4 – Names and Functions of Parts

Rear panel

#MAIN Line Output

The TA-1VP’s main audio output. It accepts a 1/4-inch TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) phone plug.

$DOUBLE TRACK Line Output

If you have selected stereo double tracking, the second track is available at this output. It accepts a 1/4-inch TRS (tip-ring- sleeve) phone plug.

%LINE IN
QDC IN 12V Power Input

Plug the connector from the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) in here. Do NOT use an AC adaptor which is not expressly intended for the TA-1VP.

Accepts a balanced line level signal on a 1/4-inch TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) phone plug. Unbalanced sources can also be connected, but they will be quieter, so extra input level adjustment will be required.

NOTE

This input is NOT a microphone input. A line level signal is required. Connect Microphones to the front panel MIC IN jack.

^MIDI OUT

Connect to the MIDI Input of a MIDI sequencer to dump.

Preset and Setup Data via MIDI SysEx.

&MIDI IN

If you will be controlling your TA-1VP via MIDI, connect the MIDI Out from a MIDI sequencer, keyboard, or other MIDI source here. Connect the MIDI Out from a sequencer to load previously saved SysEx data files.

*DIGITAL OUT

This RCA jack outputs a S/PDIF digital signal with the main output on Left, Double Track output on Right. The Sampling Frequency is 44.1 kHz fixed.

(FOOT SWITCH

Plug in a footswitch here. A 1/4-inch TS (tip- sleeve) plug is required. There are two varieties of footswitches: those that are shorted by default and those that are open by default. You should plug in your footswitch and then power on the TA-1VP. The TA‑1VP will detect which kind of footswitch you have and behave accordingly.

The actual function of the footswitch is selected in the Setup Menu.

)Cord hook

Use the hook (cord holder) to secure the AC adaptor cord.

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