Tascam GB-10 User Manual

GB-10
Guitar & Bass
Trainer/Recorder
D01128320B
OWNER’S MANUAL
This device has a serial number
located on the bottom panel.
Please record it and retain it for
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Tascam GB-10 Specifications

General

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	70 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.07 %
Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Audio quality	16 bit
Frequency range	20 - 2000 Hz
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP , Windows Vista , Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.2

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	160 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	158 x 70 x 30 mm

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Prepare the SD card and power

Instructions for inserting an SD card and preparing the power source using batteries or USB.

Steps 2-7: Basic Setup and Operation

Covers connecting devices, tuning, using effects, adjusting levels, playing music, and basic playback controls.

Steps 8-11: Recording and Powering Off

Guides on changing playback pitch/speed, recording, overdubbing, using functions like metronome, and shutting down.

1-Introduction

Main functions and features

Overview of the TASCAM GB-10's capabilities, including recording, playback, and training functions.

2-Names and Functions of Parts

Top panel controls and display

Detailed description of the top panel's display, indicators, and control buttons.

Side, rear, and bottom panel connections

Identification and function of ports and jacks located on the left, right, rear, and bottom panels.

Home Screen and Recording Screen elements

Explanation of information displayed on the Home Screen and Recording Screen during operation.

Menu structure and basic operations

Overview of the menu system and instructions on how to navigate and use basic operational buttons.

3-Preparation

Inserting and removing SD cards

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly insert and remove SD cards from the unit.

Preparing an SD card for use

Powering the unit: batteries, USB, and AC adaptor

Startup and shutdown procedures

4-Connecting

Connecting monitoring equipment and computers

Connecting a guitar or bass

5-Recording

Setting save location and input level

Recording process and pre-recording

Overdubbing recorded audio

Automatic recording with signal detection (AUTO REC)

7-Playback

Stopping and selecting playback files

Searching and adjusting playback volume

Adjusting balance and disabling guitar input

9-Special Playback (playback control function)

Changing playback speed and key

Adjusting the playback speed (VSA) and pitch (key change, fine tune) without altering the other.

Flashback function for playback

10-Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback

Using loop playback (standard mode)

Setting IN and OUT points to loop a specific section of an audio file for practice.

Using loop playback with playlists

Applying loop settings to files within a playlist, allowing multiple distinct loop points per file.

Turning loop playback on/off

Repeat and single track playback modes

12-Using the built-in effects

Turning effects ON/OFF and setting effects

How to activate/deactivate effects and adjust parameters for amp simulation, compression, and modulation.

13-Using the tuner

Tuner preparation and modes

Initial setup for the tuner, including selecting between chromatic AUTO mode and OSCillator mode.

Chromatic and Oscillator tuner modes

14-Using the Metronome

Setting and controlling the metronome

Instructions for setting tempo, beat, and volume, and starting/stopping the metronome.

15-System settings

System settings overview and configuration

Resetting defaults, formatting, and file naming

20-Troubleshooting

Power, connectivity, and SD card issues

Solutions for problems related to power not turning on, unit not functioning, or SD card recognition.

Playback, sound output, and recording issues

Troubleshooting steps for playback errors, no sound output, and recording failures.

File visibility and access problems