Tascam SS-CDR1 Owner's Manual

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6 − Recording48 TASCAM SS-CDR1If• DD is selectedAs when LEVEL is selected, use the DELAY item tospecify the time from when a signal exceeding the autotrack level is detected until the new track number isassigned, in steps of one frame (one frame is 1/75 of asecond).If• TIME is selectedUse the INTERVAL item to specify the time interval atwhich the track number is assigned, in a range of 1–10minutes (one-minute steps).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.NOTEThis setting is remembered even when you turn offthe power.Using the remote’s dedicated key to switch modesEach time you press the remote’s A.TRACK key, theAuto Track function mode will cycle in the order ofOFF ∑ LEVEL ∑ DD ∑ TIME .Assigning a new track number manuallyYou can assign a new track number manually by pressingthe RECORD key during recording.However, you cannot create a track that is shorter than fourseconds.NOTEIf you have recorded in WAV format on a CF card,•you can use editing functions to divide or join tracksafter recording (see “Dividing a file (DIVIDE)” onpage 56, “Combining files (COMBINE)“ on page 57).Depending on the CompactFlash (CF) card used on•the unit, when recording MP3 files, incrementingand creating many tracks in a short time period cancause over flow (the unit shows the message OVERFLOW on the screen), and the unit will stop operat-ing. To avoid such unexpected results, leave asufficient time gap after the previous track beforeincrement the track number.Applying the compressor while recordingYou can apply the SS-CDR1’s built-in compressor to therecording source while you record.A compressor is an effect that holds down peaks in theaudio, making the overall level more consistent and morelistenable.You willl use the menu to turn the compressor on/off (fordetails on menu operations, refer to “Operations in themenu 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’s cursor¥ key) to proceed to the REC PREFERENCEscreen.5 Select COMP.6 Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’scursor § , ¶ keys) to select one of the followingas the compressor mode.OFF: The compressor will not be used when recording.SOFT: Light compression will be applied. This settingis suitable when recording music.HARD: Strong compression will be applied. This settingis suitable when the audio source you’re recording has a