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4 – Preparation
Preparing an SD card for use
In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.
CAUTION
The included SD card is already formatted, so formatting it
is not necessary. Formatting the supplied SD card erases the
demo song previously stored.
1. Confirm that the SD card is loaded and turn the power on.
2. A pop-up message "Invalid Card" appears when a new SD
card or an SD card formatted for use with another device is
installed in the unit.
3. You can also reformat a card in this unit at any time. (See
"Quick formatting an SD card" on page 65 and "Full
formatting an SD card" on page 66.)
To clear the pop-up message, press the F1 button.
Recorder modes
This unit has four recorder modes.
Multi Track
Use this mode to operate the unit as a multitrack recorder.
Bounce
Use this mode to perform track bouncing. (See "Bouncing tracks"
on page 43.)
Mixdown
Use this mode to mix down tracks to create a master file. (See
"Mixing down tracks" on page 55 and "Creating a master file"
on page 56.)
Mastering
Use this mode to play back the master files that you have
created and apply effects and tailor them to suit your prefer-
ences (mastering). (See "Checking the master file" on page 57
and "Finishing up a master file (mastering)" on page 58.)
When the unit starts up, it defaults to
of the Recorder mode, regardless of the mode used last before
shutting down.
When Recorder mode is any mode other than
mode, many of the usual operations using the screen are
unavailable.
In this manual, the
Multi Track
mode explained unless otherwise noted.
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TASCAM DP-24SD
mode
Multi Track
Multi Track
mode is the Recorder
Connecting other equipment
This section shows examples of how to connect other devices to
this unit.
Precautions before making connections
• Turn off (standby) this unit and all devices that you will
connect beforehand.
• Supply power to all the devices from the same line. When
using a power strip, for example, use one with a cable that
has a high electric current capacity in order to minimize
power voltage variations.
Front panel
Headphones
Foot switch
TASCAM RC-3F (Optional)
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