6 TASCAM DM-24 Automation2 – Quick StartWhile the DM-24 automation system is extremelypowerful, it is also very easy to use. This Quick Startcovers much of what you need to know to run thesystem. The rest of the manual provides details onthe concepts of the system and how to use it to itsfullest potential.Starting out with the time code1 Connect a LTC or MTC (time code) source tothe Time Code or MIDI input on the rearpanel of the DM-24. Choose the appropriatesetting in the OPTION – SYNC/TC display. Besure your recorder is set to output the correcttype of time code.Access the automation screens2 Press the AUTOMATION key to access theautomation screens on the display. If you donot see the AUTO MAIN display, press theAUTOMATION key repeatedly until you seeAUTO MAIN.Turn on the automation3 Move the cursor to the onscreen AUTOMATIONENGINE button and press the ENTER key toturn on the automation system:.0EDITENTERCLRUNDOSHIFTMIDI/MCEXT.CTRLAUTOMATION4030-dB