Teac DA-40 User Manual
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DA-40
Digital Audio Tape Deck
D00410900A
OWNER’S MANUAL
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located on the rear panel. Please record
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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..
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accompanying the appliance.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has
to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. 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.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
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.
WARNING:
This apparatus must be earthed.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN
or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
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ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Read all of these Instructions.
Save these Instructions for later use.
Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
"Note to CATV system installer:
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This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
22) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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Table of Contents
1 - Introduction to the DA-40
1.1 Features.............................................6
1.2 Unpacking and inspection...............6
1.3 Installation of the tape deck ............6
1.4 About DAT cassettes........................6
1.4.1 Head cleaning.................................... 7
1.5 Making connections .........................7
1.5.1 Making analog connections............. 7
1.5.2 Digital formats................................... 7
1.5.3 Making digital audio connections ... 7
1.5.4 Making control connections ............ 7
1.5.5 Power connections........................... 8
1.6 Block Diagram...................................8
1.6 Front and Rear panels
2 - Parts of the tape deck
2.1 Power and display ............................10
[1] POWER switch...................................... 10
[2] Cassette tray and OPEN/CLOSE button10
[3] Display window..................................... 10
2.2 Recording mode and source
switches, etc.........................................10
[4] RECORD MODE switch........................ 10
[5] Fs switch ............................................... 11
[6] INPUT selector switch.......................... 11
[7] DIGITAL INPUT selector switch .......... 11
[8] ANALOG INPUT selector switch ......... 11
[9] INPUT level controls............................. 11
[10] PHONES control and jack.................. 11
2.3 Tape controls ....................................11
[11] SKIP keys ............................................ 11
[12] REW and F FWD keys ........................ 12
[13] STOP key............................................. 12
[14] PLAY key............................................. 12
[15] PAUSE key .......................................... 12
[16] RECORD key....................................... 12
[17] REC MUTE key.................................... 13
[18] SHUTTLE wheel.................................. 13
[19] DATA dial ............................................ 13
2.4 Command keys .................................14
[20] COUNTER MODE................................ 14
[21] CHAR ................................................... 14
[22] MARGIN RESET.................................. 14
[23] DISPLAY.............................................. 14
[24] SKIP PLAY........................................... 15
[25] AUTO ID............................................... 15
[26] ENTER ................................................. 15
[27] MENU................................................... 15
[28] LOC 1................................................... 15
[29] LOC 2................................................... 15
[30] SINGLE PLAY...................................... 15
[31] SHIFT ................................................... 16
2.5 Rear panel .........................................16
[32] DIGITAL (AES/EBU) INPUT/OUTPUT 16
[33] DIGITAL (COAXIAL) INPUT/OUTPUT 16
[34] CONTROL I/O...................................... 16
[35] REMOTE IN.......................................... 16
[36] Power cord...........................................16
[37] (BALANCED) ANALOG INPUTS.........16
[38] (UNBALANCED) ANALOG INPUTS....16
[39] (UNBALANCED) ANALOG OUTPUTS16
[40] (BALANCED) ANALOG OUTPUTS.....17
3 - Menu functions
3.1 Drum time (head time)......................18
3.2 Auto ID level ......................................18
3.3 Auto ID time.......................................18
3.4 Record mute time..............................19
3.5 Digital output format.........................19
3.6 Copy prohibit.....................................19
3.7 End ID.................................................19
3.8 Repeat mode......................................19
3.9 Pre-roll time.......................................19
3.10 End tally signal................................20
3.11 Auto rewind .....................................20
3.12 Fast forward mode..........................20
3.13 Parameter save................................20
3.14 Initializing settings..........................20
3.15 Viewing points at which block errors
have occurred.......................................20
4 - SHIFT functions
4.1 REPEAT..............................................22
4.2 CHECK ...............................................22
4.3 INS/+ and DEL/- .................................22
4.4 ID markers (START, SKIP, END, CHAR
and renumbering).................................22
4.4.1 Selecting an ID mode ........................23
4.4.2 Manually writing a START or
SKIP ID (i) .................................................23
4.4.3 Writing a START or SKIP ID (ii) ........23
4.4.4 Writing an END ID..............................24
4.4.5 Erasing a START or SKIP ID.............24
4.4.6 Erasing an END ID.............................24
4.4.7 Erasing titles......................................24
4.4.8 Renumbering START IDs..................24
4.5 The EDIT key......................................25
4.6 Location memories...........................25
4.6.1 Locating to location memories.........25
4.6.2 Setting location memories................25
4.6.3 Editing location memories................25
4.7 Program mode...................................26
4.8 Character editing (titling) .................26
4.8.1 Entering and editing titles.................26
4.8.2 Writing the title to tape......................27
4.8.3 Checking a title..................................27
4.8.4 Deleting a title....................................27
4.8.5 Copying and pasting a title...............27
5 - RC-D45 remote control unit (option)
[41] OPEN/CLOSE.......................................28
[42] CAPS ....................................................28
[43] CHECK..................................................28
[44] POSITION.............................................28
[45] ID SELECT............................................28
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[46] AUTO ID............................................... 28
[47] INS/+ and DEL/-................................... 28
[48] EDIT ..................................................... 28
[49] ENTER ................................................. 28
[50] MENU................................................... 28
[51] Numeric keys...................................... 28
[52] Cursor keys......................................... 28
[53] COUNTER MODE................................ 28
[54] MARGIN RESET.................................. 28
[55] CHAR................................................... 28
[56] DISPLAY.............................................. 29
[57] SKIP PLAY........................................... 29
[58] SINGLE PLAY...................................... 29
[59] REPEAT............................................... 29
5.1 Remote control transport keys....... 29
[60] SKIP keys............................................ 29
[61] MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 keys................ 29
[62] SAMPLING MONITOR key..................29
[63] REW and F FWD..................................29
[64] LOC 1 and LOC 2 keys........................29
[65] REC MUTE ...........................................29
[66] STOP ....................................................29
[67] PLAY.....................................................29
[68] PAUSE..................................................29
[69] RECORD keys......................................29
6 - Specifications
6.1 Audio specifications ........................30
6.2 I/O specifications..............................30
6.3 Physical specifications.................... 30
6.4 Dimensional drawing .......................31
6.5 Error messages ................................31
6.5.1 Warning messages............................31
6.5.2 Serious error messages....................31
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1 - Introduction to the DA-40
The DA-40 Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck is
referred to throughout this manual as “the tape
deck”.
Please make a note of the different sections of this
manual to assist you in locating the function you
need. The index should also be of use in helping you
to find the correct section of the manual.
1.1 Features
The tape deck provides the following features:
• Superior quality digital-to-analog and analog-todigital conversion for maximum sonic fidelity
• Extended long-play option, allowing twice the
standard recording time.
• AES/EBU and SPDIF digital audio input and output formats for full flexibility
• Balanced (+4 dBu) and unbalanced (-10 dBV) analog inputs and outputs
• Comprehensive display options, showing elapsed
time, time remaining on the tape, etc.
• Character entry and editing, allowing tape and program titles to be displayed as the tape is played
• Optional wired remote control unit (RC-D45) for
control of all major functions
• Shuttle facilities, allowing precise positioning of
the tape using audio cues
• Location to frame accuracy to location memories
• Comprehensive menu options, allowing many
everyday function settings to be set up and
memorized
1.2 Unpacking and inspection
• the ambient temperature should be between 5˚ C
and 35˚ C (41˚ F to 95˚ F)
• the relative humidity should be between 30% and
60% (non-condensing)
• the tape deck should not be located near any strong
magnetic fields (TV sets or monitors, speakers,
etc.)
The tape deck may be mounted in a standard 19 inch
EIA rack using the supplied rack mounting screws.
Make sure that the rack is strong enough to take the
weight of the tape deck (over 8 kg— 17 lbs.).
WARNING
If the tape deck is mounted in a mobile installation, and it is moved from a cold location to
a warm one, leave the tape deck turned on
with no tape inserted to allow the internal
temperature to stabilize before the tape deck
is used again (about one or two hours). This
will prevent any possible damage to the
heads, and other parts of the internal mechanism.
When you first receive the tape deck, be careful not
to damage it while unpacking it. Save the carton and
packing materials in case it must be transported later.
In addition to the tape deck itself, the carton should
contain a rack mount screw kit .
If any items are missing or appear to have been damaged in transit, contact your TASCAM dealer at
once.
1.3 Installation of the tape deck
The tape deck may be installed in most studio-type
environments, but to maintain optimum performance
and to maximize the life of the tape deck, the environment should meet the following specifications:
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1.4 About DAT cassettes
If you have not used a DAT recorder before, here are
a few items of information about DAT cassettes and
their use with the tape deck which you may find
useful:
The cassette shell of a DAT cassette is designed to
prevent the tape from being touched by hand. Never
try to open the tape protection lid and touch the tape.
Fingerprints on the tape may cause wear and damage
to the tape deck heads.
DAT cassettes can only be loaded and unloaded when
the tape deck is switched on. Do not leave cassettes
in the deck when the deck is switched off.
Always store DAT cassettes in their plastic cases to
prevent dust damage. Keep them away from magnetic fields (TV sets and monitors, speakers, etc.)
1 - Introduction to the DA-40
1.5 Making connections
Although 180-minute DAT cassettes are available,
we do not recommend their use, as the tape in these
cassettes is thin, and may cause winding problems,
and physical damage to the tape.
DAT cassettes play in one direction only. Always
load DAT cassettes with the tape window uppermost,
and the arrow on top of the cassette pointing into the
tape deck, as illustrated below:
NOTE
Start recording on a new blank tape from the
beginning of the tape. There is no need for a
lead-in section, and recording from the start
of the tape will record the subcode from the
start, allowing accurate positioning within the
tape.
Also note that DAT cassettes are fitted with a sliding
write-protect tab to prevent accidental recording. The
cassette is write-protected when the tab is closed.
1.4.1Head cleaning
Never attempt to clean the head of a DAT deck in the
same way that you clean the head of an analog tape
deck. Always use a special DAT head cleaning cassette. Follow the instructions on the cleaning cassette
for optimum performance.
The head may need to be cleaned if you hear errors
(noise) on playback or while recording. You can
make a visual check of the error rates and error locations using the
play menu (3.15, "Viewing points at which block
errors have occurred").
DISPLAY [23]
key or the error dis-
NOTE
Before making any audio connections to the
tape deck, make sure that all equipment is
turned off.
1.5.1Making analog connections
Use balanced cables to make connections between
the
BALANCED INPUT
(male) XLR connectors of the tape deck, and the outputs and inputs of other audio equipment operating at
the professional +4 dBu level. The wiring standards
for the XLR connections are printed on the rear panel
of the tape deck (1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold)
Use unbalanced cables to make connections between
the unbalanced input and output RCA connectors of
the tape deck and the outputs and inputs of audio
equipment operating at other levels.
(female) and
OUTPUT
1.5.2Digital formats
Previously, the professional and consumer digital
audio formats were referred to as "AES/EBU" and
"SPDIF". In this manual, they are referred to by their
official names as "AES/EBU3-1992" and
"IEC60958" formats respectively. Please note that
there is no change to the data format--this is a name
change only.
1.5.3Making digital audio connections
Use cables wired in accordance with the AES/EBU
standard to connect the
INPUT
tors of the tape deck to other digital audio equipment.
Use unbalanced cables to connect the
(COAXIAL) INPUT
tors of the tape deck to other digital audio equipment.
(male) and
DIGITAL (AES/EBU)
OUTPUT
and
(female) XLR connec-
OUTPUT
RCA connec-
DIGITAL
NOTE
The use of analog cables is not recommended for digital audio use, and TASCAM
cannot guarantee reliable perf ormance if such
cables are used for digital audio connections.
1.5.4Making control connections
The optional RC-D45 remote control unit may be
connected to the
(approximately 16 ft) cable of the RC-D45.
REMOTE IN
jack, using the 5 m
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WARNING
Do not attempt to use the tape deck with any
remote control unit except one designed
especially for use with this tape deck.
1.6 Block Diagram
1 - Introduction to the DA-40
The
CONTROL I/O
ably-equipped control units (see
[34]
).
1.5.5Power connections
Make sure that your AC voltage supply matches the
voltage requirements of the tape deck (as printed on
the rear panel).
connector is for use with suit-
CONTROL I/O
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Front and Rear panels
Front and Rear panels
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2 - Parts of the tape deck
NOTES
As well as providing details of the settings
made with switches, etc., this section also
provides the information necessary for basic
operations of the tape deck. Although the
operation of the transport keys, etc. will be
familiar, there are some additional features of
this tape deck, and the operation of these f eatures may diff er slightly from the w ay in which
they are implemented on other units. Please
consult 2.3, "Tape controls" for full details of
such features and their operation.
The operation of the optional RC-D45 remote
control unit is explained in 5, "RC-D45 remote
control unit (option)".
The more commonly-used functions of the
function keys (below the display) which are
labeled in white above the keys are also
described in this section. The less commonlyused functions, labeled in blue above the
keys, are described in 4, "SHIFT functions".
Above the tape counter in the display are two bargraph peak level meters which show either the level
of the input signals, or the level of the signals
recorded on tape, depending on the current status of
the transport.
Other indicators in the display provide information
on the current status of the tape deck and of the tape
(e.g. sampling frequency, repeat status, and the various IDs encountered when a tape is being replayed).
NOTE
In this manual, we use the term “program” to
describe part of a recording between two
START IDs. This is equivalent to the term
“track” on a CD or MD. Since the term “track”
is already established with another meaning
in analog tape recording technology, the term
“program” is used here instead.
2.2 Recording mode and source
switches, etc.
2.1 Power and display
[1] POWER switch
Push once to turn the power on, and again to turn the
power off.
[2] Cassette tray and OPEN/CLOSE
button
Always load DAT cassettes in the way illustrated on
page 7.
Press the open/close button to open the tray. If a cassette is already loaded, it will be unthreaded, and the
Tray Open!
words
After the tray is fully open, these words will be
shown (not flashing).
When the tray is open, and the open/close button is
pressed, the words
the display. If a tape is correctly inserted in the tray
when it is closed, the display will show a counter
value.
Tray Close
[3] Display window
The different modes available for display are
described more fully below (
[20]
and
DISPLAY [23]
will flash on the display.
will flash on
COUNTER MODE
).
The following controls affect the recording mode,
and the selection of the signal source when making
recordings.
[4] RECORD MODE switch
Use the switch to select between LP
SP
(standard play). In standard play mode, the sampling frequency is as selected with the FS switch
below. In long play mode, the sampling frequency is
fixed at 32 kHz. In the long play mode, the tape
speed is halved, meaning that a tape labeled as a 90minute tape will therefore provide 180 minutes of
recording time.
NOTES
If you are using a tape that has already been
recorded in one mode, and you are making a
recording using another mode, we suggest
that you record the whole tape in the new
mode, with no input signal, before making the
audio recording.
Recording in long play mode is only possible
from analog sources, or if the digital source
has already been recorded at 32 kHz.
No setting is necessary to select the mode for playback— the tape deck recognizes the mode in which
the tape was recorded, and adjusts itself accordingly.
(long play) and
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2 - Parts of the tape deck
[5] Fs switch
Use this switch to select the sampling frequency
(44.1 or 48 kHz) when making analog recordings.
When making digital recordings, the sampling frequency is automatically detected.
When playing back tapes that have already been
recorded, this switch has no effect. The sampling frequency of a recorded tape is fixed, and cannot be
changed.
NOTE
When making long play recordings, settings
made with this switch have no effect. The
sampling frequency is fixed at 32 kHz.
[6] INPUT selector switch
The left (
this switch allow the selection between the unbalanced RCA jacks or the balanced XLR jacks
respectively.
The right (
the digital input jacks.
UNBAL
DIGITAL
) and center (
) position allows the selection of
BAL
) positions of
[7] DIGITAL INPUT selector switch
When the
position, this switch is used to choose between the
RCA
audio input sources.
Despite the name of the switch setting and
the connectors (
tors are capable of receiving SPDIF format
input, and the RCA
capable of receiving AES/EBU format. The
tape deck will automatically detect the input
format and adjust itself accordingly.
INPUT
COAXIAL
switch
and the XLR
[6]
is set to the
NOTE
AES/EBU
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
AES/EBU
digital
), the XLR connec-
connectors are
+4 dBu or the –10 dBV level as a nominal level. The
input level controls are not used in this case.
NOTE
If this switch is set to the
CAL
position, make
sure that no parts of the program material will
cause clipping.
[9] INPUT level controls
When recording from analog sources with the
ANALOG INPUT
controls adjust the level of the input signal to the left
and right tape tracks.
They have no effect when the switch is set to the
CAL
position, or when recording from a digital
audio source.
switch
[8]
set to
UNCAL
, these
[10]PHONES control and jack
Any standard pair of stereo headphones may be
plugged into this 1/4-inch jack, and the level adjusted
with the rotary control.
2.3 Tape controls
The following keys provide control of the tape transport, recording modes, etc. Please read this section
carefully if you are not sure of transport operations
using the tape deck.
[11]SKIP keys
These keys are used to move the tape forward or
backward by a certain number of programs.
NOTE
A “program” on a DAT cassette starts with a
START ID marker. The audio portion of the
data recorded on a DAT cassette is not used
to determine the division into tracks.
[8] ANALOG INPUT selector switch
When the
switch is used to select between
UNCAL
at an uncalibrated nominal level which is neither
+4 dBu nor –10 dV, requiring the use of the input
level controls to adjust the recording level.
The
which are calibrated to use either the standard
INPUT
means that the analog signal source works
CAL
position is for use with analog sources
switch
[6]
is set to
ANALOG
UNCAL
and
, this
CAL
Repeated presses of these keys will move the tape
forwards or backwards by the appropriate number of
.
programs (pressing the skip forward key once will
move the tape to the beginning of the next program,
etc.).
While the tape is locating, the display will show
(flashing on the right) the number of programs which
must still be passed, and (on the left) the current program number:
ABS
00H12M46
S
PNO
08+02
TASCAM DA-40
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