» D00963220B FireOne FireWire Audio/MIDI Control OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This appliance has a serial number located on the WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Model number Serial number APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A. TO THE USER Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Model Number : FireOne the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Trade Name : TASCAM of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, Address : 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not California, U.S. A. installed and used in accordance with the instruction Telephone number : 1-323-727-7663 manual, may cause harmful interference to radio This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. communications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) However, there is no guarantee that interference will not this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does device must accept any interference recieved, including cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, interference that may cause undesired operation. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 2 TASCAM FireOne IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2 Keep these instructions. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 3 Heed all warnings. is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 4 Follow all instructions. has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.�������������Do not expose 6 Clean only with dry cloth. this apparatus to drips or splashes. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on with the manufacturer's instructions. the apparatus. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat • Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) book case or similar unit. that produce heat. • The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with time. one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two • An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should not be replacement of the obsolete outlet. exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. • Excessive sound pressure fro earphones and headphones can 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched cause hearing loss. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its STAND-BY/ON in the Stand-By position. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. TASCAM FireOne 3 IMPORTANTContents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 - Introduction .................5 5 - Connections ............... 14 Overview .............................. 5 FireWire connections ........ 14 Features ............................... 5 Audio connections ............ 14 In The Box ............................ 5 Mic ........................................14 Copyright, etc ...................... 5 Guitar ....................................15 Keyboard/drum machine/sound Precautions and notes for module/cassette deck/MD/CD placement and use ........ 6 etc. (analog connection) .....15 Beware of condensation .......6 Analog record player ...........16 Conventions used in this Speakers/headphones .........17 manual ................................. 6 MIDI connections .............. 18 System Requirements ......... 6 Software Application 6 - Troubleshooting ......... 19 Guide .................................... 7 Host Connection trouble- Updates ................................ 7 shooting ............................. 19 FireWire connection notes .. 7 Control surface troubleshooting .......... 19 2 - Features of the FireOne ..8 Audio troubleshooting ..... 20 Top panel ............................. 8 7 - Block diagram ............ 21 Rear panel .......................... 10 FireOne Block Diagram ..... 21 3 - Installation ................. 11 8 - Specifications ............. 22 Control panel Installation ... 11 Windows XP .........................11 FireOne Specifications ...... 22 Mac OS X ...............................11 Inputs / Outputs ...................22 Performance .........................23 4 - Control panel settings .. 12 Physical characteristics .......23 Sample rate ........................ 12 Dimensional drawing ........ 23 Buffer size .......................... 12 Control Surface Mode ....... 12 Jog/Shuttle Display Mode ... 12 Sampling Rate Lock ........... 13 Input Mon Mono ............... 13 4 TASCAM FireOne IMPORTANT SAFETY1 - IntroductionINSTRUCTIONS Overview Thank you for choosing the TASCAM FireOne. With an inte- ing and editing environment. The FireOne’s high-definition grated design that includes professional-quality mic preampli- recording capabilities (up to 192 kHz, 24-bit) are supported fiers, high-resolution analog-to-digital conversion, MIDI, and by DAW applications, giving you the immediately ability to control surface features, we have designed FireOne to be the record audio with amazing clarity and resolution. perfect addition to your computer-based digital audio worksta- This owner’s manual will help you familiarize yourself with tion. With the ability to be powered from its FireWire interface FireOne’s features and operation. It will discuss how to or from the included power adapter, FireOne is equally at home connect FireOne to your other equipment, and it will discuss in the studio or on the road. how to use FireOne with your computer. A troubleshoot- FireOne is designed to be compatible with a wide variety ing guide will help identify and correct common problems. of audio software for Windows XP and Mac OS X. The Please read this guide carefully and keep it handy for future included Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) application soft- reference. ware provides an incredibly rich music composition, record- Features The FireOne’s audio input section provides the ability to MIDI IN and OUT jacks are provided on the FireOne which connect a wide variety of microphone, line, or instrument allow you to connect MIDI keyboard controllers, external signals. Conversion is fully 24-bit and you can select from synthesizers, or anything else that makes use of the ubiqui- a variety of sample rates (up to 192 kHz). The quiet, low- tous MIDI protocol. distortion mic preamps with switchable phantom power give FireOne’s unique complement of transport controls, function you the flexibility to use virtually any type of microphone, keys, and a large weighted scrub/shuttle wheel offer instant and the pad switches allow you to accommodate unusually access to the software controls you need the most. The way hot signals up to line-level sources. The second (B) input can each audio software application deals with control surfaces also be switched to “instrument” mode, whereupon a high- varies somewhat, so please refer to the Application Guide