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  TASCAM DA-40

 

The DA-40 Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck is 
referred to throughout this manual as “the tape 
deck”.

Please make a note of the different sections of this 
manual to assist you in locating the function you 
need. The index should also be of use in helping you 
to find the correct section of the manual.

 

The tape deck provides the following features:

• Superior quality digital-to-analog and analog-to-

digital conversion for maximum sonic fidelity

• Extended long-play option, allowing twice the 

standard recording time.

• AES/EBU and SPDIF digital audio input and out-

put formats for full flexibility

• Balanced (+4 dBu) and unbalanced (-10 dBV) ana-

log inputs and outputs

• Comprehensive display options, showing elapsed 

time, time remaining on the tape, etc.

• Character entry and editing, allowing tape and pro-

gram titles to be displayed as the tape is played

• Optional wired remote control unit (RC-D45) for 

control of all major functions

• Shuttle facilities, allowing precise positioning of 

the tape using audio cues

• Location to frame accuracy to location memories

• Comprehensive menu options, allowing many 

everyday function settings to be set up and 
memorized

 

When you first receive the tape deck, be careful not 
to damage it while unpacking it. Save the carton and 
packing materials in case it must be transported later.

In addition to the tape deck itself, the carton should 
contain a rack mount screw kit .

If any items are missing or appear to have been dam-
aged in transit, contact your TASCAM dealer at 
once.

 

The tape deck may be installed in most studio-type 
environments, but to maintain optimum performance 
and to maximize the life of the tape deck, the envi-
ronment should meet the following specifications:

• the ambient temperature should be between 5˚ C 

and 35˚ C (41˚ F to 95˚ F)

• the relative humidity should be between 30% and 

60% (non-condensing)

• the tape deck should not be located near any strong 

magnetic fields (TV sets or monitors, speakers, 
etc.)

The tape deck may be mounted in a standard 19 inch 
EIA rack using the supplied rack mounting screws. 
Make sure that the rack is strong enough to take the 
weight of the tape deck (over 8 kg— 17 lbs.).

 

If the tape deck is mounted in a mobile instal-
lation, and it is moved from a cold location to 
a warm one, leave the tape deck turned on 
with no tape inserted to allow the internal 
temperature to stabilize before the tape deck 
is used again (about one or two hours). This 
will prevent any possible damage to the 
heads, and other parts of the internal mecha-

 

nism.

 

If you have not used a DAT recorder before, here are 
a few items of information about DAT cassettes and 
their use with the tape deck which you may find 
useful:

The cassette shell of a DAT cassette is designed to 
prevent the tape from being touched by hand. Never 
try to open the tape protection lid and touch the tape. 
Fingerprints on the tape may cause wear and damage 
to the tape deck heads.

DAT cassettes can only be loaded and unloaded when 
the tape deck is switched on. Do not leave cassettes 
in the deck when the deck is switched off.