Tascam Interface Format Converter IF-TAD Owners Manual

 
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I F-TAD 
Interface Format Converter 
OWNERÕS MANUAL
 
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IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) 
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. 
 
If the plug Þtted 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 of
f, remove the fuse and dis-
pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by 
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product...

 
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TO THE USER  
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. 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...

 
  
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Important Safety Precautions
 
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING 
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures. 
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT 
Il sÕagit dÕun produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interfŽrences

des mesures appropriŽes. 
FŸr Kunden in Europa
Warnung 
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche...

 
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CAUTION: 
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Read all of these Instructions. 
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Save these Instructions for later use. 
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Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions 
 Ñ All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated. 
2) Retain Instructions  
Ñ The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference. 
3) Heed Warnings 
 Ñ All warnings on the product and in the operat-
ing instructions should be adhered...

 
  
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10) 
  
Ventilation 
 Ñ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to pro-
tect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturerÕs...

 
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Note to CATV system installer: 
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installerÕs attention
to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical. 
15) Lightning 
 Ñ For added protection for this product during a light-
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods...

 
  
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age points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 
19) Servicing 
 Ñ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
20) Damage Requiring Service 
 Ñ Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following...

 
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IF-TAD Interface 
The IF-TAD interface allows you to transfer up to eight channels 
of digital audio data between digital audio devices equipped with a 
TDIF-1 interface, and those equipped with an adat
 
1
 
 optical inter-
face.
The units may be multitrack tape recorders, hard disk recorders, 
digital mixing consoles Þtted with the appropriate interfaces, D/A 
converters, or any combination of these.
Either unit may act as the word clock master.
Data may be...

 
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1 Connectors and indicators 
1 
Power connector and indicator 
Connect the PS-P414 adapter supplied with the IF-TAD to this 
inlet. When power is supplied at the correct voltage, the green 
indicator will light.
 
WARNING 
Always use only the PS-P414 power supply designed 
for use with the IF-TAD. Do not use any other power  
adapter, or damage may occur to the IF-TAD. 
2 
WORD SYNC OUT 
This BNC connector provides a standard word clock output, based 
on the...