User manual TASCAM DA-78HR

[. . . ] » DA-78HR Digital Multitrack Recorder D00524000A OWNER'S MANUAL Ü ÿ Y This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. . [. . . ] The indicator will flash, showing that the DA78HR is in auto-punch mode. At the punch-in point, the RECORD indicator will light steadily, as will the REC FUNCTION indicators of any armed tracks. Monitoring will change from off-tape to source and the INPUT MONITOR of any armed tracks will light. Any recorded material which was previously on the armed tracks between the punch points will be replaced by the new recording. 3 At the punch-out point, the monitoring will go back to off-tape (the INPUT MONITOR indicators of armed tracks will go out), and when the post-roll point is reached, the tape will rewind to the pre-roll point. 4 The AUTO IN/OUT indicator will light steadily, showing that the DA-78HR is now in replay mode. 5. 6. 6 Interrupting a rehearsal or punch recording Very often while rehearsing a punch-in, you will not want to run the tape all the way to the punch-out point (an entry cue is missed, or a mistake is made early on in the take). In these cases, the following procedure applies to both rehearsal and punch recording: 5. 6. 8 Replaying the punched material 1 To replay the punch-in, press the PLAY key. Playback will start (the REC FUNCTION indicators of the armed tracks will continue to flash). 2 At the post-roll point, the tape will automatically rewind to the pre-roll point. 34 TASCAM DA-78HR 5 - Basic operations 3 If you want to record the punch-in again, press the AUTO IN/OUT key so that the indicator flashes, and repeat the process described above. 4 If you are satisfied with the punch-in, follow the steps below, otherwise, press LOC 1 to return to the punch-in point, press the AUTO IN/OUT key so that the indicator flashes, and repeat the take. 5. 6. 9 Exiting punch-in mode 1 Disarm any armed tracks (press the REC FUNCTION switches so that the indicators go out). The LOC 1 and LOC 2 keys will return to their usual functions, but the punch points are still retained in memory. Normal monitoring modes will now be in operation (see 6, "Monitoring"). TASCAM DA-78HR 35 6 - Monitoring NOTE NOTE We strongly advise you to read this section ­ the effective use of multitrack monitoring is one of the keys to an efficient recording session. ALL INPUT overrides any shuttle monitoring selections described below. Any shuttle monitoring while ALL INPUT is on will always be source monitoring. Like all multitrack recorders, the DA-78HR has a number of different monitoring modes, depending on the current monitor status, transport status and whether the track is armed or not. The controls which affect monitoring are: · · ALL INPUT AUTO MON The shuttle monitor mode has no effect when AUTO MON is off. When the AUTO MON and shuttle monitoring are both on, the output from all armed tracks will be the source input. If AUTO MON is on, but shuttle monitoring is off, all armed tracks will monitor off-tape in shuttle mode. You can also disable off-tape shuttle monitoring with the Shuttle Mute function (6. 3, "Shuttle monitor"). Shuttle monitoring is attenuated by 12 dB compared with other monitoring modes. when shuttling fast. In addition, there are two menu items affecting the monitoring: · · shuttle monitor shuttle mute 6. 3. 1 Enabling and disabling shuttle monitoring 1 Press the SHIFT key so that the SHIFT indicator is flashing. 4 Use the v or w key to change the value to 1 (shuttle monitoring enabled) or 0 (shuttle monitoring disabled). 6. 1 ALL INPUT When this is active, the signal from the DA-78HR's outputs will always be the appropriate input source signal for all tracks. Monitoring for all tracks will be source monitoring, rather than off-tape. 6. 2 AUTO MON This mode is primarily used in punch operations. When auto monitor mode is entered (by pressing the AUTO MON key), the AUTO MON indicator lights. [. . . ] 1 Press the SHIFT key so that the SHIFT indicator is flashing, and press the MENU key until the 69 TASCAM DA-78HR 11 - Maintenance, etc. the front panel software) or SVO. 3 Use the v and w keys to display the required software component version number. 11. 3. 1 Software upgrades TASCAM pursues a policy of continuous improvement to products, and there may be future enhancements to the DA-78HR software. Your TASCAM dealer will be able to advise you of developments in this area. TASCAM DA-78HR 70 12 - Options, specifications and reference 12. 1Options for the DA-78HR You can purchase a number of options through your TASCAM dealer. 12. 1. 6 IF-TAD ADAT digital audio converter Converts eight channels of digital audio between the TDIF-1 and ADAT formats, using a "lightpipe" for connection to the ADAT interface-equipped unit. This unit is suitable for dubbing operations. 12. 1. 1 RC-898 remote control unit This full-function remote control unit can control up to six DTRS units, in addition to VTRs and analog audio devices. [. . . ]