Tascam dr-44wl Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-44WL 254 – RecordingRecording automatically (AUTO REC)(4 CH mode only)When the auto record function is on, the unit can start andpause recording and create new files automatically in responseto input sound levels.1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) AUTO FUNCTIONand press the ENTER/MARK or / button.AUTO FUNCTION screen is displayed.3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) AUTO REC and pressthe ENTER/MARK or / button.4. Use the wheel to select a start level that activates the AUTOREC function (a level that recognizes incoming signals).Options: OFF (default value), -6dB, -12dB, -24dB,-48dB5. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting andenable selection of other setting items.6. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOMEbutton to return to the Home screen.7. Press the RECORD button to set to the mode in which thechannel (track) is selected for recording.8. Select the channel (track) you want to record by using theTRACK/INPUT button.At this point, for the channel (track) you want to record intoa stereo file, turn the stereo link on. A track not stereo-linkedis recorded into a mono file.9. Press the RECORD button to set the recording standbymode.Recording starts automatically when the input signalexceeds the threshold set in the AUTO REC item.NOTE• When in recording standby, the RECORD indicator flashesfaster than when recording.• When recording, if the input signal level falls below the levelset with the AUTO REC item for more than 5 seconds,the unit pauses recording and creates a new file. When theinput signal level becomes higher than the set level again, itstarts recording to a new file.• When new files are created, incremental numbers are addedto the end of each file name.10. Press the 8/HOME button to stop recording.CAUTION• When the auto record function is on the self-timer cannotbe used.• The maximum total number of folders and files you cancreate is 5,000.• Files with a recording time of less than two seconds cannotbe created. Moreover, if the sampling frequency is 96 kHz,files shorter than four seconds cannot be created.• When the name of a new file to be created already exists,the number will be incremented further.TIPSBy using this in combination with the PRE REC function, youcan record events without losing the beginnings of sounds.Start recording a moment beforepressing RECORD (PRE REC, 4CH modeonly)By using prerecording, when the unit is in recording standbyyou can record up to two seconds of the signal input before theRECORD button is pushed to start recording. (PRE REC)1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) REC SETTING andpress the ENTER/MARK or / button.The REC SETTING screen appears.3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) PRE REC and pressthe ENTER/MARK or / button.4. Using the wheel, turn the PRE REC function on or off.Options: OFF (default value), ON5. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting andenable selection of other setting items.6. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOMEbutton to return to the Home screen.TIPSBy combining PRE REC with the AUTO REC function, you willnot miss an opportunity to start recording.NOTEIf you start recording within two seconds from when therecord standby mode is turned ON, recording will beginfrom the record standby mode.