TASCAM DP-24SD 91 – IntroductionTrademarks• TASCAM and PORTASTUDIO are trademarks of TEACCorporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.• SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 andWindows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or othercountries.• iMac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.• Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation in theU.S. and/or other countries.• Other company names, product names and logos in thisdocument are the trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective owners.Any data, including, but not limited to information,described herein are intended only as illustrations of suchdata and/or information and not as the specifications forsuch data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaimsany warranty that any use of such data and/or informationshall be free from infringement of any third party's intel-lectual property rights or other proprietary rights, andfurther, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in theevent of any such infringement, or arising from or connectedwith or related to the use of such data and/or information.This product is designed to help you record and reproducesound works to which you own the copyright, or where youhave obtained permission from the copyright holder or therightful licensor. Please use the product appropriately.Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be respon-sible for the consequences of any illegal copying performedusing the recorder.Precautions for placement and use• The operating temperature should be between 5°C and35°C (41°F and 95°F).• Do not install in the following types of places. Doingso could degrade the sound quality and/or causemalfunctions.Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwiseunstableNear windows or other places exposed to direct sunlightNear heaters or other extremely hot placesExtremely cold placesPlaces with bad ventilation or high humidityVery dusty locations• Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position forcorrect operation.• Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generatingelectrical device such as a power amplifier.Beware of condensationIf the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after asudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation;vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism,making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if thisoccurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new roomtemperature before using.Cleaning the unitTo clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do notwipe the unit with chemical cleaning cloths, paint thinner,alcohol or other chemical agents because they could damage itssurface or cause discoloration.About SD cardsThis unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.SD and SDHC cards that are at least 512 MB in size can be used.A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unitcan be found on our web site. Please access to a product page ofthis product from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com)to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service.Precautions for useSD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a cardor the card slot, please take the following precautions whenhandling them.• Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.• Do not leave them in extremely humid places.• Do not let them get wet.• Do not put things on top of them or twist them.• Do not hit them.• Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is ON.Using the TEAC Global SiteYou can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:http://teac-global.com/In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired languageto open the Downloads website page for that language.Product registrationCustomers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAMwebsite to register your TASCAM product online.http://tascam.com/