Tascam DP-32SD Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-32SD 356 - Basic Recordingmight be distorted, so lower the level until the red line stopsappearing.If an OL indicator lights, the signal from the input source mightbe too loud and/or the TRIM knob might be set too high.If the OL indicator lights even though the TRIM knob is set tothe LINE position, the input source signal is too loud, so lowerthe volume of the input source.Overload indicatorª Overload indicators (A to H)The overload indicators for inputs A to H on the display showinput level (A to H) overloads.Use the TRIM knobs of INPUTS A to H or the output volumecontrols of the input sources to reduce their input levels ifoverloads occur.ª Track level meters (1 to 31/32)These level meters show either the playback signal levels orthe input signal levels of the corresponding tracks. The signallevels shown by the track level meters depend on the operatingconditions as shown below.REC button Transport status Level metersUnlit Playback Show playback signallevelsFlashing(recordingstandby)Playback (Automaticmonitoring ON)Show track playbacksignal levelsPlayback (Automaticmonitoring OFF)Show input andplayback signal levelsFlashing(recordingstandby)Stopped Show input signallevelsLit (recording) Recording Show input signallevelsNOTE• When playback signal levels are shown, they cannot be adjustedbecause they are the levels of the recorded signals. When inputsignal levels are shown, you can adjust the levels with the TRIMknobs of INPUT A to H.ª Stereo level meter (L, R)This meter shows the output level of this unit's stereo bus.Adjust this level with the STEREO fader.Peak hold displayUsing the peak hold function , you can set how long peak levelsare shown on the level meters on the Home Screen and otherscreens.1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button toopen the MENU screen.2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)buttons to select PREFERENCE, and then press the F4 (t)button.3. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select thePeak Hold item, and then use the JOG/DATA dial tochange the setting.Option FunctionOFF (default) Peak value is not shown.1 Sec Peak value is shown for about one second.KEEPIn mastering mode, the peak value is clearedwhen you locate a new time.In all other modes, press the F3 [PEAKCLEAR] button to clear the peak value.4. After making the settings, press the HOME button to returnto the Home screen.TIPWhen you are unable to monitor the meters continuously (whenplaying, for example), use the KEEP setting to check the highestlevel so far.Mixer screen settingsPress the SOURCE button for an input or press the SELECTbutton for a track to adjust its EQ and other settings.Using the input equalizerINPUTS A to H and tracks 1 to 31/32 have independent 3-bandEQs (equalizers).CAUTIONThe effect of the input equalizer will be recorded. If youplan to make EQ adjustments during mixdown, turninput equalizers OFF and turn track equalizers ON.Adjust the equalizer settings on the Mixer screen.1. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen.2. Press the SOURCE button of an INPUT (A to H) or theSELECT button of a track to open the Mixer screen with thecorresponding equalizer.