Teac 2488 - Manual (Page 16)

1 – Setting up and introduction
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TASCAM 2488 User’s Guide
Setting the tempo
The 2488 has a built-in metronome. We’ll set up a
very simple 4/4 beat which stays the same all the way through, to drive the metronome and help you stay in
time.
Making the first recording
We assume that you’re recording the rhythm guitar to
start with, and that you are going to be recording it on
track 1.
Note that inputs on the 2488 are lettered from A
through H . Tracks are numbered from 1 through 24 .
Input H is special on the 2488—it is duplicated at the
front of the 2488 with an input for electric guitars
and passive basses (active basses should use a 1/4"
LINE jack at the rear of the unit). Only use this front
input jack for electric guitars (and basses) and do not
plug these instruments into any other jacks.
1 Press the MENU key, and use the
cursor keys to highlight the SYNC/
MIDI item. Press ENTER .
2 Highlight the METRONOME option in
the SYNC/MIDI menu and press ENTER .
Use the cursor keys and wheel to set
the
OUTPUT to INTERNAL , set the mode
to REC , the LEVEL to 100 , and press
ENTER .
3 At the SYNC/MIDI menu, use the cursor
keys to highlight the TEMPO MAP
option. Press ENTER .
4 Move the cursor to the TEMPO field,
and use the wheel to set a value (if
you want to tap a value, see “Tap-
ping the tempo” on page 78).
Press EXIT when you’re done, to
return to the HOME screen.
5 Press the CLICK key. The indicator
lights orange.