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PSTORE key This key stores the current set-
tings to the currently-selected library entry.
Parameter control section
This section is used to control the different parame-
ters and to navigate through the different options 
available on the DM-24
QLCD display This backlit display shows the 
parameters and values that can be adjusted, as well as 
popup status and error messages.
RSoft keys These four keys are used to select 
options and sub-screens shown at the bottom of the 
display (“Soft keys” on page 15).
SPODs These encoders are used to set values 
highlighted on the screen with the cursor (“PODs” on 
page 13).
TDisplay contrast Use this control to set the 
most convenient viewing angle for the display.
UCursor keys These keys are used to move 
the on-screen cursor to highlight the parameters to be 
edited with the PODs or the data dial.
VNumber and predefined function 
keys 
These keys are used to access the setting 
screens where global parameters may be set up and 
for changing between sub-screens.
The 
SHIFT key is also used to provide a secondary 
function for most of these keys, bringing up screens 
which probably will not be used so frequently.
In some location modes, these keys are used to enter 
numeric values directly:
WSHIFT key and indicator This is a 
“smart” key. Press and release it briefly to light the 
indicator. Press and release it briefly again to turn off 
the indicator.
Press and hold the key for more than about half a sec-
ond to light the indicator for only as long as the key is 
held down (when the key is released, the indicator 
goes out). 
When the indicator is lit, the predefined function 
keys will then perform their secondary shifted func-
tion (as marked on the lower label above the key).
XLOCATE keys and indicators These 
keys are used to set the way in which location of the 
currently-selected machine transport is controlled.
If any of these indicators is lit, the predefined func-
tion keys act as number keys (as explained in “Loca-
tion memories” on page 85).
YAUTOMATION UNDO key This key is 
used with the automation system to undo changes 
made to automated mixes.
ZJOG/DATA dial This dial is used for setting 
on-screen parameter values, etc. When the DM-24 is 
controlling the transport of a remote device, it may 
be used to perform a jog function.
Number Unshifted function Shifted function
CLR AUTOMATION (auto-
mation) control—
0External device control 
(
EXT. CTRL)MIDI and machine control 
parameters (MIDI/MC)
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1Aux 1 and 2 sends 
(
AUX 1 -2)System options (
OPTION)
2Aux 3 and 4 sends 
(
AUX 3 -4)Input and output assign-
ment (I/O)
3Aux 5 and 6 sends 
(
AUX 5 -6)System setup options 
(SETUP)
4Pan and balance (surround 
settings if surround 
selected) (
PA N / B A L  
SURROUND
)Digital trim and channel 
delay (
TRIM/DLY)
5Channel-to-buss assign-
ment (
ASSIGN)Stereo linking and fader/
mute grouping (LINK/
GRP
)
6On-screen meters and fader 
positioning (
METER/
FADER
)Monitoring settings and 
options (
MONITOR)
7Library settings and selec-
tion (
LIBRARY)—
8Effect settings and editing 
(
EFFECT)—
9Dynamics processor set-
tings (
GATE/DYN)Various system utilities 
(UTILITY)
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aENTER key Use this key to confirm entries 
and to answer “yes” to questions (the cursor keys are 
usually used to cancel or answer “no”).
Monitoring section
This section is used to control what is heard from the 
control room and the studio monitoring systems. 
Since many of the choices here are “soft” choices 
(that is, determined by the software), the full expla-
nation of these keys and indicators is provided in a 
separate section (“Monitoring” on page 73).
bMeters These meters show the level of the 
currently-monitored signal.
cSOLO control and indicator When the 
indicator is lit, soloing is enabled and a channel has 
been selected for soloing. The level of the soloed sig-
nal is controlled by this knob.
dPHONES control This control regulates the 
level of the signal sent to the phones outputs.
eMonitor selection keys These keys are 
used to select the signal sent to the control room 
monitor outputs (and the phones outputs). 
The 
STEREO key routes the stereo output signal to 
the monitor outputs. The 
SEL 1, SEL 2 and SEL 3 
keys route the signals selected in the monitor screen 
to the monitor outputs.
fTalkback microphone This integral 
microphone can be used for studio talkback or slate 
output.
gDIM key and indicator This “smart” key 
works in the same way as the 
STUDIO key above.
When on, the control room outputs are attenuated 
(the amount is set using the monitor screen).
hMONO This outputs the selected signal in 
mono to the control room monitors and phones.
iSTUDIO key and indicator This “smart” 
key latches on when pushed and released within a 
second, and is switched off by pushing it again in the 
same way. If pushed and held down for more than a 
second it is non-latching, that is, it turns off when 
released.
When on, the control room outputs are attenuated, 
and the talkback microphone signal is routed to the 
studio outputs.
jCR volume control This control adjusts 
the level of the signal selected with the selection keys 
and sent to the control room outputs and 
PHONES 
outputs.
kTO SLATE key and indicator This 
“smart” key works in the same way as the 
STUDIO 
key above.
When on, the control room outputs are attenuated 
and the talkback microphone signal is routed to the 
eight output busses, the stereo buss and the six aux 
busses.
lT/B volume control This control adjusts 
the level of the signal from the talkback microphone, 
fed to the selected outputs (slate or studio).
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Module faders and selection, etc.
The module faders are arranged in layers (see “Fader 
layers” on page 18). Accordingly, the 16 module fad-
ers are used to control all 32 inputs, the six aux sends 
and the output buss sends as shown on the pre-
printed labels above and below each channel strip.
Note that a wipe-off surface is provided (below the 
REC keys) for you to write in soft pencil the func-
tions of the channels (equipment connected to the 
DM-24, etc.).
mREC key These keys, with integral indicator, 
are used to set and show the recording status of tracks 
of devices controlled by the DM-24.
nSEL keys These keys, with integral indica-
tors, are used to select the modules for editing opera-
tions, as well as for stereo linking and other editing functions. The indicators light to show which module 
has been selected.
oMUTE keys These keys, with integral indica-
tors, show the muting status of the modules. When 
used with the solo modes, they give instant indication 
of what module(s) are selected for soloing.
pOL/STATUS indicators These indicators 
may be selected using software to show either over-
load to the input channels or the current status of the 
channel when automation operations are being car-
ried out. See “OL/STATUS LED TYPE” on page 20 
for details of these settings.
qModule faders These 100 mm motorized 
faders are labeled from ∞ (full cut) to 
+10 (dB). The 
0 position may be set to be equivalent to the appro-
priate full-scale value using software.
rALL SAFE key This key, with integral indi-
cator, is used to “safe” any tracks of recording 
devices controlled by the DM-24.
sSOLO key This key, with integral indicator, 
is used to enable the soloing function as selected in 
“SOLO” on page 22.
tSTEREO fader This fader does not change 
function as the layers are changed, but controls the 
level of the stereo outputs.
It is labeled from ∞ (full cut) to 
0 (full scale).
uLAYER STATUS keys These keys (with 
integral indicators), as explained in “Fader layers” on 
page 18, change the function of the modules to pro-
vide access to the different fader layers.
Transport and automation control
This controls in this section provide remote control 
facilities for recording devices, etc. attached to the 
DM-24.
vREPEAT key This key, with integral indica-
tor, is used to control repeat playback.
wALL INPUT key Provides input monitoring 
for all tracks on the selected unit(s).
xAU TO MO N k ey Provides automated 
switching between input and off-tape monitoring.
yAUTO PUNCH IN/OUT keys Typically 
used with the DTRS family of recorders.
zTransport keys and indicators The 
exact function of these keys (
REW, F FWD, STOP, 
PLAY and RECORD) and indicators depends on the 
device currently selected for external control.
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SAutomation control keys and 
indicators  
These keys (REHEARSE, WRITE, 
TRIM and REVERT) are used to control the automa-
tion functions. These keys have other functions, as 
selected by the 
2ND F key (F).
NOTE
Although some of these keys have similar names to 
other keys on the DM-24, note that their functions are 
restricted to automation operations.
Rear panel
The rear panel of the DM-24 houses the digital audio 
and control connections.
NOTE
Only use TASCAM-supplied and TASCAM-approved 
cables when making digital audio and control connec-
tions to the DM-24. Though the cables and connectors 
may resemble computer cables, they serve different 
purposes, and meet a different set of specifications. The 
use of cables other than TASCAM cables will at best 
cause the equipment to work erratically, and at worst 
cause damage to the equipment.
If the use of cables other than TASCAM cables causes or 
results in damage, the warranty is voided.
1TO METER This 25-pin ‘D’-sub connector is 
used to connect the DM-24 and the optional MU-24/
DM meter unit.
2ADAT [IN, OUT] Use these “lightpipe” con-
nectors to connect ADAT-compatible units to the 
DM-24 with a Toslink-type optical cable. Each of 
these connectors carries eight digital audio input or 
outputs channels.The input may be used as a clock source, and routed 
to any of the three groups of eight input channels (1 
through 8, 9 through 16, 17 through 24).
3WORD SYNC [OUT/THRU, IN] and 
switch 
These BNC connectors are used for word 
sync. The switch controls the behavior of the connec-
tors (75Ω input impedance and switching between 
OUT and THRU functions) as described here:
A 
THRU setting means that the connector echoes the 
word sync signal received at the 
IN. An OUT setting 
means that the DM-24 originates a word sync signal 
(and is therefore to be the word sync master for the 
system).
1
23 4
56 7 8 9
ABCDE
Position75Ω IN 
termination?OUT/THRU
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4TDIF [1, 2 3] These 25-pin ‘D’-sub connec-
tors are used for the connection of suitably-equipped 
digital audio devices. 
At the base rates of 44.1k and 48k, each connector 
carries eight channels of input and eight of output. 
These numbers are halved when dual-frequency sam-
pling frequencies (88.2k and 96k) are used.
These may be routed to any of the three groups of 
eight channels capable of accepting return signals (1 
through 8, 9 through 16, 17 through 24).
TDIF 1 only may be selected as the clock source for 
the system.
5MIDI IN, OUT and THRU These three 5-
pin DIN connectors correspond to the MIDI standard 
(
MIDI IN receives MIDI data, MIDI OUT outputs 
MIDI data originated by the DM-24, and 
MIDI THRU 
echoes data received at 
MIDI IN).
The MIDI is used for MIDI Timecode, Program 
Change and Control Change messages, as well as for 
MIDI System Exclusive bulk data dumps, etc. The 
details of these are all given in the section on MIDI 
(“MIDI” on page 95).
6EXT SW This 1/4” jack is used to connect a 
footswitch (for example, the TASCAM RC-30P), 
which is selectable through software to provide a 
variety of functions.
7TIME CODE This unbalanced RCA connec-
tor accepts SMPTE/EBU analog timecode.
8DTRS REMOTE CONTROL This 15-pin 
‘D’-sub connector connects to the first unit in a chain 
of DTRS recorders, allowing the DM-24 to remotely 
control the recorders.
9SLOT [1 and 2] These expansion slots allow 
the fitting of optional cards, such as a cascade card, 
AES/EBU interfaces, additional “lightpipe” inter-
faces, or additional AD-DA conversion interfaces.Consult your TASCAM dealer for availability of 
such cards, and the documentation supplied with the 
cards for details of how to fit and use them.
APOWER SWITCH and IN Use this push-
on/push-off switch to switch the power to the DM-
24. Use only the provided power cord to connect the 
DM-24 to the AC supply, ensuring that the voltage of 
the supply matches the voltage requirements as given 
on the rear panel of the DM-24. If you are in any 
doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
NOTE
The equipment draws nominal non-operating power 
from the AC outlet with its 
POWER switch in the OFF 
position.
BDIGITAL OUTPUT 1 and 2  Each of these 
outputs has two connectors: an XLR-type and an 
RCA connector. The format of the output is deter-
mined by software.
The function of these connectors (master stereo out-
put, stereo aux send, etc.) is also determined by soft-
ware settings.
CDIGITAL INPUT 1 and 2 Each of these 
inputs has two connectors: an XLR-type and an RCA 
connector. Only one connector at a time can be used 
for the input (selected by software).
The routing of these connectors is also determined by 
software settings.
DGPI This 9-pin ‘D’-sub connector is a General 
Purpose Interface, used for remote control of devices 
attached to the DM-24.
ERS-422 This 9-pin ‘D’-sub connector is a 
remote control interface, to the RS-422 standard, 
allowing remote control of devices attached to the 
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5 – Setting up the I/O
Because the DM-24 is a “soft” digital mixing con-
sole, there are few of the hard-wired assignments that 
you find on an analog console. 
In addition, the DM-24 includes an internal patchbay, 
which allows routing and splitting of signals within 
the console, providing a high degree of flexibility, 
and easy re-configuration when the requirements 
within a project change.
These routing and configuration settings can be 
stored in snapshot settings, allowing easy switching 
between the commonly-used routing patterns (for 
example, tracking, overdubbing and mixdown).The library facilities also allow the retention of I/O 
patches, etc. between snapshots, so that the I/O set-
tings are not always overwritten by the recalled snap-
shot. See “Protecting snapshot settings” on page 102 
for full details.
NOTE
This section deals only with the assignments in normal 
sampling frequency modes (either 44.1 k or 48 k). If the 
DM-24 is to be used in high sampling-frequency mode, 
the screens and the options are a little different. See 
“High sampling frequency” on page 112 for details.
Signal sources
The DM-24 defines channel signal sources as inputs 
and returns, as explained here.
In the I/O assignment screens, each channel from 1 
through 24 has two different sources—input and 
return—available (channels 25 to 32 have only one 
source—input—available):
In this illustration, the mic/line inputs are selected as 
the inputs (upper box) for channels 17 through 24. 
The ADAT connector audio is selected as the return 
source (lower box) for these channels.
Sixteen mic/line analog inputs  are avail-
able on the DM-24. These are referred to on-screen 
as 
M/L. 
They may be assigned to the console channels num-
bered 1 through 32. These are inputs.
Three TDIF connectors  (1 through 3) carry 
eight channels of I/O digital audio each (in base fre-
quency mode—in dual-frequency mode, this situa-
tion is different). 
These TDIF inputs may also be assigned to console 
channels numbered 1 through 24.
These are returns.
ADAT connector The single “lightpipe” ADAT 
input connector carries eight channels of digital 
audio input.
The eight audio channels received through this con-
nector may be assigned to any of the console chan-
nels numbered 1 through 24.
These are returns.
DIGITAL IN 1 & 2 Each of these logical inputs has 
two physical connectors: an XLR, typically used for 
AES/EBU connections, and an RCA jack, typically 
used for SPDIF connections. One of these can be 
selected for each logical input, and routed to any of 
the console channels numbered 1 through 32. These 
are inputs.
Card slots Optional cards may be installed in the 
two card slots for expansion of the digital and analog 
I/O. These are treated as returns, and may be routed 
to the channels 1 through 24.
Assignable returns These four balanced analog 
inputs may be assigned as channel inputs (for exam-
ple, when they are used with external effect proces-
sors). 
These are inputs and are assignable to channels 1 
through 32.
Internal effectors The DM-24 has two internal 
digital effectors, with stereo returns. 
These returns are inputs and are assignable to chan-
nels 1 through 32.
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Output signals
The following are the signals output from the DM-24 
(excluding the monitoring signals):
Eight output busses These busses are typically 
routed to the built-in multi-track outputs (TDIF and 
ADAT) or to the optional slot cards.
Six aux busses These six aux busses may be 
routed to the assignable sends, as well as to the inter-
nal effect units.
Stereo master outputs These stereo outputs 
are typically used as the sum of the mixed output 
busses (except in surround mode).
Direct outputs The signals from the channels can 
be output directly, not passing through busses, etc. to 
the connectors (TDIF, ADAT, slot) below.
Physical outputs
This excludes the monitoring outputs (control room, 
studio, etc.).
TDIF-1 connectors These connectors are used as 
outputs as well as inputs, carrying eight channels 
each in normal-frequency mode. In dual-frequency 
mode situation this is different.
ADAT OUT connector This lightpipe connector 
can be used as outputs from busses or as direct out-
put. It carries eight channels in normal-frequency 
mode.
Slot cards These may act as outputs, depending on 
the cards installed.
Assignable sends These sends may be used as 
either analog insert sends or as aux sends.
Digital outputs (x 2) Can be assigned to output 
the stereo buss, adjacent pairs of busses, adjacent 
pairs aux busses or the control room source.
STEREO OUTPUTS (L, R) Used as the analog 
outputs for the stereo master buss.
Patching between input and return
The DM-24 allows you to switch between the 
assigned inputs and returns for channels 1 through 24 
without having to connect or disconnect cables. The 
sources for channels 25 through 32 are not selectable 
in this way.
These switches are accessed from the I/O screens.
1With the 
SHIFT indicator lit, press the I/O 
key.
2Press either the first or second soft key to 
bring up the channel assignment screens.
The on-screen channels have two columns, the 
sources, and the destinations, with a “patch cable” 
connecting them.
The source column has two alternative sources for 
each channel: the input (top) and the return (bottom) 
sources.
Move the cursor to the “patch cable” and turn the 
dial. 3Press 
ENTER to confirm the change.
NOTE
This switching can also be done in the fourth MODULE 
screen (“Channel source (CH SOURCE)” on page 58).
Mic/line input 1 is routed to 
input channel 1
The cursor is moved to high-
light the “patch cable”
The dial has been turned to 
“repatch” TDIF1 channel 1 to 
channel 1
The 
ENTER key has been 
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Assigning inputs to channels
The I/O screens control the input/output assignments, 
as explained here:
1With the 
SHIFT indicator lit, press the I/O 
key. 
There are four tabs at the bottom of the 
screen. The two leftmost tabs, accessed 
through the first two soft keys, control the 
inputs to the first sixteen (
CH1-16 IN) and sec-
ond sixteen (
CH17-32 IN) channels, respec-
tively.
2Press either of the two soft keys described 
above. These screens control the selection of 
the return block, the input source, and the choice between input and return for each 
channel, as well as the input source for the 
DIGITAL IN signals.
Each of the channels from 1 through 24 can be used 
either as an input or a return, as described above.
In the screen above, the mic/line inputs are assigned 
to the first sixteen channels, which would be an 
appropriate setting for the recording phase of a 
project. In the screen below, however, tape returns 
from TDIF groups 1 and 2 are assigned to these 
channels (for mixdown).
Channels 25 through 32 can be used for input only.
Input sources
Any mic/line input can be assigned to any channel (1 
through 32). The same mic/line input can be assigned 
to more than one channel, if required.
1In either of the two channel 
I/O screens, move 
the cursor to the source column of the group 
of channels.
2Use the § and ¶ keys to move up and down 
the column. 
NOTE
Note that the returns (as explained below) are pre-
mapped and cannot be changed here. The cursor never 
highlights them.
3Use the dial to select from the available 
options as listed here (
x represents a dis-
played number in this table):
NOTE
Since input sources can be shared (routed to more than 
one input at once), simultaneous recordings can be 
made of the same take. For example, you can try 
recording the same vocal take with different compres-
sion or EQ settings.
Screen display Meaning
M/L xMic/line analog input x
D-INx-L (or R)Digital input x (1 or 2) – either the left 
or the right channel
ASN RTNxOne of the four assignable returns
EFF x-L (or R)Internal effector 1 or 2, left or right 
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Return modules
Return sources are available for channels 1 through 
24 (channels 25 through 32 are input only).
The return options for each group of eight channels 
are selected by moving the cursor to the 
RETURN field 
at the left of the list of channels, and using the dial to 
select from the available options.
Press 
ENTER to confirm the setting.
NOTE
If a slot card has not been fitted, an error message 
appears. Press 
ENTER to dismiss the message.
Each group of eight channels is assigned to use the 
same return source block (though it is possible to mix 
inputs and returns within the same block).
It is important to note the following:
 The returns from TDIF1-1 cannot be assigned and 
used at the same time as the returns from a card fit-
ted in slot 1.
 The returns from TDIF1-2 cannot be assigned and 
used at the same time as the returns from a card fit-
ted in slot 2.
 The returns from TDIF1-3 cannot be assigned and 
used at the same time as the returns from the inter-
nal ADAT connector.The first 24 channels may have the following sources 
assigned to them as returns:
As can be seen, it is possible for the same return to be 
assigned to more than one channel at the same time 
(of course, it is not possible for one channel to accept 
the signal from more than one return at the same 
time).
Although the return module for each block can be 
selected, the channels of the module cannot be 
changed. For example, if an MTR return is assigned 
to channels 1–8, track 2 of an MTR cannot be 
assigned to channel 1. Track 3 can only be assigned 
to TDIF channel 3 (in the TDIF1, TDIF2, TDIF3 
return source blocks), or ADAT channel 3, etc.
Note, though that when slot cards are fitted, the num-
ber of the channel in the slot card may be offset by 8 
or 16, so that channel 9 (or 17) of slot card 2 may be 
assigned to channel 1, etc.
Digital inputs
Each digital input has two connectors; an XLR-type 
connector and an RCA pin jack. One of these is 
selected for input as described here.
These connectors can both be used for either AES/
EBU or SPDIF data, and the data format is automati-
cally detected by the DM-24—no settings are neces-
sary to choose the data format.See “The FORMAT screen” on page 26 for details of 
how to set the parameters for sampling frequency 
conversion, etc. at these inputs.
However, although there are two physical connectors 
for these inputs, the audio data for an input can only 
be accepted from one of these connectors at any one 
time.
Channel Return signal
1,9,17 TDIF1-3 Trk1 / Slot1-2 Trk1 / Slot1-2 Trk9 / 
Slot1-2 Trk17 / ADAT Trk1
2,10,18 TDIF1-3 Trk2 / Slot1-2 Trk2 / Slot1-2 Trk10 / 
Slot1-2 Trk18 / ADAT Trk2
3,11,19 TDIF1-3 Trk3 / Slot1-2 Trk3 / Slot1-2 Trk11 / 
Slot1-2 Trk19 / ADAT Trk3
4,12,20 TDIF1-3 Trk4 / Slot1-2 Trk4 / Slot1-2 Trk12 / 
Slot1-2 Trk20 / ADAT Trk4
5,13,21 TDIF1-3 Trk5 / Slot1-2 Trk5 / Slot1-2 Trk13 / 
Slot1-2 Trk21 / ADAT Trk5
6,14,22 TDIF1-3 Trk6 / Slot1-2 Trk6 / Slot1-2 Trk14 / 
Slot1-2 Trk22 / ADAT Trk6
7,15,23 TDIF1-3 Trk7 / Slot1-2 Trk7 / Slot1-2 Trk15 / 
Slot1-2 Trk23 / ADAT Trk7
8,16,24 TDIF1-3 Trk8 / Slot1-2 Trk8 / Slot1-2 Trk16 / 
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The inputs are chosen in a similar way to the input/
return selection for channels 1 through 24. 
The cursor is moved to the “patch cord” linking the 
inputs to the digital input (either 
D IN1 or D IN2), and the dial and 
ENTER key are used to change the 
“patch” setting.
Channel-to-buss assignments (global)
These may be made either on a central “global” 
basis, or individually, channel by channel.
NOTE
Surround modes are treated in a similar, but different, 
manner. See “Surround operations” on page 107 for 
full details of how to make assignments in surround 
mode.
To use the global screen:
1With the 
SHIFT indicator off, press the 
ASSIGN key.
2Continue to press the 
ASSIGN key, or press 
soft key 3 to display the 
BUSS screen.
3Use the Ó and Á keys or dial to move the 
cursor along the row. The § and ¶ keys 
move between the blocks, and the 
SEL indi-
cator of the currently-highlighted channel 
lights (if the fader layer containing the chan-
nel is selected).
Alternatively, use the 
SEL keys of the chan-
nels to move the cursor and highlight the 
channels on the screen. Channel 1 is high-
lighted here. 4Use POD 4 to move the cursor at the right of 
the screen to select the buss groups (
1-2, 3-4, 
5-6 and 7-8), the stereo output (ST), direct out 
(
DIR) or AUX 1-2 (see below).
5Press 
ENTER to assign/de-assign the high-
lighted channel to and from the selected 
group. The appropriate 
CH ASSIGN key indi-
cators light and go out as the selections are 
made in this way.
Alternatively, if the 
SEL key of the selected 
channel is lit (that is, the fader layer of the 
selected channel is active), use the dedicated 
ASSIGN keys to change the assignments.
NOTE
Direct output is only possible from channels 1 through 
16.
Master settings The on-screen buttons ALL CH 
ON
 (soft key 1) and ALL CH OFF (soft key 2) are used to 
assign or de-assign all channels from the assignment 
highlighted using POD 4.
AUX 1-2 The AUX 1-2 setting at the bottom of the 
POD 4 list does not have a corresponding hardware 
key or indicator. It is used to switch a link between 
the stereo output and aux 1-2, or aux 1-2 may be 
assigned to the stereo outputs. Obviously, only one of 
these assignments may be made at one time.
The first of these assignments (stereo to aux 1-2) is 
only possible when the 
AUX 1-2 POD 4 button is high-
lighted, and when the cursor is on the 
ST module 
(bottom right of screen).
The second such assignment (aux 1-2 to stereo) is 
possible only when the 
AUX 1-2 POD button is not 
highlighted, and the cursor highlights the 
AUX mod-
ule (to the left of the 
ST module—lower right).
In either case, press the 
ENTER key. If the other 
assignment has been made, a popup message appears 
RCA XLR