Tascam 102i Series, Owner'S Manual

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TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i
I cannot hear any sound even when audio is
played back on the computer.
Confirm that the MONITOR BALANCE knob on the unit is not
turned all the way to the left (toward INPUT ).
If that is the case, turn the MONITOR BALANCE knob to the right
of center (toward
COMPUTER
).
In addition, check the status of the unit’s connection with the com-
puter. Moreover, if you make the following settings, sound will be
output through this unit, but no sound will be output by the com-
puter’s speakers or headphone jack.
Windows
0
See the “Windows Media Player” section in the “6 - Application
Guide” chapter of the Reference Manual, and make settings for
the default playback device according to the OS.
Mac
1.
Quit all applications and open “ System Preferences… ” from
the Apple menu.
2.
Open “
Sound
” .
3.
On the “
Output
” tab, select “
SERIES 102i
” or “
SERIES 208i
”.
After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the
sound of playback. Depending on the application that you are us-
ing, you might need to make additional device settings.
In particular, DAW applications operate using audio engines with
settings that are different from the OS settings, so confirm the
DAW settings first after installing the dedicated software for this
unit.
Please see the manuals for the applications that you are using for
detailed setting procedures.
Sound breaks up or there is noise.
The processing load on the computer causes sound to break up
and noise to occur.
Here are some methods to reduce the load on the computer.
1.
A wireless LAN and software running in the background, in-
cluding antivirus software, regularly put processing loads on
the computer, which can cause sound to break up and other
noise. Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus software and
other software running in the background when using this
unit.
2.
Set the buffer size (latency) in the audio application that you
are using or in this unit’s Settings Panel to a larger value (Win-
dows only).
NOTE
Consult the maker of the audio application that you are using
for methods to reduce its load on your computer.
3.
Change the settings of your computer so that they are optimal
for audio processing.
Using Windows
1
Open the Control Panel using the appropriate method for
the OS you are using (Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows
7).
i
In Windows 10, open the “ Control Panel ”. Then, click the
“ System ” icon.
i
In Windows 8.1, right-click the ordinary Start screen
(Metro user interface screen) and then click “ All apps ”.
Then, right-click “
Computer
” and select “
Properties
”.
i
In Windows 7, right-click “
Computer
” from the Windows
Start button, and select “Properties”.
2
Click “
Advanced system settings
”.
3
Click “ Settings ” in the “ Performance ” section of the
“ Advanced ” tab of the “System Properties” window.
4
In the “ Visual Effects ” tab of the “ Performance Options ” win-
dow, select “ Adjust for best performance ”.
Using Mac
1
Open “ System Preferences… ” from the Apple menu,
and select “ Energy Saver ”.
2
Set “ Computer sleep ” to “ Never” .
3
Set “
Display sleep
” to “
Never
”.
NOTE
Depending on the Mac OS version and Macintosh computer
model, this setting might not be available.
4.
Change the USB port
Since the unit might not properly function with some USB
ports, try connecting it to a different USB port.
NOTE
i
Try again after disconnecting other USB devices. (Keyboards
and mice can be left connected.)
i
Do not use a USB hub. Always connect the unit directly to a USB
port on the computer (built-in)
Specifications
Ratings
Sampling frequencies
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Quantization bit depth
24-bit
Analog audio input ratings
Mic inputs (balanced)
SERIES 102i: 1-2
SERIES 208i: 1-2, 3-4
(when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
Connector : XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance: 1.5 kΩ
Rated input level:
-64 dBu (0.0005 Vrms, GAIN knob at maximum)
-6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, GAIN knob at minimum)
Maximum input level: +10 dBu (2.45 Vrms)
Gain range: 58 dB
Instrument inputs (unbalanced)
SERIES 102i: 1-2
SERIES 208i: 1-2, 3-4
(when the input switch is set to INST)
Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TS jacks
(Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance : 1 MΩ or more
Rated input level:
-64 dBV (0.0006 Vrms, GAIN knob at maximum)
-6 dBV (0.501 Vrms, GAIN knob at minimum)
Maximum input level: +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
Gain range: 58 dB