Teac HS-P82 User Manual

HS-P82

Portable Multitrack Field Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

D01088920A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

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

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

Model number

Serial number

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 provi de reasonable protection a gainst harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not instal led a nd used i n accordan ce 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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

In North America use only on 120V supply.

CAUTION

Chang es or modi fications to this equipm ent not
expressly approved by TEA C CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not inst a l l near any heat sou rc e s such

as radiators, heat regis ters, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) 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.

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such

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as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space

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such as a book case or similar unit.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating

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power from the AC outlet with it s POWER or

STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

The apparatus should be located close enough

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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,

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th e di s con n ect de v ic e sh al l re ma in re ad il y

operable.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery

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pack or installed batteries), they should not be

exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium

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batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery

is replaced wi th an in c orrect type of bat ter y.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or

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headphones with the product because excessive

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

If you are experiencing problems with this product,

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contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the

product until it has been repaired.

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

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

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

This product uses batteries. Misuse of batterie s
could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always
abide by the following precautions when using bat­teries.

Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The

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batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or

injury.

When installing batter ies, pay attention to the

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polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation),

and install them correctly in the battery compart­ment as indicated. Putting them in backward could
make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire,
injury or stains around them.

When you store or dispose of batteries, isolate their

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terminals with insulating tape or similar to prevent

them from contacting other batteries or metallic
objects.

When throwing used batteries away, follow the

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disposal instructions indicated on the batteries

and the local disposal laws.

Do not use batteries other than those specified.

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Do not mix and use new and old batteries or differ-

ent types of batteries together. The batteries could
rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around
them.

Do not carry or store batteries together with small

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metal objects. The batteries could short, causing

leak, rupture or other trouble.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put

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them in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or

leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on

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the battery case before inserting new batteries. If

the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss
of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out
thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the
eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the
fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could
cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen,
wash it off with clean water and then consult a
doctor immediately.

Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use

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the unit for a long time. Batteries could rupture or

leak, causing fire, injur y or stains around them.
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on
the battery compartment before inserting new
batteries.

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Contents

1 − Introduction .........................................7

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

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

Conventions used in this manual ................... 7

Intellectual property rights ............................ 7

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

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

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

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

About CF cards ................................................ 8

Precautions for use .................................... 8

2 − Names and functions of parts .............9

Front panel ...................................................... 9

Rear panel .................................................... 11

Right side panel ........................................... 11

Left side panel .............................................. 12

Home Screen ................................................ 13

3 − Preparation .........................................16

Inserting and removing CF cards ................ 16

Inserting CF cards ..................................... 16

Removing CF cards ................................... 16

Power supply ................................................. 16

Using the AC adaptor ................................... 17

Using batteries installed in the unit ............ 17

Types of batteries that can be used

internally .................................................. 17

Installing internal batteries ..................... 17

Removing batteries .................................. 18

Inserting batteries into the battery case

(BC-10AA) ................................................. 18

Precautions for the use of batteries ...... 18

Using an external DC power source ............ 18

Attaching a V-Mount type battery ......... 18

About the display ......................................... 19

Adjusting the display angle .................... 19

Adjusting the display and indicator

brightness ................................................. 19

Cautions on the display ........................... 19

Turning the power ON and OFF ................... 20

Setting the time of the built-in clock .......... 20

Battery display .............................................. 21

Panel lock function ...................................... 22

DIGITAL I/O connector .................................. 22

Recording duration ....................................... 22

4 − Recording and Playback ....................23

Preparing to record....................................... 23

Formatting a CF card .............................. 23

Create a new project .............................. 24

Set the master clock ................................. 25

Set the recording tracks .......................... 25

Set the file format ................................... 25

Make other recording settings ............... 26

Connecting microphones and

headphones ............................................. 26

Setting the inputs .................................... 27

Adjust the input level .............................. 28

Monitor the input ................................... 28

Make a recording .......................................... 28

Stop recording ......................................... 29

RETAKE ..................................................... 29

Voice memo and slate tone function .... 29

Play a recording ............................................ 29

Select a project/scene/take ...................... 29

Start playback .......................................... 30

Mixing the playback sound ..................... 30

CALL .......................................................... 30

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

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

Monophonic and polyphonic modes ...... 31

About project screens ................................... 31

Project screen .......................................... 31

Scene screen ............................................ 31

Take screen .............................................. 32

Project operations......................................... 32

Creating new projects ............................. 32

Editing the project name ....................... 33

Changing a project name later ............... 33

Editing the name of the first scene ........ 33

Loading projects ...................................... 34

Rebuilding projects .................................. 34

Erasing a project ...................................... 34

Scene operations ........................................... 35

Creating new scenes ................................ 35

Loading scenes ......................................... 35

Rebuilding scenes .................................... 36

Copying scenes ......................................... 36

Erasing scenes .......................................... 37

Take operations ............................................. 37

Loading takes ........................................... 37

Erasing takes ............................................ 37

Adding and removing “@” to take

names ....................................................... 38

6 – Internal Settings and Operations ......39

Menu screen ................................................. 39

Recording settings (REC SETUP) ................... 39

REC TRACKS page ................................... 39

FILE FORMAT page .................................. 39

OPTIONS page ......................................... 39

Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) ................... 40

Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C)...... 40

CLOCK page ............................................ 40

TIMECODE page ...................................... 41

SETUP page ............................................. 41

I/O page ................................................... 42

Editing output time code user bits ......... 42

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Edit the START TIME ................................ 42

Mixer settings (MIXER SETUP) ..................... 43

INPUT page .............................................. 43

SIGNAL PROCESSING page ..................... 43

LOW CUT FILTER (button) ........................ 43

SETUP page ............................................. 44

CHx NAME (button) ................................. 44

Limitation on the number of characters 44

Channel settings (CHANNEL SETUP) ............44

Level meter settings (METER SETUP) ........... 45

System settings (SYSTEM SETUP) ................. 46

PREFERENCES page ................................. 46

ALARM TONE page ................................. 46

CLOCK ADJUST page .............................. 46

Managing CF cards and the USB connection

(CF/USB MANAGE) ........................................ 47

Version display (VERSION INFO) .................. 47

7 – Mark and Locate Functions ...............48

Mark functions .............................................. 48

Adding marks ........................................... 48

Using keys to locate to marks ................ 48

Mark list screen ....................................... 48

Locating to marks .................................... 48

Viewing mark information ...................... 48

Erasing marks ........................................... 49

Editing marks ........................................... 49

Manual locate function ............................... 50

8 – Transferring Data between the Unit

and a Computer ................................51

Operating system requirements .................. 51

Connecting with a computer ....................... 51

Disconnecting from a computer .............52

Folder structure ............................................ 53

File names ...................................................... 53

9 – Troubleshooting .................................54

10 – Messages ..........................................55

11 – Specifications ....................................60

General .......................................................... 60

Input and output .........................................60

Analog audio input and output ............ 60

Digital audio input and output ............. 60

Control inputs and outputs ..................... 60

Audio performance ...................................... 61

Computer compatibility ............................... 61

Other specifications ...................................... 61

Dimensional drawings .................................. 62

Blcok diagram ............................................... 63

TASCAM HS-P82 7

1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-P82
Portable Multitrack Field 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://www.tascam.com/)

Features

CF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA

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compatible)

Recording possible at 16 or 24 bit with sampling

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frequencies of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz as

well as 48 kHz pull-up or pull-down

10-channel recording possible (8 input + 2 stereo mix at

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sampling frequencies of 44.1 or 48 kHz)

Mic/line inputs can provide +48V phantom power

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Large 3.5-inch color TFT display that is easy to read

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Intuitive operation using a touch panel interface

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Operation possible using 10 AA batteries or an NP

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battery installed in the unit

External battery input connector (XLR-4-32)

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Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compatible

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Built-in mic (monaural) is convenient for voice memos

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SMPTE time code input and output

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Pre-recording function

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Digital input section includes a sample rate converter

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Transfer files to a computer using the USB 2.0 connector

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PC keyboard (PS/2) connector

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Protection against file loss from sudden power outages

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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• .........................................................................1

AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)• .................................1

Power cord for AC adaptor• ..............................................1

Battery case (TASCAM BC-10AA)• ................................1

V-Mount bracket• .............................................................1

V-Mount bracket screw kit• ..............................................1

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

Owner's manual (this manual)

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........................................1

CAUTION

Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor (TASCAM-P1225L)
and the power cord for the AC adaptor. Use of a different

adaptor could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and external

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devices are indicated like this: MENU

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

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

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Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,

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notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.

CAUTION

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

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Intellectual property rights

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC

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Corporation.

CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk

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Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are

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either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are

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trademarks of Apple Inc.

IDX and V-Mount are trademarks of IDX Company, Ltd.

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Other company names, product names and logos in this

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document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective owners.

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

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1 − Introduction

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

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product is 0º - 40º C (32º- 104º F).

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

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anything on top of this product.

Do not place this product on top of a powered amplifier

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or other equipment that emits heat.

The HS-P82 supports only Type I Compact Flash media.
Type I cards are typically FLASH-ROM based and provide
higher performance and durability than hard disk cards.

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

CAUTION

We can accept no responsibility for any loss of the data you
record using this product onto a CF card.

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

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location.

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

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Do not allow a CF card to become wet.

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

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or bend it.

Do not subject a CF card to strong impact.

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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

The capacities and performance of your HS-P82 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, not only perform reading and writing
faster, but also come in larger storage size.

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Front panel

2 − Names and functions of parts

1 Input trim knobs

Use to adjust the input levels of the analog mic inputs.
(See “Adjust the input level” on page 28.)

2 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 “Panel

lock function” on page 22.)

Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the

HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display,

the SLATE indicator and the PAUSE , REC and P L AY

[CALL] keys.

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

3 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 “Panel

lock function” on page 22.)

4 Color display

This 3.5-inch TFT color display with a resolution of 320
x 240 shows various types of information and responds
to touch.

5 DATA dial

Turn the DATA dial to change settings, 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 SLATE indicator and the PAUSE , REC and P L AY

[CALL] keys.

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

6 PAUSE key/indicator

Press this key 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. This key lights when in standby.

Press this key when the unit is stopped to put the unit in
recording standby. This key lights when in standby.

7 REC key/indicator

When a recordable CF card is installed and the unit is
stopped, press this key to start recording to a new file.

When in recording standby, press this key to resume
recording to a new file or the current file.

This key lights when recording.

If you press this key while recording, recording to the
current file stops, but recording continues on a new file.

CAUTION

If you press the REC key less than 4 seconds after

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beginning recording, the unit will not start recording a
new take.

If a file with the take number 999 exists, recording another

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take is not possible.

8 PHONES jack/knob

Connect stereo headphones to this 6.3 mm (1/4”)
standard stereo phones jack. Use the PHONES knob to
adjust the headphone 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.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

9 SLATE key/indicator and SLATE mic

Press and hold the SLATE key more than 0.5 sec to
record the sound input through the SLATE mic or
the internal oscillator tone to all tracks that are being
recorded. The indicator lights while being pressed.

NOTE

In order to prevent accidental operation of the SLATE key,

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it must be held down briefly to turn this function ON.

Set whether the signal from the built-in microphone or a

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tone is recorded on the PREFERENCES page of the SYSTEM
SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page” on page 46.)

0 switch

Press to turn the power ON and OFF. When you turn
OFF the power, a pop-up message for power off appears.

q PROJECT key

Press to open the

PROJECT

screen. (See “Projects” on

page 31.)

w EXIT/CANCEL [PEAK CLEAR] key

Press to cancel input or item selection. On the Home
Screen, this functions as the PEAK CLEAR button.
Press this to clear peak hold marks from 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 pop­up window is open, press this to cancel an operation.

e STOP [RETAKE] key

Press to stop recording or playback.

Press this while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to
erase the last recorded take and retake the recording.

While recording, press this key to stop recording and
stop the unit at the beginning of the last recorded file.

r Ô [Â] key (search backwards)

When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:

Press briefly to skip to the beginning of the current

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take (file) or the previous file, and stop/continue
playback standby/resume playback at the beginning of
that take (file).

Press to search backwards while pressing.

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Press this key while pressing the

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SHIFT key to move

to the previous mark, and stop/continue playback
standby/resume playback.

r [¯] key (search forward)

When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:

Skip to the beginning of the next take (file), and stop/

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continue playback standby/resume playback at the
beginning of that take (file).

Press to search forward while pressing.

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While pressing the

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SHIFT key, press this key to move

to the next mark, and stop/continue playback standby/
resume playback.

t PLAY [CALL] key/indicator

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

While pressing the SHIFT key, press this to use the
CALL function (locate to the point where playback was
last started from standby).

Press this key when in recording standby to start
recording. The PL AY key does not light in this case.

y SHIFT key

When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:

Press the

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Ô [Â] while pressing and holding this

key to move to the previous mark, and stop/continue
playback standby/resume playback.

Press the

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[¯] key while pressing and holding

this key to move to the previous mark, and stop/
continue playback standby/resume playback.

Press the

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PLAY [CALL] key while pressing and

holding this key, to use the CALL function (locate
to the point where playback was last started from
standby).

Press the

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STOP [RETAKE] key while pressing and

holding this key to erase the last recorded take and
retake the recording.

u MARK key

Press this key to add a mark at the current time. The
maximum number of marks, including automatic
marks, possible in a single file (take) is 99. (See “Mark
functions” on page 48.)

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Rear panel

2 − Names and functions of parts

i Battery compartment

Open the cover to install batteries. See page 17 for
information about the types of batteries that can be used.

Right side panel

o V-Mount bracket attachment holes

You can attach the included V-Mount bracket here. (See
“Attaching a V-Mount type battery” on page 18.)

p Kensington lock mounting hole

a LINE OUT connectors

Connect a monitor speaker system or other equipment
to these balanced XLR analog connectors (1: GND, 2:
HOT, 3: COLD) that output the internally-mixed stereo
signal.

s MIC/LINE selection switches

Set these switches according to the type of input signal.

MIC 0: Use when inputting a microphone.

MIC –25: Use when inputting a microphone. This

applies a 25 dB pad to the mic input.

LINE: Use for line level input.

d MIC/LINE IN connectors

These are XLR balanced analog input connectors (1:
GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD). Their standard and maximum

input levels depend on the settings of the MIC/LINE
selection switches.

CAUTION

Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a

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line level device to a MIC/LINE IN connector. If you connect
a line level device while phantom power is ON, that device
or this unit could be damaged.

Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting or

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disconnecting a condenser microphone to a MIC/LINE IN
connector. If you connect a microphone while phantom
power is ON, that mic or this unit could be damaged.

Do not connect an unbalanced dynamic microphone to an

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XLR connector that is supplying phantom power. Doing so
could damage the microphone or this unit.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

Left side panel

f Cord holder

Use this to hold the cord of the included TASCAM PS­1225L adaptor designed for this unit to prevent the plug
from becoming disconnected.

g DC IN connector

Connect the included TASCAM PS-1225L adaptor
designed for this unit here.

h COMPACT FLASH SLOT 2 (CF 2)

Insert a CF card here.

j COMPACT FLASH SLOT 1 (CF 1)

Insert a CF card here.

k EXT DC IN connector

Connect external DC power here. Use a supply with an
output voltage of DC 11-16 and an output current of 2A
or more. The connector is XLR-4-32 (1: –, 2: NC, 3:
NC, 4: +).

l DIGITAL I/O connector

Use this D-sub 25-pin AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/
EBU) format connector for digital audio input and
output. Transmission occurs at double speed when the
sampling frequency is 88.2/96 kHz and at quad speed
when 176.4/192 kHz. The digital input section includes
a sampling rate converter that is compatible with 32–216
kHz sampling frequencies.

; CASCADE/WORD/VIDEO (IN 2) connector

Use this BNC connector to input cascade, word clock
(44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz as well as 48 kHz
pull-up or pull-down) or video reference (NTSC/PAL
black burst, HDTV Tri-Level) signals.

z CASCADE/WORD (OUT 2) connector

Use to output word sync signals (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,

176.4 or 192 kHz as well as 48 kHz pull-up or pull­down).

x TIME CODE/DIGITAL (OUT 1) connector

Use this BNC connector to output SMPTE time code.
Internal settings can be changed to allow AES3-2003/
AES-3id-2001 (AES/EBU) format digital audio signal
to be output. Transmission occurs at double speed when
the sampling frequency is 88.2/96 kHz and at quad
speed when 176.4/192 kHz.

c TIME CODE (IN 1) connector

Use this BNC connector to input SMPTE time code.

v USB connector

Use a USB 2.0 cable to connect this unit to a computer.
Driver software is not necessary. The computer
recognizes each of the CF card slots in this unit as a
unique mass storage device, so two separate devices
appear on the computer if both slots contain cards. Use
the USB connection to transfer audio files on the CF
cards in this unit to the computer.

b KEYBOARD connector

Connect an IBM PC-compatible keyboard with a PS/2
interface, and use it to input project, scene, and channel
names, for example. By default, the unit is set to use a
US keyboard. When using a Japanese keyboard, since
the key allocation is different, change the setting on the

PREFERENCES

page of the

SYSTEM SETUP

screen.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

Home Screen

Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen.

Home Screen - Playback

1 Transport status

The current transport state is shown.

Playback

Playback standby

Stopped

Backward search

Forward search

Recording

Recording standby

2 Time counter

The current time displayed is either the elapsed time
or the remaining time. Touch this part of the screen to
change the time display mode.

3 Time display mode

This shows the current time display mode. Touch this
part of the screen to change the time display mode.

No indicator: elapsed time from the beginning
of the take is shown.

REMAIN: remaining time until the end of the
take is shown. When recording, the remaining
time until the “Max File Size” is reached is
shown.

TOTAL: Elapsed time from the beginning of
the scene is shown.

TOTAL REMAIN: Remaining time until the
end of the scene is shown. When recording, the
remaining amount of time that can be recorded
on the currently selected CF card, which
depends on the current recording settings, is
shown.

T/C: The time code for the file being recorded
or played is shown.

4 Time code status (button/indicator)

When accurate time code is input and the input
time code matches the time code settings made
on the unit, this indicator appears green.

When the input time code does not match
the time code settings made on the unit, this
indicator appears to be unlit.

Touch this part of the screen to open the
screen. (See “Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C)”
on page 40.)

5 Audio synchronization status (button/indicator)

When the selected Master clock is
synchronized, this indicator appears green.

This blinks when the selected Master clock is
out of range or unavailable.

Touch this part of the screen to open the
screen. (See “Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C)”
on page 40.)

6 Power supply status

This image appears when the unit is operating
using the included AC adaptor designed for
this unit.
This image, which shows the amount of
remaining battery charge, appears when the
unit is operating using an external battery.
This image, which shows the amount of
remaining battery charge, appears when the
unit is operating using batteries installed in the
battery compartment.

When using an external battery or batteries inside the

unit, when the remaining charge becomes low the ( )
or ( ) icon blinks.

Touch this part of the screen to open the
screen. (See “Battery display” on page 21.)

NOTE

If the “Icon Type” on the “BATTERY” screen is set to “VOLTS,”
the battery icon shows the power voltage.

External battery

Internal battery

7 Scene/take name

This shows the mode of the currently active file and the
scene/take name.

Polyphonic mode (Multitrack WAV file)

Monophonic mode (Single track WAV file)

SYNC T/C

SYNC T/C

BATTERY

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2 − Names and functions of parts

Touch this part of the screen to open the

PROJECT

(current project/scene take list) screen. (See “Project
operations” on page 32.)

8 SOLO indicators, track numbers, level meters, track

name display and recording functions

A track’s number appears black if it can be used for
recording and gray if it is unavailable. (Availability
depends on the sampling frequency setting.) The track
number areas also act as overload indicators, turning
red during overloads. When the limiter is operating, the
track number areas turn blue.

During playback, the meters show the playback levels.
At all other times, the level of the track input signal is
shown on each track that is enabled for recording.

The track name display areas (4 characters or less)
below the level meters also show the track recording
status.

When the MIC/LINE selection switch is set to MIC 0 or

MIC –25, if you turn the input trim knob, the track name

display area below the meters shows the gain value for a
while.

When the input source is set to a digital input, the
following messages appear:

If there is no corresponding input,

•

If the input signal differs from the settings made in the

•

unit,

AESx-x UNLOCK

If the Cbit information of the input signal is no audio,

•

AESx-x NOT AUDIO

If the Cbit information of the input signal is non

•

professional,

If other Cbit information of the input signal differs

•

AESx-x NOT PRO

.

.

from actual operation mode,

AESx-x NO SIGNAL

.

AESx-x Cbit ERROR

.

If you touch a level meter, that channel is soloed. Yellow
highlighting appears around the level meter and the
number of a channel that is soloed. The level meters of
the other channels are dimmed.

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

MENU

screen.

Peak hold time

•

Release time

•

Overload light level

•

Reference level line display ON/OFF

•

METER SETUP

screen from the

9 SOLO indicator

If any channel is being soloed, the
yellow, and the

DATA dial when the channel is soloed to adjust its level

SOLO

level knob is shown. Turn the

SOLO

indicator lights

while soloed.

Yellow highlighting appears around the level meter and
the number of a channel that is soloed. The level meters
of the other channels are dimmed.

To choose a channel to solo, touch its level meter.

.

Home Screen, Playback

AESx-x NO SIGNAL

AESx-x UNLOCK

Home Screen, Record setting

Home Screen, Recording

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2 − Names and functions of parts

PAN/LVL Screen, Playback

Information Screen, Playback

0 Recording media

This shows which of the two CF slots is being used,
as well as the remaining recording time for the current
sampling frequency, bit rate and number of recording
tracks. 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 slot, dashes are
shown and the background is grey.

If the card has no project,
a CF card is inserted during recording into an empy,
unused slot,

UNMOUNT

stopped, either the remaining recording time or

ect

appears.

When an unformatted CF card is inserted,
appears.

Press this part of the screen to open the CF
screen (media selection screen). (See “Formatting a CF
card” on page 23.)

q REC TRACKS button

Press this button to show the record function buttons and
the buttons to edit the take number (Next Take).

NoProject

appears. When

appears. When recording is

NoProj-

UNFORMAT

SELECT

In solo mode, the alphabet and the number area cannot
be selected.

When the unit is put in recording standby, the file name
of the take to be recorded is shown above the scene/take
name button on the Home Screen.

In the following cases,

---

appears and the value cannot

be changed.

No project or scene is loaded

•

The selected CF card is unavailable

•

The current take is 999

•

w PAN/LVL button

Press this button to open a screen with pan pots and
level adjustments for stereo mix recording and the
output signal from PHONES and LINE OUT.

If you press a

PAN

or

2MixLVL

knob on a channel, the

parameter can be controlled with the DATA dial.

If two channels are linked, the

PAN

knob functions as a

balance adjustment knob.

When in solo mode,

PAN

or

2MixLVL

knob cannot be

selected.

e INFO button

Press this button to show the current settings of the unit
and information about the loaded file.

Next Take

The take number can be set using one letter from the
alphabet and a number from 1 to 999. Touch the alphabet
area (it becomes yellow) and use the +/- buttons or the

DATA dial to change the value. Press the number area to

highlight it in yellow and turn the DATA dial to change
the value.

The

Sys. Info

screen shows the current settings of this
unit. Touch this part of the screen to open the
screen.

The

File Info

screen shows information about the
currently loaded file. Touch this part of the screen to
open the

PROJECT

screen.

r Mark List button

Press this button to open the mark list. (See “Mark list
screen” on page 48.)

t Manual Locate button

Press this button to open the screen for locating
manually. (See “Manual locate function” on page 50.)

SYNC T/C

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3 − Preparation

Inserting and removing CF cards

Inserting CF cards

Insert a CF card into COMPACT FLASH SLOT 1 or SLOT

2 on the left side panel of the unit in order to use it for

recording and playback.

NOTE

CF cards can be inserted whether or not the power is ON or
OFF.

1 Open the CF card slot.

Removing CF cards

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

CAUTION

Never remove a CF card during recording or playback, while
transmitting data by USB or doing anything else that accesses
the CF card.

1 Open the CF card slot cover.

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.

NOTE

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

3 Press the square button in again to partially eject the

CF card.

4 Pull the CF card out by hand.

Power supply

Power can be supplied to this unit by one of the following
options: the included TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor
designed for this unit, an external battery or batteries
installed in the unit. If more than one source of power is
available, the AC adaptor power is used before batteries and
the external DC battery is used before batteries installed in
the unit. If the voltage of the power source being used goes
below the minimum set on the battery screen or the power
plug of the AC adaptor/external battery is disconnected, the
unit does the following.

If the

•

•

Battery Caution

the

SYSTEM SETUP

is output through the headphones output.

If another power source is available, a message appears
and the power source changes in the order described
above.

item on the

screen is set to ON, a warning sound

ALARM TONE

page of

TASCAM HS-P82 17

TASCAM
PS-1225L

DC plug

AC outlet

3 − Preparation

Touch the
the message.

If no other power source is available, a warning message

•
appears, and the unit automatically stops recording and

playback after 20 seconds and then shuts down.
Provide one of power sources.

CLOSE

button or press the DATA dial to close

A hook (cord holder) to fix the cord of the AC adaptor is
also on the left side panel. Wrap the cord around the hook
when connecting it to prevent it from being disconnected
during use.

CAUTION

Always use the included TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor
designed for this unit. Use of a different adapter could cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Using batteries installed in the unit

If an external battery that has a voltage higher than the

•
NOMINAL value is connected while the internal battery

is used, the following message appears.

Using the AC adaptor

Connect the included TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor
designed for this unit to the DC IN connector on the left
side panel.

Types of batteries that can be used internally

The following types of batteries can be used in this unit.

AA alkaline batteries (10) (use the BC-10AA battery

•
case)

AA NiMH batteries (10) (use the BC-10AA battery case)

•
NiMH NP-type battery

•
Lithium-ion NP-type battery

•

NOTE

This unit does not have the ability to recharge batteries. When
using a rechargeable battery or batteries, charge before use in
a suitable charging device.

Installing internal batteries

Loosen the screw and open the cover of the battery
compartment on the rear panel, and insert the battery case
(TASCAM BC-10AA) or NP-type battery.

Then close the cover and tighten the screw.

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a

b

a

a

a

b

b

b

IDX
V-Mount cover

IDX
V

-Mount adaptor

a

a

a

a

c

c

c

c

V-Mount bracket

IDX
V-Mount adaptor

3 − Preparation

Removing batteries

Open the cover of the battery compartment by loosening the
screw on the rear panel, and push the lever on the right side
of the battery compartment down. This unlocks and ejects
the battery (or case).

Inserting batteries into the battery case (BC-10AA)

external DC power use, the attachment procedures for
a V-Mount type battery from IDX Company, Ltd. are
described.

Attaching a V-Mount type battery

1 As shown in the following illustration, remove the

cover attached to the V-Mount external battery
adaptor (IDX C-EB (XLR)).

The a screws are required in step 2.

The b spacers are not needed so store them with the

cover.

1 Open the cover of the battery case (TASCAM BC-

10AA).

2 Insert 10 AA batteries with the correct +/-

orientation.

3 Close the cover.

Precautions for the use of batteries

Misuse of batteries could result in leakage, rupture or

•
other trouble. Please read the warnings on the batteries

and page 4 of this manual carefully.

When changing batteries, replace all 10 batteries at the

•
same time.

2 Attach the V-Mount bracket to the rear panel using

the included V-Mount bracket screw kit (c) as
shown in the following illustration.

Check the TOP and BOTTOM indications for the

V-Mount bracket and attach it with the correct
orientation.

3 Attach the V-Mount external battery adaptor (IDX

C-EB (XLR)) to the V-Mount bracket that is attached
to the rear panel using the a screws removed in step

1.

Using an external DC power source

The unit can be powered by connecting an external DC
power source with an output voltage of 11-16V and an
output current of 2A or more to the EXT DC IN
connector (XLR-4-32) on the left side panel of this unit.

For how to use V-Mount type batteries, see the instructions
included with the battery. In the following examples of

TASCAM HS-P82 19

3 − Preparation

4 Connect the cable from the V-Mount external battery

adaptor (IDX C-EB (XLR) to the EXT DC IN
connector on the left side panel.

5 Insert the V-Mount battery into the V-Mount

external battery adaptor (IDX C-EB (XLR).

About the display

Adjusting the display angle

Pull the bottom of the display forward, as shown in the
following illustration, to allow the angle to be adjusted.
Push the bottom of the display (at the TASCAM logo) back
in to restore it to its flat position.

CAUTION

Do not push the display screen itself.

Adjusting the display and indicator brightness

Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME
key to adjust the brightness of the display, the PAUSE , REC
and PLAY [CALL] keys and the SL ATE indicator.

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

Cautions on the display

The display can easily be scratched, so do not use

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

Always touch it with your fingers.

Do not press the display forcefully with a finger or poke

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

could scratch the display or cause malfunction.

The display touch panel is comprised of a film and glass.

•
Do not apply a 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.

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.

NOTE

The display is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing technologies. More than 99.99% of the
pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black
dots.

This has no effect on the recorded sound and does not
constitute a malfunction.

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3 − Preparation

Turning the power ON and OFF

Push the switch on the front panel down to turn the
power ON.

The following Start Up screen appears.

Setting the time of the built-in clock

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

MENU

screen.

2 Touch the

SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

screen.

button to open the

SYSTEM

To turn the power OFF, push the switch on the
front panel down again. A confirmation screen appears to
verify that you want to turn the power OFF. Follow the
instructions on the screen to turn the power OFF.

NOTE

When using an external DC power source or an internal
battery, a voltage of at least 11 V is necessary when starting
up.

3 Touch the

CLOCK ADJUST

tab to open the screen where

you can set the built-in clock.

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

DATA dial on the front panel to change the value.

5 Touch the

SET

button, or push the DATA dial to

confirm the setting.

NOTE

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