Repeat Function - Tascam DA-38 Quick Tips

PRE ROLL
This function enables you to specify a given amount of time that the DA-38 will position
itself prior to an established Locate Memory point or Punch In point. It is useful for
getting acclimated to tempo and "feel." There are two Pre roll parameters - Locate and
Rehearsal. Maximum time is 59 Min. 59 Sec.
Locate Pre roll - time prior to a Locate Memory point.
1) Press SHIFT (LED will blink), then press PRE ROLL until "Pr. 00 00. Lc." appears in
the display.
2) Use the and
Rehearsal Pre roll - time prior to a Punch In point (Default value = 5 Sec; minimum
value = 5 sec.).
1) Press SHIFT (LED will blink), then press PRE ROLL until "Pr. 00 05. rh." appears in
the display.
2) Use the and
POST ROLL
After Punch Out, the DA-38 will "post roll" tape 3 seconds before it rewinds back to the
Punch In point minus Pre Roll and parks. This Post Roll value can be increased up to
59 Min. 59 Sec. - it cannot be decreased.
1) Press SHIFT (LED will blink), then press MENU successively until the message Po.
00 03" appears in the display.
2) Use the and

REPEAT FUNCTION

This function places the DA-38 into a continuously repeating "loop" between the LOC 1
and LOC 2 memory positions. This feature is useful when you wish to review or
rehearse a specific segment of material.
1) Establish your LOC 1 and LOC 2 memory points as described in "Locate Memory
Capture."
2) Press REPEAT - the DA-38 automatically begins to cycle between these two locate
points, regardless of current tape position.
SHUTTLE MONITOR
When engaged during tape shuttling, this function enables you to either mute tape
program material (REC function OFF) or monitor the input (REC function ON). This
function is available only when the INSERT LED is activated.
1) Press SHIFT (LED will blink), then press MENU successively until the message "St
Ln oFF" appears in the display.
2) Press either the
keys to set the desired value, press SHIFT to exit.
keys to set the desired value, press SHIFT to exit.
keys to set the desired value, press SHIFT to exit.
or key to activate this function, then press SHIFT to exit.
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