This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number TASCAM HS-4000 For European Customers ª Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be...
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19-inch rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. 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 HS-4000...
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4 cm inside the front of the rack. Remove the three screws that attach the rack mount ears from each side and then use the screws to reattach the ears as shown in the illustration below. TASCAM HS-4000...
Playback in timeline mode...45 Project/session selection...45 Setting input monitoring...45 Setting the online function ...45 Locate to the playback start position ...45 Playback control in timeline mode...45 Using the call function ...45 BWF–J cue point...45 Importing and exporting AES31 editing information TASCAM HS-4000 Contents...
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Edit the playback starting time...64 Editing the playback starting point...65 Editing the playback end point...66 Saving a playlist ...67 Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist ...68 TASCAM HS-4000 Playback ...69 Project/session/playlist selection...69 Selecting the current player...70 Setting the online function ...70 Playback control in playlist mode...70...
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17 – Specifications... 103 General ...103 Inputs and outputs...103 Analog audio inputs and outputs ... 103 Digital audio inputs and outputs ... 104 Control inputs and outputs... 104 Audio performance ...104 Other specifications ...105 Dimensional drawings ...106 Block diagram...107 Contents TASCAM HS-4000...
1 − Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-4000 4 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.
CF cards that are available commercially is possible. Microdrives cannot be used with this unit. The capacities and performance of your HS-4000 will vary based on the speed and abilities of the Compact Flash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper Compact Flash (CF) cards use slower memory components and little internal buffering which results in poor recording performance.
SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 indicators. Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust the brightness of only the color display. TASCAM HS-4000 ○ 6 MENU key Press to open the MENU screen.
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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-4000 ] keys (search) ] key while pressing...
B outputs from connector 2. TASCAM HS-4000 ○ 3 4 REMOTE connectors Connect a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote control (sold separately) here. CAUTION This is not an Ethernet connector (LAN, etc.). Never connect this to a network using an Ethernet cable. Doing so could damage this unit or equipment in the network.
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○ 4 2 GROUND terminal When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote control (sold separately), depending on the operating environment, the color display might flicker or noise might be heard when monitoring. If this occurs, use the GROUND terminal.
NOTE ・ RS–232C connector functions will be supported in a future firmware version update. ・ Please contact TASCAM customer support for information about this unit’s RS–232C command protocol. RS–422 connector You can control this unit remotely by connecting the RS–422 connector on its rear panel to a controller or editor compatible with SONY P2 protocol (RS–422).
Master clock. S Y N C T / C screen. (See “Sync P L A Y S E T U P screen. S T A R T T I M E screen where you can set the TASCAM HS-4000...
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(1-2 or 3-4) for monitoring (solo function). The level meters and track numbers for the soloed channels appear highlighted in yellow. The level meters for the TASCAM HS-4000 channels that are not soloed appear shaded. Touch the same channel pair again to stop soloing them.
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U s e r (default). button to open the screen where you can button to open the screen where you can – - - - ” appears and the value setting is saved with each project. If you change TASCAM HS-4000...
○ 2 6 Time bar This shows the current playback position. What is shown depends on the time display mode. TASCAM HS-4000 Mode The current playback position relative to the length of the take or entry is shown.
The time code time of the playing entry is shown. P L A Y S E T U P screen. When the online playback mode is , the icon appears. When online playback mode is O F F , the icon appears with green letters. TASCAM HS-4000...
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68.) ○ Level meters (button) The playback level is shown. TASCAM HS-4000 Touch this area to enable monitoring of a playlist. When selected for monitoring, the area around the meters appears yellow. When an input overloads, the corresponding red.
3. Press the square button in again to partially eject the CF card. 4. Pull the CF card out by hand. Security screws The included security screws can be used to lock the CF card slot covers. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to install or remove the screws. TASCAM HS-4000...
Push and turn the DATA dial while pressing and holding the HOME key to adjust only the brightness of the color display. TASCAM HS-4000 Cautions related to display use The display can easily be scratched, so do not use pointed objects, including fingernail tips, to touch it.
NOTE After purchasing this unit, set the clock before making your first recording. If you do not set the clock, the time stamps on recording files will not be correct. TASCAM HS-4000 S Y S T E M...
L O C K (with a yellow background) and the locked area appears dimmed. Everything locked TASCAM HS-4000 When the L C D S e c t i o n If the display is touched, the following pop-up message appears when the display (panel) is locked.
CF card in use. The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the CF card. 32 GB 25:12 23:08 16:48 15:26 8:24 7:42 3 – Preparation TASCAM HS-4000...
Touch this button to return to the previous screen. NOTE You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the EXIT/CANCEL (PEAK CLEAR) key. TASCAM HS-4000 CF card preparation CF card selection 1. Press the MENU key on the front panel to open the...
Touch the N E X T button again to open the third page where TASCAM HS-4000 you can set the starting time and number of tracks in timeline mode, for example. For details about each item, see “Creating new projects” on page 34.
ONLINE switch.) The ONLINE switch lights when ON. You can also connect a TASCAM RC–HS32PD remote controller (sold separately), for example, and use its master fader to adjust the level suitably. When the master fader is lowered completely, sound is not output from the output connectors.
Polyphonic and SubFolder modes, but in Session Root mode, you might have to wait more than 4 seconds. NOTE ・ The default setting is S u b F o l d e r ・ Monophonic mode is planned for a future firmware version upgrade. TASCAM HS-4000...
CF card. CREATE PROJECT button Touch to open the C R E A T E P R O J E C T TASCAM HS-4000 MULTI SELECT button Touch to enable the selection of multiple projects. MENU button...
The playlist selection screen is only shown when the operation mode is playlist mode. Session name display This shows the current session name Touch this area to show the session selection screen. TASCAM HS-4000 5 – Projects L O A D...
On the 1 s t S E S S I O N screen, the maximum number of TASCAM HS-4000 characters allowed is indicated by a yellow background. ■ Fs Set that sampling frequency of the project. 48k–0.1% sampling frequency is pull-down compatible, and 48k+0.1% is pull-up compatible.
E D I T N A M E button in the pull-up P R O J E C T N A M E screen screen. button on the C R E A T E P R O J E C T screen, as shown below. TASCAM HS-4000...
Multiple projects selected 4. Touch the R E B U I L D button in the pull-up menu. TASCAM HS-4000 5. Touch the button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. During rebuilding, a progress status pop-up appears. When rebuilding completes, the pop-up disappears.
NOTE The letter “C” appears in the icon to the left of the name of the current session. TASCAM HS-4000 5 – Projects icon to the left of the name of the screen to S E S S I O N...
When rebuilding completes, the pop-up disappears. NOTE You can also rebuild a session from that session’s take selection screen. TASCAM HS-4000 Copying sessions You can copy session folders between CF 1 and CF 2 (two CF cards are necessary). When you copy a session, the same directory structure is created at the copy destination.
Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions are available. Using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD or other remote controller, flash start playback is possible (three pages of 32 keys each). Different types of marks, including BWF–J CUE points, can be set, managed, edited and used for playback.
The button for the selected mode appears yellow. TIME LINE MODE TAKE MODE PLAYLIST MODE (SINGLE) PLAYLIST MODE (DUAL) 4. Press the S E T button to enable the selected mode and return to the Home Screen. 6 – Overview of operation modes TASCAM HS-4000...
You can also touch the C R E A T E P R O J E C T button on screens 1/3 and 2/3 to create a project. TASCAM HS-4000 4. Touch the message appears. When creation of the project completes, the Home Screen reopens.
R E C S E T U P 7 – Timeline mode page, you can turn confidence tab on the R E C S E T U P screen to open R E C S E T U P screen to open the TASCAM HS-4000...
・ 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-4000 Stopping recording To stop recording, press the STOP (RETAKE) key. Retaking a recording Press the STOP (RETAKE) key while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to erase the last recorded region.
(BC$STANDBY CUE point) exists, that CUE will be followed. BC$PAUSE During playback, when this point is reached, a BC$PAUSE tally is output, and playback pauses. TASCAM HS-4000 ] keys, jump to a mark or ] key to search ] key while...
S a v e button to save the session to the CF card. TASCAM HS-4000 Exporting AES31 editing information You can export the currently loaded session to an AES31 file. The exported file is created in the current session.
E r a s e button in ▼ button, and touch the D i v i d e button button, and touch the U N D O button in U N D O button is disabled. The TASCAM HS-4000...
B O U N C E N A M E screen where you can input the bounce file name. TASCAM HS-4000 R E D O button in Input the file name. Follow the procedures in “Editing the project name” on page 35.
C R E A T E P R O J E C T age 37. 8 – Take mode button to open the M A K E button to open the screen where you can change the button or press the DATA dial to screen. button. TASCAM HS-4000...
2. Press the R E C S E T U P button to open the screen. TASCAM HS-4000 On the R E C M O D E monitoring on or off. For details, see “Confidence monitoring” on page 88.
5. Touch the M E N U button in the take selection screen to open the pull-up menu. TASCAM HS-4000 6. Touch the L O A D button in the pull-up menu. 7. When a confirmation message appears in the pop-up window, touch the When loading completes, the Home Screen opens.
BC$PAUSE tally is output, and playback pauses. Using the flash start function in take mode Using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD (sold separately) or other remote controller, flash start playback is possible. For details, see “Flash start function” on page 90.
Frame edit on Frame edit off TASCAM HS-4000 8. Use the number buttons to input the take start time. ・ If you begin input without selecting a digit, input will start from the smallest one.
NOTE This function is not available in versions 1.00–1.05. It is available with a version upgrade. Use this function to add “@” to good takes, for example. CAUTION Take names cannot be edited. 8 – Take mode TASCAM HS-4000...
6. Touch the button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. TASCAM HS-4000 NOTE If you touch a e button to load a session, this pop-up window will not open. When loading a session completes, the last loaded playlist is automatically loaded (or a default playlist is created for a new session) and the Home Screen reopens.
・ After a playlist is created it becomes the currently loaded playlist. CAUTION When a JPPA PPL format file is loaded, playlists are created for both player A and player B. 9 – Playlist mode button to open a pull-up button in the pull-up menu to screen. TASCAM HS-4000...
If it is not the current session, a pop-up window appears TASCAM HS-4000 confirming that you want to load it. Touch the button. 4. Select the playlist that you want to load.
7. Touch the button or press the DATA dial when a confirmation pop-up message appears. During erasing, a progress status pop-up appears. When erasing completes, the pop-up disappears. NOTE You cannot delete the currently loaded playlist. TASCAM HS-4000 9 – Playlist mode...
Entry is a format that cannot be played back No entry ○ 6 INFO button When an entry is selected, press this button to open an TASCAM HS-4000 information pop-up for that entry. When an entry is not selected, pre information about the current playlist. ○...
9 – Playlist mode Single mode Dual mode A S S I G N F I L E button to Single mode Dual mode button on the Entry List screen to open the A S S I G N TASCAM HS-4000...
Note: “―” means there is no corresponding page. “A:” indicates entry numbers for the Player A playlist, and “B:” for the Player B playlist. TASCAM HS-4000 R C – H S 3 2 P D F l a s h .
C a n n o t c h a n g e n o w . C u r r e n t l y P l a y i n g appears, and you will not be able to edit the title. Stop playback before touching the E n t e r button. TASCAM HS-4000 9 – Playlist mode screen. (“ X X X ” is the entry...
ENTRY list screen or one of the key assign buttons on the left is selected on the ASSIGN file screen. Entry List Screen Assign File Screen TASCAM HS-4000 3. The value shown next to the playback starting time for the selected entry. Press E D I T...
E D I T E N D P O I N T screen where you can change the playback end point. TASCAM HS-4000 Use the F R A M E E D I T screen to set whether or not you will edit the frame value.
ENTRY list or ASSIGN file screen to open a pull-up menu, and touch the E X P O R T P P L create a JPPA PPL file. TASCAM HS-4000 4. Touch the E n t e r press the DATA dial.
When in single mode, the same pop-up message as above appears. Touch button or press the DATA dial. When in dual mode, the pop-up window has buttons. Touch the one for the desired player. TASCAM HS-4000 9 – Playlist mode button in the pull-up L O A D t o B...
BC$FILE BC$PAUSE Using the flash start function in playlist mode Using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD (sold separately) or other remote controller, flash start playback is possible. For details, see “Flash start function” on page 90. ] key to search ] key or , [...
Sub Folder button (default): Audio files are saved in subfolders created for each take within the session folder. Session Root button: Audio files are saved directly in the session folder. TASCAM HS-4000 R E C M O D E...
Setting buttons: S P L I T (default), N O S P L I T TASCAM HS-4000 OPTIONS page Make settings related to the pre–recording and auto markers. PreREC Time When P r e R E C T i m e...
The PLAY key on the front panel of the unit, the PLAY key, flash start keys and fader start function of the TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote control (sold separately), and play and flash start commands from external controllers (RS-422, RS-232C, parallel, keyboard).
Depending on the combination of Project sampling frequency and Play Fs settings, the unit will operate with the sampling frequency shown below (default: O F F TASCAM HS-4000 Project sampling frequency 48 kHz 48 kHz 48 kHz 48 kHz - 0.1% Not possible...
TASCAM HS-4000 entry that is lined up will start playback standby. RC–HS32PD Flash Start Key Mode This sets the number of flash start keys for a TASCAM RC–HS32PD remote controller (sold separately) in dual playlist mode. 16x2 keys button: 16 keys can be used by both A and B for a total of 32 keys.
3 8 4 0 0 (default) (default): Time code frame edges synchronized with video signal frame edges O F F Independent from video frame clock 10 – Internal settings R S – 4 2 2 (default) TASCAM HS-4000...
Make monitoring mixer settings on this page. This page differs in single player and dual player modes. Single player mode Dual player mode TASCAM HS-4000 METER buttons Use these buttons to set whether the meter shows the position before or after the online fader.
S w i t c h a b l e Set to “Switchable” to allow online playback mode to be enabled from the parallel connector, serial connector (RS-232C) or a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote controller (sold separately). Set to A l w a y s O N to not allow online playback to be used and always output the sound from all connectors.
Version display (VERSION INFO) This page shows the unit’s SYSTEM version. Touch the bottom center of the screen to show the version of the internal device data and the version of any TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote controller (sold separately) connected to the unit.
You can check the CF card folder and file structure by accessing it from a computer using a card reader, for example. Be aware, however, if you change or erase files inside a project, or change any names, the HS-4000 might not be able to play that project. TASCAM HS-4000 ROOT ├─...
[ Take name first half]-[letter][take number]_[track number].wav S u b F o l d e r , files are S e s s i o n R o o t , files , subfolders are 10 – Internal settings TASCAM HS-4000...
・ If a mark is triggered using parallel control, a mark is added in the same manner as if the MARK key had been pushed. TASCAM HS-4000 Using keys to locate to marks While pressing and holding the SHIFT key. press the .[MARK.] or / [MARK/] key while pressing...
T I M E O V E R Erasing marks using the mark list information screen M A R K screen. screen, you can select the mark or type of D E L E T E button to erase all the TASCAM HS-4000...
・ 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-4000 Editing mark names 1. Select the mark that you want to edit on the screen.
・ 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. 11 – Mark and locate functions area and use TASCAM HS-4000...
・ When a region (take) is divided or the recording region (take) reaches the maximum size, the confidence monitoring playback sound will be interrupted for a few seconds. TASCAM HS-4000 R E C S E T U P button to enable...
ONLINE key In dual mode, only online playback mode for the selected player can be turned ON/OFF on screen. When using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD remote controller (sold separately), however, regardless of which player is selected, you can press the player A or B ONLINE key to turn online playback mode ON/OFF for the orresponding player.
Playlist mode In playlist mode, recording is not possible regardless of timecode synchronization status. TASCAM HS-4000 Basic operation 1. In timeline or take mode, load the session that you want to record in or play back. In playlist mode, load the session that you want to play back.
14 – Importing files recorded by other devices This unit can import and play BWF format files recorded by other devices. In addition, files created by other TASCAM HS series units can be played back without rebuilding if they meet the following conditions.
(level knob settings) are not all the way down. ● When using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD remote controller (sold separately), confirm that the fader is not lowered. ● If you cannot hear the input signal, arm the recording and turn input monitoring ON.
The following is a list of messages that the HS-4000 shows in pop-up windows. Refer to this list to learn more about each message as ell as how to respond to them. Message --- error --- An error occurred while writing information.
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CFn has no projects. The CF card does not have even one project. Please create a project. TASCAM HS-4000 Details and responses Editing is possible even when time data is the same at the frame level if the value differs at the subframe level, which is not visible on the screen.
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= name of first session to be created llllllll = the playlist name created "pppppppp" = PPL file name llllllll = the playlist name created aaaaaaaa = the AES31 editing information file name created 16 – Messages Remarks TASCAM HS-4000...
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The file is loading. Load selected project? Confirm that you want to load the selected project. “pppppppp” TASCAM HS-4000 Details and responses "aaaaaaaa" = AES31 file name N = number of marks of selected mark type N = number of marks...
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This message appears when making a session or recording results in a file path name of more than 255 characters. This can occur if you give projects and sessions long names using a computer. 16 – Messages Remarks TASCAM HS-4000...
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Confirm that you want to rebuild the current session. Rebuild failed Rebuilding failed. Rebuild selected project? Confirm that you want to rebuild the selected project. TASCAM HS-4000 Details and responses pppppppp = playlist name n = 1 or 2 n = 1 or 2...
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Playlist* = Playlist, Playlist A or Playlist B llllllll = playlist name ssssssss = session name ssssssss = session name n: number of takes f: sampling frequency u: space used t: total time of all takes 16 – Messages Remarks TASCAM HS-4000...
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Writing System File… Recording information is being written when recording has stopped. TASCAM HS-4000 Details and responses nnnnnnnn = name of project, session or take tttttttt = take name date: year/month/day hour: minutes...
+24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref: -20dBFS, A.Output: +4dBu) D.Ref: Digital Ref. Level A.Output: Analog Output Ref. Lvl 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-4000...
Signal voltage amplitude: 1 Vp–p (VIDEO IN) Input impedance: 75 Ω ±10% Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization: ±100 ppm TASCAM HS-4000 Includes switch for enabling termination Input frequency (WORD): 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96 kHz Input signal (VIDEO): 24/25/29.97/30 Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst, HDTV Tri–Level)
Other specifications Power AC 100-240 V, 50–60 Hz Power consumption 25 W External dimensions (W x H x D) 482.6 x 94 x 317.1 mm Weight 5.1 kg Operating temperature range 5–35º C 17 – Specifications TASCAM HS-4000...
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