34 TASCAM DP-008Connecting with otherequipmentRear panel connectionsConnect guitar/bass to INPUT AConnect electronickeybard to INPUT Aand BDrum machineFoot switchHeadphonesPowered speakersor amplifier andspeakersConnect micsto INPUT A and BRight side panel connectionsTASCAMPS-P520(Optional) AC outletDC plugUSBComputerNOTERecorder functions cannot be used whenconnected to a computer by USB.Adjusting the contrastThe LCD display contrast can be adjusted.Use the following procedures to adjust thecontrast.1 When the recorder is stopped, press theMENU key to open the MENU screen.2 Turn the DATA wheel to selectPREFERENCE and press the F4 (¥) key toopen the PREFERENCE screen.3 Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to selectthe Contrast value, and turn the DATAwheel to adjust the display contrast.The selection range is from 1–10.The default setting is 5.Lower values make the display lighterwhile higher values make it darker. Thedisplay appears different depending on theangle from which you view it, so adjust itwhile the unit is in the actual position thatyou plan to use it in. Adjusting the contrastmight make it easier to read.4 After making the setting, press theHOME key to return to the Home Screen.4 – Preparations
