Teac DR-40 - Manual (Page 49)

TASCAM DR-40
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Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor when using •
phantom power. Doing so could damage this device.
Adjusting the input level
Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted
to prevent the recorded sounds or signals from being
distorted due to excessively large input signals or from being
inaudible due to excessively low input signals compared to
noise.
In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the following
three level adjustment functions: peak reduction, automatic
level control, and limiter. Any of these can be used as required.
TIP
In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the
distance and angle between the microphone and the sound
source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also
change the character of the recorded sound.
Manually adjusting the input level
The following procedures explain how to use the Record
Screen to set the levels.
CAUTION
Manual adjustment cannot be performed when the automatic
level control mode is selected as a level control function
(
appears to the right of the elapsed time on the
recording screen). To enable manual input level adjustment,
select
OFF
or other mode in the level control setting screen (see
“Using the Level Control Function” on page 50).
1 Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording
standby.
The record indicator flashes red and the recording screen
appears.
2 Adjust the input level using the INPUT LEVEL + or –
button on the left side panel.
When you press the INPUT LEVEL + or – button, a pull-
up menu screen appears to indicate the input level
setting.
4 – Recording