TEAC 788 Owner's Manual

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788
OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
Ü
ÿ
Y
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
9101420600
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788
OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
Ü
ÿ
Y
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
9101420600
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2 TASCAM 788 Digital Portastudio
Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appro-
priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose
of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inad-
vertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be
fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the larger termi-
nal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
ç or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN
: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT -- CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
ener gy and, if not ins t all ed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio comm-
unications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be deter mined by turn ing the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures.
a)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b)Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
c)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
d)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
For U.S.A
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TASCAM 788 Digital Portastudio
3
CAUTION:
... Read all of these Instructions.
... Save these Instructions for later use.
... Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions -- All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-
ing.
6) Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water -- for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-
turer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com-
bination to overturn.
10) Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The open-
ings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources -- This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization -- This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode.
"Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
15) Lightning -- For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
16) Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this
indicates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac-
turer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
22) Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24) Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
G
ROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
4 TASCAM 788 Digital PortaStudio
1 ­ Introductory concepts
Multitrack recording (general) ........................... 8
Tracking ..........................................................8
Overdubbing ...................................................8
Punching .........................................................8
Mixdown ..........................................................8
Mastering ........................................................8
Disk vs. tape recording ...................................... 9
Multitrack tapes.......................................................9
Multitrack disks .......................................................9
The "song"...............................................................10
What do "16-bit" and "24-bit" mean? ............... 10
Real and virtual tracks on the 788..................... 11
Editing ......................................................................12
Nondestructive editing on the 788 ................12
788 editing ......................................................12
Undo and redo ................................................12
Multi-take punch-ins on the 788 ............................13
Instant location on the 788.....................................13
Recording technique ..............................................13
Assignment ......................................................... 13
The 788 internal patchbay ......................................13
Track bouncing .......................................................14
Quick setup and the assign screen.......................15
Synchronization and the 788 ............................. 15
Timecode synchronization.....................................15
Tempo map synchronization .................................16
Sync track recording ..............................................16
MIDI external control (MMC, etc.) ...................... 16
MIDI remote control ................................................17
SCSI issues ......................................................... 17
SCSI connections....................................................17
SCSI IDs ...................................................................17
SCSI termination .....................................................17
SCSI devices and backing up ................................18
Further reading ................................................... 18
2 ­ Getting started
Precautions, etc. ................................................. 19
Shutting down the 788 ....................................... 19
Power-on ............................................................. 20
About the demonstration song..............................20
A few notes about this manual.......................... 20
"Roadmap" to this manual.....................................21
1 "Introductory concepts" (page 8) ..............21
2 "Getting started" (page 19) ........................21
3 "Before recording" (page 34) .....................21
4 "Mixer" (page 41) ........................................21
5 "Recorder operations" (page 49) ...............21
6 "Location operations" (page 60) ................21
7 "Track editing" (page 65) ...........................21
8 "Mastering and backup (CD-R)" (page 72) 21
9 "Effects" (page 81) ......................................21
10 "Routing and scene libraries" (page 91) .21
11 "Synchronization" (page 94) ....................21
12 "MMC and MIDI functions" (page 101) ....21
13 "Specifications, etc." (page 119) .............21
Connecting other equipment to your 788 ........ 22
Additional connection notes..................................22
About the menus ................................................ 24
Selecting multiple entries.......................................24
The MENU key .........................................................24
Other control screens.............................................25
Selecting parameters..............................................25
Setting values..........................................................25
The "home" display............................................ 26
The time display......................................................26
Entering and editing titles ................................. 26
CAPITAL ..........................................................27
small ................................................................27
Numbers ..........................................................27
Preset words and phrases. ............................27
Setting and editing preset words ..........................27
The SONG menu ................................................. 28
Creating a new song...............................................28
Saving a song..........................................................28
Reverting to the previous saved version of a
song......................................................................28
Loading a song........................................................29
Erasing a song ........................................................29
Copying songs ........................................................29
Deleting unused space from a song .....................30
Protecting a song....................................................30
DISK menu .......................................................... 31
Formatting a disk ....................................................31
Selecting a disk.......................................................32
Ejecting a disk.........................................................32
Checking disks........................................................32
The OPTION menu.............................................. 33
Global options.........................................................33
Key sense time ...............................................33
Meter peak hold time ......................................33
Meter release time ..........................................33
Mixer settings..........................................................33
Fader settings .................................................33
Recorder settings....................................................33
USER WORD............................................................33
3 ­ Before recording
Quick Setup......................................................... 34
RECORDING ............................................................34
MIX DOWN ...............................................................35
BOUNCE 7/8.............................................................35
Assignment on the 788 ...................................... 36
Assigning sources to mixer channels. .................36
Removing assignments..........................................36
Viewing assignments..............................................37
Channel-to-track assignments...............................37
Track-to-channel assignments ..............................37
Assigning inputs to the sub-mixer........................37
Assigning the sub-mixer to stereo........................37
Monitoring ........................................................... 38
If you don't hear anything ......................................38
How to monitor tracks ............................................38
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Monitoring the recorded sounds (TRACK CUE)...39
Arming tracks and monitoring...............................39
More monitoring options........................................40
Monitoring in mono.................................................40
4 ­ Mixer
Mixer features ..................................................... 41
Linking channels ................................................ 41
To link two channels...............................................41
Unlinking a pair of channels ..................................41
Notes on linked channels.......................................42
Basic operations ................................................ 42
About the screens...................................................42
Adjusting EQ....................................................... 43
EQ and linked channels..........................................43
Channel digital pad and gain .................................44
Send levels.......................................................... 44
Fader and pan..................................................... 45
Internal and physical faders.............................. 45
Soloing ................................................................ 46
Turning off soloing .................................................46
Stereo output ...................................................... 47
Stereo output selection ..........................................47
Sub-mixer............................................................ 48
5 ­ Recorder operations
Basic transport controls.........................................49
Playback.............................................................. 49
Setting the playback position ........................... 50
Return to zero (RTZ) ...............................................50
Last Recording Position (LRP) ..............................50
Jog positioning .......................................................50
Fast forward and rewind.........................................51
During playback ............................................. 51
From the stop position .................................. 51
Repeat playback ................................................. 51
Setting the IN and OUT points ...............................52
Editing the IN and OUT points ...................... 52
Setting the time between repeats ..........................52
Recording............................................................ 53
Recording (ii) ...........................................................53
Hands-free recording..............................................53
Dropping out of record mode ................................53
Rehearsing recording .............................................54
Assigning virtual tracks..................................... 54
Overdub recording ............................................. 55
Auto punch operations ...................................... 55
Setting the punch points ........................................56
LAST REC ....................................................... 56
IN -> OUT ........................................................ 56
LAST TAKE LOAD ......................................... 56
Checking the punch points ....................................56
Rehearsing the punch ............................................57
Recording the punch ..............................................57
Checking the take ...................................................57
After finishing the punch........................................58
If you change your mind.........................................58
Varispeed operations (pitch and SSA)..............58
Pitch .........................................................................59
To use the set pitch ....................................... 59
SSA (Slow Speed Audition)....................................59
To use the SSA .............................................. 59
6 ­ Location operations
Direct location .....................................................60
Direct location (i).....................................................60
Direct location (ii)....................................................61
Location marks....................................................62
Entering location marks .........................................62
Active location marks.............................................62
Giving a title to the active location mark ..............62
Deleting the active location mark..........................62
Editing the active mark...........................................63
Using the location mark list ...............................63
Locating using the list............................................64
Using the IN OUT and TO marks............................64
Titling using the list ................................................64
7 ­ Track editing
About track editing .............................................65
IN, OUT and TO .......................................................65
Entering the edit mode ...........................................65
Track editing functions.......................................65
Remember! ..............................................................65
COPY -> PASTE...................................................66
COPY -> INSERT .................................................66
MOVE -> PASTE ..................................................67
MOVE -> INSERT .................................................67
OPEN ....................................................................68
CUT.......................................................................68
SILENCE...............................................................68
CLONE TRACK ....................................................69
CLEAN OUT .........................................................69
UNDO and REDO.................................................69
Undoing and redoing actions ................................70
An undo/redo example ...........................................70
8 ­ Mastering and backup (CD-R)
Connection ..............................................................72
Notes regarding the handling of CD-R discs........72
Mixdown...............................................................73
Pre-mastering..........................................................73
Recording the pre-master ............................. 73
Exiting mastering .......................................... 74
Checking the master...............................................74
Exiting master checking ............................... 74
Trimming the master ..............................................75
Recording to CD-R ..............................................75
Recording to CD-R (track recording) ....................75
Finalizing the disc...................................................76
Recording to CD-R (multiple tracks) .....................77

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