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POWERING & SETUP

•  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

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TASCAM DR-40X

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Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Interface

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