Quick Start Guide; Powering The Unit; Setup Menu Navigation Basics; Connecting Audio Sources - Sound Devices 788T User Manual And Technical Information

Quick Start Guide

The 788T is an extremely powerful and fl exible portable digital audio recorder. Before recording,
please familiarize yourself with the product. Several settings should be verifi ed or set based on indi-
vidual recording needs.

Powering the Unit

1. Apply power to the unit by attaching the (included) removable, rechargeable Li-ion (Lithium Ion) bat-
tery to the back panel battery mount. The metal tabs on the mount line up with the electrical contacts
on the battery. From the factory, the battery may not have a charge, so external DC may be needed for
initial operation and charging. Connect the (included) XL-WPH3, AC-to-DC power adapter to the DC
input plug to power and charge the battery.
2. Press and hold the
for one second to turn the unit off.
If this is the fi rst time the recorder has been powered, the date and time may need to be set.
Charge the included Li-ion battery for 6 hours prior to initial use.

Setup Menu Navigation Basics

The Setup Menu provides options for recording, routing, and control of parameters. The single layer
menu structure allows for very quick navigation and selection of functions. To enter the Setup Menu
press the front panel
for navigating among selections and to select specifi c parameters.
• - The MENU key enters the Setup Menu
• ITEM - Highlighted menu item
• - Check Mark (
• - Up arrow (
• - Down arrow (
• - X ( LCD Backlight key) exits the selected menu or the Setup Menu altogether
• The STOP key exits from any menu, cancels any changes, and escapes all Setup Menus.
The Multi-Function Rotary Switch (labeled "Select") is a convenient control to quickly navigate
among menu items and item options. Its push-to-select function duplicates the check mark in most
menus.

Connecting Audio Sources

1. Connect audio sources, either analog or digital, to the appropriate input connector.
2. When using either input, set the appropriate input level to mic, line, or digital, in the Input Settings
Window. Move and hold the Input Selector Switch toward the respective input to access the Input Set-
tings Window.
3. If Mic-level inputs are used on XLR inputs 1-4 or TA3 inputs 5-8, make certain that phantom power,
input limiters, and high-pass fi lters are activated in the Input Settings Window as required.
POWER key for one second to turn the unit on. Press and hold the POWER key
MENU key. Once in the Setup Menu, the following conventions are shared
TONE key) selects the highlighted item or parameter
MENU key) moves up in menu and between menu parameters
HDD key) moves down in menu and between menu parameters
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