Tascam Interface Format Converter IF-TAD Owners Manual

							 
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I F-TAD 
Interface Format Converter 
OWNERÕS MANUAL
 
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IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) 
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. 
 
If the plug Þtted is not suitable for the power points in your home 
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an 
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut of
f, remove the fuse and dis-
pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by 
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be 
Þtted, then follow the instructions given below:
 
IMPORTANT. DO NOT
 
 make any connection to the larger termi-
nal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 
 

 
 or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
 
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
 
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings 
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the termi-
nal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated appro
ved type should be used and be sure to re-Þt the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT Ñ CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
 
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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 interference 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 interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental 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 modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the userÕs authority to
operate this equipment. 
For U.S.A. 
						

							 
  
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Important Safety Precautions
 
For the consumers in Europe
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. 
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT 
Il sÕagit dÕun produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interfŽrences

des mesures appropriŽes. 
FŸr Kunden in Europa
Warnung 
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstšrung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstšrungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Ma§nahmen
durchzufŸhren und dafŸr aufzukommen. 
						

							 
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CAUTION: 
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Read all of these Instructions. 
É 
Save these Instructions for later use. 
É 
Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions 
 Ñ All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated. 
2) Retain Instructions  
Ñ The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference. 
3) Heed Warnings 
 Ñ All warnings on the product and in the operat-
ing instructions should be adhered to. 
4) Follow Instructions 
 Ñ All operating and use instructions should
be followed. 
5) Cleaning 
 Ñ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean-
ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning. 
6) Attachments 
 Ñ Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 
7) Water and Moisture 
 Ñ Do not use this product near water Ñ for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 
8) Accessories 
 Ñ Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturerÕs instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 
9) 
 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn. 
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10) 
  
Ventilation 
 Ñ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to pro-
tect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturerÕs instructions have
been adhered to. 
11) Power Sources 
 Ñ This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 
12) Grounding or Polarization 
 Ñ This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 
13) Power-Cord Protection 
 Ñ Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product. 
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding 
 Ñ If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be  sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electri-
cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conduc-
tors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 
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Note to CATV system installer: 
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installerÕs attention
to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical. 
15) Lightning 
 Ñ For added protection for this product during a light-
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges. 
16) Power Lines 
 Ñ An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal. 
17) Overloading 
 Ñ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or
electric shock. 
18) Object and Liquid Entry 
 Ñ Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
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age points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 
19) Servicing 
 Ñ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
20) Damage Requiring Service 
 Ñ Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: 
a) 
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 
b) 
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. 
c) 
if the product has been exposed to rain or water. 
d) 
if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat-
ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techni-
cian to restore the product to its normal operation. 
e) 
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. 
f ) 
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Ð this
indicates a need for service. 
21) Replacement Parts 
 Ñ When replacement  parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. 
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards. 
22) Safety Check 
 Ñ Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting 
 Ñ The product should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only  as recommended by the manufacturer. 
24) Heat  
Ñ The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. 
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IF-TAD Interface 
The IF-TAD interface allows you to transfer up to eight channels 
of digital audio data between digital audio devices equipped with a 
TDIF-1 interface, and those equipped with an adat
 
1
 
 optical inter-
face.
The units may be multitrack tape recorders, hard disk recorders, 
digital mixing consoles Þtted with the appropriate interfaces, D/A 
converters, or any combination of these.
Either unit may act as the word clock master.
Data may be transferred in either direction, or in both directions 
simultaneously.
A BNC connector provides a word clock signal derived from the 
adat unitÕs signals. When the adat unit is set to be the clock master, 
this word clock signal can be used as the word clock source for the 
TDIF-1 unit.
The LEDs on the IF-TAD give a continuous visual indication of 
the status of the link between the units, as well as the power sup-
plied to the IF-TAD.
The IF-TAD supports the standard sampling frequencies of 
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
The IF-TAD supports a variety of word lengths, up to 24 bits. 
When 20-bit or 24-bit data is transmitted to 16-bit units, rounding 
or truncation is performed by the receiving device.
 
1. adat is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation, 
Inc. All other product names mentioned in this manual 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
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1 Connectors and indicators 
1 
Power connector and indicator 
Connect the PS-P414 adapter supplied with the IF-TAD to this 
inlet. When power is supplied at the correct voltage, the green 
indicator will light.
 
WARNING 
Always use only the PS-P414 power supply designed 
for use with the IF-TAD. Do not use any other power  
adapter, or damage may occur to the IF-TAD. 
2 
WORD SYNC OUT 
This BNC connector provides a standard word clock output, based 
on the word clock derived from the unit to the connected adat 
device.
 
3 
TDIF-1 connector 
Use this connector with a unit equipped with a TDIF-1 interface 
(for example, a DTRS recorder or a digital mixing console).