Tascam DA-98HR Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Tascam DA-98HR. We have 3 Tascam DA-98HR manuals available for free PDF download: Service Manual, Owner's Manual, Setup Manual

Tascam DA-98HR Owner's Manual (100 pages)

Digital Multitrack Recorder

Brand: Tascam | Category: Voice Recorder | Size: 3.61 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
4
1 Introduction to the DA-98HR

7
- Unpacking
  7
- Features
  7
- Using this Manual
  8
  - How this Manual Is Organized
    8
  - Typographic Conventions
    8
- Notes and Precautions
  8
- Recommended Tapes
  10
  - Tape Brands
    11
  - Available Recording and Playback Time
    11
2 Front and Rear Panels

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- Front Panel Controls
  12
- Display Screen
  13
- Rear Panel Connectors
  17
3 Connections

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- Audio Connection
  19
- Synchronization Connections
  20
  - Analog Timecode Connections
    20
  - Video Connections
    20
  - Word Sync Clock Connections
    20
- Control Connections
  21
  - Connector
    21
  - MIDI Connectors (in , out and THRU)
    21
  - Parallel Control
    21
- Connection to Other TASCAM Units
  21
  - Multiple DTRS Units
    21
  - Indirect" Word Sync
    21
  - Meter Unit (MU-8824)
    22
4 Menu Operations

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- The Menus
  23
  - Navigation Around the Menu System
    23
  - Using the ENTER Key
    23
  - The ESCAPE Key
    23
  - Editing Values
    23
  - Resetting a Menu Value
    24
  - Changing Menu Values Fast
    24
  - Using the Dial to Change Values
    24
  - Blanking the Screen Display
    24
- About the Function Keys
  24
  - Function Key Modes
    24
  - The SHIFT Key and Function Keys
    25
- Assigning Menus to Function Keys
  25
  - To Assign a Menu Screen to a Key
    25
  - Recalling an Assigned Menu Function
    25
- Using the Function Keys as Number Keys
  25
5 Monitoring Modes

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- Monitoring Controls
  27
  - ALL INPUT and INPUT MONITOR
    27
  - Auto Mon
    27
  - Shuttle Monitoring
    27
- Patching the Outputs
  28
- Confidence Mode
  28
  - Arming Tracks in Pairs
    29
  - Using Confidence Mode
    29
- Mixdown Patchbay
  29
6 Basic Operations

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- Word Sync Settings
  31
- Formatting a Tape
  32
  - Available Tracks
    32
  - The Format Process
    32
  - Aborting the Format Process
    33
  - Recording While Formatting
    33
- Recording the First Tracks
  33
  - Preparing to Record
    34
  - Selecting the Digital Source
    34
  - Selecting Input Sources
    34
  - Write-Protecting Cassettes
    34
  - Recording the Basic Tracks (I)
    34
  - Recording the Basic Tracks (II)
    35
  - Replaying the First Tracks
    35
- Overdubbing
  35
- Track Bouncing
  35
- Punch-In and Punch-Out
  35
7 Advanced Operations

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- Autolocation
  40
- Setting MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 "On the Fly
  40
- Checking, Editing and Manually Entering MEMO 1 and MEMO 2
  40
- Setting the Location Pre-Roll Time
  40
- Locating to MEMO 1 and MEMO 2
  41
- Function Key Location Memories
  41
  - Storing a Function Key Location Memory
    41
  - Editing Function Key Memories
    41
  - Locating to a Function Key Memory
    41
  - Location and Playback
    42
  - Repeat Function
    42
  - To Start Repeat Play
    42
- Track Delay
  42
  - To Set the Track Delay
    43
- Crossfade Time
  43
- Vari Speed (Pitch Control)
  43
  - To Set a Non-Standard Speed
    43
  - Resetting the Speed to Standard
    44
- Shuttle Operations
  44
  - Shuttle Monitoring
    44
  - Shuttle Muting
    45
- Reference Levels
  45
- Meter Modes
  45
  - Peak Hold Time
    45
  - Meter Ballistics
    45
- Sine Oscillator
  46
  - Recording the Oscillator
    46
- Digital Recording
  46
- REC MUTE (Recording Silence)
  47
  - Viewing User Bits
    47
- Dither
  48
  - Selecting Dither Settings
    48
- Output Word Length
  48
- Disabling Automatic Muting
  48
- Setting the Power-On Message
  49
8 DTRS Synchronization

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- Synchronization Connections
  50
- Machine ID and Master/Slave Settings
  50
- DTRS Emulation
  51
- Machine Offset
  52
  - Setting Machine Offset
    52
  - Cancelling Machine Offset
    52
  - Setting Machine Offset "On the Fly
    52
  - An Example of Setting Offsets
    52
  - Clock Mode
    53
  - Digital Dubbing
    54
    
    Synchronized Formatting
    54
    
    Recording While Formatting
    55
  - Error Messages
    55
9 Operations Related to Timecode

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- ABS and SMPTE/EBU Timecode
  56
  - ABS Time
    56
  - Tape Timecode
    56
  - Selecting TC or ABS Timing
    56
- Tape Timecode Mode
  57
  - Tctrack Setting
    57
  - ABS Setting
    57
  - ABS-Ofs Setting
    57
  - And ABS-23 Settings
    57
  - Checking Tape TC
    58
- Recording Timecode
  58
- Selecting the Frame Rate
  62
  - Pull up and Pull down (Fs Shift)
    62
- Timecode Input and Output
  62
  - Timecode Input
    63
  - Timecode Output
    63
  - Timecode Output Format
    63
  - Timecode Input and Output Timing
    63
  - Using MIDI Time Code (MTC)
    64
- Chasing to Timecode
  64
  - Machine ID and Timecode
    64
  - Setting Timecode Offset
    64
  - Setting Timecode Offset from the Menu
    65
  - Cancelling Timecode Offset
    65
  - Setting Timecode Offset On-The-Fly
    65
  - Timecode Accuracy
    65
  - Park Position
    65
  - Automatic Park Position Setting
    65
  - Absolute and Relative Difference
    66
  - Rechasing Timecode
    66
  - Bypassing Timecode Errors
    67
  - Individual Recording While Chasing Timecode
    67
- Video Resolution
  67
  - Video Reference Setting
    68
10 External Control

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- Selecting the Control Source (Protocol)
  69
- Disabling Local Control
  69
- Use with 9-Pin External Control
  69
  - Video Clocking
    69
  - Emulation
    69
  - Record Delay
    70
  - Cue-Up Tally
    70
  - Fast Wind Speed
    70
  - Track Mapping
    71
  - Timecode Track Mapping
    71
  - Remote Track Arming
    72
- Bus Protocol
  72
  - Assigning a MIDI and Bus ID to the DA-98HR
    72
- MIDI Machine Control
  72
  - MMC and the DA-98HR
    72
11 Menu and Parameter Reference

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- Menu Groups
  74
  - Menu Group 0
    74
  - Menu Group 1
    74
  - Menu Group 2
    75
  - Menu Group 3
    75
  - Menu Group 4
    76
  - Menu Group 5
    76
  - Menu Group 6
    77
  - Menu Group 7
    77
  - Menu Group 8
    78
  - Menu Group 9
    78
  - Menu Group a
    79
  - Menu Group B
    79
  - Menu Group D
    80
  - Menu Group E
    80
  - Menu Group F
    80
- Menu Item Index
  81
12 Maintenance and Settings

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- Head and Transport Cleaning
  83
  - Daily Cleaning
    83
  - Periodic Cleaning
    83
- Checking Error Rates
  84
  - Checking Head Time
    84
  - Checking Head Search Time
    84
- Memory Backup
  84
- User Setups in RAM
  85
- Tape Storage of Settings
  86
  - Saving Settings to Tape
    86
  - Loading Settings from Tape
    86
- Checking Version Numbers
  87
  - Software Upgrades
    87
13 Options/Specifications/Reference

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- DA-98HR Options
  88
  - Accuride® Mounting
    88
  - Remote Control Units
    88
  - And RC-828)
    88
  - Meter Unit (MU-8824)
    88
  - Cables
    88
- Specifications
  89
  - Physical Specifications
    89
  - Power Specifications
    89
  - Digital Recording Characteristics
    89
  - Tape Recorder Section
    89
  - Tape Transport
    89
  - Inputs and Outputs
    89
  - Recorder Chaacteristics
    90
  - 9-Pin (RS-422), MIDI, Synchronizer Specifications
    90
- MMC Bit Map Array
  91
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  93
- MIDI Control Change
  94
- MIDI System Exclusive
  94
  - Identity Reply
    94
  - TASCAM Exclusive Messages
    94
  - Track Delay
    94
  - Crossfade
    94
  - Machine Offset
    94
  - Input Patch Setup
    95

Tascam DA-98HR Service Manual (108 pages)

Digital Multitrack Recorder

Brand: Tascam | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 8.39 MB

Table of Contents
2
1 Specifications

3
2 Technical Information

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3 Assembling the Mechanism Ass'y

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- Flowchart of Assembling
  19
- Installation of the Mechanical Parts
  20
4 Mechanism Adjustments

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5 Electrical Adjustments

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- Check and Adjustment Points
  35
- +5 V Supply Check
  36
- P.G. (Phase Generator) Position Adjustment
  36
- Test Tape
  36
  - DTRS Mode
    37
  - HR Mode
    37
  - Offset Adjustment in the VCO Free-Running Frequency Automatic Compensation Circuit
    37
  - Checks in Confidence Mode
    38
  - Checks in Normal Mode
    38
  - ME Tape
    38
- Playback Equalizer Adjustment
  38
- RF Level Check
  39
- Playback Error Rate Check
  40
- Recording Current Adjustment
  41
- Recording/Playback Error Rate Check
  43
- Recording/Playback RF Level Check
  43
6 Exploded Views and Parts List

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7 Pc Boards and Parts List

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- Mother Pcb
  53
- Servo Pcb
  54
- Counter Pcb
  54
- Dsub Pcb
  55
- Bnc Pcb
  55
- Rf Play Pcb
  56
- Rf Rec Pcb
  57
- Sys Pcb
  58
- Key Pcb
  60
- If98Ad Pcb (If-An98Hr)
  61
- Mother Pcb Assy
  65
- Servo Pcb Assy
  65
8 Included Accessories

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- Schematic Diagram
  73
- Wiring
  73

Tascam DA-98HR Setup Manual (12 pages)

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Tascam DA-98HR Owner's Manual (100 pages)

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1 Introduction to the DA-98HR

2 Front and Rear Panels

3 Connections

4 Menu Operations

5 Monitoring Modes

6 Basic Operations

7 Advanced Operations

8 DTRS Synchronization

9 Operations Related to Timecode

10 External Control

11 Menu and Parameter Reference

12 Maintenance and Settings

13 Options/Specifications/Reference

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