Tascam RC-898 - Manual (Page 5)

Section 1.1 - Key features
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1 – Introduction
The RC-898 is a fully-featured remote control
unit, which allows you to control up to six DTRS
units (DA-98, DA-88 or DA-38 units) with a sin-
gle cable, as well as units implementing the Sony
P2 protocol, or using parallel control. As an alter-
native to parallel control, up to five GPI event-
controlled units can be connected.
In addition to providing almost all functions avail-
able from the front panels of the DTRS units, the
RC-898 in some cases actually extends the capa-
bilities of the basic DTRS system.
1.1 Key features
• DTRS units controlled by the RC-898 are
locked to sample accuracy, providing you with
a “virtual” digital multitrack recorder, with up
to 48 tracks.
• Up to 99 location memories may be entered (or
captured) and edited to frame accuracy, for
marking important points in a recording
project.
• Timecode values are entered and edited using a
positive-feel numeric keypad.
• The DTRS units’ transport functions, including
the shuttle control, are duplicated on the RC-
898. These transport controls may also be used
to control the RS-422 or parallel external
machine.
• The RC-898 also features a jog dial, allowing
frame-by-frame manual location.
• The jog dial can also be used as a data entry
control for the entry of location point and other
values.
• Auto-punch operations are fully supported. The
RC-898 provides one-key operation for
rehearsal and recording with automated punch
points.
• System settings, for the DTRS units and for the
RC-898 itself, are made using a convenient
menu system, and displayed on a clear backlit
20-character x 4-line display.
• The most frequently-accessed setting menus
can be assigned to function keys, so that they
may be easily recalled.
• Lighted indicators give an instant indication of
the status of the most important functions.
• All timecode formats are supported, as well as
pull-up/pull-down, making the RC-898 the
ideal choice for post-production work in both
the movie and video fields.
• Up to ten different setups can be stored and
recalled, allowing instant re-configuration, not
only of the RC-898, but also of all DTRS units
connected to it.
1.2 Unpacking
The box contains the following.
• RC-898 Remote Control Unit (x 1)
• Accessories:
• Remote/sync connection cable (x 1)
• Remote/sync terminator (x 1)
• This manual (x 1)
• Warranty card (x 1)
1.3 About this manual
This manual is written in sections according to the
function that you will be performing.
• Section 1 - “Introduction”: This section.
• Section 2 - “RC-898 features”: The front and
rear panel features of the RC-898.
• Section 3 - “Connections”: How to hook up the
RC-898 with other equipment.
• Section 4 - “Menu and basic operations”: How
to use the menu system, and the basic princi-
ples of operating the RC-898.
• Section 5 - “Basic DTRS operations”: The
main everyday transport and other operations
that you will perform when using the RC-898
with DTRS units.
• Section 6 - “Location functions”: Using the
location functions of the RC-898.
• Section 7 - “Making settings on the DTRS
units”: more advanced DTRS settings, that you
will probably not need to make every day.
• Section 8 - “Timecode functions”: Functions
related to timecode and DTRS units.
• Section 9 - “External control and settings”:
Other control functions, and control of units
other than DTRS (P2, GPI, etc.).
• Section 10 - “Menu and parameter reference”:
A guide to the menu items, together with
parameters and default values.
Please check both the Table of Contents and the
Index when you are searching for a particular
function or operation. There is also a guide to the
different menu screens available on the RC-898
(10, “Menu and parameter reference”).
When describing a control, display or connector,
the name of the control is emphasized, as: “Press
the
STR key [17]”, or “the CONFIDENCE indi-