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- Page 1 D01089720B SS-R1 SS-R05 Solid State Stereo Audio Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not exp re s sly app rove d by TE AC CORPOR ATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 − Introduction ......... 6 A-B Repeat playback........26 Pitch Control playback ........26 Features of the SS-R1/SS-R05 ......6 Specifying the Pitch Step ......27 Supplied accessories ........6 Key Control playback ........27 Rack-mounting the unit ......... 6 Using the remote’s dedicated key to turn... - Page 5 Adding a file/folder to a playlist....57 Deleting a file/all files from a playlist ..57 Moving a file ..........58 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Other company names, product names and logos in this • •...
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Page 6: Introduction
SS-R1/SS-R05, as may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright well as the operation of its many useful and convenient laws and international copyright treaties. -
Page 7: Media Considerations
• NOTE Do not allow a CF card to become wet. • A card more than 512 MB should be used on the SS-R1/ Do not place any object on top of a CF card, or twist or • SS-R05. -
Page 8: Control Connections (Ss-R1 Only)
1 − Introduction Control connections (SS-R1 only) The pinouts of the CONTROL I/O ) terminal following schematic: PARALLEL on the rear panel (see “Rear panel” on page 10) are: Function IN/OUT — Pin 1 Play/Flash 1 STOP Stop/Flash 2 PARALLEL Record/Flash 3 ≤... -
Page 9: Controls And Connectors
2 − Controls and connectors Front panel (This illustration is of an SS-R1. The front panel of the SS-R05 unit is the same.) on page 24). 1 POWER switch Turns the power on/off. In menu mode, this key returns to the previous level. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
MULTI JOG dial. While recording, press this key to increment the track w CALL key When you press this key, the SS-R1/ number. SS-R05 will search for the call point (the point at The key will light when in recording mode. -
Page 11: Remote Control Unit (Rc-Ss1)
CONTINUE (normal consecutive playback), setting (see “Opening the folder finder screen” on page SINGLE (play one song), PROGRAM (program 45, “Opening the playlist finder screen” on page 55). TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... - Page 12 MULTI JOG h RECORD key This has the same function as the front panel RECORD key. j CALL key This has the same function as the front panel CALL key (see “Call function” on page 30). TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05...
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Page 13: The Home Screen
5 Time display mode indicator This shows the selected time display mode. 6 Counter This shows the track number and time. The time is shown as the currently selected time mode. 7 Information This shows information such as the file name. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 14: Various Indicators
This will be lit if the compressor is on. This will be lit if the Incremental Play function is y VOLUME active. This indicates the recording volume. 8 FLASH This will be lit if Flash Load has been completed. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 15: Menu Screens
3 − Menu screens The SS-R1/SS-R05 has a menu system with various settings. When you press the key, the main menu list screen MENU will appear. Menu structure There are three main menus, as follows. PLAY menu: Contains playback-related menu items. -
Page 16: Operations In The Menu Screens
To return to the previous menu level: • cursor Use the § , ¶ keys to highlight Press the key of the SS-R1/SS-R05. Press the ∆ cursor key of the remote. ˙ To return directly to the home screen from menu •... -
Page 17: Preparations
Control via a parallel connection (SS-R1 only) (see “Operation using a computer keyboard” on page 60). If you want to control the SS-R1 via a parallel connection from an external controller such as the RC-SS20 (optional), Connecting audio devices (inputs) use the connector (25-pin D-sub connector). -
Page 18: Turning The Power On
ENTER The UTILITY menu selection screen will appear. NOTE This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The SS-R05 menu does not show the “5. RS-232C item.” Turn the front panel dial (or use the MULTI JOG remote’s cursor §... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Display
˚ key (or the remote’s ENTER key or cursor ¥ key). NOTE This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The SS-R05 menu does not show the “5. RS-232C item.” Turn the front panel dial (or use the MULTI JOG NOTE remote’s cursor §... -
Page 20: Inserting A Compactflash Card
4 − Preparations Inserting a CompactFlash card In order to record or play back on the SS-R1/SS-R05, a CompactFlash card must be inserted in the front panel CompactFlash card slot. You can insert a card whether the power is on or off. -
Page 21: Playback
CompactFlash card containing audio files is inserted in the SS-R1/SS-R05, and that the SS-R1/SS-R05 is powered-on. Files that can be played The SS-R1/SS-R05 is able to play files of the following audio device to write files complying with the above requirements to a CompactFlash card, and then insert format. -
Page 22: Selecting The Current Folder Or Current Playlist
Press the key. READY does not contain any audio files that the SS-R1/SS-R05 is In this manual, we’ll assume that the play mode is set to able to play, the counter display area (track number and CONTINUE (continuous playback mode) unless otherwise time display) will show all zeros. -
Page 23: Specifying A Track Number
Fast-forward or rewind search will begin. Time search While the unit is stopped, playing, or paused, you can When you finish entering the nine digits, the SS-R1/ locate to a specified time in the specified track. SS-R05 will automatically locate to the specified position. -
Page 24: Time Skip
Using the menu dedicated key on the remote. To select the playback mode (For details on how to perform menu operations, refer to from the SS-R1/SS-R05 itself, use menu mode. “Operations in the menu screens” on page 16). While stopped, press the... -
Page 25: Program Playback
Set your timer to the desired time. When the specified time arrives, the SS-R1/SS-R05 Connect the SS-R1/SS-R05 to a timer so that its power will be supplied from the timer. will be powered-on, and playback will begin automatically. -
Page 26: Repeat Playback
PLAY playback on, all tracks in the play area will play repeatedly (to do this on the SS-R1/SS-R05 itself, use menu mode). To turn off repeat playback, press the remote’s REPEAT key once again (or turn the PLAY menu item REPEAT to NOTE setting). -
Page 27: Specifying The Pitch Step
When you’ve finished making the setting, press the front panel TIME (ESC) key (or the remote’s CLR/ You must make the Pitch Step setting from the SS-R1/ key) to return to the home screen. SS-R05 itself (this setting cannot be made from the remote). NOTE The pitch control setting is remembered even when you Hold down the front panel knob. -
Page 28: Using The Remote's Dedicated Key To Turn Key Control On/Off
“silent” portion at ¥ key). the beginning of the track will be skipped, and the SS-R1/ SS-R05 will pause at the location where the actual “signal” of the track begins to rise. This means that sound will be heard immediately when you start playback. -
Page 29: Using The Remote's Dedicated Key To Turn Auto Cue On/Off
TIME (ESC) page 16). NOTE Press the key to access the main menu screen. MENU The Auto Ready setting is remembered even if the power Open the PLAY menu. is off. Select the AUTO READY item. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 30: Call Function
Using the remote’s dedicated key You can switch the Incremental Playback mode on/off by When the Incremental Playback mode is on, I NC_PLAY pressing the remote’s key. will light in the home screen. INC PLAY INC PLAY key TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 31: Using The Menu To Make Settings
Press the front panel ˚ key (or the remote’s cursor NOTE ¥ key) to proceed to the PLAY PREFERENCE This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The screen. SS-R05 menu does not show the “3. EOM TRACK and 4. -
Page 32: Resume Playback
This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The • SS-R05 menu does not show the “3. EOM TRACK and 4. EOM MEDIA items.”... -
Page 33: End Of Disc/Track Message (Eom) (Ss-R1 Only)
NOTE Open the PLAY menu. This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The Highlight the PREFERENCE item. SS-R05 menu does not show the “3. EOM TRACK and 4. EOM MEDIA items.”... -
Page 34: Recording
Selecting the input source You can select the input source (recording source) from NOTE three types of input: analog balanced (SS-R1 only), analog You can’t change the input source during recording. unbalanced, and digital. To select an input source you can use the menu or the remote’s... -
Page 35: Input Source Indicator
, you won’t be able to initiate recording from the record-ready state if the input source is in any of the following states. When the SS-R1/SS-R05 is not digitally locked to the • input source. (The display will indicate D I N UNLOCK When the input source is not audio. -
Page 36: Using The Sampling Rate Converter
6 − Recording Using the sampling rate converter The SS-R1/SS-R05 contains a built-in sampling rate Select the SRC item. converter, allowing you to record at a sampling rate that is different than the sampling rate of the digital input source. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Input Signal Level And Balance
Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’s the SS-R1/SS-R05 in a condition where you can monitor § , ¶ keys) to adjust the volume. the input signal, and then proceed with the following steps You can adjust the volume in a range of -∞ to +18 dB. -
Page 38: Switching The Recording Time Display Mode
6 − Recording While this message is shown, do not move the SS-R1/ NOTE SS-R05, turn off the power, or remove the card. The While the recorded content is being stored to the card, content will not be recorded correctly if you do so. -
Page 39: Sync Recording
(One frame is 1/75th of a second). You can set this in a range of -75 frames – +75 frames (the default setting is 0). If you specify a negative value, the corresponding length of audio prior to triggering TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 40: Sync Record Operation
6 − Recording Sync Record operation When you put the SS-R1/SS-R05 in record-ready condition To defeat Sync Record, press the remote’s SYNC • with the Sync Record function on, recording will automati- key. cally start or stop according to the level of the input source. -
Page 41: Auto Track Function
However when recording an analog source or a digital source other than those listed above, this will operate as LEVEL mode, and a new track number will be assigned TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 42: Using The Remote's Dedicated Key To Switch Modes
(the unit shows the message OVER FLOW on the screen), and the unit will stop operating. To avoid such unexpected results, leave a sufficient time gap after the previous track before increment the track number. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 43: Applying The Compressor While Recording
6 − Recording Applying the compressor while recording You can apply the SS-R1/SS-R05’s built-in compressor to cursor Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’s the recording source while you record. § , ¶ keys) to select one of the following as the compressor mode. -
Page 44: Specifying The Name Of The Recording File
§ , ¶ keys) to select one of the following choices. Press the key. CALL : (default setting) DATE • To cancel your editing: The date and time of the SS-R1/SS-R05’s clock will be Press the STOP key. the file name. When you’ve finished editing, press the MULTI JOG USER0 1 – USER03 dial. -
Page 45: Using The Folder Finder
Opening the folder finder screen When the play area (“Play area” on page 21) is ALL or If the play area is ALL and the SS-R1/SS-R05 was • FOLDER, and the SS-R1/SS-R05 is stopped, playing, or... -
Page 46: Operations When A File Is Highlighted
To pause at the beginning of the highlighted file: • Press the key. The SS-R1/SS-R05 will pause, READY and you will return to the home screen. If the play area is FOLDER, the folder that contains the highlighted file will be the current folder. -
Page 47: Operations In The Folder Menu Screen
(or the MULTI JOG NOTE remote’s key). ENTER Immediately after deleting a folder, you will still be able A screen will ask you to confirm the deletion. to undo the deletion (“Undeleting a deleted folder”, on page 48). TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 48: Undeleting A Deleted Folder (Undo)
Flash card. the system, you can edit it here. (You are also free to edit it later.) For details on editing a name, refer to “Renaming a folder” on page 47. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 49: Adding An Entire Folder To A Playlist
(or use the applied, the display will indicate T UNDO cursor remote’s § , ¶ keys) to highlight the UNDO item. A confirmation screen will appear. In the example screen shown above, the folder delete operation (DELETE) can be undone. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 50: Operations In The File Menu Screen
Use the front panel keys (or the remote’s ∆ , ˚ the order in which the files play back on the SS-R1/ cursor keys). ˙ , ¥ SS-R05. -
Page 51: Adding Files To A Playlist
You can undo the Divide operation after executing it The home screen will appear. • (“Undoing a file menu operation (UNDO)” on page The SS-R1/SS-R05 will enter Scrub Play mode, and the 53). PLAY key and READY key will blink. -
Page 52: Combining Files (Combine)
(or the remote’s TIME (ESC) key). You will return to the file list, and can CLR/ESC repeat the procedure from step 1. Turn the front panel dial (or use the MULTI JOG cursor remote’s § , ¶ keys) to highlight the file that TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 53: Undoing A File Menu Operation (Undo)
(or MULTI JOG the remote’s key). ENTER Press the front panel dial (or the MULTI JOG The file to be moved will blink. remote’s key). ENTER popup will appear, and the Move operation MOVE will be confirmed. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 54: Moving Or Copying A File Between Folders
When you move the cursor to where the file name is NOTE displayed, the blinking file to be moved will appear. If you choose , the original file will remain where it COPY was. If you choose , the original file will not remain. MOVE TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 55: Using The Playlist Finder
8 − Using the playlist finder Overview When you first insert a CompactFlash card into the SS-R1/ From the playlist finder screen, you can also proceed to the SS-R05, three empty playlists (01–03) will automatically “playlist screen” (which shows the files in the playlist). -
Page 56: Operations In The Playlist Menu Screen
To access the playlist menu screen, highlight the desired playlist in the playlist finder screen, and press the MENU key (“Navigating in the playlist finder screen” on page 55). TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 57: Adding A File/Folder To A Playlist
(or the remote’s key). CLR/ESC Press the MENU key to access the playlist menu screen. 3 Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the cursor remote’s § , ¶ keys) to highlight the DELETE item. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 58: Moving A File
MULTI JOG the remote’s key). ENTER The playlist screen will appear. In the screen, the file to be moved will be blinking. Press the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or the remote’s ENTER key). The move will be finalized. TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... -
Page 59: Other Settings
You can restore the menu settings and other settings to NOTE their factory-set condition. This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The • SS-R05 menu does not show the “5. RS-232C item.” You cannot restore these settings if a CompactFlash card is inserted. -
Page 60: 10 − Operation Using A Computer Keyboard
Select the UTILITY menu. Select the KEYBOARD item. NOTE This is an example of a screen from an SS-R1 unit. The SS-R05 menu does not show the “5. RS-232C item.” Using the keyboard to enter names You can edit or enter a folder name or track name just as To select the type of character to enter when typing text into a computer. -
Page 61: List Of Keyboard Operations
After FLASH LOAD is completed, flash-start track 8 To “MOVE” of edit mode playback SHIFT + F5 key CTRL + F9 To “DIVIDE” of edit mode After FLASH LOAD is completed, flash-start track 9 SHIFT + F6 key playback To “COMBINE” of edit mode (Continue) TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... - Page 62 Press SHIFT + F7 (FINDER key) to access the finder screen. Use the cursor keys to highlight the file or folder that you want to delete. Press SHIFT + F1 key. The display will ask , so press the ENTER key. EXECUTE? TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05...
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Page 63: Using The Rs-232C Connector (Ss-R1)
RS-232C Make the appropriate setting for each item. connector to the RS-232C connector of your computer, you BAUD RATE will be able to control the SS-R1 from your computer. Specify the baud rate (communication speed). Choose from , and 4800... -
Page 64: 12 − Messages
The media is formatted with other than FAT32. Please format the media if you want to use UNKNOWN it with the SS-R1/SS-R05. Creating data in order to use this media with the SS-R1/SS-R05. I N I T I AL I Z I NG MED I A Now in record-ready condition. -
Page 65: 13 − Troubleshooting
In the case of a WAV file, make sure that the file is of a sampling frequency (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) and bit depth (16-bit) supported by the SS-R1/SS-R05. In the case of an MP3 file, make sure that the file is of a bit rate supported by the SS-R1/SS-R05. -
Page 66: 14 − Specifications
Bit depth: 16-bit Number of channels 2 channels (stereo), 1 channel (monaural) Analog inputs Balanced XLR-3-31 equivalent (SS-R1 only) Nominal input level: +4 dBu Maximum input level: +20 dBu Minimum input level: -6 dBu or greater Input impedance: 22 k Ø... -
Page 67: Backup Memory
The following settings are retained by a back-up battery even when the unit’s main power is turned OFF. MENU settings • TIME mode • Pitch control settings • Dimensional diagram NOTE The dimensions of the SS-R1 and SS-R05 models are the same. SS-R05’s Rear Panel TASCAM SS-R1/SS-R05... - Page 68 SS-R1 SS-R05 TEAC CORPORATION www.tascam.jp Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. www.tascam.com Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC CANADA LTD. www.tascam.com Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A.