Tascam DA 88_quick Start Guide

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DA-88
QUICK TIPS
(VERSION 4 SOFTWARE)
ABS / TC DISPLAY MODE SWITCHING  (REQUIRES SY-88)
1) Hold DISPLAY and press UP to enter ABS display
2) Hold DISPLAY and press DOWN to enter TC mode
ABS / TC REFERENCE SWITCHING (REQUIRES SY-88)
1) Default is ABS Time
2) With DISPLAY set to ABS, press both UP and DOWN, then press either UP or 
DOWN to toggle between ABS and TC
3) Press DISPLAY to exit
AUTO PLAY FUNCTION
1) After either MEMO 1 or MEMO 2 have been captured
2) Enable AUTO PLAY
3) Press either LOC 1 or...

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BEGINNING OF TAPE PLAY
1) Hold REW, FF and PLAY while powering On
BEGINNING OF TAPE STOP
1) Hold FF and PLAY while powering On
CHASE LOCK SYNCHRONIZATION (CODE ONLY MASTER)
 (Requires SY-88)
 [Dip-switch settings]
1) In a post environment, all dip-switches would typically be set to the DOWN 
position, unless the VIDEO THRU jack is used, in which case dip-switch S1 #1 
would be UP.
2) If a composer is running virtual MIDI tracks in sync with the DA-88 while 
slaved to TC, place dip-switch S1 #2 in the...

3 350 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 cycle.
Although most name brand tapes are of very high quality, it is possible...

4 Note:  Make certain that the Master tape is write protected.
6) Engage all REC FUNCTION switches on the Target DA-88 so as to arm all
tracks
Note: If dubbing Time Code, engage the TC REC FUNCTION switch, but DO NOT
start the generator.
7) On Target DA-88, engage CHASE so that it locates to the same time position as
the Source DA-88
8) On Target DA-88, engage DIGITAL IN
9)  On Source DA-88, hold RECORD and press PLAY
END OF TAPE REWIND
1) Hold REW, STOP and PLAY while powering On
END OF TAPE STOP
1)...

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GREETING AT POWER ON
The DA-88 can be programmed to display a greeting different from the scrolling
TASCAM at Power ON.
1) Power ON holding FFWD, STOP, and PLAY
2) Press STOP before TASCAM begins scrolling to enter Test Mode (display will
show TEST)
3) From the ABS display mode, IN sequence, press and hold the following keys:
A. UP key
B. DOWN key
C. DISPLAY
D. REMOTE - the character A should now appear - use the UP and DOWN
keys to define letters
4) Enter the greeting, pressing DISPLAY after each...

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PEAK HOLD OFF
1) Hold REW, PLAY and REC while powering the unit On
PREROLL - DEFAULT TIME: 5 SEC
1) To access, either RHSL or AUTO IN/OUT must be active
2) In the ABS display mode, press the DOWN key while holding the UP key
3) Edit value using UP and DOWN keys (minimum value = 5 sec.)
REPEAT FUNCTION
1) After MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 have been captured
2) Press REPEAT - DA-88 automatically begins to cycle between these two Locate
points, regardless of current tape position
TIMECODE GENERATE (REQUIRES SY-88)...

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TRIM A CAPTURED LOCATE MEMORY (MEMO 1 & 2)
1) Capture the memory point via normal procedure
2) Recall that point via the DISPLAY key
3) Trim the address via UP / DOWN keys
VARISPEED
1)± 6%
2) Press Vari Speed button
3) Use UP/ DOWN keys to adjust
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