Tascam Digital Production Environment SX-1 Quick Start Guide

Digital Production Environment 
QUICK START GUIDE
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.
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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...

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CAUTION:
…Read all of these Instructions.
…Save these Instructions for later use.
…Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according 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 invisi-
ble laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the
protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is...

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
SX-1 Standard Features .................................. 6
Unpacking ....................................................... 7
Box Contents ................................................... 7
Registration ..................................................... 7
Options ............................................................ 7
Support and Updates ..................................... 7
Using These Manuals...

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SX-1 
fully integrated digital production environment. We 
are pleased you chose the SX-1 for your recording 
needs. Combining a hard disk recorder with powerful 
audio editing features, an automated digital mixer, 
MIDI sequencer, DSP plug-in effects, and multi-for-
mat mastering capabilities, the SX-1 will meet all your recording and production needs, without requir-
ing an external computer.
Designed...

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Unpacking
The SX-1 was carefully packed at our factory in a 
special box to avoid damage during shipping. Still, 
damage can occur if the box was mishandled or 
dropped. If you notice any visible damage to the SX-
1 itself, notify the TASCAM dealer where you pur-
chased your SX-1 as soon as possible.
WARNING
The SX-1 is a heavy machine and we strongly recom-
mend not lifting it out of the box by yourself. To avoid 
injury, have at least one other...

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Using These Manuals
There are two different manuals for the SX-1: a 
Quick Start Guide (this manual), and an Owners 
Manual. Both manuals come standard with the SX-1. 
If you are missing a manual, you should contact the authorized TASCAM dealer where you purchased 
your SX-1. Below are descriptions of the manuals, 
their contents, and purpose.
Quick Start Guide
This guide covers all the basics on setting up the SX-
1: unpacking, connecting speakers,...

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Operating Conventions
Multi-Function Keys
Some keys have multiple functions. A key’s primary 
function is accessed by simply pressing the key. Sec-
ondary functions are accessed by entering Shift 
mode. Press the 
SHIFT key on the Numeric Keypad, and then press the multi-function key to reach its sec-
ondary function. Think of the 
SHIFT key just like the 
shift key of a standard PS/2 keyboard—it serves a 
similar purpose.
Virtual Channel Pots
The...

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LCD Screen Navigation
The LCD display is surrounded by several knobs and 
buttons. These controls’ functions change according 
to the display on the LCD. We refer to these controls 
as soft knobs and keys because their functions are 
directly related to the SX-1s software.To scroll up/down and left/right in an LCD window, 
use the up/down and left/right arrow keys of the 
Numeric Keypad. To adjust the viewing angle and 
contrast of the LCD, use the...