Tascam DP-008 Front panel

3 – Names and Functions of Parts

locate to the head of the song (RTZ) or the last recording start position (LRP). (See “Return To Zero (RTZ) and Last Recording Position (LRP)” on page 54.)

g/LRP key

Press this key when the transport is stopped or playing to fast forward. Press it again to change the speed from 10x to 50x, again for 100x and 1000x.

If you press this key while holding down the stop ( ·) key, the transport will locate to the last recording start position (LRP). (See “Return To Zero (RTZ) and Last Recording Position (LRP)” on page 54.)

hPlayback (Á) key

Press this key to start playback. While pressing the record (–)key, press this key to start recording. Press this key again when recording to stop recording and start playback (punch out).

jREPEAT key

Turns the repeat playback mode on and off. (See “Repeat playback” on page 55.)

kRecord (–) key and indicator

Press the playback (Á) key while pressing this key to start recording. The indicator lights when recording. If you press this key when any of the track REC indicators is blinking, or during playback, recording will begin (punch in). (See “Punching in and out” on page 52.)

Press the IN/OUT key while pressing and holding this key to enter auto punch in/out mode.

lIN/OUT key

Press this key to open the I/O SETTING screen, and to set IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points for repeat playback and track editing. (See “Setting IN and OUT points” on page 55.)

Press this key while pressing and holding the recording (–) key to enter auto punch in/out mode.

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;MIC A/B

These are built-in omnidirectional microphones. They can be set as input sources for INPUT A/B (Internal MIC/ Lowor Internal MIC/High).

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Contents

OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Page 11 – Exchanging Data with a Diagram Overview of this unit About this manual Manual conventions Product parts Intellectual property rights About SD cards Precautions for use Cautions on installation Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Playback and mixing Preparing to listen to the demo song Playing and mixing the demo song Page From recording to creating a master track Creating a new song Connecting and setting the input sources Adjusting the input level and monitoring Recording guitar to TRACK Listening to your recording Record guitar to TRACK Record vocals on TRACK Page Mixing the tracks Mastering the mix Page Page Shutting down the unit Top panel Page Front panel Rear panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen Preparing the power and SD card Installing an SD card Preparing the power Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) Start-up& shutdown Starting up the unit Shutting down Formatting SD cards Recorder modes Connecting with other equipment Rear panel connections Right side panel connections Adjusting the contrast Setting the backlight Partitions and songs Selecting the active partition Editing names Loading a saved song Creating a new song Viewing song information Saving a song Copying songs Erasing songs Protecting songs Selecting the input source Phantom power Monitoring input signals About the OL indicators and level meters Using input EQ Assigning inputs Making the first recording Making additional recordings Mixdown Multitrack recording REC indicator settings Track pan and level settings Input selection and assignment Reverb Muting tracks Mastering Setting the end point Recording the master track Undoing operations (undo) Undoing the last operation (single undo) Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) Erasing the operation history Punching in and out Using the foot switch to punch in/out Setting the foot switch polarity Bouncing tracks Using the bounce function Confirming the result Locate and search functions Direct locate function Fast forward/rewind search Repeat playback Setting IN and OUT points Editing IN/OUT points Using repeat playback Locating to the IN or OUT point Automatically punching in and out Setting the interval between repetitions Rehearsal Using auto punch in/out to record Overview of track editing Editing points Basic editing procedures Explanation of items COPY/PASTE COPY/INSERT MOVE/PASTE MOVE/INSERT OPEN (insert silence) CUT (remove part) SILENCE (part erase) CLEAN out (track erase) Metronome Tuner Chromatic tuner mode Oscillator mode Turning the power off automatically Viewing information Page Overview of partitions Reformatting MTR partitions Reformatting the FAT partition Initializing SD cards Supported operating systems Connecting with a computer Disconnecting Song backup and restoration Backing-upsongs Restoring songs Track import and export Importing tracks Exporting tracks Exporting a stereo master track Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back Why does the sound I'm recording sound distorted Why can’t I record Why can’t my computer “see” the unit files Page Page Audio input/output ratings Audio performance General Optional accessories Computer requirements Backup memory Dimensions Block diagram