Tascam MD-801R/P Mk II, MD-801P Mk II owner manual Sound synchro recording, Digital recording

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2Cue the playback point to the place that you want to start recording.

3Press the READY key [7] to put the MD-801 into play ready mode. This step is the primary difference between replace recording and ordi- nary post-script recording.

4Press and hold down the RECORD key [8] and press the READY key. The display will show:

Replace REC

5To start recording, press PLAY [6]. When you have finished recording, press STOP [5].

If you want to cancel the recording operation after step 4, press the STOP key [5].

NOTES

You cannot use the input monitor function before entering the replace record mode. You must stop the transport first if you want to use the record monitor function.

Many replace recording functions carried out on the same track may result in sections which it is later impossible to combine using the edit functions.

4.3.7 Sound synchro recording

With this facility, the MD-801 goes from record ready to record mode when a signal threshold is exceeded. The threshold is the same as for the Auto Cue function (4.2.12, "Cueing to the first audio posi- tion in a track") and is set in the Auto Cue menu (3.3, "Auto cue").

The facility also allows the unit to go automatically from recording to record ready mode, if the input sig- nal drops below the threshold and stays at this lower level for five successive seconds.

1Make sure the MD-801 is recording or in record ready mode.

2Use the “previous” TRACK key [4] to toggle between turning the Sound Synchro function on and off (the screen below shows it turned on).

S _ SYNC ON

If the MD-801 is in record ready mode, start playing the source. As soon as the signal level goes above the threshold, the MD-801 will go from record ready to record mode.

If the MD-801 is in record mode, it will drop back to

4 - Recording operations

record ready mode as soon as a period of relative silence of more than five seconds in length is detected. Recording will start again as soon as a sig- nal which is over the threshold is detected again, and the Sound Synchro mode is still on.

NOTE

If the Sound Synchro mode is on, and a man- ual change is made from record ready to record (or the other way round), the Sound Synchro mode is automatically turned off.

4.3.8 Digital recording

Since the MD-801 incorporates a frequency conver- tor, digital recordings can be made from a wide vari- ety of sources, including sources played back at non- standard frequencies (varispeed and pitch shifting are therefore possible).

1Set the INPUT selection switch [28] to

DIGITAL.

2Set the DIGITAL INPUT selection switch [29] to either AES/EBU or COAXIAL, depending on the source.

NOTE

When recording from a digital source, remem- ber that the input level controls [27] have no effect.

3If you require mono recording (uses the left channel only, and doubles the available record- ing time), set the REC MODE switch [30] to MONO, otherwise, make sure it is set to

STEREO.

4Press and hold down the RECORD key [8] and press the READY key.

5Start recording by pressing the PLAY key [6], and finish by pressing the STOP key [5].

NOTES

If the selected digital input is not correctly connected, or is not present, the D-IN UNLOCK! message will appear on the display to inform you of this.

If the digital input signal is interrupted and resumes within 30 seconds of the interruption, a new track will be started on the MD-801, with a number that is one higher than the pre-

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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@#

MD-801R/P Mk II, MD-801P Mk II specifications

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