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TASCAM DR-40X
3 – Preparation
Powering the unit
This unit can operate on three AA batteries, using a TASCAM
PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or using a commercial-
ly-available USB cable (USB bus power).
Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used.
To use USB bus power, see "Powering the unit with USB bus
Using AA batteries
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit.
Fit three AA batteries to the
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and
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marks shown in the
compartment, and close the battery compartment cover.
When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to
accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow
the unit to accurately determine whether power is available
for proper operation.(see "Setting the battery type" on page
CAUTION
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Do not use manganese dry cell batteries.
i
This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a commer-
cially available recharger.
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The included alkaline batteries are for confirming
operation of the unit and might not last very long.
i
Before putting the bottom battery in, put the ribbon
inside the compartment first. Failure to do so could make
removing the batteries difficult.
NOTE
A great amount of power is required to provide phantom
power to a condenser microphone. If you use a condenser
microphone while running the unit on AA batteries (Ni-MH
rechargeable or alkaline), the operation time will be
greatly shortened because of their low capacities.
If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use the AC
adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E) or the USB cable provided
with the unit (USB bus power).
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)
As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC
adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge
the unit.
Micro-B USB plug
AC outlet
TASCAM PS-P520E
CAUTION
i
Never use any adapter other than the designated PS-
P520E AC adapter. Use of a different adapter could cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
i
Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the
unit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep
sufficient distance between the AC adapter and the unit.
NOTE
When both batteries are installed and the AC adapter is
connected, power will be supplied from the AC adapter.
Using USB bus power
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit and the
computer as illustrated below.
Micro-B USB plug
Computer
USB
