D01134020A HS-4000 4 Channel Audio Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS By changing the positions where the rack mount ears are attached to the unit, it is possible to install the unit into a rack so that its front panel is about 4 cm inside the front of the rack. Remove the three screws that attach the rack mount ears from each side and then use the screws to reattach the ears as shown in the illustration below.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 2 1 − Introduction..................................................... 8 Features..................................................................................... 8 Included items ........................................................................ 8 Conventions used in this manual ..................................... 8 Intellectual property rights................................................. 9 Precautions for placement and use .......
Contents .................................................................................................... 46 Playback ..................................................................................69 Importing AES31 editing information ...................................46 Exporting AES31 editing information....................................46 Project/session/playlist selection............................................69 Selecting the current player.............................................
Contents Confidence monitoring...................................................... 88 Online functions................................................................... 89 Enabling the online function ....................................................89 Switching the online playback mode ....................................89 Outputs during online playback..............................................89 Flash start function..............................................................
1 − Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-4000 4 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years. Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://tascam.
1 − Introduction Intellectual property rights 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 the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
2 − Names and functions of parts Front panel 1 POWER switch ○ Use to turn the power on and off. This switch has a cover to prevent misoperation. Open the cover from below to access and operate the switch. 2 USB connector ○ By connecting a USB flash drive, for example, you can back up data from a CF card and save files to the card. (Support planned in a version upgrade.) By connecting a USB keyboard, you can input the names of projects and sessions, for example.
2 − Names and functions of parts 12 REC key/indicator ○ When a recordable CF card is installed and the unit is stopped in timeline mode, press this key to put the unit into recording standby. Both the PAUSE and REC keys light during recording standby. In timeline mode, press the PLAY key while pressing and holding the REC key to start recording from that point. Both the PLAY and REC keys light during recording. 13 ONLINE key/indicator ○ Press to turn online playback mode on/off.
2 − Names and functions of parts Rear panel 26 ANALOG LINE IN 1–4 connectors ○ These XLR connectors are balanced analog line inputs. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 27 DIGITAL LINE IN 1–2 connectors ○ Use these balanced XLR connectors (1 and 2) 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. The built-in sampling rate converter can handle 32–192 kHz.
2 − Names and functions of parts 41 ETHERNET connector ○ Use this Ethernet connector to connect with a network for file transfer and to control this unit from an external source. (This is planned to be made functional in a future firmware version update.) 42 GROUND terminal ○ When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD 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.
2 − Names and functions of parts PARALLEL connector The PARALLEL connector on the rear panel allows external control of this unit. The pin assignments are as follows. Pin No.
2 − Names and functions of parts Home Screen Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen. Touch this area to open the SYNC T/Cscreen. (See "Sync and time code settings (SYNC T/C)" on page 73.) In timeline mode 1 3 2 4 5 6 Audio synchronization status ○ 6 button/indicator 7 14 8 15 16 9 17 10 When synchronized to a Master clock, the SYNCindicator appears green. The SYNCindicator blinks when not § synchronized to a Master clock. Touch this area to open the SYNC T/C screen.
2 − Names and functions of parts 9 Track numbers and record function and ○ input monitoring indicators The indicators at the left end of the level meters show the status of record arming and input monitoring. The background colors of the indicators mean the following. REC OFF REC ON MON OFF MON ON 10 Level meters ○ The input signal level for a track is shown if input monitoring for it is set to ON or if it is armed for recording and not playing back.
2 − Names and functions of parts Press this area to open the CF SELECTscreen. (See “CF card selection” on page 26.) 16 Monitoring mixer overload indicators ○ When the monitoring mixer L or R channel has overloaded, the background of that channel appears red. 17 Zoom rate ○ This shows the track area zoom ratio and extent of the area displayed. Turn the DATA dial to the right to zoom in (reduce the displayed area) and turn it to the left zoom out (increase the displayed area).
2 − Names and functions of parts If the first half of the take name or the letter in the second half is different, a take that has the same three-digit number in the second half can be created. 22 INFO button ○ Touch this button to open an information display that shows the current settings of the unit and information about the loaded file.
2 – Name and functions of parts shown, touch this area to open the MARK NAME editing screen. ASSIGN FILE button This shows the ASSIGNscreen where you can assign files. (See “Assign File screen” on page 60.) 33 REC/MON button ○ ENTRY LIST button This is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode. This shows the entry list (ENTRY) screen. (See “Entry list screen” on page 60.) ADJUST ENTRY button This opens the ADJUST ENTRY *** screen where you can edit an entry.
2 − Names and functions of parts 39 Time bar ○ This shows the playback position of the currently playing entry or playlist. Otherwise, this is the same as on the Home Screen in take mode. 40 File or title name (button) ○ The currently active playlist entry number is shown inside the icon. Blank: CF card not available or loading 000: No entry Three–digit number:The number of the currently selected entry The name of the currently active entry is shown to the right of the icon.
3 − Preparation Inserting and removing CF cards Inserting CF cards Insert a CF card into CF card SLOT 1 or SLOT 2 on the front panel of the unit in order to use it for recording and playback. NOTE CF cards can be inserted whether the power is ON or OFF. 1. Pull the CF card slot cover forward to open it. Removing CF cards Turn the unit power OFF or stop operations before removing a CF card. CAUTION Never remove a CF card during recording, playback or any other operation that accesses the CF card.
3 – Preparation About the display Cautions related to display use Adjusting the display angle Push the LCD TILT button to unlock the display, and then pull the bottom of the display forward to adjust the angle. Pull the bottom of the display until you hear a clicking sound. To restore it to its flat position, push the LCD TILT button again to unlock the display, and push the bottom of the display. Push the bottom of the display until you hear a clicking sound.
3 – Preparation Turning the power ON and OFF Setting the time of the built-in clock Open the front panel POWER switch cover and press the POWER switch. 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. Startup screen 2. Touch the SYSTEM SETUPbutton to open the SYSTEM SETUPscreen. Home Screen To turn the power OFF, push the POWER switch on the front panel again. CAUTION Never turn the power OFF during recording, playback, or any other operation that accesses the CF card.
3 – Preparation Lock function Press the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open the LOCK SETUPscreen where you can disable or enable operation from the front panel and external devices. When the LCD Sectionis set to LOCK: If the display is touched, the following pop-up message appears when the display (panel) is locked. If one of the keys around the display is pressed, the following pop-up message appears when the display (keys) is locked.
3 – Preparation Recording times The table below shows the total amount of recording time (in hours and minutes) possible on CF cards of various capacities for each available recording format. File recording format and number of tracks recorded 16-bit, 44.1 kHz, 4 tracks 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 6:18 12:36 25:12 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 tracks 5:48 11:34 23:08 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, 4 tracks 4:12 8:24 16:48 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 tracks 3:52 7:42 15:26 24-bit, 88.
4 – Basic operation In this chapter, we explain the basic operation procedures that are the same in each operation mode. The display on this unit functions as a touchscreen. Operate the unit using its keys, switches and touchscreen display buttons. button appears On every screen except the Home Screen, a at the top left. Touch this button to return to the previous screen. CF card preparation CF card selection 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen.
4 – Basic operation Formatting a CF card formatting, the following pop-up message appears. CAUTION ・ Formatting a CF card erases all the data on it. ・ Always format CF cards with this unit before using them in it. If a CF card that has been formatted by another device or PC is used, operation might be affected. 7. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. When formatting completes, the following pop-up message appears. 12. Touch the OK button on the pop-up message.
4 – Basic operation 3. Touch the OKbutton in the pop-up window. Another pop-up window appears to reconfirm. you can set the starting time and number of tracks in timeline mode, for example. For details about each item, see “Creating new projects” on page 34. NOTE 4. Touch the OKbutton in the pop-up window to start quick formatting. After quick formatting completes, a new project is created automatically. After the project is created, the Home Screen reopens.
4 – Basic operation Setting inputs and outputs Setting the inputs Setting reference levels 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. 2. Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to open the SYSTEM SETUPscreen. 2. Touch the MIXER SETUP button to open the MIXER SETUPscreen. On the INPUTpage, make settings for each channel’s input source. For details, see “INPUT page” on page 78. 3.
4 – Basic operation Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Keep the headphones knob turned all the way to the left (volume minimized) when connecting headphones. Recording operation limitations A limitation of this unit is that recording in a folder becomes impossible when the total number of files, subfolders and other items in it becomes large. For this reason, the following things might occur.
5 – Projects Project organization File formats This unit manages audio files in projects. A CF card contains project folders, and each project folder contains session folders that hold audio files, which are called takes. This unit can record and play files with the following types of formats. Project BWF Contains all the materials for one program or work Sampling frequencies Session A collection of materials within a project 44.1, 48, 47.952, 48.048, 88.2, 96 kHz (47.952, 48.048: 48 kHz ±0.
5 – Projects PROJECT screen Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the project screen. The last used priject screen page (project selection, session selection, AES31 file selection, take selection or playlist selection) opens. The following explanations assume that the PROJECT selection screen is open. MULTI SELECT button Touch to enable the selection of multiple projects. MENU button Touch to open a pull-up menu where you can select LOAD, REBUILD, EDIT NAMEand DELETE.
5 – Projects MAKE SESSION button Touch to open the screen where you can create a new session. MULTI SELECT button Touch to enable the selection of multiple sessions. MENU button Touch to open a pull-up menu where you can select LOAD, REBUILD, COPYand DELETE. Scroll buttons Use these buttons to scroll to the beginning or end of the session list or scroll one page (five lines) forward or backward. You can also scroll through the session list one line at a time using the DATA dial.
5 – Projects LOAD buttons Press the loaded playlist’s e button to open the playlist selection screen, where you can view and work with playlist entries. If you press the e button for a playlist that is not loaded, a pop-up appears to confirm that you want to load that playlist. Playlist name buttons Touch to select a playlist. In single mode, “C” (current) appears inside the icon of the currently loaded playlist.
5 – Projects 5. After you complete making settings touch the CREATE PROJECTbutton. NOTE ・ If a project with the same project name already exists, the CREATE PROJECTbutton appears gray and you will not be able to create a new project. If this happens, change the project name. ・ On screens 2 and 3, press the PREV button to return to the previous screen. 6. When the confirmation message appears in a pop-up, press the OKbutton. ■ <- / -> buttons Use these to move the cursor.
5 – Projects 5. 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. 2. Select the project that you want to load. 3. Touch the MENU button on the PROJECT screen to open a pull-up menu. 4. Touch the LOADbutton in the pull-up menu. NOTE NOTE If you rebuild when no project has been selected in the PROJECTscreen, the selected CF card is rebuilt entirely.
5 – Projects Session operations Creating new sessions 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 2. Touch the e button of the project to which you want to add a session to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OKbutton. During the creation of a session, a progress status pop-up appears. When session creation completes, the pop-up disappears.
5 – Projects Rebuilding sessions Copying sessions Rebuilding a session makes it possible to play back files that were not recorded by this unit, including files that have been copied between session folders on the unit and audio files that have been copied to a CF card session folder from a computer. These files will be indexed by this unit. 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 2.
5 – Projects Erasing sessions 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 2. Touch the e button for the project that contains the session that you want to erase to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OKbutton. 3. Select the session that you want to erase. Touch the MULTISELECTbutton to enable the selection of multiple sessions. 4.
6 – Overview of operation modes This unit has the following three operation modes. Timeline mode provides a working environment (session) based on linear time similar to a tape recorder. In timeline mode, up to 4 tracks can be recorded and played back. Marks, including BWF–J CUE points, can also be edited. Take mode uses takes (files) as recording and playback units. Up to 4 tracks can be played back. Marks, including BWF–J CUE points, can also be edited.
6 – Overview of operation modes Selecting the operation mode 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. 2. Press the OPERATION MODE button to open the OPERATION MODEscreen. 3. Press the button for the mode that you want to use to select it. The button for the selected mode appears yellow. TIME LINE MODE TAKE MODE PLAYLIST MODE (SINGLE) PLAYLIST MODE (DUAL) 4. Press the SET button to enable the selected mode and return to the Home Screen.
7 – Timeline mode In this chapter, we explain how to use the timeline mode. To use this unit in timeline mode, set the unit’s operation mode to TIMELINE MODE. (See “Selecting the operation mode” on the previous page.) Please refer to “4 – Basic operation” when reading this chapter. 4. Touch the OK button when the confirmation pop-up message appears. When creation of the project completes, the Home Screen reopens. Preparing to record Create new sessions as necessary.
7 – Timeline mode Arming tracks for recording 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. On the REC MODE page, you can turn confidence monitoring on or off. For details, see “Confidence monitoring” on page 88. Setting the file format Touch the FILEFORMATtab on the RECSETUPscreen to open the following screen. 2. Touch the REC/MON button to open a pull-up with REC and MONbuttons.
7 – Timeline mode Making a recording Stopping recording To stop recording, press the STOP (RETAKE) key. Locate to the recording start position Use the m [ ] and , [ ] keys, jump to a mark or use the manual locate function to locate to the time where you want to start recording. When time code synchronization is ON, recording will occur at the input time code, so locating as described above is not necessary.
7 – Timeline mode Playback in timeline mode Project/session selection 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. Locate to the playback start position Use the m [ ] and , [ ] keys, jump to a mark or use the manual locate function to locate to the time where you want to start playback When time code synchronization is ON, playback will occur at the input time code, so locating as described above is not necessary.
7 – Timeline mode Importing and exporting AES31 editing information Importing AES31 editing information You can import AES31 editing information located in the current session to the currently loaded session. When viewed on a computer, the directory of the CF card should be as follows. {CF drive name}:\{project name}\{session name}\{AES31 editing information} Exporting AES31 editing information You can export the currently loaded session to an AES31 file.
7 – Timeline mode completion and the Home Screen reopens. Editing regions You can cut, erase and divide regions. 1. Press the HOME key to open the Home Screen. The EDITpull-up window will still be open. Erasing a region (Erase) You can erase a region without changing the positions of the following regions. (The erased region becomes silent.) ▼ 2. Touch the EDIT MODEbutton to enter edit mode. Use the PLAY, m and , keys, for example, to move the timeline cursor to the region that you want to erase. 2.
7 – Timeline mode Redoing an edit (REDO) After undoing an edit, you can redo it. 1. Touch the EDITbutton, and touch the REDObutton in the pull-up menu. After redoing an edit, a pop-up window appears showing completion and the Home Screen reopens. The EDITpull-up window will still be open. Input the file name. Follow the procedures in “Editing the project name” on page 35. 10. Touch the Enterbutton on the BOUNCE NAMEscreen. 11.
8 – Take mode In this chapter, we explain how to use the take mode. To use this unit in take mode, set the unit’s operation mode to TAKE MODE. (See “Selecting the operation mode” on page 41.) Please refer to “4 – Basic operation” on page 26 when reading this chapter. Preparing to record Basic preparations Refer to “4 – Basic operation” and make the basic preparations for recording. Creating a new project message appears. When creation of the project completes, the Home Screen reopens.
8 – Take mode Arming tracks for recording 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. On the REC MODE page, you can turn confidence monitoring on or off. For details, see “Confidence monitoring” on page 88. Setting the file format Touch the FILEFORMATtab on the RECSETUPscreen to open the following screen. 2. Touch the REC/MON button to open a pull-up with REC and MONbuttons.
8 – Take mode Making a recording Stopping recording To stop recording, press the STOP (RETAKE) key. Recording When unit is stopped, press the REC key to put the unit into icon indicates this recording standby. At this time, the transport status. In recording standby, press the PLAY key to start recording. The transport status display at the top left of the Home Screen changes into the recording status display and part of the background of the Home Screen becomes red, indicating that the unit is recording.
8 – Take mode Playback Project/session/take selection 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 6. Touch the LOADbutton in the pull-up menu. 7. When a confirmation message appears in the pop-up window, touch the OKbutton or press the DATA dial. When loading completes, the Home Screen opens. NOTE You can also press the e button for a take to load it.
8 – Take mode Press the . [MARK.] or / [MARK/] key while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to move between marks. Press and hold the m [ ] key or , [ ] key while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to search at high-speed. NOTE ・ On the PLAY SETUP screen, you can set whether only the currently selected take is played or whether all the takes within the current session are played. You can also enable and disable repeat playback. (See “Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)” on page 73.
8 – Take mode Take operations Changing the start time of a take 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 2. Touch the e button for the project that contains the take for which you want to edit the start time to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OKbutton. 3.
8 – Take mode Using @ with take names Select a take and touch the CIRCLE TAKEbutton to add an “@” to the beginning of that take’s name. If that take already has “@” at its beginning, touch this to remove it. You can also touch a take name button on the Home Screen, and touch the CIRCLE TAKEbutton in the pull-down menu that opens to add “@” to or remove “@” from the beginning of that take name. NOTE This function is not available in versions 1.00–1.05. It is available with a version upgrade.
9 – Playlist mode In this chapter, we explain how to use the playlist mode. To use this unit in playlist mode, set the unit’s operation mode to PLAYLIST MODE. (See “Selecting the operation mode” on page 41.) Please refer to “4 – Basic operation” on page 26 when reading this chapter. Playlist operations Loading project/sessions Takes/files can only be added to the playlist from the currently loaded session.
9 – Playlist mode To enter the playlist name, follow the procedures in “Editing the project name” on page 35. 6. Touch the Enterbutton or press the DATA dial. 7. When the confirmation message pop-up appears, in single mode, touch the OK button or press the DATA dial to confirm the session name. In dual mode, touch the LOAD to Abutton to load the playlist to player A after it is created, or touch the LOAD to B button to load the playlist to player B.
9 – Playlist mode Changing a playlist name later You can change playlist names later. 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 2. Touch the e button for the project that contains the playlist for which you want to change the name to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OK button. confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OK button. 4.
9 – Playlist mode Sorting contents in a playlist You can sort items in a playlist in order of start time. (This function is planned for a future firmware version upgrade.) Deleting a playlist 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. 2. Touch the e button for the project that contains the playlist you want to delete to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OK button. 3.
9 – Playlist mode Editing a playlist (adding, clearing and editing entries) A playback unit in a playlist is called an “entry”. A maximum of 100 entries can be added to a playlist. Only takes (files) in the session in which the playlist was created can be added as entries. When a take (file) that is in another session in the same project is added to a playlist, it is copied to the session where the playlist was made.
9 – Playlist mode 15 Key assign list / button ○ These buttons are entry assignments. The flash page number and flash key number are shown separated by a “–”. The playlist verification status also appears inside the icon. and its button The icon for the currently playing entry is is highlighted in green.
9 – Playlist mode NOTE The display of the buttons differs somewhat according to whether the player mode is set to single or dual mode and whether the RC–HS32PD Flash Start Key Mode item is set to 16X2 or 12X2. (For more about the RC–HS32PD Flash Start Key Mode item, see “Setting the flash key function” on page 90.) 4. Use the “+” and “–” buttons to open the page where you want to assign a file. 5. In single mode, select 1–16 or 17–32 to show the flash start key to which you want to assign a file.
9 – Playlist mode Clearing entry assignments Editing entry titles 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2. Touch the file name or title name display button and then touch the ENTRY LIST button in the pull-down menu to open the ENTRY list screen where you can work with entries. 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2.
9 – Playlist mode Edit the playback starting time 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2. Touch a file name or title name button display and then touch the ADJUSTENTRYbutton in the pull-down menu to open the ADJUST ENTRY XXXscreen. (“XXX” is the entry number.
9 – Playlist mode Editing the playback starting point 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2. Touch a file name or title name button display and then touch the ADJUSTENTRYbutton in the pull-down menu to open the ADJUST ENTRY XXXscreen. (“XXX” is the entry number.
9 – Playlist mode Editing the playback end point 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2. Touch a file name or title name button display and then touch the ADJUSTENTRYbutton in the pull-down menu to open the ADJUST ENTRY XXXscreen. (“XXX” is the entry number.) Use the FRAME EDIT button on the EDIT END POINT screen to set whether or not you will edit the frame value. 4. Use the number buttons to input the playback end point for the entry.
9 – Playlist mode Saving a playlist NOTE After editing a playlist, save it as necessary. If you do not save a playlist after editing it, all changes will be cleared when you load another playlist, remove a CF card or turn off the unit’s power, for example. An “*” appears in the file name or title name button when editing has occurred but it has not been saved yet.
9 – Playlist mode Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home screen. 2. Touch the File or Title Name button on the Home screen to open a pull-down menu. Entry List Screen 3. Touch the EXPORT PPLbutton in the pull-down menu to open the PPL EXPORT screen where you can edit the name of the JPPA PPL file that will be created. Assign File Screen 4. Touch the Enterbutton on the PPL EXPORTscreen or press the DATA dial. 5.
9 – Playlist mode Playback The items in the menu differ between single and dual mode. Project/session/playlist selection 1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECTscreen. Playlist selection screen pull-up in single mode 2. Touch the e button next to the project that contains the playlist that you want to play to open the session selection screen. If it is not the current project, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the OK button.
9 – Playlist mode Selecting the current player When in dual player mode, set which player the controls on the front panel affect. 1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. backward or forward. Press the . [MARK.] or / [MARK/] key while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to move between marks. ] key or , [ ] key while Press and hold the m [ pressing and holding the SHIFT key to search at high-speed.
10 – Internal settings In this chapter, we explain the unit’s internal settings in detail. Menu screen Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the following MENUscreen. Recording settings (REC SETUP) The REC SETUPscreen has three tabbed pages: REC MODE, FILE FORMATand OPTIONS. Touch the tabs at the bottom of the screen to open the corresponding page. REC MODE page Make settings related to the recording mode. Confidence monitoring REC SETUP button Make recording settings.
10 – Internal settings CAUTION ・ In both modes, a subfolder is created for each take inside the folder, and management files are generated in these subfolders. ・ When Session Root mode is selected, the maximum number of takes that can be recorded in a single session is greatly reduced from normal. For this reason, when switching to Session Root mode the following pop-up window appears with a warning about the reduced maximum limit to the number of takes.
10 – Internal settings Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Use this screen to make settings related to playback. GENERAL page Make various settings related to the playback mode on this page. Auto Ready Turn the auto ready function ONor OFF(default). If auto ready is ON, when playback of a take completes the unit automatically stops at the beginning of the next take. This setting affects all modes except timeline mode. Inc. Play Turn the incremental play function ONor OFF(default).
10 – Internal settings MASTER Play Fs setting Use the buttons to select the master clock to use. INT button (default): Use this unit’s internal clock. WORD button: Synchronize with the word clock input through the WORD/VIDEO IN connector. VIDEO button: Synchronize with the video clock input through the WORD/VIDEO IN connector. DIN–1, DIN–2 buttons: Synchronize with the clock of the digital signal selected as the input of DIGITAL IN 1/2.
10 – Internal settings T/C page SETUP page Make settings related to time code on this page. Make settings related to the time code generator on this page. Set to free run STATUS This area shows the currently loaded project’s time code frame type. TC GEN MODE Use the buttons to set the time code generator mode. FREE RUN button: The time code generator runs on its own.
10 – Internal settings I/O page Set the synchronization signal status display and time code output on this page. entry that is lined up will start playback standby. RC–HS32PD Flash Start Key Mode This sets the number of flash start keys for a TASCAM RC–HS32PD remote controller (sold separately) in dual playlist mode. 16x2 keys button: 16 keys can be used by both A and B for a total of 32 keys. 12x2 keys button: 12 keys can be used by both A and B for a total of 24 keys.
10 – Internal settings BWF–J Tally When not operating in BWF–J mode (when the Follow BWF-J item is OFF), set whether a BWF–J tally is output. Setting buttons: OFF(default), ON RS–422 page Make RS-422 serial control transmission settings on this page. NOTE BWF-J tallys are always output when BWF-J mode is on. RS–232C page Make RS-232C serial control transmission settings on this page. Serial Mode Set the serial connection mode with the following buttons.
10 – Internal settings Mixer settings (MIXER SETUP) Make mixer settings on this screen. The MIXER SETUPscreen has 3 pages: INPUT, MONITOR MIXERand SETUP. Touch the tabs at the bottom of the screen to open the corresponding page. METER buttons Use these buttons to set whether the meter shows the position before or after the online fader. Touch the button on the left to show the level before the fader or touch the button on the right to show the level after the fader on the meter.
10 – Internal settings SETUP page Level meters settings (METER SETUP) Make level meter settings on this screen. Monitor Mute by Online Set whether monitoring is automatically muted or not during online playback (default: OFF). Output 1-4 Source Select the output signals for Outputs 1-4. CH1-4 OUT button (default): Output the signals of CH1-4 as is to the ANALOG LINE OUT 1-4 connectors.
10 – Internal settings System settings (SYSTEM SETUP) Make system settings on this screen. The SYSTEM SETUPscreen has 3 pages: PREFERENCES, ANALOG Ref. LEVEL ADJUSTand CLOCK ADJUST. Touch the tabs at the bottom of the screen to open the corresponding page. ANALOG Ref. LEVEL ADJUST page You can make fine adjustments to the analog input and output reference levels independently for each channel. PREFERENCES page Set system preferences on this page.
10 – Internal settings Version display (VERSION INFO) This page shows the unit’s SYSTEM version. Operation mode selection (OPERATION MODE) Set the unit’s operation mode on this page. Touch the bottom center of the screen to show the version of the internal device data and the version of any TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote controller (sold separately) connected to the unit. After selecting an operation mode, touch the SET button to switch to it and return to the Home Screen.
10 – Internal settings Folder structure The folder structure is as shown below. You can check the CF card folder and file structure by accessing it from a computer using a card reader, for example. Be aware, however, if you change or erase files inside a project, or change any names, the HS-4000 might not be able to play that project. 82 TASCAM HS-4000 ROOT ├─ Project01 ││ │ ├─ Session001 (POLY example) │││ │ │ ├─ defaultAES.adl *1 │ │ ├─ Session001–T001.wav │││ │ │ ├─ Session001–T002.
10 – Internal settings *1: This AES31 file is automatically created *2: This PPL file is automatically created These files are created automatically when you save a session or playlist, but they are not shown when the file structure is viewed on the unit. NOTE ・ Poly files are created directly in the session folder. ・ With mono files, subfolders are created inside the session folder for each take. When the Mono File Place setting is SubFolder, files are created in the take subfolders.
11 – Mark and locate functions Using keys to locate to marks Mark functions Adding marks Use the following methods to create marks. One session in timeline mode or one file (take) in take mode can have a maximum of 99 marks, including automatically-created marks. ● Push the MARK key on the front panel. Press the MARK key to add a mark at that playback/recording time. In timeline mode, marks are added to the timeline and file itself. Mark names are in the format “MARK XX”.
11 – Mark and locate functions Locating to marks Touch a button to locate to the corresponding mark. Viewing mark information Touch the LIST INFO button on the MARK LIST screen to open the LIST INFO page. This screen shows a list of the number of marks by type in the currently loaded take. Touch the LIST INFO button again to return to the MARK LIST screen.
11 – Mark and locate functions Editing mark positions Editing mark names You can change the position (time) of marks added using the MARK list (marks named “MARKXX”). 1. Select the mark that you want to edit on the MARK LIST screen. NOTE Automatically placed marks cannot be edited. 1. Select the mark that you want to edit on the MARK LISTscreen. 2. Touch the EDIT NAMEbutton to open the MARK NAME screen. 2. Touch the EDIT TIMEbutton to open the MARK EDIT screen.
11 – Mark and locate functions Manual locate function You can directly input a time and locate to it. Touch the Manual Locate button on the Home Screen to open the MANUAL LOCATEscreen. Touch the FRAME EDITbutton to set whether or not the frame value can be edited. FRAME EDIT on FRAME EDIT off There are three locate modes as follows. ABS: Input an actual time and locate to it. +: Input an amount of time to go forward from the current time. –: Input an amount of time to go backward from the current time.
12 – Other functions Confidence monitoring During recording, the recorded audio can be read back right away from the media and output for monitoring. 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. 2. Touch the REC SETUPbutton to open the REC SETUP screen. 3. Touch the Confidence Monitor ONbutton to enable the confidence monitoring function (default: ON). Confidence monitoring operation conditions To use the confidence monitoring function, the following settings are necessary.
12 – Other functions Online functions Use the ONLINE key to turn this function on/off. Enabling the online function In order to use online function, the online function must be set to Switchable. 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENU screen.
12 – Other functions Flash start function Use the flash start function to instantly start playback of takes that you have designated in advance. A maximum of 96 takes (2x96 takes in dual player mode) can be started instantly using a keyboard or devices connected to this the unit’s remote connectors (REMOTE and PARALLEL). Setting the flash key function 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the MENUscreen. Selecting the flash page 1. In take mode, select the session that you want to play back in.
12 – Other functions Operation using a computer keyboard You can control this unit by connecting an IBM-PC-compatible keyboard with a PS/2 or USB interface to the unit. Connect PS/2 keyboards to the KEYBOARD connector on the front panel of this unit. Connect USB keyboards to the USB connector on the front panel of this unit. A variety of operations are possible, but using the keyboard is especially efficient for inputting names.
13 – Time code synchronization In this chapter, we explain playback synchronization with timecode. This unit’s playback and recording can be synchronized with SMPTE time code input through the TIMECODE IN connector on the rear panel. For recording and playback, this unit can be synchronized with SMPTE timecode input through the TIMECODE IN connector on its rear panel or with its built-in timecode generator (“master timecode” hereafter). Time code synchronization differs according to the operation mode.
14 – Importing files recorded by other devices This unit can import and play BWF format files recorded by other devices. In addition, files created by other TASCAM HS series units can be played back without rebuilding if they meet the following conditions.
15 – Troubleshooting If the operation of this unit becomes irregular, please check the following things before requesting repair. If the following measures do not resolve the problem, contact the store where you purchased the device or a TEAC Repair Center. ● I hear noise. ● Power does not turn on. ↓ ● Do not use commercially-available protective film for LCD screens on the touch panel. ● Confirm that the panel lock function is not engaged and locking the display.
16 – Messages The following is a list of messages that the HS-4000 shows in pop-up windows. Refer to this list to learn more about each message as well as how to respond to them. Message Details and responses Remarks --- error --INFO WRITING An error occurred while writing information. --- FORMAT --Completed Formatting has completed. --- FULL FORMAT --FORMAT CFn? This will erase all DATA on card Full formatting will be performed.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Cannot create new mark point… You tried to create a mark at a time where a mark Mark point already exists already exists. You cannot create a mark at the same at the same timestamp. time as another mark. Cannot create new project. Media Full. The CF card does not have enough space, so you cannot create a new project. Cannot execute bounce Media Full. The CF card does not have enough space, so you cannot bounce.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Remarks CFn is not available There is no CF card. n = 1 or 2 CFn is not usable You cannot copy. n = 1 or 2 CFn MEDIUM ERROR The unit failed to read the card. n = 1 or 2 CFn not recommended format for Recording/Playing. Format this card? Since the media was not formatted in this unit, proper n = 1 or 2 recording and playback operations cannot be This appears when the card is formatted with guaranteed, so it should be formatted.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Currently loaded session will be exported to AES31. Overwrite latest AES31 file? "aaaaaaaa" The currently loaded session will be exported in AES31 format. Do you want to overwrite the last exported AES31 file? "aaaaaaaa" ＝ AES31 file name Delete all marks of this type? (Count: N) Confirm the deletion of marks of the selected type. N = number of marks of selected mark type Delete N selected marks? Confirm the deletion of the selected marks.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Remarks Load selected playlist? “pppppppp” Confirm that you want to load the selected playlist. pppppppp = name of playlist to load In dual mode, the “Load to A” button will load the Player A playlist and the “Load to B” button will load the Player B playlist. Load selected session? “ssssssss” Confirm that you want to load the selected session.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Remarks "ppppp" Size: **MB" yyyy/mm/dd hh: mm This shows playlist information (A/B). "ppppp" Size: **MB yyyy/mm/dd hh: mm This shows playlist information.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Rebuild selected Session? Confirm that you want to rebuild the selected session. Rebuilding All … All projects are being rebuilt. Rebuilding project … The project is being rebuilt. Rebuilding Session … The session is being rebuilt. RECORD Error An error occurred during recording. RECORD Error Buffer overflow The recording buffer became full during recording, and writing to the card could not keep up. RECORD stopped. Media Full.
16 – Messages Message Details and responses Remarks There is no Take. There is no take, so playback is not possible. Select a session with takes. This name already exists. Another project, session or take already has that name. This name already exists. Overwrite this file? "nnnnnnnn" A project, session, or take with the same name already nnnnnnnn = name of project, session or take exists.
17 – Specifications General Recording media CompactFlash (CF) card File system FAT32 (4 GB or more) FAT16 (2 GB or less) File format BWF (monophonic, polyphonic) Number of channels 4 channels (excluding playlist dual mode) 2 stereo mix channels × 2 (dual playlist mode) Quantization bit rate 16-bit, 24-bit Sampling frequency 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96 kHz (47.952/48.048 kHz: 48k±0.1% pull-down/pull-up) Clock reference INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN (1–2) Time code frame 23.976, 24, 25, 29.
17 – Specifications Digital audio inputs and outputs DIGITAL INPUT connector (1/2) Connector: XLR–3–31 Minimum/maximum input signal voltage range: 200mVp–p to 10 Vp–p/110 Ω Input impedance 110 Ω ±20% Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958–4 (AES/EBU) IEC60958-3(S/PDIF) Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96 kHz(single/double) Note: When SRC is ON, the receivable range is 32–192 kHz.
17 – Specifications Other specifications Power AC 100-240 V, 50–60 Hz Power consumption 25 W External dimensions (W x H x D) 482.6 x 94 x 317.1 mm Weight 5.
17 – Specifications Dimensional drawings 106 TASCAM HS-4000
17 – Specifications Block diagram TASCAM HS-4000 107
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