Tascam HD-P2 Introduction, Document Conventions, About this manual, Supplied accessories

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM HD-P2 Portable Stereo Audio Recorder. Before using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you understand 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.

Introduction

The HD-P2 is a compact, lightweight Portable High Definition Stereo Audio Recorder. It uses standard Compact Flash memory cards to record in mono or stereo, 16- or 24-bit, at samples rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz. An advanced clocking system is included, with the ability to chase external timecode and lock to an outside word clock or video reference signal. The HD-P2 supports digital and analog audio inputs and outputs, and has a built-in microphone and speaker.

The HD-P2 records audio as standard Broadcast Wave Files non-destructively. This means you can record

a file, rewind, and record another file at the same location without fear of losing the first recording. A built-in, dynamic Edit Decision List orders file play- back based on file record times. A file edit screen is provided for auditioning (and editing) of individual files.

Document Conventions

Throughout this document the following conventions will be used:

BWF (Broadcast Wave File) – All audio files are stored using this format with the file extension .wav

Time Stamp – The timecode value stored in the BWF audio file header relating to the start time of that file.

Creation Date – The date/time used by the file system to mark files, derived from the real-time system clock.

EDL (Edit Decision List) – Playlist of audio files in a project based on timecode, date, and size attributes.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following typeface conven- tions:

≠The names of keys, features, switches, and controls are given in the following typface: ERASE.

≠When the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: Welcome.

≠The names of menus shown on the screeen are given in the following typeface: Display Menu.

≠The names of sub-menus shown on the screeen are given in the following typeface: Random.

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the HD-P2 has been packed with the following:

•	AC adaptor	1
•	IFFF1394 cable	1
•	Shoulder strap	1

Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.

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