTER/MARK button to remove all the files or the STOP  
[8] button to cancel this operation.  
For this operation, it does not matter which file you  
select in step 3. All the files are removed from the  
playlist, but they are not erased from the SD card.  
Only files in the playback area that is currently set can  
be selected for playback.  
The track name, file number and other file information  
for the currently playing file appear on the display.  
The 8icon appears on the display when playback  
is stopped at the beginning of a file, and the 9icon  
appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a file  
(paused).  
Playback  
When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped,  
press the PLAY/PAUSE (7/9) button to start playback.  
DELETE  
Remove the selected file from the playlist.  
NOTE  
The file is removed from the playlist, but it is not erased  
from the SD card.  
Files in the playback area can be played.  
You can also choose files for playback by name on the  
BROWSEscreen.  
MOVE  
Select this to change the order of files in the playlist.  
In addition to the file name, the file number also  
appears highlighted in inverse.  
Stopping  
Use the wheel to move the selected file to a different  
position in the playlist.  
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back,  
press the STOP (8) button to stop playback at the current  
position.  
Press the STOP (8) button again to return to the  
beginning of the file.  
In the above example, the 4th file has been moved to  
the 3rd file position.  
Pausing (PAUSE)  
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back,  
press the PLAY/PAUSE (7/9) button to pause playback  
at the current position.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (7/9) button again to restart  
playback from that position.  
Press the ENTER/MARK button  
The display returns to the PLAYLISTscreen.  
.
CANCEL  
The operation for the selected file is canceled.  
Selecting files for playback (skip)  
Rewinding and fast-forwarding  
(search)  
When the Home Screen is open, press the .and /  
buttons to select the file for playback.  
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back  
or stopped, press and hold the .or /buttons to  
rewind or fast-forward and search the playback track.  
If you press the .button when the playback position is  
located at the middle of a file, it will return to the beginning  
of that file. If you press the .button when located at  
the beginning of a file, the playback position will skip to  
the beginning of the previous file.  
If you press the /button when located at the beginning  
of or middle of a file, the playback position will skip to the  
beginning of the next file.  
NOTE  
You can set the search speed. (See “Search speed setting”  
on page 49.)  
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Using the wheel to change the playback  
position  
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back  
or stopped, you can use the wheel to change the playback  
position.  
Loop playback  
With this function, you can continuously repeat (loop) the  
playback of a selection that you make.  
1
During playback (or when paused), press the I/O  
LOOP button at the point where you want to start  
the loop playback interval.  
NOTE  
The current playback position will be set as the starting  
(IN) point.  
The faster you turn the wheel, the more rapidly the  
position changes.  
2
Press the I/O LOOP button at the point where you  
want to end the loop playback interval.  
The current playback position will be set as the ending  
(OUT) point, and loop playback between the IN-OUT  
points will start. The starting (IN) and ending (OUT)  
points are shown as and at corresponding positions  
beneath the playback position bar on the Home Screen.  
No sound is output while the wheel is being turned.  
During playback, if you turn the wheel, playback will  
resume from the position where you stop turning.  
Repeat playback (REPEAT)  
You can repeatedly playback one file or multiple files within  
a designated area.  
In addition, the  
icon also appears during playback.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select PLAY MODEand press the  
ENTER/MARK button.  
PLAY MODEscreen appears.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select REPEATand press the /or  
ENTER/MARK button.  
NOTE  
The pop-up message of I/O Too Shortappears if the  
section between the IN and OUT points is too short. Set  
them again. The section should be 1 second or longer.  
When the starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points are  
currently set, pressing the I/O LOOP button again will  
clear both points.  
You cannot set the IN and OUT points in different files.  
If you enable repeat playback, the loop settings will be  
cleared.  
IN and OUT point settings are lost when you select a  
different file.  
Setting accurate IN and OUT points might not be  
possible with Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format MP3 files.  
Use the wheel to select a repeat mode.  
OFF (default)  
All files in the playback area are played in sequence one  
time. (This setting is the ordinary playback mode.)  
SINGLE  
The selected file is played once without repeating. The  
icon appears on the Home Screen  
1 REPEAT  
The current file is played repeatedly. The  
appears on the Home Screen.  
icon  
Special playback control functions  
Not only can you use the DR-100MKII to change the tempo  
of track playback, you can even do this without changing  
the pitch.  
ALL REPEAT  
All files in the selected playback area are played back  
repeatedly. The  
icon appears on the Home Screen.  
Setting the playback control functions  
NOTE  
Use the PB CONTROLScreen to set the playback control  
functions. When the Home Screen is displayed, press and  
hold the PB CONTROL button to open the PB CONTROL  
Screen.  
If you start loop playback, the REPEATitem automatically  
switches to OFFif it is in a different mode.  
5
After completing the setting, press the STOP [8]  
button to return to the Home Screen and start  
playback.  
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6 – Playback  
Use the .button, /button and wheel to set each  
items.  
After you finish making settings on this screen, press the  
HOME button (or press and hold the PB CONTROL button)  
to return to the Home Screen.  
In the upper part of the Home Screen, the icons for the  
playback control functions that are currently active appear  
highlighted in inverse.  
Changing speed without changing pitch  
(VSA function)  
The unit features the VSA (Variable Speed Audition)  
function that changes the playback speed without  
changing its pitch.  
Use the VSAitem to turn on or off the VSA function (default  
setting is ON).  
NOTE  
VSA function cannot be used when a WAV file that was  
recorded at 96 kHz sampling frequency is selected.  
However,  
will be shown in the Home Screen and  
the setting of playback speed can be changed.  
The VSA setting will not work with 96kHz files, but if  
you return to the Home Screen and use the .and  
/buttons, for example, to load a 44.1/48 kHz file the  
playback speed setting will become effective.  
Changing playback speed  
Use the SPEEDitem to set the playback speed. Just setting  
the speed, however, does not enable the speed control  
function. After making the setting, press the PB CONTROL  
button to turn the speed control ON. When ON, the  
icon appears as black letters on a white background at the  
top of the Home Screen. Press the PB CONTROL button  
briefly to turn the speed control ON or OFF. This allows you  
to easily switch between the set speed and normal speed.  
The playback speed range is from 50(50%) to 16(116%)  
(default setting is 32).  
NOTE  
Pressing the PB CONTROL button only turns the playback  
control function speed setting ON/OFF. Any other changes  
from default values made on the PB CONTROLscreen are  
always ON.  
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7 – Connecting with a Computer  
By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB  
Transferring files to a computer  
cable, 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 SD card in the unit.  
1
Click the DR-100MK2 drive on the computer screen to  
show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders.  
This unit can handle audio files of the following formats  
(only stereo files).  
2
Open the MUSIC folder and drag and drop the  
files that you want to transfer to the computer to  
destinations of your choice.  
MP3: 32 kbps – 320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz  
WAV: 44.1/48/96 (HS mode) kHz, 16/24 bit  
Transferring files from a computer  
Connecting a computer  
1
Click the DR-100MK2 drive on the computer screen to  
show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders.  
Drag and drop files on the computer that you want  
to transfer to the unit to the MUSIC folder.  
Confirm that an SD card is properly inserted into the unit,  
and use the included USB cable to connect this unit with a  
computer.  
2
Computer  
Mini-B  
USB plug  
USB  
When connected, "connected... USB" appears on the  
screen of the recorder.  
TIP  
You can manage the MUSIC folder from the computer.  
You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder up to  
the second level for use with this unit. The DR-100MKII  
cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third  
level or below.  
This unit appears on the computer screen as external  
volume named DR-100MK2.  
NOTE  
Since you can set the DR-100MKII to only play the  
contents of a specific folder, you can organize tracks into  
genres, artists or other categories as you like.  
If you name the subfolders and music tracks, these  
names will appear on the screen of this unit.  
You cannot use this unit’s other functions when it is  
connected to a computer by USB.  
Instead of connecting to a computer by USB, you can  
conduct the same operations by removing the SD  
card from the recorder and loading it on the computer  
directly or by using a card adaptor.  
If an SD card is not properly inserted before making the  
USB connection, "Can't Save Data" appears on the  
screen.  
Disconnecting from a computer  
Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper  
procedures for your computer to unmount the DR-100MK2  
(as an external drive). Then, disconnect the USB cable. The  
power turns off.  
See the computer’s operation manual for instructions  
about how to unmount an external drive.  
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8 – Settings and Information  
Card information page (CARD)  
The CARDpage shows the status of the currently inserted  
SD card.  
Using the INFORMATION screens  
Various information about this unit can be checked on  
these screens. Follow these procedures to open the  
INFORMATIONscreen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select INFORMATION, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button.  
The INFORMATIONscreen contains the following four pages.  
Use the wheel to move through the pages.  
TOTAL MUSIC:  
Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music  
Folder.  
File information page (FILE)  
Shows information about the currently loaded file.  
TOTAL FOLDER:  
Shows the total number of folders in the Music Folder.  
Card information page (CARD)  
Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card.  
TOTAL SIZE:  
Shows the total SD card capacity.  
System information page (SYSTEM)  
Shows the unit’s system setting information and firmware  
version.  
REMAIN SIZE/USED SIZE:  
Shows the amount of unused/used capacity on the SD  
card.  
Power information page (BATTERY)  
Shows usage information about the batteries installed in  
the recorder.  
Press the .or /button to switch between REMAIN  
SIZEand USED SIZE  
.
File information page (FILE)  
The FILEpage shows information about the currently  
selected file.  
System information page (SYSTEM)  
The SYSTEMpage shows information about the DR-  
100MKII’s system settings and firmware version.  
WAV/MP3:  
Shows the audio file type.  
For WAV files, bit length, stereo/mono, and sampling  
frequency (Hz) also appear.  
For MP3 files, the bit rate (kbps), CBR (constant bit rate) or  
VBR (variable bit rate) type, and sampling frequency (Hz)  
also appear.  
CUE/REV SPD:  
Shows the forward and backward search speed.  
TITLE:  
AUTO OFF:  
Shows the automatic power OFF setting.  
Shows the file name. If an MP3 file has ID3 tag title  
information that information appears.  
BACKLIGHT:  
Shows the automatic backlight OFF setting.  
DATE:  
Date of file creation  
System Ver.:  
Shows the system firmware version.  
SIZE:  
File size  
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8 – Settings and Information  
Battery information page (BATTERY)  
On the BATTERYpage, usage information about the  
batteries in the recorder is shown.  
Use the items on the SETUPscreen to make the  
following settings.  
Use the .and /buttons and the wheel to set each  
item.  
Li-Ion:  
Shows the amount of power remaining in the recorder’s  
lithium-ion rechargeable battery.  
Search speed setting  
CUE/REV SPDsets the forward and backward search speed  
used when you press and hold the .//buttons.  
The number to the right of the  
icon shows whether this  
is being used as the main (1) or secondary (2) battery power  
source.  
Setting options: X2, X4, X8(default), X10  
AA:  
Automatic power OFF setting  
AUTO OFFsets the amount of time until the recorder turns  
OFF automatically after the last action or operation when  
running on battery power.  
Shows the amount of power remaining in the recorder’s  
AA batteries. The number to the right of the  
whether this is being used as the main (1) or secondary (2  
battery power source.  
ALKALIor Ni-MHshows the type of AA batteries in the  
recorder.  
icon shows  
)
Setting options: OFF(default, does not turn off  
automatically), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min  
Alkaline batteries: ALKALI  
Ni-MH batteries: Ni-MH  
Automatic backlight OFF setting  
BACKLIGHTsets the amount of time until the backlight  
turns OFF automatically after the last operation when  
running on battery power.  
NOTE  
When using an AC adaptor or TASCAM BP-6AA external  
Setting options: OFF(always unlit), 5sec(default), 10sec  
15sec, 30sec, ALWAYS(always lit)  
,
battery pack, the  
icon is always shown instead of  
the remaining charge in the lithium-ion rechargeable  
battery.  
Display contrast setting  
CONTRASTsets the display contrast.  
Setting range: 120(default value: 6  
)
Backlight brightness setting  
DIMMERsets the backlight brightness.  
Setting options: HIGH(default), LOW  
When the lithium-on battery is set as the main battery  
and is in use, the remaining charge of the AA batteries  
might not be shown correctly depending on other  
conditions. (SeeSetting the main battery source (MAIN)”  
on page 50.)  
Restoring default settings  
Use the INITIALIZEitem if you want to restore the various  
settings of this device to their factory defaults.  
Operation settings (SETUP)  
1
Use the wheel to select INITIALIZEand press the  
ENTER/MARK button to select Exec  
.
On the SETUPscreen, you can make various settings  
to make the unit easier to operate according to the  
environment where you are using it and other conditions.  
On this screen you can also initialize the unit and format SD  
cards.  
2
Press the ENTER/MARK button again to open a  
confirmation popup message.  
Follow these procedures to open the SETUPscreen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select the SETUPmenu and press  
the ENTER/MARK button to open the SETUPmenu  
screen.  
3
Press the ENTER/MARK button again to initialize  
the recorder. Press the STOP [8] button to cancel  
initialization.  
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8 – Settings and Information  
Using QUICK FORMAT  
Use the QUICK FORMATitem to quick format the SD card.  
Using QUICKFORMATerases all music files on the card and  
automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as  
well as the “dr-1.sysle that is necessary to use the SD card  
with the DR-100MKII.  
Setting the main battery source  
(MAIN)  
When both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries are  
installed, you can set one as a main power source and the  
other as a backup. Usually the unit uses the main power  
source.  
When the remaining power of the main battery source  
becomes low, the unit automatically switches to the  
backup, allowing continued operation.  
1
Use the wheel to select QUICKFORMAT, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button to highlight Exec  
.
2
Press the ENTER/MARK button to open a pop-up  
confirmation window.  
The battery source currently used and the amount of  
remaining power it has are shown on the Home Screen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select BATTERY, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button.  
BATTERYscreen appears.  
3
Press the ENTER/MARK button to execute the quick  
formatting, or press the STOP [8] button to cancel  
formatting.  
Using FULL FORMAT  
Use the FULLFORMATitem to completely format the SD  
card.  
3
Use the MAINitem to set the main battery power  
source.  
Options: Li-Ion(lithium ion battery, default), AA  
Using FULLFORMATerases all music files on the card and  
automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as  
well as the “dr-1.sysle that is necessary to use the SD card  
with the DR-100MKII.  
Full formatting checks the memory for errors while  
formatting, so it takes more time than quick formatting.  
CAUTION  
The power turns off if the backup battery source does  
not have enough charge. In this case, all recordings,  
settings and other data will be lost.  
The power supply will not automatically switch from  
the backup battery to the main battery. When operating  
on the backup battery, reset the main battery selection  
after changing it.  
1
Use the wheel to select FULLFORMAT, and press the  
ENTER/MARK to highlight Exec  
.
2
Press the ENTER/MARK button to open a pop-up  
confirmation window.  
Changing batteries when the power is on  
If both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries are installed,  
you can change batteries while continuing to record and  
use other functions.  
3
Press the ENTER/MARK button to execute the full  
formatting, or press the STOP [8] button to cancel  
formatting.  
NOTE  
In the following sections, for simplicity we refer to the main  
"battery" and backup "battery," even though the unit uses  
two AA batteries. Both AA batteries should be changed  
together.  
CAUTION  
When formatting a card, the unit should be operating on  
AC power supplied through the PS-P520 adapter (sold  
separately) or batteries with sufficient remaining power. If  
the power fails during formatting, the formatting does not  
occur correctly.  
Changing the main battery  
8
Before changing the main battery, confirm that its charge  
has become low enough that power has switched to the  
backup battery.  
The unit turns OFF if you remove the main battery while it  
is being used.  
If you must change the main battery even though it is in  
use, change the setting so that the backup battery becomes  
the main battery and confirm this operation on the Home  
Screen first.  
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8 – Settings and Information  
Confirm that the replaced battery is installed properly  
before changing the unit setting to make it the main  
battery.  
You can make the following settings with the items on this  
screen.  
File name format  
Set the TYPEitem to WORDor DATE  
Options: WORD(default), DATE  
NOTE  
.
If the backup battery charge becomes less than a certain  
level, the Current Main: AApopup message appears, and  
even if you change the MAIN battery setting, the power  
source will not change while the unit is operating.  
WORD: Six characters set with the WORDitem are used as  
the file name, for example "DR-100_0000.wav".  
Date: The date is used as the file name, for  
example,"110912_0000.wav".  
NOTE  
The date is determined by the unit’s internal clock setting.  
(See “Setting the date and timeon page 23.)  
Changing the backup battery  
8
You can change the backup battery at any time when  
the main battery is in use, but you should confirm on the  
Home Screen that the main battery has enough remaining  
charge.  
Setting the file name (WORD)  
In the WORDitem, use the .and /buttons to move  
the cursor, and use the wheel to select the characters.  
In addition to letters and numbers, the following symbols  
can also be used.  
! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~  
The unit turns OFF if you remove the backup battery while  
it is being used.  
Setting the type of AA batteries (AA  
BATTERY)  
You should set the type of AA batteries that you are using.  
This setting is used to show the amount of remaining  
battery charge and determine if the unit has enough power  
for normal operation.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select BATTERY, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button.  
BATTERYscreen appears.  
3
Use the AA TYPEitem to set the AA battery type to be  
used.  
Options: ALKALI(Alkaline batteries, default), Ni-MH  
(Nickel metal hydride batteries)  
Setting the file name format  
You can set the format of the names given to files when  
recorded by this unit.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select FILE NAME, and press the  
ENTER/MARK button.  
FILE NAMEscreen appears.  
Use the .and /buttons and the wheel to set each  
item.  
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9 – Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack  
This unit has a REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack to which you can  
connect a TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control or TASCAM  
RC-3F footswitch-type remote control (sold separately) that  
can be used to operate the unit.  
You can also use the included digital input conversion  
cable to connect the recorder to external digital audio  
equipment.  
6
Use the wheel to change the MODEitem.  
Options: PLAY(default), RECORD1, RECORD2, MINUTES  
FOOT SW  
MODE  
L
C
R
FWD  
PLAY  
REW  
STOP  
STOP  
REW  
PLAY/STOP  
REC/PAUSE  
REC/PAUSE  
PLAY/STOP  
RECORD 1  
RECORD 2  
MINUTES  
INC  
MARK  
SPEED CHANGE  
Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F, sold  
separately)  
7
Press the STOP [8] button to return to the Home  
Screen.  
Using the footswitch  
Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The  
function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment  
shown on the REMOTE/DIGI INscreen.  
Using digital input  
TASCAM RC-3F  
Footswitch (sold separately)  
Setting footswitch operation  
Use the REMOTE/DIGI INsetting screen to make footswitch  
Digital conversion cable (included)  
settings.  
Digital mixer,  
Digital recorder,  
Digital amplifier, etc.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select REMOTE/DIGI IN, and press  
the ENTER/MARK to open the REMOTE/DIGI IN  
submenu.  
Setting the digital input  
Enable digital input on the REMOTE/DIGI INsetting screen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Use the wheel to select REMOTE/DIGI INand press  
the ENTER/MARK button to open the REMOTE/DIGI  
INsetting screen.  
3
4
Use the wheel to select FUNCTIONmenu item, and  
press the ENTER/MARK or /button.  
Use the wheel to to change the FUNCTIONitem to RC-  
3F. (Default: RC-10).  
3
4
5
Use the wheel to select FUNCTION, and press the  
ENTER/MARK or /button.  
Use the wheel to set FUNCTIONto DIGI IN(default  
value: RC-10).  
After completing the setting, press the HOME button  
to return to the Home Screen.  
5
Use the .and wheel to select MODEitem, and  
press the ENTER/MARK or /button.  
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9 – Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack  
NOTE  
If FUNCTIONis set to DIGI INon the REMOTE/DIGI IN  
setting screen, moving the INPUT switch on the top  
panel will not change the input, and the following popup  
message will appear.  
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10 – Messages  
The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-100MKII under certain conditions. Refer to this  
list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.  
Message  
Meaning and response  
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function  
adds “_aor “_bto the end of the original file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function,  
connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than 198 characters.  
File Name ERR  
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an existing file. The  
DIVIDE function adds “_a“ or “_bto the end of the original file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE  
function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name.  
Dup File Name  
The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged. Please check the file in  
question.  
File Not Found  
Non-Supported  
Battery Empty  
I/O Too Short  
The audio file is not a supported format. Please see "7 - Connecting with a computer" for file  
formats that this unit can use.  
The battery is almost out of power. Recharge the lithium-ion battery and/or replace the AA  
batteries.  
The IN and OUT points are too close together. Reset the IN and OUT points with at least 1 second  
between them.  
File Not Found  
PLAYLIST  
The file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the Music Folder.  
No files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist or change the play mode to  
No PLAYLIST  
something besides PLAYLIST  
.
PLAYLIST Full  
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 files to the Playlist.  
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card or press the  
ENTER/MARK button when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.  
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.  
MBR Error Init  
CARD  
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT  
formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit.  
Always use the DR-100MKII to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the  
card or press the ENTER/MARK button when this message appears to format the card in FAT  
format.  
Format Error  
Format CARD  
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.  
File Not Found  
Make Sys File  
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. When this message  
appears, press the ENTER/MARK button to automatically create a system file.  
Invalid SysFile  
Make Sys File  
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, press the  
ENTER/MARK button to automatically create a system file.  
Invalid Card  
Change Card  
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.  
Protected Card  
Change Card  
This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders  
and files. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power and format the card.  
Writing to the card timed out.  
Write Timeout  
Card Full  
Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card.  
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to  
make open space.  
Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the current  
folder.  
Layer too Deep  
Can't Divide  
Max File Size  
The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a file).  
The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours.  
The total number of folders and files exceeds 999. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your  
computer.  
File Full  
Card Error  
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.  
MP3 files cannot be divided.  
Current File MP3  
File Protected  
No Card  
The file is read only and cannot be erased.  
No SD card is in the unit. Install a recordable SD card.  
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10 – Messages  
Message  
Meaning and response  
No PB File  
There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged.  
No MUSIC File  
Sample Rate 96kHz  
There is no playback file, so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed.  
96 kHz WAV files cannot be overdubbed.  
When the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack is selected as the input, you cannot change to an analog  
DIN Selected  
DIN Unlock  
input even if you change that INPUT switch on the top panel.  
The REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack is selected as the input, but the digital input connection has  
been broken or the sampling frequency does not match. Confirm that the external digital  
audio equipment is properly connected to the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack. Confirm also that the  
sampling frequencies of this recorder and the external digital audio equipment are matched.  
Press the STOP [8] button to close this message. When this error occurs, the input from the  
REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack cannot be used, but recording is possible. If this message appears  
during recording, noise might occur in the recording  
Not Continued  
File Error  
Can't Save Data  
Player Error  
Device Error  
Writing Failed  
Sys Rom Err  
If one of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power OFF and then ON again.  
If you are unable to turn the power OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect any TASCAM PS-  
P520AC adaptor (sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately)  
being used.  
If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact the dealer where the product  
was purchased from or the TASCAM Distributor in your area.  
Remote Cmd  
Remote Rx  
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  
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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  
dealer where the product was purchased from or the  
TASCAM Distributor in your area.  
Check the input settings again.  
Confirm that the analog input level is not too low.  
Confirm that the SD card is not full.  
Does the card already contain the maximum number of  
files (999 folders and files total)?  
Power will not turn ON.  
8
The analog input level is low.  
Confirm that the analog input level setting is not too  
low.  
Confirm that the output level of a connected external  
device is not too low.  
8
Confirm that the batteries are not dead.  
Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct  
+/– orientation.  
Confirm that the power plug of the AC adaptor (TASCAM  
PS-P520: sold separately) is securely inserted.  
The sound I am trying to record sounds  
distorted.  
Is the analog input level (INPUT LEVEL) setting low and the  
input gain setting high?  
8
Is a TASCAM BP-L2 lithium-ion battery installed?  
The lithium-ion battery cannot be charged  
fully.  
Is the unit becoming warm?  
If the unit is used for a long time in a high-temperature  
environment, its internal temperature will increase,  
causing the protection circuits of the lithium-ion battery to  
function and stop recharging.  
Recharge the battery at a suitable temperature (room  
temperature of 30º C or less).  
8
The playback sounds unnatural.  
Check to see if the playback pitch has been changed.  
Confirm that the playback speed is not being adjusted.  
8
I cannot erase a file.  
Is the SD card write-protect switch engaged?  
Are you trying to erase a copy of a file that has been set  
to read-only on a computer?  
8
I cannot operate the recorder with the remote  
control  
Make sure the battery is in the remote control and that it  
has power remaining.  
8
This units les do not appear on the computer.  
Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer  
using its USB port.  
8
Confirm that USB hubs are not used.  
Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording  
standby mode.  
The unit does not function.  
8
Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction  
of the arrow.  
Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable? (Is USB  
connectedshown on the display?)  
The SD card is not recognized.  
8
Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.  
Playback does not work.  
8
Please check the operation mode again.  
If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the  
sampling frequency is supported by this unit.  
If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that its bit  
rate and sampling frequency are supported by this unit.  
(See “Selecting file format, sampling frequency, and  
maximum file sizeon page 27.)  
No sound is output.  
8
Are headphones connected?  
Is the SPEAKER switch OFF?  
Check the connections with the monitoring system.  
Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?  
Is the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit minimized?  
On the INPUT SETTINGscreen, is the MONITORitem set  
to ON, enabling monitoring of the input signal?  
Recording does not work.  
8
Please check the operation mode again.  
If you are using an external device, check the  
connection again.  
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12 – Specifications  
Output: 0.4 W (mono)  
Ratings  
Recording media  
SD cards (64 MB–2 GB) and SDHC cards (4 GB–32 GB)  
Digital audio input ratings  
DIGITAL IN jack  
Recording/playback format  
WAV: 44.1/48/96 (HS mode) kHz, 16/24-bit  
MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps  
Connector: 3/32(2.5 mm) TRS jack (using the conversion  
cable made for this unit)  
Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)  
Number of channels  
2 channels (stereo)  
Control input/output ratings  
USB port  
Connector: Mini-B type  
Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class  
Input/output ratings  
REMOTE jack  
Connector: 3/32(2.5 mm) TRS jack  
Analog audio input/output ratings  
XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN connectors (Phantom power  
compatible)  
Audio performance  
Connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)  
When MIC/LINE 1 switch is set to MIC  
Frequency response  
Input impedance: 2.1 kΩ  
20 Hz–20 kHz, +1/–3 dB  
(EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, JEITA)  
20 Hz–22 kHz, +1/–3 dB  
(EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 48 kHz, JEITA)  
20 Hz–40 kHz, +1/–3 dB  
When GAIN HIGH  
Nominal input level: –70 dBu  
Maximum input level: –54 dBu  
When GAIN MID  
Nominal input level: –42 dBu  
Maximum input level: –26 dBu  
When GAIN LOW  
(EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA)  
Distortion  
Less than 0.01%  
Nomial input level: –14 dBu  
Maximum input level: +2 dBu  
(XLR LINE 1 IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, +24 dBu input,  
JEITA)  
When MIC/LINE 1 switch is set to LINE 1  
Input impedance: 2.5 kΩ  
Nominal input level: +4 dBu  
Maximum input level: +24 dBu  
S/N ratio  
92 dB or more  
(XLR LINE 1 IN TO LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, +24 dBu input,  
JEITA)  
LINE 2 IN jack  
Connector: 1/8(3.5 mm) stereo mini jack  
Input impedance: 22 kΩ or more  
Nominal input level: –10 dBV  
Maximum input level: +6 dBV  
Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150  
Requirements for connected  
computers  
LINE OUT jack  
Connector: 1/8(3.5 mm) stereo mini jack  
Output impedance: 200Ω  
XLR LINE 1 IN:  
Nominal output level: –14 dBV  
Maximum output level: +6 dBV  
Others:  
Check the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/)  
for information about the latest operating system  
compatibility.  
Windows  
Pentium 300 MHz or better  
128 MB or more memory  
USB port (USB 2.0)  
Nominal output level: –10 dBV  
Maximum output level: +6 dBV  
jack  
Macintosh  
266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or better  
64MB or more memory  
Connector: 1/8(3.5 mm) stereo mini jack  
Maximum output : 25 mW + 25 mW  
(with 32Ω headphone connection)  
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)  
Built-in speaker  
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12 – Specifications  
Recommended USB host controller  
Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA):  
Intel chipset  
Continuous  
Format  
Note  
operation time  
Supported OS  
Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7  
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or newer  
Playback, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 2 hours  
45 minutes  
Headphones (32Ω)  
Built-in speaker  
Headphones (32Ω)  
Built-in speaker  
Playback, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 2 hours  
45 minutes  
Playback, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
About 2 hours  
45 minutes  
General  
Playback, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
About 2 hours  
45 minutes  
Power supply  
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery made for this unit  
(TASCAM BP-L2)  
Recording, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 2 hours  
45 minutes  
Built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries)  
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)  
External battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)  
Recording, MP3,  
About 2 hours  
45 minutes  
Built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
JEITA Recording/Playback  
Power consumption:  
4 W (maximum)  
External dimensions (WHD, excluding protrusions):  
80 x 153 x 35 mm/3.15 x 6.024 x 1.378 in.  
Battery life (continuous operation):  
Lithium ion battery (BP-L2):  
Weight:  
290 g/10.23 oz (not including batteries)  
Continuous  
operation time  
Operation temperature range:  
Format  
Note  
0–40ºC/32–104ºF  
0–30º C/32–86ºF (when recharging lithium ion batteries)  
Playback, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 5 hours  
Headphones (32Ω)  
Built-in speaker  
Headphones (32Ω)  
Built-in speaker  
Playback, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 5 hours  
About 5 hours  
About 5 hours  
About 5 hours  
About 5 hours  
Dimensional drawing  
Playback, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
Playback, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
Recording, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
Built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
Recording, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
Built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
JEITA Recording/Playback  
Ni-MH batteries (eneloop):  
Continuous  
operation time  
Format  
Note  
Playback, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 4 hours  
Headphones (32Ω)  
Built-in speaker  
Headphones (32Ω)  
Built-in speaker  
Playback, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
About 4 hours  
About 4 hours  
About 4 hours  
About 4 hours  
About 4 hours  
Playback, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
Playback, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
35 mm  
3 mm  
80 mm  
Recording, WAV,  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit  
Built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from  
the actual product.  
Specifications and external appearance may be changed  
without notification to improve the product.  
Recording, MP3,  
44.1 kHz, 128 kbps  
Built-in mics (UNI/  
OMNI)  
JEITA Recording/Playback  
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Notes  
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DR-100MK"  
User registration  
Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM  
user online.  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-42-356-9143  
http://tascam.jp/  
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
http://tascam.com/  
http://tascam.com/  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.  
Phone: +52-55-5010-6000  
Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100,  
México DF, México  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-8451-302511  
http://www.tascam.co.uk/  
Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane,  
Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, UK  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Phone: +49-611-71580  
http//tascam.de/  
Printed in China  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  
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