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Tascam SD-20M Owner's Manual

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D01278320A
SD-20M
Solid State Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01278320A SD-20M Solid State Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • 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 ventilation. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    (e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the BROWSE screen to select the playback area folder (2) ........30 Opening the INPUT 1-2 and INPUT 3-4 screens ..19 Opening the REC SETTING screen ......19 Playing files .................31 Setting the recording input sources ......19 Pausing playback............31 TASCAM SD-20M...
  • Page 6 8 – Using the REMOTE jack ......36 Using a footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F)......36 Setting up the footswitch ........36 Using the footswitch ..........36 Using a remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ....36 Setting up a wired remote control ......36 Using the wired remote control ......36 9 – Messages ..........37 10 –...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM SD-20M Solid Included items State Recorder. Before using this unit, read this owner's manual carefully so that This product includes the following items. you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.

  • Page 8: Trademarks And Copyrights

    1 – Introduction Trademarks and copyrights Precautions for placement and use • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered • The operating temperature range of this unit is 0–40 °C. in the U.S. and other countries. • Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.

  • Page 9: About Sd Cards

    Downloads page for that product. 4. Select and download the Owner’s Manual that are needed. User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http:// tascam.com/) to register as a user online. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Parts

    When in menu mode, turn to select items and change setting values. o When editing names, use to select characters. o When the screen is open, turn this to select BROWSE folders and files within the current folder. (See “Screen navigation” on page 27.) Button functions TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 11: Behind Front Cover

    When in standby, press this button to start recording. The REMOTE connector (2.5mm TRS jack) RECORD indicator lights when recording. Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 Press when recording to pause recording. wired remote control (both sold separately) here. This...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    2 – Names and functions of parts Rear panel Connect the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) here. ANALOG (UNBALANCED) INPUT 3/L and 4/R jacks These RCA pin jacks are analog inputs. GROUND connector Their nominal input level is −10 dBV.

  • Page 13: Recording Screen

    Restore the default settings. page 34 INITIALIZE Format SD cards. page 34 SD FORMAT BATTERY Set the type of batteries. page 35 TYPE Set the automatic power off AUTO PWR page 35 function. SAVE Make remote control settings. page 36 REMOTE TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 14: Basic Menu Screen Operations

    When any other screen is open, press the STOP/HOME [8] selected button to return to the Home Screen. BACKLIGHT 3. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the settings screen. screen BACKLIGHT 4. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change the setting. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 15: Preparation

    3 – Preparation Connecting other equipment This is an example of SD-20M connections. Headphones TASCAM RC-3F (sold separately) TASCAM RC-10 (sold separately) ANALOG ANALOG (UNBALANCED) (UNBALANCED) Mixer, recorder, amplifier, etc. Examples of connections to an SD-20M CAUTION • Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly.

  • Page 16: Powering The Unit

    This unit can use alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium AA batteries. Using an AC adapter Move the latch on the AC adapter in the direction of the Use the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) to connect a arrow. power supply to the unit as shown below.

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off (Putting It In Standby)

    If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use the Using its internal clock, this unit remembers the date and time include AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) to power the unit. when a file is recorded. 1. Select the...

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards

    1. Open the front cover on the front of the unit. When formatting, the unit should be operating using the 2. Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it to included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) or batteries with come out. sufficient remaining power.

  • Page 19: Recording

    Opening the REC SETTING screen Press the REC SETTINGS button to open the REC SETTING screen. screen is open, press the REC When the REC SETTING SETTINGS button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Input Level

    For this reason, the input level might change greatly when this setting is changed. Before changing it, turn the output level all the way down. 3. When finished, press the STOP/HOME [8] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 21: 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. • Some condenser microphones will not operate when phantom power is set to 48V. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 22: Setting The File Format And Sampling Frequency

    In 4-channel recording, a set of two files is created. One is for channels 1-2 and one is for channels 3-4. TASCAM_0002_12.WAV TASCAM_0002_34.WAV Set with the item on the screen WORD FILE NAME Recording file project number Assigned source channels w channels 1-2, w channels 3-4) TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 23: Recording The Moment Before Pushing Record (Pre Rec)

    (default), 5min 10min 15min 30min 60min 3. When finished, press the STOP/HOME [8] button to return to the Home Screen. CAUTION A new file cannot be created if the total number of folders and files would exceed 5000. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 24: Starting Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)

    NOTE • You cannot move to a mark in a different file. • If a write error occured during recording, a BOF Mark is stored. The mark is named “BOF [01]” with an incrementing number for reference. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 25: Simultaneously Recording Two Files At Different Input Levels (Dual Rec)

    During dual recording, the recording screen appears as follows. When −12dB dual recording mode is selected In the input source display area of the recording screen, the input levels of the current input source and the dual recording are shown. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 26: Recording Duration

    • Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours. • If recorded in mono WAV format, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. • When using dual/4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the maximum recording time will be about half the figures above. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 27: Working With Folders And Files (Browse Screen)

    Folder This icon shows folders that contain subfolders. Folder This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on the display. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 28: File Operations

    A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the file. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select Yes, and press the MULTI JOG dial to delete the file. To cancel deletion, select No, and press the MULTI JOG dial to return to the screen. BROWSE TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 29: Playlist

    PLAYLIST 3. Select , and press the , button. PLAYLIST Open the screen. PLAYLIST 4. Select the file you want to change, and press the MULTI JOG dial. This opens the playlist menu pop-up. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 30: Playback

    Play the files in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 29.) PLAYLIST If there is no playlist, a No PLAYLIST pop-up appears. 3. When finished, press the STOP/HOME [8] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 31: Playing Files

    The 9 icon appears when playback is paused in the middle of a file. • Turn the MULTI JOG dial as many times as necessary if you want to move between files. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 32: Setting The Play Mode

    3. Press the STOP/HOME [8] button to return to the Home Screen and start playback. NOTE By combining this with the item on the PLAY MODE PLAY screen, you can repeatedly play one file or SETTING multiple files within a designated area. TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 33: Settings And Information

    TASCAM_0003_12a.wav (part before division point) TASCAM_0003_34a.wav (part before division point) TASCAM_0003_12b.wav (part after division point) TASCAM_0003_34b.wav (part after division point) Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file. (See “Using mark functions” on page 24.) TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 34: Show Media Information

    14.) When formatting, the unit should be operating using the screen opens. MEDIA INFO included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) or batteries with sufficient remaining power. If the power fails during formatting, the formatting may not occur correctly. 1. Select the...

  • Page 35: Setting The Output Level

    BACKLIGHT cally turns off after the last operation. Options: (turned off ), (default), 5 sec 10 sec (always on) 30 sec ALWAYS Adjusting the display contrast to adjust the display contrast. CONTRAST Options: – (default: TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 36: Using The Remote Jack

    8 – Using the REMOTE jack This unit has a REMOTE jack. Connect a TASCAM RC-3F Using a remote control (TASCAM footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold RC-10) separately) here to enable remote operation of this unit.

  • Page 37: Messages

    The following is a list of the pop-up messages. Message Meaning and response These might appear on the SD-20M under certain conditions. The system file required to operate this Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and unit is invalid.

  • Page 38: 10 - Troubleshooting

    • Confirm that the batteries are not dead. • Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct ¥/^ orientation. • Confirm that the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) is securely connected to both the outlet and the unit power connector.

  • Page 39: 11 - Specifications

    XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Power Sleeve: GND) Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) × 1 Set to MIC (support phantom power) 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) Input impedance: 2.7 kΩ...
  • Page 40 Phantom power unused 5:00 3-4 channels/line input Recording 4 channels, 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV Dimensions 482.6 × 45 × 299.6 mm (width × height × depth) Weight 2.8 kg (including batteries)/2.7 kg (not including batteries) Operating temperature range 5°C–35°C (41°F–95°F) TASCAM SD-20M...

  • Page 41: Dimensional Drawings

    11 – Specifications Dimensional drawings 432.6mm 41mm 435mm 44mm 482.6mm 465mm • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM SD-20M...
  • Page 42 TASCAM SD-20M...
  • Page 43 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 and contacter le revendeur chez qui vous avez acheté...
  • Page 44 ✂ 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 SD-20M 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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