Tascam DA-88 - Audio Recording Procedures; Initial Recording Process

O' Once formatting starts, you cannot change the sampling rate. If you notice
that a wrong rate was selected after formatting starts , stop and rewind the
tape to the beginning and select the correct rate before re-starting
formatting.
6. Hold RECORD and press PLAY to let formatting start.
When the tape reaches the end and formatting is complete, it will automatically
rewind, stopping at the beginning.
ter Pressing any REC FUNCTION switch after once formatting starts lets audio
be recorded on the corresponding track. But to insure against noise and
discontinuities of absolute time data , we recommend that you format all tapes
all the way to the end before using them for audio record .
O* If you attempt to record additional material to augment the original and wish
to format the tape from that intermediate point, be sure to sufficiently move
back the tape beforehand to prevent an unformatted section being left in
between .
NOTE
When the tape runs from the previously formatted part into the newly
formatted part, there could be discontinuities of ABS time data. The
transition could cause erratic sync if it happens when syncing. If audio
data is present over the transition zone, noise could be heard. The best is
format a tape from start to end without interruption.
Audio Recording
INITIAL RECORDIN
1. Check to see that all connections are made correctly.
2. When all connections are checked OK, switch on power to the DA-88 and
other elements of your system.
3. Load a Hi8 tape into the DA-88.
o* Any other tape whatever cannot be loaded on the DA-88.
EF If the tape has not been formatted already , refer to the section
"Formatting a Tape."
4. If you want to record digital audio, press the DIGITAL IN switch to let its
LED light.
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If you want to record analog audio, the DIGITAL IN LED should be turned
off.