Tascam Model 24 Users Manual

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Model 24

Multitrack Live Recording Console

OWNER'S MANUAL

042862000

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: Model 24 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1 and #4, Santa Fe Springs,

CA 90640, U.S.A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

b) Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.

For Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

This product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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 near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING

• Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

isrequired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

• If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

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Safety Information

Pb, Hg, Cd

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.

• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.

• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

• When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.

• When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws.

• Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use new and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

• Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.

• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

• If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case before inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor immediately.

• The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.

• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries.

• Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery could harm skin or clothing.

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators

(a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/

accumulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.

(b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste

batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.

(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

If a battery or accumulator contains more than the

specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users.

For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/ accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

WARNING

DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD

followed by: [The remote control supplied with] This product contains a coin/

button cell battery. If the coin/ button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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Safety Information

For China

“仅适用于海拔2000m以下地区安全使用”

“仅适用于非熱帯气候条件下安全使用”

“環境保護使用年限”

产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量

机种: Model 24 有毒有害物质或元素

品名

1 CHASSIS部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

2 FRONT PANEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

3 螺丝部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

4 线材部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

5 PCB Assy部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

6 电源部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

7 附属品部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

8 LABEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

9 包装部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

镉

(Cd)

六价铬 (Cr6+)

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 GB/T26572 标准规定的限量要求以下。 ×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572标准规定的限量要求。（针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅)

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Wireless equipment precautions

Compliance of radio transmitter and interference

Model for USA

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1 and #4, Santa

Fe Springs, CA 90640, U.S.A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Labeling of authorization FCC ID: XEG-MODEL24

Model for Canada

Compliance of radio transmitter This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Labeling of authorization IC: 1559C-MODEL24

Modèle pour le Canada

Conformité de l’émetteur radio Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie

Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes :

1) Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable,et

2) Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Étiquetage d’autorisation IC: 1559C-MODEL24

Compliance of interference

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences

radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée. Cependant, cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à l’exception des extrémités : mains, poignets, pieds et chevilles).

Conformité de brouillage

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Marquage d’autorisation CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Model for EEA (European Economic Area)

This product has the function of broadband transmitter using

2.4GHz Band. Use frequency range: 2400 MHz – 2480 MHz Maximum output power: Bluetooth® Class 2 (less than 2.5 mW)

Hereby, TEAC Corporation declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU., and the other Directives, and Commission Regulations.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: Please contact us by e-mail.

http://tascam.eu/en/kontakt.html EU Importer: TEAC Europe GmbH Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany

CAUTION

Authorization of wireless devices are different in countries or regions. Please use only in the country where you purchased the product.

• Depending on the country, restrictions on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology might exist.

Confirm the laws and regulations of the country or region where you want to use the unit before use.

Radiation Exposure requirements

This equipment meets the regulation, which is recognized internationally, for the case of human exposure to radio waves generated by the transmitter.

Statement of compliance

Model for USA

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency Exposure Guidelines.

Model for Canada

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Model for EEA (European Economic Area)

This equipment complies with EN.62311; Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields; the harmonised standard of DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU.

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CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Information for interference

(FCC requirements)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Wireless equipment precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 3

Safety Information .................................................................. 4

Wireless equipment precautions ...........................................6

Contents ................................................................................... 8

1 – Introduction ..................................................................... 10

Features .................................................................................................... 10

Items included with this product .................................................... 10

Conventions used in this manual....................................................10

Trademarks ..............................................................................................11

Precautions for placement and use................................................11

Notes about power supplies ............................................................. 11

Beware of condensation .................................................................... 11

Cleaning the unit .................................................................................. 11

About SD cards ...................................................................................... 11

Precautions for use .......................................................................... 11

SD card write protection................................................................ 11

Note about formatting ................................................................... 11

Bluetooth® ............................................................................................... 12

Profiles .................................................................................................. 12

Codecs .................................................................................................. 12

Content protection .......................................................................... 12

Transmission security ..................................................................... 12

Using the TEAC Global Site ................................................................ 12

Product registration ............................................................................. 12

About TASCAM customer support service .................................. 12

2 – Names and Functions of Parts ........................................13

Top panel ................................................................................................. 13

Analog input jack section.............................................................. 14

Input channel mixing section ...................................................... 15

Analog output jack section .......................................................... 16

Screen operation section .............................................................. 16

Built-in effects operation section ............................................... 17

Analog output adjustment section ........................................... 18

Rear panel ................................................................................................ 18

Home Screen .......................................................................................... 19

Meters Screen......................................................................................... 19

Meter Screen details ........................................................................ 20

Menu structure ...................................................................................... 20

Basic MENU screen operations ........................................................ 21

Menu operation procedures ........................................................ 21

3 – Preparation .......................................................................22

Connecting other equipment .......................................................... 22

Connecting microphones ............................................................. 23

Guitars .................................................................................................. 23

Connecting electronic devices

and other audio equipment ......................................................... 23

Connecting monitor speakers ..................................................... 23

Connecting headphones ............................................................... 23

Computer connections .................................................................. 23

Connecting with Bluetooth devices .......................................... 23

Inserting and removing SD cards ................................................... 24

Inserting SD cards ............................................................................ 24

Removing SD cards .......................................................................... 24

SD card write protection switches ............................................. 24

Turning the power on and off .......................................................... 24

Setting the built-in clock date and time ....................................... 25

Adjusting the display........................................................................... 25

Adjusting the display contrast .................................................... 25

Adjusting the display brightness ................................................ 25

Preparing an SD card for use ............................................................ 25

4 – Managing Songs .............................................................. 26

Viewing the song list ........................................................................... 26

Song Operation ..................................................................................... 26

Creating a New Song ........................................................................... 26

Loading Songs ....................................................................................... 27

Viewing song information ................................................................. 27

Deleting songs ....................................................................................... 27

Protecting/unprotecting songs ....................................................... 28

Editing song names ............................................................................. 28

Editing text ......................................................................................... 28

5 – Basic recording ................................................................. 29

Selecting the input source ................................................................ 29

Setting the MODE switch ................................................................... 29

Setting phantom power ..................................................................... 29

Monitoring .............................................................................................. 29

SIG indicators and level meters ....................................................... 30

Recording ................................................................................................ 30

Undoing operations ............................................................................. 31

Undoing the previous operation ................................................ 31

Using the built-in effects .................................................................... 31

Setting the built-in effect .............................................................. 31

6 – Recorder functions...........................................................33

Locate function ...................................................................................... 33

Changing the playback position................................................. 33

Using the direct locate function to locate ............................... 33

Repeat playback function .................................................................. 33

Punch in/out function ......................................................................... 33

Using the footswitch to punch in/out ...................................... 33

Setting up the footswitch ............................................................. 34

Setting the footswitch polarity ................................................... 34

Automatic punch in/out function.................................................. 34

Setting the punch in/out points ................................................. 34

Setting a pre roll point ................................................................... 35

Rehearsing punching in and out ................................................ 35

Using automatic punching in and out ..................................... 35

7 – Track editing ..................................................................... 36

Clearing tracks ....................................................................................... 36

Importing tracks .................................................................................... 36

8 – Settings and Information ................................................ 37

Viewing information ............................................................................ 37

CARD Screen ...................................................................................... 37

SONG Screen ...................................................................................... 37

FIRMWARE Screen ............................................................................ 37

Setting the song name format ......................................................... 37

Setting the WORD item .................................................................. 37

Restoring factory default settings .................................................. 38

Formatting SD cards ............................................................................ 38

Playing WAV files on SD cards (SD PLAY mode) ......................... 39

9 –Using a computer to transfer data ..................................40

Connecting with a Computer ........................................................... 40

Disconnecting ................................................................................... 40

Loading WAV files from a computer ............................................... 41

10 – USB audio interface functions ...................................... 42

Installing the dedicated software

(Windows only) ...................................................................................... 42

Installing the Windows dedicated software ........................... 42

Uninstalling the Windows dedicated software ..................... 43

Opening the Settings Panel (Windows only) .............................. 43

Windows Settings Panel overview ................................................. 43

Setting Sound Properties ................................................................... 44

Simultaneous ASIO/WDM playback ............................................... 44

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11 – Messages ........................................................................ 45

12 – Troubleshooting ............................................................47

13 – Specifications ................................................................. 49

General ..................................................................................................... 49

Inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 49

Analog audio input and output ratings ................................... 49

Control input/output ...................................................................... 50

Computer system requirements ..................................................... 50

Windows .............................................................................................. 50

Mac ........................................................................................................ 50

Supported audio drivers ................................................................ 50

Audio performance .............................................................................. 50

Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 51

Other ......................................................................................................... 51

Dimensional drawings ........................................................................ 52

Block diagram ........................................................................................ 53

Level diagram ......................................................................................... 54

Contents

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1 – Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Model 24 Multitrack Live Recording Console. Before using this unit, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that

you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download this Owner’s Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

0 22 input analog mixer with 22 line and 16 mic inputs 0 Multitrack recording and playback with 24-track recording (22

input channels and MAIN MIX L/R bus)

0 USB audio interface functions built-in

o 24 tracks (22 input channels and MAIN MIX L/R bus) can be

input to the computer

o 22 track outputs and computer outputs can be assigned to

channel inputs

o Supports USB 2.0 audio with resolutions up to 24-bit and

48kHz sampling frequency 0 Analog compressors included on channel 1-12 inputs 0 100mm faders enable precise adjustments 0 LINE/INST (BAL) input jacks that support high impedance

(Hi-Z) on channels 1-2 0 Channel inserts (INSERT) on channels 1-2 0 Multiple buses include stereo main (MAIN MIX L/R bus), sub

(SUB L/R bus) and monitor (MONITOR OUT 1/2) 0 3 AUX sends (MON 1/MON 2/FX) 0 Input channels have 3-band semi-parametric EQs with adjust-

able mid frequencies 0 Outputs have a 7-band stereo graphic EQs useful for adjusting

the mix 0 16 TASCAM preset effects can be used for a variety of appli-

cations 0 Multitrack recording and playback possible using SD cards 0 Bluetooth® audio playback and recording supported 0 Punching in and out function per track (including punching in

and out automatically and with footswitches) 0 SD/SDHC cards and SDXC cards (Class 10 or more)

Items included with this product

This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the

items. Keep the packing 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.

0 Main unit................................................................................................× 1

0 Power cord.............................................................................................× 1

0 Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty...........× 1

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

0 When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of this

unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this: MENU button.

0 When we show characters that appear on the display, the

typeface looks like this: MENU .

0 The four buttons under the display are called the function but-

tons. From left to right, they are shown as buttons F1, F2, F3 and F4. Moreover, the functions at the bottoms of the screens will be shown after the button names.

Examples: F1 button, F4 button 0 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”. 0 Computers, portable audio devices and other equipment

connected to this unit using Bluetooth are called “Bluetooth

devices”. 0 Groups of recorded data are referred to as “songs”. 0 The song that is currently selected is called the “current song”. 0 Information shown on a computer display is written like this:

OK . 0 As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,

NOTE and CAUTION headings.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special

cases.

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ATTENTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to

equipment or lost data, for example.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

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1 – Introduction

Trademarks

0 TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. 0 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

0 The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are the property of Blue-

tooth SIG, Inc. and are used by TEAC Corporation with permission.

0 Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any

right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.

0 Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered

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

0 Apple, Mac, Mac OS, macOS, iPad, iPod, iPod touch, Lightning,

App Store and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

0 ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

0 Other company names, product names and logos in this doc-

ument are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Precautions for placement and use

0 The operating temperature range of this unit is 5–35 °C. 0 Do not install this unit in the following types of locations. Doing

so could make the sound quality worse or cause malfunction.

Places with significant vibrations Next to a window or in another location exposed to direct

sunlight Near heaters or other extremely hot places Extremely cold places Very humid or poorly ventilated places Very dusty places

0 To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top

of the unit.

0 Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other de-

vice that generates heat.

Notes about power supplies

0 Hold the power cord by its plug when connecting or discon-

necting it.

Beware of condensation

Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change.

To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using it.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration.

About SD cards

This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and compat-

ible with SD, SDHC or SDXC standards. A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit

can be found on our web site. Please access to a product page of this product from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service.

Precautions for use

SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging SD cards, please take the following

precautions when handling them.

0 Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places. 0 Do not leave them in extremely humid places. 0 Do not let them get wet. 0 Do not put things on top of them or twist them. 0 Do not hit them. 0 Do not remove or insert them during recording, playback,

data transmission or other access. 0 When transporting them, put them into cases, for example.

SD card write protection

This unit writes track information to the media in order to improve operation performance. Since, for example, setting information cannot be written to SD cards that are write-protected, settings will not be retained when the unit is restarted and performance will be otherwise affected.

Note about formatting

SD cards formatted by this unit are optimized to improve performance during recording. Use this unit to format the SD cards to be used with it. Errors might occur when recording with this unit using an SD card formatted by a computer or other device.

0 Insert the included power cord all the way into the AC IN con-

nector.

0 Do not connect a power supply other than one that is AC100V

- 240V (50/60Hz).

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1 – Introduction

Bluetooth®

This unit has a built-in Bluetooth audio receiver, and can input sound played on a computer or portable audio device that supports Bluetooth (Bluetooth device).

ATTENTION

The Bluetooth function of this unit is not guaranteed to enable connection or operation with all Bluetooth devices.

Profiles

This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles.

0 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

In order to transfer audio by Bluetooth, the Bluetooth device must support A2DP.

Even if a Bluetooth device supports the same profiles, though, its functions might differ according to its specifications.

Codecs

This unit supports the following codecs. It will automatically select one of them during audio transfer.

0 SBC 0 AAC

The unit will select the appropriate codec to use according to the codec compatibility of the other Bluetooth device and communication conditions.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:

http://teac-global.com/

In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.

Product registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM website to register your TASCAM product online.

https://tascam.com/us/

About TASCAM customer support service

TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their country/region of purchase.

To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.

When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are required.

Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also be necessary.

NOTE

i You cannot select the codec to be used by pressing a button,

for example.

i Due to characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology, play-

back from this unit will be slightly delayed compared to playback from the Bluetooth device.

Content protection

This unit supports SCMS-T as a form of content protection when transmitting audio, so it can play protected audio.

Transmission security

This unit supports security functions during Bluetooth transmission in accordance with the Bluetooth standard specifications, but it does not guarantee the privacy of such transmissions.

TEAC CORPORATION will bear no responsibility should an information leak occur during transmission by Bluetooth.

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Top panel

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

a Analog input jack section

Use this section to connect the input jacks for each channel and to adjust the input levels.

b Input channel mixing section

Use this section to choose input sources for each channel, adjust compressors and equalizers, and set levels sent to each bus (MAIN MIX L/R, PFL/AFL L/R, MONITOR OUT 1/2, FX, SUB L/R).

c Analog output jack section

Use this section to connect the output jacks and adjust the output equalizer.

d Screen operation section

Use this section to operate the meter, home and MENU screens shown on the display.

e Built-in effects operation section

Operate the built-in effects and adjust the output levels for each output in this section.

f Analog output adjustment section

Adjust the output levels from the MAIN OUTPUT, SUB OUTPUT, OUTPUT MON 1 and OUTPUT MON 2 jacks in this sec-

tion.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Analog input jack section

1 MIC input jacks (1-12, 13/14-19/20)

These are balanced XLR jacks for mic input.

o XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

2 LINE/INST (BAL) mono input jacks (1-2)

These standard TRS jacks are mono line inputs. When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument,

set the INST switch to on (pushed in).

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

3 LINE (BAL) input jacks (3-12)

These standard TRS jacks are line inputs.

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

4 L/MONO (BAL)/R (BAL) stereo input jacks (13/14-

19/20)

These standard TRS jacks are stereo line inputs. If only the L/MONO (BAL) jack in a pair is connected, the same

signal was be sent to both left and right channels.

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

5 −10dBV (external input) jacks (21/22, RCA pin)

These RCA pin jacks are analog line outputs.

6 STEREO input jack (21/22, stereo mini)

This stereo mini jack is a line input jack. Use this to connect with the line output jack of a tablet or oth-

er external device.

7 INSERT jacks (1-2, standard)

Use these standard TRS jacks to connect external devices (effects).

o TRS (Tip: SEND, Ring: RETURN, Sleeve: GND)

8 GAIN knobs and SIG indicators (1-12, 13/14-19/20)

Use the GAIN knobs to adjust the input levels of each channel. its SIG indicator will light green when a signal is input (− 56dB

or higher). If a SIG indicator stays lit red continuously, lower the GAIN

knob.

9 LOW CUT switches (1-12, 13/14-19/20)

Turn this switch on (pushed in) to enable low cut filters that

cut noise and other sounds at low frequencies.

0 INST switches (1-2)

Set according to the LINE/INST (BAL) input jack input sources.

Turn the INST switch on (pushed in) when connecting an gui-

tar, bass or other equipment with high output impedance.

Turn the INST switch off (not pushed in) when connecting

electronic instruments, audio devices, mics and other equip-

ment.

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Input channel mixing section

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

q MODE switches (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Use these to select the input source for each channel. (See “Setting the MODE switch” on page 29.)

w COMP knobs and indicators (1-12)

Use these knobs to adjust the compression of the signals input to each channel.

When compression is activated, the COMP indicators light.

e EQ knobs (1-12, 13/14-19/20)

i Use these to boost and attenuate the HIGH, MID and LOW

bands of each channel.

Setting range: ±15 dB

i The cutoff frequencies of the MID bands can be set for chan-

nels 1-12.

Setting range: 100Hz – 8kHz (default: 700Hz)

r MON 1/MON 2 knobs (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Use these to adjust the levels of signals sent to the MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.

t FX knobs (1-12, 13/14-19/20)

Use to adjust the levels of the signals sent to the FX bus.

y PAN knobs (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Use to adjust the stereo positions of the signals input to each channel.

NOTE

i When PAN knobs are centered (C), signals are reduced by 3 dB

and sent to both left and right MAIN MIX L/R buses.

i When a PAN knob is turned all the way to the left (L), that

channel signal is sent only to the left MAIN MIX L/R bus. It is not sent to the right bus.

i When a PAN knob is turned all the way to the right (R), that

channel signal is sent only to the right MAIN MIX L/R bus. It is not sent to the left bus.

u REC buttons and indicators (1-12, 13/14-19/20,

21/22)

Use these to select the channels to record to the SD card.

i MUTE switches and indicators (1-12, 13/14-19/20,

21/22)

When these switches are on (pushed in, MUTE indicator lit),

those channels are muted.

o Channel faders (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Use these to adjust the send levels of channel signals.

p MAIN switches (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Turn these switches on (pushed in) to send channel signals to

the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

a SUB switches (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Turn these switches on (pushed in) to send channel signals to

the SUB L/R bus.

s PFL switches (1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22)

Turn these switches on (pushed in) to send channel signals to

the PFL/AFL L/R bus.

d ON/MUTE switches

Turn this switch “ON” to input audio from a paired Bluetooth

device.

f PAIRING button and indicator

Press and hold this button to activate Bluetooth pairing mode.

Press when pairing to end pairing mode. (See “Connecting

with Bluetooth devices” on page 23.)

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Analog output jack section

g MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks

These analog outputs are XLR jacks.

o XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

h SUB OUTPUT L/R jacks

These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

j FOOTSWITCH jack

This standard TS jack is for connecting a footswitch.

o TS (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)

NOTE

This unit was designed to be used with unlatched (momentary) footswitches that have to be pushed to function (shorted when pushed).

k STEREO GRAPHIC EQ faders

This 7-band graphic equalizer affects signals output from the MAIN OUTPUT and AUX OUTPUT MON 1/2 jacks.

l AUX OUTPUT MON 1/2 jacks

These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

; FX OUTPUT jack

This standard TRS jack is an analog output.

When an external effect is connected, signals will not be sent

to the built-in effect.

When using an external effect, turn the built-in effect off.

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

z CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks

These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.

Use these to monitor signals from the MAIN MIX L/R bus or

PFL/AFL L/R bus.

o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

x PHONES jack

Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.

Use an adapter to connect headphones with a mini plug.

Use this to monitor signals from the MAIN MIX L/R bus or PFL/

AFL L/R bus.

c PHANTOM +48V switch and indicator

Use this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the 1-2,

3-12 and 13/14-19/20 MIC input jacks on the top of the unit.

The indicator lights when the PHANTOM +48V switch is set to

on (pushed in). (See “Setting phantom power” on page 29.)

v SD card slot

Insert SD cards in these slots. (See “Inserting and removing SD

cards” on page 24.)

b MON 1/2/MAIN MIX switch

Set which output signals are affected by the equalizer.

MANI MIX: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the

MAIN MIX L/R bus.

MON 1/2: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the

MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.

NOTE

Set the EQ IN/BYPASS switch to EQ IN also.

n EQ IN/BYPASS switch

When this switch is EQ IN, the equalizer will affect the output

signals set with the MON 1/2/MAIN MIX switch.

When BYPASS, the equalizer will not be applied regardless of

the MON 1/2/MAIN MIX switch setting.

Screen operation section

m Display

Shows a variety of information.

, USB indicator

This lights when the USB connection is working.

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. PFL/AFL indicator

This indicator lights when either at least one channel PFL

switch is on (pushed in) or when the MON 1/MON 2 fader AFL

switch is on (pushed in).

/ Function buttons

The functions of these buttons change depending on the

screen shown on the display. The functions shown at the bot-

tom of the display are the currently assigned functions.

NOTE

For convenience, the four buttons under the display are called

the function buttons in this manual. From left to right, they are

called the F1, F2, F3 and F4 buttons.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

! MULTI JOG dial

This dial functions as a dial when turned and as a button when pressed.

Dial functions

i Turn when the Home Screen is open to move the file play-

back position. (See “Locate function” on page 33.)

i When a MENU Screen is open, turn to select items and

change setting values. (See “Basic MENU screen operations” on page 21.)

Button function

i Press when the Home Screen is open to designate a locate

point. (See “Locate function” on page 33.)

i When a Menu Screen is open, press to confirm selections

and settings (ENTER button function).

@ Output level indicators

These are output level indicators for the MAIN OUTPUT jacks.

# m/, buttons

i When stopped and during playback, press and hold these

buttons to search backward/forward.

i When the Home Screen is open, press the m button to lo-

cate to the beginning of the current song (00:00:00, which is the zero point).

i When the Home Screen is open, press the , button to

locate to the end of the current song.

i If the current song has auto punch in or out points set, you

can also locate to those points.

i While pressing the 8 button, press the m button to lo-

cate to the point where recording last started.

i While pressing the 8 button, press the , button to lo-

cate to the point where recording last stopped.

i When the SD PLAY Screen is in playback state, press to skip

a file. (See “Playing WAV files on SD cards (SD PLAY mode)” on page 39.)

$ MENU button

i When the Meter Screen is open, press to open the Home

Screen.

i When the MENU Screen or a menu item settings screen is

open, press to return to the Home Screen.

i When the Home Screen is open, press to open the MENU

Screen. (See “Menu structure” on page 20.) and (See “Basic MENU screen operations” on page 21.)

% 8 button/indicator

Press to stop playback or recording.

This button lights when stopped.

Press this button when paused to return to the beginning of

the song or file.

^ 7/9 button/indicator

Press this button to start playback.

This button lights during playback and recording.

This button blinks when paused.

& 0 button/indicator

Press this button to start recording.

This button lights during recording.

Press this button during playback to start recording (Manual

punch in).

Built-in effects operation section

* MUTE switch/indicator

When the MUTE switch is on (pushed in, MUTE indicator lit), the signal from the built-in effect is muted.

( TO MON 1/TO MON 2 knobs

Use these to adjust the levels of signals sent from the built-in effects to the MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.

) TO MAIN LR knob

Use these to adjust the levels of signals sent from the built-in effects to the MAIN MIX L/R buses.

Q SELECT button

Open the EFFECT Screen and make built-in effect settings. (See “Using the built-in effects” on page 31.)

The built-in effect return signal is return to the MAIN MIX L/R bus and MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.

W PFL/AFL MASTER knob

Use these to adjust the send level from the PFL/AFL L/R bus.

E CONTROL ROOM knob

Use to adjust the output levels of the CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks.

R PHONES knob

Use this to adjust the headphone output level.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with

the PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in a sudden

loud noise that could harm hearing, for example.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Analog output adjustment section

T MUTE switches and indicators (SUB, MON 1, MON 2,

MAIN)

When MUTE switches are on (pushed in, MUTE indicators lit), signals to the corresponding output jacks are muted.

Y MAIN switch (SUB)

When this switch is on (pushed in), the SUB OUTPUT L/R jack output signal is sent to the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

U AFL switches (MON 1/MON 2)

When these switches are on (pushed in), the AUX OUTPUT

MON 1/2 jack output signals are sent to the PFL/AFL L/R bus.

I SD MAIN MIX RETURN switch

When this switch is on (pushed in), playback of stereo master

files recorded on the SD card is output from the MAIN OUT-

PUT and AUX OUTPUT MON 1/2 jacks.

ATTENTION

Be aware that when this switch is on (pushed in), the sound of

the MAIN MIX L/R bus is not output.

O SUB fader

Use to adjust the output level of the SUB OUTPUT jacks.

P MON 1/MON 2 fader

Use to adjust the output levels of the AUX OUTPUT MON 1/2

jacks.

A MAIN fader

Use to adjust the output level of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks.

Rear panel

S USB port

This is a B-type USB port. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect the unit to a computer. (See “Connecting with a Computer” on page 40.)

ATTENTION

The unit should be connected directly to the computer, not through a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up if the cable is too long.

D AC IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

F POWER switch

Press to turn the unit on and off.

CAUTION

Before turning the unit on, lower the volumes of connected

equipment to their minimum levels.

Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could

harm your hearing or result in other trouble.

NOTE

Do not do this when the unit is operating (including recording,

playing back or writing data to an SD card). Doing so could

cause proper recording to fail and recorded data to be lost.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Home Screen

When the Meter Screen is open, press the MENU button to open the Home Screen.

1 Repeat playback status

An icon appears when the repeat playback function is on. (See “Repeat playback function” on page 33.)

2 Song format

This shows the current song file format.

44.1kHz, 16bit

44.1kHz, 24bit 48kHz, 16bit 48kHz, 24bit

NOTE

If no song is loaded, the operation format of the unit will be shown like or .

3 Automatic punch in/out function on/off status

The icon appears when the automatic punch in/out function is on. (See “Automatic punch in/out function” on page 34.)

4 SD card present status

When an SD card is loaded, the icon appears. When an SD card is protected, the icon appears. Since system files cannot be updated when the icon ap-

pears, automatic punch in/out settings will not be retained and previously loaded songs will not be loaded when the unit is turned on again.

5 USB connection status

During USB connection, the icon appears.

6 Song name

This shows the name of the current song. If a song is protected, an icon appears before the file name.

(See “Protecting/unprotecting songs” on page 28.)

7 Transport status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Indicator Meaning

8 Playback position

The current playback position is shown by a bar.

9 Automatic punch in/out point setting status

When the automatic punch in/out function is on, these show the status of automatic punch in/out point setting.

Punch in point Punch out point

Stopped at the beginning of the file Paused Recording Playback

0 Remaining time

The remaining time available for recording on the SD card is

shown (in hours: minutes: seconds).

NOTE

The remaining recordable time on an SD card depends on the

number of recording channels and SD card capacity.

q Built-in effect on/off status

When the built-in effect is on, the icon appears. (See

“Using the built-in effects” on page 31.)

w Recorder time counter

This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the song.

e Song length

This shows the length of the current song (in hours: minutes:

seconds).

r Function button functions

This shows the functions assigned to the function button on

the Home Screen.

i F1 button: This opens the Meter Screen. i F2 button: This turns the repeat playback function

on/off.

i F3 button: This returns to the state before the previ-

ous operation.

i F3 button: This restores the state after the previous

operation.

i F4 button: This turns the built-in effect on/off.

NOTE

The F3 button and indicators appear when those

operations are possible.

Meters Screen

This shows the levels of the signals being input to the unit.

1 Transport status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

2 Recorder time counter

This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the song.

3 Track level meters

These show the signal levels of each channel.

4 Function button functions

This shows the functions assigned to the function button on

the Meter Screen.

i F1 Press to change the input sources shown on

the Meter Screen.

i F2 Press to show the level meters for channel

1–8 signals on the Meter Screen.

i F3 Press to show the level meters for channel

9–16 signals on the Meter Screen.

i F4 Press to show the level meters for channel

17–22 and MAIN MIX L/R bus signals on the Meter Screen.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Meter Screen details

When the Meter Screen is open, press the F4 button to change the signal sources shown by the meters.

Channel input level screens

The levels of signals input on each channel are shown depending on their MODE switch settings.

LIVE INPUT Screen

This shows the levels of signals being input to the input jacks.

MTR RETURN Screen

This shows the playback signal levels of songs recorded on SD cards.

Channels that have recording data in the song

Channels that do not have recording data in the song

PC RETURN Screen

This shows the levels of signals output from a computer when used as a USB audio interface.

Menu structure

When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen.

The various menu items are as follows.

Menu item Function Page

SONG

TRACK CLEAR

AUTO PUNCH

A.PUNCH PRE ROLL

IMPORT

SD PLAY

STORAGE

SYSTEM Open the SYSTEM Screen

On the MENU Screen, select SYSTEM to open the SYSTEM Screen. The menu items on the SYSTEM Screen are as follows.

Menu item Function Page

INFORMATION

DATE/TIME SONG NAME DISPLAY FOOTSW

INITIALIZE

MEDIA FORMAT

NOTE

The settings for all menu items are retained even when the

unit is turned off.

Work with songs on an SD card

Clear specific tracks or all tracks

Set the auto punch in/out function

Set the pre-roll point page 35 Import chosen WAV files to

song tracks Play WAV files on an SD

card SD cards can be accessed

from a computer

View SD card information, song information and the firmware version

Date and time settings page 25 Set the song name format page 37 Adjust the display page 25 Make footswitch settings page 34 Restore factory default

settings Format the SD card page 38

page 26

page 36

page 34

page 36

page 39

page 40

See below

page 37

page 38

NOTE

Outputs from computers such as Windows Media Player and iTunes are sent to channels 1-2.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Basic MENU screen operations

After using the MENU button to open the MENU Screen, it can be operated in the following manner.

This is an overview of basic operations. Function button assignments differ according to the screen shown on the display.

Selecting items (moving vertically on a page):

Turn the MULTI JOG dial.

Opening a submenu from a page:

Press the MULTI JOG dial.

Confirming a selected item:

Press the MULTI JOG dial (ENTER button function).

Going back one step in a menu:

Press the F1 button.

Returning to the Home Screen from a MENU Screen:

Press the F1 button.

Menu operation procedures

This explanation uses an example of setting the pre-roll point.

1. Press the MENU button to open the Home Screen.

2. Press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen.

NOTE

Press the F1 button to return to the Home Screen.

3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the menu item.

A.PUNCH PRE ROLL selected

4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the settings screen.

A.PUNCH PRE ROLL Screen open

5. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change the setting.

6. To set another item on the same screen, press the MULTI

JOG dial to move the cursor to the next setting.

7. Repeat steps 5 to 6 as necessary to set other items.

8. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

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3 – Preparation

Connecting other equipment

This is an example of Model 24 connections.

Precautions before making connections

0 Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly. 0 Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby). 0 Install all connected devices, including this unit, so that they are powered from the same line. When using a power strip or similar de-

vice, be sure to use one that has high current capacity (thick cable) in order to minimize fluctuations in power voltage.

0 Before connecting audio equipment, set the following knobs and faders to their lowest values. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud

noises from monitoring equipment, and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing.

o GAIN knobs (channels 1-12, 13/14-19/20) o Channel faders (channels 1-12, 13/14-19/20, 21/22) o SUB fader o MON 1/MON 2 faders o MAIN fader o CONTROL ROOM knob o PHONES knob

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3 – Preparation

Connecting microphones

Dynamic mics

Connect to MIC input jacks.

Condenser mics

When using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, connect it to a MIC input jack and then turn the PHAN- TOM +48V switch on (pushed in). (See “Setting phantom power” on page 29.)

The PHANTOM +48V indicator lights when the PHANTOM

+48V switch is on (pushed in).

Guitars

When connecting a guitar or bass directly to this unit, use the LINE/INST (BAL) jacks on channels 1-2 and turn the INST switch on (pushed in) for that jack.

Connecting electronic devices and other audio equipment

Use the following inputs to connect electronic devices and other audio equipment.

o LINE/INST (BAL) input jacks* o LINE (BAL) input jacks o L/MONO (BAL)/R (BAL) input jacks o −10dBV input jacks o STEREO input jack

* When an INST switch is on (pushed in), input through the

LINE/INST (BAL) input jack will be unbalanced.

Connecting monitor speakers

Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speaker system) to the CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks.

Depending on the PFL switch and AFL switch settings, signals from the MAIN MIX L/R bus and PFL/AFL L/R bus can be monitored

Use the CONTROL ROOM knob to adjust the speaker volume.

Connecting headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack (standard stereo). Depending on the PFL switch and AFL switch settings, signals

from the MAIN MIX L/R bus and PFL/AFL L/R bus can be monitored

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in a sudden loud noise that could harm hearing, for example.

Connecting with Bluetooth devices

This unit can input sound from a computer, portable audio device or other equipment that supports Bluetooth (A2DP).

Pairing

Follow the procedures below to enable communication with a Bluetooth device.

NOTE

Pairing also requires operation of the Bluetooth device.

Refer to the operation manual of the Bluetooth device for pro-

cedures.

1. Press the ON/MUTE switch to set it to ON.

2. Confirm that the PAIRING indicator on this unit is blinking. If

it is unlit, press the PAIRING button.

NOTE

When the unit is turned on, it automatically becomes ready for

pairing. If 2 minutes pass in pairing mode, it will end. Press this

button to reactivate pairing mode when it is disabled.

3. Select “Model 24” (this unit) on the other Bluetooth device.

When pairing succeeds, the PAIRING indicator will stop blinking and remain lit, and connection with the other device will be complete.

NOTE

i Some older Bluetooth devices require the input of a passkey.

Enter “0000” in such cases.

i Pairing will automatically end if connection is not confirmed

within two minutes.

i When this unit is turned on, it will automatically try to con-

nect with the Bluetooth device to which it was previously con-

nected. At this time, pairing will automatically end after five

minutes if connection is not possible because that Bluetooth

device is not turned on or its Bluetooth function is turned off.

Unpairing

The Bluetooth device that is currently connected can be unpaired from the unit.

1. Press and hold the PAIRING button for at least two seconds.

2. This ends the pairing. The PAIRING indicator will start blink-

ing and the unit will be ready to pair.

Computer connections

Use a commercially-available Type-A-Type-B USB cable to connect the unit to a computer USB 2.0 port.

When the USB connection is working, the USB indicator in the screen operation section lights.

ATTENTION

The unit should be connected directly with the computer instead of via a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up if the cable is too long.

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3 – Preparation

Inserting and removing SD cards

Inserting SD cards

Insert an SD card into an SD card slot on the top of the unit to enable playback and recording by this unit.

NOTE

SD cards can be inserted whether or not the unit is on or off.

1. Open the SD card slot cover.

2. The SD card should be inserted with its label facing left.

3. Close the SD card slot cover.

Removing SD cards

Turn the unit off or stop operation before removing an SD card.

CAUTION

Never remove an SD card when the unit is operating (including recording, playing back, or writing data to the SD card). Doing so could cause proper recording to fail, data to be lost, and sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment, which might damage the equipment, harm hearing or cause other trouble.

Before turning the power on

1. Make the following settings on the top of the unit.

o Other knobs w all the way left o Faders w all the way down o Switches w off (not pushed in)

2. Minimize the output levels of audio sources and input levels

of amplifiers connected to this unit.

Turning the power on

1. Use the POWER switch on the back of the unit to turn its

power on.

Startup screen

1. Press the SD card in gently to make it to come up.

2. Pull the SD card out.

SD card write protection switches

SD cards have write-protection switches that prevent writing new data to them.

If you slide the write-protection switch to the “LOCK” position, writing will not be possible. Move the write-protection switch to the unlocked position in order to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the card.

Turning the power on and off

CAUTION

i Turn down the volume of the sound system connected to the

unit before starting up or shutting down the unit.

i Do not wear connected headphones when turning the unit

on and off. Loud noises could damage the speakers or harm your hearing.

Meter Screen

After the unit starts and the Startup Screen is shown, the Meter Screen will open.

NOTE

After the unit is turned on, the PAIRING indicator will blink for

a set amount of time.

2. Turn connected input audio source devices on.

3. Finally turn amplifiers on.

Turning the power off

Follow the procedures above in reverse when turning the power off.

Failure to follow the correct order could result in clicking noises, for example, that might damage equipment.

CAUTION

Do not disconnect the power cord when the unit is operating

(including recording, playing back, or writing data to an SD

card). Doing so could cause proper recording to fail, record-

ed data to be lost, and sudden loud noises from monitoring

equipment, which might damage the equipment, harm hear-

ing or cause other trouble.

NOTE

When the unit is started up for the first time (or when the

built-in clock is reset after being left unused without power for

a long time), the DATE/TIME Screen appears before the Start-

up Screen to allow the date and time of the built-in clock to

be set. (See “Setting the built-in clock date and time” on page

25.)

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Setting the built-in clock date and time

Using its internal clock, this unit includes the date and time when a file is recorded.

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select DATE/TIME to open the DATE/

TIME Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page

21.)

2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change a value, and press the

MULTI JOG dial to confirm it and move the cursor to the next

item.

NOTE

Use the F2 and F3 buttons to move the cursor.

3. Change the year, month, day, hour and minute in order, and

complete the date and time setting.

4. Press the F4 button to confirm the setting and return

to the SYSTEM Screen.

NOTE

i When making a setting, you can press the F1 button to

cancel the changes and return to the SYSTEM Screen.

i When setting the time, the time display will be stopped. i By setting the TYPE item to “DATE” on the SONG NAME Screen,

the date and time set here can be used for song names. (See “Setting the song name format” on page 37.)

Adjusting the display

The display contrast and brightness can be adjusted.

Adjusting the display contrast

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select DISPLAY to open the DISPLAY

Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Select CONTRAST, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

3. Adjust the display contrast.

Options: 10–40 (default: 26)

4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting.

5. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

Adjusting the display brightness

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select DISPLAY to open the DISPLAY

Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Select DIMMER, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

3. Adjust the display brightness.

Options: HIGH (default), LOW

4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting.

5. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

Preparing an SD card for use

In order to make an SD card usable in this unit, whether for recording or playback, this unit must be used to create a system file on it first.

ATTENTION

In order to record, this unit must be used to format it first. (See

“Formatting SD cards” on page 38.)

1. “No sys file. Make sys file. Are you sure?” appears

in a pop up when a new card or a card formatted by another device is inserted into the unit.

2. Press the MULTI JOG dial to create a system file.

When system file creation is complete, the Home Screen will reopen.

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4 – Managing Songs

This recorder treats each recording data group as one song and manages data by song.

For one song, WAV files are saved for 22 tracks and a stereo master file.

To record or produce music, a song that has already been created needs to be loaded or a new song needs to be created.

This chapter describes functions that range from basic operations such as procedures for loading songs and creating new songs to various song management functions.

NOTE

The maximum recording time for a single song is 23:59:59.

Viewing the song list

To open a list of songs saved on an SD card, select SONG on the MENU Screen, and press the MULTI JOG dial to open the SONG

Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

On the SONG Screen, the following functions are assigned to the function buttons.

0 Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen. 0 Press the F2 button to show the date on the SONG

Screen. 0 Press the F3 button to show the size on the SONG Screen. 0 Press the F4 button to open the NEW Screen where you

can create a new song. (See “Creating a New Song” on page

26.)

Song Operation

Select the desired song file on the SONG Screen and press the MULTI JOG dial to open a pop-up menu list with possible song operations.

Creating a New Song

To record or play with this unit, you must create and load a song. The following procedure can be used to create a new song.

1. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Press the F4 button to open the NEW Screen.

3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the recording file format.

Options: 44.1kHz - 16bit (default), 44.1kHz - 24bit,

48kHz - 16bit, 48kHz - 24bit

4. Edit the name of the song as necessary.

To edit the name of the song, press the F2 button to open the NAME EDIT Screen.

For details about how to edit song names, see “Editing text” on page 28.

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The song name can also be edited later using the RENAME Screen.

5. Press the F4 button to save the currently loaded song

and create a new song. When song creation completes, the SONG Screen reopens.

NOTE

i To cancel song creation, press the F1 button. i A maximum of 100 songs can be created on a single SD card. i Songs are created in the MTR folder on the SD card.

To use a song operation, turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired item, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

LOAD

Loads the selected song.

INFORMATION

View information about the selected song.

DELETE

Deletes the selected song.

PROTECT

Protect the selected song.

UNPROTECT

Stop protection of the selected song.

RENAME

Edits the name of the selected song.

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Loading Songs

Use the following procedure to load the song you want.

1. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

NOTE

The * icon appears for a song currently being loaded. An

icon will appear before protected songs.

2. Select the song that you want to load and press the MULTI

JOG dial to open the menu list pop-up.

3. Select LOAD, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

After the selected song loads, the SONG Screen will reopen.

Viewing song information

You can check the song name (title), sampling frequency, bit rate, size, and date and time last written.

1. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Select the song with information that you want to check and

press the MULTI JOG dial to open the menu list pop-up.

3. Select INFORMATION, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

The INFORMATION Screen will open.

Deleting songs

You can delete songs. Deleting unnecessary songs when the SD card space is low can

create more open space.

1. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Select the song that you want to delete and press the MULTI

JOG dial to open the menu list pop-up.

3. Select DELETE, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

The DELETE Screen will open.

4. Press the F4 button to confirm deletion.

When song deletion completes, the SONG Screen reopens.

ATTENTION

Deleted songs cannot be restored.

NOTE

i To cancel song deletion, press the F1 button. i The current song cannot be deleted. To delete the current

song, load another song first.

The song name, sampling frequency, bit rate, size, date and time last written will be shown.

4. After checking, press the F1 button to return to the

SONG Screen.

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Protecting/unprotecting songs

By protecting a song, you can disable editing, recording and deletion operations for that song.

You can protect and stop protecting songs.

1. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Select the song that you want to protect or unprotect and

press the MULTI JOG dial to open the menu list pop-up.

3. Select PROTECT or UNPROTECT, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

The PROTECT or UNPROTECT screen will open.

4. Pres the F4 button to protect or unprotect the song.

NOTE

To cancel protection or unprotection, press the F1 but-

ton.

5. When song protection completes, the SONG Screen reopens.

NOTE

i icons appear before songs that are protected in the song list

shown for copying, deletion and other operations.

i If you try to execute a prohibited operation (editing, record-

ing, deletion) on a protected song, “Song is protected.” will

appear in a pop-up message on the display.

Editing song names

1. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Select the song with name that you want to change and

press the MULTI JOG dial to open the menu list pop-up.

3. Select RENAME, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

The RENAME Screen will open.

4. Edit the song name.

For details about how to edit song names, see “Editing text” below.

NOTE

To cancel song name editing, press the F1 button.

5. When finished editing the song name, press the F4

button to confirm the song name. When song name editing is complete, the SONG Screen re-

opens.

Editing text

Use these operations to edit text.

Changing the cursor (editing point) position

Use the F2 and F3 buttons. You can also press the MULTI JOG dial to move to the next

character.

Deleting the character at the cursor position:

Turn the MULTI JOG dial. You can input up to 11 characters, including symbols, num-

bers, and uppercase and lowercase letters.

Leaving a single space open:

Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a blank space at the left end of any row, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

Canceling edits:

Press the F1 button.

Confirming the changes:

Press the F4 button.

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Selecting the input source

This unit has 22 inputs (22 line/16 mic inputs) with separate MIC and standard jacks.

The LINE/INST (BAL) input jacks on channels 1–2 support high impedance input, including direct guitar input.

Turn the INST switch on (pushed in) when connecting an guitar or similar instrument directly.

ATTENTION

Do not connect to both the MIC jack and the standard input

jack (LINE/INST (BAL), LINE (BAL), L/MONO (BAL) or R (BAL))

on a channel at the same time.

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Set the INST switch to off (not pushed in) when connecting

an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in preamp or an active

electric guitar, as well as when an effect is connected between

an guitar and this unit.

Setting the MODE switch

Using the MODE switch settings of each channel to select their input sources individually.

LIVE: Use the signal from the input jack as the input source.

PC: Use a signal from a computer connected to the USB

port as the input source.

MTR: Use a playback signal from the SD card as an input

source.

When a MODE switch is set to “MTR”, the signal from the input jack on that channel will be recorded.

This function is useful when recording and playing back repeatedly because the monitored sound is automatically switched according to the recording or playback status.

Sounds on channels when in MTR mode

Transport status REC button off REC button on

Stop Muted

Playing back

Recording

Playback sound only

Sound from input jack

Playback sound only + sound from input jack

Sound from input jack

Setting phantom power

When connecting a condenser mic that requires phantom power, press the PHANTOM +48V switch when the recorder is stopped to turn phantom power on/off.

When phantom power is on, the PHANTOM +48V indicator lights, and phantom power is supplied to the MIC input jacks (1- 12, 13/14-19/20).

CAUTION

Set the following knobs and faders to their minimum values before changing the PHANTOM +48V switch on/off setting. Depending on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could occur, and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing.

• GAIN knobs

• Channel faders

• SUB fader

• MON 1/MON 2 faders

• MAIN fader

• CONTROL ROOM knob

• PHONES knob

ATTENTION

i Before connecting condenser mics, turn this unit and all

equipment to be connected off (standby).

i The PHANTOM +48V switch turns it on/off for the input chan-

nels (1-12, 13/14-19/20) simultaneously. Do not turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) when connecting a mic that does not require phantom power.

i Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM

+48V switch is on (pushed in). Doing so could cause a loud

noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment.

i Turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) only when

using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power. Turning the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) when a dynamic mic or other mic that does not require it is connected could damage this unit and connected equipment.

i When using condenser mics that require phantom power

and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced dynamic mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom power is enabled.

i Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break

them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic.

Monitoring

Monitoring is important when recording and mastering. With this unit, monitoring is possible using an external monitor-

ing system (powered monitor speakers or an amp and speakers) or using stereo headphones.

Use the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES knobs to adjust the level of the monitoring system.

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SIG indicators and level meters

The channel 1-12, 13/14-19/20 SIG indicators and level meters shown on the Meter Screen can be used to check the levels of this unit’s audio signals.

The level meters are for visually checking signal levels and can also be used to check whether or not signals are being input to this unit. For example, even when you cannot hear anything monitoring,

If the Meter Screen level meters are moving, signals are being input to this unit.

The SIG indicators light green when signals (of at least −56 dB) are input through their channels.

If a SIG indicator lights red, the input source signal is too loud or the GAIN knob is turned up too far.

If the SIG indicator lights red even when the GAIN knob is turned all the way to the left, the input source signal is to loud. Lower its volume.

Track level meters (1-12, 13/14-21/22)

The show track playback signal or truck input signal levels. Channels for which the MODE switch is set to “MTR” will show the

following signal levels according to the operation status.

REC button

Unlit PLAY Track playback signal

Blinking (recording standby)

Blinking (recording)

NOTE

When the playback signal is shown, the level of the recorded

signal on the track is being shown, so the levels of the level

meters cannot be changed.

When the input signal is shown, adjusting channel 1-12, 13/14-

19/20 GAIN knobs will change the levels of the level meters.

MAIN MIX L/R level meters (MAIN)

These show the MAIN MIX L/R bus levels.

Transport status

PLAY

Stop Track input signal

Record Track input signal

Level meter display

Playback signal Track input + playback

signal

Recording

This unit can simultaneously record up to 24 tracks, including 22 channel inputs and the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

The following recording operations assume that mics, guitars and other things to record have been connected to the unit, input signals have been assigned as track recording sources, monitoring equipment has been connected and a song has been loaded.

1. Press the REC buttons for channel to record.

Press the REC button to start recording standby. It will blink red.

When a MODE switch is set to “MTR”, the signal from the input jack on that channel will be recorded. (See “Setting the MODE switch” on page 29.)

NOTE

i The MAIN MIX L/R bus does not have a REC button, but it is

always in recording standby. The signals of the MAIN MIX L/R bus will always be recorded if the 0 button is pressed.

i When the REC buttons of tracks that already have recordings

is blinking, press them to make them unlit.

2. Set the recording levels.

Use the GAIN knobs of each channel to adjust their input levels.

Watch the SIG indicators above and to the right of the GAIN knobs, and set the levels suitably.

At the same time, check that the sound heard through headphones or a monitoring system is not distorted and that an unintended effect has not been set.

NOTE

If an input is too loud, the SIG indicator will light red. If the SIG indicator lights red even when its GAIN knob is

turned all the way to the left, lower the volume of the input source.

3. Press the 0 button.

Recording will start and the 0 and 7/9 buttons will light. The REC buttons for tracks to record will stop blinking and

stay lit.

4. When recording has completed, press the 8 button.

5. Use the m/, buttons and 8 button, for example to lo-

cate to a position you want to check.

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For details about the locate function, see “Locate function” on page 33.

6. Press the 7/9 button to play the recorded tracks.

Use the channel and MAIN faders to adjust the playback levels.

Use the volume of the monitoring system to adjust the final monitoring level.

Use the PAN knobs of each channel to set the position of each track signal between left and right speakers.

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NOTE

i The channel PAN knobs and channel faders control the play-

back output signals of already recorded tracks or the monitoring volume of input signals. They do not control signals to be recorded.

i If you are not satisfied with a recording, repeat the above pro-

cedure from the beginning.

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Undoing operations

If you make a mistake operating the unit or want to do a recording over, for example,the operation last conducted can be undone. Editing, recording and other operations can be undone.

The following types of operations can be undone.

0 Recording operations 0 Auto punch in/out operations 0 Track clearing operations

If a song is loaded or the unit is turned off, Information used for undoing and redoing will be lost, so undoing and redoing previous operations will no longer be possible.

NOTE

Files used for undoing are saved on the SD card. If you want to

delete those files to make more space on the ST card, reload

the current song on the SONG Screen.

Undoing the previous operation

1. When the Home Screen is open, press the F3 button.

Using the built-in effects

This unit has built in effects, so you can apply effects without an external effect device.

Channels 1-12 and 13/14-19/20 can have an effect applied. Their signals are sent to the built-in effect by the FX bus.

The return signal is returned to the MAIN MIX L/R and MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.

1. Use the FX knobs of each channel to adjust the levels of sig-

nals sent to the FX bus.

2. Use the EFFECT Screen to select the type of effect. (See “Set-

ting the built-in effect” on page 31.)

3. Use the TO MAIN LR and TO MON 1/TO MON 2 knobs to

adjust the return levels for the MAIN MIX L/R and MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.

4. When the AFL switch is on (pushed in), use the CONTROL

ROOM/PHONES knob to adjust the return level.

NOTE

The sound with the effect applied can be monitored from the

CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks or PHONES jack.

Setting the built-in effect

1. Press the SELECT button to open the EFFECT Screen.

The following confirmation pop-up message will appear.

2. Press the F4 button to return to the state before the

previous operation.

NOTE

To cancel undoing, press the F1 button.

Redoing an undone operation

1. After undoing, when the “ ” appears on the Home

Screen, press the F3 button. The following confirmation pop-up message will appear.

2. Press the F4 button to restore the previous operation

and return to the state before undoing.

2. Select TYPE, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

3. Set the built in effect type.

Options: 1.SMALL HALL (default), 2.LARGE HALL,

3.SMALL ROOM, 4.LARGE ROOM,

5.PLATE, 6.STUDIO,

7.LIVE, 8.SHORT DELAY,

9.DELAY, 10.PING PONG,

11.CHORUS, 12.FLANGER,

13.DELAY+SHALL, 14.DELAY+LHALL,

15.CHORUS+SHALL, 16.CHORUS+LHALL

NOTE

To cancel redoing, press the F1 button.

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4. Select PARAMETER, and adjust the amount of the set effect.

You can check the effect as you change it.

Options: 1 (default), 100

NOTE

Press the F4 button to set the currently selected TYPE

item PARAMETER item value to its default.

5. Press the F3 button to turn the built-in effect on.

The CURRENT STATUS will change from OFF to ON.

NOTE

Press the F2 button to turn the built-in effect off.

6. Press the F1 button to return to the Home Screen.

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Locate function

When the Home Screen is open, you can use the MULTI JOG dial to set the locate point.

On the Home Screen, the current position of the recorder is shown as a time in hours (h), minutes (m) and seconds (s).

By setting the time in this display area, you can change the current position of the recorder.

Changing the playback position

When the Home Screen is open and the recorder is stopped or playing back, you can use the MULTI JOG dial to set the locate point.

Using the direct locate function to locate

1. When the Home Screen is open and the recorder is stopped,

press the MULTI JOG dial to enable direct locate mode. A cursor will appear at the location to be changed in the recorder counter.

2. Press the REC button for the track with the part to be re-

placed to enter recording standby (REC button blinks).

NOTE

i Set the punch in and out points at least one second apart. i Punch in recording is not possible when the REC button is on

for eight or more channels.

3. Start playback before the part to be replaced.

4. When the part to be replaced is reached, press the 0 but-

ton, and perform the part. Recording will start (punch in).

5. When the end of the part to be replaced is reached, press

the 8 button. The unit will switch to playback and then stop after two sec-

onds.

Using the footswitch to punch in/out

By connecting the recommended TASCAM RC-1F footswitch (sold separately) to the FOOTSWITCH jack on the top of the unit, you can use it to punch in/out.

To use a footswitch to punch in/out, you must set the foot switch function assignment to “PUNCH IN/OUT” in advance. (See “Setting up the footswitch” on page 34.)

2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change a value, and press the

MULTI JOG dial to confirm it and move the cursor to the next

item.

3. Change the seconds, minutes and hours in that order to

move to that time as the current recorder position.

4. Press the 7/9 button to start playback or the 0 button to

start recording from that position.

Repeat playback function

The repeat playback function can be used to play something over and over.

When the Home Screen is open, press the F2 button to set the repeat playback function.

Nothing shown: The current song will keep playing regardless

of whether the area is recorded or not.

: The current song will play and then stop.

: The current song will play repeatedly.

Punch in/out function

Punching in and out is a technique used to replace parts of already recorded tracks.

You can start playback of a recording, switch to recording when it reaches the part to be replaced (punch in), and then switch back to playback when the end of that part is reached (punch out) and stop after two seconds.

1. Determine the part you want to replace in advance.

Select a point where the replacement audio can be combined well with the original track audio.

At step 4 above, press the footswitch instead of the 0 button, and at step 5 press it again instead of the 8 button.

TASCAM RC-1F

NOTE

This unit was designed to be used with unlatched (momentary) footswitches that have to be pushed to function (shorted when pushed).

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Setting up the footswitch

Use the FOOTSW Screen to set the footswitch.

1. Open the FOOTSW Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the function to assign to

the footswitch.

Option Meaning

PLAY / PAUSE

(default)

PUNCH IN / OUT

FX MUTE

Press to start playback when stopped or paused. Press to pause when playing.

Press during playback to punch in. Press when recording to punch out.

Mute the built-in effect signal.

3. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the assigned function.

A * appears next to the selected function.

4. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

Setting the footswitch polarity

The setting of this unit can be changed according to the polarity of the footswitch being used.

Select “NORMALLY OPEN” or “NORMALLY CLOSE” so that the actual footswitch movement matches that shown by the illustration on the screen.

NOTE

When using a TASCAM RC-1F, set the POLARITY switch to N.

OPEN.

Automatic punch in/out function

Using the automatic punch in/out function, you can automatically record between punch in and out points set in advance.

To use the automatic punch in/out functions, start playback from a pre-roll point before the punch in point where recording will start.

Recording will stop when the punch out point is reached, but playback will continue for two seconds before stopping.

Setting the punch in/out points

1. Open the AUTO PUNCH Screen when the recorder is stopped.

(See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Press the 7/9 button to start playback.

3. Press the MULTI JOG dial to set the punch in and out points.

The set points are shown next to the IN and OUT items.

NOTE

i You can also turn the MULTI JOG dial to set the points. i Set the punch in and out points at least one second apart. i Press the F2 button to clear set punch in and out points. i Press the F3 button to select either the punch in or out

point. An * will appear next to the selected item.

4. Press the 8 button to stop playback.

5. Press the F4 button to turn the automatic punch in/

out function on. The icon appears on the AUTO PUNCH Screen.

1. Open the FOOTSW Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Press the F4 button to open the POLARITY Screen, and

turn the MULTI JOG dial to set the footswitch polarity.

Options: NORMALLY OPEN (default), NORMALLY CLOSE

3. Press the F1 button to return to the FOOTSW Screen.

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6. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

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i By setting only the punch in point, you can start recording

with automatic punch in and then continue recording until you press the 8 button to stop.

i By setting only the punch out point, you can start recording

by pressing the 0 button and then stop recording with automatic punch out.

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Setting a pre roll point

When using automatic punch in, the amount of playback time before the punch in point can be set (pre roll point).

1. Select A.PUNCH PRE ROLL on the MENU screen to open the

A.PUNCH PRE ROLL screen. (See “Menu operation proce-

dures” on page 21.)

2. Set the pre-roll point.

Option Meaning

Do not locate to a point before the

OFF

1sec. – 10sec.

(default: 2sec.)

punch in point. Manually moving to somewhere before the punch in point beforehand will be necessary.

Locate to a pre roll point the set time before the punch in point and start playback.

3. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

Rehearsing punching in and out

You can rehearse before punch in/out recording. In rehearsal, recording will not occur, but monitoring will be the same as if recording.

1. Press the MENU button when the recorder is stopped to

open the Home Screen. Confirm that the icon appears on the Home Screen.

Using automatic punching in and out

Follow these procedures to punch in and out automatically and record.

1. Confirm that the icon appears on the Home Screen.

2. Press the REC buttons for the tracks you want to record us-

ing automatic punch in/out.

NOTE

Punch in recording is not possible when the REC button is on for eight or more channels.

3. Press the 0 button.

o The transport starts playback from the pre-roll point.

Both track playback and input source signals can be monitored. (See “Setting a pre roll point” on page 35.)

o When the punch in point is reached, only the input

source signal will be monitored. The 0 button will light.

o When the punch out point is reached, both track play-

back and input source signals will be monitored. The 0 button will become unlit.

o Playback will automatically stop two seconds after the

punch out point. The 7/9 button will blink.

2. Press the REC buttons for the tracks you want to record us-

ing automatic punch in/out.

NOTE

Punch in recording is not possible when the REC button is on

for eight or more channels.

3. Press the 7/9 button.

Auto punch in/out rehearsal starts.

o The transport starts playback from the pre-roll point.

Both track playback and input source signals can be monitored. (See “Setting a pre roll point” on page 35.)

o When the punch in point is reached, only the input

source signal will be monitored. The 0 button will blink showing that it is rehearsal mode.

o When the punch out point is reached, both track play-

back and input source signals will be monitored. The 0 button will become unlit.

o Playback will automatically stop two seconds after the

punch out point. The 7/9 button will blink.

Rehearsal can be repeated.

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7 – Track editing

Clearing tracks

The selected track will be cleared.

1. Open the TRACK CLEAR Screen when the recorder is stopped.

(See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the track to clear, and

press the MULTI JOG dial. A confirmation message will appear.

NOTE

Press the F2 button to open a message confirming that

you want to clear all tracks.

4. Open the TRACK IMPORT Screen when the recorder is

stopped. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.) WAV files in the MUSIC folder will be shown.

5. Select a WAV file to import.

o Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a WAV file. o Press the MULTI JOG dial when a folder is selected to

show its contents. o Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen. o Press the F2 button to move up one level.

6. Press the F4 button.

On the TRACK IMPORT Screen, the name of the file to be imported and the TARGET TRACK(S) item with the names of open tracks are shown.

3. Press the F4 button to clear the track(s).

NOTE

i To cancel clearing tracks, press the F1 button. i Undoing is possible only for the last cleared track.

4. After clearing tracks completes, the TRACK CLEAR Screen will

reopen.

Importing tracks

You can import audio files that you have to tracks in the current song.

Files that can be imported to tracks must be WAV (BWF) format (“.WAV” extension).

To import an audio file with a different format (.mp3, etc.) to this unit, it must be converted to a WAV file that matches the format of the song it will be imported into beforehand.

1. Connect this unit with a computer. (See “Connecting with a

Computer” on page 40.)

2. Use the computer to copy WAV files on it to this unit’s MUSIC

folder.

3. Follow the proper disconnection procedures on the comput-

er before disconnecting the USB cable. (See “Disconnecting” on page 40.)

NOTE

i If there are no openings for tracks to import, an “Import error.

No track” pop-up message will appear.

i To cancel importing a track, press the F1 button. i Importing is not possible under the following conditions.

• Not enough open space is available on the SD card

• There are no empty tracks

• The characteristics (sampling frequency or bit rate) of the WAV file you are trying to import differ from the current song.

Example: Trying to import a 48kHz WAV file when the cur-

rent song is 44.1kHz

i If there is no file that can be imported, a “No File” pop-up

message will appear.

i If the imported WAV file is stereo, selection will be of two con-

secutive tracks. It cannot be put into a single mono track.

7. Select the track to import, and press the F4 button to

import it.

8. When importing completes, the TRACK IMPORT Screen re-

opens.

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8 – Settings and Information

Viewing information

Use the INFORMATION screen to view various types of information about the unit. Follow the procedures below to view the INFORMATION screen.

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select INFORMATION to open the Infor-

mation Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page

21.)

The Information Screen has 3 pages. The CARD page opens first.

2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to cycle through the CARD, SONG and

FIRMWARE screens. CARD Screen

Shows the use status of the currently loaded SD card

SONG Screen

Shows the number of songs on the loaded SD card

FIRMWARE Screen

Shows the unit’s system firmware version.

3. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

CARD Screen

The CARD Screen shows the status of the currently loaded SD card.

FIRMWARE Screen

The FIRMWARE Screen shows the firmware version.

VERSION

This shows the system firmware version of this unit.

Setting the song name format

Set the name format is used by the unit for creative songs.

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select SONG NAME to open the SONG

NAME Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page

21.)

2. Set the file name format.

Option Meaning

DATE (default)

WORD

Use the date for the song name. (Example: 180101_0001)

Use the 6-character song name set on the EDIT screen.

(Example: TASCAM_0001)

TOTAL SIZE

Shows the total amount of space on the SD card.

USED SIZE

Shows the amount of space used on the SD card.

REMAIN SIZE

Shows the amount of space unused on the SD card.

SONG Screen

The SONG Screen shows the use status of the MTR folder.

TOTAL SONG

This shows the total number of songs in the MTR folder.

NOTE

The date is set using the unit’s internal clock. (See “Setting the built-in clock date and time” on page 25.)

Setting the WORD item

To set the characters, select WORD on the TYPE Screen. An EDIT item will appear on the SONG NAME Screen that can open the WORD EDIT Screen.

For details about how to set characters, see “Editing text” on page

28.

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8 – Settings and Information

Restoring factory default settings

You can restore the various settings stored in the memory of the unit to their factory default values.

Use the following menu procedures to do so.

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select INITIALIZE to open the INI-

TIALIZE Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page

21.)

2. Press the F4 button to restore the factory default set-

tings.

3. When the setting completes, the SYSTEM Screen will reopen.

NOTE

i Press the F1 button to cancel execution. i The date and time setting is not initialized.

Formatting SD cards

Formatting erases all music files on the SD card and automatically creates new MTR, MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as a tascam_m.sys file.

3. Press the F4 button to start formatting.

4. When formatting is complete, the SYSTEM Screen will reopen.

NOTE

The writing speeds to SD cards and other storage media that use flash memory tend to decrease after writing occurs repeatedly.

If the writing speed decreases, this could have a negative impact on recording.

Using the ERASE function of this unit should restore the writing speed of the SD card.*

For this reason, we recommend using the ERASE function at the following times.

o Whenever the card has been written to until it became

completely full o On a regular schedule (about once per month) o Before starting important recordings

* Writing speed might not be restored depending on the SD

card condition (including malfunction and age).

ATTENTION

i Formatting an SD card erases all the data on it. This cannot be

undone.

i Always use this unit to format media to be used with it. Opera-

tion of this unit might be affected when using an SD card that has been formatted by a computer or other device.

1. On the SYSTEM Screen, select MEDIA FORMAT to open the ME-

DIA FORMAT Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on

page 21.)

QUICK: Execute quick formatting. ERASE (Recommendation): Erase and format the card.

2. Select the format method, and press the MULTI JOG dial.

A confirmation message will appear on the QUICK or ERASE Screen.

Shown when QUICK selected

NOTE

Press the F1 button to cancel formatting and return to the previous screen.

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8 – Settings and Information

Playing WAV files on SD cards (SD PLAY mode)

The WAV files in the MUSIC folder on an SD card can be played back. (See “Loading WAV files from a computer” on page 41.)

The following audio file formats can be played back in SD PLAY mode.

WAV: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit BWF: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit

NOTE

Playback signal is sent from channels 21 and 22.

1. Set the channel 21/22 MODE switch to “MTR”.

2. Set the channel 21/22 MON 1/MON 2 and BAL knobs and

the channel fader to their middle positions

3. Open the SD PLAY Screen when the recorder is stopped. (See

“Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

4. Select a file to play back

o Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a WAV file. o Press the MULTI JOG dial when a folder is selected to

show its contents. o Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen. o Press the F2 button to move up one level.

6. Press the F1 button twice to return to the MENU

Screen.

NOTE

Only WAV files can be played back. Unsupported files will not be shown.

5. Press the F4 button or 7/9 button to start WAV file

playback. The SD PLAY Screen will show playback status.

o Press the F1 button to return to the file selection

screen. o Press the F2 button to turn the repeat playback

function on and select the repeat playback mode.

Display Meaning

The folder that contains the currently

No indicator

playing WAV file will play back, and then playback will stop.

The currently playing WAV file will play back repeatedly.

The folder that contains the currently playing WAV file will play back repeatedly.

o Press the F3 (<<) button to skip to the beginning of the

WAV file. Press near the beginning of the WAV file to skip

to the beginning of the track before it. o Press the F4 (>>) button to skip to the beginning of the

next WAV file.

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9 –Using a computer to transfer data

By connecting this unit with a computer using a commercially-available USB cable, you can back up song data on the SD card in the unit to the computer, as well restore backed up song data to the unit. You can also export track and stereo master files from songs to the computer and import audio files from the computer.

Backed up data can be restored to other Model 24 units. Since this allows you to freely move files between Model 24 units, you can easily conduct additional recording or mixing at different locations.

ATTENTION

You can conduct the same operations by removing the SD card from the unit and connecting it directly to a computer or by using a card reader instead of using USB to connect the unit and the computer. Turn the unit’s power off or stop operation before removing the SD card.

This unit can transfer the following data to a computer.

Entire songs

This unit can transfer all the data for a song from the MTR folder to a computer. This operation is called “backing up”. Data backed up to a computer can also be transferred to the MTR folder, and restored as a song file. This operation is called “restoring”.

ATTENTION

Do not change names, delete or otherwise alter individual files inside the MTR folder. Doing so could prevent loading data as a song and make proper recording and playback operations impossible.

3. To connect with the computer, press the F4 button.

The unit enters USB storage mode and connects with the computer.

Make sure that the SD card is inserted properly.

4. This unit appears on the computer as an external drive

named “TASCAM_M” (if the card was formatted by this unit).

NOTE

Follow these procedures to open This PC.

Windows 10

Left-click the Windows Start button, and from Windows System select PC.

Windows 8.1

Left-click the Windows Start button, click the down arrow icon on the Start screen, and select This PC under Windows System in the application list.

Windows 7

Left-click the Windows Start button, and select Computer in the Start menu.

5. Click the TASCAM_M drive on the computer to show the

MTR, MUSIC and UTILITY folders.

WAV files

By placing WAV files from the computer into the MUSIC folder, you can import them to song tracks. Moreover, WAV files in the MUSIC folder can be played back in SD PLAY mode.

Connecting with a Computer

You cannot use this unit’s recording, playback and other recorder functions when it is connected to a computer by USB.

To connect with a computer, use a Type-A to Type-B USB2.0 cable to connect the USB port on the back of this unit to a USB port on the computer.

The USB cable can be connected either before or after turning this unit on.

1. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect the computer

to this unit’s USB port.

ATTENTION

The unit should be connected directly with the computer instead of via a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up if the cable is too long.

2. On the MENU Screen, select STORAGE to open the STORAGE

Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 21.)

ATTENTION

i This unit receives power through its power cord. It cannot be

i Do not disconnect the power cord or turn off the power

during data transfer. Data will be lost if the power is interrupted during transfer. Lost data cannot be restored.

i Do not change the names of folders in TASCAM_M.

NOTE

i Do not change names, delete or otherwise alter individual

files inside the MTR folder.

i The UTILITY folder is used when updating the unit system, for

example.

6. Press the F1 button to return to the Meter Screen.

Disconnecting

Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper procedures for your computer to unmount the unit (as an external drive).

See the computer’s operation manual for instructions about how to unmount an external volume.

Press the F1 button to disconnect from the computer and return to the Home Screen.

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9 –Using a computer to transfer data

Loading WAV files from a computer

1. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect the computer

to this unit’s USB port. (See “Connecting with a Computer” on page 40.)

2. Click the “Model 24” drive on the computer to show the MTR,

MUSIC and UTILITY folders.

3. Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to trans-

fer to the unit to the MUSIC folder.

ATTENTION

i The UTILITY folder is used when updating the unit system, for

example.

i Do not change names, delete or otherwise alter individual

files inside the MTR folder. Doing so could prevent loading data as a song and make proper recording and playback operations impossible.

TIP

i You can manage the content of MTR or MUSIC folders from

the computer.

i You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder up to the sec-

ond level for use with this unit. The Model 24 cannot recognize sub-folders and files located at the third layer level or below. The unit cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third level or below.

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10 – USB audio interface functions

Installing the dedicated software (Windows only)

To use this unit as a USB audio interface with a Windows computer, dedicated software must be installed on the computer.

Download the latest software from the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/).

Installing the dedicated software will install a driver and a Settings Panel application.

ATTENTION

i Before starting to install software, quit other applications. i With a Mac, the standard OS driver will be used, so there is no

need to install any software.

Installing the Windows dedicated software

Follow the procedures below to install the Windows dedicated software.

ATTENTION

i Complete installation of the Windows dedicated software on

the computer before connecting the unit to it with the USB cable.

i If you connected the unit to the computer using the USB ca-

ble before installing the Windows dedicated software and the “Found New Hardware Wizard” launched, close the Wizard and disconnect the USB cable.

6. Next, click the Install button.

7. Next, click the Install button to start installation. (Windows

7 only)

8. The following screen appears when installation has com-

pleted. The following screen appears when installation has completed.

Click the Finish button.

Windows dedicated software installation procedures

1. Download the latest Windows dedicated software from the

TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer to be used with the unit.

2. Uncompress the saved software (zip file) on the computer

desktop or another location.

3. Double-click the “TASCAM_Model_Mixer_Installer_x.xx.exe”

file in the folder that appears after uncompression to launch the installation software.

ATTENTION

If you open a zip file without decompressing it and double-click the “TASCAM_Model_Mixer_Installer_x.xx.exe” file in the folder that opens, installation will not start. Right-click the zip file and select “Extract All”, for example, to decompress it and then try again.

4. When a Security Warning or User Account Control screen ap-

pears, click the Yes button.

5. Read the contents of the User License Agreement, and select

“I accept the agreement” if you agree to the terms. Then, click the Next > button.

The installer will quit and the Windows Settings Panel will launch.

NOTE

The first time you connect the unit by USB to the computer after installing the software, installation of the device driver will be executed. Some time might be necessary before the unit is recognized because Windows Update will be automatically searched at this time. If the unit is still not recognized after a while, open the software installation screen from the notification area at the bottom right of the computer display, and click “Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update” to stop the search.

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10 – USB audio interface functions

Uninstalling the Windows dedicated software

Uninstalling from the Programs and Features Control Panel

NOTE

Normally, there is no need to uninstall the dedicated software. Follow these procedures if a problem occurs or you no longer intend to use the unit with the computer.

1. From the Start menu, open the Control Panel and launch

Programs and Features.

NOTE

i In Windows 10, right-click the Start button and click Control

Panel when it appears.

i In Windows 8.1, click the button  that appears at the bot-

tom left of the Start screen to open the Apps screen, and click Control Panel.

2. If View by: is set to Category, click Uninstall a program under

the Program item. If View by: is set to Large icons or Small icons, click Programs

and Features.

3. Select “TASCAM Model_Mixer x.xx” from the list, and dou-

ble-click it.

4. Then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Opening the Settings Panel (Windows only)

Open the Settings Panel in the following manner.

Windows 10

0 Click the Windows Start button and select All Programs w

TASCAM w ModelMixer Settings Panel.

Windows 8.1

0 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Control Panel.

NOTE

You can also left-click the Start button to open the Start Screen. Click the  button to open the Apps screen, and select ModelMixer Settings Panel under TASCAM.

Windows 7

0 Click the Windows Start button and select All Programs w

TASCAM w ModelMixer Settings Panel.

Windows Settings Panel overview

1 Status display area

This shows the current status of the software.

Item displayed Meaning

Software Ver This is the software version.

Firmware Ver

Device

Sample Rate

2 Buffer Size

You can adjust the size of the buffer used to handle the audio input and output signals transferred to and from the computer.

Smaller buffer sizes result in less audio signal delay (latency), but require high-speed processing by the computer.

If the processing cannot keep up, for example, due to other system operations, clicking and popping noises might occur and the audio signal might even drop out.

Increasing the buffer size will stabilize operation and suppress negative effects on audio signals, but the delay in audio signals sent to the computer will increase.

You can use the slider on the panel to adjust the buffer size for this unit according to the use conditions.

Options

64, 128, 256 (default), 512,1024, 2048

This is the firmware version used by the connected unit.

This is the name of the connected unit. (No Device is shown when no device is

connected.) This shows the sampling frequency of

the current song. If an SD card is not loaded, this shows

the sampling frequency set by the computer.

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10 – USB audio interface functions

Setting Sound Properties

1. Open the OS Control Panel.

NOTE

Follow these procedures to open the Control Panel.

Windows 10

Left-click the Windows Start button, and from Windows System select Control Panel.

Windows 8.1

Right-click the Windows Start button, and select Control Panel.

Windows 7

Left-click the Windows Start button, and select Control Panel in the Start menu.

2. Double-click Sound in the Control Panel.

NOTE

If the Control Panel is set to be viewed as icons, a Sound icon will appear.

3. On the Playback page, right-click Model 24, and click Set as

Default Device in the pop-up menu that appears.

When you do this, the green check mark appears next to the selected device.

Simultaneous ASIO/WDM playback

The driver for this unit can simultaneously play ASIO output from a DAW and WDM output from Windows Media Player, for example. The sample rates of both sources must be set to the same value for simultaneous playback to be possible. Moreover, the sample rate must also be set to the same value for both playback and recording in the Windows Sound Properties.

When the sample rates are the same

Example: Windows (WDM) at 44100 Hz, ASIO at 44100 Hz

The Windows audio and ASIO sound are mixed and played simultaneously.

When the sample rates are different

Example: Windows (WDM) at 48000 Hz, ASIO at 44100 Hz

Only sound from a DAW and other ASIO sources are output. Sound from Windows Media Player and other WDM sources are not output.

When the DAW is shut down, for example, and output from ASIO sources stops, sound from Windows Media Player and other WDM sources will become audible.

Windows 7 screen

NOTE

Set the default device according to the ASIO device being used on the Recording tab in the same manner as on the Play- back tab.

4. After completing the setting, click the OK button.

5. Launch Windows Media Player and start playback to input

the playback sound from the computer to channels 1 and 2 on the Model 24. (MODE switches: PC)

NOTE

i If you change the setting while Windows Media Player is run-

ning, the software will not recognize that the device has been changed. In this case, restart Windows Media Player.

i If you still cannot hear sound after making the settings and

completing the procedures above, restart the computer.

i If you make this setting, sound will be output through this

unit, but no sound will be output from the computer’s speakers or headphone jack.

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11 – Messages

The following is a list of messages that appear in pop-up windows. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the Model 24 and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper

response.

Message Meaning and response

Card Error Card Full Dup File Name File Not Found No sys file

Make sys file Song Protected Invalid Card

Change Card

I/O Too Short

MBR error Init card

No Card

Non-supported

Card Protected

USB Fs mismatch

Current Song

Invalid I/O point

Write error REC continue

REC stop Card slow

Need to set I/O point.

Sample rate Unmatch

Bit length Unmatch

Remain time is not enough

8 track punch in limit

Song is not loaded

Song number full

SD PLAY: cannot record

SD CARD cluster size error

Import error. No track

Already protected

The SD card cannot be recognized properly. Replace the SD card. The SD card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or transfer them to a computer. A file with the same name already exists. Change the file name. The file cannot be found or the file may be damaged. Check the relevant file. The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation.

When this message appears, press the MULTI JOG dial to create a system file. This operation is not possible because the song is protected. Remove protection.

Something might be wrong with the SD card. Change the SD card.

The time between the punch in and out points is too short. Set them with at least 1 second between them.

The SD card is not formatted properly or the card is broken. Change the SD card or press the MULTI JOG button while this message is being shown to format the card.

Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card. A SD card is not set.

Insert a recordable SD card. The file format is not supported. Please see “Playing WAV files on SD cards (SD PLAY mode)” on page 39

for file formats that this unit can use. The SD card is write-protected. Disable SD card write-protection. The sampling rate of the current song and the USB audio interface are not the same.

Change the sampling rate of one so that they are the same. The current song cannot be deleted. To delete the current song, load another song first. The punch in/out point settings on the AUTO PUNCH Screen are not set correctly.

Automatic punching in/out occurred at an invalid position for the punch in or out point. Start the automatic punch operation from a valid point.

Writing to the SD card timed out. This has caused audio to be interrupted and noise to occur.

Writing to the SD card timed out, and recording stopped. SD card writing performance has become worse. Execute the erase format function or change the SD card.

Neither the punch in or out points are set for the automatic punch in/out function. Either the punch in or out point must be set.

The sampling frequency of the WAV file to be imported does not match the current song. Select a WAV file with the same sampling frequency as the current song or convert the sampling frequen-

cy before importing. The bit rate of the WAV file to be imported does not match the current song.

Select a WAV file with the same bit rate as the current song or convert the bit rate before importing. The SD card does not have enough open space, so importing is not possible.

Erase unnecessary files or transfer them to a computer. The maximum number of tracks for punch in recording is eight.

Press REC buttons to reduce the number of recording tracks to eight or less. No song is loaded.

Create a new song or load a song. The maximum number of songs that can be created on an SD card is 100.

Erase unnecessary songs. SD PLAY mode is for playback only.

Recording is not possible. Recording is not possible because the SD card cluster size is not right.

Back up the contents of the SD card on a computer and then format it with this unit. Then, restore the data from the computer.

Importing is not possible because there are no open tracks. Use TRACK CLEAR to clear a track. (See “Clearing tracks” on page 36.)

The selected song is already protected.

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11 – Messages

Message Meaning and response

Already unprotected Can't Save Data Device Error File Error Not Continued Player Error UNDO not available Writing Failed Sys Rom Err System Err XX

(XX is a number.)

The selected song is already unprotected.

If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit off and restart it. If these error messages continue to appear frequently, please contact the store where you purchased this

unit or TASCAM customer support.

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12 – Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit or TEAC customer support (see the back

cover).

The unit will not turn on.

0 Confirm that the power plug and other connectors are insert-

ed completely.

The SD card is not recognized.

0 Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.

No sound is output

0 Are the input sources and MODE switches set properly? 0 Are that channel faders raised to suitable levels? 0 Is the MAIN fader raised to a suitable level? 0 Is a monitoring system correctly connected to the PHONES

jack or CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks? Is the monitoring system set up correctly?

0 Is the PHONES knob or CONTROL ROOM knob place to a suit-

able level?

0 Is the SD MAIN MIX RETURN switch on (pushed in, during play-

back of anything other than a stereo master file)?

The sound I want to record is distorted

0 Are the channel GAIN knobs set too high?

Are the input source levels to high? 0 Is the EQ set too high? 0 Are any channel faders or the MAIN fader raised too high? 0 Is the monitoring level too high, causing the monitoring sys-

tem to distort?

Noise occurs when a passive guitar or bass is connected directly

0 Connecting another device to the unit’s SUB OUTPUT jacks

(stereo output) could reduce noise. 0 It could be affected by interference noise from another de-

vice, for example. If a power amplifier or other device with a

large transformer, or a fluorescent light, for example, is near-

by, changing the distance or orientation of such devices could

reduce noise.

Playback is not possible.

0 If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that it uses a sam-

pling frequency (44.1/48 kHz) and a bit depth (16/24-bit) that

are supported by this unit.

Sound via Bluetooth breaks up or is noisy.

0 Are there any wireless LAN devices, other Bluetooth devices,

microwave ovens or similar equipment nearby? Keep such devices as far away as possible during use.

0 Try reducing the distance between this unit and the other

Bluetooth device. Try changing the positions of this unit and the other Bluetooth device.

0 The operation of apps other than for music playback on the

smartphone could cause the sound to break up. In this case, stop operation of apps other than the one used for music playback.

Cannot connect or communication is interrupted when using Bluetooth.

0 Confirm that the other Bluetooth device power is on and that

its Bluetooth function is on.

0 Confirm that the other Bluetooth device is not too far away.

Are there walls or other obstacles, for example, between this unit and the other Bluetooth device?

Try changing the positions of this unit and the other Blue-

tooth device. 0 Turn OFF and restart the Model 24. 0 Remove the “Model 24” pairing record from the other Blue-

tooth device, and try pairing the unit with that Bluetooth de-

vice again. (See “Connecting with Bluetooth devices” on page

23.)

Cannot pair with another Bluetooth device.

0 Confirm that the other Bluetooth device supports A2DP. 0 Confirm that the other Bluetooth device is in a state that al-

lows transmission. For details, check the operation manual of

that Bluetooth device. 0 Turn the power off for both this unit and the other Bluetooth

device once, turn them both on again and try pairing them. 0 Turn off Bluetooth devices other than the one that you are try-

ing to pair with. 0 Remove the “Model 24” pairing record from the other Blue-

tooth device, and try pairing the unit with that Bluetooth de-

vice again. (See “Connecting with Bluetooth devices” on page

23.)

There is noise.

0 Confirm that the connection cables do not have contact is-

sues.

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12 – Troubleshooting

A computer does not recognize the unit when connected by USB.

0 Has the dedicated software been installed? (See “Installing the

dedicated software (Windows only)” on page 42.)

0 This unit cannot be used with USB 1.1. Use a USB 2.0 or USB

3.0 port.

0 Do not use a USB hub with this unit. Always connect the unit

directly to a USB port on the computer.

0 If the above methods do not resolve the problem, connect the

unit to a different USB port on the computer.

When connected by USB, sound breaks up or noise occurs.

0 The processing load on the computer causes sound to break

up and noise to occur.

0 If a wireless LAN or background software, including antivirus

software, is running, turn it off during use of this unit. In addition, please use “computer’s power option“ as ”high perfor-

mance setting“. 0 Use the shortest USB cable possible. 0 Use a USB port built into the computer because the computer

USB port affects the USB connection.

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General

Supported media

SD cards (Class 10 or more)

SDHC cards (Class 10 or more)

SDXC cards (Class 10 or more)

File System

SD card: FAT16

SDHC card: FAT32

SDXC card: exFAT

Recording file formats

WAV (BWF): 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit (Maximum file size: 2 GB)

Playback file formats

WAV (BWF): 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit

Recordable Channel

Max. 24 channels (22ch + 2 stereo mix)

Inputs and outputs

Analog audio input and output ratings

MIC input jacks (1-12, 13, 15, 17, 19)

Connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Maximum input level: +10 dBu

Nominal input level: -8 dBu

Minimum input level: -58 dBu

Gain adjustment range: 0 - 50 dB

Input impedance: 1.8 kΩ

LINE/INST (BAL) input jacks (1-2)

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Maximum input level: +22 dBu Nominal input level: +4 dBu Gain adjustment range: -0 - +40 dB Input impedance: 22 kΩ (LINE)/1 MΩ (INST)

LINE (BAL) input jacks (3-12)

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Maximum input level: +22 dBu Nominal input level: +4 dBu Gain adjustment range: -0 - +40 dB Input impedance: 22 kΩ

L/MONO (BAL) / R (BAL) input jacks (13/14-19/20)

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Maximum input level: +22 dBu Nominal input level: +4 dBu Gain adjustment range: -20 - +30 dB Input impedance: 22 kΩ

INSERT jacks (1-2)

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

RETURN (Ring)

Nominal input level: 0 dBu Maximum input level: +18 dBu Input impedance: 10 kΩ

SEND (Tip)

Nominal input level: 0 dBu Maximum input level: +18 dBu Input impedance: 100 Ω

−10dBV input jack (21/22)

Connectors: RCA pin jacks Maximum input level: +8 dBV Nominal input level: -10 dBV Input impedance: 10 kΩ

STEREOinput jacks (21/22)

Connector: 3.5m stereo mini jack Maximum input level: +8 dBV Nominal input level: -10 dBV Input impedance: 10 kΩ

MAIN OUTPUT connectors

Connectors: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Rated output level: +4 dBu Maximum output level: +22 dBu Output impedance: 100 Ω

SUB OUTPUT connectors

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Rated output level: -2 dBu Maximum output level: +16 dBu Output impedance: 100 Ω

MON 1 / MON 2 AUX OUTPUT connectors

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Rated output level: -2 dBu Maximum output level: +16 dBu Output impedance: 100 Ω

FX AUX OUTPUT connectors

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND) Rated output level: -2 dBu Maximum output level: +16 dBu Output impedance: 100 Ω

CONTROL ROOM L/R connectors

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks

(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Rated output level: -2 dBu Maximum output level: +16 dBu Output impedance: 100 Ω

PHONES jack

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard stereo jack Maximum output: 80mW + 80mW (32Ω load)

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Control input/output

FOOTSWITCH jack

Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TS jacks (Tip: HOT, Sleeve:

GND, Unlatch type correspondence)

USB port

Connector: 4-pin USB B-type Protocol: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps)

Computer system requirements

Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information about supported operating systems.

Windows

Supported operating systems

Windows 10 32-bit Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 32-bit Windows 8.1 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit SP1 or later Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later (Windows 8, Windows Vista and Windows XP are not support-

ed)

Computer hardware requirements

Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port

CPU/processor speed

2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)

Memory

2 GB or more

ATTENTION

Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that meet the above requirements. This does not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the above requirements. Even computers that meet the same system requirements might have processing capabilities that differ according to their settings and other operating conditions.

Mac

Supported operating systems

macOS High Sierra (10.13 or later) macOS Sierra (10.12 or later) OS X El Capitan (10.11 or later)

Supported audio drivers

Windows

ASIO2.0, WDM

Mac

Core Audio

Audio performance

Noise

Residual output noise (22kHz, A-weighted)

MAIN MIX OFF: -100 dBu MAIN MIX -0dB, 1ch-0dB: -80 dBu

Equivalent input noise (EIN)

-128 dBu (Rs=150 Ω, MIC IN w INSERT SEND, gain knob at MAX, A-weighted)

Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N)

(gain knob at MIN, 1kHz)

MIC IN w MAIN OUT: 0.01% or less MIC IN w MAIN OUT: 0.004% @+4dBu

Frequency response

(All GAIN knobs minimized, 1 kHz)

20Hz to 30kHz (+0.5/–1.0dB: Analog) 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.5/–1.0dB: Digital)

Crosstalk

(PAN knobs turned completely left or right, 1 kHz)

Between channels: -80 dB Between input and output: -80 dB

Maximum gain

(All GAIN knobs maximized, PAN knobs turned completely left or right, EQ knobs and STEREO GRAPHIC EQ faders at middle positions)

MIC w MAIN OUT: 74 dB MIC w INSERT OUT: 54 dB MIC w SUB OUT: 74 dB MIC w CONTROL ROOM OUT: 79 dB MIC w MONITOR OUT: 75 dB MIC w FX OUT: 75 dB USB/SD w MAIN OUT: 24 dB

Phantom Power

+48V

Computer hardware requirements

Mac with a USB 2.0 port

CPU/processor speed

2 GHz or faster dual core processor

Memory

2 GB or more

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth version: 4.0

Output class: 2 (about 10m* unobstructed transmission dis-

tance) Supported profiles: A2DP Supported A2DP codecs: SBC, AAC Supported A2DP content protection: SCMS-T

* The transmission distance is only an estimate and might vary

depending on the surrounding environment and radio wave conditions.

Other

Power

AC100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Power consumption

52W

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Dimensions

With side panels

576.0 × 513.0 × 117.4 mm (W x H x D, including protrusions)

Without side panels

540.0 × 503.0 × 117.4 mm (W x H x D, including protrusions)

Weight

10kg

Operating temperature range

5°C – 35°C

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Dimensional drawings

117.4mm

580.0mm

99.9mm

513.0mm

0 Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. 0 Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.

TASCAM Model 24

31.5.mm

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Level diagram

-20

+20

MAIN OUTPUT

Max +22dBu

-10

+10

+4dBu

MON1/MON2 OUTPUTS

+10dB

Head room 18dB

+15dB

+15dB +15dB

MAIN

-15dB

GEQ (MAIN or MON)

to CONTROL ROOM

FX Return

To REC

MAIN

-10dB

-15dB

-15dB -15dB

SUB BUSS MAIN BUSS

+10

CH LEVEL

HIGH

MID

LOW

PLAY

0dBu

+18dBu

-20

+20

Max +16dBu

GEQ (MAIN or MON)

-10

+18dB

-10

+10

-2dBu

Head room 18dB

+15dB

MON1/MON2

FX LEVEL

-20

+10

PFL/AFL

SUB OUTPUT

+10dB

MON1/MON2

-15dB

AFL

FX Return

FX BUSS

MON1/2 BUSS

MON LEVEL

-20

-10

-20

+20

Max +16dBu

-10

+10

-2dBu

+10dB

Head room 18dB

+15dB

+15dB +15dB

SUB

+20

+10

FX OUTPUT

Max +16dBu

Head room 18dB

SUB

+10

-10dB

CH LEVEL

-15dB

HIGH

MID

-15dB -15dB

LOW

To Main,MON1/2

FX Return

+16dBu

-2dBu

-18dBu

-10

-2dBu

-10

0dBu

-20 0

-10

-20

[dBFS]

FX Send

+18dBu

0dBu

FX LEVEL

-20

-10

+10

-30

0dBu

-18dBu

-18dB

MON LEVEL

-20

+20

Control Room

Max +16dBu

-10dB

-10

+10

PHONES

-2dBu

Head room 18dB

CONTROL ROOM [PFL or MAIN]

CH LEVEL

+10

CONTROL ROOM LEVEL

MON LEVEL

-20

-10

+20

+18dBu

CONTROL ROOM [PFL]

PFL/AFL

+10

-10

+10

Max +6.3dBu

-20dB

-20

Max 80mW+80mW

(THD=0.1%,32ohm)

PHONES LEVEL

0dBu

PFL/AFL MASTER

-10

-20

Head room 18dB

+18dBu

MIN-U

-10dB

MIN

LINE Max +22dBu

LINE +4dBu

MIC Max +10dBu

+30

+20

[dBu]

+10

TASCAM Model 24

0dBu

-18dBu

-10

-20

SD&USB

IN/OUT

[dBFS]

(Ch1-Ch22)

0dBu

+18dBu

0dBu

REC

Max

COMP

0dBu

MIN

MIC –8dBu

-10

MIC/LINE

Ch1-Ch12

[dBu]

INSERT Ch1,Ch2

Max

TRIM

50dB

MAX

40dB

U-MAX

LINE –36dBu

-30

-20

-30

-18dBu

-18dB

0dBu

+18dBu

+10

+20

+18dBu

MAX

MIC –58dBu

-40

-50

-20

-10

0dBu

-60

+18dBu

0dBu

Head room 18dB

MIN

MIN-U

-20dB

MIN

LINE +4dBu

MIC Max +10dBu

LINE Max +22dBu

+30

+20

+10

[dBu]

MIC/LINE

Ch13-Ch14

MAX

30dB

U-MAX

LINE –26dBu

MIC –8dBu

-20

-10

Ch15-Ch16

Ch17-Ch18

Ch19-Ch20

MAX

TRIM

50dB

MIC –58dBu

-40

-60

-50

-30

0dBu

+18dBu

Head room 18dB

-8dBu

+10dBu

-10dBV(-7.78dBu)

MAX +8dBV(+10.22dBu)

-10

+10

[dBV]

+10

[dBu]

-20

-10

LINE

Ch21-Ch22

13.4dB

-3.3dBu

-21.3dBu

-10

-20

[dBFS]

Bluetooth

0dBFS

-30

-18dBFS

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WARRANTY

< In the United States >

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased.

WHAT IS AND IS NOT COVERED

Except as specied below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.

2. Damages resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.

3. Damage resulting from failure to perform basic daily maintenance and/or calibration or otherwise resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual.

4. Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier)

5. Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station.

6. Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence, or experience of the user.

7. Damage to any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modied or is missing.

WHO IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY

This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser. This warranty is not valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

All parts except heads and disk drives are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Heads and disk drives are warranted to ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. Labor is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR

We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in the United States. (This warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If you are unable to locate an authorized TASCAM service station in your area, please contact us. We either will refer you to an authorized service station or instruct you to return the unit to the factory. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated sales receipt from an Authorized TASCAM Dealer. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product to service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Any implied warranties, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

TEAC’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at TEAC’s option. TEAC shall not be liable for:

Damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product,

loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss;

2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area

CALL 1-800-447-8322

< Europe >

This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

Ce produit est sujet aux réglementations concernant la garantie légale dans le pays d’achat. En cas de défaut ou de problème, veuillez contacter le revendeur chez qui vous avez acheté le produit.

Dieses Gerät unterliegt den gesetzlichen Gewährleistungsbestimmungen des Landes, in dem es erworben wurde. Bitte wenden Sie sich im Gewährleistungsfall an den Händler, bei dem sie das Gerät erworben haben.

Questo apparecchio è conforme alle norme sulla garanzia vigenti nel rispettivo Paese in cui esso è stato acquistato. Si prega di rivolgersi al proprio commerciante, presso il quale è stato acquistato l’apparecchio, nel caso in cui si voglia richiedere una prestazione in garanzia.

Las condiciones de garantía de este aparato están sujetas a las disposiciones legales sobre garantía del país en el que ha sido adquirido. En caso de garantía, debe dirigirse al establecimiento donde adquirió el aparato.

< In other countries/areas >

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

该保证书赋予了顾客特定的合法权利，并且因国家，州或省等地域的不同，顾客可能拥有其他权利。如需申请或要求保修，请与购买本产品的销售店进行联系。

If you require repair services for your contact the dealer where the product was purchased from or the

TASCAM

Distributor in your country. A list of

can be found on our website at:

TASCAM

equipment, please

TASCAM

http://teac-global.com/

Distributors

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TEAC CORPORATION

Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan

https://tascam.jp/jp/

TEAC AMERICA, INC. https://tascam.com/us/

Phone: +1-323-726-0303 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1 and #4, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90640, U.S.A.

TEAC UK Ltd. https://www.tascam.eu/en/

Phone: + 44-1923-797205 Meridien House, 69-71 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 1DS, United Kingdom

TEAC EUROPE GmbH https://www.tascam.eu/en/

Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany

TEAC SALES & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD http://tascam.cn/

Phone: +86-755-88311561~2 Room 817, Block A, Hailrun Complex, 6021 Shennan Blvd., Futian District, Shenzhen 518040, China

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0918.MA-2675A

WARRANTY

Model/Modèle/Modell Modello/Modelo/型号

Model 24

Serial No./No de Série/Seriennummer Numero di serie/Número de serie/序列号

Date of purchase/Date de l’achat/Datum des Kaufs Data dell’acquisto/Fecha de compra/购买日期

Printed in China

Owner’s name/Nom du possesseur/Name des Eigentümers Nome del proprietario/Nombre del propietario/顾客姓名

Address/Adresse/Adresse Indirizzo/Dirección/顾客地址

Dealer’s name/Nom du détaillant/Name des Händlers Nome del commerciante/Nombre del establecimiento/销售店名

http://teac-global.com/

Dealer’s address/Adresse du détaillant/Adresse des Händlers Indirizzo del commerciante/Dirección del establecimiento/销售店

地址

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Tascam Model 24 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Information

Wireless equipment precautions

Contents

1 – Introduction

Features

Items included with this product

Conventions used in this manual

Trademarks

Precautions for placement and use

Notes about power supplies

Beware of condensation

Cleaning the unit

About SD cards

Precautions for use

SD card write protection

Note about formatting

Bluetooth®

Profiles

Codecs

Using the TEAC Global Site

Product registration

About TASCAM customer support service

Content protection

Transmission security

Top panel

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Analog input jack section

Input channel mixing section

Analog output jack section

Screen operation section

Built-in effects operation section

Analog output adjustment section

Rear panel

Home Screen

Meters Screen

Meter Screen details

Menu structure

Basic MENU screen operations

Menu operation procedures

3 – Preparation

Connecting other equipment

Connecting microphones

Guitars

Connecting electronic devices and other audio equipment

Connecting monitor speakers

Connecting headphones

Connecting with Bluetooth devices

Computer connections

Inserting and removing SD cards

Inserting SD cards

Removing SD cards

SD card write protection switches

Turning the power on and off

Setting the built-in clock date and time

Adjusting the display

Adjusting the display contrast

Adjusting the display brightness

Preparing an SD card for use

4 – Managing Songs

Viewing the song list

Song Operation

Creating a New Song

Loading Songs

Viewing song information

Deleting songs

Protecting/unprotecting songs

Editing song names

Editing text

5 – Basic recording

Selecting the input source

Setting the MODE switch

Setting phantom power

Monitoring

SIG indicators and level meters