Tascam Digital Portastudio 2488 User Guide
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Digital Portastudio CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres- ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number Ü ÿ Ÿ WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. USER’S GUIDE D00776200A
TASCAM 2488 Additions and Changes to User’s Guide 1 Additions and changes to the TASCAM 2488 User’s Guide Since the original 2488 manual was produced, there have been a number of changes and revisions which should be noted carefully before attempting to use your 2488. Notes on the use of the CD-RW drive Media types Do not use 12x or high-speed (over 12x) CD-RW media with the 2488, as these types of media are not supported. Only use 1x–4x CD-RW discs. Damaged media If a disc is scratched or dirty, the 2488 may not operate properly. If this happens, shut down the unit, and rest art it. Do not attempt to re-use the defective disc. Compatibility with players In common with other CD recorders, the 2488 can produce CD-RW discs, but such discs may not be playable on ordinary CD players (as mentioned on page 63 of the User’s Guide ). For compatibility with other CD players, we strongly recommend that you use only CD-R media. Recorded disc types The 2488 recognizes for reading (and in the case of CD-RW media, erasing) only CD-ROM MODE1 or CD-DA discs. Other types of disc recorded using different standards can - not be read or erased by the 2488, Ejecting discs It is important that you do not press the CD-RW drive eject button while the drive is oper - ational. If you do, it may cause problems in the oper- ation of the 2488. We therefore recommend that you always use the CD EJECT menu item (“CD EJECT” on page 67 of the User’s Guide ) to eject discs. Notes on the hard disk format As described in “Disk management and file import/ export” on page 65, the 2488 uses two disk formats in its internal hard disk. The FAT partition, used fo r USB data transfer, is 4 GB in size and the size cannot be changed. The TASCAM native partitions take up the remain- der of the disk, and may be 4, 8, 16 or 32 GB in size. A maximum of four partitions may be allocated. Note that it is possible to allocate four smaller parti - tions, and therefore leave part of the hard disk space unused. TASCAM native partitions cannot be accessed from a host computer using USB. Supported operating systems In “The 2488 and USB” on page 73 of the User’s Guide , it is men- tioned that MacOS 9.0 and above is supported. We strongly recomme nd that for best results, MacOS 9.2 is used. Upgrade from 9. or 9.1 if necessary. Formatting As mentioned in “Formatting the disk” on page 66, you should not turn off the 2488 while formatting the hard di sk, as this may prevent the 2488 from booting.
Additions and changes to the TASCAM 2488 User’s Guide 2 TASCAM 2488 Additions and Changes to User’s Guide Corrections and additions to the manual Page 18, step 8 Instead of “or press and hold SHIFT and press EQ”, read “or use SHIFT and YES to turn the EQ on, and use SHIFT and NO to turn the EQ off”. Page 59, “Pre-mastering”, step 2 The screen shows PreMastering, not MASTERING. Page 62, “TAO recording”, step 7 Instead of “The top line of the display gives an indication of the time remaining for the opera tion”, read “A progress bar is shown on screen”. Page 64, “Playing bac k CDs using the 2488” As explained in “Playing back CDs using the 2488” on page 64, the REW and F FWD keys are used to skip playback fo rward and backward a track at a time. They cannot be used for search functions within tracks. Page 65, “Disk management” Note that the FAT partition is FAT-32, not FAT-16 as described in the manual. Page 66, “Formatti ng the disk” The infor- mation given in the manual is incorrect. The data on the FAT partition is erased, al ong with the data on the native TASCAM partitions, when the disk is format - ted. Pages 68, 70 and 74, USB mode Note the following procedure to close (exit) USB mode. 1Disconnect the 2488 from the computer, fol- lowing the notes in “The 2488 and USB” on page 73. 2Press and hold down the EXIT key. 3When the popup message appears, press the ENTER key to exit (close) the USB mode. Note that when USB mode is active, the HD indica- tor lights steadily. It is th erefore very important that you follow step 1 above, to ensure the disk is not in use. Page 79, “Metronome” Use the CLICK key, not the screen setting, to turn the metronome on (indicator lights orange) and off (indicator goes off). TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-422-52-5082 www.tascam.com 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashi no-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC.Phone: +1-323-726-0303 www.tascam.com 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640
2 TASCAM 2488 Users Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1Read these instructions. 2Keep these instructions. 3Heed all warnings. 4Follow all instructions. 5Do not use this apparatus near water. 6Clean only with dry cloth. 7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8Do not install near any heat sources such as radi- ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. Grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the pro- vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14Refer all servicing to qualified service person- nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ●Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. ●Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. ●Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. ●The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.
TASCAM 2488 Users Guide 3 TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. For U.S.A IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below: IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW:EARTH BLUE :NEUTRAL BROWN :LIVE WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN
4 TASCAM 2488 Users Guide SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION This product has been designed and manufactured accord- ing to FDA regulations title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this prod- uct is completely confined in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.CAUTION - DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR- MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. - IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASS 1 Optical pickup: Type : SF-W35 Manufacturer : SANYO Electric Co. Ltd. Laser output : Less than 0.7 mW (Play) and 74 mW Laser output : (Record) on the objective lens Wavelength: 780 - 786 nm
TASCAM 2488 Users Guide 5 Contents 1 – Setting up and introduction Important notice................................................ 8 Copyright............................................................ 9 An overview of the 2488.................................. 9 Setting up the 2488........................................... 10 Shutting down the 2488.................................... 11 Some general notes on using the 2488......... 11 The HD indicator Saving songs Navigation Confirming Escaping SHIFT key Changing values Titling Main menu Home screen Some notes on CD-R media.............................. 13 About CD-R and CD-RW discs............................ 13 Handling of compact discs................................ 14 Additional notes with regard to CD-R and CD-RW discs..................................................... 14 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs.......... 15 Setting up your first song................................ 15 New song............................................................ 15 Setting the tempo.............................................. 16 Making the first recording................................ 16 Recording the guitar.......................................... 17 Lead line............................................................. 19 Congratulations!................................................ 20 2 – Mixer Inputs and assignments.................................... 21 Checking assignments....................................... 21 Breaking assignments........................................ 21 Saving and loading assignments (QUCK ROUTING) ........................................................ 22 The channels........................................................ 22 Input channels.................................................... 22 Digital pad/gain................................................. 22 EQ........................................................................ 23 Effect send.......................................................... 23 The fader/pan screen......................................... 24 Phase................................................................... 24 Pan...................................................................... 24 Faders.................................................................. 24 Mute.................................................................... 25 Linking channels................................................ 25 Stereo bus............................................................ 25 EQ........................................................................ 26 Dynamics............................................................ 26 Dynamics library Fader................................................................... 27 Output selection................................................ 27 Monitoring........................................................... 27 Monitor selection............................................... 27 Mono monitoring............................................... 28 Record source monitoring................................. 28 Monitor muting................................................. 28 Soloing and toggle............................................ 29 Sub mix................................................................ 29 Scene memories................................................. 29 3 – Effects Mic effects........................................................... 31 MIC X 4 MIC X 8 Assigning mic effects........................................ 31 Selecting mic effects.......................................... 31 Editing mic effects............................................. 32 Compressor (CMP) De-esser (DSR) Exciter (EXC) Multi-effect......................................................... 32 Assigning the multi-effect to a channel or input................................................................ 32 Editing the multi-effect..................................... 32 Modulation effects Using the multi-effect library........................... 33 Single effect........................................................ 34 Single effect library presets.............................. 34 REV DLY CHO PIT FLG PHA GRV Saving your own settings................................. 34 Tuner..................................................................... 35 4 – Recorder First steps in recording (song management)36 Creating a song.................................................. 36 Loading a song.................................................. 36 Saving a song..................................................... 36 Reverting to the previously saved version of a song ................................................................. 36 Erasing a song.................................................... 37 Copying songs................................................... 37 Deleting unused space from a song................. 38 Protecting a song............................................... 38 Transport controls............................................. 39 Setting the playback position........................... 39 Return to zero (RTZ).......................................... 39 Last Recording Position (LRP)........................... 39 Jog positioning.................................................. 39 Fast forward and rewind.................................. 40 During playback From the stop position Recording............................................................. 40 Recording (ii)...................................................... 41 Hands-free recording........................................ 41 Dropping out of record mode.......................... 41 Rehearsing recording........................................ 41 IN/OUT/TO points.............................................. 42 Setting the IN, OUT and TO points................... 42
Contents 6 TASCAM 2488 Users Guide Locating to the points....................................... 42 Editing the IN, OUT and TO points................... 42 Markers................................................................ 42 Direct location................................................... 42 Direct location (i) Direct location (ii) Location marks.................................................. 44 Entering location marks Active location marks........................................ 44 Giving a title to the active location mark Deleting the active location mark Editing the active mark..................................... 44 Using the location mark list.............................. 45 Locating using the list Using the IN OUT and TO marks Titling using the list Repeat.................................................................. 46 Setting the repeat interval............................... 46 Auto punch operations.................................... 46 Setting the punch points.................................. 47 LAST REC IN -> OUT LAST TAKE LOAD Checking the punch points............................... 47 Rehearsing the punch....................................... 47 Recording the punch......................................... 48 Checking the take.............................................. 48 After finishing the punch................................. 48 If you change your mind................................... 49 Bouncing tracks.................................................. 49 Making a bounce mix........................................ 49 About track editing........................................... 49 IN, OUT and TO.................................................. 50 Entering the edit mode..................................... 50 Track editing functions..................................... 50 COPY -> PASTE................................................... 51 COPY -> INSERT................................................. 51 MOVE -> PASTE................................................. 52 MOVE -> INSERT................................................ 52 OPEN................................................................... 53 CUT..................................................................... 53 SILENCE.............................................................. 53 CLONE TRACK.................................................... 54 CLEAN OUT........................................................ 54 UNDO and REDO................................................ 54 Undoing and redoing actions........................... 55 An undo/redo example..................................... 55 Virtual tracks....................................................... 56 Varispeed operations (pitch and SSA).......... 57 Pitch.................................................................... 58 To use the set pitch SSA (Slow Speed Audition).............................. 58 To use the SSA 5 – Mastering Pre-mastering...................................................... 59 Recording the pre-master.................................. 59 Exiting mastering............................................... 60 Checking the master.......................................... 60 Exiting master checking Trimming the master......................................... 60 Recording to CD-R.............................................. 61 Recording to CD-R (TAO recording).................. 61 Finalizing the disc.............................................. 62 Recording to CD-R (multiple tracks)............... 62 Playing back CDs using the 2488.................... 64 6 – Disk management and file import/export Disk management.............................................. 65 Selecting the active partition.......................... 65 Enabling and disabling USB............................. 65 Formatting the disk........................................... 66 Reformatting individual partitions................ 66 Reformatting the FAT partition...................... 67 CD-RW erase........................................................ 67 CD EJECT............................................................... 67 File import and export...................................... 68 USB import (audio files).................................... 68 USB import (SMF files)....................................... 68 USB export (audio files)..................................... 69 Disc import (audio files).................................... 70 Disc export (audio files)..................................... 70 7 – Backup and restore Backup.................................................................. 72 Restoring.............................................................. 72 Using USB for backup and restore................. 73 Backing up.......................................................... 74 Restoring............................................................ 74 8 – MIDI Internal module mode....................................... 76 SMF........................................................................ 76 Editing the MIDI instruments............................ 77 Tempo map.......................................................... 78 Tapping the tempo............................................ 78 Time signature................................................... 79 Metronome.......................................................... 79 Patterns................................................................ 80 Deleting a section Inserting a section Copying sections Selecting the drum kit....................................... 81 MTC, MIDI clock, etc.......................................... 81 MIDI Time Code.................................................. 82 MIDI clock........................................................... 83 Remote.................................................................. 83
Contents TASCAM 2488 Users Guide 7 9 – General preferences Global preferences............................................. 84 Key sense time Meter peak hold time Meter release time Shift key behavior Mixer preferences.............................................. 84 Fader matching Digital input Recorder............................................................... 85 User word............................................................ 85 10 – Specifications, etc. Block diagram..................................................... 86 Level diagram...................................................... 87 Dimensional drawing........................................ 88 Specifications...................................................... 88 Audio connections............................................. 88 Audio performance ........................................... 89 Physical specifications, etc................................ 89
8 TASCAM 2488 User’s Guide 1 – Setting up and introduction About this manual This manual is designed to give you an overview of how to use the features of the 2488. Read it carefully to understand how the different fea- tures work alone and with each other. NOTE Throughout this manual we show controls and indica- tors on the 2488 like this: HOME. Inputs and controls of other equipment are written like this: AUX IN. Messages shown on the 2488’s display are written like this: Are you sure? . We use the term “key” to describe a push-button con- trol on the 2488’s surface. We use the term “soft switch” or “button” to describe an on/off control on the display. Also note the difference between “disc” and “disk”. When we refer to a disc, we are refer to a CD-R, CD-RW or pre-recorded audio CD. A disk, on the other hand, refers to the 2488’s internal hard disk drive, or that of a connected computer. The different sections of the manual are as follows (arranged roughly in the order in which you will carry out operations in a project): 1, “Setting up and introduction” (page 8) This section. Read it carefully to get an overall pic- ture of the 2488 and the basic operations which you will find yourself using all the time. It includes a brief tutorial to help you get acquainted with the way to work with the 2488. 2, “Mixer” (page 21) The 2488 incorporates a fully-featured mixer. Read this section to understand how the input assignment, the EQ, effect sends, etc. work, as well as scene memories and other informa- tion essential to the everyday operation of the unit. 3, “Effects” (page 31) There are three types of digital effects included in the 2488: mic effects for insertion, a multi-effect, which may be inserted to give guitars, etc. some life, and a single effect which may be used on mixdown. This section explains the effects and how they work. 4, “Recorder” (page 36) The 2488’s 24-track recorder incorporates many advanced features: loca- tion memories, rehearsal and auto-punch modes, undo and redo operations, and virtual tracks. Read this section to understand its operation. 5, “Mastering” (page 59) After recording, the final stage is mastering. Use the 2488’s built-in CD recorder to produce your own CDs. 6, “Disk management and file import/ export” (page 65) Like that of a personal com- puter, the 2488 internal hard disk can be formatted and managed, with audio and MIDI files being cop- ied between the hard disk and recordable CD media, as well as a personal computer connected using a USB 2.0 connection. 7, “Backup and restore” (page 72) To ensure the integrity of your projects, you should back up your song data to recordable CD media or a per- sonal computer (through USB). 8, “MIDI” (page 76) The 2488 integrates into your MIDI system as a master or slave device, allow- ing external MIDI devices to synchronize and play with the recorded audio. In addition, there is an inter- nal GM-compatible tone generator, which can either be used to play backing patterns, or imported Stan- dard MIDI files. 9, “General preferences” (page 84) This section explains the settings you can make to person- alize the 2488 for your style of working. 10, “Specifications, etc.” (page 86) The facts and figures (including block and level dia- grams) about your 2488. Important notice NOTE This product is designed to help you record and repro- duce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copy- right holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copy- ing performed using the 2488.