Tascam DA-98HR Owner's Manual

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88 TASCAM DA-98HR13 – Options/specifications/reference13.1 DA-98HR optionsYou can purchase a number of options through yourTASCAM dealer.These include the IF-AN98HR interface boards,allowing high-quality 24-bit conversion between theanalog and digital domains. These boards may be fit-ted in the option slots of the DA-98HR.13.1.1 Accuride®1 mountingThe DA-98HR is fitted with screw holes in the casewhich allow you to fit Accuride 200 series guide rails(20”) which also help with removing and replacingthe DA-98HR from and to rack installations.Accuride strips are fitted as shown below:Make sure that all screws and bolts are securely tight-ened before replacing the DA-98HR in the rack.13.1.2 Remote control units (RC-898,RC-848 and RC-828)The RC-828, RC-848 and RC-898 remote controlunits can be used with the DA-98HR as well as theDA-78HR, DA-98, DA-88 and DA-38 DTRS record-ers. However, note that not all functions of the DA-98HR can be used with these units.The RC-898 remote control unit can be rack-mounted using the RM-8824, or placed on a roll-around stand (CS-898).If a longer cable is required, the 10 meter (30 ft.)PW-848L can be used.• If a remote control unit is used, it should be con-nected to the DA-98HR’s REMOTE IN/SYNC INconnector s.• Up to 6 DTRS units can be controlled using oneRC-898 controller. The first unit in the chainshould be a DA-98HR.• The first DTRS unit in the chain should be givenMachine ID 1 (ID 0 for DA-88 units), even when aremote control unit is used.• The last DTRS unit in the chain (even if it is theonly one) must be terminated at the SYNC OUTconnector t using a TASCAM terminator.13.1.3 Meter unit (MU-8824)The optional MU-8824 external meter bridge unitcan be connected using a PW-88M cable from theMETER UNIT connector v.The meter can be rack mounted using the RM-8824rack mount angle accessory or mounted on the RC-898 using the MK-9824 mounting kit.No settings are necessary on the DA-98HR to usethis meter unit.13.1.4 CablesAs mentioned earlier, TASCAM cannot accept anyresponsibility for damage caused by the use of thewrong cables.Always consult your TASCAM dealer to see if thereis a ready-made cable to meet your needs. The TAS-CAM cables to be used with the DA-98HR (at thetime of writing this manual) are given in the tablebelow:1. Accuride is a registered trademark of AccurideInternational Inc.Cable PurposePW-88D 1 m (3 ft.) DA-98HR ↔ DTRS digital dubbingcablePW-88DL 5 m (15 ft.) DA-98HR ↔ DTRS digital dubbingcablePW-88S 1 m (3 ft.) DA-98HR ↔ DTRS sync cablePW-1ES 1m (3 ft.) standard 9-pin RS-422 cablePW-5ES 5m (15 ft.) standard 9-pin RS-422 cablePW-88M External meter connecting cable