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  • Page 1 » 9101413400 TM-D4000 Digital Mixing Console OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE Ü COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ÿ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: "Note to CATV system installer: … Read all of these Instructions. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention … Save these Instructions for later use. to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper …...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 - Introduction 3.3.7 Dial edit ............3–5 3.3.8 Automation fader inhibit ........3–5 Features ..........1–1 3.3.9 Balance level ..........3–5 About this manual ......1–1 3.3.10 Oscillator ............3–5 1.2.1 How this manual is arranged ....... 1–2 3.3.11 Meter ballistics ..........3–5 1, “Introduction”...
  • Page 5 8.2.5 Naming a library entry ........8–6 10.2.2 Transferring data between two 8.2.6 Storing and recalling library entries using TM-D4000 units ..........10–2 MIDI ..............8–6 10.3 Program Change commands ..10–2 Preset library entries ......8–7 10.3.1 Setting the Program Change tables ...10–3 8.3.1...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 12.7 Stereo input and stereo masters ...12–5 10.8.5 Upgrading ..........10–6 10.8.6 Notes on the upgrade process ....10–6 [31] ST IN & 2 faders .........12–5 10.8.7 A note on using sequencer programs ..10–6 [32] STEREO OUT fader ........12–5 10.9 MIDI Implementation Chart ....
  • Page 7 Table of Contents [79] TO METER ..........13–4 14.6.9 Stereo link (using SEL keys) ......14–5 [80] RS-422 ............13–4 14.6.10 Computer communications (automation) ..14–5 [81] TO HOST ...........13–4 14.6.11 MIDI ............14–6 [82] MIDI IN, OUT and THRU ......13–4 14.6.12 Fatal System Errors ........14–6 [83] TC IN ............13–4 14.7 Block diagram ........14–7...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • full C-R and studio monitoring facilities are pro- ples of operation now, before you start to use the vided, along with an integral talkback microphone TM-D4000 it will save you time and trouble later on. and master bargraph meters • graphical user interface featuring a backlit LCD 1.1 Features...

  • Page 9: How This Manual Is Arranged

    MIDI timecode synchroniza- best out of the TM-D4000. Even if you are familiar tion facilities. This section provides a guide to these with the operation of mixers and digital mixers, and facilities.

  • Page 10: If-Td4000

    TM-D4000 to be used in dif- unit to ensure clock stability across the system. ferent ways as needs dictate on different occasions.

  • Page 11: Input Channel Numbering

    If, for the card. A new TM-D4000 and/or new card instance, a 24-track recorder is connected to the TM- may be a little stiff. Make sure that the card...

  • Page 12: Word Clock Issues

    If the 1 and 2 are used for cueing the in-studio talent. TM-D4000 is to be a word clock slave in your sys- tem, it can accept word clocks from the following...

  • Page 13: Principles Of Operation

    “road map” so The TM-D4000 is a 36-channel console with eight that you can find your way easily round the different output busses, 4-band fully parametric equalization parts of the TM-D4000.

  • Page 14: Using The Pods

    (for example, the amount trols are centralized, this allows for very efficient of signal sent to an Aux buss), while the switches are working with the TM-D4000. used for “on/off”-type screen parameters (e.g. pre-or post-fader send).

  • Page 15: Navigation In Screens

    2.3.4 One channel or one parameter? more time will bring to the front once more. The TM-D4000 provides two options for the setting of module-based (as opposed to system-based) parameters. If one module (or stereo linked pair of modules) is to have many parameters changed, at one time, the channel is selected (see 2.3.5, “Selecting channels”...

  • Page 16: Selecting Channels

    (or pair of linked channels), it is necessary to select the channel whose parameters are to be edited. This The TM-D4000 can handle up to 32 mono inputs, is usually done with the individual channels’ together with two stereo inputs, and also has eight keys.

  • Page 17: Turning Fader Motors On And Off

    2 - Principles of operation—Fader layers trol mode is selected, not as Aux sends for the Every time the fader layer is changed, the faders will stereo channels. move to the positions corresponding to the new layer. NOTE 2.4.1 Turning fader motors on and off In addition to the faders, the SOLO The fader motorization can be turned on and off as n...

  • Page 18: System Setup

    3 - System setup This section describes the operations that should be The options available are: carried out to affect the operation of the TM-D4000 as a whole. These include: Available sources • Digital I/O setup • Word clock setup 5 &...

  • Page 19: Consumer Options

    A/D converter Solid state reproducer a. TM-D4000 default setting This allows the TM-D4000 to pose as an alternative audio source, for instance if an MD deck can only accept signals from a CD or another MD deck, or in a broadcast situation, a certain category may be neces- sary for use with other equipment.

  • Page 20: Selecting Clock Frequencies

    If more than one IF-LP4000 card is fitted, there are three choices for each card, regard- less of the actual connection of the ADAT units to the TM-D4000. The last on-screen button pressed (on any of the IF-LP4000 options) then determines the status of the first ADAT in the chain.

  • Page 21: Clock Check

    3.2.2 Clock check indicator will flash, and a message will appear on the display: The status of all possible clock sources currently connected to the TM-D4000 can be checked by mov- CHECK ing the cursor to the box and pressing ENTER .

  • Page 22: Location Display Mode

    See 4.2.2, “Using the SEL keys to link channels”. 3.3.1 Location display mode 3.3.7 Dial edit When using the TM-D4000’s location facilities to When checked, this option allows the dial to be control an external device, the value of the location...

  • Page 23: Module Operations

    4 - Module operations The input modules of the TM-D4000 are of two Dashed lines indicate options (e.g. the dynamics pro- types: mono input and stereo inputs. There is no dif- cessor selected for each module can be a compressor/ ference between a “tape return”...

  • Page 24: Stereo Linking

    4 - Module operations—Stereo linking 4.2.1 Using the ST LINK key to link 4.2 Stereo linking channels To make a stereo link between two adjacent channels In unshifted mode, the GROUPING/ST LINK or busses, make sure the SHIFT indicator is off, and allows the linking of channels as stereo pairs.

  • Page 25: Equalization

    EQ settings, once made, may be stored in the EQ library for further recall. The way in which this is done is explained in the section of this manual deal- ing with the TM-D4000 libraries (8, “Library func- tions”). 4.4 Channel-to-buss assignments...

  • Page 26: Using The Assign Key For Buss Assignment

    4 - Module operations—Aux sends The direct out of channels 1 through 16 can also be NOTE set in this screen (there are no on-screen representa- tions of the direct out setting for channels 17 through The direct out setting is available for channels 32, as this is not possible).

  • Page 27: Aux Fader Control

    4 - Module operations—Dynamics processor settings first screen controls channels 1–16 and the second NOTE controls channels 17–32. This is the only time that the faders ST IN change function. If two channels have been linked as a stereo pair (see 4.2, “Stereo linking”), only the left POD of the pair is active.

  • Page 28: Assigning A Processor To A Module

    4 - Module operations—Dynamics processor settings DYNAMICS 4.6.3 Using the DYNAMICS key to make key to recall the screen DYNAMICS for the selected module. dynamics processor settings With the desired channel selected, press the mixer 4.6.1 Assigning a processor to a module DYNAMICS key (not the library DYNAMICS...

  • Page 29: Gate Settings

    4 - Module operations—Pan and balance AUTO • Auto make-up ( ), controlled by the left 4.7 Pan and balance switch of POD 4 below the output gain. This is used, together with the output gain setting for auto- MODULE As well as using the screen to adjust the matic optimum level control if the compression set-...

  • Page 30: Using The Pan/Bal Key

    4 - Module operations—Pad and phase( ) 4.7.2 Using the PAN/BAL key 4.8.1 Using the MODULE screen Pressing the key brings up a display screen In the EQ/AUX screen, the knob of the fourth POD PAN/BAL allowing the viewing and setting of a number of the of the fourth row is used to adjust the digital pad.

  • Page 31: Fader And Cut Groups

    4 - Module operations—Fader and cut groups effect as pressing the key of all the cut group 4.9 Fader and cut groups channels simultaneously. In shifted mode, this key brings up the NOTE GROUPING screen, allowing input channels to If channels have been stereo linked (see be assigned to fader and cut groups.

  • Page 32: Resetting Faders To 0 Db

    4 - Module operations—Buss delay 4.10.2Buss and Aux send metering of modules in layers other than the currently active layer. In addition to the fader positions visible in the • to view Aux send and buss levels (see below). MASTER screen, this screen also contains eight meters for the buss masters and six for the Aux send masters.

  • Page 33: Global Delay Setting

    4 - Module operations—MODULE screen (miscellaneous) 4.11.1Global delay setting 4.12.1Meter pickoff point Use POD 1 of the last row to set the value and copy it Immediately below the meter is a description show- POST-EQ to all busses (right switch of POD 1) for the “global” ing the “pickoff”...

  • Page 34: Monitoring

    Aux buss sends, the two digital 5.1.4 Near-eld monitor s inputs, one of the two analog 2-track mastering Although the TM-D4000 is not tted with tw o sets of recorders (selected with the switch ) 2TR RTN 1/2...

  • Page 35: 2-Track Monitoring

    PFL mode, the output from the eight out- put busses and from the is unaffected. STEREO OUT The TM-D4000 provides two modes of soloing, as The solo monitor signal is in mono. explained here. Soloing occurs when the SOLO By contrast, as mentioned above, soloing a channel of at least one module is pressed.

  • Page 36: Pfl Level

    5 - Monitoring—SOLO 5.4.3 PFL level 5.4.4 To clear all soloed channels The level of the PFL signals is determined by the Press and hold down the key of the numeric PFL LEVEL , controlled by the fourth POD keypad [41] and press any SOLO...

  • Page 37: Surround Modes

    6 - Surround modes Because the TM-D4000 is capable of mixing to sev- A popup screen will appear, allowing you to eral different surround modes, some of the operations confirm the new setting, or cancel it: and display screens are slightly different from the “normal”, stereo mode, as explained here.

  • Page 38: Monitoring Issues

    PODs is used to change the digit that is adjusted using the POD knobs. Because the TM-D4000 uses the buss outputs as the sources for the surround mix, and these busses are POD 1 in the last row is used to change and set the output in parallel to all the interface cards fitted in the...

  • Page 39: Pan" Controls

    6 - Surround modes—Modules in the surround mix ments are not shown, but it is possible to assign the The first button assigns all modules to the surround modules to the surround channels: buss. Note that there is no dedicated button to do the same for the sub buss.
  • Page 40 6 - Surround modes—Modules in the surround mix screen. The screen below shows a stereo input in sur- through (center) to , and the front/rear round mode: setting goes from through (center) to There is another parameter, which determines the amount of the total “sound-stage”, taken from the center position, within which the module signal can be positioned.

  • Page 41: Internal Effect Processor

    7 - Internal effect processor 7.1.2 Processor input mode The internal effect processor of the TM-D4000 allows a variety of high-quality effects to be added to The feed to the processor can be mono (from either the mix, while keeping the signal in the digital or both of the Aux sends) or stereo.

  • Page 42: Effect Types

    7 - Internal effect processor—Effect types Press the key in the Library section EFFECT NOTE Turn off the Aux sends from this module to the Aux busses that feed the processor. If you send from the effect return module back into the effect processor, feedback will result.

  • Page 43: Storing An Edited Effect

    7 - Internal effect processor—Effect types Effect type POD1 POD2 POD3 POD4 Delay Delay type Delay time Feedback level Feedback delay time Stereo, Ping-pong, Multi- Values 0 –1000 (ms) 0 – 100 (%) 0 – 1000 (ms) Chorus Rate Depth Pre-delay Feedback level Values...

  • Page 44: Preset Effects

    7 - Internal effect processor—Preset effects (though they can be recalled, the parameters edited, 7.3 Preset effects and stored in user memory locations). The following effects are provided as standard. They are read-only memories, and cannot be overwritten Effect Type Number Title Comment...
  • Page 45 7 - Internal effect processor—Preset effects Effect Type Number Title Comment Noise Gate A “heavy” gated reverb Short Gate Gated reverb with a short hold time Wild Gate A slightly unusual-sounding gate Gated reverb Long Gate A gated reverb with a longer hold Slow Attack Gated reverb with a slower attack Ambience Gate...
  • Page 46 7 - Internal effect processor—Preset effects Effect Type Number Title Comment Limiter Limiter A limiter limiting signals to the 0 dB level Percussive A compressor for percussive signals Sustain Comp A compressor providing a sustained signal Fat Comp A “fat”-sounding compressor setting Light Exp A light expansion setting Expander...

  • Page 47: Library Functions

    8 - Library functions 8.1.1 Snapshot 00 This section introduces the principles of operating the library functions for the following settings which This snapshot is a special case. It resets all settings to can be edited, stored and recalled: a “neutral” snapshot. •...

  • Page 48: Recalling A Snapshot

    8 - Library functions—Snapshot memories Press the key to change the snapshot – Item Value entry displayed at the top left of the screen. Stereo/direct assignments (St:ON)/(Dout:OFF) Surround assignments (Srnd:ON)/(Sub:OFF) Press the STORE key to store the settings to Cut group No Assign the library entry.

  • Page 49: Midi Dumping And Loading Of Snapshot Library Entries

    8 - Library functions—Snapshot memories wheel is used to change the Use the dial to move the cursor inside SHUTTLE function of the center lower portion of the the name of the snapshot entry to be edited. screen. In the screen shown above, this por- Use the cursor keys to move the cursor tion of the screen is used to manage the list of through the list of available characters, and...

  • Page 50: Other Libraries

    “random” state. Either make Library60 the data transfer again, allowing it to com- plete, or turn the TM-D4000 off, wait a few Make any preparations on the receiving seconds, and turn it on again. device so that the bulk dump data can be received successfully.

  • Page 51: Effect Type Abbreviations

    8 - Library functions—Other libraries There are no dedicated hardware “Processor input mode” and 7.1.4, “Effect processor STORE RECALL keys, and no dedicated keys for increment- return”. ing and decrementing the current library entry num- ber. Instead, the three library keys: EFFECT DYNAMICS are used to bring up the appropriate...

  • Page 52: Recalling A Library Entry

    If the library entry currently contains data, a rectly set up. message appears on screen asking whether the existing data should be overwritten. On a data restore operation the TM-D4000’s MIDI channel must match that of the dumped data, or OMNI must be set on. 8–6...

  • Page 53: Preset Library Entries

    However, this is only a guide, and you should experiment with these settings, and varia- If data is being dumped from the TM-D4000 tions of these settings, in different contexts in order to the remote device, start the “receive to discover the best sounds for your purposes.

  • Page 54: Dynamics Processor Presets

    8 - Library functions—Preset library entries Number Title Comment Cello & C.Bass For the lower instruments in a string enseble Brass For brass sections Piano Acoustic piano setting—starting point for experimentation Pad fits to VOX For “pad” sounds to match vocals Vocal 1 Vocal EQ starting points Vocal 2...

  • Page 55: Machine Control

    9 - Machine Control • ADD The TM-D4000 is capable of acting as a remote con- to the button, and press . The ENTER trol unit for a wide variety of external devices. device will be added to the list.

  • Page 56: Selecting The Control Type For The Devices

    ADAT chains) are connected to the remapping. TM-D4000, only the chain connected to one of the interface cards will be detected. The other such chain These screens are accessed with the EXT CTRL will be ignored.

  • Page 57: Tra And Rec

    So that commonly-used machine control settings can from transport control before the “new” device is be stored and recalled easily, the TM-D4000 pro- selected for this purpose. vides 10 memories of machine control mappings (numbered from 0 through 9).

  • Page 58: Showing Current Machine Control Mappings

    (0 through 9). the TM-D4000, using the following procedure: A pop-up window will appear, showing that CHASE Set up the fields...

  • Page 59: Play Mode

    PLAY ash, and playback will start when the location point The TM-D4000 allows the storage and recall of up to is reached. ten location memories, allowing easy location of the controlled devices to cue points.

  • Page 60: Storing A Location Memory "On The Fly

    9 - Machine Control—Location memories 9.3.2 Storing a location memory “on the Press again once to edit another loca- EDIT fly” tion memory, or press EDIT twice to exit the location memory editing mode. This procedure allows you to set a location memory, regardless of whether timecode is currently being If the key is pressed before the...

  • Page 61: Manual Location

    Location memories 8 and 9 (accessed with the screens, etc. for some of the specific devices that may keys) are used as the start and end points of a repeat be controlled by the TM-D4000. loop that can be played by pressing the REPEAT 8-9 9.4.1 MIDI timecode generator...

  • Page 62: Dtrs Devices

    Also note that it is not possible to add ADAT units DA-88). It is suggested that the other units in the while the TM-D4000 is powered on (it is never a chain are numbered in order following this (but this good idea to connect and disconnect equipment is not essential).

  • Page 63: Jlc Bb3

    The J. L. Cooper BB3 transport controller can be of the controlled unit to the of the TM- MIDI IN connected to the MIDI IN of the TM-D4000 and D4000, allowing two-way communication. used to duplicate the transport keys of the console MMC open The second is an open system ( (i.e.

  • Page 64: Midi Settings

    10 - MIDI Basic Channel : The TM-D4000 is capable of acting as a MIDI con- This sets the channel on which troller as well as responding to Program Change the TM-D4000 receives Program Change messages, commands. Each Program Change command corre- etc.

  • Page 65: Midi Data Dumps

    Use the cursor and keys to select the ENTER The TM-D4000 can hold four different tables of Pro- checkboxes corresponding to the data set to gram Changes, only one of which may be active at a be backed up or restored.

  • Page 66: Setting The Program Change Tables

    MIDI Controllers “device”. A change of snapshot may cause sudden This allows the PODs of the TM-D4000 to be used as changes in level which, if you are not pre- a bank of continuous controllers, sending Control pared for them, may result in damage to mon- Change messages to an external MIDI device.

  • Page 67: Midi Faders

    TM-D4000 are as follows. However, there are many other System Exclusive messages sent and received by the TM-D4000. If you wish to know the details of these messages, please contact your TASCAM Service Center. The more common messages are listed below: 10.7.1Device Inquiry...

  • Page 68: Device Inquiry

    To upgrade your TM-D4000, you will need the fol- 10 documentation for details of these messages. lowing: • When the TM-D4000 is acting as a controller for • A MIDI cable. some of the devices in the controlled devices list, •...

  • Page 69: Preparing To Upgrade

    If the transfer is interrupted part of the way through tions when upgrading. (for instance, the power is cut to the TM-D4000), 1) If you have been running the TM-D4000 when the TM-D4000 is next turned on, a message...

  • Page 70: Cascade

    11 - Cascade If the use of cables other than these TASCAM The TM-D4000 can be linked in a cascade with to up cables causes or results in damage, the war- to three other similar units, providing up to 128 mono ranty is voided.

  • Page 71: Selecting Busses For Cascade

    11 - Cascade—Cascade connections It is not possible to turn the cascade function off on The master unit will check the connections, any unit or to turn the power off on a cascaded unit and check for the presence of other units in while the cascade is in use.

  • Page 72: Word Sync In A Cascade

    TM-D4000 unit in the cascade. from a slave is not the summed buss. 11.2.5Soloing (PFL) When the PFL solo mode is selected, pressing the...

  • Page 73: Soloing (Ips)

    11 - Cascade—Using the cascade the monitor signal on the master unit with the PFL settings will be stored on all units in the cascade. The signal. existing snapshot memories in that memory location are automatically overwritten in all units other than indicators on all units will flash, showing the one from which the store operation was that a PFL signal is currently being monitored.

  • Page 74: Front Panel

    TM-D4000, and is explained in the STORE key stores the current console settings Automation Manual).

  • Page 75: Configuration Keys

    These keys are used to make conguration changes most part, these are dedicated, single-function keys, and settings to the TM-D4000 system. These keys but in some cases, repeated presses of a key will are all “shiftable”, i.e. they have two functions, as bring up different, but related screens.

  • Page 76: Assign Key

    (knob) and two switches. This section is connected with the monitoring func- All or part of a POD may be active or inactive, tions of the TM-D4000: the control-room monitor- depending on the context ing, studio and phones monitoring, and talkback.

  • Page 77: Monitor Select Keys And Indicators

    If an external machine is connected and has been selected for remote track arming control through the TM-D4000 (see the section on external machine con- NOTE trol for details of how to achieve this), these keys and The way in which digital equipment meters...

  • Page 78: Read. Write, Update Indicators

    (4.5.2, “Using AUX keys to set recording status for any external devices whose track send levels”) also contain an option to use the faders arming function is controlled by the TM-D4000. See to control the level of the signal sent from the chan- also the...

  • Page 79: Mdm Lock Indicators And Time Counter

    (see 9, “Machine Control” for details running status of DTRS or ADAT units, etc. (Modu- of external device control). lar Digital Multitrack) connected to the TM-D4000. The numbers refer to the units connected to the inter- For instance, if the device selected for external con- face cards fitted in slots 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

  • Page 80: Rear Panel & Connections

    These are wired: tip=hot, ring=cold, sleeve=ground. the TM-D4000. The nominal input level is +4 dBu, adjustable using All rear panel connections on the TM-D4000 are dig- TRIM control from between –39 dBu and +8 dBu. ital or control connections. The analog connections No phantom power is supplied to these connectors.

  • Page 81: Phantom (+48V) 1-4 & 5-8 Switches

    The talkback controls are all located on the top panel to set up a separate monitoring mix, and use of the TM-D4000, at the right side. For more infor- them as effect sends on mixdown. mation regarding talkback, see 5.1.3, “Talkback”.

  • Page 82: 2Tr Rtn 1/2 Switch

    The use of cables other than pair of output jacks [61] TASCAM cables will at best cause the equip- ment to work erratically, and at worst cause [64] DIM key and indicator damage to the equipment. This switch is used to “dim” (attenuate) the level of If the use of cables other than TASCAM output by 30 dB.

  • Page 83: Other Connections

    Sony P2 or other “9-pin” control protocols supported This BNC connector provides a word clock signal by the TM-D4000. generated from the TM-D4000, for use if the TM- [81] TO HOST D4000 is to be used as the word clock master in the system.

  • Page 84: Specifications, Etc

    14 - Specifications, etc. This section provides technical details relating to the Unbalanced 1/4-inch jacks MONITOR TM-D4000. Output impedance: 100 OUTPUTS (CR) Nominal output level: +4 dBu (–16 dBFS) All specifications are given with the factory reference Maximum output level: +20 dBu (0 dBFS) level of –16 dBFS.

  • Page 85: Analog Performance

    14 - Specifications, etc. CASCADE IN/ Total harmonic < 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, output level 25-pin ’D’-sub connector distortion +18 dBu 37-pin ’D’-sub connector for connection to 14.4.6 STEREO outputs (RCA) TO METER optional MU-4000 meter unit (DIN audio weighting): < –95 dBu , Chan- Noise level nels/ST/RTN all cut 14.4...

  • Page 86: Physical Specifications

    If a pair of channels has Can't Unlink “Fatal” messages, where the TM-D4000 may either been stereo linked, the Dynamics with be powered down and reset, or where attention by a INPUT Channels...

  • Page 87: Automation Setup

    Timecode Remote ROM software has been running! start time while the internal version installed in the TM-D4000. generator was running. An error has been 14.6.4 Machine control DTRS id #x sssss received from the DTRS unit with ID x...

  • Page 88: Dynamics Library

    The recall operation has ous) has occurred in the EQ Recall Undone been undone communication between <Host The undo operation has the TM-D4000 and the EQ Recall redone Communication itself been undone host computer. Check Error> communication speed set- XX-XX-XXXXXXXX tings, cable connections, etc.

  • Page 89: Midi

    Sensing is turned on and you must turn down the level of the monitoring sensing has been the Active Sensing mes- system, power down the TM-D4000 and wait discontinued sages stop a few seconds before switching it on again. Provides the option to...

  • Page 90: Block Diagram

    14 - Specifications, etc. 14.7 Block diagram 14–7...

  • Page 91: Screen Details

    14 - Specifications, etc. 14.8 Screen details The following is a list of screens (sorted alphabeti- functions, and the principal places in this manual cally by screen name) that appear, together with their where they are described: Key to access the What can be done using this Screen name Main description...
  • Page 92 MIDI/MC key MACHINE Selection and setup of remote devices to 9.1, “Selecting devices for con- (alternates with CTRL (machine be controlled by the TM-D4000 trol” screen above and control) following screen) SEL key Module MODULE Sets parameters of EQ, pan and Aux (alternates with 4, “Module operations”...
  • Page 93 14 - Specifications, etc. Key to access the What can be done using this Screen name Main description screen screen SNAPSHOT (snapshot SNAPSHOT key Manages snapshot library entries 8.1, “Snapshot memories” library) OPTION key (alternates with SOLO Sets IPS solo protection, solo mode, etc. 5.4, “SOLO” screen above and following screen) Allows setting of modules, master bus-...

  • Page 94: T1 Connections

    TM-D4000 but also with the gain structure of a digital mixer which is different from an analog mixer. We suggest that you take the time to go through this brief section so that you can get the most out of your new TM-D4000 right away.

  • Page 95: T2 Setup

    DA-38 in the Machine Control List and press ENTER twice to engage Transport Control and Track Arming from the mixer. When you make this selection, the TM-D4000 also sends a command to the DA-38 to make the DIGITAL In setting.

  • Page 96: T3 Basic Routing

    1-32 (fader layers 1 & 2, leave up the master faders). Now we can start from scratch with the TM-D4000's default settings. 4. Press the key labeled MODULE, be sure you have CH 1-16 selected in Layer Status, then press the SEL button on channel 1 to display that channel’s information in the LCD screen.

  • Page 97: T4 Gain Structure

    Tutorial–Simple recording session T4 Gain Structure Now that things are going where they belong, let’s put some nice hot signals to tape! (It may become necessary to adjust listening volume with CR LEVEL while performing the steps below.) 1. Slowly turn up the input trim pots on channels 1&2 until you get as loud a signal as possible on the DA-38 without causing the OL light illuminate next to the trim pot.
  • Page 98 Tutorial–Simple recording session 4. Press MODULE then press the SEL button on either channel 9 or 10 until the Module screen showing AUX sends on the bottom appears. Notice that repeated presses of a channel’s SEL button toggles between AUX sends and dynamic processor controls.

  • Page 99: T6 Transport Control

    1:00:00 so that 1 minute, 00 seconds and 00 frames are displayed in the time counter. It is not necessary to enter “:” (there is no “:” key!) Simply press 10000 and the TM-D4000 will fill it in for you in the time display.

  • Page 100: T8 Snapshots

    T8 Snapshots Using the techniques you’ve learned for navigating the TM-D4000 to access EQ, dynamics processing, panning and effects, experiment with your mix until you like what you hear. Once you have a mix that you like, let’s save it as a snapshot. A snapshot stores all your settings… effects, EQ, auxiliary send levels,...

  • Page 101: T9 Data Backup

    This box will disappear when the transfer is finished. Some time later you may want to load the data from the sequencer back into the TM-D4000. This is as easy as playing the sequencer track back into the mixer.
  • Page 102 Index A - D BUSS ASSIGN keys 12–3 buss assignment with the ASSIGN key for 4–4 adat buss delay 4–10 6–2 ejecting tapes 9–3 bypass 4–3 12–3 T–5 lightpipe 1–3 3–3 bypassing EQ 4–3 4–4 12–3 T–5 machine control 9–1 9–8 word sync 3–3 9–8...
  • Page 103 delay 7–2 effect processor return 7–1 output busses 4–10 effect returns 1–5 5–14 effects and monitoring 1–5 Device Inquiry (MIDI) 10–4 dial edit 3–5 effects in mixdown T–11 8mm DTRS 9–8 digital I/O 13–3 14–1 ejecting tapes 9–3 digital inputs 1–5 3–1 ENT key 12–6 DIGITAL OUTPUT (RCA) 13–3...
  • Page 104 Index H - M global delay setting 4–11 group settings clearing 4–9 LAYER STATUS keys and indicators 12–1 groups 4–9 layered faders 12–5 cut 4–9 Level settings 11–3 library 8–1 12–1 copying entries 8–6 8–6 dynamics processor library 4–6 8–4 8–5 8–6 12–1...
  • Page 105 machine control 9–1 generator 9–7 merge 10–1 13–4 MIDI controllers 9–2 9–8 10–1 10–3 MIDI fader 2–5 naming a library entry 8–6 MIDI faders 9–2 9–8 10–1 10–3 naming a snapshot 8–2 MMC 9–9 navigation in screens 2–3 MTC 3–5 9–7 10–1 12–6...
  • Page 106 Index R - S principles of operation 2–1 recalling 8–2 12–1 processor input mode 7–1 snapshot 00 8–1 Program Change commands (MIDI) 10–2 SNAPSHOT key 8–1 punch keys and indicators 12–6 storing 8–2 T–11 undo recall 8–2 snapshot 00 8–1 snapshot library 14–4 READ.
  • Page 107 3–5 word length track arming 9–3 output 3–2 13–3 T–11 transferring data between two TM-D4000 units 10–2 word sync T–2 transport keys and indicators 12–6 cascade 11–3 TRIM control (channels 1–8 and ST RTN 1 and 2) 13–1 i/o 1–5 turning fader motors on and off 2–5...
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