Teac DR-40 - Manual (Page 17)

TASCAM DR-40
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Quick reference for using various functions
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Button names are shown like this: MENU.
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Instructions are abbreviated. For example, on the Home Screen, press the MENU button, select the REC SETTING menu, and then select the PRE REC item
becomes: Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC .
Not all steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.
Category Desired action Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation
Basic
functions
Return to the Home Screen HOME
Return to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.
Record in stereo Home Screen w RECORD w RECORD
Recording will start using the current settings.
Play a recording Home Screen w PLAY
Play the file shown (selected).
Adjust the playback volume Home Screen w +/−
Adjust the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.
Select a file for playback Home Screen w .//
If there a many files, using the browse function might be more convenient.
Recording
Change the file format Home Screen w MENU w
REC SETTING
w
FORMAT
Set the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) or
compressed (MP3).
Set the low-cut filter Low cut filter Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w LOW CUT
This function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Set the cutoff frequency.
Adjust the input level manually Home Screen w RECORD w INPUT LEVEL +/−
Watch the meters and set the recording level so that they do not peak.
Adjust the input level automati-
cally
Peak reduction Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w
LEVEL CTRL
w
PEAK REDUCTION
This function automatically lowers the level when the recording level would overload.
Adjust the input level automati-
cally
Auto level Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w AUTO LEVEL
This function automatically adjusts the level in response to the loudness of the input signal.
Adjust the input level automati-
cally
Limiter Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w LIMITER
This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent overloads and does not change the recording
level.