o As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to
equipment or lost data, for example.
V CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.
Precautions for placement and use
o The operating temperature range of this unit is 0 - 40 °C.
o Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.
Doing so could make the sound quality worse or cause
malfunction.
Places with significant vibrations
Next to a window or in another location exposed to direct
sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Very humid or poorly ventilated places
Very dusty places
o Do not block the ventilation ports, which dissipate heat, on
the back and sides of the unit.
o To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on
top of the unit.
o Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or other
device that generates heat.
Notes about power supply
o Insert the included power cord all the way into the AC IN
connector.
o Do not connect a power supply other than one that is
AC100V - 240V (50/60Hz).
o Hold the power cord by its plug when connecting or
disconnecting it.
NOTE
This product includes 3 types of power cords. Use the power
cord that matches the type of power outlet being used.
Beware of condensation
Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place
to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has
been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature
change.
To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two
hours at the new room temperature before using it.
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Cleaning the unit
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe
with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other
chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause
discoloration.
About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and
compatible with SDHC or SDXC standards.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this
unit can be found on the TASCAM website. Alternatively, please
contact TASCAM customer support service.
Precautions for use
SD cards are delicate media.
In order to avoid damaging SD cards, please take the following
precautions when handling them.
o Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
o Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
o Do not let them get wet.
o Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
o Do not hit them.
o Do not remove or insert them during recording, playback,
data transmission or other access.
o When transporting them, put them into cases, for example.
SD card write protection
This unit writes settings data for recording/playback folders on
media. Since setting information cannot be written to write-
protected SD cards, settings for recording/playback folders will
not be retained when the unit is restarted and performance will
be otherwise affected.
Note about formatting
SD cards formatted by this unit are optimized to improve
performance during recording. Use this unit to format the SD
cards to be used with it. Errors might occur when recording with
this unit using an SD card formatted by a computer or other
device.
About TASCAM customer support
service
TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their
country/region of purchase.
To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors
list page of the TEAC Global Site (https:// teac-global.com/),
search for the local company or representative for the
region where you purchased the product and contact that
organization.
When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or
web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are
required.
Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also
be necessary.