Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

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4 TASCAM DR-40X1 – IntroductionFeaturesi Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards asrecording mediai High-performance directional stereo mics can be adjusted,enabling both A-B and X-Y recordingi Can record with different types of stereo sound dependingon the angle of the microphonesClosed (X-Y): clear stereo sound with less phasedifferenceOpen (A-B): wide stereo soundi Mid-side decoding function can be used with MS micsi Recording of up to four channels simultaneously possiblei 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)recording possiblei Compatible with BWF formati 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatiblewith ID3 tag v2.4)i Dual recording allows two files to be recorded simultane-ously at different levelsi Overdubbing in mix mode allows the playback signal andthe input signal to be mixed and recorded as a new filei Overdubbing in separate mode allows the playback signaland the input signal to be mixed and recorded as a new file,while saving the original filei Built-in 0.3 W monaural monitor speakeri Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during recording andplaybacki Auto-record function starts recording automatically when aset sound input level is detectedi Tone output function convenient for synchronizing withvideo files when editingi A QUICK button is available for easy access to variousfunctionsi Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split bycreating a new file when desiredi Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to recordthe 2 seconds of sound before recording is activatedi Automatic peak reduction function automatically reducesthe level suitably when the input level is too highi Automatic level control is available to increase or decreasethe recording volume when the input sound is too low ortoo high, respectively.i Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably inparticular portions where the input level is too highi Low cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noisei VSA function can change playback speed in a range from50-200% (0.5 to 2.0 in 0.1 increments) of normal withoutchanging pitchi Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functionsi PB CONT button opens screen for playback speed andIN-OUT loop settingsi Tuner function to tune musical instrumentsi Self-timer function to start recording after a set period oftime.i Jump function that moves backward or forward a smallamount during playback or when paused (DICTATION PLAYmode only)i Delay compensation function that eliminates time lagscaused by differences in the distances of two sets of inputsfrom the sound sourcei Playlist functioni MARK function convenient for moving to specific locationsi DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired (onlyfor WAV files)i Equalizers function for playback, and level alignmentfunction to enhance the perceived overall sound pressurei File name format can be set to use a user-defined word orthe datei Resume function remembers the playback position beforethe unit was turned off (put in standby)i 3.5 mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jacki 128×64-pixel LCD with backlighti Micro-B type USB 2.0 porti Operates on 3 AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately:TASCAM PS-P520E), or USB bus poweri Tripod attachment screw-hole built into uniti Two balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)i USB audio interface functionsi Dictation playback modei Overwrite recording functionConventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual.i When we refer to a button or connector or control on theDR-40X, the typeface looks like this: MENU.i When we show messages, for example, that appears on theunit’s display, the typeface looks like this: REPEAT.i SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are called “SD cards”.i Words that appear on the computer display are shown inquotation marks like this: “DR-40X”.i Additional information is provided as necessary in tips,notes and cautions.TIPWe give hints and tips on using the DR-40X when you seethis icon.NOTENotes provide additional explanations for special situa-tions.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in damageto equipment or lost recording data, for example.VCAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in injury.