Tascam DA-78HR Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Tascam DA-78HR. We have 3 Tascam DA-78HR manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Setup Manual, Technical Documentation

Tascam DA-78HR Owner's Manual (78 pages)

Digital Multitrack Recorder

Brand: Tascam | Category: Voice Recorder | Size: 1.6 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
4
1 - Introduction to the DA-78HR

7
Unpacking

7
Features

7
Using this Manual

7
Precautions and Recommendations

8
1.5 Recommended Tapes

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- Tape Brands
  10
- Available Recording and Playback Time
  11
2.1 General Controls and Indicators

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2 - Front and Rear Panel Features

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- CLOCK Key
  13
- Format/Fs Key
  13
- Front and Rear Panel Features 2.1 General Controls and Indicators
  13
- PB CONDITION Indicator
  13
- Power Switch
  13
- Status Indicators
  13
- Tape Counter
  13
- Tape Loading Slot and EJECT Key
  13
Tape Transport Keys and Controls

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- D RECORD Key
  14
- E DATA/LEVEL Control
  14
System Control Keys

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Track Controls

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- R REC FUNCTION Keys and Indicators
  15
- S Peak Meters
  15
Rear Panel Features

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- T Remote In/Sync in
  15
- U MIDI In/Out/Thru
  15
- A WORD SYNC (IN, OUT, THRU)
  16
- B DIGITAL IN, out (COAXIAL)
  16
- C ANALOG INPUTS (Unbalanced)
  16
- D ANALOG INPUTS (BALANCED)
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- E ANALOG OUTPUTS (Unbalanced)
  16
- F ANALOG OUTPUTS (BALANCED)
  16
- X Remote Punch In/Out
  16
- Y Tdif-1 (Digital I/O)
  16
- Z Time Code (In, Out)
  16
- Digital Audio Connections
  17
  - Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections
    17
  - MIDI Connectors (in , out and THRU)
    18
- MIDI Timecode Connections
  18
- SPDIF Connectors
  18
- Synchronization Connections
  18
- Timecode Connections
  18
- Word Clock Connections
  18
3.2 Synchronization Connections

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Connection to Other TASCAM Units

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- Remote in
  18
- Footswitch
  18
- Multiple DTRS Units
  18
- Indirect" Word Sync
  19
4.1 the Displ Ay

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4 - Menu Interface, Etc.

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- Peak Meters
  20
The SHIFT Key

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- Shifted Keys
  20
- Shift Mode
  20
Menus and Sub-Menus

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- Exiting Menu Mode
  21
- Adjusting Parameter Values
  21
- Resetting Parameters to Default Values
  21
- Left" and "Right" Keys
  22
- Sub-Frame Values
  22
- Using the DATA/LEVEL Knob to Set Values
  22
SYSTEM Menu

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- AUDIO1 Menu
  23
- AUDIO2 Menu
  24
- TC Chase Menu
  25
- TC Generator Menu
  25
- MIDI Menu
  25
- Maintenance Menu
  26
- Dedicated Keys
  26
Basic Operations

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- Formatting a Tape
  27
  - Selecting a Word Clock Source
    27
  - Formatting
    27
  - Aborting the Format Process
    28
  - Recording While Formatting
    28
- Recording the First Tracks
  28
  - Preparing to Record
    28
  - Selecting a Clock Source
    28
  - Write-Protecting Cassettes
    28
  - Recording the First Tracks (I)
    29
  - Recording the Basic Tracks (II)
    29
  - Replaying the First Tracks
    29
- Input Selection
  29
  - Digital Input Selection
    29
  - Input Patchbay Routing
    30
  - Track Bouncing
    30
  - Returning to ALL ANALOG Setting
    31
- More on Digital Recording
  31
  - Sampling Frequency and Word Length
    31
  - Selecting Input Word Length
    31
- Overdubbing
  31
- Punch-In and Punch-Out
  32
Monitoring

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- All Input
  36
- Auto Mon
  36
- Shuttle Monitor
  36
  - Enabling and Disabling Shuttle Monitoring
    36
- Shuttle Muting
  36
- Summary of Monitor Modes
  37
Advanced Operations

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- Autolocation
  38
- Setting MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 "On the Fly
  38
- Checking, Editing and Manually Entering MEMO 1 and MEMO 2
  38
- Setting the Location Pre-Roll Time
  38
- Moving to MEMO 1 and MEMO 2
  38
- Location and Playback
  38
- Repeat Function
  39
  - To Start Repeat Play
    39
- Track Delay
  39
- Sub-Mixer
  40
- Crossfade Times
  41
- Vari Speed (Pitch Control)
  41
  - To Set a Non-Standard Speed
    41
- Shuttle Operations
  42
  - Shuttle Monitoring
    42
  - Shuttle Muting
    42
- Meter Modes
  42
  - Peak Hold Time
    42
  - Meter Ballistics
    42
- Sine Oscillator
  43
  - Recording the Oscillator
    43
- REC MUTE (Recording Silence)
  43
- Dither
  43
  - Selecting Dither Settings
    44
- Advanced Output Options
  44
  - Output Word Length
    44
  - Output Patchbay
    44
- Emulation
  45
- Saving Settings to Tape
  45
- Restoring Settings from Tape
  45
Synchronization with Other DTRS

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- Synchronization Connections
  47
- Units 8.1 Synchronization Connections
  47
- Machine ID and Master/Slave Settings
  47
- Machine Offset
  48
- Digital Dubbing
  50
- Synchronized Formatting
  50
  - Recording While Formatting
    51
  - Individual Clock Mode
    51
  - Error Messages
    51
Operations Related to Timecode

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- ABS and Timecode
  52
  - ABS Time
    52
  - Tape Timecode
    52
  - Selecting TC or ABS Timing
    52
- Tape Timecode Mode
  52
  - TAPE TC Setting
    53
  - ABS Setting
    53
- Selecting the Frame Mode
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- Timecode Input and Output
  53
  - Showing Input Timecode
    54
  - Timecode Input Timing
    54
  - Timecode Output
    54
  - MTC Output
    54
  - Fast Linear Timecode (LTC) Output
    55
  - Timecode Output Timing
    55
- Recording Timecode
  55
- Chasing to Timecode
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  - Machine ID and Timecode
    58
  - Timecode Offset
    58
  - Setting Timecode Offset
    58
  - Press the SUB MENU Key so that the Display
    58
  - Cancelling Timecode Offset
    59
  - Setting Timecode Offset "On the Fly
    59
  - Park Position
    59
  - Automatic Park Position Setting
    59
  - Shows
    59
  - Absolute and Relative Difference
    59
  - Absolute and Relative Difference
    60
  - Rechasing Timecode
    60
  - Bypassing Timecode Errors
    60
  - Individual Recording While Chasing Timecode
    60
MIDI Control

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- MMC Enable and Disable
  62
- MMC Bit Map Array
  63
- MIDI Control Change
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- MIDI System Exclusive
  65
  - Identity Reply
    65
  - TASCAM Exclusive Messages
    65
  - Track Delay
    65
  - Crossfade
    65
  - Machine Offset
    65
  - Track Copy Setup
    66
  - Track Copy Enable
    66
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  67
Maintenance, Etc

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- Head and Transport Cleaning
  68
  - To Clean the Heads and Transport
    68
  - Checking Error Rates
    68
  - Checking Drum Time
    69
- Backup Memory Initialization
  69
- Checking Version Numbers
  69
  - Software Upgrades
    70
Options, Specifications and Reference

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- Options for the DA-78HR
  71
  - Remote Control Unit
    71
  - IF-AE8 AES/EBU Digital Audio Converter
    71
  - IF-88SD SDIF-2 Digital Audio Converter
    71
  - IF-TAD ADAT Digital Audio Converter
    71
  - TDIF-1EX Extender Box
    71
  - Cables
    71
- Specifications
  72
  - Tape Recorder Section
    72
  - Analog Inputs and Outputs
    72
  - Digital Inputs and Outputs
    72
  - Remote/Sync Connectors
    72
  - Word Sync Terminals
    72
  - Timecode Connectors
    72
  - MIDI Connectors
    72
  - Remote Control Connectors
    72
  - Physical Specifications
    73
  - Power Specifications
    73
  - Audio Specifications
    73

Tascam DA-78HR Setup Manual (12 pages)

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Tascam DA-78HR Technical Documentation (3 pages)

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Tascam DA-78HR Owner's Manual (78 pages)

Table of Contents

1 - Introduction to the DA-78HR

Unpacking

Features

Using this Manual

Precautions and Recommendations

1.5 Recommended Tapes

2.1 General Controls and Indicators

2 - Front and Rear Panel Features

Tape Transport Keys and Controls

System Control Keys

Track Controls

Rear Panel Features

3.2 Synchronization Connections

Connection to Other TASCAM Units

4.1 the Displ Ay

4 - Menu Interface, Etc.

The SHIFT Key

Menus and Sub-Menus

SYSTEM Menu

Basic Operations

Monitoring

Advanced Operations

Synchronization with Other DTRS

Operations Related to Timecode

MIDI Control

Maintenance, Etc

Options, Specifications and Reference

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