Punch operations | Tascam RC-898 specs

Section 6.7 - Punch operations

•The tape will locate to the punch pre-roll point and start playing. The INPUT MONITOR indicators of the armed tracks will go out, showing that monitoring is off-tape.

•When the tape reaches the punch-in point, the RECORD key [40] will light, and the RECORD FUNCTION indicators of the armed tracks will also light steadily.

•The INPUT MONITOR indicators will light, showing that source monitoring is now enabled.

•When the tape reaches the punch-out point, the RECORD key will go out and the RECORD FUNCTION indicators of the armed tracks will start to flash. The INPUT MONITOR indicators will also go out .

•When the tape reaches the post-roll point, it will stop.

•To repeat the take, press the AUTO PUNCH key again.

•The take can be interrupted at any time by pressing the STOP key.

•Check the punched material by pressing the PRRL key and locating to the punch pre-roll point . If the AUTO PLAY indicator is lit while the pre-roll location is taking place, playback will start automatically when the pre-roll point is reached.

NOTE

When you are satisfied with the take, remember to turn off the AUTO MON setting and unarm the tracks.

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Tascam RC-898 owner manual Punch operations

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RC-898 For U.S.A Connections Table of Contents IntroductionRC-898 features Menu and basic operations Timecode functions Table of Contents Making settings on the Dtrs unitsExternal control and settings Menu and parameter reference Introduction Key featuresKey features Unpacking Battery backup Precautions and recommendationsPrecautions and recommendations Digital audio cables Reference clock in a digital studio AccessoriesAccessories Accessories RC-898 features Front panel Vari indicators Machine number indicators Through 6, E1, E2Lock Status indicators Time Mode indicators Repeat key and indicator Preset keyData INC/DEC key and indicator Front panel ENTER/LOAD key Rear Panel Rear Panel DIP switches 1 Contrast Connection to Dtrs units ConnectionsConnection to Dtrs units Machine IDs Connections parallel units Connections parallel unitsConnections RS-422 Units Connections GPI event units Memory and batteries Memory and batteries Memory and batteries Navigation Menu and basic operationsNavigation Invalid operations Setting values using the Value display Resetting values to zeroFast setting of values Data entry Selecting the unit controlled by the menus Commonly-used menus Recalling menus using the function keys Storing and recalling user setupsStoring and recalling user setups Saving the current setup Recalling a user setup or restoring factory settings Storing and recalling user setups Selecting the unit to which operations refer Basic Dtrs operationsTransport controls Formatting tapes Monitoring Shuttle modeMonitoring Arming tracks Shuttle monitoring Shuttle muting Monitoring Monitoring flowchart Monitoring Monitoring tables DA-88 and DA-38 Monitoring Location functions Setting the precisionSetting a relative time reference Reference modes Selecting Time Mode ABS settingABS setting Return-to-zero Location operations Setting the location pre-roll valueLocation operations Auto play Storing the location in a memory Manual entry of a location pointEditing a location Recalling a location memory Repeated entry of location points Repeating a sectionRepeating a section Editing a location memory Punch operations Crossfade times Performing the punch recording Setting pre-roll and post-roll timesRehearsing the punch recording Punch operations Track operations Making settings on the Dtrs unitsTrack delay Track operations Unit-related functions Key ModeUnit-related functions Rec Mute function Chasing with an offset Auto Offset function Output timing Checking the offsetClock selection From menu group E, move the cursor to either Word length Varispeed pitch controlInput selection Dither Meter modes Unit-related functions Confidence modeReference levels Sine oscillator N e O s c i l l a t o r C h i n e Unit-related functions Primary timecode functions Timecode functionsPrimary timecode functions Selecting the timecode source Setting the generator start time Selecting a timecode type Rewind the tape to the beginning Checking the generator progressRecording the timecode on a Dtrs timecode track Start the timecode source Chasing to external timecode Chasing with a timecode offset Advanced timecode functions Independent clock settingsAdvanced timecode functions Auto Timecode Offset function Synchronization of timecode Error bypassRechase mode Pull up and pull down Park position Fast LTCMidi Timecode output Play the master unit Individual recording status while chasing timecodeVideo resolve D e o R e s o l v e C h i n e O f f E e Advanced timecode functions Controlling GPI devices External control and settingsControlling the parallel port device Selecting the serial port device Controlling the serial port 9-pinControlling the serial port 9-pin Location pre-roll on the serial unit Controlling recording operations on the serial unit Split mode on the serial unitSerial unit timing source Use the UP and Down keys to select between Split and Normal Choosing a control protocol Other Dtrs control functionsOther Dtrs control functions Track mapping functions Remote track arming Recording delayTimecode track mapping Device emulation MMC ID Fast wind speedCue-up tally D I / B u s I D C h i n e C e i v e Other Dtrs control functions Menu group Menu and parameter reference Menu groupsMenu groups GPI Time value to Timecode type Output All parameters On, off 7, Midi Time Fast wind mode Menu group a Menu group E Menu group F Alphabetical list of menu items Alphabetical list of menu items Specifications SpecificationsDimensions Dimensions Index A-E Dtrs Index F-O ABS 6-2,8-2 Index P-T Index U-Z Generator 8-1,8-2,10-5,10-6 RC-898