Teac US-600 User Manual

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US-600
USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface
OWNER'S MANUAL
D01140120B
Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must install the
dedicated driver from the included CD-ROM onto the computer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FOR U.S.A.
TO THE USER Th is eq uipm en t h as be en te sted an d fo un d t o comply with the limit s for a Class B di gital device,
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.
Model Number: US-600
Trade Name: TAS CA M
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Monte-
Telephone number:
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 accep t any inter ference received, inc ludi ng inter fere nce tha t may cau se undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
bello, California, U. S.A.
1-323-726-0303
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equ ipment gener ates, uses , and can radi ate r adio frequency energy and, if not installed and use d in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interf eren ce to rad io c ommu nica tion s. H owev er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a pa rticu lar ins tallatio n. If thi s equip ment does cause harm ful interference to r adio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correc t th e int erfe rence by one or m ore of the following measures.
a) Re orient or relocate t he receiving antenna .
b) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
c) C onn ec t the e quip me nt in to an out le t o n a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Change s or modi fic atio ns t o th is eq uipm ent not ex pre ssl y a ppr ove d b y T EAC COR POR ATIO N fo r co mplia nce co uld v oid th e us er 's au tho ri ty to operate this equipment.
This appliance has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 rad iators, heat registe rs, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not def eat t he saf ety pur pose o f
the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blad es 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 Pr o tect th e powe r co rd fr o m being
walke d on or pinche d par ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 On l y us e a t ta c hm en t s/ ac c es s or ie s
specied by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the car t, stand, tri pod,
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.
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.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
Do not plac e any ob jects f illed wi th
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 or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
The apparatus should be located close
enough 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; the di s co n n e c t device shal l
remain readily operable. Caution should be taken when using
earphones or he a d p h ones with th e
pr o du ct b ec au se e xc e ss iv e so un d pressure (volu me) from earph ones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Safety Information

For European Customers
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment
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 and electronic
equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical
and electronic equipment 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) symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are
available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
For China
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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..3
Safety Information ..............................4
Table of Contents ................................. 5
1 – Introduction ...................................6
Main features ..................................................6
Product parts .................................................. 7
Manual conventions .................................... 7
Trademarks...................................................... 7
Cautions on installation ............................. 8
Beware of condensation ............................8
Cleaning the unit .......................................... 8
2 − Names and Functions of Parts ...... 9
Front panel ...................................................... 9
Rear panel ......................................................11
3 − Installation ...................................13
System requirements ................................ 13
Windows .................................................13
Mac OS X ................................................13
Installing the driver and control panel 13
Installing the driver and control
panel for Windows ..............................14
Installing the driver for Mac OS X ..16
Uninstalling the driver .......................17
Frequently asked installation
questions and answers (FAQ)..........17
Improving computer performance ......18
Cubase LE 5 installation ...........................18
4 – US-600 control panel settings.....19
Overview ........................................................19
Control panel menus and settings .......19
Audio Performance ............................19
Sample Clock Source .........................20
Digital Output Format .......................20
“ch1 and ch2” , “ch3 and ch4” and
“ch5 and ch6” ........................................20
LINE OUTPUTS and DIGITAL
OUTPUT ..................................................20
5 – Connections ..................................21
USB connections .........................................22
Audio connections .....................................22
Microphones ........................................22
Guitars .....................................................22
Sound module/MD/CD etc. (digital
connection) ........................................... 23
Connecting keyboards, drum machines, sound modules, cassette/MD/CD players and other
analog line level devices ..................23
Analog record player .........................23
Monitor speakers ................................23
Headphones .........................................23
Connecting MIDI devices ................23
6 – Application Guide ........................25
Cubase LE 5 ...................................................25
Windows XP and Windows Media
Player ...............................................................25
Windows Vista or Windows 7 and
Windows Media Player..............................25
Mac OS X and iTunes .................................26
7 – MIDI implementation chart .........27
8 – Troubleshooting ...........................28
9 – Specifications ...............................31
AD/DA audio converter ............................31
Analog audio inputs ..................................31
Analog audio outputs ............................... 31
Digital audio inputs ...................................31
Digital audio outputs ................................31
Control I/O .....................................................32
Audio performance ....................................32
Computer requirements ..........................32
Windows .................................................32
Macintosh ..............................................32
General ...........................................................33
Dimensional drawing ................................34
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1 – Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI 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://tascam. com/).
Please also check the above site for the latest manual updates.
If any data is lost from another MIDI device, hard disk, MO disc or other media in the same system where this unit is used, TASCAM will bear no responsibility for its recovery, nor will it provide any compensation for such loss.

Main features

USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface
24-bit/96 kHz audio interface.
Coaxial Digital inputs and outputs (can be
set to either S/PDIF or AES/EBU)
Signals can be input from 4 analog and 2
digital channels at the same time
Four XLR mic inputs (balanced) with high
performance microphone preamps
Four standard input jacks (combo jacks
with XLR). Channel 1 allows unbalanced
input of high impedance electric guitars and basses that are directly connected; channels 2-4 are balanced inputs
1 unbalanced stereo line outputs (RCA
jacks) and a headphone output.
Output level from the unbalanced stereo
line output and headphones jacks can be
adjusted using a volume knob (same knob controls both simultaneously)
MIDI IN/OUT.
Direct Monitor function allows zero-latency
monitoring of the input.
Inputs 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 can be set to be
monitored as either a stereo pair or as two
mono channels Input and overload LED indicators included
for each input channel
MON MIX knob allows the balance between
the input signals and the output from the
computer to be adjusted for monitoring Powered by the included TASCAM PS-P520
AC adaptor
Dedicated drivers for both Windows
(Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7)
and Mac (OS 10.5, OS 10.6) USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MHz) compatible
(does not function with USB 1.1)
Can supply 48 V phantom power to 4 mic
inputs
Cubase LE 5 software included
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.
To use this unit, you must use the included CD-ROM to install the dedicated driver on your computer. For details about installation, see “Installing the driver and control panel” on page 13 in “3 – Installation”.
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Product parts

The US-600 package contains the following items.
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
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520)• ...................... 1
Power cord for AC apadtor• .............................. 1
USB Cable• .............................................................. 1
CD-ROM (containing drivers)• ......................... 1
DVD-ROM (Cubase LE5)• .................................... 1
Cubase LE5 Quick Start Guide• ........................ 1
Warranty card• ....................................................... 1
Owner's Manual (this document)• ................. 1
CAUTION
Always use the included TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord, which are for use with this unit. Do not use the included AC adaptor or power cord with other equipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Manual conventions

Buttons, jacks and other parts on the unit
and external dvices are indiated like this:
LEVEL. When we show messages, for example,
that appear on the screen, we show them
like this: OK. Additional information is introduced in the
styles below when needed:
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for examaple.

Trademarks

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC
Corporation, registered in the U.S. and
other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista,
Windows 7, and Windows Media Player are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS X and
iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Pentium and Intel are trademarks of
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or 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.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
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Cautions on installation

The unit’s nominal operating temperature
is between 5° and 35° C (41° – 95° F).
Do not install in the following types of
places. Doing so could degrade the sound
quality and/or cause malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that
are otherwise unstable Near windows or other places exposed
to direct sunlight Near heaters or other extremely hot
places Extremely cold places
Places with bad ventilation or high
humidity Very dusty locations
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a
level position for correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for
heat dissipation.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any
heat-generating 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 unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any 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

Front panel

1 (STANDBY/ON) indicator
This lights when the power is on.
This unit does not have an on/off switch. Just disconnect the AC adaptor if you want to turn the power off.
2+48V indicator
This lights when the PHANTOM (+48V) switch is set to ON.
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect microphones when this indicator is lit.
3 USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is active.
4 OL and SIG indicators
OL (overload) indicators
These light just before the input signal distorts (when it exceeds −2 dBFS).
SIG (signal) indicators
These light when a signal (of −30 dBFS or more) is input through the corresponding channel.
5 MIC/INST IN 1 (balanced/unbalanced)
connector
Use this connector for balanced analog XLR microphone input or as a standard TS input jack. You can connect guitars, basses and other instruments to the TS jack.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TS (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
6 MIC/LINE IN 2 (balanced) connector
Use this connector for balanced analog XLR microphone input or as a standard TRS balanced analog input jack.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND
7PHONES jack
Use this standard stereo phones jack to connect stereo headphones. Use a plug adapter when connecting headphones with mini-plugs.
CAUTION
Turn the LEVEL knob to the minimum volume before connecting headphones. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises and damage hearing, for example.
NOTE
The LEVEL knob also adjusts the line output level.
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8 LEVEL knob
Use to adjust the input levels of LINE OUT 1/2 and PHONES jacks.
CAUTION
Turn the LEVEL knob to the minimum volume before connecting headphones. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises and damage hearing, for example.
9 MON MIX knob
Use this knob to adjust the mix of signals output through the LINE OUT 1/2 jacks and the PHONES jack. Use this knob to adjust the balance between the signals input through the unit’s connectors (MIC IN and LINE IN) and the signal output from the computer by USB. Turn it all the way to the left (INPUT) to output and monitor only the signals input through the unit, and turn it all the way to the right (COMPUTER) to output and monitor only the signals sent from the computer by USB.
0 Gain knob
Use these to individually adjust the input levels of MIC/INST IN 1, MIC/LINE IN 2 and MIC/LINE IN 3/4 connectors. Turn them all the way to the left to minimize the level and all the way to the right to maximize it.
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Rear panel

2 − Names and Functions of Parts
q MIC/LINE IN 3/4 (balanced) connectors
Use these connectors as balanced analog XLR microphone inputs or as standard TRS balanced analog input jacks.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
w LINE OUT 1/2 (unbalanced) jacks
These RCA pin jacks are unbalanced analog line outputs.
These jacks can output signals sent from the computer via USB, signals from the built-in monitoring mixer or a combination of both. Use the US-600 software control panel on the computer to set which signals are output. Connect these jacks to recorders, speakers with built-in amplification and external effect devices, for example.
NOTE
The • LINE OUT 1/2 jacks can output the analog signals input through the unit.
The • LEVEL knob, which also controls the headphone output, can be used to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT 1/2 jacks.
e DIGITAL IN (coaxial) jack
This coaxial digital input is compliant with IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF) standards.
NOTE
When using this unit’s digital input, the connected device must become the clock master. For details, see “Sound module/MD/ CD etc. (digital connection)” on page 23.
r MIDI IN connector
This 5-PIN DIN is a standard MIDI input connector for inputting MIDI signals.
t MIDI OUT connector
This 5-PIN DIN is a standard MIDI output connector for outputting MIDI signals.
y PHANTOM (+48V) switch
Use this to turn +48V phantom power on for mic input connectors 1-4.
CAUTION
Always set the • PHANTOM (+48V) switch to OFF before turning the unit’s power on or off (connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor).
Always turn the • LEVEL knob to the minimum volume before changing the switch between ON and OFF. Depending on the connected microphone, loud noises might be produced and damage could be caused to equipment and people’s hearing.
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Do not connect or disconnect a mic with
an input when this switch is ON.
Turn this switch • ON only when connecting a condenser microphone that requires phantom power.
Do not supply phantom power to an
unbalanced dynamic microphone.
Some ribbon mics can be damaged by
phantom power. If unsure, do not supply
phantom power to a ribbon mic.
Do not use phantom power when line
level equipment is connected to an XLR
connector.
u ST/MONO INPUT 1-2 switch ST/MONO INPUT 3-4 switch
When monitoring two inputs (MIC/INST IN 1 and MIC/LINE IN 2 or MIC/LINE IN 3
and MIC/ LINE IN 4), use these switches to set it to mono or stereo.
When a switch is set to MONO, the two inputs in its pair are mixed, and the mix is sent to both LINE OUT 1 and 2 jacks.
When a switch is set to ST, the signal input from the MIC/INST IN 1 (or MIC/ LINE IN 3) connector is output through the LINE OUT 1 jack, and the signal input from the MIC/LINE IN 2 (or MIC/ LINE IN
4) connector is output through the LINE OUT 2 jack.
When only using the MIC/INST IN 1 (or MIC/LINE IN 3) connector input, set this
switch to MONO to monitor the signal through both the LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2 jacks.
i DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) jack
This coaxial digital output jack is compliant with both consumer IEC 60958 (S/PDIF) and professional IEC 60958 (AES/ EBU) standards.
This outputs the signal input into the unit by USB from the computer.
Use the US-600 software control panel on the computer to set which signals are output.
Connect this jack to a recorder or external effect device, for example.
o USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect to a computer with a USB 2.0 compatible port.
NOTE
This is not compatible with USB 1.1 (12
MHz) and cannot be used to connect by
USB 1.1.
This is not compatible with computer
Suspend (Sleep) mode. For this reason,
the unit might not operate properly after a connected computer is brought out of Suspend (Sleep). In this case, disconnect the USB cable once and then reconnect it.
p DC IN 5V jack
Connect the included TASCAM PS­P520 AC adaptor, which meets the specifications of this unit, here.
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System requirements

See the TASCAM website (http://tascam. com/) for updated information about OS compatibility.

Windows

Supported operating systems:
Windows XP 32-bit SP3 or later
Windows XP 64-bit SP2 or later
Windows Vista 32-bit SP2 or later
Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 or later
Windows 7 32-bit
Windows 7 64-bit
Supported computer systems:
Windows compatible computer with a USB
2.0 port
CPU/clock speed:
Pentium 4 1.0 GHz or faster
AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz or faster
(or equivalent processor)
Memory:
1 GB or more
NOTE
Although this product has been checked for use with typical computers that meet the above operating requirements, we cannot guarantee that it will operate with all computers that meet these requirements. Please be aware that even in the same conditions, computer processing capabilities can vary depending on differences in design and specifications.

Mac OS X

Supported operating systems:
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
Mac OS X 10.6.3 or later
Supported computer systems:
Apple Macintosh equipped with a USB port
CPU/Clock:
Any Mac with an Intel processor, or PPC G4 1 GHz or faster
Memory:
1 GB or more

Installing the driver and control panel

In order to use this unit, you must install the driver on to your computer. As described below, this is an easy process using the CD­ROM included with the unit.
Drivers are updated from time to time. You can download the most recent version of the driver from the TASCAM website (http:// tascam.com/).
Disconnect the unit from the computer before starting driver installation.
CAUTION
Handle the enclosed CD-ROM with care.
If the disc becomes scratched or dirty,
a computer might not be able to read it, making installation of the software impossible. If the included disc becomes unreadable, it can be replaced for a fee.
Never attempt to play the enclosed CD-
ROM in an ordinary audio CD player, as
the resulting noise could damage the speakers or harm your hearing.
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AC outlet
DC plug
TASCAM PS-P520
3 − Installation

Installing the driver and control panel for Windows

NOTE
During driver installation, a warning that
this software ... has not passed Windows
Logo testing“ will appear.
This message appears when installing a driver that has not received Windows Logo testing.
This message appears because the drivers for TASCAM products have not undergone Windows Logo testing. We have, however, confirmed their proper operation.
If this message appears, click Continue anyway or Install to proceed with the installation.
During installation, you must connect the
unit in step 8. You should complete the installation step in less than one minute. Installation may fail if you take too much time.
Installation on a Windows computer
1 Confirm that the unit and the PC are not
connected by a USB cable.
2 Connect the included TASCAM PS-
P520 AC adaptor, which meets the requirements of this unit, to the DC IN 5V jack, and confirm that the (standby/on) indicator on the front panel is lit.
CAUTION
Always use the included TASCAM PS-P520
AC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord,
which are for use with this unit. Use of a different AC adaptor or power cord could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.
This unit is powered by the dedicated
TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor. It cannot be
powered by USB.
3 Insert the included driver installation
CD-ROM into the PC where you will install it.
4 Click the Install Driver button when the
screen below appears. (If this screen does not appear automatically, find and open the Autorun2.exe program in the Autorun folder on the driver CD-ROM.)
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USB
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5 When the language selection screen
(below) appears, select the language you prefer and then click the OK button.
6 Click the Install the driver button when
the screen below appears.
7 Read the contents of the License
Agreement, and select I accept the agreement if you agree to the terms. Next, click the Install button to start installation.
8 When the screen below appears, use
the supplied USB cable to connect the unit to the PC.
9 Installation of the driver proceeds.
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10 When the screen below appears, the
installation is complete. Click the Reboot now button to restart the PC to use the driver.
11 After the PC has restarted, open the
TASCAM US-600 (Start > Control Panel) or US-600 Control Panel (Start > All Programs
> TASCAM). If the Driver Version, Device and other data appear correctly, the installation has succeeded.

Installing the driver for Mac OS X

1 Confirm that the US-600 is not
connected to the computer.
2 Double-click the TASCAM_US-600_
Driver_1.00.dmg on the included CD­ROM. The TASCAM_US-600_1.00.mpkg" is created on the desktop.
3 Double-click the TASCAM_US-600_1.00.
mpkg on the desktop to launch the installer.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to
conduct the installation.
5 Restart the computer.
6 Plug the included AC adaptor (TASCAM
PS-P520) into the DC IN 5V and confirm that the (standby/on) indicator on the front panel has lit.
7 Use the supplied USB cable to connect
the unit to the computer.
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Uninstalling the driver

Windows
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There are two ways to uninstall the driver as shown below.
Using the Installation CD-ROM:
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Installing the
driver and control panel for Windows” (See page 14.)
2 At step 5 of the procedure, click Remove
the driver.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen
for the remaining procedure.
Using Windows “Add or Remove Programs”
1 Open the Control Panel from the Start
menu.
2 Double click on Add or Remove programs.
3 Select US-600 driver from the list and
click Change or Remove Programs.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen
for the remaining procedure.
Mac OS X
ª
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer
and double click TASCAM US-600 remover icon.

Frequently asked installation questions and answers (FAQ)

Windows driver installation
Q: When I connect the unit to a computer,
the Windows Hardware Wizard appears and I cannot install the driver. Am I making a mistake during the installation procedures?
A: Close the Windows “Hardware Wizard” and
disconnect the unit. You must install the driver before connecting this unit. Insert the CD-ROM included with the product. The menu for installing the driver appears automatically.
Select Install Driver, and follow the
instructions shown on the screen. If you have downloaded the driver from the TASCAM website (htt://tascam.com/), expand the ZIP archive, launch the setup. exe file, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Q: I loaded the installation CD-ROM into
a Windows computer, but the driver installation menu does not appear. How can I access this menu?
A: The automatic playback settings for the
disc drive might be disabled.
Open the supplied driver CD-ROM using
Windows Explorer, and double-click the Autorun2.exe file to manually open the installation menu.
Follow the procedures in “Installing the
driver and control panel for Windows” on page 14 to install the driver.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen
for the remaining procedure.
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Improving computer performance

In this manual, we will offer only the following basic tip to improve performance when using this unit.
Do not run other applications.
Processing digital audio places a considerable load on your computer. You probably use the computer for applications other than audio, but we recommend that you avoid running them when using audio programs. This means that if you are running other applications (especially ones that are graphics-intensive or that use Internet tools) at the same time as an audio application, processing may not be able to keep up the audio data.

Cubase LE 5 installation

See the included Cubase LE 5 Quick Start Guide for details.
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4 – US-600 control panel settings

Overview

The Control Panel lets you make various settings for the US-600’s functionality.
On Windows, the US-600 Control Panel shortcut can be found in the Windows Start
menu > Control Panel or the Start menu > All Programs > TASCAM.
On Mac OS X, the US-600 Control Panel is located in the Applications folder. Other useful audio and MIDI settings for Mac OS X can be found in Applications/Utilities/Audio MIDI Setup.
The Control Panel is divided into the following two sections.
Status section
This shows the current status of the driver and the connected hardware.
You cannot edit the settings from this section.
Setting section
You can edit the various settings of the driver.

Control panel menus and settings

Audio Performance

The US-600 driver temporarily stores input and output audio sample in buffers. The size of these buffers can be adjusted. A smaller buffer size will reduce the delay when monitoring the audio signal, but will require your computer to perform the processing faster. If the processing does not occur in time (e.g., if other system operations are occurring), you may hear clicks, pops, or dropouts in the audio signal. A larger buffer size provides more safety against such problems caused by other system activities, but will produce greater delay when monitoring the audio signal. You should select the buffer size that works best for your system.
On the Windows version of the US-600 Control Panel, the Audio Performance setting permits you to adjust the buffer size that will be used by all audio applications. The lowest latency setting is the minimum buffer size, and the highest latency setting is the maximum buffer size.
On Mac OS X, the buffer size is determined by each audio application. Consequently, there is no Audio Performance setting on the Mac OS X version of the US-600 Control Panel. Some applications select the buffer size automatically while others permit the user to select the buffer size. Please consult your audio application’s documentation for details.
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Sample Clock Source

The clock source can be set to Automatic or Internal.
When using digital input, set this to
Automatic.
Automatic• (default): If a clock signal is input
through the DIGITAL IN jack, it is used. If no signal is input through the DIGITAL IN jack, this unit’s internal clock is used.
Internal• : This unit’s internal clock is always used.

Digital Output Format

Set the digital output format to S/PDIF or AES/ EBU.

“ch1 and ch2” , “ch3 and ch4” and “ch5 and ch6”

This unit sends 6 channels of signals to the computer by USB.
Use these settings to select which of this unit’s inputs signals are sent to each computer input pair.
Select analog inputs 1-2, analog inputs 3-4 or digital inputs.
LINE OUTPUTS and DIGITAL OUTPUTS
The computer inputs 4 channels of signals to this unit by USB.
Use these settings to select the signals to be output from this unit’s LINE OUT and DIGITAL OUT jacks.
Set them to ch1 and ch2 or ch3 and ch4.
NOTE
If you want to output Windows Media Player or iTunes, for example, through this unit’s
DIGITAL OUT, set the DIGITAL OUTPUTS to ch1 and ch2 in the Control Panel.
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TASCAM PS-P520
AC outlet
DC plug
Computer
USB
Keyboard
Digital recorder
Powered monitor speakers or amplier and speakers
Headphones Guitar Bass guitar
Vocal mic
Drum machine
Example of using US-600 connections

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+48V (PHANTOM) indicator
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USB connections

Use the included USB cable to connect the US-600 to your computer as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. To avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, we strongly recommend that you do not connect any USB devices other than keyboards and mice to the USB bus used by this unit.

Audio connections

Connect the output signal of your mic, guitar, keyboard, or other audio device to the US-600, where it will be converted into digital audio and sent via USB to your computer. Connect the output of the US-600 to your speakers (via an amp) or headphones, so you will be able to monitor the audio signals coming into the US-600 or being produced by your computer.
The balance between the input signal from the mic and guitar and the output signal from the computer should be adjusted by the
MON MIX knob.

Microphones

Connect microphones to the MIC/INST IN 1 and MIC/LINE IN 2 XLR connectors on the front panel and the MIC/LINE IN 3 and 4 XLR connectors on the rear panel. When
using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, set the PHANTOM (+48V) switch on the rear panel to ON. When the
PHANTOM (+48V) switch is set to ON, the +48V indicator on the front panel lights.
CAUTION
Connecting a dynamic microphone with
an unbalanced connection to the unit
when the PHANTOM (+48V) switch is ON could damage this unit and make it unusable.
Do not connect or disconnect a mic with
an input when this switch is ON. Loud
noises might be produced and damage could be caused to equipment.
Always turn the • LEVEL knob on the front panel to the minimum volume before changing the PHANTOM (+48V) switch between ON and OFF. Depending on the connected microphone, loud noises might be produced and damage could be caused to equipment and harm could occur to people’s hearing.
Always set the • PHANTOM (+48V) switch to OFF before turning the unit’s power on or off (connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor).
Do not use phantom power when line
level equipment is connected to an XLR
connector. It might damage equipment.

Guitars

Connect a guitar or bass guitar to the MIC/ INST IN 1 standard TS jack on the front panel.
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Sound module/MD/CD etc. (digital connection)

Connect the digital inputs and outputs of these types of devices to the unit’s DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks on the rear panel.
NOTE
This unit’s • DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks are RCA pin jacks.
This unit can output either S/PDIF or AES/
EBU digital signals. Set the type of output
using the control panel.
CAUTION
To use the DIGITAL IN jack, you must set the Sample Clock Source to automatic in the software control panel. This makes the connected device into the clock master
If Sample Clock Source is set to internal no signal will be input through the DIGITAL IN jack, and the DIGITAL OUT signal will be looped back inside the US-600 to the digital input. In this case, depending on the settings of the computer software that you are using, the digital out signal could become looped, causing noise. We describe an example of this situation and measures to prevent it below
Example
In the DAW application, suppose that the input of a track is assigned to the US-600 DIGITAL IN and its output is assigned to the US-600 DIGITAL OUT. In this case, the following noise loop is created if the input of that track is monitored: track output to US-600 digital output to US-600 digital input to track input to track output, and so on.
Countermeasure
To prevent this type of loop, turn input monitoring off in the DAW software or assign the input of that track to anything besides the US-600 digital input.

Connecting keyboards, drum machines, sound modules, cassette/MD/CD players and other analog line level devices

Connect analog signal outputs from these types of devices to the MIC/LINE IN 2 standard TRS jack on the front panel and the MIC/LINE IN 3 and 4 standard TRS jacks on the rear panel.

Analog record player

The output of an analog record player cannot be connected directly to the US-600. You must connect a phono amp between your analog record player and the US-600. (Alternatively, you can connect it via an audio amp that has PHONO inputs.)

Monitor speakers

Connect monitor speakers (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to the
LINE OUT 1/2 jacks on the rear panel.

Headphones

Connect headphones to the standard stereo
PHONES jack on the front panel.

Connecting MIDI devices

Connect your sound module, keyboard/ synthesizer, drum machine, or other MIDI device to the US-600 as shown below.
If you want to monitor the sound of a sound module, keyboard/synthesizer or drum machine, connect the output of that device to this unit’s LINE IN. Alternatively, to monitor using an external mixer, connect the outputs of that device and the LINE OUT jacks of this unit to the external mixer inputs.
You can use the connectors on the rear panel to transmit and receive MTC (MIDI Time Code). This allows the MTC-compatible DAW (Digital
MIDI IN/MIDI OUT
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Audio Workstation) computer application to synchronize with your MIDI equipment.
NOTE
When using Windows Media Player, if the MIDI music playback output destination (default device) is set to Microsoft GS
Wavetable SW Synth in the Sounds and Audio Devices part of the Control Panel, you cannot
listen to MIDI performances through this unit’s LINE OUT 1/2 , PHONES output and DIGITAL output.
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6 – Application Guide

In this chapter, we explain how to set some audio applications for use with this unit.

Cubase LE 5

For details see the included Cubase LE 5 Quick Start Guide.

Windows XP and Windows Media Player

1 Close all applications and then open
the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2 Open Sounds and Audio Devices.
NOTE
If you do not see the above item, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices and it should
appear.
3 Click the Audio tab, and set the Default
device: for Sound playback to TASCAM US-
600.
5 Start Windows Media Player, select an
audio file and begin playback.
NOTE
If you change this setting while Windows
Media Player is running, the software will
not recognize that the device has been changed. In this case, restart Windows Media Player.
If you still cannot hear sound after
making the setting and completing the
procedures above, restart the computer.
After making this setting, sound will be
output through this unit, but no sound
will be output by the computer’s speakers or headphone jacks.

Windows Vista or Windows 7 and Windows Media Player

1 Close all applications and then open
the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2 Open Sound.
NOTE
If the above item does not appear, click Hardware and Sound and it should appear.
4 Click OK.
3 Click the Playback tab, click Speakers
TASCAM US-600 and click the Set Default button. This moves the green check mark to Speakers TASCAM US-600.
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4 Click OK.
5 Start Windows Media Player, select an
audio file and begin playback.
NOTE
If you change this setting while Windows
Media Player is running, the software will
not recognize that the device has been changed. In this case, restart Windows Media Player.
If you still cannot hear sound after
making the setting and completing the
procedures above, restart the computer.
After making this setting, sound will be
output through this unit, but no sound
will be output by the computer’s speakers or headphone jacks.

Mac OS X and iTunes

1 Open the Utilities folder, which is inside
the Applications folder, and double-click Audio MIDI Setup to launch it.
2 Control-click the US-600. Check use this
device for sound input and use this device for sound output. This moves microphone
icon and speaker icon to US-600.
3 Launch iTunes, select an audio file and
start playback.
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7 – MIDI implementation chart

Function Transmitted Received Remarks
Basic Channel At power ON
Mode At power ON
Note Number Range
Velocity Note ON
After Touch Polyphonic
Pitch Bender X X Through Control Change X X Through Program Change
System Exclusive X X Through
System Common Song Pos
System Real Time
Other Local on/off
Notes
Changed
Messages Altered
Note OFF
Channel
Range #
Song Sel Tune
Clock Commands
All note off Active sensing Reset
X X
X X
*************
X
*************
X X
X X
X
*************
X X X
X X
X X X X
X X
X X
X Through
X X
X X
X Through
X X X
X X
X X X X
Through
Through
Through
Through
Through
Through
Through
Mode 1: Omni on, Poly Mode 2: Omni on, Mono O: Yes Mode 3: Omni off, Poly Mode 4: Omni off, Mono X: No
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8 – Troubleshooting

Please read this chapter if you are unable to use the unit properly even after setting it up following the procedures in this manual.
If you are still unable to resolve your problems please contact TASCAM customer support with the following information about the operating environment and details about the trouble.
Operating environment
• Computer manufacturer
• Model
• CPU
• Installed memory
• OS
• Applications used
• Antivirus software use
• Wireless LAN use
Please see the back of this manual for contact information.
Installation fails.
ª
Installation completes, but the computer does not recognize the unit.
If some trouble is causing installation to fail, or installation completes but the computer does not recognize the unit, check the following.
1) USB indicator lit
Is the USB indicator on the front panel of the unit lit? If the USB indicator is not lit, confirm that the USB cable is properly connected.
NOTE
Always use the included USB cable.
2) Change the USB port
Since the unit might not function properly with some USB ports, try connecting to a different built-in USB port on the computer, and reinstall the
driver (when using Windows).
NOTE
Try again after disconnecting other USB
devices. (Keyboards and mice can be left
connected.)
Do not use a USB hub. Always connect the
unit directly to a built-in USB port on the
computer.
3) Stop other software running in the
background Since antivirus software and other
software that runs in the background can interfere with installation, stop other software before beginning installation.
See “3 – Installation” on page 13 of this manual for how to install and uninstall the driver.
There is no sound even when audio
ª
is playing back.
The audio output must be set on the computer.
Please confirm the following while the unit is connected to the computer.
Note that after making the following settings, sound will be output through the unit, but no sound will be output by the computer’s speakers or headphone jacks.
Windows XP
1 Shut down all applications, and open
the Control Panel from the Start Menu.
2 Open Sounds and Audio Devices.
NOTE
If the above item does not appear, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices and it should appear.
3 Click the Audio tab, and set the Default
device: for Sound playback and Sound recording to TASCAM US-600.
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Windows Vista and Windows 7
1 Shut down all applications, and open
the Control Panel from the Start menu.
2 Open Sound.
NOTE
If the above item does not appear, click Hardware and Sound and it should appear.
3 Click the Playback tab, right-click
Speakers US-600 and click the Set Default
button.
Mac OS X
1 Shut down all applications and open
System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2 Open Sound.
3 From the Output tab, select US-600
output.
After completing the settings, restart the computer and check the playback sound.
Depending on the application you are using, other device settings might also be necessary in addition to those above.
In particular, since DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software operates using audio engines that are different from OS settings, confirm the DAW driver settings first after installing the driver for this unit. Check the manuals for the software that you are using for details about how to make these settings.
For the bundled Cubase LE 5 software, see the manual on the included Cubase LE 5 DVD-ROM.
The sound breaks up or there is
ª
noise.
The processing load on the computer can cause sound to break up and noise to occur.
Some ways to reduce the load on a computer are introduced below.
1) If a wireless LAN, antivirus software or other software are running in the background, they regularly use the computer’s CPU, and this burden can
cause sound to break up and noise to occur.
Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus
software and other software running in the background when using this unit.
2) Try increasing the buffer size (latency) setting in the audio application that you are using and/or in the control panel for this unit.
NOTE
Consult the maker of your audio application for methods to reduce its burden on your computer.
3) Change the settings of your computer so that they are optimal for audio processing.
Windows XP
1 Right-click My Computer and select
Properties.
2 Click the Advanced tab.
3 Click Settings in the Performance section.
4 On the Performance Option screen, select
the Adjust for Best Performance option.
Windows Vista
a) Turn Aero off.
1 Right-click the desktop and select
Personalize.
2 Choose Window Color and Appearance
and then click Open classic appearance properties for more options.
3 Select Windows Vista Basic or any option
other than Windows Aero.
b) Performance settings
1 Right-click Computer and select
Properties.
2 Click Advanced system settings.
3 Click the Advanced tab.
4 Click Settings in the Performance section.
5 On the Performance Option screen, select
the Adjust for Best Performance option.
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Windows 7
a) Turn Aero off.
1 Right-click the desktop and select
Personalize.
2 Select any theme from among Basic and
High Contrast Themes.
b) Performance settings
1 Right-click Computer and select
Properties.
2 Click Advanced System Settings.
3 Click the Advanced tab.
4 Click Settings in the Performance section.
5 On the Visual Effects tab in the
Performance Options window, select Adjust for best performance.
Mac OS X
1 Open System Preferences from the Apple
menu and select Energy Saver.
2 Click the Sleep tab.
3 Set Put the computer to sleep when it is
inactive for: to Never.
4 Set Put the display(s) to sleep when the
computer is inactive for: to Never.
5 Click the Options tab. If a Processor
performance setting is available, set it to Highest.
NOTE
Depending on the Mac OS version and model these settings might not be available.
Questions related to Cubase LE 5
ª
Since Cubase LE 5 is a product provided by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, it is not supported by TASCAM.
Please use the Cubase LE 5 Help menu for information about how to use this software.
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9 – Specifications

AD/DA audio converter

Sampling frequency
44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Quantization bit rate
24-bit

Analog audio inputs

Microphone inputs (MIC IN 1-4)
Balanced
Connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ
Nominal input level: –14 dBu (0.15 Vrms)
Minimum input level: –57 dBu (0.001 Vrms)
Maximum input level: +2 dBu (0.98 Vrms)
Line inputs (LINE IN 2-4)
Balanced
Connectors:
6.3-mm (1/4”) TRS phone jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 15 kΩ
Nominal input level: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms)
Minimum input level: –39 dBu (0.008 Vrms)
Maximum input level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
Instrument input (INST IN 1)
Unbalanced
Connectors: 6.3-mm (1/4”) TS phone jacks
(Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 1 MΩ
Nominal input level: –13 dBV (0.22 Vrms)
Minimum input level: –56 dBV (0.001 Vrms)
Maximum input level: +3 dBV (1.41 Vrms)

Analog audio outputs

Line outputs (LINE OUT 1-2)
Unbalanced
Connectors: RCA pin jacks
Output impedance: 200Ω
Nominal output level: –10 dBV (0.316 Vrms)
Maximum output level: +6 dBV (2 Vrms)
Headphones outputs (PHONES)
Connectors:
6.3-mm (1/4”) stereo phone jack
Maximum output: 49 mW + 49 mW (1 kHz,
0.1%, 32Ω)

Digital audio inputs

COAXIAL (DIGITAL IN)
Connector: RCA pin jack
Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)

Digital audio outputs

COAXIAL (DIGITAL OUT)
Connector: RCA pin jack
Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF) or professional
IEC 60958 (AES/EBU) set using the software control panel
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Control I/O

MIDI input (MIDI IN)
Connector: 5-PIN DIN
Format: standard MIDI format
MIDI output (MIDI OUT)
Connector: 5-PIN DIN
Format: standard MIDI format
USB (USB)
Connector: 4-pin USB type B
Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 MHz)

Audio performance

Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB (44.1/48 kHz,
JEITA)
20 Hz-40 kHz +0.5/–1.5 dB (88.2/96 kHz,
JEITA)
Signal-to-noise ratio
98 dB or higher (LINE IN to LINE OUT with
Gain knobs at minimum, 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
Total harmonic distortion
0.0045% or less (LINE IN to LINE OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, JEITA)

Computer requirements

See the TASCAM website (http://tascam. com/) for updated information about OS compatibility.

Windows

Supported Operating system
Windows XP 32 bit SP3 or later
Windows XP 64 bit SP2 or later
Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 or later
Windows Vista 64 bit SP2 or later
Windows 7 32 bit
Windows 7 64 bit
Supported computer system
Windows compatible computer with a USB
2.0 port
CPU/clock:
Pentium 4, 1 GHz or faster
AMD Athlon, 1 GHz or faster
(or equivalent processor)
Memory:
1 GB or more
Supported protocol:
ASIO 2, WDM (MME)

Macintosh

Supported operating system:
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
Mac OS X 10.6.3 or later
Supported computer system:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
CPU/clock:
Intel processor, or PPC G4 1 GHz or faster
Memory:
1 GB or more
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Supported protocol:
CoreAudio, CoreMIDI

General

Power
TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (included)
AC input: 100-240 V, 1.0 A
DC output: +5 V, 2.0 A
Power consumption
5 W
External dimensions (W x H x D)
221.5 x 41 x 151 mm/8.72 x 1.61 x 5.95 in. (without projections)
221.5 x 44 x 164.3 mm/8.72 x 1.73 x 6.47 in. (with projections)
Weight
580 g/20.46 oz
Operating temperature range
5-35º C/41-95ºF
9 – Specifications
Bundled software
Cubase LE 5 (for Windows or Mac OS X)
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221.5 mm
41 mm 3 mm
151 mm
111.6 mm
13.3 mm
110.8 mm
Kensington lock hole
M4 mm screw hole (Depth: 4.0 mm max.)

Dimensional drawing

Illustrations in this manual may differ in part from the actual product.
Specifications and the external appearance may be changed without notification to improve
the product.
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