Kolpak DA-98 manual Recommended tapes, Tape brands

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Section 1 – IntroductionWARNING!to the DA-98

If condensationCondensationodoes occur, younwilldnotrubemable to operate the DA-98 controls, and you will see the followi g message on the display:

If you see the above message, press the ESCAPE key to remove the message, leave the DA-98 switched on for one or two hours, then switch it off and on again before starting recording.

If you are going to use the DA-98 in a location where you think condensation is likely to occur, move the DA-98 into the warmer location about one or two hours before recording is due to start, and leave it switched on. Turn the DA-98 off and then on again before starting recording.

1.5 Recommended tapes

The DA-98 is designed for use with Hi8 video cassettes. You cannot use any other kind of tape with the DA-98.

There are two basic types of Hi8 tape: MP and ME. Each has its own particular characteristics and merits:

•MP tapes are manufactured using a daubed magnetic particle deposit process and exhibit a level of performance which is more than acceptable. They have a durability which allows them to be used as work tapes in studio and post-production environments.

•ME tapes have their magnetic layer produced through a metal evaporation process. Generally speaking, though these tapes have a high per- formance level, they are not as robust as MP tapes (see above) and should be used for live recording and archival purposes, rather than as work tapes.

TASCAM does not endorse any specific tape or tape manufacturer. TASCAM has licensed the use

of the DTRS logo (™) to tape manufacturers, provided their tape meets the specifications required by DTRS tape recorders. However, the use of the DTRS logo on the tape packaging does not imply any endorsement of the tape by TAS-

CAM. It is possible that the characteristics and sensitivities of tapes may be changed by the man- ufacturers without notice. The brands and model numbers of tapes listed below may not always meet the specifications required by DTRS systems for optimum performance. TASCAM assumes no responsibility for problems resulting from changes made by a manufacturer to the materials or specifications of its tape products.

The electrical characteristics of DTRS recorders are adjusted and set using Sony Hi8 tape parame- ters (MP and ME) prior to shipment.

1.5.1 Tape brands

The following brands and models of tape can be used with the DA-98. As mentioned above, this list does not constitute any endorsement by TAS- CAM of these products, nor is it a guarantee that tapes bearing this brand and model name will con- tinue to give optimum performance.

Maker

MP

ME

 

 

 

SONY

DARS-MP

E6-HME

 

 

 

 

P6-HMP

E5-HME

 

 

 

 

P6-HMPX

E6-HMEAD

 

 

 

 

P5-HMP

E5-HMEAD

 

 

 

 

P5-HMPX

E6-HMEX

 

 

 

 

 

E5-HMEX

 

 

 

AMPEX

DA8 MP

 

 

 

 

BASF

DA MP

 

 

 

 

TDK

Hi8 MP

Hi8 ME Position

 

 

 

 

Hi8 MP Position

Hi8 ME Pro

 

 

 

FUJI

HI P6- DS N

 

 

 

 

 

HI P5- DS N

 

 

 

 

 

M221MP P6-

 

 

 

 

 

M221 MP P5-

 

 

 

 

MAXELL

P6- XR-M

E6- XD-MN

 

 

 

 

P5- XR

E5- XD

 

 

 

The electronics of DTRS recorders are designed to operate within specific parameters. The use of a tape with sensitivity higher or lower than that of

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Contents DA-98 Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Front Panel controls Rear Panel connectorsTable of Contents Introduction to the DA-98Operations related to timecode Table of Contents Monitoring modesAdvanced operations Synchronization with other Dtrs unitsOptions, specifications and reference Table of Contents Menu and parameter referenceExample setups Maintenance and memory setupsTOC-4 1.00 06/97 Unpacking FeaturesIntroduction to the DA-98 Confidence replay Using this manualPrecautions and recommendations Clock source in a digital studioCondensation Installing the DA-98Environmental conditions Electrical considerationsTape brands Recommended tapesAvailable recording and playback time Introduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controls Digital in switch and indicator Rhsl F 1 key and indicatorAuto Punch F 2 key Indicator Auto Play F 4 key and indicatorShift key and indicator Shtl MON F 8 key and indicatorRepeat F 9 key and indicator LOC 2 Preset keyStop key Front Panel controls TC REC switch and indicatorREW key FWD keyMeter Unit MU-8824 Rear Panel connectorsTime Code in and OUT 40 RS-422Rear Panel connectors Synchronization connections ConnectionsAudio connections Word clock connections 1 RS-422 connectorMidi connectors in , OUT and Thru Control connectionsIndirect word sync Connection to other Tascam unitsParallel control Multiple Dtrs unitsConnections Menus Menu operationsBlanking the screen display Resetting a menu valueFunctionFunctionkey modes Changing menu values fastShift key and function keys PressLothecaFt5e0key1Pm13rien-0r5oslelc Assigning menus to function keysTo assign a menu screen to a key Recalling an assigned menu functionThreaded, the tape counters will show Basic operationsFormatting a tape Aborting the format processWrite-protecting cassettes Recording the first tracksPreparing to record Recording while formattingReplaying the first tracks OverdubbingTrack bouncing Punch-in and punch-outAt the point where you want to punch out, press Play Automatic punch point settingSetting punch points on the fly At the point where the punch is to occur, pressPress Escape to re urn to menu group Setting punch points using the menusBasic operations Editing the pre-roll and post-roll times Recording the punch-in Rehearsing the punch-inInterrupting a rehearsal or punch recording To replay the punch-in, press the Play key Exiting punch-in modePress the Auto MON key so that the indicator goes out Replaying the punched materialBasic operations Auto MON Monitoring modesMonitoring controls ALL Input 18 and Input MonitorMonitoring modes Shuttle monitoring Confidence modeTo leave confidence mode, press Using confidence modeArming tracks in pairs Monitoring modes Checking, editing and manually entering Memo 1 and Memo Setting Memo 1 and Memo 2 on the flySetting the location pre-roll time Advanced operations AutolocationPr ss Enter Press the LOC 2/PRESET keyMoving to Memo 1 and Memo Editing function key memoriesLocation and playback Locating to a function key memoryRepeat function To start repeat playPress the Enter key Track delayCrossfade times Press Enter Use the UP and Down keys to adjust the crossfade timeVari speed pitch control Shuttle operationsUse the UP and Down keys to select between Reference levelsShuttle muting LevelEnter m nuAdvanc d operations Meter ballistics Keys to set the value for the peak signal level hold timeMeter modes Sine oscillatorSelecting word length Digital recordingRouting digital inputs Changing between digital and analog inputsDither REC Mute recording silenceLecting dither settings Setting the power-on messageDifferences between Dtrs models Machine ID and master/ slave settingsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Ing machine offset Setting mac ne IDMachine offset Offset +00An example of setting offsets Cancelling machine offsetSetting machine On the fly Start playing the master DA-98 Digital dubbingOn the master machine, hold down Record and press Play Synchronized formattingSynchronization with other Dtrs units Tape timecode Operations related to timecodeABS and SMPTE/EBU timecode ABS timeABS setting Tape timecode modeLocation point settings TcTrack settingChecking tapeTCTrack ABS-13 and ABS-23 settingsTimecode input Selecting the frame rateTimecode input and output Pull up and pull down Fs shiftTimecode output timing Timecode outputTimecode output format Selecting the timecode source Using Midi Time Code MTCRecording timecode using the generator Recording timecodeFrame rate Press the TC REC switch10.1.3, Sele ting TC or ABS timing Select a frame rate see 10.3, SelectingStart playing the tape Menu see 10.2.1, TcTrack settingAssembling timecode External timecode sourcesWhen recording timecode from an analog When recording timecode from a timecodeWhen recording timecode from another Dtrs When recording timecode from a digital sourceMachine ID and timecode Video resolutionChasing to timecode Checking external timecodeSectionOffset10 Operations related to timecode Setting timecode offsetCancelling timecode offset Play the timecode master Automatic park position settingPark position Absolute and relative differenceRechasing timecode 10.7.10Bypassing timecode errors10-14 1.00 06/97 Pro oc Record delayExternal control Use with 9-pin external controlStill Cue-up tallyFast wind speed Tr k mapping and press Enter Track mappingTimecode track mapping Midi Machine Control Bus protocolMidi 11-6 1.00 06/97 Menu group Menu and parameter reference Menu groupsFerence Menu and parameterErrBypass Menu and parameter Refe ence OutTcSrcTapeTCSection TrkMapCueupTly12.1.10Menu group Stop12.1.12Menu group F 12.1.11Menu group EMenu item ind ArkPsitionAn all-DA-98 setup Example setupsPost-production work Example setups Project studio ‘B’ room Example setups 13-6 1.00 05/30/97 To c ean he heads and transport Maintenance and memory setups Head and transport cleaningChecking head time Checking error ratesSaving user setups User setupsChecking version Resetting the memorySoftware upgrades 15.1.1 RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor Options, specifications and reference Options for the DA-98Remote control RC-848 Cables Control I/O connector pinoutDigital audio convertors Digital recording characteristics SpecificationsPhysical specifications Power specifications15.2.8 9-pin RS-422, MIDI, synchronizer specifications Options, specifications and reference Tape transportAudio specifications Inputs and outputs Options, specifications and reference SYS. MAS MMC Bit Map Array15-7 1.00 06/97 Midi Midi Implementation ChartBER IndexIndex-10 1.00 06/97 06/97 1.00 Index-11 Index-12 1.00 06/97 DA-98
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