Modular Multitrack Recorder - Tascam

For backing up files, and for ease of moving smaller projects around, we recommend using a
“LIM/DOW” (Light Intensity Modulation / Direct Over Write) type optical disk. The LIM/DOW
technology achieves better performance than is available on older types of Magneto-Optical media, which
must execute an erase pass before they can write new data to the disk. The Nikon Beluga AV MO
(Magneto-Optical) disk drive has been tested and rated to perform well when used with the MMR-8. A
chart of currently tested and certified disk drive media is given in Appendix B, MMR Approved Drives
List. The results from performance tests of the NIKON Beluga AV MO drive with 1K per sector media
are also given there. It is possible to use other removable media such as the IOMEGA Jaz drive and the
SyQuest Syjet, but these do not provide the same level of performance for recording as a hard drive and
they are more fragile than optical drive media is. DAT, Exabyte and other streaming tape device cannot
currently be used with the MMR-8 system.
Remote Controllers for the Tascam MMR-8
Tascam MM-RC The TASCAM MM-RC is a dedicated remote control unit designed specially for
use with the MMR-8 and the MMP-16 sixteen channel player unit. It connects to a
special remote connector on the UI/B card on the back of the MMR and MMP
units. This remote allows complete control of all attached functions of the MMR
and MMP units, including all setup menus. It also allows for machine grouping as
well as system wide control of all attached units. A total of up to 100 units (any
combination of MMR and MMP) can be controlled from the MM-RC.
Lynx KCU The TimeLine Lynx Keyboard Control Unit (KCU) is a tabletop controller which is
typically used in conjunction with Lynx 2 synchronizer modules. It provides a time
code display, motion control functions (including a jog/shuttle Wheel), track
selections, and audio editing functions for most professional video and audio
transports. The KCU can remotely control the operation of a total of up to six
transports including MMR-8s. When used with the KCU 900 software, the Lynx
KCU unit allows control of the following MMR functions:
• Transport Control
• Track Record Arm/Select
• Slip Track/Region
• Undo/Redo
• Goto Prev/Next Edit
• Goto Head/Tail
• Clear/Paste
The Lynx KCU may be directly connected to either of the two integrated Lynx
ports on the MMR back panel. The second Lynx connector provides a loop thru
connection to an external Lynx module for control of other devices from the KCU.
The TimeLine Lynx KCU is available from:
TimeLine Vista, Inc.
1755 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite B
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 761-4440 Fax: (760) 761-4449
MMR-8 Tascam MMR-8 Owner’s Manual • Chapter 2 • Installation 27