Tascam DM-3200 owner manual Remote operation Selecting devices for transport control

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Up to 16 devices may be added to the Machine Con- trol List. If more devices are connected and added to the list than can be shown on screen, arrow marks appear at the top and bottom of the list.

When an entry in the Machine Control List is high- lighted (that is, the cursor is on the left of the screen), the dial is used to scroll through the list, including those items which may not be visible on the screen.

Deleting devices from the list

If a device is added in error to the Machine Control List (or is no longer required), move the cursor to the on-screen DELETE button, use the wheel to select the

device and press ENTER. The item in the list will be deleted.

This process can be repeated to clear the list.

Auto-detection of devices

In addition to the manual addition of controlled devices, there are two auto-detect buttons. One is used is used for detecting all devices attached to the DM-3200 (LIST AUTO DETECT) and the other is used for transport mapping (see “Transport mapping memo- ries” on page 95 below).

Move the cursor to the on-screen LIST AUTO DETECT button and press ENTER to scan the control ports and report on the detected devices, adding the controllers to the Machine Control list (see “Transport mapping memories” on page 95).

NOTE

Because not every device that may be controlled by the DM-3200 is capable of reporting its presence accurately, some devices will not appear on the list, and must be added to the list manually.

When attempting to identify a MIDI device, the DM- 3200 first sends out an MMC Read Signature com-

mand. It adds a generic “closed loop” device for every device ID that responds to this command.

It also sends out a MIDI Device Inquiry Message. If a remote device replies to this message, and an appropriate controller is available, this controller replaces the generic MMC closed-loop controller.

NOTE

The current version of the DM-3200 software does not support MIDI Machine Control. The paragraphs above refer to later versions.

After power has been applied, it may take between one and two minutes for the remote devices to be rec- ognized. Even if they have been added to the memo- rized Machine Control list previously, it may not be possible to control them immediately the system is powered up.

Selecting the control type for the devices

The Machine Control list is composed of a number of columns. These are explained below:

STATE An icon shows the state of the controlled device. A one-way arrow represents an open-loop device (that is, commands are sent from the DM- 3200 to the device, but no information is transmitted back from the device to the DM-3200 along the same channel—information is transmitted from the other device through a different channel, such as timecode or MIDI).

A double-ended arrow represents a closed loop, where information flows both ways between the remote device and the DM-3200 along the same channel.

A cross indicates that the device is not being con- trolled by the DM-3200.

Two dashes (--) show that the type of control is not relevant here (for instance, the internal MIDI time- code generator).

DEVICE The name of the device being controlled, together with its control type. These list items cannot be changed or edited.

ID In the case of DTRS units, it refers to the unit ID, and cannot be edited. In the case of MMC units, it refers to the MMC ID (up to three decimal digits) of the unit. This list item cannot be changed or edited.

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Contents Digital Mixing Console HAZARD, do not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Important Safety Instructions Contents Routing & assignment ConnectionsChannel modules Midi SpecificationsEffects Remote operation17 Channel delay Gate/Expander preset library entriesList of Figures Effects Remote operation Supported transport machine controlOther key points IntroductionComputer DAW integration Please read this manualChannel destinations Introduction About the DM-3200About the DM-3200 Mixer channelsIntroduction Unpacking the DM-3200 Unpacking the DM-3200About the manual Introduction About the manualWhat’s in the manual Special notes for touch-sensitive faders Introduction Special notes for touch-sensitive fadersCopyright, etc Introduction The features of the DM-3200 Features of the DM-3200Library section and CF card slot Module & layer control sectionModifier section Machine control sectionSmart keys Basic operational conceptsWhat’s on the screen? Jumping to commonly-used screens Explanation of the top line of screen displaysFader layers Basic operational concepts Special controlsSpecial controls PODsPOD knobs used in a multi-control Screen Encoders GATE/DYN dynamics processor modeBasic operational concepts Encoders Encoder mappingsReading the encoder indicators Hard left Little less hard Centered Little to Left RightLowest frequency Middle Little higher Three indicators Now off Now lit One half-litNo cut or boost Slight boost note Little more boost Than middleLow shelf High shelf Peak Notch Encoder behaviorFull cut Below nominal Nominal 0dB Above nominal CF cards Basic operational concepts CF cardsFormatting a new card Shutting down the DM-3200 How to shut down the DM-3200 In order toBasic operational concepts Shutting down the DM-3200 Important CAUTION!!! Data associated withBasic operational concepts About projects and libraries About projects and librariesCreating a new project Setting the date and timeSystem Managing projects 24 The project managementSaving project data 25 Storing a projectBasic operational concepts Library management Library managementLibrary utilities Target area Target areaSOURCE areaNaming library entries Setup screenBasic operational concepts Naming library entries Options30 The Setup option screen Basic operational concepts OptionsSEL keys Meter layer Encoder Mode Follows Current ScreenCurrent Screen Follows Encoder Mode Buss AUXSolo Utilities Basic operational concepts UtilitiesUtility copying Switch utility 35 Utility external switch settingsStereo digital I/O Cascade ConnectionsMIDI, control and sync connections Analog connections Connections Analog connectionsMic/line connections Analog outputs Connections Digital connectionsDigital connections Digital audio I/ODigital I/O setup Digital Setup screenConnections Other connections Slot card configurationOther connections Connections Other connections Connections Clock setting Clock settingCascade FireWire cardNormal High-speed Internal Digital in 1/2Yes Routing & assignmentYes Yesb Routing Routing & assignment RoutingInput routing TIP Output routing Insert patching Routing & assignment Channel-to-buss assignment Assignment using the front panelChannel-to-buss assignment Buss assignments with the pan switch Off Non-channel assignments Assignments from Monitoring Routing & assignment MonitoringSelecting the CR source Studio cue source Talkback, etc Oscillator and noise generatorFirst 24 channel modules Full-featured modulesMeters Return modulesSoloing Channel modules General principlesGlobal module settings Channel modules Global module settingsChannels Fader control Fader or Master M/F tabsShift key Channel modules Dynamics processorsDynamics processors Ctrl keyDecay time Step size Gates input channelsCompressor/expanders Release time Step sizeCompressor/Expander preset library entries Preset dynamics library entriesProgram Name Comment Number Trigger settings Channel modules EQ EQ library 11 EQ library Number Title CommentChannel modules Aux and buss setup Aux and buss setupAux send pan/balance screens linked Maximum delay ms Channel modules Module setupModule setup 44.1 371.5 341.3 88.2 185.7 170.7Phase/trim/delay Stereo linking Mute groups Fader groups Channel modules Surround operations Changing surround modeSurround mode is set from the PAN/BAL Surround Mode screen Surround operationsSurround panning 33 Surround panning pan mode on LFE level Snapshots Channel modules SnapshotsSnapshot library management Storing snapshots Information about a snapshotEffects Setting up the effectsRouting the effects Effects Setting up the effects Tascam effect parametersTC Works effect parameters Effects Effect libraries Preset TC Reverb effectsEffect libraries 026 Number Name LCD indication 024025 027065 Number Name LCD indication 063064 066Distortion Preset Tascam effectsPreset Title LCD indication Comments Guitar Compressor Tascam effectsCompressor Preset Title LCD indication CommentsPhaser ExciterMulti-tap Preset Title LCD indication Comments Delay StereoChorus 101 Pitch changer100 106Midi port switching and filtering MidiMidi Program Change messages and the DM-3200 Midi Implementation ChartsProgram Change messages and the DM-3200 Remote operation Selecting devices for transport controlAuto-detection of devices Remote operation Selecting devices for transport controlDeleting devices from the list Selecting the control type for the devicesTransport mapping memories Viewing the transport mappings To use a transport mappingEditing a mapping Remote operation Machine control setup Machine control setupRecord Command Type Locate PrerollRemote operation Location memories Location memoriesManual location Viewing a list of location memoriesRepeat play Auto punch operations ALL Input and Auto MONAssignable Returns BAL 1 through SpecificationsAnalog audio I/O Assignable Sends 1 throughDigital audio I/O Specifications Digital audio I/OMiscellaneous I/O connections Equalization Specifications EqualizationPhysical characteristics System performanceMessages and troubleshooting Specifications Dimensional drawingDimensional drawing Popup messagesSpecifications Messages and troubleshooting Shown when undoing or redoing library operations Shown when performing bulk setup of the channel delay timeShown when performing bulk setup of the channel LFE level Shown when all grouping layers are to be clearedResults of performing a word sync check Clock source has been selected, but no signal is presentLibrary preset entry has been recalled compressor/expander Valid clock source has been selectedConfirmation that the digital trim values are to be updated Confirmation when copying automation configurationConfirmation when performing a parameter copy operation Groups of 8 busses, or groups of 8 channelsInformation about a library preset entry EQ Library preset entry has been recalled effectShown when undoing or redoing effect library operations Information about a library preset entry gateInformation about a library entry gate Confirmation when changing between Input and Return sourcesConfirmation that the delay values are to be updated Group does not exist to be used as a grouping layerConfirmation about the deletion of an automation file Project to anotherProject bank Confirmation before deleting dataConfirmation when changing a setting Confirmation when re-assigning a grouping layer masterConfirmation when re-assigning a fader group master Should this changed data be loaded?Information on a preset snapshot Digital audio data error from AES card non-audio dataDigital audio data error from AES card loss of word sync Snapshot preset has been recalledChanged DM-3200 can be rebootedStored a snapshot Current project cannot be renamedSpecifications Block diagram Block diagramSpecifications Level diagram Level diagramPage Page DM-3200
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