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DP-01
DP-01FX
DP-01FX/CD
D00871320A
OWNER'S MANUAL
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TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instruction
manual
may
cause
harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
: DP-01FX/CD
Trade Name
: TASCAM
Responsible party
: TEAC AMERIA,INC.
Address
: 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebelllo,
California, U.S.A.
Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For U.S.A
Important Safety Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompany-
ing the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number:__________________
Serial number: __________________
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Important Safety Instructions
1
Read these instructions.
2
Keep these instructions.
3
Heed all warnings.
4
Follow all instructions.
5
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6
Clean only with dry cloth.
7
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8
Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. Grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all service to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
·
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
·
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
·
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
·
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER
switch in the off position.
·
The apparatus should be located close enough to
the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the
power cord plug at any time.
·
An apparatus with Class I construction shall be
connected to an AC outlet with a protective
grounding connection.
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Safety Information
This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a
class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible
laser radiation during operation because invisible
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is
completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown (1).
CAUTION
·
DO
NOT
REMOVE
THE
PROTECTIVE
HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.
·
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
·
IF YOU DETECT PROBLEMS WITH THIS
UNIT, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT
USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED
STATE.
Optical pickup:
Type: SF-W37
Manufacturer:Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd.
Laser output (on the objective lens):
Read Power; Less than 1.5mW (play)
Write Power; Less than 74mW (record)
Wavelength:778 - 786nm
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Contents
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1 : Starting out with your DP-01
Getting started
This manual ........................................................................................................................9
Copyright ..........................................................................................................................10
DP-01 Line-up ...................................................................................................................10
What's in the box ..............................................................................................................10
About the power adaptor ................................................................................................................... 10
Startup & shutdown
Starting up the DP-01 .......................................................................................................11
Shutting down the DP-01 .................................................................................................12
The ACCESS light ............................................................................................................12
How to play back demo songs ........................................................................................12
Navigation
The SHIFT key ...................................................................................................................15
Titling .................................................................................................................................15
Connecting your DP-01 to other equipment
The INPUT MODE switch .................................................................................................................... 18
Managing your songs
Creating a new song ........................................................................................................20
Storing songs ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Loading a saved song ........................................................................................................................ 21
Erasing a song .................................................................................................................................... 21
Erasing many songs at one time ....................................................................................................... 22
Song information ..............................................................................................................22
Additional song operations ............................................................................................................... 22
Assigning inputs
Recording
More advanced features ..................................................................................................25
Using marks to locate positions ........................................................................................................ 25
Punch recording ................................................................................................................................. 25
Bouncing ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Track editing ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Undoing operations ............................................................................................................................ 25
Mixdown and mastering
Mastering ............................................................................................................................................. 27
2 : Advanced techniques
Location
Direct location ..................................................................................................................28
Location marks .................................................................................................................28
IN and OUT marks ............................................................................................................29
Using the meters
EQ settings
Punching
Rehearsal ..........................................................................................................................32
Punch recording ...............................................................................................................33
Pre-roll and post-roll times ..............................................................................................33
Bouncing
Repeat
Setting the repeat interval ...............................................................................................35
Working in bars & beats
Tempo setting ...................................................................................................................36
Selecting the time mode ..................................................................................................36
Metronome ........................................................................................................................37
Working with MIDI ............................................................................................................38
MIDI Clock, etc. .................................................................................................................38
MIDI timecode ...................................................................................................................39
Disk management
Selecting the active partition ..........................................................................................40
Formatting a disk .............................................................................................................40
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