Tascam RS-232C HD-R1 - Manual (Page 6)

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Protocol width
Since fixed parameter widths for messages might be preferable depending on the device, the HD-R1 can be set to
either fixed or variable parameter width using a message. When set to fixed, both the parameter ID and the value are
padded with blank spaces to make them 24 characters. The HD-R1 can accept this query or command at any time.
After turning the power on, the parameter width defaults to variable.
Protocol Width=Fixed
Protocol Width=Variable
Logging in
After turning the power on, the HD-R1 requires the Login password before responding to End Marker and Protocol
Width commands. The HD-R1’s password is case sensitive, and the default password is “hdr1
. ” The login password
can be changed through the front panel.
Login=hdr1
Login Succeeded
Logging Out
By sending the following command after logging in, you can log out of the session.
Logout
Logged Out
Software Version
Sending this command causes the HD-R1 to reply with the current software version number.
Version?
Version=1.0
4. Command details
4.1 Direct transport commands
Since the potential behavior of keys (PLAY, STOP, etc.) changes depending on the current transport state, sometimes
they do not respond as intended. Direct transport commands do not depend on the current transport state, however,
and this can be advantageous in some circumstances. For example, by sending a “Record” direct transport command,
the HD-R1 should start recording immediately.
The following is an example of the usual format of a direct transport command.
Parameter ID Cmd Value End Marker
Character string Transport = <Value> LF (or CR+LF)