Tascam 16 Owner's Manual

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2 - Names and Functions of PartsRear panelL USB portThis is a B-type USB port. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B)to connect the unit to a computer. (See “Connecting with aComputer” on page 51)ATTENTIONThe unit should be connected directly to the computer, notthrough a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up if thecable is too long.: AC IN connectorConnect the included power cord here.Z POWER switchPress to turn the unit on and off.VCAUTIONBefore turning the unit on, lower the volumes of connectedequipment to their minimum levels.Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which couldharm your hearing or result in other trouble.NOTEDo not do this when the unit is operating (includingrecording, playing back or writing data to an SD card). Doingso could cause proper recording to fail and recorded data tobe lost.Home ScreenWhen the Meter Screen is open, press the MENU button to openthe Home Screen.1 Repeat playback statusAn icon appears when the repeat playback function is on.(See “Repeat playback function” on page 42)2 Song formatThis shows the current song file format.44.1 kHz, 16 bit44.1 kHz, 24 bit48 kHz, 16 bit48 kHz, 24 bitNOTEIf no song is loaded, the operation format of the unit will beshown like or .3 Automatic punch in/out function on/off statusThe icon appears when the automatic punch in/outfunction is on. (See “Automatic punch in/out function” onpage 43)4 SD card present statusWhen an SD card is loaded, the icon appears.When an SD card is protected, the icon appears.Since system files cannot be updated when the iconappears, automatic punch in/out settings will not be retainedand previously loaded songs will not be loaded when theunit is turned on again.5 USB connection statusDuring USB connection, the icon appears.6 Song nameThis shows the name of the current song.If a song is protected, an icon appears before the file name.(See “Protecting/unprotecting songs” on page 36)If a song has unsaved marks, an icon appears before thefile name. (See “Adding marks” on page 47)7 Transport statusThis icon shows the recorder operation status.Indicator Meaning8 Stopped at the beginning of the file9 Paused0 Recording7 Playback8 Playback positionThe current playback position is shown by a bar.26 TASCAM Model 16