Tascam DS-M7.1 User Manual

Professional Digital Surround Monitor ControllerOWNER’S MANUALCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

2 – Parts of the DS-M7.110 TASCAM DS-M7.1I TEST Used in setup to turn the internal pink noise generator on and off. See the Setup Guide for details.J

2 – Parts of the DS-M7.1 TASCAM DS-M7.1 11Rear panelSee the section on Connections for details of how to make connections to and from the DS-M7.1.1 E

2 – Parts of the DS-M7.112 TASCAM DS-M7.18 MASTER RECORDER I/O There are three sets of connectors for connecting the master recorder: TDIF-1 (combined

TASCAM DS-M7.1 133 – ConnectionsThis section describes not only the connections you make between other equipment and the DS-M7.1, but also the softw

3 – Connections14 TASCAM DS-M7.1the console outputs, and may not be monitored directly from the DS-M7.1.Outputs to the tracking recorder These connect

3 – Connections TASCAM DS-M7.1 15Console and MasterRec (mastering recorder).The second and third lines of the screen will be automatically filled in

3 – Connections16 TASCAM DS-M7.1InsertsEither analog or digital insert units can be connected to operate after the BUS/RTN switch. These are selectabl

3 – Connections TASCAM DS-M7.1 171 Press the SYSTEM key, and use the cursor keys until a screen similar to the following appears:2 Use the VALUE cont

3 – Connections18 TASCAM DS-M7.1Dimmer and mute control connectionsA remote box for mute (MUTE ALL) and dimmer control may be made up and used so that

TASCAM DS-M7.1 194 – Routing and patchingWhen the physical external connections have been made, it is time to set up the internal connections within

2 TASCAM DS-M7.1 Owner’s ManualImportant Safety PrecautionsIMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.If the plu

4 – Routing and patching20 TASCAM DS-M7.11 With the SHIFT indicator lit, press the STATUS/INPUT key so that the screen dis-plays the following:2 Use t

TASCAM DS-M7.1 215 – Using the DS-M7.1Once you have set up the connections, assigned the inputs and outputs, and followed the procedures in the Setu

5 – Using the DS-M7.122 TASCAM DS-M7.1The parameter to the left on the second line allows you to choose between the two types: TYPE1 and TYPE2.LRCLFEL

5 – Using the DS-M7.1 TASCAM DS-M7.1 23Type 1 bass managementWhen type 1 bass management is selected, the screen looks something like this:FRQ The fr

24 TASCAM DS-M7.1 6 – Note on DS-M7.1 usageMany pre-mixes for film are made that are greater than 8 tracks. The DS-M7.1 can still be useful in these

TASCAM DS-M7.1 257 – DownmixingDownmixing, as explained earlier, is the process of folding a surround mix into a format using fewer channels. This i

7 – Downmixing26 TASCAM DS-M7.17.1 formatsLRCLFELSRSLCRCLRCLFELSRSLCRC-4.5/-6/-7.5/-9dB-1.5/-3/-4.5/-6dBmutemuteLRCLFELSRSLCRCLRCLFELSRSLCRCmutemutemu

7 – Downmixing TASCAM DS-M7.1 277.1 > 5.1 In the 7.1 to 5.1 downmix, the attenuation values are:7.1 > LR In the 7.1 to LR (stereo) downmix, the

7 – Downmixing28 TASCAM DS-M7.16.1 formatLRCLFELSRSRCLRCLFELSRSLCRCmutemutemutemutemutemute-3/-4.5/-6dBLRCLFELSRSCS(LC)RCLRCLFELSRSLCRC-3/-4.5/-6dBmut

7 – Downmixing TASCAM DS-M7.1 296.1 > 5.1 In the 5.1 to 5.1 downmix, the attenuation values are:6.1 > LR In the 6.1 to LR (stereo) downmix, the

TASCAM DS-M7.1 Owner’s Manual 3CAUTION:…Read all of these Instructions.…Save these Instructions for later use.…Follow all Warnings and Instructions

7 – Downmixing30 TASCAM DS-M7.15.1 formatLRCLFELSRSLCRCLRCLFELSRSLCRCLRCLFELSRSLCRCLRCLFELSRSLCRC-3dB-3/-4.5/-6dBmutemutemutemutemutemute-3/-6/-9/dB-3

7 – Downmixing TASCAM DS-M7.1 315.1 > LCRS In the 5.1 to LCRS downmix, the atten-uation values are:5.1 > 4.1 In the 5.1 to 4.1 downmix, the att

7 – Downmixing32 TASCAM DS-M7.1LCRS formatAs mentioned earlier, there are two LCRS configura-tions. The first is the LCRS (LS, RS) configuration, This

7 – Downmixing TASCAM DS-M7.1 33LR formatLR > mono In the LR to mono downmix, there are no parameters (changeable attenuation values)-3dBLRCLFELSR

34 TASCAM DS-M7.1 8 – SpecificationsThe following information is provided for reference when connecting the DS-M7.1 to other equipment. Always take c

8 – Specifications TASCAM DS-M7.1 35SpecificationsI/O specificationsThe CONSOLE, MASTER and INSERT connectors may each have an optional slot card sel

8 – Specifications36 TASCAM DS-M7.1Audio performanceAnalog outputsAnalog inputsMaster recorder input(AES/EBU) -> Monitor output(Analog)T.H.D < 0

8 – Specifications TASCAM DS-M7.1 37General specificationsDimensional drawingsSampling frequencies supported: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (as dete

8 – Specifications38 TASCAM DS-M7.1Making up a remote control cableIt is possible to make two kinds of remote control cable, allowing the front panel

8 – Specifications TASCAM DS-M7.1 39Block diagramChange!!SPL REFERENCESurround levelLFE GainMUTESRND/STSTSRNDSRNDSTSRNDSTSRNDSTSRNDSTSRNDSTSRNDSTSRND

Table of Contents4 TASCAM DS-M7.11 – About the unitInstalling the DS-M7.1...62 – Parts of the DS-M7.1Front panel...

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TASCAM DS-M7.1 51 – About the unitThe TASCAM DS-M7.1 is designed to help you manage the monitoring of mixes of surround sound projects.All major sur

1 – About the unit6 TASCAM DS-M7.1allowing almost every common industry format to be supported by the DS-M7.1.Full calibration facilities are provided

1 – About the unit TASCAM DS-M7.1 7Using the front panel as a remote control unit When you use the front panel as a remote con-trol unit, you have th

8 TASCAM DS-M7.1 2 – Parts of the DS-M7.1Front panelThe part of the front panel of the unit which houses the display and controls can be removed and

2 – Parts of the DS-M7.1 TASCAM DS-M7.1 9Function keysThese keys all have two functions: the unshifted function, as shown by the label above the keys