Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-40X 274 – RecordingIndependent L/R channel EXT IN input levelsetting functionThe EXT IN input levels can be set independently for the Land R channels.Use this function when, for example, using two different micsor when volume differences are great.1. Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODEscreen.2. Use the + and − buttons to select (highlight) the SOURCEitem (EXT IN when in 4CH recording mode) and pressthe ENTER/MARK or / button.3. Use the + and – buttons to set the input source to EXTINDEP.During stereo recording During 4CH recording4. Press the ¤ (HOME)[8] button to return to the HomeScreen5. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recordingstandby.6. Press an INPUT LEVEL (+/−) button on the left side ofthe unit to open a pull-up with a meter showing theinput level setting at the bottom of the display.7. To set the input level for the other channel (L/R), pressone of the following buttons.REC MODE ButtonSTEREO1/2 buttonDUALOVERDUB SEPARATE4CH 3/4 buttonOVERDUB/MIXNOTEi If the input selection (SOURCE or EXT IN) on the REC MODEscreen is set to EXT IN 1/2, the EXT IN input level settingwill be the same for both L and R.i If an effect is applied to the input sound when the EFFECTscreen SOURCE item is set to EXT IN or the built-in mic, theeffect sound will include elements from both the L and Rchannels, so sounds from the opposite channels will bemixed into the recording.Using the LEVEL MODE functionOperation from the MENU screen1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) I/O SETTINGand press the ENTER/MARK or / button.The I/O SETTING screen will open.3. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) LEVEL MODE,and press the ENTER/MARK or / button.4. Use the + or – button to set the LEVEL MODE function.Options: MANUAL (default), LIMITER, PEAK REDUCTION,AUTO LEVEL5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]button to return to the Home Screen.Operation from the Quick menu1. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recordingstandby.The REC indicator will blink and the recording screenwill open.2. Press the QUICK button.The Quick menu will open.3. Select (highlight) LEVEL MODE, and press the ENTER/MARK button.This opens the LEVEL MODE setting screen.Options: MANUAL (default), LIMITER, PEAK REDUCTION,AUTO LEVEL