TASCAM HD-P2 Tutorial

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The TASCAM HD-P2 is a 2-track, portable field recorder. It records audio to compact flash cards at bit depths of 16 or 24-bit at sample rates from 44.1KHz to 192Khz.

Overview

This tutorial covers the basic operation of the TASCAM HD-P2 Portable High-Definition Stereo Audio Recorder.

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First Recording

Apply Power

First make sure your AA batteries are charged and ready to go. Batteries should be provided upon check out from the Equipment cave. If you happen to drain those, any AA batteries will work. You may also use the provided DC power supply.

Adjusting the Display

Press the DISPLAY key, Turn the DATA wheel to adjust contrast so that it is veiwable to you. Press the DISPLAY key again. Turn the DATA wheel to adjust the brightness. Press the CANCEL key to apply the adjustments. These setting are saved to the Tascam.

Inserting Media

The Tascam uses compact flash cards in order to save projects. First insert a compact flash card. The Tascam will then prompt you if you'd like to format the media. If this is the first time the card has been used with the Tascam then press SELECT to format it. Once formatting has finished the Tascam will make a default project called PROJ0001 and return to the main screen.

Record Audio

Flip the LEFT INPUT and RIGHT INPUT switches on the top of the Tascam to MIC. Set the MIC switch to INT (INT stands for internal mic. If you checked out an external mic as an accessory then set this to EXT). Press the PAUSE key to enter monitor mode and while speaking into the microphone adjust the input levels using the on-screen meters. Press the REC key and speak into the microphone for a short test. Then press the STOP key when you're done.

Play Audio

Return to the beginning of the audio you just recorded by pressing STOP+REW. Press PLAY and adjust the phones level control to hear the audio in the speaker or headphones if a pair are plugged in. Remember plugging in a pair of headphone will disable the built in speaker.

Managing Projects

Create a New Project

1. Hold the MENU key and press the PROJECT key
2. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to "Create New Project"
3. Press the SELECT key
4. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to "Use Default Template"
5. Press the SELECT key
6. Press the SELECT key again to confirm

Load a Project

1. Hold the MENU key and press the PROJECT key
2. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to the project to be loaded
3. Press the SELECT key
4. Load Project should already be selected
5. Press the SELECT key

Delete a Project

1. Hold the MENU key and press the PROJECT key
2. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to the project to be deleted
3. Press the SELECT key
4. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to Delete
5. Press the SELECT key
6. Press the SELECT key again to confirm...once a project is deleted it CAN NOT be recovered

Rename a Project

1. Press the MENU key
2. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to Project Menu
3. Press the SELECT key
4. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to Rename
5. Press the Select key to enter the naming interface

Input Settings

Selecting the proper inputs is a two part operation consisting of the top panel operation as well as changing menu settings.

Top Panel

View of the Tascam's top panel

1. Set the LEFT INPUT and RIGHT INPUT switched to LINE or MIC. When set to LINE, the Tascam will accept analog inputs from the RCA jack. When set to MIC, the Tascam will accept analog input from the XLR jack.

2. Set the MIC switch to INT to use the built in mono microphone of EXT to use microphones connected to the XLR inputs.

3. Enable PHANTOM if microphones are connected to the XLR inputs that require phantom power.

4. Enable the LEFT and/or RIGHT -20dB PAD if recording from a loud source. This is only for use with XLR inputs.

5. Enable LOW CUT if there is a low frequency noise present such as traffic or air conditioning fans. This introduces an analog filter at 100Hz.

6. Enable LIMITER to protect against unexpected noise from overloading the D/A converters. The STEREO LINK switch, when enabled, cause the limiter to engage both channels when only one channel receives a loud input. If STEREO LINK isn't enabled the limiter will only be applied to one channel.









Menus

The Left/Right input source can be selected between Analog and S/PDIF. This setting can't be made differently for the Left and Right channels. There are two places where this setting can be selected:
1. Within the currently loaded project's Settings menu: Main Menu > Project Menu > Settings > Input Source

Change the setting for the currently loaded project
2. Within Default Project Settings: Main Menu > System Menu> Default Project Settings > Input Source
note: this setting will be used for new projected unless you defined a project template is being used

Transferring Media

1. First connect the Tascam to a computer, either PC or MAC.
2. If this is the first time connected to your computer it may take a minute for it to recognize the device.
3. On the Tascam do to Main Menu > FireWire Dock.
4. The media saved on the Tascam will then become available like any other drive connected.

Reformat Media

Go to Main Menu > System Menu > Media Management > Reformat Media

WARNING: This will delete all data saved on teh Compact Flash card inserted. This data is completely lost so make sure you've backed up your data previously.

Full Manual

If you are interested in learning more on the advanced features please refer to the owners manual and quick start guide provided by Tascam
Owners Manual: http://www.tascam.com/i-792-232-128-0-23EF0649.pdf

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