Features And Controls; Front Panel - Tascam XS-3 Mode D'emploi

2. Features and controls

u MIC INPUT (balanced TRS connector)
Connect the microphone to this connector.
Connections are as follows:
HOT: Tip
COLD: Ring
GND: Sleeve
NOTE
If you connect the unbalanced microphone to
this connector, we recommend that cold (Ring)
short-circuited to GND (Sleeve).
i PHONO INPUTS (unbalanced RCA jacks)
Connect the turntables equipped with the MM car-
tridge.
WARNING
Never connect any other type of equipment to
the PHONO connectors.
o LINE INPUTS (unbalanced RCA jacks)
Connect the line level equipment, such as CD players,
cassette decks, DAT, MD, etc.
p GND terminal
If the turntables are fitted with grounding wires, con-
nect these to this GND terminal to reduce noise and
hum.
a REC OUTPUT (unbalanced RCA jacks)
Outputs the pre MASTER 1/2 signal.
For example, to connect the recorder to these jacks,
you can record your live performance without MAS-
TER LEVEL control.
s MASTER OUTPUT (unbalanced RCA
jacks)
Outputs the master output signal adjusted by MAS-
TER control.
d MASTER OUTPUT (balanced TRS connec-
tor)
Outputs the master output signal adjusted by MAS-
TER control.
Connections are as follows:
HOT: Tip
COLD: Ring
GND: Sleeve
f C.F START
Connect a device which supports fader start operation.
Crossfader start function can be set to enable or dis-
able on either side independently.
Moving the cross-fader to start and/or stop (back cue)
the PGM A or B source automatically.
NOTE
When you use this function, make sure to con-
nect audio signal and fader start signal to the
same XS-3.
Fader start signal is output from Tip terminal.
Fader stop (back cue) signal is output from sleeve
terminal.
g POWER switch
h AC Adaptor in
Use this jack to connect the PS-P3X AC adaptor which
comes with your XS-3.
When inserting the AC adaptor into the unit, please
make sure to align the arrow mark of the AC adaptor
plug to the white dot mark on the rear panel.
WARNING
DO NOT use any adaptors with the XS-3 except
the PS-P3X adaptor which comes with the XS-3.

2.4. Front Panel

j PHONES
Connect your headphone to this jack.
k C.F START B
Sets the crossfader start B on/off.
l C.F START A
Sets the crossfader start A on/off.
NOTE
If C.F REVERSE switch is set to ON, crossfader
start operation is set to reversal.
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