Reference Guide

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TASCAM DR-40X
4 – Recording
10.
Recording operation changes according to the MODE
setting.
NEW FILE mode
If the input signal level falls below the standard level
set by LEVEL for more than five seconds, the unit
enters recording standby. When the input signal level
becomes higher than the standard level, the unit starts
recording a new file.
MARK mode
If the input signal level falls below the standard level
for more than five seconds, which is set on LEVEL, the
unit adds marks when the input signal level becomes
higher than the standard level again.
11.
Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to stop automatic
recording.
TIP
By using this in combination with the PRE REC function,
you can record events without losing the beginnings of
sounds.
CAUTION
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The automatic recording function cannot be used during
overdub or overwrite recording.
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When the auto-recording function is on, the self-timer
cannot be used. Since automatic recording cannot be
used in overdubbing mode, however, the self timer can be
used even if the automatic recording function is set to on.
Continuing to record in a new file (track
incrementing)
You can manually or automatically split a recording by
creating a new file. (Track increment)
Manually incrementing files during
recording
You can manually split a recording by creating a new file.
1.
Press the / button while recording.
NOTE
When new files are created, incremental numbers are
added to the end of each project name.
CAUTION
i
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files
and folders would exceed 5000.
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Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created. If the
sampling frequency is 96 kHz, files shorter than four
seconds cannot be created.
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If the name of a newly created file would be the same as
that of an existing file, the number will be incremented
until the new file has a unique name.
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The track incrementing function cannot be used during
overdub or overwrite recording.
Automatically incrementing files by a set
time
Without pausing recording, a new file can be created
automatically during recording when the time set on the
TRACK INC screen is reached.
Follow these procedures to set the amount of time that
triggers track incrementation.
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING, and press
the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The REC SETTING screen will open.
3.
Use the + or − button to select TRACK INC item, and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
Use the + and − buttons to set the automatic track time.
Options: OFF (default), 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min
4.
After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME)[8]
button to return to the Home Screen.
CAUTION
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files
and folders would exceed 5000.