Kolpak Environmental conditions, Installing the DA-98, Electrical considerations, Condensation

ing progresses. Since this monitoring is not syn- chronized exactly with the source inputs, gapless punch-in and punch-out is not possible in confi- dence mode. For full details of confidence moni- toring, together with other monitoring modes available on the DA-98, see 7, “Monitoring modes”.

1.4.3 Environmental conditions

The DA-98 can be operated in most environments, but we suggest that you keep the environmental conditions within the following limits:

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

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

There should be no strong magnetic fields (speak- ers, etc.) near the DA-98.

Avoid spraying polish, insecticides, etc. near the DA-98.

WARNING

If you need to clean the DA-98, use a soft cloth, moist- ened if necessary with a little detergent and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.

Avoid subjecting the DA-98 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 suit- able transport case with sufficient shock protection.

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

1.4.4 Installing the DA-98

The DA-98 may be installed in a standard 19” rack, occupying 4U of space. Since the DA-98 is quite heavy (around 11kg – 24lb), your rack should be strong and stable to take the weight of the DA-98.

Section 1 – Introduction to the DA-98

Optional rack mount adaptor handles (RM-98) are available. For details, see 15.1.1, “RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor”.

The DA-98 should be mounted with the front panel vertical.

1.4.5 Electrical considerations

Make sure that your local power supply matches the voltage requirements marked on the rear panel of the DA-98.

If you are in any doubt concerning the local power supply, consult an electrician.

Avoid extreme voltage fluctuations. If necessary, use an input voltage regulator to smooth the power supplied to the DA-98.

Do not open the unit to clean inside, or to perform any internal adjustments. You should not attempt any cleaning or other maintenance procedures which are not described in this manual.

You may need to clean the heads occasionally. The procedure for doing this, and for checking tape error rates, etc., is given in 14, “Maintenance and memory setups”.

1.4.6 Condensation

If you use the DA-98 in a warm place after mov- ing it from a cold place (for instance, recording on location), or if there has been a sudden change in temperature, condensation may occur within the tape mechanism, with a risk of possible damage to the unit.

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