Tascam RC-898 Front panel ENTER/LOAD key, Preset key, 22 F1 through F10 function keys, Shift key

Page 12

Section 2.1 - Front panel

[20]ENTER/LOAD key

This key is used to confirm the entry of numerical values of location times or memories or when used with the SHIFT key [23], transfers the data shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display

[15]to the parameters being set in the display screen.

[21]PRESET key

This key is used to assign specific software menus to the function keys [22]. See 4, “Menu and basic operations” for details of menu operations.

[22]F1 through F10 function keys

These keys are used with frequently-used menus, so that one keypress will bring up these menus. The keys may be “shifted” [23] to provide a sec- ond bank of 10 less frequently-used menu keys.

[23]SHIFT key

This key is used to provide a second bank of ten function keys for quick access to frequently-used menus.

It is also used with the UP and DOWN keys [25] to use them as NEXT and PREVIOUS keys for the selection of machines in the display screen menus.

It is also used in conjunction with the ENTER/ LOAD key [20] to transfer entered values to the parameters being set in the display screen.

[24]ESCAPE key

This key is used to move “up” through the menu tree to the preceding menu screen.

[25]Cursor keys

The cursor keys are represented in this manual by the words:

•up key UP

•down keyDOWN

•left keyLEFT

•right keyRIGHT

These keys are used to navigate through the menu system and the parameters available.

The UP and DOWN keys are also used with the SHIFT key [23] to choose the connected unit on which the menu operation will be performed (when shifted, they are known as the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys, repsectively). within each screen. For details of menu operations, see 4, “Menu and basic operations”.

[26]SELECT key

This key is used as an “enter” key, to select an item or to confirm the entry of a value.

[27]DATA INC/DEC key and indicator

This key, with its integral indicator, is used to change the function of the JOG dial [28] between controlling the transport (indicator is unlit) and incrementing or decrementing the values being edited in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15] (indicator is lit).

[28]JOG dial and SHUTTLE wheel

These controls work with DTRS units and with units connected to the EXT 2 control port [43].

They are used to simulate the “rock and roll” of an open-reel tape deck, allowing precise positioning of the controlled units. The indicators above the controls show the current direction of the medium’s movement.

When the DATA INC/DEC indicator [27] is lit, the JOG dial acts as a data editing control for the least significant field of the value shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15].

[29]CAPTURE key

When this is pressed, the current time is displayed on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15] where it may be edited and stored as a location memory, or used for “one-shot” location purposes.

[30]REPEAT key and indicator

This key serves the same function as the REPEAT key on the DTRS units, repeating playback between the memory locations assigned for repeat (see 6.6, “Repeating a section”).

The integral indicator will light steadily when repeat mode is selected and the current time is between these two locations, and flash when repeat mode is selected, and the current time is outside these locations.

[31]MACHINE key

Pressing this key repeatedly will cycle the machine number indicators [8]. The indicator which is lit shows which machine will be con- trolled by the transport controls of the RC-898.

[32]CHASE key

Pressing this CHASE key together with the unit number toggles the chase mode of the appropriate unit.

See 7.2.1, “Chasing to ABS sync” and 8.1.8, “Chasing to external timecode” for further details.

2-4

Page 11 Page 13
Image 12
Page 11 Page 13
Contents RC-898 For U.S.A Table of Contents Introduction RC-898 featuresConnections Menu and basic operationsTable of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs units External control and settingsTimecode functions Menu and parameter referenceKey features Key featuresIntroduction UnpackingPrecautions and recommendations Precautions and recommendationsBattery backup Digital audio cablesAccessories AccessoriesReference clock in a digital studio Accessories RC-898 features Front panel Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2 Lock Status indicatorsVari indicators Time Mode indicatorsPreset key Data INC/DEC key and indicatorRepeat key and indicator Front panel ENTER/LOAD keyRear Panel Rear Panel DIP switches 1 ContrastConnections Connection to Dtrs unitsConnection to Dtrs units Machine IDsConnections parallel units Connections RS-422 UnitsConnections parallel units Connections GPI event unitsMemory and batteries Memory and batteriesMemory and batteries Menu and basic operations NavigationNavigation Invalid operationsResetting values to zero Fast setting of valuesSetting values using the Value display Data entrySelecting the unit controlled by the menus Commonly-used menusStoring and recalling user setups Storing and recalling user setupsRecalling menus using the function keys Saving the current setupRecalling a user setup or restoring factory settings Storing and recalling user setups Basic Dtrs operations Transport controlsSelecting the unit to which operations refer Formatting tapesShuttle mode MonitoringMonitoring Arming tracksShuttle monitoring Shuttle mutingMonitoring Monitoring flowchart Monitoring Monitoring tables DA-88 and DA-38Monitoring Setting the precision Setting a relative time referenceLocation functions Reference modesABS setting ABS settingSelecting Time Mode Return-to-zeroSetting the location pre-roll value Location operationsLocation operations Auto playManual entry of a location point Editing a locationStoring the location in a memory Recalling a location memoryRepeating a section Repeating a sectionRepeated entry of location points Editing a location memoryPunch operations Setting pre-roll and post-roll times Rehearsing the punch recordingCrossfade times Performing the punch recording Punch operations Making settings on the Dtrs units Track delayTrack operations Track operationsKey Mode Unit-related functionsUnit-related functions Rec Mute functionChasing with an offset Auto Offset functionChecking the offset Clock selectionOutput timing From menu group E, move the cursor to eitherVarispeed pitch control Input selectionWord length DitherUnit-related functions Confidence mode Reference levelsMeter modes Sine oscillatorN e O s c i l l a t o r C h i n e Unit-related functions Timecode functions Primary timecode functionsPrimary timecode functions Selecting the timecode sourceSetting the generator start time Selecting a timecode typeChecking the generator progress Recording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode trackRewind the tape to the beginning Start the timecode sourceChasing to external timecode Chasing with a timecode offsetIndependent clock settings Advanced timecode functionsAdvanced timecode functions Auto Timecode Offset functionError bypass Rechase modeSynchronization of timecode Pull up and pull downFast LTC Midi Timecode outputPark position Individual recording status while chasing timecode Video resolvePlay the master unit D e o R e s o l v e C h i n e O f f E e Advanced timecode functions External control and settings Controlling the parallel port deviceControlling GPI devices Controlling the serial port 9-pin Controlling the serial port 9-pinSelecting the serial port device Location pre-roll on the serial unitSplit mode on the serial unit Serial unit timing sourceControlling recording operations on the serial unit Use the UP and Down keys to select between Split and NormalOther Dtrs control functions Other Dtrs control functionsChoosing a control protocol Track mapping functionsRecording delay Timecode track mappingRemote track arming Device emulationFast wind speed Cue-up tallyMMC ID D I / B u s I D C h i n e C e i v e Other Dtrs control functions Menu and parameter reference Menu groups Menu groupsMenu group GPI Time value to Timecode type Output All parameters On, off 7, Midi Time Fast wind mode Menu group a Menu group EMenu group F Alphabetical list of menu items Alphabetical list of menu itemsSpecifications DimensionsSpecifications Dimensions Index A-E DtrsIndex F-O ABS 6-2,8-2Index P-T Index U-Z Generator 8-1,8-2,10-5,10-6RC-898
Top Page Image Contents