Tascam Portastudio MF-P01 Owner's Manual

Also see for Portastudio MF-P01: Supplementary guide

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2 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01Important Safety PrecautionsIMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)DO NOT cut off the mains plug from thisequipment.If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power pointsin your home or the cable is too short to reach apower point, then obtain an appropriate safetyapproved extension lead or consult your dealer.If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove thefuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid apossible shock hazard by inadvertent connection tothe mains supply.If this product is not provided with a mains plug, orone has to be fitted, then follow the instructionsgiven below:IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection tothe larger terminal which is marked with the letter Eor by the safety earth symbol ç or colouredGREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.The wires in the mains lead on this product arecoloured in accordance with the following code:BLUE: NEUTRALBROWN: LIVEAs these colours may not correspond with thecoloured markings identifying the terminals in yourplug proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured BLUE must beconnected to the terminal which is marked with theletter N or coloured BLACK.The wire which is coloured BROWN must beconnected to the terminal which is marked with theletter L or coloured RED.When replacing the fuse only a correctly ratedapproved type should be used and be sure to re-fitthe fuse cover.IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENTELECTRICIAN.Important Safety Instructions ............................2An introduction to the MF-P01 ...........................4Multitrack recording - a briefintroduction...................................................4Some safety notes and precautions ...............4What you need to make recordings ...............6Connecting the MF-P01..................................6Parts of the MF-P01 ...........................................7Recording tracks .............................................10Setting up .....................................................10Setting the level ............................................10Recording the first track ..............................11Recording the next track (overdubbing) ......11Mixing down tracks..........................................12Setting up .....................................................12Mixdown .......................................................13Hints and advanced tips .................................13Recording techniques ..................................13Recording electric guitars ..........................13Recording with effects................................14When you’re not recording .........................14Recording more than four tracks................14Troubleshooting ...............................................15Specifications ..................................................15Table of Contents