Preparation; Preparing The Power Supply; Starting Up The Unit; Selecting The Language - Tascam DR-44WL Mode D'emploi

Recorder operation status display
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These icons show the recorder operation status.
Indicator Meaning
Stopped
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Paused
9
Playing back
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Fast-forwarding
,
Fast-rewinding
m
Skipping to the head of the next
/
file
Skipping to the head of the
.
current file or of the preceding file
Loop playback setting status display
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During loop playback, the
displayed.
File name/song name display
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When the 4CH mode is selected, the name or
tag information of the file being played back is
shown.
When there are multiple files in the 4CH mode,
only the format portion of the file names and
the basic number of the recording files are
displayed.
When the MTR mode is selected, the name of
an opened song is shown.
Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT
0
(ending) points setting state
Shows the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)
points-setting state of loop playback.
When the IN (starting) point is set, the
displayed at the corresponding position on the
playback position-displaying bar.
When the OUT (ending) point is set, the
is displayed at the corresponding position on
the playback position-displaying bar.
q Playback position display
The current playback position is shown by a bar.
Level meter guide display
w
This is a level meter guide for adjusting the
input and output levels.
It is displayed at the "-12 dB" position on the
scale.
e Level meter
Shows the level of sound being input or played
back.
r File state display
The file state is displayed in different ways,
depending on the type of file to be played
back.
: Stereo file
: Mono file ×2
: No file is present.
Elapsed time display
t
Shows the elapsed time (hours : minutes :
seconds) of the current file.
Remaining time display
y
Shows the remaining time (hours : minutes :
seconds) of the current file.
Peak value displayed in decibel (dB)
u
Shows in decibels the maximum value of the
playback level in a certain period of time.

Preparation

Preparing the power supply

Using AA size batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover on the
1.
bottom panel.
Install four AA size batteries with their ¥
2.
and ^ marks as shown in the battery
compartment.
Attach the battery compartment cover.
3.
icon is
icon is
icon
NOTE
Set the type of batteries to use in the BATTERY
TYPE item of the POWER/DISPLAY menu in
order for the unit to accurately show the
amount of remaining power and allow the
unit to accurately determine whether enough
power is available for its proper operation.
(By default, the type is set to ALKAL for
alkaline batteries.)
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)
Connect the dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM
PS-P520U: sold separately) and the USB port of the
unit with the USB cable (Type-A to micro-B: Included
with TASCAM PS-P520U) as shown in the illustration.
AC outlet
PS-P520U
(sold separately)
CAUTION
• Always use the AC adapter (TASCAM
PS-P520U) when using this unit. Use of a
different adapter could cause malfunction,
fire or electric shock.
• 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.
Connect USB cable
Micro B USB plug
NOTE
When both batteries are installed and the AC
adapter is connected, power will be supplied
from the AC adapter.

Starting up the unit

When the unit is turned off (standby state), slide
the HOLD/
switch in the
when TASCAM DR-44WL (start-up screen) is displayed,
release the switch.
The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up.

Selecting the language

You can change the language shown on the display.
The first time you turn the unit on after purchasing
it, the LANGUAGE screen will open. You can set the
language used on this screen. You can also change
this setting with the SYSTEM screen LANGUAGE item.
Turn the wheel to move the cursor and select
1.
the language.
After making the selection, press the ENTER/
2.
MARK button to confirm it.
If you accidentally select the
wrong language
Slide the HOLD/ switch to turn the power off.
Then, slide the HOLD/
switch while pressing
and holding the MENU button to turn the unit on
again.
The language selection menu where you can set the
language appears.

Setting the built-in clock

When the unit is started up for the first time (or after
being left without batteries), the DATE/TIME screen
appears before the start-up screen to allow the date
and time to be set.
Use the .// button and the wheel to enter
the date and time, and press the ENTER/MARK
button to set them.

Inserting the SD card

Open the SD card slot cover on the left side
1.
panel.
Insert the SD card into the slot as shown in the
2.
following illustration until it clicks into place.

Preparing an SD card for use

In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must
format it first.
Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the
1.
power ON.
The following message appears when a new
2.
card or a card formatted by another device is
inserted into the unit.
TASCAM DR-44WL
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