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    D01252220B DR-680)" Portable Multitrack Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL 0619.MA-2936A
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    REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual -003 DU CANADA. 2 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    . • If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been . 3 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using plan to use the unit for a long time. Batteries service or the shop where you purchased them. 4 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    32 Using the auto-record function 32 Auto-record settings 32 Automatically cutting unnecessary silences when recording (silent cut function 33 Automatically adding marks at the position where recording restarts 33 Track incrementation 34 Manually incrementing tracks during 5 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    - Troubleshooting 54 12 - Specifications 55 Recording media and formats 55 Input and output 55 Analog audio input and output 55 Digital audio input and output 56 Control input and output 56 Audio performance 56 Other specifications 56 Dimensions 57 Block diagrams 58 6 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR-680MKII Portable Multitrack Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years. Please keep
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    global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service. Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid card during recording, playback, data transmission or other access. • When transporting a memory card, put it into a case, for example. 8 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    Using the TEAC Global Site You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:http://teac-global.com/ In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language. About TASCAM customer support service TASCAM products are supported
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    Use used when phantom power is enabled. • Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. 7 MULTI/STEREO button Press to select whether the stereo track or the multitrack (6-track) is played back. 10 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    open to close it and return to the Home Screen. s VALUE/MARK knob Use this to change the value of the selected item on the TRIM, LEVELand PANsettings screens. On the Functions Screen, use this to select function items, and press the knob to turn each function item ON or OFF. 11 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    recording to start recording standby. The indicator lights when in recording standby. Press when in recording standby to stop recording standby. NOTE The PAUSE button on the front panel functions only when recording. Use supplied. Doing so could damage that mic and this unit. 12 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    recorded on each track is output from these jacks. During recording, the sound recorded can be recorded to both supported. using the cascade function, connect the DIGITAL/SYNC OUT jack of the other DR-680MKII using the cascade function, connect the DIGITAL/SYNC IN jack of the other DR-680MKII using
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    included shoulder strap here. ! Stand Use this stand to raise the front of the unit when operating it on a flat surface. @ Battery compartment cover # Battery compartment Install batteries (8 AA) for powering the unit in this compartment. (See "Using AA batteries" on page 20.) 14 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    standby. When using the included time of the take as a negative number. When recording, the elapsed recording time of the take is shown. Press the HOME/DISPLAY button on the front panel to show the remaining available recording time recording, the last added mark number is shown. 15 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    The bit rate in parentheses is for when recording a monaural take. Menu structure When you press recording file format Set sampling frequency Set dual recording Set recording file mode Set recording track Set stereo track recording Set recording after recording automatic recording function Set silence
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    information Set date and time page 49 page 49 page 50 page 50 page 50 page 50 page 50 page 22 Using menus In this example, front to move the cursor to the setting value. NOTE • When recording or in recording standby, pressing a MENU button will not open the MENU screen. • 17 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    PRE.RECitem to turn the pre-record function ON or OFF. The default value is OFF. : Pre-record ON : Pre-record OFF Auto-record activation Use the A.RECitem to turn the auto-record function ON or OFF. The default value is OFF. : Auto-record function ON : Auto-record function OFF 18 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    the VALUE/MARK knob to turn the limiter ON or OFF for all inputs at the same time. Press the channel number (1-6) buttons to turn the limiter ON or OFF for each input independently frequency with the FREQUENCY item of the LOW CUTmenu. (See "Using the low-cut filter" on page 35.) 19 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    operation time will be greatly shortened. If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use the included GPE248-120200-Z AC adaptor. Using the to a condenser microphone. If you use a condenser microphone while running the unit 20 TASCAM DR-680MKII CAUTION Use only the included GPE248-120200-Z
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    support service. Inserting an SD card 1. Open the SD card slot cover on the right side panel of the unit. 2. Insert the SD card in the direction shown in the illustration until it clicks into place. CAUTION Do not remove or insert an SD card until the Home Screen appears. 21 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    3. Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the DATE/ TIME screen. 4. Use the MARK (Â/¯) buttons to move the cursor and use the DATA wheel to change the values. 5. Press the the date and time set here to the take name. (See "Setting the name given to recording takes" on page 26.) 22 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    GENERALpage of the MENUscreen. 2. Use the DATA wheel to select the or amplifier and speakers 3. Use the DATA wheel to select return to the Home Screen. CAUTION Before using the built-in speaker, turn the the speaker. CAUTION Before using an external monitoring system, jack. Use the PHONES
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    recording times, see "Recording times" on page 37. • When the file format is set to MP3, the maximum number of tracks is limited to 4 (4 mono, 2 stereo, or 2 mono and 1 stereo). 1. Press the MENU button to open the RECpage of the MENU screen. 2. Use to return to the Home Screen. 24 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    arm/disarm recording for the corresponding tracks. When a track is armed for recording, its track number appears light on a dark background. 4. Press the MARK (.) button to return to item selection on the MENUscreen. 5. Press the HOME/DISP button to return to the Home Screen. 25 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    and press the ENTER/MARK button. 3. Use the DATA wheel to select one of the following options. SAMETAKE(default value): Continue recording to the same take. NEW TAKE: Record to a new take. 4. Press the MARK . 5. Press the HOME/DISP button to return to the Home Screen. 26 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    appears as a negative number. Set the folder for saving takes You can set the folder where recorded takes are saved. (See "Folder operations" on page 39.) By default, recorded takes are saved in the "PROJECT0000" folder that is automatically created under the "MUSIC" folder. 27 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    inputs 1-6 or digital input Set the recording source for the stereo track on RECpage of the MENUscreen. (See "Stereo track recording settings" on page 25.) Setting the input sources Use the INPUT switches on the top panel to MIC when a microphone is connected to this unit. 28 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    record function is turned ON and OFF for channels in pairs. If the file recording mode is set to 6ch, the record function cannot be turned ON and OFF for individual channels. • The record function can only be turned ON/OFF when record standby is enabled when the unit is stopped 29 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    standby. The PAUSE and REC indicators light. PAUSE indicator REC indicator NOTE You can set whether recording continues in the same take or a new take is created when you start recording again after pausing. (See "Creation of new takes when restarting recording" on page 26.) 30 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    linked and controlled at the same time. (See "GANG function" on page 48.) 6. Use the VALUE/MARK knob to adjust each to a suitable stereo position using values ranging from L10- L1 ( settings will be canceled. • When recording starts, soloing of channels 2/4/6 will be canceled. 31 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    unit determines that a signal is being input for starting and stopping automatic recording. Use the DATA wheel to set the value to -6dB, -12dB(default value recording standby. When the input sound exceeds the level set by the LEVELitem, the unit automatically starts recording. 32 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    RECmenu page as described above. 2. Use the DATA wheel to select the AUTOMARKitem, and press the ENTER/MARK button. 3. Use the DATA wheel to set it to recording standby. Depending on the setting, a mark is added or a new take is created when recording starts automatically. 33 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    recording, the unit automatically continues recording in a new take and stops recording the current take. Manually incrementing tracks during recording You can manually create a new take during recording at any time. Press the REC button during recording Screen. 2. Use the VALUE/MARK TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    been turned ON for one or more inputs, the LOWCUTindicator appears with a dark background. Using marks Manually adding marks when recording and during playback Press the VALUE/MARK knob or ENTER/MARK button when recording and during playback to add a mark at a desired position. The mark number is
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    Home Screen. TIP Used in combination with the auto-record function, you can capture recordings without losing the initial sound. NOTE If the unit has been in recording standby for less than two seconds, only the amount of time that the unit has been in standby can be recorded. 36 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    :00 370:00 222:00 128 1481:00 1111:00 740:00 444:00 • The above recording times are estimates, and might differ according to the SD/SDHC/SDXC card. • The above recording times are not continuous recording times. They are total recording times for SD/SDHC/SDXC card capacities. 37 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    on the top of the unit and open the GENERALmenu page. Then, use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) BROWSE, and press the ENTER/MARK on the BROWSEscreen. Take ( ) This icon appears before the name of a recorded take. Folder ( ) This icon shows a folder. Open folder ( ) The TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    recorded supported by this unit will not be recognized even after rebuilding and cannot be played back. • Files with names using characters other than half-width alphanumeric characters cannot be rebuilt. CANCEL Press this to not conduct any operation on the selected folder. 39 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    screen. Changing the playback position (scrubbing) On the Home Screen, when stopped or during playback, use the DATA wheel to change the playback position. Stopping playback On the Home Screen, press the STOP at the position located when you stop turning the DATA wheel. 40 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    function cannot be used when playing a stereo track. Using the solo recorded at the same time. During playback, press the MULTI/STEREO button to switch between the multitrack and the stereo track. During playback of the stereo track, the icon appears on the Home Screen. 41 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    2. Use the Use the DATA wheel to select the SEARCHSPEEDitem, and press the ENTER/MARK button. 3. Use Use the DATA wheel to select the BROWSEmenu Use the following pop-up menu. 3. Use the DATA wheel to set the the Functions Screen. 2. Use the VALUE/MARK knob to on page 42.) Use the DATA wheel to
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    also perform the same operations by removing the SD card and connecting it directly to a computer using a card reader, for example. Confirm that an SD card is inserted correctly into the unit . NOTE Other unit functions cannot be used when it is connected to a computer by USB. 43 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    . NOTE • If you use a computer to change the name use them again on this unit. • Files with formats that are not supported by this unit will not be recognized even after rebuilding and cannot be played back. TIP • You can also use the "MUSIC" folder using a computer can be computer manual
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    using a commercially-available coaxial digital cable. Master unit Cascade recording When the units are stopped, press the REC button to start recording with both the master and slave units. During recording, press the STOP button to stop recording on the SYSTEMpage to OFF. 45 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    the master and slave units to use the cascade function. If a menu screen is open on either or both units, the cascade function will not work properly. • Use of the cascade function for playback is intended for checking recorded takes. We cannot guarantee synchronized playback. 46 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    . (For example, press 3 or 4 to adjust paired channels 3 and 4.) Use the VALUE/MARK knob to adjust the signal level suitably in a 0-100 range. record without decoding, set the MS MODEto OFF or MONITOR. • If set to MONITOR, you can monitor the decoded signal during recording. 47 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    channels at the same time. If the parameter TASCAM DR-680MKII • If only one of the channels in a pair set to use MS decoding is included in the range, none of the channels will be ganged together. • When dual recording is enabled, the GANG function cannot be used. (See "Enabling dual recording
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    OFF disabled), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min Turning the backlight off automatically Use the BACKLIGHTitem to set the amount of time since being last used until the backlight automatically turns OFF when operating on batteries. Options: OFF, 5sec(default value), 10sec, 15sec, 30sec 49 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    settings of this unit to their initial settings. Setting the extent of the panel operation lock function Use the LOCK MODEitem to set the lock function. You can set which controls are disabled when you is open, press the ENTER/ MARK button to return to the SYSTEMscreen. 50 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    card, all information, including takes and folders, on it is erased. • When formatting, use the AC adaptor or confirm that the remaining battery charge is sufficient. If the batteries the same result as using QUICK FORMAT. 7. When formatting completes, the CARDscreen reopens. 51 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    recording will be possible. If this message appears during recording, noise might be recorded." DIN unlock status has ended. DIGITAL IN has become possible. Press the STOP button to close this message. If this message appears during recording, noise might be recorded." 52 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    and disconnect the AC adaptor (if connected). If these error messages continue to appear frequently, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service. 53 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    11 - 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. 88Power will not turn ON. • Confirm
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    32 GB) SDXC card (48 GB - 128 GB) Supported recording and playback formats BWF: 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/ input level: +24 dBu (12.3 V) Minimum input level: -27.5 dBu (0.05 V) LINE OUTPUTS jacks Connectors: standard RCA pin jacks Output impedance: 200Ω Nominal speaker 500 mW (monaural) 55 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    About 9.5 hours (2 channels of phantom power used, 3 mA per channel) About 11 hours (phantom power not used) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 216.4 x 56 x 188.4 mm 8.52 x 2.21 x 7.41 in Weight 1.2 kg/2.646 lb (without batteries) Operating temperature range 0-40º C/32-104º F 56 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    Dimensions 12 - Specifications NN NN NN NN NN • Illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product. • In order to improve the product, specifications and appearance could be changed without prior notice. 57 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    12 - Specifications Block diagrams 88Recording 88Play 58 TASCAM DR-680MKII
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    instructions contained in your owner's manual. 4. Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier) 5. Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service use of the product, loss of time problem
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    & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD http://tascam.cn/ Phone: +86-755-88311561~2 Room 817, Xinian Center A, Tairan Nine Road West, Shennan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518040, China Printed in China ✂ WARRANTY Model/Modèle/Modell Modello/Modelo/型号 DR-680)" Serial No./No de Série
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Portable Multitrack Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
D01252220B
0619.MA-2936A