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D01149720A
HS-2
2 Channel Audio Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01149720A HS-2 2 Channel Audio Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    For more detailed information about the Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could please contact your city office, waste disposal service void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    6 Clean only with dry cloth. • If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service eferral. Do not use the prod- 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in uct until it has been repaired.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 For China TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Formatting SD cards/ CF cards ...............30 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 Recording operation limitations ..........33 TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 6 Undoing the previous edit (UNDO) .............62 Playback ....................86 Redoing an edit (REDO) ..................62 Project/session/playlist selection ..............86 Bouncing ....................63 Playback control in playlist mode ..............87 Using the call function in playlist mode ...........87 Using the flash start function in playlist mode ........87 TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 7 Using keys to locate to marks ............... 109 Mark list screen ..................... 109 Locating to marks ....................110 Viewing mark information ................110 Erasing marks ......................110 Editing mark positions ..................111 Editing mark names .................... 111 Manual locate function ..............112 TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 8: 1−Introduction

    1−Introduction Included items Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-2 2 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand This product includes the following items. correct operating procedures and can use its functions Take care when opening the package not to damage the fully.

  • Page 9: Intellectual Property Rights

    1−Introduction Intellectual property rights Precautions for placement and use • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered • The guaranteed operating temperature range of this in the U.S. and other countries. product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º F).

  • Page 10: About Usb Memory Devices, Sd Cards, And Cf Cards

    (http://tascam.com/). Microdrives cannot be used with this unit. The capacities and performance of your HS-2 will vary Precautions for use based on the speed and capability of the SD cards and USB memory devices, SD cards and CF cards are precision CF cards used.

  • Page 11: 2−Names And Functions Of Parts

    (See “Inserting and removing SD cards/ CF cards” (SHUTTLE), and SD and CF indicators. on page 24.) Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only the color display. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 12 99. (See which have a different layout from US keyboards. “Mark functions” on page 109.) To use a US keyboard, change the setting on the page of the screen. (See PREFERENCES SYSTEM SETUP “PREFERENCES page” on page 102.) TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 13 When in shuttle operation mode, turn this to adjust the playback speed according to the degree of rotation. If you return to the original position when in shuttle operation mode, the transport status is restored to how it was before shuttle playback was begun. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    , TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors (Attached to Option Connect an external controller, for example, to this SY-2 Board) 9-pin D-sub connector for RS-232C serial control. This connector is a balanced input/ output for SMPTE timecode input/output of BNC type. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 15: Parallel Connector

    The internal circuit is open collector (10Ω output impedance) Output level low when asserted 20 V dielectric strength, 35 mA maximum current *1 Assigned to CF indicators when connected RC-SS20 *2 Assigned to CD indicators when connected RC-SS20 *3 +5V: 50 mA maximum supplied current TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 16: Rs-232C Connector

    PLAY and RECORD signals while this unit is stopped, you can start recording immediately. In addition, by simultaneously asserting the PLAY and RECORD signals during playback in timeline mode, you can star t overwriting the recording. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    W h e n t i m e c o d e i s n o t re c o g n i z e d Recording correctly, the TC indicator does not appear. Recording standby Synchronized playback status is shown when playback is synchronized to timecode. Touch this area to open the screen. PLAY SETUP TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 18 This performs a REBUILD (file rescan) when files may area appears gray and one of the following messages have been deleted or modified from outside the HS-2 appears. (e.g. via FTP). Display Meaning This can only be selected when stopped.
  • Page 19 20,000, recording becomes impossible and is shown. For details, see “Recording operation Limit limitations” on page 33. Press this area to open the screen. (See MEDIA SELECT “Card selection” on page 29.) TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 20 If the first half of the take name or the letter in the when the unit is stopped. second half is different, a take that has the same three- digit number in the second half can be created. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 21: In Take Mode Or Playlist Mode

    The time remaining until the end of the session as well as the time remaining that can be recorded on the currently selected card under the current re- cording settings when recording are shown. The time code time of the recording / playing file is shown. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 22 During Record Standby, this shows the file name that HS-2 (e.g. via FTP). will be used for the next recorded take. SAVE button When in playlist mode, a “*” appears in the icon if the This saves the current playlist.
  • Page 23 This is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode. v EDIT button Touch this button to open a pull-up menu for take editing. b NEXT TAKE NAME button This is the same as on the Home Screen in timeline mode. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 24: 3−Preparation

    SD : With the labeled side up, insert the end with the exposed con- tacts all the way in until the spring latch engages 3 Pull the SD card/ CF card out by hand. 3 Close the cover. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 25: Security Screws

    A write protected SD card will check all audio files on the card every time the device is switched off. As a result, it adjust only the brightness of the color display. takes longer to switch off the device. Editing the timeline is not possible, either. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 26: Cautions Related To Display Use

    SD card/ CF card. Doing so could, for example, cause recording errors, loss of recorded DATA, and sudden loud noises to be output through monitoring equipment, which could result in damaged equipment and hearing loss. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 27: Setting The Time Of The Built-In Clock

    DATA dial to con- firm the setting. NOTE After purchasing this unit, set the clock before making your first recording. If you do not set the clock, the time stamps on recorded files will be incorrect. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 28: Recording Times

    Remote/Keyboard control locked • When is set to , if an EXTERNAL CONTROL LOCK operation is conducted using RS-232C, RS-422, PARALLEL or ETHERNET, the following pop-up message appears when external input is locked. Remote/Keyboard control locked TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 29: 4-Basic Operation

    5 Touch the button to return to the MEDIA screen. MANAGE 6 If you also want to format the card now, follow the procedure starting with step 3 in “Formatting an SD card/ CF card” next. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 30: Formatting Sd Cards/ Cf Cards

    7 To make a new project, follow the procedures start- on the pop-up window. ing with step 2 in the following “Creating a new project” section. NOTE If no card is inserted in that slot, the following pop-up message appears. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 31: Creating A New Project

    MEDIA MANAGE line mode, for example. For details about each item, see “Creating new projects” on page 37. 5 After you complete making settings touch the button. CREATE PROJECT TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 32: Setting The Master Clock

    For details, see “INPUT page” on page 100. NOTE You can also open screen by touching SYNC T/C SYNC button on screen. MENU 3 Select the master clock that you want to use from item. (See “” on page 92.) MASTER TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 33: Setting Reference Levels

    Headphones CAUTION Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob to the minimum volume. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises to occur, which might damage your hearing or equipment. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 34: 5-Projects

    If no project is selected, press this button to show infor- mation about the entire card. • CREATE PROJECT button Touch to open the screen where CREATE PROJECT you create a new project. • MULTI SELECT button Touch to enable the selection of multiple projects. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 35: Session Selection Screen

    Touch button to show the contents of that session. • Session name buttons Touch to select that session. The letter“ ” appears in icon, which is also highlighted yellow, for the currently loaded session. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 36: Aes31 File Selection Screen

    • LENGTH column If no playlist is selected, press this button to show infor- This shows the take length (time). mation about the current session. • ENTER column Press a take’s button to load that take. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 37: Project Operations

    PREV Touch this to create a project with the current the previous screen. settings. If a project with the same name already exists, this button appears gray and you will not be able to create a new project. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 38: Editing The Project Name

    PROJECT 8 Character buttons Use these to input the project name. 8 BS button Use this to erase the character to the left of the cursor. 8 DEL button TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 39: Editing The Name Of The First Session

    After loading completes the Home Screen opens. During rebuilding, a progress status pop-up appears. When rebuilding completes, the pop-up disappears. NOTE If you select REBUILD when no project has been selected in the PROJECT screen, the entire content of the selected card is rebuilt. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 40: Erasing A Project

    DATA, takes and playlists in the project are also erased. CAUTION • Session names cannot be changed later. • You cannot use the “@” symbol at the beginning of a session name. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 41: Loading Sessions

    You can also rebuild a session from that session’s take After loading completes the Home Screen opens. selection screen. NOTE The letter “ ” appears in the icon to the left of the name of the current session. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 42: Exporting Sessions

    When erasure completes, the pop-up disappears. media storage device to export to, a confirmation CAUTION message appears on the pop-up window. When you erase a session, all timeline DATA, takes and playlists in the folder are also erased. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 43: Switching Project Screens

    AES31 file selection screen, take selection screen, playlist selection screen), a different screen will open as shown below. Project selection screen Session selection screen Timeline mode AES31 le selection screen Take mode Take selection screen Playlist mode Playlist selection screen TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 44: 6-Overview Of Operation Modes

    • Up to two channels playback are possible for all compatible sampling frequencies (Fs). • Using a TASCAM RC-HS20PD or other remote controller, flash start playback is possible (five pages of 20 keys each). TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 45: 7-Timeline Mode

    For further details about these settings, see “Creating new projects” on page 37. To input the session name follow the same proce- dures in “Editing the project name” on page 38. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 46: Recording Mode Settings

    REC SETUP screen. SETUP On the page, you can select the record- REC MODE ing mode. The background color for the selected mode is light blue. For more details, see “REC MODE page” on page 88. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 47: Making A Recording

    (except retaking). CAUTION • When in recording standby, the parallel control signals output are high for TALLY_RECORD and low for TALLY_ PAUSE. • When in recording standby, the REC and PAUSE keys on the front panel will be lit. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 48: Playback In Timeline Mode

    Playback functions can also be used through parallel control. Using the call function Press the CALL (CHASE) key to locate to the point where playback was last started from playback standby (call point) and put the unit in playback standby mode. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 49: Reading, Saving And Creating Aes31 Editing Information

    If AES31 editing files are found in the session, they 1 Press the Home key on the front panel to display appear in the list. the Home Screen. 2 Touch the AES31 file name display button on the home screen to display a pull-down menu. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 50: Attaching A Name To And Saving Aes31 Editing Information

    38 for the input method. Input the file name. Follow the procedures in “Editing the project name” on page 38. 4 Touch the button on the screen Enter AES31 NAME or press the DATA dial to save the data with input name. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 51: Importing All The Takes

    4 Select the AES31 file that you want to rename. The background color of the selected AES31 file name will become yellow. 3 Touch the button on the pull- IMPORT ALL TAKES down menu item. 4 A confirmation message will appear on the pop-up window. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 52: Deleting An Aes31 File

    7 Touch the button or press the DATA dial when AES31 file you want to delete to display the session the confirmation message appears on the pop-up selection screen. window. When deleting is complete, the pop-up window will disappear. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 53: Editing The Timeline

    NOTE Repeated recordings or editing may greatly consume the memory used in managing regions or editing history. In this case, the pop-up message Cannot Edit. appears: System limit reached. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 54: Designating The Editing Finish Point

    (“ ”) and OUT mark (“ ”) disappear from the marking area. IN mark “ ”/ OUT mark“ ” will be displayed in the current position marking area, and the range between the marks is to be edited, and indicated in light blue. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 55: Copying The Data In The Selected Region (Copy)

    When cutting is complete, the Home Screen will be dis- played after the pop-up window is displayed. In this case, the pull-up menu will remain open. EDIT In this case, the pull-up menu will remain open. EDIT TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 56: Erasing The Data In The Selected Region (Erase)

    EDIT 6 Touch the button on the pull-up menu. Erase When erasing is complete, the Home Screen will be displayed after the pop-up window is displayed. In this case, the pull-up menu will remain open. EDIT TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 57: Inserting The Data Of The Copy Buffer Into The Designated Position (Insert)

    NOTE In this case, the pull-up menu will remain open. EDIT If the top page of the screen is not displayed, BROWSE touch on the screen. The media selection screen appears. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 58: Inserting Mute Data Into The Designated Position (Insert Mute)

    Screen will be displayed after the pop-up window is displayed. 8 When inserting is complete, the Home Screen will be displayed after the pop-up window is displayed and the pull-up menu is closed. EDIT In this case, the pull-up menu will remain open. EDIT TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 59: Pasting The Copy Buffer Data Into The Designated Position (Paste)

    NOTE In this case, the pull-up menu will remain open. If the top page of the screen is not displayed, EDIT BROWSE touch on the screen. The media selection screen appears. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 60: Setting Fade In/ Fade Out For The Designated Region (Fade In/ Fade Out)

    RENAME CANCEL In this case, the pull-up menu will Fade / Level remain open. 8 When pasting is complete, the Home Screen will be displayed after the pop-up window is displayed and the pull-up menu is closed. EDIT TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 61: Removing The Designated Fade (Remove Fade In/ Remove Fade Out)

    Fade / Level ton, use the dial to set playback level. remain open. DATA Setting range ∞ − , −120dB to +10.0dB 7 Touch the button again to close the level Level knob. (The playback level will be retained.) TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 62: Undoing The Previous Edit (Undo)

    • Turning off the power of this unit • Loading a project, session or AES31 edit information • Loading a project or session • Changing the operation mode • Loading a project, session or AES31 edit information • Changing the operation mode TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 63: Bouncing

    The IN ( ) and OUT ( ) marks in the mark display area will disappear. The range between the IN mark (“ ”) and OUT mark (“ ”) is to be edited, and indicated in light blue. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 64: 8-Take Mode

    Touch the button to open the next page. NEXT 3 Touch the button to open the MAKE SESSION MAKE screen. SESSION Set the frame type then bit length. Touch the button to open the next page. NEXT TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 65: Recording Mode Settings

    1 Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the screen. MENU On the page, you can set the pre-recording time OPTIONS and the use of auto markers. For details, see “OPTIONS page” on page 90. 2 Touch the button to open the REC SETUP screen. SETUP TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 66: Making A Recording

    , the recording is not split into multiple NO SPLIT takes, so this will erase the entire recording from start to finish. For details about the item see “FILE FORMAT PAUSE MODE page” on page 90. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 67: Setting Input Monitoring

    • Combining takes (Combine) • Undoing the previous edit (UNDO) • Redoing the cancelled edit (REDO) 2 If input monitoring is on ( button appears blue), touch the button to turn it off ( button ap- pears blue). TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 68: Changing The Start Time Of A Take

    7 On the screen, use the but- TAKE T/C FRAME EDIT ton to set whether or not to input the frame value. Frame edit on Frame edit off 8 Use the number buttons to input the take start time. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 69: Exporting A Take

    Cannot EXPORT. Destination If you delete such a take, an error pop-up appears when ” is displayed before the Project is different Fs. you attempt to play the corresponding region/entry. export starts, and the export will not be performed. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 70: Sorting Takes

    ENTER key to MOVE move the take to the location displayed. Touch the “ ” button on the upper left on the screen or press the EXIT/CANCEL key to return to the take selection screen without moving the take. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 71: Editing Take Names

    It is possible to edit the name of a take already in use in the timeline or playlist modes. If you edit the name of such a take, an error pop-up appears when you attempt to play the corresponding region/entry. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 72: Dividing A Take (Divide)

    Cannot appears. It is possible to divide a take already in use in the Divide. timeline or playlist modes. If you divide such a take, an error pop-up appears when you attempt to play the corresponding region/ entry. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 73: Combining Takes (Combine)

    3.) CAUTION It is possible to combine takes that are already in use in the timeline or playlist modes. If you combine such takes, an error pop-up appears when you attempt to play the corresponding region/ entry. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 74: Undoing The Previous Take Edit (Undo)

    • Changing the operation mode • The take mode edit history will be erased by the • Recording following actions: • Turning off the power of this unit • Loading a project or session • Changing the operation mode • Recording TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 75: 9-Playlist Mode

    To enter the playlist name, follow the procedures in appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch the “Editing the project name” on page 38. button. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 76: Changing A Playlist Name Later

    Touch button. 4 Select the playlist that you want to change. The background of the selected playlist name appears yellow. 5 Touch the button to open a pull-up menu. MENU TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 77: Loading Playlists

    7 When a confirmation message pop-up appears, During erasing, a progress status pop-up appears. touch the button or press the DATA dial. When erasing completes, the pop-up disappears. After loading completes, the Home Screen opens. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 78: Editing A Playlist (Adding, Clearing And Editing Entries)

    START TC/LENGTH currently displayed. white is currently displayed. 9 MULTI SELECT button Touch to enable the selection of multiple entries. 0 MENU button Touch to open a pull-up menu where you can select REBUILD CLEAR ADJUST SAVE SAVE AS TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 79: Assign File Screen

    Entry does not exist as the registered file has been deleted via FTP or on the screen BROWSE No entry After touching one of these buttons, touch a take name button to assign that take to that button. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 80: Assigning A Take To An Entry

    5 In the key assign button list on the left, select the one that you want to assign to. The selected button appears light blue. NOTE If you select a button that already has an entry assigned to it, the corresponding take appears yellow in the take list. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 81: Clearing Entry Assignments

    CLEAR Input the title name. Follow the procedures in “Editing the project name” on page 38. 4 Touch the button on the screen Enter EDIT TITLE or press the DATA dial to change the entry title. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 82: Editing The Playback Starting Time/Ending Point

    When you change the playback start / end time, the setting value of the playback start / end time will be controlled automatically for the length of the playback start / end time to become longer than the total of lengths for fade-in/ fade-out. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 83: Editing The Playback Starting Time

    • This can also be edited using an externally connected the screen below. keyboard. Press the keyboard’s ESC key to clear all the values. 4 Touch the button to open, and touch the EDIT number buttons on the screen to EDIT START TC change the Start TC TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 84: Editing The Length And Level Of Fade-In/ Fade-Out

    • The audio is played back with the Fade IN / OUT and end time constraints. Level adjustment parameters applied. • The playback level is shown by the red, solid line. • The basic level (0dB) is shown by the orange, dotted line. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 85: Saving A Playlist

    Entry List Screen You can also name and save a playlist by touching the button on the file or list screen to MENU ASSIGN ENTRY open a pull-up menu, and touch the button. SAVE AS Assign File Screen TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 86: Playback

    If it is not the current session, a pop-up window appears confirming that you want to load it. Touch button. You can also touch the current project/session name button at the top right of the screen to open the PROJECT playlist selection screen for the current session. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 87: Playback Control In Playlist Mode

    Using the flash start function in playlist mode Using a TASCAM RC-HS20PD (sold separately) or other remote controller, flash start playback is possible. For details, see “Flash start function” on page 113. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 88: 10-Internal Settings

    Recording/Editing has been repeated in timeline mode, the capacity for managing the regions or edit history has run short, and recording cannot be performed. ( is shown on the media RecLimit storage device remaining space display button. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 89 Various messages • If the setting is changed to while REC Mode Mirror is invalid, the following messages are shown. Mirror 1 If either of the media storage devices cannot be recorded to, TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 90: File Format Page

    Marks are attached automatically on the PREREC Max File Size start point/ recording start point/ recording end Set the maximum size for recording files using the point. Set the ON / OFF status of the functions. following buttons. (Default: Setting buttons: (default) 640MB TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 91: Playback Settings (Play Setup)

    This setting affects all modes except timeline mode. To set the auto cue start point detection level, touch the knob area and use the DATA dial to change the value. Options: (default), –72dB –66dB –60dB –54dB –48dB –42dB –36dB –30dB –24dB TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 92: Sync And Time Code Settings (Sync T/C)

    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. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 93: Sync Page

    TC Chase Use to turn playback synchronized with timecode (default). Set it to when you want to match the timing of this unit’s audio with a timecode master device (audio recorder, video or built-in time code generator). TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 94: T/C Page

    ) indicator lights green REC RUN button: SYNC WAITING when waiting for time code, and it turns off after time The time code generator only functions during code is captured. recording. At all other times, the time code generator stops. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 95: I/O Page

    In take and playlist modes during touch the Fader Start key on the TASCAM RC-HS20PD playback, the time code recorded in the file is output. remote controller, a “ Cannot Change Now. Fixed in ” warning appears in a pop-up window. current mode TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 96: Parallel Page

    RS-422 • If the Option SY-2 has not been installed, RS-422 cannot be selected. Baud Rate (bps) Set the transmission speed (baud rate) with these buttons. Setting buttons (bps): 4800 9600 19200 38400 (default) TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 97: Ethernet Page

    (Operates with a fixed link speed of 100M 100Mbps) IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway Allows setting and display of the specified values to be used in STATIC IP address mode. Default: 0. 0. 0. 0. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 98: Network Functions (Ftp/ Telnet / Vnc)

    User name ”HS-2” Distinguishes between capital letters and small letters. (You can not change this) Password The default password is “HS-2”. Distinguishes between capital letters and small letters. You can change the password with the Password [Change…] button in ETHER- page of the screen.
  • Page 99 Port number : 23 • Perform REBUILD when the following REBUILD Password : The default password is “HS-2”. performance confirmation message appears after Distinguishes between capital letters and small a file is deleted (while stopped if during playback letters.

  • Page 100: Audio Signal Input And Output Settings (Audio I/O)

    ETHERNET REMOTE screen. SETUP Password : The default password is “HS-2”. Distinguishes between capital letters and small letters. You can change the password using the button on the Password [Change ] page of the...

  • Page 101: Output Page

    Touch this knob and use the DATA dial to adjust the time. Options: (default) and Slow Normal Fast NOTE If you press the EXIT/CANCEL (PEAK CLEAR) key when the Home Screen is open, the peak hold display resets. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 102: System Settings (System Setup)

    User Preset DATA read is not applied to the operation In this case, you do not need to load the settngs of of the device. Load the User Preset DATA using the LastSetting or FactoryPreset again. On next startup, the LastSetting or FactoryPreset settings will be loaded. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 103: Clock Adjust Page

    • Touch the button to return to the media selection screen. • Touch the button to move to the current session folder in the current media. • The icon appears for the current project/session folder in the current media. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 104: Displaying A Folder/File Information

    1 Move to the media/folder containing the folder/file mation is displayed. to see information on. • File update date and time SD card • File size • Sampling frequency • bit length/Number of channels • Time length/START T/C TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 105: Copying A Folder/File

    5 Touch the button on the pull-up menu to COPY change to the copy destination folder selection If the folder/file name already exists in the copy desti- screen. nation, the pop-up window Cannot Copy Folder appears. Cannot Copy File TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 106: Deleting A Folder/File

    7 A reconfirmation message is displayed on the pop- up window. Touch the button or press the DATA dial to delete. 2 Touch the button to open the BROWSE BROWSE screen. To cancel deleting, touch the button. CANCEL SD card TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 107: Managing Media (Media Manage)

    USB / CF USB: This copies the entire contents from the selected media storage device to USB memory device. SD / USB This copies the entire contents from the USB memory device to the selected media storage device. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 108: Operation Mode Selection (Operation Mode)

    Be aware, however, if you change or erase files inside a project, or change any names, the HS-2 might not be able to play that project. NOTE Other management files and folders are created in addition to these.

  • Page 109: 11-Mark And Locate Functions

    Touch one of these to locate to the corresponding mark. Recording start point REC xx LIST INFO button Recording end point END xx Touch this to see a list of the number of marks by type in Pre-recording start point PRE xx the currently selected take. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 110: Locating To Marks

    2 or 3 greater than the TOTAL sum of the marks. MANUAL MARK TIME OVER UNLK This is because the total includes Mark list information screen when using prerecording marks that are created during recording. Erasing marks using the mark list information screen TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 111: Editing Mark Positions

    • Touch the button to clear all input values. CLEAR This can also be edited using an externally connected keyboard. Press the keyboard’s Enter key to confirm a setting and its ESC key to clear all the values. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 112: Manual Locate Function

    Home Screen. Touch the button to clear all input values. CLEAR This can also be input using an externally connected keyboard. Press the keyboard’s Enter key to confirm a setting and its ESC key to clear all the values. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 113: 12-Other Functions

    85.) • Names of AES31 files (See “Creating new AES31 editing information” on page 50.) • Playlist entry titles (See “Editing entry titles” on page 81.) • Bounce file names (See “Bouncing” on page 63.) TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 114: List Of Keyboard Operations

    FLASH 6 CTRL + F7 key FLASH 7 CTRL + F8 key FLASH 8 CTRL + F9 key FLASH 9 CTRL + F10 key FLASH 10 CTRL + F11 key FLASH 11 CTRL + F12 key FLASH 12 TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 115: 13-Time Code Synchronization

    CALL [CHASE] key on the front panel. • On the page of the screen, set SYNC SYNC T/C Chase • After doing this, playback and other unit operations continue. The indicator on the Home Screen CHASE is replaced with the indicator. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 116: Preparation Before Importing

    If this media storage device was formatted by this unit, it will be recognized by the computer as a drive named HS-2. In this example, the drive name HS-2 is used. 6. Copy the audio file that you want to import into the “Session_i” session folder inside the “Project_i”...

  • Page 117: 15-Troubleshooting

    If the following measures do not resolve the problem, 8 The touch panel does not work properly. contact the store where you purchased the device or a TEAC Repair Center. • Do not use commercially-available protective film for 8 Power does not turn on.

  • Page 118: 16-Messages

    16–Messages The following is a list of messages that the HS-2 shows in pop-up windows. Refer to this list to learn more about each message as well as how to respond to them. The content of the first messages varies depending on the situation. The subsequent messages are listed in alphabetical order.
  • Page 119 Cannot copy as the destination folder is the sub folder of the Destination folder is source folder. sub-folder of source folder. Cannot create more than The maximum number of projects that can be created has al- 100 projects ready been reached, so a new project cannot be created. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 120 (Internal state error) Cannot RECORD. The timeline mode’s ABS time exceeds 24 hours so recording ABS time is over 24h cannot be started. Cannot RECORD. The media does not have enough space, so you cannot start Media Full. recording. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 121 Create new project? “pppppppp” pppppppp = name of project to be created Confirm that you want to create a new project. “ssssssss” ssssssss = name of first session to be created Fs: ** kHz, Frame Type: ** F TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 122 MM = SD or CF Exporting session(s) ... Exporting all sessions in progress. Exporting Take(s) ... The takes are being copied. External Clock Lost, Synchronization with an external clock was disrupted, so the Switched to Internal internal clock was activated. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 123 Mirroring is not available as this card does not meet the speci- CF not recommended type fications required by the system and correct recording cannot Occurs when REC Mode is set to Mirror. for Recording. be guaranteed. (not UltraDMA) TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 124 Reconfirms that you want to delete the selected folder "nnnnnnnn" = name of a folder to delete "nnnnnnnn" PLEASE CONFIRM Reconfirms that you want to delete the selected takes N = number of selected takes Delete N selected take? TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 125 Rebuild current session file on this unit via FTP or on the BROWSE Rebuild the current session and changed directory. and changed Directory? screen, and then touch the REBUILD button with the mark. Rebuild current Session? Rebuild the current session. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 126 [File T/C][Current Position] file T/C position and current position. Select Paste Position Select a position where you want to paste a file between the [File T/C][Current Position] file T/C position and current position. Session Delete failed. Erasing the session failed. TASCAM HS-2...
  • Page 127 (too many tracks) a playlist is not supported. The sampling frequency of the file that you tried to add to a Unsupported Fs playlist is not supported. Recording information is being written when recording has Writing System File ... stopped. TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 128: General

    Nominal input level : -10dBV (0.32Vrms)±1dB Maximum input level : +6dBV (2.0Vrms)±1dB PHONES jack Connector: standard 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo jack Maximum output level: 45 mW + 45 mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω) TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 129: Digital Audio Inputs And Outputs

    KEYBOARD Connector: Mini-DIN (PS/2) Connector: USB A-type 4-pin Protocol: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps) compliant REMOTE Connector: RJ45 Supply voltage: 13 V Signal: LVDS serial Transmission contents: LCD display DATA, asynchronous serial transmission control signals, port control signals TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 130: Audio Performance

    4.9 kg/10.8 lb ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT: 0.005% or less Operating temperature range (JEITA) (recording and playback) 5–35ºC/41–95ºF S/N ratio ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT: 100 dB or more (JEITA) (recording and playback) Dimensional drawings 432.2mm 482.6mm 465mm TASCAM HS-2...

  • Page 131: Block Diagram

    17–Specifications Block diagram TASCAM HS-2...
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