Tascam HS-4000 User Manual

HS-4000

4 Channel Audio Recorder

D01134020A

OWNER'S MANUAL

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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 fr equ enc y en ergy and, if not installed and use d in accordance with the inst ru ction 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

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

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.

equipment can have serious effects on the 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 equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end

users. For more detailed 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.

In North America use only on 120V supply.

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

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

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b) Peak inrush current: 14 A

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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 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 pro n g. The w ide bla d e or t he thir d prong ar e provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from bein g walke d on

or pinche d partic u larly at plu g s, co nven ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the car t, 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.

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 or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON 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.

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the

•

disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack

•

or installed batteries), they should not be exposed 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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

By changing the positions where the rack mount ears are attached to the unit, it is possible to install the unit into a rack so that its front panel is about 4 cm inside the front of the rack. Remove the three screws that attach the rack mount ears from each side and then use the screws to reattach the ears as shown in the illustration below.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 2

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

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

Included items ........................................................................ 8

Conventions used in this manual..................................... 8

Intellectual property rights................................................. 9

Precautions for placement and use................................. 9

Beware of condensation...................................................... 9

Cleaning the unit.................................................................... 9

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

About CF cards........................................................................ 9

Precautions for use......................................................................... 9

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit.......9

2 − Names and functions of parts....................... 10

Front panel............................................................................. 10

Rear panel...............................................................................12

PARALLEL connector ....................................................................14

RS–232C connector ......................................................................14

RS–422 connector.........................................................................14

Home Screen ......................................................................... 15

In timeline mode ...........................................................................15

In take mode or single playlist mode.....................................18

In dual playlist mode....................................................................19

3 − Preparation.................................................... 21

Inserting and removing CF cards....................................21

Inserting CF cards..........................................................................21

Removing CF cards.......................................................................21

Security screws .....................................................................21

About the display................................................................. 22

Adjusting the display angle.......................................................22

Adjusting display and indicator brightness.........................22

Cautions related to display use................................................22

Turning the power ON and OFF ......................................23

Setting the time of the built-in clock.............................23

Lock function......................................................................... 24

Recording times....................................................................25

4 – Basic operation .............................................. 26

CF card preparation.............................................................26

CF card selection ...........................................................................26

Formatting a CF card....................................................................27

Creating a new project................................................................28

Setting the master clock....................................................28

Setting inputs and outputs...............................................29

Setting the inputs .........................................................................29

Setting reference levels...............................................................29

Connecting headphones............................................................30

Online function..................................................................... 30

Recording operation limitations..................................... 30

5 – Projects........................................................... 31

Contents

Project organization............................................................31

File formats .............................................................................31

Monophonic and polyphonic modes....................................31

Folders where files are saved in mono mode.....................31

PROJECT screen ....................................................................32

Project selection screen..............................................................32

Session selection screen............................................................. 32

AES31 file selection screen........................................................33

Take selection screen...................................................................33

Playlist selection screen.............................................................. 33

Project operations................................................................34

Creating new projects.................................................................34

Editing the project name ...........................................................35

Changing a project name later ................................................35

Editing the name of the first session .....................................35

Loading projects ...........................................................................35

Rebuilding projects......................................................................36

Erasing a project............................................................................ 36

Session operations...............................................................37

Creating new sessions.................................................................37

Loading sessions ...........................................................................37

Rebuilding sessions......................................................................38

Copying sessions...........................................................................38

Erasing sessions.............................................................................39

Switching project screens.................................................39

6 – Overview of operation modes ...................... 40

Timeline mode functions...................................................40

Take mode functions...........................................................40

Playlist mode functions......................................................40

Single mode....................................................................................40

Dual mode.......................................................................................40

Selecting the operation mode.........................................41

7 – Timeline mode ............................................... 42

Preparing to record..............................................................42

Basic preparations ........................................................................42

Creating a new project................................................................42

Creating new sessions.................................................................42

Arming tracks for recording...................................................... 43

Recording mode settings...........................................................43

Setting the file format.................................................................43

Other recording settings ............................................................43

Making a recording..............................................................44

Locate to the recording start position...................................44

Recording.........................................................................................44

Stopping recording......................................................................44

Retaking a recording ...................................................................44

Playback in timeline mode................................................45

Project/session selection............................................................45

Setting input monitoring........................................................... 45

Setting the online function .......................................................45

Locate to the playback start position ....................................45

Playback control in timeline mode.........................................45

Using the call function................................................................45

BWF–J cue point............................................................................45

Importing and exporting AES31 editing information

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Contents

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Importing AES31 editing information...................................46

Exporting AES31 editing information....................................46

Editing regions...................................................................... 47

Cutting a region (Cut)..................................................................47

Erasing a region (Erase)...............................................................47

Dividing a region (Divide)..........................................................47

Undoing the previous edit (UNDO)........................................47

Redoing an edit (REDO) ..............................................................48

Bouncing................................................................................. 48

Saving a session.................................................................... 48

8 – Take mode ......................................................49

Preparing to record .............................................................49

Basic preparations.........................................................................49

Creating a new project................................................................49

Creating new sessions.................................................................49

Arming tracks for recording ......................................................50

Recording mode settings...........................................................50

Setting the file format .................................................................50

Other recording settings ............................................................50

Making a recording .............................................................51

Recording.........................................................................................51

Stopping recording ......................................................................51

Retaking a recording....................................................................51

Playback ..................................................................................52

Project/session/take selection..................................................52

Setting input monitoring...........................................................52

Setting the online function .......................................................52

Playback control ............................................................................52

Using the call function ................................................................53

BWF–J cue point ............................................................................53

Using the flash start function in take mode ........................53

Take operations ....................................................................54

Changing the start time of a take............................................54

Using @ with take names ...........................................................55

9 – Playlist mode.................................................. 56

Playlist operations................................................................56

Loading project/sessions ...........................................................56

Creating a new playlist................................................................56

Creating a playlist from a JPPA PPL file..................................57

Changing a playlist name later.................................................58

Loading playlists............................................................................58

Sorting contents in a playlist ....................................................59

Deleting a playlist .........................................................................59

Editing a playlist (adding, clearing and editing

entries)..................................................................................... 60

Entry list screen..............................................................................60

Assign File screen..........................................................................60

Assigning a take to an entry......................................................61

Entry number page allocation..................................................62

Clearing entry assignments.......................................................63

Editing entry titles.........................................................................63

Edit the playback starting time................................................64

Editing the playback starting point........................................65

Editing the playback end point................................................66

Saving a playlist .............................................................................67

Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist ..............68

Playback ..................................................................................69

Project/session/playlist selection............................................ 69

Selecting the current player......................................................70

Setting the online function .......................................................70

Playback control in playlist mode...........................................70

Using the call function in playlist mode...............................70

BWF–J cue point............................................................................70

Using the flash start function in playlist mode ..................70

10 – Internal settings .......................................... 71

Menu screen ..........................................................................71

Recording settings (REC SETUP)...................................... 71

REC MODE page ............................................................................71

FILE FORMAT page........................................................................ 71

OPTIONS page................................................................................72

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) ......................................73

GENERAL page...............................................................................73

CONTROL page..............................................................................73

Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C) .............................73

CLOCK page ....................................................................................73

SYNC page.......................................................................................74

T/C page...........................................................................................75

SETUP page.....................................................................................75

I/O page............................................................................................ 76

Remote settings (REMOTE SETUP)..................................76

GENERAL page...............................................................................76

PARALLEL page ..............................................................................76

RS–232C page ................................................................................77

RS–422 page...................................................................................77

Mixer settings (MIXER SETUP)..........................................78

INPUT page......................................................................................78

MONITOR MIXER page ................................................................78

SETUP page.....................................................................................79

Level meters settings (METER SETUP) ...........................79

System settings (SYSTEM SETUP)....................................80

PREFERENCES page...................................................................... 80

ANALOG Ref. LEVEL ADJUST page ..........................................80

CLOCK ADJUST page ...................................................................80

Version display (VERSION INFO)......................................81

Managing CF cards (CF MANAGE) ..................................81

Operation mode selection (OPERATION MODE)........81

Folder structure ....................................................................82

File names........................................................................................83

11 – Mark and locate functions .......................... 84

Mark functions ......................................................................84

Adding marks.................................................................................84

Using keys to locate to marks...................................................84

Mark list screen ..............................................................................84

Locating to marks .........................................................................85

Viewing mark information.........................................................85

Erasing marks .................................................................................85

Editing mark positions ................................................................86

Editing mark names .....................................................................86

Manual locate function ......................................................87

12 – Other functions ........................................... 88

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Confidence monitoring......................................................88

Online functions...................................................................89

Enabling the online function ....................................................89

Switching the online playback mode....................................89

Outputs during online playback..............................................89

Flash start function.............................................................. 90

Setting the flash key function...................................................90

Selecting the flash page .............................................................90

Flash start playback ......................................................................90

Standby playback..........................................................................90

Operation using a computer keyboard........................91

Setting the keyboard type .........................................................91

Use the keyboard to input names...........................................91

List of keyboard operations.......................................................91

13 – Time code synchronization ......................... 92

Playback synchronized with timecode................................ 92

Timeline mode ...............................................................................92

Take mode .......................................................................................92

Playlist mode...................................................................................92

Recording synchronized with timecode .............................92

Timeline mode ...............................................................................92

Take mode .......................................................................................92

Playlist mode...................................................................................92

Basic operation..................................................................... 92

Time code offset...................................................................92

Rechase ................................................................................... 92

Contents

14 – Importing files recorded by other devices.93

Preparationbeforeimporting....................................93

Preparing the imported file to be used by this

unit(sessionrebuilding)................................................93

15 – Troubleshooting .......................................... 94

16 – Messages...................................................... 95

17 – Specifications............................................. 103

General..................................................................................103

Inputs and outputs............................................................103

Analog audio inputs and outputs........................................103

Digital audio inputs and outputs .........................................104

Control inputs and outputs.................................................... 104

Audio performance...........................................................104

Other specifications ..........................................................105

Dimensional drawings .....................................................106

Block diagram......................................................................107

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1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-4000 4 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 you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://tascam.com/)

Features

 CompactFlash cards are used as recording media (Ultra DMA

compatible)

 Two CompactFlash card slots allows two cards to be loaded

and recorded to simultaneously using dual player mode (planned for a future firmware version upgrade)

 4-track simultaneous recording is possible at up to 96 kHz,

24-bit sample rates

 Confidence monitoring allows simultaneous playback of the

signal as it is being recorded (when recording two tracks at up to 44.1/48 kHz,)

 Simultaneous playback of four tracks, including two stereo

pairs (dual playlist mode)

 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

 In single playlist mode, playback of up to 4 tracks is possible  In dual playlist mode, 2 stereo tracks can be independently

played back and controlled

 Using the ONLINE key, online playback and monitoring

playback are possible

 Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) file recording  Flash start is possible using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD, 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  Importing and exporting AES31 editing information in

timeline mode are possible

 Playlist mode (compatible with JPPA flash start playlist file

loading)

 JOG/SHUTTLE function  Intuitive operation is possible using graphical interface on

TFT color touchscreen

 4 channels of XLR analog balanced inputs and outputs  2 stereo pairs of XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs  2 channels of XLR analog monitoring outputs

 Headphone output  XLR time code input and output  BNC media reference (NTSC/PAL black burst signals, and

HDTV Tri–level signals) and word clock input and output/thru

 Compatible with 48 kHz pull-up/pull-down operation

Copyin



 LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) functions allow file transmission,

 Parallel remote control is possible  RS–232C serial remote control is possible (planned for a

 RS–422 (9–pin serial protocol) serial remote control is

 Rack mounting (2U) is possible

g files to connected USB memory is possible (planned

for a future firmware version upgrade)

remote control and observation over a network (planned for a future firmware version upgrade)

future firmware version upgrade)

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

ransportation. t

 Main unit (HS-4000)................................................................................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: ON

 “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 equipment or lost recording data, for example.

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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.

 Other company names, product names and logos in this

document are the 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 reproduce sound works to which you own the 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.

• Places with significant vibrations or that are 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

・ 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

efore turning the unit on. b

1 − Introduction

Cleaning the unit

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

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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 benzene, thinner, manicure remover, alcohol or similar substances.

About CF cards



Precautions for use

CompactFlash cards are precision devices. To prevent damage to the card or the slot, please observe the following cautions.

・ Do not leave a CF card in an extremely hot or cold location. ・ Do not leave a CF card in an extremely damp location. ・ Do not allow a CF card to become wet. ・ Do not place any object on top of a CF card, or twist or

bend it.

・ Do not subject a CF card to strong impact. ・ Do not insert or remove a CF card during recording,

playback, data transfer or other operations that access a card.

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Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

This unit uses CF cards for recording and playback. 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-4000 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, particularly those made for high-precision DSLR cameras, not only perform reading and writing faster, but also come in larger storage size. A list of CF cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website (http://www.tascam.com). If a CF card is used that has not been confirmed, this unit might not operate correctly.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

Front panel

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 flash drive, for example, you can back up data from a CF card and save files to the card. (Support planned in a version upgrade.) 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

SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page”

of the on page 80.)

NOTE

Do not disconnect USB flash memory when using it to copy files. You can connect and disconnect USB flash 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 SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators

○

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

CAUTION

Do not remove a CF card from a slot when its indicator is blinking rapidly.

4 CF card slot (SLOT 1/SLOT 2)

○

Insert CF cards here, (See “Inserting and removing CF cards” on page 21.)

5 HOME key

○

Press to open the Home Screen. Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key to open the on page 24.) 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 (SHUTTLE), SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 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. (See “Lock function”

PREFERENCES page

6 MENU key

○

Press to open the MENU screen. Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key to open the on page 24.)

7 Color display

○

This 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). When a pop-up window is open, this works as an

CLOSE button.

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 (SHUTTLE), SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators. Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only the color display.

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).

10 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. 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.

11 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.

LOCK SETUP screen. (See “Lock function”

OK or

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12 REC key/indicator

○

When a recordable CF card is installed and the unit is stopped in timeline mode, 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.

13 ONLINE key/indicator

○

Press to turn online playback mode on/off. The indicator lights when on and is unlit when off. (When dual playlist mode is active, the indicator reflects the currently selected player.) The switch has a cover to prevent misoperation. Open the cover from below to access and operate the switch. (See “Online functions” on page 89.)

14 PHONES knob/jack

○

Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo phone jack. This jack outputs the signal from the internal 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.

15 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

SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page” on

of the page 80.)

16 PROJECT key

○

Press to open screens related to projects (PROJECT selection, SESSION selection, AES31 file selection, TAKE selection and PLAYLIST selection screens). The last used project-related screen opens. (See “PROJECT screen” on page 32.)

17 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 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.

18 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.

MENU screen or project screen is open, press this

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19 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.

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

○

Press one of these keys to search.

m[ ,[

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

21 .//[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).

22 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 session/take is 99. (See “Mark functions” on page 84.)

23 SHIFT key

○

When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:

・ Press the . key while pressing and holding this key to

・ Press the / key while pressing and holding this key to

・ Press the m [

・ Press the JOG (SHUTTLE) key while pressing and

・ Press the STOP (RETAKE) key while pressing and

・ Press the CALL key while pressing and holding this key

24 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.

25 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 the playback speed according 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.

] key: search backward

] key: search forward

move to the previous mark, and resume the same playback state.

move to the next mark, and resume the same playback state.

] or ,[ ] key while pressing

and holding this key to search at high speed.

holding this key to activate the shuttle operation mode.

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

to turn synchronization with timecode ON/OFF.

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Rear panel

26 ANALOG LINE IN 1–4 connectors

○

These XLR connectors are balanced analog line inputs. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

27 DIGITAL LINE IN 1–2 connectors

○

Use these balanced XLR connectors (1 and 2) for digital audio input in AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) format. Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed. The built-in sampling rate converter can handle 32–192 kHz.

28 MONITOR ANALOG OUT L/R connectors

○

These balanced analog XLR connectors output the left and right signals from the internal monitoring mixer. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

29 RS-232C connector

○

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

NOTE

・ The RS-232C connector will be made functional in a future firmware

version update.

・ It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-422 connector. (See

“RS-232C page” on page 77.)

30 PARALLEL connector

○

Connect an external controller, for example, to this 25-pin D-sub parallel control connector.

31 AC IN connector

○

Connect the included power cord here.

32 ANALOG LINE OUT 1–4 connectors

○

These XLR connectors are balanced analog line outputs. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) In dual playlist mode, player A outputs from connectors 1 and 2, while player B outputs from connectors 3 and 4.

33 DIGITAL LINE OUT 1/2 connectors

○

These XLR connectors are balanced outputs for digital audio in AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) format. Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed. In dual playlist mode, player A outputs from connector 1, while player B outputs from connector 2.

34 REMOTE connectors

○

Connect a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote control (sold separately) here.

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.

35 RS-422 connectors

○

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 77.)

36 TIMECODE IN connector

○

This XLR connector is a balanced input for SMPTE timecode input.

37 TIMECODE OUT connector

○

This XLR connector is a balanced output for SMPTE timecode output.

38 WORD/VIDEO IN connectors

○

This BNC-type connector is for input of a word clock signal (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 48 kHz pull-down, 48 kHz pull-up, 88.2 kHz, 96 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 75 Ω.

39 WORD/VIDEO THRU/WORD OUT connector

○

This BNC-type connector is for output of a word clock signal (thru, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 48 kHz pull-down, 48 kHz pull-up,

88.2 kHz, 96 kHz) or a video reference signal (IN connector signal thru only). Use the THRU/WORD OUT switch to set the signal output.

40 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

termination resistance (75 Ω)

・ The WORD/VIDEO output THRU/OUT setting (OUT is only

for WORD)

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41 ETHERNET connector

○

Use this Ethernet connector to connect with a network for file transfer and to control this unit from an external source. (This is planned to be made functional in a future firmware version update.)

42 GROUND terminal

○

When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote control (sold separately), depending 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.)

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PARALLEL connector

The PARALLEL connector on the rear panel allows external

ontrol of this unit. The pin assignments are as follows. c

Timeline / Take /

Playlist [Single]

No.

1 GND GND GND 2 PLAY PLAY A FLASH 1 3 STOP STOP A FLASH 2 4 RECORD (Reserved) FLASH 3 5 SKIP FWD SKIP FWD FLASH 4 6 SKIP BWD SKIP BWD FLASH 5 7 (Reserved) STOP B STOP 8 FADER_START FADER_START A FADER_START I 9 TALLY_BC_STOP TALLY_PAUSE B TALLY_BC_STOP

TALLY_PAUSE /

TALLY_BC_PAUSE TALLY_PAUSE A

11 TALLY_RECORD (Reserved) RESERVED 12 TALLY_STOP TALLY_STOP A TALLY_STOP O 13 TALLY_PLAY TALLY_PLAY A TALLY_PLAY O

REMOTE_SELECT

H or Open 15 PAUSE PAUSE FLASH 6 16 (Reserved) PLAY B FLASH 7 17 AUX1, FF AUX1, FF FLASH 8 18 AUX2, REW AUX2, REW FLASH 9 19 AUX3, MARK AUX3, MARK FLASH 10 20 (Reserved) A/B SELECT FLASH_PAGE I

TALLY_BC_STAN 21

DBY

22 TALLY_BC_CM TALLY_STOP B

23 TALLY_ONLINE TALLY_ONLINE A TALLY_ONLINE O

24 TALLY_BC_END TALLY_ONLINE B

25 +5V +5V +5V

I： Command input for transport control

Internal circuit, +5V pull-up Operates with low commands of 50 msec or more

O：Command output, for tally output

The internal circuit is open collector (10 Ω output impedance) Low command output when operating 20 V dielectric strength, 35 mA maximum current

* +5V: 50 mA maximum supplied current

When REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to high, it functions according to the operation mode and 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

TALLY_BC_*: Use menu setting to switch output (OFF, ON) (When an RC–SS20 is connected set output to OFF.) TALLY_BC_STOP/CM/END: 250 msec pulse output TALLY_BC_STANDBY/PAUSE: Level output

Playlist [Dual]

REMOTE_SELECT , H or Open

TALLY_PLAY B

RC-SS20

PonMode

TAL LY_PA USE A / TALLY_BC_PAUS E

REMOTE_SELEC T, L

TALLY_BC_STAN DBY TALLY_CF1 / TALLY_BC_CM

TALLY_CF2 / TALLY_BC_END

I/O

I I I I I I

I I I I I

When the main unit’s playlist mode is set to [dual], and REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to hi, use pin 20 (A/B SELECT) to select player A or B (Hi for player A and Lo for player B). The following pins affect the selected player. Pin 5 (SKIP FWD) Pin 6 (SKIP BWD) Pin 15 (PAUSE) Pin 17 (AUX1) Pin 18 (AUX2) P in 19 (AUX3)

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

For information about the assignment of AUX 1–3 (pins 17–19) functions, see the “PARALLEL page” on page 76.

NOTE

When controlling this unit with an external device that is connected to the PARALLEL connector, by simultaneously inputting PLAY and RECORD signals while this unit is stopped, you can start recording immediately. In addition, by simultaneously inputting PLAY and RECORD signals during playback in timeline mode, you can start overwriting the recording.

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RS–232C connector

The RS–232C connector on the rear panel can 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

REMOTE SETUP screen. (See “RS–232C page” on page 77.)

of the

NOTE

・ RS–232C connector functions will be supported in a future firmware

version update.

・ Please contact TASCAM customer support for information about this

unit’s RS–232C command protocol.

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RS–232C page

RS–422 connector

You can control this unit remotely by connecting the RS–422 connector on its rear panel to a controller or editor compatible with SONY P2 protocol (RS–422). Make settings related to operation on the

RS–422 page. (See “RS–422 page” on page 77.)

screen

NOTE

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.

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In timeline mode

1 ONLINE status indicator

○

2 Repeat status indication

○

3 Time counter (button)

○

4 Time mode indicator (button)

○

5 Time code status button/indicator

○

19 20 22 23 24

When the online sending mode is ON, the red

When the online sending mode is OFF, the

When repeat playback is ON, the green

icon appears.

When repeat playback is OFF, the icon does

not appear.

The time displayed is the elapsed time, the remaining time

or the time code time.

Touch this area to change the time display mode.

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.

When accurate time code is input and recognized correctly, the TC indicator appears green. When time code is not recognized correctly, the TC indicator does not appear.

Synchronized playback status is shown when playback is

ynchronized to timecode. s

3 4

icon appears.

icon does not appear.

The CHASE indicator appears green only when playback or recording is synchronized with external timecode or the built-in timecode generator (selectable). The CHASE indicator blinks when not operating with timecode synchronization (for example, when stopped). This includes when synchronization is lost during synchronized playback.

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Touch this area to open the and time code settings (SYNC T/C)" on page 73.)

6 Audio synchronization status

○

button/indicator

Touch this area to open the and time code settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 73.)

7 Transport status indicator

○

This icon shows the current transport status.

Touch this area to open the PLAY SETUP screen.

8 Session name (button)

○

This shows the currently active session name. A “*” appears when the session 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.

SAVE button

Save the contents of the session. This can only be selected when the transport is stopped.

EXPORT AES31 button

This outputs (exports) the session as an AES31 file. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Exporting AES31 editing information” on page 46.)

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

SYNC T/C screen. (See "Sync

When synchronized to a Master clock,

SYNC indicator appears green.

the The

SYNC indicator blinks when not

synchronized to a Master clock.

SYNC T/C screen. (See “Sync

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9 Track numbers and record function and

○

input monitoring indicators

The indicators at the left end of the level meters show the

status of record arming and input monitoring. The

background colors of the indicators mean the following.

REC OFF REC ON

MON OFF

MON ON

10 Level meters

○

The input signal level for a track is shown if input monitoring

for it is set to ON or if it is armed for recording and not

playing back.

Each track also has an overload indicator at its right end that

appears red when the input overloads.

During playback, the playback level of a 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. (The “x” indicates

the channel.)

D-INx NO SIGNAL

D-INx UNLOCK

D-INx NOT AUDIO

D-INx Cbit ERROR

Display Meaning

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

channels that are not soloed appear shaded. Touch the same channel pair again to stop soloing them.

11 Time display area

○

When the time display mode has been set to show a timeline with four equal divisions, four times are shown. This area has 4 equal divisions, showing 4 time points on the timeline. The values match the time display mode.

12 Mark display area

○

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

： BC$CM mark ： BC$END mark ： BC$FILE mark ： BC$PAUSE mark ： BC$STANDBY mark ： BC$START mark ： BC$STOP mark ： IN mark ： OUT mark ： Other types of marks

13 Track display area

○

The regions of tracks 1–4 (from top to bottom) are shown here. Region fade-ins, fade-outs and cross-fades are shown in blue. Normal areas: white Being recorded: red Fade-in, fade-out, cross-fade regions: blue This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the time counter.

14 EDIT button

○

Touch this to turn ON/OFF the edit mode, which allows you to divide, erase and cut parts of regions. (See “Editing regions” on page 47.)

D–IN1 UNLOCK 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

You can also touch these areas to output just one pair of

channels (1-2 or 3-4) for monitoring (solo function).

The level meters and track numbers for the soloed channels

appear highlighted in yellow. The level meters for the

METER SETUP screen from the MENU

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15 Recording media display (button)

○

This shows which of the CF card slots is being used and its remaining recording time. The background of the media that is currently being used appears green during playback and red when recording. If there is no media in the CF card slot, on a light gray background. If the CF card has no projects or sessions, appears. When an unformatted CF card is inserted,

UNFORMAT appears.

When a CF card is inserted in the CF card slot that is not being used during recording, recording is stopped, the usual screen is shown. If the total number of entries, including files and subfolders, inside a session folder exceeds about 5000, recording becomes impossible and see “Recording operation limitations” on page 30.

UNMOUNT appears. When

Rec Limit is shown. For details,

No Media appears

No Project

Press this area to open the

selection” on page 26.)

16 Monitoring mixer overload indicators

○

When the monitoring mixer L or R channel has overloaded,

the background of that channel appears red.

17 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 zoom out (increase the

displayed area).

18 Timeline cursor

○

This cursor shows the position of recording or playback. It is

always shown in the middle of the screen.

19 REC/MON button

○

Press this button to open a pull-up with REC and MON

buttons that allow you to enable recording and input

monitoring for the tracks.

CF SELECT screen. (See “CF card

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(OUT) point.

CLEAR button

Touch to discard the currently set bounce starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points. (See “Bouncing” on page 48)

21 NEXT TAKE NAME button

○

Touch this button to open the NEXT TAKE NAME page 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

or the Session Name (default).

Word

CAUTION

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

 “User Word” mode (button)

Use the user word for the first half of the take name. Press the change the user word. (This works the same as the screen for editing project names.)

EDIT button to open the screen where you can

Record arm buttons (REC buttons)

These buttons arm tracks for recording.

The signals of tracks that are armed are recorded during

recording. When a channel is armed for recording, the signal

from the assigned input connector is input when the unit is

stopped, recording or in recording standby.

Input monitoring button (MON buttons)

These buttons enable/disable input monitoring.

When enabled for a channel, sound input through the

assigned input connector is always input.

20 BOUNCE I/O button

○

Touch this button to open a pull-up with buttons related to

bouncing.

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

“Session Name” mode (button)



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

● Second half of take names

The second half of the take name is comprised of one alphabetical letter and a three-digit number. Press the change the letter. You can change the three-digit number with the 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, “ cannot be changed.

・ No project or session is loaded ・ The selected CF card is unavailable ・ When the numerical part of the file name of the

NOTE

 The Next Take Name setting is saved with each project. If you change

projects, the setting of 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.)

EDIT button to open the screen where you can

+ and –

---” appears and the value

current take is 999

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 If the first half of the take name or the letter in the second half is different,

a take that has the same three-digit number in the second half can be created.

22 INFO button

○

Touch this button to open an information display that

shows the current settings of the unit and information

about the loaded file.

The upper section shows the current settings of this unit.

Touch this area to open the

The lower section shows information about the currently

loaded session. Touch this area to open the project screen.

The name of the previous mark most recently passed or at

the current time is shown on the right. When the name of a

mark other than an automatic mark is shown, touch this

area to open the MARK NAME editing screen.

23 Mark List button

○

Touch this button to open the mark list.

(See “Mark list screen” on page 84.)

24 Manual Locate button

○

Touch this button to open the MANUAL LOCATE screen.

(See “Manual locate function” on page 87.)

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In take mode or single playlist mode

When in single playlist mode, the

TAKE NAME

25 Take /entr y number

○

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

Take numbers are assigned in the order that they are

recorded within a session.

26 Time bar

○

This shows the current playback position. What is shown

depends on the time display mode.

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buttons are not shown.

SYNC T/C screen.

In take mode

REC/MON and NEXT

Mode Meaning Bar display

The current playback position relative to the length of the take or entry is shown.

The current playback position relative to the length of all the takes in the session or the entire playlist is shown.

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

27 Take/entry name (button)

○

This shows the name and mode icon of the currently active take or entry. When in recording standby, this shows the file name that will be given to the next recorded take. The two types of file mode icons are as follows.

: Monophonic mode

: Polyphonic mode 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).

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Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

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

In take mode

TAKE List button

This opens the take selection screen (TAKE screen). At this time, even if you press the session name display area, the SESSION selection screen will not open. (See “Project screen” on page 32.)

CIRCLE @ TAKE button

Touch this to add or remove @ at the beginning of the current take name. (See Using @ with take names on page 55.)

In single playlist mode

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ASSIGN FILE button

This shows the ASSIGN screen where you can assign files. (See “Assign File screen” on page 60.)

ENTRY LIST button

This shows the entry list (ENTRY) screen. (See Entry list screen on page 60.)

ADJUST ENTRY button

This opens the ADJUST ENTRY *** screen where you can edit an entry. (See Editing entry titles on page 63, Edit the playback starting time on page 64, Editing the playback starting point on page 65 and Editing the playback end point on page 66.)

SAVE button

This saves the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See Saving a playlist on page 67.)

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 67.)

EXPORT PPL button

This creates a JPPA PPL file from the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist” on page 68.)

28 Level meters

○

These are the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode. As on the Home Screen in timeline mode, you can touch this area to use the solo function.

29 Time display area

○

The Time display area is divided into 4 equal regions. The times displayed in each region depend on the time display mode as shown in the following table.

30 Flash Page number and knob

○

31 Current time cursor

○

32 Mark name

○

Left Right

00:00:00:00 Empty Empty Total take or

Total take or entry length

00:00:00:00 Empty Empty Total session or

Total session or playlist length

Starting time of session or playlist

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

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).

This cursor shows the playback position and scrolls horizontally in correspondence with the time counter. It is not shown during recording (take mode only).

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

Empty Empty 00:00:00:00

Empty Empty Ending time of

entry length

playlist length

session or playlist

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shown, touch this area to open the MARK NAME editing screen.

33 REC/MON button

○

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

34 NEXT TAKE NAME button

○

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

In dual playlist mode

3635 37 38

The left side is Player A, which can be used to play playlist A, and the right side is Player B, which can be used to play playlist B. Operation of both Players A and B is the same. Items ○45‒○48 in the

35 Transport status indic ator

○

36 ONLINE status indication

○

37 Time counter display (button)

○

38 Time mode indicator (button)

○

49 50

center are shared by both players.

This icon shows the current transport status. Touch this area to open the The icons have the same meanings as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

When the online playback mode is ON, the

When online playback mode is OFF, the

The time displayed is the elapsed time or the remaining time. When online playback mode is ON, the background appears red. Otherwise, this is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

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

The time elapsed from the beginning of the entry is shown. The time remaining until the end of the entry is shown. The time elapsed from the beginning of the playlist is shown. The time remaining until the end of the playlist is shown. The time code time of the playing entry is shown.

PLAY SETUP screen.

icon appears.

icon appears with green letters.

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39 Time bar

○

This shows the playback position of the currently playing entry or playlist.

Otherwise, this is the same as on the Home Screen in take mode.

40 File or title name (button)

○

The currently active playlist entry number is shown inside the icon.

Blank: CF card not available or loading 000: No entry Three–digit number: The number of the currently

selected entry The name of the currently active entry is shown to the right of the icon. If the title has been set for the corresponding entry in the playlist, that title is shown. 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.

ASSIGN FILE button

This shows the ASSIGN screen where you can assign files. (See “Assign File screen” on page 60.)

ENTRY LIST button

This shows the entry list (ENTRY) screen. (See on page 60. Entry list screen)

ADJUST ENTRY button

SAVE A+B button

This saves the current playlists. This can only be selected when stopped. (See Saving a playlist on page 67.)

SAVE AS(A) or SAVE AS(B) button

Use this to name and save the currently selected players playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See on page 67. Saving a playlist)

EXPORT PPL button

Create a JPPA PPL file from the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist” on page 68.)

41 Level meters (button)

○

The playback level is shown.

Touch this area to enable monitoring of a playlist. When selected for monitoring, the area around the meters appears yellow. When an input overloads, the corresponding red.

42 Mark name

○

This is the name of the mark at the current time or the nearest preceding mark. This is the same as on the Home Screen in take mode.

43 Mark List button

○

Touch this button to open the mark list for that player. This is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

44 Manual Locate button

○

Touch this button to open the MANUAL LOCATE screen for that player. Otherwise, this is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode.

45 MON A+B button

○

When ON, the button is highlighted in blue and meters for both players are highlighted. When first turned OFF, monitoring is disabled for both players.

46 Monitoring mixer overload indicator

○

If the left or right channel of the monitoring mixer overloads, the background of the corresponding L or R will appear red.

47 Audio synchronization status

○

L or R appears

(button/indicator)

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

48 Time code status (button/indicator)

○

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

49 Flash Page number and knob

○

This is the same as on the Home Screen in take mode. However, touching this in the unselected player will, in addition to enabling flash page selection, also assign the transport keys, ONLINE key and JOG/SHUTTLE dial on the front panel to the corresponding player.

50 SELECT button

○

Touch this button on a player to assign the transport keys, ONLINE key and JOG/SHUTTLE dial on the front panel to the corresponding player.

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Inserting and removing CF cards

Inserting CF cards

Insert a CF card into CF card SLOT 1 or SLOT 2 on the front panel of the unit in order to use it for recording and playback.

NOTE

CF cards can be inserted whether the power is ON or OFF.

1. Pull the CF card slot cover forward to open it.

3 − Preparation

Removing CF cards

Turn the unit power OFF or stop operations before removing a CF card.

CAUTION

Never remove a CF card during recording, playback or any other operation that accesses the 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 CF card slot cover forward to open it.

2. Press the square button to the right of the CF card

slot to bring the button out.

2. Insert the CF card with the correct orientation.

With the labeled side up, insert the end with the connector completely.

3. Close the cover.

3. Press the square button in again to partially eject the

CF card.

4. Pull the CF card out by hand.

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.

NOTE

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

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3 – Preparation

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.

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 (SHUTTLE), SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators. Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust only the brightness of the color display.

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 anything on top of the display 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 apply a commercially-available screen 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 benzene, 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.

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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 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.

3 – Preparation

Setting the time of the built-in clock

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

MENU screen.

2. To uch t he SYSTEM SETUP button to open the SYSTEM

SETUP

screen.

3. To uch t he CLOCK ADJUST tab to open the 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. To uch t h e

confirm 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 recording files will not be correct.

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SET button or push the DATA dial to

3 – Preparation

Lock function

Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open the can disable or enable operation from the front panel and external devices.

LOCK SETUP screen where you

 When the

 If the display is touched, the following pop-up message

LCD Section is set to LOCK:

appears when the display (panel) is locked.

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

LOCK (with a yellow background) and the locked area appears

dimmed.

UNLOCK to

 If one of the keys around the display is pressed, the

following pop-up message appears when the display (keys) is 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.

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.

Everything locked

 When

EXTERNAL CONTROL is set to LOCK, if an operation

is conducted using RS–232C, RS–422, PARALLEL or ETHERNET, the following pop-up message appears when external input is locked.

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Recording times

The table below shows the total amount of recording time (in hours and minutes) possible on CF cards of various capacities for

ach available recording format. e

File recording format and number of tracks

recorded

16-bit, 44.1 kHz, 4 tracks

16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 tracks

24-bit, 44.1 kHz, 4 tracks

24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 tracks

24-bit, 88.2 kHz, 4 tracks

24-bit, 96 kHz, 4 tracks

 The recording times shown above are estimates. They might

differ depending on the CF card in use.

 The recording times shown above are not continuous

recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the CF card.

CF card capacity

8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

6:18 12:36 25:12

5:48 11:34 23:08

4:12 8:24 16:48

3:52 7:42 15:26

2:06 4:10 8:24

1:56 3:50 7:42

3 – Preparation

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4 – Basic operation

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

display on this unit functions as a touchscreen.

The Operate the unit using its keys, switches and touchscreen display buttons. On every screen except the Home Screen, a at the top left. Touch this button to return to the previous screen.

button appears

CF card preparation

CF card selection

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

MENU screen.

NOTE

You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the EXIT/CANCEL (PEAK CLEAR) key.

2. To uch t he

screen.

3. To uch t he SELECT button next to the CF SELECT item

to open the

CF MANAGE button to open the CF MANAGE

CF SELECT screen.

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4. Touch the button for the CF card that you want to use to select it. The background of the selected CF card appears yellow.

5. Touch the SET button to return to the

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

procedures starting with step 3 in “Formatting a CF card” below.

CF MANAGE screen.

Formatting a CF card

CAUTION

・ Formatting a CF card erases all the data on it. ・ Always format CF cards with this unit before using them in it. If a CF card

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

7. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the

MENU screen.

4 – Basic operation

formatting, the following pop-up message appears.

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

8. To uch t he

screen.

9. To uch t h e QUICK button next to the FORMAT item.

The following pop-up message appears.

NOTE

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

CF MANAGE button to open the CF MANAGE

12. Touch t he OK button on the pop-up message. The

CREATE PROJECT screen automatically opens.

To make a new project, follow the procedures starting with step 2 in the following “Creating a new project” section.

Creating a project automatically after quick formatting

If you press the QUICK & Create Project button instead of

QUICK button next to the FORMAT item, a new project will

the be created after the CF card is quick-formatted. When doing this, however, you cannot change the project settings. The new project will be created with the same settings as the current project.

1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the screen. Then, touch the screen to open the

2. Touch the Quick & Create Project button next to the

FORMAT item. The following pop-up window message

appears.

CF MANAGE button on the MENU

CF MANAGE screen.

粗利

10. Click the OK button in the pop-up window. A

reconfirmation pop-up window appears.

11. Touch t he OK button on the pop-up message. During

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This window shows the project name, session name, sampling frequency, bit rate, frame type and number of tracks in the project to be created.

4 – Basic operation

3. Touch the

Another pop-up window appears to reconfirm.

4. Touch the

quick formatting.

After quick formatting completes, a new project is created automatically. After

NOTE

Touch the CANCEL button in the pop-up window to cancel formatting and

eturn to the

Creating a new project

1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the

PROJECT screen.

OK button in the pop-up window.

OK button in the pop-up window to start

the project is created, the Home Screen reopens.

CF MANAGE screen. r

you can set the starting time and number of tracks in timeline mode, for example. For details about each item, see “Creating new projects” on page 34.

NOTE

Instead of touching the NEXT button, you can touch the CREATE PROJECT button on CREATE PROJECT screen page one (1/3 at the bottom of the page) to create a project with the current settings without adjusting them on the following screens. Touching the

PROJECT

either case, continue the procedures from step 4.

page two (2/3 at the bottom of the page) has the same effect. In

CREATE PROJECT button on CREATE

3. After you complete making settings touch the

CREATE PROJECT button.

NOTE

If a project with the same project name already exists, the CREATE PROJECT button appears gray and you will not be able to create a new

project. If this happens, change the project name.

4. Check the settings on the confirmation pop-up message that appears. Press the OK button to confirm them and return to the Home Screen.

Setting the master clock

1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen.

2. To uch t h e CREATE PROJECT button to open the

CREATE PROJECT screen.

The CREATE PROJECT screen has 3 pages. On the first page, you can set the project name, the name of the first created session, the sampling frequency, and the sampling frequency written to BWF chunks. For details about each item, see “Creating new projects” on page 34. Touch the

NEXT button to open the next page.

On this page, you can set the frame type and bit length. Touch the

NEXT button again to open the third page where

2. To uch t he

SYNC button to open the SYNC T/C screen.

3. Select the master clock that you want to use from the

MASTER item. (See “Sync and time code settings (SYNC

T/C)” on page 73.)

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Setting inputs and outputs

Setting the inputs

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

MENU screen.

4 – Basic operation

Setting reference levels

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

MENU screen.

2. To uch t h e

SETUP

On the INPUT page, make settings for each channel’s input source. For details, see “INPUT page” on page 78.

3. If necessary, touch the MONITOR MIXER or SETUP tab

to open the corresponding page where various settings can be made.

On the MONITOR MIXER page, make settings related to the internal monitoring mixer. For details about this screen, see “MONITOR MIXER page” on page 78.

MIXER SETUP button to open the MIXER

screen.

2. Press the

SETUP

On the PREFERENCES page, set the digital reference level, analog input reference level and analog output reference level. (You can also set the keyboard type and online function on this page.) For details, see “PREFERENCES page” on page 80.

3. If necessary, touch the tab to adjust each channel.

SYSTEM SETUP button to open the SYSTEM

screen.

ANALOG Ref. LEVEL ADJUST

On the ANALOG Ref. LEVEL ADJUST page, you can make precise adjustments to the reference levels of the analog

SETUP page, you can turn the muting function for

On the monitoring during online playback on/off.

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inputs and outputs for each channel independently. For details about this screen, see “ANALOG Ref. LEVEL ADJUST page” on page 80.

NOTE

On the CLOCK ADJUST page, you can change the system time.

4 – Basic operation

Connecting headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Keep the headphones knob turned all the way to the left (volume minimized) when connecting headphones.

Recording operation limitations

A limitation of this unit is that recording in a folder becomes impossible when the total number of files, subfolders and other items in it becomes large. For this reason, the following things might occur.

 When the total number of items in one folder exceeds

about 20000

Recording of a new take might not be possible even when starting recording from a stopped state. When a project or session is loaded, recording to that session might not be possible. In these cases, the following pop-up message appears.

Headphones

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.

Online function

Turn the ONLINE switch on the front panel ON to enable sound to be output through the unit’s output connectors. (The ONLINE switch has a cover, so open this cover to press the ONLINE switch.)

The ONLINE switch lights when ON. You can also connect a TASCAM RC–HS32PD remote controller (sold separately), for example, and use its master fader to adjust the level suitably. When the master fader is lowered completely, sound is not output from the output connectors. Press the ONLINE switch again to turn it OFF. That switch becomes unlit, and sound ceases to be output from the output connectors. For details about the online function, see “Online functions” on page 89.

this case, the remaining recording time indicator for the

In currently selected CF card on the Home Screen shows Rec

Limit

CAUTION

The total number of items inside one folder includes files and folders not created by this unit. Management files, system files and other files and folders that are not ordinarily visible are also included in the total.

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+ 78 hidden pages

Tascam HS-4000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 − Introduction

Features

Included items

Conventions used in this manual

Intellectual property rights

Precautions for placement and use

Beware of condensation

Cleaning the unit

Cleaning the display

About CF cards

Precautions for use

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

2 − Names and functions of parts

Front panel

Rear panel

PARALLEL connector

RS–232C connector

RS–422 connector

Home Screen

In timeline mode

In take mode or single playlist mode

In dual playlist mode

Inserting and removing CF cards

Inserting CF cards

Removing CF cards

Security screws

About the display

Adjusting the display angle

Adjusting display and indicator brightness

Cautions related to display use

Turning the power ON and OFF

Setting the time of the built-in clock

Lock function

Recording times

4 – Basic operation

CF card preparation

CF card selection

Formatting a CF card

Creating a new project

Setting the master clock

Setting inputs and outputs

Setting the inputs

Setting reference levels

Connecting headphones

Recording operation limitations

Online function