Tascam DV-RA1000HD owner manual Etc, General preferences

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4 − Basic operations

RMODE (recording mode) Switches the PCM DVD/ HDD recording mode between “normal” and “over write” modes. (See “Recording mode” on page 45.)

SYNC (sync rec) Sets the synchronized recording func- tion to off, rehearsal, or on. (See “Synchronized record- ing” on page 35.)

CD page

FINALIZE Finalizes CD-R and CD-RW discs, writing the TOC, and allowing them to be played on regular play- ers. (See “Finalizing discs” on page 38.)

UNFINAL. (unfinalize) Removes the TOC from CD-RW discs, allowing further recording on them. (See “Unfinalizing discs” on page 38.)

ERASE Erases all tracks from CD-RW discs.

Etc. page

MONO Turns mono monitoring on and off (except the DSD mode).

NSD (noise-shaped dithering) Allows dithering to be turned on and off (only when recording CDs).

(See “Dithering” on page 37.)

PITCH (pitch control) Turns the pitch control on and off. Pressing this switch for at least one second brings up the pitch change setting screen. (See “Pitch change” on page 32.)

OSC (oscillator) Turns the oscillator output on and off. Pressing this switch for at least one second brings up the oscillator screen. (See “Oscillator” on page 37.)

General preferences

There are a number of preferences that can be applied to the DV-RA1000HD in order to help adapt the unit to your working style.

1Press the MENU key, and use the JOG/DATA dial to select SYSTEM SETUP. Press ENTER.

2Use the JOG/DATA dial to select PREFERENCE. Press

ENTER.

Figure 4.9: The preference screens

3Use the F1 through F4 keys as cursor keys to nav- igate around the screen, and the JOG/DATA dial (except for the short cut parameter) to change the highlighted parameter, as detailed below.

4Press ENTER to return to the system setup menu after changing the settings.

Meter release (METER RELEASE TIME) This parameter can be set to Slow, Mid, or Fast.

Meter hold time (PEAK HOLD) This parameter can be set to OFF, 1 or 2 seconds (1s or 2s) or HOLD, in

Calendar display (CALENDAR) You can select M/D/Y (month/date/year) or Y/M/D (year/month/ date) for the date format shown in the calendar screen. (See “Clock/calendar” on page 26.)

Time zone (TIME ZONE) allows you to set up your local time zone (expressed relative to GMT). This may be useful if the discs containing your files are moved to different time zones.

Reference level (REF.LEVEL) This is the amount of headroom from the digital saturation level (0 dB) to the analog nominal level.

This setting applies only to the balanced XLR analog I/O jacks (and not to the unbalanced RCA analog con- nectors).

You can select from the following five reference levels.

Reference level

Nominal level

Maximal level

 

 

 

–9dB

+6dBu

+15dBu

 

 

 

–14dB

+4dBu

+18dBu

 

 

 

–16dB

+4dBu

+20dBu

 

 

 

–18dB

+4dBu

+22dBu

 

 

 

–20dB

+4dBu

+24dBu

 

 

 

Table 4.10: Reference level

Resume playback (RESUME) The DV-RA1000HD can be set to resume playback or recording from the point where it stopped when the STOP key is pressed.

This point is retained even when the unit is powered off. Select either ON or OFF for this option.

which the peak reading is held until this parameter is

TIP

 

 

reset.

You can press STOP and the

key together to

 

return to zero.

 

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Contents DV-RA1000HD Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Optical pickupContents 10 − Specifications, etc − Copy function− Effects − Use with a computer− Introduction About this manualSupplied accessories Rack-mounting the unitCopyright Environmental considerations Handling of optical discsAbout CD-R and CD-RW discs Never use a stabilizer or printable discsBeware of condensation About DVD±R and DVD±RW discs Rewriting limitations− Names and functions Front panelDisplay key Remote control unit Keys found on only the remote control unitFollowing keys function in the same way as Power − ConnectionsAnalog audio connections Digital audio connectionsOther connections Drive mode − Basic operationsHDD and ODD Storage mediaAdjusting the display contrast Shut downLCD screens Navigating the screensHome screen content Home screen Menu operations Go up aMenu tree Menu treeVirtual front panel VFP PlayRec To launch the virtual front panelEtc. General preferencesShort cuts for screen access 11 Main menuClock/calendar Check screenSelecting the input source ModeAdjusting the input level Selecting the reference clockNaming files, projects, marks, etc Finish by pressing the keyboard’s Enter key− CD playback & recording PlaybackBasic playback operation DVD HD Display DVD HDRepeat playback DVD HD Single track playback DVD HDAuto space playback DVD HD Jog playback DVD HD Pitch change DVD HDAuto cue DVD HD Auto ready DVD HDTimer start DVD HD RecordingFades DVD HD Basic recording operation DVD±RW HDAutomatic track increment in level mode Setting a level intervalSetting a delay Auto track increment DVD±RW HDSettings in the sound level screen Automatic track increment recording in time modeSetting the sound threshold level Sound Level Synchronized recording DVD±RW HDSetting DD mode DD Mode Setting the sync delay parameter Sync DelaySetting the sync stop parameter Sync Stop Rehearsed synchronized recordingMonitoring DVD HD Oscillator DVD HDDithering Copy protectionFinalizing discs Unfinalizing discsErasing discs CD-RW About marks DVD±RW HD Jumping to a markEditing marks − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording Organization of projects and filesWriting the Udfmi Viewing the number of rewriting timesUsing a new DVD±RW disc Recording times and track lengthsDVD±RW discs recording HD recordingUsing a non-supported disc Using an already recorded discFull format Close and open operations for DVD-RW discs Adding a new projectAdding notes to a project Close operationChanging the current project Changing the name of a projectDeleting a project from disc Formatting a discRecording mode Normal modeOverwriting mode Recording files to discSetting marks Playing back filesPlay lists Restructuring the play listEditing files Erasing a fileRenaming a file Combining filesDividing files Undo and redoSelecting a copy mode and copy source − Copy functionCopying files and projects from a DVD to the HD Same project name in the destinationCopying files and projects from the HD to DVD Creating an audio CD using a project on the HD DV-RA1000HD displays the CD text edit screenCopying tracks from a CD to the HD 10 Selecting a copy destination project12 File name Setting up the effect position − EffectsEqualization Dynamics processor has a number of settings avail- able Dynamics processorEffect libraries Recalling library dataStoring library data Naming library data You can use up to 20 characters for a library data nameConnecting the DV-RA1000HD to a computer Disconnecting from Windows 2000 / XP systemsDisconnecting from Mac OS X systems − Use with a computerTransferring audio files Transferring files between a DVD disc and a computer10 − Specifications, etc Analog I/ODigital I/O Word Sync Physical, etc. specifications Audio performanceDimensional drawing Dimensions of the DV-RA1000HDDiagram PCM ModeTascam DV-RA1000HD Tascam DV-RA1000HD DV-RA1000HD
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