Antares TA-1VP 1 – Introduction, Included items, About this manual, Trademarks, Precautions for placement and use, Beware of condensation, Cleaning the unit

1 – Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).

Included items

The included items are listed below.

Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

••	Main unit (TA-1VP).......................................................................	1
••	AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L).............................................	1
••	A rack-mounting screw kit.......................................................	1
••	A warranty card............................................................................	1
••	Owner’s manual (this manual)................................................	1

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•• The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: SAVE.

•• Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this: ON

•• Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed:

NOTE

Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement.

Trademarks

•• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•• Auto-Tune® and Antares® are registered trademarks of Antares Audio Technologies in the United States.

•• Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

•• All names of microphone manufacturers and microphone model designations appearing in this manual are used solely to identify the microphones analyzed in the development of the respective digital models and do not in any way imply any

association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers.

Precautions for placement and use

••	The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
	35°C (41°F and 95°F).
••	Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
	so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
	malfunctions.
	••	Places with significant vibrations or that are
		otherwise unstable
	••	Near windows or other places exposed to direct
		sunlight
	••	Near heaters or other extremely hot places
	••	Extremely cold places
	••	Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
	••	Very dusty locations
	••	Locations exposed directly to rain or other water
••	Do not place any object on the unit.
••	Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
	electrical device such as a power amplifier.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface.

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