Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 – Introduction
- 2 – Names and functions of parts
- 3 – Preparation
- 4 – Basic operation
- 5 – FILE LIST
- 6 – Overview of operation modes
- 7 – Timeline mode
- Preparing to record
- Recording in timeline mode
- Playback in timeline mode
- Reading, saving and creating AES31 editing information
- Editing the timeline
- Selecting the range to copy/cut/delete
- Setting the editing start point
- Setting the editing end point
- Clearing the editing start/end points
- Selecting a complete region for editing
- Copying the data in the selection (Copy)
- Cutting the data in the selection (Cut)
- Erasing the data in the selection (Erase)
- Dividing the data at the set position (Divide)
- Inserting the data of the copy buffer at the set position (Insert)
- Inserting a selected file into the set position (Insert File)
- Inserting silence at the set position (Insert Mute)
- Pasting the copy buffer data at the set position (Paste)
- Pasting the data of a selected file into the set position (Paste File)
- Setting fades for the designated region (Fade IN/FadeOut)
- Removing set fades (Remove Fade IN/Remove FadeOut)
- Setting the playback level in the selected region (Level)
- Undoing the previous edit (UNDO)
- Redoing an edit (REDO)
- Bouncing
- 8 – Take mode
- 9 – Playlist mode
- Playlist operations
- Editing a playlist (adding, clearing and editing entries)
- ENTRY list screen
- ASSIGN File screen
- Assigning a take to an entry
- Entry number page allocation
- Clearing entry assignments
- Editing entry titles
- Editing the playback starting and ending points
- Editing the playback Start/End point using the number buttons and mark list screen
- Editing the playback starting time
- Editing fade-in/fade-out length and level
- Rehearsal playback
- Saving playlists
- Naming a playlist and saving it
- Playback in playlist mode
- 10 – Internal settings
- Menu screen
- Recording settings (REC SETUP)
- Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)
- Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)
- Remote settings (REMOTE SETUP)
- Audio Signal Input and Output settings (AUDIO I/O)
- Level meter settings (METER SETUP)
- System settings (SYSTEM SETUP)
- Version information (VERSION INFO)
- Viewing and working with folders and files (BROWSE)
- Managing media (MEDIA MANAGE)
- TIMER EVENT LIST screen
- TIMER EVENT SETUP screen
- Operation mode selection (OPERATION MODE)
- 11 – Mark and locate functions
- 12 – Other functions
- 13 – Operation with timecode synchronization
- 14 – Loading files recorded on another device
- 15 – Troubleshooting
- 16 – Messages
- 17 – Specifications
TASCAM HS-20
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1 – Introduction
Intellectual property rights
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TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
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CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk
Corporation.
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SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Any DATA, including, but not limited to information,
described herein are intended only as illustrations of such
DATA and/or information and not as the specifications for
such DATA and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims
any warranty that any use of such DATA and/or information
shall be free from infringement of any third party’s
intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and
further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the
event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected
with or related to the use of such DATA and/or information.
This product is designed to help you record and reproduce
sound works to which you own the copyright, or where
you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or
the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have
obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright
holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe
criminal penalties under copyright laws and international
copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights,
contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC
Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any
illegal copying performed using the recorder.
Precautions for placement and use
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The guaranteed operating temperature range of this
product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º F).
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Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
o Places with significant vibrations or that are
otherwise unstable
o Near windows or other places exposed to direct
sunlight
o Near heaters or other extremely hot places
o Extremely cold places
o Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
o Dusty places
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Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
correct operation.
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In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place
anything on top of this product.
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Do not place this product on top of a powered amplifier or
other equipment that emits heat.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used
immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise
exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could
occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours
before turning the unit on.