Tascam DR-680 Release Notes
TASCAM DR-680
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DR-680
Release Notes
D01123320B
Updates
Always use the most recent firmware for this device. Please
visit the TASCAM web site at http://www.tascam.com to
check for the latest firmware.
Owner's Manual addendum
When using a folder that contains a large number
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of files, starting recording can take time and the
beginnings of recordings might be cut off. To prevent
this, use a folder that contains as few takes as possible
or put the unit in recording standby before recording.
Moreover, if a folder contains a large number of files,
the same issues can occur when starting a new take
while continuing to record. (This occurs when you
press the
REC
key during recording and automatically
if the maximum file size is exceeded. For details, see
“Starting a new take and continuing to record” on page
32 of the Owner’s Manual.)
NOTE
You should use a folder that contains as few takes
•
as possible when planning to create new takes while
recording.
To avoid these problems, the maximum number of
•
takes in a folder is about 100.
Folders created directly inside the MUSIC folder
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using a computer can be given names with 16 or more
characters without interfering with the operation of the
unit, but only the first 15 characters will be shown on its
display.
New function
V1.10 addition
MP3 recording and playback functions
ª
MP3 format files can now be recorded and played back. A
maximum of four MP3 format tracks can be used.
Changes to operating procedures
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Some operating procedures have been changed to improve
functionality.
The recording armed (on/off) status of each track is now
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shown when stopped and during playback.
NOTE
When stopped and during playback, recording armed
status cannot be changed using the 1–6 keys when the
Home Screen is open. Change the status using the MENU
screen as described in the following section.
The recording armed status of tracks can now be
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changed using the
MENU
screen.
When the recording source for the stereo track is set
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to the digital input (
ST
REC
is set to
DIN
on the
REC
screen) and the unit is recording or in recording standby,
if you press and hold the
MIX
(
LOCK)
key, the lock
function is now turned on/off in the same way as in
other operating states.
The function that was executed before this change
(selecting the stereo mix or the digital input signal for
monitoring) can now be accessed from the Functions
Screen, as described in the next section.
When the recording source for the stereo track is set
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to the digital input (
ST
REC
is set to
DIN
on the
REC
screen), you can now set whether to monitor the digital
input (
DIN
MON
) or the stereo mix (
MIX
MON
) on the
Function Screen.
NOTE
When the recording source for the stereo track is set to
the stereo mix (ST REC is set to MIX on the REC screen),
this setting is always set to MIX MON and cannot be
changed.
When the recording source for the stereo track is a
digital input (ST REC is set to DIN on the REC screen), this
setting can be changed.
You can now open the Function Screen even during
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recording or when in recording standby by pressing
the
HOME/FUNC
key on the front panel. However,
REPEAT
is the only item that can be changed during
recording or when in recording standby.
You can now open the
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MENU
screen by pressing and
holding the
HOME/FUNC
key on the front panel.
Pressing and holding the
HOME/FUNC
key on the front
panel now has the same function that pressing the
MENU
key on the top panel has.
You can now use the
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VALUE
knob on the front panel to
select items on the
MENU
screen.
The
VALUE
knob on the front panel can now be used in
the same way as the
DATA
wheel on the top panel.
On the
•
MENU
screen, pressing the front panel
VALUE
knob now functions to confirm selections, advance
levels, and answer “yes” to pop-up confirmation
messages and menu screens, for example.
Operations that had been conducted using the top panel
ENTER
key can now also be conducted by pressing the
front panel
VALUE
knob.
NOTE
As described above, MENU screen operations can now be
executed using only the front panel controls by pressing
and holding the front panel HOME/FUNC key and using
the VALUE knob.
During stereo track playback, output had been limited to
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LINE OUT
jacks
1/2
, but now output from jacks
3/4
and
5/6
is also possible.