Tascam US-100 Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

TASCAM US-100

 

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Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM US-100 USB Audio 
Interface. 
Please read this manual carefully before you begin using the 
unit so that you can use it correctly and enjoy using it for a 
long time. After you have read this manual, keep it nearby for 
reference when needed. 
We accept no responsibility and can provide no compensation 
for recovering any data loss in audio equipment, hard disks, or 
other storage media that occurs in a system that includes this 
product.

Features

USB audio interface with two inputs and two outputs

 

44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit 

 

Balanced microphone input connectors (XLR and standard 

 

TRS)
Unbalanced stereo line input connectors (RCA pin jacks)

 

Guitar input connector (standard TRS jack)

 

Direct connection of analog turntables

 

Unbalanced stereo line output connectors (RCA pin jacks)

 

Headphones output jack 

 

Direct monitoring function allows latency-free input moni-

 

toring 
Power supplied by USB connection

 

Operates using standard Windows XP, Windows Vista and 

 

Mac OS X audio drivers

Included items

This product includes the items listed below. 

Main unit

 

 ............................................................................. 1

USB cable (1.5 m)

 

............................................................... 1

CD-ROM (with Audacity software)

 

.................................... 1

Warranty card

 

 ...................................................................... 1

Owner’s Manual (this document)

 

 ....................................... 1

Take care when opening the package not to damage the main 
unit. Keep the packaging materials for transportation in the 
future. 
Please contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing or 
have been damaged during transportation.

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual: 

Front and rear panel knobs, indicators and connectors are 

 

presented in a gothic font. 
Example: 

GUITAR IN

Text displayed on the computer is presented in quotes 

 

Example: “Sound” 

1 – Introduction

Summary of Contents for US-100

Page 1: ...0 USB Audio Interface D01094020A OWNER S MANUAL This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel Please record it and retain it for your records Serial number ______________________________...

Page 2: ...over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been d...

Page 3: ...rference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures...

Page 4: ...ing with a computer 9 Connecting microphones 9 Connecting guitars 9 Connecting electronic instruments and CD MD cassette players 10 Connecting analog record players 10 Connecting monitor speakers 11 C...

Page 5: ...f analog turntables Unbalanced stereo line output connectors RCA pin jacks Headphones output jack Direct monitoring function allows latency free input moni toring Power supplied by USB connection Oper...

Page 6: ...os in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Precautions for placement The environmental temperature operation range of this unit is 5 35 C 41 95 F Do not...

Page 7: ...st the input level Turn it right to increase the sound volume This functions as a gain knob so turning it all the way to the left minimum does not completely cut the input sound BALANCE knob Use this...

Page 8: ...el USB connector Line output connectors Line input connectors Analog record player signal GND connector Input switch Microphone input connector balanced XLR Microphone input connector balanced TRS 2 P...

Page 9: ...he standard TRS jack If microphones are connected to both inputs the signal from the microphone connected to the standard TRS jack receives priority and the signal from the microphone connected to the...

Page 10: ...Keyboard drum machine cassette player MD CD Connecting analog record players This unit has a built in phono amplifier allowing the direct connection of analog record players Connect the analog record...

Page 11: ...wered speakers or amplifier and speakers Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES connector stereo mini jack on the front panel Headphones NOTE If you connect headphones to the PHONES co...

Page 12: ...the unit as the input output source for the computer while an application is running that software might not recognize the device In this case restart the application software If no sound can be hear...

Page 13: ...ndicator OL does not light Overload indicator 5 To adjust the output level use the OUTPUT level knob on the front panel of this unit as well as the Volume tab of the computer Sounds and Audio Devices...

Page 14: ...tween the computer and input signals Windows Vista 1 Shut down all applications and open the Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Open the Sound panel NOTE If you do not see the above panel click Hardw...

Page 15: ...oad indicator OL does not light Overload indicator 6 To adjust the output level use the OUTPUT level knob on the front panel of this unit as well as the Levels tab of the computer Speakers Properties...

Page 16: ...K at the bottom of both windows to close them 7 Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the volume balance between the computer and input signals Mac OS X and iTunes 1 Open the Utilities folder which is inside...

Page 17: ...f the unit to adjust the input level Adjust the level so that the overload OL indicator does not light Overload indicator 4 To adjust the output level use the knobs on the front panel as well as the s...

Page 18: ...adjust the volume balance between the computer and input signals Audio application settings Please consult the documentation or the maker of the audio application that you are using for how to make t...

Page 19: ...The use of wireless LAN antivirus software and other software that runs in the background can cause periodic processing loads on the computer causing noise or sound dropouts Stop wireless LAN transmi...

Page 20: ...the MIC or LINE PHONO INPUT connector When a cable is connected to the GUITAR IN jack on the front panel all other input connectors are deactivated To input sound through a MIC or line input INPUT co...

Page 21: ...jack Input impedance 47 k Nominal input level 50 dBV INPUT knob minimized Maximum input level 34 dBV GUITAR IN connector Connector 6 3 mm 1 4 standard jack Input impedance 1 M Maximum input level 3 d...

Page 22: ...P 32 bit 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Mac OS X 10 3 9 or later Drivers Windows WDM standard Windows driver Mac OS X Core Audio standard Macintosh driver General Sampling frequency 44 1 48 kHz Qu...

Page 23: ...l drawings Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product 150 mm 40 6 m...

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