Teac US-2000 User Manual
US-2000
USB 2.0 Audio Interface
D01088620A
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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TASCAM US-2000
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.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear
panel. Ple ase record the model number and serial
number and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
For U.S.A.
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 provi de reasonable protection a gainst harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not instal led a nd used i n accordan ce with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 1.1 A
In North America use only on 120V supply.
CAUTION
Chang es or modi fications to this equipm ent not
expressly approved by TEA C CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 inst a l l near any heat sou rc e s such
as radiators, heat regis ters, 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.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
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as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
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such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
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power from the AC outlet with it s POWER or
STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
The apparatus should be located close enough
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to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the
power cord plug at any time.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
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th e di s con n ect de v ic e sh al l re ma in re ad il y
operable.
Products with Class I construction are equipped
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wi th a power supply cord that has a 3- p rong
grounding plug. The cord of such a product must
be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective
grounding connection.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery
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pack or installed batteries), they should not be
exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
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batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery
is replaced wi th an in c orrect type of bat ter y.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or
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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,
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contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the
product until it has been repaired.
RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT
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Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a
standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.
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 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.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
NOTE
Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.
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Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for
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ventilation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Contents
1 – Introduction ..........................................5
Main features .................................................. 5
Included items ................................................. 5
About this manual .......................................... 5
Trademarks ...................................................... 6
Precautions and notes for placement
and use ............................................................ 6
Beware of condensation ................................ 6
Cleaning the unit ............................................ 6
2 − Names and Functions of Parts ............7
Front panel ...................................................... 7
Rear panel ....................................................... 8
3 − Installation ...........................................9
System requirements ...................................... 9
Windows..................................................... 9
Mac OS X .................................................... 9
Installing the driver ........................................ 9
Installing the driver for Windows ............. 9
Installing the driver for Mac OS X .......... 11
Uninstalling the driver ............................. 11
Frequently asked installation questions
and answers (FAQ) .................................. 11
Settings on your computer .......................... 11
Installing Cubase LE4 .................................... 11
Cubase LE4..................................................... 16
7 – Troubleshooting ................................. 17
8 – Specifications ......................................19
Input/output ratings ..................................... 19
Analog audio input/output ................... 19
Digital audio input/output ..................... 19
Control input/output ............................... 19
Audio performance ...................................... 19
Computer requirements ............................... 19
Windows................................................... 19
Macintosh ................................................. 20
General .......................................................... 20
Dimensional drawings .................................. 21
Block diagram ............................................... 22
Level diagram ................................................ 23
4 −
US-2000 Control panel settings ............12
Overview ....................................................... 12
Control panel settings .................................. 12
Audio Performance ................................. 12
Sample Clock Source ................................ 12
Digital Output Format ............................. 12
Digital Output Chanels ............................ 12
5 − Connections ........................................13
USB connections............................................ 14
Audio connections ........................................ 14
Mic ............................................................ 14
Guitar ........................................................ 14
Keyboard/drum machine/sound module /
cassette deck/MD/CD etc. (analog
connection) .............................................. 14
Sound Modules /MDs/CDs, etc. (digital
connection) .............................................. 14
Monitor speakers ..................................... 14
Headphones ............................................. 14
6 – Application Guide ..............................15
Windows XP and Windows Media Player ... 15
Windows Vista and Windows Media Player 15
Mac OS X and iTunes .................................... 16
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1 − Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-2000
USB 2.0 Audio Interface.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time
to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the
operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After
you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a
safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).
Main features
Audio interface with 16 inputs and 4 outputs
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24-bit/96-kHz audio
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14 balanced analog inputs include 6 XLR for mics, 2
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combined XLR/TRS and 6 line
S/PDIF digital input
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+48V phantom power can be provided (to 8 mic inputs)
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Inputs 1-14 can be monitored individually in mono or in
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stereo as pairs of channels
Outputs include 4 balanced line, a balanced pair for
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monitors, digital and headphone
S/PDIF or AES/EBU selectable digital output
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5-dot meter for every input and output
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Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring
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without latency
In addition to a monitor level control, independent level
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control is possible for the signals input from a computer
by USB and through the unit’s input jacks
Input 7 and 8 have insert jacks
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Can be used with multiple software clients at the same
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time even if some use ASIO and other use WDM for
audio control
USB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz) compatible
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Cubase LE4 included
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Included items
The included items are listed below.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package 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.
Main unit• .........................................................................1
Power cord• .......................................................................1
USB cable• ........................................................................1
CD-ROM •
DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4)• ...............................................1
Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide• .......................................1
A rack-mounting screw kit• ..............................................1
A warranty card• ..............................................................1
Owner's manual (this manual)
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(
containing driver and manuals
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)
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About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-
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ing typeface: MONO.
Messages on the unit’s display are shown with quotation
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marks like this: “Message”
Additional information is introduced in the styles below
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when needed:
TIP
Useful hints when using the unit.
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and
supplement.
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury,
damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.
A note about computer operation
If you are unsure about how to perform basic computer
operations appearing in this manual, please refer to the
owner’s manual that came with your computer.
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1 − Introduction
Trademarks
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC
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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.
Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation in •
the U.S. and other countries.
AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, •
Inc.
Cubase is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media •
Technologies GmbH. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg
Media Technologies GmbH.
Other company names, product names and logos in this •
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Precautions and notes for placement and use
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
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35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
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correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
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Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
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electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used
after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of
condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the
internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.
To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or
two hours at the new room temperature before using.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the
unit as they could damage the surface.
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts
2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
POWER switch
Use to turn the unit’s power ON and OFF.
PHONES jack and knob
Use this standard stereo phone jack to connect stereo
headphones. Use a plug adapter when connecting
headphones that have mini-plugs.
Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphones output
level.
CAUTION
Turn the PHONES knob to the minimum volume before
connecting headphones. Failure to do so could cause
sudden loud noises and damage hearing, for example.
MONITOR knob
Use this to adjust the output level for MONITOR
OUTPUT L/R.
COMPUTER knob
For the signal input from the computer connected by
USB, use this to adjust the level of output from the
MONITOR OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.
INPUT knob
Use this to adjust the overall level of all the signals input
through this unit’s input jacks (mic, line and digital)
that is output from the MONITOR OUTPUT and PHONES
jacks.
OUTPUT meters
These show output levels for the unit’s 4 outputs.
POWER indicator
This lights when the power is ON.
INPUT SOURCE meters
These show input levels for this unit’s 16 inputs.
USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is in use.
Input gain knobs
Use these to adjust the input levels of MIC INPUTS 1–8
independently.
NOTE
Turn all the way to the left to minimize the input level
or all the way to the right to maximize the input level.
MONITOR switches
Use these switches to set whether or not adjacent inputs
1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 are monitored in mono or as stereo
pairs with odd-numbered channels (1, 3, 5, 7) on the left
and even-numbered channels (2, 4, 6, 8) on the right.
+48V switches
Use these switches to set whether or not +48 V phantom
power is provided to the mic input jacks in pairs (1-2,
3-4, 5-6, 7-8).
CAUTION
Before turning these switches ON or OFF, turn
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the output volume down using the PHONES and
MONITOR knobs. Depending on the mic, loud noises
might be produced and damage could be caused to
equipment and people’s hearing.
Do not connect or disconnect a mic with an input
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when its +48V switch is ON.
Turn a switch ON only when connecting a condenser
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microphone that requires phantom power.
Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced
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dynamic microphone.
Some ribbon mics can be damaged by phantom
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power. If unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.
MIC/INST IN
These are analog mic/instrument inputs that combine
XLR and phone jacks. Use the XLR connectors for
balanced mic connections and the phone jacks for
electric guitars and basses, for example.
The pin assignments of the XLR jacks are 1 = GND, 2
= HOT, and 3 = COLD.
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Rear panel
MIC INPUTS
These are balanced XLR-type analog mic input jacks for
connecting microphones.
The pin assignments of the XLR jacks are 1 = GND, 2 =
HOT, and 3 = COLD.
MONO/ST switches
Use these switches to set whether or not adjacent line
inputs 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 are monitored in mono or as
stereo pairs with odd-numbered channels (9, 11, 13) on
the left and even-numbered channels (10, 12, 14) on the
right.
LINE IN jacks
Use these balanced TRS phone jacks for line input
sources, including keyboards and sound modules.
The pin assignments are tip = HOT, and ring = COLD,
and sleeve = GND.
INSERTS jacks
These are analog insert jacks (unbalanced) for the MIC/
INST IN inputs on the front panel (7-8).
Use these to connect compressors, gates and other
external effects.
The pin assignments are tip = SEND, ring = RECEIVE,
and sleeve = GND.
Level selection switches
Use these to set the nominal input level of the line input
jacks to -10 dBV or +4 dBu.
MONITOR OUTPUT jacks
These TRS phone jacks are balanced analog monitoring
outputs. Connect them to monitor speakers or other
equipment.
The pin assignments are tip = HOT, ring = COLD, and
sleeve = GND.
USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect this unit to a
computer (USB 2.0 compatible).
DIGITAL OUT jack
This coaxial digital output jack conforms to IEC60958-3
(S/PDIF) or AES3-2003 (AES/EBU) specifications.
This jack outputs the same digital signal that is output
from the LINE OUTPUTS 1/2 or LINE OUTPUTS 3/4 (set
by the control panel). The digital signal format is set on
the control panel.
DIGITAL IN jack
This coaxial digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3
(S/PDIF) specifications.
NOTE
This unit is capable of input and output through its
DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks at 24-bit/96 kHz.
~IN connector
Connect the included power cord here.
LINE OUTPUTS
These TRS phone jacks are balanced analog line
outputs. Signals output from a computer connected by
USB are output from these jacks. Set which signals are
output using an audio application, for example, on the
computer. These jacks can be connected to an external
mixer or recorder, for example.
The pin assignments are tip = HOT, and ring = COLD,
and sleeve = GND.
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