Users Manual Part 1

TASCAM Model 16
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9 - Settings and Information
Setting MIDI time code operation
When connected to a computer, this unit can send MIDI time
code (MTC) as a USB MIDI device.
When MIDI time code is enabled, it sends quarter-frame
messages during playback and recording. It sends full messages
when locating.
A DAW, for example, can be set to synchronize with the MIDI
time code from this unit so it can operate in time with the
recorder of this unit.
For details, check the operation manual of that application
being used.
1. When the recorder is stopped, on the TZTUFN Screen, select
NJEJ!UJNF!DPEF to open the NJEJ!UJNF!DPEF Screen. (See
“Menu operation procedures” on page 28)
2. Select NPEF, and press the MULTI JOG dial.
This opens the NPEF Screen.
3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to set MIDI time code operation.
Option Meaning
PGG (default)
MIDI time code is not transmitted.
NUD!NBTUFS
MIDI time code is transmitted.
NOTE
The MIDI time code frame type sent by this unit is 30 frames
per second (non-drop).
Restoring factory default settings
You can restore the various settings stored in the memory of the
unit to their factory default values.
Use the following menu procedures to do so.
1. On the TZTUFN Screen, select JOJUJBMJ[F to open the
JOJUJBMJ[F Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on
page 28)
2. Press the F4 button to restore the factory default
settings.
3. When the setting completes, the TZTUFN Screen will reopen.
NOTE
i Press the F1
button to cancel execution.
i The date and time setting is not initialized.
Formatting SD cards
Formatting erases all music files on the SD card and
automatically creates new MTR, MUSIC and UTILITY folders as
well as a tascam_m.sys file.
ATTENTION
i Formatting an SD card erases all the data on it. This cannot be
undone.
i Always use this unit to format media to be used with it.
Operation of this unit might be affected when using an SD
card that has been formatted by a computer or other device.
1. On the TZTUFN Screen, select NFEJB!GPSNBU to open the
NFEJB!GPSNBU Screen. (See “Menu operation procedures”
on page 28)
RVJDL: Execute quick formatting.
FSBTF (Recommendation): Erase and format the card.
2. Select the format method, and press the MULTI JOG dial.
A confirmation message will appear on the RVJDL or FSBTF
Screen.
Shown when RVJDL selected
NOTE
Press the F1 button to cancel formatting and return to
the previous screen.
3. Press the F4
button to start formatting.
4. When formatting is complete, the TZTUFN Screen will
reopen.
NOTE
i Pressing the F1
button during an ERASE format will
cancel erasure and execute a QUICK format instead.
i The
writing speeds to SD cards and other storage media
that use flash memory tend to decrease after writing occurs
repeatedly.
If the writing speed decreases, this could have a negative
impact on recording.
Using the FSBTF function of this unit should restore the
writing speed of the SD card.*
For this reason, we recommend using the FSBTF function at
the following times.
t Whenever the card has been written to until it became
completely full
t On a regular schedule (about once per month)
t Before starting important recordings
* Writing speed might not be restored depending on the SD
card condition (including malfunction and age).