TEAC 2488 Owner's Manual

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Digital Portastudio
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
Ü
ÿ
Y
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
USER'S GUIDE
D00776200A
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Digital Portastudio
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
Ü
ÿ
Y
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
USER'S GUIDE
D00776200A
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2 TASCAM 2488 User's Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
Read these instructions.
2
Keep these instructions.
3
Heed all warnings.
4
Follow all instructions.
5
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6
Clean only with dry cloth.
7
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8
Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other.
Grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER
switch in the off position.
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TASCAM 2488 User's Guide
3
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 manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
For U.S.A
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has
to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW:EARTH
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN
: LIVE
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved
type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF
IN
DOUBT
--
CONSULT
A
COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN
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4 TASCAM 2488 User's Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured accord-
ing to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter
J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There
is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation
because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this prod-
uct is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.
CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A
SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT
YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASS 1
Optical pickup: Type : SF-W35
Manufacturer
: SANYO Electric Co. Ltd.
Laser output
: Less than 0.7mW (Play) and 74mW
Laser output
: (Record) on the objective lens
Wavelength: 780 - 786 nm
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TASCAM 2488 User's Guide
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Contents
1 ­ Setting up and introduction
Important notice ................................................8
Copyright............................................................9
An overview of the 2488..................................9
Setting up the 2488 ...........................................10
Shutting down the 2488....................................11
Some general notes on using the 2488.........11
The HD indicator
Saving songs
Navigation
Confirming
Escaping
SHIFT key
Changing values
Titling
Main menu
Home screen
Some notes on CD-R media..............................13
About CD-R and CD-RW discs............................13
Handling of compact discs ................................14
Additional notes with regard to CD-R and
CD-RW discs.....................................................14
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs ..........15
Setting up your first song ................................15
New song............................................................15
Setting the tempo ..............................................16
Making the first recording ................................16
Recording the guitar..........................................17
Lead line .............................................................19
Congratulations! ................................................20
2 ­ Mixer
Inputs and assignments....................................21
Checking assignments .......................................21
Breaking assignments........................................21
Saving and loading assignments (QUCK
ROUTING) ........................................................22
The channels........................................................22
Input channels....................................................22
Digital pad/gain .................................................22
EQ........................................................................23
Effect send..........................................................23
The fader/pan screen.........................................24
Phase...................................................................24
Pan ......................................................................24
Faders..................................................................24
Mute....................................................................25
Linking channels ................................................25
Stereo bus ............................................................25
EQ........................................................................26
Dynamics ............................................................26
Dynamics library
Fader ...................................................................27
Output selection ................................................27
Monitoring...........................................................27
Monitor selection...............................................27
Mono monitoring...............................................28
Record source monitoring .................................28
Monitor muting ................................................. 28
Soloing and toggle ............................................ 29
Sub mix ................................................................ 29
Scene memories ................................................. 29
3 ­ Effects
Mic effects ........................................................... 31
MIC X 4
MIC X 8
Assigning mic effects ........................................ 31
Selecting mic effects.......................................... 31
Editing mic effects ............................................. 32
Compressor (CMP)
De-esser (DSR)
Exciter (EXC)
Multi-effect ......................................................... 32
Assigning the multi-effect to a channel or
input ................................................................ 32
Editing the multi-effect..................................... 32
Modulation effects
Using the multi-effect library ........................... 33
Single effect ........................................................ 34
Single effect library presets.............................. 34
REV
DLY
CHO
PIT
FLG
PHA
GRV
Saving your own settings ................................. 34
Tuner..................................................................... 35
4 ­ Recorder
First steps in recording (song management)36
Creating a song.................................................. 36
Loading a song .................................................. 36
Saving a song..................................................... 36
Reverting to the previously saved version of a
song................................................................. 36
Erasing a song.................................................... 37
Copying songs ................................................... 37
Deleting unused space from a song................. 38
Protecting a song............................................... 38
Transport controls ............................................. 39
Setting the playback position........................... 39
Return to zero (RTZ) .......................................... 39
Last Recording Position (LRP) ........................... 39
Jog positioning .................................................. 39
Fast forward and rewind .................................. 40
During playback
From the stop position
Recording............................................................. 40
Recording (ii)...................................................... 41
Hands-free recording ........................................ 41
Dropping out of record mode .......................... 41
Rehearsing recording ........................................ 41
IN/OUT/TO points .............................................. 42
Setting the IN, OUT and TO points................... 42

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