Tascam RC-898 owner manual Unit-related functions

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Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions

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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 cablesAccessories AccessoriesReference clock in a digital studio 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 Rehearsing the punch recording Setting pre-roll and post-roll timesCrossfade times Performing 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 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 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 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