Teac MMR-8 User Manual v1.25
TASCAM
TEAC Professional Division
D00000000A
MMR-8
Modular Multitrack Recorder
MMP-16
Modular Multitrack Player
MMR-8/MMP-16 Version 1.25 through 1.27
OWNER’S MANUAL UPDATE
MMR-8 Version 1.25 through 1.27 Update
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................2
MMR/MMP VERSION 1.25 THROUGH 1.27 UPDATE............................................................................... 3
INSTALLING THE MMR/MMP SOFTWARE UPDATE................................................................................. 3
BACKUP IN DESTRUCTIVE RECORD MODE .............................................................................................. 3
KEYBOARD OPERATION (WITH MM-RC OPTION).................................................................................... 4
The MM-RC Keyboard Connector ................................................................................................... 4
Using the PC Keyboard................................................................................................................... 5
OMF EXPORT....................................................................................................................................... 6
Creating an OMF Export ................................................................................................................. 6
To Import the OMF Export File into Pro Tools................................................................................ 6
Crossfades in OMF .......................................................................................................................... 7
SUPPORT FOR PRO TOOLS
CHANGING THE DEFAULT RECORD DRIVE................................................................................................ 7
Recording four tracks each to two drives simultaneously................................................................. 7
Set up a Project template on each drive....................................................................................................... 8
Create an “A” project on the lowest numbered SCSI drive...................................................................... 8
Create a “B” project on the lowest numbered SCSI drive........................................................................ 8
Copy (backup) the “B” project to the second drive.................................................................................. 8
Setting up to Record ................................................................................................................................... 8
Load Project “A” from the first drive...................................................................................................... 8
Load tracks from Project “B”.................................................................................................................. 8
USING THE MMR EDITOR PORT (SONY P-2 PROTOCOL).......................................................................... 9
New Editor Mode Menus.................................................................................................................. 9
Menu 400: Editor Device............................................................................................................................ 9
Sony PCM-7030..................................................................................................................................... 9
Sony BVU-950....................................................................................................................................... 9
TASCAM MMR-8 ................................................................................................................................. 9
Menu 401: Editor Auto EE.........................................................................................................................10
Menu 402: Editor Edit Fld .........................................................................................................................10
Auto......................................................................................................................................................10
Field 1 ..................................................................................................................................................10
Field 2 ..................................................................................................................................................10
Menu 403: Editor Trk Arm ........................................................................................................................11
Digital Audio ........................................................................................................................................11
Analog A1-A4.......................................................................................................................................11
Local [enbl+any] ...................................................................................................................................11
Local [enbl+Aud] ..................................................................................................................................11
Local [enbl+A1] ....................................................................................................................................11
Local [enbl+A2] ....................................................................................................................................11
Local [enbl+A3] ....................................................................................................................................11
Local [enbl+A4] ....................................................................................................................................11
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.26.................................................................................................................... 12
OMF Export Enhancements........................................................................................................... 12
Bowties .....................................................................................................................................................12
Overlapping Events....................................................................................................................................12
Tape Mode Export to OMF........................................................................................................................12
Dynamic Backup Status Display .................................................................................................... 12
Locking Kingston Carrier Option .................................................................................................. 13
Loop Mode Bug Fix....................................................................................................................... 13
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.27.................................................................................................................... 13
Backup Bug Fix............................................................................................................................. 13
OMF to WaveFrame Conversion.................................................................................................... 13
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3.2 SESSION FILES....................................................................................... 7
Tascam MMR/MMP Owner’s Manual • Version 1.25 Update Information2
MMR/MMP Version 1.25 through 1.27 Update
This document details changes and new features in the software Versions 1.25 through 1.27 for the
TASCAM MMR-8 and MMP-16 Modular Multitrack units and the MM-RC remote. The Version
1.25 changes are detailed first, while the Version 1.26 and Version 1.27 changes are detailed
separately only in the last section.
Installing The MMR/MMP Software Update
To install software in an MMR-8, first make sure the unit to be updated already has version 1.2 or
higher software already installed (the Rescue A boot disk version is also acceptable). The most
recent software update may be downloaded from the TASCAM web site at
http://www.tascam.com. The software fits on a single floppy disk. To install the software update,
insert the floppy disk into the front panel floppy drive while the unit is operating normally. 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. After the software update is installed,
the system will display a message that the update is complete to verify that the installation has been
successful. Remove the floppy disk and recycle the power on the unit to operate it with the new
software installed. Keep system floppy disks in a secure location in case they may be needed in the
future.
Backup In Destructive Record Mode
Previous versions of the MMR-8 / MMP-16 software did not allow backing up a project while in
Destructive Record (Auto-Cleanup or Tape Mode). The purpose of this was to prevent backing up
a tape mode project while recording to the same project. This restriction has been removed in
Version 1.25 to allow more freedom for users of the MMR-8 and MMP-16 in backing up projects,
and it is now possible to backup a project regardless of the current Record Mode. Note that it is
still important not to backup an active project which is loaded and being recorded into. Recording
into a project while backing it up at the same time will produce unknown consequences. To be safe,
only back up projects that are not currently loaded.
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Keyboard Operation (with MM-RC option)
Note: The internal software of the MM-RC will be automatically updated when an MMR-8 or
MMP-16 is booted with version 1.25 software while attached to the MM-RC. Be sure the power
switch of the MM-RC is on while the MMR/P unit is started so the unit can sense the presence of
the remote.
The optional MM-RC (Remote Control unit) has a keyboard connector located on the rear panel
which accepts a standard PC-AT style keyboard. The purpose of the keyboard is to facilitate
selecting menu items while in the Setup Mode and to make it easier to name Projects and Tracks.
There is no way to connect a keyboard directly to the MMR or MMP – this must be done using the
MM-RC.
The MM-RC Keyboard Connector
The MM-RC keyboard connector provides a means to attach a standard PC-AT style keyboard.
Here are the pin out signals for this connector as seen facing the back of the MM-RC:
Pin 3: X
Pin 5: PC KBD 5V
Pin 2: PC KBD DATA
You may attach the PC Keyboard to the MM-RC before or after switching on the MM-RC power.
Pin 1: PC KBD CLK
Pin 4: PC KBD GND
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Using the PC Keyboard
Use the keyboard to perform the following data entry tasks on the MMR or MMP:
• Enter Project and Track names directly by using the standard alphanumeric keys.
• Enter Tape Mode Start time, Pre-Roll and Post-Roll directly using the number keys.
• Access Menu Banks directly by using the Number keys.
• Use the Up and Down arrow keys on the keyboard to scroll through the Setup Menus.
• Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through menu parameters. Once the desired menu is
reached, press F1 to toggle the Trim key function.
• Pressing Enter on the keyboard has the same effect as pressing STO on the MMR or MMP
front panel and will store the parameter selection displayed in the LCD.
Not all keys on the PC keyboard are active. Use the following keys:
F1 – Press F1 to enter Setup. Once Setup Mode has been entered, F1 will toggle the TRIM key on
the MMR front panel.
Escape (Cancel) key – This key is equivalent to the Cancel (CLR) key on the MMR front panel.
Press Esc to leave the Setup Mode and return to the Normal Display State.
Arrow keys - These serve the same function as the Arrow keys on the MMR front panel.
Enter key - Equivalent to STO on the MMR front panel. When a menu or parameter setting has
been changed pressing Enter stores the new parameter.
Shift key - Acts like a standard keyboard Shift key, but will only work in conjunction with Letter
keys and the Minus key.
Letter keys – May be used shifted or unshifted. Note that most punctuation keys are not
supported.
Minus key - Shifted for Underscore, or unshifted for Minus/Hyphen.
Caps Lock - Works like a standard keyboard Caps Lock key.
Num Lock - When Num Lock is active (Num Lock is lit on the keyboard) use of the numeric
Keypad is enabled. The Number keys and the Enter key are active in this mode, and they function
exactly like they do on the keyboard. When Num Lock is not active (the Num Lock light is not lit),
the numeric keypad serves only as up (8), down (2), left (4), and right (6) arrows.
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