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...-AN16/OUT analog output interface card support added...35 New functions in firmware version 1.30...37 TASCAM DA-6400 Control iPad remote control app support added...37 TASCAM IF-AE16 AES/EBU interface card support added...37 Function added to synchronize with SMPTE timecode and play ... to stop recording...42 New functions in firmware version 1.21...43 Support for the TASCAM IF-DA64 Dante interface card...43 Owner's Manual Addendum...43 FTP connection settings note...43 Function explanation additions and changes...43 Document corrections...44 D01283920K 0622.MA-2475F 1 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp
...-AN16/OUT analog output interface card support added...35 New functions in firmware version 1.30...37 TASCAM DA-6400 Control iPad remote control app support added...37 TASCAM IF-AE16 AES/EBU interface card support added...37 Function added to synchronize with SMPTE timecode and play ... to stop recording...42 New functions in firmware version 1.21...43 Support for the TASCAM IF-DA64 Dante interface card...43 Owner's Manual Addendum...43 FTP connection settings note...43 Function explanation additions and changes...43 Document corrections...44 D01283920K 0622.MA-2475F 1 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp
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... been added to turn on . o An ABS mode has been added to the PREFERENCES 2 menu page. o Mark names that enables it darker. 2 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 1 Time counter 2 Remaining media capacity 3 TC indicator characters 4 Audio clock type 5 SOLO indicator 6 Take number NOTE At the top of the AUTO... MODE was replaced. o Parts shown darker on the Home Screen according to make the take name stand out on the Home Screen. DA-6400/DA-6400dp New functions in firmware version 3.10 The following new functions have been added to the playlist entry editing (ADJUST) screen. Addition ...
... been added to turn on . o An ABS mode has been added to the PREFERENCES 2 menu page. o Mark names that enables it darker. 2 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 1 Time counter 2 Remaining media capacity 3 TC indicator characters 4 Audio clock type 5 SOLO indicator 6 Take number NOTE At the top of the AUTO... MODE was replaced. o Parts shown darker on the Home Screen according to make the take name stand out on the Home Screen. DA-6400/DA-6400dp New functions in firmware version 3.10 The following new functions have been added to the playlist entry editing (ADJUST) screen. Addition ...
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...and theater play functions on the Home Screen A function has been added to show playback setting status This setting is unformatted (media status shown) 3 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp ON NOTE Even if the PLAY SETUP DISPLAY item is set to ON, under the following conditions playback settings will not be shown and... shown) • When the media cannot be shown in green letters if it is enabled and in gray letters if it is disabled. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Function added to show playback setting status of AUTO READY and theater play functions on the Home Screen. PLAY SETUP DISPLAY This sets the...
...and theater play functions on the Home Screen A function has been added to show playback setting status This setting is unformatted (media status shown) 3 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp ON NOTE Even if the PLAY SETUP DISPLAY item is set to ON, under the following conditions playback settings will not be shown and... shown) • When the media cannot be shown in green letters if it is enabled and in gray letters if it is disabled. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Function added to show playback setting status of AUTO READY and theater play functions on the Home Screen. PLAY SETUP DISPLAY This sets the...
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...mark setting pop-up that appears when a new mark cannot be set the PREFERENCES 2 menu page MARK SET/LOCKED POPUP item to OFF. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Lock function added to prevent mark setting A lock function has been added to enable the prevention of mark setting. Setting the lock function... the following pop-up message will always be shown regardless of marks has already been set Cannot set Mark point in read-only file. 4 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp MARK SET LOCKOUT This can be shown. NOTE i If the MARK SET LOCKOUT item is set as read-only Cannot set Mark point...
...mark setting pop-up that appears when a new mark cannot be set the PREFERENCES 2 menu page MARK SET/LOCKED POPUP item to OFF. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Lock function added to prevent mark setting A lock function has been added to enable the prevention of mark setting. Setting the lock function... the following pop-up message will always be shown regardless of marks has already been set Cannot set Mark point in read-only file. 4 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp MARK SET LOCKOUT This can be shown. NOTE i If the MARK SET LOCKOUT item is set as read-only Cannot set Mark point...
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... the audio file beginning are always the same, so the time shown will be the same in both normal and ABS time display modes. 5 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp During playback, this shows the total remaining time of the audio file. This shows the timecode time of the entry (playback area beginning)....of an entry has not been changed , the time counter will show the elapsed time from the beginning of the file being recorded is shown. DA-6400/DA-6400dp ABS time display mode added An "ABS" time display mode that has had its START POINT (playback area beginning) changed , the playback area...
... the audio file beginning are always the same, so the time shown will be the same in both normal and ABS time display modes. 5 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp During playback, this shows the total remaining time of the audio file. This shows the timecode time of the entry (playback area beginning)....of an entry has not been changed , the time counter will show the elapsed time from the beginning of the file being recorded is shown. DA-6400/DA-6400dp ABS time display mode added An "ABS" time display mode that has had its START POINT (playback area beginning) changed , the playback area...
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...T/C Meaning This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the playlist entry. 2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to the mark icon. 6 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp Time mode This is shown according to editing. Mark name that matches current time shown on playlist entry editing (ADJUST) screen The mark...Press the MULTI JOG dial to switch to confirm the change the setting. 4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to the solid cursor. 3. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Entry number and time counter display and time mode switching function added to playlist entry editing (ADJUST) screen The following have been added ...
...T/C Meaning This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the playlist entry. 2. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to the mark icon. 6 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp Time mode This is shown according to editing. Mark name that matches current time shown on playlist entry editing (ADJUST) screen The mark...Press the MULTI JOG dial to switch to confirm the change the setting. 4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to the solid cursor. 3. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Entry number and time counter display and time mode switching function added to playlist entry editing (ADJUST) screen The following have been added ...
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... Operation has been improved in the following ways when in Individual mode on a USB keyboard or a keyboard connected through a VNC viewer. e 7 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp o Settings for channels in Individual mode on INPUT MONITOR and REC FUNCTION screens is slightly different from the current entry shown on the Home... opened from other controls to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. As a result, when operating remotely with a wheel. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Function for channels. o When using just a mouse with VNC, channel settings can now be set to the frame cursor.
... Operation has been improved in the following ways when in Individual mode on a USB keyboard or a keyboard connected through a VNC viewer. e 7 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp o Settings for channels in Individual mode on INPUT MONITOR and REC FUNCTION screens is slightly different from the current entry shown on the Home... opened from other controls to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. As a result, when operating remotely with a wheel. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Function for channels. o When using just a mouse with VNC, channel settings can now be set to the frame cursor.
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... OFF or APPLY position i The solid cursor is always shown. e o When the solid cursor is shown i Turn the MULTI JOG dial to move the cursor. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Display and operation in MODE setting when the cursor is on a BATCH SETUP RANGE CH** o When the frame cursor is shown i Turn the MULTI... dial to move the frame cursor. and / buttons to make rough setting changes (MOVE Fast operation). i Turn the MULTI JOG dial or use the . de 8 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp
... OFF or APPLY position i The solid cursor is always shown. e o When the solid cursor is shown i Turn the MULTI JOG dial to move the cursor. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Display and operation in MODE setting when the cursor is on a BATCH SETUP RANGE CH** o When the frame cursor is shown i Turn the MULTI... dial to move the frame cursor. and / buttons to make rough setting changes (MOVE Fast operation). i Turn the MULTI JOG dial or use the . de 8 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp
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...On: red (recording function active) i Turn the MULTI JOG dial or use the . Turn the MULTI JOG dial while pressing and holding the 8 button. 9 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp For ALL ON For ALL OFF For APPLY Press the MULTI JOG dial to channel 64. Display and operation when cursor is at bottom... EXIT [PEAK CLEAR] button to close the pop-up confirmation message for each channel i The frame cursor appears with the selected channel number above it. DA-6400/DA-6400dp i Press the MULTI JOG dial to open a pop-up message. Turn right at channel 1 to move to channel 1.) i By pressing the MULTI...
...On: red (recording function active) i Turn the MULTI JOG dial or use the . Turn the MULTI JOG dial while pressing and holding the 8 button. 9 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp For ALL ON For ALL OFF For APPLY Press the MULTI JOG dial to channel 64. Display and operation when cursor is at bottom... EXIT [PEAK CLEAR] button to close the pop-up confirmation message for each channel i The frame cursor appears with the selected channel number above it. DA-6400/DA-6400dp i Press the MULTI JOG dial to open a pop-up message. Turn right at channel 1 to move to channel 1.) i By pressing the MULTI...
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... $SKIP $SKIPPAUSE $STANDBY In playback standby Playback continues In playback standby Detected, so jump Detected, so jump Playback enters standby because $STANDBY detected 10 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp DA-6400/DA-6400dp New function in firmware version 2.20 The following names are the starting and ending points for playback starting and ending points can be added...
... $SKIP $SKIPPAUSE $STANDBY In playback standby Playback continues In playback standby Detected, so jump Detected, so jump Playback enters standby because $STANDBY detected 10 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp DA-6400/DA-6400dp New function in firmware version 2.20 The following names are the starting and ending points for playback starting and ending points can be added...
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...This shows the cascade status. Cascade operation is not possible because multiple units are set to be the cascade master could be ready. TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 11 New functions in firmware version 2.10 The following simultaneous recording/playback channel limits. o The INFORMATION screen now shows the cascade...Syncing... Cascade operation is not possible because no unit set to the same cascade slave ID. The cascade master is now supported. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Display of marks for theater play within the same take Marks for theater play within the same take are connected to the...
...This shows the cascade status. Cascade operation is not possible because multiple units are set to be the cascade master could be ready. TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 11 New functions in firmware version 2.10 The following simultaneous recording/playback channel limits. o The INFORMATION screen now shows the cascade...Syncing... Cascade operation is not possible because no unit set to the same cascade slave ID. The cascade master is now supported. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Display of marks for theater play within the same take Marks for theater play within the same take are connected to the...
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CASCADE ID This sets the cascade device ID. Sets this unit as cascade slave 1. 12 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp ERROR INFORMATION screen ALERT INFORMATION screen i If one of the above cascade alerts occurs, recording/playback can change the cascade function settings. i If one ... enables the cascade function. The cascade ID should always be set to one of the cascade units recognized by looking at its CASCADE STATUS item. DA-6400/DA-6400dp NOTE i The cascade status is also shown on APPLY in the last line, press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the changed settings and...
CASCADE ID This sets the cascade device ID. Sets this unit as cascade slave 1. 12 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp ERROR INFORMATION screen ALERT INFORMATION screen i If one of the above cascade alerts occurs, recording/playback can change the cascade function settings. i If one ... enables the cascade function. The cascade ID should always be set to one of the cascade units recognized by looking at its CASCADE STATUS item. DA-6400/DA-6400dp NOTE i The cascade status is also shown on APPLY in the last line, press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the changed settings and...
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TTT: Number : Characters that show cascade ID (M/S1) tt: Channel number TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 13 DA-6400/DA-6400dp Home Screen in cascade mode When CASCADE MODE is on, the top right of the Home Screen will be named with red background Error ...
TTT: Number : Characters that show cascade ID (M/S1) tt: Channel number TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 13 DA-6400/DA-6400dp Home Screen in cascade mode When CASCADE MODE is on, the top right of the Home Screen will be named with red background Error ...
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...T001_TASCAM_001_M and T001_TASCAM_001_S1 Current Folder during cascade connection. If the transport controls on a Cascade slave are made on page 28. 14 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp o The cascade slave device always plays back the take that show the cascade ID in Playlist Mode, CASCADE MODE cannot...multiple units, see "Support for cascade playback by take name, the intended take , regardless of the unit, RS-422, NETWORK (including TASCAM DA-6400 Control) or PARALLEL control, or a USB keyboard o When the following settings cannot be changed on the cascade slave device's Timecode Settings,...
...T001_TASCAM_001_M and T001_TASCAM_001_S1 Current Folder during cascade connection. If the transport controls on a Cascade slave are made on page 28. 14 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp o The cascade slave device always plays back the take that show the cascade ID in Playlist Mode, CASCADE MODE cannot...multiple units, see "Support for cascade playback by take name, the intended take , regardless of the unit, RS-422, NETWORK (including TASCAM DA-6400 Control) or PARALLEL control, or a USB keyboard o When the following settings cannot be changed on the cascade slave device's Timecode Settings,...
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See step 4 below for audio clock synchronization TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 15 Set CASCADE MODE to ON on the NETWORK...clock can be connected so that is separate from the cascade connections. When computers or devices other than DA-6400 units are connected, set the IP ADDR of settings when the network does not have different values.... all devices so that has a DHCP server or when only the DA-6400 and a hub are completed for cascade connections and connecting multiple DA-6400 units. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Procedures to enable cascade operation Audio clock synchronization is necessary for ...
See step 4 below for audio clock synchronization TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 15 Set CASCADE MODE to ON on the NETWORK...clock can be connected so that is separate from the cascade connections. When computers or devices other than DA-6400 units are connected, set the IP ADDR of settings when the network does not have different values.... all devices so that has a DHCP server or when only the DA-6400 and a hub are completed for cascade connections and connecting multiple DA-6400 units. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Procedures to enable cascade operation Audio clock synchronization is necessary for ...
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... synchronize to match the cascade ID setting. i Edit the slave's Take name to INFORMATION screen The INFORMATION screen now shows the cascade status. 16 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp Examples: CASCADE ID: SLAVE-1 Take name: T001_TASCAM_001_M In this case, stop /pause recording on the cascade master unit, the slave unit will ..., starting /stopping/pausing playback on the cascade slave unit. If you want to match the take name matches the slave's Cascade ID. DA-6400/DA-6400dp 5. i Change the CASCADE ID to conduct recording operations using cascade playback, as the master unit.
... synchronize to match the cascade ID setting. i Edit the slave's Take name to INFORMATION screen The INFORMATION screen now shows the cascade status. 16 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp Examples: CASCADE ID: SLAVE-1 Take name: T001_TASCAM_001_M In this case, stop /pause recording on the cascade master unit, the slave unit will ..., starting /stopping/pausing playback on the cascade slave unit. If you want to match the take name matches the slave's Cascade ID. DA-6400/DA-6400dp 5. i Change the CASCADE ID to conduct recording operations using cascade playback, as the master unit.
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...formats are now supported with operations for audio files without affecting their data. o "None" has been added to BWF files. TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 17 o Timecode synchronized playback of Track Names and other metadata will now be set to show only selected menu pages....you want, change playback order, and nondestructively set , for example. o The INFORMATION screen now shows the current folder name. DA-6400/DA-6400dp New functions in firmware version 2.00 The following limitations. After a take completes playback, this puts the unit into playback ...
...formats are now supported with operations for audio files without affecting their data. o "None" has been added to BWF files. TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 17 o Timecode synchronized playback of Track Names and other metadata will now be set to show only selected menu pages....you want, change playback order, and nondestructively set , for example. o The INFORMATION screen now shows the current folder name. DA-6400/DA-6400dp New functions in firmware version 2.00 The following limitations. After a take completes playback, this puts the unit into playback ...
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...1. After editing the playlist name, select ENTER, and press the MULTI JOG dial to open a load pop-up message, and create a playlist. 18 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp NOTE i The playlist just created becomes the current playlist. As shown by the orange frame below ( ). 3. Press the MULTI JOG dial to ...4. Move from Take List Mode to Playlist Mode. 1. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the menu, and select CREATE PLAYLIST. 3. DA-6400/DA-6400dp The following procedures explain switching from the menu screen to the current folder on the BROWSE screen, and turn the MULTI JOG dial to...
...1. After editing the playlist name, select ENTER, and press the MULTI JOG dial to open a load pop-up message, and create a playlist. 18 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp NOTE i The playlist just created becomes the current playlist. As shown by the orange frame below ( ). 3. Press the MULTI JOG dial to ...4. Move from Take List Mode to Playlist Mode. 1. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the menu, and select CREATE PLAYLIST. 3. DA-6400/DA-6400dp The following procedures explain switching from the menu screen to the current folder on the BROWSE screen, and turn the MULTI JOG dial to...
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... are assigned to open the menu. 4. For details about how to delete, copy and edit the names of the BROWSE screen. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Deleting, copying and editing the names of playlist files For details about how to start saving it. Working with the MULTI JOG... the playlist entry ADJUST screen to the loaded (current) playlist file. This window closes when saving completes. Playlist editing Playback units in "4 - TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 19 Select SAVE AS, and press the MULTI JOG dial to a playlist, they will be assigned as entries. Recording" of the saved playlist....
... are assigned to open the menu. 4. For details about how to delete, copy and edit the names of the BROWSE screen. DA-6400/DA-6400dp Deleting, copying and editing the names of playlist files For details about how to start saving it. Working with the MULTI JOG... the playlist entry ADJUST screen to the loaded (current) playlist file. This window closes when saving completes. Playlist editing Playback units in "4 - TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp 19 Select SAVE AS, and press the MULTI JOG dial to a playlist, they will be assigned as entries. Recording" of the saved playlist....
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... 2 Entry with assigned take This entry has a take assigned to it. 3 Entry without assigned take This entry does not have a take assigned to it. 20 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp Alternatively, when the Home Screen is open this screen, load or ENTER a playlist when the BROWSE screen is shown as follows.... DA-6400/DA-6400dp Limitations to editing the playlist that cannot be played back is assigned) File assigned to entry does not exist (take was copied from ...
... 2 Entry with assigned take This entry has a take assigned to it. 3 Entry without assigned take This entry does not have a take assigned to it. 20 TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp Alternatively, when the Home Screen is open this screen, load or ENTER a playlist when the BROWSE screen is shown as follows.... DA-6400/DA-6400dp Limitations to editing the playlist that cannot be played back is assigned) File assigned to entry does not exist (take was copied from ...