Tascam DR-40X Quick Start Manual

Tascam DR-40X Quick Start Manual

Portable four-track digital audio recorder & usb interface
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POWERING & SETUP
Check the HOLD switch is not engaged.
Press and hold the POWER/HOME button.
RESET to DEFAULT settings by pressing
MENU > SYSTEM > INITIALIZE > EXEC
Insert headphones into

CONFIGURING RECORD SETTINGS

The recommended recording format is:
WAV 24bit / 48khz
Press MENU > REC SETTINGS and choose:
FORMAT = WAV 24bit
SAMPLE = 48k
PRE-RECORD & RECORD
Press RECORD once to initiate 'PRE-RECORD'
(indicated by flashing LED)
In PRE-RECORD mode, press:
QUICK > LEVEL MODE > AUTO then press
ENTER to confirm.
Press RECORD again to begin recording.

TOP TIPS!

Make sure you are monitoring your audio with
headphones.
Use the supplied windshield if outside.
Remember, PRE-RECORD mode is not recording.
Whilst RECORDING, you can press RECORD again
to pause.

TRANSFERRING FILES

Open the rubber flap on the side and gently push
the SD card to eject.
Insert the SD card into a computer and transfer
files.
To
DELETE ALL
DATA, re-insert SD CARD into
recorder and navigate to:
MENU > SYSTEM > QUICK FORMAT > EXEC
TASCAM DR-40X
Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Interface
to monitor sound.
Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E
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Summary of Contents for Tascam DR-40X

  • Page 1 CREATIVE MEDIA TASCAM DR-40X Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Interface POWERING & SETUP • Check the HOLD switch is not engaged. • Press and hold the POWER/HOME button.
  • Page 2 LEARNING HUB Why not pay a visit to our online Learning Hub? You can find help and advice on everything to do with media production, from shooting a video to copyright! shef.ac/cmlearn VIDEO HUB Not sure what microphone to use? Never shot a video before? Most of our equipment guides are also available in a video format on our Kaltura channel.
  • Page 3 CREATIVE MEDIA TASCAM DR-40X Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Interface POWERING & SETUP • Check the HOLD switch is not engaged. • Press and hold the POWER/HOME button.
  • Page 4 LEARNING HUB Why not pay a visit to our online Learning Hub? You can find help and advice on everything to do with media production, from shooting a video to copyright! shef.ac/cmlearn VIDEO HUB Not sure what microphone to use? Never shot a video before? Most of our equipment guides are also available in a video format on our Kaltura channel.

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