Quick reference for using various functions – Teac DR-22WL User Manual
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TASCAM DR-22WL
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Quick Reference for Using Various Functions
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Button names are shown like this: /MENU/8.
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Instructions are abbreviated. For example, ‘On the Home Screen, press the /MENU/8 button, select the
REC
menu, and then select the
PRE REC
item’ becomes: ‘Home Screen w /
MENU/8 w
REC
w
PRE REC
.’
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Not all operation steps are given for complex operations. For detailed operation procedures, see the Reference Manual.
Category
Desired action
Function name
Procedure, buttons used and explanation
Basic functions
Return to the Home Screen
/MENU/8
Return to the Home Screen if you become unsure about how to proceed.
Record
Home Screen w RECORD w RECORD
Recording will start with the current settings used.
Play back a file
Home Screen w PLAY
Plays the file shown (selected).
Adjust the playback volume
Home Screen w OUTPUT LEVEL (+/−)
Adjusts the volume of headphones, speakers, etc.
Select a file to play back
Home Screen w .//
The browse function is convenient for when there are many files.
Recording
Change the file format
Home Screen w /MENU/8 w
REC
w
FORMAT
Sets the file format used for recordings, including whether they are uncompressed (WAV) or compressed (MP3).
Set the low-cut filter
Low-cut filter function
Home Screen w RECORD w F4 w
INPUT
w
LCF
This function removes noise and other sounds at low frequencies. Select the cutoff frequency.
Adjust the input level
manually
Home Screen w RECORD w INPUT LEVEL
Watch the meters and set the recording level so that they do not peak.
Adjust the input level
automatically
Peak reduction
Home Screen w RECORD w F4 w
INPUT
w
PEAK
This function automatically lowers the level when recording over the maximum input level.
Adjust the input level
automatically
Limiter
Home Screen w RECORD w F4 w
INPUT
w
LIMITER
This function compresses only loud sounds to prevent recording over the maximum input level and does not change the
recording level.
Other
recording
features
Add a mark while recording
Marking function
Recording Screen w F2
This function adds a mark to the file that can be used as an index during playback.
Switch files manually while
recording
Manual track incremen-
tation
Recording Screen w F1
Use this function when you want to change a file to another and continue recording such as at the interval between songs.
Start recording from slightly
before pressing RECORD
PRE REC function
Home Screen w /MENU/8 w
REC
w
PRE REC
When the unit is slow to change from recording standby to recording state, this function allows the unit to compensate the
delay.
Use the self-timer to record
Self-timer
Home Screen w RECORD w F1
This self-timer function is convenient when you want to record your own performance.
Repeat playback between two
points in a file
Loop playback
Scene dial w w F3 w
I/O LOOP
This function allows you to repeat playback of a specific interval in a single file.