Tascam Viewnet MX Graphic Interface Network MX-2424 Owners Manual

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000 Basic Setup
This menu bank has settings for the most fundamental settings governing how the MX-2424 responds to
external clocks and control. The items in this bank are:
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Control Mode
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Frame Reference
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Sample Reference
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Sample Ref Status
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Timecode Type
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Sample Rate
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Varispeed Rate
Control Mode
The control mode governs what signal source controls the MX 2424’s transport functions. The control
mode choices are described below.
Local/...

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 MTC Chase
When MTC Chase is active and the unit is online, the MX-2424 will chase incoming Midi Time Code.
Varispeed
Varispeed mode allows for setting playback speed within a range of 87.5% to 112.5% of nominal play
speed.  Varispeed varies the playback frequency as well as the digital sample clock on the digital output.
Frame Reference
These settings determine the source of the MX-2424’s video frame reference signal.
Automatic
Sets the unit to...

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Timecode Type
The following timecode types are provided as choices in this setting:
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30ND (default)
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30DF
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25/25
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24/24
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29ND
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29DF
Sample Rate
The following digital sample rates are provided as choices in this setting:
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44056 (44100-)
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44100
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44144 (44100+)
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47952 (4800-)
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48000 (default)
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48048 (4800+)
Varispeed Rate
This setting allows for setting a varispeed playback rate. This function allows playback of audio over a...

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100 Bus Control
TLBus Request
Sets the status request for the MX2424on the  TL Bus.
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Off The MX2424 will not be active on the TLBus (default).
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Slave The MX2424will request to be a Slave on the TL Bus.
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Master The MX2424will request to be the Master on the TL Bus.
TL Bus Assigned
This setting shows the status assigned for the MX 2424unit on the TL-Bus. Since there can be only one
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Ident Request
Sets the TL Bus unit ID (Ident) request for the.MX 2424. This value can be any number between  01 and
32, or can be set to Auto, which is the default. When Auto request is on, the system will automatically
assign ID numbers to the machines on the TL-Bus.
Ident Assigned
 This is a status display of the MX 2424’s TL Bus ID number. 

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200 Transport
Record Mode
Sets the record mode on the MX 2424.
Non-destructive
Sets the MX 2424 to non-destructive record mode. In non-destructive record mode, every new recording
creates a new audio file on the disk, and recordings can be undone with the Undo button. (Default
setting)
Tape Mode
Sets the MX 2424 to TapeMode, also called Destructive record mode. In TapeMode, each track is always
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Loop Record
Sets the behavior of the MX 2424 during Loop Record operation.
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Auto Unload On/Off
With this setting on, the MX 2424 will create a new virtual track each time a record operation is
performed. This is done by unloading the track last recorded on before recording a new one. The MX
defaults to Auto Unload Off.
Pre-roll
Sets the amount of time before the In point (called the pre-roll amount) used for loop play and record
functions. The...

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300 Midi
This  setting  allows the Midi Device ID of the MX 2424 to be set. The default is 74. 

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400 Input/Output
Inputs 1-8
Inputs 9-16
Inputs 17-24
These settings allow selection of input source for each group of eight channels.
Analog
When selected, input to tracks are taken from the corresponding inputs of the analog I/O module (IF-
AN24) if installed.
Digital In
When selected, input to tracks are taken from the corresponding inputs of a digital I/O module (IF-AE24,
IF-AD24, IF-TD24). 

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2 Channel in
When selected, the dedicated stereo digital inputs are routed to a group of eight tracks, with the left input
routed to the odd-numbered tracks (1,3,5,7), and the right input routed to the even-numbered tracks
(2,4,6,8).  In addition to this menu, it will be necessary to choose which stereo digital I/O to use in menu
462, and to select 2CH as the Sample Reference in Menu 002.
Analog 1-8
When selected, input to tracks are taken from...