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    D01303820B DR-100)# Linear PCM Recorder Reference Manual
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    Recording 20 Recording 20 Remaining recording time display 20 Listening while recording (monitoring 20 Setting where to save files 21 Setting the file format and sampling frequency....21 2 TASCAM DR-100MKIII Recording files 34 Dividing files manually (DIVIDE function 34 Dividing files at
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    46 11 - Messages 47 12 - Troubleshooting 49 13 - Specifications 50 Ratings 50 Input/output ratings 50 Analog audio input and output ratings 50 Digital input 50 Control input/output ratings 50 Contents Audio performance 50 General 51 Dimensional drawings 51 3 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    Linear PCM recorder that supports 192kHz/24-bit resolution • Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as recording media • Two types of stereo microphones-directional and omnidirectional-allow high-quality stereo recording • Various input jacks support by users of this product. Li-ion00 4 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service. Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media. In during recording, playback, data transmission or other access. • When transporting them, put them into cases, for example. 1 - Introduction 5 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    button to move to the next mark. Use to create a new file manually (divide) while recording. When a menu is open, use this to move between screens and move the unit into recording standby. The REC indicator will start to blink. Press when recording to start recording standby. 6 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    . Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. j USB port This is a Micro-B USB port. Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect be output when the unit is recording, in recording standby or has headphones connected. 7 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    2 Input channel indicator (ST/L/R/MIX) This shows the REC SETTING screen FILE TYPE item setting. (See "Recording in mono (file type setting)" on page 21.) Stereo input/stereo file Left channel input/mono file Right 80 Hz) Low cut filter on (120 Hz) Low cut filter on (220 Hz) 8 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    the SD card using the set input source, file format and sampling frequency. As recording progresses, the bar extends from the left. f Peak input level in decibels (dB) Peak input level values are shown in decibels. When the input level exceeds the peak level, the icon appears. 9 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    both the MENU and FUNCTION screens are basically the same. Here we explain MENU screen operations using dual recording settings as an example. 1. Open the MENU screen. When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU button to confirm the change and return to the previous screen. 10 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    recording or in recording time you press the ENTER/MARK button. 88 Changing settings and executing functions that require confirmation Depending on the content of the setting, a message screen requiring confirmation of the change might appear. Example: Executing quick formatting. TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    recording on/off Set dual recording function Set the recording time interval for automatically dividing (creating new) files Set the auto-recording function Set the pre-recording settings related to the built-in and replaceable batteries Set the time the backlight stays lit Set the TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    LOOP PLAY VSA PLAY MS DECODE FILE INFORMATION LOW CUT Recording/recording LEVEL CONTROL standby MS DECODE BATTERY Function Change the mid-side decoding function Make settings related to the built-in and replaceable batteries Page see page 34 see page 34 see page 34 see TASCAM DR-100MKIII 13
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    USB port and charge the unit. (See"9 - Connecting with a Computer"on page 45.) The charging time is about 10 hours. NOTE • Always connect this unit and the computer directly. If connected through a USB or the FUNCTION screen BATTERY item when recording or in recording standby. 14 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service. Inserting the card 1. Open the SD card slot recording and editing will not be possible. Unlock the write-protection in order to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the card. Writable Write-protected TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    turn the unit off (put it in standby), it remembers the position where it was stopped. Next time it is turned on, you can start playback from the position where it was stopped. NOTE The position turn the unit off (put it in standby) when it is recording or in recording standby. 16 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    date and time has been reset, the DATE/TIME screen where you can set the date and time will open. You can also change this setting with the SYSTEM screen DATE/TIME item. Preparing the recording inputs You can item to format a card. (See "Formatting SD cards" on page 43.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII 17
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    output of a digital audio device to the DIGITAL IN jack. Digital mixer, digital recorder, digital amp, etc. Set the I/O SETTING screen SOURCE item to DIGITAL to enable recording of digital output from a digital audio device. (See "Setting recording input sources" on page 21.) 18 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    switch is set to ON, the speaker will not output sound when the unit is recording, in recording standby or connected to headphones. Connecting monitoring equipment To listen with an external monitoring system ) jack. (See "Restricting the headphone output level." on page 44.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII 19
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    as much as possible, set the MIC PAD switch to ON. 20 TASCAM DR-100MKIII If the peak level is still exceeded, lower the volume of the sound source or increase the distance between the mics and the sound source. NOTE • Recording levels cannot be adjusted if the input source is set to DIGITAL
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    manual, we distinguish these file types by using the terms BWF and WAV. • WAV/BWF formats are higher quality than MP3 formats. • MP3 formats allow for longer recording kHz (default) 44.1 kHz Audio quality High 3 Recording time Short 3 c c Low Long NOTE When the file format TASCAM DR-100MKIII 21
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    TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack. • Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter when using phantom power. The unit could turn off even when batteries are installed, resulting in recorded time depends on the mic being used. For details, refer to the mic operation manual. 22 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    distort when input sounds are too loud. The recording level will not be raised automatically. The recording level can be raised manually if required. NOTE • If the input be used at the same time. (See "Improving recording signal-to-noise (Dual ADC function)" on page 25.) TASCAM DR-100MKIII 23
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    a mid-side mic is connected, always select REC or MONITOR. Use to record sound after decoding. The monitored sound is also decoded. Use to record sound that is not decoded. The monitored sound is decoded. 3. Adjust the MS DECODE item. (See "Function menu list" on page 13.) 24 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    the END LEVEL before this time elapses. Options: 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec (default) 7. Press the REC [0] button to enter recording standby. When in standby, a START LEVEL guide appears on the meters. After recording starts, an END LEVEL guide appears on the meters. TASCAM DR-100MKIII 25
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    number of folders and files would exceed 5000. Create a new file manually while recording During recording, press the / button to create a new file while continuing to record. NOTE Files shorter than 2 seconds cannot be created (4 seconds if the sampling frequency is 88.2kHz). 26 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    • The dual ADC function cannot be used at the same time. • If the limiter is on, it will affect both files. 1. Select the REC SETTING screen DUAL REC item to open the DUAL REC screen. (See "Basic menu operation procedures" on page 10.) 2. Set the dual recording mode to FORMAT. TASCAM DR-100MKIII 27
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    recording is paused. Turning XRI data recording on/off When recording with WAV file formats, the XRI data recording function can be turned on to save recording setting information at the time of recording " on page 10.) 28 TASCAM DR-100MKIII 2. Turn XRI data recording ON/OFF. Options: OFF,
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    7:42 2:05 4:11 1:55 3:51 1:02 2:05 00:57 recording will continue without pause. • If recorded in mono WAV format, maximum recording times will be about twice those above. • If using dual recording in WAV/BWF format, maximum recording times will be about half those above. TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    5 - Playback Playing recordings When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped or paused, press the PLAY/PAUSE [y/9] button to start playback. Pausing ENTER/MARK button to set the IN (starting) point. 5. Press the ENTER/MARK button again to set the OUT (ending) point. 30 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    the playback speed without changing the pitch. CAUTION The VSA function cannot be used with files recorded with sampling frequencies of 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz. However, the playback speed to set the playback speed. Options: ×0.5 - ×2.0 (in ×0.1 increments, ×1.0 default) TASCAM DR-100MKIII 31
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    with the selected file. 88 FILE INFORMATION Information (date/time, size) about the selected file appears. Executing the FILE INFORMATION item opens the FILE INFORMATION screen. When the FILE INFORMATION screen is open, press the . button to return to the Browse Screen. 32 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. TASCAM DR-100MKIII 33
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    and returns to the Home Screen. NOTE Since the unit supports only a two-level folder structure, NEW FOLDER does not appear division. • Division deletes the original file. Dividing files manually (DIVIDE function) A recorded file can be divided into two at a specified position TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    possible at MARK, LEVEL and TIME marks. (See "Mark types" recordings can automatically be divided into files with individual songs, for example. (See "Adding marks" on page 38.) CAUTION Mark division is not possible if there is an interval of two seconds or less between marks. TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    Setting the file name format You can select the format of names given to files recorded by this unit. File names consist of a name part and a number part. in advance, the recording date and time can be added to files accurately. (See "Setting the date and time" on page 17.) 36 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    to the names of recorded audio files. These numbers are added in recording order. By default, time a file is created. 3. When the RESET item is selected, a confirmation screen opens. 4. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    playback or as guides for dividing files. Moreover, in addition to adding marks manually, they can also be added automatically in response to the input signal level or at set time intervals. Mark the button to add a mark could be recorded. To prevent this, use a remote control. 38 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    added automatically when input signals exceed the peak level during recording. Use this to find when the peak level was exceeded after recording. 1. Select the PEAK MARK item on the MARK SETTING the mark skip mode. Options: ALL (default), MARK, LEVEL, TIME, PEAK, DIN ERR, BOF TASCAM DR-100MKIII 39
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    10.) Setting the automatic power saving function Select the AUTO PWR SAVE item to set the amount of time from when the unit last operated or was used until the unit automatically turns off (enters standby). Options REC indicators. Options: ALL ON (default), LEVEL OFF, ALL OFF 40 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    the use status of the currently loaded SD card Firmware page Shows the unit's system firmware version. XRI page This shows XRI data recorded in WAV (BWF) files. File information page The or mono. 88 DATE Shows the file creation date. 88 TIME Shows the file creation time. TASCAM DR-100MKIII 41
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    the information page The XRI page shows the XRI (eXtended Recording Information) data, which includes the input volume and other recording settings, added to WAV (BWF) files. 88 TOTAL FILE the ENTER/MARK button. 88 VERSION Shows the system firmware version used by the unit. 42 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    the memory for errors while formatting, so it takes more time than QUICK formatting. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the confirmation screen. QUICK selected ERASE selected 4. Select YES to continue execution or select NO to cancel. Then, press the ENTER/MARK button. TASCAM DR-100MKIII 43
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    the REC [0] button while pressing the power button to turn it on and start recording immediately. Otherwise, the unit operates normally after starting up. Attenuating the output Restricting the *Output level recommended by the European Union Options: 0 dB (default), -30 dB 44 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    192/256/320kbps NOTE • We recommend connecting this unit to a computer that supports USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class. • Instead of using USB to as an external drive). See the computer's operation manual for instructions about how to unmount an external volume. Press TASCAM DR-100MKIII 45
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    (F1-F4) buttons on the wired remote control to use the operations assigned to them on the REMOTE screen. 46 TASCAM DR-100MKIII Options: PLAY (default), REC1, REC2, MINUTES MODE PLAY REC1 REC2 MINUTES Footswitch L C R . 7/9 / 8 0/9 FILE INC 8 0/9 MARK SET * 7/9 VSA ON/OFF * During
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    Recharge the built-in battery or replace the removable batteries. Built in BOF mark to the SD card timed out. Check the audio around supported format. Non-supported Please see "9 - Connecting with a Computer" on page 45 for file formats that this unit can use. Recording TASCAM DR-100MKIII 47
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    frequency is 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz. No DUAL REC now Dual format recording cannot used if the SOURCE is DIGITAL input source is DIGITAL. Can't save data If appear frequently, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or a TASCAM customer support service. 48 TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service the language appears. TASCAM DR-100MKIII 49
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    32 GB) (48 GB-128 GB) 88 Recording/playback formats WAV (BWF): 44.1/48/88.2/ audio input and output ratings 88 MIC/LINE IN jacks (XLR support phantom power) Connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, other times Nominal output level: −10 dBV Maximum output level: +6 dBV 50 TASCAM DR-100MKIII 88
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    Phantom power unused STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz 16-bit recording Operation time (in hours and minutes) About 7 hours MIC/LINE manual might differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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    & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD Phone: +86-755-88311561~2 Room 817, Block A, Hailrun Complex, 6021 Shennan Blvd., Futian District, Shenzhen 518040, China 0822.MA-2413A https://tascam.jp/jp/ http://tascam.com/ http://tascam.eu/ http://tascam.eu/ http://tascam.cn/
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D01303820B
DR-100
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Linear PCM Recorder
Reference Manual