Tascam MF-P01 - Manual (Page 2)

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PORTASTUDIO MF-P01
Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or
one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions
given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to
the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E
or by the safety earth symbol
ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated
approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit
the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
Important Safety Instructions ............................2
An introduction to the MF-P01 ...........................4
Multitrack recording - a brief
introduction...................................................4
Some safety notes and precautions ...............4
What you need to make recordings ...............6
Connecting the MF-P01..................................6
Parts of the MF-P01 ...........................................7
Recording tracks .............................................10
Setting up .....................................................10
Setting the level ............................................10
Recording the first track ..............................11
Recording the next track (overdubbing) ......11
Mixing down tracks..........................................12
Setting up .....................................................12
Mixdown .......................................................13
Hints and advanced tips .................................13
Recording techniques ..................................13
Recording electric guitars ..........................13
Recording with effects................................14
When you’re not recording .........................14
Recording more than four tracks................14
Troubleshooting ...............................................15
Specifications ..................................................15
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