1 − Introduction

Media considerations

The capacities and performance of your SS-R1 will vary based on the speed and abilities of the Compact Flash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper Compact Flash (CF) cards use slower memory components and little internal buffering which results in poor recording performance. Newer CF cards, not only perform reading and writing faster, but also come in larger storage size.

NOTE

A card more than 512 MB should be used on the SS-R1.

The SS-R1 supports only Type I Compact Flash media. Type I cards are typically FLASH-ROM based and provide higher performance and durability than hard disk cards.

A current list of stated CF cards and their capacities is maintain and available for viewing on the TASCAM website at www.tascam.com

CompactFlash cards are precision devices. To prevent damage to the card or the slot, please observe the following cautions.

•Do not leave a CF card in an extremely hot or cold loca- tion.

•Do not leave a CF card in an extremely damp location.

•Do not allow a CF card to become wet.

•Do not place any object on top of a CF card, or twist or bend it.

•Do not subject a CF card to strong impact.

Environmental considerations

The SS-R1 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions:

•The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

•Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.

•As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a book- case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.

•Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier.

•Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.

•Do not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as it could damage the surface. To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth.

NOTE

The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.

To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

Connections

The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment.

It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN, and balanced or unbalanced ANALOG INs (L, R) to other equipment at the same time. However, the unit can receive signals from only one digital input at a time. Currently selected input jack is shown on the display.

Audio signals output from the unit are output from the balanced or unbalanced ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT connector simultaneously (but not from the digital outputs in stop mode).

TASCAM SS-R1