Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................3
Features ..................................................................................3
Included items .....................................................................3
About this manual ..............................................................3
Trademarks ............................................................................3
Precautions for placement and use ..............................3
Beware of condensation ...................................................4
Cleaning the unit .................................................................4
2 – Names and Functions of Parts .................5
Top panel ...............................................................................5
Rear panel ..............................................................................6
3 – Preparations ..............................................7
Connecting to an HS-8 ......................................................7
Using a commercially-available cable .........................7
Using the HS-8 SIGNAL GND terminal ......................... 7
Setting the HS-8 ..................................................................7
4 – Playback .....................................................8
Normal playback .................................................................8
Flash playback ...................................................................... 8
Fader start function ............................................................ 8
Turning on line playback mode on/off ........................ 8
5 – Specifications ............................................9
Analog audio output .........................................................9
General ...................................................................................9
Dimensional drawing ........................................................ 9
1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM RCHS20PD Remote Control Unit.
This unit is a wired remote control that connects to the
REMOTE connector of a TASCAM HS-8 unit to allow the
playback takes to be initiated directly and for on line
transmission control. By connecting this unit to an HS-8,
you will have the ability at your fingertips to start playback
directly and control on line transmission functions easily.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).
Features
Direct playback start of up to 100 takes (20 takes x 5
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pages)
Instantaneous playback start using the flash start
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function
Built-in TFT color touch panel can be used for the same
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operations as the display on the connected HS-8 unit
20 take playback keys that light automatically
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PL AY• and PAUS E keys also light automatically and the
STOP key has an indicator
Fader allows sound output level to be adjusted and
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includes fader start/stop functions and a 0dB LOCK
switch
ON LINE• key lights automatically and can be used to
turn on line transmission ON/OFF
Monitoring speaker and phone jack with a level knob
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to control them
Included items
The included items are listed below.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in
the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
Remote control unit (RC-HS20PD)• ........................................1
Connecting cable (5 m)• ............................................................. 1
A warranty card• ........................................................................... 1
Owner’s manual (this manual)
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...............................................1
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the
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following typeface: MENU.
Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:
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Additional information is introduced in the styles
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below when needed:
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement.
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage
to the unit or other equipment.
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Trademarks
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered
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in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos
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in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Precautions for placement and
use
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
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35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
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so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that are
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otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed to direct
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sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
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Extremely cold places
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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
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Hum might occur if a powered amplifier or other
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device with a large transformer is used near this unit.
If this should happen, try increasing the distance
between this unit and that device and changing their
orientations.
Uneven colors might appear on televisions and noise
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might be heard from radios that are used near this unit.
If this should happen, use the unit further from the
affected device.
Noise might be heard from this unit if a mobile
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telephone or other wireless device is used nearby
during calls and when data is transmitted and received.
If this should happen, use that device farther from the
unit or turn its power off.
1 – Introduction
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
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for correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
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Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
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electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or
used immediately after a cold room has been heated or
otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,
condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the
unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean
the unit as they could damage the surface.