Tascam MD-801RMKII User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1 - Introduction
1.1 About the MiniDisc format ................1-1
1.1.1 ATRAC compression.......................... 1-1
1.1.2 Buffer memory .................................... 1-1
1.1.3 Random access and U-TOC...............1-1
1.1.4 Track titling, etc. ................................. 1-2
1.2 Care of MD media...............................1-2
1.3 About the MD-801R/P Mk II................1-2
1.3.1 Unpacking the unit.............................. 1-3
1.3.2 Rack-mounting the unit......................1-3
1.3.3 Care of the unit.................................... 1-3
1.3.4 Backup memory.................................. 1-4
1.4 About this manual..............................1-4
2 - Front and rear panel features
2.1 Front panel..........................................2-1
[1] POWER switch........................................2-1
[2] Disc drive ................................................ 2-1
[3] EJECT key............................................... 2-1
[4] TRACK keys............................................ 2-1
[5] STOP key.................................................2-1
[6] PLAY key and indicator ......................... 2-1
[7] READY key and indicator ...................... 2-1
[8] RECORD key and indicator ................... 2-1
[9] PHONES jack and level control.............2-2
[10] CALL key............................................... 2-2
[11] JOG key and indicator ......................... 2-2
[12] JOG/DATA dial......................................2-2
[13] SHUTTLE wheel.................................... 2-2
[14] Display...................................................2-2
[15] MENU key.............................................. 2-2
[16] TITLE key............................................... 2-2
[17] TIME key................................................ 2-2
[18] EDIT key ................................................ 2-3
[19] TOC WRITE key and indicator.............2-4
[20] AUTO READY key and indicator......... 2-4
[21] AUTO CUE key and indicator.............. 2-4
[22] PLAY MODE key................................... 2-4
[23] MEMO IN/CAPS key and indicator...... 2-4
[24] LOC A/DEL & LOC B/INSERT keys
and indicators ........................................... 2-4
[25] PITCH CONT key and indicator........... 2-4
[26] REPEAT key and indicator .................. 2-4
[27] INPUT LEVEL controls......................... 2-5
[28] INPUT selection switch........................ 2-5
[29] DIGITAL INPUT switch......................... 2-5
[30] REC MODE switch................................ 2-5
[31] ANALOG INPUT switch........................ 2-5
2.2 Display ................................................2-5
(1) RESUME indicator................................. 2-5
(2)
(3) CAPS indicator ...................................... 2-5
(4) EDIT indicator........................................ 2-5
(5) DATE indicator....................................... 2-5
(6) TRACK TITLE indicator......................... 2-5
(7) DISC TITLE indicator............................. 2-6
(8) TRACK NO. display and indicator........ 2-6
(9) Time display and indicators................. 2-6
indicator.................................. 2-5
(10) PGM NO................................................. 2-6
(11) Dot-matrix alphanumeric display ....... 2-6
(12) TOC EDIT indicator.............................. 2-6
(13) EOM....................................................... 2-6
(14) Peak level meters................................. 2-6
(15) REPEAT indicator ................................ 2-6
(16) SINGLE indicator.................................. 2-6
(17) A–B indicator........................................ 2-6
2.3 Rear panel.......................................... 2-6
[32] DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU)...................2-6
[33] DIGITAL OUTPUT (AES/EBU)...............2-6
[34] DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) ..................2-7
[35] DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL) ..............2-7
[36] ANALOG INPUTS and trimmers
(BALANCED)..............................................2-7
[37] ANALOG INPUTS (UNBALANCED)......2-7
[38] ANALOG OUTPUTS (MONITOR)..........2-7
[39] Analog output function DIP switch
bank............................................................2-7
[40] ANALOG OUTPUTS (LINE) and
trimmers.....................................................2-7
[41] WORD SYNC IN.....................................2-8
[42] WORD SYNC THRU...............................2-8
[43] MODE SET DIP switch bank.................2-8
[44] KEYBOARD connector.........................2-8
[45] REMOTE (SERIAL) connector..............2-8
[46] REMOTE CONTROL connector............2-8
[47] REMOTE (PARALLEL) connector........2-8
[48] ~ IN (power in connector).....................2-8
3 - Menu items
3.1 Basic principles of menu operations3-1
3.2 Pitch control....................................... 3-1
3.3 Auto cue............................................. 3-1
3.4 Frame display .................................... 3-1
3.5 Jog loop length.................................. 3-1
3.6 Resume setting.................................. 3-2
3.7 EOM disc............................................ 3-2
3.8 EOM track........................................... 3-2
3.9 Timer-controlled playback................ 3-2
3.10 Incremental play.............................. 3-3
3.11 Serial communications................... 3-3
3.11.1 Baud rate............................................3-3
3.11.2 Word length........................................3-3
3.11.3 Parity...................................................3-3
3.11.4 Stop bits.............................................3-3
3.12 Check items ..................................... 3-3
3.12.1 Spindle motor time............................3-4
3.12.2 Laser pickup time..............................3-4
3.12.3 System software version..................3-4
3.13 Auto track numbering level............ 3-4
3.14 Copy ID............................................. 3-4
3.15 Post-script recording...................... 3-4
4 - Basic operations
4.1 Inserting and ejecting discs............. 4-1
4.2 Playback of discs .............................. 4-1
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4.2.1 Playing back a whole disc.................. 4-1
4.2.2 Playback outputs ................................4-1
4.2.3 Monaural playback.............................. 4-1
4.2.4 Playing back a single track................ 4-2
4.2.5 Entering the A and B location points 4-2
4.2.6 Playback between two location
points ......................................................... 4-2
4.2.7 The CALL function..............................4-2
4.2.8 Relative time display .......................... 4-2
4.2.9 Repeat playback.................................. 4-3
4.2.10 Track search operations .................. 4-3
4.2.11 Cueing the next track automatically 4-3
4.2.12 Cueing to the first audio position in
a track ........................................................ 4-3
4.2.13 Varispeed mode ................................4-3
4.2.14 Jog mode........................................... 4-3
4.2.15 Shuttle mode .....................................4-4
4.2.16 Displaying track titles during
playback..................................................... 4-4
4.2.17 Displaying the recording date ......... 4-4
4.2.18 Setting the time and date .................4-4
4.3 Recording operations........................ 4-4
4.3.1 General notes on recording using the
MD format ..................................................4-5
4.3.2 Rebuilding the TOC ............................ 4-5
4.3.3 Basic recording...................................4-5
4.3.4 Track number incrementing............... 4-6
4.3.5 “Post-Script” recording...................... 4-6
4.3.6 Replace recording............................... 4-6
4.3.7 Sound synchro recording ..................4-7
4.3.8 Digital recording ................................. 4-7
4.3.9 Analog recording ................................4-8
4.3.10 Track title copying together with
audio .......................................................... 4-8
5 - Editing operations
5.1 Basic editing operations................... 5-1
5.1.1 Cancelling an edit operation..............5-1
5.1.2 Editing without saving the edits to
disc.............................................................5-1
5.2 Dividing tracks................................... 5-1
5.3 Erasing a track................................... 5-2
5.4 Combining tracks .............................. 5-2
5.5 Moving tracks..................................... 5-3
5.6 A and B point erase operations........ 5-3
5.6.1 Normal A-B erase.................................5-4
5.6.2 Erasing to the end of a track ..............5-4
5.6.3 Erasing from the start of a track ........5-4
5.6.4 Erasing more than one track at a
time .............................................................5-4
5.6.5 Retaining a track title for use by the
second track after a division....................5-5
5.7 Moving an A-B point..........................5-5
5.8 Restoring erased material.................5-6
5.9 Changing track attributes..................5-6
5.10 Erasing a complete disc..................5-7
5.11 Track and disc title entry.................5-7
5.11.1 Deleting characters ...........................5-8
5.11.2 Inserting characters ..........................5-8
5.11.3 Changing characters.........................5-8
5.11.4 Editing existing titles.........................5-8
5.11.5 Viewing titles......................................5-8
5.11.6 Copying disc and track titles............5-9
6 - Use of a keyboard with the MD-801
6.1 General transport operations............6-1
6.2 Edit operations, etc............................6-1
6.2.1 Entering programmed playback.........6-1
6.2.2 Checking and editing a programmed
sequence....................................................6-2
6.2.3 Time-based location............................6-2
6.3 Flash start...........................................6-2
6.4 Direct track entry................................6-3
6.5 Track and disc title editing with the
keyboard ................................................6-3
7 - Remote control of the MD-801
7.1 REMOTE (PARALLEL) connector.....7-1
7.1.1 Tally indicators ....................................7-1
7.1.2 Fader start............................................7-2
7.1.3 Sequential playback and recording...7-2
8 - Specifications, etc.
8.1 Error messages and troubleshooting
guide.......................................................8-1
8.2 Specifications.....................................8-2
8.2.1 General MiniDisc .................................8-2
8.2.2 Analog I/O.............................................8-3
8.2.3 Digital I/O..............................................8-3
8.2.4 Other connections...............................8-3
8.2.5 General and electrical .........................8-3
8.3 Dimensional drawing.........................8-4
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1 - Introduction
This manual covers the two models of the MD-801
Mk II product line: the MD-801R Mk II, which is
capable of recording and playing back on MiniDisc
media, and the MD-801P Mk II, which is for playback only of such media. Apart from the recording
and associated facilities provided on the MD-801R,
the functionality and specifications of the two units
are identical. For brevity, the unit will be referred to
as the “MD-801” in instances where there is no difference between the recording and playback models.
When a section of this manual describes a function
which is included as part of the MD-801R only, the
section will be marked as below:
3.12.2Laser pickup time
R
This indicates how long…
There are no features which are unique to the MD-
801P model.
1.1 About the MiniDisc format
Full explanations of the principles of magneto-optical recording may be found in a number of excellent
reference works, but briefly, during the recording
process, the disc is exposed to a strong laser beam
which heats the disc’s magnetic medium so that a
magnetic field can be applied to change the orientation of the magnetic particles. On cooling, this orientation is permanently fixed, unless the disc is
reheated and re-recorded.
The MD format therefore provides the convenience
and durability of an optical disc format with the reusabilty characteristics of tape.
1.1.1ATRAC compression
If a MiniDisc were to be recorded using exactly the
same techniques as a CD, the playback time would
be only 15 minutes of stereo playback.
However, using a technique known as ATRAC
(Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding), 74 minutes
of stereo audio at 44.1 kHz sampling frequency with
a 16-bit word length can be recorded on an MD.
This section provides some basic information regarding the MiniDisc format. If more detailed information is required, the reader is referred to one of the
many books on the subject. John Wilkinson,
of Digital Audio
an excellent reference source, particularly Chapter
12, which deals with the use of optical discs in audio
applications.
The MiniDisc format (MD) is a convenient form of
digital audio media, using optical playback, similar
to CDs.
The format of the MD is substantially smaller than
that of the CD, and the disc itself is housed in a cartridge with a shutter, similar to that of a 3.5” floppy
disc drive. The disc platter should never be removed
from this cartridge.
Pre-recorded MDs, which are manufactured in the
same way as commercial CDs, using a stamper process, are read using a laser beam to read the pits
stamped onto the disc.
Recordable MDs are also available, and the technology used for recording on a recordable MD is
magento-optical, allowing the disc to be re-used
many times. Shutters on both sides of the disc allow
access to the disc surface by the recorder’s laser and
magnetic head.
There is a third kind of MD, the hybrid, which contains pre-recorded pits at the center of the MD,
together with an area reserved for user recording.
2nd ed. Oxford: Focal Press, 1994 is
The Art
ATRAC uses two important pyscho-acoustic principles to reduce the size of the recorded data: the
greater sensitivity of the human ear to mid-range signals, relative to bass and treble signals, and the
“masking” effect, whereby quieter signals are hidden
by louder ones.
The ATRAC used in the MD-801R/P Mk II is a very
recent version of this encoding scheme (4.5), resulting in an almost inaudible loss of signal quality.
1.1.2Buffer memory
The ATRAC compression scheme has an additional
advantage, as a RAM buf fer must be provided for the
compressed data, before it is decoded and sent to the
D/A converters.
On the MD-801R/P Mk II, this buffer memory holds
about 10 seconds’ worth of data. The advantage is
that, unlike a CD player, the MD-801R/P Mk II is not
vulnerable to mechanical shocks and vibration, etc.,
which can cause a CD player playback pickup to
jump and cause audible skipping.
1.1.3Random access and U-TOC
The format of a recordable MD is much closer to that
of a computer disc than of conventional audio media.
The random access nature of the disc media allows a
logical “track” to be composed of sections of audio
data recorded at different points on the disc.
In the same way that a computer’s operating system
hides the details of the way that data is stored on the
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1 - Care of MD media
disk from the user, and a file appears as one contiguous block of data (even though it may be spread ov er
many tracks and sectors of the disk), the MD player
allows separated audio data to appear as a continuous
audio track.
The MD-801 allows the creation and reading of a
User Table of Contents (U-TOC) on recordable
discs, which contain instructions to the player on the
logical arrangement of the tracks, where to find the
next audio segment to be played, etc. This is similar
to the directory tracks provided as part of a computer
disk operating system.
The random access facilities provided by the MD801 are significantly better than those to be found on
consumer MD decks. The effective start time can be
effectively zero, compared with hundreds of milliseconds on consumer units.
1.1.4Track titling, etc.
In common with other forms of digital audio media,
the MD medium allows other data to be recorded
alongside the audio data. In the MD medium, this is
used to provide alphanumeric disc and track titles,
which are shown on the display of the player.
In the case of the MD-801R/P Mk II, this information
may be conveniently entered through a standard
computer keyboard (PS/2 compatible), or through the
controls of the main unit.
In addition, a realtime clock allows date- and timestamping of tracks recorded on the unit or created or
edited through TOC editing functions.
These times will be displayed when the disc is
replayed on any one of the MD-801 series.
1.2 Care of MD media
The MD medium has been designed to be robust, and
the integration of the disc into a cartridge protects the
recorded surface from the worst effects of dust, fingerprints, and scratches.
Even so, there are some commonsense precautions
that you should take when storing and handling
MiniDiscs.
• Do not open the shutter and touch the surface of the
disc.
• Do not keep MiniDiscs in excessively dusty locations, in direct sunlight, in areas subject to high
temperatures, or high levels of humidity.
• If the cartridge becomes dirty, clean it with a dry,
soft cloth. Do not use any solvents or other liquids.
1.3 About the MD-801R/P Mk II
The MD-801R/P Mk II, based on the TASCAM MD801 series of MD recorder/players, and designed to
meet the requirements of audio professionals,
includes the following features:
• Full editing functions to divide, erase and combine
tracks, etc.
• Auto cue function, allowing the playback point to
be automatically cued to the first frame of a track,
using a selectable sensitivity level
• Auto ready function, allowing the playback point
to be “parked” in the play ready mode at the start of
each track
• A resume function, which holds in backup memory
the point where playback stopped, or the power
was disconnected
• Incremental play mode, allowing cueing of the
playback point to the start of the next track, as
determined by a selectable audio threshold level,
when playback is stopped
• “Soft mute” eliminates clicks, etc. when pausing
and restarting playback
• Dual time display
• Three playback modes: normal (whole disc), track
play, and A-B play (between two defined points)
• 3-point autolocation facility
• Repeat (disc, track, A-B)
• Either stereo or monaural playback may be
selected
• Pitch change ±9.9% in 0.1% steps
• Shuttle operations up to 100 x normal speed, and
jog to single-frame accuracy
• Digital outputs in COAXIAL (SPDIF) and AES/
EBU
• Word clock synchronization for inclusion of the
MD-801 in an all-digital audio setup
• Two sets of analog outputs: –10 dBV unbalanced
MONITOR
(XLR-type). The
for precise signal matching with other equipment
• Output selectable (using remote controllers) from
either
• High-quality DA convertor for optimum analog
audio quality
• Level 4.5 ATRAC system
• PS/2-compatible computer keyboard connector
allows titling and other remote control operations
(RCA) and +4 dBu balanced
LINE
outputs may be trimmed
MONITOR
or
LINE
LINE
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to be conveniently carried out using a standard k e yboard
• Remote control possible from dedicated TASCAM
remote control units (RC-801, RC-FS10/20, and
RC-8), or through industry-standard parallel or
serial interfaces
• T ally signals sent to controlling de vice at the end of
each track played back
• Optional RAM buffer expansion module (B U-801)
allows flash start of track playback
In addition, the MD801R Mk II provides the follow-
R
ing features:
• 20-bit A/D converter for increased audio quality
when recording
• Selectable Copy ID modes, including the SCMS
standard
• Integral sampling frequency converter, allowing
digital recording from material recorded at frequencies other than 44.1 kHz (48 kHz and 32 kHz)
• Digital inputs in both SPDIF and AES/EBU
formats
• The ability to record in monaural mode, doubling
the recording time available on a disc.
• Analog inputs in both +4 dBu balanced (XLRtype) and –10 dBV unbalanced (RCA) formats.
The balanced inputs may be trimmed to match
input signal levels
• Replace recording function, allowing recording to
be carried out in the middle of a track, while retaining the track title
• Sound sync function to allow the unit to start
recording automatically when a selectable audio
threshold level is exceeded
• Title dubbing from another MD-801 unit (requires
optional connecting cable PW-1XMD)
• Realtime clock for date- and timestamping
recorded material
1.3.1Unpacking the unit
When you unpack the unit, as well as the unit itself
and this manual, you should find:
1.3.2Rack-mounting the unit
The MD-801 is equipped with integral rack-mount
ears, and may be installed in any standard vertical
19” rack.
Remove the feet from the MD-801 using a Phillips
screwdriver before installing the unit.
In addition to the 3U of space required for the MD801 itself, we strongly suggest leaving at least 1U of
empty rack space above the MD-801 for ventilation
purposes.
1.3.3Care of the unit
The commonsense precautions that you should take
with any piece of precision electronic equipment also
apply to the MD-801. In particular:
• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration. Despite the buffer mechanism mentioned
above, there is a risk of data loss, particularly while
recording.
• Do not use the unit in very dusty or smoky en vironments. If the optical lens or the head becomes dirty
as the result of such use, use a commercially-available MD lens and head cleaner to clean the lens.
• The exterior of the unit may be cleaned with a soft
dry cloth, or a cloth barely dampened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any solvent, thinner
or alcohol-based cleaning agents to clean the unit.
The date and time clock (for timestamping of recordings and edits) is powered by a lithium battery. We
suggest that this battery is changed about every two
years.
• Power cord
• Rack-mount kit
• Warranty card
If any items are missing, contact your TASCAM
dealer.
NOTE
Do not attempt to change this battery by yourself. Get an authorized TASCAM service center to perform this operation for you.
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1.3.4Backup memory
When the unit is powered down, the following settings are memorized.
• AUTO READY status (see
• AUTO CUE settings and status (see
• The last used PLAY mode (see
• The two LOC points (A and B) (see
• Pitch control settings and status (see
• REPEAT status (see 4.2.9, "Repeat playback")
• Menu settings (see 3, "Menu items")
• If the resume function is turned on, the resume
point is memorized
[20]
)
[22]
[21]
)
[24]
[25]
1.4 About this manual
This manual has been organized so that you should
be able to find the section you need relatively
quickly. We suggest that you familiarize yourself
with at least the Table of Contents, so that you know
where to look if you need information on a particular
aspect of the unit’s operation.
An index is also provided, which should assist you in
locating the desired section.
As mentioned earlier, when a section of this manual
describes a function which is included as part of the
MD-801R only, the section will be marked as below:
3.12.2Laser pickup time
R
This indicates how long…
There are no features which are unique to the MD-
801P model only.
When characters are shown on the unit’s dot-matrix
display, the following typeface is used:
. Alternatively, the alphanumeric display itself
Mon
may be shown:
)
If a “preset” word or phrase is shown on the display,
)
)
this is shown as follows:
Track times, program numbers, as shown in 7-digit
numbers, are shown as
If a front panel control or rear panel connection is
mentioned, the following typeface is used (a little
larger than that used for preset display words):
WRITE
given in 2, "Front and rear panel features", may also
be given, e.g.
If a front panel control or rear panel connection of
another unit is specifically named, the folloiwng
typeface is used:
When an optional PS/2-compatible keyboard is connected to the MD-801, the keyboard keys are represented in the following typeface:
Press
F1
If two keys are to be pressed together (i.e. the firstnamed key is to be pressed and held down while the
second is pressed), this is represented as:
SHIFT
Press
function.
•d
TITLE ?
TRACK TITLE
034
, etc.
. The number of the control or connection, as
[5]
.
WORD IN
to go back by one track.
+ F1 to enter the erase track editing
.
Input
.
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The selections that can be made using the MD-801’s
menu system affect the operation of many other
functions. We suggest that you take the time to look
through this section and familiarize yourself with the
basic contents, so that you have an idea of some of
the options available to you.
3.1 Basic principles of menu
operations
The menu system is entered using the
1
key
[15]
. Pressing this key brings up a menu in
the display.
The
2
3
4
5
6
7
JOG/DATA
menu.
The
SHUTTLE
menu selected in step 2.
The
JOG/DATA
ters and enter values for the menu. Turn the dial
clockwise to increase values, and counterclockwise to decrease them.
“On” and “off” values are selected by turning
the
SHUTTLE
clockwise respectively (Y and N).
A few menus have “sub-menus” which are
selected using the
with the
When a menu item has been set in step 4, turn
the
the value and return to normal operation.
SHUTTLE
SHUTTLE
dial
[12]
is used to select a
wheel
wheel clock wise and counter-
wheel to the right (Y) to enter
[13]
is used to open the
dial is used to select parame-
JOG/DATA
wheel.
dial, and opened
MENU
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3.3 Auto cue
A CUE LVL ?
The auto cue facility allows you to cue the playback
position automatically to the first frame where the
audio level goes above a trigger threshold (see
4.2.12, "Cueing to the first audio position in a
track"). This menu allows you to set the threshold.
The default setting is –54 dB.
After the menu has been opened with the
wheel, the display changes:
A CUE> -54dB
There are nine sensitivity levels available for use
with this function: –24 dB, –30 dB, –36 dB, –42 dB,
–48 dB, –54 dB, –60 dB, –66 dB and –72 dB.
This setting is also used with the Sound Synchro
R
function as the threshold above which recording
starts (or below which the unit drops into record
ready mode).
3.4 Frame display
FR DSPL SEL?
The frames part of the time display can be turned on
or off. There are either 86 or 87 MD frames per second. The default setting is on.
After the menu has been opened with the
wheel, the display changes:
FR DSPL>ON
SHUTTLE
SHUTTLE
To “escape” from menu mode without making a setting, turn the
press the
SHUTTLE
MENU
wheel to the left (N) or
key.
3.2 Pitch control
PITCH CONT ?
Pitch control can be set ±9.9%, in 0.1% steps. The
default setting is 0.0%.
After the menu has been opened with the
wheel, the display changes:
PITCH> 0.0%
See 4.2.13, "Varispeed mode" for details of pitch
control operations.
SHUTTLE
The only two options here are on and off.
3.5 Jog loop length
JOG LENGTH ?
As explained in 4.2.14, "Jog mode", when locating a
point using the
ing at the provisional jog point.
This menu allows you to set the length of the jog
loop. The default value is 16 frames (about 0.2
second).
After the menu has been opened with the
wheel, the display changes:
JOG
dial, playback is looped, start-
JOG LG> 16f
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3 - Resume setting
The minimum length for the jog loop is 12 frames,
and the maximum value is 32 frames. The v alue is set
in 1-frame steps.
3.6 Resume setting
RESUME SEL ?
When the resume setting is turned on, playback
restarts from the point at which it was stopped (or the
point at which playback was taking place when the
power was cut off). The default is off, which means
that when playback is stopped, it will start at the
beginning of the disc, unless a track number is
explicitly specified.
This function, when on, changes the function of the
STOP
the
enters play ready mode. If the
once again, the MD-801 enters stop mode.
key
STOP
[5]
. When the resume function is on, and
key is pressed in play mode, the MD-801
STOP
key is pressed
R
NOTE
The EOM tally signal is always transmitted
when the U-TOC is updated as the result of a
recording operation having been completed,
unless this setting is set to off. It is also transmitted when recording is halted temporarily.
3.8 EOM track
EOM TRACK ?
The EOM track is similar to the EOM disc function,
as described above. The EOM tally signal is transmitted before the end of a track playback, and this
menu allows the time before the end to be set, or the
disabling of this function (default off).
When this message is transmitted, the
flashes in the display.
EOM
indicator
After the menu has been opened with the
SHUTTLE
wheel, the display changes:
RESUME> OFF
The options available are on and off.
3.7 EOM disc
EOM DISC ?
This menu item affects the output of the MD-801 to a
device attached to the parallel port (see 7.1,
"REMOTE (PARALLEL) connector". When set on,
an “EOM DISC” tally signal is transmitted from the
parallel port when the end of the disc is reached in
playback (or recording, in the case of the MD-801R).
When this message is transmitted, the
flashes in the display.
In this menu, it is possible to select how many seconds before the end of the disc this message is to be
sent, or to turn the message off completely. The
default setting is off.
After the menu has been opened with the
wheel, the display changes:
EOM DISC>OFF
The time may be set from 1 to 99 seconds, in 1 second steps, or set to off.
EOM
indicator
SHUTTLE
After the menu has been opened with the
SHUTTLE
wheel, the display changes:
EOM TRK> OFF
The time may be set from 1 to 99 seconds, in 1 second steps, or set to off.
3.9 Timer-controlled playback
TIMER PLAY ?
When this function is enabled, if a disc is in the unit,
and the unit is powered up (e.g. from a timer-based
switching unit), the TOC is read, and playback starts.
The default setting is off.
If the resume function is switched on (3.6, "Resume
setting") playback will start from the point at which
playback was last stopped, or at the playback point at
which the power was last cut off.
If the resume function is off, playback will start from
the beginning of the disc.
After the menu has been opened with the
wheel, the display changes:
TMR PLY>OFF
The options available are on and off.
SHUTTLE
TASCAM MD-801R/P Mk II
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