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Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 D01242120C DR-40 Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Overview of recording modes ............43 Shutting down ..................28 Recording (MONO/STEREO recording) ..........43 Resume function ................28 Make recording settings ...............43 Setting the date and time ..............29 Set where to save the file..............44 Inserting and removing SD cards............30 Starting the recording ..............44 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 3 Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC) ...58 Playback Control Screen ...............75 Using the AUTO TONE function ............59 Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback) ....76 Setting the AUTO TONE function ..........60 Changing the playback speed (VSA) ........77 Setting auto tone length ..............60 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 4 Resetting the number (COUNT) ..........101 Decoding the playback sound ..........90 13 – Using the REMOTE jack ......... 102 MS decoder settings ................91 Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ..............102 Using the tuner ..................92 Setting footswitch operation ............102 Setting the tuner ................92 Using the footswitch ..............103 Tuning a musical instrument ............93...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ............103 Setting the wired remote control ...........103 Using the wired remote control ..........104 Overview of mode functions ........... 104 14 – Messages ..............105 15 – Troubleshooting ............108 16 – Specifications ............110 Ratings ......................110...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-40 Linear • 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in with ID3 tag v2.4) order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope •...
  • Page 7 • PB CONT button is available to show settings screens for • Operates on 3 AA batteries, an AC adaptor (sold separately: playback speed control and IN-OUT loop TASCAM PS-P520E), or USB bus power • Tuner function to tune musical instruments • Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit •...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, We give hints and tips on using the DR-40 when you see this satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming icon.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts

    1 and 2. Press and hold to solo channels 3 and 4. 6 1/2 [SOLO] button Press this to open a display pull-up that shows meters with the input level settings for 1/2. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 10 Press and hold this button to search backwards. When the Playback Control screen is displayed, press this Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/ MARK button to return to the previous mark. button to increase the playback speed. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 11 • Stopped: delete, division, level alignment, or mixdown r PEAK indicator for the current playback file Lights when the input volume is too high. • Playback/Playback Control screen: level alignment t REC MODE button Press this button to open the REC MODE screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 12 If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit returns to the Home Screen and stops. p ENTER/MARK button Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message. When recording, use it to add markers manually. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) d REMOTE jack (2.5 mm dia. TRS jack) Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) wired remote control (both sold separately) here to enable...

  • Page 14: Left Side Panel

    Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided Use this to set the input type of the EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM and whether phantom power is on or off.

  • Page 15: Bottom Panel

    When not using the included tilt foot, it can be stored by inserting it between the two protrusions on the inside of the battery compartment cover. c Hole for strap ; Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    : Single playback : Single file repeat playback : All file repeat playback : Loop playback 3 Current playback file number/total number of files This shows the current file number and total number of files in the current playback area. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 17 Playing back The icon appears at the playback position when the , Fast-forwarding starting point is set. m Fast-rewinding The icon appears at the playback position when the / Skipping forward ending point is set. . Skipping backward TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 18: Recording Screen

    This shows the name of the file playing back or its tag information. 1 Recording format ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 This shows the file recording format. file being played. WAV 16/WAV 24/BWF 16/BWF 24/MP3 320k/MP3 256k/ MP3 192k/MP3 128k/MP3 96k/MP3 64k/MP3 32k TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 19 During overdub recording, the level of the combined 7 Recorder operation status input and playback sounds is shown. Recording standby or Recording paused A b mark is given at the –12 dB position on the scale as a Recording guide mark for input level adjustment. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 20: Playback Control Screen

    : Low cut filter on e Level control function status : Level control off : Peak reduction on : Automatic level control on : Limiter on 1 Loop playback status icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled. 2 Playback speed TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 21: Menu Item List

    4 Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown. icon appears at the playback position on the bar when the starting point is set. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 22: Using Menus

    File name settings FILE NAME Date and time settings DATE/TIME Settings for the TASCAM RC-3F 2 Use the + or – button to select a menu item footswitch and TASCAM RC-10 wired REMOTE (highlighted), and use the ENTER/MARK or / button remote control (both sold separately) to move to various settings screens.

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the right on the screen, and to open folders on the BROWSE screen. . button: Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on the screen, and to close folders on the BROWSE screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 24 Press when the MIXER screen is open to set the MS decoder. 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. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 25: Preparation

    When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow DR-40 can operate on three AA batteries, or through an the unit to accurately determine whether power is available for proper operation.

  • Page 26: Using An Ac Adaptor (Sold Separately)

    (USB bus power prioritized). connected, power will be supplied from the AC adaptor. • The AC adaptor also connects using the USB cable, so set it to BUS POWER in the same way. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 27: Start-Up & Shutdown

    Français To start up the unit from the stopped state, press and hold the use Spanish Español (HOME) [8] button until TASCAM DR-40 (start-up screen) use German Deutsch is displayed on the display. The Home Screen appears when use Italian Italiano the unit starts up.

  • Page 28: Shutting Down

    Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable (AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P520E or USB cable) accidently while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit cannot shut down Press the . or / button to move the cursor (highlighted properly and all recordings, settings and other data will be area), and use the + or –...

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or through the AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P520E or the USB cable. When 3 Use the + or – button to select the DATE/TIME menu using batteries, replace them before they completely lose item, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button.

  • Page 30: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards

    • SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used with this unit. • A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on our website (http://tascam.com/). 1 Open the SD slot cover on the right side panel. CAUTION...

  • Page 31: Preparing An Sd Card For Use

    4 When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens. system connected. You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time. (See “System Settings and Formatting” on page 98.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 32: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    L-R, appears on the Home Screen. (See “Swapping the recording source, situation, etc. by opening or closing the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair” on page microphone pair. 33.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 33: Setting The Mics To Record A Clear Stereo Sound (X-Y Position)

    Set the left-right channels of the built-in microphone to R-L. The Quick menu screen will appear. When you are using the built-in microphone and the setting is not R-L, appears on the Home Screen. (See “Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair” below.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 34: Microphone Position Detection

    Attach it as shown below. Press the ENTER/MARK button to change the setting. Press the ) [8] button to leave the setting as it is. HOME TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 35 3 – Preparation When not using the tilt foot, it can be stored by inserting it between the two protrusions on the inside of the battery compartment cover. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 36: Recording

    2 Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING, and press same “.wav” file extension as WAV files. In this manual, we the ENTER/MARK or / button. distinguish these file types by using the terms BWF and WAV. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 37: Preparing The Recording Inputs

    96k cannot be selected if FORMAT is set to MP3. 8 Press the (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen. Microphones NOTE The setting of left-right channels is disabled if external microphones are connected to the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 38: Recording An External Device (Line In)

    In such cases, use the headphone jack or other when this setting is changed. Before changing it, you should level-controllable output for connection to the unit. turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the way down. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 39: Using Phantom Power

    In this When the EXT IN switch on the left side panel is set to case, use a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adaptor (sold separately). MIC+PHANTOM, phantom power (+24V or +48V) is turned on •...

  • Page 40: Tascam Dr-

    EXT Rch LVL: EXT IN right channel level • If the input selection (SOURCE or EXT IN) on the REC MODE screen is set to EXT INDEP., use the following buttons to switch between EXT Lch LVL and EXT Rch LVL. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 41: Independent L/R Channel Ext In Input Level Setting Function

    3 Use the + and − buttons to set the input source to EXT from both left and right channels will be included in the INDEP. effect sound. In other words, sound from the opposite channel will be included in the recorded result. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 42: Using The Level Control Function

    This mode is useful for recording at meetings. In this The selected mode is shown with an icon in the recording screen. mode, the input level cannot be changed manually. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 43: Overview Of Recording Modes

    This is a mode for mono recording. screen. STEREO mode (default) 2 Use the + or − button to select REC MODE, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button. This is a mode for stereo recording of two independent left and right channels. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 44: Set Where To Save The File

    Use two external EXT INDEP. input channels with independent level setting 7 Press the . button to select the other item. Mono Recording Stereo Recording 8 If REC MODE is set to STEREO, you can also set MS mic decoding. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 45: File Names When Recording In Mono/Stereo

    (DUAL LVL) of the Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit backup recording. is too close to the AC adaptor. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 46: Enabling Dual Recording

    10 Press the . button to return to setting item 5 Use the + and – buttons to select SOURCE, and press the selection. ENTER/MARK or / button. 11 Use the + and – buttons to select LVL CTRL, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 47: Starting Dual Recording

    DECODE, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button. Use the + and – buttons to set MS DECODE to ON (default value: OFF). 15 When setting is complete, press the (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 48: Dual Recording File Names

    • If the input level is less than –24 dB, dual recording might not have the expected result. • If LVL CTRL is set to AUTO LVL or PEAK REDUCTION, then the 4 Press the . button to return to setting item DUAL LVL cannot be changed. selection. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 49 • If the EXT IN item is set to EXT IN 1, the effect function will be disabled during recording. 6 Press the . button to return to setting item selection. 7 Use the + and − buttons to select the EXT L DLY item and press the ENTRY/MARK or / button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 50: Starting 3/4-Channel Recording

    (channels 3/4) – are created as RECORD [0] button.) a set. • In OVERDUB mode, the recording format and sampling frequency used are the same as those of the playback file regardless of the settings. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 51: Setting The Overdubbing Mode

    2 Use the + and – buttons to select REC MODE, and press listen to and select the best one from multiple recordings the ENTER/MARK or / button. afterward. 3 Use the + and – buttons to set it to OVERDUB. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 52: Select The File You Want To Overdub

    NOTE See “5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)” on The following error message appears if the selected file page 63 for selecting files using the BROWSE screen. cannot be played back. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 53: File Names When Recording In Overdubbing

    If you record again using the same playback file (File-A), file name of the new recording will be as follows. the name of File-B above is changed to the file name below (File-C), and the new recording file is given the File-B file TASCAM_0006S12.WAV File-F: name. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 54: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    (See “Playback of files recorded using dual recording” on page 78.) OFF(Default): Off NEW FILE: Records and pauses automatically MARK: Sets marks automatically during recording TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 55 (Track increment) more than five seconds, which is set on LEVEL, the unit goes into in recording standby. When the input signal level becomes higher than the standard level, the unit restarts recording on a new file. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 56: Manual Track Increment During Recording

    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. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 57: Mark Function

    • When using the built-in mics, the sound of pressing the You cannot move to a mark in a different file. button when adding a mark could be recorded. To avoid this, use a remote control to add marks. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 58: Setting The Low Cut Filter

    (Default: OFF) be used. • Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 59: Using The Auto Tone Function

    • The prerecording function is disabled in OVERDUB mode. Digital SLR camera External mic input jack TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 60: Setting The Auto Tone Function

    2 Use the + and − buttons to select the REC SETTING CAUTION menu and press the ENTER/MARK or / button to When recording is stopped by the AUTO REC function, no open the REC SETTING screen. tone signal will be recorded when it stops. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 61: Self-Timer Function

    Each time you press the PB CONT button, the setting You can check the solo status with the input source icons. changes as follows: OFF (default) q 5S (5 seconds) q 10S (10 seconds) q OFF TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 62: Recording Duration

    • If the recording time exceeds 24 hours, a new file will be created automatically and recording will continue without pause. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. • For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 63: Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)

    On the BROWSE Screen, you can view the contents of the Music Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR-40. On this screen, you can also play On the BROWSE Screen, folders and music files appear in a...

  • Page 64: Icons On The Browse Screen

    (HOME) [8] button to return to the BROWSE screen. Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen. ADD LIST Adds the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 71.) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 65 The above is the same as swapping File-A and File-B as described on page 53. [2] A newly recorded file and a virtual file saved based on it can be swapped. Example: TASCAM_0004S34.WAV q TASCAM_0004V34t1.WAV TASCAM_0004V34t1.WAV q TASCAM_0004S34.WAV TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 66: Folder Operations

    Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the new playback area. NOTE When recording, files are created in this folder. The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 67: Creating A New Folder

    The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK folders. button. A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the playback area has been set to FOLDER, this folder becomes the playback area. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 68: Playback

    Home Screen is shown. 4 Use the + or − button to set the playback area. A pull-up volume indicator appears. ALL FILES Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on the SD card. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 69: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    + or − button to select a folder. the Home Screen. For an explanation of how to use the BROWSE Screen, see “Screen navigation” on page 63. Playback area indication 4 Press the QUICK button to open the following pop-up window. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 70: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select BROWSE, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button. BROWSE screen appears. A file list of the folder that contains the file selected in the Home Screen is displayed. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 71: Playlist

    For details about how to select the file, see “Screen navigation” ENTER/MARK or / button. on page 63. BROWSE screen appears. A pop-up window appears. 3 Use the . button to move to the top folder level. 4 Use the + or – button to select ADD LIST. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 72 In addition to the file name, the file number also appears the ENTER/MARK button to cause the unit to work as highlighted in inverse. follows. • Use the + or − button to move the selected file to a different position in the playlist. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 73: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    • You can also choose files for playback by name on the beginning of the previous file. BROWSE screen. If you press the / button when located at the beginning of or middle of a file, the playback position will skip to the beginning of the next file. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 74: Pausing

    (This setting is the ordinary playback mode.) NOTE SINGLE: Press and hold the button to accelerate the search The selected file is played once without repeating. The speed. icon appears on the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 75: Special Playback Control Functions

    You can also enhance the perceived overall sound pressure for comfortable listening when the playback is indiscernible. These playback control functions serve for effective practice on musical instruments and analysis of musical passages. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 76: Repeated Playback Of Selection (Loop Playback)

    (VBR) MP3 files. Press the PB CONT button to return to the Home Screen while maintaining the I/O and loop settings effective. Even after returning to the Home Screen, the icon TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 77: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    5 When finished, press the (HOME) [8] button to while maintaining the set playback speed effective. The return to the Home Screen. icon appears if the playback speed is set to a value larger or smaller than 1.0, respectively. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 78: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    4 Use the + or − button to set the jump-back time. The setting options include 1SEC. (1 second) to 10SEC. (10 seconds) in increments of 1 second, and 20SEC. (20 seconds), and 30SEC. (30 seconds) (default: 3SEC.). TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 79: Overdub Input Mute Function (During Playback)

    Use for projects that have been recorded in 4-channel mode and in other cases when multiple files are being played back to monitor only one of the files. You can check the solo status with the track status indications. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 80: Quick Operations

    Other settings screens open. MS DECODE Turn on/off and select MIXER screen channels 1/2 and 3/4 NOTE The QUICK button is disabled if the MENU screen, OTHERS submenu, REC SETTING screen, or a settings screen is open for various settings. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 81: Quick Menu Screen

    AUTO DIVIDE: The current file can be divided automatically. (See “Dividing the selected file automatically at marks (AUTO DIVIDE)” on page 84.) LEVEL ALIGN: The perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 82: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    Control Function” on page 42. NOTE The input level cannot be changed if the level control function 5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to delete the file, is set to AUTO LEVEL. or press the (HOME) [8] button to cancel the deletion. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 83: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)

    RECORD [0] button. TASCAM_0003aS12.wav (part before division point) The following pop-up window appears. TASCAM_0003aS34.wav (part before division point) TASCAM_0003bS12.wav (part after division point) TASCAM_0003bS34.wav (part after division point) • MP3 files cannot be divided. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 84: Dividing The Selected File Automatically At Marks (Auto Divide)

    After dividing a file, new files with "_XX" added to the end of the QUICK button to open the Quick menu. the original file name are created. Example of 4-channel recording mode File name before division TASCAM_0003S56.wav TASCAM_0003S78.wav TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 85 2 Use the + or − button to select LEVEL ALIGN and press also be divided simultaneously. the ENTER/MARK button. 3 A screen to enable/disable the level alignment function appears. Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See “Mark function” on page 57.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 86: Mixdown

    If the playback file is mono, the file created will also be mono. When mixing down mono files, set the BAL knob on the MIXER 2 From the Home Screen when stopped, press the QUICK window to L12. button to open the Quick Menu screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 87: Using The Effects

    8 – Using the Effects Set each item using the . or / buttons or + or – The DR-40 has built-in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice. They can also be applied buttons.

  • Page 88: Effects Preset List

    Screen. NOTE When the sampling frequency is set to 96 kHz, or a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz is played, the built-in effects do not work. However, you can still set the built-in effects. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 89: Mixer

    5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to return to the previous screen where you can select the next setting that you During overdubbing (mix) mode want to adjust. NOTE • The mixer can be used when recording, in recording standby, playing back, paused or stopped. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 90: Using The Ms Decoder

    2 On the REC MODE screen, set the REC MODE to STEREO, DUAL or 4CH, and set the SOURCE to EXT IN 1/2 (in 4CH mode, this item does not appear). 3 Set MS DECODE to ON. 4 Start recording to record a decoded MS signal. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 91: Ms Decoder Settings

    If MS DECODE is set to ON on the REC MODE screen, it cannot be selected on the MIXER screen (Using by Input appears). To use the MS decoder during playback, set MS DECODE to OFF on the REC MODE screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 92: Using The Tuner

    10 – Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-40 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound NOTE from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately When the TUNER screen is open, press the ENTER/MARK on the tuning meter shown in the display.

  • Page 93: Tuning A Musical Instrument

    Bars appear to the left if the pitch is lower than the target or to the right if higher. The bars increase as the pitch shifts away from the target. NOTE The tuner can only be used with the built-in mics. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 94: Connecting With A Computer

    The message of USB connected appears in the display. NOTE • Instead of using USB to connect the DR-40 and a computer, Make sure that the SD card is inserted properly. you can also conduct the same operations by removing...

  • Page 95: Transferring Files To A Computer

    1 Click the DR-40 drive on the computer screen to show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders. • Since you can set the DR-40 to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize files into genres, artists or 2 Open the MUSIC folder and drag and drop the files that other categories as you like.

  • Page 96: Settings And Information

    The FILE page shows information about the currently selected Use the INFORMATION Screen to view various types of file. information about your DR-40. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the + or − button to select OTHERS, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button to open the OTHERS submenu.

  • Page 97: Card Information

    12 – Settings and Information Card information page System information page The CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted SD The SYSTEM page shows information about the DR-40’s system card. settings and firmware version. AUTO PWR SAVE TOTAL MUSIC...

  • Page 98: System Settings And Formatting

    Use BATTERY TYPE to set the type of the AA batteries that you are using. This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery charge and determine if the unit has enough power for normal operation. Values: ALKAL (alkaline batteries, default), Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride batteries) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 99: Setting The Phantom Power Voltage

    Spanish 2 Press the ENTER/MARK button again to open a confirmation pop-up window. use German use Italian use Russian use Chinese 中文 3 Press the ENTER/MARK button to initialize the unit. Press (HOME) [8] to cancel initialization. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 100: Using Quick Format

    Using ERASE FORMAT erases all music files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR-40. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 101: Setting The Format Of File Names

    Select COUNT INIT, and press the ENTER/MARK button to execute it. The next file created after this will have the number File name format “0001” after the characters set using the WORD item. The TYPE item can be set to either WORD (default setting) or DATE. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 102: Using The Remote Jack

    3 Use the + or − button to select (highlight) REMOTE menu item, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button to TASCAM RC-3F footswitch-type remote control or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) that can be open the REMOTE screen.

  • Page 103: Using The Footswitch

    13 – Using the REMOTE jack Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) Using the footswitch Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown on the REMOTE screen. Wired remote Mode functions...

  • Page 104: Using The Wired Remote Control

    Press the function buttons (F1 and F2) on the wired remote control to use the function assigned on the REMOTE screen. Overview of mode functions Function buttons MODES INPUT INPUT - - - 1/2 [SOLO] 3/4 [SOLO] VOL + VOL – TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 105: Messages

    14 – Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-40 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 106 The MS decoder is being used on the input. To use it on monitoring, on the screen, set Using by Input Now DUAL REC REC MODE In dual recording mode, change the input level control setting on the screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 107 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power off and restart it. If the power cannot be turned off, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520E), and/or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply. If Device Error the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TASCAM Customer Support.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    8 The unit does not function. you bought the unit, an authorized distributor or a TASCAM • Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of Customer Support.
  • Page 109 • Do the built-in effects work? 8 I cannot erase a file. • Confirm that you are not trying to erase a file that has been copied from a computer after being write-protected. 8 This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) (phantom power Connector: Mini-B type supported) Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class 6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS Standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, REMOTE jack Sleeve: GND) Connector: 2.5 mm TRS jack TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 111: Audio Performance

    (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA) Total harmonic distortion 0.05% or lower (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA) S/N ratio 92 dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, JEITA) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 112: Other Specifications

    + line USB bus power supplied from a computer Playback, 2 ch WAV, About 16 hours Headphones AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) 96 kHz, 24 bit Power consumption Playback, 2 ch WAV, About 21.5 hours Headphones 44.1 kHz, 16 bit 1.7 W (maximum)
  • Page 113 Playback, 4 ch WAV, About 15 hours Headphones 44.1 kHz, 16 bit Playback, 4ch MP3, About 15 hours Headphones 44.1 kHz, 128 kbps NOTE The battery operation times (during continuous operation) could vary depending on the media being used. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 114: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimension of the microphone opened • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. 35 mm 2 mm 70 mm TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 115 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. http://teacmexico.net/ Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK Ltd.

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