Equalizer Section; Screen Operation Section - Tascam 12 Owner's Manual

2 - Names and Functions of Parts

Equalizer section

u MASTER SECTION EQ knobs
This 3-band semi-parametric equalizer affects signals output
from the MAIN OUTPUT and AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2 jacks.
/ switch
i
This sets the acuteness of the MID band of the semi-
parametric equalizer.
Button Meaning
The band is acute, making it affect a
On ( )
narrower frequency band.
The band is less acute, making it affect a
Off ( )
broader frequency band.
o PHONES jack (1/2)
Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.
Use an adapter to connect headphones with a mini plug.
Use these to monitor signals from the MAIN MIX L/R, AUX 1,
AUX 2/FX and SOLO L/R buses. (see "Block diagram" on page
65)
p PHANTOM +48V switch and indicator
Use this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the 1–6,
7/8 and 9/10 XLR jacks on the back of the unit.
The indicator lights when the PHANTOM +48V switch is set to
on (pushed in). (see "Setting phantom power" on page 31)
a SD card slot
Insert SD cards in this slot. (see "Inserting and removing SD
cards" on page 24)
s AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch
Set which output signals are affected by the equalizer.
AUX 1/2: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the AUX
1 and AUX 2/FX buses.
MAIN MIX: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the
MAIN MIX L/R bus.
NOTE
Also set the EQ IN/BYPASS switch to "EQ IN".
d EQ IN/BYPASS switch
When this switch is EQ IN, the equalizer will affect the output
signals set with the AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch.
When set to BYPASS, the equalizer will not be applied
regardless of the AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch setting.
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TASCAM Model 12

Screen operation section

f Display
Shows a variety of information.
g USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is working.
h PFL/AFL indicator
This indicator lights when at least one channel SOLO switch
is on or when the AFL switch for the AUX 1 or AUX 2 knob or
the FX fader is on.
j Function buttons
The functions of these buttons change depending on the
screen shown on the display. The functions shown at the
bottom of the display are the currently assigned functions.
NOTE
For convenience, the four buttons under the display are
called the function buttons in this manual. From left to right,
they are called the F1, F2, F3 and F4 buttons.
k MULTI JOG dial
This dial functions as a dial when turned and as a button
when pressed.
Dial functions
i Turn when the Home Screen is open to move the file
playback position. (see "Locate function" on page 35)
i When a MENU Screen is open, turn to select items and
change setting values. (see "Basic MENU screen operations"
on page 21)
Button function
i Press when the Home Screen is open to designate a locate
point. (see "Locate function" on page 35)
i When a Menu Screen is open, press to confirm selections
and settings (ENTER button function).
l Output level indicators
These show the output levels of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks.
When the PFL/AFL indicator is lit, these show the output
levels from the SOLO L/R bus.