Tascam DV-RA1000HD owner manual Effects, Setting up the effect position, Equalization

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The DV-RA1000HD incorporates two signal proces- sors: a 3-band equalization stage and a dynamics pro- cessor. These can be inserted either before the final recording process or on playback.

These effects can be used on playback to simulate the effects of pre-mastering effect processing before the mixed stereo track is actually pre-mastered in another facility, or may be even used to perform the actual pre- mastering.

8 − Effects

Equalization is carried out a 40-bit resolution, and dynamics processing is carried out at 32-bit resolution at the same sampling frequency as the current project.

NOTE

The effects are not available in Sampling Frequency 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, and DSD modes.

Setting up the effect position

The EFFECT key is used to switch the effects on and off, to set up the parameters, and to set up the position of the effect in the signal chain.

Press and release the key to turn the effect chain on and off (the indicator shows the status).

Press, hold and release the key to bring up the first set- ting screen:

Figure 8.1: Effect setting screen

Use the F3 and F4 keys to move the cursor, and the JOG/DATA dial to set values. From left to right:

•The effect insertion position can be set to be on playback or recording (PLAY or REC).

•The input level to the effect processor section can be attenuated (IN LVL) with settings from

0 dB to –72 dB and INF (full cut). Settings between 0 and –10 dB are made in 0.5 dB steps, settings from –10 dB onwards are made in 1 dB steps.

•The EQ section can be switched ON or OFF

(EQ SW).

The next section cannot be set, but shows the level of the signal before the dynamics pro- cessor.

•The dynamics processor can be switched ON or OFF (DYN SW).

•The next section cannot be set, but shows the level of the signal immediately before the output level control.

•Finally, the output level following the dynamics processor can be set (OUT LVL), using the same parameters as the input level set- ting.

•Press ENTER to confirm the settings (or CANCEL to cancel them).

Equalization

The equalization effect has three bands: a shelving sweepable low, a fully parametric mid, and a shelving sweepable high.

All bands can cut or boost ±12 dB. The slope of the low and high bands is 6 dB/octave.

1From the effect setting screen (see Figure 8.1, Ef- fect setting screen), press the F1 (EQ) key.

Figure 8.2: EQ setting screen

•Pressing the F3 (BAND) key cycles between the

LOW, MID and HIGH bands.

•Use the F1 (up) and F2 (down) keys to select the GAIN and FREQ (frequency) parameters and the Q parameter for the MID band.

•Use the JOG/DATA dial to change the values.

As the values change, the response curve changes to give a visual indication of the EQ setting.

2Press F4 (SW) to switch the EQ effect on and off.

When the effect is turned on, the response curve is filled solid, as in the figure here (it is hollow when the effect is turned off).

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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
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