Tascam BB-800 - Manual (Page 25)

TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
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Recording level meters 21
The input signal levels of the selected inputs appear as
separate left (L) and right (R) channels. The right end
of a meter stays lit for a while if the signal level is too
high.
File number 31
The number of the file currently being recorded is
shown.
Elapsed recording time 41
The elapsed time of the track being recorded opens in
hours: minutes: seconds.
Remaining recording time 51
The remaining time available for recording on the
medium is shown in hours: minutes: seconds.
Current function of the F1 key 61
The current function of the F1 key is shown. On the
Recording screen, pressing this key divides the file
during recording.
Creating new tracks while continuing to
record
Press the F1 key during recording to create a new track at
that instant and continue recording without pause.
CAUTION
You cannot divide a track during recording in the
following circumstances.
If the remaining recordable time is four seconds or •
less
If only four seconds or less have passed since starting •
recording
If only four seconds or less have passed since dividing •
the track previously
If 99 tracks have already been recorded to the CD •
If 99 tracks have already been recorded in the •
selected folder on the SD card
When recording to an SD card, if the total number of •
files and folders on the SD card is already 999
Various recording settings
Adjusting the balance of microphones
1 Press the BALANCE key to open the BALANCE
screen.
2 Use the CURSOR [
§
/
¶
] keys to select the MIC L/R
item.
3 Use the DATA wheel to adjust the microphone bal-
ance.
The range is L50 – C (center) – R50.
NOTE
This setting affects both the built-in microphones and •
the external microphones.
Press the F1 key to restore the balance to the center. •
Recording in monaural
You can mix the left and right input signals and record in
monaural (mono).
Turn this function ON when, for example, you are only
using one external microphone.
1 Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.
2 Use the CURSOR [
§
/
¶
] keys to select the MONO
MIX item.
3 Use the DATA wheel to set it to ON.
4 – Recording