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two bits of data from the DAT-Link + are ignored and replaced with the current
real-time, voice memo, and other side information. This mode can b e used to store
multi-track digital data onto a tape. The only proviso is that the TEACmust b e
setup for the same number of channels and sp eed as the data uses.
Dubbing TEAC Data Tap es
If data to be recorded onto the TEAC deck originated from a TEAC data deck,
then the lower 2 bits containing the side information can be preserved throughout.
During the transfer from the deck to the host computer, narecord should b e used
without the teacin program. By doing this, the data can be saved with the 2 low
bits preserved. For example, to make a copy of a TEAC tape, do the following:
1. Run narecord /tmp/dub .
2. Start the source tap e playing.
3. When the source has nished, interrupt the narecord program.
4. Insert a blank tape into the deck, set the deck for 16-bit data input mo de and
start it recording.
5. Run naplay /tmp/dub .
6. When the naplay program completes, the tape can b e stopp ed.
Remote Control of TEAC Decks
The RD1x5T decks can also be controlled from the host computer using the rc
remote control program. The device name for the TEAC decks is teac rd and
the following commands are available: Stop, Play, Rewind, FF, Pause, Record, ID,
A/P, Review, and Cue. See the section 8 for more details on remote control.
Enabling Digital I/O Mo de on TEAC Decks
The RD125, RD135, and RD145 decks have an internal switch which enables or
disables digital input/output mo des. Most units are factory congured to enable
digital I/O. However, if the deck do es not resp ond to the settings for 14 or 16
bit digital mo de as describ ed in Section 11.3.2, you may need to have the switch
set. Contact your TEAC representative to have this change made as it entails
disassembling the unit.