Teac MX-2424 Tutorial User Manual

TASCAMTEAC Professional DivisionMX-242424-Track 24-Bit Hard Disk RecorderOperational Tutorial

- 10 -Audio Cable ConsiderationsAlways use high quality TASCAM Cable Up audio cables for wiring your studio. Thisensures that the audio connections be

- 11 -GETTING AROUNDGETTING AROUNDGETTING AROUNDGETTING AROUNDWhen you first look at your MX-2424's front panel, the wide array of buttons can be

- 12 -Data EntryThis section is for inputting data and changing parameters. There is anumeric keypad that is useful for entering timecode values, dial

- 13 -Navigating the SystemThe key to getting around your MX-2424's system, project, and track windows is theJog/Shuttle Wheel section. The Jog/S

- 14 -[SETUP]Pressing [SETUP] takes you to the MX-2424's system setup menus. These menusinclude everything having to do with how your MX-2424 ope

- 15 -Load

- 16 -Delete

- 17 -Rename

- 18 -Smart Copy – TapeMode Convert – Convert/Copy Abort

- 19 -[VIEW/UNLOAD]Press [VIEW/UNLOAD] to see the names of the tracks in your current project (see theLCD illustration below). In this display, you ca

- 2 -Introduction...

- 20 -Operating ConventionsThere are several prompts, indicators, and ways of performing an action which arecommon across many functions of the MX-242

- 21 -Escaping an Action• Pressing [CLEAR/CANCEL] lets you escape any page or action and returns youback to the main timecode display.• Press [UNDO] t

- 22 -FIRST SESSIONFIRST SESSIONFIRST SESSIONFIRST SESSIONLoading the Factory DemoThe MX-2424 doesn't automatically load a project when it is pow

- 23 -Creating a ProjectA project stores all the information associated with a multi-track recording. This includesaudio files, track files, the proje

- 24 -Choosing The Project’s ParametersCertain decisions must be made before recording audio. These are decisions thataffect the way the actual audio

- 25 - TapeMode or Non-Destructive?There are two types of recording modes, TapeMode and Non-Destructive. TapeMode isdestructive recording and does not

- 26 -Creating a TapeMode Project1) Press [SETUP].2) Press [2] on the numeric keypad. You will see,200 Record Mode * Non-Destructive3) Press [TRIM]

- 27 -Record!If you have followed all the steps so far, you are ready to record your first tracks. Don'tworry too much about recording a perfect

- 28 -Naming Tracks1) After recording a track, you may want to name it. Since the MX-2424 automaticallyassigns your track a name (for example, "M

- 29 -Power OffThe MX-2424''s internal hard drive should be unmounted before powering down. Makeit a habit to unmount your hard drive before

- 3 -LED Conventions ...

- 30 -MAKING OPERATING CHOICESMAKING OPERATING CHOICESMAKING OPERATING CHOICESMAKING OPERATING CHOICESThe MX-2424 has a few different recording and mo

- 31 -Entering RecordThere are different ways available to enter and exit record that may be used dependingon the situation. The default way to begin

- 32 -Setting One Button Recording1) Press [SETUP], press [2] on the numeric keypad, and use the [Up Arrow] button toscroll to the following display:2

- 33 -Setting Auto PunchThere are times when playing an instrument that you just don’t have a free hand toperform a punch. Or, you need to make a very

- 34 -Rehearse FunctionSometimes you just aren't sure if your punch In and Out Points are set right. On otheroccasions, a musician might need to

- 35 -VIRTUAL TRACKSVIRTUAL TRACKSVIRTUAL TRACKSVIRTUAL TRACKSThink of Virtual Tracks as audio tracks that are stored in a giant pool. The pool is mad

- 36 - Unloading Tracks1) Press [VIEW/UNLOAD].2) Select the track you want to Unload using the Track Select buttons. When you haveselected a track for

- 37 -Loading a Track1) Press [PROJ/NEW]. (The display should look like this.)Load *Select Action2) Press [STORE/YES]. You should see the names of the

- 38 -LOCATE FUNCTIONSLOCATE FUNCTIONSLOCATE FUNCTIONSLOCATE FUNCTIONSProject Head & TailHeadPress [Rewind] once for a normal rewind speed.Press [

- 39 -Recalling a Location1) Press [RCL/NO] to recall a memory location. The MX-2424 can be playing,recording, or stopped—it doesn't matter.2) En

- 4 -Digital Transfers ...

- 40 -DIGITAL RECORDING BASICSDIGITAL RECORDING BASICSDIGITAL RECORDING BASICSDIGITAL RECORDING BASICSDigital 101There are distinct differences betwee

- 41 -Bit Depth DefinedComputers use a binary number system composed of just 2 digits, 0 and 1. A binarydigit is called a bit, and computers combine t

- 42 -Digital TransfersThe only time you don't have to set a level going into your MX-2424 is when you makea digital transfer (such as, AES/EBU,

- 43 -SCSI Connection Rules1) Only Approved SCSI devices should be connected to the MX-2424.2) Only make SCSI connections (and disconnections) with th

- 44 -Hard Drive ManagementIt is crucial that you keep your hard drive healthy since this is where all of your projectsare stored. This applies not on

- 45 -DVD-RAM:A DVD-RAM drive may be installed in the front panel of the MX-2424. Combined withthe stock internal hard drive, this creates a fully se

- 46 -Disk CleanupThe "Disk Cleanup" function keeps your available hard drive space optimized byerasing unused audio files. For example, aud

- 47 -Low Level FormatingA low level format erases a disk sector by sector and maps out any physically badsectors in the drive’s FAT (File Allocation

- 48 -Initializing a DriveWhen you initialize a hard drive you define its format type. In turn, this format typedictates the kind of audio files the M

- 49 -SYNCHRONIZATION BASICSSYNCHRONIZATION BASICSSYNCHRONIZATION BASICSSYNCHRONIZATION BASICSThere are many situations when it is necessary to run mo

- 5 -INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONCongratulations on the purchase of your new MX-2424. We are pleased that you’vechosen the MX-2424

- 50 -Selecting a Frame Rate1) Press [SETUP] and access Menu #004. You will see something like this,004 TimeCode Type * 30/NDF2) Press [TRIM] and use

- 51 -GLOSSARYGLOSSARYGLOSSARYGLOSSARYA/D Converter (ADC)This is a hardware device that converts analog voltages into digital information.AES/EBUA pro

- 52 -S/PDIFThe digital audio protocol for interfacing digital equipment using a coaxial connection. S/PDIF stands forSony/Philips Digital Interface.

- 6 -USING THIS TUTORIALUSING THIS TUTORIALUSING THIS TUTORIALUSING THIS TUTORIALThis tutorial covers the basics of how to set up and operate the MX-2

- 7 -Hot TipsImportant operational notes, that are in addition to the general instructions, are titled"HOT TIP!" and highlighted in their ow

- 8 -EXPLAINING THE I/O OPTIONSEXPLAINING THE I/O OPTIONSEXPLAINING THE I/O OPTIONSEXPLAINING THE I/O OPTIONSDue to the unpredictable variety of possi

- 9 -SET UPSET UPSET UPSET UPCables, & PowerProper PowerA crucial ingredient to keeping your MX-2424 healthy—and your digital recordingssounding t