Tascam HS-2 Owners Manual

HS-2

2 Channel Audio Recorder

D01149720A

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

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.

For European Customers

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

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 installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

In North America use only on 120V supply.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.

(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment

correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

eq u ip ment c a n ha ve se rio u s e f fe cts o n t he environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.

(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic equ ipmen t must be collect ed and dispo sed of separately from household waste.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end

us ers. For more det ailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.

Model number

Serial number

2 TASCAM HS-2

CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b) Peak inrush current: 14 A

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 block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 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, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied 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.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

• from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON

switch not in the ON position. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the

• disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or

• headphones with the product because excessive sound

pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

If you are experiencing problems with this product,

• contact TEAC for a service eferral. Do not use the prod-

uct until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

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 should be located close enough to

• the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power

cord plug at any time. If the product uses batteries (including a battery

• pack or installed batteries), they should not be ex-

posed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat. CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium

• batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is

replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING

Products with Class I construction are equipped

• with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug.

The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

CAUTION

Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

• Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for

• ventilation.

TASCAM HS-2 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For China

4 TASCAM HS-2

Contents

1−Introduction ...........................................................8

Features ....................................................................................................8

Included items Conventions used in this manual Intellectual property rights Precautions for placement and use Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit

Cleaning the display .................................................................................................9

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About USB memory devices, SD cards, and CF cards ........... 10

Precautions for use .................................................................................................10

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit Write Protect for SD cards Format

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2−Names and functions of parts................................. 11

Front panel ........................................................................................... 11

Rear panel

PARALLEL connector ............................................................................................. 15

RS-232C connector RS-422 connector (Attached to Option SY-2 Board)

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Home Screen ....................................................................................... 17

In timeline mode ..................................................................................................... 17

In take mode or playlist mode

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3−Preparation .......................................................... 24

Inserting and removing SD cards/ CF cards ............................. 24

Inserting SD cards/ CF cards ............................................................................24

Removing SD cards/ CF cards Security screws Protect switch for SD cards

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About the display ..............................................................................25

Adjusting the display angle ..............................................................................25

Adjusting display and indicator brightness Cautions related to display use

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Turning the power ON and OFF ................................................... 26

Setting the time of the built-in clock Lock function Recording times

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4–Basic operation...................................................... 29

SD card/ CF card preparation ........................................................ 29

Card selection ............................................................................................................29

Formatting SD cards/ CF cards Creating a new project

Setting the master clock ................................................................. 32

Setting inputs and outputs

Setting the inputs ...................................................................................................32

Setting reference levels Connecting headphones

Recording operation limitations .................................................. 33

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5–Projects ................................................................ 34

Project organization ......................................................................... 34

File formats........................................................................................... 34

PROJECT screen

Project selection screen .....................................................................................34

Session selection screen AES31 file selection screen Take selection screen Playlist selection screen

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Project operations ............................................................................. 37

Creating new projects ..........................................................................................37

Editing the project name

Changing a project name later.......................................................................38

Editing the name of the first session Loading projects Rebuilding projects Erasing a project

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Session operations ........................................................................... 40

Creating new sessions .........................................................................................40

Loading sessions Rebuilding sessions Exporting sessions Erasing sessions

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Switching project screens............................................................... 43

6–Overview of operation modes................................. 44

Timeline mode functions ................................................................ 44

Take mode functions Playlist mode functions Selecting the operation mode

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Contents

7–Timeline mode ..................................................... 45

Preparing to record ........................................................................... 45

Basic preparations .................................................................................................45

Creating a new project Creating new sessions Recording mode settings Setting the file format Other recording settings

Making a recording ........................................................................... 47

Locate to the recording start position ....................................................... 47

Recording

Stopping recording................................................................................................47

Retaking a recording

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Playback in timeline mode ............................................................. 48

Project/session selection ...................................................................................48

Setting input monitoring Locate to the playback start position Playback control in timeline mode Using the call function

Reading, saving and creating AES31 editing information . 49

Loading AES31 editing information ...........................................................49

Saving AES31 editing information Attaching a name to and saving AES31 editing information Creating new AES31 editing information Importing all the takes Editing an AES31 file name Deleting an AES31 file

Editing the timeline .........................................................................53

Selecting the range to copy/cut/delete ................................................... 53

Designating the editing start point Designating the editing finish point Deleting the editing start/finish points Selecting a complete region for editing Copying the data in the selected region (Copy) Cutting the data in the selected region (Cut) Erasing the data in the selected region (Erase)

Dividing the data at the specified position (Divide)..........................56

Inserting the data of the copy buffer into the designated position (Insert) Inserting the designated file into the designated position (Insert File) Inserting mute data into the designated position (Insert Mute) Pasting the copy buffer data into the designated position (Paste) 59 Pasting the data in the designated file into the designated position (Paste File) Setting Fade In/ Fade Out for the designated region (Fade IN/ Fade Out) Removing the designated fade (Remove Fade IN/ Remove Fade Out) Setting the playback level in the designated region (Level) Undoing the previous edit (UNDO) Redoing an edit (REDO)

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Bouncing .............................................................................................. 63

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8–Take mode ............................................................ 64

Preparing to record ........................................................................... 64

Basic preparations .................................................................................................64

Creating a new project Creating new sessions Recording mode settings Setting the file format Other recording settings

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Making a recording ........................................................................... 66

Recording .....................................................................................................................66

Stopping recording................................................................................................66

Retaking a recording

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Playback ................................................................................................ 66

Project/session/take selection .......................................................................66

Setting input monitoring Playback control Using the call function Using the flash start function in take mode

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Take operations ................................................................................. 67

Changing the start time of a take .................................................................68

Exporting a take Deleting a take Sorting takes Moving a take / re-ordering

Editing take names.................................................................................................71

Dividing a take (Divide) Combining takes (Combine) Undoing the previous take edit (UNDO) Redoing the previously undone take edit (REDO)

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9–Playlist mode ........................................................ 75

Playlist operations ............................................................................ 75

Loading project/sessions ...................................................................................75

Creating a new playlist Changing a playlist name later Loading playlists Deleting a playlist

Editing a playlist (adding, clearing and editing entries) ...... 78

Entry list screen ........................................................................................................78

Assign File screen Assigning a take to an entry Entry number page allocation Clearing entry assignments Editing entry titles Editing the playback starting time/ending point Editing the playback starting time/ending point using the number buttons/mark list screen Editing the playback starting time Editing the length and level of fade-in/ fade-out Rehearsal playback operation / action Saving a playlist Naming a playlist and saving it

Playback ............................................................................................... 86

Project/session/playlist selection .................................................................86

Playback control in playlist mode Using the call function in playlist mode Using the flash start function in playlist mode

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Contents

10–Internal settings..................................................88

Menu screen ....................................................................................... 88

Recording settings (REC SETUP)

REC MODE page .....................................................................................................88

FILE FORMAT page OPTIONS page

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Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) ................................................... 91

GENERAL page .........................................................................................................91

CONTROL page

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Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C) ................................... 92

CLOCK page ..............................................................................................................92

SYNC page ..................................................................................................................93

T/C page SETUP page I/O page

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Remote settings (REMOTE SETUP) ............................................... 95

GENERAL page ..........................................................................................................95

PARALLEL page RS–232C page RS–422 page ETHERNET page Network functions (FTP/ telnet / VNC)

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Audio Signal Input and Output settings (AUDIO I/O) ........100

INPUT page ............................................................................................................. 100

OUTPUT page

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Level meters settings (METER SETUP) ......................................101

System settings (SYSTEM SETUP)

PREFERENCES page ........................................................................................... 102

Backup functions of system settings and preset memory functions

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CLOCK ADJUST page

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Version display (VERSION INFO) .................................................103

Displaying/Operating a folder/file (BROWSE)

Displaying a folder/file ...................................................................................... 103

Displaying a folder/file information Copying a folder/file Deleting a folder/file

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Managing media (MEDIA MANAGE) ......................................... 107

Operation mode selection (OPERATION MODE) Folder structure

File names ................................................................................................................. 108

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12–Other functions ................................................. 113

Flash start function ........................................................................113

Operation using a computer keyboard

Setting the keyboard type ..............................................................................113

Use the keyboard to input names List of keyboard operations

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13–Time code synchronization ................................. 115

Playback synchronized with time code ...................................115

Timeline mode ..................................................................................................... 115

Take mode

Playlist mode ..........................................................................................................115

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Basic operation ................................................................................. 115

Time code offset Rechase

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Recording synchronized with timecode

Timeline mode ..................................................................................................... 115

Take mode

Playlist mode ..........................................................................................................115

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Preparation before importing .....................................................116

Using the imported file on this unit

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14–Importing files recorded by other devices ............ 116

15–Troubleshooting ................................................ 117

16–Messages........................................................... 118

General ................................................................................................128

Inputs and outputs

Analog audio inputs and outputs .............................................................128

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17–Specifications .................................................... 128

Digital audio inputs and outputs .............................................................. 129

Control inputs and outputs

Audio performance .........................................................................130

Other specifications Dimensional drawings Block diagram

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11–Mark and locate functions ................................. 109

Mark functions .................................................................................. 109

Adding marks ......................................................................................................... 109

Using keys to locate to marks Mark list screen Locating to marks Viewing mark information Erasing marks Editing mark positions Editing mark names

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Manual locate function .................................................................112

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TASCAM HS-2 7

1−Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-2 2 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.

Please keep this manual so that yo u can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://tascam.com/)

Features

SD cards and CF cards (Ultra DMA compatible) are used

• as recording media

Dual slots allow two cards to be loaded and recorded

• simultaneously in mirror recording mode

2-track simultaneous recording is possible at up to 192

• kHz, 24-bit sample rates

Three operation modes: timeline, take and playlist

• In timeline mode, linear recording and playback like a

• tape recorder are possible

In take mode, playback and flash start of takes are

• possible

In playlist mode, takes can be added to a list and played

• back in list order or activated using flash start

File format: Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) file

•

Waveform Audio Format (WAV) file

Flash start is possible using a TASCAM RC-HS20PD, RC–

• SS20 (both sold separately)

In addition to using the remote controllers that are sold

• separately, flash start is also possible using PARALLEL

control or a keyboard Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions

• Sup p or ts lo ad in g a n d wr i ti ng A E S 31 e d it in g

• information in timeline mode.

Playlist mode (supports JPPA flash start playlist file

• loading and writing)

JOG/SHUTTLE function

• Intuitive operation is possible using graphical interface

• on TFT color touchscreen

XLR analog balanced inputs and outputs

• RCA analog unbalanced inputs and outputs

• XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs

• COAXIAL S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs

• Headphone output

• BNC time code input and output using Option SY-2

• BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst signals,

• and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input and

output/thru Copying files to connected USB memory is possible

• LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) functions allow file transmission,

• remote control over a network

Parallel remote control is possible

• RS-232C serial remote control is possible

• Supports RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol) serial remote

• control using Option SY-2

Rack mounting (2U) is possible

•

Included items

This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package not to damage the

items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

• Main unit (HS-2) ........................................................................... 1

• Power cord set ............................................................................. 1

• Rack-mounting screw kit ......................................................... 1

• Security screws ............................................................................ 3

• Warranty card ............................................................................... 1

• Owner's manual (this manual) ............................................... 1

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and

• external devices are indicated like this: MENU

Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:

• “CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as “CF card.”

• Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,

• notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipmen t or lost recording DATA, for example.

8 TASCAM HS-2

1−Introduction

Intellectual property rights

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered

• in the U.S. and other countries.

CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk

• Corporation.

SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

•

Other company names, product names and logos in

• this document are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective owners.

Any DATA, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such DATA and/or information and not as the specifications for such DATA and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use of such DATA and/or information shall be free from infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such DATA and/or information.

This product is designed to help you record and rep roduce so und works to which you ow n th e copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

Precautions for placement and use

The guaranteed operating temperature range of this

• product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º F).

Do not install in the following types of places. Doing

• so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause

malfunctions.

Pla ces wit h signi ficant vibration s or that ar e

• otherwise unstable

Near windows or other places exposed to direct

• sunlight

Near heaters or other extremely hot places

• Extremely cold places

• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity

• Dusty places

•

Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position

• for correct operation.

In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place

• anything on top of this product.

Do not place this product on top of a powered

• amplifier or other equipment that emits heat.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.

Cleaning the unit

Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to clean it. Do not use paint thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface of the unit or cause fading.

Cleaning the display

Slightly wipe the display with a soft dry cloth that does not shed dust (e.g. a cleaning cloth). Avoid wiping with a stiff cloth or rubbing with force. Doing so could damage the surface of the LCD. Do not use thinner, manicure remover, alcohol or similar substances.

TASCAM HS-2 9

1−Introduction

About USB memory devices, SD cards, and CF cards

This unit uses SD cards and CF cards for recording and playback.

It uses USB memory devices for backing up DATA on SD cards/ CF cards and for saving files to SD cards/ CF cards.

A list of USB memory devices/SD cards/CF cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website (http://tascam.com/).

Precautions for use

USB memory devices, SD cards and CF cards are precision devices. To prevent damage to the memory devices or card, please observe the following cautions:

Do not leave memory devices or cards in extremely hot

• or cold locations.

Do not leave memory devices or cards in extremely

• damp locations.

Do not allow memory devices or cards to become wet.

• Do not place any objects on top of memory devices or

• cards, or twist or bend them.

Do not subject memor y devices or cards to strong

• impacts.

Do not insert or remove a USB memory device, SD card

• or CF card during recording, playback, DATA transfer or

other operations which access them Be sure to use cases to protect the connectors of

• memory devices and cards when carrying them.

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

This unit not only uses SD cards and CF cards for recording and playback, but also uses USB memory devices for backing up DATA on SD cards/ CF cards and for saving files to SD cards/ CF cards.

We recommend using genuine TASCAM CF cards, but use of other CF cards that are available commercially is possible.

Microdrives cannot be used with this unit. The capacities and performance of your HS-2 will vary

based on the speed and capability of the SD cards and CF cards used. Older and some cheaper SD cards and CF cards use slower memory components and little internal buffering which may result in poor recording performance.

Older and some cheaper USB memory devices use slower memory components and little internal buffering which may result in requiring more time to read and write DATA.

A list of USB memory devices/SD cards/CF cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website. Otherwise please consult TASCAM Customer Support Section. (http://tascam.com/).

Write Protect for SD cards

This unit writes track information onto the media to improve operational performance. Because you cannot write track information to SD cards with write protection, operations such as reading media will require more time.

Format

When fo r matting med ia storage dev i ce, p er form formatting on this unit. Media formatted on this unit is optimized to improve recording per formance on recording. If media is formatted on other device or PC, etc. are used, this unit may not work optimally.

10 TASCAM HS-2

Front panel

2−Names and functions of parts

1 POWER switch

Use to turn the power on and off. This switch has a cover to prevent misoperation.

Open the cover from below to access and operate the switch.

2 USB connector

By connecting a USB memory, for example, you can back up DATA from SD cards/CF cards and save files to the SD cards/CF cards.

By connecting a USB keyboard, you can input the names of projects and sessions, for example.

By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards, which have a different layout from US keyboards. To use a US keyboard, change the setting on the

PREFERENCES

“PREFERENCES page” on page 102.)

NOTE

Do not disconnect USB memory when using it to copy files. You can connect and disconnect USB memory at all other times.

You can connect and disconnect USB keyboards at any time.

This unit is not compatible with USB hubs and other devices with USB hub functions.

3 SD card/CF card indicators

The indicator for the currently selected card slot lights. When recording or copying, it blinks rapidly. When no card is inserted in the current slot, it blinks slowly.

CAUTION

Do not remove a card from the slot when its indicator (SD card or CF card) is blinking rapidly.

4 SD card/ CF card SLOT

Insert or remove an SD card or CF card from or into this slot, (See “Inserting and removing SD cards/ CF cards” on page 24.)

page of the

SYSTEM SETUP

screen. (See

5 HOME key

Press to open the Home Screen. Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key to open the function” on page 27.) Turn the DATA dial when pressing and holding the

HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display, the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ONLINE keys and the JOG (SHUTTLE), and SD and CF indicators.

Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only

the color display.

6 MENU key

Press to open the Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the

HOME key to open the function” on page 27.)

7 Color display

Th is 3.5-inch TFT color display has a 320 x 240 resolution.

It shows various types of information and is used for numerous operations.

8 DATA dial

Turn this to use as a DATA dial and press it to use it as an ENTER key. When setting parameter values, press

while turning to change them in large increments (coarse mode).

While displaying the Home Screen in take mode, if the numbers are not selected on the

screen or using Flash Page number and knob, the take is selected by turning.

When a pop-up window is open, this works as an OK or

button.

Turn the DATA dial when pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display, the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ONLINE keys and the JOG (SHUTTLE), and SD and CF indicators.

Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only

the color display.

LOCK SETUP

screen.

LOCK SETUP

screen. (See “Lock

NEXT TAKE NAME

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9 STOP [RETAKE] key

Press to stop recording or playback. Press this while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to retake the recording (erasing the last recorded take).

0 PLAY key/indicator

When stopped or in playback standby, press this key to start playback. This key lights during playback.

Press this key when in recording standby to start recording.

Both the PLAY and REC keys light during recording. In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing

and holding the REC key to start recording from that point. Both the PLAY and REC keys light during recording.

q PAUSE key/indicator

Press this key when stopped or during playback to put the unit in playback standby. This key lights when in standby.

Press this key while recording to put the unit in recording standby. Both the PAUSE and REC keys light

when in recording standby.

w REC key/indicator

When a recordable card is installed and the unit is stopped, press this key to put the unit into recording standby. Both the PAUSE and REC keys light during

recording standby. In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing and holding the REC key to start recording from that point. Both the PLAY and REC keys light during recording.

e PHONES knob/jack

Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo phone jack.

Thi s ja c k ou tputs the sign al from t he interna l monitoring mixer.

Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphones output level.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob to the minimum volume. Failure to do so could cause

sudden loud noises to occur, which might damage your hearing or equipment.

r KEYBOARD connector

Connect an IBM PC-compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface here, and use it to input project and session names, for example.

By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards, which have a different layout from US keyboards. To use a US keyboard, change the setting on the

PREFERENCES

page of the

SYSTEM SETUP

screen. (See

“PREFERENCES page” on page 102.)

t PROJECT key

Press to open screens related to projects ( selection,

TAKE

SESSION

selection and

selection,

PLAYLIST

AES31

selection screens). The

PROJECT

file selection,

last used project-related screen opens. (See “PROJECT screen” on page 34.)

y EXIT/CANCEL (PEAK CLEAR) key

Press to cancel input or item selection. When a pull-up or pull-down menu is open, press to

close it. On the Home Screen, when no pull-up/pull-down

menu is open, this key functions as a reset button for peak hold marks shown on the level meters

When the

screen or project screen is open, press this to return to the Home Screen. On other screens, press this to return to the previous

screen. When a pop-up window is open, press this to cancel

an operation.

u CALL [CHASE] key

Press to locate to and pause playback at the call point, which is where playback last started from playback standby.

Press this key while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to turn synchronization with timecode ON/OFF.

i LCD TILT button

Press this button to unlock the color display, so that you can adjust its angle by pulling the bottom of the display outward.

To put the display away, press this button to unlock it and push the bottom inward.

o m [ ] and , [ ] keys (search)

Press one of these keys to search.

m [ ] key: search backward , [ ] key: search forward

Press one of these keys while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to search at high speed.

p .// [MARK .//] keys (skip)

Use these keys to skip between regions, takes and entries.

Press these keys while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to move to the previous/next mark. After moving,

the same playback state resumes (stopped/playback standby/playback).

a MARK key

Press this key to add a mark at the currently located time.

The maximum number of marks, including automatic marks, possible in a single timeline/take is 99. (See “Mark functions” on page 109.)

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s SHIFT key

When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:

Press the . key while pressing and holding this

• key to move to the previous mark, and resume the

same playback state. Press the / key while pressing and holding this

• key to move to the next mark, and resume the same

playback state. Press the m [ ] or, [ ] key while

• pressing and holding this key to search at high

speed. Press the JOG (SHUTTLE) key while pressing and

• holding this key to activate the shuttle operation mode.

Press the STOP (RETAKE) key while pressing and

• holding this key to retake the recording (erasing the last recorded take).

Press the CALL (CHASE) key while pressing and

• ho ldi ng this key to tur n synchroni zat ion with timecode ON/OFF.

d JOG (SHUTTLE) key and indicator

Use to enable use of the JOG/SHUTTLE dial. Press this key to enable the jog operation mode of the

JOG/SHUTTLE dial. When this mode is enabled, this indicator lights. Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to enable the shuttle operation mode of the JOG/SHUTTLE dial. When this is enabled, this indicator blinks. Press this key again to disable either mode.

f JOG/SHUTTLE dial

When in jog operation mode, turn this to change the playback position by a corresponding amount.

When in shuttle operation mode, turn this to adjust th e playbac k speed accord ing to the degree of rotation.

If you return to the original position when in shuttle operation mode, the transport status is restored to how it was before shuttle playback was begun.

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Rear panel

g ANALOG INPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED) connectors

These connectors are analog unbalanced inputs L-R (RCA pin jack) The rated input level is -10dBV.

h ANALOG INPUTS L/R (BALANCED) connectors

These connectors analog are balanced inputs L-R (XL R balance) Th e rated inpu t level is +4dBu. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

j DIGITAL IN (S/PDIF) connector

This connector is an unbalanced input for digital audio in IEC60958-3(S/PDIF) and AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.

Sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed, and 176.4 kHz and 192kHz are at quad speed.

This unit is equipped with a sampling rate converter which supports 32 kHz to 192 kHz.

k DIGITAL IN (AES/EBU) connector

This connector is an XLR balanced input for digital audio in AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) and IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) format.

Sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed, and 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz are at quad speed.

This unit is equipped with a sampling rate converter which supports 32 kHz to 192 kHz.

l REMOTE connector

Connect a TASCAM RC-HS20PD remote control (sold separately) here.

NOTE

A Protective cover is attached to this connector when shipped from the factory. Remove the cover before connecting the remote control.

CAUTION

This is not an Ethernet connector (LAN, etc.). Never connect this to a network using an Ethernet cable. Doing so could damage this unit or equipment in the network.

NOTE

It cannot be used at the same time as the RS- 422

• connector. (See “RS–232C page” on page 96.)

z PARALLEL connector

Connect an external controller (such as the TASCAM RC-SS20), for example, to this 25-pin D-sub parallel control connector.

x AC IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

c ANALOG OUTPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED) connectors

These connectors are analog unbalanced outputs L-R (RCA pin jack). The rated output level is -10dBV.

v ANALOG OUTPUTS L/R (BALANCED) connectors

These connectors analog are balanced outputs L-R (XLR balance). The rated output level is +6dBu when setting Digital Ref. Level to – 9dBu and +4dBu for other cases. (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)

b DIGITAL OUT (S/PDIF) connector

This connector is an unbalanced output for digital audio in IEC60958-3(S/PDIF) format.

Sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed, and 176.4kHz and 192 kHz are at quad speed.

n DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU) connectors

This connector is an XLR balanced output for digital audio in AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.

Sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed, and 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz are at quad speed.

m RS-422 connectors (Attached to Option SY-2 Board)

Connect an external controller, for example, to this 9-pin D-sub connector for RS-422 serial control.

NOTE

It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-232C connector. (See “RS–422 page” on page 96.)

; RS-232C connector

Connect an external controller, for example, to this 9-pin D-sub connector for RS-232C serial control.

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, TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors (Attached to Option

SY-2 Board)

This connector is a balanced input/ output for SMPTE timecode input/output of BNC type.

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. WORD/VIDEO IN connectors

This BNC-type connector is for input of a word clock signal (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz) or a video reference signal (NTSC/PAL black burst signal, HDTV Tri-Level signal). Use the switch to set whether or not to terminate with 75Ω.

/ WORD/VIDEO THRU/WORD OUT connectors

This BNC-type connector is for output of a word clock signal (thru, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz) or a video reference signal (IN connector signal thru only).

Use the THRU/WORD OUT switch to set the signal output.

! 75Ω OFF/ON and THRU/WORD OUT switch

Use this switch to make the following settings.

Whether or not the WORD/VIDEO IN connector has

• a terminator (75Ω)

The WORD/VIDEO output THRU/OUT setting (OUT

• is only for WORD)

@ ETHERNET connector

Use this Ethernet connector to connect to a network for file transfer and to control this unit from an external source.

# GROUND terminal

When using a TASCAM RC-HS20PD remote control (so ld separ atel y), depe nding on the operating environment, the color display might flicker or noise might be heard when monitoring. If this occurs, use the GROUND terminal. (Please prepare a wire to use

with the GROUND terminal.)

PARALLEL connector

The PARALLE L connector on the rear panel allows external control of this unit. (TASCAM RC-SS20 can be

connected.) The pin assignments are as follows.

Pin No. Normal

1 GND GND

2 PLAY FLASH 1 I

3 STOP FLASH 2 I

4 RECORD FLASH 3 I

5 SKIP FWD FLASH 4 I

6 SKIP BWD FLASH 5 I

7 (Reserved) STOP I

8 FADER_START FADER_START I

9 (Reserved) (Reserved) O

10 TALLY_PAUSE TALLY_PAUSE O

11 TALLY_RECORD RESERVED O

12 TALLY_STOP TALLY_STOP O

13 TALLY_PLAY TALLY_PLAY O

REMOTE_SELECT,

H or Open

15 PAUSE FLASH 6 I

16 (Reserved) FLASH 7 I

17 AUX1, FF FLASH 8 I

18 AUX2, REW FLASH 9 I

19 AUX3, MARK FLASH 10 I

20 (Reserved) FLASH_PAGE I

21 (Reserved) (Reserved) O

22 TALLY_SD TALLY_SD*1 O

23 (Reserved) (Reserved) O

24 TALLY_CF TALLY_CF*2 O

25 +5V*3 +5V*3

RC-SS20

PonMode

REMOTE_SELECT, L I

I: Command input for transport control Internal circuit, +5V pull-up Triggers from a low input level of 50 msec or more O: Command output, for tally output The internal circuit is open collector (10Ω output

impedance) Output level low when asserted 20 V dielectric strength, 35 mA maximum current *1 Assigned to CF indicators when connected RC-SS20 *2 Assigned to CD indicators when connected RC-SS20 *3 +5V: 50 mA maximum supplied current

I/O

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When REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to high, it can be used as an ordinary parallel controller. When set to low, flash start mode is enabled. In addition, depending on the high/low setting of the Flash Page (pin 20), the key assignments are as follows.

Pin 14 Pin 20 Flash start take

Low High 1–10

Low Low 11–20

The following example is of a connection that uses a fader to start and stop playback of this device.

Pin1GND

STOP

START

PARALLEL

Pin8 FADERSTART

For information about the assignment of AUX 1–3 (pins 17–19) functions, see “PARALLEL page” on page 96.

NOTE

When controlling this unit with an external device that is connected to the PARALLEL connector, by simultaneously

asserting the PLAY and RECORD signals while this unit is stopped, you can start recording immediately. In addition, by simultaneously asserting the PLAY and RECORD signals duri ng playbac k in ti m eline mode, you can star t overwriting the recording.

RS-232C connector

The RS -232C co nnect or on the rear panel ca n be connected to an RS-232C connector on a computer to

allow control of this unit from that computer. Make settings related to communication on the page of the

REMOTE SETUP

screen. (See “RS–232C page”

RS–232C

on page 96.)

NOTE

Please contact TASCAM customer support for information about this unit’s RS-232C command protocol.

RS-422 connector (Attached to Option SY-2 Board)

The Option SY-2 Board is equipped with the RS-422 connector.

You can control this unit remotely by installing the SY-2 Board to this unit and connecting the RS-422 connector on its rear panel to a controller or editor compatible with the SONY P2 protocol (RS-422).

Make settings related to operation on the screen

RS–422

NOTE

page. (See “RS–422 page” on page 96.)

Please contact TASCAM customer support for information about this unit’s protocol compatibility.

REMOTE SETUP

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Home Screen

Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen.

In timeline mode

1 Repeat status indication

When repeat playback is ON, the green icon appears.

When repeat playback is OFF, the icon does not appear.

2 Time counter (button)

The time displayed is the elapsed time or the time code time.

Touch this area to change the time display mode.

3 Time mode indicator (button)

This shows the current time display mode. Touch this area to change the time display mode.

The time elapsed from the beginning of the timeline is shown.

The time code for the timeline is shown.

4 Time code status button/indicator

When accurate time code is input and recognized correctly, the TC indicator appears green.

Whe n t i m e co d e i s n o t rec o g ni ze d correctly, the TC indicator does not appear.

Synchronized playback status is shown when playback is synchronized to timecode.

The CHASE

only when playback or recording is synchronized with external timecode or the built-in timecode generator (selectable).

Touch this area to open the

on page 92.)

5 Audio synchronization status button/indicator

Touch this area to open the

on page 92.)

6 Transport status indicator

This icon shows the current transport status.

Playing back or jogging playback (forward)

Jogging playback (reverse)

Playback standby

Stopped

Searching backward

Searching forward

Searching backward (high-speed search)

Searching forward (high-speed search)

The number shown when searching backward (shuttle operation) changes with the current speed: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32.

The number shown when searching forward (shuttle operation) changes with the current speed: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32.

Recording

Recording standby

Touch this area to open the

The CHASE

operating with timecode synchronization (for example, when stopped). This includes when synchronization is lost during synchronized playback.

When synchroni zed to a Ma ster clock, the

green.

The synchronized to a Master clock.

indicator appears green

indicator blinks when not

SYNC T/C

SYNC

indicator blinks when not

SYNC T/C

PLAY SETUP

screen. (See “”

indicator appears

screen. (See “”

screen.

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7 AES31 File name (button)

This shows the current active AES31 File name (file of AES31 editing information).

A * appears when the timeline has not been saved after editing (including the addition and removal of

session editing marks) Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

START TIME EDIT button

This opens the

START TIME

screen where you can

set the timeline mode starting time. This can only be selected when stopped.

REBUILD button

This performs a REBUILD (file rescan) when files may have been deleted or modified from outside the HS-2 (e.g. via FTP).

This can only be selected when stopped.

SAVE button

Save the contents of the timeline. This can only be selected when stopped.

SAVE AS button

This attaches a name to and saves the content of the timeline.

This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Saving AES31 editing information” on page 49.)

CREATE AES31 button

This displays the

AES31 NAME

screen to create a new AES31 file. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Creating new AES31 editing information” on

page 50.)

IMPORT ALL TAKES button

This imports all takes into the current session. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Importing all the takes” on page 51.)

8 Input monitoring indicators

The indicators at the left end of the level meters show the status of input monitoring.

The background colors of the indicators stands for the following depending on the input monitoring.

Playlist Mode

MON OFF

MON ON

Timeline Mode/

Take Mode

9 Level meters

The inp ut signal level is shown when the input monitor is on, on recording standby, or recording.

Each channel also has an overload indicator at its right end that appears red when the input overloads.

During playback, the playback level of the track is shown if input monitoring is set to OFF.

When the input source is set to a digital input, but there is no input signal or if the input signal differs from the internal setting, the channel meter display area appears gray and one of the following messages appears.

Display Meaning

D-IN NO SIGNAL

D-IN UNLOCK

D-IN NOT AUDIO

D-IN Cbit ERROR

D–IN NO SIGNAL

No input signal

Input signal is not synchronized with the system

Cbit information of the input signal is not audio

Other input signal Cbit information differs from the actual operation mode

shown

The following settings can be made for the display of the level meters on the

screen.

Metering point

• Peak hold time

• Release time

• Overload indicator peak level

• Reference level line display on/off

•

METER SETUP

screen from the

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0 Time display area

This area has 4 equal divisions, showing 4 time points on the timeline. The values match the time display mode.

This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the time counter.

q Mark display area

Timeline marks appear here. This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the

time counter.

: IN mark : OUT mark : Other types of marks

w Track display area

The regions of tracks L/R (from top to bottom) are shown here.

Region fade-ins, fade-outs and cross-fades are shown in light blue.

Normal areas: white Being recorded: red Fade-in, fade-out, cross-fade regions: light blue

Selected region: Dark light blue Selected silent part: Blue This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the

time counter.

e EDIT MODE button

Touch this to turn ON/OFF the edit mode, which allows you to divide, erase, and cut parts of regions and so on. (See “Editing the timeline” on page 53.)

r Recording media display (button)

This shows which of the card slots is being used and its remaining recording time.

The background color is green while playback, it is red while recording.

If there is no media in the card slot,

No Media

appears on a light gray background. If the card has no projects or sessions,

No Project

appears. When an unformatted card is inserted,

UNFORMAT

appears.

When a card is inserted in the card slot that is not being used during recording,

UNMOUNT

appears. When recording is stopped, the usual screen is shown. If the total number of entries, including files and

subfolders, inside a session folder exceeds about 20 ,000, recordin g becomes imp ossible and

Limit

is shown. For details, see “Recording operation limitations” on page 33. Press this area to open the

MEDIA SELECT

screen. (See

“Card selection” on page 29.)

Rec

Media status indicators

These indicators show whether media recording is possible, impossible, or not selected for recording. The status can be displayed when in timeline mode or take mode.

(It will not be displayed when in playlist mode.)

Indicators

•

/R ecord ing is possible

Examples of the remaining media indicators

•

1 When

When recording When not recording

2 When

When recording When not recording

3 When

REC MODE: Single

REC MODE: Mirror

/R ecord ing is impossible

/Not selected for recording

is set.

When recording is

impossible (*1)

is set.

is set. /

invalid (*2)

When recording When not recording

When recording is

impossible (*1)

*1, *2 See “Button Display” on page 88 when recording

is impossible or

Mirror

is invalid.

t Zoom rate

This shows the track area zoom ratio and extent of the area displayed.

Turn the DATA dial to the right to zoom in (reduce the displayed area) and turn it to the left to zoom out (increase the displayed area).

y Timeline cursor

Th is curso r shows the po siti on of reco rdin g or playback. It is always shown in the middle of the screen.

u Mark name

This is the name of the mark at the current time or the nearest preceding mark.

Touch this part while a mark name other than the auto mark is shown to open the mark name editing screen.

Mirror

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i INPUT MONITOR button

Touch this button to open the button to turn the input monitor ON/ OFF.

When ON, sound input through the assigned input connector is always output from this unit.

o BOUNCE I/O button

Touch th is butto n to open a pull-u p me nu for bouncing.

User Word

•

mode (button)

Use the user word for the first half of the take name. Touch the

EDIT

button to open the screen where

you can change the user word. (This works the same as the screen for editing project names.)

Session Name

•

mode (button)

Use the session name as the first half of the take name.

Bounce button

Touch this button to bounce. In the following circumstances, this button appears gray and cannot be used.

When both starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points

•

have not been set During playback or recording

•

SET IN button

Touch to set the current position as the bounce starting (IN) point.

SET OUT button

Touch to set the current position as the bounce ending (OUT) point.

CLEAR button

Touch to discard the currently set bounce starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points.

(See “Bouncing” on page 63.)

p NEXT TAKE NAME button

Touch this button to open the

NEXT TAKE NAME

where you can set the name that will be given to takes or files recorded in the future.

First half of take names

•

The first half of the take name can be set to either the

User Word

CAUTION

or the

Session Name

(default).

The first half of the take name can only be changed when the unit is stopped.

page

Second half of take names

•

The second half of the take name is comprised of one alphabetical letter and a three-digit number.

Touch the

EDIT

button to open the screen where you can change the letter. You can change the three-digit number with the +

and – buttons. You can also touch the numerical part to highlight it in yellow and use the DATA dial to change the number.

In the following cases, “

---

” appears and the value

cannot be changed.

No project or session is loaded

•

The selected card is unavailable

•

When the numerical part of the file name of the

•

current take is 999

CAUTION

The

•

Next Take Name

setting is saved with each

project. If you change projects, the setting from the loaded project is used.

The numerical part of the second half of the take name

• can be changed even during playback and recording.

(The first half of the take name and the letter in the second half can only be changed when stopped.)

NOTE

If the first half of the take name or the letter in the second half is different, a take that has the same threedigit number in the second half can be created.

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a INFO button

Touch this button to open an information display that shows the file name on the region below the timeline cursor and the current settings of this unit beneath the track display area.

The upper section shows the file name on the region below the timeline cursor.

The lower section show the currently selected Fs, recording bit length and frame type.

s Mark List button

Touch this button to open the mark list. (See “Mark list screen” on page 109.)

d Manual Locate button

Touch this button to open the

MANUAL LOCATE

screen. (See “” on page 111.)

In take mode or playlist mode

NOTE

When in playlist mode, the

NEXT TAKE NAME

f Take/entry number

The number of the currently selected take or entry is shown.

During Record Standby, the file name of the take to record next will be displayed.

Take numbers are assigned in the order that they are recorded within a session.

g Time mode (button)

This shows the current time display mode with an icon.

Touch this area to change the time display mode. During Record Standby, the file name of the take to

record next will be displayed.

Mode Meaning

buttons are not shown.

In take mode

INPUT MONITOR, EDIT

and

The elapsed time from the beginning of the take is shown.

The time remaining until the end of the take as well as the time remaining until the maximum file size when recording are shown.

The elapsed time from the beginning of the session is shown.

The time remaining until the end of the session as well as the time remaining that can be recorded on the currently selected card under the current recording settings when recording are shown.

The time code time of the recording / playing file is shown.

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h Time bar

This shows the current playback position. What is shown depends on the time display mode.

Mode Meaning Bar display

The curre nt pl ayback position relative to the length of the take or entry is shown.

The curre nt pl ayback position relative to the length of all the takes in the session or the entire playlist is shown. (The white ver tical line appears on the boundaries of the take or entry).

NOTE

Elongates from left end to right end

Shortens from left end to right end

Elongates from left end to right end

Shortens from left end to right end

Elongates from left end to right end

A red progress bar that extends from the left end to the right end with a frequency of approximately five seconds is shown during recording.

j Take/entry name (button)

This shows the name and icon of the currently active take or entry.

During Record Standby, this shows the file name that will be used for the next recorded take.

When in playlist mode, a “*” appears in the icon if the playlist has not been saved after editing (including the addition and removal of entries).

Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

In take mode

In playlist mode

ASSIGN FILE button This shows the

ASSIGN

screen where you can assign

files. (See “Assign File screen” on page 79.)

ENTRY LIST button This shows the entry list (

ENTRY

) screen. (See “Entry

list screen” on page 78.)

ADJUST ENTRY button This opens the

ADJUST ENTRY ***

screen where

you can edit an entry. (See “Editing the playback starting time/ending point” on page 82, “Editing the playback starting time” on page 83 and “Editing the length and level of fade-in/ fade-out” on page 84.)

REBUILD button This performs a REBUILD (file rescan) when files may

have been deleted or modified from outside the HS-2 (e.g. via FTP).

SAVE button This saves the current playlist. This can only be

selected when stopped. (See “Saving a playlist” on page 85.)

SAVE AS button This adds a name to the current playlist and saves

it. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Saving a playlist” on page 85.)

TAKE List button This opens the take selection screen (

TAKE

screen).

On the take selection screen displayed by using this button, the

SESSION

selection screen will not open

even if you press the session name display area. (See “PROJECT screen” on page 34.)

CIRCLE @ TAKE button Touch this to add or remove “@” at the beginning

of the current take name. (See “Deleting a take” on page 69.)

REBUILD button This performs a REBUILD (file rescan) when files may

have been deleted or modified from outside the HS-2 (e.g. via FTP).

CREATE PLAYLIST button This displays

PLAYLIST NAME

screen to create a

new playlist. (See “Creating a new playlist” on page

79.)

k Level meters

These are the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

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l Time display area

The times displayed in each region depend on the time display mode as shown in the following table.

Left end Right end

00:00:00:00 Total take or entry length

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Total take or entry length

00:00:00:00

Total session or playlist length

Starting time of session or playlist

00:00:00:00

Total session or playlist length

00:00:00:00

Ending time of session or playlist

During recording and recording standby, however, the time bar and division lines are not shown.

; Flash Page number and knob

This shows the Flash Page number. Touch this area to enable selection (yellow background), and turn the DATA dial to change the page number (turn right to increase and turn left to decrease).

z Current time cursor

This cursor shows the playback position and scrolls horizontally in correspondence with the time counter.

It is not shown during recording (take mode only).

x Mark name

This is the name of the mark at the current time or the nearest preceding mark.

When the name of a mark other than any automatic mark is shown, touch this area to open the MARK NAME editing screen.

c INPUT MONITOR button

This is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

v EDIT button

Touch this button to open a pull-up menu for take editing.

b NEXT TAKE NAME button

This is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

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3−Preparation

Inserting and removing SD cards/ CF cards

Inserting SD cards/ CF cards

Insert an SD card/ CF card into the SD card slot or CF card slot on the front panel of the unit in order to use it for recording and playback.

NOTE

SD cards / CF cards can be inserted whether the power in ON or OFF.

1 Pull the card slot cover forward to open it.

2 Inse rt the SD card / CF card wit h the corre ct

orientation.

With the labeled side up, insert the end with the

connector completely.

CF :

With the labeled side up, insert the connector end all the way in until the card is rmly seated

SD :

With the labeled side up, insert the end with the exposed contacts all the way in until the spring latch engages

NOTE

If you cannot close the cover of the card slot, remove the SD card and then reinsert the card. If you use CF card, remove the CF card, press the square button to the right of the slot and then reinsert the card.

Removing SD cards/ CF cards

Turn the unit OFF or stop operations before removing an SD card/ CF card.

CAUTION

Never remove an SD card / CF card during recording, playback or any other operation that accesses the SD card/ CF card. Doing so could, for example, cause recording errors, loss of recorded DATA, and sudden loud noises to be output through monitoring equipment, which could result in damaged equipment and hearing loss.

1 Pull the card slot cover forward to open it. 2 In case of an SD card, press the card into the slot

slightly and release to bring the card out. In case of a CF card, press the square button to the right of the CF card slot to bring the button out. Press the square button in again to partially eject the CF card.

3 Close the cover.

3 Pull the SD card/ CF card out by hand.

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3−Preparation

Security screws

The included security screws can be used to lock the CF card slot covers.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to install or remove the screws.

Protect switch for SD cards

SD cards have a protect switch (write prevention).

About the display

Adjusting the display angle

Push the LCD TILT button to unlock the display, and then pull the bottom of the display forward to adjust the angle.

Pull the bottom of the display until you hear a clicking sound.

To restore it to its flat position, push the LCD TILT button again to unlock the display, and push the bottom of the

display. Push the bottom of the display until you hear a clicking sound.

CAUTION

Do not push the display screen itself.

If you slide the protect switch to the “LOCK” position, you cannot record or edit files. When you want to record or delete, unlock the write prevention.

CAUTION

A write protected SD card will check all audio files on the card every time the device is switched off. As a result, it takes longer to switch off the device. Editing the timeline is not possible, either.

Adjusting display and indicator brightness

Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display,

the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ONLINE keys, and the JOG (SHUT TLE), SD and CF indicators. Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to

adjust only the brightness of the color display.

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Cautions related to display use

The display can easily be scratched, so do not use

• pointed objects, including fingernail tips, to touch it.

Always touch it with your fingers. Do not press the display forcefully with a finger or poke

• it with a pen, toothpick or other pointed object. Doing

so could scratch the display or cause malfunction. The display touch screen is constructed of a film and

• glass. Do not apply strong force to its surface. Doing so

could break the glass. When using the display, do not put a hand on the panel

• or push around the display forcefully. Doing so could

prevent accurate position detection. Do not place anyt hing on top of the disp lay or

• otherwise put weight on the same place for a long

time. Doing so could cause the panel to warp or result in inaccurate position detection.

Do not ap p ly a commer c i ally-avai lable sc reen

• protection film to the display. Doing so could prevent

normal operation. Gently wipe the display with a soft dry cloth that does

• not shed dust (e.g. a cleaning cloth). Avoid wiping

with a stiff cloth or rubbing with force. Doing so could damage the surface of the LCD. Do not use thinner, manicure remover, alcohol or similar substances.

NOTE

The display is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing technologies, and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, but sometimes pixels might not appear or might appear as red or black dots. This is not a malfunction.

Turning the power ON and OFF

Open the front panel POWER switch cover and press the POWER switch.

Startup screen

Home Screen

To turn the power OFF, push the POWER switch on the front panel again.

CAUTION

Never turn the power OFF during recording, playback, or any other operation that accesses the SD card/ CF card. Doing so could, for example, cause recording errors, loss of recorded DATA, and sudden loud noises to be output through monitoring equipment, which could result in damaged equipment and hearing loss.

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Setting the time of the built-in clock

1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the

screen.

2 Tou ch th e

SYSTEM SETUP

screen.

button to ope n the

Lock function

Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open the

screen where you can disable or enable operation from the front panel and external devices.

The front panel is divided into two sections, which can be locked and unlocked separately.

Types of external devices are also divided into two categories, which can be locked and unlocked separately.

If you press the button for a section, it changes from

UNLOCK

LOCK

(with a yellow background) and the

locked area appears dimmed.

LOCK SETUP

3 Touch the

ADJUST

CLOCK ADJUST

tab to open the

CLOCK

page where you can set the built-in clock.

4 Touch the item that you want to change, and use

the DATA dial on the front panel to change the value.

5 Touch the

SET

button or push the DATA dial to con-

firm the setting.

NOTE

After purchasing this unit, set the clock before making your first recording. If you do not set the clock, the time stamps on recorded files will be incorrect.

locked on LOCK SETUP

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When the

• If the display is touched, the following pop-up

•

LCD Section

is set to

LOCK

message appears when the display (panel) is locked.

Display (panel) locked

If one of the keys around the display is pressed,

• the following pop-up message appears when the

display (keys) is locked.

Display (key) locked

When

•

Transport

is set to

LOCK

, if one of the transport

keys is pressed, the following pop-up message appears when the transport is locked.

Recording times

The table below shows the total amount of recording time (in hours and minutes) possible on SD cards/ CF cards of various capacities for each available recording format.

File recording format

16-bit, 44.1 kHz 12:34 25:10 50:21

16-bit, 48 kHz 11:32 23:07 46:16

24-bit, 44.1 kHz 8:22 16:46 33:34

24-bit, 48 kHz 7:41 15:24 30:50

24-bit, 88.2 kHz 4:11 8:23 16:47

24-bit, 96 kHz 3:50 7:42 15:25

24-bit, 176.4 kHz 2:05 4:11 8:23

24-bit, 192 kHz 1:55 3:51 7:42

The recording times shown above are estimates. They

•

8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

might differ depending on the card in use. The recording times shown above are not continuous

• recording times, but rather they are the total possible

recording times for the card.

Card capacity

Transport locked

When

•

REMOTE/KEYBOARD

is set to

LOCK

, if a remote

control or keyboard connected to a remote connector is used, the following pop-up message appears when remote/keyboard control is locked.

Remote/Keyboard control locked

•

Whe n

EXTERNAL CONTROL

is set to

LOCK

ope rati on is cond ucted using RS- 232C, RS-422 , PARALLEL or ETHERNET, the following pop-up message appears when external input is locked.

Remote/Keyboard control locked

, if an

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4–Basic operation

In this chapter, we explain the basic operation procedures that are the same in each operation mode.

The display on this unit functions as a touchscreen. Operate the unit using its keys, switches and touchscreen

display buttons. On every screen except the Home Screen, a button

appears at the top left. Touch this button to return to the previous screen.

NOTE

You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the

EXIT/CANCEL (PEAK CLEAR) key.

SD card/ CF card preparation

Card selection

1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the

screen.

2 Touch the

MANAGE

MEDIA MANAGE

screen.

button to open the

MEDIA

3 Touch the

item to open the

NOTE

You can also open recording media display button on the Home screen.

4 Touch the button for the card that you want to use

to select it. The background of the selected card appears yellow.

5 Touc h the

MANAGE

6 If you also want to format the card now, follow the

procedure starting with step 3 in “Formatting an SD card/ CF card” next.

SELECT

SET

screen.

button from the

MEDIA SELECT

button to re turn to the

MEDIA SELECT

screen.

screen by touching

MEDIA

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Formatting SD cards/ CF cards

CAUTION

Formatting an SD card/ CF card erases all the DATA on

• it.

Always format an SD card/ CF card with this unit before

• using them in it. If an SD card/ CF card that has been

formatted by another device or PC is used, operation might be affected.

1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the

screen.

4 Click the OK button in the pop-up window. A recon-

firmation pop-up window appears.

5 Touch the OK button on the pop-up message.

During formatting, the following pop-up message appears.

When formatting completes, the following pop-up message appears.

2 Touch the

MANAGE

3 Touch the

CF FORMAT

MEDIA MANAGE

button to open the

screen.

QUICK

button next to the

SD FORMAT

item, the following message appears

MEDIA

on the pop-up window.

NOTE

If no card is inserted in that slot, the following pop-up message appears.

6 Touch the OK button on the pop-up message. The

CREATE PROJECT

screen automatically opens.

7 To make a new project, follow the procedures start-

ing with step 2 in the following “Creating a new project” section.

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