User manual TASCAM M-520

[. . . ] Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction m a n u a l , m ay c a u s e h a r m f u l i n te r f e r e n c e to r a d i o communications. [. . . ] Do not operate this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit. · Avoid placing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier. · Always use the supplied AC adapter with the standard home electrical power outlet. Use of other AC adapters may damage the FireOne. · Use the unit on a table or rack that is level and sturdy. · Wipe dirt from the unit with a dry cloth. Never use thinner, benzene or other solvents because they may cause acrylic parts and coated surfaces to dissolve, labels to be eroded or other damage. 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. Conventions used in this manual Within this manual, the following typographic conventions are used: · The name of a control or connector on the unit is written in the following way: PHONES. · The name of a control or connector on another unit is written in the following way: AUX IN. · When referring to the screen display of the host computer, we refer to any prompts, messages, etc. in the following typeface: Press any key to continue. In most cases, the line outputs will be connected to an amplifier or powered speakers and will control the audio level in your studio. This control is independent of the headphone levels. 7 PHONES level controls A weighted JOG/SHUTTLE wheel on the FireOne is used to help you quickly locate to a section of your current project. Depending on the application-specific plug-in and settings, you may also be able to use this jog wheel for other functions. A set of LED's under the wheel provides various forms of visual feedback, and can be used as a visual metronome display when you set your application to send MIDI clock information to the FireOne Virtual MIDI port. e FUNCTION keys Each of the two PHONES jacks on the front of the FireOne can drive a set of headphones. The independent PHONES LEVEL controls permit you to adjust the listening level of each PHONES output independently. 8 FireWire indicator A set of 8 buttons labeled F1, F2, . . . , F8 are provided in an arc just above the transport buttons. These perform a variety of functions, depending on the control surface capabilities of the host software. See the application-specific notes for information on how to set up these controls with the audio software you use. r SHIFT button SHIFT is used to double the capabilities of the FireOne This indicator lights when a valid FireWire (IEEE. 1394) connection is made between the FireOne and the host computer. 9 MIDI IN and OUT indicators control surface, by providing an alternate function for each control listed above (transport, JOG/SHUTTLE wheel, and FUNCTION keys) as supported by the host software. t PHONES 1 and 2 outputs These light momentarily when MIDI activity is detected on the external MIDI IN and OUT ports. 0 STEREO METERS Two PHONES outputs with independent level controls are provided on the FireOne, so you and a friend can both listen at the levels you're comfortable with. Note that plugging in headphones doesn't affect the level at the LINE OUT connectors ­ you can adjust room and phones levels independently. y GUITAR IN The 12-segment stereo meters on FireOne permit highresolution observation of input and output signal levels. The next two segment (-2dB, 0dB) are amber. The point in the FireOne signal flow that is metered corresponds to the program that is sent to both the LINE OUT's and the PHONES. NOTE The metering point is just after the MIX control, which suggests the following method for adjusting input signals: The connector labeled GUITAR IN on the front panel is an instrument-level input that can be used in place of the "combo" (XLR/phone) jack on the rear panel. A slide switch on the rear panel of the FireOne ("FRONTREAR") selects which of the two connectors is routed to input B. [. . . ] · [Windows] Make sure FireOne appears under "Sound, video, and game FireOne MIDI ports do not appear as a selection in application's controllers" in Windows Device Manager control-surface setup. · [Macintosh] Make sure FireOne appears as a device in the "Audio MIDI Setup" program's "MIDI Devices" panel. · See application software's instructions for enabling MIDI ports. · Make sure that the FireOne Control MIDI port is being used for control surface input and output, and not the external FireOne MIDI port. [. . . ]