Tascam DP-02CF User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 
TASCAM  DP-02/DP-02CF
2 – Advanced techniques
As mentioned in “Punch recording” on page 25, the unit 
provides two manual ways of changing between playback 
and recording modes: using the 
PLAY
 (
¥
) and 
RECORD
 (
) keys, and using the foot switch. There is also an auto-
mated punch mode, described here.
Punching
The auto-punch mode allows you to rehearse your playing 
before actually making a recording.
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The RHSL key indicates you are in “rehearsal” mode, as 
long as AUTO PUNCH is not lit. Your rehearsal take(s) 
is not actually recorded.
1.  First, set the IN and OUT points (“IN and OUT 
marks” on page 30) so that they correspond to the 
points where you want recording to start, and where 
you want it to finish.
2.  Assign an input or inputs to a track or tracks 
(“Assigning inputs” on page 23), and arm those 
track(s) for recording (press the track’s 
REC
 key so 
that it flashes).
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If you’re replacing a mistake, make sure that the sound 
you are recording matches the sound you’re replacing 
(same effect settings, etc.).
3.  Press the 
AUTO PUNCH
 key so that it lights.
4.  Press the 
RHSL
 (rehearsal) key so that it lights.
5.  Press the 
PLAY
 (
¥
) key.
 
Playback starts from before the IN point (the 
PLAY 
(
¥
) indicator is lit).
At the IN point, the playback of the armed track(s) stops. 
The 
RECORD
 indicator starts to flash, indicating this 
the point where recording would start were you actually 
punching in.
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If the IN and OUT points are not where they should be 
for your punch recording operation, you can turn off 
AUTO PUNCH and edit their position (See “IN and OUT 
marks” on page 30).
At the OUT point, the signal you hear returns to what you 
recorded earlier. The 
RECORD
 (
) indicator stops flash-
ing.
When playback reaches the post-roll point, it stops. When 
you do your next rehearsal or punch, playback will start 
from the pre-roll point.
6.  Repeat the rehearsal as many times as you need 
until you are happy with your performance.
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You can rehearse by looping between the pre-roll and 
post-roll points using the REPEAT key.
Rehearsal
Post-roll
IN point
OUT point
What you hear
Playback from previously 
recorded track starts at 
pre-roll position, up to IN 
Recorded signals are cut 
flashes in rehearsal, 
lights when recording)
Return to track playback 
out) and playback stops 
at post-roll point
You can always hear the input signal
Pre-roll
point (PLAY indicator lights). 
(RECORD indicator 
(RECORD indicator goes