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D01047720C LA-40@$ Balanced/Unbalanced Line Converter OWNER'S MANUAL E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 1 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM
D01047720C LA-40@$ Balanced/Unbalanced Line Converter OWNER'S MANUAL E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 1 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM
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... North America use only on the rear panel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 2 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
... North America use only on the rear panel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 2 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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..., does not operate normally, or has been dropped. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 3 3 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being...
..., does not operate normally, or has been dropped. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 3 3 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being...
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Contents 1-Introduction 5 Overview 5 Supplied accessories 5 Precautions for placement and use 5 Cleaning the unit 5 Rack-mounting the unit 5 2-Names and Functions of Parts 6 Front panel 6 Rear panel 6 Bottom panel 7 Block diagram 8 Level diagram 9 3-ADA Functions 10 Example 1 10 Example 2 10 Example 3 11 Example 4 11 4-Specifications 12 Inputs and Outputs 12 Performance 12 Other specifications 13 Dimensional drawings 13 4 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 4 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM
Contents 1-Introduction 5 Overview 5 Supplied accessories 5 Precautions for placement and use 5 Cleaning the unit 5 Rack-mounting the unit 5 2-Names and Functions of Parts 6 Front panel 6 Rear panel 6 Bottom panel 7 Block diagram 8 Level diagram 9 3-ADA Functions 10 Example 1 10 Example 2 10 Example 3 11 Example 4 11 4-Specifications 12 Inputs and Outputs 12 Performance 12 Other specifications 13 Dimensional drawings 13 4 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 4 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM
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... unit 1 ••Power cord set 1 ••Rack mount screw set 1 ••Owner's Manual (this unit within its operating temperature range of the unit for many years to come. In addition, the Audio Distributed Amplifier (ADA) function allows single inputs to be switched between each balanced connector • ALL LIFT switch that show signal presence • Semi-fixed TRIM controls for fine level adjustment of ±12 dB...
... unit 1 ••Power cord set 1 ••Rack mount screw set 1 ••Owner's Manual (this unit within its operating temperature range of the unit for many years to come. In addition, the Audio Distributed Amplifier (ADA) function allows single inputs to be switched between each balanced connector • ALL LIFT switch that show signal presence • Semi-fixed TRIM controls for fine level adjustment of ±12 dB...
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... chassis of each piece of ±12 dB. 4 TRIM (UNBALANCED TO BALANCED) 5-8 These semi-fixed trim controls allow output signal levels to be adjusted in a range of equipment have the same electrical potential. 6 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 6 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power ON and OFF. 2 LED indicators Indicate the presence of +4 dBu...
... chassis of each piece of ±12 dB. 4 TRIM (UNBALANCED TO BALANCED) 5-8 These semi-fixed trim controls allow output signal levels to be adjusted in a range of equipment have the same electrical potential. 6 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 6 08.12.19 1:03:23 PM 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power ON and OFF. 2 LED indicators Indicate the presence of +4 dBu...
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... below) Use this power outlet, so the panel here is convenient when using multiple LA-40MKIII units. u OUTPUT LEVEL switches 5-8 Switches that set whether the signal levels output from 2-4. y INPUT LEVEL switches 1-4 Switches that set whether the signal levels intput to any higher numbered output from 6-8. This setting can also be routed to the INPUTS 8 are displayed on the top of the unit. 2-Names and Functions of Parts r Power outlet (see "3-ADA Functions" for examples.) E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 7 7 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12...
... below) Use this power outlet, so the panel here is convenient when using multiple LA-40MKIII units. u OUTPUT LEVEL switches 5-8 Switches that set whether the signal levels output from 2-4. y INPUT LEVEL switches 1-4 Switches that set whether the signal levels intput to any higher numbered output from 6-8. This setting can also be routed to the INPUTS 8 are displayed on the top of the unit. 2-Names and Functions of Parts r Power outlet (see "3-ADA Functions" for examples.) E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 7 7 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12...
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2-Names and Functions of Parts Block diagram UNBALANCED TO BALANCED BALANCED TO UNBALANCED 8 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 8 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM
2-Names and Functions of Parts Block diagram UNBALANCED TO BALANCED BALANCED TO UNBALANCED 8 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 8 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM
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2-Names and Functions of Parts Level diagram UNBALANCED TO BALANCED BALANCED TO UNBALANCED E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 9 9 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM
2-Names and Functions of Parts Level diagram UNBALANCED TO BALANCED BALANCED TO UNBALANCED E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 9 9 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM
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... stereo signal input to channel 5 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 5-6 7, and the right stereo signal input to channel 7 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 7-8 7. 10 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 10 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM Example 2 In this example, the signal input through channel 5 is routed to other channels and output as desired. 3-ADA Functions By using the LA-40MKIII INPUT LINK switches io, the signals input from single connectors can be routed to channels 5-8. 1 Input a signal through the (unbalanced) INPUT 5 6. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches...
... stereo signal input to channel 5 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 5-6 7, and the right stereo signal input to channel 7 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 7-8 7. 10 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 10 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM Example 2 In this example, the signal input through channel 5 is routed to other channels and output as desired. 3-ADA Functions By using the LA-40MKIII INPUT LINK switches io, the signals input from single connectors can be routed to channels 5-8. 1 Input a signal through the (unbalanced) INPUT 5 6. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches...
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... TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM Example 3 In this example, a stereo pair of signals input through channels 1 and 3 are output in parallel to 2 channels each. 1 Connect the left stereo signal to the (balanced) INPUT 1 8 and the right stereo signal to the (balanced) INPUT 3 8. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2 and 4 i ON. 3 The left stereo signal input to channel 1 is output through (unbalanced) OUTPUTS 1-2 5, and the right stereo signal input to channels 1-4. 1 Input a signal through the (balanced) INPUT 1 8. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-4 i ON. 3-ADA Functions 3 The signal input through...
... TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM Example 3 In this example, a stereo pair of signals input through channels 1 and 3 are output in parallel to 2 channels each. 1 Connect the left stereo signal to the (balanced) INPUT 1 8 and the right stereo signal to the (balanced) INPUT 3 8. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2 and 4 i ON. 3 The left stereo signal input to channel 1 is output through (unbalanced) OUTPUTS 1-2 5, and the right stereo signal input to channels 1-4. 1 Input a signal through the (balanced) INPUT 1 8. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-4 i ON. 3-ADA Functions 3 The signal input through...
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... input and output level) Frequency response (nominal input and output level) Crosstalk ±12 dB A-weight filter + 20 kHz LPF: 90 dB (OUTPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB) 20 Hz HPF + 20 kHz LPF: 87 dB (OUTPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB) 0.007% or less 20 Hz-100 kHz ±3 dB -90 dB or more (1kHz, nominal input and output level, terminated with a 600 Ω load) 12 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII...
... input and output level) Frequency response (nominal input and output level) Crosstalk ±12 dB A-weight filter + 20 kHz LPF: 90 dB (OUTPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB) 20 Hz HPF + 20 kHz LPF: 87 dB (OUTPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB) 0.007% or less 20 Hz-100 kHz ±3 dB -90 dB or more (1kHz, nominal input and output level, terminated with a 600 Ω load) 12 TASCAM LA-40MKIII E_LA-40mkIII...
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Dimensional drawings E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 13 13 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM 4-Specifications Other specifications Power: Power consumption: Weight: External dimensions (WxHxD): 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz 6 W 3 kg (main unit) 482 x 44 x 280 mm NOTE • In order to improve these units, their specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification. • Please be aware that, as a result of product improvements, illustrations and other depictions in the Owner's Manual may differ in part from the actual product.
Dimensional drawings E_LA-40mkIII-OM_RevC.indd 13 13 TASCAM LA-40MKIII 08.12.19 1:03:24 PM 4-Specifications Other specifications Power: Power consumption: Weight: External dimensions (WxHxD): 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz 6 W 3 kg (main unit) 482 x 44 x 280 mm NOTE • In order to improve these units, their specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification. • Please be aware that, as a result of product improvements, illustrations and other depictions in the Owner's Manual may differ in part from the actual product.