46 TASCAM DR-60D4 – RecordingUsing plug-in powerThe plug-in power function can be turned on when an external micthat requires it is connected to the 3-4 jack.1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA dial or/ button to open the OTHERS screen.3. Turn the DATA dial to select SYSTEM, and press the DATA dial or/ button to open the SYSTEM screen.4. Turn the DATA dial to select PLUGIN POWER, and press theDATA dial or / button.5. Turn the DATA dial to turn plug-in power ON (default value:OFF).6. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME]button to return to the Home Screen.CAUTION• When connecting a dynamic mic or external mic that has its ownbattery, set PLUGIN POWERto OFF. If ON, the connected miccould be damaged.• When using a mic to record, use headphones for monitoring.If you use speakers for monitoring, the sound output from thespeakers could be picked up by the mic, resulting in its unwantedrecording or feedback noise.Adjusting the input levelBefore starting recording, the input level should be adjusted toprevent the recorded sounds or signals from being distorted due toexcessively large input signals or from being inaudible due to exces-sively low input signals compared to noise.In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the following threelevel adjustment functions: peak reduction, automatic level control,and limiter. Any of these can be used as required. (See “Using thelimiter” on page 48. )TIPIn addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing thedistance and angle between the microphone and the soundsource. The angle and distance of the microphone can alsochange the character of the recorded sound.1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT SETTING, and press theDATA dial or / button to open the INPUT SETTINGscreen.3. Turn the DATA dial to set the GAIN for each channel, and pressthe DATA dial or / button.Ch1 INPUT SETTING screen
