Tascam Remote Control Unit RC-898 Owners Manual

Section 2.1 - Front panel
2-3
To change the timecode type used by the system, 
see 8.1.3, “Selecting a timecode type” .
[8] MACHINE number indicators (1 
through 6, E1, E2)
This indicator shows the machine currently 
selected for control with the transport keys. , using 
the MACHINE
 key [31]. 1
 through 6
 refer to 
DTRS units. E1
 and E2
 refer to VTRs, etc. which 
may be connected to the RC-898. E1 is connected 
to the parallel port, and E2 to the 9-pin RS-422 
port
[9] LOCK STATUS indicators
These...

Section 2.1 - Front panel  
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[20] ENTER/LOAD key
This key is used to confirm the entry of numerical 
values of location times or memories or when 
used with the SHIFT
 key [23], transfers the data 
shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE
 display 
[15] to the parameters being set in the display 
screen.
[21] PRESET key
This key is used to assign specific software menus 
to the function keys [22]. See 4, “Menu and basic 
operations” for details of menu operations.
[22] F1 through F10 function keys
These keys...

Section 2.2 - Rear Panel
2-5
It is also possible to select “Machine 0” (only with 
this CHASE
 key). This will control the second 
(first slave) DTRS unit, and toggle the chase status 
of this unit, with all other slave units in the chain 
then changing to reflect the chase status of this 
first slave unit.
[33] AUTO PLAY key and indicator
This key with its integral indicator works with 
DTRS units. It allows the units to start playing 
back automatically when a location point is 
reached.
[34] PRRL key...

Section 2.2 - Rear Panel  
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[45] DIP switches (1 & 2)
The two DIP switches are both on when in the 
down position. As shipped from the factory, 
switch 1 is off (up) and switch 2 is on (dow), and 
you probably will not need to change them.
However, when a passive device is connected to 
the EXT 1
 connector and power is not provided 
from the device to the tally supply pin, this switch 
1 (TALLY POWER
) should be set to the on 
(down) position, allowing the RC-898 to use its 
own power for this...

Section 3.1 - Connection to DTRS units
3-1
3 – Connections
This section describes not only the connection of 
the RC-898 to other equipment, but also provides 
some information on setting up a digital audio 
system using the RC-898.
3.1 Connection to DTRS units
The RC-898 and DTRS units form a “daisy-
chain”, with the RC-898 being at the head, and the 
“tail” unit being terminated with the terminator 
supplied with the RC-898. 
Use the suppled cable to connect the RC-898 to 
the REMOTE IN/SYNC IN of the...

Section 3.2 - Connections (parallel units)  
3-2
the lowest ID. Refer to the units’ manuals for full 
details of setting the ID.
3.2 Connections (parallel 
units)
The RC-898 allows transport control of a unit con-
nected to the EXT 1
 parallel port. Before making 
this connection, check the specifications of the 
other unit to ensure that the control pins available 
match those provided by the RC-898, as shown 
below in 3.2.2, “Parallel control/GPI pinout”.
If a passive unit that does not supply power to...

Section 3.5 - Memory and batteries
3-3
3.5 Memory and batteries
As you have noticed, the RC-898 requires no 
power supply of its own, drawing its power from 
the DTRS units to which it is connected.
Location memories and configuration settings are 
stored using a battery backup system. The battery 
should provide power for several years of use. 
When the battery eventually degrades to the point 
where it cannot provide enough power to retain 
settings, the message 
Memory Error will 
be shown on the...

Section 3.5 - Memory and batteries  
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Section 4.1 - Navigation
4-1
4 – Menu and basic operations
The RC-898 sets parameters on the connnected 
units using a menu system, with the parameters 
and their values displayed on the LCD display 
screen and selected and entered using cursor and 
data entry keys.
4.1 Navigation
The menus are arranged hierarchically, from a top 
(master) menu, through to individual parameters. 
The master “top” menu appears like this:
The cursor is represented here by the 
> symbol.
Use the LEFT
 and RIGHT
 keys to...

Section 4.2 - Data entry  
4-2 
4.2 Data entry
Typically, the UP
 and DOWN
 keys are used to set 
the values in the display screen menus. However, 
there are one or two additional features regarding 
data entry which are explained here.
4.2.1 Resetting values to zero
In the case of large numerical values, it is some-
times tedious to keep pressing the cursor keys 
until the value returns to zero. 
Accordingly, to reset a value to zero:
1) Press and hold down either the UP
 or DOWN
 
key.
2) While holding...