Sound Devices 788T - Manual (Page 111)

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The 788T C. Link In port is disabled when the Setup Menu Connection Mode is set to Wave Agent
CTRL. 788T Multi-Unit Linking is not supported when this mode is selected.
When linked, ttansport and false take commands on slave units will not affect units “above” in the
linked chain. This makes it possible for units to get out of synchronization if a unit other than the
master is controlled. Using the master unit will assure that all machines begin and end recording
together.
The master recorder’s pre-roll buffer setting applies to the master and all slave units. Be sure that the
slave is powered on long enough for the pre-roll buffer to fi ll prior to pressing record on the master
unit.
If a recording reaches the max fi le size setting of the Master recorder then the fi le is closed and a new
recording begins on both the master and slave recorders. The slave should be set to a higher value
(taking track count and fi le type into consideration) to ensure that the slave doesn’t split the fi le
before the master does. If this should happen, the slave fi le will be shorter in length than the master.
The slave fi les split both when the master and slave max fi le size is met.
Pressing record on the master when Setup Menu Option FILE: MARKER MODE is set to NEW FILE,
closes the fi le and begins a new recording on both the slave and the master.
To ensure accurate start and stop times across all units in the chain, set all recorders in the chain
to the same fi le type/format. Also, set Setup Menu option REC: FILE TYPE on the master unit to
.WAV POLY
or record to only one media.
Master/Slave relationships between C.Linked recorders is established immediately after the C.Link
Out to C.Link In connection is made. To reverse the Master/Slave relationship, power down all re-
corders, reconnect the C.Link connectors in the desired sequence, then power on all units in order of
their Master/Slave relationships.
Although the C.Link jacks use a standard 6P6C connector, the C.Link communication protocol
requires a non-standard wiring confi guration. RJ11, RJ14, RJ25, etc cables are not compatible! All 6
conductors are wired in a crossed-over fashion so that pin 6 is connected to pin 1 on the other end,
pin 5 to pins 2, etc. The maximum length for C.Link cable is 6 feet (1.8 meters).
Under no circumstances should analog or digital telephone lines be connected to either jack. Serious dam-
age to the recorder could result.
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