Sd Card Write Protection Switches; Preparing An Sd Card For Use; Turning The Built-In Speaker On/Off; Connecting A Monitor Device - Tascam DR-44WL Reference Manual

CAUTION
• Do not remove the SD card from the unit during recording,
playback or at other times when it is being accessed.
• Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is
connected to a computer via USB.
• SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used
with this unit.
• A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this
unit can be found on our web site. Please access to a product
page of this product from the TEAC Global Site (https://
teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM
customer support service.
• When using a microSD card in an SD card adapter, do not
remove just the microSD card. Always remove the adapter
with the microSD card in it. Removing only the microSD card
could cause malfunction.

SD card write protection switches

An SD card comes equipped with a write protect switch.
Unprotected
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.
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 by another device is inserted into the unit.
SD/SDHC card
SDXC card
3. Press the ENTER/MARK button to start formatting.
CAUTION
Formatting an SD card erases all the data on it.
4. When formatting is complete, it will return to the Home
screen. You may format the card whenever required.
Protected
3 – Preparation
CAUTION
When formatting the SD card, make sure the unit is
connected to the dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520U:
sold separately), a computer via USB bus power, or fully-
charged batteries.

Turning the built-in speaker on/off

The factory setting for the built-in speaker output is selected as
ON. To turn it off, open the TOOLS screen and select OFF for the
SPEAKER setting.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) TOOLS menu item and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
TOOLS screen appears.
3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) SPEAKER and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
4. Using the wheel, turn on or off and press the ENTER/MARK
button.
Options: OFF, ON (default setting)
5. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME
button to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
In a recording standby or recording mode, or when a
headphone or a speaker system is connected to the
DR-44WL, the built-in speaker will not emit sound even
when the SPEAKER setting is ON.

Connecting a monitor device

To listen with a headphone, connect it to the /LINE OUT jack.
External monitor system (powered monitor speaker or an
amplifier and speaker): connect the external monitor system to
the /LINE OUT jack.
Headphone
Powered speakers
or
Amplifier and speaker
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