Tascam HS-2000 User manual

D01152320A
HS-2000
2-Channel Audio Recorder
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Important Safety Informtion
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
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 enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
This appliance has a serial number located on the
rear panel. Please record the model number and
serial number and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For U.S.A.
In North America use only on 120V supply.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) The average harf-cycle r.m.s. inrush current
1. On initial switch-on : 4.8A.rms
2. After a supply interruption of 5s : 3.8A.rms
For European Customers
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via collection facilities designated by the
government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment
correctly, you will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic
equipment can have serious effects on the
environment and human health because of the
presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end
users. For more detailed information about the
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures

TASCAM HS-2000 3
Safety Precautions
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
•from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON
switch not in the ON position.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
•disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or
•headphones with the product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can
cause hearing loss.
If you are experiencing problems with this product,
•
contact TEAC for a service eferral. Do not use the
product until it has been repaired.
CAUTION
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
•
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
•vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
•such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus should be located close enough to
•the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power
cord plug at any time.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery
•pack or installed batteries), they should not be
exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
•batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class I construction are equipped with
•a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The
cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC
outlet that has a protective grounding connection.
RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT
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Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a
standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
CAUTION
Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.
•
Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for
•
ventilation.
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
ampliers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa-
ratus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa-
ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents
1 – Introduction .............................................7
Features .................................................................................. 7
Included items .....................................................................7
Manual conventions .......................................................... 7
Intellectual property rights .............................................8
Precautions for placement and use.............................. 8
Beware of condensation...................................................8
Cleaning the unit.................................................................8
Cleaning the display....................................................8
About USB memory devices and CF cards................. 9
Precautions for use ......................................................9
Media that has been confirmed for use with this
unit ....................................................................................9
Format.............................................................................. 9
2 − Names and functions of parts................10
Front panel ..........................................................................10
Rear panel............................................................................13
PARALLEL connector.................................................14
RS-232C connector....................................................15
RS-422 connector.......................................................15
Home Screen .....................................................................16
In timeline mode........................................................16
In take or playlist mode ..........................................20
In on-air mode.............................................................22
3 − Preparations............................................24
Inserting and removing CF cards................................24
Inserting CF cards ......................................................24
Removing CF cards....................................................24
Security screws............................................................25
About the display..............................................................25
Adjusting the display angle....................................25
Adjusting display and indicator brightness......25
Cautions related to display use.............................25
Turning the power ON and OFF...................................26
Setting the built-in clock................................................26
Lock function......................................................................27
Recording ties.....................................................................28
4 – Basic operation .......................................29
CF card preparation..........................................................29
Card selection..............................................................29
Formatting a CF card.................................................30
Creating a project automatically after quick
formatting.....................................................................31
Creating a new project.............................................31
Setting the master clock.................................................32
Setting inputs and outputs ...........................................32
Setting the inputs ......................................................32
Setting reference levels............................................33
Connecting headphones.........................................33
Using online functions ...................................................34
Recording operation limitations..................................34
5 – Projects ....................................................35
Project organization.........................................................35
File formats..........................................................................35
Using the PROJECT screen ............................................35
Project selection screen ..........................................35
Session selection screen .........................................36
AES31 file selection screen ....................................37
Take selection screen ...............................................37
Playlist selection screen ..........................................38
Project operations ............................................................38
Creating new projects ..............................................38
Editing project names ..............................................40
Changing project names later...............................40
Editing the name of the first session...................41
Loading projects.........................................................41
Rebuilding projects ...................................................41
Deleting a project ......................................................42
Session operations ...........................................................42
Creating new sessions..............................................42
Loading sessions ........................................................43
Rebuilding sessions...................................................43
Exporting sessions.....................................................44
Deleting sessions .......................................................45
Switching project screens..............................................45
6 – Operation Modes ...................................46
Timeline mode functions...............................................46
Take mode functions .......................................................46
Playlist mode functions ..................................................47
On-air mode functions....................................................47
Selecting the operation mode .....................................47
7 – Timeline mode ........................................48
Preparing to record ..........................................................48
Basic preparations......................................................48
Creating a new project.............................................48
Creating new sessions..............................................48
Recording mode settings........................................49
Setting the file format ..............................................49
Other recording settings .........................................49
Making a recording ..........................................................50
Locate to the recording start position ...............50
Recording......................................................................50
Stopping recording ...................................................50
Retaking a recording ................................................50
Playback in timeline mode ............................................50
Selecting a project and session.............................50
Setting input monitoring ........................................51
Online function settings..........................................51
Locate to the playback start position ................51
Playback control in timeline mode .....................51
Using the call function .............................................51
BWF-J cue point (timeline mode).........................51
Loading, saving and creating AES31 editing
information .........................................................................52
Loading AES31 editing information....................52
Saving AES31 editing information.......................53
Naming and saving AES31 editing information..53
Creating new AES31 editing information..........54
Importing all takes.....................................................55
Renaming AES31 file names...................................56
Deleting an AES31 file ..............................................57
Timeline editing.................................................................58
Selecting the range to copy/cut/delete....................58
Setting the editing start (IN) point ......................59
Setting the editing end (OUT) point...................59
Clearing the start and end (OUT) points ...........59
Selecting a complete region for editing............60

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Copying the data of the selected area (Copy) .60
Cutting the data in a selected area (Cut) ...........61
Erasing the data in the selected area (Erase)....61
Dividing regions at a specified position (Divide).
..........................................................................................62
Inserting copy buffer data at a set position
(Insert) ............................................................................62
Inserting a file at a set position (Insert File)......63
Inserting silence into a set area (Insert Mute)..64
Pasting copy buffer data into the set position
(Paste).............................................................................65
Pasting a file at a set position (Paste File)..........65
Setting Fades for regions (Fade IN/FadeOut)...66
Removing fades (Remove Fade IN/Remove
FadeOut)........................................................................67
Setting the playback level of a region (Level)..67
Undoing the previous edit (UNDO).....................68
Redoing an edit (REDO) ...........................................68
Bouncing..............................................................................69
8 – Take mode ...............................................70
Preparing to record ..........................................................70
Basic preparations......................................................70
Creating a new project.............................................70
Creating new sessions..............................................70
Recording mode settings........................................71
Setting the file format ..............................................71
Other recording settings .........................................71
Making a recording ..........................................................72
Recording......................................................................72
Stopping recording ...................................................72
Retaking a recording ................................................72
Playback in timeline mode ............................................72
Selecting a project, session and take..................72
Online function settings..........................................73
Setting input monitoring ........................................73
Playback control in take mode .............................73
Using the call function .............................................73
BWF-J cue point (take mode).................................74
Using the flash start function ................................74
Take operations .................................................................74
Changing the start time of a take.........................74
Exporting takes ..........................................................75
Deleting a take............................................................76
Sorting takes................................................................76
Reordering takes ........................................................77
Editing take names....................................................77
Dividing takes..............................................................78
Combining takes ........................................................79
Undoing the previous take edit............................80
Redoing a take edit....................................................80
9 – Playlist mode ..........................................81
Playlist operations.............................................................81
Loading projects and sessions ..............................81
Creating a new playlist ............................................82
Changing playlist names later...............................82
Loading playlists ........................................................83
Deleting a playlist ......................................................84
Editing playlists (adding, removing and working
with entries)........................................................................84
ENTRY list screen .......................................................84
ASSIGN file screen .....................................................86
Assigning a take to an entry...................................87
Allocation of entries to pages................................87
Clearing entry assignments....................................88
Editing entry names .................................................88
Editing playback starting/ending points...........89
Setting playback to the BC$STANDBY/END
range ..............................................................................90
Editing the playback starting and ending points
using the number buttons and mark list screen..
..........................................................................................91
Editing playback starting times ............................92
Editing lengths and levels of fade-ins/outs......92
Playback on ADJUST screens .................................93
Saving playlists............................................................94
Naming and saving playlists ..................................94
Playback in playlist mode...............................................95
Project, session and playlist selection ................95
Online function settings..........................................95
Playback control in playlist mode .......................96
Using the call function .............................................96
BWF-J cue point (playlist mode) ...........................96
Using the flash start function ................................96
10 – On-air mode...........................................97
Selecting files for playback............................................97
Playback area in on-air mode ...............................97
Using the ON AIR button to switch between
rehearsal/confirmation playback and broadcast
playback modes..........................................................98
Playback control in on-air mode...........................98
Credits playback .........................................................98
Using the call function .............................................99
BWF-J cue point (on-air mode)..............................99
Changing the sampling frequency in on-air
mode...............................................................................99
Limitations in on-air mode .....................................99
11 – Internal settings ..................................100
Menu screen .................................................................... 100
Recording settings (REC SETUP) ............................... 100
REC MODE page ......................................................100
FILE FORMAT page ................................................. 101
OPTIONS page ......................................................... 101
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)................................ 102
GENERAL page (playback settings)...................102
CONTROL page ....................................................... 102
Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C) ................ 103
CLOCK page ............................................................. 103
SYNC page ................................................................ 104
T/C page .................................................................... 105
SETUP page (Sync and timecode settings).... 105
I/O page...................................................................... 106
Remote settings (REMOTE SETUP)...........................106
GENERAL page (Remote settings)..................... 106
PARALLEL page ........................................................ 107
RS-232C page ........................................................... 107
RS-422 page ............................................................. 108
ETHERNET page ...................................................... 108

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For China
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Audio Signal Input and Output settings (AUDIO I/O)
.............................................................................................. 110
INPUT page ............................................................... 110
OUTPUT page .......................................................... 110
Setting audio signal inputs and outputs (SETUP
page)............................................................................ 110
Level meter settings (METER SETUP) ...................... 111
System settings (SYSTEM SETUP)............................. 112
PREFERENCES page ............................................... 112
ANALOG Ref LVL ADJUST page ......................... 113
Backup/Startup page ............................................ 113
CLOCK ADJUST page ............................................. 114
Viewing system and firmware versions (VERSION
INFO)................................................................................... 115
Viewing and using folders and files (BROWSE) ... 115
Viewing folders and files....................................... 115
Viewing folder and file information.................. 116
Copying a folder/file ..............................................117
Deleting a folder/file ............................................. 118
Managing media (MEDIA MANAGE) ....................... 120
Selecting the operation mode (OPERATION MODE).
.............................................................................................. 120
Folder structure .............................................................. 121
File names .................................................................. 121
12 – Mark and locate functions..................122
Mark functions ................................................................ 122
Adding marks ........................................................... 122
Using keys to locate to marks ............................122
Mark list screen ....................................................... 123
Locating to marks.................................................... 123
Viewing mark information ...................................123
Deleting marks......................................................... 124
Editing mark positions .......................................... 124
Editing mark names ............................................... 125
Manual locate function ............................................... 125
13 – Other functions ..................................126
Confidence monitoring .............................................. 126
Mirror recording ............................................................ 126
Online function............................................................... 129
Enabling the online function .............................. 129
Switching the online playback mode.............. 129
Outputs during online playback ....................... 129
Flash start function ....................................................... 130
Setting the flash key function............................. 130
Selecting the flash page ....................................... 130
Flash start playback ...............................................130
Standby playback (only with RC-HS32PD
remotes) ..................................................................... 131
Operation using a computer keyboard.................. 131
Setting the keyboard type................................... 131
Using a keyboard to input names..................... 131
List of keyboard operations................................. 132
Network functions (FTP/telnet/VNC)......................133
FTP (file transfer protocol).................................... 133
Remote control by Telnet ..................................... 134
VNC (virtual network computing)..................... 135
14 – Timecode synchronization.................136
Playback synchronized with timecode ..................136
Timeline mode ........................................................ 136
Take mode ................................................................ 136
Playlist mode ........................................................... 136
On-air mode.............................................................. 136
Recording synchronized with timecode................ 136
Timeline mode ........................................................ 136
Take mode ................................................................ 136
Playlist mode ........................................................... 136
On-air mode.............................................................. 136
Basic operation with timeline synchronization...137
Timecode offset ............................................................. 137
Rechase.............................................................................. 137
15 – Importing files recorded by other devic-
es ...........................................................138
Preparation before importing ................................... 138
Using imported files on this unit.............................. 138
16 – Troubleshooting .................................139
17 – Messages .............................................140
18 – Specifications ......................................150
General............................................................................... 150
Inputs and outputs ....................................................... 150
Analog audio inputs and outputs .................... 150
Digital audio inputs and outputs ...................... 151
Control inputs and outputs................................. 151
Audio performance ....................................................... 152
Other specifications ...................................................... 152
Dimensional drawings ................................................. 152
Block diagram.................................................................. 153

TASCAM HS-2000 7
1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-2000
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.com/)
Features
CompactFlash cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA
•
compatible)
Dual slots allow two cards to be loaded and used
•
simultaneously in mirror recording mode
Confidence monitoring allows the signal that is being
•
recorded to be played back almost instantly
2-track recording possible at up to 192kHz, 24-bit resolution
•
Four operation modes: timeline, take, playlist and on-air
•
In timeline mode, linear recording and playback possible
•
(similar to a tape recorder)
In take mode, playback and flash start of takes possible
•
In playlist mode, takes can be added to a list and played
•
back or activated using flash start in list order
In on-air mode, the root folder files can be on-air playback.
•
ON LINE key can be used for on-line playback and
•
monitoring playback
Broadcast Wave (BWF) and Waveform Audio (WAV) file
•
formats supported
Flash starting is possible using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD,
•
RC-HS20PD or RC-SS20 remote control (all sold separately)
In addition to using the remote controllers that are sold
•
separately, flash starting is also possible using PARALLEL
control or a keyboard
Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions
•
AES31 editing information can be imported and exported in
•
timeline mode
Playlist mode supports JPPA flash start playlist file loading
•
and writing
JOG/SHUTTLE function
•
Intuitive operation using TFT color touchscreen graphical
•
interface
XLR analog balanced inputs and outputs
•
XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs
•
XLR analog balanced monitoring outputs
•
Headphones output
•
XLR timecode inputs and outputs
•
BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV
•
Tri–level signals) and word clock input/output/thru
48 kHz pull-up/pull-down operation supported
•
Files can be copied to connected USB memory
•
LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) enables file transmission and remote
•
control over a network
Parallel remote control supported
•
RS-232C serial remote control supported
•
RS-422 (9–pin serial protocol) serial remote control
•
supported
Rack mounting (2U) possible
•
Included items
This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items.
Keep the packaging materials for transportation in the
future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
Main unit x1
•
Power cord x1
•
Rack-mounting screw kit x1
•
Security screws x3
•
Warranty card x1
•
Owner's manual (this manual) x1
•
Manual conventions
In this manual, we use the following conventions.
Keys, connectors and other parts on the main unit and
•
external devices are indicated like this: MENU
Messages and controls that appear on the touchscreen
•
display are shown like this: ON
“CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as“CF card.”
•
Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,
•
notes and cautions.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe
special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data,
for example.

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1 – Introduction
Intellectual property rights
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered
•
in the U.S. and other countries.
CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk
•
Corporation.
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
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.
Places with significant vibrations or that are
•
otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed to direct
•
sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
•
Extremely cold places
•
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
•
Dusty places
•
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
•
for correct operation.
In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place
•
anything on top of this product.
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.
Cleaning the unit
Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to clean it. Do not use
paint thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so
could damage the surface of the unit or cause fading.
Cleaning the display
Slightly wipe the display with a soft dry cloth that does
not shed dust (e.g. a cleaning cloth). Avoid wiping with a
stiff cloth or rubbing with force. Doing so could damage
the surface of the LCD. Do not use thinner, manicure
remover, alcohol or similar substances.

TASCAM HS-2000 9
1 – Introduction
About USB memory devices and
CF cards
This unit uses CF cards for recording and playback.
It uses USB memory devices for backing up DATA on CF
cards and for saving files to CF cards.
A list of USB memory devices/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 and CF cards are precision devices.
To prevent damage to the memory devices or card, please
observe the following cautions:
Do not leave memory devices or cards in extremely hot
•
or cold locations.
Do not leave memory devices or cards in extremely
•
damp locations.
Do not allow memory devices or cards to become wet.
•
Do not place any objects on top of memory devices or
•
cards, or twist or bend them.
Do not subject memory devices or cards to strong
•
impacts.
Do not insert or remove a USB memory device or CF
•
card during recording, playback, DATA transfer or other
operations which access them
Be sure to use cases to protect the connectors of
•
memory devices and cards when carrying them.
Media that has been confirmed for use
with this unit
This unit not only uses CF cards for recording and
playback, but also uses USB memory devices for backing
up DATA on CF cards and for saving files to CF cards.
We recommend using genuine TASCAM CF cards, but
use of other CF cards that are available commercially is
possible.
Microdrives cannot be used with this unit.
The capacities and performance of your HS-2000 will vary
based on the speed and capability of the CF cards used.
Older and some cheaper CF cards use slower memory
components and little internal buffering which may result
in poor recording performance.
Older and some cheaper USB memory devices use slower
memory components and little internal buffering which
may result in requiring more time to read and write DATA.
A list of USB memory devices/CF cards that we have
confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our
website. Otherwise please consult TASCAM Customer
Support Section. (http://tascam.com/).
Format
When formatting media storage device, perform
formatting on this unit. Media formatted on this unit
is optimized to improve recording performance on
recording. If media is formatted on other device or PC, etc.
are used, this unit may not work optimally.

10 TASCAM HS-2000
Front panel
2 − Names and functions of parts
1POWER switch
Use to turn the power on and off.
This switch has a cover to prevent accidental
operation. Lift the cover from below to access and
operate the switch.
2USB connector
By connecting a USB flash drive, for example, you can
back up data from a CF card and transfer files from the
drive to the card. (See "Viewing and using folders and
files (BROWSE)" on page 115.) (See "Managing media
(MEDIA MANAGE)" on page 120.)
Connect a USB keyboard to input the names of
projects and sessions, for example. (See "Operation
using a computer keyboard" on page 131.)
By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards,
which have a different layout from US English
keyboards. To use a US English keyboard, change the
setting on the PREFERENCES page of the SYSTEM
SETUP screen. (See "PREFERENCES page" on page
112.)
NOTE
Do not disconnect USB flash memory when
•transfering files. You can connect and disconnect USB
flash memory at any other time.
You can connect and disconnect USB keyboards at
•any other time.
This unit is not compatible with devices other than
•USB flash drives and USB keyboards.
3SLOT 1/SLOT 2 indicators
The indicator for the currently selected CF card slot
lights. When recording or copying, it blinks rapidly.
When no CF card is inserted in the current slot, it blinks
slowly.
CAUTION
Do not remove a CF card from a slot when its indicator is
blinking rapidly (because it is copying or recording).
4CF card slots (SLOT 1/SLOT 2)
Insert CF cards here. (See "Inserting and removing CF
cards" on page 24.)
5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
"Lock function" on page 27.)
Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the
HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display,
the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ON LINE keys and the JOG
[SHUTTLE], SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators.
Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and
holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only
the color display.
6MENU key
Press to open the MENU screen.
Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the
HOME key to open the LOCK SETUP screen. (See
"Lock function" on page 27.)
7Color display
This 3.5–inch TFT touchscreen color display has a 320 x
240 resolution, and shows important information. It is
also used to access and perform many operations.
8DATA dial
Turn this to use as a DATA dial and press it to use it as
an ENTER key. When setting parameter values, press
while turning to change them in large increments
(coarse mode).
When the Home Screen is open in take mode, if
neither the number section on the NEXT TAKE
NAME screen nor the Flash Page knob is selected, you
can use this to select a take.
When a pop-up window is open, press this to use it as
an OK or CLOSE button.
Turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the
HOME key to adjust the brightness of the color display,
the PAUSE, REC, PLAY and ON LINE keys and the JOG
[SHUTTLE], SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators.
Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and
holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only
the color display.
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).

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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.
In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing
and holding the REC key to start recording from that
point.
The PLAY and REC keys both light during recording.
qPAUSE key/indicator
Press this key while stopped or during playback to put
the unit in playback standby. This key lights when in
standby.
Press this key while recording to put the unit in
recording standby. The PAUSE and REC keys both light
when in recording standby.
wREC key/indicator
When a recordable CF card is inserted and the unit is
stopped, press this key to put the unit into recording
standby. The PAUSE and REC keys both light during
recording standby.
In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing
and holding the REC key to start recording from
that point. The PLAY and REC keys both light during
recording.
eON LINE key/indicator
Press to turn online playback mode on/off. The
indicator lights when on and is unlit when off.
The switch has a cover to prevent accidental operation.
Lift the cover from below to access and operate the
switch. (See "Online function" on page 129.)
rPHONES knob/jack
Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo
1/4" phone jack, which outputs the monitoring signal.
Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphones
output level.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob
to the minimum volume. Failure to do so could result in
sudden loud noises, which might damage your hearing or
equipment.
tKEYBOARD connector
By connecting an IBM PC-compatible keyboard with
a PS/2 interface, you can input the names of projects
and sessions, for example.
By default, the unit is set to use Japanese keyboards,
which have a different layout from US English
keyboards. To use a US English keyboard, change the
setting on the PREFERENCES page of the SYSTEM
SETUP screen. (See "PREFERENCES page" on page
112.)
yPROJECT key
Press to open the PROJECT screen that was used
last (PROJECT selection, SESSION selection, AES31 file
selection, TAKE selection or PLAYLIST selection). (See
"Using the PROJECT screen "on page 35.)
uEXIT/CANCEL [PEAK CLEAR] key
Press to cancel input or item selection.
Press to close any open pull-up or pull-down menu.
On the Home Screen, when no pull-up/pull-down
menu is open, press this key to reset the peak hold
marks on the level meters
When the MENU screen or PROJECT screen is open,
use this key to return to the Home Screen.
On other screens, use this key to return to the previous
screen.
When a pop-up window is open, use this key to cancel
the operation.
iCALL [CHASE] key
Press to locate to and pause playback at the call point,
which is where playback last started from playback
standby.
Press this key while pressing and holding the SHIFT
key to turn timecode synchronization on and off.
oLCD TILT button
Press this button to unlock the color display, so that
you can adjust its angle by pulling the bottom of the
display outward.
To put the display away, press this button to unlock it
and push the bottom of the display inward.
pm[ ]/,[ ] keys (search)
Press one of these keys to search.
m[ ] key: search backward
,[ ] key: search forward
Press one of these keys while pressing and holding the
SHIFT key to search at high speed.
a.//[MARK.//] key (skip)
Use these keys to skip between regions, takes and
entries.
Press these keys while pressing and holding the SHIFT
key to move between marks.
After moving, the unit returns to its previous playback
state (stopped, playback standby or playback).
sMARK key
Press this key to add a mark at the currently located
time.
The maximum number of marks, including automatic
marks, possible in a single timeline or take is 99. (See
"Mark functions" on page 122.)

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dSHIFT key
When stopped, in playback standby or during
playback, press and hold this key and:
Press the
•.key to move to the previous mark,
and resume the same playback state.
Press the
•/key to move to the next mark, and
resume the same playback state.
Press the
•m[ ] key or ,[ ] key to
search at high speed.
Press the
•JOG [SHUTTLE] key to activate the shuttle
operation mode.
Press the
•STOP [RETAKE] key to retake the recording
(erasing the last recorded take).
Press the
•CALL [CHASE] key to turn timecode
synchronization ON/OFF.
fJOG [SHUTTLE] key/indicator
Use to enable jog and shuttle dial operation.
Press this key to enable the jog operation mode of the
JOG/SHUTTLE dial. When this mode is enabled, this
indicator lights.
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to enable
the shuttle operation mode of the JOG/SHUTTLE dial.
When this is enabled, this indicator blinks.
Press this key again to disable either mode.
gJOG/SHUTTLE dial
When in jog operation mode, turn this to change the
playback position by a corresponding amount.
When in shuttle operation mode, turn this to adjust
the playback speed according to the degree of
rotation.
In shuttle operation mode, returning to the original
position restores the transport status to how it was before
shuttle playback.

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Rear panel
hANALOG IN [LINE] connectors (L/R)
These are balanced analog XLR connectors for line
input.(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
jDIGITAL IN [LINE] connector
This balanced XLR connector is for digital audio input
in AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958-3 (S/
PDIF) format.
Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are
transmitted at double speed. Sampling frequencies of
176.4 and 192 kHz are transmitted at quadruple speed.
The built-in sampling rate converter can handle 32–
192 kHz.
kANALOG OUT [MONITOR] connectors (L/R)
These balanced analog XLR connectors output the left
and right monitoring signals. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
lRS-232C connector
Connect an external controller, for example, to this
9-pin
D-sub connector for RS-232C serial control.
NOTE
It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-422
connector. (See “RS-232C page”on page 107.)
;PARALLEL connector
Connect a TASCAM RC-SS20 or other external
controller to this 25-pin D-sub parallel control
connector.
zAC IN connector
Connect the included power cord here.
xANALOG OUT [LINE] connectors (L/R)
These balanced analog XLR connectors are for line
output. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
cDIGITAL OUT [LINE] connector
This balanced XLR connector is for digital audio output
in AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.
Sampling frequencies of 88.2 and 96 kHz are
transmitted at double speed. Sampling frequencies of
176.4 and 192 kHz are transmitted at quadruple speed.
vREMOTE connector
Connect a TASCAM RC-HS32PD or RC-HS20PD remote
control (sold separately) here.
CAUTION
Never connect this to a network using an Ethernet cable.
Doing so could damage this unit or network equipment.
bRS-422 connector
Connect an external controller, for example, to this
9-pin D-sub connector for RS-422 serial control.
NOTE
It cannot be used at the same time as the RS-232C
connector. (See “RS-422 page”on page 108.)
nTIMECODE INPUT connector
This balanced XLR connector is for SMPTE timecode
input.
mTIMECODE OUTPUT connector
This balanced XLR connector is for SMPTE timecode
output.
,WORD/VIDEO IN connector
This BNC-type connector accepts a word clock signal
(44.1kHz, 48kHz, 48kHz pull-down, 48kHz pull-up,
88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz) or a video reference
signal (NTSC/PAL black burst signal, HDTV Tri-Level
signal).
Use the switch to turn the integral 75Ω terminator on
or off.
.WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT connector [cut “WORD”]
This BNC-type connector outputs a word clock signal
(44.1kHz, 48kHz, 48kHz pull-down, 48kHz pull-up,
88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz or thru) or a video
reference signal (IN connector signal thru only).
Use the THRU/WORD OUT switch to set the signal
output.
/75Ω ON/OFF/THRU/WORD OUT switch
Use this three-way switch to make one of the following
settings.
Terminator OFF and WORD/VIDEO THRU
Terminator OFF and WORD OUT (no VIDEO OUT)
Terminator ON and WORD OUT (no VIDEO OUT)
!ETHERNET connector
Use this Ethernet connector to connect the unit with
a network for file transfer and to control this unit from
another device on the network.

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@GROUND terminal
When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD or RC-HS20PD
remote control (sold separately), depending on the
operating environment, the color display might flicker
or noise might be heard when monitoring. If this
occurs, use the GROUND terminal to ground the unit.
(No wire is provided for this use, so please prepare
your own.)
PARALLEL connector
The PARALLEL connector on the rear panel allows
external control of this unit.
You can also connect a TASCAM RC-SS20. (Connect to the
RC-SS20’s REMOTE 1 connector.)
The pin assignments are as follows.
Pin
No. Normal
TASCAM RC-SS20
PonMode I/O
1 GND GND
2 PLAY FLASH 1 I
3 STOP FLASH 2 I
4 RECORD FLASH 3 I
5 SKIP FWD FLASH 4 I
6 SKIP BWD FLASH 5 I
7 ( Reserved ) STOP I
8 FADER_START FADER_START I
9 TALLY_BC_STOP TALLY_BC_STOP O
10 TALLY_PAUSE/TALLY_BC_
PAUSE
TALLY_PAUSE/TALLY_BC_
PAUSE O
11 TALLY_RECORD RESERVED O
12 TALLY_STOP TALLY_STOP O
13 TALLY_PLAY TALLY_PLAY O
14 REMOTE_SELECT,
H or Open REMOTE_SELECT, L I
15 PAUSE FLASH 6 I
16 ( Reserved ) FLASH 7 I
17 AUX1, FF FLASH 8 I
18 AUX2, REW FLASH 9 I
19 AUX3, MARK FLASH 10 I
20 ( Reserved ) FLASH_PAGE I
21 TALLY_BC_STANDBY TALLY_BC_STANDBY O
22 TALLY_CF1/TALLY_BC_
CM
TALLY_CF1/TALLY_BC_
CM* O
23 TALLY_ONLINE TALLY_ONLINE O
24 TALLY_CF2/TALLY_BC_
END
TALLY_CF2/TALLY_BC_
END** O
25 +5V*** +5V***
I: Command input for transport control
Internal circuit, +5V pull-up
Operates with low commands of 50 msec or more
O: Command output, for tally output
The internal circuit is open collector (10Ω output impedance)
Outputs low commands when operating
20V maximum voltage, 35mA maximum current
*With an RC-SS20, assigned to the CF indicator
**With an RC-SS20, assigned to the CD indicator
***+5V: 50mA maximum supplied current

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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 Flash Page high/low setting (pin 20),
the key assignments are as follows.
Pin 14 Pin 20 Flash start take
Low High 1–10
Low Low 11–20
TALLY_BC_*: Use menu setting to switch output (OFF, ON)
(When an RC–SS20 is connected set output to OFF.)
TALLY_BC_STOP/CM/END: 250msec pulse output
TALLY_BC_STANDBY/PAUSE: Level output
The following example is of a connection that uses a fader
to start and stop playback of this device.
For information about the assignment of AUX 1–3 (pins
17–19) functions, see the “PARALLEL page” of “Remote
settings (REMOTE SETUP)”on page 106.
NOTE
When controlling this unit with an external device
•that is connected to the PARALLEL connector, by
simultaneously inputting PLAY and RECORD signals
while this unit is stopped, you can start recording
immediately.
In timeline mode, by simultaneously sending PLAY
•and RECORD signals during playback, you can start
overwriting the recording.
RS-232C connector
The RS-232C connector on the rear panel can be
connected to an RS-232C connector on a computer to
allow control of this unit from that computer.
Make settings related to communication on the RS-232C
page of the REMOTE SETUP screen. (See “RS-232C
page”on page 107.)
NOTE
Please contact TASCAM customer support for information
about this unit’s RS-232C command protocol.
RS-422 connector
You can control this unit remotely by connecting the RS-
422 connector on its rear panel to a controller or editor
compatible with the SONY P2 protocol (RS-422).
Use the REMOTE SETUP screen RS-422 page to make
settings related to operation. (See “RS-422 page”on page
108.)
NOTE
Please contact TASCAM customer support for information
about this unit’s protocol compatibility.

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Home Screen
Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen.
In timeline mode
1ONLINE status indicator
When the online sending mode is ON, the red
icon appears.
When the online sending mode is ON, the
icon appears unlit.
2Repeat status indication
When repeat playback is ON, the green icon
appears.
When repeat playback is OFF, the icon
appears dimmed.
3Confidence Monitoring status (button)
Thic icon shows the status of confidence monitoring.
Confidence monitoring enabled
Confidence monitoring disabled
Touch this button to open the“REC MODE” page of the
REC SETUP screen where you can set confidence
monitoring.(See“REC MODE page” on page 100.)
NOTE
This button only appears in timeline mode and take
mode.
4Time counter (button)
The time displayed is the elapsed time or the timecode
time.
Touch the time counter to change the time display
mode.
5Time mode indicator (button)
This shows the current time display mode.
Touch the time counter to change the time display
mode.
The time elapsed from the beginning of the
timeline is shown.
The timecode for the timeline is shown.
6Timecode status (button/indicator)
When accurate timecode is input and
recognized correctly, the TC indicator appears
green.
When timecode is not recognized correctly, the
TC indicator appears dimmed.
The synchronized playback status is shown when
playback is synchronized to timecode.
The CHASE indicator appears green when
playback or recording is synchronized with
external timecode or the internal timecode
generator (selectable).
§The
CHASE indicator blinks if timecode
synchronization is not being used and if not
synchronized when timecode synchronization
is being used.
Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen. (See
“Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 103.)
7Audio synchronization status (button/indicator)
When synchronized to a master clock,
the SYNC indicator appears green.
§The
SYNC indicator blinks when not
synchronized to a master clock.
Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen. (See
“Sync and timecode settings (SYNC T/C)” on page 103.)
8Transport status indicator (button)
This icon shows the current transport status.
Playing back or jog playback (forward)
Jog playback (reverse)
Playback standby
Stopped
Searching backward
Searching forward
Searching backward (high-speed search)
Searching forward (high-speed search)
Number shown when searching backward
(shuttle operation) reflects current speed: x2, x4,
x8, x16, x32.
Number shown when searching forward (shuttle
operation) reflects current speed: x2, x4, x8, x16,
x32.
Recording
Recording standby
Touch this area to open the PLAY SETUP screen.

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9AES31 file name (button)
This shows the name of the currently loaded AES31 file
(AES31 editing information file).
A “*” appears in the icon when the file has not been
saved after timeline editing, a mark has been added or
removed, or other changes have been made.
Touch this area to open a pull-down menu.
START TIME EDIT button
Opens the START TIME screen where you can set
the timeline mode starting time.
This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.
REBUILD button
Rebuilds the additional index files for HS-2000 when
files have been deleted or modified remotely using
FTP, for example.
This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.
SAVE button
Saves the contents of the timeline.
This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.
(See “Saving AES31 editing information” on page 53.)
SAVE AS button
Allows you to rename and save the contents of the
timeline.
This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.
(See “Naming and saving AES31 editing information”
on page 53.)
CREATE AES31 button
Open the AES31 NAME screen to create a new
AES31 file.
This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.
(See “Creating new AES31 editing information” on
page 54.)
IMPORT ALL TAKES button
Use to import all takes in a session.
This can only be selected when the transport is
stopped.
(See “Importing all takes”on page 55.)
0Input monitoring indicators
The left ends of the level meters are input monitoring
indicators. Their background colors depend on the
input monitoring status, as shown below.
Playlist mode Timeline or
take mode
MON OFF
MON ON
qLevel meters
When input monitoring is ON, the input signal level is
shown when in recording standby or when recording.
Each channel also has an overload indicator at its right
end that appears red when the input signal reaches an
overload level.
During playback, the playback level is shown if input
monitoring is OFF.
When a digital input is selected as the source, but
there is no input signal or if the actual input signal
differs from the internal settings, the channel meter
display area appears gray and one of the following
messages appears.
Message Meaning
D-IN NO SIGNAL No input signal
D-IN UNLOCK Input signal is not synchronized
with the system
D-IN NOT AUDIO Cbit information of the input signal
is not audio
D-IN Cbit ERROR
Other input signal Cbit information
differs from the actual operation
mode
D-IN NO SIGNAL message
The following level meter display settings can be made
on the METER SETUP page of the MENU screen.
Metering point
•Peak hold time
•Release time
•Overload indicator peak level
•Reference level line display on/off
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wTime display area
The timeline is automatically divided into four equal
divisions that show times according to the time display
mode.
This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the
time counter.
eMark display area
Timeline marks appear here.
This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the
time counter.
BC$CM mark
BC$END mark
BC$FILE mark
BC$PAUSE mark
BC$STANDBY mark
BC$START mark
BC$STOP mark
IN mark
OUT mark
Other types of marks
rTrack display area
The regions of each track are shown here, with the left
track above and the right track below.
Region fade-ins, fade-outs and cross-fades are shown
in light blue.
The following colors show the state of each region.
Ordinary state White
Recording Orange
Fade-in
Fade-out
Cross-fade area
Light blue
Selected region Medium blue
Selected silence Dark blue
This area scrolls horizontally to correspond with the
time counter.
tEDIT MODE button
Touch this to enable and disable the edit mode, which
allows you to divide, erase and cut parts of regions. (See
“Timeline editing”on page 58.)
yRecording media display (button)
This shows which CF card slot is currently in use and
remaining recording times.
The background of the media that currently in
use appears green during playback and red when
recording.
If there is no media in the CF card slot, No Media
appears on a light gray background.
If the CF card has no projects or sessions, No Project
appears. When an unformatted CF card is inserted,
UNFORMAT appears.
When a CF card is inserted in the slot that is not being
used during recording, UNMOUNT appears. When
recording stops, its remaining time will be shown
again.
If the total number of entries, including files and
subfolders, inside a session folder exceeds about
20,000, making recording impossible, Rec Limit
is shown. For details, see “Recording operation
limitations”on page 34.
Press this area to open the MEDIA SELECT screen.
(See “Card selection” on page 29.)
Media status indicators
These indicators show whether or not a card can be
used for recording, and is the selected media.
These appear in timeline and take modes, but not in
playlist mode.
Indicator display
•
Recordable Not recordable Not selected
Examples of media remaining time buttons
•
1When REC MODE is set to Single
When recording When not recording When recording not
possible*
2When REC MODE is set to Mirror
When recording When not recording
3When REC MODE is set to Mirror, but Mirror not enabled*
When recording When not recording When recording not
possible*
*For details about when recording is not possible
and when Mirror is not enabled, see “Setting button
appearance” on page 127.

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uZoom setting
This shows the track area zoom level, which is the
length of time displayed.
Turn the DATA dial right to zoom in (reduce the
displayed area) and turn it left to zoom out (increase
the displayed area).
iTimeline cursor
This cursor shows the recording or playback position.
It is always centered in the screen.
oMark name
This is the name of the mark at the current time or the
nearest preceding mark.
Touch this when a mark name other than the auto
mark is shown to open the mark name editing screen.
pINPUT MONITOR button
Touch to open a pull-up with buttons to turn input
monitoring ON/OFF.
When ON, the signal input through the input
connectors is always output from this unit.
aBounce I/O button
Touch to open the Bounce pull-up menu.
Bounce button
Touch to bounce. In the following circumstances, it
appears gray and cannot be used.
When neither IN or OUT points have been set
•
During playback or recording
•
SET IN button
Touch to set the current position as the bounce
starting (IN) point.
SET OUT button
Touch to set the current position as the bounce ending
(OUT) point.
CLEAR button
Touch to clear the currently set bounce starting (IN)
and ending (OUT) points.
For details about the use of these buttons, see
“Bouncing”on page 69.
sNEXT TAKE NAME button
Touch to open the NEXT TAKE NAME screen
where you can set the name that will be given to
future recorded takes and files.
First half of take names
•
The first half of the take name can be set to either the
User Word or the Session Name ( default ) .
CAUTION
The first half of the take name can only be changed when
the unit is stopped.
User Word mode (button)
•
Touch this to use the user word for the first half of the
take name.
Press the E DIT button to open a screen where you
can change the user word. (Operation is the same as
the screen for editing project names.)
Session Name mode (button)
•
Touch this to use the session name as the first half of
the take name.

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Second half of take names
•
The second half of the take name is comprised of one
letter and a three-digit number.
Press the E DIT button to open the screen where you
can change the letter.
Change the three-digit number with the + and –
buttons. You can also touch the numerical part to
highlight (yellow) it and use the DATA dial to change
the number.
In the following cases,“---” appears and the value
cannot be changed.
No project or session is loaded
•The selected card is unavailable
•The numerical part of the file name of the current take
•is 999
NOTE
The Next Take Name setting is saved with each project.
•If you change projects, the setting of the loaded
project will be used.
The numerical part of the second half of the take name
•can be changed even during playback and recording.
(The first half of the take name and the letter in the
second half can only be changed when the transport
is stopped.)
A take can be created that has the same three-digit
•number in the second half as another take if the first
half of their names or the letters in their second halves
are different.
dINFO button
Opens an information display that shows the current
settings of the unit and the file name of the region
currently below the timeline cursor.
The upper line shows the file name of the region under
the timeline cursor.
The lower line shows the current sampling frequency,
bit length and frame type settings.
fMark List button
Opens the mark list.
(See “Mark list screen” on page 123.).
gManual Locate button
Opens the MANUAL LOCATE screen.
(See “Manual locate function”on page 125.)
In take or playlist mode
Take mode Home Screen
NOTE
In playlist mode, the INPUT MONITOR , E DIT and
NEXT TAKE NAME buttons do not appear.
hTake/entry number
The number of the currently selected take or entry is
shown. When in recording standby, the file name that
will be given to the next recorded take is shown.
Takes are numbered in the order recorded within a
session.
jTime display mode (button)
This icon shows the current time display mode.
Touch the time counter display to change the time
display mode.
Mode Meaning
Elapsed time from the beginning of the take
• During playback, the time remaining until the
end of the take
• During recording, the time remaining until the
maximum file size is reached
Elapsed time from the beginning of the session
• During playback, the time remaining until the
end of the session
• During recording, the time remaining until the
selected card will become full using the current
recording settings
Timecode of the recording/playing file