Targa TM-2100 Operation And Safety Notes

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    Last information update: 08 / 2008 · ident.-no.: 082008 -gb/ie/cy/mt targa gmbh lange wende 41 d-59494 soest art. Nr.: 16374 sound mixer sound mixer operation and safety notes 4722_musik-mischpult_gb.Indd 1-2 07.08.2008 16:59:21 uhr.

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    Front panel connector jacks (see page 6) rear panel (see page 8) controls (see page 12) master control panel (see page 14).

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    Safety instructions general before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this manual safe for future reference. If you sell the device or pass it on, it is essentia...

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    Targa tm-2100 english cables always hold cables by the plug and never pull on the cable itself. Never hold the power cord with wet hands as this may cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never place the device, heavy objects or furniture on the cable and take care that the cord does not become tr...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 2 intended use this is a consumer electronics device. It may only be used for private use, not industrial or commercial purposes. Furthermore, the device may not be used outdoors or in tropical climates. Only connec- tion cables and external devices may be used that comply with...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 3 table of contents safety instructions ....................................................................... Inside manual cover general ............................................................................................. Inside manual cover operating environment .....

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    Targa tm-2100 english 4 introduction thank you for choosing this high-end targa tm-2100 mixing console. The tm-2100 presents 0 input channels for audio signals and mixes these on two channels to one stereo signal. The input sound sources (4 x stereo, 2 x mono) can be mixed at the same time with an e...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 5 features and characteristics • the targa tm-2100 mixing console has jacks for 10 input channels from which you can mix 4 stereo and 2 mono channels on an efx or collectively on the stereo output main output. • via the control room or headphones industry-standard jacks you can...

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    Targa tm-2100 english overview jacks and controls your targa tm-2100 mixing console has multiple connector jacks for the different sound sources (e.G. Microphone, standard line-out output devices, stereo synthesiz- ers, etc.) that you can comfortably mix and output via the stereo out jacks. The foll...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 7 4 tape in (l, r) input jacks these unbalanced cinch inputs (also termed rca jacks) serve to connect stereo sound sources such as tape decks, cd players, etc. You can then adjust the signal level of the connected sound sources via the tape control (30) of the master control pa...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 8 alternatively they can be used to output these channels independently from each other to devices such as graphic equalizers, compressors and noise filters. This is a trs (tip- ring-sleeve) phone jack, that can be used bi-directionally. Warning: to be able to connect devices t...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 9 getting started you can use your targa tm-2100 mixing console for the following three applications: 1. Signal processing signal processing includes boost, level adjustment, frequency characteristics as well as the mixing of effects. 2. Signal distribution signal distribution ...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 0 connecting audio devices after you have unpacked your device and located it in a suitable position, you can con- nect your audio devices. In the following figure you will find an example of which de - vices you can connect to the various jacks. The vast number of jacks howeve...

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    Targa tm-2100 english connecting the power adapter 1. Connect the power adapter cable to the ac adaptor in jack on the rear of the mixing console. 2. Gently turn the outside metal ring till tight to fix the plug in the jack. 3. Switch the power switch to the off position and turn all controls on the...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 2 mixing and processing the audio signals you can comfortably process the signals of the various sound sources with the help of the numerous controls on the mixing console. At first sight, so many potentiometers can look a little daunting. Luckily however there are only 6 or 7 ...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 3 17 switch for high-pass filter this switch allows you to toggle the high-pass filter on or off. Frequencies under 75 hz are cut. Note: there is no high-pass filter when using stereo line inputs (regardless of the switch setting). 18 equalizer the mixing console has a 3-band e...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 4 balance (stereo channels 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10) the balance control is to adjust the balance between the left (l) and right (r) stereo channel. Signals that are fed to input l (left) will be directed to the left stereo bus (l). Signals that are fed to input r (right) will be...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 15 26 level indicators by means of these indicators you can control the signal level fed to the stereo bus. The "0" value corresponds to a normal output level. The indicator lights red when the signal level has reached or exceeded the maximum clipping level. From this level the...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 6 appendix practical examples in the following pages you will find practical examples of use for your mixing console. Playing music on the computer to play former recordings or audio signals on your computer you can connect the suit- able device (e.G. Tape deck) to your mixing ...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 17 simple recording studio for this you can connect all microphones to the mic inputs and the instruments to the mono (e.G. E-guitar) or stereo phone jacks (e.G. Synthesizer). Connect the recording device (e.G. Dat) to the rec out stereo output (5). To listen to the results con...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 18 simple concert / dj configuration this setting is very similar to the previous one. For output, however, you connect the mixing console to an amplifier and not to a recording device. As a dj you simply replace the stereo instrument for a tape deck, cd player or similar devic...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 9 connectors, jacks and polarity when connecting your instruments, microphones and other sound sources you must use the correct types of cables and connectors. In the following you will find an overview of connectors and jacks that your targa tm-2100 supports. Xlr-type connecto...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 20 cinch connector (red, white) for tape in input, stereo inputs of the channels 7/8 and rec out stereo output jacks for recording devices..

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    Targa tm-2100 english 2 troubleshooting with the numerous connector jacks and controls of the targa tm-2100 it is not easy for a newcomer who may even find themselves lost in the jumble of cables. Read the following section and if necessary the relevant section on connectors or operation of the cont...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 22 technical specifications efx control: the input sound sources (4 x stereo, 2 x mono) can be mixed at the same time with an efx control (6 x efx) and be input as stereo signals on the efx channel output. From there the stereo signal can be input to an external sound effect de...

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    Targa tm-2100 english 23 block diagram.

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    Targa tm-2100 english 24 manufacturer: targa gmbh lange wende 41 59494 soest germany.

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    Im p o rt an t w ar ra n ty in fo rm at io n dear customer, thank you for purchasing a targa product. Please carefully read through the enclosed documentation or onl ine help before putting your targa product into service. If you have a problem, which can’t be solved in this way, please contact our ...