1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-8 8 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.

Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://www.tascam.com/)

Features

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CF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA

 

compatible)

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Simultaneous recording of 8-channel multitrack and

 

stereo mix at 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit

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8-channel multitrack recording at 88.2/96 kHz, 16/24

 

bit

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4-channel multitrack recording at 176.4/192 kHz, 16/24

 

bit

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Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) files

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Flash start possible using optional RC-HS20PD

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JOG/SHUTTLE functions

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Intuitive operation using graphical interface on TFT

 

color touch-screen

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8 balanced analog inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-sub

 

connectors

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8 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on a 25-pin D-sub

 

connector

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8-channel ADAT digital input and output

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2 channels of balanced XLR analog input and output

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XLR AES/EBU digital input and output

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Headphones output

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BNC time code input and output

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BNC video reference, as well as word clock input and

 

output/thru

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USB storage media can be connected and files copied

 

(support planned in a version upgrade)

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LAN (Ethernet) functions allow file transfer, remote

 

control and monitoring over a network (support

 

planned in a version upgrade)

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Cascade function allows multiple units to be operated

 

in sync (support planned in a version upgrade)

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Can be used with parallel remote control

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Can be used with RS-232C serial remote control

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Can be used with RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol

 

standard) serial remote control

Included items

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

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Main unit (HS-8)...........................................................................

1

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Power cord set..............................................................................

1

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Rack-mounting screw kit..........................................................

1

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Security screws.............................................................................

3

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Warranty card...............................................................................

1

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Owner's manual (this manual)................................................

1

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

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Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and

 

external devices are indicated like this: MENU

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Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this: ON

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“CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as “CF card.”

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Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,

 

notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

Intellectual property rights

•• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•• CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

•• Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use

of such data and/or information shall be free from infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such data and/or information.

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