Tascam 24 Track 24 Bit Hard Disk Recorder MX 2424, Remote Control Unit Rc-2424 Owners Manual

REAR PANEL
The back panel is where all connections are made and user-installable modular I/O options may be installed.  The 
internal auto-switching power supply provides both 110 and 220 volt operation.  For installation instructions of any
optional I/O modules please refer to  MX-2424  Installation.
[53] Analog to Digital/Digital to Analog Module 
The A/D/D/A module provides 24 channels of analog to digital and digital to analog conversion at 24 bit 44.1k/48k 
or 12 channels of 24 bit 96k on six DB-25...

[59] TL-Bus
These connectors provide communication and sample accurate synchronization between multiple MX-2424’s and/or
a TL-Sync synchronizer.  The total length of all cables connected to the TL-Bus cannot exceed 100 meters.  ID
numbers must be different for each unit on the TL-Bus.  Note that a unit in the middle of the bus can be off and still
sending bus communication through its connectors.  Units are “daisy-chained” with these connectors from Out to In.
[61] Video Sync In/Thru
The BNC VIDEO SYNC...

[60] MIDI In/Out/Thru:
The MIDI In connector will allow the MX-2424 to lock to MIDI time code for chase play and record.  The MX-
2424 will also respond to standard MIDI machine control messages for play, track arm, record, rewind, fast forward,
stop, jog/shuttle and scrub.  NOTE:  When slaved to incoming MIDI time code it may be necessary to also lock the
MX-2424 to the digital clock of the device that is sending the MIDI time code.
The MIDI Out connector will generate MIDI time code that corresponds to...

CONNECTING THE MX-2424
Following is a listing/description of cables required to make connections to the MX-2424.  Please note that while
some cables look similar in appearance they may be wired/constructed very differently.  Always use the correct
cable!
[53] Analog Multi-Track Connections
To connect the inputs/outputs of an analog device with balanced DB25 connectors to the analog inputs/outputs of
the IF-AN24 if installed in the MX-2424  (NOTE: This is not a TDIF or AES/EBU cable.):
CU/SD103 DB25(M) –...

[52] Digital Multi-Track Connections
To connect digitally to another device using TDIF connections when the IF-TD24 is installed in the MX-2424
(NOTE: This is not an AES/EBU or analog cable.):
CU/PW88DS TDIF Cable 0.5 Meter
CU/PW88D TDIF Cable 1 Meter
CU/PW88DM TDIF Cable 3 Meters
CU/PW88DL TDIF Cable 5 Meters
⇔ 8 Channels, input and output per cable
To connect digitally to another device using Adat Optical connections when the IF-AD24 is installed in the MX-
2424:
CU/ADOP03 Fiber-Optic Cable 1 Meter...

[54] SPDIF Connections
To connect digitally to another stereo device using SPDIF (Coaxial) connections:
CU/SPD106 Double-Shield Coax 75 Ohm RCA – RCA 2 Meters
CU/SPD110 Double-Shield Coax 75 Ohm RCA – RCA 3 Meters
CU/SPD113 Double-Shield Coax 75 Ohm RCA – RCA 4 Meters
[58] Remote Connection
This cable comes with the RC-2424.
[56} Footswitch Connection
This cable is already attached to the footswitch or LRC.
[59] TL-Bus Connection
This cable is used to synchronize MX-2424’s on the TL-Bus:
CU/TLBUS103 1...

[51] Time Code In/Out/Thru Connections
This cable is used for time code connections between other equipment and the MX-2424:
CU/AB202 ¼” TRS(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 2 Meters
CU/AB203 ¼” TRS(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 3 Meters
CU/AB205 ¼” TRS(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 5 Meters
⇔ For time code in/out of the MX-2424.
CU/AB302 XLR(M) – ¼’ TRS(M) 2 Meters
CU/AB303 XLR(M) – ¼’ TRS(M) 3 Meters
CU/AB305 XLR(M) – ¼’ TRS(M) 5 Meters
⇒ For time code output from the MX-2424 to a device with XLR time code connections
CU/AD402 XLR(F) – ¼” TRS(M) 2...

MX-2424 FRONT PANEL 

FRONT PANEL
[2] Power Switch
The power switch is located in the top left-hand corner of the unit.
[1] Track Function Keys
These keys determine which function will be applied to the track/tracks when selected by the individual track
selection keys.
[3] MOUNT/UNMOUNT
When 
MOUNT [3] is pressed the MX-2424 will attempt to mount all drives attached to the SCSI bus.  If there are
any devices on the SCSI bus already mounted then un-mounted drives will not be mounted and “Already Mounted”
will be displayed in...

[24] LED Configuration Matrix
[47] Sample Rate LED’s (Yellow)
44100: Indicates that the current sample rate frequency is 44.1 kHz.
48000: Indicates that the current sample rate frequency is 48 kHz.
2X: Used in conjunction with the sample rate LED’s, indicates that the displayed sample rate is
doubled.
PULL DOWN: Used in Conjunction with the other sample rate LEDs, indicates that the displayed sample rate is
in pull down mode.  (For example:
 44.056 kHz or 47.952 kHz)
NON STD: Indicates that a...