Teac HS-4000 User Manual Page 1

D01134001DOWNER'S MANUALHS-40004 Channel Audio Recorder

10 TASCAM HS-40001 − IntroductionAny data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such dat

100 TASCAM HS-400010 – On-air modeBWF-J cue point (on-air mode)When the Follow BWF-J item is set to ON, if a BWF-J cue point is detected during playb

TASCAM HS-4000 101In this chapter, we explain the unit’s internal settings in detail.Menu screenPress the MENU key on the front panel to open the foll

102 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsMono File PlaceWhen the File Mode is set to MONO, set the folder where audio files are saved with the followi

TASCAM HS-4000 10311 – Internal settings• After an Audio Over or Sync Unlock automatic mark is added, the same type of mark will not be added again un

104 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsThis setting affects all modes except timeline mode.Inc. PlayTurn the incremental play function ON or OFF (de

TASCAM HS-4000 10511 – Internal settingsSTATUSShows the status of the currently loaded project’s sampling frequency and clock synchronization.Play FsW

106 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsSETUP page (SYNC T/C screen)Make settings related to the timecode generator on this page.STATUSWhen timecod

TASCAM HS-4000 10711 – Internal settingsDuring playback, touching another flash start key will cause the corresponding take or entry to become lined u

108 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsOnAir OFF BWF-J TallyWhen in on-air mode and the ON AIR button is OFF, set whether a BWF-J tally is output. S

TASCAM HS-4000 10911 – Internal settingsIP SETUPUse to switch between DHCP and STATIC. When set to DHCP and there is a DHCP server on the LAN, the IP

TASCAM HS-4000 11Front panel1 POWER switchUse to turn the power on and off.This switch has a cover to prevent misoperation.Open the cover from below

110 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsMONITOR PANUse these to adjust the stereo position used for monitoring each channel.Touch a knob, making its

TASCAM HS-4000 11111 – Internal settingsOutput signals for Output 1-4 MonoMix and Output 1-4 Source setting combinations [Put table in one column if p

112 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsLevel meters settings (METER SETUP)Make level meter settings.Metering PointSet whether the meters show the si

TASCAM HS-4000 11311 – Internal settings• After adding a file to a playlist from a different session• After executing a REBUILD manually• After execut

114 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingspreset data affect operation, use the Load Preset item User button to load it.0 If there is no system backup

TASCAM HS-4000 11511 – Internal settingsVersion display and optional functions (VERSION/OPTION)Use this screen to view version information and make se

116 TASCAM HS-400011 – Internal settingsManaging CF cards (CF MANAGE)Use this screen to manage CF cards.CAUTIONIf you execute any of the FORMAT item

TASCAM HS-4000 11711 – Internal settingsFolder structureThe folder structure is as shown below.You can check the CF card folder and file structure by

118 TASCAM HS-400012 – Mark and locate functionsNOTE• An “audio Over” occurs when the level exceeds the maximum level (full scale) minus the value se

TASCAM HS-4000 11912 – Mark and locate functionsMARK LIST screen Touch the Mark List button on the Home Screen to open the MARK LIST screen.NAME butto

12 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partsq PAUSE key/indicatorPress this key when stopped or during playback to put the unit in playback sta

120 TASCAM HS-400012 – Mark and locate functionsErasing marks1. Select the mark that you want to erase on the MARK LIST screen. MARK LIST screen2.

TASCAM HS-4000 12112 – Mark and locate functionsEditing mark names1. Select the mark that you want to edit on the MARK LIST screen.2. Touch the EDIT

122 TASCAM HS-400013 – Other functionsConfidence monitoringDuring recording, the recorded audio can be read back right away from the media and output

TASCAM HS-4000 12313 – Other functionsSwitching the online playback modeWhen the online function can be changed (ONLINE Function item is set to Switch

124 TASCAM HS-400013 – Other functions2. Touch the REMOTE SETUP button to open the REMOTE SETUP screen.On the GENERAL page, set what happens when a

TASCAM HS-4000 12513 – Other functions0 Inputting manual locate points (See “Manual locate function” on page 121.)0 Editing timecode offset (See “SYNC

126 TASCAM HS-400013 – Other functionsRequired settings when connecting by FTPThe following settings are necessary when connecting to this unit by FT

TASCAM HS-4000 12713 – Other functions• When rebuilding becomes necessary, icons will appear on the following buttons. Touch a REBUILD button in one

128 TASCAM HS-400013 – Other functions• Even if the LOCK SETUP screen EXT. CTRL item is set to UNLOCK, if the KEYBOARD F-KEY item is set to LOCK, key

TASCAM HS-4000 12913 – Other functions2. After the AUTHORIZE KEY input screen opens, input the authorization key including any "-" (hyphens

TASCAM HS-4000 132 − Names and functions of partsRear panelh ANALOG LINE IN 1–4 connectorsThese XLR connectors are balanced analog line inputs. (1:G

130 TASCAM HS-400013 – Other functions o Audio editing o Mark editing o Start TC editing o Circle Take o Disabling password lockNOTECopying the fi

TASCAM HS-4000 13114 – Timecode synchronizationIn this chapter, we explain playback synchronization with timecode.This unit’s playback and recording c

132 TASCAM HS-400014 – Timecode synchronizationBasic operation1. In timeline mode, load the session to be used for recording or playback. 2. On the

TASCAM HS-4000 13315 – Importing files recorded by other devicesThis unit can import audio files that meet the following condi-tions and play them bac

134 TASCAM HS-400016 – TroubleshootingPower does not turn on.• Confirm that the power plug, for example, is connected completely.Media is not recogni

TASCAM HS-4000 13517 – MessagesThe following is a list of messages that the HS-4000 shows in pop-up windows. Refer to this list to learn more about ea

136 TASCAM HS-400017 – MessagesMessage Details and responses RemarksCannot Change NowInc.Play cannot set to ONwhile Play Inhibit Time is Inf.Since th

TASCAM HS-4000 13717 – MessagesMessage Details and responses RemarksCannot increment Take.System limit reached,Please make new session.The total numbe

138 TASCAM HS-400017 – MessagesMessage Details and responses RemarksCFn formatting not optimalfor Recording / Search.Format this card?Since the media

TASCAM HS-4000 13917 – MessagesMessage Details and responses RemarksCurrently loaded playlist(s)will be exported to PPL.Overwrite latest PPL file?&quo

14 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partscolor display might flicker or noise might be heard when monitoring.If this occurs, use the GROUND t

140 TASCAM HS-400017 – MessagesMessage Details and responses RemarksExecute Paste?CHa -> CHa'CHb -> CHb'CHc -> CHc'CHd ->

TASCAM HS-4000 14117 – MessagesMessage Details and responses RemarksLoading Take … The selected take is loading. Make new Session?"ssssssss"

142 TASCAM HS-400017 – MessagesMessage Details and responses Remarks"<PlayList Info>"PPPPPPPP"Size: **MByyyy / mm / dd hh: mmT

TASCAM HS-4000 14317 – MessagesMessage Details and responses Remarks--- QUICK FORMAT ---FORMAT CFn?This will erase all DATA on cardQuick formatting wi

144 TASCAM HS-400017 – MessagesMessage Details and responses Remarks--- RETAKE ---Ignore last RECORD pass?Confirm that you want to retake. Save chang

TASCAM HS-4000 14517 – MessagesMessage Details and responses Remarks--- WAV LOCK ---All Takes already Locked.All takes have already been locked with t

146 TASCAM HS-400018 – SpecificationsGeneralRecording mediaCompactFlash (CF) cardFile systemFAT32 (4 GB or more)FAT16 (2 GB or less)File formatBWF(Br

TASCAM HS-4000 14718 – SpecificationsIEC60958–4 (AES3–2003, AES/EBU)Supported sampling frequencies:44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96 kHz(47.952/48.048:48k

148 TASCAM HS-400018 – SpecificationsDimensional drawings482.6mm284.4mm88mm94mm76.2mm465mm14.4mm18.3mm432.2mm

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TASCAM HS-4000 152 − Names and functions of partsRS-232C connectorThe RS-232C connector on the rear panel can be connected to an RS-232C connector on

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16 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partsHome ScreenPress the HOME key to open the Home Screen.In timeline mode 1 ONLINE status indicationWh

TASCAM HS-4000 172 − Names and functions of partsThe number shown when searching forward (shuttle operation) changes with the current speed: x2, x4, x

18 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partse Mark display areaTimeline marks appear here.The values match the time display mode.BC$CM markBC$E

TASCAM HS-4000 192 − Names and functions of partsa BOUNCE I/O buttonTouch this button to open a pull-up with buttons related to bouncing.Bounce butto

2 TASCAM HS-4000IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of imp

20 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partsf Mark List buttonTouch this button to open the mark list. (See “MARK LIST screen” on page 119.)g

TASCAM HS-4000 212 − Names and functions of partsWhen recording in take mode, a red progress bar repeatedly extends from the left end to the right end

22 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partschange the page number (turn right to increase and turn left to decrease).v Current time cursorThis

TASCAM HS-4000 232 − Names and functions of parts# File or title name (button)The currently active playlist entry number is shown inside the icon.Bla

24 TASCAM HS-40002 − Names and functions of partsOn-air modeOn-air mode 1 Take name (button)This shows the icon and name of the currently loaded tak

TASCAM HS-4000 253 − PreparationInserting and removing CF cardsInserting CF cardsInsert a CF card into CF card SLOT 1 or SLOT 2 on the front panel of

26 TASCAM HS-40003 − PreparationSecurity screwsThe included security screws can be used to lock the CF card slot covers.Use a Phillips head screwdriv

TASCAM HS-4000 273 − PreparationTurning the power ON and OFFOpen the front panel POWER switch cover and press the POWER switch.Startup screenHome Scre

28 TASCAM HS-40003 − PreparationLock functionPress the MENU key while pressing and holding the HOME key on the front panel to open the LOCK SETUP scr

TASCAM HS-4000 293 − Preparation• If the KEYBOARD F-KEY section is set to LOCK, the following pop-up message will appear if you try to use the functio

TASCAM HS-4000 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such

30 TASCAM HS-40004 – Basic operationIn this chapter, we explain the basic operation procedures that are the same in each operation mode.The display o

TASCAM HS-4000 314 – Basic operation2. Touch the CF MANAGE button to open the CF MANAGE screen.3. Touch the QUICK button next to the FORMAT item. Th

32 TASCAM HS-40004 – Basic operation2. Touch the Quick & Create Project button next to the FORMAT item. The following pop-up window message appe

TASCAM HS-4000 334 – Basic operationSetting the master clock1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen. 2. Touch the SYNC butt

34 TASCAM HS-40004 – Basic operationOn the SETUP page, turn monitor muting during online play on/off, select the OUTPUT 1-4 output signals, and make

TASCAM HS-4000 354 – Basic operationOnline functionTo output audio from the line output connectors, open the ON LINE key cover on the front panel and

36 TASCAM HS-40005 – ProjectsProject organizationThis unit manages audio files in projects.A CF card contains project folders, and each project folde

TASCAM HS-4000 375 – ProjectsPROJECT screenPress the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the project screen.The last used project screen page (proj

38 TASCAM HS-40005 – Projects0Session name buttonsTouch to select that session.The currently loaded session is shown with the icon of a yellow folder

TASCAM HS-4000 395 – ProjectsPlaylist selection screenThe playlist selection screen is only shown when the operation mode is playlist mode.0Session na

4 TASCAM HS-4000IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBy changing the positions where the rack mount ears are attached to the unit, it is possible to install

40 TASCAM HS-40005 – Projects3. After you complete making settings, press the NEXT button.CREATE PROJECT screen 2You can make the following settings

TASCAM HS-4000 415 – ProjectsDEL buttonUse this to erase the character to the right of the cursor.Shift buttonTouch this to switch between numerals an

42 TASCAM HS-40005 – ProjectsRebuilding projectsUse to rebuild when, for example, a file has been erased from the unit using FTP or an incompatibilit

TASCAM HS-4000 435 – ProjectsSession operationsCreating new sessions1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.2. Touch

44 TASCAM HS-40005 – ProjectsRebuilding sessionsUse to rebuild when, for example, a file has been erased from the unit using FTP or an incompatibilit

TASCAM HS-4000 455 – ProjectsNOTEIf a session with the same name already exists on the destination CF card, a message confirming that you want to over

46 TASCAM HS-40005 – ProjectsSwitching project screensWhen you press the ENTER button or a folder name (project name or session name) button on a pro

TASCAM HS-4000 476 – Overview of operation modesThis unit has 4 operation modes as described below. Timeline mode:This amount offers a linear timeline

48 TASCAM HS-40006 – Overview of operation modesPlaylist mode functionsThe following functions can be used in playlist mode. i Playlists can be edit

TASCAM HS-4000 496 – Overview of operation modesComparison of dual and A/B MIXED playlist mode functionsDual playlist mode A/B MIXED playlist modeNumb

TASCAM HS-4000 5Contents1 − Introduction ...9Features ...

50 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeIn this chapter, we explain how to use the timeline mode.To use this unit in timeline mode, set the unit’s operatio

TASCAM HS-4000 517 – Timeline mode4. Touch the Session Name button to open the SESSION NAME screen where you can change the session name.Use the same

52 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeSetting the file formatTouch the FILE FORMAT tab on the REC SETUP screen to open the following screen.On the FILE F

TASCAM HS-4000 537 – Timeline modePlaybackProject/session selection1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.2. Touch t

54 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeBWF-J cue points (timeline mode)When the Follow BWF-J item on the GENERAL page of the PLAY SETUP screen is ON, if a

TASCAM HS-4000 557 – Timeline mode5. Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when a confir-mation pop-up message appears.While importing AES31 edi

56 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeSaving timelinesSave a timeline after editing regions, adding and editing marks or changing the timecode for the be

TASCAM HS-4000 577 – Timeline modeChanging the timeline starting timecodeYou can change the timecode of the beginning of the current timeline. 1. Pre

58 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeSelecting a region to copy, cut or delete• If editing start and end points have been set, the region between these

TASCAM HS-4000 597 – Timeline modeSelecting tracks for editingIf "TIMELINE Rec Tracks" is set to "2trx2", you must select the trac

6 TASCAM HS-4000ContentsMaking a recording ...52Locate to the recording start position ...

60 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeCutting the data of a selected region (Cut)When you cut a selected region, the data that follows it shifts forward.

TASCAM HS-4000 617 – Timeline modeDividing data at a selected point (Divide) Use this function to divide regions at the timeline cursor. 1. Press the

62 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modePasting the copy buffer data at a set point (Paste)You can paste the copied content at a set point. NOTEIf the past

TASCAM HS-4000 637 – Timeline mode5. On the SELECT FILE screen, press the e button for the media that contains the file that you want to insert/paste

64 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeInserting silence in a set region (Insert Mute)Use this function to insert silence in a set region. NOTE• All regio

TASCAM HS-4000 657 – Timeline modeRemoving fade ins and outs (Remove Fade IN/Remove Fade Out)1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Hom

66 TASCAM HS-40007 – Timeline modeUndoing the previous edit (UNDO)You can undo the immediately previous timeline editing operation. 1. Press the HOM

TASCAM HS-4000 677 – Timeline modeBouncingYou can output part of a region or an interval that crosses multiple regions as a single take.Designating th

68 TASCAM HS-40008 – Take modeIn this chapter, we explain how to use the take mode.To use this unit in take mode, set the unit’s operation mode to TA

TASCAM HS-4000 698 – Take mode5. Touch the Enter button or press the DATA dial to return to the MAKE SESSION screen.6. If necessary, set the timelin

TASCAM HS-4000 7ContentsEditing entry starting timecodes ...91Editing fade in/out lengths and levels ...92Using re

70 TASCAM HS-4000Other recording settingsTouch the OPTIONS tab of the REC SETUP screen to open the following screen.On the OPTIONS page, you can set

TASCAM HS-4000 718 – Take mode3. Touch the e button for the session that contains the take you want to load to open the take selection screen.If it i

72 TASCAM HS-40008 – Take modeBWF-J cue points (take mode)When the Follow BWF-J item on the GENERAL page of the PLAY SETUP screen is ON, if a BWF-J c

TASCAM HS-4000 738 – Take mode7. On the TAKE T/C screen, use the FRAME EDIT button to set whether or not to input the frame value.FRAME EDIT onFRAME

74 TASCAM HS-40008 – Take modeCopying takesYou can copy takes in the current session to the following locations. p Root folder of same CF cardp Root

TASCAM HS-4000 758 – Take modeSorting takesYou can sort the playback order of takes by their names. 1. Touch the MENU button on the take selection sc

76 TASCAM HS-40008 – Take modeEditing take names1. On the take selection screen, select the take with the name that you want to change. 2. Touch th

TASCAM HS-4000 779 – Playlist modeIn this chapter, we explain how to use the playlist mode.To use this unit in playlist mode, set the unit's oper

78 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist mode5. Touch the EDIT NAME button in the pull-up menu to open the PLAYLIST NAME screen.6. Input the playlist name.Use

TASCAM HS-4000 799 – Playlist mode7. Touch the OK button or press the DATA dial when a confir-mation pop-up message appears.The progress of playlist

8 TASCAM HS-4000ContentsOperation using a computer keyboard ...124Setting the keyboard type ... 124Us

80 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist modeLoading playlistsYou can load a playlist that is in the current session folder. The folder hierarchy will be as fol

TASCAM HS-4000 819 – Playlist modeDeleting a playlist1. Press the PROJECT key on the front panel to open the PROJECT screen.2. Touch the e button fo

82 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist mode5 Entry name buttonsTouch to select the corresponding entry.Touch this button to shown the take list to the right.

TASCAM HS-4000 839 – Playlist mode5 Flash start key operation setting buttonsUse these buttons to set the operation of the flash start keys of entrie

84 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist modep INFO buttonWhen a key assign button is selected, press this button to open an information pop-up for that key as

TASCAM HS-4000 859 – Playlist modeAssigning a take to an entry1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen.Single modeIn dual or

86 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist mode5. When in single or A/B MIXED mode, touch the 1-16 or 17-32 button to show the flash start keys to which you want

TASCAM HS-4000 879 – Playlist modeEntry number page allocationPlaylist entry numbers are displayed according to the player mode and key mode settings.

88 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist modeClearing entry assignments1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen.2. Touch a file name o

TASCAM HS-4000 899 – Playlist mode3. The characters shown next to the TITLE button is the title of the selected entry.Touch the TITLE button to open

TASCAM HS-4000 91 − IntroductionThank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-4000 4 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly befor

90 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist mode3. Touch the CAPTURE ALL button in the pop-up message to open the following pop-up message. 4. Touch the CAPTURE

TASCAM HS-4000 919 – Playlist modeEditing entry starting timecodes1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen.2. Touch a file n

92 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist modeEditing fade in/out lengths and levels1. Press the HOME key on the front panel to open the Home Screen.2. Touch a

TASCAM HS-4000 939 – Playlist modeSaving a playlistThe current playlist is saved in the "_playlists" subfolder inside the current session (t

94 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist modethe SAVE AS button (SAVE AS (A) or SAVE AS (B) in dual or A/B MIXED mode) to name a file and save it. Single modeDu

TASCAM HS-4000 959 – Playlist modeNOTE• When a JPPA PPL format file is created, playlist information for both player A and player B is output into a s

96 TASCAM HS-40009 – Playlist mode6. In single mode, touch the LOAD button in the pull-up menu to load the playlist.In dual or A/B MIXED mode, touch

TASCAM HS-4000 979 – Playlist modePlaylist playbackPress the PLAY key to start playback.Press the PAUSE key to enter playback standby. To end playback

98 TASCAM HS-400010 – On-air mode • Touch the INFO button to open the following pop-up message. If there is a file that can be played back, infor-mat

TASCAM HS-4000 9910 – On-air modeExamples of playback areas when the ON AIR button is ON, Follow BWF-J is ON and the BC$ END mode is Jump to StandbyBC