Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Transport Controls, Play key

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Transport Controls

31.REW key: Winds tape at high speed in reverse direction.

32.F FWD key: Winds tape at high speed in the forward direction.

33.STOP key: Stops any tape motion and disables all transport modes.

34.PLAY key:

a)Press this key alone to start playback.

b)If pressed together with RECORD, recording ("punch in") starts.

c)Press this key during recording to stop recording ("punch out") without stopping tape motion.

35.RECORD key: Pressing this key alone has no effect. Pressing it together with PLAY (4) activates either of two functions:

1)Recording begins if one or more RECORD FUNCTION switches (#38) are previously set to a different position from SAFE and the track indicators blink in the meter window.

-Recording can also be initiated by pressing RECORD during PLAY. See "PUNCH-IN or INSERT Recording", page 28.

2)If all RECORD FUNCTION switches (#38) are in the SAFE position, the recorder will enter Record standby mode as indicated by a blinking RECORD LED.

36.PITCH CONTROL dial: Varies tape speed in record and play modes by up to approximately 12%. Turn the dial to the left to lower the speed, or to the right to increase the speed. Set the dial to the center "0" position to run tape at a standard speed of 9.5 or 4.8 cm/sec., as selected by the TAPE SPEED switch.

This can be used to save slightly out-of-tune parts, or to create sound effects such as flanging. Note that if you record with the dial at its maximum or minimum setting, you will NOT be able to make further adjustment in that direction upon playback.

CAUTION: The PITCH CONTROL dial affects recording speed also. Check to make sure that the dial is at its center "0" position unless you are using the function intentionally.

37.TAPE SPEED select switch: Controls the speed of the transport in both record and playback.

HIGH (3-3/4 i.p.s., 9.5 cm/sec.) is the position you should use for master recording, since it offers slightly better frequency response and signal-to-noise ratio than standard speed. In high speed, a C-60 offers 15 minutes of 4-track recording.

NORMAL is standard cassette speed of 1-7/8 i.p.s. (4.8 cm/sec.). It offers compatibility with other cassettes, acceptable sound quality for less critical work, and 30 minutes of recording on a C-60.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Introduction Portastudio 424 Mkiii isAbout the weld line Three Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette RecorderTrack Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Speed and Track FormatTape Type Tape Length Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionPortastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Recorder Controls Rear Panel Connections Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief GuideStep-By-Step-Operations Guide Page Page Tape CUE Page How to record many sources onto a single track How to record a mix onto two tracks simultaneously Recording on more than two tracks simultaneously Direct Page Review Record level Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdownUsing Memory Location Points Loading Memo pointsMemo Locating the tape To zero To Memo Auto play Repeat Play Operating procedure To interrupt Repeat sequencePreliminary Selecting in and out points PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingPage Actual Auto Punch In/Out Record Auto Review Manual Punch-in Punching-in/out withUsing the remote footswitch RC-30P Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong procedurePage Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 Mkiii Setting the output level of effect devicesSetting the mix/balance control on effect devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Problem Solution Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Troubleshooting Problem Possible CauseChannels 5 Features and ControlsPower switch on the rear panel Turns Input select switches ChannelsStereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Play key Transport ControlsDisplays Page Degaussing Demagnetizing Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Heads and Tape GuidesDegaussing the Tape Path Cleaning the Pinch RollerCleaning the Capstan Shaft How the dbx WorksSpecifications Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUT HighNormal USA/CANADA EuropeAustralia Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram
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