Tascam HS-8 Owner's Manual

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6 TASCAM HS-8Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM HS-88 Channel Audio Recorder. Please read this manualthoroughly before using the unit so that you understandcorrect operating procedures and can use its functionsfully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for manyyears.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://www.tascam.com/)FeaturesCF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA•compatible)Simultaneous recording of 8-channel multitrack and•stereo mix at 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit8-channel multitrack recording at 88.2/96 kHz, 16/24•bit4-channel multitrack recording at 176.4/192 kHz, 16/24•bitBroadcast Wave Format (BWF) files•Flash start possible using optional RC-HS20PD•JOG/SHUTTLE functions•Intuitive operation using graphical interface on TFT•color touch-screen8 balanced analog inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-sub•connectors8 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on a 25-pin D-sub•connector8-channel ADAT digital input and output•2 channels of balanced XLR analog input and output•XLR AES/EBU digital input and output•Headphones output•BNC time code input and output•BNC video reference, as well as word clock input and•output/thruUSB storage media can be connected and files copied•(support planned in a version upgrade)LAN (Ethernet) functions allow file transfer, remote•control and monitoring over a network (supportplanned in a version upgrade)Cascade function allows multiple units to be operated•in sync (support planned in a version upgrade)Can be used with parallel remote control•Can be used with RS-232C serial remote control•Can be used with RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol•standard) serial remote controlIncluded itemsThis product includes the following items.Take care when opening the package not to damage theitems. Keep the package materials for transportation inthe future.Please contact the store where you purchased this unitif any of these items are missing or have been damagedduring transportation.Main unit (HS-8)• ........................................................................... 1Power cord set• ............................................................................. 1Rack-mounting screw kit• ......................................................... 1Security screws• ............................................................................ 3Warranty card• ............................................................................... 1Owner's manual (this manual)• ............................................... 1Conventions used in this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and•external devices are indicated like this: MENUMessages on the unit’s 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 describe special cases.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage toequipment or lost recording data, for example.Intellectual property rightsTASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered•in the U.S. and other countries.CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk•Corporation.Other company names, product names and logos•in this document are the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners.Any data, including, but not limited to information,described herein are intended only as illustrationsof such data and/or information and not as thespecifications for such data and/or information. TEACCorporation disclaims any warranty that any useof such data and/or information shall be free frominfringement of any third party’s intellectual propertyrights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumesno liability of whatsoever nature in the event of anysuch infringement, or arising from or connected withor related to the use of such data and/or information.1 − Introduction