Kolpak DA-98 manual Reference levels, Shuttle muting, LevelEnter m nu

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Section 8 – Advanced operations

ative to normal speed): 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0. The 1.0 speed is only available when shuttling in the forward direction.

Shuttle operations are only possible when the SHUTTLE indicator is lit (press the SHUTTLE switch).

NOTE

If the SHUTTLE knob remains untouched at the center position for 10 seconds, the shuttle mode is dis- abled, and the indicator goes off.

8.6.1 Shuttle monitoring

This is also covered in 7.1.3, “Shuttle monitor- ing”.

The default behavior of the DA-98 is that when shuttling the tape, you can choose whether to monitor off-tape or source when shuttling, using the tracks’ INPUT MONITOR switches.

NOTE

When monitoring in shuttle mode, the monitor signal is attenuated by 12 dB (to avoid possible damage to ears and speakers ).

When AUTO MON [19] is on, the monitoring of any armed tracks will be off-tape, unless the SHTL MON [20] is on, in which case, the monitoring of armed tracks will be source input. The monitoring of all other (unarmed) tracks can still be switched on a track-by-track basis using the tracks’ INPUT MONITOR switches.

The SHTL MON key is only enabled when AUTO MON is on. When AUTO MON is off, it has no effect.

8.6.2 Shuttle muting

As explained above, shuttling the tape will usually allow off-tape monitoring. However, there may be times when you will want to mute all off-tape sig- nals when shuttling.

1)MuteEnSerhmenuuttlgroupeM2,uomovetfefthe cursor to Shtl and press ENTER:

2)Use the UP and DOWN keys to set the shuttle mute onor off.

8.7 Reference levels

The value of reference level (for analog inputs and outputs) on the DA-98 can be selected from among three standard values: TASCAM, SMPTE and European reference levels, depending on the application. The meanings of these three levels are:

				Reference	Nominal	Maximum
	Standard			level	Nominal	Maximum
	Standard			level	level		level
				(0dBFs)	level		level
				(0dBFs)

	TASCAM			–16dB	+4dBu	+20dBu

	European			–18dB	+4dBu	+22dBu

	SMPTEAnalo		g–20dBIn/Ou+4dBut			+24dBu

		Referen, and press-ceLevENTER:dBel
	To set the ref ren e level, perform the following
	st ps:
1) LevelEnter m nu				roup 2, move the cursor to Ref

2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between

the following: -16dBFS, -18dBFS and

-20dBFS.

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Contents DA-98 Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Rear Panel connectorsIntroduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controlsAdvanced operations Table of Contents Monitoring modesSynchronization with other Dtrs units Operations related to timecodeExample setups Table of Contents Menu and parameter referenceMaintenance and memory setups Options, specifications and referenceTOC-4 1.00 06/97 Features Introduction to the DA-98Unpacking Precautions and recommendations Using this manualClock source in a digital studio Confidence replayEnvironmental conditions Installing the DA-98Electrical considerations CondensationTape brands Recommended tapesAvailable recording and playback time Introduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controls Auto Punch F 2 key Indicator Rhsl F 1 key and indicatorAuto Play F 4 key and indicator Digital in switch and indicatorRepeat F 9 key and indicator Shtl MON F 8 key and indicatorLOC 2 Preset key Shift key and indicatorREW key Front Panel controls TC REC switch and indicatorFWD key Stop keyTime Code in and OUT Rear Panel connectors40 RS-422 Meter Unit MU-8824Rear Panel connectors Connections Audio connectionsSynchronization connections Midi connectors in , OUT and Thru 1 RS-422 connectorControl connections Word clock connectionsParallel control Connection to other Tascam unitsMultiple Dtrs units Indirect word syncConnections Menus Menu operationsFunctionFunctionkey modes Resetting a menu valueChanging menu values fast Blanking the screen displayShift key and function keys To assign a menu screen to a key Assigning menus to function keysRecalling an assigned menu function PressLothecaFt5e0key1Pm13rien-0r5oslelcFormatting a tape Basic operationsAborting the format process Threaded, the tape counters will showPreparing to record Recording the first tracksRecording while formatting Write-protecting cassettesTrack bouncing OverdubbingPunch-in and punch-out Replaying the first tracksSetting punch points on the fly Automatic punch point settingAt the point where the punch is to occur, press At the point where you want to punch out, press PlaySetting punch points using the menus Basic operations Editing the pre-roll and post-roll timesPress Escape to re urn to menu group Rehearsing the punch-in Interrupting a rehearsal or punch recordingRecording the punch-in Press the Auto MON key so that the indicator goes out Exiting punch-in modeReplaying the punched material To replay the punch-in, press the Play keyBasic operations Monitoring controls Monitoring modesALL Input 18 and Input Monitor Auto MONMonitoring modes Shuttle monitoring Confidence modeUsing confidence mode Arming tracks in pairsTo leave confidence mode, press Monitoring modes Setting the location pre-roll time Setting Memo 1 and Memo 2 on the flyAdvanced operations Autolocation Checking, editing and manually entering Memo 1 and MemoMoving to Memo 1 and Memo Press the LOC 2/PRESET keyEditing function key memories Pr ss EnterRepeat function Locating to a function key memoryTo start repeat play Location and playbackTrack delay Crossfade timesPress the Enter key Vari speed pitch control Use the UP and Down keys to adjust the crossfade timeShuttle operations Press EnterShuttle muting Reference levelsLevelEnter m nu Use the UP and Down keys to select betweenMeter modes Keys to set the value for the peak signal level hold timeSine oscillator Advanc d operations Meter ballisticsRouting digital inputs Digital recordingChanging between digital and analog inputs Selecting word lengthDither REC Mute recording silenceLecting dither settings Setting the power-on messageMachine ID and master/ slave settings Synchronization with other Dtrs unitsDifferences between Dtrs models Machine offset Setting mac ne IDOffset +00 Ing machine offsetCancelling machine offset Setting machine On the flyAn example of setting offsets Start playing the master DA-98 Digital dubbingOn the master machine, hold down Record and press Play Synchronized formattingSynchronization with other Dtrs units ABS and SMPTE/EBU timecode Operations related to timecodeABS time Tape timecodeLocation point settings Tape timecode modeTcTrack setting ABS settingChecking tapeTCTrack ABS-13 and ABS-23 settingsTimecode input and output Selecting the frame ratePull up and pull down Fs shift Timecode inputTimecode output Timecode output formatTimecode output timing Recording timecode using the generator Using Midi Time Code MTCRecording timecode Selecting the timecode source10.1.3, Sele ting TC or ABS timing Press the TC REC switchSelect a frame rate see 10.3, Selecting Frame rateAssembling timecode Menu see 10.2.1, TcTrack settingExternal timecode sources Start playing the tapeWhen recording timecode from another Dtrs When recording timecode from a timecodeWhen recording timecode from a digital source When recording timecode from an analogChasing to timecode Video resolutionChecking external timecode Machine ID and timecodeSetting timecode offset Cancelling timecode offsetSectionOffset10 Operations related to timecode Park position Automatic park position settingAbsolute and relative difference Play the timecode masterRechasing timecode 10.7.10Bypassing timecode errors10-14 1.00 06/97 External control Record delayUse with 9-pin external control Pro ocCue-up tally Fast wind speedStill Track mapping Timecode track mappingTr k mapping and press Enter 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 setupsResetting the memory Software upgradesChecking version Options, specifications and reference Options for the DA-98 Remote control RC-84815.1.1 RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor Control I/O connector pinout Digital audio convertorsCables Physical specifications SpecificationsPower specifications Digital recording characteristicsOptions, specifications and reference Tape transport Audio specifications Inputs and outputs15.2.8 9-pin RS-422, MIDI, synchronizer specifications 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