Operating instructions

Table of Contents
April 1992
vii
Safety Instructions ......................................................... iv
Communication with Otari ................................................. v
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 The Otari MTR-90III Tape Recorder ............................. 1-2
1.2 Using This Manual ................................................. 1-3
1.2.1 Organization ..................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Conventions Within This Manual .................................. 1-4
Section 2 Installation and Inspection
2.1 Inspection ........................................................... 2-2
2.2 Assembly of Remote Control Unit ............................... 2-6
2.3 Stand Assembly (Remote Control Unit/Auto Locator) ........ 2-7
2.4 Connections ........................................................ 2-9
2.4.1 Cable Connections ............................................... 2-9
2.4.2 NR Remote Connector .......................................... 2-11
2.4.3 EXT CLOCK Connector .......................................... 2-11
2.4.4 Serial I/O Connector ............................................ 2-12
2.4.5 Parallel I/O Connector ........................................... 2-13
2.5 Power Supply Conversion ....................................... 2-14
Section 3 Controls and Indicators
3.1 Transport Controls and Indicators ............................... 3-2
3.2 Rear Panel .......................................................... 3-5
3.3 Remote Control Unit (CB-147) ................................... 3-7
3.4 Auto Locator (CB-148) ........................................... 3-10
Section 4 Operation
4.1 Modes of Operation ................................................ 4-2
4.2 Record and Play Modes ........................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Threading the Tape on the Machine ............................... 4-3
4.2.2 Recording Initial Tracks .......................................... 4-4
4.2.3 Playback of Initial Tracks ......................................... 4-5
4.2.4 Sel·Rep Recording (Overdubbing) ................................ 4-5
4.2.5 Sel·Rep Recording (Punch-Ins) ................................... 4-6
4.2.6 Rehearsal of Overdubs and Punch-Ins ............................ 4-7
4.2.6.1 Rehearsal of Overdubs .................................... 4-7
4.2.6.2 Rehearsal of Punch-Ins .................................... 4-7
4.2.7 Mixdown ......................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Cue Modes ....................................................... 4-8
4.2.8.1 Normal Cue Mode ......................................... 4-8