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Tascam MZ-223 - Industrial-Grade Zone Mixer User Manual

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TASCAM MZ-223

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM MZ-

223.
Before using this unit, read this Owner’s Manual care-

fully 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

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Rackmount mixer that enables routing input

channels to multiple outputs as desired

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Mic and line inputs can be mixed for output

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Talkover function automatically lowers back-

ground music volume according to mic volume

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Five input channels are equipped with gain con-

trols, signal LEDs, and faders

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Two mic input channels are equipped with vol-

ume controls, LED level meters and three-band

equalizers

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Three zone main outputs are equipped with vol-

ume controls, LED level meters and three-band

equalizers

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Headphone output with volume control can be

used for pre-fader monitoring of selected input

channels and the main output

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Monitoring output is independent from main out-

puts

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2U rackmount size

Items included with this product

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid dam-

aging the items. Keep the packing materials for trans-

portation 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.

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Main unit ...........................................................................× 1

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AC adapter (TASCAM PS-M1524) .............................× 1

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Cord for AC adapter

(JAPAN USA/EUROPE) ..................................................× 2

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Rackmount screw kit ....................................................× 1

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Owner’s Manual (this document)

including warranty ........................................................× 1

CAUTION

Always use the included AC adapter (TASCAM

PS-M1524) when using this unit. Never use the

included AC adapter with any other device. Doing

so could cause damage, fire or electric shock.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 4
Features .................................................................... 6
Items included with this product ........................... 6
Conventions used in this manual ........................... 7
Precautions for placement and use ........................ 7
Beware of condensation ......................................... 7
Cleaning the unit ..................................................... 7
User registration ...................................................... 7
Using the TEAC Global Site ..................................... 7
Product registration ................................................ 7
About TASCAM customer support service ............. 7
Names and functions of parts ................................ 8

Front panel ............................................................................8
Rear panel ..............................................................................9

Preparation ............................................................ 10

Connecting the power ................................................... 10
Attaching the cord ........................................................... 10
Connecting other equipment...................................... 10
Turning the power on and off...................................... 12

Operation procedures ........................................... 13

Adjusting line input channels (1–5)........................... 13
Adjusting the inputs of mics connected to the

MAIN MIC 1–2 INPUT jacks ............................................ 13
Output channels ............................................................... 13
Using the talkover function .......................................... 13
Listening to channel pre-fader signals ..................... 13

Troubleshooting .................................................... 14
Specifications ......................................................... 14

Audio inputs ....................................................................... 14
Audio outputs ................................................................... 14
Audio performance ......................................................... 15
General ................................................................................. 15
Dimensional drawings.................................................... 15
Block diagrams .................................................................. 16