Tascam DR-40 User manual

D01242120C
REFERENCE MANUAL
DR-40
Linear PCM Recorder

2TASCAM DR-40
Table of Contents
1 – Introduction................................................................. 6
Features.......................................................................................................... 6
Conventions used in this manual......................................................... 8
Trademarks and copyrights.................................................................... 8
2 – Names and Functions of Parts.................................... 9
Top panel....................................................................................................... 9
Front panel..................................................................................................13
Left side panel ...........................................................................................14
Right side panel ........................................................................................14
Bottom Panel ............................................................................................. 15
Home Screen..............................................................................................16
Recording Screen.....................................................................................18
Playback Control screen ........................................................................20
Menu item list............................................................................................21
Using menus ..............................................................................................22
Basic operation..........................................................................................23
3 – Preparation ................................................................25
Powering the unit.....................................................................................25
Using AA batteries...........................................................................25
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) ....................................26
Using USB bus power .....................................................................26
Start-up & shutdown...............................................................................27
Starting up the unit.........................................................................27
Selecting a language......................................................................27
Shutting down..................................................................................28
Resume function..............................................................................28
Setting the date and time.....................................................................29
Inserting and removing SD cards.......................................................30
Inserting the SD card......................................................................30
Removing the card..........................................................................30
Card write protection.....................................................................30
Preparing an SD card for use ...............................................................31
Using the built-in speaker..................................................................... 31
Connecting monitors and headphones..........................................32
Using the built-in microphone............................................................32
Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position) ...32
Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position) ..33
Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair ...33
Microphone position detection.................................................34
Attaching the tilt foot ............................................................................34
4 – Recording ...................................................................36
Selecting file format, sampling frequency.....................................36
Preparing the recording inputs ..........................................................37
Recording with the built-in mics ..............................................37
Recording with external mics (EXT MIC IN)...........................37
Recording an external device (LINE IN)...................................38
Setting the external input type .................................................38
Using phantom power ..................................................................39
Adjusting the input level.......................................................................39
Manually adjusting the input level ...........................................40
Independent L/R channel EXT IN input level setting function .. 41
Using the Level Control Function..............................................42
Overview of recording modes ............................................................43
Recording (MONO/STEREO recording) ............................................43
Make recording settings ...............................................................43
Set where to save the file..............................................................44
Starting the recording ...................................................................44

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File names when recording in MONO/STEREO ....................45
Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels
(DUAL REC)..................................................................................................45
Enabling dual recording ..............................................................46
Starting dual recording ................................................................47
Dual recording file names............................................................48
Recording 3 or 4 channels............................................................48
Making settings for 3/4-channel recording ..........................48
Starting 3/4-channel recording..................................................50
File names when recording in 4-channel...............................50
Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing) ..50
Setting the overdubbing mode................................................. 51
Select the file you want to overdub .........................................52
Start the overdubbing ...................................................................52
File names when recording in overdubbing.........................53
Recording automatically (AUTO REC)...............................................54
Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording
(Track increment) .........................................................................................55
Manual track increment during recording ...........................56
Automatic track incrementation by set time........................56
Mark function ............................................................................................57
Adding marks manually to a recording...................................57
Adding marks automatically to a recording..........................57
Moving to a mark position ...........................................................57
Setting the low cut filter........................................................................58
Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC)...58
Using the AUTO TONE function..........................................................59
Setting the AUTO TONE function..............................................60
Setting auto tone length ..............................................................60
Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume ...........................................60
Self-timer function...................................................................................61
Solo function.............................................................................................. 61
Recording duration .................................................................................62
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) .. 63
Screen navigation ....................................................................................63
Icons on the BROWSE screen ...............................................................64
File operations...........................................................................................64
Folder operations.....................................................................................66
Creating a new folder .............................................................................67
6 – Playback ..................................................................... 68
Adjusting playback volume .................................................................68
Setting the playback area (AREA) ......................................................68
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1)....................................69
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2)....................................70
Playlist...........................................................................................................71
Adding files to the playlist ...........................................................71
Editing the playlist...........................................................................71
Selecting files for playback (skip).......................................................73
Playback.......................................................................................................73
Pausing ................................................................................................74
Stopping..............................................................................................74
Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search)................................ 74
Repeat playback (REPEAT) ....................................................................74
Special Playback Control Functions..................................................75
Playback Control Screen ...............................................................75
Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback)................. 76
Changing the playback speed (VSA)........................................77

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Using the playback equalizer (PLAY EQ)..........................................77
Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump-back playback) ..78
Playback of files recorded using dual recording .........................78
OVERDUB INPUT MUTE function (during playback)...................79
Solo function .............................................................................................79
7 – Quick Operations.......................................................80
Features of the QUICK button .............................................................80
Quick menu screen..................................................................................81
Closing the Quick menu screen .................................................82
Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete)........................................82
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) ....................................................83
Dividing the selected file automatically at marks (AUTO DIVIDE) ...84
Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability
(Level Alignment) ...........................................................................................85
Mixdown .....................................................................................................86
8 – Using the Effects........................................................ 87
Setting the effect .....................................................................................87
Effects Preset List .....................................................................................88
9 – Mixer........................................................................... 89
Making mixer settings............................................................................89
Using the MS decoder ...........................................................................90
Decoding the input sound as you record .............................90
Decoding the playback sound ..................................................90
MS decoder settings ...............................................................................91
Using the tuner .........................................................................................92
Setting the tuner..............................................................................92
Tuning a musical instrument.......................................................93
11 – Connecting with a computer..................................94
Transferring files to a computer .........................................................95
Transferring files from a computer....................................................95
Disconnecting from a computer........................................................95
12 – Settings and Information .......................................96
Viewing File Information.......................................................................96
File information page.....................................................................96
Card information page ..................................................................97
System information page.............................................................97
System Settings and Formatting........................................................98
Setting the automatic power saving function .....................98
Setting the backlight......................................................................98
Adjusting the display contrast....................................................98
Setting the type of AA batteries ................................................98
Setting the phantom power voltage .......................................99
Setting the language......................................................................99
Restoring the factory settings ....................................................99
Using QUICK FORMAT ................................................................. 100
Using ERASE FORMAT ................................................................. 100
Setting the format of file names ......................................................101
File name format ...........................................................................101
Setting the WORD item...............................................................101
Resetting the number (COUNT) ..............................................101
13 – Using the REMOTE jack ......................................... 102
Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ..............................................................102
Setting footswitch operation....................................................102
Using the footswitch ....................................................................103
Mode functions ..............................................................................103

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Remote control (TASCAM RC-10)......................................................103
Setting the wired remote control ...........................................103
Using the wired remote control ............................................. 104
Overview of mode functions ................................................... 104
14 – Messages ................................................................ 105
15 – Troubleshooting.................................................... 108
16 – Specifications ........................................................ 110
Ratings........................................................................................................110
Input/output ratings.............................................................................110
Analog audio input/output ratings........................................110
Control input/output ratings ....................................................110
Audio performance............................................................................... 111
Other specifications.............................................................................. 112
Dimensional drawings .........................................................................114

6TASCAM DR-40
1 – Introduction
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 nished 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/SDXC cards as
recording media
• High-performance directional stereo mics can be adjusted,
enabling both A-B and X-Y recording
• Can record with dierent types of stereo sound depending
on the angle of the microphones
Close(X-Y): Clear Stereo Sound with less phase difference
Open(A-B): 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
• 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible
with ID3 tag v2.4)
• Dual recording allows two les to be recorded
simultaneously at dierent levels
• Overdubbing in mix mode allows the playback signal and
the input signal to be mixed and recorded as a new le
• Overdubbing in separate mode allows the playback signal
and the input signal to be mixed and recorded as a new le,
while saving the original le
• Built-in 0.3 W monaural monitor speaker
• Built-in eect (reverb) can be used during recording and
playback
• Auto-record function starts recording automatically when a
set sound input level is detected
• Automatic tone insertion function convenient for
synchronizing with video les when editing
• A QUICK button is available for easy access to various
functions
• Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split
by creating a new le 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 level
automatically in case of excessively large input.

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• 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 lter 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 CONT 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 le to be replayed again by simply
pressing a button
• Delay compensation function that eliminates time lags
caused by dierences in the distances of two sets of inputs
from the sound source
• Playlist function
• DIVIDE function allows les to be split where desired (only
for WAV les)
• MARK function convenient for moving to specic 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-dened word or
the date
• Resume function to memorize the playback position before
the unit is turned o.
• 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-P520E), 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)

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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: REPEAT.
• When we show messages, for example, that appear on the
computer’s screen, we show them like this: DR-40.
• SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are called“SD cards”.
• 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.
NOTE
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.
Trademarks and copyrights
• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson.
• 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.
• Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Top panel 1Built-in stereo microphone
Cardioid stereo electret condenser microphone. You can
set the microphone angles to open (A-B), or close (X-Y).
2DUAL indicator
This lights orange when recording in dual recording mode.
34CH indicator
This lights orange when recording in 4-channel recording
mode.
4OVER DUB indicator
This lights orange when recording in overdubbing mode.
53/4 [SOLO] button
When in 4-channel recording mode, press this to open
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.
61/2 [SOLO] button
Press this to open a display pull-up that shows meters with
the input level settings for 1/2.

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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.
7(HOME) [8] 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 le.
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
conrmation message.
Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power ON or
OFF.
8 + button
When the Home Screen is displayed, press this button to
increase the output level from the built-in speaker or
/LINE OUT jack. During adjustment, 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.
9 MENU button
When the Home Screen is displayed, press this button to
open the MENU Screen.
Press this button to return to the MENU 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 le and the
Playback Control screen is displayed, press this button to
turn on or o loop playback.
0.button
Press this button to return to the beginning of a playback
le 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 le, pressing this button
skips to those points.
If you press this button when a le is stopped at its
beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the
previous le.
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.

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On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor
left. On the BROWSE Screen, press this button to move up a
level.
qPB CONT button
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 o the
self-timer function or change the time period.
w – button
When the Home Screen is displayed, press this button to
decrease the output level from the built-in speaker or
/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.
eDisplay
Shows a variety of information.
r PEAK indicator
Lights when the input volume is too high.
tREC MODE button
Press this button to open the REC MODE screen.
When the REC MODE screen is open, press this button to
return to the Home Screen.
y RECORD [0] button/indicator
Press this button when stopped to start recording standby.
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.
u PLAY [7] 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.
iQUICK 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, division, level alignment, or mixdown
for the current playback le
• Playback/Playback Control screen: level alignment

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• Recording standby: level control, swap left and right
built-in mics
• MIXER screen: MS DECODER setting
When the BROWSE screen or PLAYLIST screen is displayed,
press this button to show or cancel the popup menu for
le/folder operations.
o /button
Press this button during playback or when playback is
stopped to skip to the beginning of the next le. When the
IN and OUT points are set between the current position
and the end of the le, 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 BROWSE Screen, press this button to move down
a level. If a le is selected, the le 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.
Press the .or /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.
a MIXER button
Press this button to open the MIXER screen.
When the MIXER screen is open, press this button to return
to the Home Screen.

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Front panel
sEXT 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
• Conrm 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.
• Do not connect or disconnect mics with the EXT MIC/LINE
IN jacks when the phantom power switch is set to ON.
Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this
unit and connected equipment.
• Set the phantom power switch to ON only when using
a condenser microphone that requires phantom power.
Turning phantom power on when a dynamic mic or other
mic that does not require it is connected could damage this
unit and connected equipment.
• When using condenser mics that require phantom power
and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced
dynamic mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used
when phantom power is enabled.
• Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.
d 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.

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Left side panel
f/LINE OUT jack
Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack
of an amp or other equipment.
gEXT IN switch
Use this to set the input type of the EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks
and whether phantom power is on or o.
hHOLD 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.
jINPUT 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
kUSB port
Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer
USB port. (See “11 – Connecting with a computer” on page
94.)
Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided
with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM
PS-P520E).
NOTE
Always connect the recorder directly to a computer. Do not
use a USB hub.
lSD card slot
Insert an SD card into this slot.

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Bottom Panel
;Mono speaker
Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.
The speaker will not produce sound in the following
situations.
• When in recording standby
• When headphones are connected
• When recording
• When the speaker output setting is o
• When in overdubbing mode
zMounting 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 o.
• Place the tripod or microphone stand on a level surface
when using it with this unit.
xBattery 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.
cHole for strap

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vBattery compartment
Install batteries (3 AA) in this compartment to power the
unit. (See “Using AA batteries”on page 25.)
Home Screen
1Playback area
ALL All les in the MUSIC folder
FOLDER All les in the selected folder
P.LIST All les added to the playlist
2Loop/repeat playback status
: Single playback
: Single le repeat playback
: All le repeat playback
: Loop playback
3Current playback file number/total number of files
This shows the current le number and total number of
les in the current playback area.

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4 Elapsed time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of
the current le.
5Speaker output status
Icon shown: Speaker output ON
Icon not shown: Speaker output OFF
6 Power supply status
When a battery is being used, a battery icon shows the
amount of power remaining in bars ( , , ). The battery
is almost dead and the power will soon turn o if the icon
has no bars . When using the PS-P520E AC adaptor (sold
separately) or USB bus power, appears.
NOTE
Sometimes a Battery Low warning appears when recording
or conducting other demanding operations even when
battery power remains.
7Recorder operation status
8Stopped
9Paused
7Playing back
,Fast-forwarding
mFast-rewinding
/Skipping forward
.Skipping backward
8Level 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.
9Track status display
The display changes according to the recording mode.
: Playing a le recorded in MONO or STEREO
mode
: Playing a le recorded in dual recording mode
: Playing a le recorded in 4-channel recording
mode
or : In OVERDUB SEPARATE mode
or : In OVERDUB MIX mode
NOTE
When a track is soloed, its name appears highlighted .
0Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points
The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown.
The icon appears at the playback position when the
starting point is set.
The icon appears at the playback position when the
ending point is set.

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q
Remaining time
This shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds)
of the current le.
w Playback speed setting status
Indication Playback speed
x1.0
x1.1 - x1.5
x0.5 - x0.9
Playback speed not controllable
eEffect status
Shows whether the eect function is ON or OFF.
: Eect o
: Eect on
rPeak value in decibels (dB)
The maximum level that occurs in a xed period of time is
displayed digitally.
tFile name
This shows the name of the le playing back or its tag
information.
ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3
le being played.
Two project names are shown when there are two les
that have been recorded in 4-channel recording mode,
dual recording mode or overdub separate mode.
NOTE
ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists names that
can be saved in MP3 les.
yPlayback 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.
y
1Recording format
This shows the le recording format.
WAV 16/WAV 24/BWF 16/BWF 24/MP3 320k/MP3 256k/
MP3 192k/MP3 128k/MP3 96k/MP3 64k/MP3 32k

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2 Prerecording or Auto recording function status
appears when the prerecording function is ON, and in
recording standby.
appears when the auto recording function is ON, and
recording.
3Recording sampling frequency
This shows the le recording sampling frequency.
44.1k/48k/96k
4Number of recording channels
This shows the number of recording channels in the le.
ST/MONO
5Elapsed recording time
The elapsed recording time of the le appears as hours:
minutes: seconds.
6Left-right setting of built-in stereo mics
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
7Recorder operation status
09 Recording standby or Recording paused
0Recording
8
Input source
This icon shows the input source.
: Input source set to built-in mics
: Input source set to EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks
: Second recording level setting (−6 – −12) when dual
recording enabled
: When in OVERDUB SEPARATE mode, this shows that
channels 1/2 are a playback le.
: When in OVERDUB MIX mode, this shows that the
input source is set to a mix of the playback le and
built-in mic signals
: When in OVERDUB MIX mode, this shows that the
input source is set to a mix of the playback le and
EXT MIC/LINE IN jack signals
NOTE
When a track is soloed, its name appears highlighted .
9
Recording level meters
The input signal level is shown.
During overdub recording, the level of the combined
input and playback sounds is shown.
A bmark is given at the –12 dB position on the scale as a
guide mark for input level adjustment.

20 TASCAM DR-40
2 – Names and Functions of Parts
0File name
This shows the le name that is automatically assigned to
a recording le.
The project name is shown when multiple les have been
recorded in 4-channel recording mode, dual recording
mode or OVERDUB SEPARATE mode.
qRemaining recording time
The remaining recording time until the selected max le
size is reached appears in hours: minutes: seconds.
If the remaining recording time on the card is less than the
remaining time until the selected max le size is reached,
the remaining recording time on the card is displayed.
wLow cut filter status
This shows whether the low cut lter is ON/OFF. The icon
appears highlighted when set to 40Hz, 80Hz or 120Hz.
: Low cut lter o
: Low cut lter on
e
Level control function status
: Level control o
: Peak reduction on
: Automatic level control on
: Limiter on
r
Effect status
Shows whether the eect function is ON or OFF.
: Eect o
: Eect on
t
Peak value in decibels (dB)
Peak input level values are shown digitally.
yAuto tone function status
This icon appears when the auto tone function is on.
No icon: Auto tone o
:Auto tone on
Playback Control screen
The Playback Control screen is displayed if the PB CONT
button is pressed during playback or when playback is
stopped.
1Loop playback status
The icon is displayed when loop playback is enabled.
2Playback speed