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Tascam DR-40 Owner's Manual

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D01157920A
DR-40
Linear PCM Recorder
This device has a serial number
located on the bottom panel. Please
record it and retain it for your
records.
Serial number:
__________________
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01157920A DR-40 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: __________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME CAUTION NMB-003 DU CANADA. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    If this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the immediately. shop where you purchased the equipment. The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries. • TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 5 (e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators, waste. please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound Bottom Panel ..................24 (A-B position) ................41 Home Screen ..................25 Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound Recording Screen ................27 (X-Y position)................42 Playback Control screen ............... 29 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 7 (PRE REC) .................... 66 Simultaneously recording two files at different Self-timer function ................. 67 input levels (DUAL REC) ..............54 Solo function ..................67 Enabling dual recording ............54 Recording duration ................ 68 Starting dual recording ............56 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 8 MS decoder settings ..............95 Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback) ... 82 10 – Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) ....97 Changing the playback speed (VSA) ........83 Using the tuner ................97 Using the playback equalizer (PLAY EQ) ......... 83 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 9 Using QUICK FORMAT .............103 Dimensional drawings ..............117 Using FULL FORMAT ..............103 Setting the format of file names..........104 File name format ..............104 Setting the WORD item ............105 Resetting the number (COUNT) .........105 13 – Using the REMOTE jack ........106 TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Press the (HOME) [8] button until the unit is Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR-40. turned on, and then release it. The unit contains a factory-installed SD card, and will by default produce 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV files.
  • Page 11 NOTE button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped To pause recording, press the RECORD button. Press the and the Home Screen is displayed. RECORD button again to restart recording in the same file. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-40 Linear 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible • PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in with ID3 tag v2.4) order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope Dual recording allows two files to be recorded •...
  • Page 13 Delay compensation function that eliminates time lags • caused by differences in the distances of two sets of inputs from the sound source Playlist function • DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired (only • for WAV files) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 14: Items Included With The Product

    ................3 when needed: • USB cable (80 cm) ................1 • Tilt foot ....................1 • We give hints and tips on using the DR-40 when you see this Warranty card ..................1 • icon. Owner’s Manual (this document) ..........1 • NOTE A note provides additional explanations for special situations.

  • Page 15: Intellectual Property Rights

    1 – Introduction Intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in • Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are • the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 16: About Sd Cards

    If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no Precautions for use circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when the recorder.

  • Page 17: Precautions For Placement And Use

    Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating • User registration electrical device such as a power amplifier. See the end of this manual for details about user registration. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 18: Names And Functions Of Parts

    1 and 2. Press and hold to solo channels 3 and 4. 6 1/2 [SOLO] button Press this to open a display pull-up that shows meters with the input level settings for 1/2. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 19 Press and hold this button to search backwards. When the Playback Control screen is displayed, press this Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/ MARK button to return to the previous mark. button to increase the playback speed. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 20 Lights when the input volume is too high. When the screen or screen is displayed, BROWSE PLAYLIST press this button to show or cancel the popup menu for t REC MODE button file/folder operations. Press this button to open the screen. REC MODE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 21 Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning. p ENTER/MARK button Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    EXT MIC/LINE IN jack, confirm that the phantom power for that jack is OFF. If you connect or disconnect a mic while phantom power is being supplied, that mic and this unit could be damaged. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 23: Left Side Panel

    All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON. l SD card slot j INPUT LEVEL (+/–) buttons Insert an SD card into this slot. Use these to adjust the input level. During adjustment, the input level setting status will be displayed in a pop-up window. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 24: Bottom Panel

    When not using the included tilt foot, it can be stored by inserting it between the two protrusions on the inside of the battery compartment cover. c Hole for strap ; Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 25: Home Screen

    : Single playback : Single file repeat playback : All file repeat playback : Loop playback 3 Current playback file number/total number of files This shows the current file number and total number of files in the current playback area. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 26 Playing back The icon appears at the playback position when the , Fast-forwarding starting point is set. m Fast-rewinding The icon appears at the playback position when the / Skipping forward ending point is set. . Skipping backward TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 27: Recording Screen

    This shows the name of the file playing back or its tag information. 1 Recording format ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 This shows the file recording format. file being played. WAV 16/WAV 24/BWF 16/BWF 24/MP3 320k/MP3 256k/ MP3 192k/MP3 128k/MP3 96k/MP3 64k/MP3 32k TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 28 Open (A-B) input and playback sounds is shown. 7 Recorder operation status A b mark is given at the –12 dB position on the scale as a Recording standby or Recording paused guide mark for input level adjustment. Recording TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 29: Playback Control Screen

    Level control function status icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled. : Level control off 2 Playback speed : Peak reduction on Playback speed as compared with the normal speed is : Automatic level control on shown. : Limiter on TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 30: Menu Item List

    The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown. icon appears at the playback position on the bar when the starting point is set. icon appears at the playback position on the bar when the ending point is set. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 31: Using Menus

    AREA MENU button is disabled in the Playback Control • screen, but works to change over between ON and OFF status of the loop playback function. (See “Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback)” on page 82.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the right on the screen, and to open folders on the BROWSE screen. . button: Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on the screen, and to close folders on the BROWSE screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 33 Press when the screen is open to set the MS decoder. MIXER REC MODE button Opens the screen. REC MODE When the screen is open, returns to the Home REC MODE Screen. MIXER button Opens the screen. MIXER TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 34: Preparation

    When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow DR-40 can operate on three AA batteries, or through an the unit to accurately determine whether power is available for proper operation.

  • Page 35: Using An Ac Adaptor (Sold Separately)

    AC adaptor. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit. When both batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is • connected, power will be supplied from the AC adaptor. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 36: Start-Up & Shutdown

    Date/time adjustment may be skipped by pressing the To start up the unit from the stopped state, press and hold ENTER/MARK button, and made later. (See “Setting the date (HOME) [8] button until (start-up TASCAM DR-40 and time” on page 37) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 37: Shutting Down

    (time) where it left off when shut down previously. screen is displayed. OTHERS If the Playback button is pressed after start-up, the file the unit was playing when shut down previously starts to be played TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 38: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards

    5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change following illustration until it clicks into place. and return to the screen. OTHERS NOTE You can set the unit to automatically add the date to file names. (See “Setting the format of file names” on page 104.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 39: Removing The Card

    Unprotected Protected 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. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 40: Preparing An Sd Card For Use

    Even if is enabled, the unit will not play through SPEAKER “System Settings and Formatting” on page 101.) the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker system connected. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 41: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    Headphones Powered monitor speakers or the angle of the microphone, a pop-up message appears to amplifer and speakers ask whether you want to swap the left-right channels of the microphone. (See “Microphone position detection” on page 43.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 42: Setting The Mics To Record A Clear Stereo Sound (X-Y Position)

    When the microphone pair is closed, the left microphone microphone. (See “Microphone position detection” on page should be set to the right channel and the right microphone 43.) should be set to the left channel (When X-Y position, TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 43: Microphone Position Detection

    QUICK button MIC LR SWAP to switch the setting after change the setting to recording 5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to fix the setting, and to standby mode by pressing the RECORD [0] button. return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 44: Attaching The Tilt Foot

    You can attach the included tilt foot to the tripod threads in order to keep the mic orientation from being too low. Attach it as shown below. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 45: Recording

    “.wav” file extension as WAV files. In this manual, we 2 Use the + or − button to select , and press REC SETTING distinguish these file types by using the terms BWF and the ENTER/MARK or / button. WAV. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 46: Preparing The Recording Inputs

    ENTER/MARK or / button. Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration. Recording with external mics (EXT MIC IN) Connect external mics to the EXT MIC/LINE IN connectors. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 47: Recording An External Device (Line In)

    Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other audio device. level-controllable output for connection to the unit. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 48: Setting The External Input Type

    Before changing it, you should case, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately). turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the way down. Some condenser microphones will not operate when • phantom power is set to +24V. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Input Level

    Manually adjusting the input level The following procedures explain how to use the Record When you press the INPUT LEVEL + or – button, a pull- Screen to set the levels. up menu screen appears to indicate the input level setting. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 50: Using The Level Control Function

    ENTER button to enable the mode and return Using the Level Control Function to the recording screen. The selected mode is shown with an icon in the recording The level control function for recording through a microphone screen. is set as follows. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 51: Overview Of Recording Modes

    REC MODE REC MODE AUTO LEVEL: recording mode. The input level is controlled automatically to increase or The settings available are different for each recording mode. decrease the input level when the input signals are too small TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 52: Recording (Mono/Stereo Recording)

    The MIX OVERDUB mode mixes the playback sound and input sound to create a new file. The SEPARATE OVERDUB mode creates a new recording file with only the input sound. This mode can be selected from the parameters. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 53: Set Where To Save The File

    When recording starts, the indicator lights continuously, sound file will be saved in the currently selected folder. For and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the details, see popup menu under “Folder operations” on SELECT remaining recording time. page 72. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 54: File Names When Recording In Mono/Stereo

    Effects cannot be used on the file recorded at a different • TASCAM_0001.WAV input level. Enabling dual recording 1: Set with the item on the screen WORD FILE NAME 2: Recording file base number 1 Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODE screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 55 In this mode, you can still raise the input level manually even when recording. 8 Use the + and – buttons to select , and press DUAL LVL the ENTER/MARK or / button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 56: Starting Dual Recording

    DUAL LVL recording are shown. Dual recording file names Dual recording allows two files to be recorded simultaneously. The name of the second file created by dual recording has TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 57: Recording 4 Channels

    9 When setting is complete, press the (HOME) [8] MS DECODE button to return to the Home Screen. Use the + and – buttons to set MS DECODE 6 Press the . button to return to setting item selection. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 58: Starting 4-Channel Recording

    Two files – one for the built-in mics (channels 1/2) and one for In OVERDUB mode, you cannot start new files manually. • the external mics or equipment (channels 3/4) – are created as You cannot pause in OVERDUB mode. (You cannot use the • a set. RECORD [0] button.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 59: Setting The Overdubbing Mode

    3 Use the + and – buttons to set it to Since a recording made in mode does not • OVERDUB SEPARATE include the playback signal, you can record again with the same playback file as many times as you want. You can then TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 60: Select The File You Want To Overdub

    2 Press the RECORD [0] button to start overdubbing. Select the file you want to overdub Use the . and / buttons and the screen to BROWSE select that files that you want to overdub. MIX recording Separate recording TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 61: File Names When Recording In Overdubbing

    DUB mode setting. MIX mode SEPARATE mode Playback file Playback file TASCAM_0004S12.WAV TASCAM_0004S12.WAV File-A: File-A: The newly recorded file (recorded with the playback signal The newly recorded file (recorded without the playback (File-A)) signal) TASCAM_0005S12.WAV TASCAM_0004S34.WAV File-E: File-B: TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 62: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    “S12” are added to the file name of the setting. playback file. If writing files copied from elsewhere is not possible, enable • writing using a computer, for example. (Default): Off : Records and pauses automatically : Sets marks automatically during recording MARK TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 63: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Increment)

    , the unit LEVEL creating a new file. (Track increment) goes into in recording standby. When the input signal level becomes higher than the standard level, the unit restarts recording on a new file. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 64: Manual Track Increment During Recording

    1 Press the MENU button to open the Screen. MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select , and press REC SETTING the ENTER/MARK or / button. screen appears. REC SETTING TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 65: Mark Function

    When using the built-in mics, the sound of pressing the • You cannot move to a mark in a different file. button when adding a mark could be recorded. To avoid this, use a remote control to add marks. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 66: Setting The Low Cut Filter

    (Default: be used. Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with • a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 67: Self-Timer Function

    You can check the solo status with the input source icons. Each time you press the PB CONT button, the setting changes as follows: (default) q (5 seconds) q (10 seconds) q TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 68: Recording Duration

    SD/SDHC card. If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. • For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above. • TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 69: Tascam

    Screen, you can view the contents of the Music BROWSE Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR-40. On this screen, you can also play On the Screen, folders and music files appear in a...

  • Page 70: Icons On The Browse Screen

    This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently ADD LIST appear on this screen. Adds the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 77.) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 71 Press the ENTER/MARK button for each project to erase. Press described on page 61. (HOME) [8] button to cancel deletion. [2] A newly recorded file and a virtual file saved based on it can be swapped. Example: TASCAM_0004S34.WAV q TASCAM_0004V34t1.WAV TASCAM_0004V34t1.WAV q TASCAM_0004S34.WAV TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 72: Folder Operations

    Use the + or − button to select the item you want from the The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is canceled, following list and press the ENTER/MARK button to execute and the pop-up menu is closed. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 73: Creating A New Folder

    NEW FOLDER folders. A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the playback area has been set to , this folder becomes the playback area. FOLDER TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 74: Playback

    Home Screen is shown. 4 Use the + or − button to set the playback area. A pull-up volume indicator appears. ALL FILES Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on the SD card. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 75: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    + or − button to select a folder. Playback area For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen, see indication “Screen navigation” on page 69. 4 Press the QUICK button to open the following pop-up window. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 76: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    , and press the BROWSE files will be saved in this folder. In addition, the folder that ENTER/MARK or / button. contains this file becomes the playback area regardless of screen appears. BROWSE the playback area folder set previously. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 77: Playlist

    For details about how to select the file, see “Screen navigation” ENTER/MARK or / button. on page 69. screen appears. BROWSE A pop-up window appears. 3 Use the . button to move to the top folder level. 4 Use the + or – button to select ADD LIST TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 78 In addition to the file name, the file number also appears the ENTER/MARK button to cause the unit to work as highlighted in inverse. follows. Use the + or − button to move the selected file to a different • position in the playlist. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 79: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    You can also choose files for playback by name on the • beginning of the previous file. screen. BROWSE If you press the / button when located at the beginning of or middle of a file, the playback position will skip to the beginning of the next file. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 80: Pausing

    (This setting is the ordinary playback mode.) NOTE SINGLE Press and hold the button to accelerate the search The selected file is played once without repeating. The speed. icon appears on the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 81: Special Playback Control Functions

    You can also enhance the perceived overall sound pressure for comfortable listening when the playback is indiscernible. These playback control functions serve for effective practice on musical instruments and analysis of musical passages. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 82: Repeated Playback Of Selection (Loop Playback)

    You cannot set the IN and OUT points in different files. • points starts. The previous IN and OUT point settings are lost when you • During loop playback the indicator also appears. set the IN point on a different file. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 83: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    Press the + or – button after opening the Playback Control 3 Use the + or − button to select , and press the screen to increase or decrease the playback speed. PLAY EQ ENTER/MARK or / button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 84: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    2 Use the + or − button to select , and press PLAY SETTING This function (using the 1/2 [SOLO] and 3/4 [SOLO] buttons the ENTER/MARK or / button. to switch between files) finds the files by the first 11 characters screen appears. PLAY SETTING TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 85: Overdub Input Mute Function (During Playback)

    Use for projects that have been recorded in 4-channel mode and in other cases when multiple files are being played back to monitor only one of the files. You can check the solo status with the track status indications. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 86: Quick Operations

    Other settings screens Turn on/off and select MS DECODE screen NOTE MIXER channels 1/2 and 3/4 The QUICK button is disabled if the screen, MENU OTHERS submenu, screen, or a settings screen is open for REC SETTING various settings. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 87: Quick Menu Screen

    The perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to Select , and press the ENTER/MARK button to enhance listenability. (See “Increasing the perceived overall LEVEL CTRL open the level control setting pop-up window. sound pressure to enhance listenability (Level Alignment)” on page 90.) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 88: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    The input level cannot be changed if the level control function or press the (HOME) [8] button to cancel the is set to deletion. AUTO LEVEL Closing the Quick menu screen Press the QUICK button to close the Quick menu screen. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 89: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)

    4 Use the + or − button to specify the position for file (4-channel recording file example) division, and press the RECORD [0] button. File names before dividing The following pop-up window appears. TASCAM_0003S12.wav TASCAM_0003S34.wav File names after dividing TASCAM_0003aS12.wav (part before division point) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 90: Increasing The Perceived Overall Sound Pressure To Enhance Listenability (Level Alignment)

    If the playback sound is very small and indiscernible, the NOTE perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to enhance The level alignment function may not be able to achieve listenability. (Level Alignment) sufficient effect depending on the source of the sound TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 91: Mixdown

    Quick Menu screen. When mixing down mono files, set the knob on the window to MIXER 3 Use the + and – buttons to select , and press MIXDOWN the ENTER/MARK button to open the screen. MIXDOWN TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 92: Using The Effects

    8 – Using the Effects The DR-40 has built-in effects that can be applied to the input Set each item using the . or / buttons or + or – signal during recording and practice. They can also be applied buttons.

  • Page 93: Effects Preset List

    Screen. NOTE When the sampling frequency is set to 96 kHz, or a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz is played, the built-in effects do not work. However, you can still set the built-in effects. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 94: Mixer

    Adjusts the send level of the selected effect is used on the signal SEND 0–100 (see 8–Using the Effects” on page 92) (0 (min.)–100 (max.)) PAN/ Adjusts left-right balance L12–C–R12 (L12 (left)–C (center)–R12 (right)) During overdubbing (mix) mode Volume level 0–100 (0 (min.)–100 (max.)) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 95: Using The Ms Decoder

    1 Connect MS mics to the external input connectors. To decode while recording, open the screen during Connect the mid mic to the EXT MIC L connector and MIXER recording standby. the side mic to the EXT MIC R connector. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 96 MS DECODE REC MODE selected on the screen ( appears). MIXER Using by Input To use the MS decoder during playback, set MS DECODE on the screen. REC MODE TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 97: Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)

    10 – Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) Tuning a musical instrument TASCAM DR-40 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately 1 Open the screen, and sound a note near the unit.

  • Page 98: 11 - Connecting With A Computer

    If the USB cable is connected to the unit when batteries has you can also conduct the same operations by removing been installed, the power is supplied from the USB port (USB the SD card from the DR-40 and connecting it directly to a bus power prioritized). TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 99: Transferring Files To A Computer

    1 Click the DR-40 drive on the computer screen to show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders. Since you can set the DR-40 to only play the contents of a • specific folder, you can organize files into genres, artists or 2 Open the MUSIC folder and drag and drop the files that other categories as you like.

  • Page 100: 12 - Settings And Information

    FILE Use the Screen to view various types of INFORMATION selected file. information about your DR-40. 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select , and press the...

  • Page 101: Card Information Page

    12 – Settings and Information Card information page System information page page shows the status of the currently inserted SD page shows information about the DR-40’s system CARD SYSTEM card. settings and firmware version. AUTO OFF TOTAL MUSIC Shows the automatic power OFF setting.

  • Page 102: Turning The Unit Power Off Automatically

    Setting the phantom power voltage turn OFF), 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Use the item to set the voltage of the PHANTOM VOLT phantom power supplied when external mics that require it are connected. Options: (factory setting) +24V +48V TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 103: Restoring The Factory Settings

    2 Press the ENTER/MARK button to open a pop-up DR-40. confirmation window. 1 Use the + or − button to select , and press QUICK FORMAT the ENTER/MARK or / button to highlight Exec 2 Press the ENTER/MARK button to open a pop-up confirmation window. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 104: Setting The Format Of File Names

    3 Use the + or − button to select , and press the FILE NAME The date is set using the unit’s internal clock. (See “Setting the ENTER/MARK or / button. date and time” on page 37.) screen appears. FILE NAME TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 105: Setting The Word Item

    ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ Resetting the number (COUNT) Select , and press the ENTER/MARK button to COUNT INIT execute it. The next file created after this will have the number “0001” after the characters set using the item. WORD TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 106: 13 - Using The Remote Jack

    REMOTE 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select , and press the OTHERS ENTER/MARK or / button to open the OTHERS submenu. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 107: Using The Footswitch

    3 Use the + and – buttons to select , and press the REMOTE ENTER/MARK or / button to open the screen. REMOTE 4 Use the + and – buttons to select and press CONTROLLER the ENTER/MARK or / button. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 108: Using The Wired Remote Control

    Press the function buttons (F1 and F2) on the wired remote control to use the function assigned on the screen. REMOTE Overview of mode functions Function buttons MODES INPUT INPUT - - - 1/2 [SOLO] 3/4 [SOLO] VOL + VOL – TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 109: 14 - Messages

    14 – Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-40 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 110 In dual recording mode, change the input level control setting on the screen. Now DUAL REC REC MODE The MS decoder cannot be used in overdubbing mode. Now OVERDUB Virtual files cannot be played back or added to playlists. To play the file back use FILE SWAP. Virtual File! TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 111 TASCAM Customer Support. System Error 1 System Error 2 System Error 3 System Error 4 System Error 5 System Error 6 System Error 7 System Error 8 System Error 9 TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 112: 15 - Troubleshooting

    Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable? (Is Confirm that the SD card is not full. • • shown on the display?) Confirm that the number of files has not reached the connected • maximum that the unit can handle. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 113 This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its • USB port. Confirm that USB hubs are not used. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording • standby mode. TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 114: 16 - Specifications

    32Ω load) Built-in speaker Analog audio input/output ratings 0.3 W (monaural) EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks (phantom power supported) Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS Standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 115: Control Input/Output Ratings

    (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA) Total harmonic distortion 0.05% or lower (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA) S/N ratio 92 dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, JEITA) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 116: Other Specifications

    44.1 kHz, 128 kbps microphone + line 44.1 kHz, 128 kbps microphone + line Playback, 2 ch WAV, About 16 hours Headphones Playback, 2 ch WAV, About 14 hours Headphones 96 kHz, 24 bit 96 kHz, 24 bit TASCAM DR-40...

  • Page 117: Dimensional Drawings

    90 x 155 x 35 mm/3.543 x 6.102 x 1.378 inches (when the microphone pair is open) Weight 213 g/7.51 ( oz) (not including batteries) Operating temperature range 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) 35 mm 2 mm 70 mm TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 118 16 – Specifications 90 mm Dimension of the microphone opened Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the • actual product. Specifications and external appearance may be changed • without notification to improve the product. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 119 Notes TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 120 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 http://tascam.com/ 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 http://www.teacmexico.net/ Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 http://www.tascam.co.uk/...

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