Tascam DA-3000 Owner's Manual

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28 TASCAM DA-30004 – RecordingCreating new higher-numbered tracksautomaticallyWhen using the Auto Track function during recording, the unitautomatically creates a new track with a higher number when aset condition is met.Use the menu to enable the Auto Track function and set itsmode.1. Press the MENU button repeatedly to open the REC FUNCmenu, and turn the MULTI JOG dial to select AUTO TRACK.2. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the AUTO TRACKscreen.3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to set the auto track function mode.Options:OFF (default)New tracks will not be created automatically.LEVELA new track with a higher number will be createdwhen the signal exceeds the auto track level (AUTOTRACK screen LEVEL item value) after having stayedbelow it for at least two seconds.LevelTimeAuto track level2 sec.DDWhen recording a digital source (CD, DAT or MD) viaa DIGITAL IN jack, a new track will be created when atrack division is detected in the source. However, whenrecording an analog source or a digital source otherthan the types listed above, this will work in the sameway as LEVEL mode, and new tracks will be created inresponse to the input level.TIMEA new track with a higher number will be created atthe set time interval (AUTO TRACKscreen TIME itemvalue).SIZEA new track with a higher number will be createdwhen the set size is reached (AUTO TRACKscreenSIZE item value).NOTEIf you choose the LEVEL, TIME or SIZE option, the parameterto be set appears beneath the MODE item.4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting.The cursor will move to the LEVEL item.5. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to set the parameter value.LEVEL (level mode)Options: −24dB, −30dB, −36dB, 42dB, −48dB, −54dB(default), −60dB, −66dB, −72dBDD (digital direct mode)Options: No optionsTIME (time mode)Options: 1min, 2min, 3min, 4min, 5min, 6min (default),7min, 8min, 9min, 10mim, 15mim, 30min,1hour, 2hourSIZE (size mode)Options: 640MB, 1GB, 2GB (default)6. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting and returnto the menu screen.Creating a higher numbered trackmanuallyWhen recording, press the front panel or remote controlRECORD button to create a new track (with a higher number)without interrupting recording. You cannot, however, create atrack of 4 seconds or less.NOTEYou can also divide a track after recording using the editingfunction. (See “Dividing files” on page 37.)