Teac DA-88 Computer Drive User Manual
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1. 9 pinRemotecontrol Enable Disable 8 d Device Type See table 2 9pindeviceAck _____ SeeTable2______ S3 1 23 9 redy Record delay See Manual Record Delay SeeManualforsettings____ S3 7 Ar e E aS 13 FASt 8 100 Fastwindspeed_ XB X100 SH Seine oe en AAA The following Menu items are available only when item 15 more is set to 1 16 iv Example 4 01 30 Software Version Display only 18 vsy FEE rSy Videore Syncmode Free ReSyne ________ 19 C LEAP SF LTC mode leap S frames Sie 20 trEc JO Cd pin TC recordenable Disable Enable _________ 21 PSP mue Jon________k PgmSpdPlaymode mute dortmute 22 reset Reset to factorydefauits Y 23 rEAd Read current hardware switch settings Page 3 TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved 7 27 PM SY 88 MENU FUNCTION Tables DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 f 3 i ji F ae tx HEF E t amp ye 3 Si si Ble ch JF S3a 0 OM GTH an en reanna rome o Js Device Type esusso mues o PARIDE bSM2000 ERSCAR esun owe CN IC Page 4 O TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM DA 88 Power up sequences System version 3 10 and up Hold the following keys in combination while powering on the DA 88 CREW FF STOP PLAY REC Cleaning Mode With ABS display selected If V and A are press2. seconds Combination of Errors 4 amp 8 Combination of Errors 1 4 amp 8 Combination of Errors 2 4 amp 8 Combination of Errors 1 2 4 amp 8 The reel tables do not wind the tape in preparation for Eject The tape is loose or caught Tape width varies within a specified tolerance If the tape path has been adjusted for a narrow or easily flexed tape a wider or stiffer tape may get caught in the guides The System control monitors both reel table tachometers as well as the Head and Capstan tachs Any conflicting information will halt the transport The solenoid does not engage during FF RW 100x speed In Play mode the reels do not start to drive or do not lock for more than 1 5 seconds No clock data or incorrect setting of the clock switch or machine time base reference This could also indicate a mismatch in the machine ID K numbers and or missing sync signal such as video or word clock Digital I O error No digital device is detected at the T DIF port Check to see if cables are connected and power is on You must use TASCAM cables or other individually shielded twisted pair cable machine powered so the heat from the electronics will evaporate the moisture The tape is not a HI 8 formulation You must use either a metal particle MP or metal evaporated ME HI 8 Tape Clearing Errors Generally Errors can be cleared by re booting the machine However some errors require the machine be serviced immediately This is usually th
3. DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM BASIC FUNCTIONS Software Version 4 01 Items marked SY are only available when the SY 88 is installed se LED Data AE wpe gt gt gt gt Sy DISPLAY Press A toreumto HMIS display SY DISPLAY Bandy Time codeofisetonly SY SY Y Data Column by column Generator or Hold 4 and v then A or y Aperiod will start blinking in the Hours column use A Offset time Setting press DISPLAY or W to enter hours Press DISPLAY to move the period to next column After setting last column 0 ing DISPLAY will exit column setting mode 7 Display MEMO 1 4 Enter data MEMO1 DISPLAY By pushing MEMO 1 point can be set on the fly 8 Display MEMO 2 8 Enter data MEMO 2 DISPLAY By pushing MEMO 2 point can be set on the fly 9 Display OFFSET 8 Enter data OFFSET DISPLAY ABS time Offset entry in Frames only is pressed again in Sub Frames 11 Display PITCH 8 Enterdata PITCH _ DISPLAVorVARI aow SCS PSY Hola DisPLa Ye Y SY Hola DisPLAY gt TOLEDO wiifash CS SY hola 4 Display TOLEDwilfiash Press DISPLAY io ex 16 Display Pull Up Down Status Any SY Press Fs button Displaymilemtaulomalicaly Page 1 O TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM Basic Functions cont Software Version 4 01 Items marked SY are only available when the SY 88 is installed Display To Enter Func
4. SPLAY to go to N N DISPLAY when done to Exit message mode Reboot Press REMOTE button ABS ABS 28 Display Errors Any Track Meters 1 amp 2 show Block Error Rate in real when in TEST mode time for playback heads A amp B 9 Enter SY 88 Menu System TC SY Press4 amp W This enters the SY 88 Menu system 0 Exit SY 88 Menu System y Hold DISPLAY press Y aa This will exit SY 88 Menu system ABS BS Chase Record Enable Hold 4 press TC Rec A orwv Allows front panel Record command on slave units button Must have SYS version 34 02 2 20dB or 16dB Headroom Select Hold press ALL INPUT Requires Modification amp SYS ver 61 03 i Page 2 TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM SY 88 MENU FUNCTIONS Software Version 4 01 These items are available after you enter the SY 88 Menu System by switching display to TC and pressing A and w simultaneously Once in the Menu System pressing DISPLAY will scroll forward through the Menu Items Holding DISPLAY and pressing A will scroll back to the previous Menu items Holding DISPLAY and pressing Y will exit the Menu system tees Sing etal ab Ti Bass e Soo EES FP ee A o e o ee 3 tot tte TAs ABStoTCconversion Joff fon Y The following menus are available DA 88 SYS Ver 3 10 or later and SY 88 Ver 4 01 S1 2 Must be in the down position for 9 pin control 6 tet Anta _ GEL Timecodetiming analog digital SS 7 rnt TEMA TSA
5. e case with S Err 11 as the tape could be locked in the transport Page 6 TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM DA 88 Cleaning Procedure The DA 88 incorporates an internal cleaning mechanism that not only cleans the rotary head but also the tape as it enters the tape path The inclusion of this cleaning mechanism significantly reduces the need for manual cleaning and all but eliminates the need to use the dry cleaning tape Use of the dry cleaning tape will reduce the head life of the DA 88 by approximately 5 hours for every cleaning cycle use is therefor reserved for situations when playback errors occur and a manual cleaning is not possible If you elect to use the dry cleaning tape RUN ONE PASS ONLY NOT MULTIPLE CYCLES If this does not resolve the situation a manual cleaning or alignment is required The following is a suggested maintenance schedule Note that the cleaning interval may be longer or shorter depending on your individual environmental conditions 350 to 400 hours Perform manual cleaning of heads and guides Check tape path alignment after cleaning requires proper test and measurement equipment and should be performed by qualified service personnel During third cleaning 1000 hours a complete alignment check is suggested Remember the duration between cleanings may vary depending on your environment A dusty or smokey environment will shorten the cleaning cyc
6. ed again the number of cleaning cycles is displayed POWER ON STOP VERSION RELEASE DATE D TIME DS TIME BOT STOP at Beginning of Tape enter Stop mode EOT STOP at End of Tape enter Stop mode SYS VERSION SY 88 VERSION PEAK HOLD ON A Clear to reset PEAK HOLD OFF TEST MODE when stop is pressed again EOT REWIND at End of Tape enter Rewind mode SERVO VERSION BOT PLAY at Beginning of tape enter Play mode POWER ON PLAY Page 5 TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM DA 88 ERROR NUMBERS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION ERROR DESCRIPTION Irregular head drum speed The drum motor spin command is given but no tachometer pulses from the frequency generator FG coil are received for 1 5 seconds This can happen if the tape has come in contact with lubricant from the mechanism The Bernoulli effect explains how a spinning drum creates a cushion of air between the tape and the heads The lubricant however will stop the head dead in its tracks Capstan Motor Problem The motor spin command is given but no FG signal is detected within 1 5 seconds Combination of Errors 1 amp 4 Combination of Errors 2 amp 4 Combination of Errors 1 2 amp 4 Reel Problem take up or supply No FG received from either reel table for 1 5 seconds Combination of Errors 1 amp 8 Combination of Errors 2 amp 8 Combination of Errors 1 2 amp 8 a mechanical mode change is not completed within 5
7. le Although most name brand tapes are of very high quality it is possible to receive some bad stock Most notably stock which exhibits excessive shedding If you receive tape stock that sheds immediately stop using it and clean you transport Page 7 TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved DA 88 quick ref doc 10 14 97 7 27 PM DA 88 Digital Dubbing Requirements 1 PW 88S Sync Cable 1 PW 88D Digital Dubbing Cable 1 RCA to RCA audio cable If dubbing Time code 2 DA 88s Both must have SY 88 Sync cards if dubbing Time code 1 Pre Formatted tape Procedure 1 With power off connect Source DA 88 SYNC OUT to Target DA 88 SYNC IN using the PW 88 Sync cable 2 With Power off connect Source DA 88 DIGITAL I O port to Target DIGITAL I O port using the PW 88D Digital Dubbing cable If dubbing Time code connect TC Out from source DA 88 to TC In on the target DA 88 using the RCA to RCA audio cable 3 Power On both DA 88s 4 On the Source DA 88 enter a 43 Fs Track Delay value for all 8 tracks a Press DISPLAY until ABS is selected b Hold the A and press DIGITAL IN The display will toggle between Analog and Digital Select DIGITAL c If dubbing Time code on Source DA 88 set menu Item 6 to Digital old S1 5 Up 5 Load Master tape into Source DA 88 and the pre formatted tape into the target DA 88 NOTE Make certain that the master tape is WRITE PROTECTED 6 Make certain that the REC FUNCTION switches on
8. the Source DA 88 are NOT ENGAGED 7 Engage REC FUNCTION switches on the Target DA 88 to arm all tracks If dubbing Time code engage the TC REC FUNCTION switch but DO NOT start the generator 8 Rewind both tapes to BOT 9 On the Target DA 88 engage DIGITAL IN and CHASE 10 On the Source DA 88 hold RECORD and press play Page 8 TEAC America Inc 1997 All rights reserved
9. tion To Enter LED Data 7 Slave reference Time Code or ABS Press DISPLAY to exit time 18 Digital or Analog output mode Hold 4 press Digital In he This sets a 43Fs delay on all 8 tracks for digital selection Track Delay O ALL Track Delay 22 Shuttle Monitor Mode OFFSET Tally On Off Punch In point Display amp Modify MEMO 1 5 Punch Out point Display amp Modify MEMO 2 6 Display Preroll and Enter or modify data l ne ied dubbing Display will exit automaticall Hold 4 press DISPLAY Aor y Press Track Assign to select track to delay Press DISPLAY to exit 19 S Hold 4 press DISPLAY Aor y If no change is made individual track delay values then Hold Rec for track 1 are retained Press DISPLAY to exit amp press Rec for track 2 Hold Y press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to exit v Maia il When ON this will mute all tracks not in Rec Ready when in shuttle mode Rec Ready tracks will switch to Input Press DISPLAY to exit Hold A press CHASE A ory PressDISPLAYtoext E Punch out point Perform Rehearsal Press DISPLAY A to Exit Press A amp Y when Aor v Press DISPLAY A to Exit Rehearsal or Auto In LED is blinking or On In TEST mode Hold A w A or vw Use A or Y to scroll through letters Press DISPLAY and press and DISPLAY after each correct letter Press 4 amp W remote Release 4 amp v first then DISPLAY Perform Rehearsal Press DISPLAY A to Exit or DI
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