Tascam DV-RA1000HD Shut down, LCD screens, Navigating the screens, Adjusting the display contrast

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4 − Basic operations

Shut down

In order to shut down the DV-RA1000HD safely with a disc loaded, follow the steps below.

that you can turn off the DV-RA1000HD using the POWER switch.

NOTE

During the shut down process, the DV-RA1000HD writes all the UDFMI data to the DVD±RW disc. (See “Writing the UDFMI” on page 40.)

1With a disc loaded, press and hold the OPEN/ CLOSE (SHUT DOWN) key for at least a second.

2A popup menu appears. Press ENTER to do shut- down, or CANCEL to return (if you pressed the OPEN/CLOSE key accidentally for a long time, for example).

3All front panel controls are disabled. When it has finished, a popup message appears telling you

NOTE

If you turn off the POWER switch without perform- ing the shut down operation, the DV-RA1000HD will automatically perform the shut down process, then turn itself off. (If you turn off the POWER switch during the format or copy operation, the unit will perform the shut down process after the format or copy operation is complete.)

If you turn on the POWER switch before the unit turns itself off, it will still execute the shut down process. In this case, turn off the power to the unit after it completes the shut down operation.

LCD screens

The DV-RA1000HD LCD panel enables you to view the status of the recorder, set the menu parameters, make the switch settings, and set up the effects.

Home screens

The “home” screens display current information regarding the mode and status of the recorder. There are two types of home screens, depending on whether

aCD-R/CD-RW disc or DVD±RW/HD is being used. These screens are view-only and non-editable. You can access the screens assigned to the switches by pressing the function keys. (See “The “home” screen” on page 20.)

Menu screens

The menu screens enable you to set up the system, proj- ects, discs, copy functions, and other functions. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. (See “Menu operations” on page 21.)

Virtual front panel (VFP)

The virtual front panel allows access to various switch- es on the screen that are not accessible on the front panel. Press the ENTER key from the home screen to display the virtual front panel. (See “The virtual front panel (VFP)” on page 23.)

Other screens

The DV-RA1000HD also features special screens for effects settings, input level settings, and the locate list. You can recall these screens by pressing dedicated keys.

Navigating the screens

A typical screen on the DV-RA1000HD features five switches on the bottom. Press one of the function keys (F1 - F5) to execute a function or open a screen assigned to the corresponding key.

Press the F1 or F2 key (up/down) to select an item in the screen.

Use the JOG/DATA dial to adjust a value or setting.

Press the ENTER key to confirm a setting or selection in the screen.

Adjusting the display contrast

To adjust the display contrast:

While pressing and holding the DISPLAY key, turn the JOG/DATA dial to adjust the contrast to suit your light- ing and viewing angle.

NOTE

You cannot use the JOG/DATA keys on the remote control unit to adjust the display contrast.

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Contents DV-RA1000HD Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety InformationContents − Use with a computer 10 − Specifications, etc− Copy function − EffectsAbout this manual − IntroductionRack-mounting the unit Supplied accessoriesCopyright Handling of optical discs Environmental considerationsNever use a stabilizer or printable discs About CD-R and CD-RW discsBeware of condensation Rewriting limitations About DVD±R and DVD±RW discsFront panel − Names and functionsDisplay key Keys found on only the remote control unit Remote control unitFollowing keys function in the same way as Digital audio connections Power− Connections Analog audio connectionsOther connections Storage media Drive mode− Basic operations HDD and ODDNavigating the screens Adjusting the display contrastShut down LCD screensHome screen Home screen contentGo up a Menu operationsMenu tree Menu treeTo launch the virtual front panel Virtual front panel VFPPlay RecGeneral preferences Etc.11 Main menu Short cuts for screen accessCheck screen Clock/calendarMode Selecting the input sourceSelecting the reference clock Adjusting the input levelFinish by pressing the keyboard’s Enter key Naming files, projects, marks, etcDisplay DVD HD − CD playback & recordingPlayback Basic playback operation DVD HDSingle track playback DVD HD Repeat playback DVD HDAuto space playback DVD HD Auto ready DVD HD Jog playback DVD HDPitch change DVD HD Auto cue DVD HDBasic recording operation DVD±RW HD Timer start DVD HDRecording Fades DVD HDAuto track increment DVD±RW HD Automatic track increment in level modeSetting a level interval Setting a delaySynchronized recording DVD±RW HD Settings in the sound level screenAutomatic track increment recording in time mode Setting the sound threshold level Sound LevelRehearsed synchronized recording Setting DD mode DD ModeSetting the sync delay parameter Sync Delay Setting the sync stop parameter Sync StopCopy protection Monitoring DVD HDOscillator DVD HD DitheringUnfinalizing discs Finalizing discsErasing discs CD-RW Jumping to a mark About marks DVD±RW HDEditing marks Viewing the number of rewriting times − DVD±RW/HD playback & recordingOrganization of projects and files Writing the UdfmiHD recording Using a new DVD±RW discRecording times and track lengths DVD±RW discs recordingUsing an already recorded disc Using a non-supported discFull format Close operation Close and open operations for DVD-RW discsAdding a new project Adding notes to a projectFormatting a disc Changing the current projectChanging the name of a project Deleting a project from discRecording files to disc Recording modeNormal mode Overwriting modeRestructuring the play list Setting marksPlaying back files Play listsCombining files Editing filesErasing a file Renaming a fileUndo and redo Dividing files− Copy function Selecting a copy mode and copy sourceSame project name in the destination Copying files and projects from a DVD to the HDCopying files and projects from the HD to DVD DV-RA1000HD displays the CD text edit screen Creating an audio CD using a project on the HD10 Selecting a copy destination project Copying tracks from a CD to the HD12 File name − Effects Setting up the effect positionEqualization Dynamics processor Dynamics processor has a number of settings avail- ableRecalling library data Effect librariesStoring library data You can use up to 20 characters for a library data name Naming library data− Use with a computer Connecting the DV-RA1000HD to a computerDisconnecting from Windows 2000 / XP systems Disconnecting from Mac OS X systemsTransferring files between a DVD disc and a computer Transferring audio filesAnalog I/O 10 − Specifications, etcDigital I/O Word Sync Audio performance Physical, etc. specificationsDimensions of the DV-RA1000HD Dimensional drawingPCM Mode DiagramTascam DV-RA1000HD Tascam DV-RA1000HD DV-RA1000HD