TEAC DM-4800 DM-4800 Owner's Manual - Page 24

2 - Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings Reading the encoder indicators The encoder indicators change their pattern, depending on the parameter currently being controlled by the encoders. Pan settings When the encoders control the panning of the channels/busses associated with the fader (not in surround modes), the indicator patterns are as shown here. Hard left A little less hard left Centered A little to the right Figure 2.14: Encoders in pan mode Note how the slight pan away from center half-lights the indicator at the end of the circle. This helps to indicate the fact that the pan position is not centered, even when the line of sight to the center indicator is blocked by the encoder knob. EQ settings When the encoders control the 4band EQ for the module selected with the SEL key, each of the four bands may have its gain, frequency and Q controlled by the encoders as shown by the labels under the encoders. The first encoder in each band is used to control the gain, the indicators are used as below. "Half-steps" are indicated by dimmed indicators. Note also the slight boost and cut settings, which give an indication, even when the center is hidden by the control knob. No cut or boost Slight boost (note lower indicator is now off) A little more boost (three indicators now lit and one half-lit) Figure 2.15: Encoders in EQ gain mode The F encoders of each band in EQ mode show the frequency of the band in the following way: Full cut Lowest frequency Middle of the range A little higher than middle A little higher again Figure 2.16: Encoders in EQ frequency selection mode 24 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual