Tascam HS-4000 - Manual (Page 40)

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TASCAM HS-4000
6 – Overview of operation modes
This unit has the following three operation modes.

Timeline mode provides a working environment (session)
based on linear time similar to a tape recorder.
In timeline mode, up to 4 tracks can be recorded and played
back. Marks, including BWF–J CUE points, can also be
edited.
 Take mode uses takes (files) as recording and playback units.
Up to 4 tracks can be played back. Marks, including BWF–J
CUE points, can also be edited.
 Playlist mode provides a playlist playback function.
Furthermore, playlist mode has both a single mode, which
allows one playlist to be played back, and a dual mode,
which allows two playlists to be played back independently.
In single mode, up to four tracks can be played during
playlist playback. In dual mode, two two-track playlists can
be played back and controlled independently.
Timeline mode functions
The following functions can be used in timeline mode.
 Up to four channels of simultaneous recording and
playback is possible at all compatible sampling frequencies
(Fs).
 Confidence monitoring during recording allows the
recorded sound to be read back from the CF card and
output simultaneously. (This function can only be used
during 2-track recording with sampling frequencies of 44.1
or 48 kHz.)
 Recording on both of the CF cards in slots 1 and 2 at the
same time is possible. (This function is planed for a future
firmware version upgrade.) (Confidence monitoring cannot
be used with this function.)
 Recording and playback with time code synchronization is
possible.
 A single file can be created from a designated time interval
in a session using the bounce function.
 Different types of marks, including BWF–J CUE points, can
be set, managed, edited and used for playback.
 Reading and editing of BWF–J chunks is possible. (Support
for BEXT and CM chunks is planned for a future firmware
version upgrade.)
 Compatibility with AES31 format allows importing,
exporting and the exchange of data with other devices
In timeline mode, playback units are called “regions,” and their
extent is shown in the track area of the Home Screen.
Take mode functions
The following functions can be used in take mode.
 Up to four channels of simultaneous recording and
playback is possible at all compatible sampling frequencies
(Fs).
 Confidence monitoring during recording allows the
recorded sound to be read back from the CF card and
output simultaneously. (This function can only be used
during 2-track recording with sampling frequencies of 44.1
or 48 kHz.)
 Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions are
available.
 Using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD or other remote controller,
flash start playback is possible (three pages of 32 keys each).
 Different types of marks, including BWF–J CUE points, can
be set, managed, edited and used for playback.
 Reading and editing of BWF–J chunks is possible. (Support
for BEXT and CM chunks is planned for a future firmware
version upgrade.)
Playlist mode functions
The following functions can be used in playlist mode.
 Playlists can be edited and managed.
 Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions are
available.
 Compatibility with JPPA flash start standards enable
importing and exporting, and the exchange of playlists with
other devices.
In addition, single mode and dual mode each of the following
ptions. o
Single mode
 Unit functions as a single playback system.
 Playback of polyphonic files with up to four channels is
possible at all compatible sampling frequencies (Fs).
 Using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD or other remote controller,
flash start playback is possible (three pages of 32 keys each).

Playback with time code synchronization is possible.
Dual mode
 Unit functions as two independent playback systems (using
separate playlists for each).
 Simultaneous playback of two polyphonic files with up to
two channels each is possible at all compatible sampling
frequencies (Fs).
 Using a TASCAM RC–HS32PD or other remote controller,
flash start playback is possible (each player can have 6 pages
of 16 keys each or 8 pages of 12 keys each and independent
page switching).
CAUTION
・ In dual mode, the playlists must be loaded from the same session.
(Loading playlists from different sessions into player A and player B is not
possible.)
・ The same playlist cannot be loaded into both player A and player B at
the same time.