Quick Reference For Using Various Functions - Tascam DR-40 Manual Del Usuario

Quick reference for using various functions

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Button names are shown like this: MENU.
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Instructions are abbreviated. For example, on the Home Screen, press the MENU button, select the
becomes: Home Screen w MENU w
Not all steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.
Category Desired action
Return to the Home Screen
Record in stereo
Basic
Play a recording
functions
Adjust the playback volume
Select a file for playback
Change the file format
Set the low-cut filter
Adjust the input level manually
Recording
Adjust the input level automati-
cally
Adjust the input level automati-
cally
Adjust the input level automati-
cally
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REC SETTING PRE REC
Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation
HOME
Return to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.
Home Screen w RECORD w RECORD
Recording will start using the current settings.
Home Screen w PLAY
Play the file shown (selected).
Home Screen w +/−
Adjust the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.
Home Screen w .//
If there a many files, using the browse function might be more convenient.
Home Screen w MENU w
Set the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) or
compressed (MP3).
Low cut filter Home Screen w MENU w
This function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Set the cutoff frequency.
Home Screen w RECORD w INPUT LEVEL +/−
Watch the meters and set the recording level so that they do not peak.
Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
Peak reduction
This function automatically lowers the level when the recording level would overload.
Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
Auto level
This function automatically adjusts the level in response to the loudness of the input signal.
Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
Limiter
This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent overloads and does not change the recording
level.
menu, and then select the
REC SETTING
w
REC SETTING FORMAT
w
REC SETTING LOW CUT
w
LEVEL CTRL PEAK REDUCTION
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LEVEL CTRL AUTO LEVEL
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LEVEL CTRL LIMITER
item
PRE REC
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