Kolpak Introduction to the DA-98, Front Panel controls, Rear Panel connectors, Connections

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1 –Introduction to the DA-98

1.1

Unpacking

1-1

1.2

Features

1-1

1.3

Using this manual

1-2

1.4

Precautions and recommendations

1-2

1.4.1 Clock source in a digital studio

1-2

1.4.2 Confidence replay

1-2

1.4.3 Environmental conditions

1-3

1.4.4 Installing the DA-98

1-3

1.4.5 Electrical considerations

1-3

1.4.6 Condensation

1-3

1.5 Recommended tapes

1-4

1.5.1 Tape brands

1-4

1.5.2 Available recording and playback time

1-5

2 –Front Panel controls

[1]

Power switch

2-1

[2]

Tape counter and status indicators

2-1

[3]

Tape loading slot

2-1

[4]

EJECT key

2-1

[5]

Display screen

2-1

[6]

FORMAT/Fs indicators and switch

2-1

[7]

REF LEVEL (reference level indicators)

2-1

[8]

Peak meters

2-1

[9]

RHSL (F 1) key and indicator

2-2

[10]

AUTO PUNCH (F 2) key and indicator

2-2

[11]

CLEAR (F 3) key

2-2

[12]

AUTO PLAY (F 4) key and indicator

2-2

[13]

MEMO 1 (F 5)

2-2

[14]

MEMO 2 (+/–)

2-2

[15]

DIGITAL IN switch and indicator

2-2

[16]

CHASE switch and indicator

2-2

[17]

CONFIDENCE MODE switch and indicator

2-2

[18]

ALL INPUT (F 6) key and indicator

2-2

[19]

AUTO MON (F 7) key and indicator

2-2

[20]

SHTL MON (F 8) key and indicator

2-3

[21]

REPEAT (F 9) key and indicator

2-3

[22]

LOC 1 (F 10) key

2-3

[23]

LOC 2 (PRESET) key

2-3

[24]

SHIFT key and indicator

2-3

[25] CURSOR keys

2-3

[26]

SHUTTLE switch, indicator and control

2-3

[27] ENTER and ESCAPE keys

2-3

[28]

REC FUNCTION switches and indicators

2-3

[29]

INPUT MONITOR switches and indicators

2-3

[30]

CLOCK switch and indicators

2-3

[31]

TC REC switch and indicator

2-4

[32]

REW key

2-4

[33] F FWD key

2-4

[34]

STOP key

2-4

[35]

PLAY key

2-4

[36] RECORD key

2-4

3 –Rear Panel connectors

[37]

TIME CODE (IN and OUT)

3-1

[38]

VIDEO (IN/THRU)

3-1

[39] WORD SYNC (IN/OUT/THRU)

3-1

[40]

RS-422

3-1

[41]

MIDI IN/OUT/THRU

3-1

[42]

CONTROL I/O

3-1

[43] REMOTE IN/SYNC IN

3-1

[44] SYNC OUT

3-1

[45]

TDIF-1 (DIGITAL I/O)

3-1

 

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[46] METER UNIT (MU-8824)

3-1

[47] ANALOG INPUT

3-1

[48] ANALOG OUTPUT

3-1

[49] ~ IN

3-1

4 –Connections

 

4.1

Audio connections

4-1

4.1.1 Analog audio connections

4-1

4.1.2 Digital audio connections

4-1

4.2

Synchronization connections

4-1

4.2.1 Analog timecode connections

4-1

4.2.2 Video connections

4-2

4.2.3 Word clock connections

4-2

4.3

Control connections

4-2

4.3.1 RS-422 connector

4-2

4.3.2 MIDI connectors (IN , OUT and THRU)

4-2

4.3.3 Parallel control

4-3

4.4

Connection to other TASCAM units

4-3

4.4.1 Multiple DTRS units

4-3

4.4.2 “Indirect” word sync

4-3

4.4.3 Meter unit (MU-8824)

4-3

5 –Menu operations

 

5.1 The menus

5-1

5.1.1 Navigation around the menu system

5-1

5.1.2 Using the ENTER key

5-1

5.1.3 The ESCAPE key

5-1

5.1.4 Editing values

5-1

5.1.5 Resetting a menu value

5-2

5.1.6 Changing menu values fast

5-2

5.1.7 Blanking the screen display

5-2

5.2

Function key modes

5-2

5.2.1 The SHIFT key and function keys

5-3

5.2.2 Using the function keys as number keys

5-3

5.3

Assigning menus to function keys

5-4

5.3.1 To assign a menu screen to a key

5-4

5.3.2 Recalling an assigned menu function

5-4

6 –Basic operations

 

6.1

Formatting a tape

6-1

6.1.1 Aborting the format process

6-1

6.1.2 Recording while formatting

6-2

6.2

Recording the first tracks

6-2

6.3

Preparing to record

6-2

6.3.1 Write-protecting cassettes

6-2

6.3.2 Recording the basic tracks (i)

6-2

6.3.3 Recording the basic tracks (ii)

6-3

6.3.4 Replaying the first tracks

6-3

6.4

Overdubbing

6-3

6.5

Track bouncing

6-3

6.6

Punch-in and punch-out

6-3

6.6.1 Automatic punch point setting

6-4

6.6.2 Setting punch points “on the fly”

6-4

6.6.3 Setting punch points using the menus

6-5

6.6.4 Editing the pre-roll and post-roll times

6-5

6.6.5 Rehearsing the punch-in

6-6

6.6.6 Interrupting a rehearsal or punch recording....

6-6

6.6.7 Recording the punch-in

6-6

6.6.8 Replaying the punched material

6-7

6.6.9 Exiting punch-in mode

6-7

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Contents DA-98 Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Rear Panel connectors Table of ContentsIntroduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controlsTable of Contents Monitoring modes Advanced operationsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Operations related to timecodeTable of Contents Menu and parameter reference Example setupsMaintenance and memory setups Options, specifications and referenceTOC-4 1.00 06/97 Introduction to the DA-98 FeaturesUnpacking Using this manual Precautions and recommendationsClock source in a digital studio Confidence replayInstalling the DA-98 Environmental conditionsElectrical considerations CondensationRecommended tapes Tape brandsAvailable recording and playback time Introduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controls Rhsl F 1 key and indicator Auto Punch F 2 key IndicatorAuto Play F 4 key and indicator Digital in switch and indicatorShtl MON F 8 key and indicator Repeat F 9 key and indicatorLOC 2 Preset key Shift key and indicatorFront Panel controls TC REC switch and indicator REW keyFWD key Stop keyRear Panel connectors Time Code in and OUT40 RS-422 Meter Unit MU-8824Rear Panel connectors Audio connections ConnectionsSynchronization connections 1 RS-422 connector Midi connectors in , OUT and ThruControl connections Word clock connectionsConnection to other Tascam units Parallel controlMultiple Dtrs units Indirect word syncConnections Menu operations MenusResetting a menu value FunctionFunctionkey modesChanging menu values fast Blanking the screen displayShift key and function keys Assigning menus to function keys To assign a menu screen to a keyRecalling an assigned menu function PressLothecaFt5e0key1Pm13rien-0r5oslelcBasic operations Formatting a tapeAborting the format process Threaded, the tape counters will showRecording the first tracks Preparing to recordRecording while formatting Write-protecting cassettesOverdubbing Track bouncingPunch-in and punch-out Replaying the first tracksAutomatic punch point setting Setting punch points on the flyAt the point where the punch is to occur, press At the point where you want to punch out, press PlayBasic operations Editing the pre-roll and post-roll times Setting punch points using the menusPress Escape to re urn to menu group Interrupting a rehearsal or punch recording Rehearsing the punch-inRecording the punch-in Exiting punch-in mode Press the Auto MON key so that the indicator goes outReplaying the punched material To replay the punch-in, press the Play keyBasic operations Monitoring modes Monitoring controlsALL Input 18 and Input Monitor Auto MONConfidence mode Monitoring modes Shuttle monitoringArming tracks in pairs Using confidence modeTo leave confidence mode, press Monitoring modes Setting Memo 1 and Memo 2 on the fly Setting the location pre-roll timeAdvanced operations Autolocation Checking, editing and manually entering Memo 1 and MemoPress the LOC 2/PRESET key Moving to Memo 1 and MemoEditing function key memories Pr ss EnterLocating to a function key memory Repeat functionTo start repeat play Location and playbackCrossfade times Track delayPress the Enter key Use the UP and Down keys to adjust the crossfade time Vari speed pitch controlShuttle operations Press EnterReference levels Shuttle mutingLevelEnter m nu Use the UP and Down keys to select betweenKeys to set the value for the peak signal level hold time Meter modesSine oscillator Advanc d operations Meter ballisticsDigital recording Routing digital inputsChanging between digital and analog inputs Selecting word lengthREC Mute recording silence DitherSetting the power-on message Lecting dither settingsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Machine ID and master/ slave settingsDifferences between Dtrs models Setting mac ne ID Machine offsetOffset +00 Ing machine offsetSetting machine On the fly Cancelling machine offsetAn example of setting offsets Digital dubbing Start playing the master DA-98Synchronized formatting On the master machine, hold down Record and press PlaySynchronization with other Dtrs units Operations related to timecode ABS and SMPTE/EBU timecodeABS time Tape timecodeTape timecode mode Location point settingsTcTrack setting ABS settingABS-13 and ABS-23 settings Checking tapeTCTrackSelecting the frame rate Timecode input and outputPull up and pull down Fs shift Timecode inputTimecode output format Timecode outputTimecode output timing Using Midi Time Code MTC Recording timecode using the generatorRecording timecode Selecting the timecode sourcePress the TC REC switch 10.1.3, Sele ting TC or ABS timingSelect a frame rate see 10.3, Selecting Frame rateMenu see 10.2.1, TcTrack setting Assembling timecodeExternal timecode sources Start playing the tapeWhen recording timecode from a timecode When recording timecode from another DtrsWhen recording timecode from a digital source When recording timecode from an analogVideo resolution Chasing to timecodeChecking external timecode Machine ID and timecodeCancelling timecode offset Setting timecode offsetSectionOffset10 Operations related to timecode Automatic park position setting Park positionAbsolute and relative difference Play the timecode master10.7.10Bypassing timecode errors Rechasing timecode10-14 1.00 06/97 Record delay External controlUse with 9-pin external control Pro ocFast wind speed Cue-up tallyStill Timecode track mapping Track mappingTr k mapping and press Enter Bus protocol Midi Machine ControlMidi 11-6 1.00 06/97 Menu and parameter reference Menu groups Menu groupMenu and parameter FerenceErrBypass OutTcSrcTapeTC Menu and parameter Refe enceTrkMapCueupTly SectionStop 12.1.10Menu group12.1.11Menu group E 12.1.12Menu group FArkPsition Menu item indExample setups An all-DA-98 setupPost-production work Example setups Project studio ‘B’ room Example setups 13-6 1.00 05/30/97 Maintenance and memory setups Head and transport cleaning To c ean he heads and transportChecking error rates Checking head timeUser setups Saving user setupsSoftware upgrades Resetting the memoryChecking version Remote control RC-848 Options, specifications and reference Options for the DA-9815.1.1 RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor Digital audio convertors Control I/O connector pinoutCables Specifications Physical specificationsPower specifications Digital recording characteristicsAudio specifications Inputs and outputs Options, specifications and reference Tape transport15.2.8 9-pin RS-422, MIDI, synchronizer specifications Options, specifications and reference MMC Bit Map Array SYS. MAS15-7 1.00 06/97 Midi Implementation Chart MidiIndex BERIndex-10 1.00 06/97 06/97 1.00 Index-11 Index-12 1.00 06/97 DA-98
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