1 - Introduction to the DA-40
The DA-40 Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck is Y the ambient temperature should be between 5u C
referred to throughout this manual as Othe tape and 35u C (41u F to 95u F)
deck�.Y the relative humidity should be between 30% and
60% (non-condensing)
Please make a note of the different sections of this
manual to assist you in locating the function you Y the tape deck should not be located near any strong
need. The index should also be of use in helping you magnetic Ţelds (TV sets or monitors, speakers,
to Ţnd the correct section of the manual.etc.)
The tape deck may be mounted in a standard 19 inch
1.1 FeaturesEIA rack using the supplied rack mounting screws.
Make sure that the rack is strong enough to take the
weight of the tape deck (over 8 kgN 17 lbs.).
The tape deck provides the following features:
Y Superior quality digital-to-analog and analog-to-
digital conversion for maximum sonic Ţdelity
Y Extended long-play option, allowing twice the
standard recording time.
Y AES/EBU and SPDIF digital audio input and out-
put formats for full �exibility
Y Balanced (+4 dBu) and unbalanced (-10 dBV) ana-
log inputs and outputs
Y Comprehensive display options, showing elapsed
time, time remaining on the tape, etc.
Y Character entry and editing, allowing tape and pro-
gram titles to be displayed as the tape is played
Y Optional wired remote control unit (RC-D45) for WARNING
control of all major functionsIf the tape deck is mounted in a mobile instal-
Y Shuttle facilities, allowing precise positioning of lation, and it is moved from a cold location to
the tape using audio cuesa warm one, leave the tape deck turned on
Y Location to frame accuracy to location memorieswith no tape inserted to allow the internal
Y Comprehensive menu options, allowing mantempery ature to stabilize before the tape deck
everyday function settings to be set up and is used again (about one or two hours). This
memorizedwill prevent any possible damage to the
heads, and other parts of the internal mecha-
1.2 Unpacking and inspectionnism.
When you Ţrst receive the tape deck, be careful not
to damage it while unpacking it. Save the carton and 1.4 About DAT cassettes
packing materials in case it must be transported later.
If you have not used a DAT recorder before, here are
In addition to the tape deck itself, the carton should
contain a rack mount screw kit .a few items of information about DAT cassettes and
their use with the tape deck which you may Ţnd
If any items are missing or appear to hauseful:ve been dam-
aged in transit, contact your TASCAM dealer at
once.The cassette shell of a DAT cassette is designed to
prevent the tape from being touched by hand. Never
try to open the tape protection lid and touch the tape.
1.3 Installation of the tape deckFingerprints on the tape may cause wear and damage
to the tape deck heads.
The tape deck may be installed in most studio-type DAT cassettes can only be loaded and unloaded when
environments, but to maintain optimum performance
and to maximize the life of the tape deck, the envi-the tape deck is switched on. Do not leave cassettes
ronment should meet the following speciŢcations:in the deck when the deck is switched off.
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