Tascam SD-20M Owner's Manual

TASCAM SD-20M 71 – IntroductionThank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM SD-20M SolidState Recorder.Before using this unit, read this owner's manual carefully so thatyou will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it formany years. After you have finished reading this manual, pleasekeep it in a safe place for future reference.You can also download this Owner's Manual from the TEACGlobal Site (http://teac-global.com/).Features• Audio recorder that uses SD, SDHC and SDXC cards asrecording media• Simultaneous recording of up to 4 channels• 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)recording possible• Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) supported as WAV recordingformat• 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatiblewith ID3 tag v2.4)• Dual recording allows two files to be recordedsimultaneously at different levels.• Automatic recording function that starts recording whenthe set audio input level is detected• File incrementing function allows a recording to be split bycreating new files at times set in advance and wheneverdesired• Pre-recording function allows the unit to record the 2seconds of sound before recording is activated• Automatic level function allows recording to always be atthe optimal level• Limiter function automatically reduces parts to suitablelevels if the input level is too high• Low cut filter with three cutoff frequencies useful forreducing low-frequency noise• Variable speed function can adjust the playback speedbetween 50% and 150% (in 10% increments) of normalwithout changing the pitch• Jumpback play function allows the last several secondsof the currently played file to be replayed again by simplypressing a button• Playlist function• Mark function convenient for moving to specific locations• Divide function allows files to be split at positions set withthe mark function and wherever desired (only with WAVfiles)• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word orthe date• Resume function remembers the playback position whenthe unit is turned off• 128×64 dot-matrix LCD with backlight• Can be powered using the included AC adapter (TASCAMPS-P1220E) or 4 AA batteries• 2 balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)• 1U rackmount sizeThis product has a Blackfin® 16/32-bit embedded processormade by Analog Devices, Inc. This processor controls theunit's digital signal processing.Inclusion of this Blackfin® processor in the product increasesits performance and reduces its power consumption.Included itemsThis product includes the following items.Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.Please contact TASCAM Customer Support (see back of manual)if any of these items are missing or have been damaged duringtransportation.• Main unit ..............................................................................................× 1• AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E)................................................× 1• Rackmount screw kit........................................................................× 1• Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty .........× 1CAUTIONAlways use the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E)when using this unit. Moreover, never use the included ACadapter with any other device. Using the wrong adaptercould cause damage, fire or electric shock.NOTEThe included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) is shippedwith alternate outlet plugs. For details about how to changethe plugs, see page 16.Conventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual.• When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts ofthis unit, we use a bold font like this: MENU button.• When we show messages, for example, that appear on theunit’s display, the typeface looks like this: BROWSE.• “SD card” indicates SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards.• Information shown on a computer display is placed inquotes like this: “OK”.• 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 specialcases.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in injury,damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.