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Tascam DP-008 Punching in and out, Using the foot switch to punch in/out, Setting the foot switch polarity

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7 – Recorder Functions

Punching in and out

Punching in/out is a technique to replace a part of an already recorded track.

Start playback and when you reach the part that you want to replace, switch to record (punch in), then switch back to playback (or stop) when you finish the part that you want to replace (punch out).

1Decide what part of the track you plan to replace and choose a point to begin where the new recording can sit well with the existing recording.

2Press the REC key of the track that you plan to replace part of to start record standby (REC indicator blinks).

3Start playback before the part of the track that you want to replace.

4Press the record (–) key to start recording (punch in) when you reach the part. Play or sing what you want to record.

5Press the playback (Á) key to switch to playback (punch out) when you finish the replacement recording.

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You can also press the stop (ª) key to punch out at the end of the replacement recording.

Using the foot switch to punch in/out

Using a foot switch connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack on the rear panel, you can punch in and out.

In step 4 above, step on the foot switch instead of pressing the record (º) key. In step 5, step on the foot switch again instead of pressing the playback (Á) key.

Foot switch

Setting the foot switch polarity

Set the foot switch polarity on the PREFERENCEscreen.

Connect the foot switch, and, without stepping on it, set FootSW Polarityto OFF. This will set the unit to operate properly for the polarity of the connected foot switch.

1Connect a foot switch to the FOOT SWITCH jack on the rear panel.

2When the recorder is stopped and the Home Screen is open, press the MENU key.

3Use the DATA wheel to select the PREFERENCEmenu and press the F4 (¥) key to open the PREFERENCEscreen.

4Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select

FootSW Polarity.

5Without stepping on the foot switch, use the DATA wheel to set the value to OFF.

6After making the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.

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OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Page 11 – Exchanging Data with a Diagram Overview of this unit About this manual Manual conventions Product parts Intellectual property rights About SD cards Precautions for use Cautions on installation Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Playback and mixing Preparing to listen to the demo song Playing and mixing the demo song Page From recording to creating a master track Creating a new song Connecting and setting the input sources Adjusting the input level and monitoring Recording guitar to TRACK Listening to your recording Record guitar to TRACK Record vocals on TRACK Page Mixing the tracks Mastering the mix Page Page Shutting down the unit Top panel Page Front panel Rear panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen Preparing the power and SD card Installing an SD card Preparing the power Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) Start-up& shutdown Starting up the unit Shutting down Formatting SD cards Recorder modes Connecting with other equipment Rear panel connections Right side panel connections Adjusting the contrast Setting the backlight Partitions and songs Selecting the active partition Editing names Loading a saved song Creating a new song Viewing song information Saving a song Copying songs Erasing songs Protecting songs Selecting the input source Phantom power Monitoring input signals About the OL indicators and level meters Using input EQ Assigning inputs Making the first recording Making additional recordings Mixdown Multitrack recording REC indicator settings Track pan and level settings Input selection and assignment Reverb Muting tracks Mastering Setting the end point Recording the master track Undoing operations (undo) Undoing the last operation (single undo) Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) Erasing the operation history Punching in and out Using the foot switch to punch in/out Setting the foot switch polarity Bouncing tracks Using the bounce function Confirming the result Locate and search functions Direct locate function Fast forward/rewind search Repeat playback Setting IN and OUT points Editing IN/OUT points Using repeat playback Locating to the IN or OUT point Automatically punching in and out Setting the interval between repetitions Rehearsal Using auto punch in/out to record Overview of track editing Editing points Basic editing procedures Explanation of items COPY/PASTE COPY/INSERT MOVE/PASTE MOVE/INSERT OPEN (insert silence) CUT (remove part) SILENCE (part erase) CLEAN out (track erase) Metronome Tuner Chromatic tuner mode Oscillator mode Turning the power off automatically Viewing information Page Overview of partitions Reformatting MTR partitions Reformatting the FAT partition Initializing SD cards Supported operating systems Connecting with a computer Disconnecting Song backup and restoration Backing-upsongs Restoring songs Track import and export Importing tracks Exporting tracks Exporting a stereo master track Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back Why does the sound I'm recording sound distorted Why can’t I record Why can’t my computer “see” the unit files Page Page Audio input/output ratings Audio performance General Optional accessories Computer requirements Backup memory Dimensions Block diagram