Teac US-800 - Manual (Page 6)

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TASCAM US-800
Manual conventions
Keys, jacks and other parts on the unit
•
and external dvices are indiated like this:
PHONES.
When we show messages, for example,
•
that appear on the screen, we show them
like this:
SONG LOAD
.
Additional information is introduced in the •
styles below when needed:
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and
describe special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in injury, damage to equipment or lost
recording data, for examaple.
Trademarks
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC •
Corporation, registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista,
•
Windows 7, and Windows Media Player are
either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS X and
•
iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel
•
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced
•
Micro Devices, Inc.
Cubase is a registered trademark of
•
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
Other company names, product names and
•
logos in this document are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Cautions on installation
The unit’s nominal operating temperature •
is between 5˚ and 35° C (41° – 95° F).
Do not install in the following types of
•
places. Doing so could degrade the sound
quality and/or cause malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that •
are otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed
•
to direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot
•
places
Extremely cold places
•
Places with bad ventilation or high
•
humidity
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a
•
level position for correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for
•
heat dissipation.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any
•
heat-generating electrical device such as a
power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm
place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation;
vapor in the air could condense on the
internal mechanism, making correct
operation impossible. To prevent this, or if
this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two
hours at the new room temperature before
using.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry
cloth. Do not use any benzene, paint thinner,
ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to
clean the unit as they could damage the
surface.
1 – Introduction