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Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

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Linear PCM Recorder
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  • Page 1 D01242120A DR-40 Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the date and time ..............28 Using the Level Control Function ..........42 Inserting and removing SD cards............29 Overview of recording modes ............43 Inserting the SD card ..............29 Recording (MONO/STEREO recording) ..........44 Removing the card ................30 Make recording settings ...............44 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 3 Moving to a mark position ............58 Repeat playback (REPEAT) ..............75 Setting the low cut filter ................58 Special Playback Control Functions ..........76 Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC) ...59 Playback Control Screen ...............76 Using the AUTO TONE function ............60 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 4 Using the MS decoder ................91 Resetting the number (COUNT) ..........102 Decoding the input sound as you record ......91 13 – Using the REMOTE jack ......... 103 Decoding the playback sound ..........91 MS decoder settings ................92 Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ..............103 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Setting footswitch operation ............103 Using the footswitch ..............104 Mode functions ................104 Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ............. 104 Setting the wired remote control .......... 104 Using the wired remote control ..........105 Overview of mode functions ............105 14 –...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-40 Linear • 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in with ID3 tag v2.4) order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope •...
  • Page 7 • PB CONTROL button is available to show settings screens • Operates on 3 AA batteries, an AC adaptor (sold separately: for playback speed control and IN-OUT loop TASCAM PS- P515U), or USB bus power • Tuner function to tune musical instruments • Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit •...
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are called “SD cards”. • Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed: We give hints and tips on using the DR-40 when you see this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for special situations.
  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts

    1 and 2. Press and hold to solo channels 3 and 4. 6 1/2 [SOLO] button Press this to open a display pull-up that shows meters with the input level settings for 1/2. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 10 Press and hold this button to search backwards. When the Playback Control screen is displayed, press this Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/ MARK button to return to the previous mark. button to increase the playback speed. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 11 • Stopped: delete, division, level alignment, or mixdown r PEAK indicator for the current playback file Lights when the input volume is too high. • Playback/Playback Control screen: level alignment t REC MODE button Press this button to open the screen. REC MODE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 12 If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit returns to the Home Screen and stops. p ENTER/MARK button Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message. When recording, use it to add markers manually. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 13: Front Panel

    XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) d REMOTE jack (2.5 mm dia. TRS jack) Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) wired remote control (both sold separately) here to enable...
  • Page 14: Left Side Panel

    Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided Use this to set the input type of the EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM and whether phantom power is on or off.
  • Page 15: Bottom Panel

    When not using the included tilt foot, it can be stored by inserting it between the two protrusions on the inside of the battery compartment cover. c Hole for strap ; Mono speaker Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 16: Home Screen

    : Single playback : Single file repeat playback : All file repeat playback : Loop playback 3 Current playback file number/total number of files This shows the current file number and total number of files in the current playback area. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 17 Playing back The icon appears at the playback position when the , Fast-forwarding starting point is set. m Fast-rewinding The icon appears at the playback position when the / Skipping forward ending point is set. . Skipping backward TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 18: Recording Screen

    This shows the name of the file playing back or its tag information. 1 Recording format ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 This shows the file recording format. file being played. WAV 16/WAV 24/BWF 16/BWF 24/MP3 320k/MP3 256k/ MP3 192k/MP3 128k/MP3 96k/MP3 64k/MP3 32k TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 19 During overdub recording, the level of the combined 7 Recorder operation status input and playback sounds is shown. Recording standby or Recording paused A b mark is given at the –12 dB position on the scale as a Recording guide mark for input level adjustment. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 20: Playback Control Screen

    : Low cut filter on e Level control function status : Level control off : Peak reduction on : Automatic level control on : Limiter on 1 Loop playback status icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled. 2 Playback speed TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 21: Menu Item List

    4 Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown. icon appears at the playback position on the bar when the starting point is set. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 22: Using Menus

    EFFECT File name settings FILE NAME Date and time settings DATE/TIME Settings for the TASCAM RC-3F 2 Use the + or – button to select a menu item footswitch and TASCAM RC-10 wired REMOTE remote control (both sold separately) (highlighted), and use the ENTER/MARK or / button...
  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the right on the screen, and to open folders on the BROWSE screen. . button: Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on the screen, and to close folders on the BROWSE screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 24 Press when the screen is open to set the MS decoder. MIXER REC MODE button Opens the screen. REC MODE When the screen is open, returns to the Home REC MODE Screen. MIXER button Opens the screen. MIXER TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 25: Preparation

    When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow DR-40 can operate on three AA batteries, or through an the unit to accurately determine whether power is available for proper operation.
  • Page 26: Using An Ac Adaptor (Sold Separately)

    AC adaptor. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit. • When both batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is connected, power will be supplied from the AC adaptor. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 27: Start-Up & Shutdown

    AC power supplied through the AC adapter time” on page 28.) (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.
  • Page 28: Shutting Down

    1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU (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.
  • Page 29: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards

    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 cable. When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power.
  • Page 30: Removing The Card

    1 Open the SD slot cover on the right side panel. Card write protection 2 Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow SD cards have protect switches that prevent writing new data it to come out. to them. Writing possible Writing not possible TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 31: Preparing An Sd Card For Use

    2 The following message appears when a new card or a card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit. 4 When finished, press the (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen. 3 Press the ENTER/MARK button to start formatting. NOTE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 32: Connecting Monitors And Headphones

    (See “Microphone position detection” on page 34.) Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifer and speakers TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 33: Setting The Mics To Record A Clear Stereo Sound (X-Y Position)

    When the microphone pair is closed, the left microphone microphone. (See “Microphone position detection” on page should be set to the right channel and the right microphone 34.) should be set to the left channel (When X-Y position, TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 34: Microphone Position Detection

    QUICK button MIC LR SWAP 5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to fix the setting, and to to switch the setting after change the setting to recording return to the Home Screen. standby mode by pressing the RECORD [0] button. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 35: Attaching The Tilt Foot

    You can attach the included tilt foot to the tripod threads in order to keep the mic orientation from being too low. Attach it as shown below. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 36: Recording

    “.wav” file extension as WAV files. In this manual, we 2 Use the + or − button to select , and press REC SETTING distinguish these file types by using the terms BWF and the ENTER/MARK or / button. WAV. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 37: Preparing The Recording Inputs

    MP3. FORMAT 8 Press the (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen. Microphones NOTE The setting of left-right channels is disabled if external microphones are connected to the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 38: Recording An External Device (Line In)

    In such cases, use the headphone jack or other when this setting is changed. Before changing it, you should level-controllable output for connection to the unit. turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the way down. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 39: Using Phantom Power

    In this When the EXT IN switch on the left side panel is set to case, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately). MIC+PHANTOM, phantom power (+24V or +48V) is turned on •...
  • Page 40: Manually Adjusting The Input Level

    2 Adjust the input level using the INPUT LEVEL + or – INT MIC LVL: Built-in mic level button on the left side panel. EXT IN LVL: EXT IN level EXT Lch LVL: EXT IN left channel level TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 41: Independent L/R Channel Ext In Input Level Setting Function

    Use this function when, for example, STEREO MODE/DUAL MODE/OVERDUB SEPARATE MODE: using two different mics or when volume differences are great. 1/2 button 1 Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODE 4CH MODE/OVERDUB MIX MODE: 3/4 button screen. NOTE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 42: Using The Level Control Function

    3 Use the + or − button to select (highlight) LEVEL CTRL As a test performance is given subsequently, the input gain and press the ENTER/MARK button. for recording is reduced to an appropriate level to meet the The level control setting screen will appear. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 43: Overview Of Recording Modes

    This mode uses one input source (mono or stereo pair) to In this mode, the input level can be changed manually during create two files with different input level settings ( recording. LEVEL setting screen). Either two mono or two stereo recording CTRL files are created. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 44: Recording (Mono/Stereo Recording)

    This mode can be selected from the parameters. Mono recording Stereo recording 4 Press the . button to select the other item. 5 Use the + or − button to select , and press the SOURCE ENTER/MARK or / button. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 45: Set Where To Save The File

    When recording starts, the indicator lights continuously, sound file will be saved in the currently selected folder. For and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the details, see popup menu under “Folder operations” on SELECT remaining recording time. page 67. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 46: File Names When Recording In Mono/Stereo

    This unit can simultaneously make two recordings at different 3 Use the + and – buttons to set it to DUAL input levels (dual recording). For example, when recording with mics, you can record the main recording with the TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 47 9 Use the + and − buttons to set the dual level for the selection. backup recording. 14 If using MS mics, use the + and – buttons to select Setting range: (default value) to , and press the ENTER/MARK or / button. –6dB –12dB DECODE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 48: Starting Dual Recording

    −6 dB or “D10” if recorded at −10dB, for example.) NOTE • If the input level is less than –24 dB, dual recording might not have the expected result. • If is set to , then LVL CTRL AUTO LVL PEAK REDUCTION cannot be changed. DUAL LVL TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 49: Recording 3 Or 4 Channels

    6 Press the . button to return to setting item selection. 7 Use the + and − buttons to select the EXT L DLY item and press the ENTRY/MARK or / button. 4 Press the . button to return to setting item selection. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 50: Starting 3/4-Channel Recording

    File names when recording in 4-channel 4-channel recording creates two files simultaneously. Two files – one for the built-in mics (channels 1/2) and one for the external mics or equipment (channels 3/4) – are created as a set. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 51: Recording Playback And Input Sounds Together (Overdubbing)

    3 Use the + and – buttons to set it to OVERDUB • In OVERDUB mode, you cannot start new files manually. • You cannot pause in OVERDUB mode. (You cannot use the RECORD [0] button.) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 52: Select The File You Want To Overdub

    • Since a recording made in mode does not SEPARATE include the playback signal, you can record again with the same playback file as many times as you want. You can then listen to and select the best one from multiple recordings afterward. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 53: Start The Overdubbing

    If there is only one file, this File-A: mutes the input sound. The newly recorded file (recorded without the playback 2 Press the RECORD [0] button to start overdubbing. signal) TASCAM_0004S34.WAV File-B: MIX recording Separate recording TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 54: Mix Mode

    “S12” are added to the file name of the TASCAM_0004S12.WAV File-A: playback file. • If writing files copied from elsewhere is not possible, enable The newly recorded file (recorded with the playback signal writing using a computer, for example. (File-A)) TASCAM_0005S12.WAV File-E: TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 55: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    , the unit LEVEL : Records and pauses automatically goes into in recording standby. When the input signal level : Sets marks automatically during recording becomes higher than the standard level, the unit restarts MARK recording on a new file. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 56: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Increment)

    TRACK INC screen is reached. Follow these procedures to set You can manually or automatically split a recording by the amount of time that triggers track incrementation. creating a new file. (Track increment) 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 57: Mark Function

    23:59:59. 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. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 58: Adding Marks Automatically To A Recording

    • Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with You cannot move to a mark in a different file. a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 59: Recording The Moment Before Pushing Record (Pre Rec)

    , and press REC SETTING the ENTER/MARK or / button. 3 Use the + or − button to select , and press the PRE REC ENTER/MARK or / button. 4 Use the + or − button to select (Default: TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 60: Using The Auto Tone Function

    HEAD+TAIL (recording start and stop) Digital SLR camera 5 After completing the setting, press the (HOME)[8] button to return to the Home Screen. NOTE icon appears on the recording screen when the auto External mic input jack tone function is on. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 61: Setting Auto Tone Length

    Options: 0.5sec, 1sec (default), 2sec, 3sec Options: −12dB, −18dB (default), −24dB, −30dB, −36dB 5 After completing the setting, press the (HOME)[8] 5 After completing the setting, press the (HOME)[8] button to return to the Home Screen. button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 62: Self-Timer Function

    (10 seconds) q 3 Set the time period, and press the RECORD[0] or PLAY [7] button. Recording will start after the set time period. NOTE • This function cannot be used when recording is paused in the middle of recording. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 63: Recording Duration

    SD/SDHC/SDXC card. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. • For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 64: Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)

    Screen, you can view the contents of the Music BROWSE Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR-40. On this screen, you can also play On the Screen, folders and music files appear in a...
  • Page 65: Icons On The Browse Screen

    This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. Open folder ADD LIST The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently Adds the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page appear on this screen. 72.) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 66 The above is the same as swapping File-A and File-B as described on page 53. [2] A newly recorded file and a virtual file saved based on it can be swapped. Example: TASCAM_0004S34.WAV q TASCAM_0004V34t1.WAV TASCAM_0004V34t1.WAV q TASCAM_0004S34.WAV TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 67: Folder Operations

    Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to , and this folder becomes the new playback area. FOLDER NOTE When recording, files are created in this folder. The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 68: Creating A New Folder

    The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK folders. button. A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the playback area has been set to , this folder becomes the playback area. FOLDER TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 69: Playback

    Home Screen is shown. 4 Use the + or − button to set the playback area. A pull-up volume indicator appears. ALL FILES Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on the SD card. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 70: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)

    + or − button to select a folder. Playback area For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen, see indication “Screen navigation” on page 4 Press the QUICK button to open the following pop-up window. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 71: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (2)

    , and press the BROWSE files will be saved in this folder. In addition, the folder that ENTER/MARK or / button. contains this file becomes the playback area regardless of screen appears. BROWSE the playback area folder set previously. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 72: Playlist

    For details about how to select the file, see “Screen navigation” ENTER/MARK or / button. page screen appears. BROWSE A pop-up window appears. 3 Use the . button to move to the top folder level. 4 Use the + or – button to select ADD LIST TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 73 In addition to the file name, the file number also appears the ENTER/MARK button to cause the unit to work as highlighted in inverse. follows. • Use the + or − button to move the selected file to a different position in the playlist. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 74: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)

    • You can also choose files for playback by name on the beginning of the previous file. screen. BROWSE If you press the / button when located at the beginning of or middle of a file, the playback position will skip to the beginning of the next file. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 75: Pausing

    (This setting is the ordinary playback mode.) NOTE SINGLE Press and hold the button to accelerate the search The selected file is played once without repeating. The speed. icon appears on the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 76: Special Playback Control Functions

    You can also enhance the perceived overall sound pressure for comfortable listening when the playback is indiscernible. These playback control functions serve for effective practice on musical instruments and analysis of musical passages. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 77: Repeated Playback Of Selection (Loop Playback)

    • Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always During loop playback the indicator also appears. possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files. Press the PB CONT button to return to the Home Screen while maintaining the I/O and loop settings effective. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 78: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)

    Press the PB CONT button to return to the Home Screen or decreased, respectively. while maintaining the set playback speed effective. The Options: (factory setting), TREBLE + TREBLE - MIDDLE + MIDDLE - BASS + BASS - TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 79: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)

    3 Use the + or − button to select , and press the of file names. If file names are changed, this function will not JUMPBACK ENTER/MARK or / button. work. 4 Use the + or − button to set the jump-back time. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 80: Overdub Input Mute Function (During Playback)

    Use for projects that have been recorded in 4-channel mode and in other cases when multiple files are being played back to monitor only one of the files. You can check the solo status with the track status indications. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 81: Quick Operations

    PLAYLIST open. Turn on/off and select MS DECODE screen MIXER channels 1/2 and 3/4 NOTE The QUICK button is disabled if the screen, MENU OTHERS submenu, screen, or a settings screen is open for REC SETTING various settings. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 82: Quick Menu Screen

    AUTO DIVIDE The current file can be divided automatically. (See “Dividing the selected file automatically at marks (AUTO DIVIDE)” on page 85.) LEVEL ALIGN The perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 83: Closing The Quick Menu Screen

    Control Function” on page 42. NOTE The input level cannot be changed if the level control function 5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to delete the file, is set to AUTO LEVEL or press the (HOME) [8] button to cancel the deletion. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 84: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)

    RECORD [0] button. TASCAM_0003aS12.wav (part before division point) The following pop-up window appears. 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. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 85: Dividing The Selected File Automatically At Marks (Auto Divide)

    2. While the Home Screen is open when stopped, press After dividing a file, new files with "_XX" added to the end of the QUICK button to open the Quick menu. the original file name are created. Example of 4-channel recording mode File name before division TASCAM_0003S56.wav TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 86: Increasing The Perceived Overall Sound Pressure To Enhance Listenability (Level Alignment)

    LEVEL ALIGN also be divided simultaneously. the ENTER/MARK button. 3 A screen to enable/disable the level alignment function Add marks during recording at positions where you want to appears. divide a file. (See “Mark function” on page 57.) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 87: Mixdown

    2 From the Home Screen when stopped, press the QUICK NOTE button to open the Quick Menu screen. If the playback file is mono, the file created will also be mono. When mixing down mono files, set the knob on the window to MIXER TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 88: Using The Effects

    8 – Using the Effects The DR-40 has built-in effects that can be applied to the input Set each item using the . or / buttons or + or – signal during recording and practice. They can also be applied buttons.
  • Page 89: Effects Preset List

    Screen. NOTE When the sampling frequency is set to 96 kHz, or a WAV file with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz is played, the built-in effects do not work. However, you can still set the built-in effects. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 90: Mixer

    5 Press the ENTER/MARK button to return to the previous screen where you can select the next setting that you During overdubbing (mix) mode want to adjust. NOTE • The mixer can be used when recording, in recording standby, playing back, paused or stopped. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 91: Using The Ms Decoder

    REC MODE REC MODE STEREO, , and set the (in 4CH DUAL SOURCE EXT IN 1/2 mode, this item does not appear). 3 Set MS DECODE 4 Start recording to record a decoded MS signal. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 92: Ms Decoder Settings

    MS DECODE REC MODE selected on the screen ( appears). MIXER Using by Input To use the MS decoder during playback, set MS DECODE on the screen. REC MODE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 93: Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)

    10 – Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) TASCAM DR-40 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound NOTE from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately When the TUNER screen is open, press the ENTER/MARK on the tuning meter shown in the display.
  • Page 94: Tuning A Musical Instrument

    Bars appear to the left if the pitch is lower than the target or to the right if higher. The bars increase as the pitch shifts away from the target. NOTE The tuner can only be used with the built-in mics. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 95: 11 - Connecting With A Computer

    USB hub. NOTE • Instead of using USB to connect the DR-40 and a computer, If the USB cable is connected to the unit when batteries has you can also conduct the same operations by removing...
  • Page 96: Transferring Files To A Computer

    1 Click the DR-40 drive on the computer screen to show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders. • Since you can set the DR-40 to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize files into genres, artists or 2 Open the MUSIC folder and drag and drop the files that other categories as you like.
  • Page 97: 12 - Settings And Information

    FILE Use the Screen to view various types of INFORMATION selected file. information about your DR-40. 1 Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2 Use the + or − button to select , and press the...
  • Page 98: Card Information Page

    12 – Settings and Information Card information page System information page page shows the status of the currently inserted SD page shows information about the DR-40’s system CARD SYSTEM card. settings and firmware version. AUTO PWR SAVE TOTAL MUSIC This shows the setting of the automatic power saving Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music function.
  • Page 99: System Settings And Formatting

    AA batteries that BATTERY TYPE you are using. This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery charge and determine if the unit has enough power for normal operation. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 100: Setting The Phantom Power Voltage

    3 Press the ENTER/MARK button to initialize the unit. Using erases all music files on the card and Press (HOME) [8] to cancel initialization. FULL FORMAT automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 101: Setting The Format Of File Names

    NOTE File name format This function cannot be used with SDXC cards. Use the QUICK item can be set to either (default setting) or TYPE WORD FORMAT function. (See “Using QUICK FORMAT” on page 100.) DATE TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 102: Setting The Word Item

    Resetting the number (COUNT) date and time” on page 28.) Select , and press the ENTER/MARK button to COUNT INIT execute it. The next file created after this will have the number “0001” after the characters set using the item. WORD TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 103: 13 - Using The Remote Jack

    3 Use the + or − button to select (highlight) menu REMOTE item, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button to TASCAM RC-3F footswitch-type remote control or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) that can be open the screen.
  • Page 104: Using The Footswitch

    13 – Using the REMOTE jack Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) Using the footswitch Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown on the screen. REMOTE Wired remote Mode functions...
  • Page 105: Using The Wired Remote Control

    Press the function buttons (F1 and F2) on the wired remote control to use the function assigned on the screen. REMOTE Overview of mode functions Function buttons MODES INPUT INPUT - - - 1/2 [SOLO] 3/4 [SOLO] VOL + VOL – TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 106: 14 - Messages

    14 – Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-40 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 107 In dual recording mode, change the input level control setting on the screen. Now DUAL REC REC MODE The MS decoder cannot be used in overdubbing mode. Now OVERDUB Virtual files cannot be played back or added to playlists. To play the file back use FILE SWAP. Virtual File! TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 108 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 System Err 50 the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TASCAM Customer Support.
  • Page 109: 15 - Troubleshooting

    8 The unit does not function. you bought the unit, an authorized distributor or a TASCAM • Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of Customer Support.
  • Page 110 • Do the built-in effects work? 8 I cannot erase a file. • Confirm that you are not trying to erase a file that has been copied from a computer after being write-protected. 8 This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 111: 16 - Specifications

    32Ω load) Built-in speaker 0.3 W (monaural) Analog audio input/output ratings EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) (phantom power supported) 6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS Standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 112: Control Input/Output Ratings

    Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later Total harmonic distortion 0.05% or lower (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA) S/N ratio 92 dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, JEITA) Note) JEITA: Conforming to JEITA CP-2150 TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 113: Other Specifications

    + line USB bus power supplied from a computer Playback, 2 ch WAV, About 16 hours Headphones AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) 96 kHz, 24 bit Power consumption Playback, 2 ch WAV, About 21.5 hours Headphones 44.1 kHz, 16 bit 1.7 W (maximum)
  • Page 114 70 x 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 285 g/10.05 oz (including batteries) TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 115: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimension of the microphone opened • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. 35 mm 2 mm 70 mm TASCAM DR-40...
  • Page 116 TEAC CORPORATION http://tascam.jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. http://teacmexico.net/ Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED http://tascam.eu/...

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