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TASCAM MX-8A
Rear panel
4
ANALOG input/output connectors
These are balanced Euroblock analog input/output connec-
tors. (HOT, COLD, GND from the left)
5
RS-232C connector
This is a 9-pin D-sub RS-232C control input/output connector.
Pin No.
Signal
1
2
RD
3
TD
4
5
GND
6
7
8
9
NOTE
You cam download the TASCAM Mixer protocol for MX-8A
from the TEAC Global Site (
http://teac-global.com/
).
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RS-485 connector
Use this to connect an external controller.
Use a cable that is category 5e or higher for connection.
Pin No.
Signal
1
B
2
A
3
4
DC24V
5
GND
6
7
8
GND
9
ATTENTION
i
The RS-485 connector is not an Ethernet (LAN) connector.
Never connect a cable that is connected to a network to this
unit. Connecting such a cable mistakenly could cause this unit
or another device connected to the cable to malfunction.
i
Always turn the unit power off before connecting or discon-
necting a cable. Connecting and disconnecting while the
power is on could cause malfunction.
NOTE
A cover is attached to the RS-485 connector to prevent acci-
dental insertion of an Ethernet LAN cable. Remove this cover
before use.
7
Ethernet connector
This is an Ethernet port. Use this to connect to a network and
control the unit externally.
NOTE
You can download the TASCAM Mixer protocol for MX-8A from
the TEAC Global Site (
http://teac-global.com/
).
8
Link status/activity indicator
Green indicates that a link is established between the devices.
Blinking indicates that signals are being transmitted between
the devices.
9
100Mbps link status indicator
Orange indicates that a 100Mbps Ethernet link has been es-
tablished.
0
Operation mode switches
Use these switches to change the operation mode of the unit.
See “Using the operation mode switches” on page 11.
q
AC IN connector
Plug the included power cord in here.
