Using The Auto Tone Function - Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

5 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
• If the amount of time in record standby is less than two
seconds, the sound for that amount of time is recorded.
• The prerecording function is disabled in OVERDUB mode.

Using the AUTO TONE function

The AUTO TONE function can be used to automatically insert a
tone signal whenever recording starts and stops.
Connect the /LINE OUT jack on the left side of the unit
to the external mic input jack of a video camera or digital
camera capable of recording video. Then, use the AUTO TONE
function to allow both units to record the same tone signals,
which can be used to synchronize their files in video editing
software.
External mic input jack
4 – Recording
Digital SLR camera
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