Tascam RC-898 Checking the generator progress, Recording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode track

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Section 8.1 - Primary timecode functions

8.1.5 Starting and stopping the generator

1)From menu group 8, move the cursor to Gen Mode and press SELECT:

G e n e r a t e M o d e M c n 1

0 0 : 5 7 : 0 0 : 0 0

3 0 D F

R u n / S t o p M o d e

 

S t o p

C o n t i n u e

 

 

 

2)Use the LEFT and RIGHT cursor keys to move between the Run/Stop and Mode fields.

3)Use the UP and DOWN keys in the Mode field to determine whether the generator will Continue from the last point where it was stopped, or whether it will be Reset to the starting value as set above when restarted.

4)When the cursor is on the Run/Stop field, use the UP key to start the generator, and the DOWN key to stop it again.

8.1.6Checking the generator progress

While the generator screen above is visible, the generator’s output can be viewed in the display screen. However, there is also another way to check the generator:

1)From menu group E, move the cursor to Gen TC (there is no need to press SELECT):

E x t

T C

A b s D i f f

T a p e T C

R e l D i f f

> G e n

T C

 

 

0 1 : 0 2 : 3 4 : 1 2

3 0 D F

 

 

 

 

The bottom line of the display shows the current timecode value being output by the generator. If the generator is stopped, it will show the value at which it was stopped.

8.1.7 Recording the timecode on a DTRS timecode track

This procedure applies to all timecode recording, regardless of the timecode source used.

The dedicated timecode tracks of any DTRS units can be armed and safed on a per-machine basis:

1)From menu group 8, move the cursor to TcTrkRec and press SELECT:

T C T r a c k R e c o r d

 

 

e n a b l e »

 

 

 

 

d i s a b l e

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» » »

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M a c h i n e 1

2

3 4

5 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)Use the UP and DOWN keys to arm the timecode track on the required DTRS unit(s). Make sure that all other units’ timecode tracks are disabled.

NOTE

Remember, as mentioned earlier, that it is usually necessary to record timecode on only one unit; the other units in the chain can use the DTRS chase facility. However, it may be necessary, if dubbing audio tracks, etc. between DTRS units, to transfer timecode simultaneously with the audio tracks.

When a unit’s timecode track is armed for record- ing, and that machine is selected, as shown by the MACHINE indicators [8], the TC REC indicator

[10]on the RC-898 (as well as the TC REC indi- cator on the DTRS unit) will light.

3)Rewind the tape to the beginning.

It is possible to start recording timecode halfway through the tape, but it can make later synchroni- zation difficult. For this reason, we advise record- ing timecode all the way through the tape from the start (unless you use the ABS-13 or ABS-23 preset functions to convert ABS time into synthesized timecode, as described in 8.1.2, “Synthesizing timecode from ABS times”).

4) Start the timecode source.

If the timecode source is an external source (see 8.1.1, “Selecting the timecode source”), start the source so that timecode is transmitted from it.

If the timecode source is the DTRS internal gener- ator, start the generator as described in 8.1.5, “Starting and stopping the generator”.

If the timecode source is the ABS timing, used to synthesize timecode, no separate operation is nec- essary to start the timecode source.

5)Press and hold down the RECORD key and press the PLAY key.

The TC REC indicator on the RC-898 (if the DTRS unit is selected) as well as the DTRS units, will light steadily.

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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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