A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO RECORDING WITH THE TASCAM PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER
a. AUDIO PEAKING MONITOR: Lights when the input volume is too high
b. LCD DISPLAY: Shows levels & a variety of information c. POWER/STOP RECORD: 1) Press & Hold to turn on the device 2) Press while recording to stop record and create a new track 3) Press to return to return to Home Screen and use to answer “NO” to a confirmation message d. MENU: When the Home Screen is displayed, press to open the MENU screen e. BUILT-IN STEREO MICROPHONE: Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone f. RECORD INDICATOR: The indicator flashes during record standby and remains constant while recording g. RECORD BUTTON: Press twice to start record, once to put record on standby h. RECORD VOLUME CONTROL: +/- increases & decreases output volume level i. SET/OK: When a setting screen is open, use this to confirm selections j. HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL: +/- increases & decreases headphone volume level |
k. MONO SPEAKER: Built in Mono Speaker to listen to recordings when unit is in record standby
l. BATTERY: Install Batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit
m. HEADPHONE/LINEOUT JACK: Use this to connect with headphones
n. MICRO SD SLOT: Insert a microSD card into this slot
o. USB PORT: Use USB cable to connect with a computer USB port
l. BATTERY: Install Batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit
m. HEADPHONE/LINEOUT JACK: Use this to connect with headphones
n. MICRO SD SLOT: Insert a microSD card into this slot
o. USB PORT: Use USB cable to connect with a computer USB port
a. RECORDER OPERATION STATUS
b. LEVEL METER
c. FILE INFORMATION
d. POWER SUPPLY STATUS
e. ELAPSED TIME: Shows the elapsed time of the currently playing track
f. REMAINING TIME: Shows the remaining playback time of the current track
g. PEAK VALUE IN DECIBELS
b. LEVEL METER
c. FILE INFORMATION
d. POWER SUPPLY STATUS
e. ELAPSED TIME: Shows the elapsed time of the currently playing track
f. REMAINING TIME: Shows the remaining playback time of the current track
g. PEAK VALUE IN DECIBELS
FORMATTING THE CARD
Before recording, make sure to format your card in order to restore it to its factory settings and avoid complicating the record process.
1. Select the MENU BUTTON
2. Scroll down using the [-] button, select OTHERS
3. Scroll down & select SYSTEM
4. Scroll down & select Quick Format. Press Twice.
5. When prompted, press [>] to select YES. Two film wheels should turn if card is formatting.
5. When prompted, press [>] to select YES. Two film wheels should turn if card is formatting.
PREPARING TO RECORD
Always check the record setting. The Tascam’s setup will determine the quality of the final audio track.