Tascam Mixcast 4, Reference Manual

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3 - Preparation
Connecting the power
Use the included AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT) to connect a power sup-
ply to the unit as shown below.
1. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC IN 12V connector
on the back of the unit.
2. Turn the nut on the DC plug to secure it to the DC IN 12V connector.
3. Connect the AC adapter to an outlet.
V
CAUTION
Always connect the included AC adapter (PS-M1524A), which is spec-
ified for use with this unit.
Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric
shock.
Turning the power on and off
Turning the power on
1. Press and hold the POWER button (
o
) on the back to turn the unit
on. When the Mixcast 4 logo appears on the touchscreen, release
the POWER Button.
POWER button (
o
)
Startup Screen
NOTE
A tutorial that explains the unit simply will appear the first time it is
turned on after purchase. Then, the Others Screen will open on the
touchscreen so that language and Date/Time settings can be made.
(For language, date and time setting instructions, see "1 Date/ Time
Adjust" in See "
4
Other settings" on page 36.)
2. When startup completes, the Home Screen will appear on the
touchscreen as shown below.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHorn Brass
Heartbeat Bleep Effect
Home Screen
Turning the power off
Press and hold the POWER button (
o
) to turn the unit off.
When a pop-up message appears on the touchscreen to confirm turning
the power off, release the POWER button.
Tap “Yes” to run the shutdown procedure and turn the unit off.
NOTE
i
The unit will save various settings before it turns off.
i
This unit has an AUTO POWER OFF function that can automatically
turn it off.
For details about the AUTO POWER OFF function, see the correspond-
ing section in See "
6
AUTO POWER OFF" on page 36.
Tutorial overview
o
When the unit is turned on, a tutorial screen will open to explain the
basics of operating the unit.
o
If the tutorial is unnecessary, tap the × at the top right to close the
screen.
o
Put a check in the “Hide Tutorial” checkbox in the final tutorial screen
to prevent it from being shown in the future.*
* This tutorial will be shown again if the unit is restored to its default
settings.
(To restore the unit to its default settings, in See "
4
Other settings"
on page 36.)
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