Tascam SD-20M Owner's Manual

TASCAM SD-20M 194 – RecordingThis unit can record sound from external microphones andexternal audio devices, including CD players.You can select among MP3 (44.1/48 kHz, 32–320 kbps) and WAV/BWF (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio recording formats.Marks added when recording to Broadcast Wave Format(BWF) can be used with software that supports this format, forexample.This recorder has a variety of recording formats, including dualrecording, which allows an audio file to be recorded at twodifferent levels, and simultaneous 4-channel recording, whichallows mics to be used with connected audio equipment.Setting where to save filesSet the folder where recorded files are saved.Recorded files will be saved in the currently selected folder.For details, see the SELECT pop-up menu item under “Folderoperations” on page 27.If no setting is made, new files are created in the SOUND folder.Opening the INPUT 1-2 and INPUT 3-4screensPress the INPUT SETTINGS 1-2 or INPUT SETTINGS 3-4 buttonto open the INPUT 1-2 or INPUT 3-4 screen.INPUT 1-2 screen INPUT 3-4 screenPress the INPUT SETTINGS 1-2 or INPUT SETTINGS 3-4 buttonwhen the INPUT 1-2 or INPUT 3-4 screen is open to returnto the Home Screen.CAUTIONWhen in recording standby or recording, only the GAIN andLOW CUT items on the INPUT 1-2 screen and the GAINitem on the INPUT 3-4 screen can be set.Opening the REC SETTING screenPress the REC SETTINGS button to open the REC SETTINGscreen.When the REC SETTING screen is open, press the RECSETTINGS button to return to the Home Screen.Setting the recording input sourcesUse the REC items on the INPUT 1-2 and INPUT 3-4screens to set the recording input sources.1. Select the REC item on the INPUT 1-2 or INPUT 3-4screen. (See “Opening the INPUT 1-2 and INPUT 3-4 screens”on page 19.)INPUT 1-2 screen INPUT 3-4 screen2. Set the input source.Screen Options MeaningINPUT1-2screenOFF No inputMONO 1 Input from the MIC/LINE INPUT1 jackSTEREO1-2 (defaultvalue)Input from the MIC/LINE INPUT1and 2 jacksINPUT3-4screenOFF (defaultvalue) No inputON Input from the ANALOG INPUT3/L and 4/R jacks3. When finished, press the STOP/HOME [8] button to returnto the Home Screen.NOTE• The REC items on the INPUT 1-2 and INPUT 3-4screens cannot both be set to OFF at the same time. Aftersetting the input source of the recording channel, turn theother channels OFF.• When the INPUT 1-2 screen REC item is set to MONO 1,if the INPUT 3-4 screen REC item is set to ON, the INPUT1-2 screen REC item will be reset to STEREO 1-2 automati-cally.• When the INPUT 3-4 screen REC item is set to ON, if theINPUT 1-2 screen REC item is set to MONO 1, the INPUT3-4 screen REC item will be reset to OFF automatically.