Tascam RC-898 owner manual Selecting the unit controlled by the menus, Commonly-used menus

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Section 4.3 - Selecting the unit controlled by the menus

4.2.4 “Fine-tuning” values

The JOG/SHUTTLE controls [28] may also be used to “fine-tune” the values entered and dis- played on the LED VALUE display.

1)Press the DATA INC/DEC key [27] so that the indicator lights.

2)Use the jog dial to change the value shown on the VALUE display in the same way as you would use them to locate a tape (i.e. the jog dial increments (clockwise) or decrements (counter- clockwise) the numbers.

NOTE

The jog dial can only be used for data entry and editing of values which may be entered through the VALUE display, not for values which may be entered only on the LCD dis- play screen.

4.3 Selecting the unit controlled by the menus

As explained above, the Machine parameter which appears in many menus cannot be changed directly using the UP or DOWN keys.

The DTRS units connected to the RC-898 are numbered in order, starting at 1. The machine with the lowest logical number (see 3.1.1, “Machine IDs”), i.e. the one connected directly to the RC- 898, is Machine 1, the next in the chain is Machine 2, and so on.

However, as you can see from the front panel of the RC-898, the UP and DOWN keys have another meaning when used in combination with the SHIFT key [23], and they change to being NEXT and PREVIOUS keys, allowing you to select the next unit in the chain, or the previous one, respectively.

NOTE

This selection has no effect on the transport or location sec- tion of the RC-898 and vice versa. The unit shown on the MACHINE indicator [8] selected with the MACHINE key

[31]is independent of any settings made on the LCD dis- play screen to select the unit whose parameters are to be set.

If the display screen shows a menu with a Machine parameter, and you want to change

the unit controlled by the menu’s other parameters, as in the example menu below.:

T C F r a m e M o d e

M a c h i n e 1

3 0 D F

1)Press and hold down the SHIFT key

2)While holding down the SHIFT key, press the

UP or DOWN (NEXT or PREVIOUS) key to increment or decrement the Machine number.

The machine number can be set from 1 through

6.

Other menus will present the 6 units on one screen (where there is only an on/off parameter). In these cases, use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select the machine, and the UP and DOWN keys to enable or disable the function:

S h u t t l e M u t e

 

o n

»

» » »

o f f

»

»

M a c h i n e 1 2 3 4 5 6

4.4 Commonly-used menus

The F1 through F10 function keys [22] may be used to recall the ten functions (menu screens) that you use most often.

When the SHIFT key [23] is held down, these keys can be used as an additional ten function keys; F11 through F20.

NOTE

The menu-to-key assignments made on the RC-898 are entirely independent of any menu-to-key assignments made on the RC-898.

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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 batteries Memory 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 Setting pre-roll and post-roll times Rehearsing the punch recordingCrossfade 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 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 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 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 E Menu group aMenu group F Alphabetical list of menu items Alphabetical list of menu itemsSpecifications DimensionsSpecifications 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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