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2 – Controls And Indicators

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9. FireWire (IEEE-1394) Connections –

These connect the FW-1884 to the host computer,

providing audio, MIDI and control surface communi-

cation. Two connections are provided, making it possi-

ble to connect additional FireWire-compatible

devices to the buss. The two connections are redun-

dant; either one may be used to connect to your

computer.

10. MIDI Inputs 1-4 – MIDI inputs on standard

5-pin DIN connectors.

MIDI Outputs 1-4 – MIDI outputs on standard 5-

pin DIN connectors.

Contents

Main Professional Control Surface / FireWire Audio-MIDI Interface OWNERS MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 2 For U.S.A TO THE USER Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) For CANADA CE Marketing Information a) Applicable Electromagnetic Environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 7A Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents 4 1 Introduction 2 Controls And Indicators 3 Functional Overview 1.1 Overview 1.2 Features 6 1.3 System Requirements 1.4 In The Box 1.5 Nomenclature Used In The Manual 1.6 Software application notes 1.7 Special notes for touch-faders 1.8 Copyright, etc. Page Page 10 2.3 Front Panel Control Descriptions 1. Trim Pots 1-8 2. Phantom Power Indicator LEDs 3. Signal and OL LEDs 1-8 9. Channel Faders 10. FLIP key 11. PAN key 12. AUX keys 1-8 13. SHORTCUT KEYS: CONTROL PANEL MARKER/F5 LOOP/F6 CUT DEL COPY 14. REC key 15. EQ Controls FREQUENCY Q (Bandwidth) GAIN COMPUTER Control mode key MIDI CTL mode key Mon Mix Control mode key 23. Clock mode key 24. ROUTE key 29. SHTL key DATA WHEEL 30. BANK keys 31. NUDGE keys 32. LOCATE keys 16 34. Master Fader 2.4 Rear Panel Control Descriptions 1. Headphone Outputs 2. Footswitch Inputs Page 18 3.1 Control Surface Modes 3.2 Global Controls MASTER FADER ROUTE key 3.3 Dedicated Computer Controls 3.4 Dedicated Modifier Keys 3.5 MIDI Routing Controls 20 3.6 Clock System Controls Clock Source Expected Sample Rate 3.7 Monitoring and Metering Modes 22 Bank Switch Behavior 4.1 Computer Control Mode (General Notes) 4.1.1 Native Protocol 4.1.2 Mackie Emulation Protocol 24 4.1.3 HUI Emulation Protocol 4.2 MIDI Control Mode (General Notes) 4.2.1 Customizing MIDI Control Messages 4.2.2 Programming Keys 4.2.3 Programming Encoders 4.2.4 Programming Faders 28 4.2.5 Banking Hidden functions 4.3 Monitor Mix Mode (General Notes) 4.3.1 Audio I/O and the Monitor Mixer 4.3.2 Monitoring Setups 4.3.3 Setting Input Levels 4.3.4 SOLO modes Hidden functions 5.1 Control Panel 5.1.1 SETTINGS TAB Control Protocol Clock Source Sample Rate Audio Latency Audio Monitoring Master Fader Affects ANLG 1:2 Gain The OVR Threshold 5.1.2 ROUTING TAB Optical Output Source Coax Output Source S/PDIF Input Routing 5.1.3 MIDI PROGRAMMING TAB Heres a quick scenario: 6 Troubleshooting and Support 6.2 Control surface issues 6.1 Audio Issues 6 Troubleshooting and Support TASCAM FW-1884 Owners Manual 37 7.1 Specifications Analog I/O Digital I/O Mic input 1-8 (Balanced) Line input 1-8 (Balanced) Misc. I/O FireWire Overall System Specifications ADAT/Optical input (Light-pipe) ADAT/Optical output (Light-pipe) Analog I/O 40 7.2 Dimensional drawing 7.3 FW-1884 Hidden Functions In all control surface modes: In MIDI CTRL mode: In MON MIX mode: TEAC CORPORATION FW-1884