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INTRODUCTION
Understanding
Multitrack
The Recording System

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BRIEF

OPERATIONS
Tracking
Overdubbing
Mixdown
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Using
Transferring
Using

MIDI
IntroductiontoMIDI Sync
The Recording system
MIDI
Procedures
Mixer
Us'jng External Sync Devices

Synchronizing the 688 to another tape deck 34

of

Contents

Diagram

the

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Cassette Recorder

Subsystems

GUIDE

GUIDE

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Scene Display

All

Scenes

Effects

with

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MIDISTUDIO 688 28

SYNCHRONIZATION

Synchronization

for

operation

with

MIDI Sync Recording

during

Scene Display

MIDI Sync

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7 Changing scenes via External MIDI commands

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MIDI

MIXER

Transmitting MIDI Program Change

from

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Monitor
Scene Routing Display and Controls
Recorder Section
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Back panel
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Safety

Instructions

CAUTION:

• Read

allofthese instructions.

• Save these instructions for later use.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
audio equipment.

1. Read Instructions - All the safetyand operating instructions

should be read before the appliance

2. Retain Instructions -

should

be

retained for future.reference.

3. Heed Warnings -

The

safety and operating instructions

All

warningsonthe appliance andinthe

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructiom
should be followed.

5.

Water and Moisture - The appliance should
near water - for example, near a
sink, laundry

tUb,

inawet

pool, ete.

6.

Carts and Stands ­a

cartorstand

6A. An appliance and

The

appliance should be used only with

thatisrecommendedbythe manufacturer.

cart

combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause

the

appliance and cart combinationtooverturn.

is

operated.

not

be used

bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen

basement,ornear a swimming

13. Cleaning ­mended by

14. Power Lines - An

the

from power lines.

15.

Outdoor
connected to
grounded soasto
surges and built
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
vides information with respect
mast and supporting structure, groundingofthe
wire

ductors, location

grounding electrodes, and requirements for
electrode. See Figure below.

The

appliance should be cleaned only as recom-

the

manUfacturer.

outdoor

antenna shouldbelocated

Antenna Grounding -Ifan outside antenna

the

receiver,besure the antenna system
provide some

up

static charges. Section 810

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8.

Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so

locationorposition
lation.

For

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a bed, sofa, rug,orsimilar surface
ventilation openings; or, placed
suchasa bookcaseorcabinet

does

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the

appliance should

interfere with its

that

in a built·in installation,

that

may impede the flow

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air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heel -

sources such as radiators,
appliances (including amplifiers)

10. Power Sources -

power supply only of the
structions

11. Grounding
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appliance should be situated away from heat

heat

registers, stoves,orother

that

produce heat.

The

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type

describedinthe operating in-

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Polarization -

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is

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precautions

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12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be

routed so
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that

they are

uponoragainst

not

likely

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or.

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the

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of

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not

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spilled

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18. Damage Requiring SelYice - The appliance should be ser-

vicedbyQualified service personnel when:
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The

power.:supply

B.

Objects have fallen,orliquid has been spilled into
appliance;

C.

The

D.

The

or

appliance has been exposed to rain; or

appliance does

exhibits a marked changeinperformance;

E.

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appliance has been dropped,

cordorthe

not

plug has been damaged;

appeartooperate normally

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or

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