Tascam BB-800 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800 25Recording level meters21The input signal levels of the selected inputs appear asseparate left (L) and right (R) channels. The right endof a meter stays lit for a while if the signal level is toohigh.File number31The number of the file currently being recorded isshown.Elapsed recording time41The elapsed time of the track being recorded opens inhours: minutes: seconds.Remaining recording time51The remaining time available for recording on themedium is shown in hours: minutes: seconds.Current function of the F1 key61The current function of the F1 key is shown. On theRecording screen, pressing this key divides the fileduring recording.Creating new tracks while continuing torecordPress the F1 key during recording to create a new track atthat instant and continue recording without pause.CAUTIONYou cannot divide a track during recording in thefollowing circumstances.If the remaining recordable time is four seconds or•lessIf only four seconds or less have passed since starting•recordingIf only four seconds or less have passed since dividing•the track previouslyIf 99 tracks have already been recorded to the CD•If 99 tracks have already been recorded in the•selected folder on the SD cardWhen recording to an SD card, if the total number of•files and folders on the SD card is already 999Various recording settingsAdjusting the balance of microphones1 Press the BALANCE key to open the BALANCEscreen.2 Use the CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select the MIC L/Ritem.3 Use the DATA wheel to adjust the microphone bal-ance.The range is L50 – C (center) – R50.NOTEThis setting affects both the built-in microphones and•the external microphones.Press the F1 key to restore the balance to the center.•Recording in monauralYou can mix the left and right input signals and record inmonaural (mono).Turn this function ON when, for example, you are onlyusing one external microphone.1 Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.2 Use the CURSOR [§/¶] keys to select the MONOMIX item.3 Use the DATA wheel to set it to ON.4 – Recording