TEAC DP-24 DP-24 Owner's Manual - Page 74
Various Other Functions, Metronome, MIDI Sync
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11 - Various Other Functions Metronome This unit has a built-in metronome. The metronome works during the Recorder operation. You can set it to work during both playback and recording or only during recording. 1. When the Recorder is stopped, press the METRONOME button to open the METRONOME screen. 2. Set the following items. Use the CURSOR (5 /b) buttons to select the desired item, and then use the JOG/DATA dial to change its value. MODE You can select from the following modes. Mode OFF REC&PLAY REC Description Default, metronome OFF Works both during recording and playback Works only during recording TEMPO Set the speed. The setting range is from 20 to 250 (BPM). (Default: 120) SIGNATURE Set time signature to 4/4, 3/4, etc. The setting range is from 1/1 to 12/8. (Default: 4/4) BAR DISP Set the BAR display to ON/OFF. (Default: OFF) LEVEL Set the metronome volume. The setting range is from 0 to 127. (Default: 100) 3. After making the settings, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. The metronome works according to the MODE setting made in step 2 above. When the setting is enabled, the METRONOME button flashes according to the metronome tempo. The metronome signal is not recorded even if set to work during recording. NOTE •• When the metronome is working, you can monitor the sound of the metronome through connected external speakers. Note, however, that the metronome sound might also be recorded when you use a microphone to record. •• When the metronome is working, you can adjust the LEVEL item on the METRONOME setting screen, but other items cannot be changed. •• You can use the metronome as a click track to help keep time when recording rhythm guitar, bass, etc. at the beginning of a song. •• If you want to use the metronome for practice, you can either turn each track's fader all the way down during playback or play a song that does not have any recordings. MIDI Sync This unit support MIDI Time Code (MTC) and MIDI Clock, so synchronization with other equipment is possible. The following synchronization types are available. ªª MTC Master You can synchronize the MTC generated by this unit with an external equipment (MTC compatible synthesizer, DAW, etc.). ªª MIDI Clock Master You can synchronize an external equipment (sequencer, drum machine, etc.) with the MIDI clock based on a specified tempo. NOTE When MIDI clock master is selected, besides the MIDI clock, a variety of information such as start, stop, continue, or song position points can be transmitted from this unit to another device. When MTC master is selected, full time code messages can be transmitted while locating the song position. The synchronization settings are made under the SYNC item on the MIDI screen. ªª FRAME TYPE The MTC format used for transmission/reception is only 30 (music, High-Vision). ªª GENERATOR Select a sync signal emitted through the MIDI OUT jack. •• To set this unit to MTC Master, select MTC . •• To set this unit to MIDI Clock Master, select CLOCK. •• When you do not want to output a sync signal from the unit, select OFF. 74 TASCAM DP-24