TEAC DA-78HR - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

DA-78HR

Digital Multitrack Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons..

This appliance has a serial number

located on the rear panel. Please record

the model number and serial number

and retain them for your records.

Model number

Serial number

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

D00524000A

2 TASCAM DA-78HR

Important Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or

the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an

appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the

fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid

a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains

supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be

fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW

: EARTH

BLUE

: NEUTRAL

BROWN

: LIVE

WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may

not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals

in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter

E or by the safety earth symbol

ç or coloured GREEN or GREEN-

and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should

be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT -- CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the

equipment

operated

commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction

manual,

may

cause

harmful

interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residental area

is likely to cause harmful interference in which

case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not

expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION

for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

For the consumers in Europe

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this

product may cause radio interference in which case the user

may be required to take adequate measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement

domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences

radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre

des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung

Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach

Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich

Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom

Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen

durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

For U.S.A

TASCAM DA-78HR

CAUTION:

...Read all of these Instructions.

...Save these Instructions for later use.

...Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio

equipment.

1) Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the product is operated.

2) Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

3) Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4) Follow Instructions -- All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

5) Cleaning -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-

ing.

6) Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7) Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water -- for

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet

basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8) Accessories -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a

child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold

with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-

turer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by

the manufacturer.

9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com-

bination to overturn.

10) Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-

tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The

openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11) Power Sources -- This product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local

power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12) Grounding or Polarization -- This product may be equipped with a

polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than

the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

13) Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable

system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-

up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-

nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-

trode.

"Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to

Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

15) Lightning -- For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line

surges.

16) Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-

ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17) Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric

shock.

18) Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into

this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

19) Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-

ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20) Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation.

e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this

indicates a need for service.

21) Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other

hazards.

22) Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine

that the product is in proper operating condition.

23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The product should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24) Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND

CLAMP

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

4 TASCAM DA-78HR

1 - Introduction to the DA-78HR

1.1 Unpacking ......................................... 7

1.2 Features............................................. 7

1.3 Using this manual............................. 7

1.4 Precautions and recommendations 8

1.4.1 Clock source in a digital studio....... 8

1.4.2 HR recording and emphasis ............ 8

1.4.3 Environmental conditions ................ 8

1.4.4 Installing the DA-78HR ..................... 9

1.4.5 Electrical considerations ................. 9

1.4.6 Three-core power cord ..................... 9

1.4.7 Powering the DA-78HR off and on... 9

1.4.8 Condensation .................................... 9

1.5 Recommended tapes........................ 9

1.5.1 Tape brands....................................... 10

1.5.2 Available recording and playback

time........................................................... 11

2 - Front and rear panel features

2.1 General controls and indicators...... 13

1 Power switch ........................................ 13

2 Tape loading slot and EJECT key ...... 13

3 FORMAT/Fs key ................................... 13

4 HR MODE key ....................................... 13

5 CLOCK key ........................................... 13

6 Status indicators .................................. 13

7 Tape counter ........................................ 13

8 PB CONDITION indicator .................... 13

2.2 Tape transport keys and controls ... 13

9 REW key ............................................... 13

A F FWD key ............................................ 13

B STOP key .............................................. 14

C PLAY key .............................................. 14

D RECORD key ........................................ 14

E DATA/LEVEL control ........................... 14

2.3 System control keys......................... 14

F SHIFT key and indicator ...................... 14

G RHSL (DELAY) key and indicator ....... 14

H AUTO IN/OUT (OFFSET) key and

indicator .................................................. 14

I CLEAR (PRE ROLL) key ...................... 14

J VARI SPEED / PITCH key and

indicator .................................................. 14

K ALL INPUT (w) key and indicator ...... 14

L AUTO MON (v) key and indicator ...... 14

M REPEAT (MENU) key and indicator .... 15

N CHASE (SUB MENU) key and

indicator .................................................. 15

O LOC 1 (MEMO 1) key ............................ 15

P LOC 2 (MEMO 2) key ............................ 15

Q MIXDOWN (LEVEL/PAN) key and

indicator .................................................. 15

2.4 Track controls................................... 15

R REC FUNCTION keys and indicators . 15

S Peak meters .......................................... 15

2.5 Rear panel features...........................15

T REMOTE IN/SYNC IN ............................15

U MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ................................15

V SYNC OUT .............................................15

W REMOTE IN ...........................................15

X REMOTE PUNCH IN/OUT .....................16

Y TDIF-1 (DIGITAL I/O) .............................16

Z TIME CODE (IN, OUT) ...........................16

a WORD SYNC (IN, OUT, THRU) ............16

b DIGITAL IN, OUT (COAXIAL) ...............16

c ANALOG INPUTS (unbalanced) ..........16

d ANALOG INPUTS (BALANCED) ..........16

e ANALOG OUTPUTS (unbalanced) ......16

f ANALOG OUTPUTS (BALANCED) ......16

g ~ IN .........................................................16

3 - Connections

3.1 Audio connections............................17

3.1.1 Balanced analog audio connections17

3.1.2 Unbalanced analog audio

connections .............................................17

3.1.3 Digital audio connections.................17

3.1.4 SPDIF connectors..............................18

3.2 Synchronization connections..........18

3.2.1 Word clock connections ...................18

3.2.2 MIDI connectors (IN , OUT and

THRU) .......................................................18

3.2.3 Timecode connections......................18

3.2.4 MIDI timecode connections ..............18

3.3 Connection to other TASCAM units 18

3.3.1 REMOTE IN.........................................18

3.3.2 Footswitch..........................................18

3.3.3 Multiple DTRS units...........................18

3.3.4 "Indirect" word sync .........................19

4 - Menu interface, etc.

4.1 The display ........................................20

4.1.1 Peak meters........................................20

4.2 The SHIFT key ...................................20

4.2.1 Shifted keys........................................20

4.2.2 Shift mode..........................................20

4.3 Menus and sub-menus .....................21

4.3.1 Exiting menu mode............................21

4.3.2 Sub-menus .........................................21

4.3.3 Adjusting parameter values..............21

4.3.4 Resetting parameters to default

values .......................................................21

4.3.5 "Left" and "right" keys......................22

4.3.6 Sub-frame values...............................22

4.3.7 Using the DATA/LEVEL knob to set

values .......................................................22

4.4 SYSTEM menu...................................23

4.5 AUDIO1 menu ....................................23

4.6 AUDIO2 menu ....................................24

4.7 TC menu.............................................24

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4.8 TC chase menu..................................25

4.9 TC generator menu ...........................25

4.10 MIDI menu ........................................25

4.11 Maintenance menu..........................26

4.12 Dedicated keys ................................26

5 - Basic operations

5.1 Formatting a tape ..............................27

5.1.1 Selecting a word clock source ........ 27

5.1.2 Formatting......................................... 27

5.1.3 Aborting the format process............ 28

5.1.4 Recording while formatting............. 28

5.2 Recording the first tracks.................28

5.2.1 Preparing to record........................... 28

5.2.2 Selecting a clock source.................. 28

5.2.3 Write-protecting cassettes............... 28

5.2.4 Recording the first tracks (i)............ 29

5.2.5 Recording the basic tracks (ii)......... 29

5.2.6 Replaying the first tracks................. 29

5.3 Input selection ...................................29

5.3.1 Digital input selection....................... 29

5.3.2 Input patchbay routing..................... 30

5.3.3 Track bouncing................................. 30

5.3.4 Returning to ALL ANALOG setting. 31

5.4 More on digital recording .................31

5.4.1 Sampling frequency and word

length ....................................................... 31

5.4.2 Selecting input word length............. 31

5.5 Overdubbing ......................................31

5.6 Punch-in and punch-out ...................32

5.6.1 Automatic punch point setting........ 32

5.6.2 Setting punch points "on the fly".... 32

5.6.3 Setting punch points using the front

panel......................................................... 33

5.6.4 Editing the pre-roll and post-roll

times......................................................... 33

5.6.5 Rehearsing the punch-in.................. 34

5.6.6 Interrupting a rehearsal or punch

recording ................................................. 34

5.6.7 Recording the punch-in.................... 34

5.6.8 Replaying the punched material...... 34

5.6.9 Exiting punch-in mode..................... 35

6 - Monitoring

6.1 ALL INPUT .........................................36

6.2 AUTO MON.........................................36

6.3 Shuttle monitor..................................36

6.3.1 Enabling and disabling shuttle

monitoring ............................................... 36

6.4 Shuttle muting ...................................36

6.5 Summary of monitor modes ............37

7 - Advanced operations

7.1 Autolocation ......................................38

7.1.1 Setting MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 "on

the fly" ......................................................38

7.1.2 Checking, editing and manually

entering MEMO 1 and MEMO 2...............38

7.1.3 Setting the location pre-roll time .....38

7.1.4 Moving to MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 ......38

7.1.5 Location and playback......................38

7.2 Repeat function .................................39

7.2.1 To start repeat play ...........................39

7.3 Track delay.........................................39

7.4 Sub-mixer...........................................40

7.4.1 Entering mixdown mode ...................40

7.4.2 Setting the master level ....................40

7.4.3 Leaving edit/pan setting mode .........40

7.4.4 Setting levels and pan positions......40

7.4.5 Setting the sub-mixer input sources41

7.5 Crossfade times ................................41

7.6 Vari speed (pitch control).................41

7.6.1 To set a non-standard speed............41

7.7 Shuttle operations.............................42

7.7.1 Shuttle monitoring.............................42

7.7.2 Shuttle muting ...................................42

7.8 Meter modes......................................42

7.8.1 Peak hold time ...................................42

7.8.2 Meter ballistics...................................42

7.9 Sine oscillator....................................43

7.9.1 Recording the oscillator ...................43

7.10 REC MUTE (recording silence) ......43

7.11 Dither ................................................43

7.11.1 Selecting dither settings.................44

7.12 Advanced output options...............44

7.12.1 Output word length .........................44

7.12.2 Output patchbay ..............................44

7.13 Emulation .........................................45

7.14 Saving settings to tape...................45

7.15 Restoring settings from tape .........45

8 - Synchronization with other DTRS

units

8.1 Synchronization connections..........47

8.2 Machine ID and master/slave

settings..................................................47

8.2.1 Differences between DTRS models .47

8.2.2 Setting machine ID ............................48

8.2.3 Master/slave settings (CHASE

mode)........................................................48

8.3 Machine offset...................................48

8.3.1 Setting machine offset......................48

8.3.2 Cancelling machine offset ................48

8.3.3 Setting machine offset "on the fly" .49

8.3.4 An example of setting offsets ..........49

8.4 Digital dubbing..................................50

8.5 Synchronized formatting..................50