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6 TASCAM HS-8
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
CF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA
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compatible)
Simultaneous recording of 8-channel multitrack and
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stereo mix at 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit
8-channel multitrack recording at 88.2/96 kHz, 16/24
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bit
4-channel multitrack recording at 176.4/192 kHz, 16/24
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bit
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
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color touch-screen
8 balanced analog inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-sub
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connectors
8 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on a 25-pin D-sub
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connector
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
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output/thru
USB storage media can be connected and files copied
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(support planned in a version upgrade)
LAN (Ethernet) functions allow file transfer, remote
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control and monitoring over a network (support
planned in a version upgrade)
Cascade function allows multiple units to be operated
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in sync (support planned in a version upgrade)
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
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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.
Main unit (HS-8)
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...........................................................................1
Power cord set
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.............................................................................1
Rack-mounting screw kit
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.........................................................1
Security screws
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............................................................................3
Warranty card
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...............................................................................1
Owner's manual (this manual)
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...............................................1
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and
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external devices are indicated like this: MENU
Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:
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ON
“CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as “CF card.”
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Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,
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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
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in the U.S. and other countries.
CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk
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Corporation.
Other company names, product names and logos
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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.
1 − Introduction