Tascam 688 Midistudio Owner's Manual page 49

8-channel multirack casssette recorder 20 input mixing system and midi tape synchronizer
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The dip switch adjacent to the D-5UB connector is used
to select the bit rate as per the illustration shown
below.
70. ACCESSORY 2 ISERIAL I/F): This is a serial I/O pot
conforming to the RS-232C standard for linking the
MIDISTUDIO to an external computer of serial
synchronizers (such as the TASCAM MIDiiZEA).
The OUT LEVEL should be set to match the level
exp~tod
by the external device. The LEVEL controls
under most conditions should
be
set to nominal level (2
o'clock).
With certain FSK tones, lowering the OUT
LEVEL will eliminate miscueing while track 7 is being
recorded. See p. 33, "Using External Sync."
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MIDI IN: This jack typically accepts the MIDI OUTPUT
of a sequencer. When used in MIDI SYNC SAVE mode,
timing commands (start, stop, timing clocksl received by
this jack will be translated and recorded onto track 8.
Note that no other MIDI information (such as Channel
Voice information) is recorded. although it will be
"echoed· out the OUTrrHRU Jack In certain modes. See
p. 32, "Procedures for MIDI Sync Recording". MIDI
Program Change messages received at the MIDI IN jack
will change the scenes of the MIDISTUDIO. if the
MlDlSTUDIO Is set to receive them, even in EXT SYNC
or OFF modes.
See p. 35, "Changing scenes via
external MIDI commands."
MIDI OUT: In MIDI Sync LOAD mode. this jack sends
start, stop, song position pointer, and clock to the MIDI
IN of the sequencer connected to it.
See p. 32.
"Playback the sync tone".
Note that the MIDlSTUD10
does not generate or pass any other MIDI commands
(such as note on/off or program change) to this jack.
During SAVE mode, the OUT jack is disconnected to
prevent a signal loop from being formed.
68. MIDI jacks:
These jacks are for the connection of
MIDI sequencers for synchronization to the MIDI-
STUDIO. They follow the MIDI specification.
MIDI OUT/THRU: This jack has the same output as the
MIDI OUT Jack except during MIDI SAVE operations,
when it becomes a THRU jack.
A THAU jack passes
along information received at the IN jack, so while the
MIDISTUDIO is getting the clocks from the sequencer.
it passes along the note-on/off information to THAU so
a synth can be heard for reference. During LOAD
(playback). this jack is typically used to run a second
sequencer or drum machine in addition to the one
connected to the OUT jack..
69. EXT SYNC jacks and LEVEL controls:
These are
connected to the input and output of track 8 when the
MIDISTUDIO is in EXT SYNC mode.
If you are using
external MiDI synchronization (such as that built-in to a
sequencer). or are using SMPTE time code, connect to
these jacks. The IN LEVEL should be set so that signal
is recorded between -5 and 0 dB on Tape 4's meter.
71. REMOTE CONTROL jack: This is the connection point
for the RC-8B remote control. which gives you remote
control of all transport functions. record functions, plus
rehearsal and auto record.
72. DBX NR switches 1-4 and 5-8: When these switches
are set to their IN positions, the corresponding LEOs on
the control panel will light indicating that the built-in
dbx noise reduction system for each group of tracks (1-
4 and 5-8) is turned on. In EXT or MIDI SYNC or SCENE
DATA modes, trlllck 8 is disconnected from the dbx
system even If the 6-8 switch Is In IN position,
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the
system does not affect the sync signals going to and
from track 8.
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