12 TASCAM SD-20M
2 – Names and functions of parts
Rear panel
h ANALOG (UNBALANCED) INPUT 3/L and 4/R jacks
These RCA pin jacks are analog inputs.
Their nominal input level is −10 dBV.
j ANALOG (UNBALANCED) OUTPUT L and R jacks
These RCA pin jacks are analog outputs.
Their nominal output level is −10 dBV.
k DC IN 12V connector
Connect the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) here.
l GROUND connector
Depending on the conditions of use, noise might occur
in the monitoring sound. If this occurs, connect this to a
ground with a cable (not included).
; Cord holder
Hook the cord of the included AC adapter here to prevent
accidental disconnection.
Home Screen
1 Playback area
This shows the current playback file area.
ALL
All files in the SOUND folder
FOLDER
All files in the selected folder
P.LIST
All files added to the playlist
2 Repeat playback setting
One of the following icons appears according to the current
setting.
Icon Meaning
Single playback
Single file repeat playback
All file repeat playback
3 Current playback file number/total number of files
This shows the current file number and total number of files
in the current playback area.
4 Elapsed time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current file.
5 DC input status
When powering the unit with the included TASCAM
PS-P1220E adapter, appears.
6 Battery supply status
A battery icon appears when power is supplied by batteries.
When batteries are being used, the battery icon shows the
amount of power remaining in bars ( , , ).
The battery is almost dead and the power will soon turn off
if the icon with no bars blinks.
When no batteries are installed in the unit, appears.
NOTE
Sometimes a Battery Low warning appears when recording
or conducting other demanding operations even when
battery power remains.
7 Recorder operation status
This icon shows the recorder operation status.
Indicator Meaning
8Stopped
9Paused
7Playing back
,Searching forward
mSearching backward
/Skipping to the beginning of the next file
.Skipping to the beginning of the current or
previous file
8 Level meter
These show the levels of the input and playback signals.
9 Playback position display
The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback
progresses, the bar extends from the left.
0 Remaining time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current file.
q Peak value in decibels (dB)
The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time is
displayed in decibels.
w Playback speed setting status
This shows whether the variable speed function is on or off.
(See “Changing the playback speed (VARI SPEED)” on page
31.)
No indicator Variable speed off
Variable speed on
