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- Page 1 Professional Digital DJ Mixer Ü The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert ÿ the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres- Ÿ...
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual For U.S.A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Environmental considerations ... 5 Connections to other equipment ... 5 Serial number, etc..5 2 – Getting acquainted with the X-9 Road map to front panel functions ... 6 Program gain level, EQ and assignment section .. 6 Sampler section ... 7 Microphone control ... -
Page 5: Introduction
X-9. Serial number, etc. The serial number of the X-9 is located on a sticker at the front of the unit on the bottom panel. Make a note Following the standard design pattern for such a device, the X-9 combines easy operation with a wide range of functions. -
Page 6: Getting Acquainted With The
External effect These different sections of the X-9 are described more fully in other parts of the manual, but this sec- tion gives you a quick orientation to help you find your way around the mixer. Program gain level, EQ and assignment section... -
Page 7: Sampler Section
(for each sampler). You can then play the resulting sample from the X-9, cue it, etc. and add it to the overall mix. Microphone control This section provides control over the microphone. -
Page 8: Master Fader
2 Getting acquainted with the X-9 Master fader The master fader is used to control the overall level of the mixed signal output from the X-9. “Signal flow” on page 15 for details of how this works in conjunc- tion with the input, etc., signals in the X-9. -
Page 9: Getting Acquainted With The X
Effect, menu, etc. management This section handles the effects, the parameter menus and the equalization memories of the X-9. “EQ” on page 28, “Effects” on page 23 and “Menu reference” on page 17 for details. -
Page 10: Connections
DAT, or a CD recorder, or a suit- ably-equipped personal computer). Amplifier system To listen to the X-9, you will need an amplifier and speaker system, which is connected as explained here. TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual there is a very real risk of damaging the equipment, including the X-9. -
Page 11: Booth Outputs
It is most important to make sure that you make the correct connections. Connecting the wrong output of the X-9 to the amplification system can result in over- heating and possible damage to both the X-9 and to the amplification system. -
Page 12: External Effects Unit
NOTE Even if the device is connected digitally to the X-9 (such as a CD or MD player) for the audio connection, an ana- Footswitches... -
Page 13: External Effects
External effects The X-9 can send signals to and accept return signals from an external effects unit. Such a unit can be connected using the effects unit) and (from the effects unit) RETURN jacks. If the effects unit is only capable of accepting a mono... -
Page 14: Learning More
4 – Learning more The X-9 has four sets of inputs, as well as the two built-in samplers and the microphone input, all of which can be mixed and used as sound sources. There are a number of different signals that can be... -
Page 15: Signal Flow
The cross-fader determines the A and B levels sent to the master The master outputs (what your audience hears) TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual control is set to... -
Page 16: Playing A Song
If the top segment of a meter ( 14 dB of the time, the sound coming out of the X-9 will be Cue (previewing sounds) The X-9’s cue system allows you to preview a pro- gram through headphones before playing it back through the main amplifier system. -
Page 17: Menus
The X-9 uses a menu system to allow various func- tions to be enabled. You should read through the menu section (“Menu reference” on page 17) to find out exactly what is possible—the X-9 may possibly do more than you first thought, thanks to the menu system. - Page 18 7cFb Cross-fader B start 08Ft Footswitch assignment 09EM EQ memory store 10Er EQ memory recall TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual Meaning Available settings Sets headphone EQ to * (no EQ) normal, high or low High boost boost Low boost High and low boost...
- Page 19 *, or ) and press ENTER . Use the dial to select the value (from - ENTER to confirm. TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 5 Menus Notes Use the left menu sys- tem for programs 1 and =high, Use the right menu sys-...
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Page 20: Restore Factory Presets
Program 4 balance 23FA Restore factory presets 24AC Clear all EQ memories 25Ec Clear all effect memories TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual Meaning Available settings Balances the micro- (hard left) phone signal (center) , Balances the program 1 (hard left) signal... -
Page 21: Faders
The X-9 faders are not all that they appear at first sight! Their behavior can be changed so that their “curve” can fit your way of working, so that they can Program fader “curve” The fader “curve” decides how much the signal is cut then the fader is moved to the center position away from the “full on”... -
Page 22: Cross-Fader Curve
When the switch is set to , the direction of the cross-fader is reversed (that is, mov- TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual one side towards the center before the opposite cross- fader signal level is increased. When this control is fully clockwise, the opposite cross-fader signal is heard after only a small move- ment of the cross-fader towards the center. -
Page 23: Effects
The BEAT parameter If the “beat” mode is selected with the lit, the X-9 will make its best effort to determine the beat from the music being played from the sourced selected using the selectin control. This beat is then used as the basis for setting the effect time parameter. -
Page 24: Effect Parameters
Storing effects You can store up to 30 of each type of effect with the settings you have made in the X-9 (these settings are memorized, even when the power is turned off). This means 8 types of effect with 30 memories for each effect = 240 memories in total. -
Page 25: Recalling Stored Effect Settings
ENTER settings. The effect is activated (but cannot be heard until the key is lit), and after one second, the X-9 returns to the “recall ready” status in step 2. In both cases: Exit the store/recall mode by pressing the... -
Page 26: Samplers
Note that this is SAMP1 cross-fader input signals, the for the ASSIGN A control TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual The sample data is lost when the power to the X-9 is turned off. Press the appropriate key to start the sam-... -
Page 27: Editing Samples
When you are editing samples, you cannot turn the effect on or off. Press the tents of the sampler. See (“Sampler tempo” on page 19) for details. 8 Samplers knob to adjust the end point of point). keys together to erase the con- TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 28: Eq Q Setting
(when the switch is down, the band is cut). Viewing EQ settings Because its EQ circuits are digital, the X-9 allows you to see the exact figures associated with an EQ setting (for instance, 12 dB of cut at 400 Hz, etc.). -
Page 29: Remembering And Recalling Eq Settings
18 about menu functions for an explanation of how these are stored and recalled to the 100 memory banks. All memories can be erased using the menu system (see “Clear all EQ memories” on page 20— TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 9 EQ 24Ac... -
Page 30: Specifications, Etc
All XLR connectors are wired 1=ground, 2-live (hot), 3=return (cold) Control I/O FADER STOP/START 1 through 4 FOOT SW 1, FOOT SW 2 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual RCA pin (unbalanced) –16 dBV 47 k RCA pin unbalanced (with additional SIGNAL GND connector) –54 dBV... -
Page 31: Audio Specifications
0.9 A 320 x 354 x 87(mm) 12.6 x 13.9 x 3.4 (in) 7 kg (15.4 lb.) 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Rack-mounting ears Rack-mounting kit Fan cover Eight RCA plug covers MIDI/Digital Out board TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 32: Dimensional Drawing
10 Specifications, etc. Dimensional drawing 320 mm (12.6 in) TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Mounting The X-9 In A Rack
Case mounting WARNING It is most important that if you are mounting the X-9 in a rack or in a case, that the supplied fan cover and ven- tilation cover are fitted as explained here. This ensures... -
Page 34: Block Diagram
10 Specifications, etc. Block diagram SAMPLER BUSS BUSS MASTER TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual... - Page 36 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: (0422) 52-5082 TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: (323) 726-0303 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: 905-890-8008 Facsimile: 905-890-9888 TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V Phone: 5-851-5500 TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: 01923-819699 TEAC DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Phone: 0611-71580 TEAC FRANCE S. A. Phone: 01.42.37.01.02 TEAC BELGIUM NV/SA Phone: 0031-162-510210 TEAC NEDERLAND BV...
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