TASCAM M-30 M30 manual in pdf

[cjacek]

Hey guys,

Finally was able to put together a pdf file of the manual. It was quite a challenge but the results, I think, turned out quite good.

I skimmed the manual prior to uploading and didn't notice any errors and such but if you find any, let me know.

It's a 20mb file download (2 different host locations):

http://www.fileupyours.com/files/135...0%20manual.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/62886880...-30_manual.pdf

Good luck with your M-30!

[The Ghost of FM]

Excellent job, Daniel!

I skimmed over the manual and now have a better understanding of the M-30 and just how flexible it is, especially if one makes use of an outboard M-1 cue mixer!

Thanks you for all the hard work and for finding web-space to make the file available! You're a good egg!

Cheers!

[A Reel Person]

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[cjacek]

Jeff, Dave.. Thanks guys!!

..in fact, here's what led up to me getting the manual done (in a much more timely way ):
http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=251503
http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=251711

[poopchute]

Cjacek,
You have done an excellent job. Im Sorry that the pdf program I reccomended didnt work. I think alot of people here are gonna benefit from this. I myself was getting frusterated trying to figure out how to use the M-30 without a manual.
I tried giving you some good reputation but it says I must spread some around before I give you some more.
Now the only thing we need to do is get a sticky thread going with all the Tascam manuals that used to be on the Tascam site plus this M-30 manual.Plus anyone else who has a rare hard to find manual can do the same as Cjacek. That way people who come here can go right into a sticky thread for a manual. So people dont have to scour the net. And it'd also be a thing that may attract more people to this site. If word gets out that we have a $h!tload of good manuals people may come here for one and stay.

[needledrop]

Cjacek....You're the F#@%in' MAN!!!
Let me know if you would like me to make a donation to your paypal account.

[cjacek]

poopchute:

Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it. The pdf program was but a catalyst which made me seek out a solution so in that sense it did work!

Hey, no worries about the rep points. (I've got enough to tide me over for now ).

Yeah, a sticky of manuals would be great. I'd have to ask Dragon how this can be done so that people can paste their links under that thread, for a particular manual or maybe I could upload what I have... Someone already made a TASCAM 388 manual and I know a 34B exists (I think I have these) and also a TEAC 3440, but I'm not sure (and of course the M30).

needledrop:

You're welcome!

I wouldn't dream of taking money off of this so don't worry about it.

That is also the reason I put a "stamp" on each of the pages, with my user name here etc....., as to make it harder for people to resell it.

[A Reel Person]

I wondered what that blip on my screen was that my ancient reader wouldn't read!

[cjacek]

Originally Posted by A Reel Person

I wondered what that blip on my screen was that my ancient reader wouldn't read!

Yeah, I was thinking about this, whether or not everything displays properly. How are you viewing it, Dave? Are you displaying it full screen?

I'm using the free foxit pdf reader: http://www.download.com/Foxit-PDF-Re...ml?tag=lst-0-1
and have it set to "fit width".

[A Reel Person]

It's no problem.

[cjacek]

OK, cool!

[The Ghost of FM]

Originally Posted by A Reel Person

It's no problem.

Acrobat 3!

Must everything you own be from 1987?

Just kidding!

Cheers!

[pentatonik]

Cjacek you rule!

This is helping a lot, especially the block diagramm.
I'm kind of a wannabee in the analog world (own TSR-8, looking for M30 or M308), made my decision to switch to radical analog very short time ago, but man!! I'm sooo glad I did.
First: look at this block diagram! what a versatile tool! the amount of input / outputs on EACH track is impressive to me. 3 ins, insert access, cue out, direct out...
Second: you folks seem so kind!!? I just read the threads with MartyMcFly in it, you all keep staying so patient!

Guess this forum will be great help for me. Thanx!

[cjacek]

pentatonik: You're welcome!

What I love about the early TASCAM manuals is that they're like a mini audio engineering course, so well written and helpful whether or not you have that particular model.

Yes, I think we are rather patient, when we try to help but sometimes our patience runs out!

[thegirlheads]

Thanks for this. You've done a great service.

I'd gladly make a contribution to your paypal account. I haven't been able to find a copy of this anywhere.

Now, off to the studio to play...

[sloom]

Just downloaded it- I have been looking longingly at my M-30 for well over a year now! Besides home and family life being priority, I just haven't figured the dern thing out. But this is the way in! Great, cjacek, thank you for this excellent service!

Dang! I'm gonna go make something happen...

[Dr ZEE]

Originally Posted by pentatonik

Cjacek you rule!

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YES!
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[cjacek]

Ha! Thanks!!

BTW, the only download link which works (above) is the 2nd one, the rapidshare one.

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[kqvic]

Many questions were answered thanks to your kindness. I have a Teac Model 3, but I understand much of the M-30 manual applies. All the scientific principles, etc alone make it a godsend. My brain is still reeling ... but thanks alot!

[goettel]

Registered just to say: thank you.

Just bought an M-30, can't imagine having to figure it out without the manual. You're a gentleman, and a scholar, Sir!

[RRuskin]

Originally Posted by cjacek

pentatonik: You're welcome!

What I love about the early TASCAM manuals is that they're like a mini audio engineering course, so well written and helpful whether or not you have that particular model.

FYI - Those early manuals were written by the late Dick Rosmini, who worked as a consultant to TEAC/TASCAM during the 70's and into the 80's. He was also responsible for the inclusion of many of the features (particularly in/out & expansion) that were included on the Models 3, 5, 30, 35, 15, 15B & 16, among others.

[fatfosh18]

i've got one of these tascam M-30's and i was wondering if anyone here knew what its worth and where i could sell it. i didn't find anything like it one ebay, so i wasn't sure how to go about selling it. thanks