Quick Reference For Using Various Functions - Tascam DR-40 Bedienungsanleitung

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 REC SETTING menu, and then select the PRE REC item becomes:
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC.
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
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 REC SETTING w FORMAT
Set the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) or
compressed (MP3).
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w LOW CUT
Low cut filter
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 LEVEL CTRL w PEAK REDUCTION
Peak reduction
This function automatically lowers the level when the recording level would overload.
Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w AUTO LEVEL
Auto level
This function automatically adjusts the level in response to the loudness of the input signal.
Limiter Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w LIMITER
This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent overloads and does not change the recording
level.
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