Quick Reference For Using Various Functions - Tascam DR-44WL Owner's Manual

Quick Reference for Using Various Functions

• Button names are shown as follows: MENU.
• Instructions are abbreviated. For example, 'On the Home Screen, press the MENU button, select the REC SETTING menu, and then select the PRE REC item' becomes:
'Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC'
• Not all operation steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.
Category Desired action
Return to the Home Screen
Record
Basic functions
Play back a file
Adjust the playback
volume
Select a file to play back
Change the file format
Set the low-cut filter
Adjust the input level
manually
Recording
Adjust the input level
automatically
Simultaneously record two
files at different input levels
Use MS microphone
Attach a mark while
recording
Switch files manually while
recording
Other
recording
Configure the settings for
features
automatic file change
Start recording from
slightly before pressing
RECORD
Check file information
Delete a file
File operation
(only in the
Delete a file
4CH mode)
Delete all files in a folder at
the same time
Divide a file
Set the date and time
Check information about
the unit and the card
Change the automatic
power saving function
setting for power supply
Change the backlight
setting
Adjust the display contrast
Unit settings
Set the battery type
Set the voltage value of the
phantom power supply
Restore the unit to its
default settings
Completely format a SD
card
Set the file name format
Function name Procedure, buttons used and explanation
8/HOME
Return to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.
Home Screen w RECORD w RECORD
Recording will start with the current settings used.
Home Screen w 7/9
Plays the file shown (selected).
OUTPUT LEVEL (+/−) button
Adjusts the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.
Home Screen w .//
The browse function is convenient for when there are many files.
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w FILE FORMAT
Specify a file format used for recording from the BWF format, WAV format, etc.
Home Screen w INPUT w INPUT SETTING w LOW CUT
Low-cut filter function
This function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Select the cutoff frequency.
Home screen w INPUT LEVEL button w TRACK/INPUT button w INPUT LEVEL volume
Adjust the recording level by using the level meter guide display.
Home Screen w INPUT w INPUT SETTING w LEVEL CTRL
Level control function
This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent recording over the maximum input level
without changing the recording level.
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w DUAL REC
DUAL REC function
Configure the settings for the DUAL REC function.
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w MS MIC
Configure the settings for the MS microphone before using it.
Recording screen w ENTER/MARK
Marking function
This function attaches a mark to a file that can be used as an index during playback.
Recording screen w /
Manual track incremen-
Use this function when you want to change a file to another and continue recording such as at
tation
the interval between songs.
Home Screen w MENU w AUTO FUNCTION w TRACK INCREMENT
Automatic track incre-
mentation
This function automatically changes a file to a different one at the set size.
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC
PRE REC function
When the unit is slow to change from recording standby to recording state, this function allows
the unit to compensate the delay.
Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w Wheel w QUICK w INFORMATION
Use this function to check the date of recording, file size, etc.
Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w Wheel w QUICK w FILE DELETE
You can delete files that you do not need.
Home Screen w QUICK w DELETE
You can delete files that you do not need.
Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w Wheel w QUICK w ALL DELETE
You can delete all the files in a folder at the same time.
Home Screen w QUICK w DIVIDE
Dividing function
Use this function to divide one file into two files.
Home Screen w MENU w SYSTEM w DATE/TIME
Use this function to set the internal clock, which is used for purposes such as adding the
recording date written to files.
Home Screen w MENU w SYSTEM w INFORMATION
Checks information such as the unit firmware version and the amount of remaining space on the
card.
Home Screen w MENU w POWER/DISPLAY w AUTO PWR SAVE
Automatic power saving
function
This function automatically turns the unit off when it is not in use.
Home Screen w MENU w POWER/DISPLAY w BACKLIGHT
Changes the display backlight setting.
Home Screen w MENU w POWER/DISPLAY w CONTRAST
Sets the gradation of shading shown on the display.
Home Screen w MENU w POWER/DISPLAY w BATTERY TYPE
Selects the type of battery being used. This setting affects the accuracy of the remaining battery
power display.
Home Screen w MENU w POWER/DISPLAY w PHANTOM VOLT
Home Screen w MENU w SYSTEM w INITIALIZE
Initializing function
Restores all settings to their factory defaults.
Home Screen w MENU w SYSTEM w MEDIA FORMAT
formatting function
Formats cards.
Home Screen w MENU w SYSTEM w FILE NAME
You can change the characters used in the automatically assigned file names.
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