TASCAM DR-40 675 Press the (HOME) [8] button to return to theHome Screen.TIPBy using this in combination with the AUTO REC function, youcan record events without losing the beginnings of sounds.NOTEIf the amount of time in record standby is less than two•seconds, the sound for that amount of time is recorded.The prerecording function is disabled in OVERDUB mode.•Self-timer functionLike a camera, the unit has a self-timer to trigger the start ofrecording after a set period of time.1 Press RECORD [0] button when stopped or playingback to set the unit in recording standby, and press thePB CONT button.2 The self-timer icon appears in the recorder statusscreen, and time is shown on the right.Each time you press the PB CONT button, the settingchanges as follows:OFF (default) q 5S (5 seconds) q 10S (10 seconds) qOFF3 Set the time period, and press the RECORD[0] or PLAY[7] button.Recording will start after the set time period.NOTEThis function cannot be used when recording is paused in•the middle of recording.Self-timer function is not possible when using the AUTO•REC function.Solo functionPress and hold the 1/2 [SOLO] or 3/4 [SOLO] button to enablethe solo function.Use this in 4-channel mode and other cases when multipleinputs are being recorded to monitor only one of the inputs.You can check the solo status with the input source icons.4 – Recording