Tascam RC-898 owner manual Location operations, Setting the location pre-roll value, Auto play

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Section 6.5 - Location operations

The time mode selected here is the reference time mode for punch operations, location operations, etc.

1)From menu group 3, move the cursor to TimeMode and press SELECT:

T i m e M o d e

T C

A B S » » » » » »

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

In the above screen, all machines are referenced to the ABS time.

2)Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between ABS and TC settings.

NOTES

Note that these settings show the way in which the position on the DTRS unit is shown on the TAPE TIME display and may also be used to control the chase mode of the DTRS units as described in 8.1.8, “Chasing to external timecode”.

6.5 Location operations

Location transport operations on the RC-898 are mainly controlled using the LOC key [41]. This key, which has no equivalent on the DTRS units, allows the instant location of the tape to the value shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display.

However, it is also possible to set a locate pre-roll time, and if this is set to a non-zero value, locating to a position will move the tape to the time shown in the display, minus the pre-roll value.

For example, if the pre-roll time is set to 5 sec- onds, and the time shown in the LOCATE TIME/ VALUE display is 01:23:03:02, when the LOC key is pressed, the tape will locate to 01:22:58:02. This allows time for cueing, slave unit lock-up, etc.

NOTE

In the following explanations, in the interests of clarity and brevity, we will refer to the units locating to the location time. This should always be assumed to be the location time minus the location offset, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.

6.5.1 Setting the location pre-roll value

To set the pre-roll value which will be used by location operations:

1)From menu group 0, move the cursor to Loc Pre, and press SELECT:

L o c a t e P r e - r o l l

0 0 m i n 0 0 s e c

2)Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to move between the min and sec fields, and set the values using the UP and DOWN keys.

It is also possible to use the numeric keypad here. The “hours” and “frames” digits of the value shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display will be ignored, and only the “minutes” and “seconds” used.

The maximum value that may be set here is 59min59sec, and the minimum value is 00min00sec. It is not possible to have a negative pre-roll time.

NOTES

The values set here apply to the RC-898 location functions, and are not affect settings made on the DTRS units con- nected to the RC-898.

The values set here do not apply to the auto-punch operation pre-roll time, which is set using a separate menu (see 6.7.5, “Setting pre-roll and post-roll times”).

6.5.2 Auto play

When the DTRS unit reaches the location point, it will normally go into stop mode.

However, if the AUTO PLAY indicator [33] is on, the unit will automatically start playing when the location point is reached.

6.5.3 “Instant” location

If you are playing back or recording, and you wish to mark a point for later one-time location:

1)Press the CAPTURE key [29] at the point where you wish to return.

2)At any point following the capture, press the LOC key to return to the location point that has just been captured.

It is not necessary to stop the tape before pressing LOC. Location can be performed while the unit’s transport is in any mode, including fast forward and rewind.

You can now “fine-tune” this time value (see 6.5.5, “Editing a location”). This location point may also be stored in a location memory (see 6.5.6, “Storing

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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 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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