Names And Functions Of Parts; Ca-Xlr2D Main Unit - Tascam CA-XLR2d Reference Manual

2 - Names and Functions of Parts

CA-XLR2d main unit

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1 POWER SUPPLY indicators
These show the power source and remaining battery charge.
The indicator will blink rapidly when the remaining battery
charge becomes low. Change the battery/batteries in this
case.
Icon Lighting state
Lit
Lit
Blinking slowly
Blinking rapidly Power will soon turn off.
4
TASCAM CA-XLR2d
Meaning
Power supplied by the camera
is being used for operation.
AA batteries are being used for
operation.
The remaining battery charge
is low.
2 SELECT switch
Use this to select the input device for the camera recording
channel.
The stereo input from the INPUT 3 jack will be
IN 3
output to the L/R channels.
The input from the INPUT 1 jack will be output
IN 1+2
to the L channel and the input from the INPUT 2
jack will be output to the R channel.
The input from the INPUT 1 jack will be output
IN 1
to both L and R channels.
NOTE
When "IN 1" is selected, if the 1+2 LINK switch (8) is not set
to "ON", the INPUT 2 setting will be used for the R channel.
3 OL (overload) indicators
These light when input signal levels are high enough that
they could distort.
To capture high-quality audio, set the ATT (attenuation)
switch (5) and adjust the input volumes (9/w) so that
these do not light.
When using a digital connection, check the camera level
meters.
4 INPUT 1 switch
Set this for the equipment connected to INPUT 1.
Use this setting when connecting a line output
LINE
jack of a mixer or other external device.
Use this setting when connecting a dynamic
MIC mic or other equipment that does not require
phantom power.
Use this setting when connecting a condenser
+48V
mic that requires phantom power.
ATTENTION
i Do not set the INPUT switch to +48V when connecting mics
that do not require phantom power.
i Do not connect or disconnect mics when this is set to +48V.
Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this
unit and connected equipment.
NOTE
i When the SELECT switch (2) is set to "IN 3", the INPUT 1
switch has no effect.
i When set to "LINE" or "MIC", phantom power is not supplied.
5 ATT (attenuator) switches
These change the input sensitivity to prevent audio
distortion during high-volume input.
Use this setting with mics that have low input
0dB
sensitivity, for example.
Use this setting with mics that have high input
20dB
sensitivity, for example.
Use this setting with mics that have extremely
46dB
high input sensitivity, for example, if distortion
occurs at the 20dB setting.
If OL (overload) indicators (3) light even when input
volumes are lowered, set these to higher values.
If OL (overload) indicators (3) continue to light, reduce the
volumes of sound sources or move the mics farther away
from them.
NOTE
The setting of this switch will have no effect if the INPUT 1
switch (4) or INPUT 2 switch (7) setting is "LINE".