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13 - Rear panel & connections—Analog outputs, etc. 
13–2  
[54] PHANTOM (+48V) 1–4 & 5–8 
switches 
When turned on, these switches provide +48 V phan-
tom powering to the XLR-type  
MIC 
 connectors  
[47] 
 
on the eight integral analog input channels, for pow-
ering condenser microphones. 
WARNING 
Make sure that these switches are not turned 
on if equipment which does not require phan-
tom power is connected to these jacks, and if  
the  
MIC 
 input is selected  
[50] 
. 
[55] L (MONO) & R inputs (ST IN 1 & 2) 
These unbalanced 1/4-inch jacks are used to accept 
signals coming from external signal processors, etc., 
and the levels are controlled by the two  
ST IN 
 faders.
The nominal signal level of these inputs is +4 dBu, 
and the input impedance is 10 k 
W 
. The level can be 
adjusted using the  
TRIM 
 control  
[52] 
.
If only one signal is to be input to these channels, the  
L (MONO) 
 jack should be used for connection. 
13.2 Analog outputs, etc. 
These connectors are all located on the horizontal top 
panel of the TM-D4000. 
[56] AUX OUTPUTS 
These six unbalanced 1/4-inch jacks provide the out-
puts from the six Aux busses available on the TM-
D4000. The level of these busses is controlled by fad-
ers 9 through 14, when the  
LAYER STATUS 
  
MASTER 
 indicator  
[3] 
 is lit. The nominal level is 
+4 dBu, and the impedance is 100  
W 
.
The individual channel Aux send levels are set either 
in the  
MODULE 
 or the  
AUX 
 screens. 
NOTE 
Aux sends 1 and 2 can be selected to be pre- 
or post-fader, and can also have the talkback 
mic routed directly to them. For these rea-
sons, you may wish to use these as studio 
headphone feeds when recording, using them 
to set up a separate monitoring mix, and use  
them as effect sends on mixdown. 
[57] 2TR RTN (BALANCED) 
This pair of balanced XLR-type connectors is used 
for the analog returns from a 2-track mastering 
recorder.
The nominal signal level of these inputs is +4  dBu, 
and the input impedance is 20 k 
W  
. 
[58] 2TR RTN (UNBALANCED) 
This pair of unbalanced RCA inputs is used for the 
analog returns from a 2-track mastering recorder.
The nominal level of these inputs is –10 dBV, and the 
input impedance is 20 k 
W  
. 
[59] STEREO OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED) 
This pair of RCA connectors outputs the stereo OUT 
as an analog signal.
The nominal level of these unbalanced outputs is
–10 dBV, and the output impedance is 600  
W  
. 
[60] STEREO OUTPUTS (BALANCED) 
This pair of XLR-type connectors outputs the stereo 
OUT as an analog signal.
The nominal level of these balanced outputs 
(1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold) is +4 dBu, and the output 
impedance is 75  
W 
. 
[61] MONITOR OUTPUTS (CR and 
STUDIO) 
These two pairs of 1/4-inch connectors output the 
signal selected using the monitor select keys  
[22] 
. 
The signal output selected by these keys is identical 
in each set of connectors, but the volume can be 
adjusted individually for each set ( 
[63] 
 and  
[65] 
), and 
the talkback mic  
[70] 
 is routed directly to the  
STUDIO 
 outputs.
In addition, the control room output can be dimmed, 
and can be put into mono (see below).
These are balanced outputs, with tip=hot, ring=cold 
and sleeve=ground.
The nominal level is +4 dBu, and the output imped-
ance is 100  
W 
. 
13.3 Talkback 
The talkback controls are all located on the top panel 
of the TM-D4000, at the right side. For more infor-
mation regarding talkback, see 5.1.3, “Talkback”. 
						

							 
13 - Rear panel & connections—Digital I/O 
 13–3 
[62] 2TR RTN 1/2 switch 
This switch is used to select which of the 2-track 
mastering recorder inputs ( 
[57] 
 and  
[58] 
) is used 
when the  
2TR 
 monitor select key  
[22] 
 is active.
When this switch is pressed in, the balanced XLR-
type inputs are active, and when out, the unbalanced 
RCA inputs are active. 
[63] CR LEVEL 
This is used to control the level of the signal selected 
using the monitor select keys  
[22] 
 sent through the 
pair of  
CR 
 output jacks  
[61] 
. 
[64] DIM key and indicator 
This switch is used to “dim” (attenuate) the level of 
the  
CR 
 output by 30 dB. When the CR output is 
dimmed, the indicator is lit. 
[65] STUDIO/PHONES level 
This is used to control the level of the signal selected 
using the monitor select keys  
[22] 
 sent through the 
pair of  
CR 
 output jacks  
[61] 
 and also through the  
PHONE 
 jack. 
[66] MONO key
This latching key puts the CR output into mono. It 
has no effect on the 
PHONE output or the STUDIO 
outputs.
[67] TB LEVEL control
This is used to adjust the level from the talkback 
microphone 
[70] before it is routed to its destina-
tions.
[68] STUDIO key
This latching key is used to route the signal from the 
talkback microphone 
[70] to the STUDIO outputs. 
The CR output is dimmed, and the other studio out-
put is cut while the talkback is continuing.
[69] PHONES jack
This stereo 1/4-inch jack is used for connecting a 
standard pair of headphones (40 W). The maximum 
output power is 50 mW + 50 mW.
The headphones should be wired: tip=left, 
ring=right, sleeve=ground.
[70] Talkback microphone (unlabeled)
This microphone is used in conjunction with the 
STUDIO key [68] and the SLATE and AUX 1-2 keys 
[24] for talkback to the in-studio talent and for tape 
slating purposes.
13.4 Digital I/O
WARNING
Only use TASCAM-supplied and TASCAM-
approved cables when making digital audio 
and control connections to the TM-D4000. 
Though the cables and connectors may 
resemble computer cables, they serve differ-
ent purposes, and meet a different set of 
specifications. The use of cables other than 
TASCAM cables will at best cause the equip-
ment 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 war-
ranty is voided.
[71] DIGITAL OUTPUT (XLR-type)
This XLR-type connector outputs the STEREO OUT 
signal in the format selected for stereo digital output.
The word length and format, along with dithering 
options, are selected from the 
DIGITAL I/O 
screen (see 3.1.1, “STEREO OUT settings”).
[72] DIGITAL OUTPUT (RCA)
This RCA coaxial connector outputs the STEREO 
OUT
 signal in the format selected for stereo digital 
output.
The word length and format, along with dithering 
options, are selected from the 
DIGITAL I/O 
screen (see 3.1.1, “STEREO OUT settings”).
[73] D IN 2 (RCA)
This RCA coaxial connector accepts digital audio 
signals in IEC60958 format (SPDIF).
This stereo signal may be routed to any combination 
of the following: input channels 7-8, input channels 
15-16 and ST-IN 2, using the 
I/O SETUP 
screen accessed through the 
DIGITAL I/O key (see 
3.1, “I/O setup”).
Regardless of the channel assignment, the signal 
received here may always be selected for monitoring 
using the 
D-IN 2 key of the monitor select keys [22].
Using the 
DIGITAL I/O screens, this may 
also be used as a clock source.
[74] D IN 1(XLR-type)
This XLR-type connector accepts digital audio sig-
nals in AES3-1992 format (AES/EBU). 
						

							13 - Rear panel & connections—Other connections
13–4 
This stereo signal may be routed to any combination 
of the following: input channels 5-6, input channels 
13-14 and 
ST-IN 1, using the I/O SETUP 
screen accessed through the 
DIGITAL I/O key (see 
3.1, “I/O setup”).
Regardless of the channel assignment, the signal 
received here may always be selected for monitoring 
using the 
D-IN 1 key of the monitor select keys [22].
Using the 
DIGITAL I/O screens, this may 
also be used as a clock source.
13.5 Other connections
[75] POWER switch
Turns the TM-D4000 on and off.
WARNINGS
Always make sure that the TM-D4000 is 
turned off when connecting or disconnecting 
equipment.
Always make sure that the voltage of your 
power supply corresponds to the voltage 
requirements of the TM-D4000, as specified 
on the rear panel by this switch.
[76] WORD SYNC OUT connector
This BNC connector provides a word clock signal 
generated from the TM-D4000, for use if the TM-
D4000 is to be used as the word clock master in the 
system.
This connector is unbalanced, and outputs the clock 
at TTL levels. It is auto-terminating.
[77] WORD SYNC IN connector and 
switch
This BNC connector accepts a word clock from an 
external source. On the 
DIGITAL I/O 
CLOCK
 screen, as described in 3.2, “CLOCK 
setup”, this is referred to as 
WORD.
Set the 
75ohms terminator switch to ON in almost 
every case. However, if a “daisy-chain” type of word 
clock connection, using BNC T connectors is 
employed (this is not a recommended method of 
working, by the way), this switch should be set to the 
OFF position.
WARNING
There should be one, and only one, word 
clock master unit in a system. If more than one word clock master is present in a system, 
there is a risk of damage being caused to 
monitor speakers, etc.
The connector is unbalanced, and accepts the clock 
signals at TTL levels.
[78] CASCADE IN  and CASCADE OUT
These 25-pin ’D’-sub connectors are used to provide 
cascade connections between the TM-D4000 and 
another TM-D4000.
When making cascade connections, 
CASCADE IN 
connectors must be connected to 
CASCADE OUT 
connectors. 
CASCADE INs should never be con-
nected to other 
CASCADE INs, and CASCADE 
OUT
s should never be connected to CASCADE 
OUT
s.
For full details of cascade operations, refer to the sec-
tion on “Cascade”.
[79] TO METER
This 37-pin ’D’-sub connector is used to make the 
connection between the optional MU-4000 meter 
bridge unit and the TM-D4000.
[80] RS-422
This 9-pin ’D’-sub connector is used for connecting 
to the control inputs of remote devices which use the 
Sony P2 or other “9-pin” control protocols supported 
by the TM-D4000.
[81] TO HOST
This 9-pin ’D’-sub connector is used for making a 
serial connection (RS-422) to the computer running 
the automation software to control the TM-D4000.
[82] MIDI 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 TM-
D4000, 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.
[83] TC IN
This RCA connector provides a way for the TM-
D4000 to accept linear timecode as an unbalanced 
signal.
The input impedance of this connector is 20 kW, and 
the input level is –30 dBV. 
						

							 
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14 - Specifications, etc. 
This section provides technical details relating to the 
TM-D4000.
All specifications are given with the factory reference 
level of –16 dBFS. This can be changed to either 
–20 dBFS or –9 dBFS by a qualified service person, 
affecting the maximum output level (0 dBFS)
Changes in specifications and features may be made 
without notice or obligation. 
14.1 Analog audio I/O 
14.2 Digital audio I/O 
For details of the I/O facilities provided by the inter-
face cards, please consult the documentation sup-
plied with the cards. 
14.2.1 Sampling frequency 
14.3 Other I/O 
MIC 
 inputs (chan-
nels 1–8)Balanced XLR-type 
 
a
 
Input impedance: 2.4 k
 
W
 
Nominal input level with pad off: –50 dBu 
(–67 dBu to –20 dBu)
Gain with pad off: +20 dB to +67 dB
Nominal input level with pad on: –20 dBu 
(–41 dBu to +6 dBu)
Gain with pad on: –6 dB to +41 dB
Headroom: > +16 dB
 
LINE 
 inputs (chan-
nels 1–8)Balanced 1/4-inch TRS jacks 
 
b
 
Input impedance: 10 k
 
W
 
Gain: –8 dB to +39 dB
Nominal input level: +4 dBu 
(–39 dBu to +8 dBu)
Headroom: > +16 dB
 
OL 
 LED (channels 
1–8)Lights at  –3 dBFS 
 
INSERT 
 connec-
tions (channels 1–8)Unbalanced 1/4” TRS jack (T=send, 
R=return, S=common ground)
Output impedance: 100 
 
W
 
Nominal output level: –2 dBu
Maximum output level: +14 dBu
Input impedance: 10 k
 
W
 
Nominal input level: –2 dBu (–16 dBFS)
Maximum input level: +14 dBu (0 dBFS)
 
STEREO IN 
 
 
1 
 & 
 
2 
Unbalanced 1/4-inch jack
Input impedance: 10 k
 
W
 
Gain: –
 
¥
 
 to +22 dB
Nominal input level: +4 dBu (–18 dBu -)
Headroom: > +16 dB
 
AUX SEND 
s 
 
1 
–
 
6 
Balanced 1/4-inch TRS jack
 
b
 
Output impedance: 100 
 
W
 
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (–16 dBFS)
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (0 dBFS)
 
STEREO 
OUTPUTS 
(BALANCED) 
Balanced XLR-type
 
a
 
Output impedance: 75 
 
W
 
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (–16 dBFS)
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (0dBFS)
 
STEREO 
OUTPUTS 
(
UNBALANCED)
 
Unbalanced RCA pin
Output impedance: 600 
 
W
 
Nominal output level: –10 dBV (–16 dBFS)
Maxumum output level: +6 dBV (0 dBFS)
 
2TR RTN 1  
(balanced)Balanced XLR-type
 
a
 
Input impedance: 20 k
 
W
 
Nominal input level: +4 dBu
 
2TR RTN 2 
 
(unbalanced)Unbalanced RCA pin
Input impedance: 20 k
 
W
 
Nominal input level: –10 dBV
 
MONITOR 
OUTPUTS (CR) 
Unbalanced 1/4-inch jacks 
Output impedance: 100 
 
W
 
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (–16 dBFS)
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (0 dBFS)
 
MONITOR 
OUTPUTS 
(STUDIO) 
Unbalanced 1/4-inch jacks
Output impedance: 100 
 
W
 
Nominal output level: +6 dBu
(–16 dBFS)
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (0 dBFS)
 
PHONES 
 
connector1/4-inch stereo jack
Impedance: 40 
 
W
 
Output level: 50 mW + 50 mW
 
a. All analog XLR-type connectors are wired as 
follows: 1=ground, 2=”hot”, 3=”cold”
b. All analog 1/4-inch balanced jacks are wired 
as follows: tip=hot, ring=cold, sleeve=com-
mon ground  
D IN 1 
XLR-type
AES3-1992 data format
 
D IN 2 
RCA pin
IEC60958 (SPDIF) data format 
 
DIGITAL 
OUTPUT (XLR) 
XLR-type
AES3-1992 data format or IEC60958 
(SPDIF) data format [selectable]
 
DIGITAL 
OUTPUT (RCA) 
RCA pin
AES3-1992 data format or IEC60958 
(SPDIF) data format [selectable]
Limits of FS synchro-
nizationStated frequency 
 
±6%
 
Internal clock Accuracy to ±50 ppm
 
WORD SYNC IN 
BNC connector (unbalanced), TTL level, 
75 
 
W
 
, switchable 
 
WORD SYNC 
OUT 
BNC connector (unbalanced), TTL level, 
75 
 
W
 
RS-422 
9-pin ’D’-sub female — conforms to RS-
422 specifications
 
TO HOST 
9-pin ’D’-sub female — conforms to RS-
422 specifications
 
MIDI IN, MIDI 
OUT, MIDI THRU 
5-pin DIN, conform to MIDI specifications
 
TC IN 
RCA unbalanced
Input impedance > 20 k
 
W
 
Input level: > –30 dBV 
						

							 
14 - Specifications, etc. 
14–2 
14.4 Analog performance 
14.4.1 MIC/LINE channel inputs 
(measured with STEREO 
OUTPUTS)
14.4.2 STEREO IN 1 and 2 (measured 
with STEREO OUTPUTS)
14.4.3 2TR RTN1 input
14.4.4 2TR RTN2 input
14.4.5 STEREO outputs (XLR)14.4.6 STEREO outputs (RCA)
14.4.7 AUX 1–6 outputs
14.4.8 CR outputs
14.4.9 STUDIO outputs
14.4.10 PHONES output
14.4.11 Overall system performance 
CASCADE IN/
OUT 
25-pin ’D’-sub connector
 
TO METER 
37-pin ’D’-sub connector for connection to 
optional MU-4000 meter unit
Equivalent Input 
NoiseMIC:
(DIN audio weighting): < –128 dBu, gain 
+65 dB, input impedance 150 
 
W 
 
LINE:
< –108 dBu, gain + 18 dB, input imped-
ance 150 
 
W
 
Frequency response 
(MIC/LINE)within +0.5 dB / –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortionMIC:
< 0.05%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, gain +65 dB, 
input –42 dBu
LINE:
 60 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz, gain at +61 dB
Equivalent Input 
Noise(DIN audio weighting): < –110 dBu, gain 
+22 dB, input impedance 1 k
 
W 
 
Frequency responsewithin +0.5 dB / –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 
gain +22 dB
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.05%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, gain +22 dB, 
input –7 dBu
Equivalent Input 
Noise(DIN audio weighting): < –100 dBu, input 
impedance 1 k
 
W 
 
Frequency response within +0.5 dB /  –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, CR out level 
+18 dBu
Equivalent Input 
Noise(DIN audio weighting): < –100 dBV, input 
impedance 1 k
 
W 
 
Frequency response within +0.5 dB /  –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, CR out level 
+18 dBu
Noise level(DIN audio weighting): < –90 dBu , Chan-
nels/ST/RTN all cut
Frequency response within +0.5 dB / –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, output level 
+18 dBu
Noise level(DIN audio weighting): < –95 dBu , Chan-
nels/ST/RTN all cut
Frequency responsewithin +0.5 dB /
 –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, output level 
+18 dBu
Noise level(DIN audio weighting): < –90 dBu , Chan-
nels/ST/RTN all cut
Frequency response within +0.5 dB / –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, output level 
+18 dBu
Noise level(DIN audio weighting): < –100 dBu , CR 
minimum
Frequency response within +0.5 dB / –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, output level 
+18 dBu
Noise level(DIN audio weighting): < –100 dBu , STU-
DIO minimum
Frequency response within +0.5 dB /  –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total harmonic 
distortion< 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, output level 
+18 dBu
Total harmonic 
distortion< 1% 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Output level 10 mW + 10 mW
Noise level (DIN 
audio weighting)–60 dBu: 1 MIC to STEREO OUT, trim 
maximum
–47 dBu: 16 MICs to STEREO OUT, trim 
maximum
–80 dBu: 24 MTRs to STEREO OUT
Overall THD < 0.1% (nominal levels)
Frequency response within +0.5 dB /  –1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk–90 dB (1 kHz) STEREO OUT, STUDIO 
OUT
–70 dB (10 kHz) STEREO OUT, STUDIO 
OUT
–67 dB (10 kHz) CR OUT
Total signal 
processing time> 1.25 ms (MIC/LINE to XLR STEREO 
OUT, Fs 48 kHz)
Click < –35 dB
Muting > –90 dB @ 1 kHz 
						

							 
14 - Specifications, etc. 
14–3 
14.5 Physical specifications 
14.6 Error and warning messages 
Not every one of these messages indicates an error. 
The purpose of some of these messages is to let you 
know that the status of some of the parameters of the 
TM-D4000 have changed.
“User” messages, i.e. those which result from an 
invalid entry or selection, are marked with a  
l 
.
“Confirm” messages, where a response may be nec-
essary to confirm an action or setting, are marked by 
a  
4 
.
“Fatal” messages, where the TM-D4000 may either 
be powered down and reset, or where attention by a 
qualified service engineer is required, are marked by 
a  
8 
. 
14.6.1 Clock and synchronization14.6.2 General 
Power requirements120V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada)
230V AC, 50 Hz (Europe)
240V AC, 50 Hz (Australia)
Power consumption 60W
Dimensions of main 
unit (w x h x d) mm 
(in.)644 x 237 x 703 (25.4 x 9.3 x 27.7)
Weight 26 kg (57.2 lbs)
 
4 
New clock source 
out of range,
Master Clock is 
unchanged 
The selected clock source 
is outside the limits of tol-
erance (44.1  kHz or 48  kZ, 
±6%)
 
4 
Flags NG 
A digital audio source has 
been selected as a clock 
source, but the flags in the 
data show that it cannot be 
used for this purpose
 
4 
PLL Unlocked, so 
mixer muted. 
The clock signal at the 
designated connector is 
unstable. To avoid dam-
age to the monitoring 
equipment, the TM-D4000 
mutes itself.
 
4 
Master Clock has 
gone out of 
range, Mixer 
muted 
The clock signal at the 
designated connector is 
more than 6% out of the 
numinal frequency. To 
avoid damage to the moni-
toring equipment, the TM-
D4000 mutes itself.
 
l 
Cant select 
Cascade clock 
from this screen 
The Cascade option is 
automatically set and can-
not be changed from the 
clock screen
 
l 
You cant change 
the clock source 
when cascade 
slave is 
selected 
A cascade slave cannot 
have its clock source 
changed.
 
4 
Please select 
INIT clock
to change FS 
Only the internal source 
can change the sampling 
frequency. Select the INT 
source to change the sam-
pling frequency
 
4 
There is no card 
in slotx 
An attempt has been made 
to select an empty slot as 
a clock source
 
4 
The AD/DA board 
has no clock 
source 
An IF-AD4000 interface 
card cannot be used as a 
clock source
 
4 
Mixer will mute 
while chcking 
When checking trhe clock 
source, the TM-D4000 
mutes
 
4 
Clock check 
results... 
The result of a clock check 
operation
 
4 
Copy to all buss 
delay 
Confirmation that the same 
delay is to be applied to all 
busses
 
l 
Cant Unlink 
Dynamics with 
INPUT Channels 
linked 
If a pair of channels has 
been stereo linked, the 
dynamics processors can-
not be unlinked.
 
l 
Cant Unlink 
Dynamics for ST-
INx 
The dynamics processors 
cannot be unlinked for the 
stereo input channels
 
l 
Cant Unlink 
Dynamics for 
STEREO OUT 
The dynamics processors 
cannot be unlinked for the 
stereo output
 
l 
Automation Mode 
Select 
Connfirms that Automa-
tion Mode is entered, to 
remind you that the 
 
SEL 
 
keys now work with the 
Automation software.
 
l 
Select Stereo 
Mode
Reminder that s achange 
has been made to a par tic-
ular surround mode or to 
the stereo mode from a 
surround mode
lSelect Surround 
Mode 2 + 2
lSelect Surround 
Mode 3 + 1
lSelect Surround 
Mode 5.1
lNo Category for 
AES/EBU
An attempt was made to 
change the SCMS setting 
on professional format out-
put data
lNew Category: 
xxxConcerned with SCMS 
settings
lNew SCMS: xxxConcerned with SCMS 
settings 
						

							14 - Specifications, etc.
14–4
14.6.3 Automation setup
14.6.4 Machine control
14.6.5 Snapshot library
In these messages, XX represents the snapshot 
library entry number
l
TM-D4000 
Firmware Version 
Panel :x.xx Main 
y.yy Remote z.zz
The main, display and 
machine control version 
numbers (major and minor 
revisions) of the software 
currently installed in the 
TM-D4000
8
 
Battery Voltage 
is Too Low to 
Save T-D4000 
Data
Contact TASCAM service 
for the internal battery to 
be replaced. If you cannot 
save snapshots, etc. using 
the battery, we suggest 
that you do a MIDI Bulk 
Dump
lIllegal time 
code!The entered timecode is 
invalid, and cannot be 
used
lTimecode 
running!
An attempt was made to 
change the frame type or 
start time while the internal 
generator was running.
4Confirm 
AutoDetect?
The on-screen AUTO 
DETECT button was 
pressed when the machine 
control list contained 
entries
4Confirm All 
Clear?
The on-screen ALL 
CLEAR button has been 
pressed to clear the 
machine control list
lNo More Devices 
to DeleteAn attempt is made to 
delete from an empty list
4Locate 
Memories...A list of the location 
memories
lIt is already 
includedAn attempt has been made 
to add a device to the list 
which is already present
lToo many of this 
deviceThe TM-D4000 cannot 
control any more units of 
this type
l
There are no 
more devices 
connected to the 
remote portThe number of DTRS 
devices in the list must be 
no more than the number 
of units physically con-
nected to the TM-D4000.
lMachine Control 
List FullThe list can contain a max-
imum of 16 units
lToo many screens 
enabledThere is a maximum of six 
SCR external control 
screens that can be set up
l
The RS422 port 
is already 
assignedThere is already a device 
using the RS-422 por t in 
the list
l
There are no 
devices 
selected, use 
MIDI/MC screen 
to addThere are no SCR screens 
currently set up in the 
machine control list
4Recalled MC 
Mapping #x yyyyThe Machine Control Map-
ping has been recalled
4Saved MC Mapping 
#x yyyyThe Machine Control Map-
ping has been saved
4MC Transport 
Maps...A list of the Machine Con-
trol transport mappings
4
The Internal MTC 
generator is not 
selectedAn attempt was made to 
control the MTC generator 
when it was not selected 
as the active controller
lPlease check 9 
pin RS422 PortCommunication error
lPlease check 
Remote Out PortCommunication error
4
Incompatible 
Remote ROM 
versionThe wrong version of the 
software has been 
installed in the TM-D4000.
4DTRS id #x sssss
An error has been 
received from the DTRS 
unit with ID x
lSnapshot00 is 
Read Only!An attempt was made to 
store to the “neutral” snap-
shot library entry
lCant Recall 
Snapshot XX.An attempt was made to 
recall an empty snapshot 
library entry
4OK to Overwrite 
Snapshot XX?A request was made to 
store a snapshot to a non-
empty library entry
4Stored to 
Snapshot XX.Storing to the snapshot 
library entry is complete
4Snapshot XX 
Recalled.A snapshot library entry 
has been successfully 
recalled
4Cant undo 
Snapshot-recallNo dynamics library entry 
has yet been recalled for 
undoing
4Snapshot Undo 
CompletedThe recall operation has 
been undone
4Snapshot Redo 
CompletedThe undo operation has 
itself been undone 
						

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14.6.6 Dynamics library
In these messages, XX represents the library 
entry, and 
YY represents the channel(s) using 
the dynamics processor settings.
14.6.7 EQ library
In these messages, XX represents the library 
entry, and 
YY represents the channel(s) using 
the EQ setting.14.6.8 Effect library
In these messages, XX represents the library 
entry.
14.6.9 Stereo link (using SEL keys)
14.6.10 Computer communications 
(automation) l
DYN LibraryXX is 
Read Only!An attempt was made to 
store to a read-only 
dynamics library entry
lCant Recall DYN 
LibraryXX.An attempt was made to 
recall an empty dynamics 
library entry
4
OK to Overwrite 
DYN LibraryXX 
from YY?A request was made to 
store an entry to a non-
empty dynamics library 
entry
4
Stored to DYN 
LibraryXX from 
YY.Storing to the dynamics 
library entry is complete
4DYN LibraryXX 
Recalled to YY.A dynamics library entry 
has been successfully 
recalled
4Cant undo 
Dynamics recallNo dynamics library entry 
has yet been recalled for 
undoing
4YY Dynamics 
Recall UndoneThe recall operation has 
been undone
4YY Dynamics 
Recall redoneThe undo operation has 
itself been undone
lEQ LibraryXX is 
Read Only!An attempt was made to 
store to a read-only EQ 
library entry
lCant Recall EQ 
LibraryXX.An attempt was made to 
recall an empty EQ library 
entry
4
OK to Overwrite 
EQ LibraryXX 
from YY?A request was made to 
store an entry to a non-
empty EQ library entry
4
Stored to EQ 
LibraryXX from 
YY.Storing to the EQ library 
entry is complete
4EQ LibraryXX 
Recalled to YY.An EQ library entry has 
been successfully recalled
4Cant undo EQ-
RecallNo EQ library entry has yet 
been recalled for undoing
4EQ Recall UndoneThe recall operation has 
been undone
4EQ Recall redoneThe undo operation has 
itself been undone
lEffect LibraryXX 
is Read Only!An attempt was made to 
store to a read-only effect 
library entry
l
Cant Recall 
Effect 
LibraryXX.An attempt was made to 
recall an empty effect 
library entry
4
OK to Overwrite 
Effect 
LibraryXX?A request was made to 
store an entry to a non-
empty effect library entry
4Stored to Effect 
LibraryXX.Storing to the effect library 
entry is complete
4Effect LibraryXX 
Recalled.An effect library entry has 
been successfully recalled
4Cant undo 
Effect-RecallNo effect library entry has 
yet been recalled for undo-
ing
4Effect Recall 
UndoneThe recall operation has 
been undone
4Effect Recall 
redoneThe undo operation has 
itself been undone
4
ST LINK ON 
([1st channel]¸
[2nd channel])The SEL keys have been 
pressed to link two adja-
cent channels
4
ST LINK OFF 
([1st channel]-
[2nd channel])The SEL keys have been 
pressed to unlink two adja-
cent channels
l 
xx-x-xxxxxxxx
Internal errors. It may be 
possible to continue 
working after these errors 
have occurred, but we do 
not recommend it. Please 
make a note of the 
numbers that appear 
(represented by 
x) and 
communicate them to 
TASCAM service, together 
with an account of the 
accompanying 
circumstances, as far as 
possible.
l

xx-x-xxxxxxxx
l
 
XX-XX-XXXXXXXX
An error (probably not seri-
ous) has occurred in the 
communication between 
the TM-D4000 and the 
host computer. Check 
communication speed set-
tings, cable connections, 
etc. before trying commu-
nication again. 
						

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14.6.11 MIDI14.6.12 Fatal System Errors
NOTE
These messages should not occur. However, 
if you do see such a message, please make a 
note of the number displayed, and contact 
TASCAM Service. Inform them of the error 
and, if possible, a brief description of your 
system and the events leading up to the error. 
No recovery is possible from these errors—
you must turn down the level of the monitoring 
system, power down the TM-D4000 and wait 
a few seconds before switching it on again.
lHost TX Command 
Buffer Overflow.Internal error — note that 
some of the data being 
transmitted to and from the 
TM-D4000 will have been 
lost of one of these 
messages appears. Re-
attempt the data 
transmission.
lHost TX Bulk 
Buffer Overflow.
l
Host RX Bulk 
command Buffer 
Overflow.
lHost RX command 
Buffer Overflow.
4
MIDI active 
sensing has been 
discontinuedThis appears if Active 
Sensing is turned on and 
the Active Sensing mes-
sages stop
4
MIDI System 
Reset Received, 
Reboot Mixer?Provides the option to 
honor or ignore a received 
MIDI Reset message
4Please check 
MIDI IN PortThe MIDI connection to the 
TM-D4000 may not be cor-
rectly made
l
Please Set Comms 
Speed to MIDI in 
the Automation 
Setup screen 
firstAn attempt is made to use 
the MIDI Bulk Dump func-
tion with a speed other 
than MIDI selected as the 
communications speed
8Fatal Error : 
XX-YYYYYYYY-ZZAn unrecoverable error 
has occurred. Contact 
TASCAM Service.
lOut of range in 
sram.type=Though these are not fatal 
messages (the TM-D4000 
will attempt a recovery 
from them), internal mem-
ory may not be completely 
as it was before the event 
occurred. Check the mem-
ory contents before 
continuing.
l
Out of range in 
current 
sram.tyoe =
l
Unexpected 
Effector command 
0xXXXXXXXX 
						

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14.7 Block diagram