Page 1: ...TASCAM TEAC Professional Division TSR 8 1 2 8 Track Recorder Reproducer OPERATION MAINTENANCE...
Page 2: ...ational and Pan American copyright conventions This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part by mimeograph or any other means without permission CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH...
Page 3: ...ower Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinch ed by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conv...
Page 4: ...e distance the tape has moved from a Zero reference point The Rehearsal and Auto In Out features allow automated control of punch in and out times without external computer control When used as the fi...
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Page 6: ...se high output tape 8 track 8 channel 1 erase 1 record reproduce FG servo DC motor DC motor x 2 10 5 inch NAB hub 15 ips 38 cm s 12 both in Record and Reproduce 0 06 peak DIN weighted 0 8 sec or jess...
Page 7: ...nts were made using the following TEAC test tapes 1 TEAC YTT 11442 15 ips 38 cm s 2 TEAC YTT 8163 Blank Tape 3 TEAC YTT 2104 15 ips 38 cm s In these specifications 0 dBV is referenced to 1 0 Volt Actu...
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Page 9: ...8 sometime rough handling during transport it is your responsibility in the future to notify the carrier and submit a claim Box with Empty Reel Manual Side Packing Material 2 INSTALLATION SITE The TS...
Page 10: ...stepping on it to prevent accidental disconnection C Remote Control Connection and Computer Synchronizer Interface On the TSR 8 s rear pane are located a REMOTE CONTROL connector and ACCESSORY 1 and 2...
Page 11: ...AY F FWD REW STOP are given to the synchronizer so it knows the current transport status Inputs on the same ACCESSORY 1 connector are provided for status commands from the synchronizer PLAY F FWD REW...
Page 12: ...l lector signal Low level during record mode Outputs open col Jector signal Low level during tape stop Outputs open col lector signal Low level when REW is pressed Qutputs open col lector signal Low l...
Page 13: ...36 a eee Cy REHEARSAL 24 10k an _ INT EXT 33 IMP 22ka H 5 5V or 15V 5V or 15V 3V or MORE AT Vv 9 6kHz CENTER FREQUENCY 5V 15V 35 5V 37 EXT FREQ 34 CP OUT 12Hz AT 15 ips DURING PLAY 10 UP DOWN OUT 9 RE...
Page 14: ...s MAGNETTONBANDGERAT TASCAM TSR 8 Gerat Typ Bezeichnung in Ubereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der AMTSBLATT 163 1984 VFG 1045 1984 VFG 1046 1984 Amtsbiattverfigung funk entst rt ist Der Deutschen Bu...
Page 15: ...rce during the recording process is accomplish ed through the mixer s monitor section Refer to the mixer s manual for the correct procedure in setting up the monitoring system 3 RECORDING THE FIRST TR...
Page 16: ...an open track for the overdub Since we assume in our example that you have recorded your first take on track 1 you can choose any other track for the overdub Factors affecting which track you choose i...
Page 17: ...LAY and INSERT is on you ll hear tape while tape is stopped or INSERT is off you ll hear source 3 When the tape reaches the desired punch in point press RECORD or the footswitch to start recording The...
Page 18: ...ing the Automatic Preroll and Punch In Out Points NOTE f you want to quit what you are doing at any time during the following procedures press CLEAR 1 Press the Record Enable button of the track you w...
Page 19: ...ctual Auto Punch in Once you re sure your performance and the punch in out points selected are correct you re ready to actually record the insert The INSERT and RHSL LEDs should still stay on All trac...
Page 20: ...rd ing If you make inserts immediately after recording don t change the instrument or mixer settings at all Keep in mind that at a certain point it s better to record the whole track over than making...
Page 21: ...This gives you an accurate monitor of the mix you re actually bouncing 5 Start playing the tape Slowly raise up the channel faders 1 4 and the master fader of the program group the channels are assig...
Page 22: ...of the mixer Headphones Mastering 2 track recorder AUX or Monitor Speaker 22 STEREO OUT TAPE MONITOR NOTES 1 If you recorded the 8 track tape with DBX noise reduction you should play it back with DBX...
Page 23: ...er Consult the owner s manual of your sequencer unit for specifics of how to switch it to follow external tape or MIDI clocks depending on whether you re using a MIDI FSK adapter Rewind and play the t...
Page 24: ...ese are permanently mounted and are used for the installation of large hub 10 5 inch reels Clockwise rotation of the knobs tightens the reels in place 2 Reel Tables Support 10 5 inch reels half inch t...
Page 25: ...ts 1 If any Track Record buttons are engaged the LED above them as well as the RECORD LED will stay on and recording will begin on the corresponding tracks 2 If none of the Track Record buttons is eng...
Page 26: ...s will light and the built in dbx noise reduction system for each group of channels 1 4 and 5 8 is turned on This system provides a noise reduction of about 30 dB and increase of tape saturation level...
Page 27: ...n MEMO 1 When REPEAT is enabled and the current tape location is between the two MEMO points the tape will play to the higher MEMO location rewind to the lower MEMO location and start over This cycle...
Page 28: ...ontinues to play 4 Spot Erase This function makes it easy to erase specific portions on a given track First designate the track to be erased by pressing on its Record Enable button Press INSERT so you...
Page 29: ...me magnetized This residual magnetism can increase noise and distortion significantly degrading record reproduce performance Clean up and demagnet ize at least every day before you start to work with...
Page 30: ...to the PITCH CONTROL of the TSR 8 The maximum stability or resolution of the synchronization is ensured by the use of a newly developed special error correction circuit 32 MTS 1000 MIDiiZER The MTS 10...
Page 31: ...rsa The LA 40 can be conveniently mounted on the TASCAM CS 607B or equivalent EIA standard 19 inch rack E 3 Head Demagnetizer CS 607B 19 Console Rack TO 122A Test Tone Oscillator Useful for system cal...
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