Tascam X-48, Owner'S Manual

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Setup
1. TDIF Inputs and Outputs – Each of these jacks transmits 8 channels of TDIF-format
digital audio input and output at up to 96kHz/24-bit. NOTE: to get all 8 channels of
audio input and output at 96kHz, the equipment connected to the X-48 must have the
latest TDIF capabilities, such as TASCAM’s DM-3200 and DM-4800 digital mixers.
2. Option card slot 1 – This card slots adds an additional I/O format for channels 1-24.
It's compatible with an interface card such as the IF-AN24X analog card, IF-AD24
ADAT optical card or IF-AE24 AES/EBU card (sold seperately).
3. Option card slot 2 – Adds an additional I/O format for channels 25-48. Cards 1 and 2
do not need to be the same, you can mix and match Analog and AES for example.
4. MIDI Input and Output – Used to generate and receive MIDI Timecode. Also used
to receive MIDI Machine Control commands.
5. Timecode Input and Output – Generates and receives SMPTE LTC timecode
through balanced 1/4" jacks.
6. Footswitch jack – Compatible with a momentary footswitch like the TASCAM RC-
30P for punch in/punch out. NOTE: To operate correctly, as footswitch must be
connected before the X-48 is powered on.
7. Remote – Compatible with RS-422 / Sony 9-pin edit controllers for machine control
8. Video clock in/thru – Attach blackburst video reference to this BNC jack. There's
also an auto-terminating thru jack.
9. Mouse/Keyboard – PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard inputs. You can also use a
USB mouse and keyboard if preferred.
10. Word Sync In/Out/Thru – Compatible with BNC word clock generators.
11. VGA output – Your monitor should be capable displaying a resolution of at least
1024x768 pixels at a refresh rate of at least 60 Hz. The maximum resolution of the
X-48's display output is 2048x1536 pixels.
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Option – This jack doesn't do anything and never will. Just pretend it doesn't exist.
13. USB – Four USB 2.0 jacks for connecting a keyboard, mouse, flash drive or hard
drive.
14. Ethernet – There are two ethernet jacks. One is 10/100/1000 (Gigabit compatible)
and the other is 10/100. The Gigabit port is fully configurable while the 10/100 port
is set to DCHP. See the section on Networking for more information.
15. S/PDIF – Stereo coaxial digital input and output.
16. Firewire – A pair of FireWire connectors for connecting external hard drives
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