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Section 1 – Introduction to the DA-98
1-4 – 1.00 – 06/97
If condensation does occur, you will not be able to
operate the DA-98 controls, and you will see the
following message on the display:
If you see the above message, press the
ESCAPE
key to remove the message, leave the DA-98
switched on for one or two hours, then switch it
off and on again before starting recording.
If you are going to use the DA-98 in a location
where you think condensation is likely to occur,
move the DA-98 into the warmer location about
one or two hours before recording is due to start,
and leave it switched on. Turn the DA-98 off and
then on again before starting recording.
1.5 Recommended tapes
The DA-98 is designed for use with Hi8 video
cassettes. You cannot use any other kind of tape
with the DA-98.
There are two basic types of Hi8 tape: MP and
ME. Each has its own particular characteristics
and merits:
• MP tapes are manufactured using a daubed
magnetic particle deposit process and exhibit a
level of performance which is more than
acceptable. They have a durability which
allows them to be used as work tapes in studio
and post-production environments.
• ME tapes have their magnetic layer produced
through a metal evaporation process. Generally
speaking, though these tapes have a high per-
formance level, they are not as robust as MP
tapes (see above) and should be used for live
recording and archival purposes, rather than as
work tapes.
TASCAM does not endorse any specific tape or
tape manufacturer. TASCAM has licensed the use
of the DTRS logo ( ) to tape manufacturers,
provided their tape meets the specifications
required by DTRS tape recorders. However, the
use of the DTRS logo on the tape packaging does
not imply any endorsement of the tape by TAS-
CAM. It is possible that the characteristics and
sensitivities of tapes may be changed by the man-
ufacturers without notice. The brands and model
numbers of tapes listed below may not always
meet the specifications required by DTRS systems
for optimum performance. TASCAM assumes no
responsibility for problems resulting from
changes made by a manufacturer to the materials
or specifications of its tape products.
The electrical characteristics of DTRS recorders
are adjusted and set using Sony Hi8 tape parame-
ters (MP and ME) prior to shipment.
1.5.1 Tape brands
The following brands and models of tape can be
used with the DA-98. As mentioned above, this
list does not constitute any endorsement by TAS-
CAM of these products, nor is it a guarantee that
tapes bearing this brand and model name will con-
tinue to give optimum performance.
The electronics of DTRS recorders are designed
to operate within specific parameters. The use of a
tape with sensitivity higher or lower than that of
Maker MP ME
SONY DARS-MP E6-HME
P6-HMP E5-HME
P6-HMPX E6-HMEAD
P5-HMP E5-HMEAD
P5-HMPX E6-HMEX
E5-HMEX
AMPEX DA8 MP
BASF DA MP
TDK Hi8 MP Hi8 ME Position
Hi8 MP Position Hi8 ME Pro
FUJI HI P6- DS N
HI P5- DS N
M221MP P6-
M221 MP P5-
MAXELL P6- XR-M E6- XD-MN
P5- XR E5- XD