Tascam dr-44wl Reference Manual

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Contents

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2 TASCAM DR-44WLContents1 – Introduction ....................................................................... 4Features .....................................................................................................4Conventions used in this manual .....................................................4About SD cards........................................................................................5Precautions .........................................................................................52 – Names and functions of parts ........................................... 6Top panel...................................................................................................6Front panel ...............................................................................................7Left side panel .........................................................................................7Right side panel ......................................................................................7Bottom panel ...........................................................................................8Home Screen............................................................................................8Recording Screen ...................................................................................9Menu item list ....................................................................................... 10Using menus ......................................................................................... 11Basic operations................................................................................... 113 – Preparation....................................................................... 12Powering the unit................................................................................ 12Power sources................................................................................. 12Using AA size batteries................................................................ 12Using an AC adapter .................................................................... 12Changing the outlet plug .......................................................... 12Using an external battery pack (sold separately) .............. 13Using USB bus power .................................................................. 13Turning the power on and off (standby mode) ........................ 13Starting up the unit ...................................................................... 13Shutting down (standby mode) .............................................. 14Resume function ........................................................................... 14Setting the date/time ........................................................................ 14Inserting and removing SD cards .................................................. 14Inserting the SD card ................................................................... 14Removing the card ....................................................................... 14SD card write protection switches .......................................... 15Preparing an SD card for use ........................................................... 15Turning the built-in speaker on/off .............................................. 15Connecting a monitor device ......................................................... 15Adjusting the playback volume ..................................................... 16Input settings........................................................................................ 16Recording with the built-in microphone .............................. 16Recording with an external microphone (EXT MIC IN) .... 16Recording from an external device (LINE IN) ...................... 16Selecting Operation Mode............................................................... 17Setting a mode............................................................................... 17Checking mode.............................................................................. 17Attaching the grip ............................................................................... 17Attaching the shoe mount adapter .............................................. 174 – Recording ......................................................................... 18Overview of recording modes ........................................................ 18Set where to save the file ................................................................. 18Select the file format and sampling frequency (4CH modeonly) ......................................................................................................... 18Adjusting the input level .................................................................. 19Set the input gain................................................................................ 19Using phantom power ................................................................ 19Settings in the “INPUT SETTING” screen ...................................... 20Setting channel links (4 CH mode only) ................................ 21Set the track input (MTR mode only) ..................................... 21DELAY setting ................................................................................. 22Set the low-cut filter..................................................................... 22Using the level control function .............................................. 23Record in 4 CH mode (4 CH mode only) ..................................... 23Record 4 channels ......................................................................... 23File names when recording in 4-channel ............................. 23Record in MTR mode (MTR mode only)....................................... 24Switch files during recording (track increment,available in 4 CH mode only) .......................................................... 24Manual track increment during recording........................... 24Automatic track increment at specified time...................... 24Recording automatically (AUTO REC) (4 CH mode only)....... 25Start recording a moment before pressing RECORD(PRE REC, 4CH mode only) ............................................................... 25Self-timer function .............................................................................. 26Simultaneously recording two files with different inputlevels/formats (DUAL REC, 4CH only) ........................................... 26Enabling dual recording ............................................................. 26Starting dual recording ............................................................... 27Dual recording file names .......................................................... 27Create cue marks during recording .............................................. 27Manual cue marking during recording ................................. 27Add cue marks automatically during recording ................ 28Moving to the cue mark position ............................................ 28Use MS microphone ........................................................................... 29Punching in/out (MTR mode only)................................................ 29Punching in/out manually ......................................................... 29Punching in/out automatically (AUTO PUNCH) ....................... 29Recording duration............................................................................. 315 – Operating Files and Folders (4 CH Mode Only).............. 32Screen navigation ............................................................................... 32Icons on the BROWSE screen .......................................................... 32File operations ...................................................................................... 32Folder operations ................................................................................ 33Creating a new folder ........................................................................ 336 – Managing Songs (MTR Mode only)................................. 34Song Operation.................................................................................... 34Loading Songs...................................................................................... 34Creating a New Song ......................................................................... 35Changing the Song Name (V1.10 supported) .......................... 35Deleting songs ..................................................................................... 367 – Playback ........................................................................... 37Playback .................................................................................................. 37Pausing.............................................................................................. 37Stopping ........................................................................................... 37Fast-rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ...................... 37Moving the playback position .................................................. 37Selecting a playback file (skip) ....................................................... 37Special Playback Control Functions.............................................. 37Playback Control Screen ............................................................. 37Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback) .............. 38Clearing IN and OUT points only ............................................. 38Changing the playback speed (VSA) ...................................... 38Key control playback.................................................................... 398 – QUICK Button Operation ................................................. 40QUICK button overview .................................................................... 40Quick menu operation ...................................................................... 40Closing the Quick menu ............................................................. 41Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete, only when in 4CHmode) ...................................................................................................... 42Dividing the selected file (4CH mode only) ............................... 42Dividing the selected file manually(DIVIDE) ....................... 42Dividing the selected file automatically (AUTO DIVIDE) . 43Deleting track input (MTR mode only) ........................................ 43