First Recording

Apply power
Connect the AC power adaptor to your HD-P2; turn it ON by momentarily pressing the spring-loaded power switch. The HD-P2 will power up immediately. The HD-P2s operating system is stored in internal memory, not the CF card, so you can turn on the HD-P2 without a CF card inserted.

HD-P2 Quick Start Guide

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 (or wait two seconds)

Adjust the Display

Press the DISPLAY key. Turn the DATA wheel to adjust Contrast for optimal viewing. Press the DISPLAY key again. Turn the DATA wheel to adjust Brightness. Press the CANCEL key to end adjustments. These settings are remembered when the unit is power cycled.

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

Insert Media

Insert a media card into the media slot. The HD-P2 will ask if you would like to format the media. If this is the first time the media has been used with the HD-P2 (and it has no other data you wish to keep) press the SELECT key to format the media. Once formatting is complete the HD-P2 will make a default project (PROJ0001) and return to the main screen.

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 this action cannot be undone

Record Audio

Flip the LEFT INPUT and RIGHT INPUT switches (top of unit) to MIC. Set the MIC switch to INT. 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. Press the STOP key when you are done.

Rename A Project

1. Press the MENU key 2. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to Project Menu (this references the currently loaded project) 3. Press the SELECT key 4. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to Rename 5. Press the SELECT key to enter the naming interface

Play Audio

Return to the beginning of the audio you just recorded by pressing the STOP+REW or LOCATE key. Press the PLAY key. Adjust the Monitor (Headset) level control to hear the audio in the speaker, or headset if one is plugged in. Note that connecting a headset disables the built-in speaker.
Set Up Default Project Settings
1. Press the MENU key 2. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to System Menu 3. Press the SELECT key 4. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to Default Project Settings 5. Press the SELECT key 6. Use the DATA wheel to scroll to the desired setting to change 7. Press the SELECT key, change the setting, press the SELECT key again 8. Repeat Step 7 for all desired settings

Input Settings

This is a two part operation consisting of top panel switch settings and menu settings.

Top Panel

Set the LEFT INPUT and RIGHT INPUT switches to LINE or MIC. When set to LINE, the HD-P2 accepts analog input from the appropriate RCA jack. When set to MIC , the HD-P2 accepts analog input from the appropriate XLR jack. Note that one side (Left or Right) can accept input from only one analog source at a time. These settings for Left and Right are independent of each other. Set the MIC switch to INT to use the built-in mono microphone or EXT to use microphones connected to the XLR inputs. E n a b l e P H A N T O M i f m i c r o p h o n e s a r e connected to the XLR inputs that require phantom power. Enable the LEFT and/or RIGHT -20dB PAD if recording from a particularly loud source. This is only for the XLR inputs. Enable LOW CUT if there is undesirable low frequency energy present such as traffic or air conditioning rumble. This introduces an analog filter at 100Hz. Enable LIMTER to protect against unexpected transients from overloading the D/A converters. The STEREO LINK switch, when enabled, causes the limiter to engage on both channels when only one channel receives loud input. Otherwise loud input on one channel will not trigger the limiter on the other channel.

All newly created projects will use these settings unless a user defined project template is used.

Set Up Project Templates

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 Save as Project Template 5. Press the SELECT key 6. Name your project template and Save
This will save the system settings (excluding recorded audio and markers) of the currently loaded project as a project template. A list of currently available project templates is available under the System Menu where they can be renamed or deleted.
The Left/Right input source can be selected between Analog and S/PDIF. This setting cannot be made independently for the Left & Right channels. There are two places where this setting can be selected: 1. Within the currently loaded projects Settings menu:
Main Menu > Project Menu > Settings > Input Source Changes the setting for the currently loaded project 2. Within Default Project Settings Main Menu > System Menu > Default Project Settings > Input Source This setting will be used for new projects unless a user defined project template is used.
The previous menu (Timecode) must be enabled to use this menu to change timecode settings for the currently loaded project. 2. Within Default Project Setttings Main Menu > System Menu > Default Project Settings > Timecode This setting will be used for new projects unless a user defined project template is used. Main Menu > System Menu > Default Project Settings > Timecode Settings Settings here may be made whether or not Timecode is enabled in the previous menu.

Setting The Clock Source

There are two places where this setting can be selected: 1. Within the currently loaded projects Settings menu: Main Menu > Project Menu > Settings > Clock Source

Front Panel

When Timecode is enabled in the project, pressing the TIME CODE key (LED illuminates) sets the HD-P2 ready to chase incoming timecode according to the timecode settings of the project.
Changes the setting for the currently loaded project 2. Within Default Project Setttings Main Menu > System Menu > Default Project Settings > Clock Source This setting will be used for new projects unless a user defined project template is used.

Immediate Record

Go to Main Menu > System Menu > Immediate Record to change this setting. When enabled, recording is started simply by pressing the REC key. When disabled, pressing the REC key puts the HD-P2 into Input Monitor / Record Ready (press the REC key again or the PLAY key to start recording).

Enabling Time Code Chase

This is a two part operation consisting of a front panel key setting and menu settings.

Reformat Media

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

WARNING

There are two places where this setting can be selected: 1. Within the currently loaded projects Settings menu: Main Menu > Project Menu > Settings > Timecode Enables/disables time code functionality for the currently loaded project Main Menu > Project Menu > Settings > Timecode Settings
This will destroy all data on the inserted media. Be sure to back up the data before reformatting.

Transport & Markers

Transport Functions
STOP+REW locates to the beginning of recorded audio. STOP+F FWD locates to the end of recorded audio.

FireWire Dock

Dock the HD-P2
1. Connect the HD-P2 to a WinXP or OSX 10.3+computer with the supplied FireWire cable. 2. If this is the first time its been connected, the computer may need a moment to recognize the device. 3. Go to Main Menu > FireWire Dock
NOTE The media inserted into the HD-P2 becomes available to the computer as a drive.
RETAKE After a record pass, pressing the RETAKE key will move audio files created on that record pass to the trash and locate the transport to where that record pass began. This is a quick way to undo and set up for another take in one action. When enabled, this option automatically locates the transport to the end of recorded audio before recording new audio. Please note that this is not applicable during when timecode chase is enabled.

Auto Append

Undock the HD-P2
To prevent data loss and/or data corruption, the HD-P2 must be Undocked before disconnecting it from a computer. Windows Right-click the drive icon representing the HD-P2s media and choose Eject.
NOTE This does not unmount the media from the HD-P2 itself. Unmounting the media from the HD-P2 must be done on the HD-P2.

Markers

1. Press the MARKER key to place a locate marker at the current location. Markers can be placed in any transport mode. 2. Press the (LOCATE) key to locate to the previous marker. 3. Press the (LOCATE) key to locate to the next marker. 4. Hold the MENU key and press the LOCATE / keys to display a list of the current projects markers.
B e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g H D - P 2 f r o m t h e computer, click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System tray and select the TASCAM HDP2 device. OSX 10.3+ Drag the drive icon representing the HD-P2 to the trash or use the Eject button next to the drive icon in the Finders drive tree.

There is no further action needed to disconnect the HD-P2.
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Line Out L/R - RCA output jacks for analog output. Line in L/R - RCA input jacks for analog input. DC IN - 12VDC input jack for use with the provided AC adaptor. MIC/Line - XLR input jacks for either line level or mic level (selected b switch on top). Left side Compact Flash Slot - Type I/II Compact Flash slot (top left). Unmount Compact Flash (via menus) BEFORE removing card to ensure file integrity.
Keyboard - Accepts standard PS/2 keyboard. FireWire - Connects to a host computer via IEEE.1394 When connected to a powered FireWire host hd-p2 will automatically use that for power. Timecode in - standard female XLR input for linear timecode. Clock in/Video ref - Word Clock/Video Input connector. Digital In - S/PDIF audio input RCA jack. Digital Out - S/PDIF audio output RCA jack. Phones - Standard 1/4 inch headset jack. The HD-P2 is a compact, lightweight Portable High Definition Stereo Audio Recorder. It uses standard Compact Flash memory cards to record in mono or stereo, 16- or 24-bit, at samples rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz. The HD-P2 supports digital and analog audio inputs and outputs, and has a built-in microphone and speaker. The HDP2 records audio as standard Broadcast Wave Files non-destructively. This means you can record a file, rewind, and record another file at the same location without fear of losing the first recording. A built-in, dynamic Edit Decision List orders file playback based on file record times. A file edit screen is provided for auditioning (and editing) of individual files. The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA 98505
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To Begin The HD-P2 can be powered from the supplied AC power adapter, from eight standard AA batteries (alkaline strongly recommended), or from the FireWire (IEEE.1394) connection when attached to a host computer with a powered (6-pin) 1394 port. NOTE: The HD-P2 has a compartment on the bottom that holds eight AA batteries. These can be alkaline or zinc-carbon disposable cells or NiMH or NiCD rechargeable cells. The HD-P2 will NOT recharge these batteries. For maximum battery life, alkaline batteries are strongly recommended. For environmental considerations, rechargeable batteries are strongly encouraged. Approximate Battery Life Continuous recording time when the overload indicator is ON, the headphone output is 80%, and the back- light is OFF: 8 alkaline AA batteries Up to 5 hours 8 carbon-zinc AA batteries Up to 3 hours 8 fresh NiCD AA batteries Up to 3 hours 8 fresh NiMH AA batteries Up to 3 hours TO POWER ON, supply power with any of the above-mentioned sources, then press and momentarily hold the spring mounted POWER switch on the top left of the console. The Compact Flash media can be inserted into the media slot when the HD-P2 is powered ON or OFF. However you should always unmount media in the main menu, before removing media to avoid data corruption. Format Media (Erase all) Press Menu. Select System Menu then Media Management. Select Reformat Media and then Yes/No. Recording Specifications On the top of the console are a set of switches and buttons used to control recording specifications. They are as follows. Left Input/ Right Input: LINEMIC This switch designates the output level of your source (i.e. microphone, VCR, mixer, etc.). All microphones are MIC LEVEL. Any powered device such as a CD player or VCR puts out a line level signal (these devices would be plugged into the RCA jacks as opposed to the XLR jacks).

NOTE: If taking audio from a mixer, make sure to know whether its output is mic or line level. Different mixers have different outputs, and some allow you to switch between either mic or line. MIC: INTEXT This switch designates whether you are using an external device plugged into one of the XLR/RCA jacks or the onboard microphone that is inside the recorder. NOTE: It is highly preferable to use an external microphone. PHANTOM: ONOFF Phantom power provides an additional 48v to supply power to the microphone. Condenser mics, such as the EV 635A, require the additional 48v to work. Dynamic mics, such as the SM-58, do not require phantom power. LEFT PAD/RIGHT PAD: 0db -20db A pad is a way of lowering the output of a microphone. If you are recording something very loud and cannot keep the level from peaking, you can turn on the pad to reduce the level. Placing the switch in the -20db position turns the pad on. LIMITER: ON-OFF A limiter designates a threshold at which the recorder will limit the audio level to. Signals passing below that threshold will pass unaffected. Meaning, if you turn on the limiter, it will not allow your audio to reach its peak. NOTE: Limiter is good. STEReO LINK: ON-OFF Stereo link allows the same limiter to function on both channels, or for each channel to have its own independent mono limiter. OFF means that each channel will have its own limiter, which is usually preferable. DISPLAY Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display screen. PROJECT Shortcut to the project menu.
MENU Displays menu options on the display screen. SELECT/CANCEL Select is used to designate menu options. Cancel goes back a step in the menu. SHUTTLE/DATA Moves time forwards/backwards and navigates up/down through menu items and settings. Transport Keys and Hold Switch Project Menu Settings Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz. This cannot be changed once any audio has been recorded into this project. All audio files in a project must be of the same sample rate. NOTE: Final Cut Pros default sample rate is 48khz at a bit depth of 24 bits. A Compact Discs sample rate is 44.1 khz. Channels This sets the record mode. The options are: Mono Left, Mono Right, Mono Summed, and Stereo. Sample Width 16 or 24 bits. Input Source Analog/Mic or S/PDIF (digital). Clock Source Internal, LTC, Video, Word Clock, or S/PDIF. Timecode Enabled or Disabled. Timecode Settings a submenu of timecode parameters. Headset Monitoring Stereo, Mono Left, Mono Right, Mono Summed, or Follow Record Mode (Channels field above). Monitoring via the internal speaker follows this setting as well, although Stereo is rendered as Mono Summed. Auto Markers The HD-P2 can automatically drop markers when an audio input over occurs, or when timecode drops out. The field options are: None, Audio Overs, TC Dropout, Both. Auto Append This mode, as described previously, is set Yes or No. Pre-Record Off or On. When On, the HD-P2 will store the last several seconds of incoming audio when the input monitor is enabled. When REC is pressed, this material is stored to media as well as the following audio. This helps you not miss unexpected and important material.

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REW Rewinds timeline pressing this during rewind toggles between fast and faster speeds; audible skip- rewind when used during play. F FWD Forwards timeline pressing this during fast forward toggles between fast and faster speeds; audible skip-fast forward when used during play. STOP Stops any transport motion, turns off monitor. PLAY Plays timeline beginning at the current timeline location. PAUSE Turns on input monitoring mode (PAUSE indicator slow blink, REC indicator solid). REC Initiates new record and turns on monitoring (REC indicator solid). LOCATE Locates to the previous (<-) or next (->) marker/file in time. MARKER Drops a new marker at the current time. RETAKE Undoes last record: moves file to trash, deletes markers, and repositions time to where the last record began. HOLD Locks keys to prevent accidental use. TIMECODE Turns on timecode chase when timecode is enabled.
Locator Types This can limit where the LOCATE keys can position the timeline, to the edge of Files Only, to Markers Only, or to Files and Markers. Meter Clip Hold Flash (very brief), 3, 6, or 10 seconds, or Infinite. When set to Infinite, the Clip indicator on the display is cleared by pressing CANCEL. Meter Decay Rate Slow, Medium, or Fast. Hold Meter Peak Decay Slow, Medium, Fast, or Off. File Base Name Audio file names will start with these characters. Mark Base Name Marker names will start with these characters. 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 (or wait two seconds) 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 this action cannot be undone
Dock the HD-P2 1. Connect the HD-P2 to a WinXP or OSX 10.3+computer with the supplied FireWire cable. 2. If this is the first time its been connected, the computer may need a moment to recognize the device. 3. Go to Main Menu > FireWire Dock The media inserted into the HD-P2 becomes available to the computer as a drive. Undock the HD-P2 To prevent data loss and/or data corruption, the HD-P2 must be Undocked before disconnecting it from a computer. Windows Right-click the drive icon representing the HDP2s media and choose Eject. Before disconnecting HD-P2 from the computer, click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System tray and select the TASCAM HDP2 device. OSX 10.3+ Drag the drive icon representing the HD-P2 to the trash or use the Eject button next to the drive icon in the Finders drive tree. NOTE: This does not unmount the media from the HD-P2 itself. Unmounting the media from the HD-P2 must be done on the HD-P2. There is no further action needed to disconnect the HD-P2.