Tascam LR-10 manual

D01128520B

LR-10

Instrumental Trainer/Recorder

This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records.

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Contents

Instrumental Trainer/Recorder Declaration of Conformity Page ªªCautions about Batteries ªªFor European Customers Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators Pb, Hg, Cd IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Quick Start Guide 1–Introduction 2–Namesand Functions of Parts 3–Preparation 6–Workingwith Files and Folders 9–SpecialPlayback (playback control function) 10–LoopPlayback/Repeat Playback/Single Track 11–Transferringsongs to and from a computer 12–Usingthe built-ineffects 13–Usingthe tuner Page ªªInstall the SD card ªªPreparing the power ªªTurn the power on ªªPrepare the audio files ªªConnect an instrument ªªAdjust the headphones volume ªªAdjusting the microphone and line input level ªªAdjusting the mix ªªUse repeat playback ªªChange the key ªªChanging the speed Step 9: Record your performance LINE IN RECORD Step 10: Record over a song (overdub) Step 11: Use other functions METRONOME Step 12: Turn off the power Main functions and features 1–Introduction RECORD [º] Included items About this manual TIP Intellectual property rights 1–Introduction Precautions for use Precautions for placement and use Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Top panel 1Display 2PEAK indicator 3Cursor control ¶/MIC 2–Namesand Functions of Parts 5button (F FWD) 6[ª] button (POWER, STOP) 7Ábutton (PLAY) 8RECORD [º] button/indicator 9VALUE (+/–)buttons 0OUTPUT (+/–)buttons qHOME button wTrainer buttons eSPEED button rKEY button tTUNER button [ª] yEFFECT button uMENU button iBALANCE button oMETRONOME button Press to use the metronome pLOOP button Left side panel aUSB port sREMOTE jack Right side panel d/LINE OUT jack Rear panel Front panel hDC IN 5V jack jBuilt-instereo microphone (L/R) kBuilt-inmono speaker Bottom panel lBattery compartment cover ;Battery compartment zSD card slot Home Screen 1Playback speed status Page Recording screen 2Prerecord or auto record function status Menu structure Menu item Function Pages Using the menu Basic operations §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons ¯button Âbutton VALUE (+/-)buttons Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card Card write protection Special cases Using AA batteries Using USB bus power Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) Turning the power on Setting the power to standby Setting the date and time 1Press the MENU key to open the MENUScreen Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select Use the Â/¯buttons to move the cursor, and use the VALUE 4Press the Ábutton to confirm the change and return to the MENU screen Connecting monitoring equipment Connecting with a computer Disconnecting from a computer Setting the location where recorded files are saved Setting the input functions 1Press the MENU button to open the MENUScreen , and press the Áor ¯button to open the INPUT: 5–Recording TYPE: LOW CUT: Adjusting the input level LEVEL CTRL: 5–Recording PEAK Recording 1.Press the RECORD [º] button briefly to start ordinary recording 2.Press the [ª] button to stop recording Recording the input sound with the playback sound (overdubbing) Overdubbing Starting and pausing recording automatically (AUTO REC) Manual track incrementation during recording Page Recording duration 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB BROWSE screen navigation Icons on the BROWSE screen MUSIC folder ( ) 6–Workingwith Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) Audio file ( ) Folder ( ) Open folder ( ) File operations 6–Workingwith Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) CANCEL Folder operations SELECT CREATE Delete the selected playback file (QUICK DELETE) On the Home Screen, press and hold the § 2.Press the Á button again to confirm deletion, or press the [ª] button to cancel Playback Stopping playback Selecting a file 7–Playback Searching forward and backward Adjusting the playback volume Adjusting the balance between playback and input signals Using the PLAY MODE screen to set the playback area Select the 4.Use the VALUE (+/–)buttons to select one of the following playback areas ALL FILES FOLDER 8–PlaybackArea and Playlist Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) 1.On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to open the BROWSE screen 3.Press the Á button to open the pop-upmenu shown below Selecting a folder for the playback area (2) 1.On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to open the BROWSEscreen 3.Press the ¯button to show the contents of that folder 5.Press the Á button to open the pop-upmenu shown below Adding files to the playlist Page Page Changing the speed Changing the key KEY Jump back a set amount and continue playback (flashback) Using loop playback (standard mode) 2.Press the LOOP button at the point when you want loop playback to stop Press and hold the LOOP button to open the pop-up Use the Á, Ô 10–LoopPlayback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback 6. Press the LOOP button briefly to start loop playback Using loop playback with the playlist Turning loop playback on and off LOOP Repeat and single track playback Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the OFF (default) SINGLE 1 REPEAT Copying audio files from a computer Click the SD card Preparing audio files on a computer 11–Transferringsongs to and from a computer Transferring audio files to a computer Open the Turning the effects ON and OFF Setting the effect REVERB LEVEL knob TIME knob 12–Usingthe built-ineffects Reverb List Reverb type Effects The first item shown for each mode is Preparation 1.Press the TUNER button to open the TUNER screen AUTO ([ª] : chromatic tuner mode) and OSC. (Á : oscillator mode) 13–Usingthe tuner Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO) Oscillator mode /LINE OUT TUNER Setting the metronome Press the METRONOME button to open the METRONOME TEMPO BEAT Setting the forward/backward search speed Setting the automatic power off time Adjusting the display contrast Setting the battery type Restoring the default values (factory settings) Using QUICK FORMAT Using FULL FORMAT File name format Setting the characters in the WORD item REMOTE Setting footswitch operation 3.The MODEitem and the three footswitch pedal assignments are shown 4. Use the VALUE (+/–)buttons to change the MODEitem Using the footswitch File information page WAV or MP3 TITLE DATE SIZE Card information page TOTAL MUSIC TOTAL FOLDER TOTAL SIZE REMAIN SIZE System information page CUE/REV SPD AUTO OFF BATTERY System Ver Message Meaning and response 18–Messages Page Page ªªPower will not turn ON ªªThe foot switch does not function ªªThe unit does not function ªªThe SD card is not recognized ªªPlayback does not work ªªThe recording level is low ªªThe sound I am trying to record sounds distorted ªªThe playback sounds unnatural ªªI cannot erase a file ªªThis unit’s files do not appear on the computer Analog audio input Analog output ratings Control input/output ratings 20–Specifications Audio performance Frequency response Total harmonic distortion S/N ratio Dimensional drawings