Teac US-100 User Manual

D01094020A

US-100

USB Audio Interface

This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records.

Serial number:

___________________________________

OWNER'S MANUAL

2 TASCAM US-100

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. 1 2 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.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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. 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.

Caut ion sho uld be taken wh en using earp hones or headp hones

• 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : US-100 Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. Address : 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, 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 recieved, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

TASCAM US-100 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FOR U.S.A. 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 equipm ent 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

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

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.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC COR POR ATI ON for compl iance cou ld vo id th e user's authority to operate this equipment.

4 TASCAM US-100

1 – Introduction .................................................................. 5

Features ................................................................................. 5

Included items ...................................................................... 5

Conventions used in this manual ....................................... 5

Trademarks............................................................................ 6

Precautions for placement .................................................. 6

Beware of condensation ..................................................... 6

Cleaning the unit .................................................................. 6

2 – Part Names and Functions .................................. 7

Front panel ............................................................................ 7

Rear panel .............................................................................8

3 – Connections ................................................................... 9

Connecting with a computer .............................................. 9

Connecting microphones .................................................... 9

Connecting guitars .............................................................. 9

Connecting electronic instruments and

CD/MD/cassette players ................................................... 10

Connecting analog record players ................................... 10

Connecting monitor speakers .......................................... 11

Connecting headphones ................................................... 11

4 – Application Guide ....................................................12

Windows XP ........................................................................ 12

Windows Vista .................................................................. 14

Mac OS X and iTunes ......................................................... 16

Audio application settings ................................................ 18

5 – Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19

6 – Specifications ............................................................. 21

Input and output ratings ................................................... 21

Audio performance ............................................................ 21

System requirements ......................................................... 22

General ................................................................................ 22

Dimensional drawings ....................................................... 23

TASCAM US-100 5

1 – Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM US-100 USB Audio Interface.

Please read this manual carefully before you begin using the unit so that you can use it correctly and enjoy using it for a long time. After you have read this manual, keep it nearby for reference when needed.

We accept no responsibility and can provide no compensation for recovering any data loss in audio equipment, hard disks, or other storage media that occurs in a system that includes this product.

Features

USB audio interface with two inputs and two outputs

•

44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit

• Balanced microphone input connectors (XLR and standard

• TRS)

Unbalanced stereo line input connectors (RCA pin jacks)

• Guitar input connector (standard TRS jack)

• Direct connection of analog turntables

• Unbalanced stereo line output connectors (RCA pin jacks)

• Headphones output jack

• Direct monitoring function allows latency-free input moni-

• toring

Power supplied by USB connection

•

Operates using standard Windows XP, Windows Vista and

• Mac OS X audio drivers

Included items

This product includes the items listed below.

Main unit• ............................................................................. 1

USB cable (1.5 m)• ............................................................... 1

CD-ROM (with Audacity software)• .................................... 1

Warranty card• ...................................................................... 1

Owner’s Manual (this document)• ....................................... 1

Take care when opening the package not to damage the main unit. Keep the packaging materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Front and rear panel knobs, indicators and connectors are

• presented in a gothic font.

Example: GUITAR IN

Text displayed on the computer is presented in quotes

• Example: “Sound”

6 TASCAM US-100

1 – Introduction

Additional information is introduced as needed in the

• following categories.

TIP

This is a useful hint about ways to use the unit.

NOTE

A note provides additional explanations for special situations.

CAUTION

These instructions should be followed to avoid injury, damage to equipment or loss of data.

Trademarks

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.•

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered • trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of • Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Other company names, product names and logos in this • document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Precautions for placement

The environmental temperature operation range of this unit is

• 5–35° C (41–95° F).

Do not place anything on top of unit because it generates

• much heat.

Do not put this unit on top of a power amplifier or other

• equipment that generates heat.

Beware of condensation

Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change, such as after a cold room has been heated. If this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before turning the power on.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface or cause fading.

TASCAM US-100 7

Front panel

Overload indicator

Signal indicator USB indicator

Headphones connector

Output level adjustment knob

Monitoring balance adjustment knob

Input level adjustment knob

Guitar input connector

2 – Part Names and Functions

Overload indicator (OL)•

This lights if the input level is too high.

Signal indicator (SIG)•

This lights when the input level is high enough to be detected.

INPUT knob•

Use this to adjust the input level. Turn it right to increase the sound volume. This functions as a gain knob, so turning it all the way to the left (minimum) does not completely cut the input sound.

BALANCE knob•

Use this to balance the mix of the sounds input into the unit and the sound from the computer when monitoring. Turn it all the way to the left to hear only the input sound or all the way to the right to hear only the sound from the computer.

OUTPUT knob•

Use this to adjust the level output from the PHONES and OUTPUT jacks. Turn right to increase the volume.

USB indicator•

This lights when the USB connection is working correctly.

8 TASCAM US-100

USB connector

Line output connectors

Line input connectors

Analog record player signal GND connector Input switch

Microphone input connector (balanced , XLR)

Microphone input connector (balanced , TRS)