Tascam DR-40X Quick Start Manual

• Check the HOLD switch is not engaged. • Press and hold the POWER/HOME button. • RESET to DEFAULT settings by pressing MENU > SYSTEM > INITIALIZE > EXEC • Insert headphones into to monitor sound. CONFIGURING RECORD SETTINGS • The recommended recording format is: WAV 24bit / 48khz • Press MENU > REC SETTINGS and choose: FORMAT = WAV 24bit SAMPLE = 48k PRE-RECORD & RECORD • Press RECORD once to initiate ‘PRE-RECORD’ (indicated by flashing LED) • In PRE-RECORD mode, press: QUICK > LEVEL MODE > AUTO then press ENTER to confirm. • Press RECORD again to begin recording. TOP TIPS! • Make sure you are monitoring your audio with headphones. • Use the supplied windshield if outside. • Remember, PRE-RECORD mode is not recording. • Whilst RECORDING, you can press RECORD again to pause. TRANSFERRING FILES • Open the rubber flap on the side and gently push the SD card to eject. • Insert the SD card into a computer and transfer files. • To DELETE ALL DATA, re-insert SD CARD into recorder and navigate to: MENU > SYSTEM > QUICK FORMAT > EXEC CREATIVE MEDIA CiCS TASCAM DR-40X Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Interface

For quick questions and advice come to the Level 4 Helpdesk. (Subject to staff availability) Monday to Thursday 9am - 4.30pm Friday 10am - 4.30pm Why not pay a visit to our online Learning Hub? You can find help and advice on everything to do with media production, from shooting a video to copyright! LEARNING HUB shef.ac/cmlearn Not sure what microphone to use? Never shot a video before? Most of our equipment guides are also available in a video format on our Kaltura channel. VIDEO HUB shef.ac/cmwatch [email protected] | 0114 222 3962 | SHEFFIELD.AC.UK/CICS/CREATIVEMEDIA

• Check the HOLD switch is not engaged. • Press and hold the POWER/HOME button. • RESET to DEFAULT settings by pressing MENU > SYSTEM > INITIALIZE > EXEC • Insert headphones into to monitor sound. CONFIGURING RECORD SETTINGS • The recommended recording format is: WAV 24bit / 48khz • Press MENU > REC SETTINGS and choose: FORMAT = WAV 24bit SAMPLE = 48k PRE-RECORD & RECORD • Press RECORD once to initiate ‘PRE-RECORD’ (indicated by flashing LED) • In PRE-RECORD mode, press: QUICK > LEVEL MODE > AUTO then press ENTER to confirm. • Press RECORD again to begin recording. TOP TIPS! • Make sure you are monitoring your audio with headphones. • Use the supplied windshield if outside. • Remember, PRE-RECORD mode is not recording. • Whilst RECORDING, you can press RECORD again to pause. TRANSFERRING FILES • Open the rubber flap on the side and gently push the SD card to eject. • Insert the SD card into a computer and transfer files. • To DELETE ALL DATA, re-insert SD CARD into recorder and navigate to: MENU > SYSTEM > QUICK FORMAT > EXEC CREATIVE MEDIA CiCS TASCAM DR-40X Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Interface

For quick questions and advice come to the Level 4 Helpdesk. (Subject to staff availability) Monday to Thursday 9am - 4.30pm Friday 10am - 4.30pm Why not pay a visit to our online Learning Hub? You can find help and advice on everything to do with media production, from shooting a video to copyright! LEARNING HUB shef.ac/cmlearn Not sure what microphone to use? Never shot a video before? Most of our equipment guides are also available in a video format on our Kaltura channel. VIDEO HUB shef.ac/cmwatch [email protected] | 0114 222 3962 | SHEFFIELD.AC.UK/CICS/CREATIVEMEDIA