Tascam DP-02 User manual

D01001200A
DP-02
DP-02CF
DIGITAL PORTASTUDIO
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OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 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.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This a pplia nce has a s e rial nu mber
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
TO THE USER
This e quipment 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
ag ai n st h a r m fu l in te r fe r e nc e in a r e si de n ti al
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
expres sly a p proved by TE AC CORP OR ATION
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
For U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : DP-02/DP-02CF
Trade Name : TASCAM
Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address : 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello,
California, U.S. A.
Telephone number : 1-323-727-7663
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 recieved,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 3
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not ins tall ne ar any heat sourc es su ch as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. T he wide b lade or th e third p rong a re
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 par ticularly 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 servicing 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 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.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ ON in the
Standby position.
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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 invis-
ible laser radiation during operation because invis-
ible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is
completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
Optical pickup:
Type : HOP-6201T
Manufacturer : Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd.
Laser output : Less than 75 mW on the objective lens
(record)
Wavelength : 777 to 787 nm
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 THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Safety Information
1For USA

TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 5
Contents
1 – Starting out with your
DP-02/DP-02CF....................... 7
Getting started..................................7
DP-02 Line-up ................................................ 7
Manual conventions...................................... 7
Copyright ....................................................... 8
What’s in the box.......................................... 8
Precautions for placement and use ............. 8
Beware of condensation............................... 8
Media considerations (DP-02CF only).......... 8
Loading the CF card into the unit
(DP-02CF only)................................... 9
Starttup & shutdown ........................9
Starting up the unit ...................................... 9
Shutting down the unit.............................. 10
The ACCESS light......................................... 10
How to play back demo songs
(DP-02 only)......................... 10
Navigation ....................................... 11
The SHIFT key................................... 11
Titling ............................................... 11
Connecting your unit to other
equipment........................... 12
Balanced XLR inputs ................................... 14
Features of the DP-02/DP-02CF....... 15
Top panel ..................................................... 15
Front panel .................................................. 19
Rear panel.................................................... 20
Side panel (DP-02CF only) .......................... 20
Managing your songs ..................... 21
Creating a new song................................... 21
Storing songs............................................... 21
Reverting to last version ............................ 21
Loading a saved song ................................. 22
Erasing a song(s) ......................................... 22
Song information ........................................ 23
Assigning inputs ............................. 23
Clearing an assignment.....................................23
Recording.........................................24
More advanced features.................24
Using marks to locate positions................. 24
Punching recording..................................... 25
Bouncing ...................................................... 25
Track editing ................................................ 25
Undoing/Redoing an operation................. 25
Undoing the last action and redoing the undo
action .................................................... 25
Undoing/Redoing actions at once ............. 26
Deleting unused data ................................. 26
Mixdown and matering .................. 27
Mixdown...................................................... 27
Mastering..................................................... 27
2 – Advanced techniques......... 29
Location ........................................... 29
Direct location ............................................. 29
Location marks ............................................ 29
To set a location mark ......................................29
To move to a location mark ..............................29
To delete a location mark .................................29
To edit a location mark ..................................... 29
IN and OUT marks ....................................... 30
Using the meters .............................30
EQ settings....................................... 31
Punching .......................................... 32
Rehearsal ..................................................... 32
Punch recording .......................................... 33
Pre-roll and post-roll time.............. 33
Bouncing ..........................................34
Repeat ..............................................34
Setting the repeat interval......................... 35
Working in bars & beats ................. 35
Tempo setting ............................................. 35
Selecting the time mode ............................ 35
Metronome.................................................. 36
When “INTERNAL” is selected at “Output”
[internal metronome]..............................36
When “MIDI” is selected at “Output”
[MIDI metronome]..................................36
Working With MIDI.......................... 37
MIDI Clock, etc............................................. 37
MIDI timecode ............................................. 37
When “OFF” is selected at “Output”................37
Disk/CF card management..............38
Selecting the active partition..................... 38
Formatting a disk/card ............................... 39
Formatting a partition................................ 40
Formatting the FAT partition ..................... 40
Automatic song creation ............................ 41
Initializing a Compact Flash card
(the DP-02 only) .............................. 41
Advanced song management......... 41
Coping songs............................................... 41
Protecting a song ........................................ 42
Using the USB connection ..............42
System requirements .................................. 42
Disconnecting from Windows 2000 / XP /
Vista systems..........................................42

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Contents
Disconnecting from a Macintosh system ...........43
"Open" and "Close" ....................................43
Backing up and restoring songs ....44
Backing up ................................................... 44
Restoring a song ......................................... 45
Importing and exporting tracks .... 45
Importing a track ........................................ 45
Exporting tracks .......................................... 46
Exporting the mastered stereo tracks....... 47
About track editing......................... 47
IN, OUT and TO.................................48
Using edit mode ..........................................48
Track editing function.....................48
COPY ®PASTE ............................................ 48
COPY ®INSERT ........................................... 49
MOVE ®PASTE ........................................... 49
MOVE ®INSERT.......................................... 50
OPEN ............................................................ 50
CUT ............................................................... 51
SILENCE ........................................................ 51
CLONE TRACK.............................................. 51
CLEAN OUT .................................................. 52
Troubleshooting .............................. 53
Messages .........................................54
3 – Specifications ..................... 55
Specifications ..................................55
Analog specifications........................................ 55
Digital specifications ......................................... 55
Audio performance........................................... 55
Physical characteristics ...................................... 55
Dimensional drawings .................... 56
DP-02............................................................ 56
DP-02CF........................................................ 56
Block diagram (DP-02/DP-02CF)...... 57
4 – DP-02 Appendix.................. 58
Tuning a guitar ................................ 58
Changing the tuning.................................... 58
Noise reduction ................................................58
Multi-effect ..................................... 59
Assigning the effect ......................................... 59
Selecting the effect type................................... 59
Selecting the effect ..........................................59
Setting the parameter.......................................59
Setting the effect volume ................................. 59
Available multi-effect settings................... 60
Electric guitar settings (Elec.Guitar) ...................58
Acoustic guitar settings (Aco.Guitar) .................58
Bass guitar settings (Bass Guitar)....................... 59
Vocal settings (Vocal)........................................ 59
Drum settings (drum)........................................ 59
Reverb ..............................................62
Turning the reverb on and off ........................... 62
Using the reverb ............................................... 62
Setting the reverb type .....................................62
Setting the reverb time .....................................62
About CD-R and CD-RW discs ......... 63
About finalizing .............................. 63
Handling of compact discs..........................64
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs....64
Media compatibility Table.............. 65
Inserting/Ejecting CDs .................... 66
Audio CD performance ...................66
Playing back audio CDs............................... 66
Making an audio CD ................................... 67
Writing by Disk At Once (DAO) .................. 67
Writing by Track At Once (TAO) ................. 68
Finalizing CDs .............................................. 68
Erasing a CD-RW ......................................... 69
Data CD performance ..................... 69
Importing and exporting tracks .... 69
Importing from a CD................................... 69
Exporting to CD........................................... 70
Backing up and restoring songs .... 71
Backing up songs to CD.............................. 71
Restoring songs from a CD......................... 72
CD-related Error Message .............. 72
Pop-up Massages ............................ 73
5 – Commonly-used functions.. 75
How do I..? ....................................... 75

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 7
Read this section first. It contains important basic informa-
tion about using your DP-02/DP-02CF effectively, and will
help you create exciting original musical projects. When
you have read this chapter (“Starting out with your DP-02/
DP-02CF” on page 7), you will be able to find your way
around the DP-02/DP-02CF, and to make and play back
recordings.
The DP-02/DP-02CF allows you to record many hours of
music, up to two tracks at a time, to a maximum of eight
tracks, and then mix them down to a pair of mastered
stereo tracks using the built-in mixing facilities.
The stereo mix can then be played back into a suitably-
equipped CD recorder, etc., or into a computer’s audio
inputs for distribution over the Internet, etc. or transferred
using a fast USB 2.0 connection to a personal computer.
In addition, individual tracks can be imported and export-
ed between your DP-02/DP-02CF and a personal computer,
and songs can be archived, backed up and restored using a
PC.
Getting started
Thank you for your purchase of TASCAM’s latest 8-track
digital portastudio, the DP-02/DP-02CF.
The DP-02 and DP-02CF are designed to provide you with
great sound in an easy-to-use compact package, allowing
you to concentrate on the music, and not on the recording
process.
Manual conventions
This first section gives you an idea of the basic opera-
tions of the DP-02/DP-02CF and will get you started with
recording. Further features are described in “Advanced
techniques” on page 29.
When we refer to features of the DP-02/DP-02CF such as
keys and connections, we display them like this: MENU.
We refer to features of other equipment like this: AUX IN.
When we show messages, etc., that appear on the screen,
we show them like this: SONG LOAD.
TIP
: We give hints and tips on using the DP-02/DP-02CF
when you see this icon.
NOTE
: A note at the side of the main text provides addi-
tional explanations for special situations.
CAUTION
: A caution shows that you may lose data (your
recordings) if you don’t follow the instructions.
WARNING
: Warnings should be taken seriously. They
describe situations which can cause injury, or damage to
the equipment if you do not follow the instructions,
This manual cannot begin to be a full guide to multitrack
recording techniques. However, if you visit the TASCAM
Web site (www.tascam.com), you can download various
documents on recording which may be of interest to you.
Troubleshooting The DP-02/DP-02CF was designed
to be easy to use, but sometimes you may need a little help.
See the section “Troubleshooting” on page 53 for a list of
questions you may have, and answers to help you. There’
s also a list of messages that may pop up, with an explana-
tion of their meaning, and suggestions on what to do (see
“Messages” on page 54).
How to do it? At the back of this manual, there is
a chapter called “Commonly-used functions” on page
76. Refer to this section when you want to know how to
perform a particular operation.
DP-02 Line-up
There are two models, the DP-02 and DP-02CF. The
DP-02/DP-02CF is equipped with phantom-powered XLR
input jacks, and the DP-02 additionally is equipped with
internal effect processors. The DP-02 contains a large hard
disk and also an internal CD-R/RW drive. The DP-02CF
uses a Compact Flash Card (not included with the unit)
memory recorder (not provided with an internal CD-R/RW
drive).
This manual refers to both models as “the unit”, as the
majority of the functions are common to both models.
Also, their hard disk and CF card are described as “record-
ing media.” Any other exceptions are noted.
Chapter 4 of this manual, “DP-02 Appendix” on page 58,
deals with the features found on only the DP-02. If you
own a DP-02, please read the chapter.
1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
Precautions for placement and use
The DP-02/DP-02CF may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating life,
observe the following notes, precautions and environmen-
tal conditions:
Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV
sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
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As the unit may become hot during operation, always
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do
not install this unit in a confined space such as a book-
case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
correct operation.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the volt-
age as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt
regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
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Media considerations (DP-02CF only)
The capacities and performance of your DP-02CF will
vary based on the speed and abilities of the Compact
Flash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper Compact
Flash (CF) cards use slower memory components and
little internal buffering which results in poor recording
performance. Newer CF cards, not only perform reading
and writing faster, but also come in larger storage size.
NOTE
A card more than 512 MB should be used on the
DP-02CF.
The DP-02CF supports only Type I Compact Flash media.
Type I cards are typically FLASH-ROM based and provide
higher performance and durability than hard disk cards.
A current list of stated CF cards and their capacities is
maintain and available for viewing on the TASCAM
website at www.tascam.com
Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows
Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh, MacOS, and MacOS X are trademarks of
Apple Computer.
Copyright
What’s in the box
When you unpack the box, you should find (as well as this
manual):
The unit itself (DP-02, or DP-02CF)
Power adaptor
Power cable suitable for your region
Warranty card
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If any of these items is missing, contact your TASCAM
supplier.
WARNING
When using the unit, use only the power adaptor and
cable supplied with product. Do not use this power
adaptor and cable with any other product.
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used
after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of
condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the
internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.
To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or
two hours at the new room temperature before using.
Beware of condensation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
Loading the CF card into the unit (DP-02CF only)
On the DP-02CF, a CF card is used as a recording media
for recording and playback. The CF card should be loaded
into the unit before the power is turned on.
1. Slide the door to open the COMPACT FLASH CARD
slot on the side panel to the right, and gently insert a
card, label side up, into the unit’s slot.
CF
CAUTION
If the card is the wrong way up, or backwards, when
inserted into the slot, applying excessive pressure may
damage the slot or the card. Do not force the card in
to avoid damage to the unit or the card, remove and
re-orient the card so that it slides in easily.
2. Close the slide door. With the door opened, the
DP-02CF cannot be used.
NOTE
To use a new CF card, you need to format the card first
(see “Formatting a disk/card” on page 39).
Ejecting the card:
Turn off the power to the unit first, slide the door to open
and remove the card by hand (there is no eject lever on the
unit).
CAUTION
Do not remove the card when the unit is turned on.
Always turn the power off before you take the card
out from the unit.
Starting up the unit
Connect the power adaptor to the unit, the power cable
to the power adaptor, and the power cable to the power
supply.
Press the POWER switch on the top panel to turn on the
unit. The display shows a welcome message.
The system is loaded, and the last saved song is then loaded.
The ACCESS indicator flashes to show the hard disk/CF
card is in use while the song is being loaded, and the display
shows the current operation.
When the ACCESS light goes off, the display shows the
“home screen”:
TIP
You can reach this screen from most operations by
pressing HOME or repeatedly pressing the NO/EXIT
key.
NOTE
When the power is turned on without a CF card loaded
into the unit, the home screen shows as follow:
Starttup & shutdown
Read this section to understand how to power up and
power down the unit.
WARNING
When switching the unit on and off, we suggest that
you turn down the volume of any speakers or ampli-
fiers connected to the unit. Also, do not wear head-
phones connected to the unit when switching power
on or off. This will avoid damage to speakers, etc. and
possible damage to your hearing.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
Shutting down the unit
Pressing the POWER switch on the top panel shuts down
the unit automatically.
First, stop playback or recording, and press the POWER
switch for about seconds. While the unit is shutting down
(storing the song data to hard disk or CF card) you will see
the display shown here.
NOTE
Once shut down starts, all key presses are ignored.
CAUTION
If you turn off the power accidently while the unit is
in operation, the unit cannot shut down properly so
all unsaved data will be lost. We recommend that you
save the data manually often.
TIP
There is a hook on the bottom of the unit to prevent
the adapter cable being pulled accidently.
The ACCESS light
This indicator shows that the hard disk, CF card, or the
CD-RW drive is in use. Although the unit is not exactly a
delicate piece of equipment, you should take care with it,
as with all electronic equipment, especially when the hard
disk or CF card is in operation or when CD-RW drive is
writing to CDs.
WARNING
Do not move the DP-02/DP-02CF or turn it off or
disconnect the power or open the CF card door
(DP-02CF only) when the ACCESS indicator is lit, to
avoid damage to the recording media and possible loss
of data.
How to play back demo songs (DP-02 only)
Before the unit is shipped, demo songs are stored on its
hard disk. Follow the procedure below to play back these
demo songs.
1. Connect the LINE OUT connector on the unit to the
amplifier or monitor system. To listen on head-
phones, insert the headphone plug into the PHONES
jack on the left of the front panel.
2. Turn on the unit. When the unit has started up, the
display shows the home screen.
3. Press the SONG key. The SONGscreen is displayed.
If the LOADaction is not selected, rotate the DATA
dial or use the cursor (¶/§) keys to highlight it.
4. Press the ¥ cursor or YES/ENTER key. The SONG
LOADscreen is displayed.
5. Use the cursor (¶/§) or DATA dial to select
DP02DEMOand press the YES/ENTER key.
A pop-up screen appears while loading.
When the demo is finished being loaded, the display
returns to the SONGscreen.
6. Press the NO/EXIT key or HOME key to return to
the home screen.
7. Press the PLAY key to play back the demo songs.
Eight tracks of each demo song is available. Adjust
the fader, MASTER fader, PAN and other controls
for each channel.
To adjust the volume of the headphones, use the
PHONES knob on the top panel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
Navigation
The unit uses 4 menu systems (MENU, SONG, TRACK
EDIT) (and also CD on the DP-02 only) which allow you to
make settings, and perform many operations. This section
explains how to use the menu system and to check and
make settings.
Here the TRACK EDITsystem is explained as an example.
1. Press the TRACK EDIT key to bring up the opening
menu screen:
2. Use the DATA dial or the cursor (§/¶) keys to scroll
up and down through the list of top-level menus.
Here the CLONE TRACKaction is highlighted.
An inverted triangle appears when the menu is
highlighted.
TIP
The DATA dial icon is also shown right at the bottom
which indicating the dial can be used to select items.
At the bottom right of all menu screens is a symbol
showing whether there are more menus below the
current list (¶), above the current list (§), or above
and below the current list ( ).
3. Press the ¥cursor key or YES/ENTER key to enter
the selected menu. The screen shows as below:
4. Use the cursor (§/¶) keys to highlight the value of
the item shown on the left.
Rotate the DATA dial to change the value.
TIP
To go up a level in the menu “tree”, press the NO/EXIT
key or the ˙key.
Some screens show a number of lists to select, or confirm
the action. In these cases, you should use the cursor (§/¶
) keys or the DATA dial to highlight and select the item, or
use the YES/ENTER key to enter the action.
If you want to adjust the contrast of the display:
1. Press the MENU key and select the PREFERENCE
action using the cursor (¶/§) keys or the DATA dial.
2. Press the YES/ENTER or ¥cursor key to bring up
the PREFERENCEscreen.
3. Select the value shown to the right of the CONTRAST
preference using the cursor (¶/§) keys, and rotate
the DATA dial to adjust the value 1 to 10. The
contrast of the display changes equally as the value
is changing.
4. Press NO/EXIT to go back to the MENUscreen.
The SHIFT key modifies the behavior of a number of
different keys. When you press and hold it while pressing
another key, the other key takes on the function shown in
the label shown below the key (black-on-orange).
The SHIFT key
You can give titles to your songs, exported tracks, etc.
Here’s how you do it:
Press and hold the SHIFT key and press the TITLE key to
bring up the screen like the one below:
Use the DATA dial to change the letter above the under-
lined cursor. You can choose from common punctuation
marks, numbers, capital (UPPERCASE) letters, and small
(lowercase) letters.
Use the §cursor key to insert a blank space at the cursor
position, and use the ¶cursor key to delete the character.
When you have finished entering the name, press YES/
ENTER. The song, with its new name, is stored to record-
ing media.
Titling

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1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
Connecting your unit to other equipment
Before you start recording with the unit, you will need to
make a few connections to other equipment. The following
picture shows how you can connect the unit to your exist-
ing audio setup.
Instruments to INPUT A and B
Microphones to INPUT Aand B
Drum machine
PHONES
Footswitch
MIDI OUT
STEREO MIX (L, R)
MIDI IN
SEND
RETURN (L, R)
External effects unit
LINE OUTPUT (L, R)
REC OUT/PLAY IN
Stereo amplifier
2-track recorder
Guitars and basses to
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DC input
To MIDI sequencer,
drum machine, etc.
From stereo effects
unit outputs
Synths, pre-amps etc.
fo here
Guitars, basses etc. go here
From submixer/MIDI tone
generator, etc.
To analog recorder,
monitoring system, etc.
To effects unit
To digital
recorder, etc.
Microphones go here
Microphones are connected to the rear panel inputs.
Set the GUITAR switches to MIC/LINE. Turn the input
level controls so that the OL indicators light up only in the
loudest part of the recording.
NOTE
The unit includes phantom-powered XLR microphone
input connectors. See “Balanced XLR inputs” on page
14 for details of using these connectors.
Synthesizers, etc. including drum machines, guitar
amplifier simulators, active basses, etc. as well as CD play-
ers, cassette decks, and so on can be connected to the rear
panel input jacks using standard 1/4” mono plugs (unbal-
anced). When you are recording a stereo source, make sure
the INPUT MODE key is set to STEREO (see “The INPUT
MODE key” below).
Set the GUITAR switch to MIC/LINE. Adjust the input level
controls and use the instrument’s output volume controls
to adjust the level so that the OL indicators light up only
during the very loudest passages.
WARNING
NEVER plug the speaker outputs of a guitar amplifier
into the unit.
Guitars and basses (passive types) are connected to
the rear panel INPUT A using a standard 1/4” mono plug
(unbalanced).
Set the MIC/LINE switch to GUITAR. Turn the input level
control until the OL indicators barely light on the loudest
passages.
TIP
Use the built-in tuner (on the DP- 02 only) to tune the
guitar or bass (see “Tuning a guitar” on page 58).
The INPUT MODE key You will use this key when you
are recording from input Aand input Bat the same time.
This top panel key affects the way that you monitor the
input signals, both through the headphones and/or through
the LINE OUTPUT jacks. There are two positions:
NOTE
INPUT MODE does not affect the recording at all—just
the monitoring process.
MONO x 2—The signals from input Aand input Bare
both sent to the center of the monitoring “stage”.
NOTE
In the MONO X 2 mode, the A and B input signals are
added together in the center, and you may hear distor-
tion in the monitoring system This does not affect the
recording, though.
STEREO—The signal from input Ais sent to the left,
and the signal from input Bis sent to the right of the
monitoring “stage” forming a stereo pair for use when
you are recording stereo instruments such as synthesiz-
ers, etc.
Monitoring and recording Use the rear panel LINE
OUTPUT RCA jacks to connect the unit to your monitoring
system (that is, an amplifier/ speaker setup). When you’re
ready to make your final stereo master, you can use these
jacks to connect to an analog recorder.
A typical setup would connect these jacks to the AUX IN
of a stereo system.
Use the stereo system’s selector switch to listen to the AUX
source when tracking, bouncing or mastering on the unit.
NOTE
“Tracking” means recording tracks on the unit.
“Mastering” means taking these recording tracks and
mixing them down to stereo.
When you have mastered the stereo track and you want
to record it, set the stereo monitoring system so that the
recorder is set to the AUX source. Now you are monitoring
(or listening) through your stereo system.
Effect processor When you want to use an exter-
nal effect processor with the unit, connect the rear panel
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These inputs enable you to connect condenser microphones
(the same type as those used in professional recording
studios).
NOTE
These XLR inputs are wired with these pin assign-
ments: 1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold.
The +48V phantom power supply allows you to power
condenser microphones. Without such phantom power,
many condenser microphones will not work. Some, howev-
er, use internal batteries.
WARNING
Never connect or disconnect microphones to or from
the XLR connectors with the phantom power turned
on to avoid a loud pop noise.
Never turn the phantom power on when unbal-
anced dynamic microphones are plugged into the XLR
connectors to avoid any damage to the unit.
Consult any documentation that came with your micro-
phones for full details of power requirements, etc.
Phantom power The PHANTOM switch can be turned
on or off to supply +48V phantom power to the XLR
connectors. Phantom power is not supplied to the 1/4”
jacks.
Input level controls Use the input level controls the
same way you would microphones that use 1/4” jacks.
However, some microphones are more powerful than
others, and you may need to turn down the control to
prevent overloading.
Balanced XLR inputs
SEND of the unit to the mono input of the processor (1/4”
unbalanced jack).
NOTE
The DP-02 owns internal reverb processors. However,
you can also use an external effect processor if you
prefer.
Connect the stereo output of the processor to the RETURN
jacks of tthe unit (1/4” unbalanced jack).
External stereo input The unit has a 1/8” stereo mini
jack on the rear panel marked STEREO MIX.
This can be used to connect an external stereo sub-mixer,
synthesizer, drum machine, CD player, etc.
This stereo signal is routed to the analog LINE OUTPUT
jacks. They can not be recorded on the unit, nor can you
adjust the signal level using the unit.
Digital output Use a standard optical cable to connect
this to a suitable digital stereo input of monitoring system,
or stereo recorder.
NOTE
You can connect a digital recorder (CD,MD) using the
digital connection, while using the LINE OUTPUT jacks
for monitoring.
This signals sent from this are the same as those sent from
the LINE OUTPUT jacks (although the STEREO MIX
signals are not output through the digital output).
MIDI output Use this (rear panel) to connect a sequenc-
er, drum machine, etc. which can be started, stopped and
synchronized with the unit. See “Working with MIDI” on
page 37 for details.

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This section explains the features of the DP-02 and DP-02CF.
Features of the DP-02/DP-02CF
Top panel
1ASSIGN (A,B) and ON/OFF keys
The ASSIGN (A,B) keys assign the input signals
through the INPUT A or Bto the tracks (1to 8). (See
“Assigning inputs” on page 23.)
The ON/OFF keys are used with the SHIFT key to turn
the INPUT (A,B) on or off. When the input is set to on,
the indicator next to the key lights up. When off, the
indicator is unlit.
2OL indicators
The indicator lights when the input signal is too high.
3LEVEL controls
Use this knob to adjust the INPUT (A,B) signal.
4PHANTOM key
This key provides the phantom power (+48 V) to the
XLR input jacks (INPUT A,B). The phantom power is
not supplied to the 1/4 phone jacks.
5INPUT MODE key and the indicators
Use this key to select the MONO X 2 or STEREO
modes (see “The INPUT MODE key” on page 13 for
details).
6EFFECT key / A B key (DP-02 only)
Pressing the EFFECT key brings up the MULTI
EFFECTscreen.
The A B key is used with the SHIFT key to select the
input signal (INPUT A or B) which the internal multi-
effects is used with (see “Multi-effect” in chapter 4
“DP-02 Appendix” on page 59). When INPUT A is
selected, the indicator next to Aletter lights up. When
INPUT B is selected, the indicator next to B letter lights
up. When both indicators are unlit, neither of the inputs
are not selected.
7PHONES control
Adjusts the headphone volume.
8MASTER / PLAY key
Pressing MASTER key alone turns the master recording
mode on or off. When on, this key flashes.
With the SHIFT key, PLAY (MASTER) key is used to
turn on or off the master playback mode. When on, this
key lights up (see “Mastering” on page 27).
9BOUNCE key
Turns Bounce mode on or off. When on, this key lights
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0MASTER fader
Adjusts the stereo signal level output from the LINE
OUTPUT (L,R), PHONES, or DIGITAL OUT. Also, this
fader adjusts the recording level when performing a
track bounce or mix down.
qEFFECT RETURN control
On the DP-02, this knob adjusts the level of the inter-
nal effect return signals, or the external effect return
signals. (See “Block diagram” in the chapter 3 “specifi-
cations” on page 57.)
On the DP-02CF, this knob adjusts the level of the
return signals from the RETURN (L,R) jacks.
wREVERB key and ON/OFF key (DP-02 only)
The REVERB key brings up the REVERBscreen to
adjust the internal reverb settings.
The ON/OFF key is used with the SHIFT key to turn the
reverb on or off. When on, the indicator lights up. (See
“Reverb” in chapter 4 “DP-02 Appendix” on page 62)
eEQ HIGH controls
Adjusts the level of the high frequencies for each track.
rEQ LOW controls
Adjusts the level of the low frequencies for each track.
tFREQ key
This key brings up the EQ FREQUENCYscreen to
adjust the high and low frequencies (see “EQ settings
on page 31).
yEFFECT SEND controls
Adjust the level of each track’s signal sent to the SEND
jack.
On the DP-02, these controls also adjust the level of
each track sent to the internal reverb effects.
uPAN controls
Adjust the panning of the stereo mixed signal on each
track.
iREC keys
Press the REC key alone to put the track in recording
standby mode (only two tracks can be in recording
standby mode at a time), and the key flashes. Pressing
the key again cancels recording standby mode (see
“Recording” on page 24).
When used with the ASSIGN keys, the REC keys also
assign the input Aor Bto the tracks selected (1). (See
“Assigning inputs” on page 23).
oMUTE keys
These keys are used with the SHIFT key, and mute
the signal on each track when the signals are output.
The indicator on the left of the keys lights up (see
“Mixdown” on page 27).
pTRACK faders
Adjusts the play back level of each track.

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aREW (∆) / RTZ key
When stopped, press the REW (∆) key to move the
playback position of the song being played back back-
wards. When the key is continuously held down, or
repeatedly pressed, the rewind speed jumps up to 10,
50, 100, 1000 times.
While playing back a song, pressing the REW (∆)key
moves the playback position backwards while the key is
held down.
While playing back a CD, pressing the REW (∆) key
skips the playback position of the track being played
back to the beginning.
The RTZ key locates the playback position to the zero
position and puts the unit in stop mode (Retrn To Zero
function: RTZ). Press and hold down the STOP key and
press the RTZ key.
sF FWD (˚) / LRP key
When stopped, press the F FWD (˚) key to move
the playback position of the song being played back
forwards. When the key is continuously held down, or
repeatedly pressed, the forward speed jumps up to 10,
50, 100, 1000 times.
While playing back a song , pressing the F FWD (˚)
key moves the playback position forwards while the key
is held down.
While playing back a CD, pressing the F FWD (˚) key
skips the playback position to the beginning of the next
track.
The LRP key locates the playback position to where
the last recording was ended, and puts the unit in stop
mode (Last Rec Point: LRP). Press and hold down the
STOP key and press the LRP key.
dSTOP (ª) key
This key stops the operation of recording, playback,
forwards, backwards.
On the DP-02, this key also stops playback of a CD.
fPLAY (¥) key
When stopped, press this key to start playback.
With the RECORD key held down, press this key to
start recording.
The key lights up during playback or recording.
While recording, pressing this key stops recording
(punch out) and puts the unit in playback mode (see
“Punching recording” on page 25).
On the DP-02, this key starts playback of the CD.
gRECORD (–) key
When stopped, and when this key and the ¥(PLAY)
key are pressed at same time, the unit starts recording
and the RECORD key lights up.
While the unit is in recording standby mode (this key
flashes), and when a song is being played back, press-
ing this key starts recording without stopping playback
(punch in) and this key lights up (see “Punching record-
ing” on page 25).
hAUTO PUNCH key
This key turns Auto Punch mode on or off. When on,
the key lights up (see “Punch recording” on page 32).
jRHSL key
This key turns Rehearsal mode on or off. When on, the
key lights up (see “Rehearsal” on page 32).
kREPEAT / INTERVAL key
The REPEAT key turns Repeat mode on or off. When
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IN and OUT point repeatedly (see “Repeat” on page 34).
With the SHIFT key pressed, the INTERVAL key is used
to bring up the REPEATINTERVALscreen to adjust
the repeat interval time from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds (see
“Setting the repeat interval” on page 35).
lµ / INSERT key
Pressing the µkey skips to the previous location
mark in the song being played back.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the INSERT key is used to
mark a location point (see “Location marks” on page 29).
Pressing the µand ≤ keys togather displays the
LOCATION MARKlist screen.
On the DP-02, while playing back a CD, pressing the
µkey skips the playback position of the track being
played back to the beginning.
;≤ / DELETE key
Pressing the ≤key skips to the next location mark.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the DELETE key is used
to delete the location mark (see “Location marks” on
page 29).
Pressing the µand ≤ key togather displays the
LOCATION MARKlist screen.
On the DP-02, while playing back a CD, pressing the
≤key skips the playback position to the beginning of
the next track.
zIN / SET IN, OUT / SET OUT, TO / SET TO key
Pressing the IN, OUT, or TO keys alone moves to IN,
OUT, or TO point.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the SET IN,SET OUT,
or SET TO keys are used to mark the current playback
position as IN, OUT, or TO points (see “ IN and OUT
marks” on page 30).
xCD / FINALIZE key on the DP-02
Press the CD key to bring up the CDscreen.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the FINALIZE key is used
to bring up the FINALIZEscreen.
CARD key on the DP-02CF
Pressing the CARD key brings up the CARDscreen.
cøEJECT / ERASE key on the DP-02
This key ejects the CD loaded into the unit.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the ERASE key is used to
bring up the CD-RWERASEscreen (see “Erasing CD-
RW” on page 69).
USB key on the DP-02CF
Press this key to bring up the USBscreen (see “Open
and Close” on page 43).
vHOME / SYSTEM INFO key
Press the HOME key to display the home screen (on
some screens, this key does nothing).
With the SHIFT key pressed, the SYSTEM INFO key is
used to display the SYSTEMINFORMATIONscreen.
bMENU / TITLE key
Press the MENU key to bring up the MENUscreen.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the TITLE key is used to
bring up the TITLEscreen (see “Titling” on page 11).
nSONG / SONG INFO key
Press the SONG key to bring up the SONGscreen.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the SONG INFO key is
used to bring up the SONGINFORMATIONscreen to
show the information of the song currently loaded.
mTRACK EDIT / POINT EDIT key
Press the TRACK EDIT key to bring up the TRACK
EDITscreen.
With the SHIFT key pressed, the POINT EDIT key is
used to bring up the POINTEDITscreen.
,DATA dial
Use this dial for selection of menu or action, or adjust-
ment of values.
.CURSOR (˙,¥,¶,§) keys
Use these keys to select a menu or action, or to enter
the selection.
The ˙ key can be used to return to the previous screen.
/YES/ENTER key
Use this key to enter the selection or confirm the
action.
!NO/EXIT key
Use this key to exit from the current menu screen and
go back to the previous screen, or to cancel the selec-
tion or action.
@SHIFT key
This key is always used with another key, which takes
on the function shown in the label below that key
(black-on-orange).
#HISTORY / CLEAR key
Pressing the HISTORY key brings up the HISTORY
list screen. This screen is used to undo or redo many
actions at once (see “Undoing/Redoing actions at once”
on page 26).
With the SHIFT key, the CLEAR key is used to clear
the unused audio parts and histories (actions). (See
“Deleting unused data” on page 26.)
$UNDO/REDO key
This key is used to undo or redo the action (see
“Undoing/Redoing an operation” on page 25).
%FUNCTION / SET.F key
The FUNCTION key can be used as a short cut key
when assigned to an action. After assigning, pressing
the key calls that action directory.
To assign the FUNCTION key, with the SHIFT key
pressed, press the SET.F key to bring up the SET
FUNCTIONlist screen. Select an action in the list
and press YES/ENTER to assign the action to the
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Front panel
(PHONES jack (RCA)
Plug a pair of standard headphones into the 1/4” stereo
jack on the front panel. Adjust the volume with the
level control on the top panel.
)PUNCH jack (phone jack)
You can connect a standard “punch-in” foot pedal, such
as the TASCAM RC-30P.
TIP
The footpedal is useful if both hands are busy playing
a guitar, for example.
Use the pedal to punch in and out (that is, start and stop
recording on the fly).
QDisc slot (on the DP-02)
Discs should be inserted label side upwards into this
slot.
^ACCESS indicator
On the DP-02, this indicator lights up or flashes while
the unit is writing or importing song data to the CD-R/
CD-RW drive or hard disk.
On the DP-02CF, this indicator lights or flashes while
the unit is writing or importing song data to the CF
card.
&POWER switch
Press the switch to turn the unit on or off. While the
unit is in operation, the POWER switch lights up.
To turn off the power, press this key until DIGITAL
PORTASTUDIOis shown (see “Shutting down the unit”
on page 10).
*LCD display
Displays current status of the unit, as well as the
current menus or settings.

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DCompactFlash card slot (on the DP-02CF)
Insert a CF card into this slot.
After inserting the card, make sure the door is closed.
With the door opened, the DP-02CF will not operate.
D
Side panel (DP-02CF only)
WUSB jack
A USB cable is connected to a computer which allows
import or export of files between the unit and the
computer (see “Using the USB connection” on page 42).
NOTE
When the unit is connected to a PC using this jack, the
FAT partition on the recording media is the only recog-
nizable device.
EDC IN jack
The supplied AC adapter (PS-1225L) is connected here.
RDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
The stereo mixed signals are output in S/PDIF format.
TMIDI OUT jack
MIDI signals such as MIDI Clock, MIDI Time Code,
and Song Position Pointer are output here.
YLINE OUT (L,R) (RCA) jacks
The analog signals mixed in stereo are output.
USTEREO MIX jack
The signals input through this 1/8” stereo mini jack are
mixed in stereo and output from the LINE OUTPUT or
PHONES jacks.
ISEND jack (1/4 phone )
The EFFECT SEND signal is output.
ORETURN (1/4 phone) jack
The stereo signal output from the external effector is
inputted through this jack.
PINPUT A / INPUT B (XLR) jack
These XLR connectors are balanced analog inputs.
When PHANTOM is on, these connectors are supplied
with 48 V phantom power.
AINPUT A/INPUT B (1/4” phone) jack
These 1/4” connectors are unbalanced analog inputs.
The INPUT A jack can be connected to a guitar direc-
tory.
SGUITAR, MIC / LINE switch
Set to GUITAR or MIC / LINE to select which type of
input signal is connected to the INPUT A jack.
Rear panel