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...'s enclosure that may cause undesired operation. 2 TASCAM 2488neo A. This appliance has a serial number located on , the user is subject to the presence of Conformity Model Number : 2488neo Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. c) Connect the equipment into an... (servicing) instructions in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is no guarantee that may be determined by TEAC CORPORATION for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. For...
...'s enclosure that may cause undesired operation. 2 TASCAM 2488neo A. This appliance has a serial number located on , the user is subject to the presence of Conformity Model Number : 2488neo Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. c) Connect the equipment into an... (servicing) instructions in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is no guarantee that may be determined by TEAC CORPORATION for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. For...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... grounding connection. •• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should be exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 TASCAM 2488neo
... grounding connection. •• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should be exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 TASCAM 2488neo
2488neo Owner's Manual
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The label required in the protective housings. Optical pickup: Type: SF-W37S Manufacturer: SANYO Laser output: 1.5 mW (Read), 74 mW (White) Wavelength: 783 nm 4 TASCAM 2488neo There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of 1968, " and is shown at 1. 1 For USA CAUTION • ...
The label required in the protective housings. Optical pickup: Type: SF-W37S Manufacturer: SANYO Laser output: 1.5 mW (Read), 74 mW (White) Wavelength: 783 nm 4 TASCAM 2488neo There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of 1968, " and is shown at 1. 1 For USA CAUTION • ...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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...About CD-R and CD-RW discs 11 About finalizing 11 2 − Setting up and basic knowledge 12 Setting up the 2488neo 12 Shutdown 13 Basic knowledge 13 Hard disk and partitions 13 Selecting the active partition 13 Songs 14 Screen 14 Menu screen ...14 Home screen 14 Direct access screens 15 Some general notes on using the 2488neo.. 15 Navigation 15 YES/ENTER key 15 NO/EXIT key 15 Changing values 15 Titling 15 SHIFT key 16 3 −... 39 Assigning mic effects 39 Selecting mic effects 40 Saving mic effects in the library 40 5 TASCAM 2488neo
...About CD-R and CD-RW discs 11 About finalizing 11 2 − Setting up and basic knowledge 12 Setting up the 2488neo 12 Shutdown 13 Basic knowledge 13 Hard disk and partitions 13 Selecting the active partition 13 Songs 14 Screen 14 Menu screen ...14 Home screen 14 Direct access screens 15 Some general notes on using the 2488neo.. 15 Navigation 15 YES/ENTER key 15 NO/EXIT key 15 Changing values 15 Titling 15 SHIFT key 16 3 −... 39 Assigning mic effects 39 Selecting mic effects 40 Saving mic effects in the library 40 5 TASCAM 2488neo
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... list 53 Erasing marks using the list 53 Direct location 54 Direct location (i 54 Direct location (ii 54 Repeat 55 Setting the repeat interval 55 6 TASCAM 2488neo Auto punch operations 55 Setting the punch points 56 Checking the punch points 56 Rehearsing the punch 56 Recording the punch 57 Checking the take...
... list 53 Erasing marks using the list 53 Direct location 54 Direct location (i 54 Direct location (ii 54 Repeat 55 Setting the repeat interval 55 6 TASCAM 2488neo Auto punch operations 55 Setting the punch points 56 Checking the punch points 56 Rehearsing the punch 56 Recording the punch 57 Checking the take...
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Contents CD-RW erase 78 CD EJECT 78 9 − Reformatting 79 Reformatting the entire hard disk........79 Reformatting TASCAM partitions.........80 Reformatting the FAT partition 80 10 − File import/export 81 USB mode 81 Opening the USB connection 81 Closing the USB connection ... 115 Bit-map array of MMC commands 115 Bit-map array of Response/Information field 116 Warning and status messages 117 16 − FAQ 122 7 TASCAM 2488neo
Contents CD-RW erase 78 CD EJECT 78 9 − Reformatting 79 Reformatting the entire hard disk........79 Reformatting TASCAM partitions.........80 Reformatting the FAT partition 80 10 − File import/export 81 USB mode 81 Opening the USB connection 81 Closing the USB connection ... 115 Bit-map array of MMC commands 115 Bit-map array of Response/Information field 116 Warning and status messages 117 16 − FAQ 122 7 TASCAM 2488neo
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... and back up data, connect the 2488neo to this Owner's Manual carefully before ...using the unit, please read this manual, the 2488neo has been packed with the following operating systems. ... and Mac OS X are missing. TASCAM shall bear no circumstances will appear as...Apple Computer. Main features of the 2488neo ••80GB hard disk ...•.Warranty card 1 Contact your TASCAM supplier if any illegal copying performed ...back up to computers using the 2488neo. Data transmission occurs at 16...effects for purchasing the 24-track TASCAM 2488neo Digital Portastudio. This unit can be...
... and back up data, connect the 2488neo to this Owner's Manual carefully before ...using the unit, please read this manual, the 2488neo has been packed with the following operating systems. ... and Mac OS X are missing. TASCAM shall bear no circumstances will appear as...Apple Computer. Main features of the 2488neo ••80GB hard disk ...•.Warranty card 1 Contact your TASCAM supplier if any illegal copying performed ...back up to computers using the 2488neo. Data transmission occurs at 16...effects for purchasing the 24-track TASCAM 2488neo Digital Portastudio. This unit can be...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... this unit and a list of a connected computer. ••We use the following conventions: ••Controls and indicators on the 2488neo are written like this unit's internal hard disk and a connected personal computer, or between "disc" and "disk." one which cannot change)... panel of this Owner's Guide and describes the conventions used to describe an on/off control on the 2488neo's surface. 9 TASCAM 2488neo Recorder (page 44) The 2488neo's 24-track recorder has numerous advanced functions, including mark points, auto punch recording (including rehearsal functions), undo...
... this unit and a list of a connected computer. ••We use the following conventions: ••Controls and indicators on the 2488neo are written like this unit's internal hard disk and a connected personal computer, or between "disc" and "disk." one which cannot change)... panel of this Owner's Guide and describes the conventions used to describe an on/off control on the 2488neo's surface. 9 TASCAM 2488neo Recorder (page 44) The 2488neo's 24-track recorder has numerous advanced functions, including mark points, auto punch recording (including rehearsal functions), undo...
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...to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions: ••Avoid exposing it out. 10 TASCAM 2488neo If left in a level position for correct operation. Grime and dust may cause the disc to stick to a warm place, or used in...temperature before using non-circu- vapor in their cases after use to avoid dirt as well as a bookcase, and do not use The 2488neo may become unplayable. ••Discs should be used after a sudden temperature change, there is moved from a cold to the turntable ...
...to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions: ••Avoid exposing it out. 10 TASCAM 2488neo If left in a level position for correct operation. Grime and dust may cause the disc to stick to a warm place, or used in...temperature before using non-circu- vapor in their cases after use to avoid dirt as well as a bookcase, and do not use The 2488neo may become unplayable. ••Discs should be used after a sudden temperature change, there is moved from a cold to the turntable ...
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... of writing this may be "refreshed," and the disc re-used for details. See "Finalizing the disc" on the 2488neo. High Speed However, you are sensitive to the disc. play back satisfactorily on their cases to read the precautions supplied with...the disc, additional material can be recorded once only. Once this has been done, no way a limitation of the 2488neo itself, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been "finalized," and the space... devices. Recording on them . Once they are precautions that they have been used . 11 TASCAM 2488neo
... of writing this may be "refreshed," and the disc re-used for details. See "Finalizing the disc" on the 2488neo. High Speed However, you are sensitive to the disc. play back satisfactorily on their cases to read the precautions supplied with...the disc, additional material can be recorded once only. Once this has been done, no way a limitation of the 2488neo itself, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been "finalized," and the space... devices. Recording on them . Once they are precautions that they have been used . 11 TASCAM 2488neo
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... a hard surface. Using the included power cord, connect this may cause acoustic feedback, so you are recording using the contrast control. 12 TASCAM 2488neo If you will probably need a pair of 1/4"-to plug and unplug microphones, etc. Adjust the display so that it while the HD indicator... the monitoring system (this . Especially, you to read, using a microphone, this unit to your recordings). The power switch is on the 2488neo. When you are recording electric guitars and basses, etc., you do not use to listen to the amplifier and speakers and headphones that you ...
... a hard surface. Using the included power cord, connect this may cause acoustic feedback, so you are recording using the contrast control. 12 TASCAM 2488neo If you will probably need a pair of 1/4"-to plug and unplug microphones, etc. Adjust the display so that it while the HD indicator... the monitoring system (this . Especially, you to read, using a microphone, this unit to your recordings). The power switch is on the 2488neo. When you are recording electric guitars and basses, etc., you do not use to listen to the amplifier and speakers and headphones that you ...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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...use the SHUT DOWN key before turning off the unit. sizes of the 2488neo to file exchange. 2 − Setting up and basic knowledge Shutdown You should always use TASCAM's own format, they are named "TASCAM partitions." The red indicator lights, and the display shows a message Are... you make them active. 13 TASCAM 2488neo The so-called "FAT partition" is used for two or three second...
...use the SHUT DOWN key before turning off the unit. sizes of the 2488neo to file exchange. 2 − Setting up and basic knowledge Shutdown You should always use TASCAM's own format, they are named "TASCAM partitions." The red indicator lights, and the display shows a message Are... you make them active. 13 TASCAM 2488neo The so-called "FAT partition" is used for two or three second...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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...use is highlighted, and then press the YES/ENTER key. Save the song when you finish working. Songs When using the 2488neo, the term "song" refers to all the data related to display the home screen, which shows track levels, current ...song position, song name, remaining recordable time (minutes) and other work with the 2488neo. Each partition can contain a maximum of the settings for this unit from the menu screen. The DISK menu appears. Each... display the MENU screen. The open space in the newly active partition is shown. 14 TASCAM 2488neo
...use is highlighted, and then press the YES/ENTER key. Save the song when you finish working. Songs When using the 2488neo, the term "song" refers to all the data related to display the home screen, which shows track levels, current ...song position, song name, remaining recordable time (minutes) and other work with the 2488neo. Each partition can contain a maximum of the settings for this unit from the menu screen. The DISK menu appears. Each... display the MENU screen. The open space in the newly active partition is shown. 14 TASCAM 2488neo
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... the up appears allowing you can use the dial to a question). A pop-up and down cursor keys as described in "User words" on using the 2488neo ªª Navigation ªª Changing values To navigate inside the title, and the dial to meet your needs, as "shift" keys, allowing you to...) ••Utility section (page 19) ••Routing section (page 22) ••Locate section (page 20) Some general notes on page 98. 15 TASCAM 2488neo The preset words can also use the CURSOR keys to this as just the NO/EXIT key. Use the left and right cursor keys to...
... the up appears allowing you can use the dial to a question). A pop-up and down cursor keys as described in "User words" on using the 2488neo ªª Navigation ªª Changing values To navigate inside the title, and the dial to meet your needs, as "shift" keys, allowing you to...) ••Utility section (page 19) ••Routing section (page 22) ••Locate section (page 20) Some general notes on page 98. 15 TASCAM 2488neo The preset words can also use the CURSOR keys to this as just the NO/EXIT key. Use the left and right cursor keys to...
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This prevents you from the factory, if you are not indicated on the panel. 16 TASCAM 2488neo If you hold it will stay on. See "Shift key behavior" on page 97 for the next key, it while you press the SHIFT key ... indicator goes out. You can change . Several shifted functions are pressing the other key is shipped from accessing unwanted functions by accident. NOTE As the 2488neo is pressed. 2 − Setting up and basic knowledge SHIFT key Many keys have to press and hold down the SHIFT key while you are looking...
This prevents you from the factory, if you are not indicated on the panel. 16 TASCAM 2488neo If you hold it will stay on. See "Shift key behavior" on page 97 for the next key, it while you press the SHIFT key ... indicator goes out. You can change . Several shifted functions are pressing the other key is shipped from accessing unwanted functions by accident. NOTE As the 2488neo is pressed. 2 − Setting up and basic knowledge SHIFT key Many keys have to press and hold down the SHIFT key while you are looking...
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... ON when connecting condenser mics that requires +48 V of external power. Input signals can be assigned to reduce the channel's gain. 17 TASCAM 2488neo 3 − Names and functions of the 2488neo Top panel Input channel section Controls for the XLR input jacks on page 33). 4 OL indicators These provide warnings about overloaded input...
... ON when connecting condenser mics that requires +48 V of external power. Input signals can be assigned to reduce the channel's gain. 17 TASCAM 2488neo 3 − Names and functions of the 2488neo Top panel Input channel section Controls for the XLR input jacks on page 33). 4 OL indicators These provide warnings about overloaded input...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... key with the SHIFT indicator lit to open the MULTI EFFECT screen. To assign a mic effect to open the STEREO screen. Depending on the current 2488neo settings, actual levels and fader positions may not match (see "Stereo dynamics" on page 33). STEREO DYNAMICS screen (see "Fader matching" on page 33...) key Press this key to the stereo bus. Use this screen to match internal fader levels with the SHIFT indicator lit to open the 18 TASCAM 2488neo 6 MICX4 key Press this key to open the SUB MIXER screen. When the SOLO indicator is soloed when flashing (see "Mute" on page 37). ...
... key with the SHIFT indicator lit to open the MULTI EFFECT screen. To assign a mic effect to open the STEREO screen. Depending on the current 2488neo settings, actual levels and fader positions may not match (see "Stereo dynamics" on page 33). STEREO DYNAMICS screen (see "Fader matching" on page 33...) key Press this key to the stereo bus. Use this screen to match internal fader levels with the SHIFT indicator lit to open the 18 TASCAM 2488neo 6 MICX4 key Press this key to open the SUB MIXER screen. When the SOLO indicator is soloed when flashing (see "Mute" on page 37). ...
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... monitoring" on page 36). Screen operation section This section is used to operate the various menus and other information related to questions. 19 TASCAM 2488neo The indicator lights next to stereo monitoring. Opens the same mono monitoring (the monitor source indicator flashes). p RECORD SOURCE MONITOR key This ...signal is also used to questions. JOG/DATA dial Use the dial to choose items on menu screens and change the values of the 2488neo Monitor Section These controls adjust the output signal sent to edit the names of the output signal. g SCENE (NULL) key Opens ...
... monitoring" on page 36). Screen operation section This section is used to operate the various menus and other information related to questions. 19 TASCAM 2488neo The indicator lights next to stereo monitoring. Opens the same mono monitoring (the monitor source indicator flashes). p RECORD SOURCE MONITOR key This ...signal is also used to questions. JOG/DATA dial Use the dial to choose items on menu screens and change the values of the 2488neo Monitor Section These controls adjust the output signal sent to edit the names of the output signal. g SCENE (NULL) key Opens ...
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...37). ! n FADER/PAN key Press this key while holding down the LOCATE (SET) key to open the FADER/PAN screen of the 2488neo Channel section Opens screens for details. # DELETE key Press this key to erase the mark just before the current transport playback position. % INSERT...other functions, including erasing letters during title editing, selecting list entries, and adding entries on the TEMPO MAP and TIME SIGNATURE screens. 20 TASCAM 2488neo See "Fader/pan" on page 51 for setting mixer channel functions. m SOLO key/indicator Press this key to the left function as ...
...37). ! n FADER/PAN key Press this key while holding down the LOCATE (SET) key to open the FADER/PAN screen of the 2488neo Channel section Opens screens for details. # DELETE key Press this key to erase the mark just before the current transport playback position. % INSERT...other functions, including erasing letters during title editing, selecting list entries, and adding entries on the TEMPO MAP and TIME SIGNATURE screens. 20 TASCAM 2488neo See "Fader/pan" on page 51 for setting mixer channel functions. m SOLO key/indicator Press this key to the left function as ...
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.... Press this key while holding down the key to open the PITCH/SSA screen, where you release the key. 3 − Names and functions of the 2488neo Transport section This section has keys for auto punch recording, repeat, pitch control/SSA and other functions, and a jog mode indicator light. ^ AUTO PUNCH key... down the STOP key to jump to enter jog mode. Press this key and press the PLAY key to the beginning of the song. 21 TASCAM 2488neo
.... Press this key while holding down the key to open the PITCH/SSA screen, where you release the key. 3 − Names and functions of the 2488neo Transport section This section has keys for auto punch recording, repeat, pitch control/SSA and other functions, and a jog mode indicator light. ^ AUTO PUNCH key... down the STOP key to jump to enter jog mode. Press this key and press the PLAY key to the beginning of the song. 21 TASCAM 2488neo