Reference Guide

TASCAM DR-40X
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Table of Contents
Stopping playback ......................................................................47
Searching backward and forward .........................................47
Repeating playback (REPEAT) ...................................................... 48
Special playback control functions ............................................48
Playback Control screen ............................................................ 48
Loop playback of a selection ................................................... 48
Changing the playback speed (VSA) ....................................49
Setting the playback equalizer .................................................... 50
Increasing perceived sound pressure to enhance listen-
ability (LEVEL ALIGN) .......................................................................50
Using the jump function ................................................................ 51
Setting the jump back time .....................................................51
Setting the jump forward time ............................................... 52
Playback of files recorded using dual recording ...................52
OVERDUB INPUT MUTE function
(during playback) .............................................................................52
Solo function ......................................................................................52
7 – Quick Operations ......................................................... 53
Features of the QUICK button ...................................................... 53
Quick menu ........................................................................................55
Deleting files ......................................................................................55
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) .............................................55
Dividing the selected file automatically at marks
(AUTO DIVIDE) .................................................................................... 56
Overwrite recording ........................................................................57
Selecting a file to overwrite record ....................................... 57
Activating overwrite mode ......................................................57
Conducting overwrite recording ...........................................57
Checking the result of recording ...........................................57
Undoing and redoing (UNDO/REDO) ................................... 57
Ending overwrite recording mode ........................................ 57
Transcribing recorded files (DICTATION PLAY).......................58
Enabling DICTATION PLAY mode ...........................................58
Adjusting playback equalization ...........................................58
Changing the playback position ............................................ 58
Ending DICTATION PLAY mode...............................................58
Mixdown .............................................................................................. 59
8 – Mark functions ............................................................. 60
Adding marks manually .................................................................60
Adding marks automatically to a recording ...........................60
Moving to mark positions .............................................................60
Clearing marks ...................................................................................60
9 – Using effects ................................................................. 61
Setting the effect .............................................................................. 61
Effects preset list ............................................................................... 61
10 – Mixer ........................................................................... 62
Making mixer settings ....................................................................62
Using the MS decoder ....................................................................63
Decoding the input sound as you record ........................... 63
Decoding the playback sound ................................................ 63
MS decoder settings ................................................................... 63
11 – Tuning Instruments ................................................... 64
Using the tuner .................................................................................64
Setting the tuner..........................................................................64
Tuning a musical instrument ................................................... 64
12 – USB Connections ........................................................ 65
Powering the unit with USB bus power ...................................65
Using as an SD card reader ...........................................................65
Disconnecting the unit from a computer ................................ 66
Transferring files from a computer .............................................66
Using as a USB audio interface .................................................... 66
The AUDIO I/F screen will open. ............................................. 66
Setting the connected device type .......................................67
Connecting ....................................................................................67
13 – Settings and Information .......................................... 68
Viewing information (INFORMATION) .......................................68
File information page ................................................................. 68
Card information page (CARD) ...............................................68
System information page (SYSTEM) .....................................68
System Settings ................................................................................. 69
Setting the automatic power saving function ..................69
Setting the backlight ..................................................................69
Adjusting the display contrast ................................................69
Setting the battery type ............................................................69
Setting the phantom power voltage ....................................69
Setting the language..................................................................69
Restoring the factory settings .................................................70
Formatting SD cards ................................................................... 70
Completely formatting SD cards ............................................70
Setting the file name format ........................................................71
File name format .......................................................................... 71
Setting the WORD item .............................................................71
Resetting the number ................................................................ 71
14 – Using the REMOTE jack .............................................. 72
Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ......................................................... 72
Setting footswitch operation ..................................................72
Using the footswitch ..................................................................72
Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ................................................73
Setting the wired remote control ..........................................73
Using the wired remote control .............................................73
15 – Messages .................................................................... 74
16 – Troubleshooting ........................................................ 76
17 – Specifications ............................................................. 77
Ratings ..................................................................................................77
Input/output ratings .......................................................................77
Analog audio input and output ratings ..............................77
Control input/output ratings ..................................................77
Audio performance .........................................................................77
Other specifications .........................................................................77
Dimensional drawings .................................................................... 79