Asus DA-3000 Owners Manual - Page 56

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TASCAM

DA-3000

12 – Specifications

Media and formats

Recording media

SD cards:

512MB–2GB SD supported

4GB–32GB SDHC supported

Media ejection: push-push type

CF cards:

1GB–64GB Type I supported

USB flash drives:

2GB–64GB supported

Recording/playback formats

PCM mode

Fs:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz

Bit depth:

16 and 24-bit

Playback:

BWF (.wav extension)

Recording:

BWF and WAV (both .wav extension)

DSD mode

Fs:

2.8224 and 5.6448MHz

Playback and recording:

DSDIFF (.dff extension)

DSF (.dsf extension)

Number of channels

2 mono/1 stereo

Inputs and outputs

Analog inputs

Unbalanced

Connectors:

RCA pin jacks

Reference input level:

−10 dBV

Maximum input level:

+6 dBV

Input impedance:

22 kΩ or higher

Minimum input level:

−22 dBV

Balanced

Connectors:

XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Reference input level:

+4 dBu or +6 dBu (only when

maximum input level is +15 dBu)

Maximum input level:

+24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18

dBu or +15 dBu (use menu to set)

Input impedance:

10 kΩ or higher

Minimum input level:

−8 dBu or −6 dBu (only when


Analog outputs

Unbalanced

Connectors:

RCA pin jacks

Reference output level:

−10 dBV

Maximum output level:

+6 dBV

Output impedance:

200 Ω or less

Balanced

Connector:

XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Reference output level:

+4 dBu or +6 dBu (only when


Maximum output level:

+24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18

dBu or +15 dBu (set in menu)

Output impedance:

100 Ω or less

PHONES jack

Connector:

6.3mm (1/4") standard stereo jack

Maximum output:

45 mW + 45 mW (32Ω load, 0.1%

distortion)

Digital input

S/PDIF / CASCADE (unbalanced)

Connector:

RCA pin jack

Format:

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)

Input frequency:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz

(when SRC OFF)

32 kHz–216 kHz (when SRC ON)

Allowable frequency deviation: ±100 ppm (when SRC OFF)

AES/EBU (balanced)

Connector:

XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Format:

AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)

Input frequency:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz

(when SRC OFF)

32–216 kHz (when SRC ON)

Allowable frequency deviation: ±100 ppm (when SRC OFF)

SDIF-3 (unbalanced)

Connectors:

BNC connector × 2 (L, R)

Format:

SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw

Clock sync frequency:

44.1 kHz (when 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz)

Digital output

S/PDIF / CASCADE

(unbalanced)

Connector:

RCA pin jack

Format:

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)

AES/EBU (balanced)

Connector:

XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Format:

AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)

SDIF-3 (unbalanced)

Connectors:

BNC connector × 2 (L, R)

Format:

SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw

Clock sync frequency:

44.1 kHz (when 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz)

Other connectors

WORD SYNC IN jack

Connector:

BNC

Input level:

equivalent to 5V TTL

Input impedance:

75 Ω ±10%

(includes terminal on/off switch)

Input frequency:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz

Allowable frequency deviation: ±100 ppm

WORD SYNC THRU/OUT

Connector:

BNC

Output level:

equivalent to 5V TTL

Output impedance:

75 Ω ±10%

Output frequency:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz

(includes THRU/OUT on/off switch)

Frequency stability:

±1 ppm or less (Ta=25ºC)

USB (DEVICE)

Connector:

USB A-type 4-pin

Protocol:

USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps)

Power supply rating:

DC 5.0V 0.5A

USB (KEYBOARD)

Connector:

USB A-type 4-pin

Protocol:

USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (12 Mbps)

Power supply rating:

DC 5.0V 0.2A

Section	Page
1 – Introduction	8
Features	8
Included items	8
Conventions used in this manual	8
Trademarks	9
Precautions for placement and use	9
Power supply	9
Beware of condensation	9
Cleaning the unit	9
Using the TEAC Global Site	9
User registration	9
SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives	10
Precautions for use	10
Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit	10
SD card write protection	10
SD card and CF card formatting	10
2 – Names and Functions of Parts	11
Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10)	14
Home Screen	14
Menu structure	15
Menu screen operation basics	15
Menu operation procedures	16
3 – Preparations	17
Preparing the remote control	18
Installing the battery	18
When to change the battery	18
Warnings about battery use	18
Using the wireless remote control	18
Turning the power on and off	19
Setting the date and time	19
Adjusting the brightness	19
Inserting and ejecting SD and CF cards	20
Inserting SD and CF cards	20
Ejecting SD and CF cards	20
SD card write protection	20
Connecting/disconnecting USB flash drives	21
Connecting USB flash drives	21
Disconnecting USB flash drives	21
Selecting the media used	21
Preparing SD/CF cards and USB flash drives	21
4 – Recording	22
Unexpected power interruptions	22
Selecting the input source	22
Showing the input source	22
Setting the recording file format	23
Using the sampling rate converter	23
Monitoring the input signal	24
Adjusting the input signal level	24
Setting the peak hold indicators	24
Setting the master clock	25
Setting the reference level	25
Using this unit as an AD/DA converter	26
Basic recording operations	26
Sync recording	27
Activating and setting sync recording	27
Sync recording operation	27
Creating new higher-numbered tracks automatically	28
Creating a higher numbered track manually	28
Setting the automatic mark function	29
Adding marks manually during recording	29
Adding marks when recording	29
Using the oscillator (OSC)	29
Setting the pause mode	30
Setting the file name format	30
Inputting and editing characters	31
Media capacities and recording times	31
5 – Folder and file operations (BROWSE screen)	32
Opening the BROWSE screen	32
BROWSE screen navigation	32
Icons on the BROWSE screen	32
Folder operations	33
File operations	33
Editing folder and file names	34
Deleting folders and files	34
Moving and copying folders and files	35
Registering folders and files in a playlist	35
Viewing folder and file information	36
Creating new folders	36
Dividing files	37
Undoing file division (UNDO/REDO)	38
6 − Playback	39
Playable file types	39
Files and tracks	39
Basic playback operations	39
Playback	39
Selecting tracks	39
Skipping to the previous or next track	39
Selecting tracks directly	39
Searching backward and forward	39
Locating to specific positions	40
Locating to a position after partial entry	40
Adding marks manually during playback	40
Adding marks during playback	40
Locating to marks	40
Deleting marks	40
Setting the PLAY Mode	41
Repeat playback	41
Setting gapless playback mode	41
7 – Recording/playback with cascade connections	42
Overview of the cascade function	42
Connections and preparations	42
Preparing media	42
Selecting the media	42
Preparing cables	42
Setting the recording file format	42
Connecting and setting the devices	43
Setting master and slave units	44
Using cascaded units	45
8 – Editing playlists	46
Overview of playlist editing	46
Opening the playlist screen	46
Registering tracks in a playlist	46
Using the playlist menu	46
Moving around playlists	47
Changing playlist names	47
Deleting playlists	47
Creating a new playlist	48
Playlist track menu operations	48
Changing the playlist track order	49
Removing tracks from playlists	49
9 – Miscellaneous functions	50
INFO button and indicator	50
Copying files between media (backing up)	50
Viewing information about the media	51
Restoring the factory settings	51
Using a USB keyboard	51
Setting the keyboard type	51
Using a keyboard to input text	52
Keyboard operation list	52
10 – Message Lists	53
11 − Troubleshooting	55
12 – Specifications	56
Media and formats	56
Inputs and outputs	56
Analog inputs	56
Analog outputs	56
Digital input	56
Digital output	56
Other connectors	56
Audio performance	57
Recording	57
Playback	57
Control input	57
General	57
Dimensional drawings	58

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