Recorder Section - Tascam 688 Midistudio Owner's Manual

In the EXT position, the transport speed of the recorder
will be controlled by a device plugged Into the SERiAl
connector on the back panel. SMPTE Synchronizers and
Controllers, such
88
TASCAM MIDiiZER. will normally
be used with thIs function. The yellow LED for EXT will
light steadily, Indicating that the capstan motor Is
under control of an FM 9.6 kHz reference signal coming
from the exterior. Interruption of this external signal
will cause the
LED
to blink.
In the VARI position. the PITCH CONTROL will function
and an LED will Indicate that it is on.
In the FIX position, the PITCH CONTROL will be locked
off and the tape will run at 9.5 cm/sec. (3-3/4 ips).
This can sometimes be used to save parts that are a
little out-of-tune, or to create sound effects such as
flanging. Note that if you record with the dial at
Its
maximum or minimum I8ttings, you will NOT have the
ability to make further adjustment In that dlre1:lion
upon playback.
40.
PITCH CONTROl: Provides
a
pluB or minus
12%
variation to the tape speed both in Record end Play
modes. Turn the knob to the left to lower the speed, or
to the right to Increase the speed.
39. TAPE SPEED switch: This three position .witch
controls the status of the PITCH CONTROL function.
38. RECORD FUNCTION switches' and LEOs: Pressing
any of these eight switches puts the corresponding
track into Rec-Ready mode, or directly into Record
mode if RECORD and PLAY have already been pressed.
RECORD FUNCTION LED
Track status
Off Safe: Recording cannot
occur on that track.
Blinking
Record Ready: Recording
on that track will occur
when RECORD and PLAY
are pressed.
On solid Record: Recording on that
track is in progress (RHSl
or Actuall or. if RECORD
and PLAY were PAUSEd,
recording will be resume
when PLAY is pressed.
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RECORDER SECTION
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CAUTION: The PITCH CONTROL affects the record
speed also. Check to make sure that the TAPE SPEED
select switch Is set to FIX unless you ere using the
PITCH CONTROL Intentlonallv.