Tascam DA-40 1 - Introduction to the DA-40

1 - Introduction to the DA-40

TASCAM DA-40

WARNING

Do not attempt to use the tape deck with any

remote control unit except one designed

especially for use with this tape deck.

The

CONTROL I/O

connector is for use with suit-

ably-equipped control units (see

CONTROL I/O

[34]

1.5.5Power connections

Make sure that your AC voltage supply matches the

voltage requirements of the tape deck (as printed on

the rear panel).

1.6 Block Diagram

Contents

Main DA-40 OWNERS MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM DA-40 Table of Contents 5 - RC-D45 remote control unit (option) 4 - SHIFT functions 3 - Menu functions Table of Contents 6 - Specifications 5.1 Remote control transport keys....... 29 1 - Introduction to the DA-40 1.4 About DAT cassettes nism. WARNING 1 - Introduction to the DA-40 1.5.4Making control connections cables are used for digital audio connections. 1.5.3Making digital audio connections 1 - Introduction to the DA-40 1.6 Block Diagram 1.5.5Power connections Page 2.1 Power and display [4] RECORD MODE switch [3] Display window [1] POWER switch [5] Fs switch [11]SKIP keys [10]PHONES control and jack 2.3 Tape controls [12]REW and F FWD keys [13]STOP key [14]PLAY key [15]PAUSE key [17]REC MUTE key [18]SHUTTLE wheel [19]DATA dial 2.4 Command keys [20]COUNTER MODE minutes. Bear this in mind when you are using the LP mode. [21]CHAR [22]MARGIN RESET [24]SKIP PLAY [25]AUTO ID [26]ENTER [27]MENU [28]LOC 1 2.5 Rear panel [32]DIGITAL (AES/EBU) INPUT/OUTPUT [33]DIGITAL (COAXIAL) INPUT/OUTPUT [34]CONTROL I/O [35]REMOTE IN [40](BALANCED) ANALOG OUTPUTS 3.1 Drum time (head time) 3.2 Auto ID level 3.3 Auto ID time 3.4 Record mute time 3.5 Digital output format 3.6 Copy prohibit 3.7 End ID 3.8 Repeat mode 3.10End tally signal 3.11Auto rewind 3.12Fast forward mode 3.13Parameter save 3.14Initializing settings Page 4.1 REPEAT 4.2 CHECK 4.3 INS/+ and DEL/- 4.4 ID markers (START, SKIP, END, CHAR and renumbering) 4.4.1Selecting an ID mode 4.4.2Manually writing a START or SKIP ID (i) 4.4.3Writing a START or SKIP ID (ii) 4.4.4Writing an END ID 4.4.5Erasing a START or SKIP ID 4.4.6Erasing an END ID 4.4.7Erasing titles 4.4.8Renumbering START IDs 4.5 The EDIT key 4.6 Location memories 4.6.1Locating to location memories 4.6.2Setting location memories 4.6.3Editing location memories 4.7 Program mode 4.8 Character editing (titling) 4.8.1Entering and editing titles 4.8.2Writing the title to tape 4.8.3Checking a title 4.8.4Deleting a title 4.8.5Copying and pasting a title Page 5 - RC-D45 remote control unit (option) 5.1 Remote control transport keys 6 - Specifications 6.1 Audio specications 6.2 I/O specications 6.3 Physical specications Changes to specications and features may be made without notice or obligaiton. 6 - Specifications 6.4 Dimensional drawing 6.5 Error messages 6.5.1Warning messages 6.5.2Serious error messages Index A - O A B C Index P - X P R S DA-40