Tascam RC-898 owner manual Serial unit timing source, Split mode on the serial unit

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Section 9.3 - Controlling the serial port (9-pin)

1) From menu group 7, move the cursor to 9pinLocPr and press SELECT:

9 p i n 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 numeric keypad to enter a time in minutes and seconds between 00:00 and

59:59.

3)Press and hold down the SHIFT key and press the ENTER/LOAD key to transfer the value to the display screen.

Alternatively, you can use the UP and DOWN keys to alter the values of the minutes and seconds fields.

9.3.3 Serial unit timing source

The RS-422 device can be set to accept its timing signals from either external timecode, or from the Timer 1 internal time source (the video CTL sub- code track).

1)From menu group 7, move the cursor to 9pinTimMod (9-pin time mode) and press

SELECT:

9 p i n T i m e M o d e

T i m e c o d e

2)Use the UP and DOWN keys to select either Timecode or the Timer 1 timing source (subcode timing).

If the timecode option is selected and the VTR does not include a timecode reader, or the tape has not been striped with timecode, the RC-898 tape counter will show all hyphens: --:--:--.--.

9.3.4 Split mode on the serial unit

There are two ways of operating the E2 unit with the RC-898 transport controls. Firstly, all transport controls, including the record (REC key and the REC FUNCTION keys 41 through 46) can be used to control the VTR acting as the E2 unit con- nected to the RS-422 port. This is referred to as “normal” mode.

In normal mode, the following RC-898 keys per- form these P2 functions:

ALL SAFE

Standby

ALL INPUT

FULL EE

AUTO MON

SEL EE

PRRL

Preroll

RHSL

Preview

AUTO PUNCH

AUTO EDIT

However, in a video post-production situation, it is quite likely that you will need to control the trans- port of a VTR, which acts as a timecode master for the DTRS slaves. These DTRS slaves will be used for recording, but the VTR will not (other- wise the worktape will be erased!). The RC-898 therefore provides you with a “split mode” in which all transport keys except the RECORD key and the REC FUNCTION keys control the VTR, and the recording keys control the DTRS units.

In this way, all recording operations, including auto-punch operations, can be carried out on the DTRS units without the risk of accidentally eras- ing the VTR tape.

However, there is one function where operation is slightly different, and this is “on-the-fly” punch- ing. Usually, when DTRS tracks have been armed, and the tape is being played, pressing RECORD will drop the tracks into record mode, and press- ing PLAY will drop them out into play mode. In split mode, this is not possible, since the PLAY key controls the VTR.

To punch in and out of armed tracks on the fly in split mode only, press RECORD to drop in, and RECORD to drop out again.

To change between normal and split mode:

1)From menu gropup 7, move the cursor to 9pinCtlMd (9-pin control mode) and press

SELECT:

9 p i n C o n t r o l M o d e

S p l i t

2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between Split and Normal.

9.3.5 Controlling recording operations on the serial unit

If split mode has been selected (see 9.3.4, “Split mode on the serial unit” above), the following

9-3

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Contents RC-898 For U.S.A Menu and basic operations Table of Contents IntroductionRC-898 features ConnectionsMenu and parameter reference Table of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs unitsExternal control and settings Timecode functionsUnpacking Key featuresKey features IntroductionDigital audio cables Precautions and recommendationsPrecautions and recommendations Battery backupReference clock in a digital studio AccessoriesAccessories Accessories RC-898 features Front panel Time Mode indicators Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2Lock Status indicators Vari indicatorsFront panel ENTER/LOAD key Preset keyData INC/DEC key and indicator Repeat key and indicatorRear Panel Contrast Rear Panel DIP switches 1Machine IDs ConnectionsConnection to Dtrs units Connection to Dtrs unitsConnections GPI event units Connections parallel unitsConnections RS-422 Units Connections parallel unitsMemory and batteries Memory and batteriesMemory and batteries Invalid operations Menu and basic operationsNavigation NavigationData entry Resetting values to zeroFast setting of values Setting values using the Value displayCommonly-used menus Selecting the unit controlled by the menusSaving the current setup Storing and recalling user setupsStoring and recalling user setups Recalling menus using the function keysRecalling a user setup or restoring factory settings Storing and recalling user setups Formatting tapes Basic Dtrs operationsTransport controls Selecting the unit to which operations referArming tracks Shuttle modeMonitoring MonitoringShuttle muting Shuttle monitoringMonitoring Monitoring flowchart DA-88 and DA-38 Monitoring Monitoring tablesMonitoring Reference modes Setting the precisionSetting a relative time reference Location functionsReturn-to-zero ABS settingABS setting Selecting Time ModeAuto play Setting the location pre-roll valueLocation operations Location operationsRecalling a location memory Manual entry of a location pointEditing a location Storing the location in a memoryEditing a location memory Repeating a sectionRepeating a section Repeated entry of location pointsPunch 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 operationsRec Mute function Key ModeUnit-related functions Unit-related functionsAuto Offset function Chasing with an offsetFrom menu group E, move the cursor to either Checking the offsetClock selection Output timingDither Varispeed pitch controlInput selection Word lengthSine oscillator Unit-related functions Confidence modeReference levels Meter modesN e O s c i l l a t o r C h i n e Unit-related functions Selecting the timecode source Timecode functionsPrimary timecode functions Primary timecode functionsSelecting a timecode type Setting the generator start timeStart the timecode source Checking the generator progressRecording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode track Rewind the tape to the beginningChasing with a timecode offset Chasing to external timecodeAuto Timecode Offset function Independent clock settingsAdvanced timecode functions Advanced timecode functionsPull up and pull down Error bypassRechase mode Synchronization of timecodePark 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 Location pre-roll on the serial unit Controlling the serial port 9-pinControlling the serial port 9-pin Selecting the serial port deviceUse the UP and Down keys to select between Split and Normal Split mode on the serial unitSerial unit timing source Controlling recording operations on the serial unitTrack mapping functions Other Dtrs control functionsOther Dtrs control functions Choosing a control protocolDevice emulation Recording delayTimecode track mapping Remote track armingMMC 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 E Menu group aMenu group F Alphabetical list of menu items Alphabetical list of menu itemsSpecifications SpecificationsDimensions 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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