Tascam US-600 User manual

US-600
USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface
D01140120B
OWNER'S MANUAL
Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must install the
dedicated driver from the included CD-ROM onto the computer.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert 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 presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: US-600
Trade Name: TASCAM
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Monte-
bello, California, U.S.A.
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FOR U.S.A.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
c) Connect the e quipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance co ul d void the user's authorit y to
operate this equipment.
This appliance has a serial number located on
the bottom panel. Please record the model
number and serial number and retain them for
your records.
Model number
Serial number

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1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
•
splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with
•
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined
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space such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-
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operating power from the AC outlet with
its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in
the ON position.
The apparatus should be located close
•
enough to the AC outlet so that you can
easily grasp the power cord plug at any
time.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect
•
device; the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Caution should be taken when using
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earphones or headphones with the
product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or
headphones can cause hearing loss.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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For European Customers
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Disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via collection
facilities designated by the government
or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic
equipment correctly, you will help save
valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human
health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical
and electronic equipment can have
serious effects on the environment and
human health because of the presence of
hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) symbol, which shows
a wheeled bin that has been crossed out,
indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and
disposed of separately from household
waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are
available to end users. For more detailed
information about the disposal of old
electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the equipment.
For China
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Safety Information

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..3
Safety Information ..............................4
Table of Contents.................................5
1 – Introduction ...................................6
Main features.................................................. 6
Product parts.................................................. 7
Manual conventions.................................... 7
Trademarks...................................................... 7
Cautions on installation ............................. 8
Beware of condensation ............................ 8
Cleaning the unit .......................................... 8
2 − Names and Functions of Parts ......9
Front panel...................................................... 9
Rear panel......................................................11
3 − Installation ...................................13
System requirements ................................13
Windows.................................................13
Mac OS X ................................................13
Installing the driver and control panel13
Installing the driver and control
panel for Windows..............................14
Installing the driver for Mac OS X..16
Uninstalling the driver.......................17
Frequently asked installation
questions and answers (FAQ)..........17
Improving computer performance......18
Cubase LE 5 installation ...........................18
4 – US-600 control panel settings.....19
Overview........................................................19
Control panel menus and settings.......19
Audio Performance ............................19
Sample Clock Source .........................20
Digital Output Format.......................20
“ch1 and ch2” , “ch3 and ch4” and
“ch5 and ch6”........................................20
LINE OUTPUTS and DIGITAL
OUTPUT ..................................................20
5 – Connections..................................21
USB connections.........................................22
Audio connections.....................................22
Microphones ........................................22
Guitars.....................................................22
Sound module/MD/CD etc. (digital
connection)...........................................23
Connecting keyboards, drum
machines, sound modules,
cassette/MD/CD players and other
analog line level devices ..................23
Analog record player .........................23
Monitor speakers ................................23
Headphones .........................................23
Connecting MIDI devices ................23
6 – Application Guide........................25
Cubase LE 5...................................................25
Windows XP and Windows Media
Player...............................................................25
Windows Vista or Windows 7 and
Windows Media Player..............................25
Mac OS X and iTunes .................................26
7 – MIDI implementation chart.........27
8 – Troubleshooting...........................28
9 – Specifications ...............................31
AD/DA audio converter............................31
Analog audio inputs ..................................31
Analog audio outputs...............................31
Digital audio inputs ...................................31
Digital audio outputs ................................31
Control I/O.....................................................32
Audio performance....................................32
Computer requirements ..........................32
Windows.................................................32
Macintosh ..............................................32
General ...........................................................33
Dimensional drawing................................34

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1 – Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM
US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface.
Before connecting and using the unit, please
take time to read this manual thoroughly
to ensure you understand how to properly
set up and connect the unit, as well as the
operation of its many useful and convenient
functions. After you have finished reading
this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
You can also download the Owner’s Manual
from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.
com/).
Please also check the above site for the latest
manual updates.
If any data is lost from another MIDI device,
hard disk, MO disc or other media in the same
system where this unit is used, TASCAM will
bear no responsibility for its recovery, nor will
it provide any compensation for such loss.
Main features
USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface
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24-bit/96 kHz audio interface.
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Coaxial Digital inputs and outputs (can be
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set to either S/PDIF or AES/EBU)
Signals can be input from 4 analog and 2
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digital channels at the same time
Four XLR mic inputs (balanced) with high
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performance microphone preamps
Four standard input jacks (combo jacks
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with XLR). Channel 1 allows unbalanced
input of high impedance electric guitars
and basses that are directly connected;
channels 2-4 are balanced inputs
1 unbalanced stereo line outputs (RCA
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jacks) and a headphone output.
Output level from the unbalanced stereo
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line output and headphones jacks can be
adjusted using a volume knob (same knob
controls both simultaneously)
MIDI IN/OUT.
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Direct Monitor function allows zero-latency
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monitoring of the input.
Inputs 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 can be set to be
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monitored as either a stereo pair or as two
mono channels
Input and overload LED indicators included
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for each input channel
MON MIX knob allows the balance between
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the input signals and the output from the
computer to be adjusted for monitoring
Powered by the included TASCAM PS-P520
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AC adaptor
Dedicated drivers for both Windows
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(Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7)
and Mac (OS 10.5, OS 10.6)
USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MHz) compatible
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(does not function with USB 1.1)
Can supply 48 V phantom power to 4 mic
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inputs
Cubase LE 5 software included
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A note about computer operation
If you are unsure about how to perform
basic computer operations appearing in this
manual, please refer to the owner’s manual
that came with your computer.
To use this unit, you must use the included
CD-ROM to install the dedicated driver on
your computer. For details about installation,
see “Installing the driver and control panel”
on page 13 in “3 – Installation”.

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Product parts
The US-600 package contains the following
items.
Take care when opening the package not
to damage the items. Keep the package
materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased
this unit if any of these items are missing or
have been damaged during transportation.
Main unit
•................................................................ 1
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520)
•...................... 1
Power cord for AC apadtor
•.............................. 1
USB Cable
•.............................................................. 1
CD-ROM (containing drivers)
•......................... 1
DVD-ROM (Cubase LE5)
•.................................... 1
Cubase LE5 Quick Start Guide
•........................ 1
Warranty card
•....................................................... 1
Owner's Manual (this document)
•................. 1
CAUTION
Always use the included TASCAM PS-P520
AC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord,
which are for use with this unit. Do not use
the included AC adaptor or power cord with
other equipment. Doing so could cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
Manual conventions
Buttons, jacks and other parts on the unit
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and external dvices are indiated like this:
LEVEL.
When we show messages, for example,
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that appear on the screen, we show them
like this: OK.
Additional information is introduced in the
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styles below when needed:
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and
describe special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in injury, damage to equipment or lost
recording data, for examaple.
Trademarks
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC
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Corporation, registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista,
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Windows 7, and Windows Media Player are
either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS X and
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iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Pentium and Intel are trademarks of
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Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced
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Micro Devices, Inc.
Cubase is a registered trademark of
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Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
Other company names, product names and
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logos in this document are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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Cautions on installation
The unit’s nominal operating temperature
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is between 5° and 35° C (41° – 95° F).
Do not install in the following types of
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places. Doing so could degrade the sound
quality and/or cause malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that
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are otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed
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to direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot
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places
Extremely cold places
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Places with bad ventilation or high
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humidity
Very dusty locations
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Make sure that the unit is mounted in a
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level position for correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for
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heat dissipation.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any
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heat-generating electrical device such as a
power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm
place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation;
vapor in the air could condense on the
internal mechanism, making correct
operation impossible. To prevent this, or if
this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two
hours at the new room temperature before
using.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry
cloth. Do not use any benzene, paint thinner,
ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to
clean the unit as they could damage the
surface.
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
1(STANDBY/ON) indicator
This lights when the power is on.
This unit does not have an on/off switch.
Just disconnect the AC adaptor if you
want to turn the power off.
2+48V indicator
This lights when the PHANTOM (+48V)
switch is set to ON.
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect microphones
when this indicator is lit.
3USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is
active.
4OL and SIG indicators
OL (overload) indicators
These light just before the input signal
distorts (when it exceeds −2 dBFS).
SIG (signal) indicators
These light when a signal (of −30
dBFS or more) is input through the
corresponding channel.
5MIC/INST IN 1 (balanced/unbalanced)
connector
Use this connector for balanced analog
XLR microphone input or as a standard
TS input jack. You can connect guitars,
basses and other instruments to the TS
jack.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
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TS (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
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6MIC/LINE IN 2 (balanced) connector
Use this connector for balanced analog
XLR microphone input or as a standard
TRS balanced analog input jack.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
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TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND
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7PHONES jack
Use this standard stereo phones jack to
connect stereo headphones. Use a plug
adapter when connecting headphones
with mini-plugs.
CAUTION
Turn the LEVEL knob to the minimum
volume before connecting headphones.
Failure to do so could cause sudden loud
noises and damage hearing, for example.
NOTE
The LEVEL knob also adjusts the line output
level.

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8LEVEL knob
Use to adjust the input levels of LINE
OUT 1/2 and PHONES jacks.
CAUTION
Turn the LEVEL knob to the minimum
volume before connecting headphones.
Failure to do so could cause sudden loud
noises and damage hearing, for example.
9MON MIX knob
Use this knob to adjust the mix of signals
output through the LINE OUT 1/2 jacks
and the PHONES jack. Use this knob to
adjust the balance between the signals
input through the unit’s connectors (MIC
IN and LINE IN) and the signal output
from the computer by USB. Turn it all the
way to the left (INPUT) to output and
monitor only the signals input through
the unit, and turn it all the way to the
right (COMPUTER) to output and monitor
only the signals sent from the computer
by USB.
0Gain knob
Use these to individually adjust the input
levels of MIC/INST IN 1, MIC/LINE IN 2
and MIC/LINE IN 3/4 connectors. Turn
them all the way to the left to minimize
the level and all the way to the right to
maximize it.
2 − Names and Functions of Parts