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Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual (123 pages)
Modular Multitrack Recorder
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Voice Recorder
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
4
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 General Information
15
MMR-8 Introduction
15
Hardware Overview
16
Functional Overview
18
System Specifications
21
Chapter 2 Installation
23
MMR-8 Materials Kit Box
23
General Guidelines
24
Mounting Rack Ears
24
Installing Multiple MMR Units
25
AC Mains and Grounding Considerations
26
Audio Cables
26
MMR-8 Back Panel Connections
27
Audio Connections
28
Analog In/Out Connections
28
Digital In/Out Connections
28
Monitoring Connections
28
Timecode and Video Reference Signals
29
Video In/Out
29
SMPTE/EBU Time Code In/Out
29
VITC in
29
Biphase Connections
30
Digital Audio Sample Reference Connections
30
Word Clock
30
AES/EBU Sample Rate
30
MIDI Connections
31
External Controllers & Bus Connections
31
Lynx Bus / KCU Connection
31
MMR Sync Bus Connections
31
Serial Transport Connection
32
Serial Editor Connection
32
Parallel Transport
32
Parallel Tracks
32
Connecting External SCSI Media
32
Remote Controllers for the Tascam MMR-8
33
Powering up the System
34
Verifying MMR-8 Installation
34
Software Updates
35
Factory Default Settings
36
Testing Your Installation
36
Chapter 3 MMR-8 Operation
39
MMR-8 Keys & Definitions
39
MMR-8 Front Panel
41
Front Panel Indicators, Switches, and Displays
43
LED Indicators
43
Configuration Settings
43
Active Mode/Key Indicators
43
Track Status and Metering
43
Meter Leds
43
Machine Status Leds
44
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
45
Normal State Display
45
Setup State Display
46
View Track State Display
46
Slip Track State Display
47
Load Track State Display
47
Backup State Display
48
Verify State Display
48
Error State Display
48
Front Panel Key Groups
49
Transport Group
49
Setup and Wheel Group
50
Wheel
52
Track Group
52
Keypad Group
61
Basic Operation
67
Loading and Mounting Drives
67
Loading a Project, Session, or Composition
68
Loading Individual Tracks
68
Viewing Tracks
69
Unloading Tracks
69
Deleting Tracks from the Disk
69
Recording a New Project
69
Using Registers
70
Recalling Registers
70
Capturing the Current Time Code
70
Trimming Time Code Values
71
Using the Entry Register
71
Local & Studio Monitoring
72
Headphone Volume (LEVEL)
72
Headphone Jack (PHONES)
72
Chapter 4 MMR-8 Setup Menus
73
The Setup State & the Setup Menus
73
Setup Operation
74
Setup Menu Chart
75
Setup Menu Details
79
Control Mode
79
Local/Bus
79
Time Code Chase
79
Biphase Chase
79
Biphase Transport
79
Serial Transport
80
Editor
80
Varispeed
80
User Settings
80
The Lynx Bus
81
Transport Control
81
Track Record Arm/Select
81
Head/Tail
81
Slip Track/Region
81
Prev/Next
82
Undo/Redo
82
Clear/Paste
82
Record Mode
83
Non-Destructive
83
Auto Cleanup
83
Tape Mode
83
The MMR Bus
84
Chapter 5 MMR-8 System Applications
85
Film Post Production
85
The MMR-8 as Master
86
Biphase Setup Menus
86
MMR-8 Film Connections
88
Video Post Production
88
The Lynx Bus
88
Chapter 6 Maintenance & Service
89
System Input Level Calibration Using the Meter Leds
89
MMR Input and Output Level Calibrations
89
MOC Calibration Procedure
90
MIC Calibration Procedure
91
Adding External Drives to the System
92
Formatting Disks
92
Using Removable Media
92
Chapter 7 Technical Support
93
MMR-8 System Software
93
Appendix A: Control Panel Command Summary
95
Transport Group
95
Setup and Wheel Group
95
Keypad Keys
96
Track Select Keys
98
Appendix B: TASCAM MMR-8 Drive Compatibility Chart
99
Appendix C: Waveframe Compatibility
101
Appendix D: MMR-8 Cable Information
103
PARALLEL TRACKS and PARALLEL TRANSPORT Connector
103
MIDI IN/THRU/OUT Connector Pinout
104
LYNX (Remote Controller) Connector Pinout
104
EDITOR Connector Pinout
104
TRANSPORT (Sony 9-Pin) Connector Pinout
105
ANALOG INPUT & OUTPUT Connectors Pinouts
106
BIPH (Biphase) Connectors Pinout
106
DIO (AES/EBU Digital Audio) Connector Pinout
107
SYNC (MMR-Bus) Connector Pinout
107
TIMECODE in Connector
108
TIMECODE out Connector
108
WORD CLOCK in Connector
108
WORD CLOCK out Connector
108
VIDEO IN/OUT Connector
108
VITC in Connector
109
Serial Connectors
109
SCSI Connector
109
PRX Connector
109
Appendix E: MMR-8 Glossary
111
Index
117
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Tascam MMR-8 Tips & Technique Manual (12 pages)
Modular Multitrack Player/Recorder Version 3.0 Tips For Pro Tools Users
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Formatting Macintosh Disks
3
Macintosh File System Errors
3
Using Macintosh Disk Volumes with Partitions
3
Recording to Partitioned Drives
4
Disk Cleanup and Exporting to Partitioned Drives
4
Pro Tools and Mmr/Mmp Hard Drive Compatibility
4
Does the MMR/MMP Work with Drives Not on the Approved List
4
Does the Iomega Jaz Drive Work with the MMR/MMP
5
Empty Project Folder on Mac Volume
5
Optimizing Hard Disk Mounting
5
Empty Project Folders on Mac Volumes
5
Pro Tools Features Not Supported
5
Using 24 Bit and 16 Bit Files in a Project
5
File Compatibility with Audiovision
5
Pro Tool Fade File
6
OMF with Avid Audiovision and Media Composer
6
Pro Tools Fade Files
6
Recording Pro Tools Sessions
6
Recording more than 8 Tracks in a Single Project
7
Session with more than 8 Audio Tracks
7
Restrictions When Using the Pro Tools Session Format
7
Pull up / Pull down
7
Limitations on Number of Tracks
7
Session Start Time Restrictions
8
Time Stamp Support
8
Using Tapemode with Pro Tools Sessions
8
What Is Tapemode
8
Creating a Tapemode Project in Pro Tools
8
Frame and Sample Rates in Tape Mode
9
Setting Proper Tape Mode Length and Start Times
9
Punch in before Tape Start - the Two Minute Zone
9
Backing up Tape Mode Projects
10
TASCAM MMR/MMP V 3. 0 Tips for Pro Tools Users
10
Using Backup, Tapemode Conversion, and Export
10
Exporting Pro Tools Sessions
10
Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual Update (10 pages)
Modular Multitrack Recorder Modular Multitrack Player Version 4.0
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Mmr-8 / Mmp-16 Version 4.0 Update
3
Installing the Mmr/Mmp Software Update
3
New Rescue Disk
3
Changes in Version 4.0
4
Pro Tools Volume and Mute Automation
4
Volume Automation
4
Mute Automation
4
Disabling Pro Tools Volume Automation
5
Viewnet Audio Support
6
IP Address
6
Setting the IP Address
6
Format of IP Addresses
6
IP Net Mask
6
IP Gateway
7
Important Rules for IP Addresses
7
Using the Timeline IP Address
7
Machine Name
8
Aiff File Support
8
Deva Files Naming Convention Addition
8
Undo / Redo Change
9
Clip Names
9
In & out Points Set in Record
9
Menu 620 Eliminated
9
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Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual Update (8 pages)
Modular Multitrack Player/Recorder Version 4.6
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Mmr-8 / Mmp-16 Version 4.6 Update
3
Installing the Mmr/Mmp Software Update
3
Downgrade Disk
3
Changes in Version 4.6
4
Support for Hfs+ Formatted Volumes
4
Auto-Rehearse/Auto-Punch Feature on M2 MMR-8S
4
Ability to Work with "Wide-Narrow-Wide" SCSI Setups
5
Miscellaneous Pro Tools Enhancements
5
Miscellaneous Enhancements
5
Renaming Tracks
5
Soundmaster Compatibility
5
Sync-II Idle on Error
5
Wide SCSI Card Operation
5
Hardware Compatibility
6
HFS+ DVD RAM Media
6
Old Vs. New Hardware Sync
6
OMF Exports
6
Random Noise at Punch-In
6
Special Alpha Character Support
6
Folder Hierarchy Rules
7
RAM Upgrade
7
Variou Note
7
Various Notes
7
Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual Update (8 pages)
Modular Multitrack Recorder Modular Multitrack Player Version 4.2
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Mmr-8 / Mmp-16 Version 4.2 Update
3
Installing the Mmr/Mmp Software Update
3
Downgrade Disk Reminder
3
Changes in Version 4.2
4
Pro Tools 5.0 Playback Compatibility
4
Editing a Pro Tools 5.0 Session
4
Exporting a Pro Tools 5.0 Session to a Pro Tools 4.0 Session
4
A Note on Deleting a Pro Tools 5.0 Session
5
New Menu (795) to Enable/Disable Dual SCSI Operation
5
Boot up Procedure
5
SCSI ID Settings and Termination
6
File Types Supported
6
Editing Files in Dual SCSI Mode
6
Notes and Warnings for Dual SCSI Mode
6
New Menus (560 and 561) to Enable/Disable Pro Tools Volume and Mute Automation
6
Mmr Project Name Incrementing
7
Larger Block Reads from Hard Disk
7
MMR will no Longer Generate Opentl Sessions Instead of Pro Tools Sessions
7
Extra 2 Minutes Prior to Tapemode Start Time Eliminated
7
Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual Update (8 pages)
Modular Multitrack Recorder/Player Version 3.1
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Mmr-8 / Mmp-16 Version 3.1 Update
3
Installing the Mmr/Mmp Software Update
3
Changes in Version 3.1
4
DVD Ram Support
5
Backup, Export, Tapemode Conversion
5
Record
5
Playback
5
1024 Byte/Sector Media Support
5
Disk Cleanup Warning Prompt
6
System Enhancements and Bug Fixes
6
Tapemode Convert Speed Increase
6
New Safer Install
6
Waveframe Backup
6
Parallel Tracks and Parallel Transport Connector Pinout
7
Tascam MMR-8 Scsi Tips (6 pages)
Modular Multitrack Recorder/Player SCSI Tips for MMR/MMP Users
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Scsi Cables
3
Cable Quality
3
Cable Length and Device Support
3
Cabling Wide and Narrow Devices in a System
3
Scsi Termination
4
Kingston Frame Configuration
4
Wide Scsi Cards and Kingston Frames
5
Removing the Narrow Host Adapter (Symbios SYM 8600SP)
5
Installing the Wide Host Adapter (Symbios SYM8751SP)
5
Wide Kingston Drive Frames
5
Certified Drives
6
DVD Ram Support
6
Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual Update (6 pages)
Modular Multitrack Player/Recorder Version 4.5
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Installing the MMR/MMP Software Update
3
Downgrade Disk
3
Mmr-8 / Mmp-16 Version 4.5 Update
3
Changes in Version 4.5
4
Fixes for Using the Soundmaster" Controller with M2 Machines
4
Added Ability to Import Files from the Latest Fairlight Systems
4
New Safety Modes for Renaming and Deleting Projects
4
New "Zero Length Edit" Message
4
New Error Message: "Can't Verify Tapemode to Non-Destr"
5
Fix Involving Fade Times of Projects Taken to a Pro Tools System
5
Tascam MMR-8 Owner's Manual Update (6 pages)
Modular Multitrack Player/Recorder Version 4.3
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Mmr-8 / Mmp-16 Version 4.3 Update
3
Installing the Mmr/Mmp Software Update
3
Downgrade Disk
3
Changes in Version 4.3
4
New Scsi Driver
4
Support for New "TL Imports" Folder
4
Added Travan Tape Backup
4
Bug Fixes for Deva File Exports and Mounting
4
Ability to Mount DVD-Ram Discs Using Bu Format
5
Tascam MMR-8 Release Note (5 pages)
TimeLine EDL Format Addendum 1.0
Brand:
Tascam
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Timeline EDL Format Addendum 1.0
1
New Project Simple Property Attribute: Tape Mode State
1
New Project Complex Value Attribute: Virtual Track Table
1
Virtual Track Table Fieldnames
2
New Project Complex Value Attribute: User Groups Table
2
User Groups Table Fieldnames
3
Summary
3
Example Projectfile with Virtual Track Table and User Group Table
4
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