Sony 9-pin, Video reference, Configuration – Tascam X-48 User Manual

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Configuration

Front Panel Operation


• Press

the

SYS button

Press the Up/Down buttons to select Midi Device ID and press CHNG

Select an ID from the list and press ENTER

Sony 9-Pin

This section explains how to control the X-48 using Sony 9-pin, also called P2 or RS-422.
To access these settings:

Mouse/Keyboard Operation


Click the Windows menu and select Settings

• Click

the

Prefs tab

There are three settings under the Sony 9-pin heading: Track Arm, Punch Delay and
Chase Control, explained below.

Front Panel Operation


• Press

the

PREF button

Press the Up/Down buttons to select P2 Track Arm, P2 Punch Delay or
P2 Chase Control

and press CHNG


Track Arm – Setting it to Digital/Console allows you to arm tracks over 9-pin. Set this to
Local if you don't want to arm tracks this way.
Punch Delay – You can set the punch-in delay from off to 6 frames. This is used when it is
necessary for the X-48 to emulate an older video deck to match what is expected by the
controller.
Chase Control – Choose LTC (SMPTE) or MTC (MIDI) here, or it can be disabled.

Video Reference

When working in video, use video blackburst to align your audio playback and time code to
exactly a frame edge. To switch on video reference:

Mouse/Keyboard Operation


Click the Windows menu and choose Settings

• Select

the

Sync tab

Check the box labeled Resolve to Video In

Front Panel Operation


• Press

the

SYNC button

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