Tascam DA-88 - Manual (Page 24)

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D3* Use only the optional PW-88S cables to cascade multiple DA-88s. Any other
cables may seriously damage the machines.
WARNING
Please use only TASCAM cables, as there are very specific cable
requirements, these cables are specially configured for connection to
REMOTE IN/SYNC IN, SYNC OUT, METER UNIT, TDIF-1 (DIGITAL I/O).
(Do Not use standard computer cables.)
It is possible to damage certain internal components by the use of non
TASCAM cables. If the use of non TASCAM cables causes or results in
damaged this will void the Warranty.
Allotting ID (Identification) numbers
2. Insert the termination plug into the last DA-88's SYNC OUT connector. This
plug is supplied with the RC-848/PW-88S.
NOTE
Do Not forget to attach the termination plug to the SYNC OUT terminal of the
last Slave machine in multiple DA-88 synchronization system or correct
operation is not ensured.
In passing when hooking up only a single DA-88 to the RC-848 remote, the
plug must be inserted into that machine.
3. Locate the MACHINE ID rotary switch on the rear panel of the master DA-88,
and set it to "0". Similarly, assign "1" to the first slave machine, "2" to the
second slave, and so on, in their order of SYNC IN/OUT connections.
03* Operating the MACHINE ID .switch when the machine is turned on has no
effect at all.
To let slaves chase and lock to the master :
4. Turn on the DA-88s (and other equipment as well as required).
5. Press CHASE on each of the slave machines. They will all be located to the
same time point as the master.
6. Press a transport control button whatever on the master machine. The slave
transports will go into the same mode as the master.
You can enter an offset so slave DA-88s lead or lag the master, each by a different
number of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.
Press DISPLAY on your slave DA-88 until "00000000" shows and the OFFSET
indicator lights, then you can use its A and T keys to enter the desired offset time
in 1 frame steps, up to -i-/-l hour, 00 minute, 00 second, 00 frame.
To speed up the number entry, you can hold down either A or T and press
DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the next upper (left) two digits will
fast increment.
To disable any offset you've entered, hold A or T and press the other.