Tascam SS-CDR250N Owner's Manual

Tascam SS-CDR250N Owner's Manual

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SS-CDR250N
SOLID STATE / CD RECORDER
SS-R250N
SOLID STATE RECORDER
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  • Page 1 D01306120A SS-CDR250N SOLID STATE / CD RECORDER SS-R250N SOLID STATE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. For U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the European Model Number: SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N Directives request and the other Trade Name: TASCAM Commission Regulations. Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION • Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation. • Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for venti- lation. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Putting them in backward could make the batteries the enclosure. rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around Notes on Laser Product (SS-CDR250N) them. This product has been designed and manufactured according • When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based...
  • Page 5 ○ ○ 附属品部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LABEL 部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 包装部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ : 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 GB/T26572 标准规定的限量要求以下。 × : 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572 标准规定的限量要求。 (针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅 ) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Setting the playback area.............. 31 Selecting the current folder or current playlist ..... 31 1 – Introduction ............... 9 Setting the play mode ................ 32 Difference between the SS-CDR250N and SS-R250N ....9 Basic playback operations ..............32 Features .......................9 Playing tracks ..................32 Items included with this product ............9...
  • Page 7 Power on action function setting ........... 96 Undoing edit menu operations (UNDO) ........72 Adjusting the analog output ............96 10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only)........73 Setting the reference level ..............96 Finalizing CD-R/CD-RW discs ............73 Using a USB keyboard to operate the unit ........96 Finalizing discs ..................
  • Page 8 Firmware update procedures (USB flash drives and SD cards only) ...........101 15– Using the Remote Control Connectors .......102 Using the RS-232C connector ............102 Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ..........102 Setting up the footswitch ............102 Using the footswitch ..............102 16 – Messages ..............103 17 –...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    SS-R250N 0 Power cord ....................× 1 0 Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10) .........× 1 The SS-CDR250N has a CD drive in addition to all the features of 0 Lithium coin battery (CR2025) for remote control (already the SS-R250N. installed) ....................× 1 0 Rackmount screw kit .................×...
  • Page 10: Trademarks

    1 – Introduction Trademarks Precautions for placement and use 0 TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. 0 The operating temperature range of this unit is 5–35 °C. 0 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. 0 Do not install this unit in the following types of locations. Do- ing so could make the sound quality worse or cause malfunc- tion.
  • Page 11: Sd Cards And Usb Flash Drives

    Please access to a product page of this product from the TEAC Global Site 0 Always insert the compact discs in the slot with their label (http://teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM facing upward. customer support service.
  • Page 12: Slot Loading Of Discs

    In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language. Product registration Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM web- site to register your TASCAM product online. http://tascam.com/ TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Parts

    After a disc is inserted part way, it will automatically be pulled pressing the SHIFT button to change the menu page in re- verse direction. Disc force ejection (emergency) hole (SS-CDR250N i When a sub menu screen is open, press this button to go only) back one step in the menu.
  • Page 14 REMOTE jack (2.5 mm dia TRS) dial to change the pitch in 0.1% increments. Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-20 direct i Press this button while pressing the SHIFT button when play remote control (both sold separately) here. This enables...
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Press this button while pressing and holding the SHIFT i This button lights when recording or in recording standby. button to start flash loading (SS-CDR250N only). i If the currently-selected medium is not loaded, pressing this button starts input monitoring and the selected input signal will be output.
  • Page 16: Parallel Connector Overview

    PARALLEL connector When low, those input pins function as flash start keys. This is a 25-pin D-sub parallel control input/output connector. Connect a TASCAM RC-SS20 or other external controller here. **Pin 20 (Flash Page) Ethernet connector When pin 14 (Remote Select) is low, the pin 20 high/low sta- This is an Ethernet port.
  • Page 17: Wireless Remote Control (Tascam Rc-10)

    2 – Names and Functions of Parts Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10) Home Screen The Home Screen has four display modes: TRACK, TOTAL, TITLE and FOLDER. Each time you press the HOME [INFO] button, the display mode will change. button...
  • Page 18 : Continuous playback mode : Single playback mode : Program playback mode : Random playback mode Timer event setting status icon appears when the timer event function is on. (See “Turning the timer event function on/off” on page 81.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 19: Recording Screen

    When dual format recording is on, two file formats are shown This shows the total recording time of everything on the cur- like . (See “Making recording format settings” on rent medium (hours: minutes: seconds). page 61.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 20: Menu Structure

    EOM MEDIA Press the MENU [JOG] button to open the PLAY 1 page of the PLAY 3 page menu. The SS-CDR250N MENU screen has 22 pages and the SS- Resume playback function page 38 RESUME CDR250N MENU screen has 21 pages organized by types of setting menu items.
  • Page 21 Analog output attenuation page 96 Automatic mark function OUTPUT LEVEL function setting page 68 AUTO MARK settings PREFERENCES page CD page (SS-CDR250N only) Reference level setting page 96 Finalize unfinalized CD-R/ REFERENCE LEVEL page 73 FINALIZE CD-RW discs Display and indicator...
  • Page 22: Basic Menu Screen Operations

    In some cases, in step 8, pressing the MULTI JOG dial will re- turn to the Home Screen immediately. i Menu items that cannot be changed are shown inside brack- ets [ ], and cannot be selected using the MULTI JOG dial. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 23: Preparation

    3 – Preparation Making connections This is an example of SS-CDR250N connections. Precautions before making connections 0 Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly. 0 Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby).
  • Page 24: Preparing The Remote Control

    3 – Preparation Preparing the remote control Using the wireless remote control See “Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10)” on page 17 for the button functions. Installing the coin battery When using the remote control, point it toward the receiver on the unit and use it within the range shown below.
  • Page 25: Installing A Dante Interface Card (Sold Separately)

    26.) curely. Insert the Dante interface card securely into the unit NOTE again. Press the MENU [JOG] button briefly to not turn the unit off. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 26: Setting The Built-In Clock Date And Time

    Select LCD CONTRAST on the PREFERENCES page to open the LCD CONTRAST screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 22.) Adjust the display contrast. Options: 0 – 50 Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 27: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards

    You can use the included security screw to lock the card slot cov- er switch. Use a Phillips (+) driver to install/remove the security screw. NOTE If the SD card slot cover cannot be closed, remove the SD card and insert it again. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 28: Sd Card Write-Protection Switches

    Press the EJECT button and eject the disc. Ejecting discs Press the EJECT button. Holding it by its sides, pull it out the rest of the way. CAUTION The EJECT button does not function when the unit is off. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 29: Selecting Media

    This cannot be selected when the current medium is CD. * Writing speed might not be restored depending on the SD Open the MEDIA SELECT screen, and select the medium to card condition (including malfunction and age). format. (See “Selecting media” on page 29.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 30: Setting The Lock Function

    Changing settings on the LOCK SETUP screen o Turning the power off with the STANDBY/ON button o Adjusting the brightness of the display and various in- dicators Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 31: Playback

    Any other tracks will not be playable or editable. when you have numerous recorded files on the SD card, USB i Up to 99 tracks can be played back by this unit if the format is flash drive or CD. audio CD. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 32: Setting The Play Mode

    If the medium does not contain any audio files that the unit can play, the Home Screen will appear as shown below. Stopping playback: Press the STOP button. Pausing playback: Press the PAUSE [CALL] button. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 33: Searching Backward And Forward

    Program data will be cleared when the unit is turned off. 10msec increments Turn the MULTI JOG dial to search. To end jog playback mode, press the STOP, PLAY or PAUSE [CALL] button to use its function (stop, playback from or pause at the search position). TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 34: Using The Pitch Control Function

    0 and the key control function is on. By using the key control and pitch control functions together, you can change the speed without changing the pitch. (See “Using the key control function” on page 34.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 35: Using The Repeat Playback Function

    (B). On the Home Screen, “-- A-B Repeat --” and “A-B” appear in a pop-up. This confirms the set interval (A-B) and starts A-B repeat TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 36: Using The Auto Ready Function

    STOP button to pause at the beginning of the first track in the playback area. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 37: Using The Ducking Function

    Setting the time until ducking stops after the signal goes below the threshold level Select RELEASE TIME, and set the time until ducking stops after the signal goes below the threshold level. Options: 0.1sec (default), 0.5sec, 1.0sec, 1.5sec, 2.0sec, 2.5sec, 3.0sec, 3.5sec, 4.0sec, 4.5sec, 5.0sec TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 38: Using The Resume Function

    If it is the last track in the current media or program, however, playback will pause at the end of the current track. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 39: Setting Playback Start Timing

    Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. NOTE Audio output from an IF-DA2 (Dante) card will use the card's operating sampling rate regardless of this setting. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 40: Using The Link Playback Function

    PARALLEL con- anteed. nector on the back of the unit or a TASCAM RC-SS150 (sold sepa- In order to reduce delays in operation, whenever possible, use rately) flash start remote control unit.
  • Page 41: Working With Folders And Files (Browse Screen)

    CD in a folder structure. (See “6 – Using the audio CD BROWSE In the following examples, we assume that an SD card is loaded screen (SS-CDR250N only)” on page 49.) and that SD1 is selected as the current medium. (See “Selecting After selecting a folder or file to work with on the BROWSE screen, media”...
  • Page 42: Navigating The Browse Screen

    If the playback area is FOLDER, the selected folder will become the current folder. 0 When a folder or file is selected, press the SHIFT button to scroll file and folder names that are not shown completely. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 43: Folder Operations

    Reordering is not possible when using a CD. SORT BY NAME Reorder the folders and files shown by name. NOTE Reordering is not possible when using a CD. SET TO CURRENT FOLDER Set the selected folder as the current folder. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 44: File Operations

    Move the selected file. (See “Moving folders and files” on page 48.) ASSIGN to PLAYLIST Assign the selected file to the current playlist at the desired posi- tion. (See “Assigning files to a playlist” on page 46.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 45: Editing Folder And File Names

    72.) delete them. i The following symbols and punctuation marks cannot be used in text. ¥ / : * ? “ ” < > | TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 46: Undoing Folder Or File Deletion (Undo)

    – Editing Playlists (USB flash drives/SD cards only)” on page 50 for details. i If you want to assign a file to a specific place in a playlist, see “Assigning files to playlists” on page 54. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 47: Creating New Folders

    If this would be the same as the existing name, a three-digit number is added after the year, month and day provided by the built-in clock. (Example: 20150301_001) Select COPY, and press the MULTI JOG dial to open a confir- mation pop-up message. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 48: Moving Folders And Files

    For details about how to input text, see “Editing text” on page Press the MENU [JOG] button to cancel moving. A “MOVING Track…” pop-up appears while the item is being moved. When moving completes, the pop-up disappears and the BROWSE screen reopens. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 49: Using The Audio Cd Browse Screen (Ss-Cdr250N Only)

    6 – Using the audio CD BROWSE screen (SS-CDR250N only) You can use the BROWSE screen with an audio CD to select tracks Editing CD-TEXT for playback. In addition, you can edit CD-TEXT on unfinalized (CD-R/CD-RW discs only) CD-R/CD-RW discs in the audio CD format.
  • Page 50: Editing Playlists (Usb Flash Drives/Sd Cards Only)

    Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the pop-up folder menu. See “Assigning files to playlists” on page 54 for details. Select ENTER, and press the MULTI JOG dial. This opens the _playlists folder where the playlist01. ppl playlist that was automatically created appears. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 51: Playlist Menu Operations

    Do no operation on the selected playlist and return to the play- list menu. NOTE The following operations are only possible when the PLAY MODE is set to CONTINUE. • RENAME, DELETE, UNDO, COPY, MOVE, SORT BY TIME, SORT BY NAME TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 52: Editing Playlist Names

    After you finish editing the playlist name, select ENTER and press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the name. A “Saving File...” pop-up appears while the playlist name is being saved. When saving with a different name completes, the BROWSE screen opens. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 53: Creating New Playlists

    NOTE LIST MODE Press the MENU [JOG] button to cancel playlist creation. Change the playlist assignment screen for use with a TASCAM Press the MULTI JOG dial to create the new playlist. RC-SS150 to a list style screen. A “CREATING...” pop-up appears while the playlist is being INFO created.
  • Page 54: Assigning Files To Playlists

    For the procedures for assigning specific files to playlists, see “Assigning files to a playlist” on page 46. NOTE If you want to delete the audio files themselves, see “Deleting folders and files” on page 45. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 55: Rc-Ss150 Mode Playlist Assignment Screen

    This screen allows you to make playlists assignments following the layout of a TASCAM RC-SS150 (sold separately). Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select an entry or page. When an entry is selected, press the MULTI JOG dial to open the playlist entry menu pop-up and use the desired function.
  • Page 56: Recording

    The following explanations assume that a recordable SD card, power interruption while writing to a system area or removal USB flash drive or CD R/CD-RW disc (SS-CDR250N only) has been of the medium from the unit. For these reasons, as much as...
  • Page 57: Input Source Display

    REC 3 page differs from the input source, “FS UNMATCH” will appear. If the sampling rate converter is active, howev- er, recording will be possible even if the sampling frequen- cy is different. (See “Using the sampling rate converter” on page 64.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 58: Setting Mic/Line Input Sensitivity

    Set the level Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. so that they are as high as possible without exceeding the level meter peak levels. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 59: Setting Phantom Power

    Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. i Some condenser microphones will not operate when phan- tom power is set to 48V. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 60: Using The Dynamics Function

    OFF, but the right channel setting is not OFF, however, the right channel setting will be shown on the Home Screen. (See “Setting left/right channel inputs separately” on page 57.) Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 61: Setting The Recording File Format

    48k WAV16+MP3 recording func- (RLY) tions 96kHz WAV None 96k WAV If CD is selected as the current medium Recording contents Options: Sampling frequency/file format 44.1kHz 16bit CD-DA 44.1kHz MP3 44k MP3 48kHz MP3 48k MP3 TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 62: Setting The Second Medium For Backup And Relay Recording

    0 Select BIT LENGTH, and set the bit length to use for WAV re- cording. Options: 16bit (default), 24bit NOTE i This item does not appear when the current medium is CD. i When dual format recording is on, 24bit cannot be selected. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 63: Monitoring Input Signals

    “WRITING FILE...” appears while recording data is being written to the current media. During this time, do not move the unit, turn it off, or remove the current media. Doing so could prevent the recording data from being properly written. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 64: Editing Text

    The gray background shows charac- i The sampling rate converter operation range is 32–192 kHz. ters in excess of the maximum number. These will be discarded when you select Enter and confirm the input text. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 65: Setting The Pause Mode

    Setting the synchronized recording function sync level Select LEVEL, and set the synchronized recording sync level. Options: -72dB, -66dB, -60dB, -54dB, -48dB, -42dB (default), -36dB, -30dB, -24dB TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 66: Sync Recording Operation Overview

    OFF. (See “Synchronized recording settings” on page 65.) in MP3 format could cause a “RECORD Error Buffer over- flow” error message to appear and recording to stop. To pre- vent this, leave some time between each incrementation. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 67: Incrementing Track Numbers Automatically

    The track number will be incremented when SIZE the file reaches a set size. The track number will be incremented at set TIME time intervals. Options: 1min – 5min (default) – 10min, 15min, 30min, 1hour, 2hour, 6hour, 8hour, 12hour, 24hour TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 68: Adding Marks Manually When Recording

    Select the AUTO MARK item on the REC 5 page to open the AUTO MARK screen. (See “Menu operation procedures” on page 22.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 69: Recording Duration

    SD/SDHC/SDXC card or USB flash drive. 0 If recorded using the MONO (MIX) setting, maximum recording times will be about double those above. 0 Recording using dual format (WAV16+MP3) settings, will have shorter recording times than WAV/BWF16bit (STEREO) recording. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 70: Using The Edit Menu

    NOTE UNDO Immediately after deleting a file, you can undo the deletion. (See “Undoing edit menu operations (UNDO)” on page 72.) Undo an edit menu operation. (See “Undoing edit menu opera- tions (UNDO)” on page 72.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 71: Dividing Tracks (Divide)

    A “NOW WORKING...” pop-up appears while the item is being divided. 10msec increments Use the scrub playback function to set the division point accurately. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to scrub playback and move to the division point TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 72: Combining Tracks (Combine)

    If the edited file was assigned to a playlist, that playlist will become unplayable. Delete it from the playlist on the PLAY- LIST EDIT screen. Press the MULTI JOG dial to combine the tracks. A pop-up window appears while combining. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 73: Cd Functions (Ss-Cdr250N Only)

    10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) Press the MULTI JOG dial. On the CD page, CD-R/CD-RW discs can be finalized, CD-RW discs can be unfinalized, tracks can be deleted, discs can be deleted This starts finalization. and discs can be refreshed (completely deleted).
  • Page 74: Erasing Cd-Rw Discs

    10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) After selecting, press the MULTI JOG dial. Erasing CD-RW discs A confirmation pop-up message will appear. You can completely erase an entire CD-RW disc. Select the ERASE item on the CD page to open the ERASE screen.
  • Page 75: Copying Files From Usb Flash Drives And Sd Cards To Blank Cds With Or Without Conversion

    10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select CD-DA. Copying files from USB flash drives and SD cards to blank CDs with or NOTE If the CD-R/CD-RW disc already contains audio format files, without conversion writing format options will not be shown, and CD-DA will be selected automatically.
  • Page 76: Creating Data Cds

    10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) Select CLEAR TRACK, and press the MULTI JOG dial to open Select the NEXT STEP item in the file menu, and press the MULTI JOG dial. a confirmation pop-up message. Press the MULTI JOG dial to delete the selected track from the track list.
  • Page 77 10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the SELECT BURN SOURCE NOTE screen for the selected medium. i If the total size of the files to be copied exceeds the remain- ing capacity of the selected medium or if the number of tracks or folders exceed system limits, a corresponding “No...
  • Page 78: Copying Files From Cds To Usb Flash Drives And Sd Cards With Or Without Conversion

    10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) After completing all settings, press the MULTI JOG dial to Copying files from CDs to USB flash open the SELECT RIP SOURCE screen. drives and SD cards with or without conversion You can copy files on CDs to USB flash drives and SD cards with or without conversion.
  • Page 79: Copying Files On A Data Cd

    10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select where you want to write Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the SELECT RIP SOURCE the data (the target). screen. If the medium already has a folder structure, move on the BROWSE screen to where you want to write the content.
  • Page 80 10 – CD functions (SS-CDR250N only) Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select where you want to write the data (the target). If the medium already has a folder structure, move on the BROWSE screen to where you want to write the content.
  • Page 81: Timer Event Functions (Usb Flash Drives And Sd Cards Only)

    NOTE If no events have been added, the screen will appear as shown below. Number This shows the timer event number. ON/OFF status This shows whether a timer event will be executed (ON) or not (OFF). TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 82: Timer Event Bliss Menu Operations

    FTP server at the set time. (See “Setting folders/files to use for FTP server download” on page 84.) SCHEDULE TYPE Set/show the type of schedule used to execute the timer event. (See “Setting execution schedules for timer events” on page 84.) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 83: Setting The Event Type

    MULTI JOG dial. the FTP server) Press the MULTI JOG dial. This confirms the setting and returns to the EDIT EVENT screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 84: Selecting The Input To Use When Recording

    EDIT EVENT timer event execution” on page 85.) screen. Timer events can be set to execute daily. EVERY DAY Press the MULTI JOG dial. This confirms the setting and returns to the EDIT EVENT screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 85: Setting Days For Timer Event Execution

    You can also use the m [A-B] and , [INPUT] buttons to move the cursor. Press the MULTI JOG dial when the cursor is on the second to confirm the setting and return to the EDIT EVENT screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 86: Creating New Timer Events

    A confirmation pop-up message will appear. Press and hold the MULTI JOG dial to delete the selected timer event. When deleting completes, the EDIT EVENT screen reopens. NOTE Press the MENU [JOG] button to cancel timer event deletion. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 87: 12 - Mark And Locate Functions

    Select the desired mark on the MARK LIST screen and press the MULTI JOG dial to open the mark pop-up menu. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired item, and press the MULTI JOG dial to work with it as follows. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 88: Editing Mark Names

    Press the MULTI JOG dial again to open a second confirma- tion pop-up message. Press and hold the MULTI JOG dial to delete all marks in the current file. NOTE Deleting marks is only possible when stopped or in playback standby. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 89: Locating To A Specific Time

    If the MULTI JOG dial was pressed: Playback or playback standby is resumed according to the state before locating. If the PLAY button was pressed: Playback starts. If the PAUSE [CALL] button was pressed: The unit enters playback standby. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 90: 13 - Network Functions

    DNS ADDR item: When the DNS SETUP screen MODE item is set to STATIC, a DNS ADDR item appears and its setting can be changed. Options: 0 – 255 (default: 5 ) 0. 0. 0. 0) TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 91: Ftp Client Function Settings

    FTP on the FTPS MODE screen. MODE item: Option Meaning Using this mode, the unit will try to connect Set the password (default: SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N ). using FTPS that is encrypted by SSL. If con- AUTO Use up to 10 characters. (default) nection is not possible, it will try to connect For details about how to edit the text, see “Editing text”...
  • Page 92: Selecting Folders To Use By Inputting Path Names

    Press the MULTI JOG dial to test the connection with the set FTP Port number: 21 server, and open a pop-up with the result. User name: SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N Case-sensitive (cannot be changed) Password: SS-CDR250N/SS-R250N (default) (Case-sensitive) This can be changed on the PASSWORD screen. (See “Network function settings”...
  • Page 93: Remote Control

    (after stopping if playing back or recording). i For information about this unit's Telnet command protocol, A “WRITING SYSTEM FILE” pop-up message will appear at please contact the TASCAM customer support service. such times. CAUTION Playback and recording are disabled while the “WRITING SYS- TEM FILE”...
  • Page 94: Setting The Sntp Function

    Get the time from an NTP server and use it to set the built-in clock when the unit starts up, as well as when START UP/24CYCLE the time set with the TIME item occurs every 24 hours. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 95 MODE set to DISABLE MODE set to ENABLE MODE item: Set whether or not to enable the daylight saving time function. Options DISABLE (default): Do not use the daylight saving time function. ENABLE: Use the daylight saving time function. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 96: 14 - Other Settings, Information Screens And Keyboard Operations

    Options: JPN (default), US Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. Set the analog output level. Options: -14dB – 2dB (default: 0dB) (1dB increments) Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 97: Using The Keyboard To Input Names And Values

    When these screens are open, use the s or / (slash) key After flash loading completes, flash start Ctrl + F2 key to move the cursor left and the w or Enter key to move it playback of track 2 right. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 98 BROWSE screen is open. Ctrl + C key Turn the call function on/off Example: using the DELETE function Same as EJECT button (SS-CDR250N Press the F4 key to open the BROWSE Screen. Ctrl + E key only) Use the 2 / x / s / w keys to select the file you want to de-...
  • Page 99: Viewing Media Information

    A confirmation pop-up message will appear. When the confirmation message is open, press and hold the MULTI JOG dial to begin loading the user settings from the built-in memory. After saving completes, the LOAD USER PRESET screen re- opens. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 100: Exporting/Importing System Backup Data (Usb Flash Drives And Sd Cards Only)

    Pop-up message when set to IMPORT When the confirmation message is open, press and hold the MULTI JOG dial to begin exporting to or importing from the SD card or USB flash drive. When exporting/importing ends, the SYSTEM BACKUP screen reopens. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 101: Checking The Firmware Version

    Update the unit's firmware. FPGA item Update the unit's FPGA. RC-SS150 item Update the firmware of a TASCAM RC-SS150 remote con- When the unit automatically turns off after the message ap- trol. pears, turn it on again. Confirm that the latest firmware is being used. This com- pletes the update procedure.
  • Page 102: 15- Using The Remote Control Connectors

    The 9 pin of this unit's RS-232C connector is used to supply Use this mode for the pitch control func- 12V power to the TASCAM RC-SS150 Do not use it to supply MODE3 tion. power to any other device. The 9 pin of ordinary computer RS-232C connectors is unused, so commercially-available RS- Confirm the setting and return to the Menu Screen.
  • Page 103: 16 - Messages

    16 – Messages The following is a list of messages that appear in pop-up windows. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the SS-R250N/SS-CDR250N and you want to check the meaning or deter- mine a proper response.
  • Page 104 The medium did not have enough capacity, so recording RECORD stopped. stopped. Media Full. Recording stopped because the total number of files, folders RECORD stopped. and other items inside the folder would have exceeded 999. System limit. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 105 You tried to play a file with a sampling frequency that is not Unsupported Fs. supported. Or, you tried to add one to a playlist. The media is not a supported type (not DMA compatible), so unsupported type it cannot be used. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 106: 17 - Troubleshooting

    If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support ser- vice.
  • Page 107: 18 - Specifications

    Output impedance: 200 Ω MP3: 44.1/48kHz, 64/128/192/256/320kbps Phones jack WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit CD-DA: 44.1kHz, 16-bit (SS-CDR250N only) Connector: 6.3mm (1/4”) standard stereo jack Maximum output level: 45 mW + 45 mW or higher (THD+N Number of channels 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω load)
  • Page 108: Control Input/Output

    18 – Specifications Audio performance Control input/output Remote jack Frequency response Connector: 2.5mm (3/32”) TRS jack (for TASCAM RC-3F or RC- 20Hz – 20kHz: +/−0.5dB (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 20 (sold separately)) 44.1/48kHz, JEITA) USB port 20 Hz –...
  • Page 109: Dimensional Drawings

    18 – Specifications Dimensional drawings 432.6mm 41.7mm 435mm 44mm 482.6mm 465mm 0 Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. 0 Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 110: Block Diagrams

    18 – Specifications Block diagrams TASCAM SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N...
  • Page 111 Ce produit est sujet aux réglementations concernant la garantie légale dans le pays d’achat. En cas de défaut ou de problème, veuillez Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials contacter le revendeur chez qui vous avez acheté...
  • Page 112 ✄ WARRANTY Model/Modèle/Modell Owner’s name/Nom du possesseur/Name des Eigentümers Modello/Modelo/型号 Nome del proprietario/Nombre del propietario/顾客姓名 SS-CDR250N / SS-R250N Serial No./No de Série/Seriennummer Address/Adresse/Adresse Numero di serie/Número de serie/序列号 Indirizzo/Dirección/顾客地址 Date of purchase/Date de l’achat/Datum des Kaufs Dealer’s name/Nom du détaillant/Name des Händlers Data dell’acquisto/Fecha de compra/购买日期...

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