Tascam RC-898 owner manual Punch operations

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Section 6.7 - Punch operations

•The tape will locate to the punch pre-roll point and start playing. The INPUT MONITOR indicators of the armed tracks will go out, showing that monitoring is off-tape.

•When the tape reaches the punch-in point, the RECORD key [40] will light, and the RECORD FUNCTION indicators of the armed tracks will also light steadily.

•The INPUT MONITOR indicators will light, showing that source monitoring is now enabled.

•When the tape reaches the punch-out point, the RECORD key will go out and the RECORD FUNCTION indicators of the armed tracks will start to flash. The INPUT MONITOR indicators will also go out .

•When the tape reaches the post-roll point, it will stop.

•To repeat the take, press the AUTO PUNCH key again.

•The take can be interrupted at any time by pressing the STOP key.

•Check the punched material by pressing the PRRL key and locating to the punch pre-roll point . If the AUTO PLAY indicator is lit while the pre-roll location is taking place, playback will start automatically when the pre-roll point is reached.

NOTE

When you are satisfied with the take, remember to turn off the AUTO MON setting and unarm the tracks.

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Contents RC-898 For U.S.A Connections Table of Contents IntroductionRC-898 features Menu and basic operationsTimecode functions Table of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs unitsExternal control and settings Menu and parameter referenceIntroduction Key featuresKey features UnpackingBattery backup Precautions and recommendationsPrecautions and recommendations Digital audio cablesReference clock in a digital studio AccessoriesAccessories Accessories RC-898 features Front panel Vari indicators Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2Lock Status indicators Time Mode indicatorsRepeat key and indicator Preset keyData INC/DEC key and indicator Front panel ENTER/LOAD keyRear Panel Rear Panel DIP switches 1 ContrastConnection to Dtrs units ConnectionsConnection to Dtrs units Machine IDsConnections parallel units Connections parallel unitsConnections RS-422 Units Connections GPI event unitsMemory and batteries Memory and batteriesMemory and batteries Navigation Menu and basic operationsNavigation Invalid operationsSetting values using the Value display Resetting values to zeroFast setting of values Data entrySelecting the unit controlled by the menus Commonly-used menusRecalling menus using the function keys Storing and recalling user setupsStoring and recalling user setups Saving the current setupRecalling a user setup or restoring factory settings Storing and recalling user setups Selecting the unit to which operations refer Basic Dtrs operationsTransport controls Formatting tapesMonitoring Shuttle modeMonitoring Arming tracksShuttle monitoring Shuttle mutingMonitoring Monitoring flowchart Monitoring Monitoring tables DA-88 and DA-38Monitoring Location functions Setting the precisionSetting a relative time reference Reference modesSelecting Time Mode ABS settingABS setting Return-to-zeroLocation operations Setting the location pre-roll valueLocation operations Auto playStoring the location in a memory Manual entry of a location pointEditing a location Recalling a location memoryRepeated entry of location points Repeating a sectionRepeating a section Editing a location memoryPunch operations Crossfade times Performing the punch recording Setting pre-roll and post-roll timesRehearsing the punch recording Punch operations Track operations Making settings on the Dtrs unitsTrack delay Track operationsUnit-related functions Key ModeUnit-related functions Rec Mute functionChasing with an offset Auto Offset functionOutput timing Checking the offsetClock selection From menu group E, move the cursor to eitherWord length Varispeed pitch controlInput selection DitherMeter modes Unit-related functions Confidence modeReference levels 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 sourceSetting the generator start time Selecting a timecode typeRewind the tape to the beginning Checking the generator progressRecording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode track Start the timecode sourceChasing to external timecode Chasing with a timecode offsetAdvanced timecode functions Independent clock settingsAdvanced timecode functions Auto Timecode Offset functionSynchronization of timecode Error bypassRechase mode Pull up and pull downPark position Fast LTCMidi Timecode output Play the master unit Individual recording status while chasing timecodeVideo resolve D e o R e s o l v e C h i n e O f f E e Advanced timecode functions Controlling GPI devices External control and settingsControlling the parallel port device Selecting the serial port device Controlling the serial port 9-pinControlling the serial port 9-pin Location pre-roll on the serial unitControlling recording operations on the serial unit Split mode on the serial unitSerial unit timing source Use the UP and Down keys to select between Split and NormalChoosing a control protocol Other Dtrs control functionsOther Dtrs control functions Track mapping functionsRemote track arming Recording delayTimecode track mapping Device emulationMMC ID Fast wind speedCue-up tally D I / B u s I D C h i n e C e i v e Other Dtrs control functions Menu group Menu and parameter reference Menu groupsMenu groups 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 SpecificationsDimensions 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