3 – Connections : Other connectionsTASCAM DM-3200 User’s Manual 43WARNINGMore than one such word sync source can cause seriousproblems, including possible damage to monitoringequipment.The DM-3200 can act as a word sync master or slave(set up in software—see “Clock setting” on page 44).The switch allows the OUT to act as a THRU whenthe DM-3200 is receiving word sync signals, as wellas enabling and disabling 75Ω termination on theinput.TO METER Use the cable provided with theoptional meter bridge (MU-1000) to connect themeter bridge to this connector of the DM-3200.FOOT SW Connect a standard momentary foot (orother) switch to this 1/4" jack. It can either be push-to-make or push-to-break, as the polarity can bechanged in software.For details of how to do this, as well as how to set upthe footswitch, see “SWITCH utility” on page 37.USB This is used to connect the DM-3200 to a hostcomputer for bi-directional control. This is, the com-puter can control the DM-3200—see the documenta-tion supplied with the TASCAM utility software—and the DM-3200 can be set up as a DAW controller,controlling the DAW software running on the hostcomputer.We strongly suggest that you use only the USB cablesupplied with the DM-3200 to make the USB con-nection, and that this connection and disconnectionare made with the DAW software, or any other soft-ware communicating with the DM-3200, notrunning.Note that no drivers are necessary when using theDM-3200 with OS X or Windows XP.Power input As always, check to make sure thatthe voltage requirements marked on the unit matchyour power supply. Use a properly grounded powersupply, and connect the DM-3200 to it using a powercord which provides grounding facilities (such as theone provided with the DM-3200).
