Tascam 488 PORTASTUDIO, Owner'S Manual

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Using RECORD FUNCTION
switch
1. Check to see that all the REC indicators are off, especially the
indicator for the punch-in track, in our example, track 2. Locate the
tape to a point a little behind the error, then hold RECORD and
press PLAY. The tape will start running in Rec Ready mode. The
LED above the RECORD key will blink.
2. When you reach JUST BEFORE the error, press the RECORD
FUNCTION switch for track 2. The REC 2 indicator will turn on
solid in the meter window and record starts on track 2. The tape
signal on track 2 will be muted in monitor mix.
3. To punch-out of record, press the RECORD FUNCTION switch for
track 2 again. (You could also press PLAY.) The REC 2 indicator
will turn off and track 2 enters Play mode. You will hear the output
of track 2 again in the monitor mix.
4. To stop the tape, press STOP.
Using
the remote
footswitch (RC-30P)
RC-3OP
If you are recording alone and are too busy playing an instrument to
push the switches, the use of the optional remote foot switch is really
handy.
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1. Plug the RC-30P into the REMOTE PUNCH IN/OUT jack on the
front of the 488.
2. Check to see that the REC 2 indicator is blinking, and locate the
tape to a point a little lower than the error, then press PLAY.
3. When you reach JUST BEFORE the error, press the foot switch. It
has the same effect as pressing RECORD and the REC 2 indicator
that was blinking will turn on solid, indicating track 2 is in Record
mode. The tape signal on track 2 will be muted in monitor mix.
4. To punch-out of record, press again the foot switch. It has the
same effect as pressing PLAY. The REC 2 indicator will start again
blinking. You will hear the output from track 2 again in the
monitor mix.
5. To stop the tape, press STOP.
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