4–Preparation for Use

Turning the power on and off

Press and hold the POWER key to turn the power ON and OFF

CAUTION

Always use the power key to turn the unit power OFF. When the power is ON, do not remove the battery (or batteries) set as the MAIN battery or disconnect the PS-P520 adapter (sold separately) if no batteries are installed. Doing so will cause all recordings, settings and other data to be lost.

Battery settings

You can set either the lithium ion battery or the AA batteries as the main power source and the other as the backup source when both are installed. (See “Setting the main battery source (MAIN)” on page 44.)

By doing this, when the amount of power left in the main source becomes insufficient for operation, the unit automatically switches to the backup source, allowing continued operation.

Moreover, when using AA batteries, the battery type must be set in order for the unit to display remaining time and operate correctly. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries (AA BATTERY)” on page 45.)

Inserting and removing SD cards

Confirm that the power is OFF.

Inserting the card

Insert the SD card as shown in the illustration until you hear a clicking sound.

NOTE

An SD card is already installed when the unit is shipped from the factory. If you want to use this card to record and play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.

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Removing the card

Push the SD card in gently and it should eject.

CAUTION

•Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is connected to a computer by USB.

•SD cards that meet SD or SDHC standards can be used with this unit.

•A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on our website (http:// www.tascam.com).

Preparing an SD card for use

In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.

1Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the power ON.

2The following message appears when a new card or a card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit.

3Press the ENTER/MARK key to start formatting.

4When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens.

You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time. (See “Formatting the SD card” on page 44.)

CAUTION

•Please use a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) or make certain that there is sufficient remaining battery power when formatting a card.

•Formatting a card erases all the data on it.