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...record to an SD card or a CD (BB-1000CD only 20 Selecting the input 20 Recording with built-in microphones 20 Recording with external microphones 20 Recording with line inputs 21 Setting the recording file format 21 Recording to an SD card 21 About recording time 22 Creating new SD card folders 23 Making a recording 24 Recording...playback position with a CD or SD card .......... 37 7 - Specifications 50 Ratings 50 Audio input and output ratings 50 Audio performance 50 General 50 Dimensional drawings 51 5 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 Preparation 15 Powering the unit 15...
...record to an SD card or a CD (BB-1000CD only 20 Selecting the input 20 Recording with built-in microphones 20 Recording with external microphones 20 Recording with line inputs 21 Setting the recording file format 21 Recording to an SD card 21 About recording time 22 Creating new SD card folders 23 Making a recording 24 Recording...playback position with a CD or SD card .......... 37 7 - Specifications 50 Ratings 50 Audio input and output ratings 50 Audio performance 50 General 50 Dimensional drawings 51 5 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 Preparation 15 Powering the unit 15...
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...CD." •• Additional information is a trademark. •• Supply of these features, the BB-1000CD has additional CD and SD 6 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 selection keys, as well as needed in a safe place. Introduction Thank you have been damaged during ...line output jacks for purchasing the TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 Portable CD/SD Recorder. Main features •• Portable CD/SD recorder (BB-1000CD) •• Portable SD recorder (BB-800) •• Built-in revenue-generating Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC...
...CD." •• Additional information is a trademark. •• Supply of these features, the BB-1000CD has additional CD and SD 6 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 selection keys, as well as needed in a safe place. Introduction Thank you have been damaged during ...line output jacks for purchasing the TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 Portable CD/SD Recorder. Main features •• Portable CD/SD recorder (BB-1000CD) •• Portable SD recorder (BB-800) •• Built-in revenue-generating Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC...
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...not let them get wet. •• Do not put things on CD-R and CD-RW discs. 7 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 A list of condensation Condensation could cause CD recording and playback to clean the unit as cellular phones, near a TV or radio may cause noise, especially when calls...and/or other networks), other device that have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your legal advisor. Beware of SD cards that has a large transformer. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com. •• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed ...
...not let them get wet. •• Do not put things on CD-R and CD-RW discs. 7 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 A list of condensation Condensation could cause CD recording and playback to clean the unit as cellular phones, near a TV or radio may cause noise, especially when calls...and/or other networks), other device that have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your legal advisor. Beware of SD cards that has a large transformer. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com. •• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed ...
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... only) When the Home screen is open , press this to eject a CD. e SD key and indicator (BB-1000CD only) When the Home screen is open , press this key to change the recording/playback media to the current end point, while maintaining the length of the loop. y OVERDUB key [º]... (loop playback)" on the bottom right of a selection or moving to record the playback track mixed with a CD or SD card" on the current operation. The indicator lights when SD card is shown on page 34.) 10 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 p MENU key When the Home screen is shown on setting screens. a...
... only) When the Home screen is open , press this to eject a CD. e SD key and indicator (BB-1000CD only) When the Home screen is open , press this key to change the recording/playback media to the current end point, while maintaining the length of the loop. y OVERDUB key [º]... (loop playback)" on the bottom right of a selection or moving to record the playback track mixed with a CD or SD card" on the current operation. The indicator lights when SD card is shown on page 34.) 10 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 p MENU key When the Home screen is shown on setting screens. a...
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...TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 13 Part Names and Functions ( SD card slot Insert SD cards into this slot. ) Force disc ejection hole (BB-1000CD only) Use this to eject a disc if the CD drive malfunctions and does not eject the disc (See "Forcing disc ejection" on page 19.) Q CD slot (BB-1000CD only) Insert CDs into recording... standby. Press this key to start playback. Press and hold this when in recording standby to search backward. Press it at that point. 6 VOLUME [+/-] keys Use ...
...TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 13 Part Names and Functions ( SD card slot Insert SD cards into this slot. ) Force disc ejection hole (BB-1000CD only) Use this to eject a disc if the CD drive malfunctions and does not eject the disc (See "Forcing disc ejection" on page 19.) Q CD slot (BB-1000CD only) Insert CDs into recording... standby. Press this key to start playback. Press and hold this when in recording standby to search backward. Press it at that point. 6 VOLUME [+/-] keys Use ...
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... to adjust the value. Use the CURSOR keys to the SETUP screen and start the clock. 16 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 3 - CAUTION Do not turn the power OFF when a media indicator (CD or SD) is flashing because the unit is operating nearby might cause that can be controlled with operation by this...wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select SETUP, and press the ENTER key. Ô ˚ ¯ STOP PLAY/READY ª ¥/π RECORD º Operating distance Head-on to the sensor: 7 m 15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m Turning the power on and off Turning the power...
... to adjust the value. Use the CURSOR keys to the SETUP screen and start the clock. 16 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 3 - CAUTION Do not turn the power OFF when a media indicator (CD or SD) is flashing because the unit is operating nearby might cause that can be controlled with operation by this...wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select SETUP, and press the ENTER key. Ô ˚ ¯ STOP PLAY/READY ª ¥/π RECORD º Operating distance Head-on to the sensor: 7 m 15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m Turning the power on and off Turning the power...
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... jack) and powered speakers, audio systems and other types that do not require power. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 17 Refer to the microphone manuals and other documentation for details. •• Turn ... a protected card, a "Protected Card" error message appears. Preparation Connecting microphones To record with XLR connectors. If you try to record to the LINE OUT jacks (RCA) using RCA cables. 3 - Powered speakers or... device or external sound source Using SD cards SD card write protection SD cards have write protection switches that require power from being written.
... jack) and powered speakers, audio systems and other types that do not require power. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 17 Refer to the microphone manuals and other documentation for details. •• Turn ... a protected card, a "Protected Card" error message appears. Preparation Connecting microphones To record with XLR connectors. If you try to record to the LINE OUT jacks (RCA) using RCA cables. 3 - Powered speakers or... device or external sound source Using SD cards SD card write protection SD cards have write protection switches that require power from being written.
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...;] keys to start formatting. Inserting and removing SD cards ªª Inserting SD cards Push an SD card in slightly to open the Home screen. Disengage the write-protect switch to during recording, this unit. Formatting an SD card To use the AC adaptor or batteries ... place. 3 Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). Using an SD card formatted on an SD card, including data written by a computer, we recommend that have sufficient remaining charge. NOTE In addition to enable these functions. When formatting completes, the MEDIA SD screen reopens. 18 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
...;] keys to start formatting. Inserting and removing SD cards ªª Inserting SD cards Push an SD card in slightly to open the Home screen. Disengage the write-protect switch to during recording, this unit. Formatting an SD card To use the AC adaptor or batteries ... place. 3 Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). Using an SD card formatted on an SD card, including data written by a computer, we recommend that have sufficient remaining charge. NOTE In addition to enable these functions. When formatting completes, the MEDIA SD screen reopens. 18 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
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... devices connected to adjust the rear microphone or line input levels. To record to a CD, use the REAR MIC/LINE knob to the LINE IN jacks can be used simultaneously. 3 Use the DATA wheel to select FRNT/REAR. 20 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 4 Use the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob to select EXT/REAR... SOURCE item. 3 Use the DATA wheel to adjust the external microphone input levels. The indicator above and to the left (MIN) to an SD card, press the SD key. 4 - Turn the REAR MIC/LINE knob all the way to the left of both the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR MIC/LINE...
... devices connected to adjust the rear microphone or line input levels. To record to a CD, use the REAR MIC/LINE knob to the LINE IN jacks can be used simultaneously. 3 Use the DATA wheel to select FRNT/REAR. 20 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 4 Use the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob to select EXT/REAR... SOURCE item. 3 Use the DATA wheel to adjust the external microphone input levels. The indicator above and to the left (MIN) to an SD card, press the SD key. 4 - Turn the REAR MIC/LINE knob all the way to the left of both the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR MIC/LINE...
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...recording level. When recording with line inputs 1 Press the INPUT key to open the MENU screen. 3 Use the DATA wheel to output sounds input from the line inputs. When set to select FRNT/LINE or EXT/ LINE. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800... 21 TIP When the speakers are MP3 (low), MP3 (normal), MP3 (high) and WAV, with the sound quality increasing in that order. Recording...record sounds only from the external microphones, feedback could occur. To record... be recorded. (...recording level. 4 - Setting the recording file format Recording to disable the speakers. Recording...
...recording level. When recording with line inputs 1 Press the INPUT key to open the MENU screen. 3 Use the DATA wheel to output sounds input from the line inputs. When set to select FRNT/LINE or EXT/ LINE. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800... 21 TIP When the speakers are MP3 (low), MP3 (normal), MP3 (high) and WAV, with the sound quality increasing in that order. Recording...record sounds only from the external microphones, feedback could occur. To record... be recorded. (...recording level. 4 - Setting the recording file format Recording to disable the speakers. Recording...
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... The following tables show the recording times for each recording format and medium capacity. 4 - CD-R/CD-RW (BB-1000CD only) Recording format CD-DA 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz 650MB 1 hour 14 minutes CD/capacity 700MB 1hour 20 minutes SD/SDHC card Recording format (FILE TYPE) WAV 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz MP3 Low (44...hours 36 minutes 16GB 26 hours 24 minutes 573 hours 20 minutes 286 hours 40 minutes 191 hours 12 minutes •• The recording times in the table above are approximate. Actual recording times could vary depending on the SD/SDHC card used. 22 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
... The following tables show the recording times for each recording format and medium capacity. 4 - CD-R/CD-RW (BB-1000CD only) Recording format CD-DA 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz 650MB 1 hour 14 minutes CD/capacity 700MB 1hour 20 minutes SD/SDHC card Recording format (FILE TYPE) WAV 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz MP3 Low (44...hours 36 minutes 16GB 26 hours 24 minutes 573 hours 20 minutes 286 hours 40 minutes 191 hours 12 minutes •• The recording times in the table above are approximate. Actual recording times could vary depending on the SD/SDHC card used. 22 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
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... , press the CURSOR [˙] key. To select a folder on two levels. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 23 The DIVIDE function on SD/SDHC cards, not maximum continuous recording times. •• You cannot continuously record for more than 23 hours and 59 minutes. The MEDIA SD screen opens. 6 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to...
... , press the CURSOR [˙] key. To select a folder on two levels. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 23 The DIVIDE function on SD/SDHC cards, not maximum continuous recording times. •• You cannot continuously record for more than 23 hours and 59 minutes. The MEDIA SD screen opens. 6 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to...
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...REC/READY [º] key flashes. 11Recorder operation This icon shows the current recorder operation. º Recording ºπ Recording standby ª Stopped 24 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 During recording or when in standby. Press the F1 key to start recording. During recording the REC/ READY [º] key lights. 12 Use the DATA wheel...999 total files and folders. •• Each folder can have a maximum of 999 files and folders can be recorded in each SD card folder. •• A maximum combined total of 99 files. •• If a folder is selected and SELECT is in...
...REC/READY [º] key flashes. 11Recorder operation This icon shows the current recorder operation. º Recording ºπ Recording standby ª Stopped 24 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 During recording or when in standby. Press the F1 key to start recording. During recording the REC/ READY [º] key lights. 12 Use the DATA wheel...999 total files and folders. •• Each folder can have a maximum of 999 files and folders can be recorded in each SD card folder. •• A maximum combined total of 99 files. •• If a folder is selected and SELECT is in...
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... (R) channels. Creating new tracks while continuing to record Press the F1 key during recording to the center. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 25 Turn this key divides the file during recording in the following circumstances. •• If the remaining recordable time is four seconds or less ••...8226; If 99 tracks have already been recorded in the selected folder on the SD card •• When recording to an SD card, if the total number of the track being recorded opens in hours: minutes: seconds. 55Remaining recording time The remaining time available for example,...
... (R) channels. Creating new tracks while continuing to record Press the F1 key during recording to the center. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 25 Turn this key divides the file during recording in the following circumstances. •• If the remaining recordable time is four seconds or less ••...8226; If 99 tracks have already been recorded in the selected folder on the SD card •• When recording to an SD card, if the total number of the track being recorded opens in hours: minutes: seconds. 55Remaining recording time The remaining time available for example,...
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...time from a CD (BB-1000CD only) or an SD card, you can set the unit to an existing recording (OVERDUB) While playing back a track from detecting that set in the AUTO LEVEL item. Choose OFF (default setting), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 seconds. TIP You can record new layers of START...seconds below that setting level. 6 Press the HOME key to return to select the playback medi- In the following illustrations, on an SD card. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 27 Recording START If set in the AUTO LEVEL item is shown, as in the unit to use the overdubbing function. •• When the...
...time from a CD (BB-1000CD only) or an SD card, you can set the unit to an existing recording (OVERDUB) While playing back a track from detecting that set in the AUTO LEVEL item. Choose OFF (default setting), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 seconds. TIP You can record new layers of START...seconds below that setting level. 6 Press the HOME key to return to select the playback medi- In the following illustrations, on an SD card. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 27 Recording START If set in the AUTO LEVEL item is shown, as in the unit to use the overdubbing function. •• When the...
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... opens. 7 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to close the currently opened folder and show the contents of the SD key lights. 32 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 •• When a folder is stopped. 2 Press the HOME key to open the Home screen. 5 Press the MENU key to open the Home .... 3 Press the HOME key to be played back on the SD card, and select the playback folder. 1 Confirm that the unit is selected, press the CURSOR [¥] key to show the higher level that contains the folder. The recording and playback medium cannot be in the audio CD format to open ...
... opens. 7 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/¶] keys to close the currently opened folder and show the contents of the SD key lights. 32 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 •• When a folder is stopped. 2 Press the HOME key to open the Home screen. 5 Press the MENU key to open the Home .... 3 Press the HOME key to be played back on the SD card, and select the playback folder. 1 Confirm that the unit is selected, press the CURSOR [¥] key to show the higher level that contains the folder. The recording and playback medium cannot be in the audio CD format to open ...
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...;• You can have a maximum of 999 files and folders total. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 33 When you want to the beginning of a track. Press the ...175; key to skip to play tracks in the middle of the next track. Plus folder These folders contain subfolders. This movement is the playback area. Each folder can change the playback order using an SD...or MP3 files) The names of seconds. Playback playback or recording, or when the unit is in standby (BB-1000CD only). •• When using the MOVE function....
...;• You can have a maximum of 999 files and folders total. TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 33 When you want to the beginning of a track. Press the ...175; key to skip to play tracks in the middle of the next track. Plus folder These folders contain subfolders. This movement is the playback area. Each folder can change the playback order using an SD...or MP3 files) The names of seconds. Playback playback or recording, or when the unit is in standby (BB-1000CD only). •• When using the MOVE function....
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For example, set it to stop the metronome and then press the HOME key. The volume/ playback/recording indicators on the front panel light in a track. Starting and stopping the metronome On the METRONOME screen, press the F1 to start the metronome during ... the KEY and FINE PITCH knobs to the Home screen. Use the FINE PITCH knob to +50. 36 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 6 - Using the metronome This unit has a built-in time with CD or SD card playback You can use the metronome, press the METRONOME key to select the BEAT item. Changing the speed...
For example, set it to stop the metronome and then press the HOME key. The volume/ playback/recording indicators on the front panel light in a track. Starting and stopping the metronome On the METRONOME screen, press the F1 to start the metronome during ... the KEY and FINE PITCH knobs to the Home screen. Use the FINE PITCH knob to +50. 36 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 6 - Using the metronome This unit has a built-in time with CD or SD card playback You can use the metronome, press the METRONOME key to select the BEAT item. Changing the speed...
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TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 37 For example, selecting C (center) on page 27). 3 Press the MENU key to open the Home screen. CAUTION Depending on page 34.) Recording while playing along with a CD or SD card You can select a certain stereo position and reduce the volume of the sound that position. C (center) - R10 (far right). Reducing the...
TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 37 For example, selecting C (center) on page 27). 3 Press the MENU key to open the Home screen. CAUTION Depending on page 34.) Recording while playing along with a CD or SD card You can select a certain stereo position and reduce the volume of the sound that position. C (center) - R10 (far right). Reducing the...
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...SD record/playback, Speaker output mode) About 4.5 hours (SD record/playback, headphone output mode) ªª Power consumption: 30 W (when playing back SD, Line In: +6 dBV input, Maximum speaker output) ªª Dimensions (W x H x D): 380 x 204.7 x 107 mm/14.96 x 8.06 x 4.21 in. ªª Weight: BB-1000CD: 3.4 kg/7.50 lb BB-800...: 3.2 kg/7.06 lb ªª Controllable range of the remote control: Head-on to the sensor: 7 m 15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m ªª Operating temperature: 5 to 35°C 50 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
...SD record/playback, Speaker output mode) About 4.5 hours (SD record/playback, headphone output mode) ªª Power consumption: 30 W (when playing back SD, Line In: +6 dBV input, Maximum speaker output) ªª Dimensions (W x H x D): 380 x 204.7 x 107 mm/14.96 x 8.06 x 4.21 in. ªª Weight: BB-1000CD: 3.4 kg/7.50 lb BB-800...: 3.2 kg/7.06 lb ªª Controllable range of the remote control: Head-on to the sensor: 7 m 15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m ªª Operating temperature: 5 to 35°C 50 TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800