TEAC RC-HS20PD RC-HS20PD Owners Manual - Page 3

1 - Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM RCHS20PD Remote Control Unit. This unit is a wired remote control that connects to the REMOTE connector of a TASCAM HS-8 unit to allow the playback takes to be initiated directly and for on line transmission control. By connecting this unit to an HS-8, you will have the ability at your fingertips to start playback directly and control on line transmission functions easily. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com). Features •• Direct playback start of up to 100 takes •• Instantaneous playback start using the flash start function •• Built-in TFT color touch panel can be used for the same operations as the display on the connected HS-8 unit •• 20 take playback keys that light automatically •• PLAY and PAUSE keys also light automatically and the STOP key has an indicator •• Fader allows sound output level to be adjusted and includes fader start/stop functions and a 0dB LOCK switch •• ON LINE key lights automatically and can be used to turn on line transmission ON/OFF •• Monitoring speaker and phone jack with a level knob to control them Included items The included items are listed below. 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. •• Remote control unit (RC-HS20PD 1 •• Connecting cable (5 m 1 •• Ferrite core 1 •• Cable bands 3 •• A warranty card 1 •• Owner's manual (this manual 1 About this manual In this manual, we use the following conventions: •• The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: MENU. •• Messages on the unit's display are shown like this: ON •• Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed: NOTE Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement. CAUTION Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment. Trademarks •• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. •• Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Precautions for placement and use •• The operating temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). •• Do not install in the following types of places. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions. •• Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwise unstable •• Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight •• Near heaters or other extremely hot places •• Extremely cold places •• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity •• Hum might occur if a powered amplifier or other device with a large transformer is used near this unit. If this should happen, try increasing the distance between this unit and that device and changing their orientations. •• Uneven colors might appear on televisions and noise might be heard from radios that are used near this unit. If this should happen, use the unit further from the affected device. •• Noise might be heard from this unit if a mobile telephone or other wireless device is used nearby during calls and when data is transmitted and received. If this should happen, use that device farther from the unit or turn its power off. 3 TASCAM RC-HS20PD