Tascam US-2000 Owner's Manual

Tascam US-2000 Owner's Manual

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D01088620A
US-2000
USB 2.0 Audio Interface
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01088620A US-2000 USB 2.0 Audio Interface OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    If you are experiencing problems with this product, table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with • contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution product until it has been repaired.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Frequently asked installation questions and answers (FAQ) ........11 Settings on your computer ......11 Installing Cubase LE4 ........11 4 − US-2000 Control panel settings ....12 Overview ............12 Control panel settings ........12 Audio Performance ......... 12 Sample Clock Source ........ 12 Digital Output Format ......
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 − Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-2000 Included items USB 2.0 Audio Interface. The included items are listed below. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand...
  • Page 6: Trademarks

    1 − Introduction Trademarks TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC • Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts

    This lights when the USB connection is in use. The pin assignments of the XLR jacks are 1 = GND, 2 = HOT, and 3 = COLD. Input gain knobs Use these to adjust the input levels of MIC INPUTS 1–8 independently. TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    These jacks can be connected to an external mixer or recorder, for example. The pin assignments are tip = HOT, and ring = COLD, and sleeve = GND. TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 9: Installation

    3 − Installation Do not connect the US-2000 to your computer before you System requirements have installed the driver. See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS compatibility. CAUTION Handle the enclosed CD-ROM with care. If the disc •...
  • Page 10 USB cable to connect the unit to the PC. 11 After the PC has restarted, open the “TASCAM US-2000” (“Start > Control Panel”) or “US-2000 Control Panel” (“Start > All Programs > TASCAM”). If the Driver Version, Device and other 8 When the screen below appears, unplug the connect- data appear correctly, the installation has succeeded.
  • Page 11: Installing The Driver For Mac Os X

    3 − Installation Frequently asked installation questions and Installing the driver for Mac OS X answers (FAQ) Confirm that the US-2000 is not connected to the computer. Windows driver installation Double-click the “TASCAM_US2000_Driver_x.xx. Q: When I connect the unit to a computer, the Windows dmg”...
  • Page 12: Us-2000 Control Panel Settings

    Consequently, there is no “Audio Performance” On Windows XP and Windows Vista, the “US-2000 Control setting on the Mac OS X version of the US-2000 Control Panel. Some applications select the buffer size automatically Panel” shortcut can be found in the Windows “Start menu >...
  • Page 13: Connections

    5 − Connections Bass guitar Guitar Headphones Sound module Drum machine Keyboard Digital recorder Effects unit Drum Powered speaker, or Computer amplifier and speaker TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 14: Usb Connections

    Set the type of output using the control panel. recommend that you do not connect other USB devices to the USB bus used by the US-2000. USB keyboards and mice are exceptions to this, and will probably not cause Monitor speakers problems.
  • Page 15: Application Guide

    If you do not see either of the items above, click “Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices” and one will appear. Click the “Playback” tab, click “Speakers TASCAM US-2000” and click the “Set Default” button. This moves the green check mark to “Speakers TASCAM US-2000.”...
  • Page 16: Mac Os X And Itunes

    “Applications” folder, and double-click “Audio MIDI Setup” to launch it. Click the “Audio Devices” tab. Set “Default Input,” “Properties for,” “Default Output” and “System Output” to “US-2000.” Launch iTunes, select an audio file and start playback. Cubase LE4 For details see the provided Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    If some trouble is causing installation to fail, or installation Click the “Playback” tab, right-click “Speakers completes but the computer does not recognize the unit, US-2000” and click the “Set Default” button. check the following. Mac OS X 1) Is the unit’s USB indicator lit? Shut down all applications and open “System...
  • Page 18 Set “Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive for:” to “Never.” Set “Put the display(s) to sleep when the computer is inactive for:” to “Never.” Click the “Options” tab. If a “Processor performance” setting is available, set TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Windows XP 32 bit SP2 or later Maximum output level: Windows XP 64 bit SP2 or later +14 dBu Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 or later Input impedance: 10 kΩ Windows Vista 64 bit SP2 or later Nominal input level TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 20: Macintosh

    Dimensions (W x H x D) 438 x 44 x 280 mm/17.24 x 1.732 x 11.02 in. Weight 2.5 kg/5.512 lb Operating temperature 5 to 35 °C/41 to 95 °F Bundled software Cubase LE4 (for Windows or Mac OS X) TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 21: Dimensional Drawings

    432.6 mm 434.2 mm 1 mm 44 mm 482.6 mm 465.6 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-2000...
  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    8 – Specifications Block diagram TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 23: Level Diagram

    8 – Specifications Level diagram TASCAM US-2000...
  • Page 24 TEAC CANADA LTD. www.tascam.com Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. www.teacmexico.net Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED www.tascam.co.uk...

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