| TASCAM TEAC Professional Division 688 MiDIsTUuUDIO “_OWNER’S MANUALTable of Contents Block Diagram MIDI MIXER CONTROL Tranamiting MDI Program Change commands itropuction ‘rom the a8 x Understanding the Mixer Scene Display 7 Extornal MIDI commands 35 ‘Multitrack Case order 9 with MIDI Note messages 35 The Recording System " Mixer Subsystems u FEATURES AND CONTROLS Mixer section 3% BRIEF GUIDE “ ‘Monitor Section 3 Scene Routing Display end Controle 2 OPERATIONS GUIDE Recorder Section 8 Tracking v7 ‘Autolocator Section 6 Overdubbing 18 Meter Section “6 Mixdown 20 Back pene! a Puneh-in or Insert Recording 2 Front Panel 8 Bouncing tacks (ping-pong) 24 Using the Scene Display 25 Transferring All Scones 27 Care and Maintenance 50 Using Effects with the MIDISTUDIO 688 28 How the dbx works 51 Specifications 82 MIDI SYNCHRONIZATION Level Diagrams 55 Introduction to MIDI Syne % Optional Accessories 57 The Recording system with MIDI implementation chart 58 MIDI Synchronization Procedures for MIDI Syne Recording FACTORY PRESET SCENES 59 Using External Syne Devices 31 3 Mixer operation during MIDI Syne 3 33 Synchronizing the 688 to another tape deck 34 © 1990 TEAC Corporation. All rights reserved under international and Pan American copyright conventions. This book ‘may not be repreduced in whole or n part, by mimeograph or any ethor means, without permission. ICE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, D0 NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO ERVICE PERSONNEL. arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of ‘magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle i intended to alert the user tothe presence of A important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. bret Res read twos | | WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK forces errant HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS a APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -2-Safety Instructions 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 thesafety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2, Retain Instructions ~ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3, Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the ‘operating instructions should be adhered to, 4, Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5, Water and Moisture ~ The appliance should not be used ner water — for example, near a bathtub, washbow, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, of near 8 swimming pool, et. 6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with {cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer ‘6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with ‘are. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may ‘cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall oF Ceiling Mounting ~ The appliance should be mount: fd to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manu: facturer 8. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti lation. For example, the appliance should not be situated fon a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings: or, placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase or esbinet that may impede the flow of ‘ie through the ventilation openings, 8, Heat — The appliance should be situsted away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce he Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a ‘power supply only of the type described in the operating in- strUctions or as marked on the appliance, 11. Grounding or Polarization — The preceutions thet should be taken 40 that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 10. 12 PowerCord Protection — Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinch: fd by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13, Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recom: ‘mended by the manufacturer. 114, Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located away, from powerlines. 18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is ‘grounded s0 as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 — 1984, pro: Vides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Wire to en antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con- ductors, location of antennedischarge unit, connection to rounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below. 16, Nonuse Periods ~ The power cord of the spplianee should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long petiod of time 17 Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the en closure through openings. 18, Damage Requiring Service ~ The appliance should be ser- viced by qualified service personnel whe ‘A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; oF . The appliance does not sppeer to operate normally oF exhibits a marked change in performance; or . The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam- ged, 19, Servicing — The user should not sttempt to service the sppliance beyond that deseribed in the operating inetruc- ‘ions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel