Tascam US-100 Owner's Manual

Tascam US-100 Owner's Manual

Usb audio interface

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D01094020A
US-100
USB Audio Interface
This device has a serial number located on
the bottom panel. Please record it and retain
it for your records.
Serial number:
___________________________________
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01094020A US-100 USB Audio Interface This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: ___________________________________ OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a • provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for service referral.
  • Page 3 Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ............23 Connecting with a computer ..........9 Connecting microphones ............ 9 Connecting guitars .............. 9 Connecting electronic instruments and CD/MD/cassette players ........... 10 Connecting analog record players ........10 Connecting monitor speakers .......... 11 Connecting headphones ........... 11 ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM US-100 USB Audio Operates using standard Windows XP, Windows Vista and • Interface. Mac OS X audio drivers Please read this manual carefully before you begin using the Included items unit so that you can use it correctly and enjoy using it for a long time.
  • Page 6: Trademarks

    Trademarks sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before turning the power on. • TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered Cleaning the unit trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    OUTPUT jacks. Turn right to increase the volume. sound volume. This functions as a gain knob, so turning it all the way to the left (minimum) does not completely cut the • USB indicator input sound. This lights when the USB connection is working correctly. TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    2 – Part Names and Functions Rear panel Analog record player signal Input switch GND connector Line input connectors Microphone Line output input connector connectors (balanced , XLR) Microphone USB connector input connector (balanced , TRS) ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 9: Connections

    TRS jack receives priority and the signal from the regardless of the input switch setting. microphone connected to the XLR connector is cut. TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 10: Connecting Electronic Instruments And Cd/Md/Cassette Players

    To activate line input, set the input switch on the rear panel to panel. . When using the line input ( ) jacks, do not connect LINE INPUT anything to the jack on the front panel. GUITAR IN Analog record player ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 11: Connecting Monitor Speakers

    OUTPUT line output (OUTPUT) connectors. Do not connect headphones rear panel. when you use monitor speakers. Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the connector (stereo mini PHONES jack) on the front panel. Headphones TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 12: Application Guide

    If no sound can be heard even though you have made the Audio CODEC.” settings and are operating the unit correctly, try restarting the computer. • When you connect the unit to a computer, sound is output via the device, but sound stops being output from the ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 13 ( ) connectors and jack. OUTPUT PHONES 4 To adjust the input level, use the knob on the front INPUT panel of this unit. Adjust it so that the overload indicator ) does not light. Overload indicator TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 14: Windows Vista

    BALANCE 3 Click the “Playback” tab, click “Speakers: USB Audio between the computer and input signals. CODEC,” and then click “Set Default.” The green checkmark is moved to “Speakers: USB Audio CODEC.” ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 15 Click “Speakers: USB Audio CODEC,” and then click “Properties” at the bottom right of the window. 5 To adjust the input level, use the knob on the front INPUT panel of this unit. Adjust it so that the overload indicator ) does not light. TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 16: Mac Os X And Itunes

    BALANCE between the computer and input signals. Mac OS X and iTunes 1 Open the “Utilities” folder, which is inside the Click the “Levels” tab. “Applications” folder, and double-click “Audio MIDI Setup” to launch it. ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 17 Do not check the “Mute”. Then, close the window. 3 Use the knob on the front panel of the unit INPUT to adjust the input level. Adjust the level so that the overload ( ) indicator does not light TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 18: Audio Application Settings

    Please consult the documentation or the maker of the audio application that you are using for how to make the necessary settings. 5 Use the knob to adjust the volume balance BALANCE between the computer and input signals. ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    1) The use of wireless LAN, antivirus software and other 2 Choose “Window Color and Appearance.” software that runs in the background can cause periodic 3 Select “Windows Vista Basic” or any option other than processing loads on the computer, causing noise or sound “Windows Aero.” dropouts. TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 20 • Sound cannot be input through the MIC or LINE/ PHONO INPUT connector When a cable is connected to the jack on the front GUITAR IN panel, all other input connectors are deactivated. To input sound ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Input impedance: 47 kΩ –90 dB Nominal input level: –50 dBV ( knob minimized) INPUT (Input: 150Ω terminated, knob minimized, INPUT BALANCE Maximum input level: –34 dBV knob , OUTPUT level: FS-10dB, A-weighted) INPUT GUITAR IN connector Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4”) standard jack TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 22: System Requirements

    Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Drivers Windows: WDM (standard Windows driver) Mac OS X: Core Audio (standard Macintosh driver) General Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz Quantization bit rate: 16-bit Power: Supplied from computer by USB Power consumption: 1 W ASCAM US-100...
  • Page 23: Dimensional Drawings

    6 – Specifications Dimensional drawings 150 mm Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the • actual product. Specifications and external appearance may be changed • without notification to improve the product. TASCAM US-100...
  • Page 24 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 www.tascam.com 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 www.teacmexico.net Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 www.tascam.co.uk...

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