Preparing An Sd Card For Use; Using Built-In Speaker - Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

If you slide the protect switch to the "LOCK" position, file recording
and editing is not possible. Move the switch to the unlocked position
in order to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the card.

Preparing an SD card for use

In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.
CAUTION
• When formatting a card, the unit should be operating on
AC power supplied through the PS-P520E adaptor (sold
separately), USB bus power supplied from a computer, or
batteries with sufficient remaining power.
• Formatting a card erases all the data on it.
1 Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the power ON.
2 The following message appears when a new card or a
card formatted for use with another device is installed
in the unit.
3 Press the ENTER/MARK button to start formatting.
4 When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens.
You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time. (See
"System Settings and Formatting" on page 98.)
Using the built-in speaker
Enable SPEAKER on the MENU screen to allow the unit to play
over the built-in speaker.
1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2 Use the + or – button to select the SPEAKER and press
the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The SPEAKER screen is displayed.
3 Use the + or – button to select ON.
4 When finished, press the
return to the Home Screen.
NOTE
Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play through
the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording
standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker
system connected.
3 – Preparation
(HOME) [8] button to
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