Tascam DA-88 Owner's Manual page 15

5. Check to see that VARI SPEED is NOT activated. If its LED is on, turn it off
by pressing the switch.
6. Select the track or tracks to record on by pressing their REC FUNCTION
switch.
7. If you intend to record analog audio, let the source start playing, and adjust
its
output level controls
until the DA-88's meter peaks at the reference level of
"0". If the OVER indicator lights, it shows distortion occurred.
If you intend to record digital audio, no level adjustment is required.
8. Hold RECORD and press PLAY to let recording start.
9. When recording is complete, press STOP.
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10. To prevent recording from accidentally erasing, put the track(s) into Safe mode
by pressing their REC FUNCTION switch again.
Playback
11. Check to see that the audio outputs are correctly connected to your monitor
system, through a mixer or not.
12., Rewind the tape to the beginning of the recording you want to let play, then
press PLAY.
13. To stop play (definitely or momentarily), press STOP.
Output Mode Selection
To use the digital outputs, hold down ▲ and press DIGITAL IN when the display is switched to ABS. "Digital"
will appear momentarily on the display, showing the digital output mode is selected. Each time you press
DIGITAL IN while holding down ▲, the output mode toggles "Digital" and "Analog." Revert to the analog output
mode when you use the analog outputs.
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