2 – Parts of the DS-M7.1
TASCAM DS-M7.1 9
Function keys
These keys all have two functions: the unshifted
function, as shown by the label above the keys, and
the color-coded (to match the
SHIFT key) shifted
function, as shown by the lower label. The shifted
function is enabled when the
SHIFT indicator is lit.
4 STATUS/INPUT The STATUS key brings up
the Status screen, where the settings relating to the
master status of the system can be viewed (but not
changed).
As the
INPUT key, it is used to route and assign the
inputs.
5 SYSTEM/OUTPUT As the SYSTEM key,
system settings are made on the screen brought up by
pressing this key.
As the
OUTPUT key, it enables assignment of the
monitor outputs to the channels of the selected sur-
round format.
6 INSERT/DELAY The DS-M7.1 allows either
an analog or digital insert loop in the monitoring
path. Use the
INSERT key to control this insert.
In shifted mode, the
DELAY key is used to compen-
sate for speaker placement. See the Setup Guide for
details.
7 DOWNMIX/TRIM Downmixing refers to the
practice of monitoring a surround mix “folded down”
to a format with fewer channels, in order to check
mix compatibility. The DS-M7.1 allows you, for
example, to hear how a 5.1 mix will sound when
played through a 2-speaker stereo system. Use this to
set up the downmix parameters.
As the shifted TRIM key, this key is used to set up the
relative levels of the surround channels. See the
Setup Guide for details.
8 BASS MGT/TEST Used to select the type of
Bass Management used, and to set up the subwoofer
crossover frequency, relative level, etc. for when bass
management is enabled (see “Bass management” on
page 21).
As the shifted
TEST key, it is used to set up the pink
noise parameters for level testing. See the Setup
Guide for details.
9 SHIFT key and indicator This latching
shift key alters the behavior of the function keys
listed above. It also is used with the
DOWN MIX key
for mono downmixing.
A VALUE Use this rotary encoder to set the val-
ues shown on the display.
B CURSOR keys Use these keys to navigate
between the parameters shown on the display.
C MUTE CONTROL keys and
indicators
These correspond to the channels of the
different surround formats supported by the DS-
M7.1. When a surround format is selected, the indi-
cators of those channels which are valid for the for-
mat are lit. For example, if 5.1 is selected, the L, C,
R, LS, RS and LFE indicators are lit.
The keys act as monitor mute keys or solo keys
(depending on the status of the
SOLO/MUTE key,
and are also used for selecting channels when setting
up the relative levels of the channels (see the Setup
Guide for details).
D ALT SPK Pressing this key selects speakers
connected to the LC and RC channels. When in sur-
round mode, pressing this key automatically per-
forms an LR downmix to the LC and RC channels.
E SPL REFERENCE indicator and
LEVEL control
Use these to set and view the SPL
level output by the DS-M7.1 when it is properly cali-
brated. See the Setup Guide for full details of its
operation and its relationship to the software SPL
setting.
NOTE
If the output level is adjusted with this control so that it
exceeds the level set in the LCD menu (see the Setup
Guide), there is a risk of clipping and degradation of
sound quality.
F SOLO/MUTE Switches the function of the
MUTE CONTROL keys between muting and soloing
(the type of solo mode, exclusive or mix, is user-
selectable).
G SRND/ST Switches easily between the
selected surround format from the
CONSOLE or
MASTER I/O connectors and stereo (input from the
dedicated CR stereo inputs on the rear panel).
H BUS/RTN Switches monitoring between the
bus inputs (from the mixing console—the indicator is
unlit) and the return inputs (from the mixdown
recorder—the indicator is lit).
The default as shipped from the factory is bus (the
indicator is unlit).
