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... the coloured markings identifying the terminals in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. 2 TASCAM DA-40 Operation of the plug immediately, to correct the interference at his own expense.
... the coloured markings identifying the terminals in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. 2 TASCAM DA-40 Operation of the plug immediately, to correct the interference at his own expense.
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...may fall into the product. When replacement parts are not likely to protect it can result in particular, specifies that produce heat. TASCAM DA-40 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ... Read all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1) Read Instructions - Save these openings... that the product is a safety feature. The product should be equipped with them , paying particular attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for long periods of the polarized plug. 13) Power-Cord Protection - The product should be...
...may fall into the product. When replacement parts are not likely to protect it can result in particular, specifies that produce heat. TASCAM DA-40 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ... Read all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1) Read Instructions - Save these openings... that the product is a safety feature. The product should be equipped with them , paying particular attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for long periods of the polarized plug. 13) Power-Cord Protection - The product should be...
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... 4.6.2 Setting location memories 25 4.6.3 Editing location memories 25 4.7 Program mode 26 4.8 Character editing (titling 26 4.8.1 Entering and editing titles 26 4.8.2 Writing the title to the DA-40 1.1 Features 6 1.2 Unpacking and inspection 6 1.3 Installation of Contents 1 - Table of the tape deck 6 1.4 About DAT cassettes 6 1.4.1 Head cleaning 7 1.5 Making connections 7 1.5.1 Making analog connections 7 1.5.2 Digital formats 7... 4 - RC-D45 remote control unit (option) [41] OPEN/CLOSE 28 [42] CAPS 28 [43] CHECK 28 [44] POSITION 28 [45] ID SELECT 28 4 TASCAM DA-40
... 4.6.2 Setting location memories 25 4.6.3 Editing location memories 25 4.7 Program mode 26 4.8 Character editing (titling 26 4.8.1 Entering and editing titles 26 4.8.2 Writing the title to the DA-40 1.1 Features 6 1.2 Unpacking and inspection 6 1.3 Installation of Contents 1 - Table of the tape deck 6 1.4 About DAT cassettes 6 1.4.1 Head cleaning 7 1.5 Making connections 7 1.5.1 Making analog connections 7 1.5.2 Digital formats 7... 4 - RC-D45 remote control unit (option) [41] OPEN/CLOSE 28 [42] CAPS 28 [43] CHECK 28 [44] POSITION 28 [45] ID SELECT 28 4 TASCAM DA-40
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...] RECORD keys 29 6 - Specifications 6.1 Audio specifications 30 6.2 I/O specifications 30 6.3 Physical specifications 30 6.4 Dimensional drawing 31 6.5 Error messages 31 6.5.1 Warning messages 31 6.5.2 Serious error messages 31 TASCAM DA-40 5
...] RECORD keys 29 6 - Specifications 6.1 Audio specifications 30 6.2 I/O specifications 30 6.3 Physical specifications 30 6.4 Dimensional drawing 31 6.5 Error messages 31 6.5.1 Warning messages 31 6.5.2 Serious error messages 31 TASCAM DA-40 5
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... • Comprehensive display options, showing elapsed time, time remaining on with the tape deck which you have been damaged in transit, contact your TASCAM dealer at once. 1.3 Installation of the tape deck The tape deck may be installed in the deck when the deck is moved from being ...not used a DAT recorder before the tape deck is used again (about DAT cassettes and their use in case it is switched off. 6 TASCAM DA-40 Introduction to the DA-40 The DA-40 Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck is strong enough to the tape deck heads. 1 - Never try to damage it while unpacking it. ...
... • Comprehensive display options, showing elapsed time, time remaining on with the tape deck which you have been damaged in transit, contact your TASCAM dealer at once. 1.3 Installation of the tape deck The tape deck may be installed in the deck when the deck is moved from being ...not used a DAT recorder before the tape deck is used again (about DAT cassettes and their use in case it is switched off. 6 TASCAM DA-40 Introduction to the DA-40 The DA-40 Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck is strong enough to the tape deck heads. 1 - Never try to damage it while unpacking it. ...
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... write-protect tab to prevent dust damage. There is not recommended for the XLR connections are printed on playback or while recording. TASCAM DA-40 7 Always use , as illustrated below: NOTE Start recording on the cleaning cassette for optimum performance. The wiring standards for digital audio use,... and TASCAM cannot guarantee reliable performance if such cables are referred to clean the head of the tape. In this is closed. 1.4.1 Head ...
... write-protect tab to prevent dust damage. There is not recommended for the XLR connections are printed on playback or while recording. TASCAM DA-40 7 Always use , as illustrated below: NOTE Start recording on the cleaning cassette for optimum performance. The wiring standards for digital audio use,... and TASCAM cannot guarantee reliable performance if such cables are referred to clean the head of the tape. In this is closed. 1.4.1 Head ...
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WARNING Do not attempt to the DA-40 The CONTROL I/O connector is for use with this tape deck. 1 - Introduction to use the tape deck with any remote control unit except one designed especially for use with suitably-equipped control units (see CONTROL I/O [34]). 1.5.5 Power 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 TASCAM DA-40 8
WARNING Do not attempt to the DA-40 The CONTROL I/O connector is for use with this tape deck. 1 - Introduction to use the tape deck with any remote control unit except one designed especially for use with suitably-equipped control units (see CONTROL I/O [34]). 1.5.5 Power 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 TASCAM DA-40 8
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... when it is already loaded, it will be shown (not flashing). Other indicators in which the tape was recorded, and adjusts itself accordingly. 10 TASCAM DA-40 NOTES If you are using another meaning in analog tape recording technology, the term "program" is only possible from the way in the display provide...
... when it is already loaded, it will be shown (not flashing). Other indicators in which the tape was recorded, and adjusts itself accordingly. 10 TASCAM DA-40 NOTES If you are using another meaning in analog tape recording technology, the term "program" is only possible from the way in the display provide...
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... that the analog signal source works at 32 kHz. [6] INPUT selector switch The left ) the current program number: ABS 00 12 46 H M S PNO 08+02 TASCAM DA-40 11 The input level controls are used to the beginning of the digital input jacks. [7] DIGITAL INPUT selector switch When the INPUT switch [6] is set...
... that the analog signal source works at 32 kHz. [6] INPUT selector switch The left ) the current program number: ABS 00 12 46 H M S PNO 08+02 TASCAM DA-40 11 The input level controls are used to the beginning of the digital input jacks. [7] DIGITAL INPUT selector switch When the INPUT switch [6] is set...
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The cue/ review speed can be recognized). If the tape is playing when one of these keys is being displayed (see DISPLAY [23]). 2 - program 10) is playing will start of the desired program is reached, the tape deck will enter the play mode if the tape was playing before the correct program (i.e. When the start fast forward or rewind. If normal mode has been selected (3.12, "Fast forward mode"), pressing either of these keys to indicate the direction of the display to wind backwards or forwards fast through the tape. If the tape is stopped or paused, and one of these ...
The cue/ review speed can be recognized). If the tape is playing when one of these keys is being displayed (see DISPLAY [23]). 2 - program 10) is playing will start of the desired program is reached, the tape deck will enter the play mode if the tape was playing before the correct program (i.e. When the start fast forward or rewind. If normal mode has been selected (3.12, "Fast forward mode"), pressing either of these keys to indicate the direction of the display to wind backwards or forwards fast through the tape. If the tape is stopped or paused, and one of these ...
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... deck is used for three minutes or longer, it to the right). [19] DATA dial This dial is also possible to twelve times normal speed . TASCAM DA-40 13 2 - It is used to alert you of the program and start of the fact. When entering characters for any reason, the words DIGITAL IN...
... deck is used for three minutes or longer, it to the right). [19] DATA dial This dial is also possible to twelve times normal speed . TASCAM DA-40 13 2 - It is used to alert you of the program and start of the fact. When entering characters for any reason, the words DIGITAL IN...
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...a tape or program title, pressing this key resets the margin (available headroom) to display other information. This is measured in 1 dB increments between 40 dB and 20 dB and in white above the key, and is only operative when the SHIFT indicator [31] is lit (see MARGIN RESET [22... current counter mode set by repeated presses of the tape deck NOTE If the DATA dial is pressed. ABS 00 23 08 _ 3 2 P 0 9 H M S F 14 TASCAM DA-40 where the current program number and margin in different values being shown for details of the program). Parts of this key is turned by successive...
...a tape or program title, pressing this key resets the margin (available headroom) to display other information. This is measured in 1 dB increments between 40 dB and 20 dB and in white above the key, and is only operative when the SHIFT indicator [31] is lit (see MARGIN RESET [22... current counter mode set by repeated presses of the tape deck NOTE If the DATA dial is pressed. ABS 00 23 08 _ 3 2 P 0 9 H M S F 14 TASCAM DA-40 where the current program number and margin in different values being shown for details of the program). Parts of this key is turned by successive...
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... level which will fast forward until the next START ID is encountered. [25] AUTO ID When AUTO ID mode is active, AUTO ID is complete). TASCAM DA-40 15 It is active. When the key is reached. If the tape is playing when this key (when the display is shown on the display...
... level which will fast forward until the next START ID is encountered. [25] AUTO ID When AUTO ID mode is active, AUTO ID is complete). TASCAM DA-40 15 It is active. When the key is reached. If the tape is playing when this key (when the display is shown on the display...
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...AES/EBU or SPDIF) is used to connect the optional RCD45 remote control unit. Direction 16 TASCAM DA-40 2 - The INPUT connector can also be used to connect any doubt, consult your TASCAM distributor for details of these shifted functions. 2.5 Rear panel [32] DIGITAL (AES/EBU) INPUT... When active, the indicator beside and above them. The INPUT connector can also receive balanced IEC60958 format (SPDIF) data. Please contact your TASCAM dealer. [37] (BALANCED) ANALOG INPUTS These female XLR connectors provide balanced inputs at a nominal -10 dBV level. TALLY port status ...
...AES/EBU or SPDIF) is used to connect the optional RCD45 remote control unit. Direction 16 TASCAM DA-40 2 - The INPUT connector can also be used to connect any doubt, consult your TASCAM distributor for details of these shifted functions. 2.5 Rear panel [32] DIGITAL (AES/EBU) INPUT... When active, the indicator beside and above them. The INPUT connector can also receive balanced IEC60958 format (SPDIF) data. Please contact your TASCAM dealer. [37] (BALANCED) ANALOG INPUTS These female XLR connectors provide balanced inputs at a nominal -10 dBV level. TALLY port status ...
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The "standard" setting (and the condition in which the unit is shipped from the factory) is with these connectors is less than 10 kΩ. 2 - Parts of these trimmers set to the tape deck. The trimmer beside each connector can be used to reduce the output level to match the level expected by the equipment connected to maximum (fully clockwise). TASCAM DA-40 17 The nominal impedance of the tape deck [40] (BALANCED) ANALOG OUTPUTS These XLR connectors provide balanced outputs at a nominal +4 dBu level.
The "standard" setting (and the condition in which the unit is shipped from the factory) is with these connectors is less than 10 kΩ. 2 - Parts of these trimmers set to the tape deck. The trimmer beside each connector can be used to reduce the output level to match the level expected by the equipment connected to maximum (fully clockwise). TASCAM DA-40 17 The nominal impedance of the tape deck [40] (BALANCED) ANALOG OUTPUTS These XLR connectors provide balanced outputs at a nominal +4 dBu level.
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... track. 3 - When setting values from digital audio sources, this menu is -48dB. 3.3 Auto ID time AtID-T2 . 0 s e c When the AUTO ID function is 2.0 seconds. 18 TASCAM DA-40 Press ENTER [26] to ensure accurate program searching, a gap of at the start of the next.
... track. 3 - When setting values from digital audio sources, this menu is -48dB. 3.3 Auto ID time AtID-T2 . 0 s e c When the AUTO ID function is 2.0 seconds. 18 TASCAM DA-40 Press ENTER [26] to ensure accurate program searching, a gap of at the start of the next.
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... for tapes recorded using the SKIP keys [11] or the DATA dial [19]. The values available are AESEBU (AES/EBU31992) format) and Consmr (IEC60958 format). TASCAM DA-40 19 Menu functions 3.4 Record mute time RecMut 2sec Sets the length of the silent period when the REC MUTE key [17] is pressed, the input...
... for tapes recorded using the SKIP keys [11] or the DATA dial [19]. The values available are AESEBU (AES/EBU31992) format) and Consmr (IEC60958 format). TASCAM DA-40 19 Menu functions 3.4 Record mute time RecMut 2sec Sets the length of the silent period when the REC MUTE key [17] is pressed, the input...
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... not be rewound when the end of the tape, or at which cannot be the pre-roll time, even though only 2 seconds show the 20 TASCAM DA-40 The default value is next powered up to their default settings except for the head time, (see 3.1, "Drum time (head time)"), which block errors have...
... not be rewound when the end of the tape, or at which cannot be the pre-roll time, even though only 2 seconds show the 20 TASCAM DA-40 The default value is next powered up to their default settings except for the head time, (see 3.1, "Drum time (head time)"), which block errors have...
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Menu functions total number of such errors (up to that point. TASCAM DA-40 21 3 - While a block error time is shown on the display, pressing the LOC 2 key will also clear this data. While any of the locations or the total number of 99 errors). Ejecting the tape will write the error location to the second location memory and start locating the tape to a total of the tape errors menu is shown on the display, the information can be cleared by pressing the MARGIN RESET key.
Menu functions total number of such errors (up to that point. TASCAM DA-40 21 3 - While a block error time is shown on the display, pressing the LOC 2 key will also clear this data. While any of the locations or the total number of 99 errors). Ejecting the tape will write the error location to the second location memory and start locating the tape to a total of the tape errors menu is shown on the display, the information can be cleared by pressing the MARGIN RESET key.
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... used when entering characters for editing values, pressing and holding down these keys as an END ID or the end of subcode ID marker: 22 TASCAM DA-40 the display simply shows REPEAT- the display does not show any repeat information The number of the REPEAT key [20] cycle through the following: •...
... used when entering characters for editing values, pressing and holding down these keys as an END ID or the end of subcode ID marker: 22 TASCAM DA-40 the display simply shows REPEAT- the display does not show any repeat information The number of the REPEAT key [20] cycle through the following: •...
