Tascam X-48MKII User manual

D01152220A
X-48MK"
48 Track Digital Audio Workstation
OWNER'S MANUAL

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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.
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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
inter ference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful inter ference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CAUTION
Changes or mo dif ications to this equipment not
exp re ss l y ap pr oved b y TEAC CO R PO R ATIO N for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
For U.S.A.
For European Customers
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WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 20 A
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.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear
panel. Please record the model number and serial
number and retain them for your records.
Model number ______________________________
Serial number ______________________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9Do 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 t 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 specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied 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.
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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
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vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such
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as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
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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
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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
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disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Products with Class I construction are equipped with a
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power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord
of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet
that has a protective grounding connection.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack
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or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to
sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
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batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or
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headphones with the product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can
cause hearing loss.

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Safety Information
This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1,
subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health
and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser
product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation
during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted
inside of this product is completely confined in the
protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
Optical pickup
Type: OWY 8/35, OWY 8/36, OWY8/44, OWY8/45
Manufacturer: Pioneer CORP.
Laser output (CD): Less than 1.3mW (Play) and 104.7mW (Record)
on the objective lens
(DVD): Less than 1.08mW (Play) and 102mW (Record)
on the objective lens
Wavelength: 777-787 nm (CD)
656-663 nm (DVD)
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A
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SCREWDRIVER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
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PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR
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NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
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AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Rack-mounting the Unit
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Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a
standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
Leave 2U of space above the unit for ventilation.
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Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for
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ventilation.
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1 – Introduction ..............................................7
Features.................................................................................. 7
Unpacking .............................................................................7
Manual Conventions.......................................................... 8
Required Equipment.......................................................... 8
Intellectual property rights ............................................. 8
Precautions for placement and use..............................9
Connecting the power...................................................... 9
Beware of condensation...................................................9
Other precautions............................................................... 9
Cleaning the unit.................................................................9
About optical discs............................................................. 9
Handling of optical discs...........................................9
Supported optical media ........................................10
2 – Names and Functions of Parts ...............11
Front panel .......................................................................... 11
Rear panel............................................................................12
3 – Setup........................................................14
I/O Card Installation .........................................................14
Making Connections........................................................14
TDIF .................................................................................14
S/PDIF .............................................................................14
AES/EBU.........................................................................14
ADAT ...............................................................................14
Digital Audio Clock....................................................14
Word Clock ...................................................................14
Analog Audio...............................................................15
Synchronization and Control........................................15
MIDI.................................................................................15
Time Code.....................................................................15
Footswitch ....................................................................15
Remote (Sony 9-Pin)..................................................15
Video Reference (Tri Level Sync)...........................15
Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor ..................................16
Network.........................................................................16
External Drives ............................................................16
Powering On / Standby...................................................16
External Applications ......................................................16
MX-View.........................................................................16
TASCAM Mixer Companion ....................................16
Using the X-48MKII System Restore CD....................17
4 – Configuration..........................................18
Display Settings.................................................................18
Setting the date and time..............................................18
Navigating the LCD Interface........................................18
Sample Rates ......................................................................18
Digital Audio Clock...........................................................19
I/O Settings..........................................................................20
Analog I/O Operating Level...........................................20
Control Mode .....................................................................20
MIDI Device ID....................................................................21
Sony 9-Pin............................................................................21
Video Reference ................................................................21
Pull Up/Pull Down Sample Rates.................................21
Networking .........................................................................22
Checking Free Hard Drive Space.................................23
Drive Benchmarking Utility...........................................23
Formatting a New Drive .................................................24
Factory Defaults ................................................................24
Store/Recall User Settings..............................................24
Mixer Bypass ......................................................................25
Make a Default Project....................................................25
5 – Recorder ..................................................26
Working With Projects ....................................................26
Creating a New Project ............................................26
Destructive versus Non-Destructive
Recording......................................................................26
Opening a Project.....................................................26
Saving a Project ..........................................................27
Auto-Saving Projects ................................................27
Importing a Project ...................................................27
Exporting a Project....................................................27
Copying a Project.......................................................28
Backing Up a Project to CD/DVD..........................28
Deleting a Project ......................................................28
Load Last Project........................................................29
Transport Operations ......................................................29
Local................................................................................29
One-Button Record..................................................29
TC Chase ........................................................................29
Rehearse .......................................................................30
Pre/Post Roll.................................................................30
Varispeed ......................................................................30
Recording as a timecode slave..............................30
Recording and Playing Back..........................................30
Input Monitoring........................................................30
Record Enable ................................................ 31
Punch Crossfade Time..............................................31
Undo/Redo ..................................................................31
Metering........................................................................31
Using Markers..............................................................32
Loop Playback .............................................................32
Loop Mode ...................................................................33
Auto Punch...................................................................33
Loop Recording ..........................................................34
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Audio pool ...................................................................34
Using the VGA Recorder Interface ..............................34
Meters.............................................................................34
Naming Tracks.............................................................34
Scrolling.........................................................................34
Timebar Format ..........................................................35
Clip Properties.............................................................35
Navigating the Timeline ..........................................35
Status Displays ............................................................35
Changing part colors on the track screen ........35
Synchronization.................................................................35
Requirements ..............................................................35
Sample Rate .................................................................36
Clock Source.................................................................36
BNC Clock In/BNC Clock Out..................................37
BNC Word Clock Output Polarity..........................37
Video Clock Frame-Edge Resolve.........................37
Frame Rate....................................................................37
Control Mode...............................................................38
Chase Freewheel ........................................................39
Chase Relock................................................................39
Chase Relock Threshold...........................................39
Timecode Offset.........................................................40
Chase Lock Deviation ...............................................40
Timecode Output Muting.......................................40
Advanced Recorder Operations ..................................40
Audio File Naming .....................................................40
Track Key Punch..........................................................41
Recording time ..................................................................41
6 – Editing......................................................42
Edit Tools..............................................................................42
I-Beam Tool...................................................................42
Object Tool ...................................................................42
Smart Tool.....................................................................42
Magnify Tool ................................................................42
Selecting & Editing ...........................................................43
Selecting Clips.............................................................43
Selecting Time ............................................................43
In and Out Points........................................................43
Clip Properties.............................................................43
Snap to Grid .................................................................43
Cut, Copy, Delete, Paste ...........................................43
Repeat Paste ................................................................43
Crop.................................................................................43
Insert Time....................................................................44
Delete Time ..................................................................44
Split .................................................................................44
Play From Selection...................................................44
History List....................................................................44
Moving clip borders and adjusting
crossfades .....................................................................44
Fade-in, fade-out and crossfade curves.............45
Audio Processing...............................................................45
Pitch/Time Stretch .....................................................45
Consolidate ..................................................................45
7 – Mixer ........................................................46
Mixer Interface ...................................................................46
Mixer Introduction.....................................................46
Mixer Bypass ................................................................46
DSP View .......................................................................46
Mixer Tabs.....................................................................46
Automation ..................................................................47
Third-Party Plug Ins...................................................47
Routing ..........................................................................47
Mixer Applications............................................................47
Submixing.....................................................................47
Monitoring While Recording..................................47
Final Mix.........................................................................48
8 – Specifications ..........................................49
Media and formats ...........................................................49
Digital audio input/output............................................49
Control input/output.......................................................49
General .................................................................................49
Options .................................................................................50
Dimensional drawings ....................................................50
9 – Appendix .................................................51
Functions controlled using a mouse and display..51
Front panel function list ................................................54
Shortcuts..............................................................................57
MIDI machine control (MMC) protocol .....................59
SONY P2 protocol..............................................................59
Contents

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1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM
X-48MKII 48 Track Digital Audio Workstation.
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/).
Features
48-track hard disk recorder
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Transport keys and meters on the front panel can be
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used to control the multitrack recorder
1TB hard disk built-in
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Recording to external hard disks using high-speed
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eSATA connection
Built-in hard disk format: NTFS
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Audio file format: Broadcast Wave Format (BWF)
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Operation modes include standalone (unsynchronized),
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timecode synchronization and Theater Play
Edit tracks using the graphical user interface (GUI),
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including cut, copy, delete and undo/redo
Undo operations using the UNDO command (up to
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1000 changes) and History List
Non-real-time time compression editing
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Support for 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sampling
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frequencies, including pull-up and pull-down
±6% pitch control playback
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Support for LTC and MTC timecode synchronization
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Support for video resolve synchronization to video
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frame-edge for timecode synchronization
Fail Safe Recording refreshes file headers every 5
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seconds
Digital mixer has 48 channels, 12 stereo subgroups, 6
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aux sends and 1 stereo master
Digital mixer can be used for mixing down during
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playback
Each channel and group includes dynamics
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(compressor), 4-band EQ and 6 AUX sends
Volume automation on all 48 channels by writing
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volume curves
Internal 32-bit floating-point processing
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GUI can be controlled by connecting a display,
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keyboard and mouse
6 TDIF digital input and output connectors support
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a total of 48 inputs and outputs at 96 kHz sampling
frequency
2 option card slots for 24 channels of audio input and
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output (analog, AES/EBU, ADAT)
1 coaxial stereo digital input and output (S/PDIF)
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Clock source options: internal, WORD, S/PDIF, TDIF,
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SLOT 1, SLOT 2
Support for WORD SYNC IN/OUT/THRU, with WORD
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SYNC OUT supporting clocks at both high and normal
(base) sampling frequencies
VIDEO IN/THRU (video resolve, NTSC/PAL Black Burst
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and up to 1080p Tri-level HDTV Sync)
TRS balanced LTC input and output
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MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
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Machine control using RS-422 9-pin connection
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Audio data and EDL data import (OPEN TL) and export
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(OPEN TL/AAF) supported
Built-in DVD drive for backup
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Projects can be copied to external hard drives
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connected to the eSATA connector and USB 2.0 jacks
Data can be transmitted to a host computer via
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Ethernet (supports 1000BASE-TX)
Footswitch can trigger playback in Theater Play mode,
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and can be set to PLAY/STOP, PUNCH IN/OUT when in
Internal mode
4U rackmount size
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Theater mode playlist can be used to change playback
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order
Continuous recording for 48 hours
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Recording past 00:00 (24 hours)
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USB 2.0 jacks can be used to connect USB devices,
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including mice, keyboards, hard disks and flash
memory
Big Meter screen shows level meters for 48 tracks
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Unpacking
The X-48MKII has been packed to ensure its safety during
shipment. Inspect the unit for damage immediately upon
unpacking and contact the shipper or retailer if damage is
discovered or items appear to be missing. Please keep all
boxes and packing material in case your X-48MKII needs
to be shipped in the future. Inside the shipping carton,
you will find the following:
X-48MKII Unit
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Power Cord specific to the country where you
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purchased it
A rack-mounting screw kit
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Two white plastic spacers and screws for installation
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of digital cards (IF-AE24/IF-AD24)
System Restore CD
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Documentation CD
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A warranty card
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This Owner’s Manual
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Manual Conventions
The following typefaces will be used in this Owner’s
Manual as indicated.
The names of keys and controls are given in the
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following typeface: ENTER.
Messages shown on the VGA monitor are given in the
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following typeface: Settings.
Messages shown in the alphanumeric portion of the
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LCD are given in the following typeface:
Midi De vic e ID.
The following icons will be used in this Owner’s Manual as
indicated:
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury,
damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.
TIP
This icon indicates a hint or tip on using the X-48MKII.
NOTE
This icon indicates explanation of actions in special
situation and supplement.
This icon indicates instructions related to using the
keyboard, mouse and monitor interface.
This icon indicates instructions related to using the front
panel of the X-48MKII.
Required Equipment
While the X-48MKII is a comprehensive piece of
professional audio gear, there are other things you may
need to take full advantage of its capabilities:
A console with a minimum of 8 outputs (at least 24
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is recommended) and enough inputs to handle your
expected track count.
An optional IF-AN24X analog I/O card if connecting the
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X-48MKII to an analog console. The IF-AN24X provides
the X-48MKII with 24 analog inputs and 24 analog
outputs.
An optional digital I/O card (IF-AD24(X) or IF-AE24(X))
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if connecting your X-48MKII to a digital console so
equipped. These cards provide the X-48MKII with 24
digital inputs and 24 digital outputs per card.
Analog or digital cables appropriate to your console
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and choice of I/O format.
In order to use the X-48MKII’s editing, DSP and mixing
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capabilities, you will need a VGA monitor (1024 x 768
minimum resolution), a two-button PC mouse (PS/2 or
USB) and a PC keyboard (PS/2 or USB).
Intellectual property rights
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered
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in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Embedded and Windows
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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
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of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The SANEWAVE logo is a trademark of Tudor Products
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Inc.
Other company names, product names and logos
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in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Any data, including, but not limited to information,
described herein are intended only as illustrations
of such data and/or information and not as the
specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC
Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use
of such data and/or information shall be free from
infringement of any third party’s intellectual property
rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes
no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any
such infringement, or arising from or connected with
or related to the use of such data and/or information.
This product is designed to help you record and
reproduce sound works to which you own the
copyright, or where you have obtained permission
from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor.
Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the
appropriate permission from the copyright holder
or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in
severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain
about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no
circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible
for the consequences of any illegal copying performed
using the recorder.
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Precautions for placement and
use
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
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35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
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so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that are
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otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed to direct
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sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
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Extremely cold places
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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
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Very dusty locations
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Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
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for correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
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Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
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electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Connecting the power
Insert the included power cord into the
•AC IN
connector completely.
Hold the power cord by the plug when connecting or
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disconnecting it.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or
used immediately after a cold room has been heated or
otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,
condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the
unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.
Other precautions
Do not change the BIOS settings of this unit
•. Changing
them could cause the unit to not start up or otherwise
malfunction. Please be aware that repairing problems
caused by changing BIOS settings will require payment.
When using the included System Restore CD to reinstall
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the system, always disconnect all external hard disks
connected by eSATA or USB, including USB flash drives.
Failure to do so will result in erasing all data on these
external hard disks.
Before connecting or disconnecting anything to a
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connector, turn OFF the power of this unit and the
devices being connected (particularly, with VGA and
similar connections). Failure to do so could cause this
unit or connected equipment to be damaged.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean
the unit as they could damage the surface.
The inside of the unit should be cleaned about once
every five years. If the unit is not cleaned for a long time
and dust is allowed to accumulate inside it, this could
cause fire or malfunction. In particular, it is more effective
to clean the inside of the unit before seasons with high
humidity. Please contact a retailer that sells the unit or
a TASCAM service center for cleaning and information
about the cleaning fee.
About optical discs
Handling of optical discs
Always place the discs in the tray with their label facing
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upward. (Only single-sided discs can be used with this
unit.)
To remove a disc from its case, press down on the
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center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding
it carefully by the edges.
Do not touch the data side (the unlabeled side).
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Fingerprints, oils and other substances can cause
errors.
To clean the data side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft
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dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Dirt on discs can cause errors, so clean them and always
store them in a clean state.
Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,
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benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to
clean discs as they could damage the delicate surface.
It may cause discs to become unusable.
Always store discs in their cases to avoid dirt and dust
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accumulating on their surfaces.
Do not place the unit where it is exposed to direct
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sunlight, high temperatures or high humidity.
Remaining in such a place for a long time could result
in warping and other damage.
Do not try to use 8 cm (single) discs,“business card”
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discs and other nonstandard discs for recording. This
unit cannot record to such discs. Use standard 12 cm
discs for recording.
When labeling discs, always use a soft oil-based felt-
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tipped pen to write the information. Never use a ball-
point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to
the recorded side.
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Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do
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not use discs that have had tape, stickers or other
materials applied to their surface. Do not use discs that
have sticky residue from stickers, etc. Such discs could
become stuck in the unit or cause it to malfunction.
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners
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because the high-speed rotation of such discs could
break the lens protection mechanism.
Never use a commercially available disc stabilizer. Using
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stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanism
and cause it to malfunction.
Do not use cracked discs.
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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
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circular promotional, etc. discs.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of
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a disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or
contact the disc manufacturer directly.
Supported optical media
This unit supports the following types of media use.
DVD-R Reading/writing
DVD-RW Reading/writing/rewriting
DVD+R Reading/writing
DVD+RW Reading/writing
CD-R Reading/writing
CD-RW Reading/writing/rewriting
This unit does not support the following types of media
use.
DVD+RW Rewriting
Dual layer media
CD-R and CD-RW discs sold for music
CD-RW disks that have been used as CD-DA
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Front panel
1Track record arming button
Puts that track into record ready unless“All Safe”
is turned on. Record Ready status is reported by a
flashing red light directly above that track’s record
arming button.
2Track meter
Displays signal level from –60 dBfs to –1 dBfs and
overload.
3Status Lights
These lights flash when the X-48MKII is accessing
the hard drive, busy with a task, has MIDI input or
encounters an error.
CAUTION
When the BUSY indicator is lit, do not try to save or
conduct other important operations.
4Sample Rate
These lights report the current sample rate. If the
X-48MKII is set to 96 kHz, the 48k and 2X lights will
be lit. If it isn’t set to one of these standard rates (i.e.
47952 Hz/48k pulldown), the NON STD light will turn
on.
5Timecode Rate indicator
Displays the current frame rate.
6STANDBY/ON button/indicator
Turns the unit on and standby. A system prompt will
confirm shutdown. Holding the button down for
several seconds will shut the unit off without
a confirmation.
7System Lights
These indicators light when sample locked to an
external source (SAMPLE LOCK), when in destructive
recording mode (DEST REC) and when using
varispeed (VARISPEED).
8Display
This shows a variety of information.
9Optical drive
The internal DVD optical drive for backup, import and
export of files.
0Transport buttons
See the Recorder chapter if you’re unsure how to
use these.
qEnter button
Confirms menu selections. The Exit button is directly
below it to cancel a menu option.
wChange button
Use this button to change a menu item in the Project,
Sync, etc. menus.
eCLEAR/HOME button
When in menu mode, press this to return to the Home
Screen display. Use this button also to clear a set value.
rMenu buttons
These access menu groups like Project, Sync,
Preferences, etc. You can also change the input status,
unmount a disk and more.
t5/bbuttons
Use these to scroll through menus and change
their settings.
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12 TASCAM X-48MKII
Rear panel
yTDIF Inputs and Outputs
Each of these jacks transmits 8 channels of TDIF-format
digital audio input and output at up to 96 kHz/24-bit.
NOTE
To get all 8 channels of audio input and output at 96 kHz,
the equipment connected to the X-48MKII must have the
latest TDIF capabilities, such as TASCAM’s DM-3200 and
DM-4800 digital mixers.
uOption card slot 1
This slot adds an additional I/O format for channels
1-24. It’s compatible with interface cards such as the
IF-AN24X analog, IF-AD24 ADAT optical and IF-AE24
AES/EBU cards (sold separately).
iOption card slot 2
Adds an additional I/O format for channels 25-48.
Cards 1 and 2 do not need to be the same, you can mix
and match Analog and AES for example.
oMIDI Input and Output
Used to generate and receive MIDI Timecode. Also
used to receive MIDI Machine Control commands.
pTimecode Input and Output
Generates and receives SMPTE LTC timecode through
balanced 1/4” jacks.
aFootswitch jack
Compatible with a momentary footswitch like the
TASCAM RC-30P for punch in/punch out and so on.
NOTE
To operate correctly, a footswitch must be connected
before the X-48MKII is powered on.
sRemote
Compatible with RS-422 / Sony 9-pin edit controllers
for machine control
dVideo clock in/thru
Use these BNC connectors to input black burst and tri-
level sync signals and for thru output.
fMouse/Keyboard
PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard inputs. You can
also use a USB mouse and keyboard.
gOption
Not used.
hOption
Not used.
jVGA output
Your monitor should be capable displaying a
resolution of at least 1024x768 pixels at a refresh
rate of at least 60 Hz. The maximum resolution of the
X-48MKII’s display output is 2048x1536 pixels.
kWord Sync In/Out/Thru
Compatible with BNC word clock generators.
lUSB
Four USB 2.0 jacks for connecting a keyboard, mouse,
flash drive or hard drive.
;Ethernet
100/1000 (Gigabit compatible) ethernet jack. See the
section on Networking for more information.
zS/PDIF
Stereo coaxial digital input and output.
xOption
Not used.
ceSATA
eSATA connector for connecting external hard drives
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vCooling fan
Make sure that this fan is not blocked off in a rack to
prevent overheating the system.
bAC-IN jack
Connect the included power cord here.
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14 TASCAM X-48MKII
I/O Card Installation
I/O cards of different types may be installed in the
X-48MKII simultaneously. For example, an X-48MKII may
have one analog card and one digital card installed, with
independent I/O routing. Each X-48MKII option card
provides 24 channels of input and output.
CAUTION
To install an I/O card, please contact the retailer where
you bought the unit or TASCAM support.
Making Connections
You may not use all the connections provided on the
rear of the X-48MKII, but they are there if you need them.
Just skip over the sections below that don’t apply to your
setup. For further information on routing to and from
these connectors, please refer to Section ‘I/O Settings’
(page 20).
CAUTION
Before connecting or disconnecting anything to a
connector, turn OFF the power of this unit and the devices
being connected (particularly, with VGA and similar
connections). Failure to do so could cause this unit or
connected equipment to be damaged.
TDIF
The X-48MKII comes standard with six DB25 connectors,
each one capable of carrying eight channels of I/O at
normal sample rates (44.1k, 48k) or double speed sample
rates (88.2k, 96k).
NOTE
Eight channels of double speed sample rate I/O on a
single TDIF connection is a new development for TASCAM
recorders and mixers. Please ensure that the equipment
you are connecting the X-48MKII to will support this by
contacting the manufacturer of that equipment.
CAUTION
Use only cables that are specified by the manufacturer
as “TDIF” cables. Using incorrect cables can damage your
equipment.
S/PDIF
The X-48MKII comes standard with two RCA jacks for
S/PDIF I/O at both normal and double speed sample rates.
CAUTION
To ensure clean data transmission, use only cables
specified by the manufacturer as “S/PDIF” cables.
AES/EBU
When installed into an X-48MKII Slot, an AES/EBU digital
I/O card (TASCAM IF-AE24X) will provide 24 channels of
I/O at normal sample rates (44.1k, 48k) or double speed
sample rates (88.2k, 96k).
The AES/EBU DB-25 pinout is pictured :
CAUTION
Use only DB25 cables specified by the manufacturer as
“AES/EBU”cables. Many cables look the same on
the outside.
DigitalIn DigitalOut
1
1425
13
ADAT
When installed into an X-48MKII slot, an ADAT digital
I/O card will provide 24 channels of I/O at normal
sample rates (44.1k, 48k).
Digital Audio Clock
Any time multiple digital audio devices are connected
together, or multiple digital audio connections are used
simultaneously on a single device, all the digital audio
clock rates of the connected devices must be locked
together. If this is not done, or if it is done incorrectly,
clicks, distortion, or muted audio may result. The X-48MKII
may act as the master clock to other devices in a system,
or it can lock its clock to an external device.
This section will only deal with the physical connections
to achieve clock lock. For system configuration, please
refer to ‘Digital Audio Clock’ (page 19). Note that all digital
audio clock related connections may be connected
simultaneously, with the needed one selected in the user
interface.
If the X-48MKII is digitally connected to only one other
device, the clocks may be locked via that connection,
requiring no other connection be made.
Word Clock
If the X-48MKII is digitally connected within a system
of more than two digital devices, it is recommended to
use Word Clock from one master source, distributed to
all devices. The X-48MKII’s rear panel BNC Word Clock
connectors have the following uses:
IN This connector receives word clock from
another device. When used, the X-48MKII
should be congured to Lock to Word Clock.
OUT This connector transmits word clock to other
devices. When used, the X-48MKII should be
congured to Internal Clock.
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THRU This connector passes the Word Clock signal
present at the Word Clock IN through without
adding any delay. This allows additional devices
to be locked in a daisy-chain fashion in congu-
rations where there is no way to directly distrib-
ute clock from a single source.
Analog Audio
The IF-AN24X provides 24 channels of balanced analog
inputs and 24 channels of balanced analog outputs.
The X-48MKII can be configured to one of five possible
operating reference levels by applying the appropriate
software settings. Please refer to ‘Analog I/O Operating
Level’(page 20) for details.
The analog DB-25 pinout is pictured below:
1
1425
13
CAUTION
Use only DB25 cables specified by the manufacturer as
“Analog” cables. Many cables look the same on
the outside.
Synchronization and Control
This section will deal with the physical connections
needed in various synchronized applications. For details
about the appropriate software settings, please refer to
the ‘Synchronization’ section (page 35).
MIDI
There are two MIDI connectors on the rear of the
X-48MKII. These are used for MIDI Machine Control (MMC)
and MIDI Time Code (MTC).
IN This connector receives MTC, which the
X-48MKII can chase, or MMC, which the
X-48MKII can respond to. The front panel MIDI
LED will illuminate when valid MIDI signals are
present at this connector.
OUT This connector outputs MTC any time the
transport is in motion. That MTC output follows
the frame rate and output options set for LTC
output. MIDI machine control (MMC) open loop
and closed loop are supported.
Time Code
There are two 1/4” TRS connectors on the rear of the
X-48MKII, used for sending and receiving time code (LTC).
These connectors are balanced to allow for long cable
runs with minimal interference. Please refer to pages 37-
40 for details on time code options.
Footswitch
A momentary footswitch may be connected to this 1/4”
TS connector for hands free play, stop, and punch-in/out
operation.
NOTE
To operate correctly, a footswitch must be connected
before the X-48MKII is powered on.
Remote (Sony 9-Pin)
This is also known as “P2” or “Sony P2”or “RS-422”. Various
recording consoles and video controllers support this
protocol for transport control and track record enable.
This requires a specifically constructed cable. If in doubt,
pre-made RS-422 cables are readily available.
Pin No. Controlling end Non-controlling end
1 GND GND
2RX– TX–
3 TX+ RX+
4 TX common RX common
5 Spare (NC) Spare (NC)
6 RX common TX common
7 RX+ TX+
8TX– RX–
9 GND GND
Video Reference (Tri Level Sync)
IN When the X-48MKII is used in a lm/video post
production environment, it may be necessary
to resolve a consistent sample range with the
time code edge. A video reference (blackburst)
signal applied to this connector makes this
possible. Please refer to page 19 for details on
conguring the use of signals present at this
connector.
Tri Level Sync is the video reference signal used for High
Definition Video. This connector automatically senses the
type of signal present.
THRU The video reference signal present at the IN
connector is passed through out this
connector without additional processing delay.
This allows for daisy-chaining another device,
after the X-48MKII, which requires a video refer-
ence signal.
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Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor
A standard PC keyboard and mouse (or trackball) may be
connected to the P/S2 or USB ports on the rear of the
X-48MKII. To take full advantage of these peripherals, it is
recommended that a full keyboard with numerical keypad
and a scrolling wheel mouse be used.
Your monitor should be capable displaying a resolution of
at least 1024x768 pixels at a refresh rate of at least 60 Hz.
The maximum resolution of the X-48MKII’s display output
is 2048x1536 pixels.
NOTE
The extra controls present on some multimedia
keyboards, such as media player transport controls, are
not supported by the X-48MKII. Similarly, a mouse or
trackball that depends on the installation of custom driver
software is not supported by the X-48MKII.
Network
This unit has a 100/1000 (gigabit) port as a network
connector (Ethernet).
You can use the unit’s software to configure it.
Network cable used for the port should be minimally CAT-
5. While network hubs and switches can be used with the
X-48MKII, such devices may reduce network throughput,
particularly on a network with much traffic.
To use the preinstalled MX-View software to control a
TASCAM MX-2424, you must set the IP address correctly.
Otherwise, communication with the MX-2424 will fail.
For more details about software configurations to use the
X-48MKII within a networked environment, please refer to
‘Networking’ (page 22).
External Drives
External hard drives may be connected to the eSATA or
USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the X-48MKII to be used as
record destination or copy destination drives.
USB Flash Drives, “Thumb Drives”, may be connected to an
X-48MKII’s USB port. Such drives can be useful as source
drives for copying material onto the X-48MKII’s drive, copy
destination drives for moving material off an X-48MKII, or
for software updating. It is not recommended to record
directly to such a drive due to their slow write speeds.
External optical drives (DVD, CDR, CDR/W) are not
supported.
CAUTION
When recording to any external drive, it is strongly
recommended to run the Drive Benchmarking utility to
ensure the drive is fast enough for the desired number
of record tracks. For example, while eSATA itself is fast
enough for high track counts, the actual drive inside an
external drive enclosure may be a low RPM drive, not
capable of high track counts.
Powering On / Standby
Now that things are connected, it’s time to plug in the
X-48MKII and power it on.
Momentarily press the STANDBY/ON button on the front
panel and the X-48MKII will boot up. The boot process
takes about 1 1/4 minutes to complete. When ready, the
X-48MKII will display its track screen on a connected VGA
monitor and the currently loaded project with time code
on the front panel LCD display.
To power off the X-48MKII, either select Shutdown from
the File menu in the VGA UI or momentarily press the
front panel STANDBY/ON button. In either case, you will
be prompted to save the currently loaded project then
confirm the shutdown.
NOTE
Disconnect all USB flash drives before starting the unit.
Starting the unit with a USB flash drive connected could
prevent the unit from functioning properly. If this should
happen, follow these procedures.
1) When the Press F1 To Continue prompt appears, press
the F1 key on the keyboard.
2) Disconnect the USB flash drive.
After disconnecting the USB flash drive the unit might
restart 2–3 times to restore its ordinary state.
External Applications
CAUTION
While the X-48MKII is based on PC/Windows architecture,
it is not configured for general PC use. The Windows
Embedded operating system used on the X-48MKII does
not include general use components. We strongly advise
you not to install non-qualified software on the X-48MKII.
Doing so could lead to undesirable results, including
X-48MKII malfunction, requiring you to use the X-48MKII
System Restore CD to restore it to its original factory
configuration.
MX-View
Pre-installed on the X-48MKII is MX-View Version 1.40, for
control of any existing MX-2424 machines you may have.
For MX-View operational instructions, please refer to the
MX-View Manual.
TASCAM Mixer Companion
Pre-installed on the X-48MKII is TASCAM Mixer Companion
Version 1.50. This allows the X-48MKII to act as the host
computer for TMC when connected via USB to a TASCAM
DM-3200 or DM-4800 digital mixer.
TMC updates may be installed by running the TMC update
installer by selecting Launch External Application from the
X-48MKII’s File menu. The TMC update installer would have
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to be on a piece of media that the X-48MKII has access to,
such as a CD or USB flash drive.
CAUTION
Only Version 1.50 or higher (Windows version) is designed
to operate on the X-48MKII. Earlier versions of TMC should
not be installed on the X-48MKII.
Using the X-48MKII System
Restore CD
In the event it becomes necessary to use the X-48MKII
System Restore CD to restore your X-48MKII to its original
factory configuration, following the steps below will
ensure a smooth restore process:
1 Back up all audio data. This should already be done
as part of a regular workflow.
2 Check the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/)
for the latest firmware and patch updates. If any
are available, download them and use them to
update the unit after using the System Restore CD
to reinstall the system.
3 With the X-48MKII powered on, insert the System
Restore CD then restart the X-48MKII. The VGA UI
doesn’t have to be displayed, all that is required
is power to open the drive tray. If necessary, the
X-48MKII can be forced to shut down by holding
the front panel power button for a few seconds.
4 The X-48MKII will automatically boot from the
System Restore CD and run the X-48MKII Installer.
Please follow the steps in the X-48MKII Installer
screens.
CAUTION
When using the included System Restore CD to reinstall
the system, always disconnect all external hard disks
connected by eSATA or USB, including USB flash drives.
Failure to do so will result in the System Restore CD
erasing all data on these external hard disks.
NOTE
When formatting you can select whether to format only
the OS partition (Windows XP Embedded and the X-48
Application) and rewrite the software or to also format the
data partition at the same time.
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18 TASCAM X-48MKII
4 – Configuration
This section helps you with the software settings you’ll
need to make in order for the X-48MKII to work smoothly
in your application.
Display Settings
Your monitor should be capable displaying a resolution of
at least 1024x768 pixels at a refresh rate of at least 60 Hz.
The maximum resolution of the X-48MKII’s display output
is 2048x1536 pixels. You change the display resolution
from the Windows menu.
NOTE
Resolution depends on the resolution of the connected
display.
Mouse/Keyboard Operation
1 Click the Windows menu and select Display Settings...
2 Move the slider to change the display resolution
(the minimum resolution is 1024 x 768) and press
Apply.
Setting the date and time
Set the built-in clock for accurate timestamping.
Mouse/Keyboard Operation (only)
Select Set Date and Time from the File menu, and set
the date and time.
Navigating the LCD Interface
To access menus and settings from the X-48MKII front
panel, use the six buttons directly below the LCD display.
Front Panel Operation
1 Press one of the seven menus on the bottom right
corner of the unit: PROJ, DISK, INP 1-24, INP 25-48,
SYNC, PREF or SYS. See below for an explanation of
each of these menus.
2 Press the 5/bbuttons to scroll through menus.
3 When you find a setting you want to edit, press
CHNG (Change).
4 Press the 5/bbuttons to choose a setting.
5 When you’re finished, press ENTER to save or EXIT
to cancel your edit.
6 At any time, you can press HOME to get out of the
menu system and back to the main screen.
The seven menu keys are used to access the
following functions:
PROJ Goes directly to the list of project manage-
ment functions such as New, Open,
Save, Save As, Delete and Copy.
DISK Goes directly to the list of hard drive
management functions such as a Free
Space display and disk formatting utility.
INP 1-24 Goes directly to input routing menus for
inputs 1 through 24. In most cases, these
will be left at their default settings since
much output routing can be done from a
recording console. The choices presented in
this menu allows the use of consoles with
less than 48 outputs.
INP 25-48 Goes directly to input routing menus for
inputs 25 through 48. In most cases, these
will be left at their default settings since
much output routing can be done from a
recording console. The choices presented in
this menu allows the use of consoles with
less than 48 outputs.
SYNC Goes directly to the list of synchronization
settings and functions such as time code
frame rate, digital audio clock settings and
time code chase options.
PREF Goes directly to a list of general operat-
ing preferences for the X-48MKII such as
transport options, pre/post roll options,
front panel UI options and external control
options.
SYS Goes directly to a list of system settings
such as save/load of user congurations and
network settings.
Sample Rates
The X-48MKII supports the base sample rates of 44.1k, 48k,
88.2k and 96k. The sample rate for your project should
be set immediately after creating the project and before
recording any audio. New projects will be created at the
currently set sample rate by default. A project’s sample
rate is stored as part of the project.
If a project’s sample rate is changed after recording audio
into that project, a confirmation dialog will be presented.
Proceeding with the sample rate change will cause the
project to play back faster or slower than it was originally
recorded.
You will notice many other sample rates in the list besides
the four noted above. Those are“pull up” and “pull down”
rates for use in film and video applications. This will be
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To set the sample rate:
Mouse/Keyboard Operation
1 Click on the Windows menu and choose Settings...
2 Click on the Sync tab.
3 Click on the Rate pull-down menu under
Sample Clock.
4 You will see the currently selected sample rate
with a check mark. Select another sample rate by
clicking on it.
Front Panel Operation
1 Press SYNC.
2 Use the 5/bbuttons until you see Sample R a t e.
3 Press CHNG.
4 Use the 5/bbuttons until you see your desired
sample rate.
5 Press ENTER/YES.
6 When Changing Sample Rate OK? appears,
press the ENTER/YES button.
Digital Audio Clock
When digitally connected, two or more pieces of audio
equipment must be running at exactly the same digital
audio clock rate and have their sample exactly lined up. If
this is not done, audio artifacts like clicking and popping
or completely muted audio will result.
The X-48MKII provides the ability to operate in many
digital audio clock scenarios. Each available setting is
shown below along with an example of why it may be
used. These settings are made on the Sync tab of the
Settings window.
Internal
When selected, the X-48MKII’s digital audio clock is
running on its own at the selected sample rate. Choose
this when the X-48MKII is connected to an analog mixer
or when the X-48MKII is the clock master for other pieces
of digital audio equipment.
Varispeed
The term “varispeed” refers to a recorder’s ability to run
faster or slower than a base rate. This may be used to
record off speed for later playback at normal speed for
a special effect. It can also be used to slightly alter the
pitch of a recording for tuning purposes. Varispeed is only
available when the X-48MKII is set to Internal clock. When
clocked externally, the X-48MKII must follow the rate of
that external clock.
Word Clock
When selected, the X-48MKII’s digital audio clock will be
locked to any word clock signal present at its BNC Word
Clock input. If this is selected, but no word clock signal
is present, the sample rate indication in the GUI and the
Sample Lock LED on the front panel will flash indicating
no clock lock.
Word clock is commonly used when many pieces of digital
audio gear are connected together in a system and clock
is correctly distributed from a central clock generator or
one of the connected devices.
Invert Word Out Polarity
Some manufacturers of digital audio equipment lock
to the rising edge of a clock signal while others use the
falling edge. This setting allows the X-48MKII to operate
as a clock master with either type of equipment. This may
not be documented by all manufacturers, so if your clock
configuration appears correct but you are still hearing
artifacts such as clicks, try changing the value of this
setting.
Clock Rate Multipliers
Some older word clock generators only support base
clock rates (44.1k, 48k). For scenarios where such a clock
generator is used in a system running at higher clock
rates, the X-48MKII provides the ability to lock to, and
output, word clock rates that are exact multiples of its
operating rate. For example, a system may be running at
96k, but the clock generator’s maximum output rate is
48k.
ADAT Card/AES Card (1, 2)
When selected, the X-48MKII’s digital audio clock will
be locked to the digital audio signal present at the first
group of eight inputs of a digital I/O card installed in
the specified slot. This would typically be used when
the X-48MKII is digitally connected via one of its slots to
one other piece of equipment such a mixer or another
recorder.
S/PDIF
When selected, the X-48MKII’s digital audio clock will
be locked to the digital audio signal present at the rear
panel S/PDIF input. This would typically be used when
the X-48MKII is digitally connected to the S/PDIF output
of a piece of equipment when transferring stereo audio
into the X-48MKII. On the SETTINGS screen I/O tab, set S/
PDIF output mode to Professional (Professional Mode check
box checked) or Consumer (Professional Mode check box
unchecked).
TDIF Port 1
When selected, the X-48MKII’s digital audio clock will be
locked to the digital audio signal present at the first TDIF
port (1-8). This would typically be used when the X-48MKII
is digitally connected via TDIF to one other piece of
equipment such as a mixer or another recorder.
Resolve to Video In
When checked, the X-48MKII will align the frame edge
of its timecode with the edge of the video reference
signal. This is not used as a sample clock source. Check
this box when the X-48MKII is synchronized via time
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20 TASCAM X-48MKII
code to devices such as video recorders, cameras, or edit
controllers and all devices are locked to the same video
reference signal (a.k.a. black burst). For more information
on synchronization and working with film or video, please
see the“Video Clock Frame-Edge Resolve” section on page
37 in chapter 5.
I/O Settings
This section explains how to configure the optional I/O
cards for the X-48MKII.
Mouse/Keyboard Operation
Choose Settings from the Windows menu and click on the
I/O tab.
I/O Cards
At the top of the display, you will see a list of installed
optional I/O cards (if any).
I/O Setup
Using the I/O Card Select menus, you can select Input and
Output types in groups of eight from the selection pull
down menus. (They are all set to TDIF by default.) The Input
Routing pull down menus set track input sources in groups
of eight. They can be used to configure the recorder
inputs for a console that has less than 48 routing outputs.
For example, a console with 24 TDIF outputs could be
connected to the X-48MKII this way:
1 Connect console TDIF outs 1-24 to X-48MKII TDIF in
1-24.
2 Set Input Routing for channels 1-8 and 25-32 as Input
Grp 1 1-8.
3 Set Input Routing for channels 9-16 and 33-40 as Input
Grp 2 9-16.
4 Set Input Routing for channels 17-24 and 41-48 as
Input Grp 3 17-24.
This allows all 48 tracks to receive signal without physical
re-patching. Console out 1 will feed track 1 and 25,
console out 2 will feed tracks 2 and 26, etc. There is a
track-by-track input selection pull down menu in the
TRACK screen which over-rides the selection made in the
Settings window.
You can also select the I/O operating level from the
pulldown menu at the bottom of the window. See the
next section for more information.
S/PDIF
Use the Sample rate conversion on S/PDIF inputs checkbox
to set whether or not the S/PDIF input sampling rate is
converted or not.
Front Panel Operation
To configure the I/O cards from the front panel:
1 Press the INP 1-24 or INP 25-48 key.
2 Use the 5/bbuttons to select a bank of 8 inputs
and outputs, i.e. “IO Card Select 1-8,” and
press CHNG.
3 Select either T DIF 1- 8 or Slo t 1 (1-8) and
press ENTER.
4 Press the EXIT button when you are finished
changing physical I/O types.
To send a different bank of inputs to tracks, for example
send inputs 1-24 to 25-48 (see example above):
1 Press the INP 1-24 or INP 25-48 key.
2 Use the 5/bbuttons to select routing for a bank
of tracks, such as“Input Routing 25-32,” and
press CHNG.
3 Select a bank of inputs, i.e. Input Grp1 1-8,
and press ENTER.
4 Press the EXIT button when you are finished
changing input groups.
5 Press the CLEAR/HOME button to return to the
Home Screen.
Analog I/O Operating Level
You can set the analog operating level from the Settings
menu. Choose Settings from the Windows menu, click
the I/O tab and click the I/O Operating Level from the pull-
down menu. The levels (in dBFS) that can be selected are
20dB, 18dB, 16dB, 14dB and 9dB.
Control Mode
This unit has the following four transport control modes,
which can be set on the SETTINGS screen. From the
Windows menu, select Settings and click the Sync tab. In the
Time Code section, use the Control Mode pull-down menu
to select the desired control mode.
Internal
Use this mode to run the unit following its own timecode.
SMPTE
When enabled and the front panel TC CHASE key is
enabled, the X-48MKII chases the SMPTE timecode from
its input jack.
MIDI (MTC)
In this mode with the front panel TC CHASE key enabled,
the X-48MKII chases incoming MIDI timecode from it’s
MIDI input.
Theater Play
This is a special playback mode similar to Auto Cue on a
CD Player. Please refer to page 38 for details on the use of
this mode.
4 – Configuration