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DR-40 Owner`s Manual - 6.31 MB

1. onma operation time Loi Playback 2 ch WAV About 17 5 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 16 bit Playback 2 ch MP3 About 14 5 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 128 kbps Playback 4 ch WAV About 13 hours Headphones 96 kH 24 bit Playback 4 ch WAV About 15 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 16 bit Playback 4ch MP3 About 15 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 128 kbps Dimensions W x H x D 70x 155 x 35 mm 2 756 x 6 102 x 1 378 inches when the microphone pair is close 90 x 155 x 35 mm 3 543 x 6 102 x 1 378 inches when the microphone pair is open Weight 213 g 7 51 oz not including batteries Operating temperature range 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensional drawings TASCAM DR 40 LINEAR PCM RECORDER DUAL 4CH q OVER 7 DUB TRACK INPUT 1 2 3 4 REC MODE HOME PLAY RECORD TASCAM DR 40 117 90 mm TASCAM S f DR 40 LINEAR PCM RECORDER 4CH Dimension of the microphone opened e Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product 118 TASCAM DR 40 TASCAM DR 40 119 TASCAM User registration Customers in the USA please visit the TASCAM website http tascam com to register as a DR 40 wer online TEAC CORPORATION Phone 81 42 356 9143 http tascam jp 1 47 Ochiai
2. button is pressed REC DELAY CAUTION Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adaptor In such a case keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit File names when recording in MONO STEREO TASCAM_0001 WAV 9 1 Set with the HORE item on the FILE HOME screen 2 Recording file base number 54 TASCAM DR 40 Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels DUAL REC This recorder can simultaneously record a second recording at a different input level along with the regular recording For example when recording with microphones you can make an ordinary recording with the input level set as high as possible and simultaneously record at a slightly lower input level for safety Two recorded files one with higher input level and one with lower input level are saved individually Make the input level setting for the ordinary recording in the usual manner see Preparing the recording inputs on page 46 and Adjusting the input level on page 49 Dual recording and overdubbing cannot be used simultaneously Effects cannot be used on the file recorded at a different input level Enabling dual recording 1 Press the REC MODE button to open the FE HODE screen Use the and buttons to select FEC MODE and press the ENTER MARK or button Use the and buttons to set it to HAL im FEC MODE E SOURCE INT MIC ST DUAL LY
3. or button to set the maximum file size at which track increment takes place by selecting highlighting trom the following g4 i 2oh 2 56 312 6 16 26 default 4 Press the HOME E button to return to the Home Screen Anew file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 5000 For the same file size the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected Furthermore if the recording time is 24 hours or more this will be displayed as 23 59 59 and press the Mark function Adding marks manually to a recording You can manually add marks to a recording where you want them Press the ENTER MARK button while recording to add a mark Mark number pull up appears WANY 16 7 441k ST 00 00 10 me 454 HARE COs WAY Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 01 99 The maximum number of marks in a file is 99 As the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files marks added to a WAV file during recording are stored in the file Marks stored in the file are available when playing back the file using a BWF compliant software etc When using the built in mics the sound of pressing the button when adding a mark could be recorded To avoid this use a remote control to add marks 4 Recording Adding marks automatically to a recording This function allows the unit to add marks automatically using ET
4. 5 Press the ENTER MARK button to return to the previous screen where you can select the next setting that you want to adjust The mixer can be used when recording in recording standby playing back paused or stopped Even when the HIER screen is open you can use the PLAY gt button to start playback and the 7 HOME W outon to idan oe If RE DECODE is set to OH on the FE DE screen the HIER screen n QUICK menu MS DECODER item will show ing ba Treut and will not be usable Using the MS decoder When using MS mics to record you have two decoding options You can decode the input sound as you record or you can record as is and decode during playback Decoding the input sound as you record 1 Connect MS mics to the external input connectors Connect the mid mic to the EXT MIC L connector and the side mic to the EXT MIC R connector 9 Mixer Decoding cannot be conducted properly if the mid and side miesa are eeounecte in reverse 2 on the FE TIDE screen s set Tinga REC MODE to STEREO UAL or 40H and set the SQUECE toEXT IH 1 2 in 4CH mode ti this item does not a 3 Setii CODE to OH 4 Start recording to ecard a decoded MS signal Decoding the playback sound 1 Select a file that was recorded by MS mics with 2 When the Home Screen is open press the MIXER button to open the IEF screen 3 Press the QUICK button to select the CH to be used by the MS decoder 4 Start playback to de
5. AC power supplied through the PS P515U adaptor sold separately USB bus power supplied from a computer or batteries with sufficient remaining power Formatting a card erases all the data on it 1 Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the power ON 2 The following message appears when a new card ora card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit Format Error Format Card Are You sure 7 3 Press the ENTER MARK button to start formatting 4 When formatting ends the Home Screen opens You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time See System Settings and Formatting on page 101 40 TASCAM DR 40 Using the built in speaker Enable FERRER on the MEH screen to allow the unit to play over the built in speaker 1 Press the MENU button to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the or button to select the FEAKER and press the ENTER MARK or button MENG e Y REC SETTING PLAY SETTING BROWSE P SPEAKER E OTHERS The FEREER screen is displayed 3 Use the or button to select i n SPEAKER EEM 4 When finished press the HOME lM button to return to the Home Screen Even if SFERKER is enabled the unit will not play through the speaker when the unit is recording sound in recording standby or muted with headphones or external speaker system connected Connecting monitors and headphones To listen
6. SOLO 3 4 SoLo INEUT ore 108 TASCAM DR 40 14 Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR 40 under certain conditions Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response Message Meaning and response The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters The DIVIDE function adds a or b to the end of Hame ERP the original file name Before choosing the DIVIDE function connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than 198 characters The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an existing file The DIVIDE function adds a or b to the end of the original file name Before choosing the DIVIDE function connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged Please check the file in question The audio file is not a supported format Please see 11 Connecting with a computer for file formats that this unit can use The battery is almost out of power Replace the AA batteries The IN and OUT points are too close together Reset the IN and OUT points with at least 1 second between them The file in the Playlist cannot be found Please confirm that the file is still in the Music Folder No files have been added to the Playlist Add a file to the P
7. You can also use external mics with the built in mics for 4 channel recording Selecting file format sampling frequency and maximum file size Select the audio file type that you want to record before you start recording 1 Press the MENU button to open the f Screen 2 Use the or button to select FEC SETTIN i and press the ENTER MARK or gt button 4 Recording _REC SETTING i PE WAY Gbit SAMPLE 44 1k SIZE 226 Jhen LOW CUT OFF PRE REC OFF i PT TMs screen appears 3 Use the or button to select F ENTER MARK or gt gt button REC SETTING SETTING Reig and press the FORMAT SAMPLE P44 1k SIZE 226 Jhen LOW CUT OFF PRE REC OFF 4 Set the file format with the or button to one of the following options WAV WHL ig cd fault it MP3 IMF bps kbp ac bps MFS 126k 4 bps Mf rir a LAE wee MPS Zoek bps NPS 328k bps BWF is a format created for broadcasting that has the same sound quality as the standard WAV format It also uses the same wav file extension as WAV files In this manual we distinguish these file types by using the terms BWF and WAV TASCAM DR 40 45 4 Recording e Higher values provide better recording quality WAV BWF files are higher quality than MP3 files but they take up more space so MP3 formats allow for longer recordings 5 Press the lt lt button to show settin
8. division level alignment or mixdown for the current playback file e Playback Playback Control screen level alignment Recording standby level control swap left and right built in mics MISE screen MS DECODER setting When the BRCESE screen or PLAYLIST screen is displayed press this button to show or cancel the popup menu for file folder operations gt gt button Press this button during playback or when playback is stopped to skip to the beginning of the next file When the IN and OUT points are set between the current position and the end of the file pressing this button skips to those points Press and hold this button to search forward On the setting screens use this button to move the cursor right Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER MARK button to move to the next mark On the BECHISE Screen press this button to move down a level If a file is selected the file is loaded and the unit returns to the Home Screen and stops PLAY gt button When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped press this button to start playback During playback press this button to start jump back playback When a file or folder is selected in the BRGWEE screen press this button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning ENTER MARK button Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer YES to a confirmation
9. you can view the contents of the Music On the BROUSE Screen navigation Screen folders and music files appear in a hierarchical structure much like they would appear on a computer On the DR 40 folders can only be used to two levels Use the or button to select files and folders When a folder is selected press the gt gt button to show the contents of that folder When a file or folder is selected press the lt 4 button to exit the currently open folder and go to a higher level in the folder structure When a file or folder is selected press the QUICK button to open the pop up window When a file is selected press the ENTER MARK or gt button to return to the Home Screen and play the file This folder that contains this file becomes the current folder and new recorded file will be sauce in this folder If the playback area has been set to FOLDER this folder becomes the new playback area When a folder is selected press the ENTER MARK button to return to the Home Screen The first file in the folder shown at the top of the file list will be played This folder becomes the current folder and new recorded files will be saved in this folder Regardless of the previous TASCAM DR 40 69 setting the playback area is set to FULGEF and this folder becomes the new playback area Icons on the BROWSE screen The meanings of icons that appear on the BROWSE Screen are as follows Root Musi
10. 3 5 mm 1 8 line headphones output jack 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight Mini B type USB 2 0 port Operates on 3 AA batteries an AC adaptor sold separately TASCAM PS P515U or USB bus power Tripod attachment screw hole built into unit USB cable included Mic inputs can provide 24V 48V phantom power Two balanced mic line inputs XLR TRS combo jacks TASCAM DR 40 13 Items included with the product The DR 40 package contains the following items Take care when opening the package not to damage the items Keep the package materials for transportation in the future Please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation s WLU a E amp SD memory card in the unit sssseesssessseeseseeossscossscossseeossseesssee e AA alkaline batteries s esssesssssessssessssersssseessseeesseresseesssseesssseesssee USB Calle 30 CN ereenn EEE e HEO r E A E E e Warranty Caro ccc cece ie e TE cael Owner s Manual this document s s sssssessssesssssessseesssseesssseesssee 14 TASCAM DR 40 Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual When we refer to a button or connector or control on the DR 40 the typeface looks like this MENU When we show messages for example that appears on the unit s display the typeface looks like this FEFEAT When we show messages for example that
11. 86 USED SIZE 1 46 System information page The amp 5TEM page shows information about the DR 40 s system settings and firmware version funn Eee AUTO OFF OFF Y BACKLIGHT Seen et BATTERY ALKAL System Wer AA TO OOl AUTO OFF Shows the automatic power OFF setting BACKLIGHT Shows the automatic backlight OFF setting BATTERY Shows the battery type options System Ver Shows the system firmware version System Settings and Formatting From the 5TEM Screen you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements You can also initialize the unit and format the SD card 1 Press the MENU button to open the EH screen TASCAM DR 40 101 2 Use the or button to select amp ENTER MARK or button to open the THER submenu THERES and Les the 3 Use the or button to select 57TE ENTER MARK or gt gt button S STEM screen appears i and press the SYSTEM iii i OFF BACKLIGHT Ssec CONTRAST 5 BATTERY TYPE ALKAL PHAHTOM VOLT 48 Y The following settings can be made for the items on the SYSTEM screen Use the k lt 4 or FI button and the or button to set each item Turning the unit power OFF automatically Use the HTO GFF item to set the time before the unit power automatically turns OFF after the last activity or use when powered 7 the battery Options
12. A pop up appears to confirm that you want to create a new folder EROUSE iit lt MAKE FOLDER Are YOu Sure 7 ETOF ely ENTER hiss Press the ENTER MARK button to create a new folder or press the 7 I HOME W button to cancel Note that the unit supports only a two level folder structure and accordingly HER FOLDER does not exist in the second level folders A newly created folder becomes the current one and new recorded files are saved in this folder If the playback area has been set to FOLGER this folder becomes the playback area TASCAM DR 40 73 6 Playback On the Home Screen you can use the ka and gt gt I buttons to select the playback file The files that you can select are determined by the playback area setting Limiting the playback area makes file selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied files on the SD card On the PLAY SETTING Screen you can select all files the current folder or the playlist as the playback area You can also use the BROWSE Screen to set a folder as the playback area TIP On the BROWSE Screen regardless of the playback area setting you can select any file on the card that you want Adjusting playback volume The volume of output through the built in soeaker or the Q LINE OUT connector can be adjusted using the or button while the Home Screen is shown A pull up volume indicator appears L ae F dB OL MERR
13. BROWSE SCrOO siesssssssssscascsassassscaccsssaccsasassaescesese 69 Screen navigation Merete teeter earner eee reenomrema anne tance eer nre rt 69 ICONS on the BROWSE SCreeN sssscsssscssssssssssscnssecnssessseeceeesees 70 File operations cassisceisieeatsvetiieristia tannins ys anentemanania 70 Folder operatiOnS se ssesssesssessesssesssessesssesssesssesseessessecsseesseesseesses 72 Creating a new folder s sssseesssseessseessseesssecsssseessseesssseessseresseees 73 6 Play lkcsissaninsmnnna 74 Adjusting playback VOIUMG sssssessssesssseesssseessseessssesssseossssesssseees 74 Setting the playback area AREA ssssesssssesssssseesssesersssseessssss 74 Selecting a folder for the playback area 1 cssssesseseeseees 75 Selecting a folder for the playback area 2 ssssssssssseesssss 76 a E a E E A EA AE A T A 77 Adding files to the playlist esssesssssssesssseessssseesssssesesssseessss 77 Editing the la YNS Us scscsscacessacteticctesestenceamncenaieratanenciarnactioss 77 Selecting files for playback skip sss esssssesssssseessssseesssseessssss 79 Ch 0c eee enn eae Peat etme Srey eee meen Ratner eran rr 79 ao EE EA crete Orr E TA A 80 OPP ea A een errr errr rem 80 Rewinding and fast forwarding search scsecsssecseeeees 80 Repeat playback REPEAT sssssscsssscsssssssssssssessecessesssescseesees 80 Special Playback Control FUNCTIONS cccssesseceseesseseeeeeeceee
14. ENTER MARK button to select power apply oe the USB port The Home Screen will appear TASCAM DR 40 35 3 Preparation Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is connected to the unit that contains batteries USB bus power prioritized The AC adaptor also connects using the USB cable so set it to BUS POWER in the same way Start up amp shutdown The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through the AC adapter TASCAM PS P515U sold separately or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC Turn down the volume of the sound system connected to the unit before starting up or shutting down the unit Do not use headphones when starting up or shutting down the unit Otherwise a large noise would cause damage to headphones or your ears Starting up the unit To start up the unit from the stopped state press and hold the HOME W button until THEON Ge start up 36 TASCAM DR 40 screen is displayed on the display The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up IER 00017000E 0 m 00 00 00 ESN Desc eye eeeeseeeneenepecenoesemmecegeegey L EFFECT dB TASCAM_0021 wav Start Up Screen Home Screen CAUTION When the unit is started up for the first time or when the built in clock is reset after being left unused without batteries the GATE TIME screen appears before the start up screen
15. Records and pauses automatically HAREK Sets marks automatically during recording 5 Press the I lt button to select the other item ENTER MARK button or gt gt I button gn LOW CUT OFF PRE FEC OFF MODE OFF LEVEL Ba 1 2de 7 Use the or button to select the level that signal is judged to have been input when it exceeds this level Set the value to one of the following selection Gc16 1 dE default 2406 45de 8 Press the HOME H button to return to the Home Screen 9 Press the RECORD button to put the unit into recording standby Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the LELEL 10 The recording mode changes according to the setting of the HODE If the input signal level falls below the standard level for goes into in recording standby When the input signal level becomes higher than the standard level the unit restarts recording on a new file 4 Recording If the input signal level falls below the standard level for more than five seconds which is set on LEVEL the unit adds marks when the input signal level becomes higher than the standard level again 11 Press the W HOME lM button to stop automatic recording TIP can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds CAUTION Auto recording does not work in OVERDUB mode e When the auto recording function is on unless overridden by overdubbing mode the self timer cannot be
16. TASCAM DR 40 5 Playback position display The current playback position is shown by a bar As playback progresses the bar extends to the right Menu item list This list provides an overview of the various menu items Menu item Function Pages REC SETTING Recording mode settings 45 Play area select repeat setting playback 26 i equalizer jump back settings SD card file and folder operations 69 ON OFF status of built in speaker 40 OTHERS submenu display 31 2 Names and Functions of Parts The THER submenu appears when fTHEES is selected in the U sing menus MEHL screen The menu items contained are as follows Submenuitem Function Pags Use the MEHL screen to make various settings Example setting the playback area Information about the file SD card and system Tuner settings 97 C END Effects settings 92 Z PLAY SETTING BROWUSE _ 100 1 Press the MENU button to open the HEH screen File name settings 104 Date and time settings 37 Z SPEAKER Y OTHERS Settings for the TASCAM RC 3F footswitch ale Leiria at i 0 pies 106 2 Use the or button to select a menu item emer control d sold separately T highlighted and use the ENTER MARK or gt button arious system settings to move to various settings screens CAUTION Example FLAY SETTING screen When recording in recording standby the following screens MENG il Y REC SETTING and items
17. a display pull up that shows meters with the input level settings for 3 4 Press when the 1 2 input level meter pull up is displayed to switch to the 3 4 input level meter pull up Press and hold when recording or playing back in DUAL or 4CH mode to use the solo function which switches the monitored sound to sources other than channels 1 and 2 Press and hold to solo channels 3 and 4 1 2 SOLO button Press this to open a display pull up that shows meters with the input level settings for 1 2 Press when the 3 4 input level meter pull up is displayed to switch to the 1 2 input level meter pull up Press and hold when recording or playing back in DUAL or 4CH mode to use the solo function which switches the monitored sound from other sources to channels 1 and 2 Press and hold to solo channels 1 and 2 HOME Mi button Press this button during playback to cause the playback to pause at the current position Press this button during pause time to return to the beginning of the playback file Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop When any other screen is open press this button to return to the Home Screen Use this button to answer NO to a confirmation message Press and hold this button to turn the unit s power ON or OFF button When the Home Screen is displayed press this button to increase the output level from the built in speaker or Q LINE OUT jack During adju
18. are shown FLAY SETTING os u u 5 ununu m u m uuuun uan uuan uaoun u u uum umu uunnn maa nuunuu a EROWSE ai ei A ai e Seha Y OTHERS shown but annat be an l 3 Use the or button to select a menu item highlighted EFFECT FRESET LEVEL and SOURCE on EFFEC to be set screen Example HEEN is selected The MENU button is disabled in the Playback Control PLAY SETTING a screen but works to change over between ON and OFF EESEM FOLDER status of the loop playback function See Repeated REFERT 1 CONTEMUDUS Playback of Selection Loop Playback on page 82 resect Se TASCAM DR 40 31 4 Use the ENTER MARK or button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting PLAY SETTING am AFEA Wa OLDER Gi REPEAT COMTINUOUS PLAYER OFF JUMPBACK 3 SEC 5 Use the or button to change the setting 6 Press the I lt button to set a different item in the same menu This enables you to select a new item Use the or button again to select an item to be set 7 Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item 8 To open the MEH screen or THERES submenu screen press the MENU button To return to the Home Screen press the 7 HOME W button 32 TASCAM DR 40 Basic operation Use the following buttons to operate the various screens MENU button Opens the MENU screen PB CONT button This opens the Playback Control sc
19. 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 The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste mA BEA ERITREEA E 1 CHASSISHBGY Pb Hg Cd 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 ABs BTU HK Tt eTa at opr eee is Pb Hg Cd Cr VI ao m sms lt 7 3 Rea EH O O O BEJE ih BBB o x S O O EERE ee a ae eee a S 6 LEB HY LO 6 G EN O o O RANA BA EWE IAEA YORE IN AE SJ T11363 2006 PRERE AY BR ae BE SRL F o X RMA BA ED RBD EATEN yA Pe RE SJ T11363 2006 PRELE AY Bie et BE o CEPT ELE ACES BAR PAE A FEB tts 2 Ee Siz TASCAM DR 40 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ccscccccssrseee 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cc
20. files i in Ge selected playback area are played back repeatedly The a icon appears on the Home Screen If you start pa o the Pi eee roel as E tol Sifitisin SIHGLE 1 REFEAT or ALL REPEAT i msde 5 Press the 7 HOME Mf button to return to the Home Screen Special Playback Control Functions The unit has some special playback control functions For example you can playback a selected section of a file repeatedly or change the tempo of music without changing the pitch You can also enhance the perceived overall sound pressure for comfortable listening when the playback is indiscernible These playback control functions serve for effective practice on musical instruments and analysis of musical passages Playback Control Screen Use the Playback Control screen to set the playback control functions While the Home Screen is open when stopped or playing back press the PB CONT button to open the Playback Control screen 1 mod a tint OQ n0 oo Ti ee SA AR am MENU LOOF a P TASCAM_001 2512 wav This screen can be used to make settings for the playback speed and loop playback After you finish making settings on this screen press the y 7 HOME W button or press the PB CONT button to return to the Home Screen TASCAM DR 40 81 6 Playback Repeated Playback of Selection Loop Playback With this function you can continuously repeat loop the playback of a selection tha
21. frequency Setting range 435Hz 445Hz in 1 Hz increments default iz Tuning a musical instrument 1 Open the THEE screen and sound a note near the unit 2 Tune the instrument so that the target pitch name appears and the center of the tuner lights A bar appears on the left or right of the center if the sound is lower or higher than the target pitch The bar becomes longer as the sound shifts away from the target pitch TUNER gmna bA 4 ae CALIE 446Hz The tuner can only be used with the built in mics TASCAM DR 40 97 By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a computer as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the SD card in the unit This unit can handle audio files of the following formats MP3 32 kbps 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz WAV 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz 16 24 bit functions of the recorder are disabled The unit should be connected directly with the computer instead of via a USB hub Instead of using USB to connect the DR 40 and a computer you can also conduct the same operations by removing the SD card from the DR 40 and connecting it directly to a 98 TASCAM DR 40 computer that has a built in SD card slot or by using a card reader When the unit is connected through USB after being turned on or when the unit is turned on after being connecting through USB the LSE SELE
22. if used for USB bus power e Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized supply is firmly connected Is the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit minimized Confirm that the USB cable if used for USB bus power mw Recording does not work supply is not connected via a USB hub If you are using an external device check the connection mg The unit does not function again Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of e Check the input settings again the arrow Confirm that the input level is not too low e Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable Is US Confirm that the SD card is not full connec Lec shown on the display Confirm that the number of files has not reached the maximum that the unit can handle 112 TASCAM DR 40 mw The input level is low Confirm that the input level setting is not too low Confirm that the output level of a connected external device is not too low m The sound am trying to record sounds distorted Confirm that the input level setting for recording THFLIT LEVEL is not too high Do the built in effects work m The playback sounds unnatural Confirm that the playback speed is not being adjusted Confirm the setting of the playback equalizer Confirm that the level alignment function is not enabled Do the built in effects work m cannot erase a file Confirm that you are not trying to erase a file that has been copied fro
23. or button to select highlight a mode and 0 press the ENTER button to enable the mode and return Using the Level Control Function to the recording screen The level control function for recording through a microphone The selected mode is shown with an icon in the recording is set as follows screen 50 TASCAM DR 40 PEAK REDUCTION The input volume is reduced automatically to an appropriate level when excessively large signals come in This allows input level setting to be performed easily The input level can be raised manually if required TIP When recording live performances for example test for peak reduction may be performed before actual recording Select the peak reduction mode in recording standby and maximize the input level As a test performance is given subsequently the input gain for recording is reduced to an appropriate level to meet the input signals and an optimum input level for the performance is set Recording will be stored at this input level if this mode is disabled before starting recording Otherwise the input level will continue to be controlled automatically during recording It is also possible to store the recording in the limiter mode after automatically setting the input level in the peak reduction mode AUTO LEVEL The input level is controlled automatically to increase or decrease the input level when the input signals are too small or too large respectively This mode is useful for
24. original file name are created 4 Use the or button to specify the position for file en division and press the RECORD button 4 channel recording file example The following pop up window appears File names before dividing TASCAM_0003S12 wav TASCAM_0003S34 wav File names after dividing TASCAM_0003aS12 wav part before division point TASCAM DR 40 89 7 Quick Operations TASCAM_0003aS34 wav part before division point TASCAM_0003bS12 wav part after division point TASCAM_0003bS34 wav part after division point MP3 files cannot be divided If the SD card has insufficient open space division might not be possible Division is not possible if the file name would become more than 200 characters long Division is not possible if a file that already exists has the same name as the name that would be given to a new file created by division TIP Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file See Mark function on page 65 Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability Level Alignment If the playback sound is very small and indiscernible the perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to enhance listenability Level Alignment 90 TASCAM DR 40 1 While the Home Screen is open when stopped or playing back press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu screen TASCAM_0021 wav When stopped During playback 2 Use
25. pause playback at the current position PAUSE Press the PLAY gt button again to restart playback from that position Stopping When the Home Screen is open and a file is playing back press the 7 HOME W button to pause playback and press the 7 HOME W button to return to the beginning of the file STOP Rewinding and fast forwarding search When the Home Screen is open and a file is playing back or stopped press and hold the lt lt or gt gt I button to rewind or fast forward and search the playback file Press and hold the kt or gt gt button to accelerate the search speed 80 TASCAM DR 40 Repeat playback REPEAT You can repeatedly playback one file or multiple files within a designated area 1 Press the MENU button to open the EHL screen 2 Use the or button to select FLAY SETT tne ENTER ORS or P button screen appears TMi and press 3 Use the or button to select ENTER MARK or button PLAY SETTING gt i AREA FOLDER REPEAT E PLAYEG OFF JUMPBACK 3 SEC and press the 4 Use the or button to select a repeat mode SOMTTHUGUS default All files in the playback area are played in sequence one time This setting is the ordinary playback mode The selected file is played once without repeating The icon appears on the Home Screen The current file is played repeatedly The icon appears on me Home Screen All lI
26. recording at meetings In this mode the input level cannot be changed manually LIMITER This prevents distortion of sounds when excessively large input signals come in suddenly This mode is also suited for recording of live performances with large volume changes In this mode the input level can be changed manually during recording o Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large input signals come in even if the LIMITER function is activated In such a case lower the input level or keep proper distance between the unit and the source When using LINE input the level controls have no effect Overview of recording modes This recorder has five recording modes recording mode The settings available are different for each recording mode TASCAM DR 40 51 MONO mode This is a mode for mono recording STEREO mode default This is a mode for stereo recording of two independent left and right channels DUAL mode This mode uses one input source mono or stereo pair to CTRL setting screen Either two mono or two stereo recording files are created 4CH mode This mode uses both the built in mics and the external inputs to record two pairs of inputs as two files Two stereo recording files are created OVERDUB mode This recording mode add new sounds to the playback file There are two types of OVERDUB mode MIX and SEPARATE The MIX OVERDUB mode mixes the playback sound and input sound to creat
27. standby or Recording paused Recording 28 TASCAM DR 40 When a track is soloed its name appears highlighted E Recording level meters The input signal level is shown During overdub recording the level of the combined input and playback sounds is shown A V mark is given at the 12 dB position on the scale as a guide mark for input level adjustment 2 Names and Functions of Parts File name Effect status This shows the file name that is automatically assigned to Shows whether the effect function is ON or OFF a recording file Effect off The project name is shown when multiple files have been Effect on recorded in 4 channel recording mode dual recording 5 Peak value in decibels dB mode or OVERDUB SEPARATE mode Peak input level values are shown digitally 1 Remaining recording time The remaining recording time until the selected max file size is reached appears in hours minutes seconds If the remaining recording time on the card is lessthanthe The Playback Control screen is displayed if the PB CONT remaining time until the selected max file size is reached button is pressed during playback or when playback is the remaining recording time on the card is displayed stopped Playback Control screen 42 Low cut filter status FOLDER aon00a7 ooOoO 3s aE This shows whether the low cut mt is ONOPF me icon Os 00 01 71 E appears highlighted when set to 48Hz 36Hz or 1ZBHe 2 SPEED AR A Eou Low c
28. studio like space This is a bright plate reverb This is a warm plate reverb TASCAM DR 40 93 9 Mixer This recorder has a mixer function that allows you to set the built in effect stereo balance and volume level for each channel During mixdown see Mixdown on page 91 and playback you can make fine adjustments to the recorded sound by using this Making mixer settings 1 From the Home Screen press the MIXER button to open the THER screen LEL amp During 4 channel file playback MIXER 10 2 o 6 m 8 8 OGO 6 6 Q4 TASCAM DR 40 aun uuu ren WIDE 7A R 1 A AOnITOR SEND Fan amp coh HIDE he LPL LPL During 4 channel file playback MS decoding of channels 3 4 2 Use the I lt and gt gt buttons and the and buttons to move to and select the item that you want to adjust Each column is a channel and each row is a setting type 3 Press the ENTER MARK button to open the setting name and value in a pop up window at the top right LPL CO0 4 Use the and buttons to change the setting value Item SEND 0 100 PAN BAL LEV 0 100 Setting range Operation details Adjusts the send level of the selected effect is used on the signal see 8 Using the Effects on page 92 0 min 100 max pe 2p19 Adjusts left right balance L12 left C center R12 right Volume level 0 min 100 max
29. the distance between the built in mics and external mics Options THT 3 ms diim value Oms Om and press the ifm default The values are in milliseconds ms and meters m If the built in mics channels 1 2 are far apart from the external mics channels 3 4 a time delay will occur in recording Use the ELA setting to eliminate this time delay in recording If me souna source is closer to the built in mics use an eal i setting according to the difference in aie nee to the end mics If ae poung source is closer to the external mics use an eal i setting according to the distance to the built in mics 9 When setting is complete press the HOME W button to return to the Home Screen TASCAM DR 40 57 4 Recording Starting 4 channel recording TASCAM_0002S12 WAV 1 Press the RECORD button to begin recording D OG standby TASCAM_0002S34 WAV WAN 16 7 ddak ST 10 D D DO ie om ee 1 Set with the HERT item onthe FILE HAME screen EFFECT 2 Recording file base number e 3 S is the source file Assigned channels 12 is channels 1 2 and 34 is Before you start recording you can confirm the recording channels 3 4 audio file format and sampling frequency at the top of the recording screen as well as the input sources on the left and Recording playback and input sounds the recording project name beneath the meter bars together overdubb
30. them to your computer to make open space Folders can be created down to two layers You cannot create a new folder inside the current folder The position selected for divide is not suitable too close to the beginning or end of a file The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000 Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer The card could not be handled properly Replace the card MP3 files cannot be divided The file is read only and cannot be erased No SD card is in the unit Install a recordable SD card There is no file that can be played back The file might be damaged There is no playback file so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed You cannot overdub a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz in MP3 format Change the recording format to WAV The MS decoder is being used on the input To use it on monitoring on the FEE MODE screen set HS DECODE to In dual recording mode change the input level control setting on the RE MODE screen The MS decoder cannot be used in overdubbing mode Virtual files cannot be played back or added to playlists To play the file back use FILE SWAP 110 TASCAM DR 40 Meaning and response REC OFF onthe FEC SETT FILE SWAP cannot be used with projects that have only one file When auto recording is enable
31. to Cange the HORE Options F Using the footswitch Remote control TASCAM RC 10 Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit The function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown on the FENCITE screen Wired remote control TASCAM RC 10 sold separately Mode functions The functions for each mode are as follows FOOT SW t ee Sa PLAY PLAY STOP STOP RECORD 1 STOP REC PAUSE RECORD 2 STOP REC PAUSE MARK MINUTES FLASH PLAY STOP SPEED CHANGE Setting the wired remote control Make wired remote control settings on the REMOTE screen 1 Press the MENU button to open the EH screen 2 Use the and buttons to select the 7 HEF menu and press the ENTER MARK or button to open the OTHERS submenu 3 Use the and buttons to select FEHOTE and press the ENTER MARK or button to open the EMOTE screen 4 Use the and buttons to select OHTEOGLLER and press the ENTER MARK or button TASCAM DR 40 107 5 Use the and buttons to set ONTEGLLER to FO 160 default value RC 3F im CONTROLLER CMA MODE Fos 44 CoOL 6 When setting is complete press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen Re ii Using the wired remote control Press the function buttons F1 and F2 on the wired remote control to use the function assigned on the FENfITE screen Overview of mode functions mones Function buttons a 1 2
32. with headphones connect them to the Q LINE OUT jack To listen with an external monitoring system powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers connect it to the Q LINE OUT jack Powered monitor speakers or amplifer and speakers Headphones Using the built in microphone This unit s built in microphones can be adjusted allowing the angles of the microphones to be changed You can choose clear stereo sound or wide stereo sound according to the recording source situation etc by opening or closing the microphone pair Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound A B position Spread the stereo microphone to the left and right A B position Set this way the two microphones are spread widely left and right and recording is possible with a strong stereo field that is good for music for example If you open or close the microphone pair while using the built in stereo microphone and the left right channels does not suit the angle of the microphone a pop up message appears to ask whether you want to swap the left right channels of the microphone See Microphone position detection on page 43 TASCAM DR 40 41 TASCAM DR 40 LINEAR PCM RECORDER DUAL Set the left right channels of the built in microphone to L R When you are using the built in microphone and the setting is not L R M appears on the Home Screen See Swapping the left rig
33. 40 0000 TASCAM 0001 S12 waw A TASCAM_OO01 S34 way 4 TASCAM 0002512 waw TASCAM 0002534 wave A file list of the folder that contains the file selected in the The current playback area setting appears in the upper left of the Home Screen Playback area GEIEa EEE BIE a indication a 00 oo a Tt pteeee cena ee nn penance eee gree L EFFECT dB PTASCAM_O021 waw Home Screen is displayed Use the lt lt or gt gt button to select a folder level and use the or button to select a folder For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen see Screen navigation on page 69 Press the QUICK button to open the following pop up window TASCAM DR 40 75 6 Playback BROWSE iii MUS 1c MORO ooo Ea GO DR4o_ iiil CIOR 0_o002 CIORd0_o003 ENTER MARK button The display returns to the Home Screen The first file in the folder is selected and the unit is stopped Regardless of the previous setting the playback area is set folder becomes the current folder and new recorded files will be saved in this folder Selecting a folder for the playback area 2 When the playback area is set to FOLGER if you select a file on ___ BROWSE tial DR40 0000 TASCAM _OOOTS1 2 waw J TASCAM_0001 534 wav J TASCAM_0002512 wav 7 TASCAM_O002S34 wavy A file list of the folder that contains the file selected in the Home Screen is d
34. 56k MP3 192k MP3 128k MP3 96k MP3 64k MP3 32k TASCAM DR 40 27 2 Prerecording or Auto recording function status aa appears when the prerecording function is ON and in recording standby im appears when the auto recording function is ON and 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 Left right setting of built in stereo mics Input source This icon shows the input source 1 Im JH b EE ls Ee ah BE sca Input source set to built in mics Input source set to EXT MIC LINE IN jacks Input source set to DUAL for dual recording Setting range is between amp and 12 When in OVERDUB SEPARATE mode this shows that channels 1 2 are a playback file When in OVERDUB MIX mode this shows that the input source is set to a mix of the playback file and built in mic signals When in OVERDUB MIX mode this shows that the input source is set to a mix of the playback file and EXT MIC LINE IN jack signals When not correct for the mic angle setting the current left right setting of the built in stereo mics is shown Indications Mic angles Mic settings Closed X Y L R Open A B R L Recorder operation status i1 Recording
35. AM RC 10 cscscsssssessssssscsssecssseeeees 107 Setting the wired remote control s ssessssessseesssessseesseesss 107 Using the wired remote control es sssesssessssessseesseessseessees 108 Overview Of mode FUNCTIONS ssssesssseessssesssseesssseessseessseees 108 TES Messages csciscisesscsssiccenssciatscccatsscesessadersssccessscsane 109 15 Troubleshooting sisssascsssasssessvseccssvessdevescssecsoseves 112 16 Specifications eeecesssssosccccecccsssscccccesesssseseeeee 114 O aea ee a eee E E a 114 PUT output TINS osc csesexcesaceaen tsa cceresccevcicarsecsesescecceseeteeeeeeccae 114 Analog audio input output ratings s sseesssessssessseessessse 114 Control input output ratings e ssse esseesseessseesseesssessseesseesss 115 Audio performManCe ss ssseesseessseessecsssesssseessessserosscesseesseeessersseesss 115 Computer compatibility sssseessseeeseseeosseeossscossseesssseessseesssee 115 Other specifications sssesssseessessssessseesseessseesseesnsesosecesseessereseees 116 Dimensional drawings ssecssenssacsoncsnesosncrsnsssorseeincrasyonvetanncotavensonrsse 117 TASCAM DR 40 9 Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR 40 The unit contains a factory installed SD card and will by default produce 44 1 kHz 16 bit WAV files Higher quality or longer files can be produced using other recording settings See Selecting file format sampling frequency and maximum file size for d
36. CT screen appears to choose between bus power supply or data transmission through USB Use the or button to select TOEAGE and press the ENTER MARK button to connect the unit with the computer for data transmission The message of USE contas in the display Le appears USB Sa ee ee connected Make sure that the SD card is inserted properly If the USB cable is connected to the unit when batteries has been installed the power is supplied from the USB port USB bus power prioritized If an SD oe is not POPAN EEA before making the USB connection Cari t Save Data appears on the screen This unit appears on the computer screen as external volume named DR 40 Transferring files to a computer 1 Click the DR 40 drive on the computer screen to show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders 2 Open the MUSIC folder and drag and drop the files that you want to transfer to the computer to destinations of your choice Ow gt Computer DR 40 E gt Fonie tank Name Date modified Type Size IE Documents lt a KS EB Pictures A E Ins BB Music VS ak More J d j Folders d MUSIC UTILITY dr 1 sys 4B Desktop gt I Tascam gt Qo Public By Local Disk C Transferring files from a computer 1 Click the DR 40 drive on the computer screen to show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders 2 Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to transfer to the unit t
37. Card write protection ss sssesssesseesseessesssessersseossrosersseessesssesseess 39 Preparing an SD card fOr USEC sssessssessesscsessssessssecsssesseesseecsees 40 Using the built in speaker sssessseesseesssessssesseessseessseesseesssesssees 40 Connecting monitors and headphone sssessssssssessseesseesse 41 Using the built in microphone sss esseesesessssessseessesssseesseesssesssees 41 Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound A B POSION ts psesanissseasendtadeisessseresns aatatetsernnnete emenasteernene 41 Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound X Y positiOn sesssessessessesssesecseesscoscesesssesscosresesscesecsscoseesesoresresee 42 Swapping the left right channels of the built in microphone pair sissrecencassccssacsneestnvarcrcctasaderstucassnsntconesctornnpanteotrcers 42 Microphone position detection sesessseesssessseessseessessssesssee 43 Attaching the tilt foot s seseesssseesssseessseesssseesssesosseesoseesssseesssseess 44 A Recordin sirsiran Selecting file format sampling frequency and maximum SO a ae eee tenet E E 45 Preparing the recording INputs ssssesssseessseessseesssseessseesssseessss 46 Recording with the built in MICS sssessssessseesssessseesseesssessss 46 Recording with external mics EXT MIC IN sssssssssssssssees 46 Recording an external device LINE IN ssssssssssessssersssse 47 Setting the external input tYp ssssssssesssss
38. D0O1157920A TASCAM DR 40 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel Please record it and retain it for your records Serial number OWNER S MANUAL Declaration of Conformity Model Number DR 40 Trade Name TASCAM Responsible party TEAC AMERICA INC Address 7733 Telegraph 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 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 2 TASCAM DR 40 FOR U S A 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
39. FF eae ee Te unit does not automatically turn OFF 2 pamir lamin Se mir 102 TASCAM DR 40 penngt ane A DACKE Use BRICE T to set the time until the backlight suena turns OFF after the last operation when ponam a the internal A GEF aue off ec factory setting if sec 15 a z always on Adjusting the display contrast Use ROHTERST to adjust the display contrast Options 1 24 factory setting 5 nO the mpe of AA batteries Use HATTER to set the type of the AA batteries that you are using This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery charge and determine if the unit has nouga pona for normal operation Values ALKAL alkaline batteries default Hi tiH nickel metal hydride i Setting the phantom power voltage Use the PHANTOM LOLT item to set the voltage of the phantom power supplied when external mics that require it are connected Options 241 451 factory setting Restoring the factory settings Use the HITIALIZE item to restore the various settings of this unit to their factory settings 1 Use the or button to select HITIALTZE and press 2 Press the ENTER MARK button again to opena confirmation pop up window SYSTEM mm 3 Press the ENTER MARK button to initialize the unit Press HOME W to cancel initialization Using QUICK FORMAT Using GLITCE FORMAT erases all music files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY fo
40. L dB L YL CTEL OFF HS DECODE Press the lt lt button to return to setting item selection Use the and buttons to select 5OUEZE and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button Use the and buttons to set the input source SOURCE Explanation INT MIC ST Stereo recording with built in mics default value INT MIC MONO L R signals of built in mics are mixed and recorded in mono EXT IN 1 Mono recording with external mics or equipment EXT IN 1 2 Stereo recording with external mics or equipment Press the lt lt button to return to setting item selection Use the and buttons to select UF LLL and press the ENTER MARK or gt button 4 Recording 9 Use the and buttons to set the input level of the second file in dual recording Setting range cE default value to i z 10 Press the lt lt button to return to setting item selection the ENTER MARK or button 12 Use the and buttons to set input level control functions for the second file in dual recording LVL CTRL OFF default value PEAK REDUCTION AUTO LVL LIMITER Explanation No level control If the input sound is too loud the input level is automatically lowered to a suitable level This function makes handling difficult input level settings easier You can still raise the input level manually Low input levels are raised and high input levels are lowered automatically making this us
41. NIN wav 74 TASCAM DR 40 Setting the playback area AREA EL a 7 area for repeat and ordinary playback on the cl SETTING screen 1 Press the MENU button to opa men LE Screen 2 Use the or button to select FiA SETT IHG and press the ENTER MARK or gt button cana EHM FOLDER REPEAT CONTINUOUS FLAYEG OFF JUMPBACK 3 SEC 3 Use the or button to select highlight AREA and press the ENTER MARK or gt button cana AREA REPEAT CONTINUOUS FLAYEG OFF JUMPBACK 3 SEC 4 Use the or button to set the playback area ALL FILES Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on the SD card FOLDER default Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder PLAYLIST Set the playback area as the files in the playlist See Playlist on page 77 If there is no playlist defined a He FLAYLIST pop up appears PLAY SETTING i Mi mbit Tim JUMPBACK 3 SEC 5 Press they HOME button to return to the Home Screen Selecting a folder for the playback area 1 Regardless of the current playback area if you select a folder on the BEMSE Screen the playback area changes to the selected folder 1 Press the MENU button to sia men MEME screen 2 Use the or button to select 3 and press the PNTER MARK or gt gt button peHs screen appears C BROWSE gt il DR
42. ORE item on the FILE HAME screen 2 Recording file base number 3 S is the source file 4 Assigned channels 12 is channels 1 2 and 34 is channels 3 4 5 This dual recording file was recorded with the input level set to 12 dB This would be D06 if recorded at 6 dB or D10 if recorded at 10dB for example Ifthe input level is less than 24 dB dual recording might not have the expected result o IFLUL CTEL is setto AUTO LUL or PERE REDUCTION then the HAL LL cannot be changed You can use the built in mics with connected external mics or Recording 4 channels equipment to record four independent channels as two stereo recording files channels 1 2 and 3 4 Making 4 channel recording settings 1 Press the REC MODE button to open the FEC MODE screen Use the and buttons to select FE the ENTER MARK or gt butions Use the and buttons to set it to 47H im FEC MOCE EM HS DECODE OFF DELAY and press Ams Cc Bmt Press the lt lt button to return to setting item selection men hotel MS mics use the and buttons to select MS and press the ne or PP l Dutton Use the bands buttons to set fis DECODE to ON Press the lt lt button to return to meeting item selection 7 8 4 Recording Use the and buttons to select LELE ENTER MARK or gt gt button Use the and buttons to set the value according to
43. RECORD button Press the RECORD button again to restart recording in the same file Quick Start Guide 7 Press the PLAY button for playback If you use a headphone or amplifier speaker set connect it to the Q LINE OUT socket on the left side panel For playback over the built in speaker enable it on the speaker settings screen See Using the built in speaker on page 40 O e Oo Powered monitor speakers or amplifer and speakers Headphones 8 Use the or button to control the playback volume 9 Press the 7 HOME E button to stop playback If you have made several recordings use the a lt or gt gt button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped and the Home Screen is displayed TASCAM DR 40 11 Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR 40 Linear PCM Recorder Please read this Owner s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit s features We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come After you have finished reading this manual please keep it in a Safe place for future reference You can also download the Owner s Manual from the TASCAM web site http tascam com Features Compact audio recorder that uses SD SDHC cards as recording media High performance directional stereo mics can be adjusted enabling both A B and X Y recording Can rec
44. Screen open You can select the settings of level control or left right channels for the built in stereo microphones 154E P TASCAMN_S8681 waw Select LEVEL CTEL and press the ENTER MARK button to open the level control setting pop up window TASCAM DR 40 87 7 Quick Operations AUTO LEVEL LIHITER In this window you can choose from the following three level control options When the input sound is too large the input level is decreased automatically to an appropriate level When the input sound is too small or too large the input level is increased or decreased respectively automatically to an appropriate level This prevents distortion of sound due to sudden excessive input For details of the level control function see Using the Level Control Function on page 50 The Welt sag cannot be changed if the level control function is set to F IE Closing the Quick menu screen Press the QUICK button to close the Quick menu screen 88 TASCAM DR 40 Deleting the selected file Quick Delete Tp Ta selected file can be deleted without using the screen 1 To delete a file select it using the lt lt or gt gt button 2 Open the Quick menu screen by pressing the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open when stopped FOLDER D001 700D0E IDE LEVEL ALIGH MIxOoOWr 3 Use the or button to selecti 4 Press the ENTER MARK button A A confin
45. T gt MIC PHANTOM When you press the INPUT LEVEL or button a pull up menu screen appears to indicate the input level setting TASCAM DR 40 49 4 Recording WAY 16 7 d4 1k ST el 1 Press the RECORD button to bring the unit in i 00 00 O00 iia recording standby The indicator will flash and the _ EFE recording screen will appear am HHE ay 2 Press the QUICK button The PEAK indicator to the right of the display lights red The Quick menu screen will appear when the input level is too high A V mark is provided at 12 dB on the level meters Set the input level so that the indicator bars move to and fro with this mark at about the center without causing the PTASCAM_ GG81 wav PEAK indicator to light red when the loudest sounds occur 3 Use the or button to select highlight LEVEL COCTEL and press the ENTER MARK button Press the HOME ll button to exit recording standby The level control setting screen will appear When in recording standby or ae ao the speaker WH 16 7 44ik ST does not output sound even if the SPEAKER setting is se put enabled Connect headphones to the O LINE OUT jack if ue ee you want to adjust the level or record while monitoring the TA input Use the or button in the Home Screen to adjust yl SEE F default F B the monitoring volume This does not affect the sound to be recorded 4 Use the
46. T IMG screen set the AUTO FEC section REC SETTING gt tu LOW CUT OFF PRE FEC OFF euro REG MODE LEVEL 1 126 See Recording automatically AUTO REC on page 62 Moving to a mark position You can move to marks in the currently selected file when stopped and during playback You can use this function to identify points to create shortcuts to the beginning of songs for example Press the lt lt or gt gt button while pressing and holding the ENTER MARK button during playback or when stopped You cannot move to a mark in a different file TASCAM DR 40 65 4 Recording Setting the low cut filter LORT can be set when recording in recording standby The low cut filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind noise from air conditioners and PoR TIP Use the built in effects of this unit as necessary on the input 1 Press the MENU button to opaN ten Li Screen aan i 2 Use the or button to select FE SETT THG and press a b a 7 tne ERLER MARE or gt P b tan REC SETTING screen appears Recording the moment before pushing 3 Use the or button to select fi CU r and press the RECORD PRE REC ENTER MARK or gt Bitton By using prerecording when the unit is in recording standby et ee oe you can record up to two seconds of the signal input before SIZE TEE T the RECORD button is pushed to start recording a OFF PRE REC OFF b 1 Press the MENU button to
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48. The resume function does not work if the card is exchanged or formatted Setting the date and time Using its internal clock this unit remembers the date and time when a file is recorded 1 Press the MENU button to open the HEHU lt ___MENU___ iil PLAY SETTING BROWSE Z SPEAKER OTHERS screen 2 Use the or button to select the THER menu item highlighted and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button MIEN til REC SETTING PLAY SETTING Y BROWSE Y 3SFEAKER The fTHERS screen is displayed TASCAM DR 40 37 3 Preparation gm Z TUNER Z EFFECT FILE NAME Z DATE TIME z 3 Use the or button to select the GATE TINE menu item and press the ENTER MARK or gt button am TUNER Z EFFECT FILE NAME REMOTE S The DATE TIHE screen is displayed DATE TIME qmm EEEE 91 61 HG Ba AA ENMTEREJSay 4 Press the lt or gt button to move the cursor highlighted area and use the or button to change values 5 Press the ENTER MARK button to confirm the change and return to the THEE screen You can set the unit to automatically add the date to file names See Setting the format of file names on page 104 38 TASCAM DR 40 CAUTION The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or through the AC adaptor TASCAM PS P515U or the USB cabl
49. above are not continuous recording times but rather they are the total possible recording times for the SD SDHC card If recorded in mono in WAV files the maximum recording time will be double the figures above For dual and 4 channel recording in WAV BWF format the recording times are about half those shown above 68 TASCAM DR 40 5 Working with Files and Folders BROWSE screen On the BROHSE Folder which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR 40 On this screen you can also play and erase selected audio files create folders add files to the playlist and so on See Playlist on page 77 TIP If you connect the DR 40 with a computer by USB or mount the SD card on a computer using a card reader or Rome input you can change the folder structure within the fli 10 Folder and erase files from the computer as you would the contents of a hard drive Furthermore you can change file names from the computer To Pp the BEGHISE Screen press the MENU PUNON to SA A the MEHL screen vies the or button to select amp E and press abe ENTER MARK or gt gt I button g DR40 0000 TASCAM_O001 S12 waw 47 TASCAM_D00I S34 waw 7 TASCAM_0002512 wav 7 TASCAM_O002S34 wavy The contents of the folder that contains the file that was selected on the Home Screen before the BETHESE Screen was opened appears on the display Screen
50. appear on the computer s screen we show them like this DR 40 SD memory card is sometimes abbreviated as SD card Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed TIP We give hints and tips on using the DR 40 when you see this icon A note provides additional explanations for special situations CAUTION A caution shows that you may lose data recordings if you do not follow the instructions Intellectual property rights TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation registered in the U S and other countries SDHC 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 Microsoft Windows Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U
51. atteries 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 Ifthe 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 4 TASCAM DR 40 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 mw For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment a All electri
52. c Folder 4 251 The HUE TE Folder is the sees root level folder in the sean shown on the BROEESE Screen a Audio file This icon appears before the names of music files Plus folder This icon shows folders that contain subfolders Plain folder This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen 70 TASCAM DR 40 File operations Select the desired audio file on the BERGHE Screen and press the QUICK button to open the Bopp Bera wa that is shown below BROWSE gt BROWSE inl Use the or button to select the item you want from the following list and press ENTER MARK button to execute it INFO Information date time size about the selected file appears Press the ENTER MARK button again or press the HOME W button to return to the BETMHISE screen gm FILE INFORMATION TASCAM_00 2512 waw SO00 01 01 0S SE ADD LIST Adds the selected file to the playlist See Playlist on page 7 3 5 Working with Files and Folders BROWSE screen FILE SWAP Files recorded during the following recording modes can be swapped 4CH mode A file recorded by the built in mics channels 1 2 can be swapped with a file recorded by external mics or The above is the same as swapping File B and File C as described on page 61 In addition since you can choose the virtual fil
53. cal and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately b d e from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 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 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 The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste 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 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 Improper disposal of waste
54. cance 64 TASCAM_OO1 r wav 85 TASCAM_OO1S way 6 Use the or button to select an item and press the ENTER MARK button to cause the unit to work as follows 78 TASCAM DR 40 ALL CLR A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want to remove all the files from the playlist Press the ENTER MARK button to remove all the files or the HOME E button to cancel this operation For this operation it does not matter which file you select in step 5 All the files are removed from the playlist but they are not erased from the SD card PLAYLIST fii PLAYLIST CLEAR gt All Playlist erased Are You Sure 7 ETOF ely ENTER as DELETE Remove the selected file from the playlist The file is removed from the playlist but it is not erased from the SD card MOVE Select this to change the order of files in the playlist In addition to the file name the file number also appears highlighted in inverse Use the or button to move the selected file to a different position in the playlist cut 81 TASCAM_OO15 waw 82 TASCAM 001E waw B4AJTASCAM_0018 waw 83 TASCAM_OOT waw BSITASCAM_OO19 waw 7 In the above example the 4th file has been moved to the 3rd file position Press the ENTER MARK button The display returns to the FLAYLIST screen CANCEL The operation for the selected file is canceled Selecting files for playback ski
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56. ce Adjusting the input level Before starting recording the input level should be adjusted to prevent the recorded sounds or signals from being distorted due to excessively large input signals or from being inaudible due to excessively low input signals compared to noise In addition to manual adjustment the unit has the following three level adjustment functions peak reduction automatic level control and limiter Any of these can be used as required TIP In addition to adjusting the INPUT level try changing the distance and angle between the microphone and the sound source The angle and distance of the microphone can also change the character of the recorded sound Manually adjusting the input level The following procedures explain how to use the Record Screen to set the levels 4 Recording CAUTION Manual adjustment cannot be performed when the automatic level control mode is selected as a level control function appears to the right of the elapsed time on the recording screen To enable manual input level adjustment Using the Level Control Function on page 50 1 Press the RECORD button to begin recording standby The record indicator flashes red and the recording screen appears WANY 16 7 4 ik ST en 00 00 00 EEA P TASCAH 5061 wan Adjust the input level using the INPUT LEVEL or button on the left side panel EXT IN Q LNE LiNE OU
57. ck Connector 2 5 mm TRS jack Audio performance Frequency response 20 20 kHz 1 3 dB EXT IN to LINE OUT Fs 44 1 kHz JEITA 20 22 kHz 1 3 dB EXT IN to LINE OUT Fs 48 kHz JEITA 20 40 kHz 1 3 dB EXT IN to LINE OUT Fs 96 kHz JEITA Total harmonic distortion 0 05 or lower EXT IN to LINE OUT Fs 44 1 48 96 kHz JEITA S N ratio 92 dB or higher EXT IN to LINE OUT Fs 44 1 48 96kHz JEITA Note JEITA Conforming to JEITA CP 2150 Computer compatibility Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Macintosh Power PC iMac G3 G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported OS Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Macintosh Mac OS X 10 2 or later TASCAM DR 40 115 16 Specifications Other specifications Power Three AA batteries Alkaline or Ni MH USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor TASCAM PS P515U sold separately Power consumption 1 7 W maximum Battery operation time continuous operation Alkaline type battery EVOLTA Continuous Continuous operation time Jael operation time MUE Playback 2 ch WAV About 21 5 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 16 bit Playback 2 ch MP3 About 17 5 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 128 kbps Playback 4 ch WAV About 15 5 hours Headphones 96 kHz 24 bit Playback 4 ch WAV About 17 5 h
58. code during playback MS decoder etn Use the HICE parameter on the f width of the sound To decode while recording open the HIER recording standby EF screen to adjust the screen during TASCAM DR 40 95 When decoding the input 5 IMFUT appears on the MIME screen When decoding playback i MOMITOR appears on the PIAER screen Item Setting range Operation details WIDE 0 100 Adjusts the width of the sound At i mid is 100 As the number increases the amount of side signal increases Ife DECODE is set to OH on the FEC MODE screen it cannot be selected on the HIKER screen Usima kei Ireut appears To use the MS decoder during playback set H3 DECODE to OFF onthe REC MODE screen 96 TASCAM DR 40 10 Tuning a Musical Instrument Tuner TASCAM DR 40 has a built in tuner The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately on the tuning meter shown in the display Using the tuner Setting the tuner 1 Press the MENU button to open the MEHL screen 2 Use the or button to select 7 HER and press the ENTER MARK or button to open the 27THEES submenu 3 Use the or button to select THER and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button TUMER screen appears TUNER gmna CALIE 446Hz The TUHER screen contains the ALIE option to set the fundamental frequency of the A Press the lt 4 or gt button to decrease or increase the fundamental
59. d the Self Timer does not function Set Hl screen If any of these errors occurs turn the unit s power off and restart it If the power cannot be turned off remove the batteries disconnect the AC adaptor TASCAM PS P515U and or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply If the error message continues to appear frequently please contact a TASCAM Customer Support TASCAM DR 40 111 If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit please gy The SD card is not recognized try the following before seeking repair If these measures Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely do not solve the problem please contact the store where you bought the unit an authorized distributor or a TASCAM Customer Support m Playback does not work If you are trying to play a WAV file confirm that the sampling frequency is supported by this unit m Power will not turn ON If you are trying to play an MP3 file confirm that the bit rate Confirm that the batteries are not dead is supported by this unit o Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct orientation Confirm that the AC adapter TASCAM PS P515U sold m The speakers do not work Are headphones connected separately is firmly connected to both the socket and the ISSPEHRER set to DFF unit Check the connections with the monitoring system Confirm that the USB cable
60. e When using batteries replace them before they completely lose power Inserting and removing SD cards Inserting the SD card An SD card is already installed when the unit is shipped from the factory If you want to use this card to record and play tracks there is no need to reinstall it 1 Open the SD slot cover on the right side panel 2 Insert the SD Card into the slot as shown in the following illustration until it clicks into place Removing the card 1 Open the SD slot cover on the right side panel 2 Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it to come out CAUTION Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is connected to a computer by USB e SD cards that meet SD or SDHC standards can be used with this unit e A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on our website http tascam com Card write protection SD cards have protect switches that prevent writing new data to them 4907 p07 i lg r Unprotected Protected If you slide the protect switch to the LOCK position file recording and editing is not possible Move the switch to the unlocked position in order to record erase and otherwise edit data on the card TASCAM DR 40 39 3 Preparation Preparing an SD card for use In order to use an SD card in this unit you must format it first CAUTION When formatting a card the unit should be operating on
61. e a new file The SEPARATE OVERDUB mode creates a new recording file with only the input sound This mode can be selected from the parameters 52 TASCAM DR 40 Recording MONO STEREO recording Make recording settings 1 Press the REC MODE button to open the FEC MODE screen 2 Use the or button to select FEC MODE and press the ENTER MARK or button 3 Use the or button to select HOHO or STERED Default im cu FEC MODE GR FEC MODE S SOURCE INT MIC Min SOURCE INT MIC ST MS DECODE OFF Mono recording Stereo recording 4 Press the lt lt button to select the other item 5 Use the or button to select CUFCE and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button 4 Recording 6 Use the or button to select the input source If no setting is made new recording files are placed in the Meet ONhs INT MIC MONO L R signals of built in mics ae default are mixed and recordedin Starting the recording EXTIN 1 L external input is 1 Press the RECORD button to begin recording recorded in mono standby INT MIC ST default ee are recorded aa External inputs are m 00 00 00 carci eM 00 00 p0 ae WAY 16 7 d 1k HOMO WANY 16 4 4 ik ST i TASCAM_ABe2 TASCAM_8G81 7 Press mer lt lt button to select the other item nan 2 8 IfFEC MODE is set to STEREM you can also set MS mic Mono Recording Stereo Recording dedia The screen show
62. e for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder 16 TASCAM DR 40 About SD cards This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback You can use 64 MB 2 GB SD cards and 4 GB 32 GB SDHC cards with this unit A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site http tascam com Use of cards that have not been verified for use with this unit could result in the unit not functioning properly Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot please take the following precautions when handling them Do not leave in extremely hot or cold places Do not leave them in extremely humid places Do not let them get wet Do not put things on top of them or twist them Do not hit them Precautions for placement and use The operating temperature should be between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Do not install in the following types of places Doing so could degrade the sound quality and or cause malfunctions Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwise unstable 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 e Very dusty locations Places that could be directly exposed to rain or other water Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat ge
63. e freely when swapping the above you can also swap File B and File D as on page 61 However you cannot swap two virtual files for example File C and File D as on page 61 equipment channels 3 4 Example TASCAM_0002S12 WAV TASCAM_0002S34 WAV TASCAM_0002S34 WAV TASCAM_0002S12 WAV OVERDUB SEPARATE mode 1 The playback file and a newly recorded file can be swapped Example TASCAM_0004S12 WAV TASCAM_0004S34 WAV TASCAM_0004S34 WAV TASCAM_0004S12 WAV The above is the same as swapping File A and File B as described on page 61 2 A newly recorded file and a virtual file saved based on it can be swapped Example TASCAM_0004S34 WAV TASCAM_0004V34t1 WAV TASCAM_0004V34t1 WAV TASCAM_0004S34 WAV FILE DELETE A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the file Press the ENTER MARK button to erase the file and the amp 7 HOME Ml button to cancel the deletion operation EROUSE qm FILE DELETE TASCAM_00 2512 wa Are You sure 7 ETOF ely ENTER ia PROJECT DEL A pop up message appears confirming that you want to erase the project containing the selected file Press the ENTER MARK button for each project to erase Press the amp HOME W button to cancel deletion EROLUSE iii TASCAM DR 40 71 5 Working with Files and Folders BROWSE screen CAUTION This deletes all the files in the selected project CANCEL The o
64. e the number 0001 after the characters set using the GEL item FILE HANE ini COUNT INIT gt File Count Init Are SOW Sure 7 ETOP ely ENTER Ss TASCAM DR 40 105 13 Using the REMOTE jack This unit has a REMOTE jack to which you can connect a TASCAM RC 3F footswitch type remote control or TASCAM RC 10 wired remote control both sold separately that can be used to operate the unit Footswitch TASCAM RC 3F Footswitch TASCAM RC 3F sold separately Setting footswitch operation Use the FENDTE setting screen to make footswitch settings 1 Press the MENU button to open the f screen 2 Use the or button to select amp y y and pe the ENTER MARK or button to open nthe OTHERS submenu 106 TASCAM DR 40 Use the or button to select highlight REMOTE menu item and press the ENTER MARK or gt button to open the FENOTE screen TT UR RCH MODE PLAY PLAY FHD STOP Ril 3F Use the or button to select highlight LER menu item and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt Fbutton use tng or punon to change the COHTROLLEH item to an gt Default RC 3F Use the I lt and or button to select highlight HODE item and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button item i default RECORD RECORDS MINUTES Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen Use the or button
65. ecording Playback Control Opens Quick menu only for level alignment BROMSE PLAYLODST Opens pop up menu for working with selected file or folder IEHL screen THER submenu Other settings screens ee Turn fis DECODE on off and select Film Screen channels 1 2 and 3 4 Quick menu screen To show the Quick menu screen press the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open The contents of this screen depend on the state of the unit at the time when the QUICK button is pressed When stopped with the Home Screen open Deletion division and level alignment of the current playback file can be selected FOLDER D001 oo0eE The current file can be divided See Dividing the selected file Divide on page 89 The perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to enhance listenability See Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability Level Alignment on page 90 7 Quick Operations This function combines four channels with a file each for channels 1 2 and channels 3 4 into one 2 channel L R file When using this you can make effect level volume level and stereo position settings freely on the HIE screen See Mixdown on page 91 During playback with the Home Screen open or while the Playback Control screen is open Only level alignment can be selected FOLDER D001 700D0E P TASCAM_OD21 wav During recording standby with the Home
66. efault value EXT IN 1 Record using external inputs When creating a stereo file the same sound is added to both L R channels EXT IN 1 2 Record using external inputs When creating a mono recording the channel is recorded 10 Press the lt lt button to return to setting item selection 11 When setting is complete press the HOME W button to return to the Home Screen Select the file you want to overdub Use the I lt and gt gt buttons and the BROWSE select that files that you want to overdub screen to 60 TASCAM DR 40 See Working with Files and Folders BROWSE Screen on page 69 for selecting files using the BRMWSE screen Start the overdubbing 1 Press the RECORD button to set the unit to record standby PRESS WZ 5 tn PRESS 343 tn mM 00 00 OO iam e 00 00 00 i int Te IT EFFECT EFFECT JhdE JH4 P TASCAM 50G2 P TASCAM_ 8881 MIX recording Separate recording When in MIX mode press the 1 2 SOLO button to mute monitoring of the input sound When in SEPARATE mode if there are two playback files press the 3 4 SOLO button to switch between the input sound and the playback file If there is only one file this mutes the input sound 2 Press the RECORD button to start overdubbing PRESS if 3 PRESS grdi D2 58 25 Dz 58 25 un 00 00 OS tam 00 00 OS Guar TMT EFFECT m EFFECT b TASCAH GAZ b TASCAMN_ 88 1 MIX recording Se
67. effect selected in the F PECET Setting range amp SOURCE You can choose one of the Te as the sound that the effect is applied to default value 1s SOURCE Explanation MIX default Apply the effect to the output of an overdubbed value recording or a mixed down recording INT MIC ST Apply the effect to signals input through the built in mics EXT IN 1 2 Apply the effect to signals input through external mics or equipment When HI is selected you can set the level SEND of each signal sent to the effect on the HIER screen See Mixer on page 94 4 Use the or button to select the desired item and press the ENTER MARK button or gt button to access that item s settings 5 Use the or button to set the desired value 6 Press the lt lt button when you are done making the setting to return to item selection status 7 Press the HOME W button to return to the Home Screen When the sampling frequency is set to 96 kHz or a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz is played the built in effects do not work However you can still set the built in effects Effects Preset List Preset name HALL 1 default value HALL 2 ROOM STUDIO PLATE 1 PLATE 2 Effects This is a bright reverb modeled after a large hall like space This is a warm reverb modeled after a large hall like space This reverb is modeled on a small indoor space This reverb is modeled on a
68. eful for recording meetings for example In this mode you cannot raise the input level manually This prevents distortion if the input level becomes too loud suddenly This is useful for live performances and other recordings when extreme volume changes occur In this mode you can still raise the input level manually even when recording TASCAM DR 40 55 13 Press the lt lt button to return to setting item selection 14 If using MS mics use the and buttons to select f DECODE and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button Use the and buttons to set f DECODE to OH default value iF F 15 When setting is complete press the HOME i button to return to the Home Screen Starting dual recording Press the RECORD button to start dual recording During dual recording the recording screen appears as follows WANY 16 7 441k ST 00 00 07 Fa na P TASCAM 5661 In the input source display area of the recording screen the input levels of the current input source and the dual recording are shown Dual recording file names Dual recording allows two files to be recorded simultaneously The name of the second file created by dual recording has 56 TASCAM DR 40 DXX added to the file name of the ordinary recording DXX shows the amount that the input level has been lowered TASCAM_0002S12 WAV D OD TASCAM_0002S34D12 WAV 00 Set with the H
69. esssssessssesssserssss 48 Using phantom DOWER n sse sseesssessseesssesssesosseesseesseessseesseessseesss 48 Adjusting the input level ssse sssessseesssessseesseesnsessseeoseessseesseeossee 49 Manually adjusting the input level ssss ssssesssssessssessssersss 49 Using the Level Control FUNCtION csssessseseessecseeeseeees 50 Overview Of recording modes sessesssseessseessseosssseessssesssseessssee 51 Recording MONO STEREO recording ssse sssesseesseessseesseese 52 Make recording settings sssessseesssessseesseesssesssseoseessseosseeessee 52 Set where to save the file sessssesssssseessssseeesssseesssseeessssseeess 53 Starting the reCOPdING ssssessssessssssssscsecsssssseesssesseseessseeseeees 53 File names when recording in MONO STEREO 54 Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels DUAL REC ssscsssssavsincesvercsusinsoasnerssarasesisavsincsesesaeevuies 54 Enabling dual recording sesessseessseessessseessseesseesssessseesseesssessss 54 Starting dual recording sesessseessseesseessseesseesseessseeoseesssessseeossee 56 Dual recording file NAMES csessssecssseesssecsecessecssssseeseseesees 56 Recording 4 CHANNEIS ssscsssssecsssssscsssecscsssecssseccsssecsssessessseces 57 Making 4 channel recording settingS s sesessseesssesssessse 57 Starting 4 channel recording cssesscsssessssssessssessessseesesees 58 File names when recording i
70. etails on page 45 1 Install batteries in the battery compartment on the back of the unit Fit them to the and marks shown in the compartment 2 Turn on and various setting information will be displayed 10 TASCAM DR 40 Press the HOME W button until the unit is turned on and then release it CAUTION The first time you use the unit a built in clock setting screen will appear DATE TIME pmm EEEE 91 61 HG GG Be ENWTERREISa Press the lt lt or gt gt I button to move the cursor highlighted portion and adjust the date and time using the or button Then press the ENTER MARK button to set 3 Press the RECORD button to switch to recording standby The indicator will flash RECORD button indicator If the Ei or Hi icon appears in the upper right of the Home Screen the adjustment for the angle and the left right channels of the microphone do not suit the recording setting Change the settings See Using the built in microphone on page 41 4 Usethe INPUT LEVEL or button on the left side panel to adjust the input level See Adjusting the input level on page 49 for details 5 Press the RECORD button to start recording The indicator will light during recording 6 Press the amp HOME W button to finish recording To pause recording press the
71. following situations When in recording standby When headphones are connected e When recording e When the speaker output setting is off When in overdubbing mode 31 Mounting thread for tripod or tilt foot 1 4 inch Use this to attach a tripod or the included tilt foot to the recorder CAUTION Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or microphone stand to prevent it from falling off Place the tripod or microphone stand on a level surface when using it with this unit 82 Battery compartment cover When not using the included tilt foot it can be stored by inserting it between the two protrusions on the inside of the battery compartment cover 83 Hole for strap Battery compartment Home Screen Install batteries 3 AA in this compartment to power the unit See Using AA batteries on page 34 noe L a TH ir m43 mig Playback area AL All files in the FLIES T amp folder FOLDER All files in the selected folder PLAYLIST All files added to the playlist 2 heosiievent playback status J Single playback dy Single file repeat playback amp All file repeat playback tp 2 LOOp playback 3 Current playback file number total number of files This shows the current file number and total number of files
72. gs 6 Use the or button to select AHFLE and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button 7 Set the sampling frequency with the or button to C REC SETTING gt M FORMAT HAY ibit SAMPLE E SIZE 226 C Jheen3 Low CUT OFF FFE REC OFF one of the following options Sei cannot be selected if FORMAT is set to MP3 8 Press the lt lt button to show settings ENTER MARK or gt gt button 46 TASCAM DR 40 im FORMAT WAY 16bit SAMPLE i44 ik SIZE E hn LOW CUT 0 FF FFE FEC OFF 10 Set the maximum file size with the or button to one of the following options B46 L2Sh gaen migr 1G 26 default Ifthe maximum set file size is exceeded during recording the unit will automatically continue recording in a new file Depending on the file format the amount of recording time will differ for the same file size The amount of recording time is shown on the right of the setting value in parentheses Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours 11 Press the amp HOME Mf button to return to the Home Screen Preparing the recording inputs Recording with the built in mics Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration Recording with external mics EXT MIC IN Connect external mics to the EXT MIC LINE IN connectors Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a s
73. h the mixed down file ready to play The project name number is the final number before mixdown increased by one In this state you can press the PLAY button to start playback of the mixed down file NOTE If the playback file is mono the file created will also be mono When mixing down mono files set the EAL knob on the MTSE window to Liz TASCAM DR 40 91 8 Using the Effects The DR 40 has built in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice They can also be applied to the output signal during playback The icon appears as light letters on a dark background FOLDER 8007 70006 114 P TASCAM_0021 way Setting the effect 1 Press the MENU button to open ther MEM screen 2 Use the or button to select 2 7HE BS and Lies the ENTER MARK or button to open the THERES submenu 3 Use the or button to select EFFECT and press the PTER RANE or gt gt button The EFFECT screen appears C EFFECT gt tii EFFECT OFF PRESET HALL 1 LEVEL E MI As shown in the above illustration there are four setting items on the EFFECT screen 92 TASCAM DR 40 Set each item using the lt 4 or gt gt buttons or or buttons EFFECT Use this to turn the effect on or off The default setting is fF F PRESET See the Effects Preset List on page 93 for details about the preset effects LEVEL Use this to ange me output level of the preset
74. ht channels of the built in microphone pair on page 42 Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound X Y position Close the stereo microphone X Y position Set this way the microphone pair is close and recording is possible with a clear stereo field with less phase difference If you open or close the microphone pair while using the built in stereo microphone and the left right channels does not suit the angle of the microphone a pop up message appears to ask whether you want to swap the left right channels of the microphone See Microphone position detection on page 43 42 TASCAM DR 40 TASCAM DR 40 LINEAR PCM RECORDER DUAL OVER DUB Set the left right channels of the built in microphone to R L When you are using the built in microphone and the setting is not R L Bi appears on the Home Screen See Swapping the left right channels of the built in microphone pair below Swapping the left right channels of the built in microphone pair Depending on the angles at which the microphones are set the recording channels of the left and right microphones can be swapped When the microphone pair is open the left microphone should be set to the left channel and the right microphone should be set to the right channel When A B position L F When the microphone pair is closed the left microphone should be set to the right channel and the right microphone should be set to the left cha
75. i aae aiani 25 Recording SCreen ssseessessssessseessecssseesseessseosseresseesseessseesseesssesssses 27 Playback Control screen e essssessssersssecsssseessseressseeosseeossseossserssss 29 6 TASCAM DR 40 Menu itemi NSE aecsresisssrisiiiarsoriaaia nein ai 30 Using MENUS siensa einean niesen iain 31 Basic operation ssesseseesessessesseseessesessessesseseeseoseoseoeessoneesesseoseseesesse 32 3 Preparati csresriscsercinninnesenis anra Powering the Unit esssessssessseesseessseesseesnseessseeseessseeosseesseessseesseee 34 Using AA batteries es esesessseesseesssesssseesseesssessseesseesseessseeoseesss 34 Using an AC adaptor Sold separately uu cssesecesseceeeees 35 Using USB DUS DOWER ss esesessseesseesssessseeesseesseessseesseeoneesssseoseesss 35 Start Up amp ShUTAOWN ssssiscsessrsivesisresssaesvsrossaseszissoissorvddise dseindeeron 36 Starting up the UNit sssssesssessssieisssesissiososstrsicsseareice cotsidesirerini 36 Shutting QOWN cessccanconiatnneutunanenanenmienaneen 37 Resume function ssssesesssssesssssseessssseesssseesssssereossseeessssersosseseessseee 37 Setting the date and tiMe s ssesssessseesssessseesseesssessseeosseessesssee 37 Inserting and removing SD CAMS sessesssesseesseessseesseesssessseee 38 Inserting the SD card sssessseesseesssesssseesseesseessseesseeoseeossseeseesss 38 Removing the card esseesssessseesseesssesssseesseesseessseesseesseeossseeseesss 39
76. iessesesaeds 94 Making mixer settingS sseessseesssessseesseesssessseessseesseesserossersseesss 94 Using the MS decoder ssessssessseessseessessseeesseesseessseroseesssessseeossees 95 Decoding the input sound as you record sssssssesssserssseee 95 Decoding the playback sound ssssessssesssssesssseessssesssseessseees 95 MS decoder settings ssessseessseesseessseesseesssessseeosseessessseeosseesseesss 95 10 Tuning a Musical Instrument Tuner 97 Using the tUNnEr esseesseesssessseesssessseessseessesssseosseesssessseeoseroseeossseosseee 97 Setting the TUNER cs sincacacissseszsconessie covascscnonoceceassnventceanonstvsepearcscone 97 TUNING a musical instrument ssesssseessesssseesseesssessseesseesssessss 97 11 Connecting with a computer sssesesssssssssseees IB Transferring files to a computer ssseeessseesssesssseesssseessseesssserssss 99 Transferring files from a cCOomMputeTr sssesssesssseesssseesssecsssseessss 99 Disconnecting from a cCOoMpuUter sssesssseessssesssseesssseessseesssseess 99 12 Settings and Information ccccssssssseeee 100 Viewing File Information sssessssseessseeessseesseesosseeossseessseesssseess 100 File information page sss sssseesssseessssesssseessserosseesssseessseesssseessss 100 Card information page s sssessssseessseeesseeesssesosseesssseossseesssseess 101 System information page ss s esssseessssserssssseees
77. in the current playback area TASCAM DR 40 25 Elapsed time This shows the elapsed time hours minutes seconds of the current file Speaker output status EB Icon shown Speaker output ON EH Icon not shown Speaker output OFF Power supply status When a battery is being used a battery icon shows the amount of power remaining in bars tm m lt 4 The battery is almost dead and the power will soon turn off if the icon has no bars When using the PS P515U AC adaptor sold separately or USB bus power Ea appears Sometimes a Bat Lers Lic warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains D Recorder operation status Stopped Paused Playing back Fast forwarding Fast rewinding Skipping forward Skipping backward Ayiy yr 26 TASCAM DR 40 Level meter The level of the input or playback sounds is shown During OVER DUB MIX this shows the mixed level of the input and playback signals Track status display The display changes according to the recording mode Playing a file recorded in MONO or STEREO mode rye Playing a file recorded in dual recording mode are Playing a file recorded in 4 channel recording mode iz 132 Tht or Ext 1N OVERDUB SEPARATE mode tit or g4 In OVERDUB MIX mode When a track is soloed its name appears highlighted p Loop playback IN starting and OUT ending points The set starting and ending poin
78. indicator 41 PB CONT button Press this button when stopped to start recording standby 43 5 This button activates the Playback Control screen When the Playback Control screen is displayed press this button to return to the Home Screen Press this button during recording standby to turn off the self timer function or change the time period button When the Home Screen is displayed press this button to decrease the output level from the built in speaker or Q LINE OUT jack During adjustment a volume indicator will be displayed in a pull up window When the Playback Control screen is open press this button to decrease the playback speed When a setting screen is open use the button to change the setting of the selected item Display Shows a variety of information PEAK indicator Lights when the input volume is too high REC MODE button Press this button to open the FEC MODE screen 20 TASCAM DR 40 The recording indicator will blink when in standby Press this button when in recording standby to start recording The recording indicator will light when recording Press this button when recording to pause recording QUICK button When playing back stopped paused or in recording standby in the Home Screen or when the Playback Control screen is displayed press this button to display the Quick Menu screen The function to be shown depends on the state of the unit when the button is pressed Stopped delete
79. ing 2 Press the RECORD button again to start recording WAL LE Z adik ST Overdubbing has two modes 7 00 00 07 icm Using the overdubbing function you can mix input signals with an audio file that is played back and record either the TASCAM_BBE 1 combined signals or just the input signal as a new file File names when recording in 4 channel In OVERDUB mode the pre recording and auto recording 4 channel recording creates two files simultaneously functions are disabled Two files one for the built in mics channels 1 2 and one for In OVERDUB mode you cannot start new files manually the external mics or equipment channels 3 4 are created as You cannot pause in OVERDUB mode You cannot use the a RECORD button 58 TASCAM DR 40 1 In OVERDUB mode the recording format and sampling c frequency used are the same as those of the playback file Spee eee eae Overdubbing and dual recording cannot be used 4 Recording regardless of the settings SOURCE INT MIC simultaneously 4 Press the lt lt button to return to setting item In OVERDUB mode you cannot use the MS decoder selection If the playback file is a mono file the recording file will also 5 Use the and buttons to select HE MOCE and press be mono the ENTER MARK or gt gt button If the playback files are two 96 kHz WAV BWF or two MP3 6 Use the and buttons to set the overdubbing mode for
80. 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 NOW AWN Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 consul
81. isplayed Use the lt or button to select a folder level and use the or button to select the folder that contains the file you want to play For an explanation of how to use the BEGHSE Screen see Screen navigation on page 69 Press the gt gt I button Use the or button to select the desired file ___ BROWSE tial DR40 0000 TASCAM _OOO1S1 2 4 TASCAM O01 S34 way 4 TASCAM 0002512 way A TASCAM_OO02S34 wave the BEMSE Screen the folder that contains the selected file 6 Press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button becomes the playback area The display returns to the Home Screen and the selected file starts playing This folder becomes the current folder and new recorded files will be saved in this folder In addition the folder that contains this file becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously 1 Press the MENU button to open the ME screen 2 Use the or button to select EEOLHSE and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button Heka screen appears 76 TASCAM DR 40 Playlist You can make a list of files for playback playlist On the FLAY SETTING Screen if you select PLAYLIST for the AREH item you can set playback to just the files in your playlist Adding files to the playlist 1 Press the MENU button to open the f screen 2 Use the or button to select EELSE and press the ENTER MARK or button Hese screen a
82. l automatically in case of excessively large input Automatic level control is available to increase or decrease the recording volume when the input sound is too low or too high respectively Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably in particular portions where the input level is too high Low cut filter conveniently reduces low frequency noise VSA function can change the playback speed in the range from 0 5 to 1 5 times in 0 1 increments the normal speed without changing pitch Repeat playback and IN OUT loop playback functions PB CONTROL button is available to show settings screens for playback speed control and IN OUT loop Tuner function to tune musical instruments Self timer function to start recording after a set period of time Jump back and play function allows the last several seconds of the currently played file to be replayed again by simply pressing a button Delay compensation function that eliminates time lags caused by differences in the distances of two sets of inputs from the sound source Playlist function DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired only for WAV files MARK function convenient for moving to specific locations Equalizers function for playback and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure File name format can be set to use a user defined word or the date Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off
83. laylist or change the play mode to something besides The playlist is full You cannot add more than 99 files to the Playlist The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken Change the card or press the ENTER MARK button when this message appears to format the card in FAT format CAUTION Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit Always use the DR 40 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it Change the card or press the ENTER MARK button when this message appears to format the card in FAT format CAUTION Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card TASCAM DR 40 109 Message Meaning and response 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 The system file required to operate this unit is invalid When this message appears press the ENTER MARK button to automatically create a system file Something might be wrong with the card Change the card Writing to the card timed out Backup files on the card to your computer and format the card The card has no remaining capacity Erase unnecessary files or move
84. lders as well as the dr 1 sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR 40 1 Use the or button to select UTCE FORMAT and press 2 Press the ENTER MARK button to open a pop up confirmation window 12 Settings and Information SYSTEM qm 3 Press the ENTER MARK button to execute the quick formatting or press the 7 HOME Mi button to cancel formatting Using FULL FORMAT Use the FULL FORHAT item to completely format the SD card Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatting so it takes more time than quick formatting Using FULL FORMAT erases all music files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as the dr 1 sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR 40 1 Use the or button to select FULL FOEMAT and press 2 Press the ENTER MARK button to open a pop up confirmation window SYSTEM ini TASCAM DR 40 103 3 Press the ENTER MARK button to execute the full formatting or press the 7 HOME button to cancel formatting CAUTION When formatting a card the unit should be operating on AC power supplied through the PS P515U adapter sold separately USB bus power supplied from a computer or batteries with sufficient remaining power If the power fails during formatting the formatting may not occur correctly Setting the format of file names You can select the format of na
85. lied Doing so could damage that mic and this unit 3 REMOTE jack 2 5 mm dia TRS jack Connect a TASCAM RC 3F footswitch or TASCAM RC 10 wired remote control both sold separately here to enable remote starting and stopping of playback and other functions Left side panel D EXT IN HOLD D rs E pa LINE Line mic E k IC RHANTOM INPUT LEVEL Q LINE OUT jack Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack of an amp or other equipment EXT IN switch Use this to set the input type of the EXT MIC LINE IN jacks and whether phantom power is on or off HOLD switch Shift to the left end in the direction of the arrow to engage the hold function All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON INPUT LEVEL buttons Use these to adjust the input level During adjustment the input level setting status will be displayed in a pop up window Right side panel USB port Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor sold separately TASCAM PS P515U Always connect the recorder directly to a computer Do not use a USB hub SD card slot Insert an SD card into this slot TASCAM DR 40 23 Bottom Panel Mono speaker Use this built in soeaker to listen to recordings 24 TASCAM DR 40 The speaker will not produce sound in the
86. m a computer after being write protected mg This unit s files do not appear on the computer Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its USB port Confirm that USB hubs are not used Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode TASCAM DR 40 113 Ratings Recording media SD card 64 MB 2 GB SDHC card 4 GB 32 GB Recording playback format BWF 44 1 48 96 kHz 16 24 bit WAV 44 1 48 96 kHz 16 24 bit MP3 44 1 48 kHz 32 64 96 128 192 256 320 kbps Number of channels 4 channels stereo x 2 Input output ratings Analog audio input output ratings EXT MIC LINE IN jacks phantom power supported Connector XLR 3 31 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 6 3 mm 1 4 TRS Standard jack Tip HOT Ring COLD Sleeve GND 114 TASCAM DR 40 When EXT IN switch set to MIC MIC PHANTOM Input impedance 2 2 kQ Nominal input level 19 dBV Maximum input level 3 dBV When EXT IN switch set to LINE Input impedance 10 kQ or more Nominal input level 4 dBu Maximum input level 20 dBu Q LINE OUT jack Connector 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini Output impedance 120 Nominal output level 14 dBV 10 kO load Maximum output level 2 dBV 10 kO load Maximum output 20 mW 20 mW when connected to headphones 320 load Built in speaker 0 3 W monaural Control input output ratings USB jack Connector Mini B type Format USB 2 0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class REMOTE ja
87. mat files recording cannot be conducted in MIX mode DUB MODE Explanation Mix them down to one file and then OVERDUB again see The playback signals of the files on channels Mixdown on page 91 MIX 1 2 and 3 4 and the input signals are mixed and recorded as a new file If the playback file is mono SEPARATE mode cannot be used The playback file will not be overwritten for recording In this case use MIX mode The file on channels 1 2 is played back and a new SEPARATE file is recorded on channels 3 4 n z default The playback signals of channels 1 2 are not Setting the overdubbing mode value e S Press the REC MODE button to open the REC HODE Uae ee A screen NOTE Use the and buttons to select FEC MOCE and press e When a file is recorded using SEFREATE mode the playback the ENTER MARK or gt gt button signal is not included in the recording Use the and buttons to set it to UiERDUE e Since a recording made in EFHEATE mode does not include the playback signal you can record again with the same playback file as many times as you want You can then TASCAM DR 40 59 4 Recording listen to and select the best one from multiple recordings afterward 7 Press the I lt button to return to setting item selection 8 Use the and buttons to select ENTER MARK or button 9 Use the and buttons to set the input source and press the SOURCE Explanation INT MIC Record using built in mics d
88. mation screen for file deletion appears FOLDER G01 oo0eE FILE DELETE gt TASCAM_O021 waw Are You sure 7 ETOF ely ENTER iiss 5 Press the ENTER MARK button to delete the file or press the 4 7 HOME W button to cancel the deletion 7 Quick Operations Dividing the selected file DIVIDE C Sa A recorded file can be divided into two at a specified position 1 Selecta file to be divided using the lt lt or gt gt I button or the BECISE screen 5 Press the ENTER MARK button to divide the file 2 While the Home Screen is open when stopped press Or press the HOME I button to return to the the QUICK button to show the Quick menu screen DIUIDE screen without dividing the file When the TRIBE screen is open you can press the PLAY LeveL ALIGN f gt button and set the divide position while playing the PTASCAN_UUET file 3 Use the or button to select GILIDE and press the o When the GIUTGE screen is open press the PLAY gt ENTER MARK button button to pause resume playback and press the lt 4 or LIIDE screen appears gt gt button to move to the beginning or the end of the playback file Adjust the position for file division using the 00 15 41 or button Press and hold the or button to move the i position continuously TASCAM 0021 e e After dividing a file two new files with a and b added to the end of the
89. me is set as a JUMFERICE setting 1 Press the MENU button to open the f screen 2 Use the or button to select FLAY SETTING and press me AERA or P DUKON T 37 screen appears 84 TASCAM DR 40 3 Use the or button to select i ENTER MARK or button a AREA FOLDER REPEAT CONTINUOUS PLAYEG OFF JUMPBACK EEE 4 Use the or button to set the a jump back ume The setting options include SEL a 1 ene toi 10 seconds in increments of 1 A and 4 SEC seconds and 30 seconds default 2 SEC 5 When finished press the 7 HOME W button to return to the Home Screen lt and press the Playback of files recorded using dual recording When playing back files that have been made using dual recording press and hold the 1 2 SOLO or 3 4 SOLO buttons to alternate monitoring of the two files created using dual recording This function using the 1 2 SOLO and 3 4 SOLO buttons to switch between files finds the files by the first 11 characters of file names If file names are changed this function will not work OVERDUB INPUT MUTE function during playback SEPARATE MODE Press the 3 4 SOLO button to switch between the input sound and the 3 4 track playback sound After overdubbing you can use this to listen to the recorded file MIX MODE Press the 1 2 SOLO button to mute the input sound Solo function Press and hold the 1 2 SOLO butto
90. mes given to files recorded by this unit 1 Press the MENU button to open the EH screen 2 Use the or button to select 7 HER and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button to open the THER submenu 3 Use the or button to select FILE HEHE and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button FILE HAME screen appears 104 TASCAM DR 40 FILE HAME n TYPE WORD WORD C TASCAM COUNT INIT RET gl SAMPLE TASCAM_86285 12 way Use the k lt 4 or gt gt I button and the or button to set each item On this screen you can make the following settings for each item File name format The TYFE item can be set to either iilef default setting or WORD When set to iif a 6 character file name is used as the beginning of each file name Example TASCAM_0001S12 wav DATE The date is used as the file name in yymmdd format Example 110101_0000 wav The date is set using the unit s internal clock See Setting the date and time on page 37 Setting the WORD item To set the H RDE item use the ka and gt gt I buttons to move the cursor and use the or button to select the character In addition to the alphabet and numbers the following characters can be used li Je Ba hoai m o pF h oi O M O Sandee m z pam H bs ns o a a a E P oo Resetting the number COUNT Select SUNT THIT and press the ENTER MARK button to execute it The next file created after this will hav
91. message When recording use it to add markers manually Press the lt 4 or gt gt I button while pressing and holding this button to move to the previous or next mark respectively When the Playback Control screen is open use this button to set the IN start and OUT end points of the interval that you want to set for loop playback When the IN and OUT points are already set press this button to cancel loop playback and clear the IN and OUT points MIXER button Press this button to open the HIER screen When the HI EF screen is open press this button to return to the Home Screen TASCAM DR 40 21 Front panel 2 EXT MIC LINE IN L R jacks XLR TRS These are balanced analog XLR TRS combo jacks for microphone and line level inputs XLR 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD TRS Tip HOT Ring COLD Sleeve GND CAUTION Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a line level device to a EXT MIC LINE IN jack If you connect a line level device while phantom power is being supplied that device and this unit could be damaged When using a condenser microphone before connecting to and disconnecting from a EXT MIC LINE IN jack confirm that the phantom power for that jack is OFF If you connect or disconnect a mic while phantom power is being supplied that mic and this unit could be damaged 22 TASCAM DR 40 Do not connect an unbalanced dynamic mic to an XLR connector when phantom power is being supp
92. n 4 channel cccscseeeeees 58 Recording playback and input sounds together Overd bDimg aosan nE iia 58 Setting the overdubbing Mode essesssessseesssessseesssesssesssee 59 Select the file you want to overdub sssssesssssseessssseesssseeses 60 Start the overdubbing sseesssessseessseesseessseesseesssessseeoseessseessee 60 File names when recording in overdubbing sss ss 61 Recording automatically AUTO REC sssssssssesssseesssserssseessse 62 Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording Track increment ssseesseesesessseesseessseessseesseessseosseee 63 Manual track increment during recording ccscseceeee 64 Automatic track increment by file size 0 esessesseeseeeeees 64 Mark TO eli 0 9 Seeereeneneencr ter tener Mere aT 65 Adding marks manually to a reCOrding sssssecssssceereeees 65 Adding marks automatically to a recording 65 Moving TO a mark positiOn sese sssessssesseessseesseesssessseesseesssessse 65 Setting the low cut filter ssesssessescsessesecsesteseesssesscsecseees 66 Recording the moment before pushing RECORD PRE REC Jccsprinn odiniai a ene e rr mee mer iiie 66 Self timer function sesssesesssseesesssecssssserrsssseeessssecosssserrssssesesssseeeesss 67 Slo FUNCEO siisii ii 67 Recording duration sssessssesssessseessseesseessseesseesssessserosseesseossseesseee 68 TASCAM DR 40 7 5 Working with Files and Folders
93. n or 3 4 SOLO button to enable the solo function Use for projects that have been recorded in 4 channel mode and in other cases when multiple files are being played back to monitor only one of the files You can check the solo status with the track status indications TASCAM DR 40 85 Features of the QUICK button The QUICK button serves for the following purposes e While the Home Screen is open and when stopped or paused opens the Quick menu screen for deletion division and level alignment enhancing the perceived overall sound pressure of the current playback file During playback the Quick menu screen appears only for level alignment While the Home Screen is open during recording standby the Quick menu screen appears for the setting of level control or the left right channels for the built in stereo microphones A pop up menu to work with a selected file or folder appears if the BEEHISE screen or the PLAYLIST screen is open The QUICK button is disabled if the MEHL screen OTHERS submenu RED SETT IHG screen or a settings screen is open for various settings 86 TASCAM DR 40 Actions of the QUICK button for different screens and states are as follows Screen State Action Stop Opens Quick menu for deletion division Pause and level alignment Playback Opens Quick menu only for level Home alignment Recording Opens Quick menu for level control and Standby MIC LR swap R
94. nerating electrical device such as a power amplifier Beware of condensation If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change there is a danger of condensation vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism making correct operation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using Cleaning the unit Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean Do not clean the unit with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as benzene thinner and alcohol because they might cause damage to the surface of the unit User registration See the end of this manual for details about user registration TASCAM DR 40 17 Top panel TASCAM S DR 40 LINEAR PCM RECORDER E 1 2 REC MODE OT 18 TASCAM DR 40 HOME PLAY RECORD N oDbS 666 LUI o Built in stereo microphone Cardioid stereo electret condenser microphone You can set the microphone angles to open A B or close X Y 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 When in 4 channel recording mode press this to open
95. nited States and or other countries Apple Macintosh iMac 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 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 TASCAM DR 40 15 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 responsibl
96. nnel When X Y position F i If you are using the built in microphone and this setting is not used the current microphone setting icon appears as a warning on the Home Screen 1 Press the RECORD button to bring the unit in recording standby The indicator will flash and the recording screen will appear Press the QUICK button The Quick menu screen will appear 41 P TASCAMN_8618 way Use the or button to select highlight HIZ LE SHOF and press the ENTER MARK button The MIC LR swap screen will appear Press the ENTER MARK button to fix the setin and to return to the Home Screen 3 Preparation Microphone position detection The following pop up message appears automatically whenever the left microphone is opened or closed and the left right channels does not suit the angle of the microphone If only the right microphone is opened or closed it does not appear Change MIC Direction ny A E SToOrF A ENTERA Press the ENTER MARK button to change the setting Press the W HOME Ml button to leave the setting as it is When you change the microphone angle setting and the pop up message appears you must press the ENTER MARK button to change the L R setting press the 4 7 HOME Ml button to keep this setting as is or restore the previous microphone angle to close the pop up message before you can begin recording The pop up message does n
97. ntom power to a condenser microphone If you use a condenser microphone while running the unit on AA batteries Ni MH rechargeable or alkaline the operation time will be greatly shortened because of their low capacities If you need to operate the unit for a long time use the AC adaptor TASCAM PS P515U or the USB cable provided with the unit USB bus power 34 TASCAM DR 40 Using an AC adaptor sold separately Connect the PS P515U AC adaptor and the USB cable to the USB port of the unit as shown in the illustration TASCAM PS P515U not supplied CAUTION Never use any adaptor other than the designated PS P515U AC adaptor Use of a different adaptor could cause malfunction fire or electric shock Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adaptor In such a case keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit When both batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is connected power will be supplied from the AC adaptor Using USB bus power Connect the unit to a PC using the attached USB cable as shown in the illustration The LSE SELECT screen appears to choose between USB bus power for DONET supply or connection with a PC through the USB cable when USB cable is connected after the unit is turned on or when the unit is turned on after a the USB cable Use the or button to select amp F and press the
98. o the MUSIC folder TIP You can manage the MUSIC folder from the computer You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder up to the second level for use with this unit The DR 40 cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third level or below e Since you can set the DR 40 to only play the contents of a specific folder you can organize files into genres artists or other categories as you like If you name the subfolders and music files these names will appear on the screen of this unit Disconnecting from a computer Before disconnecting the USB cable use the proper procedures for your computer to unmount the DR 40 as an external drive The power turns off after disconnecting the USB cable See the computer s operation manual for instructions about how to unmount an external drive TASCAM DR 40 99 Viewing File Information Use the HFGEMAT ION Screen to view various types of information etn your DR 40 1 Press the MENU button to opan men MEM screen 2 Use the or button to select amp J 5 and pee the ENTER MARK or button to open nthe t OTHERS submenu 3 Use the or button to select HFORNATIOM the ENTER MARK or gt gt button The THFORMAT Use the 4 Or Duon to move through the pages i and press File information page FILE Shows information about the currently loaded file Card information page CARD Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card System inf
99. open the HEHH screen 4 Use the or button to select the cut off frequency ofthe 2 Use the or button to select FEC SETTING and press low cut Miter for mic T the ENTER MARK or gt gt button Options OFF default 45Hz 56Hz 12Hz 3 Use the or button to select FFE REC and press the ENTER MARK or button CAUTION as 4 Use the or button to select i When an external input is selected the low cut filter cannot Default mun nunna nanna E be used j j j m Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with eae Sep eee a microphone If you use speakers to monitor the sound E T f h output from the speakers may also be recorded causing a LOW CUT OFF FFE REC E poor recording and even feedback 66 TASCAM DR 40 5 Press the W W HOME button to return to the Home Screen TIP By using this in combination with the AUTO REC function you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds Ifthe amount of time in record standby is less than two seconds the sound for that amount of time is recorded The prerecording function is disabled in OVERDUB mode Self timer function Like a camera the unit has a self timer to trigger the start of recording after a set period of time 1 Press RECORD button when stopped or playing back to set the unit in recording standby and press the PB CONT button 2 The self timer icon 9 appears in the recorder status
100. ord with different types of stereo sound depending on the angle of the microphones Close Clear Stereo Sound with less phase difference Open Wide Stereo Sound Mid side decoding function can be used with MS mics Recording of up to four channels simultaneously possible 44 1 48 96 kHz 16 24 bit linear PCM WAV format recording possible Compatible with BWF format 12 TASCAM DR 40 32 320 kbps MP3 format recording possible compatible with ID3 tag v2 4 Dual recording allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels Overdubbing in mix mode allows the playback signal and the input signal to be mixed and recorded as a new file Overdubbing in separate mode allows the playback signal and the input signal to be mixed and recorded as a new file while saving the original file Built in 0 3 W monaural monitor speaker Built in effect reverb can be used during recording and playback Auto record function starts recording automatically when a set sound input level is detected Can start recording a new file automatically when a maximum file size set in advance is reached without interrupting recording A QUICK button is available for easy access to various functions Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired Pre recording PRE REC function allows the unit to record the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated Peak reduction function is available to reduce the leve
101. ormation page SYSTEM Shows the unit s system setting information and firmware version 100 TASCAM DR 40 ON screen contains the following three pages File information page The FILE page shows information about the currently selected file C INFORMATION gt 16bit ST 44 TF TITLE TASCAM 0001 S12 DATE 2011 06 27 11 08 SE 1 8 byte WAV BWF or MP3 Shows the audio file type For WAV or BWF files bit length stereo mono and sampling frequency Hz also appear For MP3 files the bit rate kbps CBR constant bit rate or VBR variable bit rate type and sampling frequency Hz also appear TITLE Shows the file name If an MP3 file has ID3 tag title information that information appears DATE Date of file creation SIZE File size Card information page The GARD page shows the status of the currently inserted SD card INFORMATION gamn PERE 42 TOTAL MUSIC 39 Co TOTAL FOLDER 11 TOTAL T2E 1 86 REMAIN SIZE 446 41 TOTAL MUSIC Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music Folder TOTAL FOLDER Shows the total number of folders in the Music Folder TOTAL SIZE Shows the total SD card capacity REMAIN SIZE USED SIZE Shows the amount of unused used capacity on the SD card Press the lt 4 or PI button to switch between FENAIH THFORMATION gann CORD e E 42 TOTAL MUSIC 39 Co TOTAL FOLDER 11 TOTAL T2E 1
102. ot appear if you change the microphone position when recording If necessary use the HIC LE SHAF setting by pressing the QUICK button to switch the setting after change the setting to recording standby mode by pressing the RECORD button TASCAM DR 40 43 Attaching the tilt foot When not using the tilt foot it can be stored by inserting it between the two protrusions on the inside of the battery When recording with the built in mics placing the recorder compartment cover with the battery compartment cover side down will cause the built in mic orientation to be low You can attach the included tilt foot to the tripod threads in order to keep the mic orientation from being too low Attach it as shown below 44 TASCAM DR 40 In addition to using the built in microphone you can record using an external microphone or record the output signal from a mixer or other audio source You can select among MP3 44 1 48 kHz 32 320 kbps and WAV BWF 44 1 48 96 kHz 16 24 bit audio recording formats Marks added when recording to Broadcast Wave Format BWF can be used with software that supports this format for example This recorder has five recording modes Using the overdubbing function you can mix input signals with an audio file that is played back and record either the combined signals or just the input signal as a new file With dual recording you can simultaneously record the same input signals at two different levels
103. ours Headphones 44 1 kH 16 bit Playback 4ch MP3 About 16 5 hours Headphones 44 1 kHz 128 kbps Ni MH type battery eneloop Format Soni Note Recording 2 ch WAV About 12 hours Built in stereo Jele operation time EME Recording 2 ch WAV About 16 hours Built in stereo 96 kHz 24 bit microphone Recording 2 ch WAV About 20 5 hours Built in stereo 44 1 kHz 16 bit microphone Recording 2 ch MP3 About 18 hours Built in stereo 44 1 kHz 128 kbps microphone Recording 4 ch WAV 96 kHz 24 bit About 8 5 hours Built in stereo microphone line 96 kHz 24 bit microphone Recording 2 ch WAV About 17 hours Built in stereo 44 1 kHz 16 bit microphone Recording 2 ch MP3 About 15 hours Built in stereo 44 1 kHz 128 kbps microphone Recording 4 ch WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit About 9 hours Built in stereo microphone line Recording 4 ch WAV 96 kH 24 bit About 8 hours Built in stereo microphone line Recording 4 ch MP3 44 1 kHz 128 kbps About 9 5 hours Built in stereo microphone line Recording 4 ch WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit About 8 5 hours Built in stereo microphone line Playback 2 ch WAV 96 kHz 24 bit About 16 hours Headphones Recording 4 ch MP3 44 1 kHz 128 kbps About 8 5 hours Built in stereo microphone line 116 TASCAM DR 40 Playback 2 ch WAV 96 kHz 24 bit About 14 hours Headphones Continuous
104. p When the Home Screen is open press the ka and Pr buttons to select the file for playback If you press the lt 4 button when the playback position is located at the middle of a file it will return to the beginning of that file If you press the lt 4 button when located at the beginning of a file the playback position will skip to the beginning of the previous file If you press the FI button when located at the beginning of or middle of a file the playback position will skip to the beginning of the next file e Only files in the playback area that is currently set can be selected for playback e The track name file number and other file information for the currently playing file appear on the display The W icon appears on the display when playback is stopped at the beginning of a file and the IH icon appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a file paused When the IN and OUT points are set in the file pressing the lt lt or gt gt button skips to those points Press the button repeatedly until the file you want is selected Playback When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped press the PLAY button to start playback e Files in the playback area can be played You can also choose files for playback by name on the BROWSE screen TASCAM DR 40 79 6 Playback Pausing When the Home Screen is open and a file is playing back press the 7 HOME lH button to
105. parate recording When recording starts the indicator lights and the display shows the elapsed and remaining recording times The following error message appears if the selected file cannot be played back FRESS 1 En tint 00 00 nn PANO MUSIC FILE 3 To stop recording press the amp HOME button File names when recording in overdubbing When overdubbing file names are generated differently according to the DUB mode setting m SEPARATE mode Playback file File A TASCAM_0004S12 WAV O The newly recorded file recorded without the playback signal TASCAM_0004 34 WAV FileB 0 O If you record again using the same playback file File A the name of File B above is changed to the file name below File C and the new recording file is given the File B file name TASCAM_0004V34t1 WAV File C D ADO If you record one more time using the same playback file File A and File B and File C above are saved the file name for File B changes as shown below with the number at increased by one and the new recording file given the File B filename _ TASCAM _0004V34t2 WAV File D 6 ES Fala D 0O E MIX mode Playback file TASCAM_0004S12 WAV File A Gy OD The newly recorded file recorded with the playback signal File A _ TASCAM_0005S12 WAV File E amp TASCAM DR 40 61 If you record again using the same playback file File A the file name of the new
106. peration for the selected highlighted file is canceled and the pop up menu is closed The pop up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button Folder operations Select the desired folder on the BROWSE Screen and press the QUICK button to open the pop up window that is shown below can IMUSIC SEC ESTH MmIORdO Oooo If LI OR 0_0001 O 0R40_0002 OO DDR0 0003 7 Use the or button to select the item you want from the following list and press the ENTER MARK button to execute it 72 TASCAM DR 40 SELECT Returns to the Home Screen and selects the first file in the folder Regardless of the previous setting the playback area is When recording files are created in this folder ALL DEL A pop up message appears to confirm that you want to delete all the files in the selected folder at once Press the ENTER MARK button to erase the files or press the 7 HOME W button to cancel You cannot erase read only files and files that are not recognized by this unit CANCEL The operation for the selected highlighted file is canceled and the pop up menu is closed The pop up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button Creating a new folder In the file list HEH FOLDER appears at the bottom BROWSE gt til EMUS C CIOR o_o002 CIOR 0_o003 CIORdO 000g THEW FOLDER L Select highlight MEL FOLGER and press the ENTER MARK or PPI button
107. ppears For an explanation of how to use the BEGHSE Screen see Screen navigation on page 69 3 Use the or button to select the file you want to add to the playlist and press the QUICK button NOTE For details about how to select the file see Screen navigation on page 69 A pop up window appears 4 Use the or button to select 420 LIST 5 Press the ENTER MARK button The file is added to the playlist and the popup window closes 6 Repeat steps 3 4 and 5 as necessary to add more files to the playlist The files are numbered in the order that they are added Editing the playlist You can view and edit the playlist you have made on the You can also use this screen to play files and to edit the playlist 1 Press the MENU button to open the MEH screen 2 Use the or button to select Se CiJ5E and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button Hekse screen appears 3 Use the I lt button to move to the top folder level TASCAM DR 40 77 LAL EMUS IC 4 Use the or button to select FLAIL I T and press the gt gt button PLAYLIST screen appears am Ean 0018 ma 82 TASCAM_OOTE waw BZ TASCAM_OOT way B4 TASCAM_OO1S way OS TASCAM_OO1S way 5 Use the or button to select the file you want to edit and press the QUICK button A pop up window appears PLAYLIST ini aT ASCAM_00 1 Ei 62 TASCAM_O01 CELETE B3 TASCAM_O01
108. recording will be as follows TASCAM_0006S12 WAV File F O In this mode each time you record with the same playback file the number in item increases by one for the name of each new file 1 Set with the HERG item on the FILE HEME screen 2 Recording file base number 3 S is the source file and V is the virtual file 4 Assigned channels 12 is channels 1 2 and 34 is channels 3 4 6 Backup number in the virtual file In OVERDUB SEPARATE mode the base number of the recording file and S12 are added to the file name of the playback file If writing files copied from elsewhere is not possible enable writing using a computer for example 62 TASCAM DR 40 Recording automatically AUTO REC This function allows the unit to respond to input sound levels and start and pause recording as well as set marks and create new files for example 1 Press MENU to open the EH Screen 2 Use the or button to select FEC SETTING and press the ENTER MARK or button REC SETTIMG screen appears im HA HOY d bit SAMPLE i44 ik SIZE 226 LOW CUT OFF FFE FEC OFF Jhen 3 Use the or button to select the HOLE and press the ENTER MARK button or gt gt button 4 Use the or button to set the HODE of the AHTO REC setting C REC SETTING gt LOH CUT 0OFF FFE REC 0FF oro Rec HODE LEVEL 12dB CFF Default Off FEI
109. reen 7 HOME E button When any other screen is open press this to return to the Home Screen Use this to answer Hi to a confirmation message ENTER MARK button Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer YES to a confirmation message Pr button Use this to move the cursor the highlighted area to the right on the screen and to open folders on the BEHSE screen lt lt button Use this to move the cursor the highlighted area to the left on the screen and to close folders on the BROWSE screen button Use this to move the cursor the highlighted area upward on the screen or increase values button Use this to move the cursor the highlighted area downward on the screen or decrease values QUICK button This opens the Quick menu Stopped current playback file deletion division level alignment and mixdown functions Playing back playback control screen level alignment function e Recording standby level control function mic left right swapping function is popup menu is turned on or off in the BECHESE screen or PLAYLIST screen piss when the HINER screen is open to set the MS decoder REC MODE outton Opens the FEC NODE When the FEC MODE screen is open returns to the Home Screen MIXER button Opens the HI HEF screen When the IEF screen is open returns to the Home Screen 1 2 SOLO button Opens a meter display that shows the 1 2 input level setting
110. s 81 Playback Control Screen sseessseessessssessseesssessseesserssseosssessseess 81 Repeated Playback of Selection Loop Playback 82 Changing the playback speed VSA ssssessssssssssessssersss 83 Using the playback equalizer PLAY EQ sssssssssssssssssssessss 83 8 TASCAM DR 40 Moving back a few seconds for replay jump back TNO CIC oaase nn Ee E RE 84 Playback of files recorded using dual recording sss 84 OVERDUB INPUT MUTE function during playback 85 Solo TONCO aara teeter ete 85 7 Quick Operations eesosssscccccsssccccsssececoseseecossssse 86 Features of the QUICK button esssseessssseesssssesssssseesssseeesssseeees 86 QUK Menu SECI araires staan gt nny s penr Nene arnrrts 87 Closing the QUICK MENU SCIEEN ccsseseseseesssesseesseceesees 88 Deleting the selected file Quick Delete oe eesseseeseeeees 88 Dividing the selected file DIVIDE ssssessssessesesseesseenees 89 Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability Level AliQGNMent cesscssecseceeseees 90 DTN eect A A TAI E I A T T 91 8 Using the Effects ssssscsccecccssosoossossossssssssssssseee 92 Setting the effect ssseesessesssseesssseesssseessseessseeosseessssersssersssserosseees 92 Effects Preset List esesseesssseeessssseeessseesssssseessssecsesseseosssssresssseeees 93 DO MIXET isscseccticcssdaseasacasescscnessanseacdscetasnvancvcedes
111. s the recording file name the input source the recording audio file type and sampling frequency When anga Ma mics use the and buttons to select Please confirm that these are as desired before starting the 5 DECODE item and press the ENTER MARK or P ton recording Use the and buttons to set H3 DECODE to OH 2 To start deities press the RECORD button again 9 Press the HOME E button t to return to de flee bie 2 e Eee Cee a Home Screen 1d b TASCAM_BRBS Way 2 TASCAM_BBAT wan Set where to save the file Set the folder where recorded files are saved The created sound file will be saved in the currently selected folder For details see SELECT popup menu under Folder operations on page 72 Mono Recording Stereo Recording When recording starts the indicator lights continuously and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time TASCAM DR 40 53 4 Recording 3 Press the HOME W button to end recording and create the audio file To pause recording press the RECORD button Press the RECORD button again to restart recording in the same file If you press the HOME W button after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created To avoid recording of the noise from pressing the RECORD button the start of recording is delayed by 0 3 second fixed after the RECORD
112. screen and time is shown on the right Each time you press the PB CONT button the setting changes as follows 4 Recording WANY 16 7 4 ik ST a 00 00 00 eas PTASCAM_GGG1 uay 3 Set the time period and press the RECORD or PLAY gt button Recording will start after the set time period This function cannot be used when recording is paused in the middle of recording o Self timer function is not possible when using the AUTO REC function Solo function Press and hold the 1 2 SOLO or 3 4 SOLO button to enable the solo function Use this in 4 channel mode and other cases when multiple inputs are being recorded to monitor only one of the inputs You can check the solo status with the input source icons TASCAM DR 40 67 4 Recording Recording duration The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD SDHC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording SD SDHC card capacity hours minutes File format recording setting 44 1 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz WAV BWF 96 kHz stereo 44 1 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 96 kHz 32 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 64 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz MP3 96 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz stereo 128 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz mono 192 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 256 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 48 kHz The recording times shown above are estimates They might differ depending on the SD SDHC card in use The recording times shown
113. son the input level might change greatly when this setting is changed Before changing it you should turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the way down 48 TASCAM DR 40 Using phantom power When the EXT IN switch on the left side panel is set to MIC PHANTOM phantom power 24V or 48V is turned on and sent to the connected mics CAUTION Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a line level device to a EXT MIC LINE IN jack If you connect a line level device while phantom power is being supplied that device and this unit could be damaged When using a condenser microphone before connecting to and disconnecting from a EXT MIC LINE IN jack confirm that the phantom power for that jack is OFF If you connect or disconnect a mic while phantom power is being supplied that mic and this unit could be damaged Turn phantom power ON only when using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power Supplying phantom power to some types of ribbon microphones could break them Do not supply phantom power to a ribbon microphone if you are in doubt When using USB bus power the unit might not be able to supply phantom power depending on the computer In this case use a TASCAM PS P515U AC adaptor sold separately Some condenser microphones will not operate when phantom power is set to 24V Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor when using phantom power Doing so could damage this devi
114. ssseessssseessssseee 101 System Settings and Formatting sesesssesssssesssssessssesssserssss 101 Turning the unit power OFF automatically 102 Setting the backlight ssssesssssesssseessseeesssesosseesssseessseesssseess 102 Adjusting the display contrast ssssessssssesesssseessssseeesssseeess 102 Setting the type of AA batteries ssssseesssseessssseessssseee 102 Setting the phantom power voltage csessssesecesseeesees 102 Restoring the factory settings scssssscecsscssscsecessessecees 103 Using QUICK FORMAT sessessssssseessssssessssecsssssseesssseeesssseesessss 103 Using FULL FORMAT sssssesssssseessssseessssecsssseseesssseeesssseeeessss 103 Setting the format of file NAMeS ssssessssesssssesssseessseesssseessss 104 File name format sssssessssssesssssseessssssesssseesessseeesssseeesssseeesssss 104 Setting the WORD iteM s sssessssessseesseessseesseesnsessseesseessseesss 105 Resetting the number COUNT sssesssesssesssseesseesssessseesseess 105 13 Using the REMOTE jack cccccccsssssssssssseee 106 Footswitch TASCAM RC 3F csssssssssecsssecsssssesssesecsssecsssesecees 106 Setting footswitch operation ss esssseessssesssseesssseessseessseees 106 Using the footswitch sessesssseessseessseessseesssseesssseesssseessseessse 107 Mode fUNCtIONS s sssseesssseessseessseresssesssseessseesssseesssserossseessseesssee 107 Remote control TASC
115. status In DUAL or 4CH mode press and hold during recording or playback to solo channels 1 2 3 4 SOLO button Opens a meter display that shows the 3 4 input level setting status In DUAL or 4CH mode press and hold during recording or playback to solo channels 3 4 TASCAM DR 40 33 Powering the unit When using AA batteries set the type of battery in order to accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow DR 40 can operate on three AA batteries or through an the unit to accurately determine whether power is available optional AC adapter TASCAM PS P515U or USB cable for proper operation See Setting the type of AA batteries on provided with the unit USB bus power page 102 Alkaline or Ni MH batteries can be used _W _ HY _ _ S WMH _ _ Manganese dry cell batteries R6 cannot be used with this Using AA batteries fine Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the This unit cannot recharge Ni MH batteries Use a unit Fit three AA batteries to the and marks shown in the commercially available recharger compartment and close the battery compartment cover The included alkaline batteries are for confirming operation of the unit and might not last very long Before putting the bottom battery in put the ribbon inside the compartment first Failure to do so could make removing the batteries difficult A great amount of power is required to provide pha
116. stment a volume indicator will be displayed in a pull up window When the Playback Control screen is displayed press this button to increase the playback speed When a setting screen is open use the button to change the setting of the selected item MENU button When the Home Screen is displayed press this button to open the HEHE Screen Press this button to return to the EHL Screen from the various setting screens When the MENU Screen is displayed press this button to return to the Home Screen When the IN and OUT points are set in the file and the Playback Control screen is displayed press this button to turn on or off loop playback lt lt button Press this button to return to the beginning of a playback file that is playing or stopped in the middle When the IN and OUT points are set between the current position and the beginning of the playback file pressing this button skips to those points If you press this button when a file is stopped at its beginning the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous file Press and hold this button to search backwards Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER MARK button to return to the previous mark TASCAM DR 40 19 On the setting screens use this button to move the cursor When the FEE HODE screen is open press this button to left On the BRUISE Screen press this button to move up a return to the Home Screen level RECORD button
117. t an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 LACE gt 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 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 draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY ON switch not in the ON position The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time The mains plug is
118. t you make 1 While the Home Screen is open when stopped or playing back press the PB CONT button to open the Playback Control screen md 1 tint OQ n0 n0 TL ee SA fl ly EFFECT MEND LOOF a E P TASCAM_001 2512 wav 2 Press the PLAY gt button to start playback and press the ENTER MARK button at the start point of the section that you want to play repeatedly This position is set as IN start point Then W appears at the corresponding point on the playback indicator bar 3 Press the ENTER MARK button at the end point of the section that you want to play repeatedly This position is set as OUT end point Then F appears at the corresponding point on the playback indicator bar Loop playback of the section between the IN and OUT points starts During loop playback the 4 indicator also appears 82 TASCAM DR 40 Press the PB CONT button to return to the Home Screen while maintaining the I O and loop settings effective Even after returning to the Home Screen the icon continue to be shown along with the 4 and F marks shown at the points corresponding to the IN and OUT points on the playback indicator bar u Lun ia 00 gt 00 00 01 1M SA dl ly EFFEC MEND LOOF IIO e P TASCAM_001 2512 wav m The pop up message of ff Ton appears if the section between the IN and OUT spine is too short Set them again The section should be 1 second or longer Press the ENTER MARK bu
119. table location where there is little vibration Microphones The setting of left right channels is disabled if external microphones are connected to the EXT MIC LINE IN jack Recording an external device LINE IN Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external audio device Other audio equipment or external sound source CAUTION Reduce the output level of the external audio device if the input sound is distorted even when reducing the input gain level on the unit e When an external audio device with a fixed output line level is connected it would be impossible to control the gain level appropriately because of excessively large input signals In such cases use the headphone jack or other level controllable output for connection to the unit TASCAM DR 40 47 4 Recording Setting the external input type When using an external input source set the EXT IN switch on the left side panel according to the type of equipment connected LINE Use this setting when connecting line output jacks of external devices to the analog inputs of this recorder MIC Use this setting when connecting mics to the recorder MIC PHANTOM Use this setting when connecting condenser mics that require phantom power 24V or 48V to the recorder CAUTION Depending on this setting the input level setting range changes For this rea
120. the or button to select LEVEL AL IGH and press the ENTER MARK button 3 Ascreen to enable disable the level alignment function appears TT dE PTASCAM_O021 waw 4 Use the or button to select i and press the ENTER MARK button to enable the level alignment function disable the level alignment function The level alignment function may not be able to achieve sufficient effect depending on the source of the sound example a music file whose sound pressure has been already adjusted Mixdown This function combines four channels a file each for channels 1 2 and channels 3 4 into one 2 channel L R file Before mixing down you can make effect level SEHD stereo position FAH or EAL for mono and volume level LL settings freely on the IEF screen see Mixer on page 94 1 Use the I lt and gt gt buttons or the BEGHSE screen to select the file that you want to mix down From the Home Screen when stopped press the QUICK button to open the Quick Menu screen FOLDER D001 ooo1 Use the and buttons to select i0 and press the ENTER MARK button to open the F DCH screen FOLDER 001 0010 MIS DOWN gt TASCAM_0001 512 mp Are You sure 7 ETOF ely ENTER ia 7 Quick Operations 4 Press the ENTER MARK button to start mixdown FOLDER D001 Ooo001 5 After mixdown completes the playback Home Screen opens wit
121. to adjust the date and time DATE TIME iit EEEE 91 61 BG Ba AA ENMTERREJSa5 Press the lt lt or gt gt button to move the cursor highlighted area and use the or button to change values Press the ENTER MARK button to fix the settings The start up screen is displayed and then the Home Screen appears after the unit has started up Date time adjustment may be skipped by pressing the ENTER MARK button and made later See Setting the date and time on page 37 Shutting down ie ene noe the amp HOME W button until FEL F appears on the display The power turns off after the unit completes its shutdown process LINEAR PEM CAUTION Always use the HOME W button to shutdown the unit Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable AC adaptor TASCAM PS P515U or USB cable accidently while the unit is operating If you do so the unit cannot shut down properly and all recordings settings and other data will be lost Lost data cannot be restored Resume function The unit has resume function When started up the unit is located to the position time where it left off when shut down previously If the Playback button is pressed after start up the file the unit was playing when shut down previously starts to be played 3 Preparation from the position time where the unit left off when shut down The required data are stored in the SD card
122. ts of the loop are shown The icon appears at the playback position when the starting point is set The gr icon appears at the playback position when the ending point is set AD Remaining time This shows the remaining time hours minutes seconds of the current file 2 Playback speed setting status Indication Playback speed x1 0 SFEED x1 1 x1 5 SFEED x0 5 x0 9 SPEEDS Playback speed not controllable 3 Effect status Shows whether the effect function is ON or OFF Effect off Effect on Peak value in decibels dB The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time is displayed digitally 5 Filename This shows the name of the file playing back or its tag information ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 file being played 2 Names and Functions of Parts Two project names are shown when there are two files that have been recorded in 4 channel recording mode dual recording mode or overdub separate mode ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists names that can be saved in MP3 files Playback position display The current playback position is shown by a bar As playback progresses the bar extends to the right Recording Screen This screen appears when recording or in recording standby ial i ial us eS eee z A ief tet eee a EFFECT r E 1idb H 4 40 e G Recording format This shows the file recording format WAV 16 WAV 24 BWF 16 BWF 24 MP3 320k MP3 2
123. tton again to clear the IN and OUT points To stop loop playback press the MENU button when the Playback Control screen is open Press the MENU button again to start loop playback between the set IN and OUT points You cannot set the IN and OUT points in different files The previous IN and OUT point settings are lost when you set the IN point on a different file Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always possible for variable bit rate VBR MP3 files Changing the playback speed VSA The unit features the VSA Variable Soeed Audition function that changes the playback speed without changing its pitch VSA function cannot be used when a file that was recorded at 96 kHz sampling frequency or a file that was recorded ina mode other than MONO STEREO or OVERDUB MIIX is selected However MEH will be shown in the Home Screen and the setting of playback speed can be changed To apply the adjustment of playback speed select a file recorded with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz by using the me or gt gt button Press the or button after opening the Playback Control screen to increase or decrease the playback speed md a tnt gt 00 00 02 mt VA HPE MEND LOOF ENTER I O a P TASCAM 001 2512 wav 6 Playback The VSA function can change the playback speed in the range from 0 5 50 to 1 5 150 times in 0 1 increments the normal speed Press the PB CONT button to re
124. turn to the Home Screen while maintaining the set playback speed effective The mamm Or Baga icon appears if the playback speed is set to a value larger or smaller than 1 0 respectively Using the playback equalizer PLAY EQ You can choose from different sound types to enhance the listenability PLAY EQ playback equalizer Set the playback equalizer in the FLAY SETTING screen 1 Press the MENU button to open the EH screen 2 Use the or button to select FLAY SETTIHG and press ne ENTER MARK or gt l pugon PLO SET 3 screen appears 3 Use the or button to select FA EG and press the ENTER MARK or gt gt button cana AREA FOLDER REPEAT CONTINUOUS FLAYEC A JUMPBACK 3 SEC TASCAM DR 40 83 6 Playback 4 nae E or puton to set the equalizer TREBLE iE and E025 indicate that Aa in e high middie or iow guns range is enabled and and indicate that the sound level in that range is increased or Gecreased respectively oo FF i a ee 5 When finished press the 4 HOME button to return to the Home Screen Moving back a few seconds for replay jump back playback Press the PLAY button during playback to move back a few seconds adjustable and restart playback Jump back playback If you find a favorite passage of music or lyrics during playback press the PLAY gt button to go back a few seconds and replay that passage The jump back ti
125. used Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording Track increment You can manually or automatically split a recording by creating a new file Track increment TASCAM DR 40 63 4 Recording Manual track increment during recording You can manually split a recording by creating a new file Press the gt gt button while recording e When new files are created incremental numbers are added to the end of each project name Anew file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 5000 Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created If the sampling frequency is 96 kHz files shorter than four seconds cannot be created If the name of a newly created file would be the same as that of an existing file the number will be incremented until the new file has a unique name Track increment is not possible in OVERDUB mode Automatic track increment by file size Without pausing recording a new file can be created automatically during recording when a file size set in advance is exceeded 1 Press the MENU button to open the MEH Screen 2 Use the or button to select FEC SETT tne ENTER MARS or P button REE ETT IMig screen appears IHG and press 64 TASCAM DR 40 C REC SETTING gt i Pe WAY Gbit SAMPLE 44 1k SIZE 226 Jhen LOW CUT OFF PRE REC OFF 3 Use the or button to select ENTER MARK or button Use the
126. used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 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 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 TASCAM DR 40 3 m 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 of batteries isolate their terminals with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects e When throwing used batteries away follow the disposal instructions indicated on the b
127. ut filter off or TER 170 THEN Low cut filter on J Frsscar aaa TARTAN UUU rO 1 Level control function status Loop bal status Level control off The icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled HE Peak reduction on 2 Playback speed Automatic level control on Playback speed as compared with the normal speed is mia Limiter on shown TASCAM DR 40 29 SE shown on the left to indicate that the VSA variable speed audition enables the tempo to be changed without changing the pitch function is enabled 3 Available buttons The buttons available in the Playback Control screen are as ren EMTER Creates or deletes an IN or OUT point MEME Switeh over between ON and OFF status of the loop playback function Unlike the other screens the QUICK button in this screen wore to display the quick menu containing only the LEVEL HL TH function and no other functions will be availble Recording is not possible on this screen On this screen the lt 4 and gt gt I buttons can be used to skip to loop IN starting and OUT ending points and the beginnings and ends of files but not to the previous or next tracks 4 Loop playback IN starting and OUT ending points The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown The 4 icon appears at the playback position on the bar when the starting point is set The gr icon appears at the playback position on the bar when the ending point is set 30

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