Tascam da 30 mk2 owners manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................... 2
Safety Instructions ...................... 3
Set-up
1. Unpacking and Inspection ............. 4
2. Installation Site .................... 4
3. Rack Mounting .................... 4
4. Initial Connections .................. 4

5. Voltage Conversion

(General Export Model only) ........... 4
Subcodes ............................ 5
DAT Cassette Tape ...................... 6
Operations: Playback

1. Playing a Precorded Cassette ............ 8
2. Choosing Selections . . . . . . ........... 8
3. Autolocating to the Desired Point ........ 8
4. Repeat Play ....................... 8
5. Programed Sequence Play

(from the remote only) ................ 9
Operations: Recording

1. Digital/Analog Audio Recording ......... 10
2. Editing Start IDs, Skip IDs, and

Program Numbers ................... 13
Features and Controls

Rear Panel ........................ 15

Front Panel ....................... 15

RC-D30 Remote Control Unit (optional) ..... 20
Specifications ......................... 21
Problems and Solutions ................... 25

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This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part,
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[Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TASCAM DA-30 MKII digital
audio tape deck. The DA-30 MKII was designed for pro~
fessional use and its features include the following:

0 High performance 1-bit type AD/DA system

0 Multiple sampling rates supported

0 Long record/play mode allowing recording/playback
up to 4 hours

CAL/UNCAL switch in the analog input

Parallel port for external control

Shuttle and autolocation

Selectable AUTO ID sensitivity level

Mountable in a 19" EIA rack

Selectable Copy ID

Two pairs of digital input and output: one for
consumer equipment, one for professional
equipment

XLR type, balanced analog input and output

0 Multifunction remote control optionally available

0......

There are functions which are controllable only from
the optional remote control unit, RC-D30 (see also
p.20).

Before actually using the DA-3OMKII, read this manual
thoroughly at least once, so you will know where to
return when you need answers.

Use of capital letters: In general, we use all upper case
type to designate a particular switch, control or jack
label or indication appearing in the display window.

THE APPLIANCE CONFORMS WITH EEC DIREC-
TIVE 87/308/EEC REGARDING INTERFERENCE
SUPPRESSION

CONFORME AL D.M. 13 APRILE 1989
DIRETI'IVA CEE/87/308

CAUTION

RISK uF ELECTRIC sHocK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DD Nor DFEN.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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appliance.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alertthe user tothe presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the

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

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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