Basic Operation - Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

Basic operation

Use the following buttons to operate the various screens.
MENU button:
This opens the MENU screen.
PB CONT button:
This opens the Playback Control screen.
¤(HOME) [8] button:
When a settings screen is open, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]
button to return to the Home Screen. Use this to answer
"NO" to a confirmation message.
ENTER/MARK button:
Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to
answer "YES" to a confirmation message.
/ button:
Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) right on the
screen and to open folders on the BROWSE screen.
. button:
Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) left on the
screen and to close folders on the BROWSE screen.
+ button:
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) upward
on the screen, or increase values.
– button:
Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) down on
the screen and to decrease values.
QUICK button:
This opens the Quick menu.
The content differs according to the recorder status and
operation mode.
REC MODE button
Opens the REC MODE screen.
When the REC MODE screen is open, returns to the Home
screen.
MIXER button
Opens the Mixer Screen.
When the Mixer Screen is open, returns to the Home
screen.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts
1/2 [SOLO] button
Opens a meter display that shows the 1/2 input level
setting status.
In DUAL or 4CH mode, press and hold during recording or
playback to solo the channels.
Press when in OVERDUB (MIX) recording mode to mute
the input sound.
3/4 [SOLO] button
Opens a meter display that shows the 3/4 input level
setting status.
In DUAL or 4CH mode, press and hold during recording or
playback to solo the channels.
Press the 3/4 [SOLO] button to switch between the input
sound and the 3/4 track playback sound.
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