Tascam RC-898 owner manual Basic Dtrs operations, Transport controls, Formatting tapes

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Section 5.1 - Transport controls

5 – Basic DTRS operations

This section covers the basic operations of con- trolling the DTRS units connected to the RC-898. For details of how to make parameter settings, etc. and timecode operations, see 4, “Menu and basic operations”, 7, “Making settings on the DTRS units” and 10, “Menu and parameter reference”.

5.1 Transport controls

The transport controls on the RC-898 replicate those on the DTRS units.

The logic of the transport controls is such that any mode can be entered from any other mode. There is no need to go through STOP.

5.1.1Selecting the unit to which operations refer

Generally speaking, the unit controlled by the transport keys will be the first unit in the chain (the other units in the chain are assumed to be using the ABS chase protocol through DTRS synchronization.

However, transport operations, etc. can also be performed on individually-selected machines other than the first one:

1) Press the MACHINE key [31].

The word MACHINE will start to flash in the

LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15].

2)Use the numeric keypad to enter the number(one digit only) of the machine that you want to control .

This number will be shown in the LOCATE TIME/ VALUE display [15], and the appropriate MACHINE number indicator[8] will light.

If you enter a machine number of 0, this is equiva- lent to setting all DTRS units except the first into slave mode, to follow the first unit.

Machine 7 is equivalent to a unit attached to the parallel port [42], and machine 8 is equivalent to a unit attached to the serial port [43].

5.1.2 Formatting tapes

The Hi8 tapes used in DTRS units must be for- matted. This can be done either from the DTRS units themselves, or from the RC-898.

1)Insert a new tapeor tapes into the DTRS unit or units. Make sure that it is rewound to the beginning of the tape.

NOTE

Do not use a tape which has previously been used for recording video.

2)From menu group 9, move the cursor to Format, and press SELECT:

F o r m a t

 

 

M a c h i n e

1

 

o f f

4 4 .

1 k

 

 

 

3)In this menu, as well as using the NEXT (SHIFT

+ UP) and PREVIOUS (SHIFT + DOWN) keys to select an individual unit, all DTRS units connected to the RC-898 can be selected to format tapes together.

4)Move the cursor to the sampling frequency field, and use the UP and DOWN keys to choose between 44.1 and 48 (kHz).

NOTE

If a digital signal is received at the DIGITAL IN connector of the DTRS unit, and digital input has been selected (see 7.2.9, “Input selection”), the sampling frequency is decided by the frequency of the incoming signal and cannot be changed.

5) Move the cursor to the “control” field and use the UP key to change the setting from off to

ready

6) Press the UP key again to change ready to on.

The FORMAT indicator on each selected DTRS unit will light.

The three values for this parameter prevent acci- dental formatting of a tape.

7)Press and hold the RECORD key and press the

PLAY key.

The tape will start to be formatted.

It is possible to record audio and format a tape at the same time. This is done by arming the tracks before step 5 above. However, if you do this, you should not interrupt the formatting process half- way through a tape. Once you start formatting a

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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 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
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