Tascam TA-1VP Owner's Manual

6 TASCAM TA-1VP1 – IntroductionThank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM TA-1VPVocal Producer.Before connecting and using the unit, please take time toread this manual thoroughly to ensure you understandhow to properly set up and connect the unit, as well asthe operation of its many useful and convenient functions.After you have finished reading this manual, please keepit in a safe place for future reference.You can also download the Owner's Manual from theTASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).Included itemsThe included items are listed below.Take care when opening the package not to damage theitems. Keep the package materials for transportation inthe future.Please contact the store where you purchased this unitif any of these items are missing or have been damagedduring transportation.Main unit (TA-1VP)• ...................................................................... 1AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)• ............................................ 1A rack-mounting screw kit• ....................................................... 1A warranty card• ........................................................................... 1Owner’s manual (this manual)• ............................................... 1About this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:The names of keys and controls are given in the•following typeface: SAVE.Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:• ONAdditional information is introduced in the styles•below when needed:NOTEExplanation of actions in special situation andsupplement.TrademarksTASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered•in the U.S. and other countries.Auto-Tune® and Antares® are registered trademarks of•Antares Audio Technologies in the United States.Other company names, product names and logos•in this document are the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners.All names of microphone manufacturers and•microphone model designations appearing in thismanual are used solely to identify the microphonesanalyzed in the development of the respectivedigital models and do not in any way imply anyassociation with or endorsement by any of the namedmanufacturers.Precautions for placement anduseThe operating temperature should be between 5°C and•35°C (41°F and 95°F).Do not install in the following types of places. Doing•so could degrade the sound quality and/or causemalfunctions.Places with significant vibrations or that are•otherwise unstableNear windows or other places exposed to direct•sunlightNear heaters or other extremely hot places•Extremely cold places•Places with bad ventilation or high humidity•Very dusty locations•Locations exposed directly to rain or other water•Do not place any object on the unit.•Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating•electrical device such as a power amplifier.Beware of condensationIf the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, orused immediately after a cold room has been heated orotherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave theunit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.Cleaning the unitTo clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Donot wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paintthinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to cleanthe unit as they could damage the surface.