Users Manual Part 1

Table Of Contents
TASCAM Model 16
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2 - Names and Functions of Parts
Analog output jack section
h MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks
These analog outputs are XLR jacks.
o XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
j FOOTSWITCH jack
This standard TS jack is for connecting a footswitch.
o TS (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
NOTE
This unit was designed to be used with unlatched
(momentary) footswitches that have to be pushed to
function (shorted when pushed).
k SUB OUTPUT L/R jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.
o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
l MASTER SECTION EQ knobs
This 4-band semi-parametric equalizer affects signals output
from the MAIN OUTPUT and AUX OUTPUT MON 1/2 jacks.
; AUX OUTPUT MON 1/2 jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.
o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
z AUX OUTPUT FX jack
This standard TRS jack is an analog output.
When an external effect is connected, signals will not be sent
to the built-in effect.
When using an external effect, turn the built-in effect off.
o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
x CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.
Use these to monitor signals from the MAIN MIX L/R bus or
PFL/AFL L/R bus. (See “Block diagram on page 63)
o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
c PHONES jack
Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.
Use an adapter to connect headphones with a mini plug.
Use this to monitor signals from the MAIN MIX L/R bus or
PFL/AFL L/R bus. (See “Block diagram on page 63)
v PHANTOM +48V switch and indicator
Use this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the 1-2,
3-8 and 9/10-11/12 MIC input jacks on the top of the unit.
The indicator lights when the PHANTOM +48V switch is set
to on (pushed in). (See “Setting phantom power” on page
36)
b SD card slot
Insert SD cards in this slot. (See “Inserting and removing SD
cards” on page 31)
n MON 1/2/MAIN MIX switch
Set which output signals are affected by the equalizer.
MAIN MIX: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the
MAIN MIX L/R bus.
MON 1/2: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the
MONITOR OUT 1/2 buses.
NOTE
Also set the EQ IN/BYPASS switch to EQ IN.
m EQ IN/BYPASS switch
When this switch is EQ IN, the equalizer will affect the output
signals set with the MON 1/2/MAIN MIX switch.
When set to BYPASS, the equalizer will not be applied
regardless of the MON 1/2/MAIN MIX switch setting.
Screen operation section
, Display
Shows a variety of information.
. USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is working.
/ PFL/AFL indicator
This indicator lights when at least one channel PFL switch is
on or when the AFL switch for the MON 1 or MON 2 knob or
the FX fader is on.
! Function buttons
The functions of these buttons change depending on the
screen shown on the display. The functions shown at the
bottom of the display are the currently assigned functions.
NOTE
For convenience, the four buttons under the display are
called the function buttons in this manual. From left to right,
they are called the F1, F2, F3 and F4 buttons.