Tascam RC-898 owner manual Rear Panel

Page 13

Section 2.2 - Rear Panel

It is also possible to select “Machine 0” (only with this CHASE key). This will control the second (first slave) DTRS unit, and toggle the chase status of this unit, with all other slave units in the chain then changing to reflect the chase status of this first slave unit.

[33]AUTO PLAY key and indicator

This key with its integral indicator works with DTRS units. It allows the units to start playing back automatically when a location point is reached.

[34]PRRL key and indicator

This key with its integral indicator works with DTRS units. It is used to locate the tape to the punch-in position, minus the pre-roll time set for punch operations (see 6.7.5, “Setting pre-roll and post-roll times”).

For instance, if the punch pre-roll value is set to 5 seconds, and the punch-in point is “00:55:12:12”, the unit will finish locating at 00:55:07:12.

[35]RHSL key and indicator

This key allows you to rehearse auto-punch opera- tions on the units connected to the RC-898. For full details, see 6.7, “Punch operations”.

[36]AUTO PUNCH key and indicator

This key allows you to perform auto-punch opera- tions on the units connected to the RC-898. For full details, see 6.7, “Punch operations”.

NOTE

The two keys above do not work in the same way as the rehearsal and auto punch keys on DTRS units. Even if you are an experienced user of DTRS equipment, we recom- mend that you read 6.7, “Punch operations” to get a full understanding of punch operations when using the RC-898 to control recording operations.

[37]MARK IN key

This key allows you to set and check the punch-in point for automatic punch operations. For full details of how to use this key, see 6.7.1, “Setting punch points”.

[38]MARK OUT key

This key allows you to set and check the punch- out point for automatic punch operations. For full details of how to use this key, see 6.7.1, “Setting punch points”.

[39]CUE STR key

This key is used to capture a series of location points (a cue list) “on the fly”. Successive presses

of this key will store the current position to a loca- tion memory, and automatically increment the location memory number, ready for the next store operation. The memories can later be “fine-tuned” using the jog dial [28] in the appropriate mode.

[40]Transport controls

These transport controls duplicate those available on DTRS units. They may also be used to control units connected to the E1 (parallel) and E2 (9-pin serial) ports when the appropriate machine is selected ([8] and [31]).

[41]LOC key

This key provides one-touch operation to allow location to the memory position shown on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15]. If a loca- tion pre-roll time has been set (see 6.5.1, “Setting the location pre-roll value”) the pre-roll offset will be subtracted from the location value, and the location will be to that new calculated value.

2.2 Rear Panel

[42]EXT 1 – parallel and GPI port

This port provides parallel control and tally sig- nals or GPI control for event control, which may be triggered from a small “cue list” in the RC-898.

The pinout for this 15-pin ’D’-sub connector is given in 3.2, “Connections (parallel units)”. You will need to make your own cable, referring to the the table above, and to the equivalent table in the manual of the other equipment if you wish to con- trol an external unit through parallel control, or if you wish to send GPI events from the RC-898.

[43]EXT 2 - serial port

This 9-pin ‘D’-sub connector is used for the con- trol of devices implementing the Sony P2 proto- col. A cable designed for P2 connections may be used with this port.

[44]REMOTE OUT connector

This connector is used for the control of the DTRS units. It should be connected to the REMOTE IN/ SYNC IN of the first DTRS unit in the chain.

Only use a TASCAM cable, as supplied with the RC-898, to make this connection. If your DTRS units are at a greater distance than the cable pro- vided (e.g. your machine room is some distance from your control room), consult your TASCAM dealer for details of the availability of longer DTRS control cables.

2-5

Page 12 Page 14
Image 13
Page 12 Page 14
Contents RC-898 For U.S.A RC-898 features Table of Contents IntroductionConnections Menu and basic operationsExternal control and settings Table of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs unitsTimecode 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 Lock Status indicators Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2Vari indicators Time Mode indicatorsData INC/DEC key and indicator Preset keyRepeat key and indicator Front panel ENTER/LOAD keyRear Panel Contrast Rear Panel DIP switches 1Connection to Dtrs units ConnectionsConnection to Dtrs units Machine IDsConnections RS-422 Units Connections parallel unitsConnections parallel units Connections GPI event unitsMemory and batteries Memory and batteriesMemory and batteries Navigation Menu and basic operationsNavigation Invalid operationsFast setting of values Resetting values to zeroSetting values using the Value display Data entryCommonly-used menus Selecting the unit controlled by the 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 Transport controls Basic Dtrs operationsSelecting the unit to which operations refer Formatting tapesMonitoring Shuttle modeMonitoring Arming tracksShuttle muting Shuttle monitoringMonitoring Monitoring flowchart DA-88 and DA-38 Monitoring Monitoring tablesMonitoring Setting a relative time reference Setting the precisionLocation functions Reference modesABS setting ABS settingSelecting Time Mode Return-to-zeroLocation operations Setting the location pre-roll valueLocation operations Auto playEditing a location Manual entry of a location pointStoring the location in a memory Recalling a location memoryRepeating a section Repeating a sectionRepeated entry of location points Editing a location memoryPunch operations Rehearsing the punch recording Setting pre-roll and post-roll timesCrossfade times Performing the punch recording Punch operations Track delay Making settings on the Dtrs unitsTrack operations Track operationsUnit-related functions Key ModeUnit-related functions Rec Mute functionAuto Offset function Chasing with an offsetClock selection Checking the offsetOutput timing From menu group E, move the cursor to eitherInput selection Varispeed pitch controlWord length DitherReference levels Unit-related functions Confidence modeMeter modes Sine oscillatorN e O s c i l l a t o r C h i n e Unit-related functions Primary timecode functions Timecode functionsPrimary timecode functions Selecting the timecode sourceSelecting a timecode type Setting the generator start timeRecording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode track Checking the generator progressRewind the tape to the beginning Start the timecode sourceChasing with a timecode offset Chasing to external timecodeAdvanced timecode functions Independent clock settingsAdvanced timecode functions Auto Timecode Offset functionRechase mode Error bypassSynchronization of timecode Pull up and pull downMidi Timecode output Fast LTCPark position Video resolve Individual recording status while chasing timecodePlay 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 Controlling the parallel port device External control and settingsControlling GPI devices Controlling the serial port 9-pin Controlling the serial port 9-pinSelecting the serial port device Location pre-roll on the serial unitSerial unit timing source Split mode on the serial unitControlling 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 functionsTimecode track mapping Recording delayRemote track arming Device emulationCue-up tally Fast wind speedMMC ID D I / B u s I D C h i n e C e i v e Other Dtrs control functions Menu groups Menu and parameter reference Menu groupsMenu group 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 itemsDimensions SpecificationsSpecifications 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
Top Page Image Contents