CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 700 mA In North America use only on 120V supply. TASCAM HD-R1 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should • not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head- • phones can cause hearing loss. TASCAM HD-R1...
To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Precautions for placement and use The HD-R1 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions: •...
RECORD or recording. Pressing this key while already ”. recording will cause the HD-R1 to save the MARK recording to that point and create a new track from then on. The transport keys (other than the keys) continue to work while you are viewing the menu screens.
Shuttle Mode setting. It also navigates up/down through menu items and settings. The main screen of the HD-R1 has two modes: menu mode and operation mode. The MENU toggle between these two modes.
Accepts a 25-pin D-sub connector for parallel remote control. Power ~ IN This is for the AC power cable. The HD-R1 comes with an AC power cable that is designed to work in the country where it was sold. of the...
3–Screens and Menus Home screen Playback This is the screen you will see when the HD-R1 is first powered up and is the main screen for operating and Metering Displays instantaneous and peak audio levels during playback and recording along with overload indicators.
This may be due to a dependency on another setting or system state. For example, most settings cannot be changed while the transport is moving. Stereo Mono right or left. RECORD FAST FORWARD REWIND MENU CANCEL key to return to its parent CANCEL TASCAM HD-R1...
Newly recorded files are always placed in this folder. When Playback Mode set to , the HD-R1 plays back all files that Folder are in this folder. This also provides the means for creating new folders.
When the is set to Playback Mode the HD-R1 will play back the tracks as defined by the current playlist. (During playback, if the required audio file is not found, the machine will skip it and go to the next track in the playlist.) NOTE SHIFT+SKIP ≤...
SHIFT+MODE the Play Settings Menu. Playback Mode Plays all tracks on the CF card visible to the HD-R1. The order can be by creation date or alphabetical by file name. Plays the selected track and stops. A Single track is selected using the keys to navigate through all of SKIP ≤...
SKIP will cause the HD-R1 to cue up the track; that is, the HD-R1 will look ahead for audio that exceeds the given threshold and pause the transport at that point.
WAVE Sample Rate 44.1 kHz Sets the sample rate to use when recording. If the input source is not match this sample rate setting, the HD-R1 will be unable to enter record and will display an error. Sample Width 16 Bits sample when recording Broadcast WAV files.
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Determines the analog reference level, the relationship between the digital audio levels (measured in dBFS) and balanced analog audio signal levels (measured in dBu). This reference level is shown on the HD-R1’s audio meter scale. Choices are: -20 dBFS = +4 dBu...
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If set to Recording SAVE while recording. If set to Finished 100 ms when the HD-R1 has finished playing. If set to Ducking the ducking feature is attenuating. If set to CF Door the CF door is opened.
To ease configuration, the HD-R1’s system settings may be stored in a file on the CF card. This makes it possible to back them up and to easily transfer them to another HD-R1.
Permanently deletes the marker. Panel Lockout This feature provides a way of keeping unauthorized people from operating the HD-R1 via the front panel. When Panel Lockout show , the panel lockout icon . The HD-R1’s front panel will remain locked even if the power is turned off and turned back on again.
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Set System Time This screen shows the current time stored in the real-time clock chip of the HD-R1. A backup lithium battery powers this clock. The screen shows the status of this battery. NOTE The system time is set when the unit is manufactured at the factory.
4–Key Shortcuts The HD-R1’s keys are mapped to the most commonly used functions, allowing you to quickly perform an action or navigate to a menu. There are additional key shortcuts that, while not necessary for the more common operations of the HD-R1, might prove useful in some situations.
Down Arrow Same as turning the counterclockwise 4–Key Shortcuts Function on Menu Screens Go to top of entire menu list Go to bottom of entire menu list wheel Scroll up menu SHUTTLE/DATA wheel Scroll down menu SHUTTLE/DATA TASCAM HD-R1...
5–Parallel Interface The parallel port (25-pin D-sub connector on the rear panel) can be used to remotely control the HD-R1’s playback using logic signals. By default, the input signals are active low (normally high). Each input pin has a built-in 10 kΩ pull-up resistor to 3.3V. Closing...
Main Menu ˘ System Settings ˘ Parallel Port ˘ Input Polarity any of the signals change state, the HD-R1 will wait until all 10 signals have been stable for 250 ms before capturing their state to yield a binary number. An active signal is interpreted as a binary “1”.
6–RS-232C Serial Interface The HD-R1 is equipped with a 9-pin RS-232C port, capable of receiving commands and sending status information. The commands cover all transport functions and a majority of settings. A document detailing the HD-R1’s serial control protocol can be downloaded from TASCAM’s web site.
File transfer protocol (FTP) A computer running an FTP client application may be used to copy files to and from the HD-R1. Simply log into the HD-R1 as you would any FTP server. The HD-R1’s IP address can be found here: ˘...
8–Compact Flash Card Layout Audio files may exist within any top-level folder on the CF card, but the HD-R1 defaults to placing audio files in a directory named “Audio”. What follows is a representation of the files and folders on a typical CF card used by the HD-R1.
-43.8 dBu (max trim) to +12.2 dBu (min trim) Maximum level +28.2 dBu Maximum gain 56 dB Connector Impedance 10 kΩ Nominal Level -66.0 dBV (max trim) to -10 dBV (min trim) Maximum level +6 dBV Maximum gain 56 dB Specifications TASCAM HD-R1...
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Minimum load impedance Digital Input/Output RS-232C Parallel Busy current loop rating Power Power consumption TASCAM HD-R1 Connector XLR-3-32 (1:ground, 2:hot, 3: cold) Impedance 100 Ω +4 dBu nominal / +24 dBu maximum +4 dBu nominal / +22 dBu maximum +4 dBu nominal / +20 dBu maximum...
* CompactFlash® is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation, USA. Display 192 x 32 pixel, white LED backlight 5ºC to 35ºC Dimensions 483 x 280 x 44 mm (fits in a 1U 19” rack space) Weight 3.2 kg TASCAM HD-R1...
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