48 TASCAM DR-V1HD4 – Video/Audio RecordingPrerecording a few seconds before recordingstarts (PRE REC)By using the prerecording function, when the unit is in recording standby(video/audio) you can automatically capture up to two seconds of the signalinput before the recording starts.1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Use the Pointing Stick to select REC OPTION and press the center ofthe Pointing Stick to open the REC OPTION screen appears.3. Press 5 and b to select PRE REC, and then press t or the center of thePointing Stick.4. Press 5 and b to select ON (default: OFF).5. When setting is complete, press the F3/HOME button to return to theHome Screen.TIPBy using this in combination with the AUTO REC function, you can recordevents without losing the beginnings of sounds.NOTEIf the unit has been in record standby for less than two seconds, sound for theamount of time in standby is recorded.