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TASCAM DA-6400/DA-6400dp
1 – Introduction
Precautions for placement and use
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The operating temperature range of this unit is 0–40 °C.
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Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.
Doing so could make the sound quality worse or cause
malfunction.
Locations with frequent vibrations
Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Very humid or poorly ventilated places
Very dusty places
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Install the unit so that it is level.
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To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on
top of the unit.
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Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other
device that generates heat.
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Do not allow anything to block the fan and prevent the
dispersion of heat.
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To mount this unit in a rack, use the included rackmount
screw kit and mount it as shown in the illustration below.
Leave at least 1U of space open above it in the rack.
Notes about power supplies
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Insert the included power cord all the way into the AC IN
connector.
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Do not connect a power supply other than one that is
AC100V (50-60Hz).
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Hold the power cord by its plug when connecting or
disconnecting it.
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When connecting a second redundant power supply, the
two supplies should be drawing power from separate lines
that do not affect each other.
Beware of condensation
Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place
to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has
been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature
change. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or
two hours at the new room temperature before using it.
Cleaning the unit
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with
chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical
agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discolor-
ation.
Notes about SSD and HDD drives
Notes about media
This unit can use SSDs and HDDs for recording and playback.
An SSD that has been confirmed to operate with this unit is
included in the package.
Please use this SSD model, which is also available for separate
purchase from TASCAM.
Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for infor-
mation about other media. Please check this site or contact
TASCAM customer support. (http://teac-global.com/)
Precautions for use
SSD and HDD drives are delicate media. In order to avoid
damaging SSD and HDD drives, please take the following
precautions when handling them.
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Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
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Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
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Do not let them get wet.
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Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
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Do not hit them.
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Do not remove or insert a drive during recording, playback,
data transmission or other access.
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When transporting a drive, put it into a case, for example.
Note about formatting
SSD and HDD drives formatted by this unit are optimized to
improve performance during recording. Use this unit to format
SSD and HDD drives to be used with it. Errors might occur when
recording with this unit using an SSD/HDD formatted by a
computer or other device.
Using the TEAC Global Site
You can download the Owner’s Manual necessary for this unit
from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
1. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
2. In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired
language to open the Downloads website page for that
language.
NOTE
If the desired language does not appear, click Other
Languages.
3. Click the product name in the “Search by Model Name”
section to open the Downloads page for that product.
4. Select and download the Owner’s Manual that are needed.
User registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://
tascam.com/) to register as a user online.
