Tascam DS-M7.1 owner manual Function keys

2 – Parts of the DS-M7.1

Function keys

These keys all have two functions: the unshifted function, as shown by the label above the keys, and the color-coded (to match the SHIFT key) shifted function, as shown by the lower label. The shifted function is enabled when the SHIFT indicator is lit.

4STATUS/INPUT The STATUS key brings up the Status screen, where the settings relating to the master status of the system can be viewed (but not changed).

As the INPUT key, it is used to route and assign the inputs.

5SYSTEM/OUTPUT As the SYSTEM key, system settings are made on the screen brought up by pressing this key.

As the OUTPUT key, it enables assignment of the monitor outputs to the channels of the selected sur- round format.

6INSERT/DELAY The DS-M7.1 allows either an analog or digital insert loop in the monitoring path. Use the INSERT key to control this insert.

In shifted mode, the DELAY key is used to compen- sate for speaker placement. See the Setup Guide for details.

7DOWNMIX/TRIM Downmixing refers to the practice of monitoring a surround mix “folded down” to a format with fewer channels, in order to check mix compatibility. The DS-M7.1 allows you, for example, to hear how a 5.1 mix will sound when played through a 2-speaker stereo system. Use this to set up the downmix parameters.

As the shifted TRIM key, this key is used to set up the relative levels of the surround channels. See the Setup Guide for details.

8BASS MGT/TEST Used to select the type of Bass Management used, and to set up the subwoofer crossover frequency, relative level, etc. for when bass management is enabled (see “Bass management” on page 21).

As the shifted TEST key, it is used to set up the pink noise parameters for level testing. See the Setup Guide for details.

9SHIFT key and indicator This latching shift key alters the behavior of the function keys listed above. It also is used with the DOWN MIX key for mono downmixing.

AVALUE Use this rotary encoder to set the val- ues shown on the display.

BCURSOR keys Use these keys to navigate between the parameters shown on the display.

CMUTE CONTROL keys and indicators These correspond to the channels of the different surround formats supported by the DS- M7.1. When a surround format is selected, the indi- cators of those channels which are valid for the for- mat are lit. For example, if 5.1 is selected, the L, C, R, LS, RS and LFE indicators are lit.

The keys act as monitor mute keys or solo keys (depending on the status of the SOLO/MUTE key, and are also used for selecting channels when setting up the relative levels of the channels (see the Setup Guide for details).

DALT SPK Pressing this key selects speakers connected to the LC and RC channels. When in sur- round mode, pressing this key automatically per- forms an LR downmix to the LC and RC channels.

ESPL REFERENCE indicator and LEVEL control Use these to set and view the SPL level output by the DS-M7.1 when it is properly cali- brated. See the Setup Guide for full details of its operation and its relationship to the software SPL setting.

NOTE

If the output level is adjusted with this control so that it exceeds the level set in the LCD menu (see the Setup Guide), there is a risk of clipping and degradation of sound quality.

FSOLO/MUTE Switches the function of the MUTE CONTROL keys between muting and soloing (the type of solo mode, exclusive or mix, is user- selectable).

GSRND/ST Switches easily between the selected surround format from the CONSOLE or MASTER I/O connectors and stereo (input from the dedicated CR stereo inputs on the rear panel).

HBUS/RTN Switches monitoring between the bus inputs (from the mixing console—the indicator is unlit) and the return inputs (from the mixdown recorder—the indicator is lit).

The default as shipped from the factory is bus (the indicator is unlit).

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