Teac HS-2000 User Manual

HS-2000

2-Channel Audio Recorder

OWNER’S MANUAL

D01152320A

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TASCAM HS-2000

Important Safety Informtion

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

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful inter ference in which case the user
will be required to correct the inter ference at his own
expense.

CAUTION

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

In North America use only on 120V supply.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be

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

(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment

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

(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic

eq u ip ment c a n h a ve s er iou s e f fe cts o n t h e
environment and huma n health because of the
presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.

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

symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equ ipme nt m ust be co llec ted and dispos ed of
separately from household waste.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end

us ers. Fo r mor e det ail ed information about the
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

WARNING

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

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

Model number

Serial number

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b) The average harf-cycle r.m.s. inrush current

1. On initial switch-on : 4.8A.rms

2. After a supply interruption of 5s : 3.8A.rms

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Safety Precautions

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground­ing type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro­vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace­ment of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep­tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa­ratus.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

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from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON

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

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disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or

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headphones with the product because excessive sound

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

If you are experiencing problems with this product,

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contact TEAC for a service eferral. Do not use the

product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

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vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space

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such as a book case or similar unit.

The apparatus should be located close enough to

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the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power

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

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pack or installed batteries), they should not be

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

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batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is

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

WARNING

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa­ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

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.

Products with Class I construction are equipped with

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a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The

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

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

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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.

CAUTION

Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

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

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ventilation.

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TASCAM HS-2000

Contents

1 – Introduction .............................................7

Features ..................................................................................7

Included items .....................................................................7

Manual conventions ..........................................................7

Intellectual property rights .............................................8

Precautions for placement and use ..............................8

Beware of condensation ................................................... 8

Cleaning the unit.................................................................8

Cleaning the display....................................................8

About USB memory devices and CF cards ................. 9

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

Media that has been confirmed for use with this

unit ....................................................................................9

Format .............................................................................. 9

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

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

Rear panel ............................................................................13

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

RS-232C connector ....................................................15

RS-422 connector .......................................................15

Home Screen .....................................................................16

In timeline mode ........................................................16

In take or playlist mode ..........................................20

In on-air mode .............................................................22

3 − Preparations............................................24

Inserting and removing CF cards ................................24

Inserting CF cards ......................................................24

Removing CF cards ....................................................24

Security screws ............................................................25

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

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

Adjusting display and indicator brightness......25

Cautions related to display use .............................25

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

Setting the built-in clock ................................................26

Lock function ......................................................................27

Recording ties.....................................................................28

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

CF card preparation ..........................................................29

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

Formatting a CF card .................................................30

Creating a project automatically after quick

formatting .....................................................................31

Creating a new project .............................................31

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

Setting inputs and outputs ...........................................32

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

Setting reference levels ............................................33

Connecting headphones .........................................33

Using online functions ...................................................34

Recording operation limitations..................................34

5 – Projects ....................................................35

Project organization .........................................................35

File formats ..........................................................................35

Using the PROJECT screen ............................................35

Project selection screen ..........................................35

Session selection screen .........................................36

AES31 file selection screen ....................................37

Take selection screen ...............................................37

Playlist selection screen ..........................................38

Project operations ............................................................38

Creating new projects ..............................................38

Editing project names ..............................................40

Changing project names later ...............................40

Editing the name of the first session ...................41

Loading projects .........................................................41

Rebuilding projects ...................................................41

Deleting a project ......................................................42

Session operations ...........................................................42

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

Loading sessions ........................................................43

Rebuilding sessions ...................................................43

Exporting sessions .....................................................44

Deleting sessions .......................................................45

Switching project screens ..............................................45

6 – Operation Modes ...................................46

Timeline mode functions ...............................................46

Take mode functions .......................................................46

Playlist mode functions ..................................................47

On-air mode functions ....................................................47

Selecting the operation mode .....................................47

7 – Timeline mode ........................................48

Preparing to record ..........................................................48

Basic preparations ......................................................48

Creating a new project .............................................48

Creating new sessions ..............................................48

Recording mode settings ........................................49

Setting the file format ..............................................49

Other recording settings .........................................49

Making a recording ..........................................................50

Locate to the recording start position ...............50

Recording ......................................................................50

Stopping recording ...................................................50

Retaking a recording ................................................50

Playback in timeline mode ............................................50

Selecting a project and session.............................50

Setting input monitoring ........................................51

Online function settings ..........................................51

Locate to the playback start position ................51

Playback control in timeline mode .....................51

Using the call function .............................................51

BWF-J cue point (timeline mode) .........................51

Loading, saving and creating AES31 editing

information .........................................................................52

Loading AES31 editing information ....................52

Saving AES31 editing information .......................53

Naming and saving AES31 editing information ..53

Creating new AES31 editing information ..........54

Importing all takes .....................................................55

Renaming AES31 file names ...................................56

Deleting an AES31 file ..............................................57

Timeline editing.................................................................58

Selecting the range to copy/cut/delete ....................58

Setting the editing start (IN) point ......................59

Setting the editing end (OUT) point ...................59

Clearing the start and end (OUT) points ...........59

Selecting a complete region for editing ............60

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Copying the data of the selected area (Copy) .60

Cutting the data in a selected area (Cut) ...........61

Erasing the data in the selected area (Erase) ....61

Dividing regions at a specified position (Divide) .

..........................................................................................62

Inserting copy buffer data at a set position

(Insert) ............................................................................62

Inserting a file at a set position (Insert File) ......63

Inserting silence into a set area (Insert Mute) ..64
Pasting copy buffer data into the set position

(Paste) .............................................................................65

Pasting a file at a set position (Paste File) ..........65

Setting Fades for regions (Fade IN/FadeOut) ...66
Removing fades (Remove Fade IN/Remove

FadeOut) ........................................................................67

Setting the playback level of a region (Level) ..67

Undoing the previous edit (UNDO) .....................68

Redoing an edit (REDO) ...........................................68

Bouncing ..............................................................................69

8 – Take mode ...............................................70

Preparing to record ..........................................................70

Basic preparations ......................................................70

Creating a new project .............................................70

Creating new sessions ..............................................70

Recording mode settings ........................................71

Setting the file format ..............................................71

Other recording settings .........................................71

Making a recording ..........................................................72

Recording ......................................................................72

Stopping recording ...................................................72

Retaking a recording ................................................72

Playback in timeline mode ............................................72

Selecting a project, session and take ..................72

Online function settings ..........................................73

Setting input monitoring ........................................73

Playback control in take mode .............................73

Using the call function .............................................73

BWF-J cue point (take mode) .................................74

Using the flash start function ................................74

Take operations .................................................................74

Changing the start time of a take.........................74

Exporting takes ..........................................................75

Deleting a take ............................................................76

Sorting takes ................................................................76

Reordering takes ........................................................77

Editing take names ....................................................77

Dividing takes ..............................................................78

Combining takes ........................................................79

Undoing the previous take edit ............................80

Redoing a take edit ....................................................80

9 – Playlist mode ..........................................81

Playlist operations.............................................................81

Loading projects and sessions ..............................81

Creating a new playlist ............................................82

Changing playlist names later ...............................82

Loading playlists ........................................................83

Deleting a playlist ......................................................84

Editing playlists (adding, removing and working

with entries) ........................................................................84

ENTRY list screen .......................................................84

ASSIGN file screen .....................................................86

Assigning a take to an entry ...................................87

Allocation of entries to pages ................................87

Clearing entry assignments ....................................88

Editing entry names .................................................88

Editing playback starting/ending points ...........89

Setting playback to the BC$STANDBY/END

range ..............................................................................90

Editing the playback starting and ending points
using the number buttons and mark list screen ..

..........................................................................................91

Editing playback starting times ............................92

Editing lengths and levels of fade-ins/outs ......92

Playback on ADJUST screens .................................93

Saving playlists ............................................................94

Naming and saving playlists ..................................94

Playback in playlist mode...............................................95

Project, session and playlist selection ................95

Online function settings ..........................................95

Playback control in playlist mode .......................96

Using the call function .............................................96

BWF-J cue point (playlist mode) ...........................96

Using the flash start function ................................96

10 – On-air mode...........................................97

Selecting files for playback ............................................97

Playback area in on-air mode ...............................97

Using the ON AIR button to switch between
rehearsal/confirmation playback and broadcast

playback modes ..........................................................98

Playback control in on-air mode ...........................98

Credits playback .........................................................98

Using the call function .............................................99

BWF-J cue point (on-air mode) ..............................99

Changing the sampling frequency in on-air

mode ...............................................................................99

Limitations in on-air mode .....................................99

11 – Internal settings ..................................100

Menu screen ....................................................................100

Recording settings (REC SETUP) ............................... 100

REC MODE page ......................................................100

FILE FORMAT page .................................................101

OPTIONS page ......................................................... 101

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) ................................ 102

GENERAL page (playback settings)...................102

CONTROL page ....................................................... 102

Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C) ................ 103

CLOCK page .............................................................103

SYNC page ................................................................ 104

T/C page ....................................................................105

SETUP page (Sync and timecode settings) .... 105

I/O page ......................................................................106

Remote settings (REMOTE SETUP) ...........................106

GENERAL page (Remote settings) ..................... 106

PARALLEL page ........................................................107

RS-232C page ...........................................................107

RS-422 page ............................................................. 108

ETHERNET page ......................................................108

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

.............................................................................................. 110

INPUT page ............................................................... 110

OUTPUT page .......................................................... 110

Setting audio signal inputs and outputs (SETUP

page) ............................................................................ 110

Level meter settings (METER SETUP) ......................111

System settings (SYSTEM SETUP) .............................112

PREFERENCES page ............................................... 112

ANALOG Ref LVL ADJUST page ......................... 113

Backup/Startup page ............................................ 113

CLOCK ADJUST page .............................................114

Viewing system and firmware versions (VERSION

INFO) ................................................................................... 115

Viewing and using folders and files (BROWSE) ... 115

Viewing folders and files.......................................115

Viewing folder and file information..................116

Copying a folder/file ..............................................117

Deleting a folder/file .............................................118

Managing media (MEDIA MANAGE) .......................120

Selecting the operation mode (OPERATION MODE) .

.............................................................................................. 120

Folder structure .............................................................. 121

File names ..................................................................121

12 – Mark and locate functions ..................122

Mark functions ................................................................ 122

Adding marks ...........................................................122

Using keys to locate to marks ............................122

Mark list screen .......................................................123

Locating to marks....................................................123

Viewing mark information ...................................123

Deleting marks .........................................................124

Editing mark positions ..........................................124

Editing mark names ...............................................125

Manual locate function ............................................... 125

13 – Other functions ..................................126

Confidence monitoring .............................................. 126

Mirror recording ............................................................ 126

Online function ............................................................... 129

Enabling the online function .............................. 129

Switching the online playback mode ..............129

Outputs during online playback ....................... 129

Flash start function ....................................................... 130

Setting the flash key function ............................. 130

Selecting the flash page .......................................130

Flash start playback ...............................................130

Standby playback (only with RC-HS32PD

remotes) .....................................................................131

Operation using a computer keyboard..................131

Setting the keyboard type ...................................131

Using a keyboard to input names .....................131

List of keyboard operations ................................. 132

Network functions (FTP/telnet/VNC) ...................... 133

FTP (file transfer protocol) ....................................133

Remote control by Telnet .....................................134

VNC (virtual network computing) .....................135

14 – Timecode synchronization .................136

Playback synchronized with timecode .................. 136

Timeline mode ........................................................ 136

Take mode ................................................................ 136

Playlist mode ...........................................................136

On-air mode ..............................................................136

Recording synchronized with timecode ................136

Timeline mode ........................................................ 136

Take mode ................................................................ 136

Playlist mode ...........................................................136

On-air mode ..............................................................136

Basic operation with timeline synchronization ...137

Timecode offset ............................................................. 137

Rechase .............................................................................. 137

15 – Importing files recorded by other devic-

es ...........................................................138

Preparation before importing ................................... 138

Using imported files on this unit ..............................138

16 – Troubleshooting .................................139

17 – Messages .............................................140

18 – Specifications ......................................150

General............................................................................... 150

Inputs and outputs ....................................................... 150

Analog audio inputs and outputs ....................150

Digital audio inputs and outputs ...................... 151

Control inputs and outputs .................................151

Audio performance .......................................................152

Other specifications ...................................................... 152

Dimensional drawings .................................................152

Block diagram .................................................................. 153

For China

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1 – Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-2000
2-Channel Audio Recorder.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit
so that you understand correct operating procedures and
can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using
this unit for many years.
Please keep this manual so that you can read it at
any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be
downloaded from our website (http://tascam.com/)

Features

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CompactFlash cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA
compatible)

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Dual slots allow two cards to be loaded and used
simultaneously in mirror recording mode

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Confidence monitoring allows the signal that is being
recorded to be played back almost instantly

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2-track recording possible at up to 192kHz, 24-bit resolution

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Four operation modes: timeline, take, playlist and on-air

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In timeline mode, linear recording and playback possible
(similar to a tape recorder)

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In take mode, playback and flash start of takes possible

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In playlist mode, takes can be added to a list and played
back or activated using flash start in list order

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In on-air mode, the root folder files can be on-air playback.

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ON LINE key can be used for on-line playback and
monitoring playback

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Broadcast Wave (BWF) and Waveform Audio (WAV) file
formats supported

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Flash starting is possible using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD,
RC-HS20PD or RC-SS20 remote control (all sold separately)

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In addition to using the remote controllers that are sold
separately, flash starting is also possible using PARALLEL
control or a keyboard

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Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions

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AES31 editing information can be imported and exported in
timeline mode

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Playlist mode supports JPPA flash start playlist file loading
and writing

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JOG/SHUTTLE function

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Intuitive operation using TFT color touchscreen graphical
interface

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XLR analog balanced inputs and outputs

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XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs

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XLR analog balanced monitoring outputs

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Headphones output

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XLR timecode inputs and outputs

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BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV
Tri–level signals) and word clock input/output/thru

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48 kHz pull-up/pull-down operation supported

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Files can be copied to connected USB memory

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LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) enables file transmission and remote
control over a network

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Parallel remote control supported

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RS-232C serial remote control supported

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RS-422 (9–pin serial protocol) serial remote control
supported

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Rack mounting (2U) possible

Included items

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

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Main unit x1

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Power cord x1

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Rack-mounting screw kit x1

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Security screws x3

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Warranty card x1

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Owner's manual (this manual) x1

Manual conventions

In this manual, we use the following conventions.

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Keys, connectors and other parts on the main unit and
external devices are indicated like this: MENU

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Messages and controls that appear on the touchscreen
display are shown like this:

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

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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.

ON

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Intellectual property rights

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered

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in the U.S. and other countries.

CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk

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Corporation.

Other company names, product names and logos in

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this document are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective owners.

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

This product is designed to help you record and
rep roduce so und works to whi ch 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

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product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º 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.

Pla ces wi th s igni ficant v ibra tion s 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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Dusty places

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Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position

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for correct operation.

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

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anything on top of this product.

Do not plac e this prod uct on to p of a powered

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amplifier or other equipment that emits heat.

Beware of condensation

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

Cleaning the unit

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

Cleaning the display

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

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1 – Introduction

About USB memory devices and CF cards

This unit uses CF cards for recording and playback.
It uses USB memory devices for backing up DATA on CF
cards and for saving files to CF cards.
A list of USB memory devices/CF cards that we have
confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our
website (http://tascam.com/).

Precautions for use

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

Do not leave memory devices or cards in extremely hot

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or cold locations.

Do not leave memory devices or cards in extremely

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damp locations.

Do not allow memory devices or cards to become wet.

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Do not place any objects on top of memory devices or

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cards, or twist or bend them.

Do not subject memory devices or cards to strong

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impacts.

Do not insert or remove a USB memory device or CF

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card during recording, playback, DATA transfer or other

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

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memory devices and cards when carrying them.

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

This unit not only uses CF cards for recordin g and
playback, but also uses USB memory devices for backing
up DATA on CF cards and for saving files to CF cards.
We recommend using genuine TASCAM CF cards, but
use of other CF cards that are available commercially is
possible.
Microdrives cannot be used with this unit.
The capacities and performance of your HS-2000 will vary
based on the speed and capability of the CF cards used.
Older and some cheaper CF cards use slower memory
components and little internal buffering which may result
in poor recording performance.
Older and some cheaper USB memory devices use slower
memory components and little internal buffering which
may result in requiring more time to read and write DATA.
A list of USB memory devices/CF cards that we have
confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our
website. Otherwise please consult TASCAM Customer
Support Section. (http://tascam.com/).

Format

Whe n formatt i ng media s torag e de v ice, perfo r m
formatting on this unit. Media formatted on this unit
is optimized to improve recording per forma nce on
recording. If media is formatted on other device or PC, etc.
are used, this unit may not work optimally.

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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 accidental
operation. Lift 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 transfer files from the
drive to the card. (See "Viewing and using folders and
files (BROWSE)" on page 115.) (See "Managing media
(MEDIA MANAGE)" on page 120.)
Connect a USB keyboard to input the names of
projects and sessions, for example. (See "Operation
using a computer keyboard" on page 131.)
By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards,
which have a different layout from US English
keyboards. To use a US English keyboard, change the
setting on the

SETUP

112.)

NOTE

Do not disconnect USB flash memory when

•
transfering files. You can connect and disconnect USB

flash memory at any other time.
You can connect and disconnect USB keyboards at

•
any other time.

This unit is not compatible with devices other than

•
USB flash drives and USB keyboards.

3 SLOT 1/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 (because it is copying or recording).

4 CF card slots (SLOT 1/SLOT 2)

Insert CF cards here. (See "Inserting and removing CF
cards" on page 24.)

5HOME key

Press to open the Home Screen.

PREFERENCES

screen. (See "PREFERENCES page" on page

page of the

SYSTEM

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

"Lock function" on page 27.)
Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the
HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display,
the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ON LINE keys and the JOG
[SHUTTLE], SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators.
Push and turn the DAT A dial while pressing and
holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only
the color display.

6MENU key

Press to open the
Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the
HOME key to open the
"Lock function" on page 27.)

7Color display

This 3.5–inch TFT touchscreen color display has a 320 x
240 resolution, and shows important information. It is
also used to access and perform many 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 the Home Screen is open in take mode, if
neither the number section on the

NAME

screen nor the Flash Page knob is selected, you
can use this to select a take.
When a pop-up window is open, press this to use it as
an OK or
Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the
HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display,
the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ON LINE keys and the JOG
[SHUTTLE], SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators.
Push and turn the DAT A 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).

CLOSE

LOCK SETUP

MENU

screen.

LOCK SETUP

button.

screen. (See

screen. (See

NEXT TAKE

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0PLAY key/indicator

When stopped or in playback standby, press this key
to start playback. This key lights during playback.
Press this key when in recording standby to start
recording.
In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing
and holding the REC key to start recording from that
point.
The PLAY and REC keys both light during recording.

qPAUSE key/indicator

Press this key while 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. The PAUSE and REC keys both light
when in recording standby.

wREC key/indicator

When a recordable CF card is inserted and the unit is
stopped, press this key to put the unit into recording
standby. The PAUSE and REC keys both light during
recording standby.
In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing
and holding the REC key to start recording from
that point. The PLAY and REC keys both light during
recording.

eON LINE key/indicator

Press to turn online playback mode on/off. The
indicator lights when on and is unlit when off.
The switch has a cover to prevent accidental operation.
Lift the cover from below to access and operate the
switch. (See "Online function" on page 129.)

rPHONES knob/jack

Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo
1/4" phone jack, which outputs the monitoring signal.
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 result in
sudden loud noises, which might damage your hearing or
equipment.

tKEYBOARD connector

By connecting an IBM PC-compatible keyboard with
a PS/2 interface, 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 English
keyboards. To use a US English keyboard, change the
setting on the

SETUP

112.)

yPROJECT key

Press to open the
last (PROJECT selection, SESSION selection, AES31 file
selection, TAKE selection or PLAYLIST selection). (See
"Using the PROJECT screen "on page 35.)

PREFERENCES

screen. (See "PREFERENCES page" on page

PROJECT

page of the

screen that was used

SYSTEM

uEXIT/CANCEL [PEAK CLEAR] key

Press to cancel input or item selection.
Press to close any open pull-up or pull-down menu.
On the Home Screen, when no pull-up/pull-down
menu is open, press this key to reset the peak hold
marks on the level meters
When the
use this key to return to the Home Screen.
On other screens, use this key to return to the previous
screen.
When a pop-up window is open, use this key to cancel
the operation.

i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 timecode synchronization on and off.

o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 of the display inward.

pm

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.

a.//[

Use these keys to skip between regions, takes and
entries.
Press these keys while pressing and holding the SHIFT
key to move between marks.
After moving, the unit returns to its previous playback
state (stopped, playback standby or playback).

sMARK key

Press this key to add a mark at the currently located
time.
The maximum number of marks, including automatic
marks, possible in a single timeline or take is 99. (See
"Mark functions" on page 122.)

MENU

screen or

[ ]/,[ ]

[ ] key
[ ] key

: search backward
: search forward

.//]

MARK

PROJECT

keys (search)

key (skip)

screen is open,

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dSHIFT key

When stopped, in playback standby or during
playback, press and hold this key and:

Press the • . key to move to the previous mark,
and resume the same playback state.
Press the • / key to move to the next mark, and
resume the same playback state.
Press the • m[ ] key or ,[ ] key to
search at high speed.
Press the • JOG [SHUTTLE] key to activate the shuttle
operation mode.
Press the • STOP [RETAKE] key to retake the recording
(erasing the last recorded take).
Press the • CALL [CHASE] key to turn timecode
synchronization ON/OFF.

fJOG [SHUTTLE] key/indicator

Use to enable jog and shuttle dial operation.
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.

g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.
In shuttle operation mode, returning to the original
position restores the transport status to how it was before
shuttle playback.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

hANALOG IN [LINE] connectors (L/R)

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

jDIGITAL IN [LINE] connector

This balanced XLR connector is 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. Sampling frequencies of

176.4 and 192 kHz are transmitted at quadruple speed.
The built-in sampling rate converter can handle 32–
192 kHz.

kANALOG OUT [MONITOR] connectors (L/R)

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

lRS-232C connector

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

NOTE

It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-422
connector. (See “RS-232C page” on page 107.)

;PARALLEL connector

Connect a TASCAM RC-SS20 or other external
controller to this 25-pin D-sub parallel control
connector.

zAC IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

xANALOG OUT [LINE] connectors (L/R)

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

cDIGITAL OUT [LINE] connector

This balanced XLR connector is for digital audio output
in AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.
Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are
transmitted at double speed. Sampling frequencies of

176.4 and 192 kHz are transmitted at quadruple speed.

vREMOTE connector

Connect a TASCAM RC-HS32PD or RC-HS20PD remote
control (sold separately) here.

CAUTION

Never connect this to a network using an Ethernet cable.
Doing so could damage this unit or network equipment.

bRS-422 connector

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 108.)

nTIMECODE INPUT connector

This balanced XLR connector is for SMPTE timecode
input.

mTIMECODE OUTPUT connector

This balanced XLR connector is for SMPTE timecode
output.

,WORD/VIDEO IN connector

This BNC-type connector accepts a word clock signal
(44.1kHz, 48kHz, 48kHz pull-down, 48kHz pull-up,

88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz) or a video reference
signal (NTSC/PAL black burst signal, HDTV Tri-Level
signal).
Use the switch to turn the integral 75Ω terminator on
or off.

.WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT connector [cut “WORD”]

This BNC-type connector outputs a word clock signal
(44.1kHz, 48kHz, 48kHz pull-down, 48kHz pull-up,

88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz or thru) or a video
reference signal (IN connector signal thru only).
Use the THRU/WORD OUT switch to set the signal
output.

/75Ω ON/OFF/THRU/WORD OUT switch

Use this three-way switch to make one of the following
settings.
Terminator OFF and WORD/VIDEO THRU
Terminator OFF and WORD OUT (no VIDEO OUT)
Terminator ON and WORD OUT (no VIDEO OUT)

!ETHERNET connector

Use this Ethernet connector to connect the unit with
a network for file transfer and to control this unit from
another device on the network.

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@GROUND terminal

When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD or RC-HS20PD
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 to ground the unit.
(No wire is provided for this use, so please prepare
your own.)

PARALLEL connector

The PARALLEL connector on the rear panel allows
external control of this unit.
You can also connect a TASCAM RC-SS20. (Connect to the
RC-SS20’s REMOTE 1 connector.)
The pin assignments are as follows.

Pin
No.

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

TALLY_PAUSE/TALLY_BC_

10

PAUSE

11 TALLY_RECORD RESERVED O
12 TALLY_STOP TALLY_STOP O
13 TALLY_PLAY TALLY_PLAY O

REMOTE_SELECT,

14

H or Open

15 PAUSE FLASH 6 I
16(Reserved
17 AUX1, FF FLASH 8 I
18 AUX2, REW FLASH 9 I
19 AUX3, MARK FLASH 10 I
20(Reserved
21 TALLY_BC_STANDBY TALLY_BC_STANDBY O

TALLY_CF1/TALLY_BC_CMTALLY_CF1/TALLY_BC_

22

23 TALLY_ONLINE TALLY_ONLINE O

TALLY_CF2/TALLY_BC_

24

END

25 +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 (10Ω output impedance)
Outputs low commands when operating
20V maximum voltage, 35mA maximum current
*With an RC-SS20, assigned to the CF indicator
**With an RC-SS20, assigned to the CD indicator
***+5V: 50mA maximum supplied current

Normal

)

)

)

TASCAM

STOP I

TALLY_PAUSE/TALLY_BC_
PAUSE

REMOTE_SELECT, L I

FLASH 7 I

FLASH_PAGE I

CM*

TALLY_CF2/TALLY_BC_
END**

RC-SS20

PonMode

I/O

O

O

O

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When REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to high, it can be used
as an ordinary parallel controller.
When set to low, flash start mode is enabled. In addition,
depending on the Flash Page high/low setting (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: 250msec pulse output
TALLY_BC_STANDBY/PAUSE: Level output

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

RS-422 connector

You can control this unit remotely by connecting the RS­422 connector on its rear panel to a controller or editor

compatible with the SONY P2 protocol (RS-422).
Use the
settings related to operation. (See “RS-422 page” on page

108.)

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

REMOTE SETUP

NOTE

screen RS-422 page to make

For information about the assignment of AUX 1–3 (pins
17–19) functions, see the “PARALLEL page” of “Remote
settings (REMOTE SETUP)” on page 106.

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 timeline mode, by simultaneously sending PLAY

•
and RECORD signals during playback, you can start

overwriting the recording.

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 RS-232C
page of the
page” on page 107.)

NOTE

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

REMOTE SETUP

screen. (See “RS-232C

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Home Screen

Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen.

In timeline mode

1ONLINE status indicator

When the online sending mode is ON, the red

When the online sending mode is ON, the

2Repeat status indication

When repeat playback is ON, the green icon
appears.

When repeat playback is OFF, the icon
appears dimmed.

3Confidence Monitoring status (button)

Thic icon shows the status of confidence monitoring.

Confidence monitoring enabled

Confidence monitoring disabled

Touch this button to open the “REC MODE” page of the

REC SETUP

screen where you can set confidence

monitoring.(See “REC MODE page” on page 100.)

NOTE

This button only appears in timeline mode and take
mode.

4Time counter (button)

The time displayed is the elapsed time or the timecode
time.
Touch the time counter to change the time display
mode.

icon appears.

icon appears unlit.

5Time mode indicator (button)

This shows the current time display mode.
Touch the time counter to change the time display
mode.

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

The timecode for the timeline is shown.

6 Timecode status (button/indicator)

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

When timecode is not recognized correctly, the
TC indicator appears dimmed.

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

The

CHASE

playback or recording is synchronized with
external timecode or the internal timecode
generator (selectable).

The

§

CHASE

synchronization is not being used and if not
synchronized when timecode synchronization
is being used.

Touch this area to open the

indicator appears green when

indicator blinks if timecode

SYNC T/C

screen. (See

“Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 103.)

7Audio synchronization status (button/indicator)

When synchronized to a master clock,
the

SYNC

indicator appears green.

The

SYNC

§

synchronized to a master clock.

Touch this area to open the

indicator blinks when not

SYNC T/C

screen. (See

“Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 103.)

8Transport status indicator (button)

This icon shows the current transport status.

Playing back or jog playback (forward)

Jog playback (reverse)

Playback standby

Stopped

Searching backward

Searching forward

Searching backward (high-speed search)

Searching forward (high-speed search)

Number shown when searching backward
(shuttle operation) reflects current speed: x2, x4,
x8, x16, x32.

Number shown when searching forward (shuttle
operation) reflects current speed: x2, x4, x8, x16,
x32.

Recording

Recording standby

Touch this area to open the

PLAY SETUP

screen.

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9AES31 file name (button)

This shows the name of the currently loaded AES31 file
(AES31 editing information file).
A “*” appears in the icon when the file has not been
saved after timeline editing, a mark has been added or
removed, or other changes have been made.
Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

START TIME EDIT button

Opens the

ST AR T TIME

screen where you can set

the timeline mode starting time.
This can only be selected when the transport is

stopped.

REBUILD button

Rebuilds the additional index files for HS-2000 when
files have been deleted or modified remotely using
FTP, for example.

This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.

SAVE button

Saves the contents of the timeline.
This can only be selected when the transport is

stopped.
(See “Saving AES31 editing information” on page 53.)

SAVE AS button

Allows you to rename and save the contents of the
timeline.

This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.

(See “Naming and saving AES31 editing information”
on page 53.)

CREATE AES31 button

Open the

AES31 NAME

screen to create a new

AES31 file.
This can only be selected when the transport is

stopped.
(See “Creating new AES31 editing information” on

page 54.)

IMPORT ALL TAKES button

Use to import all takes in a session.
This can only be selected when the transport is

stopped.
(See “Importing all takes” on page 55.)

0Input monitoring indicators

The left ends of the level meters are input monitoring
indicators. Their background colors depend on the
input monitoring status, as shown below.

Playlist mode

Timeline or

take mode

MON OFF

MON ON

qLevel meters

When input monitoring is ON, the input signal level is
shown when in recording standby or when recording.
Each channel also has an overload indicator at its right
end that appears red when the input signal reaches an
overload level.
During playback, the playback level is shown if input
monitoring is OFF.
When a digital input is selected as the source, but
there is no input signal or if the actual input signal
differs from the internal settings, the channel meter
display area appears gray and one of the following
messages appears.

Message Meaning

D-IN NO SIGNAL No input signal

D-IN UNLOCK

D-IN NOT AUDIO

D-IN Cbit ERROR

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

D-IN NO SIGNAL message

The following level meter display settings can be made
on the

METER SETUP

Metering point

•
Peak hold time

•
Release time

•
Overload indicator peak level

•
Reference level line display on/off

•

page of the

MENU

screen.

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wTime display area

The timeline is automatically divided into four equal
divisions that show times according to the time display
mode.
This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the
time counter.

e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

rTrack display area

The regions of each track are shown here, with the left
track above and the right track below.
Region fade-ins, fade-outs and cross-fades are shown
in light blue.
The following colors show the state of each region.

Ordinary state White

Recording Orange

Fade-in
Fade-out
Cross-fade area

Selected region Medium blue

Selected silence Dark blue

Light blue

This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the
time counter.

tEDIT MODE button

Touch this to enable and disable the edit mode, which
allows you to divide, erase and cut parts of regions. (See
“Timeline editing” on page 58.)

yRecording media display (button)

This shows which CF card slot is currently in use and
remaining recording times.
The background of the media that currently in
use appears green during playback and red when
recording.
If there is no media in the CF card slot, No Media
appears on a light gray background.
If the CF card has no projects or sessions, No Project
appears. When an unformatted CF card is inserted,
UNFORMAT appears.
When a CF card is inserted in the slot that is not being
used during recording, UNMOUNT appears. When
recording stops, its remaining time will be shown
again.
If the total number of entries, including files and
subfolders, inside a session folder exceeds about
20,000, making recording impossible, Rec Limit
is shown. For details, see “Recording operation
limitations” on page 34.
Press this area to open the

MEDIA SELECT

(See “Card selection” on page 29.)

Media status indicators

These indicators show whether or not a card can be
used for recording, and is the selected media.
These appear in timeline and take modes, but not in
playlist mode.

Indicator display

•

Recordable Not recordable Not selected

Examples of media remaining time buttons

•

When REC MODE is set to Single

1

When recording When not recording

When REC MODE is set to Mirror

2

When recording When not recording

When REC MODE is set to Mirror, but Mirror not enabled*

3

When recording When not recording

When recording not

possible*

When recording not

possible*

screen.

*For details about when recording is not possible
and when Mirror is not enabled, see “Setting button
appearance” on page 127.

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uZoom setting

This shows the track area zoom level, which is the
length of time displayed.
Turn the DATA dial right to zoom in (reduce the
displayed area) and turn it left to zoom out (increase
the displayed area).

iTimeline cursor

This cursor shows the recording or playback position.
It is always centered in the screen.

oMark name

This is the name of the mark at the current time or the
nearest preceding mark.
Touch this when a mark name other than the auto
mark is shown to open the mark name editing screen.

pINPUT MONITOR button

Touch to open a pull-up with buttons to turn input
monitoring ON/OFF.
When ON, the signal input through the input
connectors is always output from this unit.

aBounce I/O button

Touch to open the Bounce pull-up menu.

Bounce button

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

When neither IN or OUT points have been set

•
During playback or recording

•

SET IN button

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

SET OUT button

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

CLEAR button

Touch to clear the currently set bounce starting (IN)
and ending (OUT) points.
For details about the use of these buttons, see
“Bouncing” on page 69.

sNEXT TAKE NAME button

Touch to open the
where you can set the name that will be given to
future recorded takes and files.

First half of take names

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

User Word

CAUTION

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

User Word mode (button)

•
Touch this to use the user word for the first half of the
take name.

Press the
can change the user word. (Operation is the same as
the screen for editing project names.)

Session Name mode (button)

•
Touch this to use the session name as the first half of
the take name.

E DIT

NEXT TAKE NAME

or the Session Name (default).

button to open a screen where you

screen

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Second half of take names

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

Press the
can change the letter.

Change the three-digit number with the + and –
buttons. You can also touch the numerical part to
highlight (yellow) it and use the DATA dial to change
the number.

In the following cases, “---” appears and the value
cannot be changed.

•

•

•

NOTE

The Next Take Name setting is saved with each project.

•
If you change projects, the setting of the loaded

project will be 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 the transport
is stopped.)
A take can be created that has the same three-digit

•
number in the second half as another take if the first

half of their names or the letters in their second halves
are different.

dINFO button

Opens an information display that shows the current
settings of the unit and the file name of the region
currently below the timeline cursor.

E DIT

button to open the screen where you

No project or session is loaded
The selected card is unavailable
The numerical part of the file name of the current take
is 999

In take or playlist mode

Take mode Home Screen

NOTE

In playlist mode, the

NEXT TAKE NAME

hTake/entry number

The number of the currently selected take or entry is
shown. When in recording standby, the file name that
will be given to the next recorded take is shown.
Takes are numbered in the order recorded within a
session.

jTime display mode (button)

This icon shows the current time display mode.
Touch the time counter display to change the time
display mode.

Mode Meaning

Elapsed time from the beginning of the take

INPUT MONITOR, E DIT

buttons do not appear.

and

The upper line shows the file name of the region under
the timeline cursor.
The lower line shows the current sampling frequency,
bit length and frame type settings.

fMark List button

Opens the mark list.
(See “Mark list screen” on page 123.).

gManual Locate button

Opens the

MANUAL LOCATE

screen.

(See “Manual locate function” on page 125.)

• During playback, the time remaining until the

end of the take

• During recording, the time remaining until the

maximum file size is reached

Elapsed time from the beginning of the session

• During playback, the time remaining until the

end of the session

• During recording, the time remaining until the

selected card will become full using the current
recording settings

Timecode of the recording/playing file

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kTime bar

This shows the current playback position according to
the time display mode.

Mode Meaning Bar display

Current playback
position relative to the
length of the take or
entry

Current playback
position relative to the
length of all takes in the
session or the entire
playlist (white vertical
lines appear at take and
entry boundaries

)

Lengthens from left
end to right end

Shortens from left end
to right end

Lengthens from left
end to right end

Shortens from left end
to right end

Lengthens from left
end to right end

NOTE

During recording, a red progress bar lengthens from the
left end to the right end approximately every five seconds.

lTake/entry name display (button)

This shows the name and icon of the currently active
take or entry.
During recording standby, the file name that will be
given to the next recorded take is shown.
When in playlist mode, a “*” appears in the icon if the
playlist has not been saved after editing (including the
addition and removal of entries).
Touch to open a pull-down menu.

In take mode

TAKE List button

Opens the TAKE selection screen.
On the TAKE selection screen opened by this button,
pressing a session folder name area does not open the
SESSION selection screen. (See “Using the PROJECT
screen” on page 35.)

CIRCLE @ TAKE button

Adds or removes “@” at the beginning of the current
take name. (See “Take selection screen” on page 37.)

REBUILD button

Rebuilds the additional index files for HS-2000 when
files have been deleted or modified outside the unit
remotely using FTP, for example.

In playlist mode

ASSIGN FILE button

Opens the

ASSIGN

screen where you can assign files.

(See “ASSIGN File screen” on page 86.)

ENTRY LIST button

Opens the ENTRY list screen. (See “ENTRY list screen”
on page 84.)

ADJUST ENTRY button

Opens the

ADJUST ENTRY

*** screen where you
can edit entries. (See “Editing entry names” on page
88, “Editing playback starting/ending points” on page
89, “Editing playback starting times” on page 92 and
“Editing lengths and levels of fade-ins/outs” on page

92.)

REBUILD button

Rebuilds the additional index files for HS-2000 when
files have been deleted or modified outside the unit
remotely using FTP, for example.

SAVE button

Saves the current playlist. This can only be selected
when the transport is stopped.
(See “Saving playlists” on page 94.)

SAVE AS button

Rename and save the current playlist. This can only be
selected when the transport is stopped.
(See “Naming and saving a playlist” on page 94.)

CREATE PLAYLIST button

Opens the

PLAYLIST NAME

screen where you can
create a new playlist. (See “Creating a new playlist” on
page 82.)

;Level meters

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

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zTime display area

The times displayed depend on the time display mode.

Mode Left end Right end

00:00:00:00

Total take or entry
length

00:00:00:00

Total session or playlist
length

Starting time of
session or playlist

Total take or entry
length

00:00:00:00

Total session or playlist
length

00:00:00:00

Ending time of session
or playlist

When recording or in recording standby, time and
division lines are not shown.

xFlash Page number and knob

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

In on-air mode

On-air mode Home Screen

,Take name display (button)

Shows the icon and name of the currently active take.
Touch to open a pull-down menu.

cCurrent time cursor

Shows the playback position and scrolls horizontally
along with the time counter.
It is not shown during recording (take mode only).

vMark name

This is the name of the mark at the current time or the
nearest preceding mark.
When the name of a mark other than any automatic
mark is shown, Touch to open the

MARK NAME

editing screen.

bINPUT MONITOR button

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

nEDIT button

Opens a pull-up menu for take editing.

mNEXT TAKE NAME button

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

ON AIR LIST button

Touch to open the
(See “Selecting files for playback” on page 97.)

REBUILD button

This rebuilds the additional index files for HS-2000 when
files have been deleted or modified remotely using a FTP
client, for example.

ON AIR LIST

screen.

.Information area

On the on-air mode Home Screen, the information
area shows the names of the next two takes. Touch this
information area to open the

ON AIR LIST

screen.

/ON AIR button

Switch between broadcast playback mode and
rehearsal/confirmation playback mode.
(See “Using the ON AIR button to switch between
rehearsal/confirmation playback and broadcast
playback modes” on page 98.)

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!CREDITS playback button

Touch to start credit playback, which plays back from
the beginning of the selected file and stops at the
appropriate mark.
(See “Credits playback” on page 98.)

NOTE

The

ON AIR

•
transport is stopped.

The

CREDITS

•
button is OFF and the transport is stopped or during

CREDITS
AIR

button is ON and during ordinary playback.

During credits playback, you can press the

•
button to stop playback. (Use to toggle credits

playback ON/OFF.)

button only functions when the

button can be used when the

playback. It cannot be used when the

CREDITS

ON AIR

ON

2 − Names and functions of parts

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3 − Preparations

Inserting and removing CF cards

Inserting CF cards

Insert a CF card into a CF card slot on the front 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.

2. Insert the CF card with the correct orientation. With
the labeled side up, insert the end with the connector
completely.

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.

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

3. Close the cover.

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.

4. Pull the CF card out by hand.

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Security screws

The included security screws can be used to lock the CF
card slot cover.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to install or remove the
screws.

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 ON LINE keys, and the JOG
[SHUTTLE], SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators. Push and turn

the D ATA 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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3 − Preparations

Turning the power ON and OFF

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

Setting the built-in clock

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

MENU

screen.

2. Touch the

SYSTEM SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

screen.

button to open the

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. Touch the

ADJUST

CLOCK ADJUST

page where you can set the built-in clock.

tab to open the

CLOCK

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4. Touch the item that you want to change, and use the
D ATA dial on the front panel to change the value.

5. Touch the SET button or push the DATA dial to 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 be incorrect.

Lock function

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

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

LOCK SETUP

The front panel is divided into two sections, which can be
locked and unlocked separately.
Control from external devices is also divided into two
categories, which can be locked and unlocked separately.
If you press the button for a section, it changes from

UNLOCK

locked area appears dimmed.

to

LOCK

(with a yellow background) and the

LOCK SETUP screen with all sections locked

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3 − Preparations

When the LCD Section is set to LOCK:

0

If the display is touched, the following pop-up

•
message appears.

Touch panel display (LCD) locked

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

•
following pop-up message appears.

Keys around display (LCD) locked

When the Transport section is set to LOCK, if one of the transport

0

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

When the EXTERNAL CONTROL section is set to LOCK, if an

0

operation is conducted through the RS-232C, RS-422, PARALLEL or
ETHERNET connections, the following pop-up message appears.

Other external control locked

Recording ties

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

File recording
forat

16-bit/44.1kHz

16-bit/48kHz

Card capacity
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

12:34 25:10 50:21

11:32 23:07 4616

Transport section locked

When the REMOTE/KEYBOARD section is set to LOCK, if a remote

0

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

Remote/keyboard control locked

24-bit/44.1kHz

24-bit/48kHz

24-bit/88.2kHz

24-bit/96kHz

24-bit/176.4kHz

24-bit/192kHz

The recording times shown above are estimates. They

•

8:22 16:46 33:34

7:41 15:24 30:50

4:11 8:23 16:47

3:50 7:42 15:25

2:05 4:11 8:23

1:55 3:51 7:42

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.

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4 – Basic operation

In this chapter, we explain the basic operation procedures
that are the same in each operation mode.
The display functions as a touchscreen.
Operate the unit using its keys, switches and touchscreen
display buttons.
On every screen except the Home Screen, a
appears at the top left. Touch to return to the previous
screen.

NOTE

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

button

CF card preparation

3. Touch the
SELECT item to open the

NOTE

You can also open
the recording media button on the Home Screen.

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

5. Touch the

MANAGE

6. If you also want to format the card now, follow the
procedure starting with step 3 in “Formatting a CF
card” in the next section

MEDIA SELECT

MEDIA SELECT

.

SET

button to return to the

screen.

button next to the

SELECT

screen.

screen by touching

M E DIA

Card selection

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

MENU

screen.

2. Touch the

MEDIA MANAGE

MEDIA MANAGE

screen.

button to open the

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Formatting a CF card

CAUTION

Formatting a CF card erases all the data on it.

•
Always format a CF cards with this unit before using

•
them. If a CF card that has been formatted by another

device or PC is used, operation might be affected.

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

MENU

screen.

4. A reconfirmation pop-up window appears. Touch the

OK

button in the pop-up window.

5. Touch the OK button in the pop-up window.
During formatting, the following pop-up message
appears.

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

2. Touch the

MEDIA MANAGE

3. Touch the
The following pop-up message appears.

NOTE

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

MEDIA MANAGE

screen.

QUICK

button next to the CF FORMAT item.

button to open the

6. Touch the OK button in the pop-up window.
The

CREATE PROJECT

7. To make a new project, follow the procedures starting
with step 2 in "Creating a new project" on page 31.

screen automatically opens.