Tascam DR-V1HD User Manuals

Table of Contents

• IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  2
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Safety Information

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• Contents

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• 1 – Introduction

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  • Features

    9
  • Items included with the product

    10
  • Conventions used in this manual

    10
  • Trademarks

    11
  • About microSD cards

    12
    • Precautions for use

      12
  • Precautions for placement and use

    12
  • Beware of condensation

    13
  • Cleaning the unit

    13
    • Cleaning the lens

      13
  • User registration

    13
• 2 – Names and Functions of Parts

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  • Top panel

    14
  • Rear panel

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  • Left side panel

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  • Right side panel

    17
  • Bottom Panel

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  • Home Screen

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    • Video and Audio modes

      18
    • Photo mode

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  • Menu structure

    25
  • Using menus

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  • Basic operation

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• 3 – Preparation

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  • Powering the unit

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    • Power supply options

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    • Using AA batteries

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    • Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)

      29
  • Turning the power ON and OFF

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    • Turning the power ON

      30
    • Turning power off (standby)

      31
  • Setting the date and time

    31
  • Inserting and removing microSD cards

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    • Inserting the card

      32
    • Removing the card

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  • Preparing a microSD card for use

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  • Using the built-in speaker

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  • Connecting monitors and headphones

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  • Setting the operating mode

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• 4 – Video/Audio Recording

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  • Setting the operating mode

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  • Setting the audio file recording format, sampling frequency and video image resolution

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    • Available recording time indicator

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  • Set where to save files

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  • Preparing the recording inputs

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  • Placement when recording with the built-in mic

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  • Connecting an external mic or device

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    • Recording with an external microphone (MIC IN)

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    • Recording with an external device (LINE IN)

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  • Adjusting the input level

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  • Recording (video/audio)

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  • Adjusting camera magnification

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  • Overwriting recorded audio with the input signal (After Rec)

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    • Selecting the file to overwrite

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    • Using the after recording function

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  • Dividing a recording while continuing to record

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    • Manually starting a new file while recording

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    • Automatic recording division at maximum file size

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  • Automatic recording functions (AUTO REC)

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  • Prerecording a few seconds before recording starts (PRE REC)

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  • Setting the white balance

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  • Using the self-timer to delay recording

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  • Capturing an image for audio file background

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  • Dividing a file (DIVIDE)

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  • Recording durations

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• 5 – Taking still photos

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  • Setting the operation mode

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  • Setting the image size

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  • Set where to save photo files

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  • Using the zoom in photo mode

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  • Using the self-timer in photo mode

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  • Taking photos

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• 6 – Working with files and folders on the BROWSE screen

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  • Setting the operation mode before using the BROWSE screen

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  • Navigating the BROWSE screen

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  • BROWSE screen contents

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    • Thumbnail display mode

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    • List mode

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    • Icons shown in list view

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  • File operations

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  • Folder operations

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• 7 – Video and Audio Playback

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  • Setting the operation mode for playback

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  • Adjusting playback volume

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  • Setting the playback area

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  • Setting a folder as the playback area on the BROWSE screen (method 1)

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  • Setting a folder as the playback area on the BROWSE screen (method 2)

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  • Playlist

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    • Adding files to a playlist

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    • Editing a playlist

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  • Skipping to select files for playback

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  • Playback

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    • Pausing and stopping playback

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    • Searching backward and forward

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    • Search speed adjustment

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  • Setting the search speed

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  • Repeat playback (REPEAT)

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  • Looping playback

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  • Using VSA playback

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    • Setting the playback speed (method 1)

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    • Setting the playback speed (method 2)

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  • Deleting the selected file

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  • Uploading to video sharing sites

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• 8 – Viewing a slide show of still photos

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  • Setting the operation mode

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  • Setting the time each photo is shown

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  • Playing the slide show

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  • Stopping the slide show

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• 9 – Connecting with a computer

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  • Transferring files to a computer

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  • Transferring files from a computer

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  • Disconnecting from a computer

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• 10 – Making other settings and viewing information

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  • Viewing File Information (INFORMATION)

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    • INFORMATION (FILE) screen

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    • INFORMATION (CARD) screen

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    • INFORMATION (SYSTEM) screen

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  • System settings (SETUP screen)

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    • Using the AUTO OFF function

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    • Using the backlight auto off function

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    • Adjusting the backlight brightness

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    • Setting the battery type

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  • Setting the format of file names

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    • File name format

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    • Setting the WORD item

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  • Formatting

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  • Restoring the default settings

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• 11 – Messages

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• 12 – Troubleshooting

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• 13 – Specifications

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  • Media and formats

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  • Inputs and outputs

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    • Analog audio input and output

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    • Digital connections

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  • Audio performance

    90
  • Computer compatibility

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  • Other specifications

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  • Dimensional drawings

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• 14 – Important notice regarding software

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  • Software License Agreement

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  • Notice regarding software that uses the GNU GPL

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    • About the licensing of software used in this product

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    • GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991

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  • Notice regarding software that uses the BSD

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    • BSD

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