Tascam X-48 - Manual (Page 17)

Setup
requires a specifically constructed cable. If in doubt, pre-made RS-422 cables are readily
available.
1 : GND
6 : GNC
2 : TX- 7 : TX+
3 : RX+ 8 : TX-
4 : GND 9 : FGND
5 : NC
Video Reference (Tri Level Sync)
IN – When the X-48 is used in a film/video post production environment, it may be
necessary to resolve a consistent sample range with the time code edge. A video reference
(blackburst) signal applied to this connector makes this possible. Please refer to page 48 for
details on configuring the use of signals present at this connector.
Tri Level Sync is the video reference signal used for High Definition Video. This connector
automatically senses the type of signal present.
THRU – The video reference signal present at the IN connector is passed through out this
connector without additional processing delay. This allows for daisy-chaining another
device, after the X-48, which requires a video reference signal.
Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor
A standard PC keyboard & mouse (or trackball) may be connected to the P/S2 or USB ports
on the rear of the X-48. To take full advantage of these peripherals, it is recommended that
a full keyboard with numerical keypad and a scrolling wheel mouse be used.
NOTE: The extra controls present on some multi-media keyboards, such as media player
transport controls, are not supported by the X-48. Similarly, a mouse or trackball that
depends on the installation of custom driver software is not supported by the X-48.
Your monitor should be capable displaying a resolution of at least 1024x768
pixels at a refresh rate of at least 60 Hz. The maximum resolution of the X-48's
display output is 2048x1536 pixels.
Network
The X-48 is equipped with two separate Network connectors on the rear panel. One is a
10/100 port and the other is a 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) port. The 10/100 port is pre-configured
as a DHCP port. The Gigabit port may be configured by the user in the X-48’s software.
Network cable used for these ports should be minimally CAT-5. While network hubs and
switches can be used with the X-48, such devices may reduce network throughput,
particularly on a network with much traffic.
When using the pre-installed MX-View software to control MX-2424 machines, the Gigabit
port must be used and configured to the correct IP address to communicate with the MX-
2424s.
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