Manual

1 – Introduction : About the manual
TASCAM DM-4800 User’s Manual 13
About the manual
Pushed controls on the DM-4800 are referred to as
“keys”.
Their virtual equivalents displayed on screen are
referred to as “buttons”.
Within this manual, the following typographic con-
ventions are used:
• The name of a control or connector on the unit is
written in the following way:
LINE/MIC.
• Messages and text shown on the display of the
DM-4800 are shown as follows:
DIGITAL IN 1 .
• The name of a control or connector on another unit
is written in the following way: AUX IN.
What’s in the manual
1, “Introduction” (page 10)
This section, pro-
viding an introduction to the DM-4800.
2, “Basic operational concepts” (page 17)
This is important—it gives you basic information on
the way in which you use the DM-4800’s controls
and menu systems, etc. as well as providing an expla-
nation of way in which the DM-4800 stores data.
3, “Connections” (page 48) Provides informa-
tion on how to connect the DM-4800 to other equip-
ment in your setup.
4, “Routing & assignment” (page 58) Since
the DM-4800 is a “soft” console, with many patches
and assignments made through software rather than
physical connections, you should read this section to
understand how the inputs and outputs of the DM-
4800, as well as the internal connections, are linked
together.
5, “Channel modules” (page 71) This sec-
tion describes the modules which form the basic
“building blocks” of the DM-4800. Most of the mix-
ing work you do on the DM-4800 will use the func-
tions described here.
This section also contains information on using the
DM-4800 in surround modes.
6, “Effects” (page 94) The parameters control-
ling the built-in effects of the DM-4800 are described
here and a list of the preset libraries may also be
found in this section.
7, “MIDI” (page 96) This provides information
on the MIDI capabilities provided by the DM-4800.
8, “Remote operation” (page 105) The
DM-4800 is capable of acting as a remote control
unit for a wide variety of external devices, including
DAW systems. This section explains how to use
these capabilities.
9, “Specifications” (page 118) Specifications
of the DM-4800, together with a guide to the popup
messages that appear on screen.
Also note that there are two separate publications in
addition to this manual and the printed Quick Refer-
ence Guide: these cover the automation features of
the DM-4800 and the TMCompanion software,
which are provided as electronic publications in PDF
format.
Notes and warnings
TIP
We give hints and tips on using the DM-4800 in this
way.
NOTE
These notes provide additional explanations for special
cases, etc.
CAUTION
Cautions show that you may lose data or performance
may suffer if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
These warnings should be taken very seriously. They
describe situations which can cause injury, or damage to
equipment if the instructions are not followed.