Tascam DS-M7.1 - Manual (Page 6)

1 – About the unit
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TASCAM DS-M7.1
allowing almost every common industry format to be
supported by the DS-M7.1.
Full calibration facilities are provided, with a built-in
pink noise generator, to allow for quick, easy and
accurate setup of the unit. Channel delay is provided
to compensate for acoustic delay when surround
speakers are used in a large space.
An analog or digital insert can be placed in the moni-
toring path, in order to hear the surround mix through
a surround encoder. This is useful for hearing the
effect of the encoding process.
Muting and soloing of individual channels, with flex-
ible soloing options, allows checking of any desired
combination of surround channels.
SPL indication and control is available from the front
panel, allowing the surround monitoring to be carried
out accurately, according to the different guidelines
and standards within the industry.
A dedicated pair of analog stereo inputs can be fed
from the console’s main control room outputs, allow-
ing the same speaker/amplifier system to be used for
the L and R channels in both surround and stereo
operation modes. The last pair of the surround speak-
ers (channels 7 and 8) can also be dedicated as small-
alternative stereo speakers when the primary
surround application is 5.1 or LCRS.
For flexibility, the front panel controls can be
removed and connected to the main unit in the
machine room, allowing full control to be maintained
from the listening position.
The unit itself is simple and easy to use, taking
advantage of a menu-driven 20x4 alphanumeric dis-
play and rotary encoder system, with important mode
keys illuminated for quick verification of their status.
This manual accompanies the unit, together with a
Setup Guide, which should be used when you are
first setting up and calibrating the unit.
For best results we recommend that you follow these
procedures regarding level and delay adjustment
whenever you make a substantial change to your
monitoring environment.
Installing the DS-M7.1
When you unpack the DS-M7.1, you should find, in
addition to this manual:
• A rack-mounting kit
• A standard power cable whose plug should match
the one for your region.
• A Setup Guide
• Warranty information, etc.
If any of these is missing, contact your TASCAM
distributor.
The DS-M7.1 is designed to fit into 3U of standard
19” rack space. Remove the feet before installing it
in a rack. We suggest that you leave at least 1U of
space above the unit to allow for cooling.
Do not install the unit in an enclosed space (book-
case, etc.).
Always check that the power requirements printed on
the rear panel of the unit match those available in
your working environment. If they do not, or if you
are in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Temperature considerations The ambient
operating temperature should be between 5°C and
40°C (41°F and 104°F).
Connections All connections to and from the DS-
M7.1 should be made and broken with the power
turned OFF.