Tascam DR-40 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DR-40 17Quick reference for using various functions• Button names are shown like this: MENU.• Instructions are abbreviated. For example, on the Home Screen, press the MENU button, select the REC SETTINGmenu, and then select the PRE RECitembecomes: Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTINGw PRE REC.Not all steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.Category Desired action Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanationBasicfunctionsReturn to the Home Screen HOMEReturn to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.Record in stereo Home Screen w RECORD w RECORDRecording will start using the current settings.Play a recording Home Screen w PLAYPlay the file shown (selected).Adjust the playback volume Home Screen w +/−Adjust the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.Select a file for playback Home Screen w .//If there a many files, using the browse function might be more convenient.RecordingChange the file format Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTINGw FORMATSet the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) orcompressed (MP3).Set the low-cut filter Low cut filter Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTINGw LOW CUTThis function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Set the cutoff frequency.Adjust the input level manually Home Screen w RECORD w INPUT LEVEL +/−Watch the meters and set the recording level so that they do not peak.Adjust the input level automati-callyPeak reduction Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRLw PEAK REDUCTIONThis function automatically lowers the level when the recording level would overload.Adjust the input level automati-callyAuto level Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRLw AUTO LEVELThis function automatically adjusts the level in response to the loudness of the input signal.Adjust the input level automati-callyLimiter Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRLw LIMITERThis function compresses only loud sounds to prevent overloads and does not change the recordinglevel.