Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

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8 TASCAM DR-40X2 – Names and Functions of PartsFront panels EXT MIC/LINE IN L/R jacks (XLR/TRS)These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks formicrophone and line level inputs.XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)CAUTIONi Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting aline level device to a EXT MIC/LINE IN jack. If you connecta line level device while phantom power is being supplied,that device and this unit could be damaged.i Do not connect or disconnect mics with the EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks when the phantom power switch is set toON. Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damagethis unit and connected equipment.i Set the phantom power switch to ON only when usinga condenser microphone that requires phantom power.Turning phantom power on when a dynamic mic or othermic that does not require it is connected could damagethis unit and connected equipment.i When using condenser mics that require phantom powerand dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanceddynamic mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be usedwhen phantom power is enabled.i Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will breakthem. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power toa ribbon mic.d REMOTE jack (φ2.5mm TRS)Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10wired remote control (both sold separately) here. Thisenables remote starting and stopping of playback andother functions.Left side panelf /LINE OUT jackUse this to connect with headphones or the line input jackof an amp or other equipment.g EXT IN switchUse this to set the input type of the EXT MIC/LINE IN jacksand whether phantom power is on or off.h HOLD switchShift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) toengage the hold function.No buttons can be used when HOLD is active.j INPUT LEVEL (+/–) buttonsUse these to adjust the input level.During adjustment, the input level setting status will bedisplayed in a pop-up window.Right side panelk USB portThis is a Micro-B USB port.Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect the unit to acomputer. (see "12 – USB Connections" on page 65)CAUTIONThe unit should be connected directly to the computer,not through a USB hub.l SD card slotInsert an SD card into this slot.