Tascam SS-CDR1 Owner's Manual

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6 − Recording40 TASCAM SS-CDR1Using the sampling rate converterThe SS-CDR1 contains a built-in sampling rate converter,allowing you to record at a sampling rate that is differentthan the sampling rate of the digital input source.Use the menu to turn the sampling rate converter (SRC) on/off (for details on menu operations, refer to “Operations inthe menu screens” on page 18).1 Press the MENU key to access the main menu listscreen.2 Select the REC menu.3 Highlight the PREFERENCE item.4 Press the front panel ˚ key (or the remote’scursor ¥ key) to proceed to the REC PREFER-ENCE screen.5 Select SRC.6 Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’scursor § , ¶ keys) to turn the SRC setting ON /OFF .7 When you have finished making the setting, pressthe front panel TIME (ESC) key (or the remote’sCLR/ESC key) to return to the home screen.NOTEIf a digital signal whose sampling rate differs from•the sampling rate specified in the REC FORMATitem is being received at the DIGITAL IN jack, andyou attempt to record with SRC off, an errormessage (FS UNMATCH) will appear.The sampling rate setting is remembered even•when the power is turned off.Monitoring the input signalWhen you press the RECORD key to enter the record-readycondition, the front panel RECORD key and READY keywill light, and the input signal will be output from theSS-CDR1’s various output jacks (headphone, analogbalanced, analog unbalanced, and digital). The meter in thehome screen will indicate the input level.READY keyRECORD keySTOP keyTo cancel the record-ready condition, press the STOP key.TIPIf you simply want to monitor the input signal•without intending to record anything, press theRECORD key without a CompactFlash card insert-ed. The display will indicate MONITOR, and theRECORD key will blink red.To stop monitoring the input signal, press the• STOPkey.BITRATE (selectable only if “mp3” is selected)Specify the bit rate. You can choose from 64 kbps, 128kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps.7 When you have finished making settings, pressthe front panel TIME (ESC) key (or the remote’sCLR/ESC key) to return to the home screen.NOTEThe recording format setting is remembered evenwhen the power is turned off.