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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Software Version 4.01
ꢀ Items marked SY are only available when the SY-88 is installed.
Function
Display
LED
To Enter Function
To Enter
Data
Remarks
1
2
Display ABS Time
ABS
-
-
-
Hold DISPLAY + ꢁ
SY DISPLAY
Display H:M:S:F TC difference
DIFF
-
-
3
4
5
Display Sub-Frame difference
Auto Offset Calculate & Store
“
“
SY DISPLAY
SY DISPLAY
SY DISPLAY
Press ꢁ to return to H:M:S:F display
Time code offset only
ꢁ and ꢂ
Display Generator Start Time & Enter
Data
GEN
-
ꢁ or ꢂ
6
Column by column Generator or
Offset time Setting
GEN
or
OFFSET
Hold ꢁ and ꢂ then
press DISPLAY
ꢁ or ꢂ
A period will start blinking in the Hours column, use ꢁ
or ꢂ to enter hours. Press DISPLAY to move the
period to next column. After setting last column,
pressing DISPLAY will exit column setting mode
By pushing MEMO 1, point can be set on the fly
7
8
9
Display MEMO 1 & Enter data
Display MEMO 2 & Enter data
Display OFFSET & Enter data
MEMO 1
MEMO 2
OFFSET
“
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
ꢁ or ꢂ
ꢁ or ꢂ
ꢁ or ꢂ
ꢁ or ꢂ
By pushing MEMO 2, point can be set on the fly
ABS time Offset entry in Frames only.
10 Display OFFSET & Enter Data
SY DISPLAY
SMPTE T/C Offset entry in Frames, or when DISPLAY
is pressed again, in Sub-Frames.
11 Display PITCH & Enter data
12 Display Tape Time Code
13 Display User Bits on tape
14 Display Incoming Time Code
15 Pull Up / Down mode setting
16 Display Pull Up / Down Status
PITCH
TC
DISPLAY or VARI
-
ꢁ or ꢂ
SY
SY
SY
SY
-
-
TC LED will flash
Hold DISPLAY + ꢂ
Hold ꢂ + DISPLAY
Hold ꢁ + Display
Hold ꢁ and press Fs
-
-
“
“
TC LED will flash. Press DISPLAY to exit.
Press DISPLAY to exit
ꢁ or ꢂ
Any
SY Press Fs button
Display will exit automatically
-
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SY-88 MENU FUNCTIONS
Software Version 4.01
These items are available after you enter the SY-88 Menu System by switching display to TC and pressing ꢁ and ꢂ simultaneously. Once in
the Menu System, pressing DISPLAY will scroll forward through the Menu Items. Holding DISPLAY and pressing ꢁ will scroll back to the previous
Menu items, Holding DISPLAY and pressing ꢂ will exit the Menu system.
Display
Choices
Description
Default
Item
No
Setting
Dip
Sw
Item
Item
Default
1
2
3
Select DA-88 Time Base
Display Only
Abs
Select operating Frame rate: 30 ndF, 29 ndF, 29 dF, 25 F and 24 F
Displays Frame Rate of time code recorded on tape
t
t.out
tc
ABS to TC conversion
off
on
The following menus are available DA-88 SYS Ver 3.10 or later, and SY-88 Ver 4.01 S1-#2 Must be in the down position for 9-pin control
4
5
6
7
8
ChS
vSync
tCt.
rEnt.
d.
rcdLy.
trKArm.
tm.
Shtmute
FASt.
CutLy.
morE…
rEch
OFF
AnLG
EnA
FrEE
on
dGEL
dSA
Chase Mode
Video Sync
rechase
Off
analog
Enable
free
On
digital
Disable
S1 #3
S1 #7
S1 #5
Time code timing
9-pin Remote control
9 pin device Ack.
Record Delay
Track arming
Track Mapping
Shuttle Mute
Fast wind speed
Cue up tally
More Menu
Device Type (See table 2)
Record delay (See Manual)
oFF
(See Table 2)
See Manual for settings
disable
See Table 3 for settings
S3 #1,2,3
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
on
enable
S3 #7
S3 #4&5
Track Mapping (See Table 3)
0
8
StP
0
1
don’t mute
X8
Stop
mute
X100
Still
100
StL
1
S3 #6
S3 #8
No
Yes
The following Menu items are available only when item 15, more is set to 1
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
v.
Example 4.01. 3
Software Version (Display only)
rEchwd.
vsy.
LtC.
tCrEc
PSP.
rESEt
rEAd
1
2
Rechase Window
Video re-Sync mode
LTC mode
9-pin TC record enable
Pgm Spd Play mode
1 second
Free
leap
Disable
mute
2 seconds
Re-Sync
5 frames
Enable
S1 #4
S1 #8
FrEE
LEAP
0
rESy
5F
1
mute
on
don’t mute
Reset to factory defaults
Read current hardware switch settings
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SY-88 MENU FUNCTION Tables
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DA-88 Power up sequences
System version 3.10 and up
Hold the following keys in combination while powering on the DA-88.
REW FF STOP PLAY REC
RESULT
ꢃ
ꢄ
Cleaning Mode. With ABS display selected, If ꢃ and ꢄ are pressed again,
the number of cleaning cycles is displayed.
POWER ON STOP
VERSION RELEASE DATE
D TIME
DS TIME
BOT STOP (at Beginning of Tape enter Stop mode)
EOT STOP (at End of Tape enter Stop mode)
SYS VERSION
SY-88 VERSION
PEAK HOLD ON (ꢄ+ Clear to reset)
PEAK HOLD OFF
TEST MODE (when stop is pressed again)
EOT REWIND (at End of Tape enter Rewind mode)
SERVO VERSION
BOT PLAY (at Beginning of tape enter Play mode)
POWER ON PLAY
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DA-88 ERROR NUMBERS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION
ERROR
DESCRIPTION
S-Err-01
S-Err-02
Mechanical Problem (tape path, guide, drum motor, etc.)
Irregular head drum speed. The drum motor spin command is given, but no tachometer pulses from the frequency generator (FG) coil are
received for 1.5 seconds. This can happen if the tape has come in contact with lubricant from the mechanism. The Bernoulli effect explains how
a spinning drum creates a cushion of air between the tape and the heads. The lubricant, however, will stop the head dead in its tracks.
Combination of Errors 1 & 2
Capstan Motor Problem. The motor spin command is given, but no FG signal is detected within 1.5 seconds.
Combination of Errors 1 & 4
Combination of Errors 2 & 4
Combination of Errors 1,2 &4
Reel Problem (take-up or supply). No FG received from either reel table for 1.5 seconds.
Combination of Errors 1 & 8
Combination of Errors 2 & 8
Combination of Errors 1,2 & 8 (a mechanical mode change is not completed within 5 seconds).
Combination of Errors 4 & 8
Combination of Errors 1,4 & 8
Combination of Errors 2,4 & 8
Combination of Errors 1,2,4 & 8
S-Err-03
S-Err-04
S-Err-05
S-Err-06
S-Err-07
S-Err-08
S-Err-09
S-Err-10
S-Err-11
S-Err-12
S-Err-13
S-Err-14
S-Err-15
S-Err-21
S-Err-31
The reel tables do not wind the tape in preparation for Eject.
The tape is loose or caught. Tape width varies within a specified tolerance. If the tape path has been adjusted for a narrow or easily flexed tape,
a wider or stiffer tape may get caught in the guides. The System control monitors both reel table tachometers, as well as the Head and Capstan
tachs. Any conflicting information will halt the transport.
S-Err-41
S-Err-59
S-Err-68
E.CLOC
K
The solenoid does not engage during FF/RW (100x speed).
In Eject mode, the reels do not start to drive, or do not lock for more than 1.5 seconds
In Play mode, the reels do not start to drive, or do not lock for more than 1.5 seconds.
No clock data, or incorrect setting of the clock switch or machine time base reference. This could also indicate a mismatch in the machine ID
numbers and/or missing sync signal such as video or word clock.
E.t cut
Ed io
The tape is broken.
Digital I/O error. No digital device is detected at the T-DIF port. Check to see if cables are connected and power is on. You must use TASCAM
cables or other individually shielded twisted pair cable.
E.dE
Dew sensor has detected condensation on the head drum. This occurs when a machine is brought from a cold to a warm area. Leave the
machine powered so the heat from the electronics will evaporate the moisture.
The tape is not a HI-8 formulation. You must use either a metal particle (MP) or metal evaporated (ME) HI-8 Tape.
The tape inserted is too thin. Use a 90 or 120 minute tape.
E.HI-8.t
E.thin.t
Clearing Errors Generally Errors can be cleared by re-booting the machine. However some errors require the machine be serviced immediately. This is
usually the case with S-Err-11, as the tape could be locked in the transport.
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DA-88 Cleaning Procedure
The DA-88 incorporates an internal cleaning mechanism that not only cleans the rotary head but also the tape as it enters the tape path.
The inclusion of this cleaning mechanism significantly reduces the need for manual cleaning, and all but eliminates the need to use the dry cleaning
tape. Use of the dry cleaning tape will reduce the head life of the DA-88 by approximately 5 hours for every cleaning cycle, use is therefor reserved
for situations when playback errors occur and a manual cleaning is not possible. If you elect to use the dry cleaning tape, RUN ONE PASS ONLY -
NOT MULTIPLE CYCLES. If this does not resolve the situation, a manual cleaning or alignment is required.
The following is a suggested maintenance schedule.
Note that the cleaning interval may be longer or shorter depending on your individual environmental conditions.
350 to 400 hours:
Perform manual cleaning of heads and guides.
Check tape path alignment after cleaning.
(requires proper test and measurement equipment, and should be performed by qualified service personnel)
During third cleaning, (1000 hours) a complete alignment check is suggested.
Remember, the duration between cleanings may vary depending on your environment. A dusty or smokey environment will shorten the cleaning
cycle.
Although most name brand tapes are of very high quality, it is possible to receive some “bad” stock. Most notably stock which exhibits excessive
shedding. If you receive tape stock that sheds, immediately stop using it, and clean you transport.
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DA-88 Digital Dubbing
Requirements:
1 PW-88S Sync Cable
1 PW-88D Digital Dubbing Cable
1 RCA to RCA audio cable. (If dubbing Time code) ꢀ
2 DA-88s (Both must have SY-88 Sync cards if dubbing Time code) ꢀ
1 Pre-Formatted tape.
Procedure:
1) With power off, connect Source DA-88 SYNC OUT to Target DA-88 SYNC IN using the PW-88 Sync cable.
2) With Power off, connect Source DA-88 DIGITAL I/O port to Target DIGITAL I/O port using the PW-88D Digital
Dubbing cable.
ꢀ
If dubbing Time code, connect TC Out from source DA-88 to TC In on the target DA-88 using the RCA to RCA
audio cable.
3) Power On both DA-88s
4) On the Source DA-88, enter a 43 Fs Track Delay value for all 8 tracks.
a) Press DISPLAY until ABS is selected.
b) Hold the ꢄ and press DIGITAL IN. The display will toggle between Analog and Digital. Select DIGITAL.
ꢀ
c) If dubbing Time code, on Source DA-88 set menu Item 6 to Digital (old S1 #5 Up).
5) Load Master tape into Source DA-88 and the pre-formatted tape into the target DA-88.
NOTE: Make certain that the master tape is WRITE PROTECTED.
6) Make certain that the REC FUNCTION switches on the Source DA-88 are NOT ENGAGED.
7) Engage REC FUNCTION switches on the Target DA-88 to arm all tracks.
ꢀ If dubbing Time code, engage the TC REC FUNCTION switch, but DO NOT start the generator.
8) Rewind both tapes to BOT
9) On the Target DA-88, engage DIGITAL IN, and CHASE.
10) On the Source DA-88, hold RECORD and press play.
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