TEAC DR 40 Instruction Manual [es]

D01242000B

DR-40

Linear PCM Recorder

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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TASCAM DR-40

• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply
any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content
created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast
systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution
channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets
and/or other networks), other content distribution systems
(pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like)
or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,
semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the
like). An independent license for such use is required. For
details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Licensing.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

• Mac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

TEAC CORPORATION

https://tascam.jp/jp/
Phone: [phone]

1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan

TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/

Phone: [phone]
1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA

TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.

http://teacmexico.net/
Phone: [phone]

Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación
Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México

TEAC UK LIMITED

http://tascam.eu/
Phone: [phone]

2 Huxley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, GU2 7RE,
United Kingdom

TEAC EUROPE GmbH

http://tascam.eu/
Phone: [phone]

Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany

TEAC SALES & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD

Phone: [phone]~2
Room 817, Block A, Hailrun Complex, 6021 Shennan Blvd.,
Futian District, Shenzhen 518040, China

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Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC
CORPORATION for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

For U.S.A.

For Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME

NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address : 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California,

U.S.A.
Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter­ference that may cause undesired operation.

This product complies with the European Directives
request and the other Commission Regulations.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

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10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.
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

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

•

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with
its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

•

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

•

Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the
product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or
headphones can cause hearing loss.

•

If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service
referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

•

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

•

Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

•

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar
unit.

•

The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you
can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

•

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries),
they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

•

CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger
of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or
other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.

•

Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or
leak, causing fire or injury.

•

When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus
(¥/^) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as
indicated. Putting them in backward could make the batteries rupture or leak,
causing fire, injury or stains around them.

•

When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation
tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries
or metallic objects.

•

When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions indicated
on the batteries and the local disposal laws.

•

Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use new
and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries could
rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

•

Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The batteries
could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.

•

Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water.
Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

•

If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case before
inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss
of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean water
without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluid
gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns. If
this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor
immediately.

•

The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.

•

Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time.
Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them. If the
battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before
inserting new batteries.

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Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery could harm skin or
clothing.

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For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately

from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities

appointed by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will

help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on

human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the

environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous

substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that

electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and

disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users.

For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical

and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of separately from

the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by

the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you will

help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on

human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have serious

effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of

hazardous substances in batteries and/or accumulators.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that

batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed

of separately from household waste.

If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified

values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined

in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead
(Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the
crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.

(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more

detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased them.

Pb, Hg, Cd

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are
intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the
specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims
any warranty that any use of such data and/or information shall be free from
infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other propri­etary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event
of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the
use of such data and/or information.

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to
which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from
the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or
have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the
rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution
thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and inter­national copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your
legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for
the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

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Contents

Introduction..............................................................................................................................7

Included items .........................................................................................................................7

Note about the Reference Manual ..................................................................................7

Precautions for placement and use ................................................................................7

Beware of condensation ......................................................................................................7

Cleaning the unit ....................................................................................................................7

Using the TEAC Global Site .................................................................................................7

User registration .....................................................................................................................7

Names of Parts .........................................................................................................................8

Top .....................................................................................................................................................................8

Front .................................................................................................................................................................8

Left side ..........................................................................................................................................................8

Right side panel ........................................................................................................................................8

Bottom ............................................................................................................................................................9

Home Screen ............................................................................................................................9

Preparation ............................................................................................................................ 10

Powering the unit .................................................................................................................................10

Turning the unit on ..............................................................................................................................10

Selecting a language..........................................................................................................................10

Setting the built-in clock .................................................................................................................11

Turning the unit off .............................................................................................................................11

Connecting monitoring equipment ........................................................................................11

Attaching the tilt foot .......................................................................................................................11

Basic operation procedures .............................................................................................11

Menu structure....................................................................................................................................... 12

Recording ............................................................................................................................... 12

Recording Screen .................................................................................................................................12

Note about recording standby ....................................................................................................13

Recording menu structure ............................................................................................................. 13

Manually adjusting the input level............................................................................................14

Using the Level Control Function ..............................................................................................14

Recording ...................................................................................................................................................14

Setting the low-cut filter ..................................................................................................................14

Playback .................................................................................................................................. 15

Playback Control screen ................................................................................................................... 15

Playback menu structure .................................................................................................................15

Playing back recordings ...................................................................................................................15

Adjusting the playback volume .................................................................................................. 15

Selecting files for playback (skipping) ....................................................................................15

Quick Operations ................................................................................................................. 16

QUICK button overview ...................................................................................................................16

Connecting with a Computer .........................................................................................16

Connecting with a computer using USB ...............................................................................16

Exchanging files with a computer .............................................................................................16

Disconnecting from a computer ................................................................................................16

Other settings and information ..................................................................................... 16

Turning the built-in speaker off ...................................................................................................16

System Settings .....................................................................................................................................16

Quick reference for using various functions............................................................. 17

Messages ................................................................................................................................. 21

Tro ubl esh oot ing .................................................................................................................. 22

Specifications ........................................................................................................................23

Ratings..........................................................................................................................................................23

Inputs and outputs ..............................................................................................................................23

Control input/output ratings ........................................................................................................23

Audio performance .............................................................................................................................23

Recording times.....................................................................................................................................23

Requirements for connected computers .............................................................................23

General ........................................................................................................................................................24

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM
DR-40.

Before using this unit, read this owner's manual
carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly
and enjoy working with it for many years. After you
have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a
safe place for future reference.

Included items

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid

damaging the items. Keep the packing materials for
transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this
unit if any of these items are missing or have been
damaged during transportation.

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Main unit ..................................................................................× 1

•

SD card (in the unit) .......................................................... × 1

•

AA alkaline batteries ......................................................... × 3

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USB cable .................................................................................× 1

•

Tilt foot ...................................................................................... × 1

•

Owner’s Manual (this manual)

including warranty ............................................................× 1

Note about the Reference
Manual

This Owner’s Manual explains the main functions
of this unit. Please see the Reference Manual for
information about all the unit’s functions.

You can also download this Owner’s Manual and the
Reference Manual from the TEAC Global Site
(http://teac-global.com/).

prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one
or two hours at the new room temperature before
using it.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not
wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol
or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage
the surface or cause discoloration.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download this Owner’s Manual and the
Reference Manual necessary for this unit from the
TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

1.

Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.
com/).

2.

In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the
desired language to open the Downloads
website page for that language.

NOTE

If the desired language does not appear, click
Other Languages.

3.

Click the product name in the “Search by Model
Name” section to open the Downloads page for
that product.

4.

Select and download the Owner’s Manual and
the Reference Manual that are needed.

User registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM
website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user
online.

Precautions for placement
and use

•

The operating temperature range of this unit is
0–40°C (32–104°F).

•

Do not install this unit in the following types of
locations. Doing so could degrade the sound
quality and/or cause malfunctions.

Places with significant vibrations
Near windows or other places exposed to

direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
Very dusty locations
Places exposed directly to rain or other water

•

Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier
or other device that generates heat.

•

If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or
other device with a large transformer, it could
cause a hum. If this occurs, increase the distance
between this unit and the other device.

•

This unit could cause color irregularities on a TV
screen or noise from a radio if used nearby. If this
occurs, use this unit farther away.

•

This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone
or other wireless device is used nearby to make
calls or send or receive signals. If this occurs,
increase the distance between this unit and those
devices or turn them off.

Beware of condensation

Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from
a cold place to a warm place, it is used immediately
after a cold room has been heated or it is otherwise
exposed to a sudden temperature change. To

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Names of Parts

Top

1 Built-in stereo microphone

This is a directional stereo electret condenser

microphone.

2 DUAL indicator

This lights orange when recording in dual

recording mode.

3 4CH indicator

This lights orange when recording in 4-channel

recording mode.

4 OVER DUB indicator

This lights orange when recording in

overdubbing mode.

5 3/4 [SOLO] button
6 1/2 [SOLO] button

7 (HOME) [8] button
8 + button
9 MENU button
0 . button
q PB CONT button
w − button
e Display
r PEAK indicator
t REC MODE button
y RECORD [0] button/REC indicator

When stopped, press this button to put the unit
into recording standby. The REC indicator will
start to blink.

u PLAY [7] button
i QUICK button
o / button
p ENTER/MARK button
a MIXER button

Front

s EXT MIC/LINE IN L/R jacks (XLR/TRS)
d REMOTE jack (φ2.5mm TRS)

Left side

f /LINE OUT jack
g EXT IN switch
h HOLD switch
j INPUT LEVEL (+/−) buttons

Right side panel

k USB port
l SD card slot

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Bottom

; Built-in mono speaker
z Tripod or tilt foot mounting threads

(1/4-inch)

x Battery compartment cover
c Strap attachment
v Battery compartment

Home Screen

This is the screen that is usually shown when the unit
is stopped.

1 Playback area

This shows the current playback file area.

ALL: All files in the MUSIC folder
FOLDER: All files in the selected folder
P.LIST: All files added to the playlist

2 Loop/repeat playback status

: 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.

4 Elapsed time

This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes:
seconds) of the current file.

5 Speaker output

Icon shown: speaker output on
Icon not shown: speaker output off

6 Power supply status

A battery icon appears when power is supplied
by batteries. When batteries are being used,
a battery icon shows the amount of power
remaining in bars ( , , ).

The batteries are almost dead and the power
will soon turn off (standby) if the icon with
no bars appears.

When using a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter
(sold separately) or USB bus power,
appears.

7 Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Indicator Meaning

8

Stopped

9

Paused

7

Playing back

,

Searching forward

m

Searching backward

/

Skipping forward

.

Skipping backward

8 Level meters

These show the levels of the input and playback
signals.

When overdubbing and in mix mode, the levels
of the mixed input and playback sounds are
shown.

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9 Track status

These icons change according to the recording

mode.

Indicator
examples

Meaning

Playing a file recorded in MONO
or STEREO mode

Playing a file recorded in DUAL
MONO or DUAL ST mode or
monitoring in these modes

Playing a file recorded in 4CH
mode or monitoring in this mode

/

In OVERDUB SEPARATE mode

/

In OVERDUB MIX mode

0 Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT

(ending) points

The set IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points of

the loop are shown.

The icon appears at the playback position

on the bar when the IN point is set.

The icon appears at the playback position

on the bar when the ending point is set.

q Remaining time

This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes:

seconds) of the current file.

w Playback speed setting status

One of the following icons appears according
to the playback speed setting.

Icon Playback speed

×1.0
×1.1 – ×1.5
×0.5 – ×0.9

When playback speed not control­lable

e Effect on/off status

This icon shows whether the effect is on or off.

: Built-in effect off
: Built-in effect on

r Peak value in decibels (dB)

The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period
of time is displayed digitally.

t File name

This shows the name of the file playing back.
When ID3 tag information is available for an

MP3 file being played, it is given priority for
display.

This shows the project name when there are
multiple files recorded in 4-channel recording
mode, dual recording mode or overdubbing
separate mode.

y Playback position

The current playback position is shown by a bar.

Preparation

Powering the unit

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Using AA batteries

1.

Remove the battery compartment cover from
the back of the unit.

2.

Install 3 AA batteries with their ¥ and ^
marks as shown in the battery compartment.

3.

Close the battery compartment cover.

•

Use the BATTERY TYPE item of the SYSTEM menu
to set the type of battery in order to accurately
show the amount of power remaining and allow
the unit to accurately determine whether enough
power is available for proper operation. (By
default, this is set to ALKAL for alkaline batteries.)

Turning the unit on

When the unit is off (in standby), press and hold the

(HOME) [8] button until the TASCAM DR-40

start-up screen is shown on the display.
The Home Screen appears after the unit starts up.

Selecting a language

The first time you turn a new unit on after purchase,
the following setting must be made.

A screen appears to set the language shown on the display.

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Press the + or − button to move the cursor and select
(highlight with light letters on a black background)
the language to be shown on the display.

English : use English

日本語

: use Japanese

Français : use French
Español : use Spanish
Deutsch : use German
Italiano : use Italian

Русский

: use Russian

中文 : use Chinese

After selection, press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm it.

NOTE

You can change this setting with the SYSTEM
screen LANGUAGE item. (See “Quick reference for
using various functions” on page 17.)

Setting the built-in clock

When the unit is turned on for the first time (or when
the built-in clock is reset after being left unused without
batteries), the DATE/TIME screen appears before the
start-up screen to allow the date and time to be set.

Use the .// and +/− buttons to set the date and
time, and press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm.

Turning the unit off

Press and hold the (HOME) [8] button until

LINEAR PCM RECORDER appears on the display. The
unit turns off after it completes its shutdown process.

Connecting monitoring equipment

To listen with headphones, connect them to the
PHONES jack.

To listen with an external monitoring system
(powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and
speakers), connect it to the LINE OUT jack.

Headphones

Powerd monitor speakers
or amplifer and speakers

Attaching the tilt foot

When recording with the built-in mic, you can attach the
included tilt foot to the tripod mounting threads to prevent
the mic from being too low when placing the unit with the
bottom side (battery compartment cover side) down.

When not using the tilt foot, you can put it between
the two protrusions on the inside of the battery
compartment cover for storage and transportation.

Basic operation procedures

1.

Press the MENU button to open the MENU
Screen.

2.

Use the + and – buttons to select (highlight)
menu items, and press the ENTER/MARK
button to open setting screens.

3.

Use the + and – buttons to select the setting
item, and press the ENTER/MARK button.

4.

Use the / or ENTER/MARK button to move
the cursor to the right and highlight the setting
value.

5.

Use the + and – buttons to change the setting.

6.

Press the . button to move the cursor left
if you want to set a different item in the same
menu.

7.

Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set other items.

8.

When finished, press the (HOME) [8]
button to return to the Home Screen.

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Menu structure

MENU

REC SETTING

Make recording settings

PLAY SETTING

Make playback settings

BROWSE

Work with files and
folders on the SD card

SPEAKER

Turn the built-in
speaker on/off

OTHERS

Open the OTHERS
submenu

INFORMATION

View information

TUNER

Use the tuner

EFFECT

Make effect settings

FILE NAME

Make file name settings

DATE/TIME

Set the date and time

REMOTE

Footswitch and wired
remote control settings

SYSTEM

Make system settings

Recording

Recording Screen

y

1 Recording format

This shows the file recording format.

WAV 16, WAV 24, BWF 16, BWF 24, MP3 320k,
MP3 256k, MP3 192k, MP3 128k, MP3 96k,
MP3 64k, MP3 32k

2 Pre or Auto recording function status

appears when the prerecording function is

ON and the unit is in recording standby.

appears when the auto recording function

is ON and the unit is recording.

3 Recording sampling frequency

This shows the file recording sampling
frequency.

44.1k, 48k, 96k

4 Number of recording channels

This shows the number of recording channels
in the file.

ST, MONO

5 Elapsed recording time

The elapsed recording time of the file appears
as hours: minutes: seconds.

6 Built-in stereo microphone left-right

setting

If the left-right setting of the built-in stereo
microphone is not correct for the current mic
angle, the current left-right setting will be
shown.

Icon Mic angle MIC setting

Closed (X-Y)

L-R

Open (A-B)

R-L

7 Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Indicator Meaning

09

Recording standby or recording
paused

0

Recording

8 Input source

This icon shows the input source.

Indicator
examples

Meaning

Built-in mic set as input source

EXT MIC/LINE IN jack set as input
source

Input source set to DUAL (-6 to

-12) in dual recording mode
Channels 1-2 are a playback file in

OVERDUB SEPARATE mode
Mix of playback file and built-in

mic set as input source in
OVERDUB MIX mode

Mix of playback file and EXT MIC/
LINE IN set as input source in
OVERDUB MIX mode

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9 Level meters

These show the input signal levels. When

recording in OVERDUB MIX mode, these show

the levels of the mixed input and playback

sounds. The b mark at the −12dB position on

the scale is a guide for input level adjustment.

0 File name

The file name that will automatically be given

to recorded files is shown.

This shows the project name when there are

multiple files recorded in 4-channel recording

mode, dual recording mode or overdubbing

separate mode.

q Remaining recording time

This shows the remaining recording time until

the set maximum file size is reached (in hours:

minutes: seconds). If the remaining recording

time on the SD card is less, however, the

remaining recording time on the card is shown.

w Low cut filter on/off status

This shows whether the low cut filter is on or

off. This icon is shown as light letters on a dark

background if the low-cut filter is set to 40Hz,

80Hz or 120Hz.

: Low cut filter off

: Low cut filter on

e Level control function status

: Level control off
: Peak reduction on
: Automatic level control on
: Limiter on

r Effect on/off status

: Built-in effect off
: Built-in effect on

t Peak value in decibels (dB)

This shows the peak input level value digitally.

y Auto tone function status

This icon shows whether the auto tone function
is on.

Blank : Auto tone off

: Auto tone on

Note about recording standby

This unit has a recording standby function like that of
a professional recorder. In recording standby mode,
you can adjust the input level, for example, and then
start recording quickly.

When in recording standby, the REC indicator blinks
and the recording screen appears.

Recording menu structure

REC SETTING

FORMAT

Set the file format
BWF: 16bit / 24bit

WAV: 16bit / 24bit
MP3: 32 – 320k bps

SAMPLE

Set the sampling frequency

44.1k / 48k / 96k (Hz)
(96kHz for WAV only)

TRACK INC

Set the automatic track incre­mentation time

OFF, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min,
60min

LOW CUT

Set the low-cut filter

OFF, 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz

PRE REC

Set the pre-recording function

ON, OFF

AUTO REC

Set the auto-recording function

MODE : OFF , NEW FILE , MARK
LEVEL :

-6dB , -12dB , -24dB , -48dB

AUTO TONE

Set the auto tone function

OFF, HEAD, HEAD+TAIL

TONE SECS

Set the length of the auto tone

0.5SEC. , 1SEC. , 2SEC. , 3SEC.

TONE VOL

Set the volume of the auto tone

-12dB , -18dB , -24dB , -30dB ,

-36dB

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Manually adjusting the input level

1.

Press the RECORD [0] button to enter

recording standby.

2.

Use the INPUT LEVEL + and − buttons to

adjust the input level. Meters that show the

input level settings appear at the bottom of the

display.

If the input is too high, the PEAK indicator on the
right above the display lights just before recorded
sound would distort.

The level meters have a b mark as a guide at −12dB.
Set the recording level so that level changes occur
near this mark without causing the PEAK indicator
to light red.

Using the Level Control Function

You can set the level control function for recording
with a microphone input.

1.

Press the RECORD [0] button to enter

recording standby.

2.

Press the QUICK button to open the quick

menu.

3.

Select (highlight) LEVEL CTRL and press the

ENTER/MARK button to open the settings

screen.

4.

Select one of the following functions, and press

the ENTER/MARK button to enable it and

return to the recording screen.

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PEAK REDUCTION

This function reduces the input volume automati­cally to a suitable level when input signals are too
loud. The recording level can be raised manually
when desired. This function is useful when recording
music that has volume changes that affect the sound
negatively. After making this setting, the set level is
retained even if it is turned off.

8

AUTO LEVEL

Using this function, the recording level is automati­cally increased when the input sound is too quiet or
decreased when it is too loud. This function is useful
for recording meetings, for example. In this mode,
the recording level cannot be changed manually.

8

LIMITER

This function prevents distortion when signals that
are too loud are input suddenly. This is useful when
you do not want to change the recording level.

In this mode, the recording level can be changed
manually even when recording.

Recording

1.

Press the RECORD [0] button to enter
recording standby.

2.

Press the RECORD [0] button again to start
recording.

3.

Press the (HOME) [8] button to finish
recording.

When recording starts, the REC indicator lights
continuously, and the display shows the elapsed
recording time and the remaining recording time.

Pausing recording
You can pause recording and then continue

recording in the same file.

1.

When recording, press the RECORD [0]
button to pause.

2.

Press the RECORD [0] button again to resume
recording.

Setting the low-cut filter

Use the low-cut filter if you want to cut noise and
other sounds at low frequencies. This function
can be used to reduce air-conditioning noise and
unpleasant wind noise, for example.

1.

Select MENU w REC SETTING menu item and
press the ENTER/MARK button.

2.

Set the LOW CUT item on the REC SETTING
screen.

Options: OFF, 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz

The higher the number (frequency) is, the wider
the band of low frequencies that will be cut.

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Playback

Playback Control screen

During playback or when stopped, press the PB
CONT button to open the Playback Control screen.

Recording is not possible when this screen is open.
Use the . and / buttons to skip to IN/OUT
points and the file beginning/end. You cannot skip
to the previous or next file.

1 Loop playback status

The icon appears when loop playback is

enabled.

2 Playback speed

This shows the playback speed as a multiple

of the normal speed. VSA appears on the left

when variable speed audition, which allows

tempo to be changed without changing pitch,

is enabled.

3 Usable buttons

This shows the functions of the buttons

available when the Playback Control screen is

open.

MENU: Turn loop playback ON or OFF.

ENTER: Create or delete an IN or OUT point.

4 Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT

(ending) points

The set IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points of

the loop are shown.

The icon appears at the playback position
on the bar when the IN point is set.

The icon appears on the playback position
bar when the ending point is set.

5 Playback position display

The current playback position is shown by a bar.

Playback menu structure

PLAY SETTING

AREA

Set the playback area

ALL FILES, FOLDER,
PLAYLIST

REPEAT

Set the repeat mode

CONTINUOUS, SINGLE,
1 REPEAT, ALL REPEAT

PLAYEQ

Set the playback equalizer

OFF, TREBLE+/-, MIDDLE+/-,
BASS+/-

JUMPBACK

Set jump-back playback

OFF, 1SEC. – 10SEC. ,
20SEC. , 30SEC.

Playing back recordings

When the Home Screen is open and playback is
stopped, press the 7 button to start playback.

8

Pausing

When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing
back, press the (HOME) [8] button to pause
playback at the current position.

8

Stopping

Press the (HOME) [8] button when paused to
return to the beginning of the playback file and stop.

8

Searching backward and forward

When the Home Screen is open, press and hold the
. or / button to search backward or forward.

Adjusting the playback volume

When the Home Screen is open, use the + and −
buttons to adjust the volume.

Selecting files for playback
(skipping)

When the Home Screen is open, use the . and
/ buttons to select the file that you want to play.

Press the . button when located at the
beginning of a file to skip to the beginning of the
previous file.

When the Home Screen is open during playback,
press the / button to skip to the next file.

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Quick Operations

QUICK button overview

The QUICK button provides access to functions that
are convenient according to the situation.

Screen State Action

Home
Screen

Stopped/
paused

Show delete, divide, level
alignment and mixdown
functions

Playing
back

Show level alignment
function

Recording
standby

Show level control functions
and built-in stereo micro­phone left-right setting

Playback Control
screen

Open menu with just level
alignment function

BROWSE screen,
PLAYLIST screen

Open pop-up menu for
working with selected file (or
folder)

TUNER screen

−

MENU screen, OTHERS
submenu screen,
other settings screens

−

Connecting with a Computer

You can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit
to a computer, as well as transfer audio files from the
computer to the unit.

Connecting with a computer
using USB

1.

Use the included USB cable to connect the unit
to a computer. If the unit is off, turn it on.

2.

On the USB SELECT screen, select STORAGE,
and press the ENTER/MARK button to connect
this unit to the computer. USB connected will
appear on the display.

3.

This unit appears on the computer as an
external drive named “DR-40.”

Exchanging files with a computer

On the computer screen, open the “Computer”
directory, and double click the “DR-40” drive to show
the “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders.

To transfer files to the computer, open the “MUSIC”
folder and drag and drop the desired files to destina­tions of your choice.

To transfer files from the computer, drag and drop
the desired audio files on the computer to the
“MUSIC” folder.

Disconnecting from a computer

Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper
procedures for the computer to unmount this unit.

The power turns off after the unit completes its
shutdown process.

See the computer’s operation manual for instruc­tions about how to unmount an external volume.

Other settings and information

Turning the built-in speaker off

Open MENU w SPEAKER w SPEAKER and set it to
OFF.

System Settings

Use the SYSTEM menu to make various settings to
use the unit as you like. You can also initialize settings
and format SD cards, for example.

1.

Select MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM, and press
the ENTER/MARK button.

2.

Make the necessary settings using the various
functions.

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Quick reference for using various functions

•

Button names are shown like this: MENU.

•

Instructions are abbreviated. For example, on the Home Screen, press the MENU button, select the REC SETTING menu, and then select the PRE REC item becomes:
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC.

Not all steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.

Category Desired action Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation

Basic
functions

Return to the Home Screen HOME

Return to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.

Record in stereo Home Screen w RECORD w RECORD

Recording will start using the current settings.

Play a recording Home Screen w PLAY

Play the file shown (selected).

Adjust the playback volume Home Screen w +/−

Adjust the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.

Select a file for playback Home Screen w .//

If there a many files, using the browse function might be more convenient.

Recording

Change the file format Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w FORMAT

Set the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) or
compressed (MP3).

Set the low-cut filter Low cut filter Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w LOW CUT

This function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Set the cutoff frequency.

Adjust the input level manually Home Screen w RECORD w INPUT LEVEL +/−

Watch the meters and set the recording level so that they do not peak.

Adjust the input level automati­cally

Peak reduction Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w PEAK REDUCTION

This function automatically lowers the level when the recording level would overload.

Adjust the input level automati­cally

Auto level Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w AUTO LEVEL

This function automatically adjusts the level in response to the loudness of the input signal.

Adjust the input level automati­cally

Limiter Home Screen w RECORD w QUICK w LEVEL CTRL w LIMITER

This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent overloads and does not change the recording
level.

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Category Desired action Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation

Recording

Record with both the built-in mic
and an external input at the same
time

Home Screen w REC MODE w REC MODE w 4CH
The built-in mic will be recorded to tracks 1-2 and the external inputs will be recorded to tracks 3-4.

Use phantom power Left side of unit w EXT IN w MIC + PHANTOM

Phantom power necessary for condenser mics can be supplied.

Handle mid-side mic recording Mid-side decoding Home Screen w REC MODE w MS DECODE

This unit has a mid-side decoding function. This function is available when external input is selected
in STEREO, DUAL and 4CH modes.

Simultaneously record a backup
at a lower level

Dual recording Home Screen w REC MODE w REC MODE w DUAL

You can simultaneously record a backup in case the main recording becomes distorted.

Add reverb to the input signal
and record it

Reverb effect Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w EFFECT

You can record a signal after adding the reverb effect.

Other
recording
features

Create a new file manually while
recording

Manual track incre­mentation

Recording Screen w /
Use this function to create a new file without interrupting recording when, for example, the song
changes.

Set automatic file division Automatic track

incrementation

Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w TRACK INC
This function can be used to automatically create new files at set intervals and continue recording
without interruption.

Start recording a moment before
pressing RECORD

Pre-recording Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC

When the unit is in recording standby, this function allows the unit to record a few seconds before
the RECORD button is pressed.

Use the self-timer to record Self-timer Home Screen w RECORD w PB CONT

This self-timer function is convenient when you want to record your own performance.

Automatically start recording at a
set level

Automatic
recording

Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w AUTO REC
Recording will start automatically when an input signal is detected.

Other
playback
features

Enable repeat playback Repeat playback Home Screen w MENU w PLAY SETTING w REPEAT

This function allows you to repeat playback of a specific file.

Repeat playback between two
points in a file

Loop playback Playback Control screen w PB CONT w ENTER/MARK

This function allows you to repeat playback of a specific interval in a single file.

Change playback speed VSA Playback Control screen w PB CONT w +/−

This function allows you to change the speed of playback.

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Category Desired action Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation

Other
playback
features

Use the playback equalizer Playback equalizer Home Screen w MENU w PLAY SETTING w PLAYEQ

This function allows you to increase or decrease the levels of the high or low frequencies during
playback to improve the sound quality.

Go back a few seconds during
playback and play a part again

Jump-back
playback

During playback w PLAY
When used during playback, this function allows you to go back and play the preceding few seconds
again.

Change the jump-back playback
settings

Jump-back
playback

Home Screen w MENU w PLAY SETTING w JUMPBACK
You can set how far to go back when using the jump-back playback function.

Even out the volume during
playback

Level alignment Home Screen w QUICK w LEVEL ALIGN

This function makes recordings sound more even by adjusting the playback volume.

Select the playback area Home Screen w MENU w PLAY SETTING w AREA

You can select a folder or playlist as the play area from which files can be chosen.

Other
features

Tune an instrument Chromatic tuner Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w TUNER

You can use this unit to help tune a guitar or other instrument.

Add reverb to the recorded signal
during playback

Reverb effect Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w EFFECT

You can use the reverb effect when listening to a recording without affecting the recorded file.

Adjust the volume of a four-track
recording

Home Screen w MIXER
You can adjust the volume of each track independently. You can also use the mix down function to
combine them into a stereo file.

Merge four-track recordings into
a stereo file

Mixdown function Home Screen w QUICK w MIXDOWN

You can use the MIXER to adjust volume levels when creating a stereo file.

Change RC-3F footswitch assign­ments

Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w REMOTE
You can change the footswitch assignments according to the application.

Use an RC-10 remote control to
operate the unit

Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w REMOTE
Set the unit so that you can use a wired remote control.

Record a slate tone Auto tone Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w AUTO TONE

The unit can automatically add a tone when beginning and ending recordings.

File
opera­tions

Check file information Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w +/− w QUICK w INFO

Use this function to check recording dates and file sizes, for example.

Add a file to the playlist Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w +/− w QUICK w ADD LIST

You can make a playlist that includes specific files.

Delete a file Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w +/− w QUICK w FILE DEL

You can delete files that you do not need.

Delete a file Home Screen w QUICK w DELETE

You can delete files that you do not need.

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Category Desired action Function name Procedures, buttons used and explanation

File
opera­tions

Delete all files in a folder at the
same time

Home Screen w MENU w BROWSE w +/− w QUICK w ALL DEL
You can delete all the files in a folder at the same time.

Divide a file Divide Home Screen w QUICK w DIVIDE

Use this function to divide one file into two files.

Divide a file at a mark Automatic division Home Screen w QUICK w AUTO DIVIDE

Use this function to divide files automatically at marks. This can be used to separate songs.

Unit
settings

Set the language shown Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w LANGUAGE

Use this to set the language shown on the display.

Set the date and time Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w DATE/TIME

Use this function to set the internal clock, which is used for the recording dates written to files, for
example.

Turn the speaker off Home Screen w MENU w SPEAKER w OFF

Use this to stop sound output from the speaker on the back of the unit.

Check unit and card information Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w INFORMATION

Use this function to check the unit firmware version and the remaining space on the card, for
example.

Change the power saving
function setting

Automatic power
saving

Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w AUTO PWR SAVE
This function automatically turns the unit off when it is not used for some time.

Change the backlight setting Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w BACKLIGHT

Use this to change the display backlight setting.

Adjust the display contrast Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w CONTRAST

Use this to set the contrast of the characters on the display.

Set the battery type Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w BATTERY TYPE

Select the type of battery being used. This setting affects the accuracy of the remaining battery
display.

Restore the unit to its default
settings

Initialize Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w INITIALIZE

Use this function to restore all settings to their factory defaults.

Quickly format an SD card Quick format Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w QUICK FORMAT

Use this function to format cards. You should usually use the quick format function to format a card.

Completely format an SD card Erase format Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w SYSTEM w ERASE FORMAT

Use this only when you want to completely erase the data on a card.

Set the file name format Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w FILE NAME

You can change the characters used in automatically-assigned file names.

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Message Meaning and response

No PB File

There is no file that can be played back. The file might be
damaged.

No MUSIC File

There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed.

Format Error
Format CARD

The card is not formatted properly or the card is broken.
This message also appears if the card was formatted using
a computer connected by USB or if an unformatted card is
inserted in the unit.
Always use the DR-40 to format cards to be used with it.
Change the card or press the ENTER/MARK button while this
message is being shown to format the card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.

File Not Found
Make Sys File

The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for
operation. When this message appears, press the ENTER/
MARK button to automatically create a system file.

Invalid SysFile
Make Sys File

The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When
this message appears, press the ENTER/MARK button to
automatically create a new system file.

Invalid Card
Change Card

Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.

Write Timeout

Writing to the card timed out. Backup files on the card to a
computer, and format the card.

Card Full

The card has no remaining space. Erase unnecessary files or
move them to a computer to make open space.

Can't Divide

The selected division point is not suitable.
(It is too close to the beginning or end of the track.)

Current File
MP3

MP3 files cannot be divided.

Max File Size

The file is larger than the designated size, or the recording time
has exceeded 24 hours when the total number of folders and
files was already at the limit (5000).

File Full

The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000. Erase
unnecessary folders and files or move them to a computer.

Card Error

The card could not be recognized properly. Change the card.

If any other error occurs, turn the unit off and restart it.

Messages

The following is a list of the pop-up messages.
These might appear on the DR-40 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if

one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or
determine a proper response.

Message Meaning and response

File Name ERR

The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200
characters. The DIVIDE function adds “a” or “b” to the end of the
file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit
to a computer and edit the file name to less than 200 characters.

Battery Empty

The batteries are almost out of power. Replace the batteries.

No Card

No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.

File Not Found

A file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be
damaged. Please check that file.

Non-Supported

The audio file is not a supported format. Please see “11 –
Connecting with a Computer” in the Reference Manual for file
formats that this unit can use.

File Protected

The file is read only and cannot be erased.

I/O Too Short

The IN and OUT points are too close together. Set them with at
least 1 second between them.

Dup File Name

The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same
as that of an existing file in the same folder. The DIVIDE function
adds “a” or “b” to the end of the file name. Before choosing the
DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the
file name.

File Not Found
PLAYLIST

A file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the
file is still in the Music folder.

No PLAYLIST

No files have been added to the Playlist.
Add a file to the Playlist or change the play mode to something
besides PLAYLIST.

PLAYLIST FULL

The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the
Playlist.

MBR ERROR
Init CARD

The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken.
Change the card or press the ENTER/MARK button while this
message is being shown to format the card. Formatting will
erase all the data on the card.

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Recording is not possible.

•

If you are using an external device, check the connection again.

•

Check the input settings again.

•

Confirm that the recording level is not too low.

•

Confirm that the SD card is not full.

•

Confirm that the number of files has not reached the maximum that the unit
can handle.

8

The recording level is low.

•

Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.

•

Confirm that the output level of any connected device is not too low.

8

The sound I am trying to record sounds distorted.

•

Confirm that the input level setting is not too high.

•

Confirm that an effect is not being used.

8

The playback sounds unnatural.

•

Confirm that the playback speed has not been changed.

•

Confirm that the playback equalizer is not enabled.

•

Confirm that the level alignment function is not enabled.

•

Confirm that an effect is not being used.

8

I cannot erase a file.

•

Confirm that you are not trying to erase a write-protected file that has been
copied from a computer.

8

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 no USB hub is being used.

•

Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode.

8

The wrong language was set accidentally.

After pressing the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to turn the unit off, press the ¤
(HOME) [8] button while pressing and holding the MENU button.

The language selection menu will appear, and you will be able to select the
language.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following
before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact
the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service.

8

The unit will not turn on.

•

Confirm that the batteries are not dead.

•

Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct ¥/^ orientation.

•

Confirm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) is securely
connected to both the outlet and the unit.

•

When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is securely connected.

•

When using USB bus power, confirm that it is not connected via a USB hub.

•

Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of the arrow.

8

The unit turns off automatically.

•

Is the automatic power saving function on? (See “Setting the automatic power
saving function” in “12 − Settings and Information” of the Reference Manual.)

8

The unit does not function.

•

Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of the arrow.

•

Is the unit connected to a computer by a USB cable? (Does USB connected
appear on the display?)

8

The SD card is not recognized.

•

Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.

8

Playback is not possible.

•

If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the sampling frequency is
supported by this unit.

•

If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit rate is supported by
this unit.

8

No sound is output from the speaker.

•

Are headphones connected?

•

Is SPEAKER set to OFF?

•

Check the connections with the monitoring system.

•

Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?

•

Is the output level setting of the unit minimized?

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Specifications

Ratings

8

Recording media

SD card (64 MB−2 GB)
SDHC card (4 GB−32 GB)
SDXC card (48 GB - 256 GB)

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Recording/playback formats

BWF: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24 bit
WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24 bit
MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps

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Number of channels

4 channels (stereo × 2)

Inputs and outputs

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EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks

Connectors:

XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) (support phantom power)

6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

8

/LINE OUT jack

Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

8

Built-in speaker

0.3W (mono)

Control input/output ratings

8

USB port

Connector: Mini-B type
Format:

USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

8

REMOTE jack

Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack

Audio performance

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Frequency response

20-20 kHz +1/−3 dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, 44.1kHz sampling frequency, JEITA*)
20-22 kHz +1/−3 dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, 48kHz sampling frequency, JEITA*)
20-40 kHz +1/−3 dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, 96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA*)

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Distortion

0.05% or less (EXT IN to LINE OUT, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA*)

8

S/N ratio

92 dB or higher

(EXT IN to LINE OUT, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA*)

*based on JEITA CP-2150

Recording times

File format (recording setting)

Capacity

4 GB

WAV 16-bit (STEREO) 44.1kHz 6:44:00
WAV 24-bit (STEREO) 96kHz 2:04:00
MP3 (STEREO/MONO) 320kbps 44.1kHz, 48kHz 29:48:00

•

The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending
on the SD/SDHC/SDXC card in use.

•

The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but
rather they are the total possible recording times for the SD/SDHC/SDXC card.

Requirements for connected computers

Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information
about supported operating systems.

8

Supported operating systems

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (including 8.1)
Mac OS X 10.2 or newer

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General

8

Power

3 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)

USB bus power from a computer

Specialized AC adapter (TASCAM/PS-P520E, sold separately)

8

Power consumption

1.7 W (maximum)

8

Current consumption

0.34 A (maximum)

8

Battery operation time (continuous operation)

•

Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)

Format Operation time Note

Recording

2-channel WAV,

44.1kHz, 16-bit

About 20.5 hours

Recording with built-in

stereo mic

About 2 hours

When using phantom

power

Playback

2-channel WAV,

44.1kHz, 16-bit

About 21.5 hours Using headphones

Recording: JEITA recording time Playback: JEITA music playback time

•

Using NiMH batteries (eneloop)

Format Operation time Note

Recording

2-channel WAV,

44.1kHz, 16-bit

About 17 hours

Recording with built-in

stereo mic

About 3 hours

When using phantom

power

Playback

2-channel WAV,

44.1kHz, 16-bit

About 17.5 hours Using headphones

Recording: JEITA recording time Playback: JEITA music playback time

NOTE

The battery operation times (during continuous operation) could vary
depending on the media being used.

8

Dimensions

70 × 155 × 35 mm (Width × height × depth, mic open)
90 × 155 × 35 mm (Width × height × depth, mic closed)

8

Weight

285 g / 213 g (including batteries / not including batteries)

8

Operating temperature range

0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)

•

Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.

•

Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification
to improve the product.

•

Detailed specifications are provided in the Reference Manual.

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Mode d'emploi

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Pour le Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME

NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Ce produit est conforme aux directives européennes
et aux autres réglementations de la Commission
européenne.

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

1 Lisez ces instructions.
2 Conservez ces instructions.
3 Tenez compte de tous les avertissements.
4 Suivez toutes les instructions.
5 N'utilisez pas cet appareil avec de l'eau à proximité.
6 Ne nettoyez l'appareil qu'avec un chiffon sec.
7 Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Installez-le conformément aux

instructions du fabricant.

8 Ne l'installez pas près de sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs,

bouches de chauffage, poêles ou autres appareils (y compris des
amplificateurs) dégageant de la chaleur.

9 Ne neutralisez pas la fonction de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de terre.

Une fiche polarisée a deux broches, l'une plus large que l'autre. Une fiche de
terre a deux broches identiques et une troisième broche pour la mise à la
terre. La broche plus large ou la troisième broche servent à votre sécurité. Si
la fiche fournie n'entre pas dans votre prise, consultez un électricien pour le
remplacement de la prise obsolète.

10 Évitez de marcher sur le cordon d'alimentation et de le pincer, en particulier

au niveau des fiches, des prises secteur, et du point de sortie de l'appareil.
11 N'utilisez que des fixations/accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
12 Utilisez-le uniquement avec des chariots, socles,

trépieds, supports ou tables spécifiés par le fabricant

ou vendus avec l'appareil. Si un chariot est utilisé,

faites attention à ne pas être blessé par un

renversement lors du déplacement de l'ensemble

chariot/appareil.
13 Débranchez cet appareil en cas d'orage ou de non utilisation prolongée.
14 Confiez toute réparation à des techniciens de maintenance qualifiés. Une

réparation est nécessaire si l'appareil a été endommagé d'une quelconque

façon, par exemple si le cordon ou la fiche d'alimentation est endommagé,

si du liquide a été renversé sur l'appareil ou si des objets sont tombés

dedans, si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, s'il ne fonctionne

pas normalement, ou s'il est tombé.

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•

L’appareil tire un courant nominal de veille de la prise secteur quand son
interrupteur POWER ou STANDBY/ON n’est pas en position ON.

•

La fiche secteur est utilisée comme dispositif de déconnexion et doit donc
toujours rester disponible.

•

Des précautions doivent être prises en cas d'utilisation d'écouteurs ou d'un
casque avec le produit car une pression sonore excessive (volume trop fort)
dans les écouteurs ou dans le casque peut causer une perte auditive.

•

Si vous rencontrez des problèmes avec ce produit, contactez TEAC pour une
assistance technique. N'utilisez pas le produit tant qu'il n'a pas été réparé.

ATTENTION

•

N'exposez pas cet appareil aux gouttes ni aux éclaboussures.

•

Ne placez pas d'objet rempli de liquide sur l'appareil, comme par exemple un
vase.

•

N’installez pas cet appareil dans un espace confiné comme une bibliothèque
ou un meuble similaire.

•

L’appareil doit être placé suffisamment près de la prise de courant pour
que vous puissiez à tout moment attraper facilement la fiche du cordon
d'alimentation.

•

Si le produit utilise des piles/batteries (y compris un pack de batteries ou des
piles installées), elles ne doivent pas être exposées au soleil, au feu ou à une
chaleur excessive.

•

PRÉCAUTION pour les produits qui utilisent des batteries remplaçables au
lithium: remplacer une batterie par un modèle incorrect entraîne un risque
d'explosion. Remplacez-les uniquement par un type identique ou équivalent.

PRÉCAUTIONS CONCERNANT LES PILES

Ce produit utilise des piles. Le mauvais usage des piles peut provoquer une fuite,
une rupture ou d'autres problèmes. Respectez toujours les précautions suivantes
pour l'emploi de piles.

•

Ne rechargez jamais des piles non rechargeables. Les piles peuvent se rompre
ou fuir, risquant de causer un incendie ou des blessures.

•

Lors de l’installation des piles, faites attention aux indications de polarité
(orientation plus/moins (¥/^) et installez-les correctement dans le
compartiment des piles comme indiqué. Les installer à l’envers peut entraîner
la rupture ou la fuite des piles, source d’incendie, de blessure ou de dégât
autour d’elles.

•

Quand vous rangez ou jetez des piles, isolez leurs bornes avec de l'adhésif
isolant ou avec un matériau équivalent pour leur éviter d'entrer en contact
avec d'autres piles ou des objets métalliques.

•

Lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées, suivez les instructions de mise au rebut
indiquées sur les piles et les lois locales sur l’enlèvement des ordures.

•

N'utilisez pas d'autres piles que celles spécifiées. N'utilisez pas en même temps
des piles neuves et usagées, ni des types de piles différents. Les piles peuvent
se rompre ou fuir, risquant de causer un incendie, des blessures ou des dégâts
autour d’elles.

•

Ne transportez pas et ne conservez pas des piles en même temps que de
petits objets métalliques. Les piles peut entrer en court-circuit, provoquant
une fuite, une rupture ou d'autres problèmes.

•

Ne chauffez et ne démontez pas les piles. Ne les jetez pas dans un feu ou dans
de l’eau. Les piles peuvent se rompre ou fuir, risquant de causer un incendie,
des blessures ou des dégâts autour d’elles.

•

Si le liquide de la pile s’échappe, essuyez tout liquide répandu dans le boîtier
des piles avant d’insérer de nouvelles piles. Si le liquide d’une pile touche un
œil, il peut entraîner une perte de la vue. Dans ce cas, rincez abondamment
à l’eau claire sans frotter l’œil et consultez immédiatement un médecin. Si le
liquide touche le corps ou les vêtements d’une personne, il peut entraîner des
blessures ou brûlures cutanées. Si cela se produit, rincez abondamment à l’eau
claire puis consultez immédiatement un médecin.

•

L’alimentation de l’unité doit être coupée quand vous installez ou remplacez
des piles.

•

Retirez les piles si vous envisagez de ne pas utiliser l’unité durant une période
prolongée. Les piles peuvent se rompre ou fuir, risquant de causer un incendie,
des blessures ou des dégâts autour d’elles. Si le liquide de la pile s’échappe,
essuyez tout liquide répandu dans le boîtier des piles avant d’insérer de
nouvelles piles.

•

Ne démontez pas une pile. L'acide qu'elle contient peut entraîner des
blessures cutanées ou des dommages aux vêtements.

TASCAM DR-40

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8

Pour les consommateurs européens

Mise au rebut des équipements électriques et
électroniques

(a) Tout équipement électrique et électronique doit être traité séparément de

la collecte municipale d'ordures ménagères dans des points de collecte
désignés par le gouvernement ou les autorités locales.

(b) En vous débarrassant correctement des équipements électriques et

électroniques, vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses ressources
et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé humaine et
l'environnement.

(c) Le traitement incorrect des déchets d'équipements électriques et

électroniques peut avoir des effets graves sur l'environnement et la santé
humaine en raison de la présence de substances dangereuses dans les
équipements.

(d) Le symbole de poubelle sur roues barrée d'une croix

indique que les équipements électriques et électroniques
doivent être collectés et traités séparément des déchets
ménagers.

(e) Des systèmes de retour et de collecte sont disponibles pour

l'utilisateur final. Pour des informations plus détaillées sur la
mise au rebut des vieux équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez
contacter votre mairie, le service d'ordures ménagères ou le magasin dans
lequel vous avez acheté l'équipement.

Mise au rebut des piles et/ou accumulateurs

(a) Les piles et/ou accumulateurs hors d'usage doivent être traités séparément

de la collecte municipale d'ordures ménagères dans des points de collecte
désignés par le gouvernement ou les autorités locales.

(b) En vous débarrassant correctement des piles et/ou accumulateurs hors

d'usage, vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses ressources
et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé humaine et
l'environnement.

(c) Le traitement incorrect des piles et/ou accumulateurs hors d'usage peut

avoir des effets graves sur l'environnement et la santé humaine en raison de
la présence de substances dangereuses.

(d) Le symbole de poubelle sur roues barrée d'une croix indique

que les piles et/ou accumulateurs doivent être collectés et

traités séparément des déchets ménagers.

Si la pile ou l'accumulateur contient plus que les valeurs

spécifiées de plomb (Pb), mercure (Hg) et/ou cadmium (Cd)

telles que définies dans la directive sur les piles (2006/66/CE),

alors les symboles chimiques de ces éléments seront indiqués

sous le symbole de poubelle sur roues barrée d'une croix.
(e) Des systèmes de retour et de collecte sont disponibles pour l'utilisateur

final. Pour des informations plus détaillées sur la mise au rebut des piles

et/ou accumulateurs, veuillez contacter votre mairie, le service d'ordures

ménagères ou le magasin dans lequel vous les avez achetés.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are
intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the
specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims
any warranty that any use of such data and/or information shall be free
from infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other
proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the
event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to
the use of such data and/or information.

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to
which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the
copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have
obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful
licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof
may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international
copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal
advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the
consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

Pb, Hg, Cd

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Sommaire

Introduction...........................................................................................................................29

Éléments fournis ..................................................................................................................29

Note à propos du manuel de référence ...................................................................... 29

Précautions concernant l'emplacement et l'emploi.............................................. 29

Attention à la condensation ............................................................................................29

Nettoyage de l'unité ...........................................................................................................29

Utilisation du site mondial TEAC ...................................................................................29

Nomenclature des parties ................................................................................................ 30

Face supérieure ......................................................................................................................................30

Face avant ..................................................................................................................................................30

Face latérale gauche ...........................................................................................................................30

Face latérale droite ...............................................................................................................................30

Face inférieure .........................................................................................................................................31

Écran d'accueil ......................................................................................................................31

Préparation ............................................................................................................................ 32

Alimentation de l'unité .....................................................................................................................32

Mise sous tension de l'unité ...........................................................................................................32

Selecting a language..........................................................................................................................33

Réglage de l'horloge intégrée......................................................................................................33

Mise hors tension de l'unité ...........................................................................................................33

Branchement d'un équipement d'écoute de contrôle................................................33

Fixation du pied d’inclinaison ......................................................................................................33

Procédures d'édition de base .........................................................................................33

Structure du menu...............................................................................................................................34

Enregistrement ..................................................................................................................... 34

Écran d'enregistrement ....................................................................................................................34

Note sur l'armement d'enregistrement ..................................................................................35

Structure du menu d’enregistrement ..................................................................................... 35

Réglage manuel du niveau d'entrée ........................................................................................36

Emploi de la fonction de contrôle de niveau .....................................................................36

Enregistrement .......................................................................................................................................36

Réglage du filtre coupe-bas (LOW CUT) ................................................................................36

Lecture ..................................................................................................................................... 36

Écran de contrôle de lecture .........................................................................................................36

Structure du menu de lecture ......................................................................................................37

Lecture des enregistrements ........................................................................................................37

Réglage du volume de lecture ....................................................................................................37

Sélection des fichiers à lire (saut) ...............................................................................................37

Opérations rapides .............................................................................................................38

Présentation de la touche QUICK ...............................................................................................38

Branchement à un ordinateur ........................................................................................38

Branchement à un ordinateur par USB ...................................................................................38

Échange de fichiers avec un ordinateur ................................................................................38

Déconnexion d'un ordinateur ......................................................................................................38

Autres réglages et informations .................................................................................... 38

Désactivation du haut-parleur intégré ...................................................................................38

Réglages du système .........................................................................................................................38

Référence rapide pour l'emploi des diverses fonctions ....................................... 39

Messages ................................................................................................................................. 43

Guide de dépannage .........................................................................................................44

Caractéristiques techniques ...........................................................................................46

Données .....................................................................................................................................................46

Entrées et sorties ...................................................................................................................................46

Performances audio ............................................................................................................................46

Durées d'enregistrement .................................................................................................................47

Configurations informatiques requises pour les ordinateurs connectés ........47

Générales ...................................................................................................................................................47

TASCAM DR-40

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Introduction

Merci beaucoup d'avoir choisi le DR-40 TASCAM.
Avant d'utiliser cette unité, lisez attentivement ce

mode d'emploi pour pouvoir l'utiliser correctement et
apprécier de travailler avec elle durant de nombreuses
années. Une fois la lecture de ce mode d'emploi
terminée, veillez à le conserver en lieu sûr pour
référence ultérieure

.

Éléments fournis

Ce produit est livré avec les éléments suivants.
Ouvrez l’emballage avec soin pour ne pas endom-

mager ces éléments. Conservez les matériaux
d’emballage pour de futurs transports.

Si un élément quelconque est manquant ou a été
endommagé durant le transport, veuillez contacter
le magasin dans lequel vous avez acheté cette unité.

•

Unité principale ................................................................... × 1

•

Carte SD (dans l'unité) ..................................................... × 1

•

Piles alcalines AA ................................................................. × 3

•

Câble USB ................................................................................ × 1

•

Pied d’inclinaison ................................................................× 1

•

Mode d'emploi (ce document)

incluant la garantie ............................................................× 1

Note à propos du manuel de
référence

Ce mode d’emploi explique les fonctions principales de
cette unité. Veuillez consulter le manuel de référence
pour des informations sur toutes les fonctions de l’unité.

Vous pouvez aussi télécharger ce mode d’emploi
et le manuel de référence depuis le site mondial de
TEAC (http://teac-global.com/).

Attention à la condensation

De la condensation peut se produire si l'unité
est déplacée d'un endroit froid à un endroit
chaud, est utilisée dans une pièce qui vient d'être
chauffée ou soumise à des changements brutaux
de température. Pour empêcher cela ou si cela
se produit, laissez l’unité une ou deux heures à la
température de la nouvelle pièce avant de l'utiliser.

Nettoyage de l'unité

Essuyez l'unité avec un chiffon sec et doux pour
la nettoyer. Ne l'essuyez pas avec des lingettes de
nettoyage contenant des produits chimiques, du diluant,
de l'alcool ou d'autres agents chimiques. Cela pourrait
endommager la surface ou causer une décoloration.

Utilisation du site mondial TEAC

Vous pouvez télécharger depuis le site mondial TEAC
(http://teac-global.com/) ce mode d'emploi et le
manuel de référence nécessaires à cette unité.

1.

Allez sur le site mondial TEAC
(http://teac-global.com/).

2.

Dans la section TASCAM Downloads
(téléchargements TASCAM), cliquez sur la
langue souhaitée afin d'ouvrir la page de
téléchargement du site web pour cette langue.

NOTE

Si la langue désirée n'apparaît pas, cliquez
sur Other Languages (autres langues).

3.

Cliquez sur le nom du produit dans la section
«Produits» et ouvrez la page «Liens et
téléchargements» de ce produit.

4.

Sélectionnez et téléchargez le mode d'emploi
et le manuel de référence nécessaires.

Précautions concernant
l'emplacement et l'emploi

•

La plage de température de fonctionnement de
cette unité est de 0-40°C.

•

Ne placez pas cette unité dans les types
d'emplacement suivants. Cela pourrait dégrader
la qualité sonore ou causer des mauvais
fonctionnements.

Lieux sujets à des vibrations significatives
Près de fenêtres ou en exposition directe au
soleil
Près de chauffages ou dans des lieux
extrêmement chauds
Lieux extrêmement froids
Lieux mal ventilés ou très humides
Lieux très poussiéreux
Emplacements exposés directement à la pluie
ou à l'eau

•

Ne placez pas cette unité sur un amplificateur de
puissance ou un autre appareil générant de la
chaleur.

•

Si cette unité est placée près d'un amplificateur
de puissance ou d'un autre appareil à gros
transformateur, cela peut entraîner un ronflement.
Dans ce cas, augmentez la distance séparant
cette unité de l'autre appareil.

•

Si on l'utilise à proximité d'un récepteur de
télévision ou de radio, cette unité peut entraîner
des irrégularités de couleur ou des parasites. Si
cela se produit, éloignez l'unité.

•

Cette unité peut produire des parasites si un
téléphone mobile ou autre appareil sans fil est
utilisé à proximité pour passer des appels ou
envoyer ou recevoir des signaux. Dans ce cas,
augmentez la distance entre cette unité et les
autres appareils ou éteignez-les.

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Nomenclature des parties

Face supérieure

1 Microphone stéréo intégré

C'est un microphone stéréo directionnel à
condensateur électret.

2 Voyant DUAL

S'allume en orange lors de l'enregistrement en
mode double.

3 Voyant 4CH

S'allume en orange lors de l'enregistrement en
mode 4 canaux.

4 Voyant OVER DUB

S'allume en orange lors de l'enregistrement en
mode de superposition.

5 Touche 3/4 [SOLO]
6 Touche 1/2 [SOLO]

7 Touche (HOME) [8]
8 Touche +
9 Touche MENU
0 Touche .
q Touche PB CONT
w Touche −
e Écran
r Voyant de crête PEAK
t Touche REC MODE
y Touche RECORD [0]/voyant REC

À l'arrêt, pressez cette touche pour armer l'unité
en vue de l'enregistrement. Le voyant REC
commencera à clignoter.

u Touche PLAY [7]
i Touche QUICK
o Touche /
p Touche ENTER/MARK
a Touche MIXER

Face avant

s Prises EXT MIC/LINE IN (XLR/jack 3 points

TRS)

d Prise REMOTE (mini-jack 3 points (TRS) de

2,5mm de diamètre)

Face latérale gauche

f Prise /LINE OUT
g Sélecteur EXT IN
h Commutateur HOLD
j Touches INPUT LEVEL (+/–)

Face latérale droite

k Port USB
l Fente pour carte SD