Tascam LM-8ST User Manual

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TASCAM  LM-8ST
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM LM-8ST 
Line Mixer.
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://www.tascam.com).
Features
Rack-mountable 1U size
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8 stereo line inputs, 2 stereo bus outputs 
• 
Each channel has balanced TRS input jacks 
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Channel 1 has an XLR microphone input connector and 
• 
a trim knob 
Nominal input level can be switched between +4 dB and 
• 
–10 dBV 
Each input has overload and signal indicators
• 
Each output bus has a 4-segment output level meter
• 
1/4-inch (6.3-mm) and 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) headphone 
• 
output connectors
Ground lift switch allows signal grounding to be turned 
• 
ON or OFF for all channels at the same time
Included items
The included items are listed below.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the 
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the 
future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if 
any of these items are missing or have been damaged dur-
ing transportation.
Main unit (LM-8ST)
• 
 .......................................................1
Power cord
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 .......................................................................1
A rack-mounting screw kit
• 
 ..............................................1
A warranty card
• 
 ..............................................................1
Owner's manual (this manual)
• 
 ........................................1
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-
• 
ing typeface: 
POWER
.
Additional information is introduced in the styles below 
• 
when needed: 
1 − Introduction
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and 
supplement.
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, 
damage to the unit or other equipment.
Trademarks
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, regis-
• 
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos in this 
• 
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of 
their respective owners.
Precautions and notes for placement 
and use
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and 
• 
35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for 
• 
correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
• 
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating 
• 
electrical device such as a power amplifier.
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.