Tascam DR-100MKIII - User Manual

TASCAM DR-100MKIII 1
DR-100MKIII
Confirmation of firmware version
Confirm the firmware version of your DR-100MKIII before conducting a firmware update.
1. Turn the unit’s power ON.
2. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
3. Turn the wheel to move the cursor to SYSTEM, and press the
ENTER/MARK button.
4. Turn the wheel to move the cursor to INFORMATION, and
press the ENTER/MARK button.
5. Turn the wheel to open the FIRMWARE page.
Check the version shown here.
If the version shown here is the same or newer than the
rmware version that you planned to update to, then there
is no need to update it.
Firmware update procedures
CAUTION
When updating the firmware, be sure that the built-in
batteries have sufficient charge or power the unit using a
TASCAM PS-P520E AC adaptor (sold separately).
The program has been set so that the update will not be
conducted if the built-in battery power is insufficient.
1. Download the most recent firmware from the TEAC Global
Site (http://teac-global.com/). If the file that you have
downloaded is compressed in ZIP format, for example,
decompress it.
2. Confirm that an SD card is loaded in the unit, turn the unit
on and connect it to the computer using the a commercially-
available USB cable.
CAUTION
Connect the unit directly to the computer without using a
hub.
3. Select the SYSTEM screen USB STORAGE item, and press
the ENTER/MARK button to open a screen confirming
connection with the computer.
4. Select YES, and press the ENTER/MARK button.
The unit enters USB storage mode and connects with the
computer.
5. This unit appears on the computer as an external drive
named “DR-100MKIII” (if the card was formatted by this
unit).
Copy the downloaded rmware to the DR-100MKIII.
Copy it to the “UTILITY” folder.
6. After copying completes, use the proper procedures for the
computer to unmount this unit.
See the computer’s operation manual for instructions about
how to unmount an external volume.
After pressing the ENTER/MARK button to reopen the
Home Screen, turn the unit o.
7. While pressing and holding both the ENTER/MARK and
 buttons, turn the unit power ON.
The unit starts up in update mode, and the update le
appears on the screen.
CAUTION
•
If this screen does not appear, turn the power OFF. Then
while pressing and holding both the ENTER/MARK and
 buttons, turn the unit’s power ON again. Continue to
press and hold the ENTER/MARK and  buttons firmly
until this screen appears.
•
When firmware has been copied to this unit’s “UTILITY”
folder from a Mac, in addition to the firmware file itself,
another file with “._” added to the beginning of the firmware
name is also shown. Use the file without the “._” at the
beginning of the name.
NOTE
•
This screen shows a list of the firmware update files inside
the “UTILITY” folder of the unit. Also, the screen shows
the firmware copied at Step 3 above. No update file
appears if there is no update file in the “UTILITY” folder.
•
The screen shown is an example. The actual display differs.

Summary

Firmware Update Procedures

Confirm Current Firmware Version

Verify the DR-100MKIII's current firmware version before proceeding with an update.

Connect Unit via USB Storage

Connect the DR-100MKIII to a computer using a USB cable to access its storage.

Copy Firmware to UTILITY Folder

Transfer the downloaded firmware file to the 'UTILITY' folder on the device's storage.

Safely Disconnect and Prepare

Safely unmount the unit from the computer and turn off the power before initiating the update.

Initiate Firmware Update Mode

Start the unit in update mode by holding specific buttons while powering on.

Select Firmware File for Update

Choose the firmware file from the device's screen to begin the update.

Start Firmware Update

Press the ENTER/MARK button to commence the firmware update process.

Update Completion and Power Cycle

The unit confirms completion, automatically powers off, and requires a restart.

Verify Updated Firmware Version

Confirm that the DR-100MKIII now displays the latest firmware version.

Clean Up Firmware File

Remove the firmware update file from the 'UTILITY' folder after the update is complete.

Tascam DR-100MKIII Specifications

General

Media types supported	Flash card
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Frequency range	20 - 80000 Hz
Recording modes	-
Maximum recording time	12 h
Audio formats supported	MP3, WAV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	102 dB
Product color	Black
Channels quantity	2 channels
Weight (including battery)	425 g
Interface	USB
Microphone in	Yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Digital audio optical in	1
Output power	400 mW
Compatible battery sizes	AA
Number of batteries supported	2
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
FM radio	No

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	35 mm
Width	80 mm
Height	155.7 mm
Weight	375 g