Tascam RC-898 owner manual Precautions and recommendations, Battery backup, Digital audio cables

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Section 1.4 - Precautions and recommendations

cator [10] will light”. The number in brackets fol- lowing the name of the control is the number of the control as shown on the front panel illustra- tion, as well as that used in the appropriate sec- tions describing the front and rear panels.

A special font is used for showing the messages that appear on the LCD display screen [11], for example: 9Pin Locate Preroll.

•Relative humidity should be between 30% and 80% non-condensing

•Avoid spraying polish, insecticides, etc. near the RC-898.

WARNING

If you need to clean the unit, use a soft cloth, moistened if necessary with a little detergent and water. Do not use abra- sive cleaners or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.

When describing a value as shown on the TAPE TIME [13], MEMORY NO [14], or LOCATE TIME/VALUE [15] displays, the following font is used: 00:23:45:12 or on.

Some functions of the RC-898 apply to all DTRS recorders, some only to DA-98 units, some to DA- 38 units and some to DA-88 units with the SY-88 synchronizer board fitted. Wherever appropriate, this manual will use combinations of the follow- ing symbols to show what operations may be per- formed with the different units in the DTRS range:

Unit

Symbol in text

 

 

All units

No symbol

 

 

DA-88 with SY-88

88

 

 

DA-38

38

 

 

DA-98

98

 

 

This manual may also make references to the manuals of the DTRS units and the SY-88. In the case of the DA-98 and DA-38, these references will be made in terms of section numbers (e.g. “4.2” and “4-5” respectively). In the case of the DA-88 and SY-88, page numbers will be provided (e.g. “p16” and “p5-7” respectively).

1.4 Precautions and recommendations

As with every precision piece of electronic equip- ment, common-sense precautions apply with the RC-898.

However, you should note the following points in particular with regard to the operation of the unit:

•Avoid subjecting the RC-898 to jolts, sudden shocks, etc.

WARNING

If you have to return the unit for service or repair, use the original packing materials if possible. If the unit is to be transported to a recording location, etc., use a suitable trans- port case with sufficient shock protection.

TASCAM does not accept responsibility for dam- age resulting from neglect or accident.

1.4.2 Battery backup

The RC-898 requires no power supply of its own, drawing its power from the DTRS units to which it is connected.

Location memories and configuration settings are stored using a battery backup system. The battery should provide power for several years of use.

When the battery eventually degrades to the point where it cannot provide enough power to retain settings, the message Memory Error will be shown on the display screen (this can be removed by pressing the ESCAPE key).

When this message appears, all memories (loca- tion memories and configuration settings) are cleared and reset to the default settings.

If you see this message, contact your TASCAM dealer for details of battery replacement. Do not attempt to replace the battery by yourself.

1.4.3 Digital audio cables

When making connections between TASCAM digital audio units, always use genuine TASCAM cables. This applies particularly to any T-DIF dig-

1.4.1 Environmental conditions

The RC-898 can be operated in most environ- ments, but we suggest that you keep the environ- mental conditions within the following limits:

•Ambient temperature between 5 ° and 35° C (41° and 95° F).

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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 Setting pre-roll and post-roll times Rehearsing the punch recordingCrossfade 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 downFast LTC Midi Timecode outputPark position Individual recording status while chasing timecode Video resolvePlay 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 External control and settings Controlling the parallel port deviceControlling 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 emulationFast wind speed Cue-up tallyMMC ID D I / B u s I D C h i n e C e i v e Other Dtrs control functions Menu and parameter reference Menu groups 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 itemsSpecifications DimensionsSpecifications 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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