TASCAM Celesonic US-20x20 Reference Manual V2.10 - Page 5

Names and Functions of Parts

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Rear panel 2 - Names and Functions of Parts w COAXIAL IN jack This digital audio input jack complies with the S/PDIF standard. e USB port Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer or iOS device (supports USB 2.0/3.0). CAUTION • The included USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) that can be used depends on the the computer and OS you are using. (See "Computer connections" on page 12.) • USB 1.1 is not supported. r OPTICAL (S/MUX) IN/OUT connectors These input and output multichannel digital audio in optical format. 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz sampling frequencies are supported. SMUX2 is supported for 88.2/96kHz formats, and SMUX4 is supported for 176.4/192kHz formats. t MIDI OUT connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output jack. This outputs MIDI signals. y MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack. Use this to input MIDI signals. u WORD IN/OUT connectors These BNC connectors are for the input and output of word clock signals. Word clock signals of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz can be input and output. CAUTION If a digital system has multiple word clock masters, serious problems, including damage to equipment, could occur. i 75Ω ON/OFF/THRU/WORD OUT switch Use this switch to make the following settings. • Whether or not the WORD IN connector has 75Ω termination • WORD output THRU/OUT setting (OUT is for WORD only) o LINE IN 9-10 (BALANCED) jacks and LEVEL switch These standard TRS jacks are line inputs. (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Use the LEVEL switch to set the nominal level to −10dBV or +4dBu. NOTE The input gain cannot be adjusted for these jacks. p COAXIAL OUT jack This digital audio input jack complies with S/PDIF and AES/ EBU standards. Set the digital signal format on the "INTERFACE" page of the Settings Panel. a LINE OUT (BALANCED) 1-10 jacks These standard TRS jacks are analog line outputs. The nominal output level is +4 dBu. (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) s AUTO POWER SAVE switch Use this switch to have the unit turn itself off automatically (start standby) when operating in mic preamp mode if no input signal above −60 dBFS is detected for 30 minutes. CAUTION If you want to turn the unit on again after it has turned itself off (started standby) automatically, press the STANDBY/ ON button once, wait at least 8 seconds and then press the STANDBY/ON button again. d Cord holder Hook the cord of the included AC adapter here to prevent accidental disconnection. f DC IN 12V connector Connect the included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) here. TASCAM US-20x20 5

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TASCAM
US-20x20
5
2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel
w
COAXIAL IN jack
This digital audio input jack complies with the S/PDIF
standard.
e
USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a
computer or iOS device (supports USB 2.0/3.0).
CAUTION
The included USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) that can be used
depends on the the computer and OS you are using. (See
“Computer connections” on page 12.)
USB 1.1 is not supported.
r
OPTICAL (S/MUX) IN/OUT connectors
These input and output multichannel digital audio in optical
format.
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz sampling frequencies
are supported.
SMUX2 is supported for 88.2/96kHz formats, and SMUX4 is
supported for 176.4/192kHz formats.
t
MIDI OUT connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output jack.
This outputs MIDI signals.
y
MIDI IN connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack.
Use this to input MIDI signals.
u
WORD IN/OUT connectors
These BNC connectors are for the input and output of word
clock signals.
Word clock signals of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
can be input and output.
CAUTION
If a digital system has multiple word clock masters, serious
problems, including damage to equipment, could occur.
i
75Ω ON/OFF/THRU/WORD OUT switch
Use this switch to make the following settings.
Whether or not the
WORD IN
connector has 75Ω
termination
WORD output THRU/OUT setting (OUT is for WORD only)
o
LINE IN 9-10 (BALANCED) jacks and LEVEL switch
These standard TRS jacks are line inputs. (Tip: HOT, Ring:
COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Use the
LEVEL
switch to set the nominal level to
−10dBV
or
+4dBu.
NOTE
The input gain cannot be adjusted for these jacks.
p
COAXIAL OUT jack
This digital audio input jack complies with S/PDIF and AES/
EBU standards.
Set the digital signal format on the “INTERFACE” page of the
Settings Panel.
a
LINE OUT (BALANCED) 1–10 jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog line outputs. The
nominal output level is +4 dBu.
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
s
AUTO POWER SAVE switch
Use this switch to have the unit turn itself off automatically
(start standby) when operating in mic preamp mode if no
input signal above −60 dBFS is detected for 30 minutes.
CAUTION
If you want to turn the unit on again after it has turned itself
off (started standby) automatically, press the
STANDBY/
ON
button once, wait at least 8 seconds and then press the
STANDBY/ON
button again.
d
Cord holder
Hook the cord of the included AC adapter here to prevent
accidental disconnection.
f
DC IN 12V connector
Connect the included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) here.