D01149720A HS-2 2 Channel Audio Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL
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. 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.
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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Contents 1−Introduction ...........................................................8 5–Projects ................................................................ 34 Features.....................................................................................................8 Included items........................................................................................8 Conventions used in this manual....................................................8 Intellectual property rights..................
Contents 7–Timeline mode ..................................................... 45 8–Take mode ............................................................ 64 Preparing to record............................................................................ 45 Preparing to record............................................................................ 64 Basic preparations ..................................................................................................45 Creating a new project..........
Contents 10–Internal settings.................................................. 88 12–Other functions ................................................. 113 Menu screen . ...................................................................................... 88 Recording settings (REC SETUP).................................................... 88 Flash start function .........................................................................113 Operation using a computer keyboard..............................
1−Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-2 2 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years. Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://tascam.
1−Introduction Intellectual property rights Precautions for placement and use • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. • CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • 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.
1−Introduction About USB memory devices, SD cards, and CF cards This unit uses SD cards and CF cards for recording and playback. It uses USB memory devices for backing up DATA on SD cards/ CF cards and for saving files to SD cards/ CF cards. A list of USB memory devices/SD cards/CF cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website (http://tascam.com/). Precautions for use USB memory devices, SD cards and CF cards are precision devices.
2−Names and functions of parts Front panel 1 POWER switch Use to turn the power on and off. This switch has a cover to prevent misoperation. Open the cover from below to access and operate the switch. 2 USB connector By connecting a USB memory, for example, you can back up DATA from SD cards/CF cards and save files to the SD cards/CF cards. By connecting a USB keyboard, you can input the names of projects and sessions, for example.
2−Names and functions of parts 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. Both the PLAY and REC keys light during recording.
2−Names and functions of parts s SHIFT key When stopped/in playback standby/during playback: • Press the . key while pressing and holding this key to move to the previous mark, and resume the same playback state. • Press the / key while pressing and holding this key to move to the next mark, and resume the same playback state. ] or, [ ] key while • Press the m [ pressing and holding this key to search at high speed.
2−Names and functions of parts Rear panel g ANALOG INPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED) connectors These connectors are analog unbalanced inputs L-R (RCA pin jack) The rated input level is -10dBV. h ANALOG INPUTS L/R (BALANCED) connectors These connectors analog are balanced inputs L-R (XLR balance) The rated input level is +4dBu. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) j DIGITAL IN (S/PDIF) connector This connector is an unbalanced input for digital audio in IEC60958-3(S/PDIF) and AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.
2−Names and functions of parts . WORD/VIDEO IN connectors This BNC-type connector is for input of a word clock signal (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz) 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 connectors This BNC-type connector is for output of a word clock signal (thru, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.
2−Names and functions of parts When REMOTE Select (pin 14) is set to high, it can be used as an ordinary parallel controller. When set to low, flash start mode is enabled. In addition, depending on the 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 The following example is of a connection that uses a fader to start and stop playback of this device.
2−Names and functions of parts Home Screen The CHASE indicator appears green only when playback or recording is synchronized with external timecode or the built-in timecode generator (selectable). Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen. In timeline mode § The CHASE indicator blinks when not operating with timecode synchronization (for example, when stopped). This includes when synchronization is lost during synchronized playback. Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen. (See “” on page 92.
2−Names and functions of parts 7 AES31 File name (button) This shows the current active AES31 File name (file of AES31 editing information). A * appears when the timeline has not been saved after editing (including the addition and removal of session editing marks) Touch this area to open a pull-down menu. 8 Input monitoring indicators The indicators at the left end of the level meters show the status of input monitoring.
2−Names and functions of parts 0 Time display area This area has 4 equal divisions, showing 4 time points on the timeline. The values match the time display mode. This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the time counter. q Mark display area Timeline marks appear here. This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the time counter. : IN mark : OUT mark : Other types of marks w Track display area The regions of tracks L/R (from top to bottom) are shown here.
2−Names and functions of parts i INPUT MONITOR button Touch this button to open the button to turn the input monitor ON/ OFF. When ON, sound input through the assigned input connector is always output from this unit. o BOUNCE I/O button Touch this button to open a pull-up menu for bouncing. Bounce button Touch this button to bounce. In the following circumstances, this button appears gray and cannot be used.
2−Names and functions of parts a INFO button Touch this button to open an information display that shows the file name on the region below the timeline cursor and the current settings of this unit beneath the track display area. The upper section shows the file name on the region below the timeline cursor. The lower section show the currently selected Fs, recording bit length and frame type. s Mark List button Touch this button to open the mark list. (See “Mark list screen” on page 109.
2−Names and functions of parts h Time bar This shows the current playback position. What is shown depends on the time display mode. Mode In playlist mode Meaning Bar display The current playback Elongates from left end position relative to the to right end length of the take or entry is shown. Shortens from left end to right end The current playback position relative to the length of all the takes in the session or the entire playlist is shown.
2−Names and functions of parts l Time display area The times displayed in each region depend on the time display mode as shown in the following table. Left end 00:00:00:00 Right end Total take or entry length Total take or entry length 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 Total session or playlist length Total session or playlist 00:00:00:00 length Starting time of session or Ending time of session or playlist playlist During recording and recording standby, however, the time bar and division lines are not shown.
3−Preparation Inserting and removing SD cards/ CF cards Inserting SD cards/ CF cards Insert an SD card/ CF card into the SD card slot or CF card slot on the front panel of the unit in order to use it for recording and playback. NOTE SD cards / CF cards can be inserted whether the power in ON or OFF. 1 Pull the card slot cover forward to open it. NOTE If you cannot close the cover of the card slot, remove the SD card and then reinsert the card.
3−Preparation 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.
3−Preparation Cautions related to display use • • • • • • • The display can easily be scratched, so do not use pointed objects, including fingernail tips, to touch it. Always touch it with your fingers. Do not press the display forcefully with a finger or poke it with a pen, toothpick or other pointed object. Doing so could scratch the display or cause malfunction. The display touch screen is constructed of a film and glass. Do not apply strong force to its surface. Doing so could break the glass.
3−Preparation Setting the time of the built-in clock Lock function 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen. Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open the LOCK SETUP screen where you can disable or enable operation from the front panel and external devices. 2 Touch the SYSTEM SETUP button to open the SYSTEM SETUP screen. The front panel is divided into two sections, which can be locked and unlocked separately.
3−Preparation • When the LCD Section is set to LOCK: • If the display is touched, the following pop-up message appears when the display (panel) is locked. Recording times The table below shows the total amount of recording time (in hours and minutes) possible on SD cards/ CF cards of various capacities for each available recording format.
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. SD card/ CF card preparation Card selection 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen.
4–Basic operation Formatting SD cards/ CF cards CAUTION • Formatting an SD card/ CF card erases all the DATA on it. • Always format an SD card/ CF card with this unit before using them in it. If an SD card/ CF card that has been formatted by another device or PC is used, operation might be affected. 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen. 4 Click the OK button in the pop-up window. A reconfirmation pop-up window appears. 5 Touch the OK button on the pop-up message.
4–Basic operation Cr e a t i n g a p r oj e c t a u t o m a t i c a l l y a f t e r q u i c k formatting If you touch the QUICK & Create Project button instead of the QUICK button next to the FORMAT item, a new project will be created after the card is quickformatted. When doing this, however, you cannot change the project settings. The new project will be created with the same settings as the current project. 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen.
4–Basic operation NOTE Setting inputs and outputs If a project with the same project name already exists, the CREATE PROJECT button appears gray and you will not be able to create a new project. If this happens, change the project name. Setting the inputs 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen. 6 Check the settings on the confirmation pop-up message that appears. Touch the OK button to confirm them and return to the Home Screen.
4–Basic operation Setting reference levels 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen. Recording operation limitations A limitation of this unit is that recording in a folder becomes impossible when the total number of files, subfolders and other items in it becomes large. For this reason, the following things might occur. • When the total number of items in one folder exceeds about 20000 Recording of a new take might not be possible even when starting recording from a stopped state.
5–Projects Project organization Project selection screen This unit manages audio files in projects. An SD card/ CF card contains session folders that hold audio files, which are called takes. Project Contains all the materials for one program or work Session A collection of materials within a project Take Materials recorded in a session CAUTION The sampling frequency in a project is fixed. File formats This unit can record and play files with the following types of formats.
5–Projects • MENU button Touch to open a pull-up menu where you can select LOAD, REBUILD, EDIT NAME and DELETE. • Scroll buttons Use these buttons to scroll to the beginning or end of the project list or scroll one page (five lines) forward or backward. You can also scroll through the project list one line at a time using the DATA dial. • Project name/session name at the top right of the screen Touch to open the following screen according to mode.
5–Projects AES31 file selection screen The AES31 file selection screen is only shown when the operation mode is timeline mode. • Take name buttons Touch to select a take. The letter“C” appears in the icon, which is also highlighted yellow, for the currently loaded take. • INFO button Touch this button to open a pop-up window that shows information about the take that is currently selected. If no take is selected, press this button to show information about the current session.
5–Projects • CREATE PLAYLIST button This shows the screen for creating a new playlist. 3 After you complete making settings, touch the NEXT button. • MENU button Touch to open a pull-up menu where you can select LOAD, EDIT NAME and DELETE. • Scroll buttons Use these buttons to scroll to the beginning or end of the playlist or scroll one page (five lines) forward or backward. You can also scroll through the playlist one line at a time using the DATA dial.
5–Projects 6 When the confirmation message appears in a popup, touch the OK button. When project creation completes, the Home Screen reopens. NOTE Use this to erase the character to the right of the cursor. 88Shift button Touch this to switch between numerals and symbols and uppercase and lowercase Roman letters. 88Caps button Use to input uppercase letters. 88Space button Use to input a space. 88<- / -> buttons Use these to move the cursor. 88Enter button Touch this to confirm the input name.
5–Projects Editing the name of the first session Rebuilding projects Touch the Session Name button on the CREATE PROJECT screen to open the 1st SESSION screen, as shown below. Rebuilding (file rescan) should be performed whenever there is an inconsistency between the unit's file lists and the actual directory contents that may occur, for example, when an audio file has been deleted via FTP. 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.
5–Projects Erasing a project 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen. 2 Select the project that you want to erase. Touch the MULTI SELECT button on the PROJECT screen to allow the selection of multiple projects. 3 Touch the MENU button on the PROJECT screen to open a pull-up menu. Session operations Creating new sessions 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.
5–Projects 4 Touch the MAKE SESSION button. 5 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when the confirmation pop-up message appears. During the creation of a session, a progress status pop-up appears. When session creation completes, the pop-up disappears. NOTE Immediately after creation, the new session becomes the current (loaded) session. The letter “C” appears in the icon to the left of the name of the current session on the session selection screen.
5–Projects Exporting sessions You can export session folders from the selected media to an unselected media (two media devices are necessary). When you export a session, the same directory structure is created on the export destination. Touch the OK button or the DATA dial to export the session after the folder on the export destination has been deleted. CAUTION If you export a session with a different sampling frequency into a project, the session cannot be rebuilt.
5–Projects Switching project screens When you press the ENTER button or a folder name (project name or session name) button on a project screen (project selection screen, session selection screen, AES31 file selection screen, take selection screen, playlist selection screen), a different screen will open as shown below.
6–Overview of operation modes This unit has the following three operation modes. • Timeline mode provides a working environment (session) based on linear time similar to a tape recorder. In timeline mode, up to 2 tracks can be recorded and played back. Marks can also be edited. • Take mode uses takes (files) as recording and playback units. Up to 2 tracks can be recorded and played back, and marks can also be edited. • Playlist mode provides a playlist playback function.
7–Timeline mode In this chapter, we explain how to use the timeline mode. To use this unit in timeline mode, set the unit’s operation mode to TIMELINE MODE. (See “Selecting the operation mode” on page 44.) Please refer to “4–Basic operation” when reading this chapter. Preparing to record Basic preparations Refer to “4–Basic operation” and make the basic preparations for recording. Creating a new project 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.
7–Timeline mode NOTE You cannot use the “@” symbol at the beginning of a session name. 5 Touch the Enter button or press the DATA dial to return to the MAKE SESSION screen. 6 If necessary, set the timeline starting time. 7 When you have finished making settings, touch the MAKE SESSION button. 8 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when the confirmation pop-up message appears. After session creation completes, the Home Screen opens.
7–Timeline mode Making a recording Locate to the recording start position Use the m [ ] and , [ ] keys, jump to a mark or use the manual locate function to locate to the time where you want to start recording. When time code synchronization is ON, recording will occur at the input time code, so locating as described above is not necessary. Stopping recording To stop recording, press the STOP (RETAKE) key.
7–Timeline mode Playback in timeline mode Project/session selection 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen. Setting input monitoring Turn input monitoring OFF when you are playing back. If input monitoring is ON, sound from the input connectors will be output through all the output connectors of this unit. 1 Touch the INPUT MONITOR button on the Home Screen to open a pull-up with the input monitoring ON/OFF button.
7–Timeline mode Reading, saving and creating AES31 editing information Loading AES31 editing information You can load AES31 editing information loaded in the current session to the timeline. When viewed on a computer, the directory of the card should be as follows. {drive name of the card}:\{project name}\{session name}\ {AES31 editing information} NOTE You cannot load an AES31 editing information file from a folder other than that of the current session.
7–Timeline mode During saving, a progress bar will be shown in the pop-up window. When saving is complete, the pop-up window will disappear. 3 When you touch the SAVE button on the pull-down menu, the information will be saved on the selected card. During saving, the progress status will be shown in the pop-up window. When saving is complete, the pop-up window will disappear.
7–Timeline mode NOTE You can also create the new AES31 file by touching CREATE AES31 button on the AES31 file selecting screen. 4 Touch the Enter button or press the DATA dial on the AES31 NAME screen. 5 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when the confirmation message appears on the pop-up window to create a new AES31 editing information file with the inputted name. Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial to clear the current session and all the takes from the current session's folder.
7–Timeline mode 5 Touch the MENU button to display the pull-up menu item. If it is not the current project, touch the OK button on the pop-up window which appears to confirm loading. 3 Touch the e button of the project containing the AES31 file you want to delete to display the AES31 file selection screen. 6 Touch the EDIT NAME button on the pull-up menu item to display the AES31 NAME screen to enter an AES31 file name.
7–Timeline mode Editing the timeline You can cut, erase and divide regions. 1 Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen. Selecting the range to copy/cut/delete • When the editing start and finish points are designated, the range between the points is selected. • When the editing start and finish points are not designated, the entire region under the time cursor is selected. 2 Touch the EDIT MODE button to enter edit mode.
7–Timeline mode Designating the editing finish point Selecting a complete region for editing 6 Use the m/,, keys etc. to locate the timeline cursor on the position (time) to finish editing. 7 Touch the SET/SELECT button to display the pullup menu. 8 Touch the SET OUT button on the pull-up menu item to set the editing finish point (OUT point). OUT mark (“ ”) will be displayed in the current position marking area. 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen.
7–Timeline mode Copying the data in the selected region (Copy) You can copy the selected region. Cutting the data in the selected region (Cut) You can erase the selected region and move the following data forward. NOTE NOTE • The copied data will be saved in the copy buffer. • When the whole fade (in/out) area is included, the fade information will also be retained. 6HOHFWHG UDQJH &RS\ EXIIHU 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Touch the EDIT MODE button to enter the edit mode.
7–Timeline mode Erasing the data in the selected region (Erase) You can erase the selected region to make the sound silent. The position of the following regions will remain unchanged. Dividing the data at the specified position (Divide) You can divide the selected region at the position of the timeline cursor. NOTE • The erased data is saved on the copy buffer. • When the whole fade (in/out) area is included, the fade information will be retained.
7–Timeline mode Inserting the data of the copy buffer into the designated position (Insert) NOTE • All regions following the positions inserted will move backward by the time of the data inserted. • When inserting into a region, the following three regions will be generated: before the timeline cursor, the content of the copy buffer, and after the timeline cursor. • When the designated position is located between fade -in and fade -out, the fade -in and fade -out information will be deleted.
7–Timeline mode 6 Touch the Insert File button after selecting a file to insert on the BROWSE screen displayed. Inserting mute data into the designated position (Insert Mute) You can insert mute data into the designated position. NOTE 7 Touch either the Current Position or File T/C button to start inserting when the pop-up window to select the inserting position is displayed. Then, select the CANCEL button to return to the • All regions following the IN point will move backward.
7–Timeline mode Pasting the copy buffer data into the designated position (Paste) Pasting the data in the designated file into the designated position (Paste File) You can paste copied data into the designated position. You can paste an entire 2ch BWF file/WAV file into the designated position. NOTE • When the designated position is located between fade -in and fade -out, the fade -in and fade -out information will be deleted.
7–Timeline mode 6 Touch the Paste File button after selecting a file to paste on the BROWSE screen displayed. Setting Fade In/ Fade Out for the designated region (Fade IN/ Fade Out) You can set fade in/fade out for the designated region. NOTE 7 Touch either the Current Position or File T/C button to start pasting when the pop-up window to select the pasting position is displayed. The fade-in/fade-out ranges are indicated in light blue. 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen.
7–Timeline mode Removing the designated fade (Remove Fade IN/ Remove Fade Out) Setting the playback level in the designated region (Level) 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Touch the EDIT MODE button to enter the edit mode. 3 Move the timeline cursor to the region where you want to remove fade in/fade out. 4 Touch the Fade / Level button to display the pull-up menu. You can set playback level for the entire designated region (after fade in − before fade out).
7–Timeline mode Undoing the previous edit (UNDO) Redoing an edit (REDO) You can undo the previous timeline edit. 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Touch the EDIT MODE button to enter the edit mode. 3 Touch the EDIT button to display the pull-up menu. After undoing an edit, you can redo it. 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Touch the EDIT MODE button to enter the edit mode. 3 Touch the EDIT button to display the pull-up menu.
7–Timeline mode Bouncing You can output part of a region or an interval that crosses multiple regions as a single take. Designating the bounce starting point 1 Touch the HOME key to open the Home Screen. 2 Use the m and , keys, for example, to locate the timeline cursor at the bounce start point (time). 3 Touch the Bounce I/O button to open a pull-up menu. 4 Touch the SET IN button on the pull-up menu to set the bounce starting point (IN point).
8–Take mode In this chapter, we explain how to use the take mode. To use this unit in take mode, set the unit’s operation mode to TAKE MODE. (See “Selecting the operation mode” on page 44.) Please refer to “4–Basic operation” on page 29 when reading this chapter. Preparing to record Basic preparations Refer to“4–Basic operation” on page 29 and make the basic preparations for recording. Creating a new project Create new projects as necessary.
8–Take mode 4 Touch the Session Name button to open the SESSION NAME screen where you can change the session name. On the REC MODE page, you can select the recording mode. The background color for the selected mode is light blue. For more details, see “REC MODE page” on page 88. Setting the file format Touch the FILE FORMAT tab on the REC SETUP screen to open the following screen. To input the session name follow the same procedures in “Editing the project name” on page 38.
8–Take mode Making a recording Playback Recording Project/session/take selection When unit is stopped, press the REC key to put the unit into recording standby. At this time, the icon indicates this transport status. In recording standby, press the PLAY key to start recording. The transport status display at the top left of the Home Screen changes into the recording status display and part of the background of the Home Screen becomes red, indicating that the unit is recording.
8–Take mode NOTE To load a take from the current session, instead of steps 1–4 above, touch the session name button at the top right of the project screen or touch the take name button on the Home Screen, and touch the TAKE List button in the pull-down menu to open the take selection screen for the current session. 4 Select the take that you want to load. 5 Touch the MENU button in the take selection screen to open the pull-up menu. Playback control Press the PLAY key to start playback.
8–Take mode Changing the start time of a take 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen. 2 Touch the e button for the project that contains the take for which you want to edit the start time to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OK button. 3 Touch the e button for the session that contains the take for which you want to edit the start time to open the take selection screen.
8–Take mode Exporting a take Deleting a take Exports a take to the current session folder on a different media device. 1 Select the take you want to export on the take selection screen. 2 Touch the MENU button on the take selection screen to display the pull-up menu item. 1 Select the take that you want to delete on the take selection screen. 2 Touch the MENU button on the take selection screen to display the pull-up menu item.
8–Take mode Sorting takes Moving a take / re-ordering Sort the order of the played takes by name. 1 Touch the MENU button on the take selection screen to display the pull-up menu item. Move a take to change the playback order. 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 1 Select a take you want to move on the take selection screen. 2 Touch the MENU button on the take selection screen to display the pull-up menu item.
8–Take mode Editing take names 1 Select the take for which you want to edit the name on the take selection screen. 2 Touch the MENU button on the take selection screen to display the pull-up menu item. Take selection screen during the pull-up menu display 3 Touch the EDIT NAME button on the pull-up menu item to display TAKE NAME screen. TAKE NAME Screen NOTE When you have selected multiple takes, you cannot select the EDIT NAME button on the pull-up menu item. 4 Input the take name.
8–Take mode Dividing a take (Divide) 5 When dividing is complete, the Home Screen will be displayed after the pop-up window is displayed. Divide a take into two at the specified position. 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( BD 7$.( 7$.( BE 7$.( 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Move the timeline cursor to the position where you want to divide. 3 Touch the EDIT button to display the pull-up menu. Touch the Divide button on the pull-up menu.
8–Take mode Combining takes (Combine) Combine a specified take with another one. NOTE You cannot combine takes in the following cases: • The bit length, the number of channels, sampling frequency, etc. are different. • The file size of the combined takes exceeds Max File Size shown on the REC SETUP/FILE FORMAT screens. • The capacity of the media is less than the file size of the second of the 2 takes to be combined. 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.( 7$.
8–Take mode Undoing the previous take edit (UNDO) You can undo the previous take edit (divide/combine). 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Touch the EDIT button to display the pull-up menu. Redoing the previously undone take edit (REDO) After undoing an edit, you can redo it. 1 Press the HOME key to display the Home Screen. 2 Touch the EDIT MODE button to enter the edit mode. 3 Touch the EDIT button to display the pull-up menu. Touch the UNDO button on the pull-up menu.
9–Playlist mode In this chapter, we explain how to use the playlist mode. To use this unit in playlist mode, set the unit’s operation mode to PLAYLIST MODE. (See “Selecting the operation mode” on page 44.) Please refer to “4–Basic operation” on page 29 when reading this chapter. 6 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. Playlist operations Loading project/sessions Takes/files can only be added to the playlist from the folder of the currently loaded session.
9–Playlist mode 5 Touch the Enter button or press the DATA dial. 6 When the confirmation message pop-up appears, touch the OK button or press the DATA dial to complete the playlist name. While the playlist is being created, a progress status pop-up appears. When playlist creation completes, the pop-up disappears. NOTE • Immediately after a new playlist is created, it is the current playlist (currently loaded playlist).
9–Playlist mode Loading playlists Deleting a playlist Load a playlist (JPPA PPL file) in the folder of the current session. The following is the path when you see a card on your computer: {Card drive name}:¥{Project name}¥{Session name}¥{_ playlists}¥{Playlist file} 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen. 2 Touch the e button for the project that contains the playlist you want to delete to open the session selection screen.
9–Playlist mode Editing a playlist (adding, clearing and editing entries) A playback unit in a playlist is called an “entry”. A maximum of 100 entries can be added to a playlist. Only takes (files) in the session in which the playlist was created can be added as entries. When a take (file) that is in the folder of another session in the same project is added to a playlist, it is copied to the folder of the session where the playlist was made.
9–Playlist mode Assign File screen To open this screen, touch a take or entry name button on the Home Screen to open a pull-down menu and touch the ASSIGN FILE button, or touch the t ASSIGN part of the ENTRY g t ASSIGN button on the ASSIGN file screen. q ENTRYg tASSIGN button Switches between the ENTRY list and ASSIGN file screens. Touch the ENTRY t part to open the ENTRY list screen. w Current button Touch this button to open the take name list of the current session.
9–Playlist mode Assigning a take to an entry 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. 6 Touch a take name in the take list to assign that take to that button. When a take is assigned to a button, the button’s icon changes from (no assignment) to . NOTE • Only takes in the project where the playlist is can be added to the playlist.
9–Playlist mode Clearing entry assignments Editing entry titles 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2 Touch the file name or title name display button and then touch the ENTRY LIST button in the pulldown menu to open the ENTRY list screen where you can work with entries. 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen.
9–Playlist mode Editing the playback starting time/ending point 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the HOME screen. 2 Touch a file name or title name button display and then touch the ADJUST ENTRY button on the pulldown menu to open the ADJUST XXX screen. (“XXX” is the entry number.
9–Playlist mode 3 Touch the ENTER button to confirm the setting. TIP • You can also use the PLAY key and other transport keys while listening to the audio to find the location, and then touch the CURRENT b button to input that value here. • This can also be edited using an externally connected keyboard on the EDIT START POINT screen / EDIT END POINT screen. Press the keyboard’s ESC key to clear all the values.
9–Playlist mode Editing the length and level of fade-in/ fade-out 1 Touch the HOME key on the front panel to display the HOME screen. 2. Touch the ADJUST ENTRY button on the pull-down menu that is displayed by touching the file name display button or the title name display button. The ADJUST XXX screen is shown. (“XXX” is the entry number.) 3 Touch the Start TC Fade / Level tab to display the screen below. 4 Set by rotating the DATA dial after selecting the knobs of Fade In, Fade Out and Level.
9–Playlist mode Saving a playlist Naming a playlist and saving it The current playlist is saved in the current session (session currently loaded) as a JPPA PPL file. On the ENTRY List or ASSIGN File screen, after touching the MENU button to open the pull-up, if you touch the SAVE AS button instead of the SAVE button, you can name the playlist before saving it. 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen.
9–Playlist mode Playback Project/session/playlist selection 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen. 4 Touch the name of the playlist that you want to play to select it. Its background becomes yellow. 5 Touch the MENU button on the Playlist selection screen to open a pull-up menu. Playlist selection screen pull-up 2 Touch the e button next to the project that contains the playlist that you want to play to open the session selection screen.
9–Playlist mode Playback control in playlist mode Press the PLAY key to start playback. Press the PAUSE key to pause playback. Press the PLAY key again to resume playback. Press the STOP (RETAKE) key to stop playback. Press the . [MARK .] key or / [MARK /] key to switch entries. Press and hold the m [ ] key or , [ ] key to search backward or forward. Press the . [MARK .] or / [MARK /] key while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to move between marks.
10–Internal settings In this chapter, we explain the unit’s internal settings in detail. Recording settings (REC SETUP) Menu screen The REC SETUP screen has three tabbed pages: REC MODE, FILE FORMAT and OPTIONS. Touch the tabs at the Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the following MENU screen. REC MODE page bottom of the screen to open the corresponding page. Make settings related to the recording mode. • Single: Recording on only the selected media storage device (current media).
10–Internal settings *2 Conditions that make mirror recording unavailable • Remaining space on the mirror paired media is insufficient. (If the remaining space on the current media is exhausted, recording is also impossible *1) • The mirror paired media is not present (If the current media is not present, recording is also impossible *1) • The CF card set as current media is not a compatible media type.
10–Internal settings • If the space on either of the media storage devices runs out or an error occurs during recording with Mirror set, recording to the media storage device with no space remaining or to the media storage device on which an error has occurred will stop. Recording of the current file to the other media storage device will stop. However, recording to the next take as a new file will start.
10–Internal settings NOTE Over occurs when the level exceeds the maximum level (full scale) minus the value set by the user. (In the example above, this would be when the level exceeds the maximum level minus 0.20 dB.) Audio NOTE The PRE/REC/END auto marker is only recorded into takes in take mode, and does not appear on the timeline in timeline mode. Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Use this screen to make settings related to playback.
10–Internal settings Auto Ready Turn the auto ready function ON or OFF (default). If auto ready is ON, when playback of a take completes the unit automatically stops at the beginning of the next take. This setting affects all modes except timeline mode. Inc. Play Turn the incremental play function ON or OFF (default).
10–Internal settings D-IN button: Synchronize with the clock of the digital signal selected as the input for DIGITAL IN. You cannot select an input as the master clock if the sampling rate converter is ON for that input. On the second line of the button, the digital input signal selected is shown. NOTE mark appears on the button of the currently • A active master clock. • If synchronization from an external clock is interrupted, the unit’s internal clock becomes active.
10–Internal settings T/C page Make settings related to time code on this page. START TIME When you touch the GENERATOR item RESTART button, the time when the time code restarts is shown. Touch the START TIME item EDIT button or the START TIME display area to open the START TIME screen. SETUP page Make settings related to the time code generator on this page.
10–Internal settings Frame Type Set the time code frame type of the currently loaded project. Setting buttons: 23.976F, 24F, 25F, 29.97DF (default), 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND I/O page Set the synchronization signal status display and time code output on this page. Remote settings (REMOTE SETUP) Make settings for the PARALLEL, RS-232C, RS-422 and Ethernet (Network) connectors. The REMOTE SETUP screen has 5 pages: GENERAL, PARALLEL, RS-232C, RS-422 and ETHERNET.
10–Internal settings PARALLEL page Set the AUX 1-3 functions of the PARALLEL connector. DATA Length Set the DATA length in bits with these buttons. Setting buttons (bits): 7 or 8 (default) Parity Bit Set whether or not there is a parity bit with these buttons. Setting buttons: NONE (default), EVEN and ODD. AUX Assign Touch a knob to select it, making the background yellow, and turn the DATA dial to set the parameter. The parameters that can be selected include F.
10–Internal settings Video Resolve When slaving this unit to a VCR, video sync signals might be used instead of word sync signals for the common standard clock. In the same way as with word sync signals, you can select whether the video clock is followed (synchronizing the beginning of time code frames with video signal frame edges) or it is independent from the frame clock. This must be turned ON to accurately control this unit from a video editor.
10–Internal settings Changing the password settings Touch the Change button located near Password on the ETHERNET page of the REMOTE SETUP screen to open the CHANGE PASSWORD screen enabling you to set the password. Up to nine characters can be entered. Network functions (FTP/ telnet / VNC) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Use a FTP client application to transfer files between this unit and a computer system. Connect with this unit and log in like other FTP servers.
10–Internal settings • W h e n R E B U I L D i s n e c e s s a r y, a V m a r k is shown on the following buttons. Touch the REBUILD button on various MENU to perform REBUILD. • File name display buttons on the HOME screen • PROJECT screen MENU button • REBUILD button on various MENU CAUTION When overwriting an existing file, a mismatch may occur on the existing timeline or playlist if the new wave file size, number of channels, bit length or Fs are different.
10–Internal settings • VNC (Virtual Network Computing) You can operate the system on a computer by displaying the screen which is displayed on this unit’s LCD on the computer using VNC Viewer Application. You can operate the following using a mouse on the VNC Viewer Application. Left click of the mouse : Operates in the same way as touching the LCD of this unit. Mouse wheel click : Operates in the same way as the ENTER key of this unit.
10–Internal settings OUTPUT page This shows the output setting and signal route. METER buttons Use these buttons to set whether the meter shows the position before or after the fader. Touch the button on the left to show the level before the fader or touch the button on the right to show the level after the fader on the meter. Post/Pre Fader buttons Use these buttons to set whether the headphone output is from before or after the fader. Pre Fader button: Signals before the fader are output for headphones.
10–Internal settings System settings (SYSTEM SETUP) Make system settings on this screen. The SYSTEM SETUP screen has 3 pages: PREFERENCES, BACKUP STARTUP, CLOCK ADJUST. Touch the tabs at the bottom of the screen to open the corresponding page. PREFERENCES page Set system preferences on this page. User button of the LOAD Preset in order to apply it. If there are no System Backup files, a pop-up window indicating that the import cannot be performed is shown.
10–Internal settings CLOCK ADJUST page Set the time of the built-in clock. Displaying/Operating a folder/file (BROWSE) This section describes how to display/manipulate folders and files on SD cards, CF cards and USB memory devices. • Displaying a folder/file • Displaying information on a folder/file • Deleting a folder/file • Copying a folder/file Displaying a folder/file Touch the item that you want to set, and use the DATA dial to adjust the item.
10–Internal settings 3 Touch the e button to move to the media/folder to see the content. 2 Select a folder/file. Folder: Project01 Folder: Project01 4 To move to the sub folder, touch the e button of the displayed folder. The selected folder/file is highlighted in yellow. 3 Touch the INFO button to display information on the selected folder/file in pop-up. • If a folder is selected, the creation date and time are displayed.
10–Internal settings Copying a folder/file 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen. 6 Move to the copy destination folder. • The media selection screen appears for the first copy. Touch the e button for the media containing the copy destination folder. First media selection screen • The last displayed copy destination folder selection screen appears the second time or later. 2 Touch the BROWSE button to open the BROWSE screen.
10–Internal settings To change the folder/file name, touch the RENAME button. For how to enter a name, see “Editing the project name” on page 38. 3 Move to the media/folder containing a folder/file to delete. Folder: Project01 To cancel copying, touch the CANCEL button. 8 A pop-up window is displayed during copying. When copying is complete, the pop-up window disappears and the BROWSE screen reopens. Select a folder/file to delete. The selected folder/file is highlighted in yellow.
10–Internal settings 8 A pop-up window is displayed during deletion. When deletion is complete, the pop-up window disappears and the BROWSE screen reopens. Managing media (MEDIA MANAGE) You can operate SD cards, CF cards and USB memory devices. NOTE If you perform any of the FORMAT item commands or COPY, all the data on the media storage device will be erased. Execute these commands only if you are absolutely certain that you want to erase the media storage device contents.
10–Internal settings Operation mode selection (OPERATION MODE) Set the unit’s operation mode on this page. Folder structure The folder structure is as shown below. You can check the SD card/CF card folder and file structure by accessing it from a computer using a card reader, for example. Be aware, however, if you change or erase files inside a project, or change any names, the HS-2 might not be able to play that project. NOTE Other management files and folders are created in addition to these.
11–Mark and locate functions Mark functions NOTE Adding marks Use the following methods to create marks. One timeline mode or one take can have a maximum of 99 marks, including automatically-created marks. 88 Push the MARK key on the front panel. Press the MARK key to add a mark at that playback/ recording time. In timeline mode, marks are added to the timeline and file itself. Mark names are in the format “MARK XX”.
11–Mark and locate functions EDIT NAME button Touch this button to open the MARK NAME screen where you can edit the name of the selected mark. Erasing marks 1 Select the mark that you want to erase on the MARK LIST screen. EDIT TIME button Touch this button to open the MARK EDIT screen where you can edit the position of the selected mark. MULTI SELECT button Use this to enable the selection of multiple marks. DELETE button Touch this button to erase the selected mark.
11–Mark and locate functions Editing mark positions Editing mark names You can change the position (time) of marks added using the MARK list (marks named “MARKXX”). 1 Select the mark that you want to edit on the MARK LIST screen. NOTE Automatically placed marks cannot be edited. 1 Select the mark that you want to edit on the MARK LIST screen. 2 Touch the EDIT NAME button to open the MARK NAME screen. 2 Touch the EDIT TIME button to open the MARK EDIT screen.
11–Mark and locate functions Manual locate function You can directly input a time and locate to it. Touch the Manual Locate button on the Home Screen to open the MANUAL LOCATE screen. Touch the FRAME EDIT button to set whether or not the frame value can be edited. FRAME EDIT on FRAME EDIT off There are three locate modes as follows. ABS: Input an actual time and locate to it. +: Input an amount of time to go forward from the current time.
12–Other functions Flash start function Operation using a computer keyboard Use the flash start function to instantly start playback of takes that you have designated in advance. A maximum of 100 takes can be started instantly using a keyboard or devices connected to this unit’s remote connectors (REMOTE and PARALLEL). 1 In take mode, select the session that you want to play back in. (See “Loading sessions” on page 41) When in playlist mode, select a playlist. (See “Loading playlists” on page 77.
12–Other functions Selecting the type of character to input: In the same manner as with a computer, use the Shift and Caps Lock keys to select the type of character to input. Inputting characters: You can use the number, letter and symbol keys to input them directly. List of keyboard operations In addition to inputting names, a keyboard can be used to control the transport and conduct various other operations. The following is a summary of keyboard key functions.
13–Time code synchronization In this chapter, we explain playback synchronization with timecode that can be realized with Option SY-2 attached. For recording and playback, this unit can be synchronized with SMPTE timecode input through the TIMECODE IN connector on SY-2 attached on the rear panel or with its built-in timecode generator (“master timecode” hereafter). Time code synchronization differs according to the operation mode.
14–Importing files recorded by other devices This unit can import and play audio files that meet the following requirements. In addition, files created by other TASCAM HS series units can be played back as is without recording if they meet the following conditions: BWF/WAV • File format: • Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.
15–Troubleshooting If the operation of this unit becomes irregular, please check the following things before requesting repair. If the following measures do not resolve the problem, contact the store where you purchased the device or a TEAC Repair Center. 88 Power does not turn on. Confirm that the power plug, for example, is connected completely. 88 Media is not recognized. • Confirm that the card is securely inserted into the card slot. • Pause recording or playback.
16–Messages The following is a list of messages that the HS-2 shows in pop-up windows. Refer to this list to learn more about each message as well as how to respond to them. The content of the first messages varies depending on the situation. The subsequent messages are listed in alphabetical order. Message Details and responses Remarks MM (vvvvvvvv) NUM OF PROJECTS : p USED SIZE : u FREE SIZE : f TOTAL SIZE : t This shows information about the media.
16–Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Take information is shown. "tttttttt" = take name date : year/month/day hour: minute fs : sampling frequency bit : bit rate FileMode : MONO or POLY NumOfTracks : number of tracks u : space used LENGTH : length of the take "tttttttt" START T/C : ** : ** : ** : ** END T/C : ** : ** : ** : ** FRAME TYPE : ** F Take information is shown.
16–Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Cannot create new mark point. Mark point already exists at the same timestamp. Cannot create new project. Media Full. You tried to create a mark at a time where a mark already exists. You cannot create a mark at the same time as another mark. The media does not have enough space, so you cannot create a new project. Cannot Divide. "tttttttt_a" or/and "tttttttt_b" already exist in current Session.
16–Messages Message Cannot RECORD System limit reached. Please make new Session. Details and responses Remarks The total number of items in the folder, including files and folders/directories, is too large, so starting recording is not possible. Cannot RECORD. Since the maximum number of recordable takes or maximum Take limit reached. take number has been reached, recording is not possible. Please change to another Session Change the session. Cannot Retake. No Recent REC history. Cannot set Mark point.
16–Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Create Project failed Failed to create the project. Creating EDL ... The AES31 editing information file is being created. Creating Project ... The project is being created. Delete all marks of this type? (Count : N) Confirm the deletion of marks of the selected type. N = number of marks of selected mark type Delete N selected marks? Delete the selected marks. N = number of marks Delete N selected project? Delete the selected projects.
16–Messages Message Details and responses External Clock Regained Switch to External? Synchronization with an external clock became possible again. EXTERNAL Control Locked External control connectors are locked to prevent misoperation. File Copy Failed. Failed to copy the file. Folder Copy Failed. Failed to copy the folder. --- FORMAT --Completed --- FULL FORMAT --FORMAT MM? This will erase all DATA on card --- FULL FORMAT --Formatting MM ...
16–Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Mirror REC is not available. MM formatting not optimal for Recording. Mirroring is not available as the media has not been formatted Occurs when REC Mode is set to Mirror. on this unit and correct recording cannot be guaranteed. MM = SD or CF Format the media on this unit before use. Network Control Locked Network control has been locked to prevent misoperation. New Session Name must not start The session name is not allowed.
16–Messages Message Details and responses Remarks PLEASE CONFIRM Reconfirms that you want to export system backup data to the Export System Backup Data to MM = SD or CF media.
16–Messages Message Details and responses Rebuild failed Rebuilding failed. Rebuild selected Project? Rebuild the selected project. Rebuild selected project and changed Directory? Rebuild the selected project and changed directory. Rebuild selected Session? Rebuild the selected session. Rebuild selected session and changed Directory? Rebuild the selected session and changed directory. Rebuilding All ... All projects are being rebuilt. Rebuilding project ... The project is being rebuilt.
16–Messages Message Details and responses Session Export failed Exporting the session failed. Session Load failed. Loading the session failed. Sort all takes? Sort all the takes. Take Copy failed. Failed to copy the take. Take Delete failed. Failed to delete the take. Take Export failed. Failed to export the take. Take Load failed. Loading of the take failed. There is no Entry. There is no project. Please create a project. There is no Sessions. Please make a Session. There is no Take.
17–Specifications General Recording media SD card / SDHC card CompactFlash (CF) card File system FAT32 (4 GB or more) FAT16 (2 GB or less) File format BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) WAV (Waveform Audio Format) Number of channels 2 channels Quantization bit rate 16-bit, 24-bit Sampling frequency 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Clock reference INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN Time code frame 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.
17–Specifications Digital audio inputs and outputs Control inputs and outputs DIGITAL IN (S/PDIF) connectors Connector: RCA pin jack Input signal voltage amplitude: 200mVp-p to 600mVp-p / 75Ω Input impedance: 75Ω Format: AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz (Single / Double / Quad) Note: When SRC is ON, the receivable range is 32 – 192 kHz. RS–422 (attached with Option SY-2 board) Connector: D–sub 9-pin (inch pitch threads.
17–Specifications Audio performance Other specifications Frequency response ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT: 20 Hz – 20 kHz: ±0.5 dB (Fs = 44.1/48 kHz, JEITA) (recording and playback) 20 Hz – 40 kHz: +0.5 dB/−2 dB (Fs = 88.2/96 kHz, JEITA) (recording and playback) 20 Hz – 80 kHz: +0.5 dB/−5 dB (Fs = 176.4/192 kHz, JEITA) (recording and playback) Power AC 100-240 V, 50–60 Hz Distortion ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT: 0.
17–Specifications Block diagram TASCAM HS-2 131
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