2 TASCAM FR-AV2 V1.00
Contents
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1-1. Included items .......................................5
1-2. Features .............................................5
1-3. Conventions used in this manual .....................6
1-4. Trademarks and copyrights ...........................6
1-5. Using microSD cards .................................7
Precautions for use .................................7
Note about formatting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1-6. Accessories sold separately ...........................7
USB cables (for communication and data
transmission) .......................................7
Using a PS-P520U AC adapter .......................7
AK-BT2 Bluetooth® adapter overview ................7
Batteries ...........................................7
2. Quick Start Guide .........................................8
2-1. Inserting microSD cards ..............................8
2-2. Installing batteries ...................................8
2-3. Connecting external mics ............................8
2-4. Turning the power on ................................9
2-5. Setting the date and time ............................9
2-6. Formatting (initializing) microSD cards ...............9
2-7. HOME screen ...................................... 10
2-8. Adjusting the recording level (REC LEVEL) ........... 10
2-9. Recording ......................................... 10
2-10. Playing recorded les .............................. 10
2-11. Listening to sound with headphones ............... 11
2-12. Listening with earphones or speakers that support
Bluetooth .......................................... 11
2-13. Using timecode .................................... 12
2-14. Turning the unit o (putting it in standby) .......... 13
3. Names and functions of parts ........................... 14
3-1. Top ................................................ 14
3-2. Bottom ............................................ 14
3-3. Left side ........................................... 15
3-4. Right side .......................................... 15
3-5. Front panel ........................................ 15
3-6. Rear panel ......................................... 15
4. Preparation ............................................ 16
4-1. Inserting and removing microSD cards ............. 16
Inserting microSD cards .......................... 16
Removing microSD cards ......................... 16
4-2. Preparing the power supply ........................ 16
Notes about power supplies ...................... 16
Using AA batteries ................................ 16
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) ............. 17
Using USB bus power ............................. 17
4-3. Turning the unit on and o ......................... 18
Turning the power on ............................ 18
Turning the unit o (putting it in standby) ......... 18
Resume function ................................. 18
Set the date and time ............................. 18
Formatting (initializing) microSD cards ............ 19
4-4. HOME screen ...................................... 20
Icon .............................................. 20
When recording/playback stopped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
When recording, in recording standby or recording
paused ........................................... 21
When playing, paused or searching forward/
backward ........................................ 21
4-5. Basic operation .................................... 22
Setting item selection procedures ................. 22
Sliders ........................................... 22
Slider switches ................................... 22
Character input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pop-ups .......................................... 23
5. Connections ........................................... 24
5-1. Connection example ............................... 24
5-2. Connecting external mics and other equipment .... 24
Connecting external mics ......................... 24
Connecting mics that require plug-in power ....... 25
Connecting mid-side mics ........................ 25
Connecting other equipment ..................... 25
5-3. Connecting cameras ............................... 26
Setting output for camera use .................... 26
5-4. Connecting monitoring equipment ................. 26
5-5. Adjusting the headphone output volume ........... 27
5-6. Connecting computers and smartphones ........... 27
5-7. Synchronizing with timecode ...................... 28
Receiving timecode .............................. 28
Transmitting timecode ........................... 28
Timecode connection examples .................. 29
6. Input and output settings ............................... 30
6-1. Making input settings for each input ............... 30
Adjusting the recording level (REC LEVEL) ......... 30
Setting the GANG operation mode (GANG) ........ 30
Setting channels to record (REC ENABLE) .......... 31
Setting recording input sources (INPUT) ........... 31
Stereo linking (STEREO LINK) ...................... 31
Using phantom power (PHANTOM) ............... 31
Setting plug-in power (PLUG IN POWER) .......... 31
Compensating for mic distances (DELAY) .......... 31
Setting the low-cut lter (LOW CUT) ............... 31
Setting the limiter (DYNAMICS) ................... 31
Setting the equalizer (EQ) ......................... 32
Setting the noise gate (NOISE GATE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inverting the input phase (PHASE INVERT). . . . . . . . . 32
6-2. Setting the phantom power voltage ................ 33
6-3. Using the mid-side decoding function .............. 34
Connection settings .............................. 34
Adjusting mid and side levels ..................... 34
6-4. Adjusting the volume .............................. 35
GANG operation .................................. 35
Output sound (OUTPUT) .......................... 35
Adjusting mid and side levels (MS WIDE) .......... 35
LIMITER .......................................... 35
DELAY ............................................ 35
6-5. Saving and recalling input settings ................. 36
Saving presets .................................... 36
Loading presets .................................. 37
7. Recording .............................................. 38
7-1. Overview of recording ............................. 38
Recording pause/standby function
(REC PAUSE MODE) ............................... 38
Recording hold function (REC HOLD) .............. 38
Recording operation ow ......................... 38
7-2. Button operations during recording ................ 39
