Tascam DA-78HR - Manual (Page 3)

DA-78HR Technical Documentation
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032500
FRONT AND BACK PANELS
START-UP MESSAGE
The analog DB25 pinout on the DA-78HR is the exact same
as on the other DTRS machines. While these cables are
readily available in your local retail outlets, the pinout is
listed here for users wishing to make custom cables and
snakes.
G = Ground
H = Hot (+)
C = Cold (-)
The DA-78HR displays TASCAM HR across the meters
when it first boots up. For users who want to customize
their recorder, this message can be changed to display
your name, the name of your studio, or anything else.
1) Turn the power on.
2) Press SHIFT so the SHIFT LED lights
3) Press HR MODE and MENU a few times until the counter
displays "mAintn2".
4) Press SUB MENU to advance to "mSGEdit" The counter
will display "1. T" (T will scroll through the meters.)
5) Press the UP and DOWN arrows to change the letter.
(Some letters cannot be displayed in the counter, but
will show up in the meters.)
6) Press SHIFT and UP to advance to the next letter.
7) Select "End" from the characters to end your message.
Advancing one more time will display "PrEViEw" in the
counter as your new message scrolls.
8) Press SHIFT to finish.
ANALOG DB25 PINOUT
G C H G C H G C H G C H G C H G C H G C H G
13 1
25 14
C H
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8