Tascam RC-898 Unit-related functions, Rec Mute function, Chasing to ABS sync, Key Mode

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Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions

2)To enable track copying on the selected machine, move the cursor to off and use the UP key to change it to on.

In the screen above, analog inputs 1 through 8 are routed to destination tracks 1 through 8 (shown on the bottom line of the display)on a “one-to-one” basis.

3)To change the routing of the inputs, use the UP and DOWN keys to select the different inputs or tape tracks to be used as recording sources.

The screen below shows tracks 1 through 4 accept- ing digital inputs 1 through 4, while the signals previously recorded on these tracks are copied to tracks 5 through 8.

T r a c k C o p y

 

M c n

1

I n p u t 1 2 3 4

 

( D i g )

T a p e

1 2 3 4

 

 

T r a c k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

o n

 

 

 

 

 

7.1.3 Rec Mute function

98The rec mute function allows you to prevent any input signals from reaching armed tracks, which would otherwise be recording. This may be used to record periods of silence, etc. This muting is available on a track-by-track basis.

1)From menu group 1, move the cursor to Rec Mute, and press SELECT:

R e c M u t e

M c n 1

 

O n

 

 

 

O f f »

»

» » » »

»

T r k 1

2

3 4 5 6 7 8

 

 

 

 

 

“daisy-chain” described in 3.1, “Connection to DTRS units”

To set sync chase mode on or off for a particular DTRS unit:

1) Press the CHASE key [31].

The word CHASE will start to flash in the

LOCATE TIME/VALUE display.

2)Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of the DTRS unit that you want to set.

This will toggle the chase status of the DTRS unit between on and off.

The appropriate LOCK STATUS indicator [9] will now show the chase status of the DTRS unit, as will the CHASE indicators on the DTRS units..

on

Chase mode is enabled, and the slave is now

 

locked to the master.

fast flash

Chase mode is enabled, but the slave unit is not

 

yet locked (the slave unit is in fast forward,

 

rewind, etc.).

slow flash

Chase mode is enabled, but the slave unit is not

 

yet locked (unit is in stop mode)

off

Chase mode is disabled (or the unit is turned off

 

or not connected).

When the master unit (ID 1) is controlled, the slave units which have their chase mode set will chase the master unit. As they lock, the LOCK STATUS indicators will light steadily, as will the CHASE indicators on the DTRS units.

NOTE

»If the CHASE key is pressed followed by the numeric key- pad 0 key, this will toggle the chase status of all slave DTRS units.

2)Use the LEFT and RIGHT cursor keys to select a track, and the UP and DOWN keys to turn the muting on and off.

7.2 Unit-related functions

The following functions affect the settings of the whole unit, on a unit-by-unit basis.

7.2.1 Chasing to ABS sync

Units which are not the first unit in the chain will typically chase the first unit in the chain using the ABS synchronization facility.

This is different from chasing to timecode, which is described in 8.1.8, “Chasing to external time- code”. Chasing to a DTRS master requires that there is a properly-terminated sync and control

Remember that DA-88 units, although their ID numbering starts at 0, should be regarded as start- ing at 1. The IDs for DA-38 and DA-98 units start at 1 in any case.

7.2.2 Key Mode

Using this function, you can select either all DTRS units connected to the RC-898, or just one unit, to be controlled by the ALL SAFE [3], ALL INPUT [4] and AUTO MON [5] keys.

7-2

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Contents RC-898 For U.S.A Table of Contents Introduction RC-898 featuresConnections Menu and basic operationsTable of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs units External control and settingsTimecode 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 Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2 Lock Status indicatorsVari indicators Time Mode indicatorsPreset key Data INC/DEC key and indicatorRepeat key and indicator Front panel ENTER/LOAD keyRear Panel Rear Panel DIP switches 1 ContrastConnections Connection to Dtrs unitsConnection to Dtrs units Machine IDsConnections parallel units Connections RS-422 UnitsConnections parallel units Connections GPI event unitsMemory and batteries Memory and batteriesMemory and batteries Menu and basic operations NavigationNavigation Invalid operationsResetting values to zero Fast setting of valuesSetting values using the Value display Data entrySelecting the unit controlled by the menus Commonly-used 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 Basic Dtrs operations Transport controlsSelecting the unit to which operations refer Formatting tapesShuttle mode MonitoringMonitoring Arming tracksShuttle monitoring Shuttle mutingMonitoring Monitoring flowchart Monitoring Monitoring tables DA-88 and DA-38Monitoring Setting the precision Setting a relative time referenceLocation functions Reference modesABS setting ABS settingSelecting Time Mode Return-to-zeroSetting the location pre-roll value Location operationsLocation operations Auto playManual entry of a location point Editing a locationStoring 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 Making settings on the Dtrs units Track delayTrack operations Track operationsKey Mode Unit-related functionsUnit-related functions Rec Mute functionChasing with an offset Auto Offset functionChecking the offset Clock selectionOutput timing From menu group E, move the cursor to eitherVarispeed pitch control Input selectionWord length DitherUnit-related functions Confidence mode Reference levelsMeter modes Sine oscillatorN e O s c i l l a t o r C h i n e Unit-related functions Timecode functions Primary timecode functionsPrimary timecode functions Selecting the timecode sourceSetting the generator start time Selecting a timecode typeChecking the generator progress Recording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode trackRewind the tape to the beginning Start the timecode sourceChasing to external timecode Chasing with a timecode offsetIndependent clock settings Advanced timecode functionsAdvanced timecode functions Auto Timecode Offset functionError bypass Rechase modeSynchronization 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 unitSplit mode on the serial unit Serial unit timing sourceControlling 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 functionsRecording delay Timecode track mappingRemote 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 a Menu group EMenu group F Alphabetical list of menu items Alphabetical list of menu itemsDimensions SpecificationsSpecifications 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
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