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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TASCAM  US-2000

 

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Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

 

Do  not  place  any  objects  filled  with  liquids,  such 

 

as vases, on the apparatus.

Do  not  install  this  apparatus  in  a  confined  space 

 

such as a book case or similar unit.

The  apparatus  draws  nominal  non-operating 

 

power  from  the  AC  outlet  with  its  POWER  or 
STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

The  apparatus  should  be  located  close  enough 

 

to  the  AC  outlet  so  that  you  can  easily  grasp  the 
power cord plug at any time.

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, 

 

the  disconnect  device  shall  remain  readily 
operable.

Products  with  Class  I  construction  are  equipped 

 

with  a  power  supply  cord  that  has  a  3-prong 
grounding plug. The cord of such a product must 
be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective 
grounding connection.

If  the  product  uses  batteries  (including  a  battery 

 

pack  or  installed  batteries),  they  should  not  be 
exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium  

 

batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery 
is  replaced  with  an  incorrect  type  of  battery. 
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or 

 

headphones  with  the  product  because  excessive 
sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head-
phones can cause hearing loss.

If you are experiencing problems with this product, 

 

contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the 
product until it has been repaired.

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

 

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Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a 
standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

NOTE

Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

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Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for 

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ventilation.

 

1  Read these instructions.

  2  Keep these instructions.

  3  Heed all warnings.

  4  Follow all instructions.

  5  Do not use this apparatus near water.

  6  Clean only with dry cloth.

  7  Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  in 

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  8  Do  not  install  near  any  heat  sources  such 

as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other 
apparatus  (including  amplifiers)  that  produce 
heat.

  9  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 
type  plug  has  two  blades  and  a  third  grounding 
prong.  The  wide  blade  or  the  third  prong  are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not  fit  into  your  outlet,  consult  an  electrician  for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

 10  Protect  the  power  cord  from  being  walked  on 

or  pinched  particularly  at  plugs,  convenience 
receptacles,  and  the  point  where  they  exit  from 
the apparatus.

 11  Only  use  attachments/accessories  specified  by 

the manufacturer.

 12  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when  moving  the  cart/apparatus  combination  to 
avoid injury from tip-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 damaged in any way, such as power-supply 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or  objects  have  fallen  into  the  apparatus,  the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, 
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Summary of Contents for US-2000

Page 1: ...US 2000 USB 2 0 Audio Interface D01088620A OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...d serial number and retain them for your records Model number Serial number In North America use only on 120V supply CE Marking Information a Applicable electromagnetic environment E4 b Peak inrush cu...

Page 3: ...feet of the unit before mounting NOTE Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation Allow at least 10 cm 4 in at the rear of the unit for ventilation 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instruct...

Page 4: ...settings 12 Overview 12 Control panel settings 12 Audio Performance 12 Sample Clock Source 12 Digital Output Format 12 Digital Output Chanels 12 5 Connections 13 USB connections 14 Audio connections...

Page 5: ...d 8 have insert jacks Can be used with multiple software clients at the same time even if some use ASIO and other use WDM for audio control USB 2 0 High speed 480 MHz compatible Cubase LE4 included A...

Page 6: ...utions and notes for placement and use The operating temperature should be between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation Do not place...

Page 7: ...ors for balanced mic connections and the phone jacks for electric guitars and basses for example The pin assignments of the XLR jacks are 1 GND 2 HOT and 3 COLD POWER switch 11 Use to turn the unit s...

Page 8: ...ced analog line outputs Signals output from a computer connected by USB are output from these jacks Set which signals are output using an audio application for example on the computer These jacks can...

Page 9: ...e TASCAM website http www tascam com Do not connect the US 2000 to your computer before you have installed the driver CAUTION Handle the enclosed CD ROM with care If the disc becomes scratched or dirt...

Page 10: ...hen the screen below appears unplug the connect ing USB cable from the unit or the PC 9 When the screen below appears once more recon nect the unit and the PC with the USB cable 10 When the screen bel...

Page 11: ...you are running audio programs Processing digital audio places a considerable load on your computer This means that if you are running other applications especially graphics or Internet tools at the...

Page 12: ...l You should select the buffer size that works best for your system On the Windows version of the US 2000 Control Panel the Audio Performance setting permits you to adjust the buffer size that will be...

Page 13: ...TASCAM US 2000 13 5 Connections Headphones Guitar Bass guitar Drum machine Sound module Keyboard Drum Effects unit Powered speaker or amplifier and speaker Computer Digital recorder USB...

Page 14: ...requires phantom power turn on the 48V switch on the front panel CAUTION Connecting a dynamic mic with an unbalanced connection could damage it if the 48V switch is ON Do not connect or disconnect mic...

Page 15: ...the computer If you make this setting sound will be output through this unit but no sound will be output by the computer s speakers or headphone jack Windows Vista and Windows Media Player Close all...

Page 16: ...er and double click Audio MIDI Setup to launch it Click the Audio Devices tab 22 Set Default Input Properties for Default Output and System Output to US 2000 Launch iTunes select an audio file and sta...

Page 17: ...e the following settings sound will be output through this unit but no sound will be output by the computer s speakers or headphone jack Windows XP Shut down all applications and open the Control 11 P...

Page 18: ...en Choose Window Color and Appearance and then 22 click Open classic appearance properties for more options Select Windows Vista Basic or any option other 33 than Windows Aero b Performance settings R...

Page 19: ...Maximum output level 20 dBu INSERT Unbalanced terminal Connector 6 3 mm 1 4 TRS Standard phone jack Tip SEND Ring RECEIVE Sleeve GND Output impedance 100 Nominal output level 2 dBu Maximum output leve...

Page 20: ...ac OS X 10 4 11 or later Mac OS X 10 5 6 or later Supported computer system Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment CPU clock Power PC G4 1 GHz or faster or Intel process...

Page 21: ...4 mm 1 mm 434 2 mm 482 6 mm 465 6 mm 5 9 mm 280 mm 18 mm 31 8 mm Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product Specifications and external appearance may be changed wit...

Page 22: ...22 TASCAM US 2000 Block diagram 8 Specifications...

Page 23: ...TASCAM US 2000 23 Level diagram 8 Specifications...

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