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TASCAM CD-450
O
ATTenuator —
Optional
This reduces the balanced analog output level by 12
dB at maximum.
P
ANALOG OUTPUT Connectors
(BALANCED) —
Optional
A +4 dBu analog output signal is available at these
XLR-type connectors.
Q
DIGITAL OUTPUT Connector
(AES/EBU) —
Optional
This delivers the AES/EBU format digital signal.
R
ANALOG OUTPUT Jacks
(UNBALANCED)
A -10 dBV analog output signal is available at these
RCA jacks.
S
DIGITAL OUTPUT Connector
(COAXIAL)
This is for connection of a coaxial digital cable.
T
REMOTE Jack
The optional remote control unit is connected here.
U
FADER/EVENT START Jack
This 3-conductor (tip-ring-sleeve) jack is used to
switch the deck between Play and Ready, as you oper-
ate an external switch connected to a mixer fader.
Alternatively, this jack also allows this deck to be
remotely controlled as an event.
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p.11
V
TALLY Jack
This 3-conductor (tip-ring-sleeve) jack is typically
used for connection of LEDs to monitor the operating
status of the deck at a distance. This jack operates
through an open-collector current source; the collector
current is 40 mA at maximum. The tip goes active at
EOM or STOP time (as selected in the preference set-
ting screen), and the ring goes active at PLAY. For the
wiring of these conductors, see illustration under the
heading, "Fader Start," p.11.
( RC-450C Remote Control Unit —
Optional
)
W
PGM (Program) Key
A maximum of 30 tracks can be programed to play in
sequence.
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p.10
X
CHECK Key
This is used to change tracks once programed in mem-
ory or check programed tracks.
Y
A-B REPEAT Key
Once you press this key during play, that point is
stored in memory as the beginning point of a repeat
loop, and a point where you press the key the second
time is stored as the end of the loop. A third press
clears the loop.
General Guide