Tascam DA-40 owner manual Rear panel

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2 - Parts of the tape deck

[31] SHIFT

This key is a latching key. When active, the indicator beside and above the key lights, and the command keys take on their shifted functions, as indicated by the blue captions above them.

See 4, "SHIFT functions" for details of these shifted functions.

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[32] DIGITAL (AES/EBU) INPUT/OUTPUT

These XLR-type connectors conform to the AES/ EBU3-1992 standard and are used to accept (INPUT) and transmit (OUTPUT) digital audio data in that format. The INPUT connector can also receive balanced IEC60958 format (SPDIF) data. The format of data received (AES/EBU or SPDIF) is automatically detected.

[33] DIGITAL (COAXIAL) INPUT/OUTPUT

These RCA connectors conform to the IEC60958 standard (SPDIF), and are used to accept (INPUT) and transmit (OUTPUT) digital audio data in that standard. The INPUT connector can also receive unbalanced AES/EBU3-1992 format data. The for- mat of data received (AES/EBU or SPDIF) is auto- matically detected.

[34] CONTROL I/O

This 15-pin ’D’-sub connector is used for connection to a suitably-equipped controller.

As well as the mode described in the table below, this connector can also be used as a serial connector. Please contact your TASCAM distributor for details of this facility.

The pinouts of this connector are given below:

Pin

Signal

 

Direction

Function

number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

STOP

IN

 

External com-

 

 

 

 

mand reception;

2

FWD PLAY

IN

 

 

active when low

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(at ground poten-

3

F.FWD

IN

 

 

tial for 30 ms or

 

 

 

 

4

REW

IN

 

more)

 

 

 

 

 

5

PAUSE

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

REC PLAY

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

SERIAL

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin

Signal

Direction

Function

number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Ground

—

—

 

 

 

 

9

FWD PLAY

OUT

Transmit trans-

 

TALLY

 

port status indica-

 

 

 

tion signals in

10

F.FWD TALLY

OUT

open collector

 

 

 

 

 

 

(maximum allow-

11

REW TALLY

OUT

able voltage 15 V

 

 

 

12

STOP TALLY

OUT

and maximum

 

 

 

allowable current

13

REC/PLAY

OUT

80 mA)

 

TALLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

PAUSE TALLY

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

15

TAPE END

OUT

 

 

TALLYa

 

 

a.See 3.10, "End tally signal"

[35]REMOTE IN

This 3.5 mm jack is used to connect the optional RC- D45 remote control unit.

Do not use this jack to connect any remote control unit other than one designed especially for use with the tape deck.

[36] Power cord

Make sure that the power supply voltage matches the voltage requirements of the tape deck as marked on the rear panel. If there is any doubt, consult your TASCAM dealer.

[37] (BALANCED) ANALOG INPUTS

These female XLR connectors provide balanced inputs at a nominal +4 dBu level. The wiring of these connectors is:1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold. The nom- inal impedance of these connectors is greater than 25 kΩ.

[38] (UNBALANCED) ANALOG INPUTS

These RCA connectors provide unbalanced inputs at a nominal –10 dBV level. The nominal impedance of these connectors is greater than 50 kΩ.

[39] (UNBALANCED) ANALOG OUTPUTS

These RCA connectors provide unbalanced outputs at a nominal –10 dBV level. The nominal impedance of these connectors is less than 1 kΩ.

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Contents DA-40 Important Safety Precautions Important for U.K. CustomersImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Specifications Features Installation of the tape deckIntroduction to the DA-40 Unpacking and inspectionMaking connections Block Diagram Power connectionsFront and Rear panels Recording mode and source switches, etc Power and displayParts of the tape deck Tape controls REW and F FWD keys Stop keyPlay key Pause keyShuttle wheel REC Mute keyData dial Command keys Counter ModeMargin Reset CharSkip Play Single PlayRear panel Balanced Analog Outputs Menu functions Drum time head timeAuto ID level Auto ID timeRepeat mode Record mute timeDigital output format Copy prohibit10End tally signal 12Fast forward mode14Initializing settings 15Viewing points at which block errors have occurredMenu functions INS/+ and DEL Shift functionsID markers START, SKIP, END, Char and renumbering Manually writing a Start or Skip ID Selecting an ID modeWriting a Start or Skip ID Writing an END ID Erasing a Start or Skip IDErasing an END ID Erasing titlesSetting location memories Edit keyLocation memories Locating to location memoriesCharacter editing titling Program modeEntering and editing titles Writing the title to tape Checking a titleDeleting a title Copying and pasting a titleRC-D45 remote control unit option ID SelectOPEN/CLOSE PositionRepeat Remote control transport keysREC Mute Specifications Audio specificationsSpecifications Physical specificationsDimensional drawing Error messages Serious error messagesIndex a O Auto IDIndex P SpdifDA-40
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