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3. RACK MOUNTING THE TSR-8
The TSR-8 may be mounted to a standard EIA 19"
rack, such as the TASCAM
CS-607B. You need the op-
tional
RM-408
Rack
Mount
Angle.
Before
mounting,
make
sure the rack you
are mounting
the TSR-8
to
is not warped
or bent.
Screwing
the TSR-8 to badly
warped
surface may
cause
misalignment
of the trans-
port.
4. INITIAL CONNECTIONS
CAUTION:
Before attempting any cable connection,
check to make sure that all the units involved in your
system are turned off.
When
connecting
the TSR-8
to your
system, use
shielded cables that are as short as your situation will
allow.
We
recommend
low-capacitance
cables
with
quality
connectors,
such as the TASCAM
Pro Series.
Cheaper cable has less shielding and may introduce radio
frequency interference, hum and noise into your system.
A. Input/Output Connections
The
TSR-8's
inputs
and
outputs
are
handled
by
RCA jacks located on the rear connector
panel of the
machine.
Make
the
appropriate
cable
connections
to
the
Program busses and Tape Returns of your mixer.
1f your mixer has phono jack (RCA) outputs confirm-
ing to the -10 dBV standard, the meter readings of your
mixer and the. TSR-8 should match, i.e.,
0 VU on the
mixer will read O dB on the TSR-8 track it's connected
to. If the readings don't match, always go by the read-
ings on the recorder.
B. AC Power Cord
Make sure of a stable, firm.connection on the mains
side.
Route
the cord where
there
is no possibility of
stepping on it, to prevent accidental disconnection.
C. Remote
Control
Connection
and
Computer/
Synchronizer Interface
On the TSR-8's
rear pane! are located
a REMOTE
CONTROL
connector and ACCESSORY
1 and 2 con-
nectors.
The
REMOTE
CONTROL
connection
makes
it possible
to
connect
the
optional
RC-408
remote
control unit to provide remote control of all transport
functions. The ACCESSORY
1 connection is a parallel
port, meaning transport controls are each brought to a
separate pin of the connector for external connection to
the TASCAM
ES-50 or other SMPTE synchronizers. The
ACCESSORY 2
is a serial port, in which fewer wires
carry
digital
messages
to
and
from
the
TSR-8's
microcomputer for external connection to a controlling
computer with RS-232C serial data buss. It is possible to
hook
up a serial-capable
synchronizer
(such
as the
TASCAM
MIDiiZER)
to this port for control and other
advanced functions. For detailed information on the use
of the ACCESSORY
connections, consult TASCAM
or
the nearest TASCAM dealer. (Also see pp. 11-13.)
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5. REEL INSTALLATION
Proceed as follows:
1. Turn the holddown knob until its outer and inner
three detents line up with each other.
2. Line up the three notches in the full supply reel
with the three detents
in the holddown
knob
on the
supply reel table and push the reel against the reel table.
3. Turn the holddown knob fully clockwise until it is'
firmly seated in place.
4. Repeat the procedure for the empty takeup reel.
NOTE:
Before running tape, make sure that the reel
holddown knob is tight on both the supply and takeup
reels.
6. TAPE THREADING
Thread the tape exactly as shown below.
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