Tascam DV-RA1000HD owner manual Introduction, About this manual

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Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High Definition Audio Master Recorder. This unit features the world's most advanced method of recording high-resolution stereo audio on optical disc or internal hard disk.

Fitted with digital I/O in all common formats, including SDIF-3 (direct stream digital), as well as high-quality AD and DA conversion: the unit allows you to record and playback the following types of disc. (See “Storage media” on page 18.)

CD-R and CD-RW

These discs enable you to record audio in CD-DA for- mat from the DV-RA1000HD.

The DV-RA1000HD is also capable of creating audio compact discs (CDs) using audio tracks recorded on its hard disk, as well as copying audio CDs.

DVD±RW and HD (internal hard disk)

These discs are used to record audio files which are compatible with computer based digital audio work- stations, and recording can take place at 44.1/48 kHz, 88.2/96 kHz, 176.4/192 kHz sampling frequencies (all at 24-bit) as well as in DSD format.

The disc created in this way are in UDF 1.5 format. This format is readable by personal computer system.

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DVD±R

These discs enable you to duplicate audio data once it has been recorded on a DVD±RW disc or hard disk. These discs are useful for archiving data that has been recorded on the DV-RA1000HD.

The unit may be connected to a personal computer through a USB 2.0 connection, and these files can be transferred for further processing, editing and master- ing. The files may then be used for the production of high-resolution, high-sampling frequency SACD and DVD-audio, etc. media, as well as for more convention- al CDs.

In addition, the unit provides digital effects: a 3-band EQ with a fully-parametric mid band, and a dynamics processor operating in one or three bands as either a compressor or expander. These effects may be inserted on recording (and the effect written to disc) or play- back.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you under- stand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•The names of keys and controls are given in the fol- lowing typeface: ERASE.

•When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows

a message or a parameter value (incl. on or off), they are shown in the following typeface: No Disc.

•If a preset indicator or a name of a parameter in the display (i.e. one which can not change) is shown, this is shown as follows: PROJECT.

•Unless otherwise specified, “HD” refers to the inter- nal hard disk of the DV-RA1000HD.

•“DVD” refers to a DVD±RW and DVD±R disc.

The sections of this manual are arranged as follows:

1 - “Introduction” (p. 7) (This chapter) Includes a brief introduction to the DV-RA1000HD, precautions, and information about optical disc media.

2 - “Names and functions” (p. 12) Outlines the function of each component on the front panel and the remote control unit. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on the rear panel connectors.

3 - “Connections” (p. 16) Describes connections to external devices.

4 - “Basic operations” (p. 18) Introduces the basic principles and common operations of the DV-RA1000HD and the remote control unit.

5 - “CD playback & recording” (p. 30) Describes the functions available when the DV-RA1000HD is used as a CD player and recorder. Many playback func- tions can be used in the same manner to play DVD±RW discs, DVD±R discs, or the HD. Also, many recording functions can be used in the same manner to record to DVD±RW discs or the HD.

6 - “DVD±RW/HD playback & recording”

(p. 40) Describes using the DV-RA1000HD as a DVD/ HD recorder, as well as editing and playing back files.

7 - “Copy function” (p. 49) The DV-RA1000HD copy function enables you to duplicate a disc or copy files between discs. You can use DVD±RW, DVD±R, CD-R, or CD-RW discs or the HD as the copy source or the copy destination.

8 - “Effects” (p. 55) Describes how to use the built- in effects (EQ and dynamics).

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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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