Tascam DM-24 Owner's Manual

Also see for DM-24: User guide Basic guide Quick start guide Basic guide Installation information

Contents

1 – Introduction—Supplied accessoriesTASCAM DM-24 Reference Manual 9Supplied accessoriesAs well as the documentation supplied with the DM-24, you should also have packed with the unit:• A power cord• A warranty card• A list of authorized TASCAM service stationsIf any of these items is missing, contact your TAS-CAM distributor.Retain the box and other packing material that camewith the DM-24 in case you need to transport it in thefuture.About this manualPlease note the following typographical and otherconventions used in this manual:• Physical “push” controls of the DM-24 are referredto as “keys”.• “Push” controls which are shown and used on thescreen are referred to as “buttons”.• The names of keys and other connectors and con-trols of the DM-24 are given in the following type-face: DYNAMICS.• The names of on-screen buttons and other on-screen features, titles and prompts, etc. are given inthe following typeface: LIBRARY DATA.• The names of any physical keys, connectors andcontrols of other devices are given in the followingtypeface: REMOTE IN.WARNING“Warnings” give advice regarding a possible hazard toequipment or personnel.NOTE“Notes” provide additional information which requiresspecial attention.How this manual is arrangedIn addition to this manual, we also provide a QuickReference Guide, which you can use to remind youof the quick ways in which common operations arecarried out.Even if you are familiar with the operation of mixersand digital mixers, and even if you never usually readinstruction manuals, we suggest that you read thefirst few sections of this manual. They will provideuseful background information for you as you use theDM-24.The other sections of this manual are more in thenature of background reference, and contain informa-tion that you may not need for everyday working.1 – “Introduction” on page 8 : This section.It provides an overview of the DM-24, its operationalfeatures, and the manual.2 – “User interface” on page 12 : This sec-tion explains how to use the DM-24 controls in orderhow to access the different screens, change values ofparameters and so on.3 – “System-wide options” on page 20 :There are a number of options available on the DM-24 which affect the whole operation of the unit. Seethis section in order to understand the way in whichthese global settings will affect the way in which youuse the unit,4 – “Parts of the DM-24” on page 28 : Thissection introduces the different keys and controls ofthe DM-24. Since many of the keys have more thanone function, which is determined by the software, itis impossible to give a full description of the use ofeach control in this section. A description of the topand rear panel connectors is also provided,5 – “Setting up the I/O” on page 36 :Because the DM-24 is essentially a “soft” product,many of the hardware features are not mapped to log-ical functions on a one-to-one basis. This sectionexplains the different mapping and routing optionsavailable to you, and how to configure the DM-24 foryour individual requirements.6 – “Hookup” on page 44 : Explains how toconnect the DM-24 to other equipment (analog anddigital audio, control and timing connections, etc.).7 – “Module operations” on page 49 : Inmany ways, this can be regarded as the most essentialpart of the manual. It explains how to carry out the