Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR-100 Portable Digital 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.

Please keep this manual for future reference. You can also download a digital copy from our website (http://www.tascam.com/).

Main features

This portable recorder uses SD memory cards to make high quality recordings. Key features of this unit include the following.

•• Record in MP3 or linear PCM WAV (16 or 24 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz) audio file format

•• 4 built-in mics include 2 directional mics suitable for recording in high-quality stereo and 2 omnidirectional mics that optimal for recording meetings and similar events

•• 2 XLR mic connectors that can provide +48 V phantom power

•• 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 input level

•• MARK function allows you to set and move to locations in a recording

•• DIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the position you select

•• 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 [º] key

•• 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 (RC-DR100) included with wired remote control adapter and cable

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•• Soft case and windscreen included

Included items

This product includes the following items. If any of the accessories are missing or appear to have been damaged during transportation, please contact TEAC Corporation.

••Main unit..................................................................

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••SD memory card (installed in the main unit)..........

1

••BP-L2 (custom lithium ion battery).........................

1

(including warranty and manual)

 

••USB cable.................................................................

1

••Soft case...................................................................

1

••Windscreen..............................................................

1

••Wireless remote control (RC-DR100).....................

1

••Coin battery for remote control (CR2025)..............

1

••Wired remote control adapter..................................

1

••Wired remote control cable.....................................

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••Warranty..................................................................

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••Owner’s manual (this document).............................

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Please open the packaging carefully to avoid damaging the unit, and keep the box and packaging for transportation in the future.

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

•• “SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD card.”

•• Keys and connectors on this device are indicated like this: KEY

•• Messages on the unit’s screen are shown like

this: Message

•• Additional information is provided as necessary as “tips,” “notes” and “cautions.”

TIP

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.

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