» RC-898 Remote Control Unit OWNER’S MANUAL D00376100A
For U.S.A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents 1 –Introduction 1.1 Key features .............................................. 1-1 1.2 Unpacking ................................................. 1-1 1.3 About this manual .................................... 1-1 1.4 Precautions and recommendations........ 1-2 1.4.1 Environmental conditions ............................ 1-2 1.4.2 Battery backup .......................................... 1-2 1.4.3 Digital audio cables .................................... 1-2 1.4.
Table of Contents 7 –Making settings on the DTRS units 7.1 Track operations....................................... 7-1 7.1.1 Track delay ............................................... 7-1 7.1.2 Track copying ........................................... 7-1 7.1.3 Rec Mute function ...................................... 7-2 7.2 Unit-related functions............................... 7-2 7.2.1 Chasing to ABS sync .................................. 7-2 7.2.2 Key Mode .............................................
Section 1.1 - Key features 1 – Introduction The RC-898 is a fully-featured remote control unit, which allows you to control up to six DTRS units (DA-98, DA-88 or DA-38 units) with a single cable, as well as units implementing the Sony P2 protocol, or using parallel control. As an alternative to parallel control, up to five GPI eventcontrolled units can be connected. • 1.2 Unpacking The box contains the following.
Section 1.4 - Precautions and recommendations cator [10] will light”. The number in brackets following the name of the control is the number of the control as shown on the front panel illustration, as well as that used in the appropriate sections 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.
Section 1.5 - Accessories ital audio connections between DTRS recorders, DTRS recorders and digital mixing consoles, etc. WARNING Only use TASCAM-supplied and TASCAM-approved cables when making such connections. Though the cables and connectors may resemble computer cables, they serve different purposes, and meet a different set of specifications. The use of cables other than TASCAM cables will at best cause the equipment to work erratically, and at worst cause damage to the equipment.
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2 - RC-898 features 2 – RC-898 features 2-1
Section 2.1 - Front panel ual tracks when ALL INPUT is turned off again. Start recording or re-set the REC FUNCTION keys to restore this. This section gives a brief overview of the front and rear panel controls and their functions. 2.1 Front panel [1] REC FUNCTION keys [5] These keys with integral indicators allow you to set and view the track arming status of up to six DTRS units attached to the RC-898, or five DTRS units and another recorder.
Section 2.1 - Front panel NOTE 30 fps drop-frame is only supported by DA-98 units. To change the timecode type used by the system, see 8.1.3, “Selecting a timecode type” . [8] MACHINE number indicators (1 through 6, E1, E2) This indicator shows the machine currently selected for control with the transport keys. , using the MACHINE key [31]. 1 through 6 refer to DTRS units. E1 and E2 refer to VTRs, etc. which may be connected to the RC-898.
Section 2.1 - Front panel [20] ENTER/LOAD key This key is used to confirm the entry of numerical values of location times or memories or when used with the SHIFT key [23], transfers the data shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15] to the parameters being set in the display screen. [21] PRESET key This key is used to assign specific software menus to the function keys [22]. See 4, “Menu and basic operations” for details of menu operations.
Section 2.2 - Rear Panel It is also possible to select “Machine 0” (only with this CHASE key). This will control the second (first slave) DTRS unit, and toggle the chase status of this unit, with all other slave units in the chain then changing to reflect the chase status of this first slave unit. [33] AUTO PLAY key and indicator This key with its integral indicator works with DTRS units. It allows the units to start playing back automatically when a location point is reached.
Section 2.2 - Rear Panel [45] DIP switches (1 & 2) The two DIP switches are both on when in the down position. As shipped from the factory, switch 1 is off (up) and switch 2 is on (dow), and you probably will not need to change them. However, when a passive device is connected to the EXT 1 connector and power is not provided from the device to the tally supply pin, this switch 1 (TALLY POWER) should be set to the on (down) position, allowing the RC-898 to use its own power for this purpose.
Section 3.1 - Connection to DTRS units 3 – Connections This section describes not only the connection of the RC-898 to other equipment, but also provides some information on setting up a digital audio system using the RC-898. is connected to the SYNC OUT of the last unit in the chain. RC-898 DA-98 IN OUT Cable supplied with RC-898 DA-88 DA-38 OUT IN OUT IN PW-88S PW-88S Terminator WARNING All connections to the RC-898 should be made with the power to all units turned off.
Section 3.2 - Connections (parallel units) the lowest ID. Refer to the units’ manuals for full details of setting the ID. How the ID is set (see the unit’s manual for details) Unit DA-98 1 1 Menu system (see 9.
Section 3.5 - Memory and batteries 3.5 Memory and batteries As you have noticed, 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.
Section 3.
Section 4.1 - Navigation 4 – Menu and basic operations The RC-898 sets parameters on the connnected units using a menu system, with the parameters and their values displayed on the LCD display screen and selected and entered using cursor and data entry keys. 4.1 Navigation The menus are arranged hierarchically, from a top (master) menu, through to individual parameters.
Section 4.2 - Data entry 4.2 Data entry Typically, the UP and DOWN keys are used to set the values in the display screen menus. However, there are one or two additional features regarding data entry which are explained here. 4.2.
Section 4.3 - Selecting the unit controlled by the menus 4.2.4 “Fine-tuning” values The JOG/SHUTTLE controls [28] may also be used to “fine-tune” the values entered and displayed on the LED VALUE display. the unit controlled by the menu’s other parameters, as in the example menu below.: TC Frame Mode Machine 1) Press the DATA INC/DEC key [27] so that the indicator lights.
Section 4.
Section 4.5 - Storing and recalling user setups 3) Highlight the Load field, and change it so that it reads Save, using the UP key. 4) Press SELECT to confirm the load,or any of the following: ESCAPE, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT keys to cancel 4) Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to highlight the user memory into which you wish to store the current settings, and press the UP key. The selected user setup will replace the current settings.
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Section 5.1 - Transport controls 5 – Basic DTRS operations This section covers the basic operations of controlling the DTRS units connected to the RC-898. For details of how to make parameter settings, etc. and timecode operations, see 4, “Menu and basic operations”, 7, “Making settings on the DTRS units” and 10, “Menu and parameter reference”. 5.1 Transport controls The transport controls on the RC-898 replicate those on the DTRS units.
Section 5.2 - Monitoring tape from the beginning, you should wait until the end of the tape before rewinding and ejecting it. NOTES The display shows a negative ABS time for a few seconds at the beginning of the tape. While a negative time is shown, no audio can be recorded on the tape. We suggest that you leave a blank header of at least 30 seconds at the beginning of the tape. This can be marked as a virtual “zero point” if you like (see 6.3, “Setting a relative time reference”). 5.1.
Section 5.2 - Monitoring Use the flowchart (5.2.5, “Monitoring flowchart” and tables (5.2.6, “Monitoring tables”) for reference to the monitoring modes available. 1) From menu group 9, move the cursor to StlMon and press SELECT: Shuttle The AUTO MON key [5] is used in punch recording, providing automatic switching between source and off-tape monitoring as the punch-in recording progresses. See 6.7, “Punch operations” for full details. 5.2.
Section 5.2 - Monitoring 5.2.5 Monitoring flowchart What do I listen to ? ALL INPUT ? Y N REC FUNCTION ? Y N Y STOP FF,REW ? AUTO MON ? N Y JOG/ SHUTTLE ? N Y JOG/ SHUTTLE ? N Y Y MUTE SHTL MON ? PLAY ? N Y AUTO MON ? N N Y N N TAPE SHTL MON ? Y SOURCE This flowchart is applicable to DA-98 operations, provided that you have not made any manual monitor settings using the INPUT MONITOR keys, and that confidence mode is off.
5.2 - Monitoring 5.2.6 Monitoring tables Table 1: DA-88 and DA-38 PLAY REC STOP, FF.
Section 5.
Section 6.1 - Reference modes 6 – Location functions The RC-898 can store and recall up to 100 location memory positions, allowing you to find key points in a recording project easily. The contents of location memories (timecode values) are displayed on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE LED display [15], and the number of the current location memory is displayed on the MEMORY NO. 2-digit LED display [14]. little time by ignoring the “frames” field when entering and locating to location memories.
Section 6.4 - ABS setting 3) When the tape is at the time you want to make the “zero” point, press the CAPTURE key [29]. The current time value from the first DTRS unit will be displayed on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15]. 2) Press the 0 key on the numeric keypad, followed by ENTER/LOAD. The LOCATE TIME/VALUE display will now show the actual time value of the “zero point”. 3) Press the LOC key [41]. 4) Press the STR key [17]. The MEMORY NO. display [14] will start to flash.
Section 6.5 - Location operations The time mode selected here is the reference time mode for punch operations, location operations, etc. 1) From menu group 0, move the cursor to Loc Pre, and press SELECT: Locate Pre-roll 1) From menu group 3, move the cursor to TimeMode and press SELECT: Time 00min00sec Mode TC ABS Machine » » 1 » 2 » 3 » 4 » 5 6 In the above screen, all machines are referenced to the ABS time. 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between ABS and TC settings.
Section 6.5 - Location operations the location in a memory”) and recalled for later use. 6.5.4 Manual entry of a location point You can also use the numeric keypad to enter a time value manually from a cue list, etc. to which you can locate. Time values are entered from the right of the display, which is cleared as soon as a number key is pressed.
Section 6.6 - Repeating a section 2) Use the numeric keypad [16] to enter the number of the location memory you want to recall. The number will “fill up” from the right. If you want to recall memory 03, for example, you only need to press the 3 key, but if you want to recall memory 13, press the 1 key, followed by the 3 key. 3) Press the ENTER/LOAD key [20]. The MEMORY NO. display will stop flashing, and the time value stored in that memory will appear on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display.
Section 6.7 - Punch operations 3) Move the cursor to the time fields, and use the UP and DOWN keys to set the time value. Alternatively, you can use the numeric keypad to set the time value. 4) Move the cursor to the Start parameter, and press the UP key to select the End parameter. 6.7.2 Checking punch points The punch points can be checked and recalled in the same way as any other location memory. 1) Press the RCL key. The MEMORY NO. display will start to flash.
Section 6.7 - Punch operations which allows you to restore the previous version. Only one level of undo is allowed, and if no value has been stored in the in or out memory prior to the wrong value being entered, no undo is possible. To undo the wrong entry: 1) Press and hold down the CANCEL key, and press either the IN or the OUT key, depending on the memory store operation that you want to undo. The previously-stored memory value will be shown on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display.
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.
Section 7.1 - Track operations 7 – Making settings on the DTRS units This section covers the operations which relate to the DTRS units, other than those specifically related to timecode. 7.1 Track operations The following series of operations relate to individual tracks of the DTRS units connected to the RC-898. 7.1.1 Track delay When recording or playing back, tracks on a DTRS unit may be delayed by up to 7200 samples, or advanced relative to other tracks up to a value of 200 samples.
Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions 2) To enable track copying on the selected machine, move the cursor to off and use the UP key to change it to on. In the screen above, analog inputs 1 through 8 are routed to destination tracks 1 through 8 (shown on the bottom line of the display)on a “one-to-one” basis. 3) To change the routing of the inputs, use the UP and DOWN keys to select the different inputs or tape tracks to be used as recording sources. “daisy-chain” described in 3.
Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions 1) From menu group F, move the cursor to Key Mode, and press SELECT: Key Mode 3) Use the numeric keypad to enter an offset value which is shown on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display. The +/- key of the numeric keypad is used to change between positive and negative values. The offset value may be ±2 hours relative to the master time. All 2) Use the UP or DOWN key to select between All and Individual.
Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions 2) Use the RIGHT key to move the cursor to a second “invisible” field to the right of the frames field. The display will appear as follows: 1) From menu group E, move the cursor to either Abs Diff (absolute) or Rel Diff (relative). There is no need to press SELECT here. Machine Offset Machine AUTO 2) The appropriate difference value will be displayed on the bottom line of the display screen.
Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions 2) Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select a unit, and the UP and DOWN keys to change the setting between Digital and Analog. See p15 and pp25-26 of the DA-88 manual for further information regarding this facility. 7.2.8 Varispeed (pitch control) The DTRS design allows for ±6.0% speed control, in 0.1% increments. 7.2.
Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions 7.2.12 Confidence mode 98 The DA-98 allows off-tape monitoring while recording (confidence mode). This can be switched on or off on a per-machie basis. However, since there is a slight delay between the input signal and its replay in confidence mode, you should not use confidence mode in the following circumstances: • When making punch recordings, as you will not be able to hear the exact timings for punch operations.
Section 7.2 - Unit-related functions 1) From menu group 2, move the cursor to Sine Osc. and press SELECT. Sine Oscillator Machine 1 off 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between off, 440 Hz and 1 kHz. All other inputs will be overridden by the oscillator when it is turned on. WARNING When using the oscillator, turn down the levels of all monitoring equipment in the control room and studio to avoid possible damage to your ears (and speakers, etc.).
Section 7.
Section 8.1 - Primary timecode functions 8 – Timecode functions This section describes the timecode-based functions available through the RC-898. Note that while the RC-898 contains no timecode generator or reader of its own, it is able to control the timecode generators and synchronization facilities of DA-98 and DA-88/SY-88 units. Since the DA-38 does not have any timecode facilities, this section does not have any relevance if you are using a setup composed of only DA-38 units.
Section 8.1 - Primary timecode functions ing on whether ABS-13 or ABS-23 has been selected. The value of xx varies, depending on the starting “hour” chosen. • 30 DF • 30 NDF • 29.97 DF • 29.97 NDF • 25F • 24F 98 Timecode values etc… 0 3 13 16 26 29 These types will not, of course, affect the type of any timecode which has already been used to stripe a tape.
Section 8.1 - Primary timecode functions 8.1.5 Starting and stopping the generator 1) From menu group 8, move the cursor to Gen Mode and press SELECT: 1) From menu group 8, move the cursor to TcTrkRec and press SELECT: TC Generate Mode 00:57:00:00 Mcn 1 30DF Track enable Mode Stop Continue 2) Use the LEFT and RIGHT cursor keys to move between the Run/Stop and Mode fields.
Section 8.1 - Primary timecode functions 6) To check the off-tape timecode as it is being recorded, from menu group E, move the cursor to Tape TC (there is no need to press SELECT)): Ext >Tape Gen TC TC Abs Diff Rel Diff NOTE This procedure described here should be used when chasing to timecode. When slave machines are chasing to DTRS sync from a master DTRS unit, use the procedure described in 7.2.3, “Chasing with an offset”.
Section 8.2 - Advanced timecode functions 3) Transfer the value from the LOCATE TIME/ VALUE display to the LCD display by holding down the SHIFT key and pressing the ENTER/ LOAD key. NOTE 98 If you are using a DA-98 with ABS timing used to synthesize timecode, the DA-98 allows you to set an ABS offset, which may be used in place of this function (see 8.1.2, “Synthesizing timecode from ABS times” and also 10.2.3 of the DA-98 manual. 8.1.
Section 8.2 - Advanced timecode functions 1) From menu group 5, move the cursor to OutTc Src and press SELECT: Output TC Source Machine Tape (TC Fs Track) 8.2.2 Synchronization of timecode When timecode (including MTC) is output from a DTRS unit, it may be synchronized to either the analog or digital outputs, depending on which is in used at the time. This is necessary because of the nature of the digital-to-analog circuitry employed in the DTRS units.
Section 8.2 - Advanced timecode functions When the DA-98 is chasing timecode, it can be set to lock to timecode once and run freely, or it can constantly monitor the timecode, and issue “speed-up” and “slow-down” messages to its transport to stay in sync. However, if an external or video clock is used as the clock source, the playback output will be muted while the DA-98 is adjusting the speed.
Section 8.2 - Advanced timecode functions The park position can be viewed, and set manually in the following way: 1) From menu group 4, move the cursor to Park Posi, and press SELECT. Park Position Machine 00s00f 30DF 2) If the cursor is moved to the time field, it can be edited with the UP and DOWN keys. Alternatively, the numeric keypad can be used to enter a numerical value directly, and entered with the SHIFT + ENTER/LOAD combination.
Section 8.2 - Advanced timecode functions 1) From menu group 5, move the cursor to Vid Rslv and press SELECT: Video Resolve Machine on/off off 1 Mode free 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to switch the video resolve feature on or off. 3) If video resolve is on, select the synchronization mode from between free and re-sync. NOTE The video resolve capability is also available on DA-88 fitted with the SY-88 , but it is controlled by a DIP switch on the synchronizer board.
Section 8.
Section 9.1 - Controlling the parallel port device 9 – External control and settings This section covers the control of DTRS and other units. 9.2.1 Setting up GPI devices The polarity of the GPI devices, and the pulse width necessary to trigger an event, may be set up individually for each GPI device. 1) From menu group 1, move the cursor to GPI Setup and press SELECT: 9.
Section 9.3 - Controlling the serial port (9-pin) • Enter the starting memory number of your “block” minus one in the MEMORY NO. display. • While playing back the program material which will be used with the GPI events, use the CUE STR key [39] to add repeated cue points to the list, as described in 6.5.8, “Repeated entry of location points”. • Alternatively, key in these cue points manually from a cue list. • Adjust the fine timing of these trigger points using the jog dial, if necessary.
Section 9.3 - Controlling the serial port (9-pin) 1) From menu group 7, move the cursor to 9pinLocPr and press SELECT: 9pin Locate Preroll 00min00sec 2) Use the numeric keypad to enter a time in minutes and seconds between 00:00 and 59:59. 3) Press and hold down the SHIFT key and press the ENTER/LOAD key to transfer the value to the display screen. Alternatively, you can use the UP and DOWN keys to alter the values of the minutes and seconds fields. 9.3.
Section 9.4 - Other DTRS control functions function allows toggling the serial unit recording capability. 1) From menu group 7, move the cursor to 9pinRecAc (9-pin recording acceptable) and press SELECT: 9pin Rec 1) From menu group 3, move the cursor to Ctrl Prt (control protocol) and press SELECT: Control Protocol Machine 1 9Pin Acceptable 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select between 9Pin, MIDI, Bus and off. off 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to choose between on and off.
Section 9.4 - Other DTRS control functions DA-98 track ⇒ 1 2 3 4 Analog 1 2 3 4 Digital 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Analog Digital 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Analog 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 trol of four tracks. Accordingly, you can disable the remote arming of tracks on a DA-98 unit (they can still be armed from the unit itself). See section 11.1.8 of the DA-98 manual for full details of this function.
Section 9.4 - Other DTRS control functions which typically begins recording a few frames after the command is received from the editor (the DA-98 begins recording immediately). Many editors allow for this delay, and so the DA-98 can compensate for this.
Section 9.4 - Other DTRS control functions 1) From menu group 7, move the cursor to MIDI ID, and press SELECT: MIDI/Bus ID Machine Receive 1 All 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the required ID number, taking care that each unit has a different value.
Section 9.
10.1 - Menu groups 10 – Menu and parameter reference 10.1 Menu groups This section provides a quick guide to the menus and their functions, providing a list of menus in each menu group, the parameters available in each menu, and the values that each parameter can take (factory values are underlined). There is also, wherever appropriate, a reference to the section of the manual in which the function is described.
Section 10.1 - Menu groups Menu group 1 G PI Se tu p X- fa de E ven t Di th er P re/ Po st Re c Mu te Menu item Parameter(s) Values Reference GPI Setup Polarity Width open, close 9.2.1, “Setting up GPI devices” Event GPI Event Number 1 through 10 GPI “channel” 1through 5 00 (off) through 99 9.2.2, “Setting the trigger points” Pre-roll Minutes and seconds Pre-roll time: 00min05sec through 6.7.
10.1 - Menu groups Menu group 3 Mc nO ff se t C tr l Ti me Mo de T rk Pr t A rm Re pe at Menu item Parameter(s) Values Reference Machine Offset Time value to frame accuracy +02:00:00:00 7.2.3, “Chasing with an offset” Time Mode Time reference 88 98 ABS or TC 6.4.2, “Selecting Time Mode” Control Protocol Type 98 9Pin, MIDI, Bus, off 9.4.1, “Choosing a control protocol” Remote Track Arming Enabled 98 enable, disable 9.4.
Section 10.1 - Menu groups Menu group 5 T C F ra me Fa st O utT c Tm g Vi d O utT c Sr c Ta pe L TC Rs lv T C Menu item Parameter(s) Values Reference TC Frame Mode Timecode type 30 DF( 98 ), 30 NDF, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 25F, 24F 8.1.3, “Selecting a timecode type” Output TC Timing Output reference Output TC Source Timecode source Fast LTC Mode Linear timecode in fast wind 98 05 Frame, Leap, off 8.2.6, “Fast LTC” Video Resolve Enabled Mode 98 on, off 8.2.
10.1 - Menu groups Menu group 7 MT C Ou t M ID I ID 9p in Lo cP r 9 pi nC tl Md 9p in Ti mM d 9 pi nR ec Ac Menu item Parameter(s) Values Reference MTC Output Output Fast wind mode Stop (All parameters 98 ) on, off on, off on, off 8.2.7, “MIDI Timecode output” MIDI/Bus ID ID for MMC and bus control 98 001 through 127 or Receive All 9.4.9, “MMC ID” 9pin Locate Preroll Preroll time for P2 device 00min00sec through 59min59sec in 9.3.
Section 10.1 - Menu groups Menu group 9 S tlM on Co nf dc Mo d I npu tS el Ou tp ut Ti m C loc k Fo rm at Menu item Parameter(s) Values Reference Shuttle Monitor Enabled or disabled for each unit Input Select Input source Digital, Analog 7.2.9, “Input selection” Clock Word clock source Int, Word, Video ( 88 98 ) 7.2.
10.1 - Menu groups Menu group F Ke y Mo de F ra me Di sp Se tu p Menu item Parameter(s) Values Reference Key Mode Enables control of all or one unit All, Individual 7.2.2, “Key Mode” Frame Display Shows or hides the “frames” fields on, off 6.2, “Setting the precision” Setup Load or save Memory bank Load, Save 4.5, “Storing and recalling user setups” Absolute or relative time display Absolute, Relative DispTime 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, F (factory) 6.
Section 10.2 - Alphabetical list of menu items 10.2 Alphabetical list of menu items In this table, if a menu item is assigned to a function key as a factory default, the function key name is shown in following the menu time name (e.g. F4).
Section 10.3 - Specifications 10.3 Specifications Connections: D-sub 15-pin D-sub 9-pin D-sub 15-pin Size (w x h x d) Weight Power Supplied accessories Optional accessories DTRS recorder control Sony P2 control Parallel control and tally, or up to 5 GPI-controlled units 404 x 63 x 253 (mm) 15.9 x 2.7 x 10.0 (in) 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Supplied from DTRS recorder Remote cable (5m), Terminator CS-898 roll-around stand MK-8924 meter bridge mounting kit 10.4 Dimensions 404mm 255mm 69.
Section 10.
Index [ A–E] Copying tracks 7-1, 10-1 Crossfade times 6-7 CUE STR key 2-5 Cue-up tally 9-6, 10-4 Cursor keys 2-4 A ABS time as reference 2-3, 6-1, 10-3 frame rate 6-2 selection vs timecode 6-2 synthesizing timecode 8-1 with offset 8-1 Accessories 1-3 ALL INPUT 2-2, 5-3 ALL SAFE 2-2, 5-2 Ambient temperature 1-2 Analog audio input 7-5, 10-6 Arming tracks 2-2, 5-2, 9-5, 10-3 remotely on DA-98 9-5 Audio input dithering 7-5, 10-2 reference level 7-6, 10-2 selection 7-5, 10-6 word length 7-5, 10-2 AUTO MON 2-2,
Index [ F–O] Location memory display 2-3, 6-4 Location pre-roll explanation 6-3 parameters 10-1 RS-422 9-2 setting 6-3 Location time display 2-3, 4-2 LOCK indicators 2-3 LTC in fast modes 8-7, 10-4 Lune-up oscillator 10-2 F Factory settings 4-5, 10-7 Fast wind speed setting (DA-98) 9-6, 10-4 FF 2-5 Flowchart of monitoring modes 5-4 Formatting tapes 5-1, 10-6 Frame rate ABS 6-2, 8-2 pull up/down 8-6, 10-5 Fs (sampling frequency) 5-1 Fs shift see "Pull up/down" Function keys 2-4, 4-3 default assignments 4-4
Index [ P–T] Output timing (DA-88) 7-4 Outputting timecode 8-6 RS-422 control 9-2 enabling and disabling recording 9-3 location pre-roll 9-2 P PAL/SECAM 2-2, 8-2 Parallel port 2-5, 9-1 pinout 3-2 Park position 8-7, 10-3 Peak hold(meters) 7-6 Pitch shift 2-3, 7-5, 10-1 PLAY 2-5 Playback after location 6-3 Polarity (GPI devices) 9-1 Pre-roll in auto punch mode 2-5, 6-7, 10-2 location 6-3, 10-1 serial port unit 9-2, 10-5 PRESET keys 2-4 PREVIOUS key 2-4, 4-3 PRRL key 6-7 Pull up/down 2-3, 8-6, 10-5 Pulse wi
Index [ U–Z] as reference 2-3, 6-1, 10-3 auto offset function 8-5 chasing to external source 8-4 controlling the generator 8-3 display to frame accuracy 6-1, 10-7 dividing a tape into "sessions" 8-1 drop-frame 2-2, 8-2 enabling recording 10-4 error bypass 8-6, 10-3 generator 8-1, 8-2, 10-5, 10-6 individual recording status 8-8, 10-3 LTC in fast modes 8-7, 10-4 MTC output 8-7, 10-5 offset 8-4, 10-3 "on-the-fly" capture 2-4 output source 8-6, 10-4 output synchronization with audio 8-6, 10-4 park position 8-7
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