1 – Introduction : Before you start14 TASCAM DM-4800 User’s ManualBefore you startThe DM-4800 organizes your settings in projects.Projects include snapshot data, effect settings,dynamics processing and EQ settings, as well asautomation data, and are stored on the CF card.Until you create your first project, you cannot storeyour own settings.TIPCreate a project before you first start work with theDM-4800, so that you can make full use of the libraryand automation functions.Details of how to create and manage projects are pro-vided in “About projects and libraries” on page 34.Special notes for touch-sensitive fadersThe usual rules regarding precision electronic equip-ment naturally apply to the DM-4800. In addition,note the following that apply to the touch-sensitivefaders:• The faders need a human finger to operate theirtouch-sensitivity. Do not use a pencil, ruler, etc. tooperate them. Even using your fingernails may notactivate the touch-sensitivity.• The humidity and temperature of your environmentaffects the touch-sensitivity of the faders. Undernormal working conditions you should experienceno issues. However, extremes of temperature and/or humidity may sometimes cause operationalproblems.Copyright, etc.Windows and Windows XP are trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation.Macintosh, MacOS, MacOS X and FireWire aretrademarks of Apple Computer.HUI and Mackie CONTROL are trademarks ofLOUD Technologies Inc.All other trademarks are the property of their respec-tive holders.
