Tascam DP-24SD Owner's Manual

Also see for DP-24SD: Troubleshooting supplement

Contents

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28 TASCAM DP-24SD4 – PreparationPreparing an SD card for useIn order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.CAUTIONThe included SD card is already formatted, so formatting itis not necessary. Formatting the supplied SD card erases thedemo song previously stored.1. Confirm that the SD card is loaded and turn the power on.2. A pop-up message "Invalid Card" appears when a new SDcard or an SD card formatted for use with another device isinstalled in the unit.3. You can also reformat a card in this unit at any time. (See“Quick formatting an SD card” on page 65 and “Fullformatting an SD card” on page 66.)To clear the pop-up message, press the F1 button.Recorder modesThis unit has four recorder modes.Multi TrackUse this mode to operate the unit as a multitrack recorder.BounceUse this mode to perform track bouncing. (See “Bouncing tracks”on page 43.)MixdownUse this mode to mix down tracks to create a master file. (See“Mixing down tracks” on page 55 and “Creating a master file”on page 56.)MasteringUse this mode to play back the master files that you havecreated and apply effects and tailor them to suit your prefer-ences (mastering). (See “Checking the master file” on page 57and “Finishing up a master file (mastering)” on page 58.)When the unit starts up, it defaults to Multi Track modeof the Recorder mode, regardless of the mode used last beforeshutting down.When Recorder mode is any mode other than Multi Trackmode, many of the usual operations using the screen areunavailable.In this manual, the Multi Track mode is the Recordermode explained unless otherwise noted.Connecting other equipmentThis section shows examples of how to connect other devices tothis unit.Precautions before making connections• Turn off (standby) this unit and all devices that you willconnect beforehand.• Supply power to all the devices from the same line. Whenusing a power strip, for example, use one with a cable thathas a high electric current capacity in order to minimizepower voltage variations.Front panelFoot switchTASCAM RC-3F (Optional)Headphones