Kolpak DA-98 manual Options, specifications and reference

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Section 15 – Options, specifications and reference

Timecode offset	Up to 24 hours (jamsync
	capability)
	ABS to SMPTE conversion
	facility (with offset)
Video sync	Video frame resolvable even
	when VIDEO not selected as
	clock source

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Contents DA-98 Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Introduction to the DA-98 Rear Panel connectorsTable of Contents Front Panel controlsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Table of Contents Monitoring modesAdvanced operations Operations related to timecodeMaintenance and memory setups Table of Contents Menu and parameter referenceExample setups Options, specifications and referenceTOC-4 1.00 06/97 Unpacking FeaturesIntroduction to the DA-98 Clock source in a digital studio Using this manualPrecautions and recommendations Confidence replayElectrical considerations Installing the DA-98Environmental conditions CondensationRecommended tapes Tape brandsAvailable recording and playback time Introduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controls Auto Play F 4 key and indicator Rhsl F 1 key and indicatorAuto Punch F 2 key Indicator Digital in switch and indicatorLOC 2 Preset key Shtl MON F 8 key and indicatorRepeat F 9 key and indicator Shift key and indicatorFWD key Front Panel controls TC REC switch and indicatorREW key Stop key40 RS-422 Rear Panel connectorsTime Code in and OUT Meter Unit MU-8824Rear Panel connectors Synchronization connections ConnectionsAudio connections Control connections 1 RS-422 connectorMidi connectors in , OUT and Thru Word clock connectionsMultiple Dtrs units Connection to other Tascam unitsParallel control Indirect word syncConnections Menu operations MenusChanging menu values fast Resetting a menu valueFunctionFunctionkey modes Blanking the screen displayShift key and function keys Recalling an assigned menu function Assigning menus to function keysTo assign a menu screen to a key PressLothecaFt5e0key1Pm13rien-0r5oslelcAborting the format process Basic operationsFormatting a tape Threaded, the tape counters will showRecording while formatting Recording the first tracksPreparing to record Write-protecting cassettesPunch-in and punch-out OverdubbingTrack bouncing Replaying the first tracksAt the point where the punch is to occur, press Automatic punch point settingSetting punch points on the fly 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 Replaying the punched material Exiting punch-in modePress the Auto MON key so that the indicator goes out To replay the punch-in, press the Play keyBasic operations ALL Input 18 and Input Monitor Monitoring modesMonitoring controls Auto MONConfidence mode Monitoring modes Shuttle monitoringTo leave confidence mode, press Using confidence modeArming tracks in pairs Monitoring modes Advanced operations Autolocation Setting Memo 1 and Memo 2 on the flySetting the location pre-roll time Checking, editing and manually entering Memo 1 and MemoEditing function key memories Press the LOC 2/PRESET keyMoving to Memo 1 and Memo Pr ss EnterTo start repeat play Locating to a function key memoryRepeat function Location and playbackPress the Enter key Track delayCrossfade times Shuttle operations Use the UP and Down keys to adjust the crossfade timeVari speed pitch control Press EnterLevelEnter m nu Reference levelsShuttle muting Use the UP and Down keys to select betweenSine oscillator Keys to set the value for the peak signal level hold timeMeter modes Advanc d operations Meter ballisticsChanging between digital and analog inputs Digital recordingRouting digital inputs Selecting word lengthREC Mute recording silence DitherSetting the power-on message Lecting dither settingsDifferences between Dtrs models Machine ID and master/ slave settingsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Offset +00 Setting mac ne IDMachine offset Ing machine offsetAn example of setting offsets Cancelling machine offsetSetting machine On the fly Digital dubbing Start playing the master DA-98Synchronized formatting On the master machine, hold down Record and press PlaySynchronization with other Dtrs units ABS time Operations related to timecodeABS and SMPTE/EBU timecode Tape timecodeTcTrack setting Tape timecode modeLocation point settings ABS settingABS-13 and ABS-23 settings Checking tapeTCTrackPull up and pull down Fs shift Selecting the frame rateTimecode input and output Timecode inputTimecode output timing Timecode outputTimecode output format Recording timecode Using Midi Time Code MTCRecording timecode using the generator Selecting the timecode sourceSelect a frame rate see 10.3, Selecting Press the TC REC switch10.1.3, Sele ting TC or ABS timing Frame rateExternal timecode sources Menu see 10.2.1, TcTrack settingAssembling timecode Start playing the tapeWhen recording timecode from a digital source When recording timecode from a timecodeWhen recording timecode from another Dtrs When recording timecode from an analogChecking external timecode Video resolutionChasing to timecode Machine ID and timecodeSectionOffset10 Operations related to timecode Setting timecode offsetCancelling timecode offset Absolute and relative difference Automatic park position settingPark position Play the timecode master10.7.10Bypassing timecode errors Rechasing timecode10-14 1.00 06/97 Use with 9-pin external control Record delayExternal control Pro ocStill Cue-up tallyFast wind speed Tr k mapping and press Enter Track mappingTimecode track mapping 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 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 Power specifications SpecificationsPhysical 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 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