Townshend Computer Tools DAT-Link User Manual page 117

11.3 Hardware
two bits of data from the
real-time, voice memo, and other side information. This mode can be used to store
multi-track digital data onto a tape. The only proviso is that the TEAC must be
setup for the same number of channels and speed as the data uses.
Dubbing TEAC Data Tapes
If data to be recorded onto the TEAC deck originated from a TEAC data deck,
then the lower 2 bits containing the side information can be preserved throughout.
During the transfer from the deck to the host computer,
without
the program. By doing this, the data can be saved with the 2 low
teacin
bits preserved. For example, to make a copy of a TEAC tape, do the following:
1. Run
narecord /tmp/dub
2. Start the source tape playing.
3. When the source has nished, interrupt the
4. Insert a blank tape into the deck, set the deck for 16-bit data input mode and
start it recording.
5. Run
naplay /tmp/dub
6. When the program completes, the tape can be stopped.
naplay
Remote Control of TEAC Decks
The RD1x5T decks can also be controlled from the host computer using the
remote control program. The device name for the TEAC decks is
the following commands are available: Stop, Play, Rewind, FF, Pause, Record, ID,
A/P, Review, and Cue. See the section 8 for more details on remote control.
Enabling Digital I/O Mode on TEAC Decks
The RD125, RD135, and RD145 decks have an internal switch which enables or
disables digital input/output modes. Most units are factory con gured to enable
digital I/O. However, if the deck does not respond to the settings for 14 or 16
bit digital mode as described in Section 11.3.2, you may need to have the switch
set. Contact your TEAC representative to have this change made as it entails
disassembling the unit.
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