D01088920A HS-P82 Portable Multitrack Field Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. •• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. 2 Keep these instructions. •• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. •• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. •• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury. •• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.
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.............................................
Contents 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).............
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.
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.
2 − Names and functions of parts Front panel 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 PLAY [CALL] keys.
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, it must be held down briefly to turn this function ON.
2 − Names and functions of parts Rear panel i Battery compartment Open the cover to install batteries. See page 17 for information about the types of batteries that can be used. 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.
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. 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.
2 − Names and functions of parts Home Screen 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. Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen. 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 SYNC T/C screen. (See “Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 40.
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.
2 − Names and functions of parts 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.
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. 2 Insert the CF card with the correct orientation. With the labeled side up, insert the end with the connector completely. 3 Close the cover.
3 − Preparation Touch the CLOSE button or press the DATA dial to close 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. 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.
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). 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)).
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. 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 SLATE indicator. Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust only the brightness of the color display.
3 − Preparation Turning the power ON and OFF Setting the time of the built-in clock Push the power ON. 1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen. switch on the front panel down to turn the The following Start Up screen appears. 2 Touch the SYSTEM SETUP button to open the SYSTEM SETUP screen. 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.
3 − Preparation Battery display The recommended values depending on the type of battery are as follows. At the top right of every screen is a button that opens the power screen. NP type batteries Type of batteries Minimum voltage Nominal voltage Touch this button to open the BATTERY management screen. NiMH 12.0 V 11.0 V 12.0 V NiMH 13.2V 12.0 V 13.2 V Li-Ion 14.4V 13.0 V 14.4 V Li-Ion 14.8 V 13.0 V 14.8 V Deep cycle lead 12 V 10.5 V 12.
3 − Preparation Panel lock function Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open a screen where you can disable or enable all operation from the front panel. Recording duration The front panel is divided into three sections. You can lock and unlock each of these sections separately. If you try to operate a control that is locked, the following pop-up message appears.
4 − Recording and Playback In this chapter, we explain basic procedures for recording with a microphone. The display on this unit functions as a touch panel. Operate the unit using its keys, switches and touch panel display buttons. 2 Touch the CF/USB MANAGE button to open the CF/USB MANAGE screen. NOTE This unit can record a maximum of 8 separate tracks and a stereo track (when the sampling frequency is set to 44.1 or 48 KHz). The maximum number of input channels is 8.
4 − Recording and Playback When formatting completes, the following pop-up message appears. 8 Touch the CLOSE button on the pop-up message. The CREATE PROJECT screen automatically opens. 9 To make a new project, follow the procedures starting with step 2 in the following “Create a new project” section. NOTE Format CF cards with this unit. (If a CF card is formatted with other equipment or a PC, errors may occur.
4 − Recording and Playback Set the master clock 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. On the REC TRACKS page, you can turn ON the record function of the tracks that you want to record (arm tracks for recording). Touch the record function buttons below the level meters to turn each track record function ON or OFF. When a track’s record function is ON, the button background appears red. NOTE 2 Touch the SYNC button to open the SYNC T/C screen where you can set the clock.
4 − Recording and Playback Microphones 3 Touch the FILE FORMAT tab to open the following screen. On the FILE FORMAT page, you can set the file mode, bit length, maximum file size, and behavior when a recording is paused. For details, see “FILE FORMAT page” on page 39. Make other recording settings Touch the OPTIONS tab to open the following screen. Connect headphones to the PHONES connector on the front panel.
4 − Recording and Playback 3 Touch the buttons next to the PHANTOM +48V item on the INPUT page for the input channels that need phantom power to turn it ON. CAUTION •• Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a 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 disconnecting a condenser microphone to a MIC/LINE IN connector.
4 − Recording and Playback Adjust the input level 1 Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. Monitor the input Touch the PAN/LVL button on the Home Screen to open the following screen where you can adjust the level and pan knobs. The mixed signal of all the channels after these adjustments is sent to the outputs for headphones and external speakers and can be monitored.
4 − Recording and Playback If you press the REC key while recording, recording to the current file stops, but recording continues on a new file. NOTE •• If you press the REC key less than 4 seconds after beginning recording, the unit will not start recording a new take. •• If a file with the take number 999 exists, recording another take is not possible. Stop recording Press the STOP [RETAKE] key to stop recording.
4 − Recording and Playback The message above appears when the take is in the current project. 2 Touch the PAN/LVL button on the Home Screen to open the PAN/LVL page. The message above appears when the take is not in the current project. 5 Touch the OK button in the confirmation pop-up message. When loading completes, the Home Screen reopens. PAN knobs: Use these to adjust the left-right position sent to the stereo bus.
5 – Projects This unit manages audio files in projects. Each CF card contains project folders, and each project folder contains scene folders. These scene folders contain audio files called takes. Project screen Project: Contains all the materials for one program or work Scene: Includes all the materials for a certain part of a project Take: A recording that is part of a scene File formats This unit can record and play the following types of file formats.
5 – Projects NUM OF TAKE: This shows the number of takes in each scene. TOTAL TIME: This shows the total recording time of the takes in this scene. ENTER: Press a scene “ ®” button to show the contents of that scene. or backward. You can also scroll through the list one line at a time using the DATA dial. Project operations Scene name buttons: Touch to select a scene or scenes.
5 – Projects Frame Type: Set the Time code Frame Type. Caps button: Use to input uppercase letters. OTHERS: Use the Current Settings of other parameters to create a project or select Factory Preset to use the default settings. Space button: Use to input a space. 3 After you complete making the settings, touch the CREATE PROJECT button. NOTE 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.
5 – Projects NOTE The scene name cannot be changed later because it is also used for take file names. 3 Touch the MENU button on the PROJECT screen to open a pop-up menu. Loading projects 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen. 2 Select the project that you want to load. 3 Touch the MENU button to open a pop-up menu. NOTE 4 Touch the REBUILD button in the pop-up menu. When multiple projects are selected, the “LOAD” and “NAME EDIT” items are not available.
5 – Projects 4 Touch the DELETE button in the pop-up menu. 5 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. Follow the same procedures as in “Editing the project name” on page 33 to name the scene. NOTE You cannot use the “@” symbol at the beginning of a scene name. 4 Touch the Enter button or press the DATA dial to open a confirmation pop-up message. Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial to confirm the scene name.
5 – Projects 6 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. During rebuilding, a progress status pop-up appears. When rebuilding completes, the pop-up disappears. NOTE You can also rebuild a scene from that scene’s take selection screen. Copying scenes You can copy scenes between CF1 and CF2 (two CF cards are necessary). When loading completes, the Home Screen opens. NOTE If you copy a scene, the same directory structure is created at the copy destination.
5 – Projects NOTE If a scene with the same name already exists on the destination CF card, a message confirming that you want to overwrite the existing scene appears. Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial to overwrite the existing file and copy the selected scene to the destination. •• When you erase a scene, every take in that scene is also erased. •• You cannot edit scene names. Take operations Loading takes 1 Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.
5 – Projects 4 Select the take that you want to erase. Touch the MULTI SELECT button to enable the selection of multiple scenes. 5 Touch the MENU button to open a pop-up menu. 6 Touch the DELETE button in the pop-up menu. 7 Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. During erasure, a progress status pop-up appears. When erasure completes, the pop-up disappears.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations In this chapter, we explain the unit’s internal settings in detail. (Default setting status: all buttons OFF.) Menu screen Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the following MENU screen. FILE FORMAT page Use this to make file format settings. • REC SETUP button Use to make recording settings. • PLAY SETUP button Set the unit to play only one take or play every take. • SYNC T/C button Makes settings related to synchronization and time code.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations PreREC Time Set the pre-recording time and ON/OFF settings. Turn this function ON/OFF and set the time in seconds. (Default setting: OFF) To set the recording time, touch the knob. You can adjust the value using the DATA dial. The range of setting values is 1–5 seconds. (Default value: 2 seconds) screen to open the corresponding page. CLOCK page View various clock status information and select the clock used for synchronization.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations "Unlocked (No signal)" When there is no audio signal "Not Audio" When Cbit information is not professional "Not Professional" When other Cbit information and the actual operation mode are different "Unmatched Cbit" TIMECODE page is captured. START TIME When you touch the GENERATOR item’s 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 setting screen.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations Case 1: Master timecode is continuing Master Timecode Time T/C GEN MODE 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 POWER ON POWER OFF GEN OFF FREE RUN START TIME 07:00:00 ON OFF FREE ONCE OFF JAM SYNC 07:00 08:00 - -:- - 07:00 08:00 09:00 - -:- - 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 - -:- - 11:00 12:00 - -:- - 00:00 15:00 16:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 - -:- - 11:00 12:00
6 – Internal Settings and Operations NOTE You cannot turn Fs CONVERT ON for the digital input selected for the master clock. Press a channel button on the top line to open the corresponding CHx SETUP screen. SIGNAL PROCESSING page Use the number buttons to input the start time for the time code generator. Turn phase inversion, low-cut filters and limiters ON and OFF on this page. If you begin input without selecting a digit, input will occur in order from the smallest place.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations SLOPE Set the filter slope. (Default setting: all –12dB) Press a channel button on the top line to open the corresponding CHx SETUP screen. SETUP page Access the channel name editing screen and turn channel links ON and OFF on this page. Follow the same procedures to enter names as in “Editing the project name” on page 33. A maximum of 4 characters are allowed in channel names.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations Level knob: Touch the knob to adjust the level sent to the stereo bus. When its background color turns yellow, use the DATA dial to adjust it. Setting values range from “–∞” dB – +10 dB. (Default setting: 0dB) Pan pot knob: Touch the knob to adjust the stereo position of the signal sent to the stereo bus. When its background color turns yellow, use the DATA dial to adjust it. Setting values range from L100 to R100 with C as the center value.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations System settings (SYSTEM SETUP) Make system settings on this screen. The SYSTEM SETUP screen has 3 pages: PREFERENCES, ALARM TONE and CLOCK ADJUST. Touch the tabs at the bottom of the screen to open the corresponding page. PREFERENCES page Set system preferences on this page. Write Error Set whether or not an alarm sounds when there is a write error. (Default setting: ON) Input Clip Set whether or not an alarm sounds when the input exceeds the maximum.
6 – Internal Settings and Operations Managing CF cards and the USB connection (CF/USB MANAGE) Use this screen to manage CF cards and USB connections. CURRENT MEDIA This shows the currently selected card. CF SELECT Touch this to open the CF SELECT screen where you can choose the CF card for recording and playback. FORMAT Format the CF media using either QUICK or FULL format options. QUICK: This only formats file management information. FULL: This formats the entire disc.
7 – Mark and Locate Functions Mark functions Adding marks One file (take) can have a maximum of 99 marks, including automatically-created marks. Use the following two methods to create marks. •• Push the MARK key on the front panel. NAME button: Touch to reorder the marks by name descending or ascending. TIME button: Touch to reorder the marks by time descending or ascending. •• Use the auto marker function (see OPTION page on page 39.) Mark name and mark time buttons: Touch to select the mark.
7 – Mark and Locate Functions MANUAL MARK, TIME, OVER and UNLK marks. This is because the total includes REC, END and PRE (when using prerecording) marks that are always created during recording. Erasing marks 1 Select the mark that you want to erase on the MARK LIST screen or type of mark that you want to erase on the MARK LIST information screen. 2 Touch the Edit button to open the MARK EDIT screen. Touch the FRAME EDIT button to set whether or not the frame value can be edited.
7 – 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. The first screen below shows this option ON, and the second shows it OFF. There are three locate modes. ABS: Input an actual time and locate to it. +: Input an amount of time to go forward from the current time and locate to the new time.
8 – Transferring Data between the Unit and a Computer By connecting this unit with a computer by USB, you can transfer data and check the composition of folders and files. Be aware, however, if you change or erase a file inside a project, or change any names, the HS-P82 might not be able to play that project. ªª Precautions when copying files to a computer Please be aware of the following when copying files from a CF card formatted for the HS-P82 to a computer.
8 – Transferring Data between the Unit and a Computer 4 Touch the OK button to start the connection with the computer. The following screen appears while the unit is connected to a computer. CAUTION •• This unit receives power from batteries or an AC adaptor. It cannot be powered by USB. •• Do not connect the unit to a computer by USB when the battery level is low. If the power is disrupted during data transfer, data could be lost and that data might not be recoverable.
8 – Transferring Data between the Unit and a Computer Touch the OK button in the pop-up window to close the connection with the computer and return to the CF/USB MANAGE screen. Touch the CANCEL button to return to the USB mode pop up window. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. File names The format used in naming files is as follows. 1-8 track poly files [Scene name]-[take name prefix][take number].wav 1-8 track mono files Folder structure [Scene name]-[take name prefix][take number][track number].
9 – 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 ªª Power does not turn on. •• Confirm that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet when you use the supplied AC adaptor. •• Confirm that the cable is fully inserted in the unit when you use the V-Mount external battery adaptor.
10 – Messages The following is a list of messages shown in pop-up windows by this unit. The HS-P82 displays pop-up windows according to conditions. Refer to this list to learn more about each message as well as how to respond to them. Message --- error --INFO WRITING --- FORMAT --Completed. --- FULL FORMAT --FORMAT CFn? This will erase all data on card Really Continue? --- FULL FORMAT --Formatting CFn...
10 – Messages Message Details and responses Cannot Retake. No Recent Take History. Cannot set Mark point. Mark limit reached. Cannot turn Fs convert On. AESn-n Input is already Master Clock. CFn DEVICE ERROR CFn Format failed CFn has no projects. Please create a project. CFn is not available. CFn is not usable CFn MEDIUM ERROR CFn not recommended format for Recording/Playing. CFn not recommended for Recording/Playing. (not UltraDMA) CFn Read Error CFn unrecognized format Please Format this card.
10 – Messages Message Details and responses Digital Input Error AES1-2 (Unlocked) AES3-4 (no signal) AES5-6 (not audio) AES7-8 (unmatched Cbit) An error occurred with the digital input selected for the input signal. External Clock Lost, Switched to Internal Synchronization with an external clock was disrupted, so the internal clock was activated. Synchronization with an external clock became possible again. External DC power was lost, so the internal battery was activated.
10 – Messages Message No Mark Point Details and responses The mark point does not exist. No Tracks Armed for Record The record function is not ON for any tracks. Operation failed. The operation could not be completed for some reason. The maximum number of files and folders that can be created has been reached, so the operation could not be completed. The selected project/scene/take could not be found, so the operation could not be completed. Rebuild the selected item.
10 – Messages Message Renaming Project ""pppppp"" to ""nnnnnn"" Renumber marks? Scene Copy failed Details and responses The project is being renamed. Confirm that you want to remember the marks Copying failed. Scene Delete failed. Deletion of the scene failed. Scene Load failed. Loading of the scene failed. Screen Locked Touch Panel Locked Out Screen Locked LCD Section Locked Selected take is in another project.
11 – Specifications General Recording media CF card (CompactFlash card) File system FAT32 Maximum input level: +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) [Selection] •• When MIC –25 is selected: Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ Minimum input level: –45 dBu (4.36 Vrms) File format BWF (Monophonic, Polyphonic) Number of channels 8 channels (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz) 8 channels + stereo mix (44.1/48 kHz) 4 channels (176.
11 – Specifications Allowable frequency deviation of external synch: ±100 ppm CASCADE/WORD OUT connector Connector: BNC connector Output voltage: 5 V TTL equivalent Output impedance: 75Ω ±10% Sampling frequency: 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/ 176.4/192 kHz (47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-up/ pull-down) TIME CODE IN connector Connector: BNC connector Input voltage: 0.5 - 5 Vp-p Input impedance: 10 kΩ TIME CODE OUT connector Connector: BNC connector Output voltage: 2.
11 – Specifications 260 mm Dimensional drawings 270 mm 62 TASCAM HS-P82 99.
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