TASCAM US-20x20
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel
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COAXIAL IN jack
This digital audio input jack complies with the S/PDIF
standard.
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USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a
computer or iOS device (supports USB 2.0/3.0).
CAUTION
•
The included USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) that can be used
depends on the the computer and OS you are using. (See
“Computer connections” on page 12.)
•
USB 1.1 is not supported.
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OPTICAL (S/MUX) IN/OUT connectors
These input and output multichannel digital audio in optical
format.
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz sampling frequencies
are supported.
SMUX2 is supported for 88.2/96kHz formats, and SMUX4 is
supported for 176.4/192kHz formats.
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MIDI OUT connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output jack.
This outputs MIDI signals.
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MIDI IN connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack.
Use this to input MIDI signals.
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WORD IN/OUT connectors
These BNC connectors are for the input and output of word
clock signals.
Word clock signals of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
can be input and output.
CAUTION
If a digital system has multiple word clock masters, serious
problems, including damage to equipment, could occur.
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75Ω ON/OFF/THRU/WORD OUT switch
Use this switch to make the following settings.
• Whether or not the WORD IN connector has 75Ω
termination
• WORD output THRU/OUT setting (OUT is for WORD only)
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LINE IN 9-10 (BALANCED) jacks and LEVEL switch
These standard TRS jacks are line inputs. (Tip: HOT, Ring:
COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Use the LEVEL switch to set the nominal level to −10dBV or
+4dBu.
NOTE
The input gain cannot be adjusted for these jacks.
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COAXIAL OUT jack
This digital audio input jack complies with S/PDIF and AES/
EBU standards.
Set the digital signal format on the “INTERFACE” page of the
Settings Panel.
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LINE OUT (BALANCED) 1–10 jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog line outputs. The
nominal output level is +4 dBu.
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
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AUTO POWER SAVE switch
Use this switch to have the unit turn itself off automatically
(start standby) when operating in mic preamp mode if no
input signal above −60 dBFS is detected for 30 minutes.
CAUTION
If you want to turn the unit on again after it has turned itself
off (started standby) automatically, press the
STANDBY/
ON
button once, wait at least 8 seconds and then press the
STANDBY/ON
button again.
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Cord holder
Hook the cord of the included AC adapter here to prevent
accidental disconnection.
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DC IN 12V connector
Connect the included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) here.
