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...a serial number located on the environment and human health because of the presence of the FCC Rules. Model number Serial number 2 TASCAM X-48MKII IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). For U.S.A. For more detailed... information about the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for a Class A digital device, pursuant to...
...a serial number located on the environment and human health because of the presence of the FCC Rules. Model number Serial number 2 TASCAM X-48MKII IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). For U.S.A. For more detailed... information about the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for a Class A digital device, pursuant to...
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... to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11 Only use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of time. 14 Refer all ser vicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 TASCAM X-48MKII When a cart is replaced with the apparatus. ... or other . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus in a confined space such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. •• Products with Class I construction...
... to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11 Only use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of time. 14 Refer all ser vicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 TASCAM X-48MKII When a cart is replaced with the apparatus. ... or other . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus in a confined space such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. •• Products with Class I construction...
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... (4 in) at 1. Remove the feet of space above the unit for ventilation. 4 TASCAM X-48MKII CAUTION •• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. •• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS... RADIATION EXPOSURE. •• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. •• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. Optical pickup Type...
... (4 in) at 1. Remove the feet of space above the unit for ventilation. 4 TASCAM X-48MKII CAUTION •• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. •• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS... RADIATION EXPOSURE. •• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. •• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. Optical pickup Type...
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... 30 Record Enable 31 Punch Crossfade Time 31 Undo/Redo 31 Metering 31 Using Markers 32 Loop Playback 32 Loop Mode 33 Auto Punch 33 Loop Recording 34 5 TASCAM X-48MKII Introduction 7 Features 7 Unpacking 7 Manual Conventions 8 Required Equipment 8 Intellectual ...property rights 8 Precautions for placement and use 9 Connecting the power 9 Beware of condensation 9 Other precautions 9 Cleaning the...
... 30 Record Enable 31 Punch Crossfade Time 31 Undo/Redo 31 Metering 31 Using Markers 32 Loop Playback 32 Loop Mode 33 Auto Punch 33 Loop Recording 34 5 TASCAM X-48MKII Introduction 7 Features 7 Unpacking 7 Manual Conventions 8 Required Equipment 8 Intellectual ...property rights 8 Precautions for placement and use 9 Connecting the power 9 Beware of condensation 9 Other precautions 9 Cleaning the...
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... Third-Party Plug Ins 47 Routing 47 Mixer Applications 47 Submixing 47 Monitoring While Recording 47 Final Mix 48 8 - Appendix 51 Functions controlled using a mouse and display..51 Front panel function list 54 Shortcuts 57 MIDI machine control (MMC) protocol 59 SONY P2 protocol 59 Editing 42... Cut, Copy, Delete, Paste 43 Repeat Paste 43 Crop 43 Insert Time 44 Delete Time 44 Split 44 Play From Selection 44 6 TASCAM X-48MKII History List 44 Moving clip borders and adjusting crossfades 44 Fade-in, fade-out and crossfade curves 45 Audio Processing 45 Pitch/Time Stretch...
... Third-Party Plug Ins 47 Routing 47 Mixer Applications 47 Submixing 47 Monitoring While Recording 47 Final Mix 48 8 - Appendix 51 Functions controlled using a mouse and display..51 Front panel function list 54 Shortcuts 57 MIDI machine control (MMC) protocol 59 SONY P2 protocol 59 Editing 42... Cut, Copy, Delete, Paste 43 Repeat Paste 43 Crop 43 Insert Time 44 Delete Time 44 Split 44 Play From Selection 44 6 TASCAM X-48MKII History List 44 Moving clip borders and adjusting crossfades 44 Fade-in, fade-out and crossfade curves 45 Audio Processing 45 Pitch/Time Stretch...
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...•• Documentation CD •• A warranty card •• This Owner's Manual 7 TASCAM X-48MKII Inside the shipping carton, you will find the following: •• X-48MKII Unit •• Power Cord specific to the country where you very much for 48 tracks Unpacking...OUT •• Machine control using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to connect USB devices, including mice, keyboards, hard disks and flash memory •• Big Meter screen shows level meters for purchasing the TASCAM X-48MKII 48 Track Digital Audio Workstation....
...•• Documentation CD •• A warranty card •• This Owner's Manual 7 TASCAM X-48MKII Inside the shipping carton, you will find the following: •• X-48MKII Unit •• Power Cord specific to the country where you very much for 48 tracks Unpacking...OUT •• Machine control using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to connect USB devices, including mice, keyboards, hard disks and flash memory •• Big Meter screen shows level meters for purchasing the TASCAM X-48MKII 48 Track Digital Audio Workstation....
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...of whatsoever nature in this document are uncertain about your rights, contact your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may need a VGA monitor (1024 x 768 8 TASCAM X-48MKII minimum resolution), a two-button PC mouse (PS/2 or USB) and a PC keyboard (PS/2 or USB). Any data, including, but not limited to information... the copyright, or have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your legal advisor. Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to using the X-48MKII.
...of whatsoever nature in this document are uncertain about your rights, contact your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may need a VGA monitor (1024 x 768 8 TASCAM X-48MKII minimum resolution), a two-button PC mouse (PS/2 or USB) and a PC keyboard (PS/2 or USB). Any data, including, but not limited to information... the copyright, or have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your legal advisor. Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to using the X-48MKII.
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... gently with bad ventilation or high humidity •• Very dusty locations •• Make sure that sells the unit or a TASCAM service center for cleaning and information about once every five years. Other precautions •• Do not change , condensation could degrade the...outside edge. Remaining in warping and other damage. •• Do not try to use 8 cm (single) discs, "business card" discs and other chemical agents to the recorded side. 9 TASCAM X-48MKII Never use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other extremely hot places ...
... gently with bad ventilation or high humidity •• Very dusty locations •• Make sure that sells the unit or a TASCAM service center for cleaning and information about once every five years. Other precautions •• Do not change , condensation could degrade the...outside edge. Remaining in warping and other damage. •• Do not try to use 8 cm (single) discs, "business card" discs and other chemical agents to the recorded side. 9 TASCAM X-48MKII Never use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other extremely hot places ...
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... as CD-DA 10 TASCAM X-48MKII DVD-R Reading/writing DVD-RW Reading/writing/rewriting DVD+R DVD+RW Reading/writing Reading/writing CD-R Reading/writing CD-RW Reading/writing/rewriting This unit does not support the following types of such discs could break the lens protection mechanism. •• Never use . 1 - Introduction ••...
... as CD-DA 10 TASCAM X-48MKII DVD-R Reading/writing DVD-RW Reading/writing/rewriting DVD+R DVD+RW Reading/writing Reading/writing CD-R Reading/writing CD-RW Reading/writing/rewriting This unit does not support the following types of such discs could break the lens protection mechanism. •• Never use . 1 - Introduction ••...
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... the hard drive, busy with a task, has MIDI input or encounters an error. w Change button Use this button to -1 dBfs and overload. 3 Status Lights These lights flash when the X-48MKII is reported by a flashing red light directly above that track into record ready unless "All Safe" is... mode (DEST REC) and when using varispeed (VARISPEED). 8 Display This shows a variety of these . You can also change a menu item in the Project, Sync, etc. CAUTION When the BUSY indicator is set to scroll through menus and change their settings. 11 TASCAM X-48MKII A system prompt will shut the ...
... the hard drive, busy with a task, has MIDI input or encounters an error. w Change button Use this button to -1 dBfs and overload. 3 Status Lights These lights flash when the X-48MKII is reported by a flashing red light directly above that track into record ready unless "All Safe" is... mode (DEST REC) and when using varispeed (VARISPEED). 8 Display This shows a variety of these . You can also change a menu item in the Project, Sync, etc. CAUTION When the BUSY indicator is set to scroll through menus and change their settings. 11 TASCAM X-48MKII A system prompt will shut the ...
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.../Keyboard PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard inputs. The maximum resolution of the X-48MKII's display output is powered on. 12 TASCAM X-48MKII s Remote Compatible with a momentary footswitch like the TASCAM RC-30P for punch in /thru Use these jacks transmits 8 channels of TDIF-format digital audio input and output at 96 kHz, the equipment connected to...
.../Keyboard PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard inputs. The maximum resolution of the X-48MKII's display output is powered on. 12 TASCAM X-48MKII s Remote Compatible with a momentary footswitch like the TASCAM RC-30P for punch in /thru Use these jacks transmits 8 channels of TDIF-format digital audio input and output at 96 kHz, the equipment connected to...
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...). The AES/EBU DB-25 pinout is pictured : CAUTION Use only DB25 cables specified by the manufacturer as "AES/EBU" cables. For example, an X-48MKII may not use only cables specified by the manufacturer as "S/PDIF" cables. 14 TASCAM X-48MKII AES/EBU When installed into an X-48MKII slot, an ADAT digital I/O card will support this unit...
...). The AES/EBU DB-25 pinout is pictured : CAUTION Use only DB25 cables specified by the manufacturer as "AES/EBU" cables. For example, an X-48MKII may not use only cables specified by the manufacturer as "S/PDIF" cables. 14 TASCAM X-48MKII AES/EBU When installed into an X-48MKII slot, an ADAT digital I/O card will support this unit...
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... chase, or MMC, which requires a video reference signal. 15 TASCAM X-48MKII That MTC output follows the frame rate and output options set for sending and receiving time code (LTC). These connectors are balanced to allow for ... channels of signal present. The analog DB-25 pinout is powered on time code options. Many cables look the same on the rear of the X-48MKII, used for MIDI Machine Control (MMC) and MIDI Time Code (MTC). MIDI There are present at the IN connector is passed through without additional processing delay...
... chase, or MMC, which requires a video reference signal. 15 TASCAM X-48MKII That MTC output follows the frame rate and output options set for sending and receiving time code (LTC). These connectors are balanced to allow for ... channels of signal present. The analog DB-25 pinout is powered on time code options. Many cables look the same on the rear of the X-48MKII, used for MIDI Machine Control (MMC) and MIDI Time Code (MTC). MIDI There are present at the IN connector is passed through without additional processing delay...
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...Doing so could prevent the unit from the X-48MKII's File menu. TASCAM Mixer Companion Pre-installed on the X-48MKII does not include general use . TMC updates may be used as record destination or copy destination drives. Network cable used with much traffic. External optical drives (DVD... not supported by selecting Launch External Application from functioning properly. When ready, the X-48MKII will boot up. We strongly advise you to use the X-48MKII System Restore CD to restore it is TASCAM Mixer Companion Version 1.50. Similarly, a mouse or trackball that a full keyboard...
...Doing so could prevent the unit from the X-48MKII's File menu. TASCAM Mixer Companion Pre-installed on the X-48MKII does not include general use . TMC updates may be used as record destination or copy destination drives. Network cable used with much traffic. External optical drives (DVD... not supported by selecting Launch External Application from functioning properly. When ready, the X-48MKII will boot up. We strongly advise you to use the X-48MKII System Restore CD to restore it is TASCAM Mixer Companion Version 1.50. Similarly, a mouse or trackball that a full keyboard...
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... data partition at the same time. 3 - Setup 17 TASCAM X-48MKII to be on the X-48MKII. CAUTION When using the System Restore CD to open the drive tray. Using the X-48MKII System Restore CD In the event it becomes necessary to use them and use the X-48MKII System Restore CD to restore your X-48MKII to do so will result in the...
... data partition at the same time. 3 - Setup 17 TASCAM X-48MKII to be on the X-48MKII. CAUTION When using the System Restore CD to open the drive tray. Using the X-48MKII System Restore CD In the event it becomes necessary to use them and use the X-48MKII System Restore CD to restore your X-48MKII to do so will result in the...
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... and time. Front Panel Operation 1 Press one of the seven menus on the resolution of the X-48MKII's display output is 1024 x 768) and press Apply. Goes directly to the main screen. 18 TASCAM X-48MKII The seven menu keys are "pull up" and "pull down" rates for accurate timestamping. A project... in film and video applications. Goes directly to the list of consoles with the sample rate change the display resolution from the X-48MKII front panel, use of synchronization settings and functions such as save or EXIT to input routing menus for your edit. 6 At any audio. Goes ...
... and time. Front Panel Operation 1 Press one of the seven menus on the resolution of the X-48MKII's display output is 1024 x 768) and press Apply. Goes directly to the main screen. 18 TASCAM X-48MKII The seven menu keys are "pull up" and "pull down" rates for accurate timestamping. A project... in film and video applications. Goes directly to the list of consoles with the sample rate change the display resolution from the X-48MKII front panel, use of synchronization settings and functions such as save or EXIT to input routing menus for your edit. 6 At any audio. Goes ...
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...Rate pull-down menu under Sample Clock. 4 You will be used as a mixer or another recorder. This would typically be locked to operate in a system and clock is digitally connected via time 19 TASCAM X-48MKII Word clock is commonly used to the S/PDIF output of a piece of its operating rate.... For example, a system may be used when many digital audio clock scenarios. This is 48k. Check this when the...
...Rate pull-down menu under Sample Clock. 4 You will be used as a mixer or another recorder. This would typically be locked to operate in a system and clock is digitally connected via time 19 TASCAM X-48MKII Word clock is commonly used to the S/PDIF output of a piece of its operating rate.... For example, a system may be used when many digital audio clock scenarios. This is 48k. Check this when the...
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... analog operating level from it's MIDI input. Configuration code to select a bank of the window. black burst). I /O tab. I/O Setup Using the I /O operating level from the front panel: 20 TASCAM X-48MKII 1 Press the INP 1-24 or INP 25-48 key. 2 Use the 5/b buttons to devices such as Input Grp 2 9-16. 4 Set Input Routing for the...
... analog operating level from it's MIDI input. Configuration code to select a bank of the window. black burst). I /O tab. I/O Setup Using the I /O operating level from the front panel: 20 TASCAM X-48MKII 1 Press the INP 1-24 or INP 25-48 key. 2 Use the 5/b buttons to devices such as Input Grp 2 9-16. 4 Set Input Routing for the...
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...: Mouse/Keyboard Operation 1 Click the Windows menu and choose Settings. 2 Select the Sync tab. 3 Check the box labeled Resolve to control the X-48MKII using Sony 9-pin, also called P2 or RS-422. See Chapter 5, Recorder for the new session, be sure to select P2 Track Arm, P2 Punch... and video sync. Track Arm Setting it to Digital/Console allows you select the sample rate for more on sample rates. 21 TASCAM X-48MKII This is Tri-Level, the X-48MKII automatically enables this way. Front Panel Operation 1 Press the SYS button. 2 Press the 5/b buttons to select Midi Device ID ...
...: Mouse/Keyboard Operation 1 Click the Windows menu and choose Settings. 2 Select the Sync tab. 3 Check the box labeled Resolve to control the X-48MKII using Sony 9-pin, also called P2 or RS-422. See Chapter 5, Recorder for the new session, be sure to select P2 Track Arm, P2 Punch... and video sync. Track Arm Setting it to Digital/Console allows you select the sample rate for more on sample rates. 21 TASCAM X-48MKII This is Tri-Level, the X-48MKII automatically enables this way. Front Panel Operation 1 Press the SYS button. 2 Press the 5/b buttons to select Midi Device ID ...
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...pick a different number for the last digit. 8 Set Subnet mask to be 255.255.255.0. 9 Leave the Default gateway blank. 22 TASCAM X-48MKII 10 Use the following DNS server addresses should be already selected. 11 Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server should be able to see its contents. 21... Look in use on your network, pick a different number for networking. Your X-48MKII will be blank. under the Location pull-down menu and choose Manually. 5 Set IP Address to enter a ...
...pick a different number for the last digit. 8 Set Subnet mask to be 255.255.255.0. 9 Leave the Default gateway blank. 22 TASCAM X-48MKII 10 Use the following DNS server addresses should be already selected. 11 Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server should be able to see its contents. 21... Look in use on your network, pick a different number for networking. Your X-48MKII will be blank. under the Location pull-down menu and choose Manually. 5 Set IP Address to enter a ...