Tascam DR-100 2–Quick, for Use, 7–Playback, Start Guide, 6–Recording, 4–Preparation, 1–Introduction, 3–Namesand Functions of Parts, 5–Screensand Operation Basics

1–Introduction.............................................................	7
Main features....................................................................	7
Included items...................................................................	7
Conventions used in this manual...................................	7
Recycling the lithium ion battery...................................	8
Trademarks, copyrights, and disclaimers......................	8
SD cards.............................................................................	9
Precautions for use.............................................................	9
Beware of condensation..................................................	9
Cleaning the unit..............................................................	9
2–Quick Start Guide.............................................	10
Turn the power on..........................................................	10
Prepare to record............................................................	11
Start and stop recording................................................	11
Play and stop playback..................................................	12
Turn the power off..........................................................	12
3–Names and Functions of Parts..............	13
Top Panel.........................................................................	13
Right side panel..............................................................	14
Left side panel.................................................................	14
Front panel.......................................................................	14
Rear panel........................................................................	15
Bottom panel...................................................................	15
Remote control (RC-DR100)..........................................	16
4–Preparation for Use........................................	17
Using with batteries.......................................................	17
Using the lithium ion battery............................................	17
Charging the lithium ion battery.......................................	17
Using AA batteries...........................................................	17
Using both types of batteries together..............................	18
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)........................	18
Preparing the remote control........................................	18
Installing the battery .......................................................	18
When to change the battery.............................................	18
Cautions about the use of the battery..............................	18
Using the remote control...............................................	19
Wireless use ....................................................................	19
Wired use ........................................................................	19
Precautions for use of the remote control.........................	19
Turning the power on and off.......................................	20
Battery settings...............................................................	20
Inserting and removing SD cards.................................	20
Preparing an SD card for use........................................	20
Card write protection.......................................................	21
Setting the date and time..............................................	21
Using the built-in speaker..............................................	21
Connecting monitors and headphones.......................	21
5–Screens and Operation Basics...............	22
Home Screen...................................................................	22
Recording screen............................................................	23
Using menus....................................................................	23
Basic operation...............................................................	24

Contents
6–Recording.................................................................	25
Preparing with the REC SETTING menu......................	25
Available recording time display.......................................	25
Setting the input.............................................................	25
Recording with the built-in mics (UNI/OMNI)...................	25
Recording with external mics (XLR)..................................	26
Recording an external device (LINE).................................	26
Set where to save the file..............................................	26
Adjusting the input level...............................................	27
MIC GAIN........................................................................	27
Recording.........................................................................	27
Stop recording.................................................................	27
Pause recording..............................................................	27
Dividing files and creating new files while
recording.......................................................................	28
Creating new files manually while recording
(track incrementing).........................................................	28
Creating new files automatically while recording
(automatic track incrementing).........................................	28
Automatically cutting silences during recording................	28
Dividing a file manually (DIVIDE).................................	28
Automatic recording (AUTO REC)................................	29
Enabling automatic recording...........................................	29
Automatically adding marks when recording (MARK).......	29
Automatically pausing recording (PAUSE).........................	30
Start new files automatically during recording (TRK INC)..	30
Mark function..................................................................	30
Adding marks manually to a recording..............................	30
Moving to a mark position................................................	30
Recording the moment before pushing RECORD
(PRE REC)......................................................................	31
Delaying the start of recording (REC DELAY).............	31
Recording playback and input sounds together
(overdubbing)...............................................................	31
Adjust the levels of the input and playback sounds...........	31
Recording an overdub......................................................	32
Stop overdubbing.............................................................	32
Recording time................................................................	32
7–Playback.....................................................................	33
Selecting files for playback (skip)................................	33
Playback (PLAY)..............................................................	33
Stopping (STOP)..............................................................	33
Pausing (PAUSE).............................................................	33
Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search)....................	33
Using the wheel to change the playback position.....	33
Repeat playback (REPEAT)............................................	33
Setting the playback area (AREA)................................	34
Adding files to the playlist (PLAYLIST)........................	34
Working with the playlist..............................................	34
Changing the playlist order (MOVE)..................................	35
Delete files from the playlist (DELETE)..............................	35
Clear the entire playlist (ALL CLR).....................................	35
Play files in the playlist (PLAY)..........................................	35
Loop playback (I/O LOOP).............................................	36
Adjusting the playback speed (PB CONTROL)............	36
Adjusting the playback volume....................................	36

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