Tascam DS-M7.1 - Manual (Page 13)

TASCAM DS-M7.1
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3 – Connections
This section describes not only the connections you
make between other equipment and the DS-M7.1, but
also the software steps necessary to make that other
equipment recognizable by and usable with the unit.
Read this section carefully, especially the section on
word clock, as it is essential to the proper operation
of your system, and may even result in damage to
your equipment if the appropriate steps are not car-
ried out.
NOTE
When making connections between the DS-M7.1 and
other equipment, whether audio or control, both the
DS-M7.1 and the other equipment must be turned off,
otherwise damage may be caused to the DS-M7.1 and/
or the other equipment.
Only use TASCAM-supplied and TASCAM-approved
cables when making TDIF connections to the DS-M7.1.
Though the cables and connectors may resemble com-
puter cables, they serve different purposes, and meet a
different set of specifications. The use of cables other
than TASCAM cables will at best cause the equipment
to work erratically, and at worst cause damage to the
equipment.
Also note that while the TDIF and AES/EBU connectors
on this unit are physically identical, the wiring and sig-
nals passed through them are very different. Take care
to connect only TDIF equipment to TDIF connectors, and
AES/EBU equipment to AES/EBU connectors, otherwise
damage may occur to your equipment.
If the use of cables other than TASCAM cables causes or
results in damage, the warranty is voided.
It is assumed that all necessary optional cards have
been fitted to the DS-M7.1.
See the diagram on page 5 as well as the block dia-
gram (“Block diagram” on page 39) if you are unsure
of signal flow within the DS-M7.1.
Consult your TASCAM dealer for details of suitable
approved cables that may be used when using your
DS-M7.1 with other equipment.
If you need an extension to the front panel cable to
allow the front panel to be used as a remote control
unit, see “Making up a remote control cable” on
page 38.
Connecting the console
The console can be connected to the built-in
CONSOLE I/O connector, or to an optional card fit-
ted in slot 1.
Inputs from the console Typically, the con-
sole’s busses are connected to the DS-M7.1 inputs.
They are sent simultaneously to the tracking and
mastering recorders, and may be monitored from the
DS-M7.1 as the
BUS signals. Since these are used for
both tracking and mastering, obviously, the console
signal paths must be repatched when the mode is
changed. No reconnections need to be made on the
DS-M7.1.
Outputs to the console The returns from the
DS-M7.1 to the console are driven (as a “thru”
assignment) by the tracking recorder (track returns)
and should be assigned appropriately on the console,
following normal working practice. They may not be
monitored directly from the DS-M7.1.
When this connection, together with all other con-
nections, have been made, you should set up the DS-
M7.1 to recognize the appropriate the console source
(TDIF or slot), as described here.
1 Press the SYSTEM key and press the cursor
keys until the cursor highlights the
ConsSel parameter:
2 Use the VALUE control to select between
TDIF and SLOT1 .
When this is done, the inputs and outputs must be
routed appropriately, as described later.
Connecting the tracking recorder
The tracking (multitrack) recorder can be connected
to the built-in
TRK RECORDER I/O TDIF connector,
or to an optional card fitted in slot 2.
Inputs from the tracking recorder These
connect to the recorder outputs. They are routed to
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