Tascam HD-P2 User Manual
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HD-P2
Portable Stereo Audio Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Important Safety Precautions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This ap p l i a n c e ha s a se r i a l nu m b e r
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number and
retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference in which
case t he user may be requir ed to take adequat e
measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s' a g it d' un pr od u it de Cl a ss e A. Da ns un
environ n e m e n t dom e s t i q u e, cet ap p a r e i l pe ut
pr ovoq uer des in terf éren ces radio , dan s ce cas
l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstö
rung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann
im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen vers ursac hen; in
dies em Fal l kann vom Betrieber verlang werden ,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür
aufzukommen.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not instal led and u sed in acco rdance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
CAUTION
Chang es or modificat ions to this equ ipm ent not
expressly approved by TEAC CORP ORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
For U.S.A.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment:
E2, E3, E4
b) Peak inrush current: 600 mA
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Important Safety Instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not b lock a ny venti lation openings . Instal l in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do no t ins t a ll ne a r an y hea t so u r c e s suc h as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protec t the po w e r cord from be i n g walked on
or pi n c he d part i c u l ar l y at pl ug s , con v e n i en c e
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, sta nd, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service p ersonnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such
as a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off
position.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.
• An apparatus with Class I c o n s t r u c t i o n sh a l l be
connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
CAUTION
When using the HD-P2, only use the AC adapter
and cable supplied.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter and cable
with any other product.
Batteries
If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or break
age occurs, the unit will not function. Please observe the
cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to
ensure proper usage.
When loading batteries into this product, remember the fol
-
lowing:
• When inserting batteries be sure of their direction (po
larity). Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
• Do not combine batteries of different types or specica
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tions together.
• Do not use an old battery together with a new one.
When necessary, change all batteries at the same time
with a new set.
• If the product is not used over a lengthy period, remove
the batteries to eliminate the possibility of battery leak
-
age which would result in damage to the unit.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non-re
-
chargeable.
Trademarks
Windows and Windows XP are trademarks of Micro-
soft Corporation.
Macintosh, MacOS 10.3 and higher, and FireWire are
trademarks of Apple Computer.
Compact Flash is a trademark of SanDisk Corpora
-
tion.
Microdrive is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introductio
n
Introduction ................................................5
Document Conventions .............................5
About this manual .....................................5
Supplied accessories ..................................5
System Organization
Projects ........................................................6
Files .............................................................6
Markers .......................................................6
Settings .......................................................6
Media Considerations ................................6
File System Format .....................................7
The HD-P2 Interface
Keys .............................................................8
Transport Keys and Hold Switch ...............8
Menu keys and Shuttle/Data wheel .........8
Audio Switches, Inputs & Outputs
Audio Switches ...........................................9
Left Side ......................................................9
Right Side ....................................................9
Power Setup
Power ..........................................................10
AC Power ....................................................10
Batteries ......................................................10
Inserting Batteries ......................................10
Approximate Battery Life ..........................10
FireWire IEEE.1394 Connector ...................10
Power Operation Notes .............................10
Operation
Power Control .............................................11
Inserting and Removing Media .................11
Adjusting the Display ................................11
Default Project ............................................11
Recording Audio .........................................11
Playing Audio .............................................12
HD-P2 Playback Considerations ................12
Media Space and Recording ......................12
HD-P2 Screens and Menus
Monitoring ..................................................13
Audible Alerts .............................................13
Operational Screen .....................................
13
Screen Icons ................................................13
Menu Navigation .......................................14
Main Menu .................................................14
Project Menus .............................................14
Project Main Menu .....................................14
Project Settings Menu ................................14
Project Files Menu ......................................16
Project Trash Manager ...............................16
Change/New Project ..................................17
System Menus ............................................17
System Settings ..........................................17
Set System Time .........................................18
Power Management ..................................18
Audio Clock Management .........................18
Media Management ...................................18
Media Information ....................................19
Media Speed Check ....................................19
Media Cleanup ..........................................19
Reformat Media .........................................19
Scan Media .................................................19
Software Update ........................................20
Default Project Settings .............................20
Project Templates .......................................20
Display Menu ..............................................20
Timecode
Overview ....................................................21
Timecode Settings ......................................21
Clock Source ................................................21
Frame Rate ..................................................21
Rate Pull Up/Down .....................................22
FreeWheel ...................................................22
Jam Sync .....................................................22
Trigger Mode ..............................................22
Trigger on Frame ........................................22
Trigger-Frame ..............................................22
Timecode Origin .........................................22
Timecode Offset .........................................22
Offset ..........................................................22
Key Shortcuts
Shortcuts .....................................................23
Shifted MENU Keys ....................................23
Shifted STOP Keys ...................................... 23
External PS/2 Keyboard Equivalents
External PS/2 Keyboard Equivalents ........24
Docking and Conforming
FireWire Dock .............................................25
Compact Flash Card Layout .......................25
HD-P2 Conform Application ......................25
Choose Project ............................................25
Choose Output File Setting .......................25
Conform Project ..........................................25
HD-P2 Conform Application Screens .........26
Dimensional Drawing ................................26
Specifications
Specifications ..............................................27
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Introduction
Introduction
The HD-P2 is a compact, lightweight Portable High
Definition Stereo Audio Recorder. It uses standard
Compact Flash memory cards to record in mono or
stereo, 16- or 24-bit, at samples rates from 44.1kHz
to 192kHz. An advanced clocking system is included,
with the ability to chase external timecode and lock to
an outside word clock or video reference signal. The
HD-P2 supports digital and analog audio inputs and
outputs, and has a built-in microphone and speaker.
The HD-P2 records audio as standard Broadcast Wave
Files non-destructively. This means you can record
a file, rewind, and record another file at the same
location without fear of losing the first recording. A
built-in, dynamic Edit Decision List orders file play
back based on file record times. A file edit screen is
provided for auditioning (and editing) of individual
files.
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the HD-P2 has been packed
with the following:
•
AC adaptor ............................................................. 1
•
IFFF1394 cable ...................................................... 1
•
Shoulder strap ........................................................1
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items
are missing.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following typeface conventions:
≠
The names of keys, features, switches, and controls
are given in the following typface:
ERASE
.
≠
When the display shows a message, this is shown in
the following typeface:
Welcome
.
≠
The names of menus shown on the screeen are
given in the following typeface:
Display Menu
.
≠
The names of sub-menus shown on the screeen are
given in the following typeface:
Random
.
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM HD-P2
Portable Stereo Audio Recorder. Before using the
unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly
to ensure that you understand the operation of its
many useful and convenient functions. After you have
finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Document Conventions
Throughout this document the following conventions will be used:
BWF (Broadcast Wave File) – All audio files are
stored using this format with the file extension .wav
Time Stamp – The timecode value stored in the BWF
audio file header relating to the start time of that
file.
Creation Date – The date/time used by the file system
to mark files, derived from the real-time system
clock.
EDL (Edit Decision List) – Playlist of audio files in a
project based on timecode, date, and size attributes.
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System Organization
File System
Projects
Projects are a means of organizing files and settings
for a specific situation or recording. When a new
project is created, you have the option to choose the
current system settings for the project or use a project template. These settings control how audio will be
recorded as well as what type, if any, of timecode is
used. Only one project is active at a time, and all new
recordings are saved into that project’s audio folder.
Each project uses its own EDL, which is dynamically
built in memory when the project is loaded. The EDL
is not saved to the CF media. This is accomplished by
examining each audio file’s timestamp and creation
date, with the play sequence of files ordered by time
stamp and overlapping segments resolved to the most
recent file creation date. When playing back the files
of a project, if any overlap on the timeline exists, you
always hear the most recently recorded material.
Projects can be created and changed using the System
Menu, which is covered later.
Files
When the Record button is pressed the HD-P2 creates a new file in the current project’s audio folder.
The current timecode timestamp (location on the
audio timeline) is stored in the file header along with a
creation date based on the system clock. The name of
the file is automatically created using the file naming
preferences of the current project. (File names must be
unique within a project.)
Markers
Time-based markers are used to quickly identify and
locate specific points in your project. The HD-P2 has
dedicated buttons for creating and navigating between
markers. Additionally, there are optional project settings for automatically placing markers in the case of
events like input signal clipping and timecode dropouts. Markers are not erased during recording.
Markers are part of the current project and not associated with individual audio files. A marker consists of a
project time and a name. Marker names are automatically created using the current project’s marker naming preferences.
Settings
The HD-P2 maintains Project and System settings
in small XML text files. While this is a common file
format, it is strongly recommended that you do not
edit or modify these files yourself. This format was
chosen for ease of troubleshooting and also so you can
copy them, as a means of back-up, when the HD-P2 is
docked to a host computer.
Media Considerations
The capabilities and performance of your HD-P2 will
vary based on the speed and abilities of the Compact
Flash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper
Compact Flash (CF) cards use slower memory components and little internal buffering which results in
poor recording performance. Newer CF cards, especially those tailored for higher resolution DSLR cameras, not only perform reading and writing faster, but
also come in larger storage sizes. The HD-P2 supports
Type I and II Compact Flash media. Type I cards are
typically FLASH-ROM based and provide higher
performance and durability than hard disk cards, while
Type II cards are more commonly used for CF hard
disks and can offer greater overall storage capacities.
A current list of tested CF cards and their capabilities is maintained and available for viewing on the
TASCAM website at www.tascam.com
The HD-P2 can test and display the performance of
the CF card being used. For more information on this
see the Settings Menu in the Disk Management section on page 19.
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System Organization
File System Format
When a new CF card is first inserted into the HD-P2 a
screen pops up offering to format the media. There are
two reasons for this.
The first is to ensure that the optimal FAT (File
Allocation Table) is being used with the card. The
HD-P2 supports both FAT-16 and FAT-32 formats. FAT-16 is for devices with less than 2 GB or
less of total storage, while FAT-32 is required for
larger media. For media that is smaller than 2 GB we
strongly recommend the use of FAT-16. Windows XP,
by default, will format these cards using FAT-32, but
this will result in a reduction of overall performance.
When in doubt, format the card to be FAT-16 using
your computer or the built in Format tools on the
HD-P2.
Secondly, the FAT file system works best with an 8.3
naming convention. All system and audio files are
named using eight characters with a three-character
extension. For example:
TAKE0001.wav
SETTINGS.xml
By default the HD-P2 names new projects, files, and
markers using PROJ, TAKE, and MARK name prefixes. You can change these four letter defaults in the
System and Project Settings menus. Projects, files, and
markers can be renamed at any point using the built-in
renaming screen.
NOTE
The name must be eight characters or less
and not use any special (non-FAT supported)
characters. Also the name must be unique:
projects must be named uniquely on a storage
card; audio files must be unique within their
project.
Non-FAT supported characters include:
# , % , & , ‘ , ( ) , * , + , Comma , “ ,
/ , : , ; , < > , ?, = , \ , [ ] , ` , { } , ~
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The HD-P2 Interface
Keys
Keys are primarily organized into menu navigation
and transport functions.
Menu keys and Shuttle/Data wheel
The rest of the keys are used for navigating the
HD-P2’s menu interface. The main screen of the
HD-P2 has two modes: Operation Mode and Menu
Mode. The
MENU
key is used to toggle between these
two modes. When in menu mode the following keys
are active:
MENU
– Toggles between Menu and Operational mode.
SELECT
– Selects/activates the currently highlighted
menu item.
CANCEL
– Deselects/escapes the current item or screen.
DISPLAY
– Shortcut for Contrast & Brightness adjust-
ment menus (always active).
Figure 2 - Menu keys and Shuttle/Data wheel
PROJECT
– Shortcut to Project Menu.
SHUTTLE/DATA
– Moves time forwards/backwards and
navigates up/down through menu items and settings.
Transport Keys and Hold Switch
REW
– Rewinds timeline – pressing this during rewind
toggles between fast and faster speeds; audible skiprewind when used during play.
F FWD
– Forwards timeline – pressing this during fast
forward toggles between fast and faster speeds; audible skip-fast forward when used during play.
STOP
– Stops any transport motion, turns off monitor.
PLAY
– Plays timeline beginning at the current timeline
location.
PAUSE
– Turns on input monitoring mode (
PAUSE
indi-
cator slow blink,
REC
indicator solid).
REC
– Initiates new record and turns on monitoring (
REC
indicator solid).
LOCATE
Ô/
– Locates to the previous (Ô) or
next () marker/file in time.
MARKER
– Drops a new marker at the current time.
RETAKE
– Undoes last record: moves file to trash,
deletes markers, and repositions time to where the last
record began.
HOLD
– Locks keys to prevent accidental use.
TIMECODE
– Turns on timecode chase when timecode is
enabled.
Figure 1 - Transport Keys and Hold Switch
Most of these keys have alternate “shifted”
functionality. The main transport keys (
REW, F FWD
,
STOP, PLAY, PAUSE, REC
) also work when you are in
menu screens. Hitting
REC
while in the menus will
automatically switch back to the operational screen.
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Figure 3 -
Audio Switches
Located on top of the HD-P2, next to
the data wheel are switches for controlling the analog audio inputs and
dynamics.
The input switches (
LINE/MIC
) switch
between the XLR and RCA jack
inputs. The
PAD
switches only apply to
signals coming in the XLR jacks.
Limiting can be turned on or off and
the
STEREO LINK
switch enables stereo
limiting of the left & right channels.
When
STEREO LINK
is disabled, each
channel has its own mono limiter.
Audio Switches
PHANTOM
can be turned on to provide 48V phantom
power to the microphone inputs.
MIC
controls whether the left mic input is from the
internal microphone or from the normal input source.
Turning on
LOW CUT
provides a -18dB/oct, 100Hz low-
cut filter to the analog inputs.
WARNING
Microphones should not be connected to or
disconnected from the HD-P2 with phantom
power switched on.
Unbalanced dynamic microphones should never
be connected to phantom-powered connectors.
Audio Switches, Inputs & Outputs
Left Side
KEYBOARD
– Accepts standard PS/2 keyboard. An
external keyboard is useful for quickly renaming
files and markers as well as remotely operating the
transport.
FireWire
– Connects the HD-P2 to a host computer via
IEEE.1394 (Windows/Macintosh). When connected
to a powered FireWire host the HD-P2 will auto
-
matically use that for power, extending battery life.
TIMECODE IN
– Standard female XLR input for linear
timecode.
CLOCK IN/VIDEO REF
– Word Clock/Video Input connector: BNC (75 ohm) internal termination for 5V TTL
word clock or 1.0Vpp composite, blackburst, or trilevel video sync.
DIGITAL IN
– S/PDIF audio input RCA Jack.
DIGITAL OUT
– S/PDIF audio output RCA Jack.
PHONES
– Standard 1/4 inch headset jack. Project settings control the type of headset monitoring (stereo,
mono).
Figure 4 - Left Side Connectors
Right Side
LINE OUT L/R
– RCA output jacks for analog output.
LINE IN L/R
– RCA input jacks for analog input.
DC IN
– 12VDC input jack for use with the provided AC
adaptor.
MIC/LINE
– XLR input jacks for either line level or mic
level (selected by switch on top) input. A separate
switch controls phantom power to the XLR inputs.
Compact Flash Slot
– Type I/II Compact Flash slot
(top left). Unmount Compact Flash (via menus) BE
-
FORE removing card to ensure file integrity.
Figure 5 - Right Side Connectors
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