QUICK INTERNAL MIXER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the SHIFT indicator is OFF! Press the MIXDOWN key so its indicator lights. Now press the SHIFT key so the indicator flashes. Press the MIXDOWN key again. Press the REC FUNCTION button for the channel you wish to edit. Choose Input source, Master Level, Channel level or Channel pan with MIXDOWN button. Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS or DATA/LEVEL wheel to edit values. The mixed stereo signal is routed to analog outputs 7 & 8, TDIF outputs 7 & 8 and the SPDIF output. To record the mixed stereo signal to tracks 7 & 8 push SHIFT. Push the REC FUNCTION button for track 7 to arm tracks 7 & 8. Push SHIFT then push MIXDOWN To edit mix parameters in real time. To hear results Push SHIFT then push MIXDOWN. Rewind to beginning and monitor tracks 7 & 8. Press SHIFT key so the indicator flashes Press the MENU key until the display briefly shows MAINTN-Press SUB MENU until the display briefly shows DEV TYPE Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to choose the device you wish to emulate Press the SHIFT key so the indicator flashes. Press the MENU key until the display shows SYSTEM Press SUB MENU key until the display shows ID SELxx Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change the ID value The machine ID must be set to anything but 1(You would only use offsets if the DA-78HR was going to be used as a slave) Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights Press the AUTO IN/OUT (OFFSET) key Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change the value Use the SHIFTED UP and DOWN ARROWS to move the cursor Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights Press the MENU key until the display shows MIDI Press SUB MENU key until the display shows ID followed by the current ID # (1-127) Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change the MIDI ID number. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights Press the MENU key until the display shows AUDIO1 Press SUB MENU key until the display shows IN PATCH Press the REC FUNCTION button of the track you wish to assign an input to Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change the input assigned to that track.
VARI SPEED (PITCH CONTROL) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. Push the VARI SPEED button. The VARI SPEED indicator will light and the SHIFT indicator will blink. Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change the speed by + or 6% To exit this edit mode push the SHIFT key. The VARI SPEED indicator will remain solid until you push the VARI SPEED button again to dissable this function. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights Press the MENU key until the display shows MIDI Press SUB MENU key until the display shows MIDI Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to turn MMC On or Off WARNING! This will also enable or disable the transmission of MTC Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights Press the MENU key until the display shows AUDIO 2 Press SUB MENU key until the display shows SHTL MUT x Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to toggle between 1 (shuttle mute enabled) or 0 (shuttle mute disabled) Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights Press the MENU key until the display shows TCG REC Press SUB MENU key until the display shows TC REC SRC Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select a source for the time code recording. EXT, TCG or TAPE TC
SYSTEM = Basic system parameters and functions

SYSTEM

Machine ID Select Timecode Clock Mode Peak Hold Release Time Save Load
1 thru 15 ABS, TC Auto, Individual 0.1 thru 9 or continuous Fast, Slow or Medium Off Off

Description

ID when unit is connected in a chain of DTRS machines Referencing timecode source Clock Source for slave unit Meter peak hold time Meter release time Saves current settings to tape Loads settings from tape

MMC ENABLE/DISABLE

AUDIO 1 = Parameters affecting audio functions

AUDIO 1

Digital In Input Patch
TDIF, SPDIF All analog, alldigital individual tracks analog, individual tracks digital 24, 20, 16 Off, rectangular, triangle All Off, All On or Individual Tracks

Digital Input Section Input selection Input selection Input selection Select input word length Dither noise shape settings Recording silence

EMULATION MODE

SHUTTLE MONITORING / SHUTTLE MUTE

SETTING MACHINE ID

TDIF Dither Record Mute
CHOOSING A SOURCE TO RECORD TIME CODE
AUDIO 2 = Additional audio features

AUDIO 2

Crossfade Output Patching Output Word Length Shuttle Monitor Oscillator
10 thru 200 MS Normal or as set 16 or 24 bit 0 = Off, 1 = On Off, 440, 1k
Crossfade times for punch in/out Output patchbay Output word length Mutes audio when shuttle is engaged Sine oscillator

MACHINE OFFSETS

SYNCHRONIZING OTHER EQUIPMENT TO THE DA-78HR USING SMPTE The easiest way to do this is to simply derive SMPTE from the ABS time encoded on the tape. Using this method saves the time required to stripe SMPTE on tape and allows the flexibility of changing frame rates as needed. TO SET THE DA-78HR TO OUTPUT SMPTE FROM ABS: Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights. 1. Press the MENU key until the display shows TC. 2. Press the SUB MENU key until the display shows TAPETC. 3. After a moment the display will change to show the currently selected TC source: ABS or TC Track. Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select ABS. 4. If you are synchronizing a sequencer to the DA-78HR you need to connect a cable from the TC OUT jack on the DA-78HR to your MIDI interfaces SMPTE TC INPUT jack. Make sure your sequencer is set to read SMPTE time code in SLAVE MODE. Your sequencer must also have the proper frame rate and start time to match the location you want to be working with on the tape. TO SET THE SMPTE FRAME RATE ON THE DA-78HR: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the MENU key until the display reads SYSTEM Press the SUB MENU key until the display briefly reads TIME MODE, The display will now read TMD xxx Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to choose TC (Time code) Press the MENU key until the display briefly reads TC. It will then briefly read FRM MODE (Frame mode) and finally settle on SYS.xxxx. Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to choose the appropriate SMPTE frame rate
TIMECODE = Timecode parameters (generator, display, etc.)

TIMECODE

Tape TC Frame Mode Timecode Display Input Timecode Time Output Timecode Time Output Timecode Source Fast LTC

ASSIGNING MIDI IDS

TC Track, converted, ABS SYS, EXT or TAPE: 29df, 30nd, 29nd, 25, 24, 30df Off tape, External, Difference Analog, Digital Analog, Digital Tape TC, Regenerated, Reshaped 5 Frames, LEAP, OFF
Tape timecode mode Select frame mode, showing input timecode Check the frame rate of striped timecode Showing input timecode Incoming timecode reference Outgoing timecode reference Timecode output Fast linear timecode output

INTERNAL PATCHBAY

TIMECODE CHASE = Parameters affecting timecode chase

TIMECODE CHASE

Individual Recording Rechase Mode Rechase Window Error Bypass Park Position Test ParkPosition

0 = Off, 1 = On Rechase, Free 1 sec. or 2 sec. 10 Frames or 30 Frames Off, On 0 seconds 0 frames to 1 second 29 frames
Function enabled, individual recording possible chasing TC Rechasing timecode Width of rechase window Ignore incoming TC errors Performs park position test Automatic park position setting
TIMECODE RECORD = Timecode generator recording parameters

TIMECODE GENERATOR

TC Recording Source TC Recording Enable Start Time TC Generator Mode TC Generator
External, TC Generator, Tape Timecode 0 = Off, 1 = On Time value in hour, minutes, seconds, frames Reset, Continue Stop, Run
Selecting timecode source Recording timecode using the generator Start time for on-board generator Restart mode for on-board generator Stop/Start timecode generator
MIDI INTERFACE = MIDI functions (ID, MMC, MTC)
MIDI MIDI ID MIDI Timecode (MTC) Fast MTC Stop MTC
On, Off All, 1 to 127 On, Off On, Off On, Off
Enables or disables MIDI (including MTC) Assignes a MIDI ID to DA-78HR MTC output MTC output in fast wind mode MTC output in stop mode
Welcome to the TASCAM DA-78HR Quick Reference Guide. This is NOT a replacement for the instruction manual, but think of this a quick reminder of the steps involved in executing various functions on the unit once you understand the concepts in the manual. The DA-78HR is a very versatile machine and we highly recommend reading the manual with the unit in front of you so you can get a better understanding of the machine. The DA-78HR has many powerful features that even the most seasoned professional will miss out on unless you read the manual to discover its depth! Enjoy!! Here is a basic idea of how to get around on the DA-78HR. Most of the editable parameters on the unit are accessed using four keys. When the SHIFT key has been pressed with its indicator blinking, the REPEAT/MENU key is the gateway to the menus of the DA-78HR. When the MENU key is pressed, one of these groups names are displayed on the screen and the unit enters menu mode. Continually pressing the MENU key will step you through the eight different menus in a circular fashion. Youll notice that there are two dashes (--) after the name of each menu. This is telling you that there are sub-menus under this level. When a menu is displayed, pressing the SUB MENU key brings up the sub-menus associated with that menu. Continually pressing the SUB MENU key cycles through the different sub-menus.The UP and DOWN ARROW keys are used to change the value of the parameters within these menus and sub-menus. Pushing both ARROW keys simultaniously will change the current parameters value back to the default setting. Some parameters have multiple values displayed on the screen at one time. For instance a SMPTE start time will look like this 01:23:46:15. There is a blinking cursor behind the hour value. To move the cursor to the right you would hold down SHIFT key and press the UP ARROW key. Note: As you follow these instructions, in some cases the display may change to a default sub menu after briefly displaying information. Nonetheless, continue to follow the steps as listed to complete the desired function. BACKUP MEMORY INITIALIZATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator light flashes Press the MENU key until the display shows MAINTN Press the SUB MENU key until the display shows INIT Press the UP ARROW key to change the display to read READY Press the UP ARROW key again to restore factory settings The unit will show DONE and restart. There are 3 major components of the DA-78HRs internal software. They are SYSTEM, FRONT PANEL and SERVO. They can each be checked independently Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights flashes. Press the MENU key until the display shows MAINTN (maintenance). Press the SUB MENU key until the display briefly shows VERSION and then changes to SYS -.--, FRNT -.--, or SVO-.--. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to display the component version you wish to see. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights flashes. Press the MENU key until the display shows MAINTN (maintenance). Press the SUB MENU key until the display briefly shows DRUM TIM (drum time). Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to choose between D xxxx (total drum time) and D.S. xxxx (drum search time). Xxxx represents the hours your DA-78HR will display. Load a blank tape into the DA-78HR. Fast forward the tape to the end and then rewind to the beginning. Press the FORMAT/FS key and the display will show FORMAT. Quickly (within 5 seconds) press the FORMAT/FS key again and the display will show a flashing ( F- -- -- -- ) Select a sampling rate using the FORMAT/FS key. Select the recording mode by pressing the HR MODE key. To start formatting hold down the RECORD key and press the PLAY key.

SETTING AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT POINTS FROM THE FRONT PANEL. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the AUTO IN/OUT key and the indicator will flash. Press the SHIFT key and the shift indicator will flash Press the LOC 1 (MEMO 1) key. The display will briefly read IN POINT then display the current value of the in-point. 5. Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change the value then press LOC 1 key to cursor over to the right to edit the minutes, seconds and frames. 6. Press the LOC 2 (MEMO 2) key to enter your OUT POINT in the same manner. 7. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator light goes out. 8. Arm the track you wish to record on. 9. Press LOC 1 and the DA-78 will park at 5 seconds before your punch in time. 10. Press play and after the 5 second pre-roll the DA-78 will automatically go in and out of record at the times you programmed. CHANGING PRE AND POST ROLL TIMES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator light flashes. Press the CLEAR (PRE ROLL) key until you see PR 0005 RH.This tells you that your pre-roll is set to 00 minutes and 05 seconds. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the value. Press the CLEAR (PRE ROLL) key until you see PO 0003. Change this value to your desire in the same manner. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator light flashes Press the MENU key until the display shows SYSTEM. Press the SUB MENU key until the display shows SAVE OFF. Press the UP ARROW key and the display will read READY. Press the UP ARROW key again to begin saving. The display will show SAVING and then DONE when the operation is complete. Load the tape that contains the settings you wish to restore. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator light flashes. Press the MENU key until the display shows SYSTEM. Press the SUB MENU key until the display shows LOAD OFF Press the UP ARROW key and the display will read READY Press the UP ARROW key again to load settings from ta The DA-78HR will then restart itself as if the power had just been turned on. Press the SHIFT key so the indicator lights up. Press the RHSL (DELAY) key Press the RHSL (DELAY) key again to toggle between Samples or Milliseconds (Samples are 4 digit values, Milliseconds are 3 digit values) Press the RECORD FUNCTION key of the track you want to delay Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to adjust the delay value of the track. Delay value can be set from 200 to +7200 samples (-4 to 150 ms). Positive values delay the track, negative values advance the track. The machine will default to editing the delay value all tracks simultaneously if you dont make a selection in 4 seconds. Simply push any individual REC FUNCTION button again to edit an individual track.

MAINTENANCE PARAMETERS = sofeware version, cleaning, back-up, memory, etc.)

MAINTENANCE

Version Drum Time Cleaning Block Error Rate Back-up Memory Initialization Emulation Device Type

SAVING SETTINGS TO TAPE

System, Front, Servo Total, Search Off Off, On Off DA-78HR, DA-88, DA-38, DA-98
System, front panel & servo software (firmware) Number of hours the drum has been in use Starts the head and transport cleaning process Displays block error rate Reset DA-78HR to factory default settings Emulation of DTRS transports
CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION
RESTORING SETTINGS FROM TAPE
TO CHECK THE DRUM HOURS 1. 2. 3. 4.

TRACK DELAY

FORMATTING A TAPE. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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