Tascam Digital Mixing Console TM-D4000 Owners Manual

							Tutorial–Simple recording session
Tutorial T –8
IF-TD4000
TM-D4000
(slot 1)
DA-38
DAT recorder
TDIF-1
DIGITAL OUTPUT 1
DIGITAL INPUT 1
SequencerMIDI
You can have a different snapshot for every section of a song and recall\
 them manually during your mix.  
Or if you are using a MIDI sequencer the snapshots can be recalled autom\
atically from the sequencer. 
1. Set up the snapshots for the different sections of your song.  Then, \
with the sequencer locked to tape and 
the TM-D4000 connected to your MIDI interface on its own MIDI channel, p\
lay the tape and recall the 
snapshots while recording to an open track of the sequencer.  The recall\
 button will transmit the program 
change values to be recorded exactly when you press the button.
2. When the sequence is played back the program changes will be transmit\
ted to the TM-D4000 recalling 
the snapshots.  Snapshots can be stored and recalled in any order, they \
do not need to be sequential.
T9 Data Backup
Once you have all your snapshots stored in the TM-D4000, you can dump th\
em onto an open track 
of your sequencer so that the snapshots for a song are stored right in t\
hat song ’s MIDI file.
1. Open up an empty track on your sequencer.  Make sure it is not set to\
 filter System Exclusive or SysEx data.
2. Press SHIFT then MIDI/MC until the screen below appears.  Select the \
items that you want to store, begin 
recording on the sequencer and select the on-screen button BULK DUMP.  A\
 box will appear displaying the 
status of the transfer.  This box will disappear when the transfer is fi\
nished.
Some time later you may want to load the data from the sequencer back in\
to the TM-D4000.  This is as easy 
as playing the sequencer track back into the mixer.
1. First make sure that you have saved the snapshots that are in the TM-\
D4000.  When the data from the 
sequencer is transferred into the mixer, any existing data in the mixer \
will be erased.   There is no Undo.
2. No set up is required on the TM-D4000, simply begin playing the track\
 containing the snapshot 
data into the mixer via a standard MIDI connection.  The mixer will dete\
ct the incoming data an display a 
box on the LCD confirming the transfer.  When the transfer is finished t\
he box will disappear.
MMC-38TC 
						

							 
Index  A - D 
  
Index - 1 
A 
adat
ejecting tapes 
  
9–3  
lightpipe 
  
1–3 
,  
3–3  
machine control 
  
9–1 
,  
9–8  
word sync 
  
3–3 
,  
9–8  
adat devices 
  
1–3 
,  
9–8  
adding effects 
  
T–6  
adding the internal effect 
  
T–7  
adjusting EQ 
  
T–5 
adjusting monitoring volume 
  
5–13  
AES/EBU 
  
1–3 
as word sync source 
  
3–3  
input 
  
1–4 
,  
13–3 
ALL INPUT key 
  
12–6 
ALL SAFE key 
  
9–3 
,  
12–5 
analog audio 
  
14–1 
analog inputs 
  
13–1 
analog output 
  
13–2 
analog pad 
  
13–1 
arming tracks 
  
T–9 
ASSIGN key 
  
12–3 
assigning a dynamics processor to a module 
  
4–6  
assignment of busses
in snapshot 00 
  
8–1 
assignment of busses in surround mode 
  
6–1 
assignment of channels to busses 
  
4–3 
,  
4–4 
,  
12–3 
,  
T–4 
,  
T–
5 
,  
T–9 
,  
T–10 
assignment of modules in surround mode 
  
6–2 
audio connections 
  
T–1 
auto module select 
  
3–5 
AUTO MON 
  
12–6 
auto punch operations 
  
9–7 
auto-detect (machine control) 
  
9–1 
,  
9–2 
automation control 
  
12–1 
automation fader inhibit 
  
3–5 
Automation settings 
  
11–3 
automation setup 
  
14–4 
AUX 1 through AUX 6 keys 
  
12–2 
Aux 1&2 as monitor busses 
  
5–13 
AUX 1–8 outputs 
  
14–2 
AUX Fader control 
  
4–5 
AUX OUTPUTS 
  
13–2 
Aux send fader mode 
  
2–4 
,  
4–5 
Aux sends 
  
4–4 
,  
4–4 
,  
13–2 
,  
T–8 
in cascade 
  
11–2 
in snapshot 00 
  
8–1 
internal processor 
  
7–1 
,  
T–7 
linking 
  
4–2 
metering 
  
4–10 
pre-fader/post-fader 
  
4–4 
,  
4–5 
,  
7–1 
,  
12–2 
,  
13–2 
,  
T–8 
B 
balance 
  
4–7 
,  
12–2 
balance level 
  
3–5 
block diagram 
  
14–7 
buss and Aux send metering 
  
4–10 
BUSS ASSIGN keys 
  
12–3
buss assignment
with the ASSIGN key for
 4–4
buss delay
 4–10, 6–2
bypass
 4–3, 12–3, T–5
bypassing EQ
 4–3, 4–4, 12–3, T–5
C
cascade 11–1, 11–3
connections
 11–1, 13–4
IPS
 11–4
monitoring
 11–3
option settings
 11–3
PFL
 11–3
slave
 9–9
snapshot library
 11–4
talkback
 11–4
using
 11–3
word sync
 11–3
CASCADE IN and CASCADE OUT
 13–4
channel-to-buss assignments
see “assigning channels to busses”
CHASE
 9–2
checking fader and cut status
 4–9
chorus (effect)
 7–2
clearing all soloed channels
 5–15
clearing group settings
 4–9
clock and Fs indicators
 12–1
clock and synchronization
 14–3
clock check
 3–4
clock settings
 3–4
see also “word sync”
clock tolerance
 3–4
Clock variations
see also “varispeed”
 3–4
compressor/limiter settings
 4–6
computer communications (automation )
 14–5
configuration keys
 12–2
control room
see “CR”
CR and STUDIO
 5–13
CR level
 13–3
CR monitoring
 5–13
CR outputs
 14–2
creating a list of machine control mapping memories
 9–4
cueing mode
 9–5
current version number
 10–5
cursor keys
 12–6
cut groups
 4–9, T–12
CUT key and indicator
 12–4
cut status
 4–9
D
D IN 1(XLR-type) 13–3
D IN 2 (RCA)
 13–3
data dumps
 8–1, 8–3, 8–6
data entry controls
 12–6
de-esser
 7–2 
						

							Index - 2 
delay 7–2
output busses
 4–10
Device Inquiry (MIDI)
 10–4
dial edit
 3–5
digital I/O
 13–3, 14–1
digital inputs
 1–5, 3–1
DIGITAL OUTPUT (RCA)
 13–3
DIGITAL OUTPUT (XLR-type)
 13–3
digital pad
 4–8
DIM key and indicator
 13–3
direct out
 1–4, 1–4, 4–3
display and POD s
 12–3
display contrast
 12–3
display screen
 12–3
displaying current Machine Control mappings
 9–4
dithering
 3–2
DTRS recorders
 1–3, 9–8
ABS time
 3–5, 9–6, T–3
arming tracks
 T–6
auto-detect
 9–2
CHASE
 9–2
ejecting tapes
 9–3
IDs
 9–2, T–2
lock display
 12–6, 12–6, T–3
machine control
 9–1, 9–8, T–3, T–9
punch operations
 9–7, 12–6
RS-422 control
 9–8
synchronization
 1–3
word sync
 3–3
DYNAMICS key
 12–3
dynamics processor
 4–4, 12–3, T–6
bypassing
 12–3
library
 4–6, 8–1, 8–4, 8–5, 8–6, 12–1, 12–2, 14–4, T–
6
linking
 4–7
presets
 8–8
settings
 4–5
settings using the DYNAMICS key
 4–6
E
editing a recalled effect 7–2
editing effect parameters
 T–9
EFFECT key
 12–3
effect library
 14–5
effect processor
 7–1, 12–3, T–6, T–7, T–11
editing settings
 7–2, T–9
in cascade
 11–1, 11–2
in snapshot 00
 8–1
internal
 3–1
library
 8–1, 8–4, 8–5, 8–6, 12–1, 12–2
presets
 7–2, 7–4
return
 7–1, 7–2, T–7
selecting type
 7–2, T–8
storing settings
 7–3
type abbreviations
 8–5
types
 7–2, 7–2
effect processor feed
 7–1
effect processor input level
 7–1effect processor return
 7–1
effect returns
 1–5, 5–14
effects and monitoring
 1–5
effects in mixdown
 T–11
8mm DTRS
 9–8
ejecting tapes
 9–3
ENT key
 12–6
ENTER key
 12–6
EQ
 4–3, 12–2, T–5
bypassing
 4–4, 12–3
HPF
 4–3
in snapshot 00
 8–1
library settings
 8–1, 8–4, 12–1, 12–2
preset settings
 8–7
response
 4–3
stereo link
 4–2
stereo output
 4–1
EQ key
 12–3
EQ library
 14–5
EQ presets
 8–7
equalization
see “EQ”
error and warning messages
 14–3
expansion slot
numbering
 1–4
expansion slots
 1–4
external meters
 13–4
F
Fader 4–9
fader
groups
 4–9
fader groups
 4–9, 12–4, T–11, T–12
in snapshot 00
 8–2
fader layers
 2–4–2–5, 4–9, 12–1, 12–4, 12–5
fader map
in snapshot library
 8–3
FADER POSITION key
 12–2
fader select
 3–5
fader status
 4–9
faders
auto module select
 3–5
Aux send
 4–5, 12–1, 12–2, T–8
in snapshot 00
 8–1
in surround mode
 6–2
linking
 4–2
logical and physical
 2–5
MIDI faders
 2–5
motorization
 2–5, 3–5, 4–10, 12–1
fatal system errors
 14–6
fitting interface cards
 1–3
5.1 surround
 6–1, 6–3
flanger
 7–2
+48V phantom power
 13–1, 13–2
frame resolution display
 9–4
G
gate settings 4–7 
						

							Index  H - M
 Index - 3
global delay setting 4–11
group settings
clearing
 4–9
groups
 4–9
cut
 4–9
H
headphones 5–13, 13–3
HPF (EQ)
 4–3
I
I/O setup 3–1
ID
 9–2
IF-AD4000
 1–3
IF-AE4000
 1–3
IF-LP4000
 1–3
IF-TD4000
 1–3, 1–3
individual devices
notes
 9–7
inplace solo
 5–14, T–13
defeat
 5–14
input
analog
 1–3
effect processor level
 7–1
effect processor mode
 7–1
input channels
 1–1, 2–1
analog pad
 13–1
direct out
 1–4
numbering
 1–4, 1–4
inputs
Aux sends
 4–4
digital
 3–1, 13–3, 13–4, T–13
digital stereo
 1–5
mono
 4–1, 13–1
pad
 4–8
phantom power
 13–1, 13–2
stereo
 4–1
stereo linking
 4–2
with cascade
 11–1
INSERT connector (channels 1–8)
 13–1
interface cards
 1–2, 1–3, 3–2, 3–3
ADAT
 1–3
AES/EBU format
 3–1
analog
 1–3
input channel numbering
 1–4
input modules
 4–1
machine control
 9–1, 9–2, 12–6
TDIF-1
 1–3
internal effect processor
see “effect processor”
J
JLC BB3 9–9
JOG dial
 3–5
L
LAYER STATUS keys and indicators 12–1
layered faders
 12–5
Level settings
 11–3
library
 8–1, 12–1
copying entries
 8–6, 8–6
dynamics processor library
 4–6, 8–4, 8–5, 8–6, 12–1,
12–2, T–6
effect processor library
 7–2, T–8
EQ library
 4–3
MIDI System Exclusive
 10–1, 10–2
MIDI System Exclusive (snapshots)
 8–3
naming effect processor entries
 7–3
preset entries
 8–7
preset memories
 8–1
snapshot in cascade
 11–4
storing entries
 8–6
library controls
 2–1
library functions
 8–1
LINE IN (BAL) input (channels 1–8)
 13–1
LINE switch (channels 1–8)
 13–1
linked channels
 4–7
linking two channels
 T–3
locate preroll
 9–5
location display mode
 3–5
location memories
 9–5
location to a location memory
 9–6
LPF
 4–3
M
machine control 9–1, 12–5, 12–6, 14–4
BB3
 9–9
deleting devices from the list
 9–1
mapping memories
 9–3
parameters
 9–4
MACHINE SELECT key
 12–6
manual location
location memories
 T–9
location points
 9–7
manually entering and editing location memories
 9–6
master volume
 10–5
mastering recorder
 T–13
meter ballistics
 3–5
meters
 5–13, 5–13, 12–3
external
 13–4
MIC input (channels 1–8)
 13–1
MIC/LINE channel inputs
 14–2
MIDI
 10–1, 14–6
basic channel
 10–1
controllers
 10–3
Controllers and Faders
 9–8
data dump
 10–2
data dumps
 10–2
Device Enquiry Message
 9–2
dumping and loading of snapshot library entries
 8–3
Faders
 10–4 
						

							Index - 4 
machine control 9–1
merge
 10–1, 13–4
MIDI controllers
 9–2, 9–8, 10–1, 10–3
MIDI fader
 2–5
MIDI faders
 9–2, 9–8, 10–1, 10–3
MMC
 9–9
MTC
 3–5, 9–7, 10–1, 12–6, 13–4
OMNI
 10–1
Program Change
 10–1, 10–2
reset
 10–1
settings
 10–1, 10–1
System Exclusive
 8–1, 8–3, 8–6
System Exclusive data formats
 10–4
system software update
 10–5
MIDI Implementation Chart (explanation)
 10–6
MIDI terminals
IN, OUT and THRU
 13–4
MIDI Timecode
see MTC
MIDI timecode generator
 9–7
mixdown
 T–10
mixdown monitoring
 T–10, T–13
mixing keys
 12–2
MMC devices
 9–9
module control keys
 12–3
module features and control
 4–1
MODULE key
 12–2
module operations
 4–1
MODULE screen
 4–8
Aux send levels
 4–4
buss assignment
 4–3
dynamics processor settings
 4–6
pan and balance
 4–7
MODULE screen (miscellaneous features)
module meter pick-off point
 4–11
modules
in surround mix
 6–2
monitor
Aux sends
 7–1
surround
 6–3
monitor controls
 2–1, 5–13, 12–3, 12–3, 12–4
monitor dimming
 13–3
monitor facilities
 1–5, T–2, T–4, T–6, T–8
monitor level
 13–3
monitor meters
 5–13
monitor output levels
 5–13
monitor outputs
 13–2
MONITOR OUTPUTS (CR and STUDIO)
 13–2
monitor select keys and indicators
 12–4
monitor sources
 5–13, 5–13, 13–3, 13–4, T–10, T–13
monitor sources (in cascade)
 11–3
monitoring
 5–13, 11–3, T–4
monitoring busses
 5–13
monitoring issues
 6–2
monitoring systems
 T–13
mono inputs
 4–1, 13–1
MONO key
 13–3
mono modules
 4–7
MTC
 3–5, 9–7, 10–1, 13–4generator
 9–7
N
naming a library entry 8–6
naming a snapshot
 8–2
navigation in screens
 2–3
near-field monitors
 5–13
notch EQ
 4–3
O
O/L indicator (channels 1–8) 13–1
OMNI Receive (MIDI)
 10–1
option settings
cascade
 11–3
option setup
 3–4
oscillator
 3–5, 3–5
output
analog
 1–3
direct out
 1–4
Output Active Sensing (MIDI)
 10–1
output busses
 1–1, 1–4, 1–4
assignment
 4–3, 4–11, T–4
delay
 4–10
direct out
 4–3
in cascade
 11–1, 11–2, 11–3
in surround modes
 6–1
linking
 4–2
output options
 T–11
output word length
 3–2
overall system performance figures
 14–2
P
pad 4–8
pad and phase
 4–8
PAD switch (channels 1–8)
 13–1
PAD/phase key
 4–8
“Pan” controls
 6–3
pan
 4–7, 12–2, T–4
in snapshot 00
 8–1
in surround modes
 6–3
pan and balance
 4–7
PAN/BAL key
 4–8
PFL
 5–14
PFL and IN PLACE indicators
 12–4
PFL level
 5–15
PFL soloing
 T–13
PHANTOM (+48V) 1–4 & 5–8 switches
 13–2
phantom power
 13–1, 13–2
phase of inputs
 4–8
phaser
 7–2
PHONE jack
 13–3, 14–2
physical and logical faders
 2–5
PODs
 2–2, 12–3
POWER switch
 13–4
preferences
 3–5
preset effects
 7–4
preset library entries
 8–7 
						

							Index  R - S
 Index - 5
principles of operation 2–1
processor input mode
 7–1
Program Change commands (MIDI)
 10–2
punch keys and indicators
 12–6
R
READ. WRITE, UPDATE indicators 12–5
REC key and indicator (modules 1–16)
 12–4
recalling a library entry
 8–6
recalling a snapshot
 8–2
receiving bulk data
 10–2
recording to DTRS multitrack
 T–9
remote control connections
 T–2
REPEAT 8-9 key and indicator
 12–6
repeat play
 9–7
RESET
 10–1
reverb
 7–2
routing the processor
 7–1
routing the signal to tape
 T–5
ROW CURSOR keys
 12–3
RS-422
 13–4
S
sampling frequency 3–3, 3–4, 11–3, 12–1, 14–1
cascade
 11–3
SCMS
 3–2
SEL key and indicator
 12–4
select link (option)
 3–5, 3–5
select MODULE return
 3–5
selecting a basic effect type
 7–2
selecting a buss pattern
 6–1
selecting a surround mode
 6–1
selecting busses for cascade
 11–2
selecting channels
 2–4
selecting devices for control
 9–1
selecting screens
 2–2
selecting the control type for the devices
 9–2
selecting the internal effect
 T–8
selecting the location point display
 9–5
sequenced mixing (MIDI)
 10–4
setup
 T–1
shelving EQ
 4–3
SLATE
 12–4
slate
 5–13
SLATE and AUX 1-2 keys and indicators
slate
 12–4
snapshot
copying
 8–2, 8–2
definition
 8–1
in cascade
 11–4
libraries
 8–1
library
 8–1
memories
 8–1
MIDI data dump
 8–3
MIDI Program Change
 10–2
naming
 8–2
recall
 2–5recalling
 8–2, 12–1
snapshot 00
 8–1
SNAPSHOT key
 8–1
storing
 8–2, T–11
undo recall
 8–2
snapshot 00
 8–1
snapshot library
 14–4
cascade
 11–4
snapshot memories
 8–1
software version number
 10–5
solo
 4–11, 5–14, 12–4
SOLO all clear
 11–4
SOLO key and indicator (mono input modules and ST IN
modules)
 12–4
solo modes
 5–14
soloing (IPS) in cascade
 11–4
soloing (PFL) in cascade
 11–3
SPDIF
input
 1–4, 13–3
output
 13–3
ST IN & 2 faders
 12–5
ST RTN 1 & 2
 13–2
stereo input and stereo masters
 12–5
STEREO inputs
 4–1, 14–2
stereo linking
 4–2, 4–2, 12–2, T–4
(using SEL keys)
 14–5
AUX sends
 4–5
dynamics processors
 4–7
in snapshot 00
 8–1
stereo modules
 4–7
STEREO OUT fader
 12–5
STEREO OUT module
 4–1
STEREO OUT settings
 3–1
stereo output
data format
 3–1
EQ
 4–1
metering
 4–10, T–10
SCMS
 3–2
STEREO OUTPUTS (BALANCED)
 13–2
STEREO OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED)
 13–2
STEREO outputs(XLR)
 14–2
storing a library entry
 8–6
storing a location memory “on the fly”
 9–6
storing a snapshot
 8–2
storing an edited effect
 7–3
storing and recalling library entries using MIDI
 8–6
STUDIO key
 13–3
STUDIO outputs
 14–2
STUDIO/PHONE level
 13–3
sub channel (surround)
 6–1, 6–3, 12–3
surround
 12–2, 12–3
in snapshot 00
 8–1
modules
 6–2
monitoring
 6–2
panning
 6–3
sub channel
 6–1, 6–3, 12–3
surround modes
 6–1, 6–1
system setup
 3–1
system software upgrade
 10–5, 10–6 
						

							Index - 6 
T
talkback 5–13, 5–13, 13–2
cascade
 11–4
slate
 12–4
talkback microphone
 13–3
TB LEVEL control
talkback level
 13–3
TC IN
 13–4
TC/LOC indicators
 12–5
timecode
see also MTC
 3–5
timecode source
 3–5
track arming
 9–3
transferring data between two TM-D4000 units
 10–2
transport keys and indicators
 12–6
TRIM control (channels 1–8 and ST RTN 1 and 2)
 13–1
turning fader motors on and off
 2–5
2-track mastering recorder
 1–5, 5–13, 12–4, 13–2, 13–3,
T–10, T–11
2-track monitoring
 5–14, 5–14
2TR 1 input
 14–2
2TR 2 input
 14–2
2TR RTN (BALANCED)
 13–2
2TR RTN (UNBALANCED)
 13–2
2TR RTN 1/2 switch
 13–3
U
upgrade
notes
 10–6upgrading the system software
 10–5
using the JOG dial
 2–3
using the SEL keys to link channels
 4–2
using the ST LINK key to link channels
 4–2
V
varispeed 3–4
viewing a list of location memories
 9–6
W
word clock
see word sync
word length
output
 3–2, 13–3, T–11
word sync
 T–2
cascade
 11–3
i/o
 1–5
in cascade
 11–3
indicators
 12–1
master
 1–5, 9–8, 13–4, T–2
polarity
 3–4
slave
 1–5, 13–4, T–2
sources
 1–5, 3–2, 9–8, 12–1
varispeed
 3–4
WORD SYNC IN connector
 13–4
word sync issues
 1–5
WORD SYNC OUT connector
 13–4
word sync output
 1–3
word sync setup
 3–2, 12–2, 13–4, T–1, T–2 
						

							 
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TEAC FRANCE S. A. 
Phone: 01.42.37.01.02 17 Rue Alexis-de-Tocqueville, CE 005 92182 Antony Cedex, France 
TEAC BELGIUM NV/SA 
Phone: 0031-30-6048115 P.A. TEAC Nederland BV, Perkinsbaan 11a, 3439 ND Nieuwegein, Netherlands 
TEAC NEDERLAND BV 
Phone: 030-6030229 Perkinsbaan 11a, 3439 ND Nieuwegein, Netherlands 
TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY.,LTD. A.C.N. 005 408 462  
Phone: (03) 9644-2442 106 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207, Australia 
TEAC ITALIANA S.p.A. 
Phone: 02-66010500 Via C. Cantù 11, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy 
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