Tascam RC-F82 User Manual
RC-F82
Fader Unit
OWNER'S MANUAL
D01132420A
2 TASCAM RC-F82
For U.S.A.
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For European Customers
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TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful 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.
This appliance has a serial number located on the
bottom panel. Please record the model number and
serial number and retain them for your records.
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic
equipment correctly, you will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have
serious effects on the environment and human health
as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates
that electrical and electronic equipment must be
collected and disposed of separately from household
waste.
Model number ______________________________
Serial number ______________________________
For China
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(e) The return and collection systems are available to
the end users. For more detailed information about
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
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1 – Introduction ..............................................4
Features ..................................................................................4
Included items .....................................................................4
About this manual ..............................................................4
Trademarks ............................................................................4
Precautions for placement and use ..............................5
Beware of condensation ...................................................5
Cleaning the unit .................................................................5
2 – Names and Functions of Parts .................6
Top panel ...............................................................................6
Rear panel ..............................................................................9
Front panel ............................................................................9
Left side panel ....................................................................10
3 – Preparations ............................................ 11
Connecting with an HS-P82 .......................................... 11
Connecting with other equipment ............................11
Using communication functions ................................ 11
Contents
4 – Mixer Control Functions .........................12
Knob functions ..................................................................12
Faders .................................................................................... 13
Monitoring...........................................................................13
Shortcut keys ......................................................................13
Direct access keys .............................................................13
Function keys .....................................................................14
5 – Transport Control Functions ..................15
Recording .............................................................................15
Playback................................................................................15
Adding marks .....................................................................15
6 – Communication functions ......................16
Communicating with the built-in microphone
( TALKBACK )..........................................................................16
Listening to RETURN IN signals ................................. 16
Setting the headphones output (PHONES) .............16
7 – Specifications ..........................................17
Inputs and outputs ........................................................... 17
Inputs .............................................................................. 17
Outputs .......................................................................... 17
Control input/output ................................................ 17
Other specifications .........................................................17
Dimensional drawing ......................................................18
Block diagram.....................................................................19
4 TASCAM RC-F82
1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM RC-F82
Fader Unit.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).
Features
Eight 100 mm faders (with dust protection) for
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controlling the mix or input trim level for each channel
on the HS-P82 unit
Eight rotary knobs for controlling the input trim level,
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mixer pan or mixer level for each channel on the
HS-P82 unit
Two rotary controls for the stereo mix (for master and
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solo levels)
Eight dedicated keys for enabling/disabling SOLO and
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recording MUTE functions
Eight dedicated keys for calling up channel setup
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screens and enabling/disabling recording
A dedicated key for the stereo mix for calling up the L/
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R SETUP screen and for enabling/disabling recording
Four direct access (shortcut) buttons to open MIXER
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SETUP and REMOTE SETUP screens
Transport control functions
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Balanced XLR LINE IN connectors (STEREO)
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Balanced XLR LINE OUT 1 & 2 connectors (two stereo
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pairs)
Convenient talkback functions for use in field recording
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environments
Balanced XLR RETURN IN connectors for talkback
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functions (includes level adjustment and solo control)
RETURN signal can be monitored using headphones
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Built-in talkback microphone; this mic’s signal can be
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output from the LINE OUT 2 connectors
Headphones connector with level knob for monitoring
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Headphones monitoring can be set to STEREO, MONO,
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L MONO or R MONO
Designed to be placed on top of an HS-P82 unit, the
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RC-F82 has the same footprint
Connects with an HS-P82 unit by PS/2 (and is also
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powered by this connection)
PS/2 external keyboard can be connected
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Included items
The included items are listed below.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in
the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
Fader unit (RC-F82)• .....................................................................1
Connection cable (1.2m-long PS/2 cable)• .......................... 1
A warranty card• ........................................................................... 1
Owner’s manual (this manual)
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...............................................1
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the
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following typeface: MARK.
Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:
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Additional information is introduced in the styles
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below when needed:
TIP
Useful hints when using the unit.
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and
supplement.
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury,
damage to the unit or other equipment.
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Trademarks
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered
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in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos
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in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Precautions for placement and use
The operating temperature should be between 0°C and
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40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
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so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that are
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otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed to direct
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sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
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Extremely cold places
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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
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Very dusty locations
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Locations exposed directly to rain or other water
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Do not place any object on the unit.
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Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
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electrical device such as a power amplifier.
1 – Introduction
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or
used immediately after a cold room has been heated or
otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,
condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the
unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean
the unit as they could damage the surface.
6 TASCAM RC-F82
2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Top panel
1 SHIFT key
This key works just like a shift key on a computer.
It works with other keys on the unit that have blue
labels. There are two SHIFT keys—one at the top left
and one at the bottom right—but they have the same
function.
2 INPUT [F1] key
Press this key to open the
SETUP
key while pressing the SHIFT key to use it as the [F1]
function key.
Make function key settings on the
the
screen on the HS-P82’s color display. Press this
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT
screen of the HS-P82 unit.
page of the
RC-F82
page of
MIXE R
3 SIGNAL PROCESSING [F2] key
Press this key to open the
page of the
color display. Press this key while pressing the SHIFT
key to use it as the [F2] function key.
Make function key settings on the
the
REMOTE SETUP
4 SETUP [F3] key
Press this key to open the
SETUP
key while pressing the SHIFT key to use it as the [F3]
function key.
Make function key settings on the
the
REMOTE SETUP
MIXE R SETUP
screen on the HS-P82’s color display. Press this
SIGN AL PROCESSING
screen on the HS-P82’s
RC-F82
screen of the HS-P82 unit.
SETUP
screen of the HS-P82 unit.
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RC-F82
page of
page of
MIXE R
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