Tascam RC-898 Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2, Lock Status indicators, Numeric keypad

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Section 2.1 - Front panel

NOTE

30 fps drop-frame is only supported by DA-98 units.

To change the timecode type used by the system, see 8.1.3, “Selecting a timecode type” .

[8]MACHINE number indicators (1

through 6, E1, E2)

This indicator shows the machine currently selected for control with the transport keys. , using the MACHINE key [31]. 1 through 6 refer to DTRS units. E1 and E2 refer to VTRs, etc. which may be connected to the RC-898. E1 is connected to the parallel port, and E2 to the 9-pin RS-422 port

[9]LOCK STATUS indicators

These indicators show the current lock status of the DTRS units as they chase to external synchro- nization sources. For units 2 through 6, the exter- nal synchronization master will typically be the first DTRS unit (1) in the chain.

There are four modes displayed by these indicators:

On

The slave unit is chasing the master and is

 

locked to it.

Fast flashing The slave unit is in chase mode, is in fast for- ward or rewind mode, and is not locked to the sync master.

Slow flshing The slave unit is in chase mode, stopped, and is not locked to the sync master.

Off

The unit is not in chase mode.

[10]OFFSET, PULL UP/DN, CONFIDENCE, DELAY, TC REC,

VARI indicators

These indicators are used to show the status of the appropriate mode on the currently-selected unit. The status is changed using the menus on the dis- play screen.

In addition, changing the values from the front panel of a DTRS unit connected to the RC-898 will change the status of this indicator, if the unit’s number corresponds to the current MACHINE number [8].

[11]LCD display screen

This 20-character x 4-line backlit display screen is used to show and set the different parameters available with the RC-898.

[12]Time Mode indicators

Only one of these indicators will be lit at any one time. They indicate the timecode reference (time-

code; TC, or absolute time; ABS) in use by the currently-selected DTRS unit and shown on the TAPE TIME indicator [13].

The REL indicator, when lit, shows that the cur- rent time, relative to a user-defined reference point, as explained in 6.3, “Setting a relative time reference”, is currently being displayed.

[13]TAPE TIME display

This display shows the current tape time on the currently-selected unit. The time reference is shown by the indicators at [12].

[14]MEMORY NO. display

This 2-digit counter shows the location memory which is currently in use (for storage, recall or location).

[15]LOCATE TIME/VALUE display

This display shows the time of the location mem- ory currently referenced by the MEMORY NO. indicator [14] or entered using the numeric keypad [16].

It is also used to show time values which are set as control parameters in various menu screens.

[16]Numeric keypad

The ten number keys are used for direct entry of values for location memories, etc., to select loca- tion memories for store, recall, etc., or for the entry of time values into LCD display menu parameters. The +/– key is used to change a posi- tive to a negative value, or vice versa.

The +/– key is also used with relative times, as explained in the relative time setting section in see 6.3, “Setting a relative time reference”.

[17]STR key

This key is used to start the process for storing a timecode value to a location memory. See 6.5.6, “Storing the location in a memory” for details.

[18]RCL key

This key is used to start the process for recalling a timecode value from a location memory. See 6.5.7, “Recalling a location memory” for full details.

[19]CANCEL key

This key is used to cancel the selection of a loca- tion memory with the number keys, before storing a time to it or recalling a time. It may also be used to cancel the setting of a numerical value if it has been wrongly entered.

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Contents RC-898 For U.S.A Menu and basic operations Table of Contents IntroductionRC-898 features ConnectionsMenu and parameter reference Table of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs unitsExternal control and settings Timecode functionsUnpacking Key featuresKey features IntroductionDigital audio cables Precautions and recommendationsPrecautions and recommendations Battery backupReference clock in a digital studio AccessoriesAccessories Accessories RC-898 features Front panel Time Mode indicators Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2Lock Status indicators Vari indicatorsFront panel ENTER/LOAD key Preset keyData INC/DEC key and indicator Repeat key and indicatorRear Panel Contrast Rear Panel DIP switches 1Machine IDs ConnectionsConnection to Dtrs units Connection to Dtrs unitsConnections GPI event units Connections parallel unitsConnections RS-422 Units Connections parallel unitsMemory and batteries Memory and batteriesMemory and batteries Invalid operations Menu and basic operationsNavigation NavigationData entry Resetting values to zeroFast setting of values Setting values using the Value displayCommonly-used menus Selecting the unit controlled by the menusSaving the current setup Storing and recalling user setupsStoring and recalling user setups Recalling menus using the function keysRecalling a user setup or restoring factory settings Storing and recalling user setups Formatting tapes Basic Dtrs operationsTransport controls Selecting the unit to which operations referArming tracks Shuttle modeMonitoring MonitoringShuttle muting Shuttle monitoringMonitoring Monitoring flowchart DA-88 and DA-38 Monitoring Monitoring tablesMonitoring Reference modes Setting the precisionSetting a relative time reference Location functionsReturn-to-zero ABS settingABS setting Selecting Time ModeAuto play Setting the location pre-roll valueLocation operations Location operationsRecalling a location memory Manual entry of a location pointEditing a location Storing the location in a memoryEditing a location memory Repeating a sectionRepeating a section Repeated entry of location pointsPunch operations Crossfade times Performing the punch recording Setting pre-roll and post-roll timesRehearsing the punch recording Punch operations Track operations Making settings on the Dtrs unitsTrack delay Track operationsRec Mute function Key ModeUnit-related functions Unit-related functionsAuto Offset function Chasing with an offsetFrom menu group E, move the cursor to either Checking the offsetClock selection Output timingDither Varispeed pitch controlInput selection Word lengthSine oscillator Unit-related functions Confidence modeReference levels Meter modesN e O s c i l l a t o r C h i n e Unit-related functions Selecting the timecode source Timecode functionsPrimary timecode functions Primary timecode functionsSelecting a timecode type Setting the generator start timeStart the timecode source Checking the generator progressRecording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode track Rewind the tape to the beginningChasing with a timecode offset Chasing to external timecodeAuto Timecode Offset function Independent clock settingsAdvanced timecode functions Advanced timecode functionsPull up and pull down Error bypassRechase mode Synchronization of timecodePark position Fast LTCMidi Timecode output Play the master unit Individual recording status while chasing timecodeVideo resolve D e o R e s o l v e C h i n e O f f E e Advanced timecode functions Controlling GPI devices External control and settingsControlling the parallel port device Location pre-roll on the serial unit Controlling the serial port 9-pinControlling the serial port 9-pin Selecting the serial port deviceUse the UP and Down keys to select between Split and Normal Split mode on the serial unitSerial unit timing source Controlling recording operations on the serial unitTrack mapping functions Other Dtrs control functionsOther Dtrs control functions Choosing a control protocolDevice emulation Recording delayTimecode track mapping Remote track armingMMC ID Fast wind speedCue-up tally D I / B u s I D C h i n e C e i v e Other Dtrs control functions Menu group Menu and parameter reference Menu groupsMenu groups GPI Time value to Timecode type Output All parameters On, off 7, Midi Time Fast wind mode Menu group E Menu group aMenu group F Alphabetical list of menu items Alphabetical list of menu itemsSpecifications SpecificationsDimensions Dimensions Dtrs Index A-EABS 6-2,8-2 Index F-OIndex P-T Generator 8-1,8-2,10-5,10-6 Index U-ZRC-898
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