Tascam RC-828 Starting Manual
Tascam RC-828 Starting Manual

Tascam RC-828 Starting Manual

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1 – Starting to use the RC-828
The TASCAM RC-828 Remote Control Unit
allows you to control up to 4 DTRS
(any combination of DA-98, DA-38 or DA-98
units) from one location. The functions which
may be controlled are:
Transport operations (including jog and
shuttle)
Track arming
Auto punch operations
Chasing control
Location memories and auto-repeat between
two points
This manual makes reference to the manuals of
the following units: DA-88, DA-38, DA-98 and
SY-88. Please consult these documents as neces-
sary when setting up and using the RC-828.
1.1 Hooking up the RC-828
The RC-828 and DTRS units form a "daisy-
chain", with the RC-828 being at the head, and the
"tail" unit being terminated with the terminator
supplied with the RC-828.
NOTE
When you connect a number of DTRS units which are of
different types, including a DA-98, the DA-98 should be at
the head of the chain immediately following the RC-828.
Other units may then be connected in any order.
If the DTRS units are DA-88s and DA-38s only, they may
be connected in any order.
Use the suppled cable to connect the RC-828 to
the REMOTE IN/SYNC IN of the first DTRS
unit, and a PW-88S cable to connect the SYNC
OUT of the first unit to the REMOTE IN/SYNC
IN of the next unit, and so on, until the terminator
is connected to the SYNC OUT of the last unit in
the chain.
RC-828
DA-98
IN
OUT
OUT
Cable supplied
PW-88S
with RC-828
WARNING
Turn off power to all units when making connections. If you
do not do this, there is a possibility that the RC-828 will
malfunction or even be damaged.
1
DTRS is a trademark of TEAC Corporation
1
recorders
DA-88
DA-38
IN
IN
OUT
Terminator
PW-88S
Section 1 – Starting to use the RC-828
The RC-828's REC FUNCTION keys 1 through
8 now control the first unit, Keys 9 through 16
control the next unit in the chain, and so on
(regardless of the actual Machine IDs of the
units).
Tighten the screws holding the cable connector to
the RC-828 and to the DTRS unit. This will pre-
vent accidental disconnection of the RC-828 in
the middle of a session.
WARNING
Use only TASCAM cables to connect the RC-828 to the first
DTRS unit, and to connect the DTRS units to each other. If
the use of cables other than TASCAM cables causes or
results in damage to the units, the warranty is voided.
No power connection is needed for the RC-828.
All power for LEDs, etc. is supplied by the first
DTRS unit.
NOTE
At least one LED is always lit on the RC-828 when it is con-
nected and power is switched on to the DTRS units. If you
do not see any lit LEDs on the RC-828, make sure the
DTRS power is switched on, and check the cable connec-
tions to the RC-828.

1.1.1 Machine IDs

Set the machine IDs of the DTRS units so that the
IDs run in a sequence from the unit at the "head"
of the chain, closest to the RC-828 (lowest possi-
ble ID) to the "tail" unit (highest ID). There
should be no gaps in this sequence.
A DA-88 uses a rotary switch to set the ID and
uses 0 as the lowest ID, and a DA-38 or DA-98
uses software to make this setting, and uses 1 as
the lowest ID. Refer to the units' manuals for full
details of setting the ID.
Unit
DA-98
1
1
DA-88
0
1
DA-38
1
1
How the ID is
set (see the
unit's manual
for details)
ON
Menu system (see
9.2)
Rotary switch on
OFF
rear panel (see p23–
24)
ON
Tape counter menu
system (see 7-2)
0.98 – 1

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  • Page 1: Machine Ids

    DTRS unit. NOTE At least one LED is always lit on the RC-828 when it is con- nected and power is switched on to the DTRS units. If you do not see any lit LEDs on the RC-828, make sure the DTRS power is switched on, and check the cable connec- tions to the RC-828.
  • Page 2 Pressing the corresponding keys on the DTRS units has the same effect as pressing the keys on the RC-828 unit (i.e. if the track is not armed, it will now be armed, and vice versa). The indicators flash when a track is armed for recording, and light solidly when recording is being rehearsed or taking place.
  • Page 3: Clear Key

    The location points are stored in memory, backed up by a battery whose life is a few years. When you turn on the DTRS unit connected to the RC-828 with location memo- ries stored in it, the same location indicators will light as were lit at the time when you last turned off the DTRS unit.
  • Page 4: Monitoring Modes

    AUTO PLAY key and indicator Turn on “auto play” mode by pressing this key (the indicator will light). The DTRS unit(s) con- nected to the RC-828 will now start playing back when a location point accessed through the LOCATE POINT keys [10] is reached.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    4 – Specifications Maximum number of DTRS units that may be controlled simulta- neously REC FUNCTION controls for individual track arming Location memories Shuttle speeds (forward and reverse) Power supply Overall dimensions (w x d x h) Weight a. 1x speed is only available in forward shuttle mode 32 tracks 12 location memories...
  • Page 6: Monitoring Flowchart

    Monitoring flowchart Monitoring flowchart MUTE Note: • “Y” = [on/yes] • “N” = [off/no] What do I listen to ? ALL INPUT ? FUNCTION ? STOP FF, REW ? JOG/ SHUTTLE ? AUTO MON ? SHTL MON ? TAPE AUTO MON ? PLAY ? JOG/ SHUTTLE ?
  • Page 7: Monitoring Tables

    Monitoring tables DA-88 and DA-38 ALL INPUT AUTO MON ALL INPUT AUTO MON DA-88 and DA-38 shuttle modes (ALL INPUT off, AUTO MON on) JOG/ SHTL MON on Source REC FUNCTION JOG/SHTL MON REC FUNCTION off Mute DA-98 ALL INPUT AUTO MON ALL INPUT AUTO MON...

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