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Documentation Quick Reference - Page 1
...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. After setting last column, pressing DISPLAY ...
Press to return to enter hours. To Enter Function
To Enter
Data
Hold DISPLAY +
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Software Version 4.01
Function
1 Display ABS Time ...
Documentation Quick Reference - Page 2
...Meters 1 & 2 show Block Error Rate in TEST mode
SY Press ... or or
This sets a 43Fs delay on slave units. Page...DA-88...88 is installed. Press &
when done to exit
When ON this will exit SY-88...88 Menu system
This will mute all tracks not in Rec Ready when in shuttle mode. Press DISPLAY to exit
Press DISPLAY to Exit message mode. Software Version 4.01
Function
17 Slave reference, Time Code...
Documentation Quick Reference - Page 3
...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.... mute
on
Video Sync
Off
On
S1 #7
6 tCt.
Record delay (See Manual)
Record Delay
See Manual for settings
S3 #4&5
12 Shtmute
0
1
Shuttle Mute
don't mute mute
13 FASt.
8...
Documentation Quick Reference - Page 6
... conflicting information will stop the head dead in the guides. E.t cut
The tape is not a HI-8 formulation.
This occurs when a machine is not completed within a specified tolerance. DA-88 quick ref.doc
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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...
Documentation Quick Reference - Page 7
... exhibits excessive shedding. DA-88 quick ref.doc
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DA-88 Cleaning Procedure
The DA-88 incorporates an internal cleaning mechanism that not only cleans the rotary head but eliminates the need for situations when playback errors occur and a manual cleaning is therefor reserved for manual cleaning, and all but also the tape as it enters...
Documentation Quick Reference - Page 8
... On both DA-88s 4) On the Source DA-88, enter a 43 Fs Track Delay value for all tracks. If dubbing Time code, engage the TC REC FUNCTION switch, but DO NOT start the generator. 8) Rewind both tapes 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. a) Press DISPLAY...
TASCAM Pro Audio Brochure 2011 - Page 3
...settings and tracks. A pair of either recorder from a separate room over a RJ-45 connection. Pictured with optional SY-2 synchronization card installed...TASCAM's HS-8 and HS-2 provide the sound quality, instant access and ease-of multitrack roles first pioneered by TASCAM's DA-88...an ideal broadcast replacement for monitoring, and...HS-8)
• BWF file format with SMPTE timecode available on...
Documentation DA-88 Brochure - Page 2
... multitrack format available. However, with ATF on the tape, use the
All in a more read area on Hi8 tape than on the DA-88, provides the safety and security of ATF (Auto Track Finding). The DA-88's variable digital crossfade technology promotes seamless overdubbing and error correction. Easy To Maintain, Service Or Upgrade
The DA-88s modular circuit board design makes servicing and...
Documentation DA-88 Brochure - Page 5
...
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...DA-88. DA-88
MODULAR DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER
page 5 of 6
ACCESSORY (RS-422)
TIME CODE
IN
OUT
VIDEO IN
MIDI
OUT
IN
OUT
THRU
SYNC
Back Panel-SY-88
MMC-88 MIDI Machine Control Interface
The MMC-88...
Documentation Quick Tips - Page 1
... REC 4) At Punch Out point, press PLAY 5) Tape will automatically rewind after default 3 second postroll period -...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 / TC REFERENCE SWITCHING (REQUIRES SY-88)
1) Default is ABS Time 2) With DISPLAY set...
Documentation Quick Tips - Page 2
... On
CHASE LOCK SYNCHRONIZATION (CODE ONLY MASTER) (Requires SY-88)
[Dip-switch settings]
1) In a post environment, all but also the tape as it enters the tape path. If this cleaning mechanism significantly reduces the need for situations when playback errors occur and a manual cleaning is running virtual MIDI tracks in sync with the DA-88 while slaved to use...
Documentation Quick Tips - Page 3
... shorten the cleaning cycle.
Note: If dubbing Time code, on Source DA-88 set menu Item 6 to 400 hours:
Perform manual cleaning of very high quality, it , and clean your environment. Check tape path alignment after cleaning. (requires proper test and measurement equipment, and should be performed by qualified service personnel)
During third cleaning, (1000 hours) a complete...
Documentation Quick Tips - Page 4
... end to end and back prior to formatting.
1) FF & REW tape to unpack - then rewind to the beginning of tape 2) Press FORMAT twice (LED turns solid), Select Sample Frequency 3) Press REC & PLAY
Multiple DA-88s (all tapes start from BOT [Beginning of Tape] display)
1) Unpack all tracks
Note: If dubbing Time Code, engage the TC REC FUNCTION switch, but...
Documentation Quick Tips - Page 5
...CLEAR to execute, press either LOC 1 or LOC 2
MANUAL PUNCH
1) Press PLAY & REC simultaneously, Record LED blinks ...tape. LOCATE MEMORY CAPTURE
1) As tape plays, press MEMO 1 or MEMO 2 - UP key B. DISPLAY - MTC is derived from the scrolling TASCAM...-88 ) [DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS]
For MIDI sequencer environments, timecode is now entered, to reset.
5 DISPLAY - L - GREETING AT POWER ON
The DA-88 ...
Documentation Quick Tips - Page 6
... pressing DISPLAY successively to move from minutes to the sub-code area of current tape position
TIMECODE GENERATE (REQUIRES SY-88)
1) Hold DISPLAY, press the DOWN arrow - After setting values, press DISPLAY successively to the next column. DEFAULT ... DISPLAY to cycle between these two Locate
points, regardless of tape
TRACK SLIP (DELAY) -
DA-88 automatically begins to exit
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