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DAW Control Surface / FireWire Audio-MIDI Interface
OWNER'S MANUAL
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 exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 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.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
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ÿ
Y
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
D00835000A
The following marking is located on the bottom of the unit:


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2 TASCAM FW-1082 Owner's Manual
For CANADA
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment
is
operated
in
a
commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction
manual,
may
cause
harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
For U.S.A
Important Safety Precautions


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TASCAM FW-1082 Owner's Manual
3
Important Safety Instructions
1
Read these instructions.
2
Keep these instructions.
3
Head all warnings.
4
Follow all instructions.
5
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6
Clean only with dry cloth.
7
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8
Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. Grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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.
13
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14
Refer all serving to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
·
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
·
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
·
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
·
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch
in the off position.


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Contents
4 TASCAM FW-1082 Owner's Manual
1 ­ Introduction
Overview ...................................................... 7
Features ........................................................ 7
System Requirements .................................. 8
In The Box .................................................... 8
Nomenclature used in the manual ............. 8
Software application notes ........................ 9
Special notes for touch-sensitive faders .... 9
Copyright, etc. ............................................. 9
2 ­ Parts of the FW-1082
Front Panel ................................................. 10
Input section .......................................................... 10
TRIM controls ..............................................10
OL indicators ...............................................10
Signal indicators .........................................10
Channel controls ................................................... 11
REC indicators .............................................11
SEL keys ......................................................11
Channel SOLO keys ....................................11
Channel MUTE keys ...................................11
Channel Faders ...........................................11
REC key .......................................................11
MASTER fader .............................................11
Encoders and controls ........................................... 12
Encoders ......................................................12
Encoder mode keys and indicators ...........12
EQ band keys (with indicators) .................12
Monitoring and indicators .................................... 12
PHANTOM ...................................................12
FireWire .......................................................12
CLOCK .........................................................12
D IN ..............................................................12
MONITOR ....................................................12
PHONES .......................................................12
MIDI IN and OUT indicators .......................12
Mode controls ....................................................... 12
CONTROL PANEL key .................................12
COMPUTER & MIDI CTRL keys ...................12
MON MIX key .............................................12
SHIFT key ....................................................12
MONITOR/function keys ............................12
DAW transport controls ........................................ 13
Arrow (cursor) keys ....................................13
Dial and SHTL (shuttle) key/indicator .......13
BANK selection keys and indicators .........13
LOCATE keys, SET, IN and OUT keys .........13
Transport keys and indicators ...................13
Rear panel .................................................. 13
Line inputs and inserts .......................................... 14
LINE IN jacks ................................................14
INSERT 1 & 2 ...............................................14
GUITAR/LINE switch ...................................14
Mic inputs and phantom power switch .............. 14
MIC (1 through 4) .......................................14
PHANTOM (+48V) switch ...........................14
Foot switch jack (FOOT SW) ................................. 14
FireWire (IEEE.1394) ports .........................14
COAXIAL Digital audio I/O (IN and OUT) ............. 14
MIDI I/O ..................................................................14
Monitoring and phones ........................................14
PHONES jack ...............................................14
MONITOR (BAL) Outputs L & R ..................14
POWER jack and switch .........................................15
3 ­ Functional Overview
Control Surface Modes ..............................16
Global Controls ...........................................16
MASTER FADER ..........................................16
CONTROL SURFACE MODE keys ................16
CONTROL PANEL key .................................16
"Hidden" global function ......................................16
Dedicated Computer Controls ...................16
Dedicated Modifier Keys ...........................17
Setting and checking clock rates ...............17
Expected Sample Rate ...............................17
4 ­ Control Surface Modes and Operation
Bank Switch Behavior ................................18
Computer Control Mode ­ (General
Notes) .......................................................18
Native Protocol ......................................................18
Mackie Emulation Protocol ...................................19
HUI Emulation Protocol .........................................19
MIDI Control Mode ­ (General Notes) ......20
Programming the MIDI Control Messages ...........21
Programming Keys ................................................21
Selecting the MIDI output(s) .....................21
Setting the MIDI channel ...........................21
Setting the MIDI message type .................21
Selecting the MIDI controller or note .......22
Programming Encoders .........................................22
Selecting the MIDI output(s) .....................22
Setting the MIDI channel ...........................22
Selecting the MIDI controller ....................22
Programming Faders .............................................23
Selecting the MIDI output(s) .....................23
Setting the MIDI channel ...........................23
Selecting the MIDI controller ....................23
Banking ..................................................................23
Monitor Mix Mode ­ (General Notes) .......23
Audio I/O and the Monitor Mixer ........................24
Monitoring Setups .................................................24
F1 / COMPUTER key ...................................24
F2 / INPUTS .................................................24
F9 / BOTH ....................................................24
Making mixer settings ..........................................24
Controlling the monitoring levels .............24
Setting the pan positions ..........................24
Setting the master fader to 0dB
(unity gain) ..............................................24
Setting a channel's monitor level to 0dB
(unity gain) ..............................................24
Setting all monitor mix levels to 0dB (unity
gain) .........................................................25
Setting all mixer parameters to default
values .......................................................25
Adjusting the fader sensitivity ..................25
Setting Input levels ...............................................25


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Contents
TASCAM FW-1082 Owner's Manual
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5 ­ Control Panel
Settings tab .................................................26
Control Protocol ......................................... 26
Clock Source ............................................... 26
Sample Rate ............................................... 26
Audio Latency ............................................ 26
Coax Output Source .................................. 26
Master Fader Affects ANLG L:R Gain ...... 26
OVR Threshold ........................................... 27
Compensate for Converter delays (WDM) 27
MIDI Programming tab ..............................27
Quick Start tab (Windows only) ................27
CoreAudio tab (OS X only) ........................28
10-input/4-output ...................................... 28
4-input/4-output ........................................ 28
2-input/2-output ........................................ 28
6 ­ Troubleshooting and Support
Contacting Us .............................................30
7 ­ Specifications
Analog I/O ...................................................31
Digital I/O ....................................................32
Misc. I/O ......................................................32
Overall System Specifications ...................32
Analog performance ..................................33
Physical, etc. specifications ........................33
Dimensional drawing .................................34