Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM IF-CB/ DM CobraNet™ Interface Card for TASCAM DM-3200 and DM-4800 mixers.

This Interface Card allows a TASCAM DM-3200/DM-4800 to be connected to a CobraNet digital audio network and to send and receive up to 32 channels (16 inputs/16 outputs) of uncompressed digital audio signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

Before 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://www.tascam.com).

After reading this manual, we recommend that you visit the CobraNet website below before using this card. This site provides valuable information, including an overview of CobraNet, explanations of technologies, application methods, examples of use, and tool downloads.

http://www.cobranet.info/

Features

•• Transmission of up to 32 channels (16 inputs/16 outputs) of audio

•• Compatible with 24 bit quantization and 48 kHz sampling frequency

Trademarks

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

•• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•• CobraNet is a trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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

Product components

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.

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Main unit..........................................................................

1

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Attachment screws...........................................................

5

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Owner’s Manual (this document)....................................

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D01106320A

 

IF-CB/DM

CobraNet Interface Card

Names and functions of parts

1SECONDARY (RJ-45 connector): connector for the secondary cable

2PRIMARY (RJ-45 connector): connector for the primary cable

3Green indicator

•• Light or blink slowly when a network cable is connected correctly.

•• Blink rapidly when data is being transmitted properly over the network.

4Orange indicator

•• Blink when functioning as the conductor (clock master).

•• Light when power is properly supplied.

•• Primary and Secondary both blink when an irregularity occurs on the network.

DM-3200/DM-4800 software version

In order to use the IF-CB/DM card, the DM-4800/DM-3200 must use software version 1.70 or later. The mixer cannot recognize the IF-CB/DM card when using earlier versions. Check the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.com/) for the latest DM-4800/DM-3200 software and download the TFI update file.

Install TMCompanion, which is included on the CD-ROM included with the DM-4800/DM-3200, on the computer that you are using. Launch TMCompanion and use the TFI update file to upgrade the software version used by the DM-4800/DM-3200.

Installing the IF-CB/DM

NOTE

•• DM-3200: Install the IF-CB/DM in mixer slot 1. It will not function in slot 2.

•• DM-4800: Install the IF-CB/DM in mixer slot 1 or 3. It will not function in slot 2 or 4.

•• Turn the mixer power OFF before beginning installation.

1Remove the five screws from the cover panel of the slot where you want to install the IF-CB/DM card (slot 1 on a DM-3200, slot 1 or 3 on a DM-4800), and then remove the panel. (If that slot already contains a card, remove the card.)