1 – Introduction to the DA-98HR–Using this manual
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TASCAM DA-98HR
• Input monitor mode allows channel-by-channel
source monitoring, regardless of tape transport
status
• Three user setup memory banks for storing setup
profiles
• Simplified source/tape monitoring functions with
automatic switching
• Auto punch-in and punch-out with rehearsal mode
• 2-point full function autolocator with A–B repeat
function , and 10 “soft key” location memories
• Variable speed recording and playback (up to 6.0%
in 0.1% steps)
• Shuttle mode enables “rock and roll” audio posi-
tioning of key locations
1.3
Using this manual
We suggest that you take the trouble to read this man-
ual through at least once before starting to use the
DA-98HR. In this way, you will find out where to
turn when you need answers.
1.3.1
How this manual is organized
1, “Introduction to the DA-98HR”
: This section,
giving a general guide to the features and capabilities
of the unit.
: A general guide to the
front panel controls and rear panel connectors of the
DA-98HR, and their general function.
: Some hints and tips about con-
necting the DA-98HR to other equipment in a digital
recording setup.
: The parameters and settings
of the DA-98HR are controlled using a menu system.
Although this is easy to use, we suggest that you read
this section carefully in order to understand how to
use this menu system.
: Careful monitoring is
essential to making good recordings, and the DA-
98HR provides many monitoring modes. We suggest
that you read this section carefully to understand the
different options available to you.
: The standard operations
concerning recording using the DA-98HR.
: Operations that you will
not necessarily perform every day, but are necessary
for the successful operation of the DA-98HR.
: You should read this
section when you use the DA-98HR with other
DTRS units.
9, “Operations related to timecode”
: When you are
synchronizing units, including the DA-98HR, in your
setup to timecode, you should read this section care-
fully to make sure that you understand the options
available to you.
: The DA-98HR can be con-
trolled externally using 9-pin serial controllers as
well as by MIDI (MMC) controllers. Read this sec-
tion for details of the options available.
11, “Menu and parameter reference”
: Use this sec-
tion as reference for the parameters available, and the
way in which they are accessed.
12, “Maintenance and settings”
: Read this section
to learn how to maintain the DA-98HR in top condi-
tion, as well as to store and retrieve settings for fur-
ther use.
13, “Options/specifications/reference”
: Specifica-
tions, etc. and details of options available for use
with the DA-98HR.
1.3.2
Typographic conventions
When referring to a control or a connector on the
DA-98HR, the name of the control or connector will
be written in bold type, and will often be followed by
a circled number, as in the example below:
Holding down the
PLAY
and pressing the
RECORD
key will start the recording
process.
The numbers refer to the front and rear panel illustra-
tions and description in 2, “Front and rear panels”.
When referring to a word or phrase which appears on
the LCD display screen, the word or phrase will be
written as follows:
Move the cursor to
Memo 1
.
Sometimes the tape counter is used to display a mes-
sage. This will be shown as follows:
The tape counter shows
--LoAD
--
.
1.4
Notes and precautions
As with any precision piece of electronic equipment,
common-sense precautions apply with the DA-
98HR.
However, there are a few extra notes and precautions
which apply to using the DA-98HR, and we suggest
