Tascam DR-03 Bottom panel

2 – Names and functions of parts

Bottom panel

oStand

Use this stand to raise the unit slightly when recording on a tabletop.

pMono speaker

Use this speaker for monitoring.

Sound is not output by this speaker when recording or in recording standby, when headphones or a monitoring system is connected to the unit, or when the speaker has been turned OFF in the unit settings.

aBattery compartment cover

sBattery compartment

Put 2 AAA batteries into this compartment to power the unit.

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Contents

Linear PCM Recorder Page Cautions about Batteries Page Page Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 1 – Introduction 2 – Names and functions of parts 3 – Preparations 5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen) 6 – Playback 7 – Connecting with a Computer 8 – Various Settings and Information Display 9 – Messages 10 – Troubleshooting 11 – Specifications Quick Start Guide until the unit starts up. Release the switch when the unit starts 3Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side of the unit to LOW Quick Start Guide Features Product components Conventions used in this manual Page About microSD cards ªªPrecautions for use Precautions for placement Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Top panel 2 – Names and functions of parts Page Left side panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen IconMeaning Display Meaning Recording Screen Menu structure SETUP menu FUNCTIONS menu Menu operation basics Page Preparing the power About the power supply Using AAA batteries Using USB bus power Turning the power on and off Turning the power on Turning the power off Inserting and removing microSD cards Inserting a card Ejecting a card Preparing a microSD card for use Setting the date and time Page Using the built-inspeaker to monitor playback Screen Connecting monitoring equipment Preventing accidental operation with the hold function Using the stand Making recording settings Setting the recording quality 4 – Recording 5Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the EN- CODING setting screen Use the Setting the built-instereo microphone for input Setting external input 5Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the EXT. INPUT setting screen 6Use the +/– keys to select one of the following. (The default value is LINE.) Input source ) key to confirm the setting and show a pop-up Reducing low-frequencynoise when recording Setting the recording quality when recording (REC EQ) Page Automatically starting and pausing recording Page Set the folder where recorded files are saved Creating new folders Placement and connections Recording with the built-inmicrophone Recording with an external microphone Recording with an external device (MIC/ EXT. IN) Adjusting the input level Using the auto gain control function Setting the recording level manually Recording Starting a new file while continuing to record Manually starting a new file during recording Using timer recording 8Press the Â (Back) key to return to the TIMER menu screen 9Use the +/– keys to select the START/END menu item Recording the moment before pushing REC (PRE REC) Recording formats and times 5 – File and folder operations (FILE/FOLDER screen) Navigating the FILE/FOLDER screen Icons shown on the FILE/FOLDER screen File operations After selecting a file on the Press the ¯ (Yes) key to erase the selected file Press the Â (No) key to cancel erasing the file Folder operations Selecting a folder for recording and playback Creating a new folder Splitting files Erasing files 4 Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the DE Playing a file Stopping playback Searching backward and forward Jumping back a few seconds during playback Adjusting the playback volume Set the playback and repeat areas 6Use the +/– keys to set the playback area to one of the following Press the Using the FILE/FOLDER screen to set a folder as the playback area Playlist Adding files to the Playlist Editing the Playlist 7Press the ¯ key (Next) to open the pop- up menu 8Use the +/– keys to select the desired operation from the following choices 9Press the ¯ (Exec.) key to execute it Selecting a file for playback (skipping) Repeating playback of an interval 6Press the + key to start repeat playback Enhancing sound quality during playback Changing the playback speed 2Use the +/– keys to select the PLAY SPEED menu item 3Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the PLAY SPEED setting screen or icon appears on the PLAY SPEED setting screen Connecting to a computer by USB Copying files to a computer Copying files from a computer Ending the connection with a computer Other settings Using the auto power off function Setting the backlight Setting the battery type 4Use the +/– keys to select BATTERY TYPE 6Use the +/– keys to set the battery type 5Press the ¯ (Enter) key to open the BAT- TERY setting screen Using the stealth mode Setting the contrast Reformatting the microSD card ªªQuick formatting Page ªªFull formatting Initializing unit settings Viewing unit, card and file information Page 9 – Messages 9 – Messages CAUTION: Page Page ªªPower will not turn ON ªªThe microSD card is not recognized ªªPlayback is not possible ªªNo sound is output ªªRecording is not possible ªªThe sound I am trying to record is distorted ªªThe playback sound is unnatural ªªI cannot erase a file ªªFiles on this device do not appear on a computer Recording media and formats Input and output Audio input and output Audio performance Requirements for connected computers Other specifications Dimensional drawings Notes