Section 1.4 - Precautions and recommendations

cator [10] will light”. The number in brackets fol- lowing the name of the control is the number of the control as shown on the front panel illustra- tion, as well as that used in the appropriate sec- tions describing the front and rear panels.

A special font is used for showing the messages that appear on the LCD display screen [11], for example: 9Pin Locate Preroll.

Relative humidity should be between 30% and 80% non-condensing

Avoid spraying polish, insecticides, etc. near the RC-898.

WARNING

If you need to clean the unit, use a soft cloth, moistened if necessary with a little detergent and water. Do not use abra- sive cleaners or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.

When describing a value as shown on the TAPE TIME [13], MEMORY NO [14], or LOCATE TIME/VALUE [15] displays, the following font is used: 00:23:45:12 or on.

Some functions of the RC-898 apply to all DTRS recorders, some only to DA-98 units, some to DA- 38 units and some to DA-88 units with the SY-88 synchronizer board fitted. Wherever appropriate, this manual will use combinations of the follow- ing symbols to show what operations may be per- formed with the different units in the DTRS range:

Unit

Symbol in text

 

 

All units

No symbol

 

 

DA-88 with SY-88

88

 

 

DA-38

38

 

 

DA-98

98

 

 

This manual may also make references to the manuals of the DTRS units and the SY-88. In the case of the DA-98 and DA-38, these references will be made in terms of section numbers (e.g. “4.2” and “4-5” respectively). In the case of the DA-88 and SY-88, page numbers will be provided (e.g. “p16” and “p5-7” respectively).

1.4 Precautions and recommendations

As with every precision piece of electronic equip- ment, common-sense precautions apply with the RC-898.

However, you should note the following points in particular with regard to the operation of the unit:

Avoid subjecting the RC-898 to jolts, sudden shocks, etc.

WARNING

If you have to return the unit for service or repair, use the original packing materials if possible. If the unit is to be transported to a recording location, etc., use a suitable trans- port case with sufficient shock protection.

TASCAM does not accept responsibility for dam- age resulting from neglect or accident.

1.4.2 Battery backup

The RC-898 requires no power supply of its own, drawing its power from the DTRS units to which it is connected.

Location memories and configuration settings are stored using a battery backup system. The battery should provide power for several years of use.

When the battery eventually degrades to the point where it cannot provide enough power to retain settings, the message Memory Error will be shown on the display screen (this can be removed by pressing the ESCAPE key).

When this message appears, all memories (loca- tion memories and configuration settings) are cleared and reset to the default settings.

If you see this message, contact your TASCAM dealer for details of battery replacement. Do not attempt to replace the battery by yourself.

1.4.3 Digital audio cables

When making connections between TASCAM digital audio units, always use genuine TASCAM cables. This applies particularly to any T-DIF dig-

1.4.1 Environmental conditions

The RC-898 can be operated in most environ- ments, but we suggest that you keep the environ- mental conditions within the following limits:

Ambient temperature between 5 ° and 35° C (41° and 95° F).

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Tascam RC-898 owner manual Precautions and recommendations, Battery backup, Digital audio cables, Environmental conditions