Sound Devices 788T User manual
788T
High Resolution Digital Audio Recorder with Time Code
User Guide and Technical Information
for 788T and 788T-SSD Recorders
fi rmware rev. 2.19
SATA
Sound Devices, LLC
E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA
+1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655
Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625
www.sounddevices.com
support@sounddevices.com
2.5"
USB
2.0
UDMA
400 / 800
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Panel Lock
Left Panel Connectors and Controls . . . . . . 13
Right Panel Connectors and Controls . . . . .14
Rear Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD Display Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Input Settings Window Descriptions . . . . . .19
Track Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Track Level Meters View
Track Routing View
Track-to-Media View
Master Gain Levels View
Take List Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drive Directory (File Viewer) Descriptors . . .26
Root Directory
Input Setup and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Input Trim and Input Faders
Input Settings Window
Input Type
Phantom Power
High-Pass Filters
Input Gain
Input Limiters
Input Polarity
Input Mute
Input to Track Routing
Analog Inputs
Input Linking (Stereo or MS Decoding)
Digital Inputs
AES42 Digital Microphones
Input Delay
Deactivate Inputs
Input to Track Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pre-Fade vs. Post Fade
Routing Using the Input Settings Window
Routing Using the Setup Menu
Routing Using The Track Setup Window
Routing Using the CL-8
Routing Using the CL-9
Mix Assist™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Noise Adaptive Threshold
Number of Open Mics Attenuation
Last Mic Lock-On
One Mic Per Sound Source
Using Mix Assist
Track Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Track Enabling Using the CL-9
Track Status Indication
Track-to-Media Routing
Master Gain Levels
Track Limiters
Master Gain Levels Using the CL-9
Sampling Rate and Bit Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sampling Rate
Sampling Frequency and Audio Bandwidth
Bit Depth
Bit Depth and Dynamic Range
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Clock Master
Word Out
AES Digital Outputs
Clock Slave
Internal
Sample Rate Converters
Word Clock Input
Video Sync
Digital Inputs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Multi-Unit Linking Via C. Link
Outputs – Analog and Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Output Routing
Output Types
Analog Balanced Line Outputs 1-4
Analog Unbalanced Output 5-6
Balanced Digital AES Outputs 1-6
Output Delay
Headphone Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Selecting Headphone Sources
Setting Headphone Source Options
Confi guring User Headphone Monitor Modes
Headphone Source as Outputs
Input Solo (PFL)
MS Stereo Monitoring
SoundField B-Format Surround Monitoring
Multi-Function Rotary Switch Behavior
Headphone Favorite Selection
Headphone Playback Mode
Headphone Warning Tones
Recording Start and Stop Bells
Low Battery Warning
Headphone Power Up Gain
CL-9 Headphone Monitoring
Metering and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Output Meter
Meter Scale
Favorite Meter Mode
Digital Meter View
Meter Ballistics
VU (Volume Units)
Peak Only
Peak/VU
Peak Hold Time
Input Activity Ring LEDs
Headphone Peak LED
Tone Oscillator
LCD Contrast & LED Brightness
LCD Backlight
CL-2 Metering and Display
CL-8 Metering and Display
CL-9 Metering and Display
Wave Agent Metering and Display
CL-WiFi Metering and Display
Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Frame Rate
F Sampling Rate Modes
48.048k and 48.048kF
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47.952k and 47.952kF
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96.096k and 96.096kF
Time Code Modes
Off
Free Run:
Record Run
Free Run Jam Once
24 Hour Run
Ext TC
Ext TC/cont
Ext TC-Auto Record
Ext TC/cont-Auto Record
Time Code Hold Off
Jam Menu
Jam RX TC
Jam Zeros
Jam Value
Edit Value
User Bits
NTSC Standard Def Video Production
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Recording
Pre-Record Buffer
Media Select
Failure During Recording
Record Timer
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
AutoPlay
Audio File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
.WAV
File Type
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Take Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Scene Name/Numbering
Scene Name Incrementing/Decrementing
Take Numbers
Take Number Incrementing/Decrementing
False Take Control
Emptying the False Take Folders
Track Naming
Take List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Refresh Take Metadata
Take Edit Menu
Notes
Renaming Takes
Duplicate Takes
Circle Take
Project
Scene
Ta k e
Tape (Roll)
Set and Clear Copy Flags
Deleting Takes
Load Settings
Renaming Tracks
Wave Agent Metadata Entry and Editing
CL-WiFi Metering and Display
CSV Sound Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Sound Report Setup
Overview Section
Take List Section
Generating Sound Reports
Sound Report Best Practices
Wave Agent Beta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Automatic File Splitting
File Time and Date
Folder Actions
The Drive Directory (File Viewer) . . . . . . . . . . 82
Navigation
Selecting Files for Playback
Folder Options Menu
Rename Folders
Set and Clear Copy Flags
Delete Folders
File Options Menu
Drive Directory Options Menu
Set and Clear Copy Flags
Emptying the Trash
Erase (Media Format)
Storage Media – Internal Drive . . . . . . . . . . .86
788T Drive Type
788T-SSD Drive Type
Drive Replacement
Storage Medium – Removable CompactFlash 88
When to Use CF
Formatting
Speed Testing
Qualifi ed CF Cards
Storage Medium – External FireWire Drives . 89
When to Use External FireWire Drives
Formatting
FireWire Bus Powering
Qualifi ed Drives
DVD-RAM Drives
File Copying Among Available Media . . . . . . 90
Copying Individual Files
Error Conditions:
File Transfer to Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
External Powering and Battery Charging
Time Code Clock Battery
Auto Functions with External Powering
Power Consumption Variables
Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Version Information
Upgrading Firmware
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Keyboard Assignments
Menu Keys
String Edits & Take Name/Number (Renaming & Notes)
Assignable Shortcuts
Shortcut List Functionality
Logic In
Logic Out (Record Tally)
CL-1 Keyboard and Remote Control Interface (optional)
101
Connecting the CL-1
CL-1 Keyboard Interface
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CL-1 Logic Inputs and Outputs
Logic Inputs
Logic Outputs
CL-2 Remote Fader (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 103
CL-2 Connection
Connecting the CL-2
CL-2 Panel Descriptions
Fader Assignment
CL-2 Switches
CL-8 Controller (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
CL-8 Connection
CL-8 Front Panel Descriptors
CL-8 Side Panel Descriptors
CL-8 Back Panel Descriptors
CL-8 Fader Control
CL-8 Views
Main View
Aux Routing View
Input Settings View
Slate Mic
Slate Mic Routing
Slate Mic Level
CL-9 Linear Fader Controller (optional) . . . . 113
CL-9 Connection
CL-9 Rear Panel Descriptors
CL-9 Fader Control
CL-9 Master Gain Level Controls
CL-9 Headphone Monitor
Headphone Level
Monitor Selection
Setup Menu Navigation From CL-9
Soloing Inputs. Outputs, or Tracks
EQ
Pan
Factory Modes
User Modes (U1-U4)
CL-9 Input-to-Track Routing
CL-9 Communications
Slate
Tone Oscillator
Returns
COMs
Setting up a Bidirectional Talk Back Circuit
CL-9 Transport Control
CL-9 Footswitch
CL-9 LED Brightness
CL-9 Specifi cations
CL-WIFI (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Connecting the CL-WIFI
Confi guring the CL-WIFI
Optional: Confi gure WEP Security
Confi guring Apple iOS Wi-Fi settings
Connection Troubleshooting
CL-WiFi Application for Apple iOS
Transport View
Enabling Tracks
Renaming Tracks
Take List
Editing metadata
Routing
Wave Agent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Saving and Recalling User Settings
User Settings From SUP Files
User Settings From WAV Files
Setup Menu Shortcuts
Front Panel Button Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . .150
Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Appendix A - Recording Time Calculation .154
Uncompressed Recording Time in Track-Hours
Record Time
PCM Audio
Audio Data Rate = Bit Depth x Sampling Frequency
Appendix B – Metadata Implementation . . .155
Appendix C – File Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Monophonic WAV File Track Number Designators
Duplicate File Names
Appendix D- FAT32 and Maximum File Size 157
Appendix E - Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
788T CE Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . 160
Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Warranty and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . 162
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788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the 788T/788T-SSD. The ultra-compact 788T records and plays back up to
12 tracks of audio to and from its internal drive, CompactFlash, or external drives, making fi eld recording simple and fast. It writes and reads uncompressed PCM audio at 16 or 24 bits with sampling
rates between 32 kHz and 96.096 kHz. The time code implementation makes the 788T ready for any
recording job—from over-the-shoulder to cart-based production.
The 788T implements a no-compromise audio path that includes Sound Devices’ high-performance
microphone preamplifi ers. Designed specifi cally for high bandwidth, high bit rate digital recording,
these preamps set a new standard for frequency response linearity, low distortion performance, and
low noise.
With documentary and ENG mixing engineers in mind, the 788T is very small, while still being
feature-rich. No other recorder on the market matches its size and feature set. In addition, its learning curve is quite short—powerful does not mean complicated.
Sound Devices took advantage of the best in professional and consumer electronic technologies to
bring incredible feature depth with ease of use. Hard drives, SSD drives, and CompactFlash are
highly reliable, industry standard, and easily obtainable. With the ability to write to an external
drive, low-cost, portable media can be delivered to post production. The removable, rechargeable
battery is a standard Sony-compatible Li-ion camcorder battery pack. The 788T interconnects with
Windows and Mac OS computers for convenient data transfer and backup.
The 788T is available in two models, The standard 788T ships with an internal hard drive. The 788TSSD ships with an internal solid state drive. Throughout this document both models will be referred
to as the 788T, except when information is specifi c to each model.
788T and 788T-SSD Firmware Known Issues
For a complete list of any known issues: www.sounddevices.com/download/788t-fi rmware.htm.
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788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information
Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides a brief overview for fi rst use of the 788T/788T-SSD. For detailed operating
instructions refer to the 788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information.
1) Connect Power.
Connect the supplied AC-to-DC power supply to the DC connector on the Right
Panel.
Attach the supplied Li-ion rechargeable battery to the recorder.
2)
Be certain to line up the battery contacts with the battery compartment mounting
pins. Rotate the battery lock to secure the battery in place.
Included L-Mount Battery
The included battery must be charged for six hours before initial use.
The 788T will charge the L-Mount battery when DC is connected.
788T Rear Panel
Quickstart
3) Connect analog microphone or line sources.
Please refer to the 788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information for connections with digital audio sources.
4) Connect headphones
Connect to either the 1/4-inch or 1/8-inch headphone output on the Right Panel.
WORD/ VIDIN
DCIN
MENU
SELECT
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ANALOG BALLINE OUTS
UNBAL
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FW400
USB
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1,2 3,4
TIMECODE
10-18V
SYNC
PIN4
PIN1
WORDOUT
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788T Right Panel
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5) Press and hold the PWR key for one second to power on.
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6) INPUTS MUST BE ACTIVE TO BE RECORDED.
Push to release the recessed Input Gain Controls. Rotate the knob clockwise past
the detent to turn on the input.
In the full counter-clockwise position, the input is not active and is not available for use.
7) Access the Input Settings Window
To access, momentarily move the Input Selector Switch in the direction of the Input.
This action also sends the input signal to the headphone monitor.
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Input Setting Options:
Source (mic/line/digital)
Phantom (on/off)
High-Pass Filter (on/off)
Limiter (on/off)
Input-to-Track Routing
Mute (none / mute)
Polarity (normal / reverse)
Quickstart
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MENU
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8
6
HDD
Left for odd inputs
Right for even inputs
MENU
HDD
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Press adjacent key to change the parameter.
8) The Input Settings Window is where changes are made to input parameters.
For example, press the TONE key to toggle Phantom Power (Choose 48V for microphones). Turn the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to adjust the High-Pass Filter
Frequency.
Turn the Multi-Function Rotary Switch
MENU
HDD
9) INPUTS MUST BE ROUTED TO TRACKS TO RECORD.
From the Input Settings Window, press the PLAY key to enter Input-to-Track Routing. Inputs can be assigned to any Track. The Rewind and Fast-Forward keys route
inputs to Track L and R, respectively. Turn the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to
move among Tracks A - X2. Push in on the rotary switch to route the input to the
track. Refer to the 788T User Guide for details on pre- and post-fade routing. Press
Quickstart
PLAY again to return to the Input Settings Window.
MENU
HDD
Press PLAY to enter
Input-to-Track routing.
Press again to exit.
MENU
HDD
Press REW to route to
Track L, Press FF to
route to Track R. Use the
Multi-Function Rotary
Switch to route to Tracks
A - X2.
10) Return to the Main Display.
Momentarily move the Input Selector Switch again.
Press the MENU key to enter the Setup Menu.
11)
The Setup Menu allows you to confi gure various options, including Sampling Rate,
Bit Depth, Time Code, etc. Navigate through the Setup Menu by turning the MultiFunction Rotary Encoder. Refer to the 788T/788T-SSD User Guide for Setup Menu
details.
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L
Setup Menu Basics:
Highlighted selection
Selects highlighted option
Navigates through the menu
Exits option and menu
Cancels changes and exits the menu
Turn the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to navigate
through the Setup Menu, push to select an option.
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MENU
HDD
MENU
HDD
12) A TRACK MUST BE ENABLED TO BE RECORDED.
Press the INPUT key to enter the Track Setup Window, where Tracks are enabled
for recording. An * (asterisk) next to a Track indicates that the track is record enabled. Navigate through the Tracks using the Multifunction Rotary Switch. To enable/disable the track, press in on the Multi Function Rotary Switch. Track Status is
indicated by the asterisk and by the blue Track Status LEDs on the 788T front panel.
When the LED and asterisk is solid the track is armed and will be recorded, if they
are fl ashing the track is enabled but no active input is routed to it and will not be
recorded, if the asterisk and LED are off the track is disabled.
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Track Setup Menu Basics:
Selector Box
Track Status Indicator
MENU
INPUT
ARM ARM
R
L
A
B
EX
IN
CF
Quickstart
Input Routing Window
Master Levels Window
Track-to-Media Window
VU1 / VU2 Toggle
HDD
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R
VU1 / VU2 toggle selects the Tracks displayed on the right-hand column of Track Meter LEDs.
VU1 = Tracks C, D, E, F, G. VU2 = G, H, X1, X2.
Tip: After Inputs are routed to Tracks and the Tracks are record enabled, simply click the Input Gain Pots on and
off to arm and disarm tracks respectively.
13) HEADPHONE MONITOR.
Press the STOP key to return to the Main Display. Turn the Multi-Function Rotary
Switch to select the headphone preset best suited for the particular setup.
Active headphone routing. Track L in the left ear, Track R in the right ear.
14) Press the REC key to start recording.
Press the STOP key to stop the recording. Press the PLAY key to playback the last
recorded take.
15) Press the HDD key to enter the Take List.
Quickstart
The take list displays a listing of all recordings.
Take List Basics:
Next Take
Selected Take (*= Last recorded Take)
Rename Take
Metadata Edit Menu
Add Take Notes
Exits the Take List
MENU
HDD
MENU
HDD
L
B
Turn the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to navigate through the Take List,
push to toggle the type of information displayed.
16) From the Take List, press the HDD key again to enter the Drive Directory.
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Drive Directory Basics:
File Information Toggle
Jump to Root Directory
Selected File
MENU
Return to Take List
Exits the Drive Directory
HDD
Drive Formatting and other media-specifi c operations are accessed in the
Drive Options Menu located at the root directory.
17) After recording, direct transfer fi les from the 788T to a computer using ei-
ther FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or USB.
When connecting to a computer with a USB cable, make sure that the Setup Menu
option Connection Mode is set to Connect as Mass Storage.
WORD/VID IN
DCIN
MENU
SELECT
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FW800
ANALOGBALLINE OUTS
UNBAL
5,6
4
FW800
BALAES
OUT
1,2 3,4
10-18V
FW400
USB
SYNC
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WORDOUT
TIMECODE
MENU
SELECT
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ANALOGBALLINE OUTS
UNBAL
5,6
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FireWire 400FireWire 800
FW400
WORD/VID IN
DCIN
BALAES
OUT
1,2 3,4
10-18V
FW400
USB
SYNC
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PIN1
WORDOUT
TIMECODE
FW800
MENU
SELECT
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23
FW800
FW400
ANALOGBALLINE OUTS
UNBAL
USB
USB
USB
BALAES
OUT
5,6
4
1,2 3,4
TIMECODE
To avoid any possible directory corruption on the 788T, do not interrupt the connection process and always properly dismount the drives from the operating system. On Mac OS platforms, drag the drive icons to the trash. On
Windows platforms, use the “Disconnect External Media” icon in the system tray.
18) Press and hold the PWR key for one second to shut down the recorder.
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DCIN
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WORDOUT
Quickstart
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Front Panel Descriptions
All 788T settings can be accessed and monitored through the front panel LCD and navigation keys.
This allows the unit to be placed in a production bag along with fi eld mixers and wireless transmitters and receivers.
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1) Input Activity Ring LEDs
The LEDs surrounding the Input gain
pots indicate the input activity for each
input, respectively. The LEDs illuminate
in various colors and intensities to represent the state of each input.
See Metering and Display.
2) Input Gain Control
By default, controls the analog and digital input gain (input trim) of each channel respectively. The Input gain control
can be changed in the Setup Menu to act
as fader controls.
See Fader Control.
They can also be switched to act as Input
Enables Only for quick access to arm/
disarm a track. Input Gain Pots can be
switched to the Off position to deactivate the input. Deactivated inputs are
muted and unrouted from any designated track. This ultimately extends battery
life. See Input Setup and Control
3) Input Selector/Solo Switch
Selects odd numbered inputs when
pushed left and even numbered inputs
when pushed right. Selecting an input
using the Input Selector/Solo Switch
will display the respective Input Settings
Window. If enabled in the Setup Menu,
the Input Selector Switch will also PFL
(pre fade listen) the input in the headphone monitor. To exit the Input Settings
Window, press the Input Selector Switch
again or select another Input. For momentary action, press and hold the Input
Selector in position for one second or
longer.
See Input Setup and Control
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4) MENU Key
Accesses the 788T Setup Menu. When
in the Setup Menu use the MENU key
to move up through the options and
parameters.
5)
LCD Display
Primary display of 788T status. The
LCD is backlit by pressing and holding
the LCD backlight key and pressing the
Multifunction Rotary Switch. When the
backlight is active the backlight color
can be set to indicate the recorder’s
current mode. Red = Recording Mode,
Green = Playback Mode, White =
Standby Mode
TONE key
6)
Press to activate the tone oscillator, press
and hold for two seconds or longer to
latch on, press again to deactivate. Frequency, tone level, and routing are controlled in the Setup Menu. When in the
Setup Menu use the TONE key to enter
Setup Menu options and select parameters when the check mark appears in the
upper right hand corner of the LCD.
7) Track Status LEDs
A solid blue LED indicates that the
respective track is armed and ready to
record. Armed tracks are both record
enabled in the Track Setup Window and
have at least one active input routed to
it. The LED fl ashes blue when the Track
is enabled but there is no active input
routed to it and will not be recorded.
The LED is off when the track is disabled.
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INPUT
ARM ARM
R
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A
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CF
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8) Level Meter LEDs
Eight, 13-segment track level-meters indicate level in dBFS. Metering scale, ballistics, and peak hold times are selected
in the Setup Menu. Tracks C, D, E, F can
be used to view Tracks G, H, X1, X2. See
Metering and Display.
9) INPUT Key
Press to access the Track Setup Menu,
from which the user can arm/disarm
record tracks and view meter activity for
all 12 tracks. Press and hold the STOP
key then press the Input key to access
the Input: Track Routing Setup Menu.
Cycle through factory and custom routings by pressing the Input key while
holding the STOP key. See Input-to-Track
Routing
10) Power Key
To power up the unit, press and hold the
Power (PWR) Key for about one second.
To power the unit down, press and hold
the Power Key for about one second.
11) Power/Charge LED
Indicates the 788T is powered and available for operation. Indicates the charge
status of the onboard battery charger.
12) Headphone Output Peak LED
Indicates overload of the headphone
amplifi er. When lit, the headphone circuit is overloading. Reduce headphone
level.
13) HDD Key
Press to enter the Take List and Drive
Directory. From the Take List, view and
edit metadata across all storage mediums. From the Drive Directory navigate
between storage media, folders, and
fi les. View folder and fi le properties and
select fi les for playback.
The media that is selected for playback
is shown on the left hand side of the
main screen. Press and hold the HDD
key to toggle between available media.
If only one media is present, media
toggle is disabled. When in the Setup
Menu use the HDD key to move down
through the options and parameters.
14) Rewind Key
Performs reverse (REW) scrubbing
through the played fi le when pressed in
playback and play-pause mode. Playpause indicated by fl ashing A-time on
LCD. Reverse playback rate increases
the longer the key is held. In play-stop
mode (indicated by fl ashing fi lename
on LCD) selects the previous fi le in the
record folder (either daily folder or main
folder).
15) Play Key
Plays back the fi le displayed in the LCD.
If pressed immediately after recording is
stopped, the most recently recorded fi le
is played back.
16) Fast-Forward Key
Performs fast-forward (FF) scrubbing
through the played fi le when pressed in
playback and play-pause mode. Playpause indicated by fl ashing A-time on
LCD. Fast forward rate increases the longer the key is held. In play-stop mode
(indicated by fl ashing fi lename on LCD)
selects the next fi le in the record folder
(either daily folder or main folder).
17) LCD Backlight Key
Press to toggle the Level Meter LEDs
View 1 (Tracks C - F) and View 2 (Tracks
G, H, X1, X2). Press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle between the select meter
scale and the favorite meter scale. See
Metering.
press the Multifunction Rotary Switch to
toggle the LCD and Front Panel soft key
backlighting on and off. Hold the Backlight key and turn the Multi-Function
Rotary Switch to adjust the brightness
of LEDs. In the Setup Menu the LCD
Backlight key functions as the cancel
and exit key.
Hold the Backlight key then
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18) Media Activity LEDs
Indicates storage media activity. IN
(internal drive), CF (CompactFlash),
EX (external FireWire device). The LED
illuminates green when the storage
media is ready, illuminates yellow when
the storage media is writing/reading
and while connected to a computer, and
illuminates red when the storage media
has encountered an error or if the drive
has less than one minute of recording
time left.
19) Stop/Pause Key
Momentarily press and hold this key to
stop recording. In playback mode, a single press pauses playback (play-pause),
allowing audio scrubbing with the FF
and REW keys. Another press of the key
enters play-stop mode where the FF and
REW keys select fi les for playback from
the current directory, the fi lename and
time display fl ash to indicate that a new
fi le has been selected. One more press of
the key exits playback mode.
Pressing the STOP key whilst in stop
mode displays the name of the next fi le
to be recorded in the LCD. In the Setup
Menu the STOP key is also used to exit
from any menu, returning to the main
display.
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20) Record Key
Press to begin recording. The 788T is
a record-priority device; pressing this
key starts recording and discontinues
all other functions, except fi le operations. The REC key will illuminate red
when the 788T is actively recording. If
the selected storage media is not ready
to begin recording a new fi le, the REC
key will fl ash red until the recording has
begun. Pressing the REC key during recording can set a cue marker, start a new
fi le, as selected in the Setup Menu.
21) Record LED
Illuminates red when record mode is
active.
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Press and hold the LCD backlight key then the
ton Lock Screen. Button lock prevents unintentional setting changes and/or record status. The 788T
displays any button lock options currently enabled.
select the soft keys to
activate the appropriate
button lock mode
There are three modes:
• Unlocked – all keys are accessible and operate normally.
• Non-Transport Lock – All front panel controls are locked except the Record, Stop, Play, Rewind
and Fast Forward keys.
• Lock All – All front panel keys are locked except the REC key. The REC key is kept active so
the user can initiate recording after entering this mode and enter cue markers. To stop recording in this mode, you must disengage the panel lock and press the stop key.
TONE key to bring up the front panel But-
Left Panel Connectors and Controls
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1)
XLR Analog Inputs Channels 1-4
Active-balanced analog microphone- or
line-level input for inputs 1-4 on XLR
connector. Input type is set within the
Input Settings Window. Pin-1 ground,
pin-2 (+), pin-3 (−).
2)
TA3 Analog Input Channels 5-8
Active-balanced analog microphoneor-line-level input connector for inputs
5-8. Input type is set within the Input
Settings Window. Pin-1 ground, pin-2
(+), pin-3 (−).
3) Headphone Volume
Adjusts the headphone volume. NOTE:
the 788T is capable of producing eardamaging levels in headphones. Please
use with caution
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Right Panel Connectors and Controls
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UNBAL
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TIMECODE
SYNC
WORD /VID IN
DC IN
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PIN 1
WORD OUT
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1) Multi-Function Rotary Switch
When in the Setup Menu, the rotary
switch moves between menu selections;
push to enter selection or enter data.
In Record and Playback modes, selects
headphone monitor source; press action
is user selectable. Turn the knob while
6) Sync Input
This BNC is used to connect an external video sync or word clock reference
signal for word clock purposes. Accepts
NTSC, PAL, and Tri-level video syncs as
well as word clock rates between 32 kHz
and 48.048 kHz.
holding the LCD Backlight key to adjust
the brightness of LEDs.
7) External DC In
Accepts power from 10–18 volts DC to
2) TA3 Analog Outputs 1-4
Active-balanced, analog outputs 1-4.
Program source and attenuation levels are user selectable. Pin-1 ground,
pin-2 (+), pin-3 (–). When connecting
power and charge the Li-ion battery.
Hirose 4-pin connector is wired pin-1
negative (-), pin-4 positive (+). Pin-2 and
pin-3 are not connected. Charging char-
acteristics are set in the Setup Menu.
to an unbalanced input, do not connect
pin-3.
8) Headphone Output
1/4-inch and 3.5 mm TRS stereo head-
3) FireWire 800 (IEEE-1394b) Port
Connection to a computer (Mac OS,
Windows) to access the internal hard
drive and CompactFlash volumes as
phone connectors. Can drive head-
phones from 8 to 1000 ohm impedances
to very high levels. Tip = left, ring =
right, sleeve = ground.
mass storage devices. Also used to at-
9)
tach external FAT32-formatted FireWire
drives to the 788T for direct recording
and copying.
Analog Output 5-6
Unbalanced output on 3.5 mm TRS
stereo connector. Program source and at-
tenuation levels are user selectable. Tip
4)
FireWire 400 (IEEE-1394a) Port
= left, ring = right, sleeve = ground.
Connection to a computer (Mac OS,
AES3 Output 1-2 and 3-4
Windows) to access the internal hard
drive and CompactFlash volumes as
mass storage devices. Also used to attach external FAT32-formatted FireWire
10)
Transformer-balanced AES3 digital outputs 1-2 and 3-4. Program source is user
selectable.
drives to the 788T for direct recording
and copying.
11) Time Code Multi-Pin
Time code input and output on 5-pin
USB-B Port
5)
LEMO® connector.
Connection to a computer (Mac OS,
Word Clock Output
Windows) to access the internal hard
drive and CompactFlash volumes as
mass storage devices or for extended
12)
Provides a word clock output running at
the sample rate of the 788T.
display and control of the 788T using
Wave Agent.
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See Wave Agent for details.
Rear Panel Descriptions
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1) USB Keyboard Input
USB A Female Connector for USB keyboard and CL-8 Controller See Remote
Control for more details regarding Keyboard
and CL-8 setup and functionality.
2) C. Link In/Out
RS-232 protocol interface on 6-pin modular (“RJ-12”) connector for linking multiple 7-Series recorders together. Word
clock, machine transport, and time code
are carried on the C. Link connector. See
Multi Unit Linking Via C. Link. Also used
for connection to CL-WIFI Wireless,
Interface, CL-1 Keyboard and Remote
Control Interface, or CL-2 Remote Fader.
See Remote Control for more details. The
C. Link In is disabled when Setup Menu
option FireWire/USB: Connection is set
to connect to Wave Agent.
Multi-Function DE-15 Connector
5)
Mates with Sound Devices XL-88 MultiPin Breakout Cable. The DE-15 connector acts as AES3 Inputs 1-8, AES3 Outputs 5-6, and Logic In and Out. Analog
and digital inputs can be used simultaneously.
See Connector Pin Assignments.
Sample Rate Converters are enabled
on each AES input when Setup Menu
REC: S YNC SOURC E is set to Internal.
See Sample Rate Converters.
AES inputs support AES42 Mode 1 operation, supplies +10 V of digital phantom
power. See AES42 Digital Microphones.
6) Security Slot
Compatible with the Kensington® Security Slot specifi cation. Used to secure the
recorder to a fi xed object with a compatible computer lock.
3) CompactFlash Slot
Accepts CompactFlash cards, label-side
up. Compatible with Type I, Type II, and
MicroDrives. High-speed UDMA cards
are recommended for higher track count
recording.
Battery Mount
4)
Accepts Sony® InfoLithium L-Series batteries. Also accepts batteries conforming
to this mount. Numerous capacities,
from 1500 to 7000 mAh are available.
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LCD Display Descriptions
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1) Battery/Voltage Level Indicator
Indicates voltage level of the removable battery or external power sources.
If present, external power overrides
battery power. Graphical bar for relative
level and numeric indicator for precise
voltage measurement.
2)
File Name Display
Shows fi le name actively being recorded
or played back. In Playback-Stop mode,
fl ashing fi le name indicates that the
Fast-Forward and Rewind keys can be
used to step through fi les in the current
playback directory.
3) Absolute Time (A-time) Display
Shows the elapsed time of the fi le being recorded or played back in hours,
minutes, seconds, and tenths. The Atime and the time code display can be
exchanged if a large time code display
is needed. This display can be set to
reverse or fl ash while recording. Flashes
in playback-pause mode.
4)
Cue Marker Display
In Record mode, indicates when cue
markers are set. Markers set by pressing
the REC key (option must be selected in
Setup Menu). In Playback mode, displays cue points numerically as they are
reached in a fi le.
Sample Rate Indicator
5)
Displays the set record sampling rate. In
Playback mode, displays the currently
selected fi le’s sampling rate.
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6) Time & Date Display
Alternating display between the set date
and time of the 788T. This information is
written as the creation and modifi cation
date for generated audio fi les.
7) External Digital Clock Indicator
This display will show when the 788T
is locked to a valid external sync source,
sync reference is user-selectable in the
Setup Menu. The display will indicate
the current valid sync source
D = digital input, W = word clock, V =
video. The display currently shows that
the recorder is successfully locked to a
valid word clock source.
Media Descriptors
8)
For all three media types, an asterisk in
front of the media descriptor indicates
which media is selected for record.
Highlighted media descriptor indicates
media selected for record monitoring,
playback or fi le directory display.
9)
Media Status
(space remaining/record ready)
Bar graph indicates the remaining
record time available on the select media. Numbers show time in hours and
minutes based on the presently selected
number of record tracks, sample frequency, and bit rate. Display toggles
between remaining time and track count
when media is set to receive less than
the full amount of armed tracks. See
Track-to-Media Routing. Indicator shows
dashes when no media is available or if
there is no armed tracks routed to it.
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10) Time Code Display
In Stop and Record modes, displays
the time code generated or received by
the 788T. In Playback mode, displays
the the time code information of the fi le
currently selected for playback (if available). If non-time code fi les are playing,
the display shows dashes. The time code
display can be exchanged with the Atime display in the Setup Menu.
11)
Headphone Source Display
Indicates the source for headphone output. Sources and selection order are user
selectable in the Setup Menu.
Time Code Frame Rate
12)
Displays the set time code frame rate. If
a fi le has time code information embedded, the playback frame rate is indicated. If external time code is connected
and the external rate differs from the
rate set internally, the display will fl ash.
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13) Bit Depth Indicator
Shows the set record bit depth. In playback, shows the fi le bit depth.
14)
Meter Toggle
Press the soft VU (LCD Backlight) key
to toggle between VU1 and VU2 views.
VU1 displays Tracks C, D, E, F on the
second column of Front Panel Level
Meter LEDs, and VU2 displays Tracks G,
H, X1, X2.
Press and hold the LCD Backlight key
for two seconds to toggle between the
selected meter scale and the favorite
meter scale. FAV and the selected VU
view will alternate when favorite meter
mode is active.
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15) Input Level
When input gain is adjusted, gain level
is indicated in dB for the input being
adjusted and its neighboring input. The
relationship of inputs is confi gured in
the following manner and cannot be
altered 1,2 / 3,4 / 5,6 / 7,8. Neighboring
inputs are not linked or grouped unless
specifi cally linked in the Setup Menu.
Mic input gain range is from 0 dB to 76
dB, Line input range is from -25 to 50 dB
and Digital input range is from -25 to
50 dB.
16) Headphone Gain Level
When the headphone gain is adjusted,
this will appear and indicate the gain
level in dB.
17) Slate Mic Gain Level (CL-8 only)
Slate Mic gain level is adjusted from -46
to 6 dB in 1 dB increments. To attenuate
the gain press and hold the CL-8 SLATE
button and turn the Multi Function
Rotary Switch.
18) Media Track Count
Display toggles between remaining time
and track count when media is set to receive less than the full amount of armed
tracks.
See Track-to-Media Routing.
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Input Settings Window Descriptions
To access the Input Settings Window press the Input Selector Switch into the position of the desired
input. Pushing the Input Selector Switch to the left will select the odd numbered inputs and pushing it to the right will select the even numbered inputs. Press the Input Selector Switch for the select
input again to return to the previously displayed screen.
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1) Input Type
The highlighted selection indicates current Input Type. Input Type is selectable from Mic, Line, and Digital Inputs
for each channel respectively. Toggle
through Input Type selections by pressing the MENU key.
2) Input Gain Display
The Input gain is displayed in dB for
the selected input. Information displayed toggles between TRIM and
FADER levels when faders are available. When the Setup Menu option
INPUT: FRONT PANEL CONTROLS is set
to Fader Controls, use the Multifunction
Rotary Switch to attenuate Trim levels.
Pressing in on the Multifunction Rotary
Switch will toggle control between Trim
level and High-Pass Filter control.
3) Input Selected
Displays the Input that has been selected.
4) Headphone Monitor Hold Indication
Press and hold the Input Selector Switch
for fi ve or more seconds to latch Input
PFL. To exit the PFL monitoring select
another input with the Input Selector
Switch or rotate the Multi-Function
Rotary Switch. This mode only applies
when the INPUT: PFL FUNCTION is set
to enabled.
5)
High-Pass Filter
Indicates the state of the High-Pass
Filter and the cut off frequency selected.
Control the High-Pass Filter by using
the Multi-Function Rotary Switch.
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7) Input Limiter
8) Input to Track Routing
9) Input Mute
10) Input Polarity
11)
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Phantom Power
The highlighted selection shows the
current state of phantom power (48V:
mic only, 48VL: mic and line, Off: no
phantom power) for the selected input.
Switch between Phantom Power modes
by using the Tone key.
The highlighted selection shows the
state of the Input Limiter for the selected
Input. Enable or disable the Input Limiter using the HDD key.
The highlighted selection(s) indicate the
track(s) the selected input is currently
routed to. To enter and exit the Input to
Track Routing press the Play key.
When highlighted the selected Input
is Muted and removed from all tracks.
Input Mute is toggled on and off using
the Fast Forward key.
When highlighted the Input Polarity is
inverted. Control polarity using the LCD
Backlight key.
Mix Assist
The highlighted selection shows
whether or not the input is automixed.
This option will be crossed out when
MIXASSI ST: MODE is set to Off. Automix
is toggled on and off using the Rewind
key. See Mix Assist
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The following screen appears if the select Input is linked as a stereo pair.
The following screen appears if the select Input gain pot is switched to the Off position.
12) Panning Control
If the Input selected is a linked stereo
pair, the odd numbered inputs will display gain and the even numbered inputs
will display the stereo image.
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13) Channel Is Powered Down
The Input Settings Window cannot
be accessed if the Input’s Gain Pot is
switched to Off.
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Track Setup Window
The Track Setup Window allows a user to record enable or disable tracks, route inputs-to-tracks,
adjust master gain levels, and route tracks-to-media. Press the front panel INPUT key to access the
Track Setup Window. There are four views of the Track Setup Window, Track Level Meters View,
Track Routing View, Master Gain Levels View, and Media-to-Track View. The Track Meters View is
always the fi rst view to appear upon entry of the Track Setup Window. Items that appear in all views
have identical functionality.
Track Level Meters View
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1) Track Status Indicator
An * (asterisk) next to a Track indicates
that the track is record enabled. Navigate through the Tracks using the Multifunction Rotary Switch. The selected
track has a box around it (Track G in
the example above). To enable/disable
the track, press in on the Multi Function
Rotary Switch. Track Status is indicated
by the asterisk and the 788T Front Panel
Track Status LEDs. When the LED and
asterisk is solid the track is armed and
will be recorded, when it fl ashes the
track is enabled but no active input is
routed to it and will not be recorded, the
asterisk and LED remain off when the
track is disabled.
2) Track Level Meters
Displays all twelve available track Level
Meters. Meter ballistics settings are
identical to the front panel Track Level
Meters and are adjustable within the
Setup Menu.
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3) Track Routing View
Press the Rewind key to access the Track
Routing View.
4) Master Gain Levels View
Press the Play key to access the Master
Levels View.
5) Track-to-Media View
Press the Fast Forward key to access the
Track-to-Media view.
6) VU Toggle
Press the soft VU (LCD Backlight) key
to toggle between VU1 and VU2 views.
VU1 displays Tracks C, D, E, F on the
second column of Front Panel Level
Meter LEDs, and VU2 displays Tracks G,
H, X1, X2.
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Track Routing View
The screen below is the Track Routing View, it appears if the ROUTING (Rewind) Key is selected.
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7) Track Routing
Displays all inputs currently routed to
the given track. Rotate the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to move the selector box. Press in on the Multi-Function
Rotary Switch to route an Input to the
Track. Pre- or post-fade routing is applied as it is defi ned in the Input Settings Window or the Setup Menu.
8) Track Level Meters View
Press the Rewind key to return to the
Track Level Meters Window.
Track-to-Media View
The screen below is the Track-to-Media View, it appears if the MEDIA (Fast Forward) Key is selected.
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9) Track-to-Media Routing
Displays which media the given track
will be recorded to. Rotate the MultiFunction Rotary Switch to move the
selector box. Press in on the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to toggle the routing
of the track to CompactFlash, Internal
Drive, or External media respectively.
Tracks will only be written to a given
media if it is selected in the Setup Menu
option Rec: Media Select, regardless of
it’s Track-to-Media routing status.
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10) Track Level Meters View
Press the Rewind key to return to the
Track Level Meters Window.
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Master Gain Levels View
The screen below is the Master Gain Levels View, it appears if the LEVELS (Play) Key is selected.
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11) L/R Meters
Displays real time metering of Left and
Right Track Levels.
12) Track Limiter Indicator
Appears when Track Limiter is engaged.
Limiter is active when the indicator is
solid.
13) Track Limiter Linked
Indicates that the track limiter is linked.
14) AUX Meters
Displays real time metering of X1 and
X2 Track Levels.
15) L/R Master Gain Level
Displays gain level applied to the Master Left and Right Tracks. Only one bar
is displayed when tracks are linked as a
stereo pair (as shown). Two bars are displayed when the tracks are independent.
16) L/R Master Gain
Pressing the soft L/R (Rewind) key will
select the Left and Right Tracks Master
Gain level. Pressing again will select the
track to be controlled. When both tracks
of the pair are highlighted the Tracks
are linked as a stereo pair (as shown).
Gain is adjusted from -60 to +15 dB in .1
dB increments using the Multi Function
Rotary Switch or the soft up and down
arrows. Press in on the Multi Function
Rotary Switch to return to unity gain (0
dB).
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17) Meters
Press the soft METERS (Play) key to
return to the Track Level Meters View.
18) AUX Master Gain Level
Displays gain level applied to the Aux
Tracks. Only one bar is displayed when
tracks are linked as a stereo pair. Two
bars are displayed when the tracks are
independent (as shown).
19) AUX Master Gain
Pressing the soft AUX (Fast Forward)
key will select the Aux Tracks Master
Gain level. Pressing again will select the
track to be controlled. When both tracks
of the pair are highlighted the Tracks are
linked as a stereo pair. Gain is adjusted
from -60 to +15 dB in .1 dB increments
using the Multi Function Rotary Switch
or the soft up and down arrows. Press in
on the Multi Function Rotary Switch to
return to unity gain (0 dB).
20) Limiter Key
Press the LCD Backlight key to toggle
the select stereo pairs Track Limiter
status. Each press cycles the various settings Off, On, Linked. See Track Limiters
for details.
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Take List Descriptions
To access the Take List press the HDD key or select Setup Menu option FILE: VIEW TAKE LIS T .
From the Take List view and edit metadata across all storage mediums.
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1) Current/Last Take
The * (asterisk) indicates the current take
being recorded or the last take to have
been recorded by the 788T.
2) Next Take
The n indicates the name of the next take
to be recorded. With the n take highlighted the user can make notes entry or
increment/decrement Scene and Take
for the next fi le to be recorded.
3) Take Name Column
This is a sequential list of Takes recorded
by the 788T fi rmware revision 1.5+.
4)
Next File Destination
Displays folder destination for the next
Take to be recorded.
5)
Additional File Information
Displays additional fi le information, the
following information can be toggled
through by pressing in on the Multifunction Rotary Switch: Beginning Time
Code Stamp, Time of File Creation, Date
of File Creation, Scene Names, Drives
Containing the File, and Folder that
Contains the File.
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DRV (Drive Directory)
6)
Press the soft Drive (HDD) key to access
the Drive Directory (File Viewer).
7) RENAME
Press the soft RENAME (Rewind) key to
access the fi le/metadata rename window.
8) EDIT
Press the soft EDIT (Play) key to access
the Take Edit Menu. From this menu,
make notes entries and view/edit the
following metadata at anytime for any
take: Notes, Rename, Circle, Project,
Scene, Take, Tape (Roll), Set/Clear Copy,
Delete (sends fi le to the Trash), and
Rename Tracks.
9)
NOTES
Press the soft NOTES (Fast Forward)
key to quickly access the Notes fi eld.
10)
X Exit
Exits to the previously viewed window.
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The following screen appears if the next (n) file is highlighted.
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11) Take +/-
Appears when the next take, indicated
by the “n” is highlighted. Pressing the
soft Take +/- (Rewind) key will access
the Take increment or decrement options.
The following screen appears if Take +/- (11) is selected.
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13) Take -
Appears when the Take +/- is selected.
Pressing the Take - (Rewind) key will
decrement the take number. If the take
number is decremented to match the
name of the last fi le recorded, the False
Take prompt will appear.
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12) Scene +/-
Appears when the next take, indicated
by the “n” is highlighted. Pressing the
soft Scene +/- (Fast Forward) key will
enter the Scene increment or decrement
window.
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14) Done
Pressing the soft DONE (PLAY) key
saves the increment/decrement settings
for the next take to be recorded.
15) Take +
Appears when the Take +/- is selected.
Pressing the soft Take + (Fast Forward)
key will increment the take number.
The following screen appears if Scene +/- (12) is selected.
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16) Scene -
Appears when the Scene +/- is selected
in the above window. Pressing the
Scene - (Rewind) key will decrement the
scene.
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17) Scene +
Appears when the Scene +/- is selected.
Pressing the soft Scene + (Fast Forward)
key will increment the scene. Scenes
will be incremented with either alpha
characters or numeric digits, depending
on the setting for Setup Menu option
REC : S CENE INCREMENT MODE.
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Drive Directory (File Viewer) Descriptors
To access the Drive Directory press the soft DRV (HDD) key from within the Take List. Press the
HDD key twice from the main screen for quick access to the Drive Directory. To return to the Take
List from the Drive Directory, press the TK soft (HDD) key.
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1) Root Directory
Press to quickly access the Root Directory. From the Root Directory navigate
between media or perform drive functions via the Drive Options Menu.
2) Directory Path
Indicates the directory path for the fi le/
folder currently being viewed.
3) Selected File
Scroll through polyphonic and monophonic fi les using the Multifunction
Rotary Switch. The highlighted fi le will
display fi le properties and additional fi le
information. Press play to immediately
playback the select fi le.
4) Additional File Information
Displays additional information of the
currently selected fi le. The information
displayed is determined by the state of
the File Information Toggle (6).
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6) File Information Toggle
Press to toggle the type of information
displayed in the Additional File Information fi eld (4). The following information is displayed.
BEG = Beginning Time Code Stamp,
LEN = Length of File, USR = User Bits,
FPS = Frames Per Second.
7) File Size
Displays the size of the currently selected fi le.
8)
Take List
Press to access the Take List.
9) File Properties
Displays channel count, bit depth, and
sampling rate of the highlighted fi le.
10) Copy Flag Status
Displays the status of the Copy Flags.
Check marked fi les have Copy Flag set.
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5)
Time and Date
Display toggles between date of fi le
11)
Exits to the main screen.
creation and time of fi le creation for the
highlighted fi le.
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The following screen appears if the Root Directory (1) is selected.
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12) Media Select
Highlight desired media to view or perform drive functions.
13) Free Space
Displays the amount of free space available on the highlighted media. The time
available is dependent on user setup.
14) Media Size
Displays the media size for the highlighted media.
15) Drive Directory Options Menu
Press the soft Options (Fast Forward)
key to access the Drive Options Menu.
The following drive functions are
performed in the Drive Options Menu:
Rename, Set/Clear Copy Flags, Empty
Trash and False Takes, Erase (format).
Input Setup and Control
The 788T has eight inputs and twelve record tracks. Inputs can be analog or digital sources. Analog
inputs 1 through 4 are on 3-pin XLR connectors; inputs 5 through 8 are on 3-pin TA3 connectors.
Digital AES3 inputs 1-8 use the DE-15 (D-Sub) connector.
Analog and digital inputs can be used simultaneously, for a total of eight.
Input Trim and Input Faders
The Front Panel Input Gain Controls can be switched to the Off position to disable and power down
the input and to ultimately extend battery life. Disable inactive inputs by turning the Input Gain
Control to the full counter-clockwise (Off) position. The Input Gain Controls must be on to route an
input to a track and/or access the Input Settings Window.
The gain of an input is adjusted by two controls, its Input Trim and its Input Fader. This two-stage
control is identical the to topology of mixing consoles and provides a great deal of fl exibility when
inputs are assigned to tracks. Input Trim is often thought of as a coarse gain control and Input Fader
is thought of as the fi ne gain control.
From the factory, the front panel Input Gain Controls adjust trim levels. When an input is sent to
a track, the input is sent at the level controlled by the Input Trim. In this factory default mode, the
Input Fader control is set at unity, cannot be controlled, and has no effect on levels.
The Setup Menu option INPUT: FRONT PANEL CONTROLS provides three options, Trim Control,
Fader Control, or Input Enables Only. This menu is not available when the CL-9 is attached. Selecting
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Fader Control changes the eight front panel Input Gain Controls to adjust the fader level on an input.
Trim levels are now set using the Multi-Function Rotary Switch from within the respective input’s
Input Settings Window. Pressing in on the Multi-Function Rotary Switch will toggle between Trim
control and High-Pass Filter control. When Input Enables Only is selected, the Front Panel Controls
turn the inputs on and off only and the Trim Level is controlled within the Input Settings Window.
When Input: Front Panel Controls is set to anything other than Trim Controls, panning linked inputs is
disabled.
The fader range is adjustable in the Setup Menu option INPUT: FADER RANGE between Wide, Fade
Only, and Narrow. A Wide range allows the user to attenuate the fader from negative infi nity (off) to
+15 dB. Fade Only allows the user to attenuate the fader level from negative infi nity (off) to 0 dB. A
narrow range allows the user to attenuate the fader level from -15 to +15 dB. Fader levels are relative to the trim level of the selected input. Fader range applies to all available faders including, Front
Panel Gain Controls (if set as Fader controls in the Setup Menu option Input: Front Panel Controls),
the CL-2 fader, the CL-8, and the CL-9 faders.
The CL-8 and CL-9 faders can be calibrated in the Setup Menu option FADER CAL. This allows the
Sound Mixer to set the 0 dB (unity gain) position of the fader. To calibrate the faders of the CL-8 or
CL-9, set all fader levels to the desired 0 dB position. Enter the Setup Menu option FADER CAL and
press the check mark.
When the CL-9 is attached to the 788T, the trim and fader levels are adjusted only from the CL-9. The
788T Front Panel Gain Controls simply activating/deactivating inputs.
When the CL-8 is attached to the 788T and the Setup Menu option INPUT: FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
is set to Trim Controls or Fader Controls, the behavior of the front panel Input Gain Control adjusts
trim levels and the CL-8 rotary potentiometer controls the Input Fader level. When Setup Menu option INPUT: FRONT PANEL CONTROLS is set to Input Enables Only, the behavior of the front panel
Input Gain Control simply activates/deactivates the input, trim levels are adjusted in the Input Settings Window using the Rotary Encoder, and the CL-8 rotary potentiometer controls the Input Fader
level. When the CL-8 is attached, the Fader Controls option has no effect. The front panel controls
continue to act as trims and the CL-8 faders act as input fader controls.
When the CL-2 is attached and assigned to an input, the input’s fader level will be controlled by the
CL-2 only.
Input Settings Window
From the Input Settings Window, view and/or change the following settings:
• Input Type
• Phantom Power
• High-Pass Filter
• Input Gain (Trim and Fader)
• Input Limiter
• Input Polarity
• Input Mute
• Input Routing
• Mix Assist
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