TASCAM IF-SM/DM Owner’s Manual
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1 – Introduction
The IF-SM/DM card allows the connection of one or two surround monitoring systems. It pro-
vides flexible setup capabilities, routing, downmix capabilities, bass management, and monitor
setup, etc. from within the IF-SM/DM’s interface.
Installation
You should not install or remove cards your-
self, but should refer installation to a qualified
TASCAM distributor. Otherwise, the war-
ranty will be voided.
1
Turn off the main unit and disconnect
it from the power supply. Disconnect
all other equipment connected to it.
WARNING
The above step is most important. If you do not
do this, there is a risk that you may cause damage
to the main unit as well as to other equipment.
2
Use a screwdriver to remove the blank-
ing panel from the slot into which you
will fit the interface card. Keep the
retaining screws in a safe place.
If you are installing more than one
card, we suggest that you start from the
top slot (slot 1) and work downwards.
Take care, if you are removing a previ-
ously-fitted interface card, that you
are removing the retaining screws, and
not the smaller screws which fix the
card to the rear plate. Also, if you are
removing a previously-fitted card, use
the binding posts on the rear plate to
help remove the card.
3
Remove the interface card from the
anti-static protective bag. Hold the
card by the edges, and insert it, com-
ponent side upwards, into the slot.
Insert the card between the guide rails
and slide it all the way into the slot, as
shown. You may have to push firmly to
plug the card into the internal connector.
4
Locate the card into the connector
inside the main unit. Push the card
firmly, without forcing, so that the con-
nector grips the end of the card.
Figure 1.1: Fitting the card
