Tascam DR-40X Owner's Manual

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8 TASCAM DR-40XSetting the languageSelect the language used for menus and messages.Use the + and − buttons to select the language, and pressthe ENTER/MARK button to confirm.DATE/TIMESet the date and time.Use the . and / buttons to move the cursor, anduse the + and − buttons to change the date and time.Press the ENTER/MARK button.TIPThe language and date/time settings can be changedlater from the menu.Using the built-in microphoneThis unit’s built-in microphones can be adjusted, allowingthe angles of the microphones to be changed. You canchoose clear stereo sound or wide stereo sound accordingto the recording source, situation, etc. by opening orclosing the microphone pair.Setting the mics to record a wide stereosound (A-B position)Spread the stereo microphone to the left and right. (A-Bposition)Set this way, the two microphones are spread widely leftand right, and recording is possible with a strong stereofield that is good for music, for example.If you open or close the microphone pair while using thebuilt-in stereo microphone and the left-right channels doesnot suit the angle of the microphone, a pop-up messageappears to ask whether you want to swap the left-rightchannels of the microphone.CAUTIONSet the left-right channels of the built-in microphone toL-R.When you are using the built-in microphone and thesetting is not L-R, appears on the Home screen.Setting the mics to record a clear stereosound (X-Y position)Close the stereo microphone. (X-Y position)Set this way, the microphone pair is close, and recording ispossible with a clear stereo field with less phase difference.If you open or close the microphone pair while using thebuilt-in stereo microphone and the left-right channels doesnot suit the angle of the microphone, a pop-up messageappears to ask whether you want to swap the left-rightchannels of the microphone.CAUTIONSet the left-right channels of the built-in microphone toR-L.When you are using the built-in microphone and thesetting is not R-L, appears on the Home screen.