Tascam MMP-16, MMR-8 User Manual

TASCAM

TEAC Professional Division

MMR-8

Modular Multitrack Recorder

MMP-16

Modular Multitrack Player

MMR-8/MMP-16 Version 4.2 OWNER’S MANUAL UPDATE

TASCAM MMR-8/MMP-16 Version 4.2

Table of Contents

MMR-8 / MMP-16 V

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Downgrade Disk Reminder....................................................................................................................3

HANGES IN VERSION

RO TOOLS

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4.2............................................................................................................................4

LAYBACK COMPATIBILITY

Editing a Pro Tools 5.0 Session.............................................................................................................4

Exporting a Pro Tools 5.0 Session to a Pro Tools 4.0 Session..............................................................4

A Note on Deleting a Pro Tools 5.0 Session..........................................................................................5

EW MENU

TO ENABLE/DISABLE DUAL

(795)

Boot Up Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 5

SCSI ID Settings and Termination......................................................................................................... 6

File Types Supported ............................................................................................................................. 6

Editing Files in Dual SCSI mode...........................................................................................................6

Notes and Warnings for Dual SCSI Mode..............................................................................................6

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OFTWARE UPDATE

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SCSI O

TO ENABLE/DISABLE PRO TOOLS VOLUME AND MUTE AUTOMATION

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ESSIONS INSTEAD OF PRO TOOLS SESSIONS

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MMR-8 / MMP-16 Version 4.2 Update

This document details changes and new features in software Version 4.2 for the TASCAM MMR-8 and MMP-16 Modular Multitrack units and the MM-RC remote. This document only explains features and enhancements that have been made to the MMR/MMP since release Version 4.15, the last official release software version prior to Version 4.2. This documentation presumes familiarity with basic operation of the MMR-8 and MMP-16.

Installing the MMR/MMP Software Update

To install software in an MMR-8 or MMP-16, first make sure the unit to be updated already has Version 3.0 or higher software installed (software installed from the two Rescue Disks is also acceptable). The most recent software update may always be downloaded from the TASCAM web site at http://www.tascam.com. The Version 4.2 software fits on a single floppy disk. To install the software update, insert the floppy disk into the front panel floppy drive after the unit has powered up. Access Menu 995 (Load Software) and press STO. The system will ask “Are you sure?” Make sure the floppy is properly inserted and press STO again to confirm. The system will access the floppy drive for a few moments to copy the files to the internal drive. During this time, the green LED on the floppy disk drive is the only indication provided by the system that software is being copied from the floppy disk to the system’s internal disk drive. After the software update has been copied from the floppy, the system will display a message that says “Reboot required for new software”. This verifies that the software has been successfully copied to the system drive.

To reboot the system after the software update, remove the floppy disk and recycle the power on the unit. The first time the system boots after the update, it will go through a longer boot procedure and will update various internal processors. The LCD will indicate the update procedure status as these processors are re-programmed. After all these internal updates are finished, the LCD will briefly show the message “New Software Loaded”, then mount all available SCSI volumes and show the normal display. The unit is now ready for operation.

If an MM-RC remote unit is attached to the MMR/MMP when the software update is performed, the system will update the MM-RC after the reboot. A progress display will be shown on the MM-RC LCD during the update. The MMR/MMP will show the message “Programming Remote” while the MM-RC software is updated.

Warning

Bus sync cable, or to an MM-RC, an error message that reads “MMR RCV Overrun Error” may occur. This is normal – just ignore the error message (note that pressing CLR will cancel the error message) and proceed with the system reboot.

If the unit being upgraded is connected to another MMR/MMP unit with an MMR

Downgrade Disk Reminder

Due to changes made to the MM software in Version 4.1 and above, it is not possible to simply load a previous Version of the software (e.g. 4.0 or before) once 4.1 or above have been installed.

TASCAM MMR-8/MMP-16 Version 4.2 Owner’s Manual Update

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