TASCAM DM-24 Installation and Use Quick Start Guide - Page 6

DM-24 Quick Start Guide Outputs We also need to set up the outputs properly for our needs. We need to make sure Direct outs 1-8 are going to TDIF 1, Direct outs 9-16 are going to TDIF 2 and Buss 1-8 is going to TDIF 3. While we're here we'll also assign the Stereo buss to Digital Out 1. 1 With the SHIFT key indicator lit, press the I/O key followed by soft key #3. Use the cursor keys to highlight the first Output Signal field. Use the data dial to scroll to BUSS 1-8/DIRECT 1-8 and press ENTER. Use the same technic to change the next field to BUSS 1-8/DIRECT 9-16. The next field should be BUSS 18/DIRECT 1-8. Set the fourth field to STEREO. Tape returns When recording on tracks 1-16 AUX 1-2 are used as the tape return path. That being the case there are a few settings you will need to be aware of. This section will cover those settings. Tape returns for tracks 17-24 are different and will be discussed on another page. 1 With the SHIFT indicator lit, press the LINK/GRP key. Press the soft key under ST LINK. Use the cursor keys to navigate the arrow under AUX 1 and press ENTER. AUX 1-2 will now show ST LINK. 2 Press the SHIFT key again so the indicator goes out. Press the AUX 1-2 key. Press the soft key below SOURCE. Use the cursor keys to highlight the SETUP section of the display. Turn the first POD knob to change setting to RETURN. Turn the second POD knob to change the setting to ALL. Press ENTER. A pop up screen will ask you to confirm by pressing ENTER again. Do it. You'll notice that the first 16 channels are now labeled RETURN. 6