1–Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM HD-R1 professional 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.

The HD-R1 is a rack-mountable stereo audio recorder that uses standard Compact Flash memory cards to record in mono or stereo, 16- or 24-bit, at sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. The HD-R1 supports digital and analog audio inputs and outputs. Audio is recorded into uncompressed audio files (WAV) or compressed audio files (MP3) non- destructively, meaning that one may start recording at any time without losing previously recorded material

The HD-R1 can be set to play a single file, all files on the CF card or all files within a specific folder, or to follow playlists which permit arbitrary track ordering, adjustable start and end points per track, volume adjustment per track, and many other useful features.

The HD-R1 can be controlled remotely via its RS- 232C serial port, via its Parallel port or via an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). Ethernet may be also used to transfer files to or from a computer using the common File Transfer Protocol (FTP) standard. The built-in USB port permits files to be transferred to or from a USB storage device. It also supports the use of a USB computer keyboard, making it easier to enter text.

NOTE

Please be aware that the HD-R1 only supports MP3 and WAV audio files. It does not support other audio file formats such as WMF, AAC, MP4 or M4A.

Document conventions

Throughout this document the following conventions will be used:

WAV – Microsoft/IBM uncompressed audio file, compatible with the Broadcast Wave Format as defined by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The file extension is “WAV”.

MP3 – MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 compressed audio file. The file extension is “MP3”.

Track – A WAV or MP3 audio file, or portion thereof, as defined by an entry in a playlist.

CF – Compact Flash

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following typeface conventions:

•The names of keys, features, switches, and controls are given in the following typeface: ERASE

•Text displayed on the HD-R1’s LCD screen, are shown in the following typeface: Welcome

•Menu hierarchies are shown like this: Main

Menu ˘ Utilities ˘ Media Tools ˘ Media Speed Check

Supplied accessories

 

In addition to this manual, the HD-R1 has been

 

packed with the following:

 

••AC power cable...........................................................

1

••3-pin Euroblock wire-end connectors.........................

4

••Security screws for fastening the

 

Compact Flash slot door..............................................

3

••Rack mount screws.....................................................

4

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

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