Tascam DP-32SD Owner's Manual

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12 TASCAM DP-32SD2 - Quick GuideSetting the guitar as the recording sourcefor TRACK 1When you press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen,the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUTA) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK3, and so on for tracks 4 to 8 (D to H). (See “Assigning inputs” onpage 33.)Since initially INPUT H is set only as the recording source forTRACK 8, you must change the TRACK 1 recording source.Follow these procedures to change the recording source ofTRACK 1.1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press theSELECT button for TRACK 1 to move the cursor (frame) onthe Assign screen with TRACK 1.3. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the SOURCE button for INPUT Hto set the recording source of TRACK 1 to H.Adjusting and monitoring the input level1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.2. Press the REC button for TRACK 1.The REC button flashes and the unit enters recordingstandby.3. Use the TRIM knob for INPUT H to adjust the guitar inputlevel. Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for INPUTH does not light even when the loudest sound to berecorded is input.If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIMknob is turned down, the guitar signal itself is too loud. Inthis case, lower the output level on the guitar.OL indicatorWhen you play the guitar, level meter 1 (TRACK 1) shows theinput level on the display.When you raise the fader for TRACK 1, the STEREO faderand the MONITOR LEVEL knob, you will be able hear thesound of the guitar through the headphones (or monitoringsystem), and the L and R level meters will move.NOTE• You can use the PAN knob for TRACK 1 on the Mixer screen to setthe stereo position for monitoring.• If the REC button for TRACK 1 is not lit, you will not be able tohear the guitar sound that is being input.Recording a guitar to TRACK 11. Press the RECORD (0) button to start recording and playthe guitar.The REC button for TRACK 1 stops flashing and lights steadilywhen recording.2. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8)button to stop recording.The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currentlyloaded song.3. Press the REC button for TRACK 1 so the REC buttonbecomes unlit.Playing back the recording1. To return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point), pressand hold the STOP (8) button and press the REW (m) (TOZERO) button.2. Press the PLAY (t) button to play back the recording onTRACK 1.