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TASCAM DM-24 Automation
2 – Quick Start
While the DM-24 automation system is extremely
powerful, it is also very easy to use. This Quick Start
covers much of what you need to know to run the
system. The rest of the manual provides details on
the concepts of the system and how to use it to its
fullest potential.
Starting out with the time code
1
Connect a LTC or MTC (time code) source to
the Time Code or MIDI input on the rear
panel of the DM-24. Choose the appropriate
setting in the
OPTION
–
SYNC/TC
display. Be
sure your recorder is set to output the correct
type of time code.
Access the automation screens
2
Press the
AUTOMATION
key to access the
automation screens on the display. If you do
not see the
AUTO MAIN
display, press the
AUTOMATION
key repeatedly until you see
AUTO MAIN
.
Turn on the automation
3
Move the cursor to the onscreen
AUTOMATION
ENGINE
button and press the
ENTER
key to
turn on the automation system:.
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EDIT
ENTER
CLR
UNDO
SHIFT
MIDI/MC
EXT.CTRL
AUTOMATION
40
30
-dB