
DP-004 Portable 4-Track Digital PocketstudioD01054920BOWNER'S MANUALThis device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it
10 TASCAM DP-004Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks
100 TASCAM DP-00411–Exchanging Data with a Computer5 Press the F4 (EXEC) key. The selected track is exported to the FAT partition with the edited fi
11–Exchanging Data with a ComputerTASCAM DP-004 101NOTEIf there is no stereo master, an error message appears. 3 Use the Ô/ keys, the DATA wheel an
102 TASCAM DP-00412–TroubleshootingWhen working with any new piece of equipment like the unit, it’s sometimes difcult to work out whey something isn
13–Specifications & MessagesTASCAM DP-004 103Audio input/output ratingsINPUT ATerminal: Standard phone jack, UnbalancedInput impedance: 10kΩ
104 TASCAM DP-00413–Specifications & MessagesOperating temperature range5 - 35°CPower consumption1 WDimensions155.0 (W) x 33.5 (H) x 107.0 (D) mm
13–Specifications & MessagesTASCAM DP-004 105Block diagram
106 TASCAM DP-00413–Specifications & MessagesMessagesThe following popup messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the
13–Specifications & MessagesTASCAM DP-004 107Messages Meaning and remedyNo Disk SpaceYou tried to create a song, but there is not enough space on
108 TASCAM DP-00413–Specifications & MessagesMessages Meaning and remedyBattery LowReplace the batteries with new ones or use a PS-P520 AC adapte
14–Commonly-used FunctionsTASCAM DP-004 109This section is a brief guide to some operations on the DP-004 which may not be immediately obvious from l
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 11QSG 1–Playback and mixing First, we will play the demo song on the included SD card. The SD card with the demo so
110 TASCAM DP-00414–Commonly-used FunctionsHow to Keys, etc. TO press DescriptionCreate a stereo master trackREC MODE ® MASTERSee "Mastering&quo
14–Commonly-used FunctionsTASCAM DP-004 111How to Keys, etc. TO press DescriptionExport a track's contents to PCMENU ® WAVE ® EXPORT TRACKSee &q
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12 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides TIPThis unit can also be powered by a PS-P520 power adapter (sold separately) (see “Connecting an AC adapter” o
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 13Playing and mixing the demo songBefore the unit is shipped, a demo song is stored on its SD card. We are now goin
14 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides6 To hear the demo song, press the ¥ key and use the LEVEL knobs for tracks 1–4, the MASTER LEVEL knob and the V
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 15Shutting down the unitIf you are nished, shut the unit down unless you want to try the features in QSG 2 on the
16 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides The IN A and IN B items are used to set the input sources for the INPUT A and INPUT B channels. At first, the
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 17NOTEINT.MIC B-Low, INT.MIC B-Mid, INT.MIC B-High change the sensitivity of the built-in mics. Set it according to
18 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides4 Use the DATA wheel keys to select SONG001 and press F2 (EXEC) to load this song that does not have any recordi
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 19If you turn up the MASTER LEVEL knob and the VOLUME dial, you can hear the guitar on the left channel of your hea
2 TASCAM DP-004IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.
20 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides2 Press the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (–) key to start recording. The track 1 REC k
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 21 TIPUse the track 1 PAN knob to set the stereo position of •the track signal.If you are not satisfied with the r
22 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start GuidesNOTEYou do not need to change the input if you want to record the lead guitar on track 3.4 Press the HOME key to
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 233 Turn the DATA wheel to set the input to IN B.NOTEBy default, INPUT B is set as the recording source for tracks
24 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides Raise the MASTER LEVEL knob and VOLUME dial as necessary to hear the mic input through the vocals. CAUTIONAlway
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 252 Use the track PAN knobs to adjust the stereo positioning of the tracks. Watch the L and R meters at the righ
26 TASCAM DP-0042–Quick Start Guides TIPYou can also set the OUT point when playback is stopped by pressing the F4 (OUT) key. 3 Press the IN/OUT ke
2–Quick Start GuidesTASCAM DP-004 2711 Press the playback (Á) key to play the stereo master that you created. Shutting down the unitShutdown the unit
28 TASCAM DP-0043–Names and Functions of PartsTop panel1 POWER key and indicatorPress and hold this key to turn the unit ON and OFF. (See “Start-up
3–Names and Functions of PartsTASCAM DP-004 295 UN/REDO key and indicatorPress this to undo the last action. Press again to redo it. (See “Undoing o
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTASCAM DP-004 3The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries. • Remove the batteries if you d
30 TASCAM DP-0043–Names and Functions of Partsr Function keysThe functions of these keys are shown at the bottom of the screen and depend on the cur
3–Names and Functions of PartsTASCAM DP-004 31Front paneld MIC AThis is a built-in omnidirectional mic that can be selected as the INPUT A channel i
32 TASCAM DP-0043–Names and Functions of PartsRight side panelj USB connectorConnect the unit to a computer using the included USB cable. This allow
3–Names and Functions of PartsTASCAM DP-004 33CAUTIONThe volume adjustment dial is small and does not have any indications. Before turning the power
34 TASCAM DP-0044–PreparationsPreparing the power and SD cardInstalling an SD cardAn SD card is used as recording media for recording and playback.Ca
4–PreparationsTASCAM DP-004 35CAUTIONDo not remove the card or batteries when the unit is turned on. Failure to power off properly first will cause an
36 TASCAM DP-0044–PreparationsConnecting an AC adapter (sold separately)To use the PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately), connect the adapter to the u
4–PreparationsTASCAM DP-004 37When the unit starts up it defaults to the multitrack recorder mode regardless of the mode used last before shutting do
38 TASCAM DP-0044–PreparationsFormatting SD cardsTo use a new SD card with this unit, it is necessary to format it rst. SD cards formatted by the un
4–PreparationsTASCAM DP-004 39Display screensThis display shows various screens for making settings and using functions and the Home Screen, which sh
4 TASCAM DP-004IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSInformation for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the p
40 TASCAM DP-0044–Preparations5 Recorder transport stateWhen playing ¥ appears. When stopped ·appears. When recording – appears.6 Repeat playback m
4–PreparationsTASCAM DP-004 41Using the screensWhen the Home Screen is open, use the MENU key or a dedicated key to open a screen. Then, use the DATA
42 TASCAM DP-0044–Preparationsto select items and turn the DATA wheel to set values. To continue to the next operation, press the function •key that
4–PreparationsTASCAM DP-004 43there are other items below the COPY item. Press the •F4 (¥) key to open the L OAD screen. In the L OAD screen example
44 TASCAM DP-0044–PreparationsYou can edit the name as follows. Use the •Ô/ keys to move the cursor (underline) position. The cursor position is wh
4–PreparationsTASCAM DP-004 45Connecting with other equipmentConnect guitars and basses to INPUT A Connect keyboards to INPUT A or INPUT BConnect mic
46 TASCAM DP-0044–PreparationsLeft side panel connectionsHeadphonesSpeakers with built-inamplification or audio systemSetting the contrastThe LCD dis
5–Song ManagementTASCAM DP-004 47This unit manages data in song les. Ordinarily, every song is given its own le. The rst step is to load the song
48 TASCAM DP-0045–Song ManagementSD card with one partitionSD card with multiple partitions An asterisk (Ú) shows the active partition. The sizes of
5–Song ManagementTASCAM DP-004 49Creating a new songFollow these procedures to create a new song in the active partition1 With the transport stopped
TASCAM DP-004 5Table of Contents1–Introduction ... 8Overview of this unit ...
50 TASCAM DP-0045–Song ManagementThe SONG SAVE screen appears. 4 Change the song name if you want and then press the F2 (EXEC) key (see “Editing nam
5–Song ManagementTASCAM DP-004 51Copying songsSongs in the currently active partition can be copied to the same and different MTR partitions. Multipl
52 TASCAM DP-0045–Song Management When copying completes, the SONG menu screen reopens. To cancel copying a song, press the •F1 (BACK) key instead
5–Song ManagementTASCAM DP-004 537 Press the F3 (YES) key. After the songs are erased, the SONG menu screen reopens. To cancel erasing a song, press
54 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic RecordingSelecting the input sourceThis unit has two input channels (INPUT A and INPUT B) that can be selected separately as
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 55selected as the INPUT A input source in step 2 above, set the MIC/LINE–GUITAR switch on the left side panel appropri
56 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic Recordinginput monitor mode. MONOx2: input signals from both INPUT A and INPUT B channels are output as a combined mono sign
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 57NOTEIf an OL indicator in the input section is lighting even though the input meter is showing a suitable level, the
58 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic Recording1 Press ASSIGN to open the INPUT ASSIGN screen. As shown above, the input channel that is the recording source fo
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 59 For example, if you press the REC keys for track 1, track 2 and track 3 in that order, track 1, which was pressed
6 TASCAM DP-004Table of Contents5–Song Management ... 47Partitions and songs ...
60 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic Recordingtrack. Use the track LEVEL knob and the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the playback level. Use the VOLUME dial or the v
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 61Setting up to overdubTo prepare for overdubbing, set the unit according to the following guidelines. REC indicator s
62 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic RecordingRecording an overdubPress the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (–) key to start recording on t
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 63processed further or combined with other recordings (see “Exporting a stereo master” on page 100).NOTEOnly one stere
64 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic RecordingRecording the master trackSet the OUT point before you start mastering. 1 Press the REC MODE key to open the RECORD
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 656 Turn the DATA wheel to select MASTER PLAY. 7 Press the F4 (EXEC) key to put this unit into master playback mode
66 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic RecordingUndoing operations (undo)This unit allows you to undo an operation or recording that did not work as planned or was
6–Basic RecordingTASCAM DP-004 67event list starts at the bottom with event number “0” (-START UP-). The top event is the most recent and has “*” nex
68 TASCAM DP-0046–Basic RecordingErasing the operation historyWhen the power is turned OFF, the operation history of the currently loaded song is era
7–Recorder FunctionsTASCAM DP-004 69Punching in and outPunching in/out is a technique to replace a part of an already recorded track. Start playback
TASCAM DP-004 7Table of Contents10–Editing Tracks ... 86Overview of track editing ...
70 TASCAM DP-0047–Recorder Functions Can be overwrittenCan be overwrittenSource tracks are erased when they are bounce destinations. (In the illustra
7–Recorder FunctionsTASCAM DP-004 71the way left (bounced to track 1 or 3) or all the way right (track 2 or 4). Use the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust t
72 TASCAM DP-0047–Recorder Functions2 Turn the DATA wheel to change the value above the cursor. When adjusting, the value will carry over automatica
7–Recorder FunctionsTASCAM DP-004 73Fast forward/rewind searchPress the Ô or key when stopped or during playback to rewind or fast forward, respect
74 TASCAM DP-0047–Recorder Functions SET INSET OUTEditing IN/OUT points1 When the I/O SETTING screen is open (see the first screen figure in the pre
7–Recorder FunctionsTASCAM DP-004 75Using repeat playback1 Set the starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points for the time that you want to repeat, and t
76 TASCAM DP-0048–Miscellaneous Functions Metronome This unit has a built-in metronome function that can be used when the recorder is operating. You
8–Miscellaneous Functions TASCAM DP-004 77When the metronome is operating, you can adjust the •LEVEL, but other items on the METRONOME screen cannot
78 TASCAM DP-0048–Miscellaneous Functions The rectangle at the middle of the meter darkens when the string is in tune. 7 When finished tuning, pre
8–Miscellaneous Functions TASCAM DP-004 791 When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 Turn the DATA wheel to sele
8 TASCAM DP-004Thank you for your purchase of TASCAM’s 4-track digital Pocketstudio, the DP-004.The DP-004 is designed to provide you with great soun
80 TASCAM DP-0048–Miscellaneous Functions The INFORMATION screen SONG page appears. The INFORMATION screen has four pages including this one. 3
9–SD Card ManagementTASCAM DP-004 81Overview of partitionsAs described in “Partitions and songs” (page 47), SD cards formatted by this unit are divid
82 TASCAM DP-0049–SD Card ManagementFormatting cards and setting partition sizesThis operation formats the entire card and allows you set MTR partiti
9–SD Card ManagementTASCAM DP-004 83Card capacity and partition size Card capacity FAT partition size MTR partition size32 GB 4 GB 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB
84 TASCAM DP-0049–SD Card Management Press the F4 (¥) key to open the REFORMAT screen. A list of the MTR partitions and their sizes (not open capac
9–SD Card ManagementTASCAM DP-004 85(¥) key to open the CARD menu screen.3 Turn the DATA wheel to select FAT REFORMAT, and press the F4 (¥) key. A
86 TASCAM DP-00410–Editing TracksEditing on a conventional tape recorder in the past required advanced techniques, but with this unit editing tracks
10–Editing TracksTASCAM DP-004 874 Select the setting item value. If there are multiple setting items, use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select an i
88 TASCAM DP-00410–Editing TracksNOTEIf you choose the same track for both the SOURCE TRK and the DESTINATION TRK and press the F2 (EXEC) key, the “S
10–Editing TracksTASCAM DP-004 89There is only one parameter. The IN and OUT points appear on the screen, but they cannot be changed here. SILENCE TR
TASCAM DP-004 9The four keys beneath the LCD display are called function keys, and are referred to as F1, F2, F3 and F4 from left to right. The funct
90 TASCAM DP-00410–Editing TracksCUT TRKSelect the track or tracks that you want to silence parts of. The choices are 1 to 4 (single track), 1/2, 3/4
11–Exchanging Data with a ComputerTASCAM DP-004 91You can backup song data on this unit to a computer and restore backed-up song data later. Moreover
92 TASCAM DP-00411–Exchanging Data with a ComputerStereo master mix A stereo master mix made on this unit can be transferred to a computer as a stere
11–Exchanging Data with a ComputerTASCAM DP-004 93before the USB connection becomes effective. When connected, the following screen appears on the di
94 TASCAM DP-00411–Exchanging Data with a Computer1 Left-click on this icon to open a pop-up bar. Click this pop-up bar to disconnect this unit from
11–Exchanging Data with a ComputerTASCAM DP-004 952 Use the DATA wheel to select SONG BACKUP, and press the F4 (¥) key to open a song list. 3 Turn
96 TASCAM DP-00411–Exchanging Data with a Computer6 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 92
11–Exchanging Data with a ComputerTASCAM DP-004 97NOTEAn error message appears if there are no files on the FAT partition. 6 Turn the DATA wheel to s
98 TASCAM DP-00411–Exchanging Data with a Computer4 After this unit restarts automatically, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. Turn the DAT
11–Exchanging Data with a ComputerTASCAM DP-004 99Exporting tracksYou can export tracks as 16-bit, 44.1-kHz mono WAV les. 1 With the transport stop
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