Teac HS-4000 User Manual

HS-4000

4 Channel Audio Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For European Customers

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

TO THE USER

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

CAUTION

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

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed

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

(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment

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

equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.

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

symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users.

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

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

In North America use only on 120V supply.

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

Model number

Serial number

TASCAM HS-4000

CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b) Peak inrush current: 14 A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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

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

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

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

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on

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

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

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

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

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

• vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such

• as a book case or similar unit.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

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

switch not in the ON position. The apparatus should be located close enough to the

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

plug at any time. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the

• disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Products with Class I construction are equipped with a

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

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

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack

• or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to

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

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

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

Caution should be taken when using earphones or

• headphones with the product because excessive sound

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

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

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

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CAUTION

•

Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

•

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

TASCAM HS-4000

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

By changing the positions where the rack mount ears are attached to the unit, it is possible to install the unit into a rack so that its front panel is about 4 cm inside the front of the rack.

Remove the three screws that attach the rack mount ears from each side and then use the screws to reattach the ears as shown in the illustration below.

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TASCAM HS-4000

Contents

1 − Introduction .............................................. 9

Features .................................................................................. 9

Included items .....................................................................9

Conventions used in this manual ..................................9

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

Precautions for placement and use ............................10

Beware of condensation .................................................10

Cleaning the unit ...............................................................10

Cleaning the display ..................................................10

About CF cards ...................................................................10

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

Media that has been confirmed for use

with this unit ................................................................10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dual playlist mode .....................................................22

A/B MIXED playlist mode .......................................23

On-air mode ................................................................. 24

3 − Preparation .............................................25

Inserting and removing CF cards ................................25

Inserting CF cards .......................................................25

Removing CF cards ....................................................25

Security screws ...........................................................26

About the display ..............................................................26

Adjusting the display angle .................................... 26

Adjusting display and indicator brightness ......26

Cautions related to display use .............................26

Turning the power ON and OFF ...................................27

Setting the time of the built-in clock .........................27

Lock function ......................................................................28

Recording times ................................................................29

Connecting headphones ........................................34

Online function ..................................................................35

Recording operation limitations .................................35

5 – Projects ....................................................36

Project organization ........................................................36

File formats ..........................................................................36

Monophonic and polyphonic modes .................36

Folders where files are saved in mono mode ..36

PROJECT screen ................................................................. 37

Project selection screen ...........................................37

Session selection screen ..........................................37

AES31 file selection screen .....................................38

Take selection screen ................................................38

Playlist selection screen ........................................... 39

Project operations ............................................................39

Creating new projects ..............................................39

Editing the project name ........................................40

Changing a project name later ............................. 41

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

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

Rebuilding projects ...................................................42

Erasing a project ......................................................... 42

Session operations ...........................................................43

Creating new sessions ..............................................43

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

Rebuilding sessions ...................................................44

Copying sessions ........................................................44

Erasing sessions .......................................................... 45

Switching project screens ..............................................46

6 – Overview of operation modes ...............47

Timeline mode functions ...............................................47

Take mode functions .......................................................47

Playlist mode functions ..................................................48

Single mode .................................................................48

Dual mode ....................................................................48

A/B MIXED mode .......................................................48

On-air mode functions ....................................................49

Selecting the operation mode .....................................49

4 – Basic operation .......................................30

CF card preparation .........................................................30

CF card selection ........................................................ 30

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

Creating a new project .............................................32

Setting the master clock .................................................33

Setting inputs and outputs ...........................................33

Setting the inputs ......................................................33

Setting reference levels ...........................................34

7 – Timeline mode ........................................50

Preparing to record ..........................................................50

Basic preparations......................................................50

Creating a new project ............................................. 50

Creating new sessions ..............................................50

Arming tracks for recording ...................................51

Recording mode settings ........................................51

Setting the file format ..............................................52

Other recording settings .........................................52

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Making a recording .......................................................... 52

Locate to the recording start position ................52

Recording ......................................................................52

Stopping recording ...................................................52

Retaking a recording .................................................52

Playback................................................................................53

Project/session selection ......................................... 53

Setting input monitoring ........................................53

Setting the online function ....................................53

Locating to playback starting points .................. 53

Playback .........................................................................53

Call function ................................................................. 53

BWF-J cue points (timeline mode) .......................54

Importing and exporting AES31 editing

information .........................................................................54

Importing AES31 editing information ................54

Exporting AES31 editing information .................55

Saving timelines .........................................................56

Importing all takes ..................................................... 56

Changing the timeline starting timecode ...............57

Editing timelines ...............................................................57

Selecting a region to copy, cut or delete ...........58

Setting editing start points ....................................58

Setting editing end points ......................................58

Clearing editing start and end points .................58

Selecting tracks for editing ....................................59

Copying the data of a selected region (Copy) .59

Cutting the data of a selected region (Cut) ......60

Erasing the data of a selected region (Erase) ...60

Dividing data at a selected point (Divide) .........61

Inserting data from the copy buffer (Insert) .....61

Pasting the copy buffer data at a set point

(Paste) .............................................................................62

Inserting/pasting data from a select file

at a set point (Ins/Paste File)...................................62

Inserting silence in a set region (Insert Mute) ..64

Setting fade ins and outs for designated

regions

(Fade IN/FadeOut) ......................................................64

Removing fade ins and outs

(Remove Fade IN/Remove Fade Out) ..................65

Setting the playback level of a designated

region (Level) ...............................................................65

Undoing the previous edit (UNDO) .....................66

Redoing an edit (REDO) ...........................................66

Bouncing ..............................................................................67

8 – Take mode ...............................................68

Preparing to record ..........................................................68

Basic preparations......................................................68

Creating a new project ............................................. 68

Creating new sessions ..............................................68

Arming tracks for recording ...................................69

Recording mode settings ........................................69

Setting the file format ..............................................69

Other recording settings .........................................70

Making a recording .......................................................... 70

Recording ......................................................................70

Stopping recording ...................................................70

Retaking a recording .................................................70

Playback................................................................................70

Project/session/take selection ..............................70

Setting input monitoring ........................................71

Setting the online function ....................................71

Playback .........................................................................71

Call function ................................................................. 71

BWF-J cue points (take mode) ...............................72

Using the flash start function

in playlist mode ..........................................................72

Take operations .................................................................72

Changing the start time of a take.........................72

Using @ with take names ........................................73

Copying takes ..............................................................74

Deleting takes .............................................................74

Sorting takes ................................................................75

Moving takes ...............................................................75

Editing take names ....................................................76

9 – Playlist mode ...........................................77

Playlist operations ............................................................77

Loading project/sessions ........................................77

Creating a new playlist ............................................. 77

Importing JPPA PPL files .......................................... 78

Changing a playlist name later ..............................79

Loading playlists .........................................................80

Deleting a playlist ......................................................81

Editing a playlist (adding, clearing and editing

entries) ..................................................................................81

Entry list screen ...........................................................81

Assign File screen ....................................................... 83

Assigning a take to an entry ...................................85

Entry number page allocation...............................87

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

Editing entry titles ......................................................88

Editing the playback start

and stop positions .....................................................89

Quickly switching to the region between

BC$STANDBY and BC$END marks ........................89

Using the numeric entry screen to edit the

playback beginning and ending positions .......90

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Editing entry starting timecodes ..........................91

Editing fade in/out lengths and levels ................92

Using rehearsal playback functions ....................92

Saving a playlist ..........................................................93

Naming a playlist and saving it .............................93

Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded

playlist ............................................................................94

Playing back playlists .......................................................95

Project/session/playlist selection ......................... 95

Selecting the current player ...................................96

Setting the online function ....................................96

Playlist playback .........................................................97

Using the call function .............................................97

BWF-J cue points (playlist mode) .........................97

Using the flash start function ...............................97

Flash start key display colors on the TASCAM

RC-HS32PD remote control in A/B MIXED

mode .............................................................................97

10 – On-air mode ..........................................98

Selecting files for on-air playback ...............................98

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

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

playback modes ................................................................99

On-air playback ..................................................................99

Conducting credits playback ........................................99

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

BWF-J cue point (on-air mode) .................................. 10 0

Changing the sampling frequency .......................... 100

Precautions when using on-air mode .................... 100

11 – Internal settings .................................. 101

Menu screen .....................................................................101

Recording settings (REC SETUP) ................................101

REC MODE page .......................................................101

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

OPTIONS page ...........................................................102

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) ................................ 103

GENERAL page (PLAY SETUP screen) ............... 103

CONTROL page ........................................................ 103

Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C) ................. 104

CLOCK page .............................................................. 104

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

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

SETUP page (SYNC T/C screen) ........................... 106

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

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

GENERAL page (REMOTE SETUP screen) ........ 106

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

RS–232C page ........................................................... 108

RS–422 page ............................................................. 108

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

Mixer settings (MIXER SETUP) .................................... 109

INPUT page ................................................................ 109

MONITOR MIXER page............................................110

SETUP page (MIXER SETUP screen) ....................110

Output signal block diagrams ............................. 111

Level meters settings (METER SETUP) .....................112

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

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

REFERENCE LEVEL page ........................................ 113

ANA Ref LVL ADJ page ........................................... 113

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

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

Version display and optional functions

(VERSION/OPTION) .........................................................115

VERSION INFO page ............................................... 115

WAV LOCK page .......................................................115

Managing CF cards (CF MANAGE) .............................116

Operation mode selection (OPERATION MODE)

Folder structure ............................................................... 117

File names ................................................................... 117

.. 116

12 – Mark and locate functions .................. 118

Mark functions ................................................................. 118

Adding marks ............................................................ 118

Using keys to locate to marks ..............................118

MARK LIST screen .................................................... 119

Locating to marks ....................................................119

Viewing mark list information .............................119

Erasing marks ............................................................120

Editing mark positions ...........................................120

Editing mark names.................................................121

Manual locate function ................................................. 121

13 – Other functions ................................... 122

Confidence monitoring ................................................122

Confidence monitoring operation

conditions ...................................................................122

Online functions ..............................................................122

Enabling the online function ...............................122

Switching the online playback mode ...............123

Outputs during online playback .........................123

Flash start function.........................................................123

Setting the flash key function .............................123

Selecting the flash start page ..............................124

Flash start playback .................................................124

Standby playback (only with RC-HS32PD

connected) .................................................................124

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Operation using a computer keyboard ..................124

Setting the keyboard type ....................................124

Using the keyboard to input names ..................124

List of keyboard operations ..................................125

Network functions (FTP/Telnet/VNC) ......................125

FTP (file transfer protocol) ....................................125

Remote control by Telnet ......................................127

VNC (virtual network computing) ......................127

WAV LOCK function (paid option) ......................128

14 – Timecode synchronization ................. 131

Playback synchronized with timecode ...................131

Timeline mode ..........................................................131

Take mo d e ..................................................................131

Playlist mode .............................................................131

On-air mode .............................................................. 131

Recording synchronized with timecode ................131

Timeline mode ..........................................................131

Take mo d e ..................................................................131

Playlist mode .............................................................131

On-air mode .............................................................. 131

Basic operation ................................................................132

Timecode offset ..............................................................132

Rechase ...............................................................................132

15 – Importing files recorded by other

devices ......................................................... 133

Preparation before importing ....................................133

Using imported files on this unit ...............................133

16 – Troubleshooting .................................134

17 – Messages .............................................135

18 – Specifications ......................................146

General .............................................................................. 146

Inputs and outputs ........................................................ 146

Analog audio inputs and outputs ..................... 146

Digital audio inputs and outputs ...................... 146

Control inputs and outputs ..................................147

Audio performance ........................................................147

Other specifications ....................................................... 147

Dimensional drawings ................................................. 148

Block diagram...................................................................149

TASCAM HS-4000

1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-4000 4 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.

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

Features

•

CompactFlash cards are used as recording media (Ultra DMA compatible)

•

Two CompactFlash card slots allows two cards to be loaded and recorded to simultaneously using dual player mode (planned for a future firmware version upgrade)

•

4-track simultaneous recording is possible at up to 96 kHz, 24-bit sample rates

•

Confidence monitoring allows simultaneous playback of the signal as it is being recorded (when recording two tracks at up to 44.1/48 kHz,)

•

Simultaneous playback of four tracks, including two stereo pairs (dual playlist mode)

•

Three operation modes: timeline, take and playlist

•

In timeline mode, linear recording and playback like a tape recorder are possible

•

In take mode, playback and flash start of takes are possible

•

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

•

In single playlist mode, playback of up to 4 tracks is possible

•

In dual playlist mode, 2 stereo tracks can be independently played back and controlled

•

Using the ONLINE key, online playback and monitoring playback are possible

•

Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) file recording

•

Flash start is possible using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD, RC–SS20 (both sold separately)

•

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

•

Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions

•

Importing and exporting AES31 editing information in timeline mode are possible

•

Playlist mode (compatible with JPPA flash start playlist file loading)

•

JOG/SHUTTLE function

•

Intuitive operation is possible using graphical interface on TFT color touchscreen

•

4 channels of XLR analog balanced inputs and outputs

•

2 stereo pairs of XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs

•

2 channels of XLR analog monitoring outputs

•

Headphone output

•

XLR time code input and output

•

BNC media reference (NTSC/PAL black burst signals, and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input and output/ thru

•

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

•

Copying files to connected USB memory is possible (planned for a future firmware version upgrade)

•

LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) functions allow file transmission, remote control and observation over a network (planned for a future firmware version upgrade)

•

Parallel remote control is possible

•

RS-232C serial remote control is possible (planned for a future firmware version upgrade)

•

RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol) serial remote control is possible

•

Rack mounting (2U) is possible

Included items

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

Keep the package materials for transportation in the future. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of

these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

• Main unit (HS-4000) ................................................................................ 1

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

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

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

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

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

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•

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

•

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

•

Additional information is provided as necessary as tips, notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

Intellectual property rights

•

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•

CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

•

Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

TASCAM HS-4000

1 − Introduction

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

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

Precautions for placement and use

•

The guaranteed operating temperature range of this product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º F).

•

Do not install in the following types of places. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions.

• Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwise unstable

• Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight

• Near heaters or other extremely hot places

• Extremely cold places

• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity

•

Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.

•

In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place anything on top of this product.

•

Do not place this product on top of a powered amplifier or other equipment that emits heat.

Beware of condensation

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

Cleaning the unit

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

Cleaning the display

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

About CF cards

Precautions for use

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

•

Do not leave a CF card in an extremely hot or cold location.

•

Do not leave a CF card in an extremely damp location.

•

Do not allow a CF card to become wet.

•

Do not place any object on top of a CF card, or twist or bend it.

•

Do not subject a CF card to strong impact.

•

Do not insert or remove a CF card during recording, playback, data transfer or other operations that access a card.

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

This unit uses CF cards for recording and playback. We recommend using genuine TASCAM CF cards, but use of

other CF cards that are available commercially is possible. Microdrives cannot be used with this unit. The capacities and performance of your HS-4000 will vary based

on the speed and abilities of the Compact Flash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper Compact Flash (CF) cards use slower memory components and little internal buffering which results in poor recording performance. Newer CF cards, particularly those made for high-precision DSLR cameras, not only perform reading and writing faster, but also come in larger storage size.

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

If a CF card is used that has not been confirmed, this unit might not operate correctly.

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Front panel

2 − Names and functions of parts

1 POWER switch

Use to turn the power on and off. This switch has a cover to prevent misoperation. Open the cover from below to access and operate the

switch.

2 USB connector

By connecting a USB flash drive, for example, you can back up data from a CF card and save files to the card.

(Support is planned in a future firmware version upgrade.) By connecting a USB keyboard, you can input the names of

projects and sessions, for example. By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards, which

have a different layout from US keyboards. To use a US keyboard, change the setting on the

PREFERENCES page of the SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page” on page 112.)

NOTE

Do not disconnect USB flash memory when using it to copy files.

You can connect and disconnect USB flash memory at all other times.

You can connect and disconnect USB keyboards at any time. This unit is not compatible with USB hubs and other devices

with USB hub functions.

3 SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators

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

slowly.

CAUTION

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

4 CF card slot (SLOT 1/SLOT 2)

Insert CF cards here.(See “Inserting and removing CF cards” on page 25.)

5 HOME key

Press to open the Home Screen. Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key to open the LOCK SETUP screen. (See “Lock function” on page 28.)

Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display, the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ONLINE keys and the JOG (SHUTTLE), SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators.

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

6 MENU key

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

key to open the LOCK SETUP screen.(See “Lock function” on page 28.)

7 Color display

This 3.5-inch TFT color display has a 320 x 240 resolution. It shows various types of information and is used for

numerous operations.

8 DATA dial

Turn this to use as a DATA dial and press it to use it as an ENTER key. When setting parameter values, press while turning to change them in large increments. (coarse mode)

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

Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display, the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ONLINE keys and the JOG (SHUTTLE), SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators.

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

9 STOP [RETAKE] key

Press to stop recording or playback. Press this while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to retake

the recording (erasing the last recorded take).

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. Both the PLAY and REC keys light during recording.

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q PAUSE key/indicator

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

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

w REC key/indicator

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

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

e ONLINE key/indicator

Press to turn online playback mode on/off. The indicator lights when on and is unlit when off. (When

in dual playlist mode, the indicator lights depending on the status of the selected player.)

This key has a cover to prevent misoperation. Open the cover from below to access and operate the key.(See “Online function” on page 35.)

r PHONES knob/jack

Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo phone jack.

This jack outputs the signal from the internal monitoring mixer.

Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphones output level.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob to the minimum volume. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises to occur, which might damage your hearing or equipment.

t KEYBOARD connector

Connect a PS/2-interface keyboard that is IBM PC-compatible. Use it to enter, for example, project names and session names.

By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards, which have a different layout from US keyboards. To use a US keyboard, change the setting on the PREFERENCES page of the SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page” on page 112.)

y PROJECT key

Press to open screens related to projects. The last used project screen page (project selection, session selection, AES31 file selection, take selection or playlist selection) opens.(See “PROJECT screen” on page 37.)

u EXIT/CANCEL (PEAK CLEAR) key

Press to cancel input or item selection. When a pull-up or pull-down menu is open, press to close it. On the Home Screen, when no pull-up/pull-down menu

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

When the MENU screen or project screen is open, press this to return to the Home Screen.

On other screens, press this to return to the previous screen. When a pop-up window is open, press this to cancel an

operation.

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 synchronization with timecode ON/OFF.

o LCD TILT button

Press this button to unlock the color display. To adjust the angle of the color display, press this button to

unlock it and pull its bottom forward. To put the display away, press this button to unlock it and

push the bottom inward.

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

Press one of these keys to search.

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

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

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

Use these keys to skip between regions, takes and entries. While pressing and holding the SHIFT key, use these keys

to move between marks. After moving, the same playback state resumes (stopped/playback standby/playback).

s MARK key

Press this key to add a mark at the currently located time. A maximum of 99 marks, including automatic marks, can be

added to each session/take. (See “Mark functions” on page

118.)

d SHIFT key

When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:

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While pressing and holding this key, press the. key to move to the previous mark and resume the previous playback state.

•

Press the / key while pressing and holding this key to move to the next mark, and resume the same playback state.

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Press the m [ ] or , [ ] key while pressing and holding this key to search at high speed.

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Press the JOG (SHUTTLE) key while pressing and holding this key to activate the shuttle operation mode.

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Press the STOP (RETAKE) key while pressing and holding this key to retake the recording (erasing the last recorded take).

•

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

f JOG (SHUTTLE) key and indicator

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

SHUTTLE dial. When this mode is enabled, this indicator lights.

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

Press this key again to disable either mode.

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.

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

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h ANALOG LINE IN 1–4 connectors

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

j DIGITAL LINE IN 1–2 connectors

Use these balanced XLR connectors (1 and 2) for digital audio input in AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) format.

Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed.

The built-in sampling rate converter can handle 32–192 kHz.

k MONITOR ANALOG OUT L/R connectors

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

These output monitoring signals (the audio output from the internal monitoring mixer).

l RS-232C connector

This is a D-sub 9-pin RS-232C serial control connector. Use it to connect an external controller.

NOTE

The RS-232C connector will be made functional in a future firmware version update.

It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-422 connector. (See “RS–232C page” on page 108.)

; PARALLEL connector

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

z AC IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

x ANALOG LINE OUT 1–4 connectors

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

In dual playlist mode, player A outputs from connectors 1 and 2, while player B outputs from connectors 3 and 4.

c DIGITAL LINE OUT 1/2 connectors

These XLR connectors are balanced outputs for digital audio in AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.

Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are transmitted at double speed.

In dual playlist mode, player A outputs from connector 1, while player B outputs from connector 2.

v REMOTE connectors

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

CAUTION

This is not an Ethernet connector (LAN, etc.). Never connect this to a network using an Ethernet cable.

Doing so could damage this unit or equipment in the network.

b RS-422 connector

This is a D-sub 9-pin RS-422 serial control connector. Use it to connect an external controller, for example.

NOTE

It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-232C connector. (See “RS–422 page” on page 108.)

n TIMECODE IN connector

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

m TIMECODE OUT connector

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

, WORD/VIDEO IN connector

This is a BNC-type word clock an video reference signal input connector. Use it to input a word clock signal (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 48kHz pull-down, 48kHz pull-up, 88.2kHz or 96kHz) or a video reference signal (NTSC/PAL black burst signal, HDTV Tri-level signal).

Use the switch to set whether or not to terminate with 75Ω.

. WORD/VIDEO THRU/WORD OUT connector

This is a BNC-type word clock (through/output) and video reference signal through/output connector.

Use it to output a word clock signal (through, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 48kHz pull-down, 48kHz pull-up, 88.2kHz or 96kHz output) or a video reference signal (IN connector signal through).

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

/ 75Ω OFF/ON and THRU/WORD OUT switch

Use this switch to make the following settings.

o Whether or not the WORD/VIDEO IN connector has

termination resistance (75Ω)

o The WORD/VIDEO output THRU/OUT setting (OUT is

only for WORD)

! ETHERNET connector

Use this Ethernet connector for network connection to conduct file transfer and external control of this device.

@ GROUND terminal

When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote control (sold separately), depending on the operating environment, the

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color display might flicker or noise might be heard when monitoring.

If this occurs, use the GROUND terminal. (Please prepare a wire to use with the GROUND terminal.)

PARALLEL connector

The PARALLEL connector on the rear panel allows external control of this unit.

The pin assignments are as follows.

Timeline / Take /

Playlist [Single] /

No.

1 GND GND GND

2 PLAY PLAY A FLASH 1 I

3 STOP STOP A FLASH 2 I

4 RECORD (Reserved) FLASH 3 I

5 SKIP FWD SKIP FWD FLASH 4 I

6 SKIP BWD SKIP BWD FLASH 5 I

7 (Reserved) STOP B STOP I

8 FADER START FADER_START A FADER_START I

9 TALLY_BC_STOP TALLY_PAUSE B TALLY_BC_STOP O

11 TALLY_RECORD (Reserved) RESERVED O

12 TALLY_STOP TALLY_STOP A TALLY_STOP O

13 TALLY_PLAY TALLY_PLAY A TALLY_PLAY O

15 PAUSE PAUSE FLASH 6 I

16 (Reserved) PLAY B FLASH 7 I

17 AUX1, FF AUX1, FF FLASH 8 I

18 AUX2, REW AUX2, REW FLASH 9 I

19 AUX3, MARK AUX3, MARK FLASH 10 I

20 (Reserved) A/B SELECT FLASH_PAGE I

23 TALLY_ONLIN TALLY_ONLINE A TALLY_ONLINE O

25 +5V *3 +5V *3 +5V *3

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

Low command output when operating 20 V dielectric strength, 35 mA maximum current *1: With an RC-SS20, this is assigned to the CF. *2: With an RC-SS20, this is assigned to the CD indicator.

On Air

TALLY_PAUSE / TALLY_BC_ PAUSE

REMOTE_ SELECT,

H or Open

TALLY_BC_ STANDBY

TALLY_CF1 / TALLY_BC_CM

TALLY_CF2 / TALLY_BC_END

impedance)

Playlist [Dual, A/B

MIXED]

TALLY_PAUSE A

REMOTE_SELECT, H or Open

TALLY_PLAY B

TALLY_STOP B

TALLY_ONLINE B

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TALLY_PAUSE A / TALLY_BC_ PAUSE

REMOTE_ SELECT, L

TALLY_BC_ STANDBY TALLY_CF1 /

TALLY_BC_CM *1

TALLY_CF2 / TALLY_BC_END *2O

I/O

*3: 50 mA maximum supplied current

When REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to high, it functions according to the operation mode and can be used as an ordinary parallel controller.

When set to low, flash start mode is enabled. In addition, depending on the high/low setting of the Flash Page (pin 20), the key assignments are as follows.

Pin 14 Pin 20 Flash start take

Low High 1-10

Low Low 11-20

tally_BC_xxx: Use the menu setting to turn output ON or OFF.

(When connected to a TASCAM RC-SS20, set output to OFF.) tally_BC_STOP/CM/END: 250msec pulse output tally_BC_STANDBY/PAUSE: level output

When this unit is set to dual or A/B MIXED playlist mode and REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to high (dual or A/B MIXED Playlist), use pin 20 (A/B SELECT) to select player A/B (Hi is player A, Lo is player B).

The following pins affect the selected player.

Pin 5 SKIP FWD

Pin 6 SKIP BWD

Pin 15 PAUSE

Pin 17 AUX1

Pin 18 AUX2

Pin 19 AUX3

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

For details about the AUX 1-3 (pins 17-19) function assignments, see“PARALLEL page” on page 107.

NOTE

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

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RS-232C connector

The RS-232C connector on the rear panel can be connected to an RS-232C connector on a computer to allow control of this unit from that computer.

Make settings related to communication on the RS–232C page of the REMOTE SETUP screen. (See “RS–232C page” on page

108.)

NOTE

The RS-232C connector will be made functional in a future firmware version update.

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

RS-422 connector

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

Make settings related to operation on the REMOTE SETUP screen RS–422 page. (See “RS–422 page” on page 108.)

NOTE

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

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Home Screen

Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen.

In timeline mode

5 Time mode indicator (button)

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

1 ONLINE status indication

When the online sending mode is ON, the red icon appears.

When the online sending mode is OFF, the

icon appears unlit.

2 Repeat status indication

When repeat playback is ON, the green icon appears.

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

3 Confidence monitoring status icon (button)

This icon shows the status of confidence monitoring.

Confidence monitoring active

Confidence monitoring unavailable*

Confidence monitoring OFF

*This appears when confidence monitoring is on, but cannot be used due to limits on the sampling frequency or number of recording tracks.

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 101.)

NOTE

This button only appears in timeline and take modes.

4 Time counter display (button)

The time displayed is the elapsed time, the remaining time or the timecode time. Touch this area to open a pull-down menu where you can change the time display mode. To close the pull-down menu, touch the time counter or one of the mode buttons in the menu, or press the HOME key or EXIT/CANCEL key.

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 does not appear.

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

The CHASE indicator appears green during synchronized operation with external timecode or the internal timecode generator (selectable) The CHASE indicator appears unlit

Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen. (See “Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 104.)

when not being operated in synchronization with timecode or when synchronization is lost.

7 Audio synchronization status button/indicator

When synchronized with a master clock, the SYNC indicator appears green.

Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen. (See “Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 104.)

When not synchronized with a master clock, the SYNC indicator appears unlit.

8 Transport status indicator

This icon shows the current transport status.

Playing back or jogging playback (forward)

Jogging playback (reverse)

Playback standby

Stopped

Searching backward

Searching forward

Searching backward (high-speed search)

Searching forward (high-speed search) The number shown when searching

backward (shuttle operation) changes with the current speed: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32.

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

Recording

Recording standby

Touch this area to open the PLAY SETUP screen.

9 Session name (button)

This shows the currently active session name. A “*” appears when the session has not been saved after editing (including the addition and removal of session editing marks).

Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

START TIME EDIT button

This opens the START TIME screen where you can set the timeline mode starting time. This can only be selected when stopped.

REBUILD button

Use to rebuild when, for example, a file has been erased from the unit using FTP.

This can only be selected when stopped.

SAVE button

This saves the contents of the timeline. This can only be selected when stopped.(See “Saving

timelines” on page 56.)

EXPORT AES31 button

This outputs (exports) the session as an AES31 file. This can only be selected when stopped.(See “Exporting AES31 editing information” on page 55.)

IMPORT ALL TAKES button

Touch to import all session takes. This can only be selected when stopped.(See “Importing all

takes” on page 56.)

0 Track numbers and record function and input

monitoring indicators

The indicators at the left end of the level meters show the status of record arming and input monitoring. The background colors of the indicators mean the following.

REC OFF REC ON

MON OFF

MON ON

q Level meters

The input signal level for a track is shown if input monitoring for it is set to ON or if it is armed for recording and not playing back. Each track also has an overload indicator at its right end that appears red when the input overloads.

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

When the input source is set to a digital input, but there is no input signal or if the input signal differs from the internal

setting, the channel meter display area appears gray and one of the following messages appears. (The “x” indicates the channel.)

Display Meaning

D-INx NO SIGNAL No input signal

D-INx UNLOCK

D-INx NOT AUDIO

D-INx Cbit ERROR

The following settings can be made for the display of the level meters on the METER SETUP screen from the MENU screen.

o Metering point o Peak hold time o Release time o Overload indicator peak level o Reference level line display on/off

You can also touch these areas to output just one pair of channels (1-2 or 3-4) for monitoring (solo function).

The level meters and track numbers for the soloed channels appear highlighted in yellow.

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

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–IN1 UNLOCK shown

w Time display area

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

The values match the time display mode.

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e Mark display area

Timeline marks appear here. The values match the time display mode.

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

This shows the regions in each track. Tracks 1, 2, 3 and 4 are shown in order from top to bottom. The number of tracks shown is as set using the "TIMELINE

Rec Tracks" item when creating a project or session. For projects/sessions in which"TIMELINE Rec Tracks" is set to "2trx2", only the line separating channels 2 and 3 appears wider.

If the EDIT MODE button is ON and the Bounce I/O pull-up menu is open, a yellow frame appears around the selected track. Region fade-ins, fade-outs and cross-fades are shown in blue.

Regions are shown by color according to status as follows.

EDIT MODE: ON

EDIT MODE: OFF

Unselected region White Grey

Unselected fade region Blue

Selected region

Selected fade region

Selected silent part

Region being recorded Red Red Region where level is

being adjusted

Light blue Dark blue Darker blue

- - Yellow

Bounce I/O pull-up menu open

Dark grey Light blue Dark blue Darker blue

y Recording media display (button)

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

The background of the media that is currently being used appears green during playback and red when recording.

If there is no media in the CF card slot, 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 CF card slot that is not

being used during recording, UNMOUNT appears. When recording is stopped, the usual screen is shown.

If the total number of entries, including files and subfolders, inside a session folder exceeds about 5000, recording becomes impossible and Rec Limit is shown. For details, see “Recording operation limitations” on page 35.

Press this area to open the CF SELECT screen.(See “CF card selection” on page 30.)

u Monitoring mixer overload indicators

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

i Zoom rate

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

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

o Timeline cursor

This cursor shows the position of recording or playback. It is always shown in the middle of the screen.

p REC/MON button

Press this button to open a pull-up with REC and MON buttons that allow you to enable recording and input monitoring for the tracks.

The values match the time display mode.

t EDIT button

Touch this to turn ON/OFF the edit mode, which allows you to divide, erase and cut parts of regions.(See “Editing timelines” on page 57.)

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Record arm buttons (REC buttons)

These buttons arm tracks for recording. The signals of tracks that are armed are recorded during

recording. In addition, audio signals from the audio input connectors are input to the tracks that are armed for recording when recording or in recording standby.

Input monitoring buttons (MON buttons)

These buttons enable/disable input monitoring. When enabled for a channel, sound input through the

assigned input connector is always input.

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a BOUNCE I/O button

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

Bounce button

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

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

not been set

o During playback or recording o When "TIMELINE Rec Tracks"is set to "2trx2" and no

track is selected

SET IN button

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

SET OUT button

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

CLEAR button

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

For details about these buttons, see “Bouncing” on page

67.

s NEXT TAKE NAME button

Touch this button to open the NEXT TAKE NAME page where you can set the name that will be given to takes or files recorded in the future.

First half of take names

The first half of the take name can be set to either the User Word or the Session Name (default).

CAUTION

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

“User Word” mode (button)

Use the user word for the first half of the take name. Press the EDIT button to open the screen where you can

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

“Session Name” mode (button)

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

Second half of take names

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

Press the EDIT button to open the screen where you can change the letter.

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

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

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

current take is 999

CAUTION

•

The Next Take Name setting is saved with each project. If you change projects, the setting of the loaded project is used.

•

The number in the second half of the take name can also be changed during playback or recording. (The first half of the take name and the letters in the second half can only be edited when stopped.)

NOTE

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

d INFO button

Touch this button to open an information display that shows the current settings of the unit and information about the loaded file.

The upper section shows the current settings of this unit. Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen. The lower section shows information about the currently

loaded session. Touch this area to open the project screen. The name of the previous mark most recently passed or at the current time is shown on the right. When the name of a mark other than an automatic mark is shown, touch this area to open the MARK NAME editing screen.

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f Mark List button

Touch this button to open the mark list. (See “MARK LIST screen” on page 119.)

g Manual Locate button

Touch this button to open the MANUAL LOCATE screen. (See “Manual locate function” on page 121.)

In take mode or single playlist mode

REMAIN

This shows the remaining time until the end of the take or entry.

ELAPSED/REMAIN

The elapsed time is shown in the time counter area and the remaining time is shown at the right end of the time bar as a negative number.

REMAIN/ELAPSED

The remaining time is showing the time counter area and the elapsed time is shown at the right end of the time bar.

In take mode

NOTE

When in single playlist mode, the REC/MON and NEXT TAKE NAME buttons are not shown.

h Take/entry number

The number of the currently selected take or entry is shown. When in recording standby, this shows the file name that

will be given to the next recorded take. When in recording standby, this shows the file name that will

be given to the next recorded take. Take numbers are added in the order that the takes are recorded in the session.

j Time counter display (button)

The time displayed is the elapsed time, the remaining time or the timecode time.

Touch this area to open a pull-down menu where you can change the time display mode.

To close the pull-down menu, touch the time counter or one of the mode buttons in the menu, or press the HOME key or EXIT/CANCEL key.

k Time mode display

This shows the current time display mode.

ELAPSED

This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the take or entry.

TOTAL

This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the first take in the session or the playlist.

T.REM (total remaining)

This shows the remaining time until the end of the last take in the session or playlist.

T/C

This shows the timecode of the playback take or entry.

l Time bar

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

Time display

mode

Meaning Bar display

The current playback position relative to the length of the take or entry is shown. The current playback position relative to the total length of all takes in the session or the entire playlist is shown. (Divisions between takes or entries are shown by vertical white lines.)

Elongates from left end to right end Shortens from left end to right end Elongates from left end to right end Shortens from left end to right end

Elongates from left end to right end

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When recording in take mode, a red progress bar repeatedly extends from the left end to the right end in a cycle of about 5 seconds.

; Take/entry name (button)

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

When in recording standby, this shows the file name that will be given to the next recorded take.

The two types of file mode icons are as follows.

Monophonic mode

Polyphonic mode

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

Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

In take mode

TAKE List button

This opens the take selection screen (TAKE screen). At this time, even if you press the session name display area, the SESSION selection screen will not open.(See “PROJECT screen” on page 37.)

CIRCLE @ TAKE button

Touch this to add or remove “@” at the beginning of the current take name.(See “Using @ with take names” on page

73.)

REBUILD button

Use to rebuild when, for example, a file has been erased from the unit using FTP.

In single playlist mode

ASSIGN FILE button

This shows the ASSIGN screen where you can assign files. (See “Assign File screen” on page 83.)

ENTRY LIST button

This shows the entry list (ENTRY) screen. (See “Entry list screen” on page 81.)

ADJUST ENTRY button

This opens the ADJUST ENTRY *** screen where you can edit an entry. (See “Editing entry titles” on page 88.), (See “Editing the playback start and stop positions” on page

89.), (See “Using the numeric entry screen to edit the playback beginning and ending positions” on page 90.)

REBUILD button

Use to rebuild when, for example, a file has been erased from the unit using FTP.

SAVE button

This saves the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Saving a playlist” on page 93.)

SAVE AS button

This adds a name to the current playlist and saves it. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Saving a playlist” on page 93.)

EXPORT PPL button

This creates a JPPA PPL file from the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist” on page 94.)

z Level meters

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

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

x Time display area

What is shown depends on the time display mode.

Time display

mode

Left end Right end

00:00:00:00

Total take or entry length

00:00:00:00

Total time of session or playlist 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

During recording and recording standby, however, times and dividing lines are not shown.

c Flash Page number and knob

This shows the Flash Page number. Touch this area to enable selection (yellow background), and turn the DATA dial to

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change the page number (turn right to increase and turn left to decrease).

v Current time cursor

This cursor shows the position of playback. This scrolls horizon tally relative to the time counter time. It is not shown during recording (take mode only).

b 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 an automatic mark is shown, touch this area to open the MARK NAME editing screen.

n REC/MON button

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

m NEXT TAKE NAME button

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

Dual playlist mode

Touch this area to open a pull-down menu where you can change the time display mode.

To close the pull-down menu, touch the time counter or one of the mode buttons in the menu, or press the HOME key or EXIT/CANCEL key.

! Time mode indicator (button)

This shows the current time display mode.

ELAPSED

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

REMAIN

The time remaining until the end of the entry is shown.

ELAPSED/REMAIN

The elapsed time is shown in the time counter area and the remaining time is shown at the right end of the time bar as a negative number.

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

Items %–* in the center are shared by both players.

, Transport status indicator

This icon shows the current transport status. Touch this area to open the PLAY SETUP screen. These are the same as on the Home Screen in timeline

mode.

. ONLINE status indicator

When the online playback mode is ON, the

icon appears.

When online playback mode is OFF, the

icon appears with green letters.

/ Time counter (button)

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

When online playback mode is ON, the background appears red.

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

REMAIN/ELAPSED

The remaining time is showing the time counter area and the elapsed time is shown at the right end of the time bar.

TOTAL

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

T.REM (TOTAL.REMAIN)

The time remaining until the end of the playlist is shown.

T/C

The timecode time of the playing entry is shown.

@ Time bar

This shows the playback position of the currently playing entry or playlist. Otherwise, this is the same as on the Home Screen in take mode.

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# File or title name (button)

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

Blank: CF card not available or loading

000 No entry

Three-digit number:

The name of the currently active entry is shown to the right of the icon.

If the title has been set for the corresponding entry in the playlist, that title is shown.

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

Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

The number of the currently selected entry

ASSIGN FILE button

This shows the ASSIGN screen where you can assign files. (See “Assign File screen” on page 83.)

ENTRY LIST button

This shows the entry list (ENTRY) screen. (See “Entry list screen” on page 81.)

ADJUST ENTRY button

This opens the ADJUST ENTRY *** screen where you can edit an entry. (See “Editing entry titles” on page 88.), (See “Editing the playback start and stop positions” on page

89.), (See “Using the numeric entry screen to edit the playback beginning and ending positions” on page 90.)

SAVE A+B button

This saves the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Saving a playlist” on page 93.)

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

Use this to name and save the currently selected player’s playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Saving a playlist” on page 93.)

EXPORT PPL button

This creates a JPPA PPL file from the current playlist. This can only be selected when stopped. (See “Creating a

JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist” on page 94.)

* MON A+B button

This turns the function that allows the simultaneous monitoring output of both players A and B on and off.

When ON, the button is highlighted in blue and meters for both players are highlighted.

When first turned OFF, monitoring is disabled for both players.

( Monitoring mixer overload indicators

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

) Audio synchronization status button/indicator

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

Q Timecode status button/indicator

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

W Flash Page number and knob

This is the same as on the Home Screen in take mode. However, touching this in the unselected player will, in

addition to enabling flash page selection, also assign the transport keys, ONLINE key and JOG/SHUTTLE dial on the front panel to the corresponding player.

E SELECT button

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

A/B MIXED playlist mode

$ Level meters (button)

The playback level is shown. Touch this area to enable monitoring of a playlist. When

selected for monitoring, the area around the meters appears yellow.

When an input overloads, the corresponding L or R appears red.

% Mark name

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

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

^ Mark List button

Touch this button to open the mark list for that player. These are the same as on the Home Screen in timeline

mode.

& Manual Locate button

Touch this button to open the MANUAL LOCATE screen for that player.

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

This is mostly the same as in dual playlist mode, but the following points are different.

1 File or title name (button)

The entry number icons use different colors as shown below.

Entry icon Meaning

Player A Valid entry assigned

Player B Valid entry assigned

No entry

2 Flash Page number and knob

Players A and B share the same flash page settings. When operated the pages and buttons of both players A and

B are linked and change together.

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On-air mode

1 Take name (button)

This shows the icon and name of the currently loaded take. Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.

ON AIR List button

This shows the ON AIR List screen. (See “Selecting files for on-air playback” on page 98.)

REBUILD button

Use to rebuild when, for example, a file has been erased from the unit using FTP.

2 Information field

On the on-air mode Home Screen, the names of the next two takes are shown in the information field.

Touch this information field to switch to the ON AIR List screen.

3 ON AIR button

Touch to switch between actual playback and rehearsal/ confirmation playback modes. (See “Using the ON AIR button to switch between rehearsal/confirmation playback and actual playback modes” on page 99.)

4 CREDITS 7 button

Touch to conduct credits playback. This starts playback from the beginning of the selected file and stops at the applicable mark. (See “Conducting credits playback” on page 99.)

NOTE

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The ON AIR button only functions when stopped.

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The CREDITS 7 button functions when the ON AIR button is off and playback is stopped or when the ON AIR button is off during CREDITS playback. It does not function when the ON AIR button is on or during ordinary playback.

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During credits playback, press the CREDITS 7 button to stop playback. (Use it to toggle between credits playback and a stopped state.)

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Inserting and removing CF cards

Inserting CF cards

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

NOTE

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

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

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.

Removing CF cards

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

bring the button out.

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

completely.

3. Close the cover.

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

4. Pull the CF card out by hand.

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Security screws

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

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

About the display

Adjusting the display angle

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

Pull the bottom of the display until you hear a clicking sound. To restore it to its flat position, push the LCD TILT button again to

unlock the display, and push the bottom of the display. Push the bottom of the display until you hear a clicking sound.

CAUTION

Do not push the display screen itself.

Adjusting display and indicator brightness

Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display, the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ONLINE keys, and the JOG (SHUTTLE), SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators. Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust only the brightness of the color display.

Cautions related to display use

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The display can easily be scratched, so do not use pointed objects, including fingernail tips, to touch it. Always touch it with your fingers.

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Do not press the display forcefully with a finger or poke it with a pen, toothpick or other pointed object. Doing so could damage 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 thinner, manicure remover, alcohol or similar substances.

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NOTE

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

Turning the power ON and OFF

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

3 − Preparation

2. Touch the SYSTEM SETUP button to open the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

3. Touch the CLOCK ADJUST tab to open the page where you can set the built-in clock.

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.

Setting the time of the built-in clock

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

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

5. Touch the SET button or push the DATA dial to 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 recorded files will not be correct.

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Lock function

Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open the LOCK SETUP screen. On this screen, you can turn the lock function on or off. The lock function prevents operation from the front panel and external devices.

Display (panel) locked

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The following pop-up message will appear if you use any of the controls around the display.

Display (controls) locked

•

When the Transport section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you use any of the transport keys.

The front panel is divided into two sections, which can be locked and unlocked separately. In addition, operations from external devices are divided into four categories that can each be locked separately.

The REMOTE section lock settings are divided into settings for use with on-air mode and for use with all other modes.

In addition, when in on-air mode and the ON AIR button is on, you can use the OnAir-ON SAFE section button to set whether or not to lock all transport functions except those in the following table. This applies regardless of the type of device used for operation, including front panel and remote control keys and the function keys of an external keyboard.

Transport operations not locked by OnAir-ON SAFE

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

ONLINE

FLASH START

If you press the button for a section, it changes from UNLOCK to LOCK (with a yellow background) and the locked area appears dimmed.

Transport locked

•

When in on-air mode, the ON AIR button is ON and the OnAir-ON SAFE section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you try to use any transport controls (including keys on the front panel and remote control and the function keys of an external keyboard) other than those in the "Transport operations not locked by OnAir-ON SAFE" table to the left.

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If the REMOTE section current operation mode is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you try to use the control connected to the remote connector.

Everything locked

•

When the LCD Section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you touch the display.

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Remote locked

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If the KEYBOARD F-KEY section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you try to use the function keys on an external keyboard.

Keyboard function keys locked

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When the KEYBOARD CHARACTER section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you try to use any keys other than the function keys on an external keyboard.

Keyboard non-function keys locked

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When the EXT.CTRL section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you try to operate the unit with a controller connected to the RS-232C, RS-422, PARALLEL or ETHERNET connector.

3 − Preparation

Recording times

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

File recording format and number of tracks recorded 16-bit, 44.1kHz, 4 tracks 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 tracks 24-bit, 44.1kHz, 4 tracks 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 tracks 24-bit, 88.2kHz, 4 tracks 24-bit, 96 kHz, 4 tracks

The recording times shown above are estimates. They might

differ depending on the CF card in use.

The recording times shown above are not continuous

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

8GB 16GB 32GB

CF card capacity

6:18 12:36 25:12

5:48 11:34 23:08

4:12 8:24 16:48

3:52 7:42 15:26

2:06 4:10 8:24

1:56 3:50 7:42

External control input locked

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4 – Basic operation

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

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

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

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

NOTE

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

CF card preparation

CF card selection

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

3. Touch the SELECT button next to the CF SELECT item to open the CF SELECT screen.

NOTE

You can also open the CF SELECT screen by touching the recording media display button on the Home Screen.

4. Touch the button for the CF card that you want to use to select it.

The background of the selected CF card appears yellow.

5. Touch the SET button to return to the CF MANAGE screen.

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

Formatting a CF card

CAUTION

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Formatting a CF card erases all the data on it.

•

Always format cards using this unit or another TASCAM HS Series device. 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.

2. Touch the CF MANAGE button to open the CF MANAGE screen.

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