Introduction; Features; Included Items; Conventions Used In This Manual - Tascam HS-20 Owner's Manual

1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM HS-20
Two-Channel Audio Recorder.
Before connecting and using this unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to
properly set it up and connect it, as well as the operation of its
many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished
reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TEAC
Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

• Uses SD cards and CF cards as recording media (supports
ultra DMA)
• Mirror recording possible using two cards in dual slots
• Two-track simultaneous recording at resolutions up to
192kHz/24-bit
• Three operation modes including timeline, take and playlist
• Timeline mode is similar to a tape recorder and allows
recording and playback based on a timeline
• Take mode allows playback in take units and flash starting
• Playlist mode allows takes to be added to playlists and
played in order or flash started
• File formats:
BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)
WAV (Waveform Audio Format)
• Flash starting is possible using a remote control (TASCAM
RC-HS20PD or RC-SS20 sold separately)
• Flash starting is also possible using parallel control or a
keyboard
• Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions
• AES31 editing information can be read and written in
timeline mode
• Playlist mode function supports reading and writing of JPPA
flash start playlist files
• JOG/SHUTTLE functions
• Color TFT touch panel with a graphical user interface
enables intuitive operation
• Balanced analog XLR inputs and outputs
• Unbalanced analog RCA inputs and outputs
• XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs
• Coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs
• Headphones output
• BNC timecode input and output possible using optional
SY-2
• BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV
Tri-level signals) and word clock input, output and thru
• USB flash drives can be connected to copy files
• LAN (gigabit Ethernet) function allows file transfer and
remote control over a network
• Parallel remote control supported
• RS-232C serial remote control supported
• RS-422 serial remote control (based on 9-pin serial protocol)
supported using optional SY-2
• Mounting in a rack possible (2U)
• Can be used with TASCAM HS Editor
• SNTP function allows time to be set using an NTP server
• Recorded files can be automatically transmitted over a
network to designated servers
• Automatic playback, recording and file transfer possible in
time mode using the timer event list
• When SD cards and CF cards are inserted, folders necessary
for recording and playback are created automatically
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TASCAM HS-20

Included items

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.
Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact TEAC if any of these items are missing or have
been damaged during transportation.
• Main unit ..............................................................................................× 1
• Power cord ...........................................................................................× 1
• Rackmount screw kit ........................................................................× 1
• Security screws ...................................................................................× 3
• Owner's Manual
(this document including warranty at back) ...........................× 1

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.
• When we refer to keys, connectors and other parts of this
unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this:
MENU key.
• "CompactFlash card" is sometimes abbreviated as "CF card".
• Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,
notes and cautions.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.