Teac MMR-8 v4.6 - Manual (Page 4)

TASCAM MMR-8/MMP-16 Version 4.6 Owner’s Manual Update
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Changes in Version 4.6
The following functional changes and bug fixes have been made to the MMR-8/MMP-16 software
in Version 4.6. These changes are explained in detail in this document:
Ø Support for HFS+ formatted volumes
Ø Auto-Punch feature on M2 hardware machines ONLY
Ø Ability to work with "Wide-Narrow-Wide" SCSI setups
Ø Miscellaneous Pro Tools Enhancements
Ø Miscellaneous Enhancements
Ø Various Notes
Support for HFS+ Formatted Volumes
In previous versions, the MMR-8/MMP-16 were not compatible with HFS+ formatted volumes,
and thus could not work with volumes larger than 9 gigabytes. With version 4.6, HFS+ volumes can
now be used, allowing operation with a larger range of drive capacities.
There are no new menus or operations on the front panel or remote to use this new feature. The
user simply formats their MEDIA as one complete HFS+ partition on their computer, and the
MMR-8/MMP-16 will now work with the media correctly.
The MMR-8/MMP-16 can not format disks as HFS or HFS+ from their front panel. The disk must
be formatted on an Apple Macintosh computer to format the disk in either of these formats.
NOTE: When switching between using an HFS and HFS+ formatted drive on the MMR-8/MMP-
16, the machine must be fully rebooted. The machine must also be rebooted when switching from
an HFS+ to a HFS formatted drive. Also at this time HFS+ format is not supported on Magneto
Optical drives.
Auto-Rehearse/Auto-Punch Feature on M2 MMR-8s
For owners of newer "M2" series hardware, the 4.6 software adds the ability to perform an "auto-
punch" record function while chasing an external source. To implement this:
Press SHIFT and REH to place the MMR into auto-rehearse mode. Press SHIFT and REC to
place the MMR into auto-punch mode. The REC or REH key will flash depending on which mode
you have enabled. Once in this mode, the MMR-8 will automatically switch to input (auto-rehearse)
or punch into record (auto-record) when it passes through the designated IN point and will switch to
disk playback (auto-rehearse) or punch out of record (auto-record) when it passes through the
designated OUT point. Designated In and Out points are stored in the IN and OUT Registers. To
exit the auto-rehearse/punch mode, press the REC or REH key and it will stop flashing.
The auto-punch function will work when chasing SMPTE or Biphase, but it will not operate when:
-The MMR-8 is an MMR bus slave
-The MMR-8 is operating in "Dailies Mode"
-The MMR-8 is operating in loop mode