Tascam TSR-8 User Manual

3. RACK MOUNTING THE TSR-8
The TSR-8 may be mounted to a standard EIA 19”
rack, such as the TASCAM CS-607B. You need the op-
tional RM-408 Rack Mount Angle. Before mounting,
make sure the rack you are mounting the TSR-8 to
is not warped or bent. Screwing the TSR-8 to badly
warped surface may cause misalignment of the trans-
port.
4. INITIAL CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Before attempting any cable connection,
check to make sure that all the units involved in your
system are turned off.
When connecting the TSR-8 to your system, use
shielded cables that are as short as your situation will
allow. We recommend low-capacitance cables with
quality connectors, such as the TASCAM Pro Series.
Cheaper cable has less shielding and may introduce radio
frequency interference, hum and noise into your system.
A. Input/Output Connections
The TSR-8’s inputs and outputs are handled by
RCA jacks located on the rear connector panel of the
machine.
Make the appropriate cable connections to the
Program busses and Tape Returns of your mixer.
1f your mixer has phono jack (RCA) outputs confirm-
ing to the -10 dBV standard, the meter readings of your
mixer and the. TSR-8 should match, i.e., 0 VU on the
mixer will read O dB on the TSR-8 track it’s connected
to. If the readings don’t match, always go by the read-
ings on the recorder.
B. AC Power Cord
Make sure of a stable, firm.connection on the mains
side. Route the cord where there is no possibility of
stepping on it, to prevent accidental disconnection.
C. Remote Control Connection and Computer/
Synchronizer Interface
On the TSR-8's rear pane! are located a REMOTE
CONTROL connector and ACCESSORY 1 and 2 con-
nectors. The REMOTE CONTROL connection makes
it possible to connect the optional RC-408 remote
control unit to provide remote control of all transport
functions. The ACCESSORY 1 connection is a parallel
port, meaning transport controls are each brought to a
separate pin of the connector for external connection to
the TASCAM ES-50 or other SMPTE synchronizers. The
ACCESSORY 2 is a serial port, in which fewer wires
carry digital messages to and from the TSR-8’s
microcomputer for external connection to a controlling
computer with RS-232C serial data buss. It is possible to
hook up a serial-capable synchronizer (such as the
TASCAM MIDiiZER) to this port for control and other
advanced functions. For detailed information on the use
of the ACCESSORY connections, consult TASCAM or
the nearest TASCAM dealer. (Also see pp. 11-13.)
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5. REEL INSTALLATION
Proceed as follows:
1. Turn the holddown knob until its outer and inner
three detents line up with each other.
2. Line up the three notches in the full supply reel
with the three detents in the holddown knob on the
supply reel table and push the reel against the reel table.
3. Turn the holddown knob fully clockwise until it is’
firmly seated in place.
4. Repeat the procedure for the empty takeup reel.
NOTE: Before running tape, make sure that the reel
holddown
knob
is
tight
on
both
the
supply
and
takeup
reels.
6. TAPE THREADING
Thread the tape exactly as shown below.

Tascam TSR-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Tascam
Model	TSR-8
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English