Tascam DA-88 - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction
The TASCAM DA-88 is a digital audio multitrack recorder
designed for use in a variety of professional applications. It
records 8 channels of digital audio data on a readily available
standard Hi8 video cassette tape which is comparable in
handiness and compactness to conventional analog audio
cassette tapes. Other features of the DA-88 include the
following :
o Newly developed TASCAM-exclusive high performance/
high wear resistive rotary 4-head mechanism with
TASCAM original track layout.
o Synchronization of up to 16 DA-88s for a setup of 128
tracks simply by connecting them in series, without
having to use any synchronizer-controller.
o Synchronization with video or other audio recorders
(analog or digital) under SMPTE/EBU time code control
when the optional SY-88 Sync Board is installed.
o Analog inputs and outputs handled by both RCA jacks
(unbalanced) and 25-pin D-sub connectors (balanced), and
digital inputs and outputs by a 25-pin serial I/O port.
o CD quality sound ensured by 16-bit linear quantization
and 48/44.1 kHz sampling rate.
o Auto punch-in/out with rehearsal capability
o 2-point autolocator
o Variable speed playback (up to 6.0% in 0.1 % steps)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Precautions.............................................. 2
Safety Instructions.............................................................. 3
Introduction................................................................... .....4
Precautions and Recommendations....................................5
Specifications......................................................................6
Optional Accessories.......................................................... 6
Features and Controls.....................................................
7-12
Front Panel................................................................... 8
Rear Panel.................................................................... 11
Note for U.K. Customers..................................................12
H o o k u p ......................................................................... 13
Formatting a Tape..................................................... 13-14
Audio Record and Playback....................................... 15-21
Initial Recording........................................................... 14
Punch-in (Insert) Recording......................................... 16
Bouncing Tracks (Ping-pong).......................................
20
Entering a Track Delay Time....................................... 21
Variable Speed Playback..................................................21
Autolocation Controls................................................. 22-23
Setting Locating Points................................................ 22
Repeat Play................................................................... 22
Multiple-DA-88 System..............................................23-25
Synchronization............................................................23
Entering an Offset.........................................................24
Digital Dubbing............................................................ 25
Error Messages................................................................. 26
Backup Feature
The following are retained in a backup memory each time
the power is turned off (battery life is about 50,000 hours):
o MEMO 1 and 2 points
o Pitch change
o Offset time
o Track delay time
o Crossfade time
o Punch-in and out points
o Preroll time
o DIGITAL IN on/off
o Monitor selection (ALL INPUT, AUTO INPUT and
INSERT)
o CHASE on/off
o CLOCK selection
□ Using this manual
Before actually using the DA-88, please read this
manual thoroughly at least once, so you will know
where to return when you need answers. Even though
a quick glance will get you going, careful study will
ensure that misunderstandings won't slow you down.
Use of capital letters : In general, we use all upper case
type to designate a particular switch, control or connector
label, as in : Hold RECORD and press PLAY.