Tascam SS-CDR250N Owner's Manual

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96 TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N14 – Other Settings, Information Screens and Keyboard OperationsPower on action function settingBy using a commercially-available timer or other external deviceto turn this unit on, you can make this unit start playing or re-cording at a desired time.1. Connect the unit to the timer so that it receives power fromthe timer's power output.2. Load the current media to use for playback or recording andmake the necessary settings.3. Select POWER ON ACTION on the UTILITY page, and openthe POWER ON ACTION screen. (See “Menu operation proce-dures” on page 22.)4. Select the MODE item, and set the power on action.Option MeaningSTOP (default)When the time set on the external timerturns the unit on, the unit stays in astopped state.PLAYWhen the time set on the external timerturns the unit on, the unit automaticallystarts playback.RECWhen the time set on the external timerturns the unit on, the unit automaticallystarts recording.5. Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.6. Set the external timer to the desired time.When the time set on the external timer turns the unit on,the unit automatically starts playback or recording.CAUTIONIf no media is loaded in the unit, the power on action will notfunction.Adjusting the analog outputIf sound distorts from an output destination device at maximumoutput level, you can use this unit's analog output level function,which lowers the output level, to stop distortion.1. Select OUTPUT LEVEL on the UTILITY page to open theOUTPUT LEVEL screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” onpage 22.)2. Set the analog output level.Options: -14dB – 2dB (default: 0dB) (1dB increments)3. Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.Setting the reference levelYou can set the analog input and output headroom (differencebetween the maximum and reference levels).1. Select REFERENCE LEVEL on the PREFERENCES page, andopen the REFERENCE LEVEL screen. (See “Menu operationprocedures” on page 22.)2. Set the reference level.Option Meaning-9dB +6dBu standard level, +15dBu maximum level-14dB +4dBu standard level, +18dBu maximum level-18dB(default) +4dBu standard level, +20dBu maximum level-18dB +4dBu standard level, +22dBu maximum level-20dB +4dBu standard level, +24dBu maximum level3. Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.Using a USB keyboard to operate theunitYou can connect a Windows-compatible USB keyboard or nu-meric keypad to the USB port on the front of the unit, and use itto control the unit.Various controls are possible, but it makes inputting text muchmore efficient.Setting the keyboard typeSet the type of keyboard being connected.1. Select KEYBOARD on the PREFERENCES page to open theKEYBOARD TYPE screen. (See “Menu operation procedures”on page 22.)2. Set it to US (English-language keyboard) or JPN (Japanesekeyboard).Options: JPN (default), US3. Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.