Tascam RC-898 User Manual
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RC-898
Remote Control Unit
D00376100A
O WNER’ S MANUAL
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
For U.S.A
i – 1.00
Table of Contents
1 –Introduction
1.1 Key features
1.2 Unpacking
1.3 About this manual
1.4 Precautions and recommendations
1.4.1 Environmental conditions.. .. ......... .. ... ......... . 1-2
1.4.2 Battery backup......... .. ......... .. ... ......... .. .. .... 1-2
1.4.3 Digital au dio cables....... ... .................. .. .. .... 1-2
1.4.4 Referenc e clock in a digital stud io ........ .. ...... 1-3
1.5 Accessories
.............................................. 1-1
................................................. 1-1
.................................... 1-1
........ 1-2
............................................... 1-3
2 –RC-898 features
2.1 Front panel
[1] REC FUNCTION keys ........ ................... ........... 2-2
[2] INPUT MONITOR keys..................................... 2-2
[3] ALL SAFE key ............................................... 2-2
[4] ALL INPUT key and indicator ........... ................ 2-2
[5] AUTO MON key and indicator........................... 2-2
[6] CLOCK indicators (INT, WORD and VIDEO) ........ 2-2
[7] TC indicators (24, 25, 29, 30, DF)....................... 2-2
[8] MACHINE number indicators (1 through 6, E1, E2)2-3
[9] LOCK STATUS indicators................................ 2-3
[10] OFFSET, PULL UP/DN, CONFIDENCE, DELAY,
TC REC, VARI indicators................. ......... ......... 2-3
[11] LCD display screen ...................................... 2-3
[12] Time Mode indicators.................................... 2-3
[13] TAPE TIME display ....................................... 2-3
[14] MEMORY NO. display........... .................. ....... 2-3
[15] LOCATE TIME/VALUE display ........................ 2-3
[16] Numeric keypad........................................... 2-3
[17] ST R ke y........ .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... .. ... .. .. ..... .. .. ... .. 2-3
[18] RCL key........................ ......... .......... ......... .. 2-3
[19] CANCEL key................................ ................ 2-3
[20] ENTER/LOAD key.... .......... .................. ......... 2-4
[21] PRESET key................................................ 2-4
[22] F1 through F10 function keys.................. ....... 2-4
[23] SHIFT key ................................................... 2-4
[24] ESCAPE key................................................ 2-4
[25] Cursor keys................................................. 2-4
[26] SELECT key ................................................ 2-4
[27] DATA INC/DEC key and indicator.................... 2-4
[28] JOG dial and SHUTTLE wheel......... ......... ....... 2-4
[29] CAPTURE key....................................... ....... 2-4
[30] REPEAT key and indicator ............................. 2-4
[31] MACHINE key ................................ ......... ..... 2-4
[32] CHASE key.................................... .............. 2-4
[33] AUTO PLAY key and indicator........................ 2-5
[34] PRRL key and indicator...... .................. ......... 2-5
[35] RHSL key and indicator...... .................. ......... 2-5
[36] AUTO PUNCH key and indicator...................... 2-5
[37] MARK IN key ...................... .................. ....... 2-5
[38] MARK OUT key... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... 2-5
[39] C U E STR key.......... ... .. .. ... .... .. ... .. .. ... .... .. ... .. 2- 5
[40] Transport controls................................... ..... 2-5
[41] L OC ke y. ... .. .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. 2- 5
2.2 Rear Panel
[42] EXT 1 – parallel and GPI port.......................... 2-5
[43] EXT 2 - serial port......................................... 2-5
[44] REMOTE OUT connector . ......... ................... .. 2- 5
[45] DIP switches (1 & 2)...................................... 2-6
[46] C o n t ra st ......... ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. .. ... .. ..... .. .. .. ..... 2- 6
................................................ 2-2
................................................. 2-5
3 –Connections
3.1 Connection to DTRS units
3.1.1 Machine IDs... ... .................. .. ... ......... .. ...... 3-1
3.2 Connections (parallel units)
3.2.1 Connections (GPI event units)..... .. .. ......... ... . 3-2
3.2.2 Parallel control/GPI pinout....... ... .. ......... .. .... 3- 2
....................... 3-1
.................... 3-2
3.3 Connections (RS-422 units)
3.4 A note on system clocks
3.5 Memory and batteries
.....................3-2
.......................... 3-2
...............................3-3
4 –Menu and basic operations
4.1 Navigation
4.1.1 Invalid operations ...................................... 4-1
4.2 Data entry
4.2.1 Resett in g values to zero.............................. 4-2
4.2.2 Fast setting of values.................................. 4-2
4.2.3 Setting values using the VALUE display......... 4-2
4.2.4 “Fin e-tuning” values................................... 4-3
4.3 Selecting the unit controlled by the
menus
4.4 Commonly-used menus
4.4.1 Assi gning menus to function keys ................ 4-4
4.4.2 Recalling menus using the function keys ....... 4-4
4.5 Storing and recalling user setups
4.5.1 Saving the current setup ............................. 4-4
4.5.2 Recalling a user setup or restoring factory
settings
.................................................. 4-1
.................................................. 4-2
............................................................ 4-3
........................... 4-3
...........4-4
......................................................... 4-5
5 –Basic DTRS operations
5.1 Transport controls
5.1.1 Selecting the unit to which operations refer.... 5-1
5.1.2 Formatting tapes........................................ 5-1
5.1.3 Arming tracks............................................ 5-2
5.1.4 ALL SAFE ................................................. 5-2
5.1.5 Transport controls...................................... 5-2
5.1.6 Shuttle mode............................................. 5-2
5.2 Monitoring
5.2.1 ALL INPUT ................................................ 5-3
5.2.2 INPUT MONITOR keys................................. 5-3
5.2.3 Shuttle monitoring...................................... 5-3
5.2.4 Shuttle muting ........................................... 5-3
5.2.5 Monitoring flowchart................................... 5-4
5.2.6 Monitoring tables ....................................... 5-5
.................................................5-2
.................................... 5-1
6 –Location functions
6.1 Reference modes
6.2 Setting the precisi on
6.3 Setting a relative time reference
6.3.1 “Return-to-zero” ........................................ 6-2
6.4 ABS setting
6.4.1 A note on ABS frame rate ............................ 6-2
6.4.2 Selecting Time Mode .................................. 6-2
6.5 Location operations
6.5.1 Setting the location pre-roll value.................. 6-3
6.5.2 Auto play .................................................. 6-3
6.5.3 “Instant” location ....................................... 6-3
6.5.4 Manual entry of a location point.................... 6-4
6.5.5 Edit in g a loc at ion ....................................... 6-4
6.5.6 Stor ing the location in a memory .................. 6-4
6.5.7 Recalling a location memory........................ 6-4
6.5.8 Repeated entry of location points.................. 6-5
6.5.9 Edit in g a loc at ion memo ry ........................... 6-5
6.6 Repeating a section
6.7 Punch operations
6.7.1 Setting punch points .................................. 6-6
6.7.2 Checking punch points ............................... 6-6
6.7.3 Editing punch points .................................. 6-6
6.7.4 Undo function............................................ 6-6
6.7.5 Setting pre-roll and post-roll times ................ 6-7
6.7.6 Crossfade times......................................... 6-7
6.7.7 Rehearsing the punch recording................... 6-7
6.7.8 Performing the punch recording ................... 6-7
......................................6-1
................................6-1
..............6-1
................................................6-2
.................................. 6-3
.................................. 6-5
......................................6-6
TOC-i
Table of Contents
7 –Making settings on the DTRS units
7.1 Track operations
7.1.1 Track delay.............. .. .. ......... ... .. ......... .. ... . 7-1
7.1.2 Track copying ..... .. ................... .. .. ......... ... . 7-1
7.1.3 Rec Mute function......... .. ... ......... .. ... ......... . 7-2
7.2 Unit-related functions
7.2.1 Chasing to ABS sync..... ................... .. ........ 7-2
7.2.2 Key Mode......... .. ......... .. ... ......... .. ............. 7-2
7.2.3 Chasing with an offset ... .. ................... .. ...... 7-3
7.2.4 Auto Offset functi on............... ... .. ......... .. ... . 7-3
7.2.5 Checking the offset... ......... .. .. .......... .. .. ...... 7-4
7.2.6 Clock selection.... .. ... ......... .. .................. ... . 7-4
7.2.7 Output timing...... .. ................... .. .. ......... ... . 7-4
7.2.8 Varispeed (pi t ch control)....... ......... ... .......... 7-5
7.2.9 Input selection................ ... .................. .. ... . 7-5
7.2.10 Word length................ .. ... ......... .. ... ......... . 7-5
7.2.11 Dither........................ .. ... ......... .. ............. 7-5
7.2.12 Confidence mode........ ......... ... ................. 7-6
7.2.13 Referen ce levels........ .. ......... ... .. ......... .. ... . 7-6
7.2.14 Meter modes...................... .. ................... . 7-6
7.2.15 Sine osci llator...... ... ......... .. .. .......... .. .. ...... 7-6
....................................... 7-1
............................... 7-2
8 –Timecode functions
8.1 Primary timecode functions
8.1.1 Selecting the timecode source ...... .. ... ......... . 8-1
8.1.2 Synthesizing timecode from ABS times ......... 8-1
8.1.3 Selecting a timecode type............. ......... .. ... . 8-2
8.1.4 Setting the gener ator start time ................ ... . 8-2
8.1.5 Starting and stopping the generator.... .. ........ 8-3
8.1.6 Checking the generator progress.............. ... . 8-3
8.1.7 Recording the timecode on a DTRS
timeco de trac k .... ................... .. .................. ... . 8-3
8.1.8 Chasing to external timecode....................... 8-4
8.1.9 Chasing with a timecode offset............... .. ... . 8-4
8.1.10 Auto Timecode Offset function ...... ... ......... . 8-5
8.1.11 Independe n t clock settings ....... .. ............... 8-5
8.2 Advanced timecode functions
8.2.1 Timecode output source ............ .. .. ......... ... . 8-5
8.2.2 Synchronization of timecode.... .......... .. .. ...... 8-6
8.2.3 Pull up and pull down .................... ... .. ........ 8-6
8.2.4 Error bypass......... ... .................. .. ............. 8-6
8.2.5 Rechase mode................ ... .. ......... ... .......... 8-6
8.2.6 Fast LTC........... .. .. ......... ... .. ......... ... .. ........ 8-7
8.2.7 MIDI Timecode output................ .. ............... 8-7
8.2.8 Park positio n.............. .. ......... ... .. ......... .. ... . 8-7
8.2.9 Individual recording status while chasing
timecode
8.2.10 Video resolve....... ... .. ......... .. ... ......... .. .. .... 8-8
........ .. ......... ... .. ......... .. ... ......... .. .. .... 8-8
.................... 8-1
................. 8-5
9.4.8 Cue-up tally............................................... 9-6
9.4.9 MM C I D..................................................... 9-6
10 –Menu and parameter reference
10.1 Menu groups
10.1 Menu group 0 ........................................... 10-1
10.1 Menu group 1 .......................................... 10-2
10.1 Menu group 2 ........................................... 10-2
10.1 Menu group 3 ........................................... 10-3
10.1 Menu group 4 ........................................... 10-3
10.1 Menu group 5 ........................................... 10-4
10.1 Menu group 6 ........................................... 10-4
10.1 Menu group 7 ........................................... 10-5
10.1 Menu group 8 ........................................... 10-5
10.1 Menu group 9 ........................................... 10-6
10.1 Menu group A........................................... 10-6
10.1 Menu group E........................................... 10-6
10.1 Menu group F........................................... 10-7
10.2 Alphabetical list of menu items
10.3 Specifications
10.4 Dimensions
......................................... 10-1
...........10-8
.......................................10-9
...........................................10-9
9 –External control and settings
9.1 Controlling the parallel por t device
9.2 Controlling GPI devices
9.2.1 Setting up GPI devices... .. .......... .. .. ......... ... . 9-1
9.2.2 Setting the trigger points....... ......... ... .. ........ 9-1
........................... 9-1
9.3 Controlling the serial port (9-pin)
9.3.1 Selecting the serial port device........ ... ......... . 9-2
9.3.2 Location pre-roll on the serial unit ................ 9-2
9.3.3 Serial unit timing source ............ .. .. ......... ... . 9-3
9.3.4 Split mode on the serial unit ........... ......... ... . 9-3
9.3.5 Controlling recording operations on the serial
unit ........ .. ................... .. .. ......... ... ................. 9-3
9.4 Other DTRS control functions
9.4.1 Choosing a control protocol .................. .. ... . 9-4
9.4.2 Track mapping f unctions....... .. .......... .. .. ...... 9-4
9.4.3 Timecode track mapping.. .......... .. .. ......... ... . 9-5
9.4.4 Remote track arming.............. ... .. ......... .. ... . 9-5
9.4.5 Device emulation ... ... ......... .. .. .......... .. .. ...... 9-5
9.4.6 Recording delay............................... .. .. ...... 9-5
9.4.7 Fast wind speed........................ .. ............... 9-6
TOC-ii
........ 9-1
........... 9-2
................. 9-4
Section 1.1 - Key features
1 – Introduction
The RC-898 is a fully-featured remote control
unit, which allows you to control up to six DTRS
units (DA-98, DA-88 or DA-38 units) with a single cable, as well as units implementing the Sony
P2 protocol, or using parallel control. As an alternative to parallel control, up to five GPI eventcontrolled units can be connected.
In addition to providing almost all functions available from the front panels of the DTRS units, the
RC-898 in some cases actually extends the capabilities of the basic DTRS system.
1.1 Key features
• DTRS units controlled b y the RC-898 are
locked to sample accuracy, providing you with
a “virtual” digital multitrack recorder, with up
to 48 tracks.
• Up to 99 location memori es may be entered (o r
captured) and edited to frame accuracy, for
marking important points in a recording
project.
• Timecode values are entered and edited using a
positive- feel numeri c ke ypad.
• The DTRS units’ transport functions, including
the shuttle control, are duplicated on the RC-
898. These transport controls may also be used
to control the RS-422 or parallel external
machine.
• The RC-898 also features a jog dial, allowing
frame-by-frame manual location.
• The jog dial can a lso be used as a data entr y
control for the entry of location point and other
values.
• Auto-punch operations are fully supported. The
RC-898 provides one-ke y operation for
rehearsal and recording with automated punch
points.
• System settings, for the DTR S units an d for the
RC-898 itself, are made using a conv enient
menu system, and displayed on a clear backlit
20-character x 4-line display.
• The most frequently-accessed setting menus
can be assigned to function keys, so that they
may be easily recalled.
• Lighted indicators give an instant indication of
the status of the most import ant functions.
• All timecode formats are supported, as well as
pull-up/pull-dow n, making the RC-898 the
ideal choice for po st-production work in both
the movie and vide o fields.
• Up to ten diffe rent setups can be stored and
recalled, allowing instant re-conf iguration, not
only of the RC-898, but also of all DTRS units
connected to it.
1.2 Unpa cking
The box contains the following.
• RC-898 Remote Control Unit (x 1)
• Accessories:
• Remote/sync connection cable (x 1)
• Remote/sync terminator (x 1)
• This manual (x 1)
• Warranty card ( x 1)
1.3 About this manual
This manual is written in sections according to the
function that you will be performing.
• Section 1 - “Introduction”: This section.
• Section 2 - “RC-898 f eatures”: The front and
rear panel features of the RC-898.
• Section 3 - “Connections”: How to hook up the
RC-898 with other equipment.
• Section 4 - “Menu and basic operations”: How
to use the men u sys tem , and th e bas ic p ri nci ples of operating the RC-898.
• Section 5 - “Basic DTRS operations”: The
main everyday transport and other operations
that you will perform when using the RC-898
with DTRS u nit s.
• Section 6 - “Location functions”: Using the
location functions of the RC-898.
• Section 7 - “Making settings o n the DTRS
units”: more advanced DTRS settings, that you
will probably not need to make every day.
• Section 8 - “Timecode function s”: Functions
related to timecode and DTRS units.
• Section 9 - “External control and settings”:
Other control functions, and control of units
other than DTRS (P2, GPI, etc.).
• Section 10 - “ Menu and parameter reference”:
A guide to the menu items, together with
parameters and default values.
Please check both the Table of Contents and the
Index when you are searching for a particular
function or operation. There is also a guide to the
different menu screens available on the RC-898
(10, “Menu and parameter reference”).
When descri bing a control, display or connector,
the name of the control is emphasized, as: “Press
the
STR
key [17]”, or “the
CONFIDENCE
indi-
1-1
Section 1.4 - Precautions and recommendations
cator [10] will light”. The number in brackets following the name of the control is the number of
the control as shown on the front panel illustration, as well as that used in the appropriate sections describing the front and rear panels.
A special font is used for showing the messages
that appear on the LCD display screen [11], for
example:
When describing a value as shown on the
TIME
TIME/VALUE
used:
9Pin Locate Preroll.
MEMORY NO
[13],
[14], or
LOCATE
[15] displays, the following font is
00:23:45:12
or on.
TAPE
Some functions of the RC-898 apply to all DTRS
recorders, some only to DA-98 u nits, s ome to DA38 units and some to DA-88 units with the SY-88
synchronizer board fitted. Wherever appropriate,
this manual will use combinations of the following symbols t o show what operations may be performed with the different units in the DTRS range:
• Relativ e humidity should be between 30% a nd
80% non-condensing
• Avoid spraying polish, insecti cides, etc. near
the RC-898.
WARNING
If you need to clean the unit, use a soft cloth, moistened if
necessary with a little detergent and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.
• Avoid subjecti ng the RC-898 to jolts, sudden
shocks, etc.
WARNING
If you have to return the unit for service or repair, use the
original packing materials if possible. If the unit is to be
transported to a recording location, etc., use a suitable trans port case with sufficient shock protection.
TASCAM does not accept responsibility for damage resulting from neglect or accident.
Unit Symbol in text
All units No symbol
DA-88 with SY-88
DA-38
DA-98
88
38
98
This manual may also make references to the
manuals of the DTRS units and the SY-88. In the
case of the DA-98 and DA-38, these references
will be made in terms of section numbers (e.g.
“4.2” and “4-5” respectively). In the case of the
DA-88 and SY-88, page numbers will be provided
(e.g. “p16” and “p5-7” respectively).
1.4 Precautions and recommendations
As with every precision piece of electronic equipment, common-sense precautions apply with the
RC-898.
However, you should note the following points in
particular with regard to the operation of the unit:
1.4.2 Battery backup
The RC-898 requ i res no power su pp l y of i ts own,
drawing its power from the DTRS units to which
it is connected.
Location memories and configuration settings are
stored using a battery backup system. The battery
should provide power for sev eral years of use.
When the battery eventually degrades to the point
where it cannot provide enough power to retain
settings, the message
Memory Error will
be shown on the display screen (this can be
removed by pressing the
ESCAPE
key).
When this message appears, all memories (location memories and configuration settings) are
cleared and reset to the default settings.
If you see this message, contact your TASCAM
dealer for details of battery replacement. Do not
attempt to replace the battery by yourself.
1.4.3 Digital audio cables
When making connections between TASCAM
digital audio units, always use genuine TASCAM
cables. This applies particularly to any T-DIF dig-
1.4.1 Environmental conditions
The RC-898 can be operated in most environments, but we suggest that you keep the environmental conditions within the following limits:
• Ambient temperature between 5° and 35° C
(41° and 95° F).
1-2
ital audio connections between DTRS recorders,
DTRS recorders and digital mixing consoles, etc.
WARNING
Only use TASCAM-supplied and TASCAM-approved
cables when making such connections. Though the cables
and connectors may resemble computer cables, they serve
different purposes, and meet a dif f erent set of s pecifications .
The use of cables other than T ASCAM cables will at best
cause the equipment to work erratically, and at worst cause
damage to the equipment.
If the use of cables other than TASCAM cables causes or
results in damage, the warranty is voided.
1.4.4 Reference clock in a digital studio
It is likely that the RC-898 will be operated in an
environment where there is more than one digital
audio source available.
If this is the case, you must make sure that all digital audio sources in the setup are driven by the
same reference clock signal (“word clock” or
“Word sy nc”).
Section 1.5 - Accessories
If different clock sources are used throughout a
setup, it is actually possible to damage speakers,
etc. because of mismatches.
1.5 Accessories
Despite the powerful range of functions which
may be controlled from the RC-898, the unit is
relatively compact. It may be found convenient to
mount the RC-898 on a roll-around stand, available as CS-898.
Should you need extension meters from the tape
decks, this can be achieved usi ng MU-8824 meter
units and appropriate mounting hardware (MK-
8924).
1-3
Section 1.5 - Accessories
1-4
2 – RC-898 features
2 - RC-898 features
2-1
Section 2.1 - Front panel
This section gives a brief ov erview of the front
and rear pane l co ntrols and their functions.
2.1 Front panel
[1] REC FUNCTION keys
These keys with integral indicators allow you to
set and view the track arming status of up to six
DTRS units attached to the RC-898, or f i v e DTRS
units and another recorder.
Trac ks 1 through 8 apply to the first unit, 9
through 16 to the second, and so on.
The last eight are used to control tracks 41
through 48 (the sixth DT RS unit) or may be used
for the two analog and four digital tracks of a P2
recorder, as marked (A1, A2, and D1 through
D4
). These keys are only available for this purpose when recording is enabled for the P2 unit
(see 9.3.5, “Controlling recording operations on
the serial unit”). When used to control the P2 unit
in this way, the last two
are unused.
[2] INPUT MONITOR keys
These keys with integral indicators allow you to
set and view the input monitoring status of the
tracks of any D A-98 units attached to the RC-898.
See section 7.1 of the DA-98 manual for details of
the operation of these keys, which function in the
same way a s t he keys on t he RC-898.
When the RC-898 is used to control DA-88 and
DA-38 units, the keys cannot be used, but the indicators still reflect the current monitoring status, on
a track-by-track basis, of the connected units.
[3] ALL SAFE key
This key (with integral indicator) is equivalent to
turning off all the
When all tracks are safed in this way, the
SAFE
indicator lights. When the
mode is tur ned of f (the indicator goes ou t), the
previous track arming status will be restored.
[4] ALL INPUT key and indicator
This key (with integral indicator) performs the
function of the
DTRS units. The indicator lights when the function is active.
ALL INPUT
REC FUNCTI ON
REC FUNCTI ON
ALL SAFE
key on the connected
keys [1].
keys
ALL
ual tracks when
Start recording or re-set the
ALL INPUT
is turned off again.
REC FUNCTION
keys to restore this.
[5] AUTO MON key and indicator
This key performs the same function as the AUT O
MON key on a DA-98. However , the DA-88 and
DA-38 are not equipped with a key with this label,
so the function is slightly different when controlling one of these units.
Pressing this key is the equivalent of pressing the
INSERT
both the
key on a c onn e cted DA-38, and p res s ing
AUTO INPUT
and
INSERT
keys on a
DA-88. It is used in punch modes to switch automatically between tape and source when punching
in and out automatically. The indicator lights
when this function is active.
Note that the status of the
keys on a DA-98 will be overridden by the
MON
key. Howe ver, when
INPUT MONITOR
AUTO
AUTO MON
is turned
off again, the original status of these keys will be
restored.
Changing the
tracks while
tionship between the
INPUT MONITOR
AUTO MON
when
recording or re-set the
REC FUNCTION
AUTO MON
is on will lose the rela-
REC FUNCTION
status for individual tracks
is turned off again. Start
REC FUNCTI ON
status of DA-98
and
keys t o
restore this.
[6] CLOCK indicators (INT, WORD and
VIDEO)
These indicators correspond to the indicators with
the same names on the currently-selected DTRS
unit.
To use the RC-898 to change the clock source on a
DTRS unit , see 7.2.6, “Clock selection”.
[7] TC indicators (24, 25, 29, 30, DF)
These indicators correspond to the system timecode type of the currently-selected DTRS unit.
Here, the
tion for “29.97” . The DF indicator will light if the
timecode is in drop-frame format.The supported
timecode types are therefore:
29
on the RC-898 panel is an abbrevia-
INPUT MONITOR
The
keys on a DA-98 also
affect the switching between source and tape.
Changing the
tracks while the
lose the relationship between the
TION
and
2-2
REC FUNCTI ON
ALL INPUT
INPUT MONITOR
status of any
function is on will
REC FUNC-
status for individ-
24
25
29
29 DF
30
30 DF
24fps (cine)
25fps (PAL/SECAM)
29.97 (NTSC color non-drop)
29.97 (NTSC drop-frame)
30fps (NTSC mono)
30fps drop-frame (NTSC color)
Section 2.1 - Front panel
NOTE
30 fps drop-frame is only supported by DA-98 units.
To change the timecode type used by the system,
see 8.1.3, “Selecting a timecode type” .
[8] MACHINE number indicators (1
through 6, E1, E2)
This indicator shows the machine currently
selected for control with the transport keys. , using
MACHINE
the
key [31]. 1 through 6 refer to
DTRS units. E1 and E2 refer to VTRs, etc. which
may be connected to the RC-898. E1 is connected
to the parallel port, and E2 to the 9-pin RS-422
port
[9] LOCK STATUS indicators
These indicators show the current lock status of
the DTRS units as they chase to external synchronization sources. For units 2 through 6, the external synchronization master will typically be the
first DTRS unit (1) in the chain.
There are four modes displayed by these
indicators:
On
Fast flashing
Slow flshing
Off
The slave unit is chasing the master and is
locked to it.
The slave unit is in chase mode, is in fast forward or rewind mode, and is not locked to the
sync master.
The slave unit is in chase mode, stopped, and
is not locked to the sync master.
The unit is not in chase mode.
[10] OFFSET, PULL UP/DN,
CONFIDENCE, DELAY, TC REC,
VARI indicators
These indicators are used to show the status of the
appropriate mode on the currently-selected unit.
The status is changed using the menus on the display screen.
In addition, changing the values from the front
panel of a DTRS unit connected to the RC-898
will change the status of this indicator, if the unit’s
number corresponds to the current
MACHINE
number [8].
[11] LCD display screen
This 20-character x 4-line backlit display screen is
used to show and set the different parameters
available with the RC-898.
[12] Time Mode indicators
Only one of these indicators will be lit at any one
time. They indicate the timecode reference (time-
code; TC, or absolute time;
ABS
) in use by the
currently-selected DTRS unit and shown on the
TAPE TIME
REL
The
indicat or [13].
indicator, when lit, shows that the current time, relative to a user-defined reference
point, as explained in 6.3, “Setting a relative time
reference”, is currently being displayed.
[13] TAPE TIME display
This display shows the current tape time on the
currently-selected unit. The time reference is
shown by the indicators a t [12].
[14] MEMORY NO. display
This 2-digit counter shows the location memory
which is currently in use (for storage, recall or
location).
[15] LOCATE TIME/VALUE display
This display shows the time of the location memory currently referenced by the
MEMORY NO.
indicator [14] or entered using the numeric keypad
[16].
It is also used to show time values which are set as
control parameters in various menu screens.
[16] Numeric keypad
The ten number keys are used for direct entry of
values for location memories, etc., to select location memories for store, recall, etc., or for the
entry of time values into LCD display menu
parameters. The
+/–
key is used to change a posi-
tive to a negative value, or vice versa.
+/–
The
key is also used with relative times, as
explained in the relative time setting section in see
6.3, “Setting a relative time reference”.
[17] STR key
This key is used to start the process for storing a
timecode value to a location memory . See 6.5.6,
“Storing the location in a memory” for details.
[18] RCL key
This key is used to start the process for recalling a
timecode value from a location memory. See
6.5.7, “Recalling a location memory” for full
details.
[19] CANCEL key
This key is used to cancel the selection of a location memory with the number keys, before storing
a time to it or recalling a time. It may also be used
to cancel the setting of a numerical value if it has
been wrongly entered.
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Section 2.1 - Front panel
[20] ENTER/LOAD key
This key is used to confirm the entry of numerical
values of location times or memories or when
used with the
shown in the
[15] to the parameters being set in the display
screen.
SHIFT
LOCATE TIME/VALUE
key [23], transfers the data
display
[21] PRESET key
This key is used to assign sp ecif ic softw are menus
to the function keys [22]. See 4, “Menu and basic
operations” for details of menu operations.
[22] F1 through F10 function keys
These keys are used with frequently-used menus,
so that one keypress will bring up these menus.
The keys may be “shifted” [23] to provide a second bank of 10 less frequently-used menu keys.
[23] SHIFT key
This key is used to provi de a second ba nk of ten
function keys for quick access to frequently-used
menus.
It is also used with the UP and
to use them as
the selection of machines in the display screen
menus.
It is also used in conjunction with the
LOAD
parameters being set in the display screen.
key [20] to transfer entered values to the
NEXT
and
DOWN
PREVIOUS
keys [25]
keys for
ENTER/
[24] ESCAP E key
This key is used to move “up” through the menu
tree to the preceding menu screen.
[25] Cursor keys
The cursor keys are represented in this manual by
the words:
• up key
• down key
•left key
• right key
These keys are used to navigate through the menu
system and the parameters available.
UP
DO W N
LEFT
RIGHT
[26] SELECT key
This key is used as an “enter” key, to select an
item or to confirm the entry of a value.
[27] DATA INC/DEC key and indicator
This key, with its integral indicator, is used to
change the function of the
controlling the transport (indicator is unlit) and
incrementing or decrementing the values being
edited in the
[15] (indicator is lit).
LOCATE TIME/VALUE
JOG
dial [28] between
display
[28] JOG dial and SHUTTLE wheel
These controls work with DTRS units and with
units connected to the
They are used to simulate the “rock and roll” of an
open-reel tape deck, allowing precise positioning
of the controlled units. The indicators above the
controls show the current direction of the
medium’s movement.
When the
the
least significant f ield of the value shown in the
LOCATE TIME/VALUE
DAT A INC/DEC
JOG
dial acts as a data editing control for the
EXT 2
control port [43].
indicator [27] is lit,
display [15 ] .
[29] CAPTURE key
When this is pressed, the current time is displayed
LOCATE TIME/VALUE
on the
where it may be edited and stored as a location
memory, or used f or “one-shot” loc ation pu rposes.
display [15]
[30] REPEAT key and indicator
This key serves the same function as the REPEAT
key on the DTRS units, repeating playback
between the memory locations assigned for repeat
(see 6.6, “Repeating a section”).
The integral indicator will light steadily when
repeat mode is selected and the current time is
between these two locations, and flash when
repeat mode is selected, and the current time is
outside these locations.
[31] MACHINE key
Pressing this key repeatedly will cycle the
machine number indicators [8]. The indicator
which is lit shows which machine will be controlled by the transport controls of the RC-898.
The UP and
SHIFT
which the menu operation will be performed
(when shif t ed, t hey are known as the
PREVIOUS
screen. For details of menu operations, see 4,
“Menu and basic operations”.
2-4
DOWN
key [23] to choose the connected unit on
keys, repsectively). within each
keys are also used with the
NEXT
and
[32] CHASE key
Pressing this
number toggles the chase mode of the appropriate
unit.
See 7.2.1, “Chasing to ABS sync” and 8.1.8,
“Chasing to external timecode” for further details.
CHASE
key together with the unit
Section 2.2 - Rear Panel
It is also possible to select “Machine 0” (only with
CHASE
this
(first slave) DTRS unit, and toggle the chase status
of this unit, with all other slave units in the chain
then changing to reflect the chase status of this
first slave unit.
key). This will control the second
[33] AUTO PLAY key and indicator
This key with its integral indicator works with
DTRS units. It allows the units to start playing
back automatically when a location point is
reached.
[34] PRRL key and indicator
This key with its integral indicator works with
DTRS units. It is used to locate the tape to the
punch-in position, minus the pre-roll time set for
punch operations (see 6.7.5, “Setting pre-roll and
post-roll times”).
For instance, if the punch pre-roll value is set to 5
seconds, and the punch-in point is “00:55:12:12”,
the unit will finish locating at 00:55:07:12.
of this key will store the current position to a location memory, and automatically increment the
location memory number, ready for the next store
operation. The memories can later be “fine-tuned”
using the jog dial [28] in the appropriate mode.
[40] Transport controls
These transport controls duplicate those available
on DTRS units. They may also be used to control
units connected to the E1 (parallel) and E2 (9-pin
serial) ports when the appropriate machine is
select ed ([8] and [31]).
[41] LOC key
This key provides one-touch operation to allow
location to the memory position shown on the
LOCATE TIME/VALUE
tion pre-roll time has been set (see 6.5.1, “Setting
the location pre-roll value”) the pre-roll offset will
be subtracted from the location value, and the
location will be to that new calculated value.
display [15]. If a loca-
[35] RHSL key and indicator
This key allo ws you to rehearse auto-punch operations on the units connected to the RC-898. For
full details, see 6.7, “ Punch operations”.
[36] AUTO PUNCH key and indicator
This key allows you to perform auto-punch operations on the units connected to the RC-898. For
full details, see 6.7, “ Punch operations”.
NOTE
The two keys above do not work in the same way as the
rehearsal and auto punch keys on DTRS units. Even if you
are an experienced user of DTRS equipment, we recommend that you read 6.7, “Punch operations” to get a full
understanding of punch operations when using the RC-898
to control recording operations.
[37] MARK IN key
This key allows you to set and check the punch-in
point for automatic punch operations. For full
details of how to use this key, see 6.7.1, “Setting
punch points”.
[38] MARK OUT key
This key allows you to set and check the punchout point for automatic punch operations. For full
details of how to use this key, see 6.7.1, “Setting
punch points”.
[39] CUE STR key
This key is used to capture a series of location
points (a cue list) “on the fly”. Successive presses
2.2 R ear Panel
[42] EXT 1 – parallel and GPI port
This port provides parallel control and tally signals or GPI control for event control, which may
be triggered from a small “cue list” in the RC-898 .
The pinout for this 15-pin ’D’-sub connector is
given in 3.2, “Connections (parallel units)”. You
will need to make your own cabl e, referr ing to the
the table above, and to the equivalent table in the
manual of the other equipment if you wish to control an external unit through parallel control, or if
you wish to send GPI events from the RC-898.
[43] EXT 2 - serial port
This 9-pin ‘D’-sub connector is used for the control of devices implementing the Sony P2 protocol. A cable designed for P2 connections may be
used with this port.
[44] REMOTE OUT connector
This connector is used for the control of the DTRS
units. It should be connected to the REMOTE I N/
SYNC IN of the first DTRS unit in the chain.
Only use a TASCAM cable, as supplied with the
RC-898, to make this connection. If your DTRS
units are at a greater distance than the cable provided (e.g. your machine room is som e distance
from your control roo m), consult your TASCAM
dealer for details of the availability of longer
DTRS control cables.
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Section 2.2 - Rear Panel
[45] DIP switches (1 & 2)
The two DIP switches are both on when in the
down position. As shipped from the factory,
switch 1 is off (up) and switch 2 is on (dow), and
you probably will not need to change them.
However, when a passive device is connected to
EXT 1
the
from the device to the tally supply pin, this switch
TALLY POWER
1 (
(down) position, allo wing the RC-898 to use its
own power for this purpose.
connector and power is not provided
) should be set to the on
Switch 2,
isolation of the ground of the RC-848/DTRS system from the ground of devices attached to the
EXT 1
the on (down) positio n, but y ou may need to turn it
off (up) if your system suffers from hum problems. However, a full discussio n of ground loo ps
and their associated problems is outside the scope
of this manual, and we recommend that you consult one of the many reference works on this subject if necessary.
GND LIFT
EXT 2
and
(ground lift) controls the
ports. Usually this switch is in
[46] Contrast
This control alters the contrast on the backlit LCD
display screen [11]. Use it to set the screen so that
it is easil y vi sible from your preferred viewing
angle.
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Section 3.1 - Connection to DTRS units
3 – Connections
This section describes not only the connection of
the RC-898 to other equipment, but also provides
some information on setting up a digital audio
system using the RC-898.
WARNING
All connections to the RC-898 should be made with the
power to all units turned off. If this is not done, the operation of the units may become unstable, and damage may
possibly occur.
3.1 Conne ction to DTRS units
The RC-898 and DTRS units form a “daisychain”, with the RC-898 being at the head, and the
“tail” unit being terminated with the terminator
supplied with the RC-898.
NOTE
When you connect a number of DTRS units which are of
different types, including DA-98s, the DA-98 units should
be at the head of the chain immediately following the RC-
898. Any DA-38 and DA-88 units s hould then be connected
following the DA-98s. If there is more than one DA-98 in
the chain, they should be connected together, before the DA38s and DA-88s. The order of the DA-38 and DA-88 units is
not important.
If a DTRS unit other than a DA-98 is used as a master unit,
the automatic Output TC Source function and Timecode
Offset functions of the DA-98 may not work correctly (see
the DA-98 Owner’ s Manual, 10.5 and 13.2). In additoin,
remote control operation may not work correctly.
If the DTRS units are DA-88s and DA-38s only, they may
be connected in any order.
However, if you are operating a mixed set of DA-38s, and
DA-88s fitted with the SY-88 synchronizer board, we suggest that the SY-88-equipped DA-88 should follow the RC898, allowing it to serve as a timecode slave, and a DTRS
chase master for the DA-38s.
Use the suppled cable to connect the RC-898 to
the REMOTE IN/SYNC IN of the first DTRS
unit, and a PW-88S cable to connect the SYNC
OUT of the first unit to the REMOTE IN/SYNC
IN of the next unit, and so on, until the terminator
is connected to the SYNC OUT of the last unit in
the chain.
RC-898 DA-38DA-98 DA-88
OUT OUT OUT
Cable su p pl i ed
with RC-898
WARNING
Turn of f po wer to all units when making connections. If you
do not do this, there is a possibility that the RC-898 will
malfunction or even be damaged.
The RC-898’s
MONITOR
IN IN IN
PW-88S PW-88S
REC FUNCTI ON
and
Terminator
INPUT
keys 1 through 8 now control the first
unit, K eys 9 through 16 control the next unit in
the chain, and so on (regardless of the actual
Machine IDs of the units).
Tighten the screws holding the cable connector to
the RC-898 and to the DTRS unit. This will prevent accidental disconnection of the RC-898 in the
middle of a session.
WARNING
Use only TASCAM cables to connect the RC-898 to the first
DTRS unit, and to connect the DTRS units to each other. If
the use of cables other than TASCAM cables causes or
results in damage to the units, the warranty is voided.
No power connection is needed for the RC-898.
All power for the operation of the RC-898 is supplied by the first DTRS unit.
NOTE
The TASCAM TM-D8000 digital mixing console also
allows the control of DTRS units. However, it is not possible to use a TM-D8000 and RC-898 for control of DTRS
units in the same setup. Naturally, however, a TM-D8000
console can be used to mix the audio to and from DTRS
units controlled by an RC-898 unit.
3.1.1 Machine IDs
Set the machine IDs of the DTRS units so that the
IDs run in a sequence from the unit at the “head”
of the chain, closest to the RC-898 (lowest possible ID) to the “tail” unit (highest ID). There
should be no gaps in this sequence.
A DA-88 uses a rotary switch to set the ID and
uses 0 as the lowest ID, and a DA-38 or DA-98
uses software to make this setting, and uses 1 as
3-1
Section 3.2 - Connections (parallel units)
the lowest ID. Refer to the units’ manuals for full
details of setting the ID.
How the ID is
Unit
DA-98 1 1 Menu system (see
DA-88 0 1 Rotary switch on
DA-38 1 1 Tape counter menu
NOTE
When you set the machine IDs, you can set the ID of any
machine first, but we recommend doing this in a standard
sequence, working from the head of the chain to the tail.
set (see the
unit’s manual
for details)
ON
9.2)
OFF
rear panel (see p23–
24)
ON
system (see 7-2)
3.2 Conne ctions (parallel units)
The RC-898 allows transport control of a unit connected to the
this connection, check the specifications of the
other unit to ensure that the control pins available
match those provided by the RC-898, as sho wn
below in 3.2.2, “Parallel control/GPI pinout”.
NOTE
The RC-898 provides only transport control for a unit connected to the parallel port. Functions such as track arming,
etc. are not possible when using the
If a passive unit that does not supply power to the
tally supply pin (8) is being used, switch 1
T A LLY POWER
(
on (down) to allow the RC-898 to provide this
power.
3.2.1 Connections (GPI event units)
EXT 1
The
purpose of controlling up to five GPI event-controlled devices.
The way in which these devices may be triggered
from the RC-898 is explained in 9.2, “Controlling
GPI devices”.
EXT 1
parallel port. Before making
EXT 1
parallel port.
) of the RC-898 [45] must be set
parallel port may also be used for the
3.2.2 Parallel control/GPI pinout
The following table gives the pin assignments for
the parallel/GPI connector (
EXT 1
). GPI connec-
tions are shown in square brackets:
1
STOP/[Event 1]
2
PLAY/[Event 2]
3
FF/[Event 3]
4
REW/[Event 4]
5
REC/[Event 5]
6
N/C
7
Common
8
Tally supply
9
PLAY tally
10
FF tally
11
REW tally
12
STOP ta lly
13
REC tally
14
REC COMMAND tally
15
GND
3.3 Connections (RS-422 units)
The RC-898 allows control of a unit implementing
the Sony P2 protocol. This connection is made
through the
EXT 2
serial p o rt [43], u s ing a seria l
cable designed for this purpose. The pinout for
this connector is as follows:
1
Shield
2
RX+
3
TX–
4
GND
5
—
6
GND
7
RX–
8
TX+
9
Shield
Make the connection using a cable designed for
RS-422 connection (check the pinout of your P2
device before making the connection). This
machine may now be controlled by the RC-898
when the
E2 MACHINE
indicator [8] is lit.
3.4 A note on sy stem clocks
When working with many digital audio units, all
these un i ts must be fed from the same cl ock
source (either word or video). If this is not done,
there is a risk that speakers, etc. may be damaged.
Note that this clock master is entirely different
from the timecode master in a studio setup. It is
perfectly possible for a clock slave to be a timecode master and vice versa.
3-2
3.5 Memory and batteries
As you have noticed, the RC-8 98 requires no
power supply of its own, drawing its power fr om
the DTRS units to which it is connected.
Location memories and configuration settings are
stored using a battery backup system. The battery
should provide power for several years of use.
When the battery eventually degrades to the point
where it cannot provide enough power to retain
settings, the message
be shown on the diaply screen (this can be
removed by pressin g t he
When this message appears, all memories (location memories and configuration settings) are
cleared and reset to the default settings.
If you see this message, c ontact your TASCAM
dealer for details of battery replacement. Do not
attempt to replace the battery by yourself.
Memory Error will
ESCAPE
key).
Section 3.5 - Memory and batteries
3-3
Section 3.5 - Memory and batteries
3-4
Section 4.1 - Navigation
4 – Menu and basic operat ions
The RC-898 sets parameters on the connnected
units using a menu system, with the parameters
and their values displayed on the LCD display
screen and selected and entered using cursor and
data entry keys.
4.1 Navigation
The menus are arranged hierarchically , from a top
(master ) menu, through to individual parameters.
The master “top” menu appears like this:
Select Menu Group
>01234567
89A EF
Dly/Tr.C/Vari /Loct
The cursor is represented here by the
Use the
LEFT
and
RIGHT
keys to move the cursor along a row, and the UP and
move it between rows.
> symbol.
DOWN
keys to
enter. F or the purposed of this example, we will
examine the
Vari Speed
Vari Spd
Machine 1
Fix + 0.0%
menu.
In this menu, there are two editable fields, as you
will see if you move the cursor with the
RIGHT
cursor keys. The cursor changes so that
LEFT
and
the field which is currently to be edited is highlighted by an underline cursor.
The first editable field is the
may be changed between the values of
Vari. The second field is the numerical field
Fix field, which
Fix and
which sets the amount of the varispeed as a percentage of normal speed. The values of both f ields
are set with the UP and
DOWN
cursor keys.
As soon as a value is changed, it is set. There is no
need to press any key to confirm the entry.
As the cursor moves over the menu group numbers, the bottom line of the screen will change to
show an abbreviated summary of the contents of
the menu group. In the example above, the contents of the
0 menu group are: track delay, track
copy settings, varispeed and the location pre-roll
setting.
When the cursor is over the menu group which
you wish to enter, press the
SELECT
key to enter
the menu group (menu group 0 is shown here):
>Delay Trk Copy
Vari Spd Loc Pre
1 0000 sample
Again, the bottom line of the display shows an
abbreviated version of some or all of the settings
made in the menu to which the cursor points.
When in a menu group, use the cursor keys to
move between options, and press
SELECT
when
the cursor is to the left of the menu you wish to
To return to a level above the current level, press
ESCAPE
the
ESCAPE
NOTE
Note that the
being controlled) cannot be set in this way (this is explained
in 4.3, “Selecting the unit controlled by the menus”).
key. You can continue pressing the
key until the top menu is reached.
Machine
value (i.e. which machine is
4.1.1 Invalid operations
Some operations are only possible on certain
models of DTRS recorder. For instance, timecode
functions are only available on the DA-98 and
DA- 88 units equipped with the SY-88 board, and
dithering is only possible with DA-38 and DA-98
units. If you attempt to perform an operation on a
unit where this operation is impossible, the message
Not available! will be shown on
the display screen to let you know that you cannot
perform this operation on the connected DTRS
unit.
Another ki nd of i n v al id ope rati on is whe n a DT RS
unit can perform a certain operation, but the
selected operation cannot be performed under the
current set of conditions (e.g. TDIF word length
cannot be set while analog inputs are selected). In
these cases, the word
shown on the displ ay.
Inoperable will be
4-1
Section 4.2 - Data entry
4.2 Data entry
Typically, the UP and
the values in the display screen menus. However,
there are one or two additional features regarding
data entry which are explained here.
4.2.1 Resetting values to zero
In the case of large numerical values, it is sometimes tedious to keep pressing the cursor keys
until the value returns to zero.
Accordingly , to reset a v alue to zero:
1) Press and hold down either the UP or
key.
2) While holding down this key, press the other
DOWN
(i.e.
if you are holding the UP key, and
vice versa).
4.2.2 Fast setting of values
In addition to being able to reset large values to
zero, it also sometimes necessary to input large
values. This can be done easily in the following
way:
DOWN
keys are used to set
DOWN
2) With the cursor as shown (next to the Machine
Offset menu item), press
Machine Offset
Machine 1
+00:00:00:00 ABS
SELECT
again:
3) Use the numeric k eypad to enter the offset time
(use the
+/–
key to change between positive and
negative offset).
The value s enter ed using the key pad will app ear in
LOCA TE TIME/VALUE
the
up” from the right. For instance, if the time to be
entered is 01:23:07:10, the following keys should
be pressed:
Key Display shows
1
00:00:00:01
2
00:00:00:12
3
00:00:01:23
0
00:00:12:30
7
00:01:23:07
1
00:12:30:71
0
01:23:07:10
display [15] , and “f ill
1) Press and hold down the UP or
DOWN
key (as
appropriate).
2) While holding down this key, press and hold
down the
SELECT
key. As long as this key is
held down, the values will change quicker than
if this UP or
DOWN
key on its own is held
down.
4.2.3 Setting values using the VALUE display
As well as using the LCD display, the
TIME/VALUE
LED display [15] and numeric
keypad [16] may be used for entry of time values
into certain parameters which are set through the
menu system.
The machine offs et value from menu group 3,
which is e xpr esse d in ho urs, m inu tes, sec onds and
frames, is a useful example of this operation.
1) In the top level menu, mo ve the cursor to menu
group 3 and press
SELECT
:
LOCATE
The displa y wi ll f l ash while the number s ar e being
entered, to show that the value has not yet been
confirmed.
Negative va lues are sho w n on the
VALUE
digit of the display.
NOTE
If you enter the wrong number by mistake, you can press the
CANCEL
the previous value.
4) Press and hold down the
then press the
If the value is a valid one (i.e. you do not attempt
to enter 71 frames in a second, etc.), it will be
transferred from the LED display, which will stop
flashing, to the LCD display screen:
Machine Offset
display by a per iod aft er the las t “f ra mes”
key of the numeric keypad to reset the number to
SHIFT
ENTER/LOAD
Machine 1
LOCATE TIME/
key [23 ] and
key [20].
>McnOffset Ctrl Prt
TimeMode Trk Arm
+00:00:00:00 ABS
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+01:23:07:10 ABS
Invalid values will be rounded down to the nearest
valid value (e.g. a value of 78 seconds will be
rounded down to 59 seconds).
Section 4.3 - Selecting the unit controlled by the menus
4.2.4 “Fine-tuning” values
JOG/SHUTTLE
The
controls [28] may also be
used to “fine-tune” the values entered and displayed on the LED
1) Press the
DATA INC/DEC
VALUE
display.
key [27] so that the
indicator lights.
2) Use the jog dial to change the value shown on
VALUE
the
display in the same way as you
would use them to locate a tape (i.e. the jog dia l
increments (clockwise) or decrements (counterclockwise) the numbers.
NOTE
The jog dial can only be used for data entry and editing of
values which may be entered through the
not for values which may be entered only on the LCD display screen.
VALUE
display,
4.3 Selecting the unit controlled by the menus
As explained above, the Machine parameter
which appears in many menus cannot be changed
directly using the UP or
The DTRS units connected to the RC-898 are
numbered in order, starting at 1. The machine with
the lowest logical number (see 3.1.1, “Machine
IDs”), i.e. the one connected directly to the RC898, is Machine 1, the next in the chain is
Machine 2, and so on.
Howev er, as you can see from the front panel of
the RC-898, the UP and
another meaning when used in combination with
SHIFT
the
NEXT
key [23], and they change to being
PREVIOUS
and
select the next unit in the chain, or the previous
one, respectively.
NOTE
This selection has no effect on the transport or location section of the RC-898 and
MACHINE
[31] is independent of any settings made on the LCD display screen to select the unit whose parameters are to be set.
indicator [8] selected with the
DO W N
DOWN
keys .
keys have
keys, allowing you to
vice versa
. The unit shown on the
MACHINE
key
the unit co ntrolled by the menu’s other
parameters, as in the example menu below.:
TC Frame Mode
Machine 1
30DF
1) Press and hold down the
2) While holding down the
UP
DO W N (NEXT
or
increment or decrement the
SHIFT
SHIFT
PREVIOUS
or
key
key, press the
) key to
Machine
number.
The machine number can be set from 1 through
6
.
Other menus will present the 6 units on one screen
(where there is only an on/off parameter). In these
cases, use the
LEFT
machine, and the UP and
and
RIGHT
DOWN
keys to s elect the
keys to enable
or disable the function:
Shuttle Mute
on » »»»
off » »
Machine123456
4.4 C om m only-used m enus
The F1 through
used to recall the ten functions (menu screens)
that you use most often.
When the
keys can be used as an additional ten function
F11
keys;
NOTE
The menu-to-key assignments made on the RC-898 are
entirely independent of any menu-to-key assignments made
on the RC-898.
F10
SHIFT
through
function keys [22] may be
key [23] is held down, these
F20
.
If the display screen shows a menu with a
Machine parameter, and you want to change
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If you have not assigned a menu to a function key,
the defa ult (factory) menu-to-key assignments
will be used as follows:
Key Menu
F1
Track Delay Time
F2
Track Copy
F3
Vari Speed
F4
Locate Preroll
F5
Machine Offset
F6
Time Mode
F7
Timecode Offset
F8
TC Frame Mode
F9
Generate Start Time
F10
Generate Mode
F11
Crossfade Tome
F12
Confidence Mode
F13
Output TC Source
F14
Repeat Start/End
F15
Analog In/Out
F16
Ext TC
F17
Abs Diff
F18
Tape TC
F19
Rel Diff
F20
Gen TC
Menu
group
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
5
8
8
1
9
5
3
2
E
E
E
E
E
4.4.1 Assigning menus to function keys
To assign a menu to a function key:
1) Use cursor keys and the
see the menu you want to assign to a function
key.
SELECT
key until you
4.4.2 Recalling menus u sing the functio n keys
1) Simply press the function key where you have
previously assigned the menu you want to
recall.
If you have not assigned a menu to the function
key that you press, the display will remain
unchanged.
2) If yo u used the
menu to
the
F11
SHIFT
SHIFT
throu gh
key [23] to assign th e
F20
, press and hold down
key befor e pr essing the function key
to recall the “shifted” menu.
4.5 Storing and re ca lling user setups
The RC-898 allows you to store and recall almost
all parameters set using the menu system, so the
same remote control unit can be used with a variety of different equipment setups with the minimum of reconfiguration.
This is a great time-saver, as not only are the RC898’s parameters stored and recalled, but the settings for the DTRS units connected to the RC-898
are also stored and recalled. In this way, up to six
DTRS units can be reconfigured to preset configuration patterns with the press of one key.
4.5.1 Saving the current setup
2) Press the
Shuttle Monitor
PRESET
Function Preset
Push Function Key
The “Shuttle Monitor” screen is an example only.
The current menu title will be displayed on the
bottom line of the display.
key [21]:
3) Press the function key to which you wish to
assign the m enu.
To use the second “bank” of function keys, press
and hold do wn t he
the function key.
SHIFT
key [23] bef ore pressi ng
1) From the top menu, move the cursor to menu
group F, and press
Key Mode FrameDisp
DispTime >Setup
Setup
2) Move the cursor to
and press
Setup
SELECT
Load 0123456789F
As you can see, there are 10 user se tups, n umbered
0
from
rally, you can reload the factory settings, but you
cannot o ver write them wit h yo ur o wn set tings ; you
must choose one of the 10 user areas.
through 9, and a factory setup (F). Natu-
SELECT
Setup (as shown above),
:
:
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3) Highlight the Load f ield, and change it so that
it reads
4) Use the
Save, using the
LEFT
and
RIGHT
UP
key.
keys to highlight the
user memory into which you wish to store the
current settings, and press the UP key.
Setup
Are you sure?
0
Save 123456789F
5) Press
SELECT
the following:
RIGHT
keys to cancel.
The display will briefly show Execut-
ing..., and the current settings wil l be saved
into the user setup.
to confi rm the save, or any of
ESCAPE, DOWN, LEFT
or
4.5.2 Recalling a user setup or restoring factory settings
Any of the ten user setups, as well as the factory
defaults, can be recalled, using the screen above.
4) Press
the following:
RIGHT
The selected user setup will replace the current
settings.
If you try to load from a setup into which data has
not been sa v ed, the display wi ll br ie fl y show
Data, and the load opera tion wil l not take pla ce.
SELECT
to confirm the load,or any of
ESCAPE, DOWN, LEFT
keys to cancel
or
No
1) From the top screen, select menu gro up F, and
select the
Setup
Setup menu:
Load 0123456789F
2) Make sure that the left parameter shows
Load by moving the cursor under it, and the
DOWN
Save.
key to change its valu e to
Load from
3) Move the cursor under the user area (or
factory setting, represented by
F), and press
the UP key to recall the setup.
Setup
Are you sure?
0
Load 123456789F
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