Teac MX-2424 Tutorial - Manual (Page 42)

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Digital Transfers
The only time you don't have to set a level going into your MX-2424 is when you make
a digital transfer (such as, AES/EBU, TDIF, or ADAT Optical). This is because the level
has already been set at the source. During a digital transfer, the MX-2424 is simply
copying data from the digital source to its own hard drive
HARD DRIVE & SCSI BASICS HARD DRIVE & SCSI BASICS HARD DRIVE & SCSI BASICS HARD DRIVE & SCSI BASICS
Your MX-2424 comes standard with an internal 9 GB Hard Drive (HD). This is the drive
where all of your audio is stored (until it's backed up to another device). The 9 GB HD
provides up to 45 minutes of 24-track recording at 24-bit, 44.1 kHz. Of course, you can
always install an additional internal HD, or connect an external drive if you need more
space.
Remaining Drive Space
If you aren't sure whether your next project will fit on the drive space currently available,
your MX-2424 can figure it out for you. Follow the steps below to find out how.
Checking Remaining Recording Time
1) Make sure that your bit depth and sample rate are set for the upcoming project.
2) Press [SETUP] and access menu #703. It should look something like this,
703 Rec Disk Free
* 08:11:06:14
3) Use the Track Select buttons to record-enable the total number of tracks you believe
the project will be.
4) The remaining time will automatically adjust to take your record-enabled track count
into consideration. (If no tracks are selected, the remaining time is based on a single
track.)
SCSI Basics
Plugging an external hard drive or DVD RAM drive into your MX-2424 is a pretty simple
operation with the proper terminator and cables. To achieve the performance standards
of the MX-2424 certain SCSI devices have been tested/approved for use. It is very
important that only tested/approved devices be connected to the MX-2424 to ensure
performance and reliability. Once you have all the hardware, there are a several rules
you must always follow when connecting a SCSI device. These rules are listed below,
but for a more detailed overview of MX-2424 SCSI configurations, please read the MX-
2424 SCSI Instructions which is updated as needed and available for download on the
TASCAM web site.