Tascam TM-D4000 Owner's Manual

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1 - Introduction—Expansion cards1–3nals through the eight mono analog inputs, the twostereo analog inputs and the two stereo digital inputs,and outputting them to the stereo buss.These interface cards are easy to install, and it istherefore possible to keep a stock of different inter-face cards, allowing the TM-D4000 to be used in dif-ferent ways as needs dictate on different occasions.Without any interface cards tted, the TM-D4000provides eight monaural analog inputs and two pairsof stereo analog inputs. These may be mixed to a ste-reo pair of outputs, in either digital or analog format.IF-TD4000 : This interface card provides eightchannels of digital input/output in TDIF-1 format,allowing devices such as the DTRS series to be con-nected. In addition to the digital audio, this interfacecard also provides a REMOTE OUT connection,allowing synchronization and control of the remoteDTRS recorder.Note that when connecting a chain of DTRS unitsusing more than one IF-TD4000 card, etc. only oneof the DTRS units (the master unit) should be con-nected directly to the TM-D4000 with the REMOTEconnection. The other units should be “daisy-chained” to the rst master unit.IF-AE4000 : This interface card provides eightchannels of digital audio input/output in 1992-3AES/EBU professional format. The signals are connectedthrough a 25-pin ’D’-sub connector, and so a suitablecable must be used in order to connect the AES/EBUdevices.IF-LP4000 : This interface card provides eightchannels of digital audio input/output in adat™ for-mat. The links to external devices are made throughoptical “lightpipe” connections, allowing the TM-D4000 to be connected to any device supporting sucha compatible interface. A 9-pin ’D’-sub SYNC OUTconnector is also provided, allowing full remote con-trol of and word clock synchronization to the adatdevice.Note that when connecting a chain of adat units usingmore than one IF-LP4000 card, etc. only one of theDTRS units (the master unit) should be connecteddirectly to the TM-D4000 with the SYNC OUT con-nection. The other units should be “daisy-chained” tothe master unit.Also note than when an adat device is connected tothe IF-LP4000, both the IN and OUT connectionsmust be made, and they must be made to the sameunit to ensure clock stability across the system.IF-AD4000 : This interface card provides eightchannels of balanced analog input/output at profes-sional (+4 dBu) levels. All conversion is carried outat 24 bits of resolution. The signals are connectedthrough a 25-pin connector, and a suitable cable willbe necessary to connect the external analog devices.1.3.1 Fitting the interface cards1 Turn off the TM-D4000 and disconnect itfrom the power supply. Disconnect all otherequipment connected to it.WARNINGThe above step is most important. If you donot do this, there is a risk that you may causedamage to the TM-D4000 as well as otherequipment.2 Use the screwdriver to remove the blankingpanel from the slot into which you will t theinterface card. Keep the three retainingscrews in a safe place.We suggest that you start from the top slot(slot 1) and work downwards. Take care, ifyou are removing a previously-tted inter -face card, that you are removing the retain-ing screws, and not the smaller screws whichx the card to the r ear plate . Also, if you areremoving a previously-tted card, use thebinding posts on the rear plate to helpremove the card.3 Remove the interface card from the anti-static protective bag.