Kolpak DA-98 manual Table of Contents Monitoring modes, Advanced operations, External control

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Table of Contents

7 –Monitoring modes

7.1 Monitoring controls

7-1

7.1.1 ALL INPUT [18] and INPUT MONITOR [29]

7-1

7.1.2 AUTO MON

7-1

7.1.3 Shuttle monitoring

7-2

7.2 Confidence mode

7-2

7.2.1 Arming tracks in pairs

7-3

7.2.2 Using confidence mode

7-3

8 –Advanced operations

8.1

Autolocation

8-1

8.1.1 Setting MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 “on the fly”

8-1

8.1.2 Checking, editing and manually entering MEMO 1

 

and MEMO 2

8-1

8.1.3 Setting the location pre-roll time

8-1

8.1.4 Moving to MEMO 1 and MEMO 2

8-2

8.2

Function key location memories

8-2

8.2.1 Storing a function key location memory

8-2

8.2.2 Editing function key memories

8-2

8.2.3 Locating to a function key memory

8-3

8.2.4 Location and playback

8-3

8.2.5 Repeat function

8-3

8.2.6 To start repeat play

8-3

8.3

Track delay

8-4

8.3.1 To set the track delay:

8-4

8.4

Crossfade times

8-4

8.5

Vari speed (pitch control)

8-5

8.5.1 To set a non-standard speed

8-5

8.5.2 Resetting the speed to standard

8-5

8.6

Shuttle operations

8-5

8.6.1 Shuttle monitoring

8-6

8.6.2 Shuttle muting

8-6

8.7

Reference levels

8-6

8.8

Meter modes

8-7

8.8.1 Peak hold time

8-7

8.8.2 Meter ballistics

8-7

8.9

Sine oscillator

8-7

8.9.1 Recording the oscillator

8-7

8.10 Digital recording

8-8

8.10.1 Changing between digital and analog inputs . 8-8

8.10.2 Selecting word length

8-8

8.11 Routing digital inputs

8-8

8.11.1 Track Copy (channel-to-track routing)

8-9

8.12 REC MUTE (recording silence)

8-9

8.13 Dither

8-9

8.13.1 Selecting dither settings

8-10

8.14 Setting the power-on message

8-10

9 –Synchronization with other DTRS units

9.1

Synchronization connections

9-1

9.2

Machine ID and master/slave settings....

9-1

9.2.1 Differences between DTRS models

9-1

9.2.2 Setting machine ID

9-2

9.2.3 Master/slave settings (CHASE mode)

9-2

9.3

Machine offset

9-2

9.3.1 Setting machine offset

9-2

9.3.2 Cancelling machine offset

9-3

9.3.3 Setting machine offset “on the fly”

9-3

9.3.4 An example of setting offsets

9-3

9.4

Digital dubbing

9-4

9.4.1 Synchronized formatting

9-5

9.4.2 Recording while formatting

9-5

9.5 Error messages

9-5

10 –Operations related to timecode

10.1 ABS and SMPTE/EBU timecode

10-1

10.1.1 ABS time

10-1

10.1.2 Tape timecode

10-1

10.1.3 Selecting TC or ABS timing

10-1

10.1.4 Location point settings

10-2

10.2 Tape timecode mode

10-2

10.2.1 TcTrack setting

10-2

10.2.2 ABS setting

10-2

10.2.3 ABS-Ofs setting

10-2

10.2.4 ABS-13 and ABS-23 settings

10-3

10.2.5 Checking tape TC

10-3

10.3 Selecting the frame rate

10-4

10.3.1 Pull up and pull down (Fs shift)

10-4

10.4 Timecode input and output

10-4

10.4.1 Timecode input

10-4

10.4.2 Timecode output

10-5

10.4.3 Timecode output format

10-5

10.4.4 Timecode output timing

10-5

10.4.5 Using MIDI Time Code (MTC)

10-6

10.5 Recording timecode

10-6

10.5.1 Selecting the timecode source

10-6

10.5.2 Recording timecode using the generator ....

10-6

10.5.3 Synthesizing timecode from ABS timing

10-8

10.5.4 Assembling timecode

10-8

10.5.5 External timecode sources

10-8

10.5.6 Recording timecode from external sources . 10-9

10.5.7 Checking external timecode

10-10

10.6 Video resolution

10-10

10.7 Chasing to timecode

10-10

10.7.1 Machine ID and timecode

10-10

10.7.2 Setting timecode offset

10-11

10.7.3 Setting timecode offset from the menu

10-11

10.7.4 Cancelling timecode offset

10-11

10.7.5 Setting timecode offset on-the-fly

10-11

10.7.6 Park position

10-12

10.7.7 Automatic park position setting

10-12

10.7.8 Absolute and relative difference

10-12

10.7.9 Rechasing timecode

10-13

10.7.10 Bypassing timecode errors

10-13

10.7.11 Individual recording while chasing

10-14

timecode

11 –External control

11.0.1 Selecting the control source (protocol)

11-1

11.1 Use with 9-pin external control

11-1

11.1.1 Video clocking

11-1

11.1.2 Emulation

11-1

11.1.3 Record delay

11-1

11.1.4 Cue-up tally

11-2

11.1.5 Fast wind speed

11-2

11.1.6 Track mapping

11-3

11.1.7 Timecode track mapping

11-3

11.1.8 Remote track arming

11-4

11.2 Bus protocol

11-4

11.2.1 Assigning a MIDI and Bus ID to the DA-98 ...

11-4

11.3 MIDI Machine Control

11-4

11.3.1 MMC commands and the DA-98

11-4

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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 Unpacking FeaturesIntroduction to the DA-98 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 Synchronization connections ConnectionsAudio 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 PlayPress 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 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 modeTo leave confidence mode, press Using confidence modeArming tracks in pairs 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 playbackPress the Enter key Track delayCrossfade times 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 messageDifferences between Dtrs models Machine ID and master/ slave settingsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Machine offset Setting mac ne IDOffset +00 Ing machine offsetAn 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 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 timing Timecode outputTimecode output format 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 timecodeSectionOffset10 Operations related to timecode Setting timecode offsetCancelling timecode offset 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 ocStill 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 Physical specifications SpecificationsPower specifications Digital recording characteristics15.2.8 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