Using The Low-Cut Filter; Capturing A Few Seconds Before Starting Recording (Pre Rec) - Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

Using the low-cut filter

The low cut filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind
noise from air-conditioners and projectors.
Operation from the MENU screen
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 LOW CUT, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
4.
Use the + or − button to select the cut off frequency of
the low cut filter for mic input.
Options: OFF (default), 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz
5.
After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME)[8]
button to return to the Home Screen.
Operation from the Quick menu
1.
Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording
standby.
The REC indicator will blink and the recording screen
will open.
2.
Press the QUICK button.
The Quick menu will open.
3.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) LOW CUT and
press the ENTER/MARK button.
The LOW CUT setting screen will open.
Options: OFF (default), 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 220Hz
4.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a mode, and
press the ENTER/MARK button to enable the mode and
return to the recording screen.
The selected mode is shown with an icon in the
recording screen.
Capturing a few seconds before starting
recording (PRE REC)
When the unit is in recording standby, the prerecording
function can record up to two seconds of signal input before
recording is started.
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 PRE REC, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
4.
Use the + or – button to select ON. (Default: OFF)
5.
After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME)[8]
button to return to the Home Screen.
TIP
By using this in combination with the AUTO REC function,
you can record events without losing the beginnings of
sounds.
NOTE
i If you start recording within two seconds from when the
record standby mode is turned ON, recording will begin
from the moment of record standby.
i The pre-recording function is disabled during overdub or
overwrite recording.
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