Teac US-2400 User Manual
DAW Controller
D00804300A
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the model number and serial number
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Model number
Serial number
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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USER’S GUIDE
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: DO NOT make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or GREEN-andYELLOW.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
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 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 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 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.
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.
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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.
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 radi-
ators, 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.
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.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. 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.
● 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 draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER
switch in the off position.
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Contents
1 – Introduction
Unpacking the unit
About this manual
Copyright, etc.
Features
Channel strips
Master section
POWER indicator, etc.
Rear Panel
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Computer Requirements
Macintosh OS X
Windows XP
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2 – Installation
Special notices
Macintosh OS X
Windows XP
Use of touch-sensitive faders
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3 – Selecting a Control Surface Mode
HUI
Mackie Control (Sonar)
Mackie Control (Digital Performer)
Mackie Control (Logic)
Native mode
Confirming the setting
Recognizing the US-2400 in your DAW
Firmware Update Procedure
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4 – General Use
Encoder Modes
Pan
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Auxiliary send levels
Meters
Channel strip mode
MIDI Controller Mode
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Bank Switching
Transport Controls
Transport wheel
In/Out points
Joystick
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Joystick Nulling
Special Features
Clearing solos
Flip
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Footswitch
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5 – Applications
Pro Tools
Control details
Encoders
Panning
Transport keys
Transport wheel
SEL keys
Special functions
Sonar
Control details
Encoders
Transport keys
Transport wheel
SEL keys
FLIP
Digital Performer
Control details
Encoders
Transport keys
Transport wheel
SEL keys
FLIP
Logic
Control details
Encoders
Transport wheel
SEL keys
Transport keys
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Setting up the controls
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6 – Specifications
Dimensional drawing
Specifications
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1 – Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM US-2400
professional DAW controller. It is designed to give
you hands-on control of the most common tasks performed when mixing within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) environment. Its driverless design and
support for common control surface protocols means
that your new US-2400 can be set up for mixing in
just a few minutes with minimal configuration.
Unpacking the unit
When you unpack the US-2400 you should find, in
addition to this manual:
About this manual
Controls and indicators on the US-2400 are marked
in this typeface:
SOLO.
Please take some time to look through this manual
and familiarize yourself with the US-2400’s features
and operation. We suggest you pay particular attention to the operational notes for your software application(s) of choice. You may also want to refer to
your software’s documentation in many cases, for a
clear understanding of how certain features are integrated. Your experience with the US-2400 will be
greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of
your audio software.
• The unit itself
• A 1.5 m USB cable
• AC power adapter and cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty material
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items
is missing.
Any key on a computer keyboard is shown in square
brackets, e.g.
[Enter].
Controls, messages, etc. on the computer screen are
shown in this typeface:
tinue
.
Press any key to con-
Copyright, etc.
Windows and Windows XP are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh, MacOS and MacOS X are trademarks of
Apple Computer.
Mackie Control and HUI are registered trademarks or
tradenames of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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1 – Introduction
Features
Following is a quick overview of the top and rear
panel features of the US-2400. For more detailed use
instructions, please refer to the appropriate section
later in this manual.
Channel strips
Each channel strip includes a continuous
rotary encoder surrounded by a ring of
LEDs (LED Ring Encoder) for control
and display of pan, auxiliary send levels
and other continuous MIDI controller
messages. The indicator ring surrounding
each encoder provides information from
the DAW on the current status of the
encoder, and also operates in a special
Meter Mode, allowing an at-a-glance
overview of the levels in your DAW.
Channel strips also include a 100 mm,
touch-sensitive, motorized channel fader
with 10-bit electrical resolution for precise level control and for control of pan,
auxiliary send levels, and other continuous MIDI controller messages.
Master section
The master section on the right side of the US-2400
includes a 100 mm, touch-sensitive, motorized master
fader with 10-bit resolution, tape-machine style
transport controls (
and
OUT keys, a jog/shuttle wheel and a joystick for
surround panning (which may be used if your DAW
supports this facility).
FF, REW, STOP, PLAY, REC), IN
Three keys are also included on every
channel strip to control their noted functions in your DAW. They are
SOLO and SELect.
MUTE,
Just above the Master fader is a
key to place the Aux send controls on the faders,
allowing the touch-sensitivity to be used, and a
SOLO
key.
Above the joystick are keys to assign the function of
the encoders. The possible functions are: pan (
Aux Send Levels 1-6 (
channel mode (
There is also a
the joystick.
At the top of the Master Section is a
indicator which lights steadily when a valid USB
connection is present, and flashes to show USB communication between the US-2400 and a DAW.
CHAN).
NULL key for use in conjunction with
AUX), meters (MTR), and
SELect key, a FLIP
CLR
PAN ),
USB activity
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POWER indicator, etc.
Connect the DC connector from the power adapter to
the
DC IN connector on the rear of the US-2400.
1 – Introduction
When the US-2400 is first connected to the power it
turns on and the key lights steadily.
Connect the supplied AC power cable to the appropriate inlet of the power adapter.
Connect the plug of the supplied AC power cable to
your AC outlet.
To the right of the USB indicator is a
which pulses when the unit is in standby mode and
lights steadily when the unit is powered up.
POWER key
Rear Panel
On the rear panel are connections for the included
power supply, USB, and a footswitch which may be
used for hands-free punching.
Press
POWER to put the unit into standby mode (the
key pulses).
Press any key (including
to turn the US-2400 on again.
POWER) in standby mode
Computer Requirements
The US-2400 takes advantage of the audio/MIDI services already built-in to the Mac OSX and Windows
XP operating systems. This allows the US-2400 to be
automatically recognized by those operating systems,
and become available to a DAW without the need to
install additional driver software.
Macintosh OS X
The US-2400 requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or greater,
including 10.3 (Panther). Free updates to OS X
10.2.8 from earlier versions of 10.2 are available
from the Apple Computer Web site.
Windows XP
The US-2400 requires the use of Windows XP. We
recommend that you install the latest Service Pack
available to take advantages of the latest improvements in the OS MIDI and audio services.
Any computer capable of running these operating
systems will function with the US-2400. One available USB port is required.
NOTE
The US-2400 is a high-bandwidth USB device and should
not share a USB port with other devices. Connecting
other devices to a USB port with the US-2400 may
degrade its performance.
Mac OS 9 does not include the built-in audio/MIDI
services required for the US-2400.
Other versions of Windows do not include the builtin audio/MIDI services required for the US-2400.
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2 – Installation
Place the US-2400 in a location where you will be
comfortable mixing that is free from static electricity,
moisture and dust (we’ve also found that subtle mood
Special notices
In addition to the notices at the beginning of this
manual, please note the following:
• The US-2400 is supplied with a 1.5 m USB cable.
Use this cable whenever possible to connect the
US-2400 to the computer. If it is necessary to use
another cable, make sure the other cable is the
highest quality possible.
• Connect the US-2400 directly to the host computer
where possible. Do not use a USB hub, if it can be
avoided.
Macintosh OS X
Connect the included USB cable between the US2400 and an available USB port on your computer.
Power up the US-2400, so that the
lights steadily. The
USB indicator should then light.
POWER indicator
lighting and a nice chair can really enhance the sound
of your mix).
• Avoid eating or drinking over the control surface of
the US-2400. Spilled liquids and crumbs will not
improve the performance of the unit! A smoke-free
atmosphere is preferred.
• Although the USB system allows you to “hotswap” accessories, we strongly recommend that
you connect the US-2400 before launching the
DAW software and disconnect it after quitting the
software. If you connect or disconnect it while the
DAW software is running, you may experience
unpredictable behavior.
Open
Audio/MIDI Setup (located in Applica-
tions>Utilities
has appeared as a four-port MIDI device in the
Devices
It is not necessary to restart the computer.
tab.
) and check that the US-2400
MIDI
Windows XP
Connect the included USB cable between the US2400 and an available USB port on your computer.
Power up the US-2400, so that the
lights steadily.
POWER indicator
Use of touch-sensitive faders
The humidity and temperature of your environment
affects the touch-sensitivity of the faders. Under normal working conditions you should experience no
issues. However, extremes of temperature and/or
humidity may sometimes cause operational
problems.
Within a few moments, the Windows system will
detect the device, install its own device driver services and inform you that your new device is ready to
use, and the
It is not necessary to restart the computer.
USB indicator should light.
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