Tascam MD-801R/P Mk II Analog Inputs and trimmers Balanced, Analog Outputs Line and trimmers

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ital outputs [33] and [35] without passing through the frequency converter.

[33] DIGITAL OUTPUT (AES/EBU)

This XLR-type connector outputs digital audio data in AES3-1992 format.

The output sampling frequency will always be

44.1kHz, ±9.9%, as determined by the pitch control (see both 4.2.13, "Varispeed mode" and 3.2, "Pitch control").

R[34] DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL)

This RCA connector accepts digital audio data in IEC 60958 (consumer) format (SPDIF).

The input sampling frequency can be 32 kHz,

44.1kHz or 48 kHz. The MD-801’s internal sam- pling frequency converter will convert them all to

44.1kHz for recording.

If switch 4 of the MODE SET DIP switch bank [43] is set off, the signals input here are echoed at the dig- ital outputs [33] and [35] without passing through the frequency converter.

[35] DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL)

This RCA connector outputs digital audio data in IEC 60958 (consumer) format (SPDIF).

The output sampling frequency will always be

44.1kHz, ±9.9%, as determined by the pitch control (see both 4.2.13, "Varispeed mode" and 3.2, "Pitch control").

R[36] ANALOG INPUTS and trimmers (BALANCED)

These XLR-type connectors accept balanced analog signals at professional (+4 dBu) levels.

The wiring is, as marked on the rear panel: 1=ground, 2=hot (+), 3=cold (–).

The nominal impedance is 2.2 kΩ.

The trimmer potentiometers by each connector may be turned counterclockwise or clockwise to cut or boost respectively the level of the signal received at the inputs. The maximum cut achievable (relative to nominal) is –4 dB and the maximum boost is +7 dB.

As shipped, the trimmers are set to the standard +4 dBu level.

R[37] ANALOG INPUTS (UNBALANCED)

These RCA connectors accept unbalanced signals at the –10 dBV level.

The nominal impedance is 8 kΩ.

2 - Rear panel

[38] ANALOG OUTPUTS (MONITOR)

These RCA unbalanced connectors provide output signals at the –10 dBV level.

The nominal impedance is 220 Ω.

[39]Analog output function DIP switch bank

This bank of four DIP switches is used to control the outputs from the MONITOR and LINE analog out- puts [38] and [40].

They have the following meanings:

No

OFF

ON

 

(up)

(down)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allows the output mode from both

 

REE O

NOO

the LINE and the MONITOR out-

1

puts to be set to MONO or

 

 

 

S T

M

STEREO , as well as output from

 

the PHONES jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When set to SYNCHRONIZE , the

 

 

 

LINE and MONITOR outputs are

 

 

 

paralleled. When set to

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL , signals are output

 

 

 

from the MONITOR outputs only

 

E

 

when the PLAY key on the MD-801

 

Z

L

 

itself, or the MONITOR key on the

 

RO N I

ID UA

2

optional RC-801 is pressed. To out-

 

H

V

put signals from the LINE outputs

 

YN C

NI D I

 

when this switch is set to

 

 

 

 

S

 

INDIVIDUAL , use the ONLINE

 

 

 

key on the optional RC-801, or

 

 

 

send a “play” command from a

 

 

 

remote controller connected to the

 

 

 

serial or parallel interface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When OFF , whether the MONITOR

 

 

 

outputs output a signal depends on

 

OF F

ON

the setting of switch 2 in this bank

 

(i.e. if switch 2 is on, the

 

 

 

3

OMN

OMN

MONITOR outputs are only active

when the MD-801’s PLAY key has

 

 

 

 

 

 

N E

I N E

been pressed). When ON , monitor-

 

ing is always on, regardless of from

 

L I

L

 

where the play command origi-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nated.

 

 

4

Reserved—leave in the OFF position

 

 

 

 

NOTE

The PHONES output [9] is always active, regardless of the settings made using these switches.

[40]ANALOG OUTPUTS (LINE) and trimmers

These XLR-type connectors output balanced analog signals at professional (+4 dBu) levels.

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Contents MD-801R@#/ MD-801P@# Important for U.K. Customers Important Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Safety Information Table of Contents Use of a keyboard with the MD-801 Remote control of the MD-801Specifications, etc Editing operationsAbout the MiniDisc format IntroductionTrack titling, etc Care of MD mediaCare of MD media About the MD-801R/P MkCare of the unit About the MD-801R/P MkUnpacking the unit Rack-mounting the unitAbout this manual Backup memoryAbout this manual Hookup Examplel Hookup ExamplelFront and rear panel features Front panel Front panel Edit key Play Mode key TOC Write key and indicatorAuto Ready key and indicator Auto CUE key and indicatorDisplay DisplayRear panel Rear panelAnalog Inputs and trimmers Balanced Analog output function DIP switch bankAnalog Outputs Line and trimmers Remote Control connector Mode SET DIP switch bankKeyboard connector Remote Serial connectorJog loop length Menu itemsBasic principles of menu operations Auto cue Frame displayEOM track Resume settingResume setting Timer-controlled playback12Check items Incremental play10Incremental play 11Serial communications15Post-script recording Auto track numbering level13Auto track numbering level 14Copy IDInserting and ejecting discs Basic operationsPlayback of discs Playback of discs 10Track search operations 13Varispeed mode14Jog mode Repeat playbackRecording operations Recording operationsRebuilding the TOC General notes on recording using the MD formatBasic recording Post-Script recording Track number incrementingReplace recording Digital recording Sound synchro recording10Track title copying together with audio Analog recordingDividing tracks Cancelling an edit operationEditing operations Basic editing operationsErasing a track Erasing a trackCombining tracks Moving tracks Moving tracksB point erase operations Normal A-B erase B point erase operationsErasing to the end of a track Erasing from the start of a trackMoving an A-B point Moving an A-B pointRestoring erased material Restoring erased materialChanging track attributes 10Erasing a complete disc Erasing a complete disc11Track and disc title entry Track and disc title entry 11.6Copying disc and track titles Tally indicators Remote control of the MD-801Fader start Remote Parallel connectorSequential playback and recording Error messages and troubleshooting guide Specifications, etcSpecifications SpecificationsGeneral MiniDisc General and electrical Analog I/ODigital I/O Other connectionsRC-8 Remote Control Unit Dimensional drawingDimensional drawing Option RC-801 Remote Control UnitAES/EBU Digital Input Index a EEOM Index F PSync IN, Word Sync THRU, Word Index R TIndex U W MD-801R@# MD-801P@#

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