Tascam DR-03 Microcassette Recorder User Manual


 
6 TASCAM DR-03
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide .........................................9
1 – Introduction ..........................................11
Features ....................................................................11
Product components .................................................12
Conventions used in this manual ..............................13
Intellectual property rights ........................................13
About microSD cards .................................................15
Precautions for placement.........................................16
Beware of condensation ............................................16
Cleaning the unit.......................................................16
2 – Names and functions of parts .............17
Top panel ..................................................................17
Left side panel ...........................................................20
Right side panel ........................................................21
Bottom panel ............................................................22
Home Screen .............................................................23
Recording Screen ......................................................26
Menu structure ..........................................................27
FUNCTION menu .................................................27
SETUP menu ........................................................27
Menu operation basics ..............................................28
3 – Preparations .........................................30
Preparing the power .................................................30
About the power supply ......................................30
Using AAA batteries ............................................30
Using USB bus power ..........................................30
Turning the power on and off ....................................31
Turning the power on ..........................................32
Turning the power off ..........................................32
Inserting and removing microSD cards ......................33
Inserting a card ...................................................33
Ejecting a card .....................................................33
Preparing a microSD card for use ..............................34
Setting the date and time..........................................34
Using the built-in speaker to monitor playback .........36
Connecting monitoring equipment............................37
Preventing accidental operation with the hold
function .....................................................................38
Using the stand .........................................................38
4 – Recording ..............................................39
Making recording settings.........................................39
Setting the recording quality ...............................39
Setting the built-in stereo microphone for input . 41
Setting external input ..........................................41
Reducing low-frequency noise when recording ...43