Tascam DV-RA1000HD User Manual

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DV-RA1000HD

Technical Documentation

The TASCAM DV-RA1000HD
features the world’s most
advanced method of recording
high-resolution stereo audio on
optical disk or internal 60GB
hard drive. The DV­RA1000HD is fitted with digital
I/O in all common formats,

including S/DIF3 (Direct Stream Digital), as well as high quality AD and DA conversion. The DV­RA1000HD can be connected to a personal computer, through USB 2.0, where files can be transferred for
further processing, editing, and mastering. Edit titles and add project notes with PS/2 keyboard connected
to the front panel. The DV-RA1000HD contains an A/C independent clock/calendar which timestamps all
files recorded on a DVD/HD that can be viewed when connected to a computer.

The DV-RA1000HD includes DSP for EQ and dynamics processing that can be inserted on recording or
playback. The DV-RA1000HD can provide more than 60 hours of recording to hard drive and burn these
files to CD or DVD, making it ideal for event recording, archival, and extended playback applications.

MSRP $ 2,499.00

High-quality stereo recording at up to 192kHz/24­bit or DSD format

Records to Built-in 60GB hard drive, DVD+RW,
CD-R/RW media

Archives to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and
DVD+RW discs

Multi-band compression and 3-band EQ mixdown
effects

USB 2.0 connection to PC for use as DVD data
drive

Balanced AES/EBU inputs and outputs, running at
normal, double-speed and double-wire formats

Records to standard CD-DA, Broadcast Wave and
DSDIFF formats

Various play and record modes such as auto track
increment, auto cue, auto ready, single/continuous
play, program A/B play and synchronized
recording.

User-definable function keys
Large, backlit LCD display
Word Sync In, Out, Thru

RS-232C serial control
±6% pitch control
Fade in/out
Jog playback
Power on play feature
Wired remote control (RC-

RA1000) included
Headphone output
PS/2 keyboard connector for title

editing

TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, CA 90640 [phone] http://www.tascamcontractor.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

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The DV-RA1000HD, 2U rack-mountable, high definition Audio Master Recorder equipped with
an internal 60GB hard disk and a optical drive, which records to CD-R/RW and DVD+RW discs,
and archives to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs. The unit records high quality
stereo up to 192kHz/24bit or DSD format to standard CD-DA, Broadcast Wave, and DSDIFF
formats. Multi-band compression and 3-band EQ are included; both assignable to record or
playback.

The DV-RA1000HD includes a USB 2.0 connection to PC for use as a DVD data drive and works
with the following operating systems; Windows 2000, Windows XP, MacOS 9.22 and above, and
MacOS X 10.2 and above. (No driver is required)

Standard features include Pitch Control (+/- 6%), Auto Cue, Timer start, Synchronized Recording,
Multiple Playback Modes, copy files and projects between HD and Optical drive, user assignable
function keys, Fade I/O, Auto Track Increment, Power On Play, Headphone Out w/level control,
monitoring between playback and input, and a built in oscillator.

Word Sync In, Out, and Thru is provided via rear panel BNC connectors as well as RS-232 Serial
Control. Also included is a wired RC-RA1000 remote control. A Front Panel PS/2 keyboard input
for convenient project notes and titling.

Analog Inputs/Outputs are unbalanced RCA and Balanced XLR and Digital Inputs/Outputs are
AES/EBU, S/PDIF and DSD Input/Output SDIF-3 and DSD-raw.

HD Recording

DVD +/- RW Discs Recording

TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, CA 90640 [phone] http://www.tascamcontractor.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

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