Tascam DR-44WL Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DR-44WL 9RecordThis recorder can record sounds in two modes: 4CHand MTR modes.In the 4CH mode, up to four tracks can be recordedsimultaneously from the built-in microphones andthe external input terminal.In the MTR mode, sounds can be recorded over analready recorded file in addition to recording of upto four tracks.1. Press the RECORD [0] button to enterrecording standby.You can check recorded file names shown onthe display before you start recording.2. Press the TRACK/INPUT button to select achannel for recording.3. Press the RECORD [0] button.Normal recording starts.4. Press the 8/HOME button to finish recording.To pause the recording, press the RECORD[0] button. When you press the RECORD[0] button again or press the 7/9 button,recording in the same file resumes.When you press the 8/HOME button afterpausing the recording, an audio file of thesound recorded up to pausing is created.About the recording standbystateThis unit has a recording standby state like that of arecorder for professional use. In this standby state,you can perform operations such as configuringinput level settings and then start recording quickly.In the recording standby state, the RECORDindicator blinks and the recording screen is shown.Recording menu structureYou can configure various settings using the RECSETTING item on the MENU screen.REC SETTINGFORMAT Set the file formatBWF: 16/24 bitWAV: 16/24 bit,MP3: 32 - 320 kbpsSAMPLE Set the sampling frequency44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz(96 kHz for BWF/WAV only)PRE REC Set the pre-recordingfunctionOFF, ONSELF TIMER Set the self timerOFF, 5 SEC, 10 SECDUAL REC Set the DUAL REC functionMODE, DUAL FORMATMS MIC Set the MS microphonefunctionMS DECODE, SOURCEPlaybackPlaying back recordingsWhile the Home Screen is open and playback isstopped, press the 7/9 button to start playback.PausingWhile the Home Screen is open and a track is playingback, press the 7/9 button to pause playback atthe current position.StoppingWhen you press the 8/HOME button while theHome Screen is open and a track is playing back,playback is paused.If you press the 8/HOME button again, playbackwill be stopped at the head of the file.Fast-rewinding and fast-forwarding(search)During playback when the Home Screen is open,press and hold the .// button to searchbackward/forward.Moving the playback positionYou can move the playback position by turning thewheel while the Home Screen is open and a track isstopped or playing back.After moving the playback position, the unit pauses.Selecting the playback file(skipping)While the Home Screen is open, press the . or/ button to select the file that you want to playback.If you press the . button at the beginning ofa file playback will skip to the beginning of theprevious file.If you press the / button at the beginning of orin the middle of a file playback will skip to the nextfile.Adjusting the playback volumeThe volume of sound output through the /LINEOUT jack can be adjusted by use of the OUTPUTLEVEL (+/−) button while the Home Screen is open.Connecting with a ComputerYou can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unitto a computer and also transfer audio files from acomputer to the unit.Connecting the unit to a computer by USB1. Use the included USB cable to connect the unitto a computer. If the power is off, turn it on.2. On the USB SELECT screen, select STORAGE andpress the ENTER/MARK button to connectthis unit to the computer. USB connected willappear on the display.3. When you open Computer in Windows, thisunit shows on the computer screen as anexternal drive named “DR-44WL”.Exchanging files with acomputerClick the “DR-44WL” drive on the computer to showthe “MTR”, “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders.To transfer files to the computer, open the “MTR” or“MUSIC” folder and drag and drop the desired fileswhere you want them to go.To transfer files from the computer, drag and dropthe desired audio files on the computer to the“MUSIC” folder.Disconnecting the unit from acomputerBefore disconnecting the USB cable, follow theproper procedures for the computer to unmountthis unit.The power turns off after the unit completes itsshutdown process.See the computer’s operation manual for instruc-tions about how to unmount an external device.Settings and InformationDisplayTurning the built-in speaker offSet the items MENU w TOOLS w SPEAKER to OFF.System settingsUse the SYSTEM menu to customize settings forusing the unit. You can also perform operations suchas initializing settings and formatting SD cards.1. Select MENU w SYSTEM and press the ENTER/MARK button.2. Configure necessary settings for each function.