Tascam DV-RA1000HD owner manual DVD±RW/HD playback & recording, Organization of projects and files

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6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording

The DV-RA1000HD features high-resolution recording using DVD±RW discs or HD. The format of this high- resolution recording is different from that for recording a standard DVD audio, SACD, or CD-DA disc.

The recording process creates an archive of audio files which you can edit using a DV-RA1000HD. Also, these files can be subsequently transferred to external devices or personal computer such as a digital audio worksta-

tion (DAW) for later sound processing and pre-master- ing.

NOTE

On the DV-RA1000HD, you can use DVD±RW discs and the HDD for real-time recording. You can use DVD±R discs only in copy mode to duplicate data.

Organization of projects and files

On the DV-RA1000HD, a project consists of up to 99 audio files—the same number as the maximum number of tracks on a Red Book CD-DA.

When you format a brand new DVD±RW disc with the DV-RA1000HD, a new project is automatically added to the disc. (See “Using a new DVD±RW disc” on page 41.) The DV-RA1000HD internal HD already includes one default project (44.1kHz, 24-bit) at the time of ship- ment.

In a project, all the files must be the same sampling fre- quency (or all in DSD format). This is determined when the project is set up.

You can have different projects on the same disc (up to 99 of them, in fact), and different projects can have dif- ferent sampling frequencies.

As well as the audio files, a project also contains the following information:

•Mark data

•Text associated with the project other than the file names

•A play list showing the running order

Writing the UDFMI

In order for the DV-RA1000HD to read the information on a DVD±RW disc, control information referred as UDFMI (UDF Management Information) must be writ- ten to the disc.

Although the DV-RA1000HD writes this control infor- mation at key events, such as when the disc is ejected, when the unit is shut down (see “Shut down” on page 19), or when ODD/HDD mode is switched, unexpected power loss may cause a disc to appear unreadable.

To write the UDFMI manually:

1While the transport section is stopped, select the DISC sub-menu from the main menu.

2Highlight the SAVE UDFMI item and press ENTER.

3A popup asks you if you are sure. Press ENTER to continue, and a progress bar shows the progress of the operation.

Press CANCEL to cancel the operation.

TIP

This SAVE UDFMI function is also installed by de- fault as a short cut using function key F5. (See “Short cuts for screen access” on page 25.)

CAUTION

There is a limit to the number of times that DVD±RW media used by the DV-RA1000HD can be written. This also applies to the UDFMI. It is impossible to provide definite guidelines on the number of times this is possible, but the type of media, environmen- tal factors, etc. introduce an element of unpredict- ability. We therefore recommend that wherever possible, you use new media for important record- ing projects, to prevent the possibility of data loss caused by media errors.

Viewing the number of rewriting times

The number of times the current disc has been rewrit- ten can be viewed in the check screen. Select CHECK in the system setup menu to display the check screen.

Then, press the F3 (MEDIUM) key to view the number. (See “The check screen” on page 26.)

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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 manualRack-mounting the unit Supplied accessoriesCopyright Environmental considerations Handling of optical discsNever use a stabilizer or printable discs About CD-R and CD-RW 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 screenMenu 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 HDSingle track playback DVD HD Repeat 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 protectionUnfinalizing discs Finalizing discsErasing discs CD-RW Jumping to a mark About marks DVD±RW HDEditing 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 an already recorded disc Using a non-supported 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 − Effects Setting up the effect positionEqualization Dynamics processor has a number of settings avail- able Dynamics processorRecalling library data Effect librariesStoring 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 computerAnalog I/O 10 − Specifications, etcDigital 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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