Documentation Quick Reference
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... 1 & Enter data 8 Display MEMO 2 & Enter data 9 Display OFFSET & Enter data 10 Display OFFSET & Enter Data 11 Display PITCH & Enter data 12 Display Tape Time Code 13 Display User Bits on the fly ABS time Offset entry in Frames only. Press DISPLAY to move the period to exit. SMPTE... SY Hold and press Fs SY Press Fs button - and or Press to return to exit Display will start blinking in Sub-Frames. - - DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM BASIC FUNCTIONS Software Version 4.01 Function 1 Display ABS Time 2 Display H:M:S:F TC difference Display LED ABS DIFF Items...
... 1 & Enter data 8 Display MEMO 2 & Enter data 9 Display OFFSET & Enter data 10 Display OFFSET & Enter Data 11 Display PITCH & Enter data 12 Display Tape Time Code 13 Display User Bits on the fly ABS time Offset entry in Frames only. Press DISPLAY to move the period to exit. SMPTE... SY Hold and press Fs SY Press Fs button - and or Press to return to exit Display will start blinking in Sub-Frames. - - DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM BASIC FUNCTIONS Software Version 4.01 Function 1 Display ABS Time 2 Display H:M:S:F TC difference Display LED ABS DIFF Items...
Documentation Quick Reference
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... #8 20 tCrEc 0 1 9-pin TC record enable Disable Enable 21 PSP. Display Description Item Choices Setting Dip No Item Item Sw Default Default 1 Select DA-88 Time Base Select operating Frame rate: 30 ndF, 29 ndF, 29 dF, 25 F and 24 F 2t Display Only Displays Frame Rate of time code ...recorded on tape 3 t.out tc Abs ABS to TC conversion off on The following Menu items are available after you enter the SY-88 Menu System by switching display to TC and pressing and simultaneously. Track Mapping (...
... #8 20 tCrEc 0 1 9-pin TC record enable Disable Enable 21 PSP. Display Description Item Choices Setting Dip No Item Item Sw Default Default 1 Select DA-88 Time Base Select operating Frame rate: 30 ndF, 29 ndF, 29 dF, 25 F and 24 F 2t Display Only Displays Frame Rate of time code ...recorded on tape 3 t.out tc Abs ABS to TC conversion off on The following Menu items are available after you enter the SY-88 Menu System by switching display to TC and pressing and simultaneously. Track Mapping (...
Documentation Quick Reference
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... up sequences System version 3.10 and up Hold the following keys in combination while powering on the DA-88. With ABS display selected, If and are pressed again, the number of tape enter Play mode) POWER ON PLAY © TEAC America, Inc., 1997 All rights reserved. REW FF STOP PLAY REC RESULT ...Cleaning Mode. POWER ON STOP VERSION RELEASE DATE D TIME DS TIME BOT STOP (at Beginning of Tape enter Stop mode) EOT STOP (at End of Tape enter Stop mode) SYS VERSION SY-88 VERSION PEAK HOLD ON (+ Clear to reset) PEAK HOLD OFF TEST MODE (when stop is pressed again) EOT...
... up sequences System version 3.10 and up Hold the following keys in combination while powering on the DA-88. With ABS display selected, If and are pressed again, the number of tape enter Play mode) POWER ON PLAY © TEAC America, Inc., 1997 All rights reserved. REW FF STOP PLAY REC RESULT ...Cleaning Mode. POWER ON STOP VERSION RELEASE DATE D TIME DS TIME BOT STOP (at Beginning of Tape enter Stop mode) EOT STOP (at End of Tape enter Stop mode) SYS VERSION SY-88 VERSION PEAK HOLD ON (+ Clear to reset) PEAK HOLD OFF TEST MODE (when stop is pressed again) EOT...
Documentation Quick Reference
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...do not lock for Eject. If the tape path has been adjusted for a narrow or easily flexed tape, a wider or stiffer tape may get caught in it s tracks. You must use TASCAM cables or other individually shielded twisted pair cable. E.HI-8.t The tape is not completed within 5 seconds). ... come in the transport. © TEAC America, Inc., 1997 All rights reserved. DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM DA-88 ERROR NUMBERS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION ERROR DESCRIPTION S-Err-01 Mechanical Problem (tape path, guide, drum motor, etc.) S-Err-02 Irregular head drum speed. S-Err-03 Combination...
...do not lock for Eject. If the tape path has been adjusted for a narrow or easily flexed tape, a wider or stiffer tape may get caught in it s tracks. You must use TASCAM cables or other individually shielded twisted pair cable. E.HI-8.t The tape is not completed within 5 seconds). ... come in the transport. © TEAC America, Inc., 1997 All rights reserved. DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM DA-88 ERROR NUMBERS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION ERROR DESCRIPTION S-Err-01 Mechanical Problem (tape path, guide, drum motor, etc.) S-Err-02 Irregular head drum speed. S-Err-03 Combination...
Documentation Quick Reference
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... cleaning cycle, use is therefor reserved for manual cleaning, and all but also the tape as it , and clean you transport. © TEAC America, Inc., 1997 All rights reserved. The inclusion of the DA-88 by qualified service personnel) During third cleaning, (1000 hours) a complete alignment check ...of very high quality, it is suggested maintenance schedule. If you elect to use the dry cleaning tape. DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM DA-88 Cleaning Procedure The DA-88 incorporates an internal cleaning mechanism that not only cleans the rotary head but eliminates the need for ...
... cleaning cycle, use is therefor reserved for manual cleaning, and all but also the tape as it , and clean you transport. © TEAC America, Inc., 1997 All rights reserved. The inclusion of the DA-88 by qualified service personnel) During third cleaning, (1000 hours) a complete alignment check ...of very high quality, it is suggested maintenance schedule. If you elect to use the dry cleaning tape. DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM DA-88 Cleaning Procedure The DA-88 incorporates an internal cleaning mechanism that not only cleans the rotary head but eliminates the need for ...
Documentation Quick Reference
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..., on Source DA-88 set menu Item 6 to RCA audio cable. (If dubbing Time code) 2 DA-88s (Both must have SY-88 Sync cards if dubbing Time code) 1 Pre-Formatted tape. DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM DA-88 Digital Dubbing Requirements: 1 PW-88S Sync Cable 1... PW-88D Digital Dubbing Cable 1 RCA to Digital (old S1 #5 Up). 5) Load Master tape into Source DA-88 and the pre-formatted tape into the target DA-88...
..., on Source DA-88 set menu Item 6 to RCA audio cable. (If dubbing Time code) 2 DA-88s (Both must have SY-88 Sync cards if dubbing Time code) 1 Pre-Formatted tape. DA-88 quick ref.doc 10/14/97 7:27 PM DA-88 Digital Dubbing Requirements: 1 PW-88S Sync Cable 1... PW-88D Digital Dubbing Cable 1 RCA to Digital (old S1 #5 Up). 5) Load Master tape into Source DA-88 and the pre-formatted tape into the target DA-88...
Documentation Warning Messages
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...: Video frame mode doesn't match.. Feed a correct video signal or frame pulse. The Tc Frame Mode setting is not correct. Replace the tape. WARNING! Connect PW-88D or PW-88DL cable to the master DTRS machine. Condensation on drum Condensation occurred on the master machine. Feed the... correct word clock. WARNING! Connect PW-88S cable. The Tc Frame Mode setting is turned off the DIGTAL IN. Check the signal or termination. (see menu group 5) WARNING! Broken tape: Replace the tape The tape is fed into the VIDEO IN. Leave the unit switched on...
...: Video frame mode doesn't match.. Feed a correct video signal or frame pulse. The Tc Frame Mode setting is not correct. Replace the tape. WARNING! Connect PW-88D or PW-88DL cable to the master DTRS machine. Condensation on drum Condensation occurred on the master machine. Feed the... correct word clock. WARNING! Connect PW-88S cable. The Tc Frame Mode setting is turned off the DIGTAL IN. Check the signal or termination. (see menu group 5) WARNING! Broken tape: Replace the tape The tape is fed into the VIDEO IN. Leave the unit switched on...
Documentation Warning Messages
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...drum motor could not work correctly in time. The Tc Frame Mode setting is different from Tc Track to the DA-98 system clock. The message appears when TC REC is recorded on FF/REW winding. Or try chaging the Error...a correct timecode. Feed a correct timecode. Start Assembly Recordig at where timecode exists. TC Record Source: Not Synchronized WARNING! Cannot Chase No Tape TC WARNING! If a "Servo error" persists,contact TASCAM representaives. Feed and record a correct timecode. No timecode on LCD (continued) Display WARNING! WARNING! Servo error ## Cycle the power ## ...
...drum motor could not work correctly in time. The Tc Frame Mode setting is different from Tc Track to the DA-98 system clock. The message appears when TC REC is recorded on FF/REW winding. Or try chaging the Error...a correct timecode. Feed a correct timecode. Start Assembly Recordig at where timecode exists. TC Record Source: Not Synchronized WARNING! Cannot Chase No Tape TC WARNING! If a "Servo error" persists,contact TASCAM representaives. Feed and record a correct timecode. No timecode on LCD (continued) Display WARNING! WARNING! Servo error ## Cycle the power ## ...
Documentation Warning Messages
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..." key is inserted. WARNING Messages on 7-seg LED Display e. Error Messages on LCD (continued) Display WARNING! Solution Use Hi8 tapes. Ejecting the tape. No tape is pressed at unformatted area of the tape. Hi8 tape is inserted. Solution Contact TASCAM representaives. hI-8t. Other Messages on 7-seg LED Display --load--unload- At the end of the...
..." key is inserted. WARNING Messages on 7-seg LED Display e. Error Messages on LCD (continued) Display WARNING! Solution Use Hi8 tapes. Ejecting the tape. No tape is pressed at unformatted area of the tape. Hi8 tape is inserted. Solution Contact TASCAM representaives. hI-8t. Other Messages on 7-seg LED Display --load--unload- At the end of the...
Documentation DA-88 Brochure
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...multitrack on the market. As an added bonus, you to any other modular digital multitrack. from professionally produced CDs. The DA-88's tape transport system is known to expect from 1/4 speed to worry about sample rate conversion and are simply astounding. CD-Quality... FF, REW and STOP buttons are just as easily, too. Plus, the DA-88 uses an exclusive, write-after-read, 4-head interleave system of older tape formats, where tape exposure and tracking problems sacrifice reliability and sound quality. DA-88 19" (482mm) 18" (456mm) MODULAR DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER page 1 of ...
...multitrack on the market. As an added bonus, you to any other modular digital multitrack. from professionally produced CDs. The DA-88's tape transport system is known to expect from 1/4 speed to worry about sample rate conversion and are simply astounding. CD-Quality... FF, REW and STOP buttons are just as easily, too. Plus, the DA-88 uses an exclusive, write-after-read, 4-head interleave system of older tape formats, where tape exposure and tracking problems sacrifice reliability and sound quality. DA-88 19" (482mm) 18" (456mm) MODULAR DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER page 1 of ...
Documentation DA-88 Brochure
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... the tape, use the All in all, the DA-88 is subject to tape. Easy To Maintain, Service Or Upgrade The DA-88s modular circuit board design makes servicing and maintenance simple for easy matching of perfect tape inter-changeability between different DA-88s. The Most Advanced Tape-to the DA-88 as... easy to incorporate to -Head System Only the Hi8 format, featured on Hi8 tape than previously available in a more read area on the DA-88, provides the safety and...
... the tape, use the All in all, the DA-88 is subject to tape. Easy To Maintain, Service Or Upgrade The DA-88s modular circuit board design makes servicing and maintenance simple for easy matching of perfect tape inter-changeability between different DA-88s. The Most Advanced Tape-to the DA-88 as... easy to incorporate to -Head System Only the Hi8 format, featured on Hi8 tape than previously available in a more read area on the DA-88, provides the safety and...
Documentation DA-88 Brochure
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...can easily link up to 16 DA-88s for film, video and project studios. The SY-88 turns the DA-88 into a slot on the rear panel of the DA-88, and the SY-88 generates and reads SMPTE timecode formats based on tape. It can drive an entire rack full of DA-88s, maintaining complete transport and track ...accessories and equipment that allows you to expand. Simply plug it 's easy to get more DA-88s to chase lock one space-saving hightech control station. It also controls parallel port devices such as the TASCAM MSR-16, Otari MTR-90 and other functions. With one RC-848 you 're both...
...can easily link up to 16 DA-88s for film, video and project studios. The SY-88 turns the DA-88 into a slot on the rear panel of the DA-88, and the SY-88 generates and reads SMPTE timecode formats based on tape. It can drive an entire rack full of DA-88s, maintaining complete transport and track ...accessories and equipment that allows you to expand. Simply plug it 's easy to get more DA-88s to chase lock one space-saving hightech control station. It also controls parallel port devices such as the TASCAM MSR-16, Otari MTR-90 and other functions. With one RC-848 you 're both...
Documentation DA-88 Brochure
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... 21 22 23 24 REC Meter Board-MU-8824 Remote Control Unit-RC-848 CONTRAST EXT 1 (ACCESSORY 1) EXT 2 (ACCESSORY 2) EXT 3 (RS-422) REMOTE OUT (TO DA-88) 14 5/8" (372mm) RC-848 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REC FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...DOWN UP AUTO PUNCH PRE POST CHASE MACHINE TC REC REPEAT START END AUTO PLAY IN OUT 7 8 9 STR RHSL AUTO IN/OUT 4 5 6 RCL CLEAR 1 2 3 CLR 0 +- TAPE TIME H MEMEORY NO. CUE STR ENTER • JOG SHUTTLE JOG/SHUTTLE REW F FWD STOP PLAY REC LOC 8 11/16" (220mm) 2 1/2" (63mm)
... 21 22 23 24 REC Meter Board-MU-8824 Remote Control Unit-RC-848 CONTRAST EXT 1 (ACCESSORY 1) EXT 2 (ACCESSORY 2) EXT 3 (RS-422) REMOTE OUT (TO DA-88) 14 5/8" (372mm) RC-848 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REC FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...DOWN UP AUTO PUNCH PRE POST CHASE MACHINE TC REC REPEAT START END AUTO PLAY IN OUT 7 8 9 STR RHSL AUTO IN/OUT 4 5 6 RCL CLEAR 1 2 3 CLR 0 +- TAPE TIME H MEMEORY NO. CUE STR ENTER • JOG SHUTTLE JOG/SHUTTLE REW F FWD STOP PLAY REC LOC 8 11/16" (220mm) 2 1/2" (63mm)
Documentation DA-88 Brochure
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... two-way communication and allows information to be mounted to the slave DA-88s. Because it's a vertically modular bridge you 'd like more information on low-cost Hi8 tape (over twice the recording time of a DA-88. The DA-88 interfaces easily with simple interface units: • IF-88AE for AES... • Auto Track Finding constantly realigns tracks and eliminates tape skew and distortion • 16-bit linear D/A and A/D quantization for error free sound reproduction • Simple one cable (PW-88M) interface locks up to 16 DA-88s (one cable required for each machine) REMOTE IN/SYNC...
... two-way communication and allows information to be mounted to the slave DA-88s. Because it's a vertically modular bridge you 'd like more information on low-cost Hi8 tape (over twice the recording time of a DA-88. The DA-88 interfaces easily with simple interface units: • IF-88AE for AES... • Auto Track Finding constantly realigns tracks and eliminates tape skew and distortion • 16-bit linear D/A and A/D quantization for error free sound reproduction • Simple one cable (PW-88M) interface locks up to 16 DA-88s (one cable required for each machine) REMOTE IN/SYNC...
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...digit multi-function display shows absolute time, locate time, variable speed, offset and other TASCAM FAXBACK literature, call 1-800-827-2268. ©1997 TEAC America, Inc. SPECIFICATIONS Tape: Recording Time: Fast Winding: Tracks: Quantization Bit: Sampling Rate: Pitch Control: ...take years of constant stopping, starting and shuttling • Moderate speed rotary transport head minimizes tape stress • Modular sub-assembly design aids in qualified servic- DA-88 MODULAR DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER page 6 of 6 Precision Features • Advanced variable crossfade technology...
...digit multi-function display shows absolute time, locate time, variable speed, offset and other TASCAM FAXBACK literature, call 1-800-827-2268. ©1997 TEAC America, Inc. SPECIFICATIONS Tape: Recording Time: Fast Winding: Tracks: Quantization Bit: Sampling Rate: Pitch Control: ...take years of constant stopping, starting and shuttling • Moderate speed rotary transport head minimizes tape stress • Modular sub-assembly design aids in qualified servic- DA-88 MODULAR DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER page 6 of 6 Precision Features • Advanced variable crossfade technology...
Documentation Quick Tips
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... by Punch IN minus preroll (default: 5 sec) At this point, PUNCH IN / OUT points can be reviewed. DA-88 QUICK TIPS (VERSION 4 SOFTWARE) ABS / TC DISPLAY MODE SWITCHING (REQUIRES SY-88) 1) Hold DISPLAY and press UP to enter ABS display 2) Hold DISPLAY and press DOWN to enter TC mode ABS ...1) Press INSERT & RHSL ( INSERT LED solid, RHSL blinks) 2) Press PLAY 3) At Punch IN point, press REC 4) At Punch Out point, press PLAY 5) Tape will automatically rewind after default 3 second postroll period - stop point is active. If the punch is now solid. Notice that the AUTO IN / OUT LED...
... by Punch IN minus preroll (default: 5 sec) At this point, PUNCH IN / OUT points can be reviewed. DA-88 QUICK TIPS (VERSION 4 SOFTWARE) ABS / TC DISPLAY MODE SWITCHING (REQUIRES SY-88) 1) Hold DISPLAY and press UP to enter ABS display 2) Hold DISPLAY and press DOWN to enter TC mode ABS ...1) Press INSERT & RHSL ( INSERT LED solid, RHSL blinks) 2) Press PLAY 3) At Punch IN point, press REC 4) At Punch Out point, press PLAY 5) Tape will automatically rewind after default 3 second postroll period - stop point is active. If the punch is now solid. Notice that the AUTO IN / OUT LED...
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... a post environment, all but also the tape as it enters the tape path. the rest is not possible. Use of a dry cleaning tape will reduce the head life of this does not resolve the situation, a manual cleaning or alignment is a suggested maintenance schedule. NOT MULTIPLE CYCLES. CHECK DA-88 SYSTEM VERSION 1) Hold STOP, PLAY, REC...
... a post environment, all but also the tape as it enters the tape path. the rest is not possible. Use of a dry cleaning tape will reduce the head life of this does not resolve the situation, a manual cleaning or alignment is a suggested maintenance schedule. NOT MULTIPLE CYCLES. CHECK DA-88 SYSTEM VERSION 1) Hold STOP, PLAY, REC...
Documentation Quick Tips
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... the UP arrow and press DIGITAL IN (each press toggles between cleanings may vary depending on Source DA-88 set menu Item 6 to Digital (old S1 #5 Up) 5) Load Master tape into Source Machine and a blank formatted tape into the Target machine 3 CROSSFADE TIME 1) Default time: 10msec 2) To alter, in the ABS ...port using the PW-88D Digital Dubbing Cable Note: If dubbing Time code, connect TC Out from source DA-88 to TC In on the target DA-88 using it is suggested. Although most name brand tapes are of heads and guides. 350 to 400 hours: Perform manual cleaning of very high quality, it ...
... the UP arrow and press DIGITAL IN (each press toggles between cleanings may vary depending on Source DA-88 set menu Item 6 to Digital (old S1 #5 Up) 5) Load Master tape into Source Machine and a blank formatted tape into the Target machine 3 CROSSFADE TIME 1) Default time: 10msec 2) To alter, in the ABS ...port using the PW-88D Digital Dubbing Cable Note: If dubbing Time code, connect TC Out from source DA-88 to TC In on the target DA-88 using it is suggested. Although most name brand tapes are of heads and guides. 350 to 400 hours: Perform manual cleaning of very high quality, it ...
Documentation Quick Tips
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...NOT start from BOT [Beginning of Tape] display) 1) Unpack all tapes and rewind to the beginning of ABS area 2) Press FORMAT twice 3) Press REC & PLAY Note: Do not record across the "extend point" as the Source DA-88 8) On Target DA-88, engage DIGITAL IN 9) On Source DA-88, hold RECORD and press PLAY END... OF TAPE REWIND 1) Hold REW, STOP and PLAY while powering On END OF TAPE STOP 1) Hold REW and STOP while powering On FORMAT It is ...
...NOT start from BOT [Beginning of Tape] display) 1) Unpack all tapes and rewind to the beginning of ABS area 2) Press FORMAT twice 3) Press REC & PLAY Note: Do not record across the "extend point" as the Source DA-88 8) On Target DA-88, engage DIGITAL IN 9) On Source DA-88, hold RECORD and press PLAY END... OF TAPE REWIND 1) Hold REW, STOP and PLAY while powering On END OF TAPE STOP 1) Hold REW and STOP while powering On FORMAT It is ...
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... simultaneously to reset. 5 Display briefly shows PRESET 2) That Locate Memory is required on tape. allows reception of MMC commands and transmission of MTC 2) Dip-switch #6 DOWN (for TC applications) - H - DISPLAY - L...Press PLAY, at Power ON. 1) Power ON holding FFWD, STOP, and PLAY 2) Press STOP before TASCAM begins scrolling to enter Test Mode (display will , press the track select button that you wish to define...DOWN key C. E - DISPLAY D. GREETING AT POWER ON The DA-88 can be programmed to display a greeting different from a console, this would not be necessary. 1) Dip-switch #2 UP...
... simultaneously to reset. 5 Display briefly shows PRESET 2) That Locate Memory is required on tape. allows reception of MMC commands and transmission of MTC 2) Dip-switch #6 DOWN (for TC applications) - H - DISPLAY - L...Press PLAY, at Power ON. 1) Power ON holding FFWD, STOP, and PLAY 2) Press STOP before TASCAM begins scrolling to enter Test Mode (display will , press the track select button that you wish to define...DOWN key C. E - DISPLAY D. GREETING AT POWER ON The DA-88 can be programmed to display a greeting different from a console, this would not be necessary. 1) Dip-switch #2 UP...
