TASCAM Model 24 313 – PreparationSetting the built-in clock date andtimeUsing its internal clock, this unit includes the date and timewhen a file is recorded.1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select DATE/TIME to open the DATE/TIME Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page27.)2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change a value, and press theMULTI JOG dial to confirm it and move the cursor to thenext item.NOTEUse the F2 and F3 buttons to move the cursor.3. Change the year, month, day, hour and minute in order, andcomplete the date and time setting.4. Press the F4 button to confirm the setting and returnto the SYSTEM Screen.NOTEi When making a setting, you can press the F1 button tocancel the changes and return to the SYSTEM Screen.i When setting the time, the time display will be stopped.i By setting the TYPE item to “DATE” on the SONG NAME Screen,the date and time set here can be used for song names. (See“Setting the song name format” on page 46.)Adjusting the displayThe display contrast and brightness can be adjusted.Adjusting the display contrast1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select DISPLAY to open the DISPLAYScreen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 27.)2. Select CONTRAST, and press the MULTI JOG dial.3. Adjust the display contrast.Options: 10–40 (default: 28)4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting.5. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.Adjusting the display brightness1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select DISPLAY to open the DISPLAYScreen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 27.)2. Press the MULTI JOG dial to move the cursor to the DIMMERitem.3. Adjust the display brightness.Options: HIGH (default), LOW4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting.5. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.Preparing an SD card for useIn order to make an SD card usable in this unit, whether forrecording or playback, this unit must be used to create a systemfile on it first.ATTENTIONIn order to record, this unit must be used to format it first.(See “Formatting SD cards” on page 47.)1. “No sys file. Make sys file. Are you sure?” appearsin a pop up when a new card or a card formatted by anoth-er device is inserted into the unit.2. Press the MULTI JOG dial to create a system file.When system file creation is complete, the Home Screenwill reopen.