Teac DV-RA1000HD User Manual

DV-RA1000HDHigh Definition Audio Master RecorderD00927920A»OWNER'S MANUAL

1 − Introduction10 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDNever use a stabilizer or printable discsUsing commercially available CD stabilizers or print-able recordable di

1 − IntroductionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 11About DVD±R and DVD±RW discsThe DV-RA1000HD uses DVD±RW media for digital audio data recording and storage, and

12 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDFront panelFigure 2.1: Front panel1 2 45 6 73pa s d f g8 9 0q w e r t y u io1 2 45 6 73pa s d f g8 9 0q w e r t y u io1 POWER s

2 − Names and functionsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 13t READY keyPauses playback or recording. To use the JOG/DATA dial to jog the playback position, press an

2 − Names and functions14 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDThe following keys function in the same way as those of the same name on the main unit. For the function

2 − Names and functionsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 15The following keys function in the same way as the switches on the virtual front panel on the main unit.

16 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDAnalog audio connectionsThe DV-RA1000HD can accept and output both bal-anced +4 dBu nominal and unbalanced –10 dBV nomi-nal sign

3 − ConnectionsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 17Other connectionsWORD SYNC The DV-RA1000HD is fitted with three BNC connectors for standard word sync.CAUTIONTher

18 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDHDD and ODDThe DV-RA1000HD is equipped with a DVD drive and hard disk drive. Since a DVD drive plays optical discs, such as CDs

4 − Basic operationsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 19LCD screensThe DV-RA1000HD LCD panel enables you to view the status of the recorder, set the menu parameters

1 − Introduction2 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to

4 − Basic operations20 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDThe “home” screenThe DV-RA1000HD has two types of “home screen”, depending on whether a CD or DVD±RW/HD di

4 − Basic operationsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 21Menu operationsFigure 4.3: Using the DV-RA1000HD menu systemChange values and highlight options with the di

4 − Basic operations22 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDFigure 4.4: Menu treeSYSTEM SETUP I/O SELECTREFERENCE� CLOCKCALENDARPROJECT LISTPROJECT TEXTCREATE�MAINHO

4 − Basic operationsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 23The virtual front panel (VFP)The DV-RA1000HD allows access to many functions through the virtual front panel

4 − Basic operations24 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDGeneral preferencesThere are a number of preferences that can be applied to the DV-RA1000HD in order to help

4 − Basic operationsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 25Short cuts for screen accessYou can assign menu items (that are commonly-accessed from the home screen) to t

4 − Basic operations26 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDThe check screenThe check screen enables you to view the DV-RA1000HD firmware version, the level of the inte

4 − Basic operationsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 27Selecting the input sourceThe input source for recording can be selected as described here:1 Press the MENU

4 − Basic operations28 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDAdjusting the input levelThe input level is adjustable for all inputs (analog or digital), regardless of the

4 − Basic operationsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 29Naming files, projects, marks, etc.Using a keyboard When recording on DVD, the easiest way to name files (se

1 − IntroductionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4

30 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDPlaybackThe following apply when the DV-RA1000HD is used to play back CD, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Many of these features also apply

5 − CD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 31Use the Virtual Front Panel (see “The virtual front panel (VFP)” on page 23) RPT switch to change

5 − CD playback & recording32 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDYou can use the JOG/DATA dial to jog the playback position backwards and forwards.Press and hold

5 − CD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 33It is possible to create linear fades in and out when playing back.To display the fade time scree

5 − CD playback & recording34 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDWhen recording, this allows the automatic division of the recorded material into separate tracks

5 − CD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 35NOTEIf time mode is selected, the DELAY parameter is dis-abled.Automatic track increment recor

5 − CD playback & recording36 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDSetting DD mode (DD MODE)This parameter switches DD mode on and off.When you try to record S/PDIF

5 − CD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 37This digital copy protection (SCMS) is only available when recording CDs (not DVDs and HD).The SY

5 − CD playback & recording38 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDCD-RW discs can be erased and reused using the erase function available from the VFP.To erase a d

5 − CD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 39To jump to a location mark, use the JOG/DATA dial to highlight it in the list, and press ENTER.•N

1 − Introduction4 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDSafety InformationThis product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CF

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording40 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDOrganization of projects and filesOn the DV-RA1000HD, a project consists of up to 99 audio

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 41Recording times and track lengthsDVD±RW discs recordingThe total time recordable on a DVD±

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording42 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDWhile the DV-RA1000HD is formatting a DVD-RW disc in the background, the disc remains in “

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 43Close operationYou must perform the “close” operation when using a DVD-RW disc on the DV-R

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording44 TASCAM DV-RA1000HD1 Select the PROJECT sub-menu from the main menu.2 Highlight the OPEN sub-menu to show a

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 45Once a project has been set up, audio files can be recorded at the sampling frequency and

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording46 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDUse the DV-RA1000HD in much the same way as a CD player when playing back the files record

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recordingTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 47You can erase the current file in the following way:1 Select the EDIT sub-menu from the m

6 − DVD±RW/HD playback & recording48 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDYou can split a file into two parts at the current play-back position. This may be useful

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD 497 − Copy functionThe DV-RA1000HD features the following copy func-tions that enable you to copy projects and files between disks

1 − IntroductionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 5Contents1 − IntroductionAbout this manual ... 7Notes and warnings ...

7 − Copy function50 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDCopying files and projects from a DVD to the HDYou can copy data from a DVD±RW or DVD±R disc to the HD of DV-RA

7 − Copy functionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 515 Press the ENTER key. The selected source projects or les are copied to the HD. After the copy operation i

7 − Copy function52 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDCreating an audio CD using a project on the HDYou can create an audio CD using project files on the HD of DV-RA

7 − Copy functionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 539 Enter or edit the text. Use the F1-F4 (cursor) keys to select a character to edit, then use the JOG/DATA di

7 − Copy function54 TASCAM DV-RA1000HD To select all tracks, press the F2 (ALL SEL.) key. To deselect all selected tracks, press the F3 (ALL REL.)

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD 55Setting up the effect positionThe EFFECT key is used to switch the effects on and off, to set up the parameters, and to set up t

8 − Effects56 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDThe output level from the EQ effect (which feeds the dynamics processor) is shown by the meters at the right of the r

8 − EffectsTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 57The slowest slope is set by the value “5.”GAIN: The output level of the signal processed by the compressor/expander.A

8 − Effects58 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDYou can change the name of user library data.1 While the EQ library screen (or dynamics library screen) is displayed

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD 59The DV-RA1000HD will work with the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows 2000 and Windows XP.It will work with the foll

6 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDContentsRestructuring the play list ... 46Setting marks ...

9 − Use with a computer60 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDYou can transfer audio files (BWF or DSDIFF format) between a computer and the HD of DV-RA1000HD via a US

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD 61Analog I/OBalanced inputsConnector: 3-pin XLR female x 2 (1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold)Input impedance > 10 kΩ @ 1 kHzNominal in

10 − Specifications, etc.62 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDDSD inputs (BNC)Connector BNC connectors x 2Signal type Sony SDIF-3 format / DSD-RawSignal level 2 V

10 − Specifications, etc.TASCAM DV-RA1000HD 63CONTROL I/O (serial) connectorConnector ‘D’-sub 9-pin femaleControl protocol TASCAM optical disc cont

10 − Specifications, etc.64 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDDimensional drawingFigure 10.1: Dimensions of the DV-RA1000HD483 mm465 mm435 mm76 mm88 mm95 mm15 mm357

10 − Specifications, etc.TASCAM DV-RA1000HD 65Block diagramFigure 10.2: Block diagramMeterInputTypeG.RCrossover3BandCompressor/ Expander1BandCompress

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1 − IntroductionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 7Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High Definition Audio Master Recorder. This unit features t

1 − Introduction8 TASCAM DV-RA1000HDWindows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 and Windows 95 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

1 − IntroductionTASCAM DV-RA1000HD 9Environmental considerationsThe unit may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong oper