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TASCAM HS-20
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12 – Other functions
Flash start function
Use the flash start function to instantly start playback of takes
that you have designated in advance.
A maximum of 100 takes can be started instantly using a
keyboard or devices connected to this unit’s remote connectors
(REMOTE and PARALLEL).
1. In take mode, select the folder that you want to play back.
(See “Loading a folder” on page 65.)
When in playlist mode, select a playlist. (See “Loading
playlists” on page 67.)
2. Use the DATA dial to select the page that contains the
takes or entries that you want to play after touching and
highlighting in yellow the operation/display knob on the
flash page on the Home Screen.
The first 100 numbered takes or files in the selected folder or
playlist can be played back using flash starting.
Page number Take/entry number
1 1-20
2 21-40
3 41-60
4 61-80
5 81-100
3. Touch the flash start key to immediately play the take or
entry corresponding to the key.
NOTE
If you flash start a file with a different sampling frequency,
the start of playback will be delayed while the sampling
frequency is being changed.
In order to use flash starting in take mode, you should have
only files with the same sampling frequency (REC Fs) in a
folder.
In order to use flash starting in playlist mode, you should
have only files with the same sampling frequency (REC Fs) in
the playlist.
Operation using a computer keyboard
You can control this unit by connecting an IBM-PC-compatible
keyboard with a PS/2 or USB interface. Connect PS/2 keyboards
to the KEYBOARD connector on the front of the unit. Connect
USB keyboards to the USB connector on the front of the unit.
A variety of operations are possible, but using the keyboard is
especially efficient for inputting names.
Setting the keyboard type
Set the type of keyboard connected on the PREFERENCES page
of the SYSTEM SETUP screen.
Set the type of keyboard connected on the PREFERENCES page
of the SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page” on page
91.)
Use the keyboard to input names
You can edit and input characters for the following items in the
same manner as inputting characters on a computer.
o Names of folders in root directory(see “Editing the name
of a folder in the root directory” on page 33.)
o Folder names (See “Creating new folders” on page 39.)
o Take names (See “Editing take names” on page 61.)
o First half of the next take name
o Letter in the second half of the next take name
You can also use it to enter numbers for the following items.
o Editing the T/C USER BITS
o Editing the START TIME
o Editing marks(See “Editing mark positions” on page 107
and “Editing mark names” on page 107.)
o Inputting manual locate points(See “Manual locate
function” on page 108.)
o Editing timecode offset(See “SYNC page” on page 82.)
o Playlist name(See “Creating a new playlist” on page 65
and “Saving playlists” on page 75.)
o Names of AES31 files(See “Creating new AES31 editing
information” on page 43.)
o Playlist entry titles(See “Editing entry titles” on page 71.)
o Bounce file names(See “Bouncing” on page 55.)