Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 5
Top panel ...................................................................................... 6
Front panel ................................................................................... 6
Left side ......................................................................................... 6
Right side panel .......................................................................... 7
Bottom Panel ............................................................................... 7
Inserting a card ........................................................................... 7
Screen overview ........................................................... 9
Using the menu ........................................................... 10
Recording .................................................................... 10
Selecting files ............................................................................12
Preparation.................................................................................13
Connection.................................................................................13
Monitoring .................................................................................13
Disconnecting ...........................................................................13
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 14
Specifications .............................................................. 15
Ratings .........................................................................................15
Audio performance .................................................................15
Recording times .......................................................................16
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-40X
Linear PCM Recorder.
Before using this unit, read this owner's manual carefully so
that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working
with it for many years. After you have finished reading this
manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Note about the Reference Manual
This Owner's Manual explains the main functions of this
unit. Please see the Reference Manual for information
about all the unit's functions.
You can also download this Owner's Manual and the
Reference Manual from the TEAC Global Site
(http://teac-global.com/).
Items included with this product
This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging
the items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging
the items. Keep the packing materials for transportation in
the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
i Main unit ..................................................................................... × 1
i Tilt foot......................................................................................... × 1
i Owner's Manual (this document) including warranty × 1
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, thinner,
alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage
the surface or cause discoloration.
Precautions for placement and use
i The environmental temperature operating range of this
unit is 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F).
i Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.
Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations
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
Very dusty locations
Places exposed directly to rain or other water
i Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or
other device that generates heat.
i If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or other
device with a large transformer, it could cause a hum. If
this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and
the other device.
i This unit could cause color irregularities on a TV screen
or noise from a radio if used nearby. If this occurs, use
this unit farther away.
i This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone or other
wireless device is used nearby to make calls or send
or receive signals. If this occurs, increase the distance
between this unit and those devices or turn them off.
Beware of condensation
Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a
cold place to a warm place, it is used immediately after a
cold room has been heated or it is otherwise exposed to
a sudden temperature change. To prevent this, or if this
occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room
temperature before using it.
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