TASCAM DM-24 Installation and Use Owners Manual - Page 9

1 - Introduction-Supplied accessories Supplied accessories As well as the documentation supplied with the DM24, you should also have packed with the unit: • A power cord • A warranty card • A list of authorized TASCAM service stations About this manual Please note the following typographical and other conventions used in this manual: • Physical "push" controls of the DM-24 are referred to as "keys". • "Push" controls which are shown and used on the screen are referred to as "buttons". • The names of keys and other connectors and controls of the DM-24 are given in the following typeface: DYNAMICS. • The names of on-screen buttons and other onscreen features, titles and prompts, etc. are given in the following typeface: LIBRARY DATA. How this manual is arranged In addition to this manual, we also provide a Quick Reference Guide, which you can use to remind you of the quick ways in which common operations are carried out. Even if you are familiar with the operation of mixers and digital mixers, and even if you never usually read instruction manuals, we suggest that you read the first few sections of this manual. They will provide useful background information for you as you use the DM-24. The other sections of this manual are more in the nature of background reference, and contain information that you may not need for everyday working. 1 - "Introduction" on page 8 : This section. It provides an overview of the DM-24, its operational features, and the manual. 2 - "User interface" on page 12 : This sec- tion explains how to use the DM-24 controls in order how to access the different screens, change values of parameters and so on. 3 - "System-wide options" on page 20 : There are a number of options available on the DM24 which affect the whole operation of the unit. See If any of these items is missing, contact your TASCAM distributor. Retain the box and other packing material that came with the DM-24 in case you need to transport it in the future. • The names of any physical keys, connectors and controls of other devices are given in the following typeface: REMOTE IN. WARNING "Warnings" give advice regarding a possible hazard to equipment or personnel. NOTE "Notes" provide additional information which requires special attention. this section in order to understand the way in which these global settings will affect the way in which you use the unit, 4 - "Parts of the DM-24" on page 28 : This section introduces the different keys and controls of the DM-24. Since many of the keys have more than one function, which is determined by the software, it is impossible to give a full description of the use of each control in this section. A description of the top and rear panel connectors is also provided, 5 - "Setting up the I/O" on page 36 : Because the DM-24 is essentially a "soft" product, many of the hardware features are not mapped to logical functions on a one-to-one basis. This section explains the different mapping and routing options available to you, and how to configure the DM-24 for your individual requirements. 6 - "Hookup" on page 44 : Explains how to connect the DM-24 to other equipment (analog and digital audio, control and timing connections, etc.). 7 - "Module operations" on page 49 : In many ways, this can be regarded as the most essential part of the manual. It explains how to carry out the TASCAM DM-24 Reference Manual 9