Tascam HS-8 Setting the keyboard type, Use the keyboard to input the name, List of keyboard operations, Moving the cursor, Erasing characters, Inputting characters

8 – Operation using a computer keyboard

You can control this unit using an IBM-PC-compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface by connecting it to the KEYBOARD connector on the front panel of this unit. A variety of operations are possible, but using the keyboard is especially efficient for inputting names.

Setting the keyboard type

NOTE

••	The following characters and punctuation marks cannot be
	used in names.
	\ / : ; , • ? “ < >
••	Japanese katakana cannot be input.
••	The letter in the second half of the next take name can only be
	an uppercase letter from the alphabet.

Set the type according to the keyboard connected. Change the setting as necessary on the “PREFERENCES” page of the “SYSTEM SETUP” screen (on page 52.).

Use the keyboard to input the name

You can edit and input characters for the following items in the same manner as inputting characters on a computer.

••	Project names (“Editing the project name” on page 35.)
••	Folder names (“Editing the name of the first folder” on
	page 36, “Creating new folders” on page 37.)
••	First half of the next take name (“NEXT TAKE NAME
	button” on page 16.)
••	Letter in the second half of the next take name (“NEXT
	TAKE NAME button” on page 16.)
••	Channel names (“CHx NAME (button)” on page 50.)

You can also use it to enter numbers in the following operations.

••	Editing the T/C USER BITS (on page 47.),
••	Editing the START TIME (on page 47.),
••	Editing marks (on page 56.),
••	Using the manual locate function (on page 57.)
••	Editing the TC Chase offset (on page 46.)

Selecting the type of character to input

In the same manner as with a computer, use the Shift and Caps Lock keys to select the type of character to input.

Inputting characters

You can use the number, letter and symbol keys to import them directly.

Moving the cursor

Use the / keys.

Erasing characters

Use the Delete key to erase the character at the cursor position.

Use the Backspace key to erase the character before the cursor position.

Inserting characters

Input the character at the desired position.

List of keyboard operations

In addition to inputting names, a keyboard can be used to control the transport and conduct various other operations. The following is a summary of keyboard key functions.

	Operation
F1 key	The same as the Âkey
F2 key	The same as the ¯key
F3 key	The same as the CALL key
F4 key	The same as the STOP key
F5 key	The same as the PLAY key
F6 key	The same as the PAUSE key
F7 key	Turn auto cue ON/OFF
F8 key	The same as the RECORD key
F9 key	Turn auto ready ON/OFF
F10 key	Turn repeat ON/OFF
F11 key	Change the play mode
F12 key	Flash load when stopped;
	stop during playback or when
	paused
CTRL + F1 key	FLASH 1
CTRL + F2 key	FLASH 2
CTRL + F3 key	FLASH 3
CTRL + F4 key	FLASH 4
CTRL + F5 key	FLASH 5
CTRL + F6 key	FLASH 6
CTRL + F7 key	FLASH 7
CTRL + F8 key	FLASH 8
CTRL + F9 key	FLASH 9
CTRL + F10 key	FLASH 10
CTRL + F11 key	FLASH 11
CTRL + F12 key	FLASH 12

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