TASCAM HS-2000 71 – IntroductionThank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-20002-Channel Audio Recorder.Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unitso that you understand correct operating procedures andcan use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy usingthis unit for many years.Please keep this manual so that you can read it atany time. A digital copy of this manual can also bedownloaded from our website (http://tascam.com/)FeaturesCompactFlash cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA•compatible)Dual slots allow two cards to be loaded and used•simultaneously in mirror recording modeConfidence monitoring allows the signal that is being•recorded to be played back almost instantly2-track recording possible at up to 192kHz, 24-bit resolution•Four operation modes: timeline, take, playlist and on-air•In timeline mode, linear recording and playback possible•(similar to a tape recorder)In take mode, playback and flash start of takes possible•In playlist mode, takes can be added to a list and played•back or activated using flash start in list orderIn on-air mode, the root folder files can be on-air playback.•ON LINE key can be used for on-line playback and•monitoring playbackBroadcast Wave (BWF) and Waveform Audio (WAV) file•formats supportedFlash starting is possible using a TASCAM RC-HS32PD,•RC-HS20PD or RC-SS20 remote control (all sold separately)In addition to using the remote controllers that are sold•separately, flash starting is also possible using PARALLELcontrol or a keyboardAuto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions•AES31 editing information can be imported and exported in•timeline modePlaylist mode supports JPPA flash start playlist file loading•and writingJOG/SHUTTLE function•Intuitive operation using TFT color touchscreen graphical•interfaceXLR analog balanced inputs and outputs•XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs•XLR analog balanced monitoring outputs•Headphones output•XLR timecode inputs and outputs•BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV•Tri–level signals) and word clock input/output/thru48 kHz pull-up/pull-down operation supported•Files can be copied to connected USB memory•LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) enables file transmission and remote•control over a networkParallel remote control supported•RS-232C serial remote control supported•RS-422 (9–pin serial protocol) serial remote control•supportedRack mounting (2U) possible•Included itemsThis product includes the following items.Take care when opening the package not to damage theitems.Keep the packaging materials for transportation in thefuture.Please contact the store where you purchased this unitif any of these items are missing or have been damagedduring transportation.Main unit x1•Power cord x1•Rack-mounting screw kit x1•Security screws x3•Warranty card x1•Owner's manual (this manual) x1•Manual conventionsIn this manual, we use the following conventions.Keys, connectors and other parts on the main unit and•external devices are indicated like this: MENUMessages and controls that appear on the touchscreen•display are shown like this: ON“CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as “CF card.”•Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,•notes and cautions.TIPThese are tips about how to use the unit.NOTEThese provide additional explanations and describespecial cases.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result ininjury, damage to equipment or lost recording data,for example.