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TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4

Contents

1 – Introduction ..............................................3

Features ..........................................................................................3

Conventions used in this manual .......................................... 3

Trademarks and copyrights .....................................................3

Using the TEAC Global Site ...................................................... 3

2 – Names and functions of parts ..................4

Front panel .................................................................................... 4

Rear panel ...................................................................................... 5

3 – Installation ................................................6

System requirements ................................................................. 6

Windows ............................................................................6

Mac OS X ............................................................................ 6

Apple iOS devices ........................................................... 6

Supported audio drivers .............................................. 6

Installing the dedicated software .........................................6

Installing the Windows dedicated software ......... 6

Installing the Mac dedicated software ................... 7

Working with Gatekeeper............................................8

Uninstalling the dedicated software.................................... 9

Uninstalling the Windows dedicated software ... 9

Uninstalling the Mac dedicated software ............. 9

4 – Preparation ..............................................10

Connecting the power ............................................................10

Changing the outlet plug (US-4x4 only) ..............10

5 – Connections ............................................. 11

Connecting other equipment .............................................. 11

Computer connections ........................................................... 11

Audio connections....................................................................11

Microphones ..................................................................11

Guitar ................................................................................. 11

Electronic instruments and other audio

equipment .......................................................................12

Analog record players ................................................. 12

Monitor speakers ..........................................................12

Headphones ...................................................................12

MIDI connections ......................................................................12

Connecting with iOS devices ................................................ 12

6 – Using the Settings Panel ........................13

Opening the Settings Panel ..................................................13

Windows ..........................................................................13

Mac .....................................................................................13

Windows Settings Panel overview......................................13

HOME page ..................................................................... 13

Settings page .................................................................14

Custom page ..................................................................15

Mac Settings Panel overview ................................................ 16

Notification function................................................................17

Automatic Settings Panel and firmware update function .....17

7 – Application Guide ...................................18

DAW software .............................................................................18

Bundled DAW software ..............................................18

Other DAW software ....................................................18

Driver settings for specific purposes (Windows only) . 18

Windows Media Player ............................................................ 18

Mac OS X and iTunes ................................................................19

8 – Standalone Mode ....................................20

Overview ......................................................................................20

Settings in standalone mode ................................................20

Settings Panel settings ...............................................20

9 – MIDI Implementation Chart ...................21

10 – Troubleshooting ...................................22

11 – Specifications ........................................24

Audio resolution ........................................................................ 24

Input/output ratings ................................................................24

Analog inputs ................................................................. 24

Analog outputs ..............................................................24

Control input/output ratings ....................................24

Audio performance ..................................................................24

Computer system requirements ..........................................25

Windows ..........................................................................25

Mac .....................................................................................25

iOS devices ......................................................................25

Supported audio drivers ............................................25

General .......................................................................................... 25

Dimensional drawings .............................................................25