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TASCAM  US-2000

Rear panel

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MIC INPUTS

These are balanced XLR-type analog mic input jacks for 
connecting microphones.

The pin assignments of the XLR jacks are 1 = GND, 2 = 
HOT, and 3 = COLD.

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MONO/ST switches

Use these switches to set whether or not adjacent line 
inputs 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 are monitored in mono or as 
stereo pairs with odd-numbered channels (9, 11, 13) on 
the left and even-numbered channels (10, 12, 14) on the 
right.

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LINE IN jacks

Use these balanced TRS phone jacks for line input 
sources, including keyboards and sound modules. 

The pin assignments are tip = HOT, and ring = COLD, 
and sleeve = GND.

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INSERTS jacks

These are analog insert jacks (unbalanced) for the 

MIC/

INST IN

 inputs on the front panel (7-8).

Use these to connect compressors, gates and other 
external effects.

The pin assignments are tip = SEND, ring = RECEIVE, 
and sleeve = GND.

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Level selection switches

Use these to set the nominal input level of the line input 
jacks to -10 dBV or +4 dBu.

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LINE OUTPUTS 

These TRS phone jacks are balanced 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 be connected to an external 
mixer or recorder, for example.

The pin assignments are tip = HOT, and ring = COLD, 
and sleeve = GND.

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MONITOR OUTPUT jacks

These TRS phone jacks are balanced analog monitoring 
outputs. Connect them to monitor speakers or other 
equipment. 

The pin assignments are tip = HOT, ring = COLD, and 
sleeve = GND.

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USB port

Use the included USB cable to connect this unit to a 
computer (USB 2.0 compatible).

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DIGITAL OUT jack

This coaxial digital output jack conforms to IEC60958-3 
(S/PDIF) or AES3-2003 (AES/EBU) specifications.

This jack outputs the same digital signal that is output 
from the 

LINE OUTPUTS 1/2

 or 

LINE OUTPUTS 3/4

 (set 

by the control panel). The digital signal format is set on 
the control panel.

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DIGITAL IN jack

This coaxial digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3 
(S/PDIF) specifications.

NOTE

This unit is capable of input and output through its 
DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks at 24-bit/96 kHz.

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~IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

2 − Names and Functions of Parts

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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