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USER MANUAL BO16DXIN TASCAM

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テアック株式会社

1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA

TEAC UK Ltd.

http://tascam.eu/

Phone: [phone]

2 Huxley Road, Surrey Research Park Guildford, GU2 7RE, United

Kingdom

TEAC EUROPE GmbH

http://tascam.eu/

Phone: [phone]

Room 817, Block A, Hailrun Complex, 6021 Shennan Blvd., Futian

District, Shenzhen 518040, China

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations.

ACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.

The unit can be mounted in a rack facing forward or backward by changing the direction that the rack-mount ears are attached to it.

The rackmount ears can also be removed when using the unit placed on a tabletop.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Features. 4

Items included with this product. 4

Precautions for placement and use. 5

Beware of condensation 5

Cleaning the unit 5

Using the TEAC Global Site. 5

Product registration. 5

About TASCAM customer support service 5

Names of Parts. 6

Front panel 6

Rear panel 7

Connecting Euroblock plugs. 8

Specifications 8

Input and output connectors. 8

Other 8

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM BO-32DE / BO-16DX/IN / BO-16DX/OUT Breakout Box.

Before using this unit, read this Owner's Manual carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download this Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

BO-32DE:

• 32 channels from 25-pin D-sub connectors can be transmitted to Euroblock connectors (Euroblock terminals are the same for both input and output, so input/output can be assigned freely in 8-channel groups)
  Euroblock plugs with tabs included

BO-16DX/IN:

16 channels from 25-pin D-sub connectors can be transmitted to XLR (female) connectors

BO-16DX/OUT:

16 channels from 25-pin D-sub connectors can be transmitted to XLR (male) connectors

Space is provided above the connectors for placing labels, including signal routing
The 25-pin D-sub connectors are compliant with AES59-2012 and use TASCAM pin assignments
- Panel indications support upside-down installation
- Compact 1U size with a depth of 45 mm

Items included with this product

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items. Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

• Main unit. x1
  Euroblock plug (BO-32DE only) x 32
  Cable band kit (BO-32DE only)
• Rackmount screw kit. x 1
  Owner's Manual (this document) including warranty..x 1

Precautions for placement and use

• Do not install this unit in the following types of locations. Doing so could cause malfunction.

Locations with frequent vibrations

Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight

Near heaters or other extremely hot places

Extremely cold places

Very humid or poorly ventilated places

Very dusty places

Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.
- Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other device that generates heat.

Beware of condensation

Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change.

To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using it.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download this Owner's Manual necessary for this unit from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.

Product registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM website to register your TASCAM product online.

http://tascam.com/

About TASCAM customer support service

TASCAM products are supported and warranted only in their country/region of purchase.

To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.

When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are required. Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also be necessary.

Front panel

BO-32DE

BO-16DX/IN

BO-16DX/OUT

① Euroblock connectors
These are balanced Euroblock analog input and output terminals. (HOT, COLD, GND from left)
② BALANCED INPUT 1-16 connectors
These are balanced XLR analog input connectors. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
③ BALANCED OUTPUT 1-16 connectors
These are balanced XLR analog output connectors. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Rear panel

BO-32DE

BO-16DX/IN

BO-16DX/OUT

④ 1-8/9-16/17-24/25-32 connectors

These are balanced 25-pin D-sub analog input and output connectors.

Using D-Sub multi-cables for analog input and output, connect other balanced analog devices and transmit signals for channels 1-8, 9-16, 17-24 and 25-32.

See the illustration below for the D-Sub connector pin assignments.*

(1-8, 9-16, 17-24 and 25-32 connectors follow the same pattern.)

⑤ 1-8/9-16 connectors

These are balanced 25-pin D-sub analog input/output connectors.

Using D-Sub multi-cables for analog input/output, connect other balanced analog devices and transmit signals for channels 1-8 and 9-16.

See the illustration below for the D-Sub connector pin assignments.*

(1-8 and 9-16 connectors follow the same pattern.)

• Pin assignments adhere to the TASCAM DB-25 Pinout Standard (AES59-2012)

ANALOG INPUTS / OUTPUTS

Connecting Euroblock plugs

1. Loosen the Euroblock plug terminal screws.
2. Insert wires.
3. Tighten the Euroblock plug terminal screws.
4. Use an included wire band to attach the wires to the tab.

Euroblock plug wiring example

Specifications

Input and output connectors

BO-32DE

Front panel

connectors:

Euroblock (balanced) 3.81mm pitch × 16 (32 channels)

Rear panel

connectors: D-sub 25pin female x4

Attachment screws: No.4-40 UNC (inch-type) × 8

BO-16DX/IN

Front panel

connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) x16

Rear panel

connectors: D-sub 25pin female x2

Attachment screws: No.4-40 UNC (inch-type) × 4

BO-16DX/OUT

Front panel

connectors: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) x16

Rear panel

connectors: D-sub 25pin female x2

Attachment screws: No.4-40 UNC (inch-type) × 4

Other

Dimensions (width × height × depth)

482.6 × 44.1 × 50.8 ~mm (BO-32DE)

482.6 × 44.1 × 54.5 ~mm (BO-16DX/IN)

482.6 × 44.1 × 51.5 ~mm (BO-16DX/OUT)

Weight

0.9 kg (BO-32DE)

0.9kg (BO-16DX/IN)

0.9kg (BO-16DX/OUT)

See the back of this manual for dimensional drawings.

• Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.

• Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.

PRECAUTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES

Alternatively, you can use the following instructions to start with the following pages.

Characteristicas

BO-32DE:

④ Sub-D-Anschlüsse A-D (1-8/9-16/17-24/25-32)

482.6 x 44.1 x 54.5mm (BO-16DX/IN)

482.6 x 44.1 x 51.5mm (BO-16DX/OUT)

質量

0.9kg (BO-32DE)

0.9kg (BO-16DX/IN)

0.9kg (BO-16DX/OUT)

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased.

WHAT IS AND IS NOT COVERED

Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:
1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
2. Damages resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
3. Damage resulting from failure to perform basic daily maintenance and/or calibration or otherwise
resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner's manual.
4. Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier)
5. Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station.
6. Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill.
competence, or experience of the user.
7. Damage to any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or is missing.

WHO IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY

This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser. This warranty is not valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

All parts except heads and disk drives are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Heads and disk drives are warranted to ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. Labor is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR

We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in the United States. (This warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If you are unable to locate an authorized TASCAM service station in your area, please contact us. We either will refer you to an authorized service station or instruct you to return the unit to the factory. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated sales receipt from an Authorized TASCAM Dealer.

You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product to service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTYES

Any implied warranties, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

TEACs liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at TEAC's option. TEAC shall not be liable for:

1. Damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss; or

2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area

CALL 1-800-447-8322

This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

These warranty provisions in Japanese are valid only in Japan.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

If you require repair services for your TASCAM equipment, please contact the dealer where the product was purchased from or the TASCAMDistributer in your country. A list of TASCAM Distributors can be found on our website at http://teac-global.com/

BO-32DE / BO-16DX/IN / BO-16DX/OUT

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