Tascam HS-4000 - Manual (Page 91)

TASCAM HS-4000
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12 – Other functions
Operation using a computer
keyboard
You can control this unit by connecting an IBM-PC-compatible
keyboard with a PS/2 or USB interface to the unit. Connect PS/2
keyboards to the KEYBOARD connector on the front panel of
this unit. Connect USB keyboards to the USB connector on the
front panel of this unit.
A variety of operations are possible, but using the keyboard is
specially efficient for inputting names. e
Setting the keyboard type
Set the type of keyboard connected on the PREFERENCES
page of the SYSTEM SETUP screen. (See “PREFERENCES page”
n page 80.) o
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.
● Project name
(See “Editing the project name” on page 35.)
● Session name
(See “Editing the name of the first session”
on page 35 and “Creating new session” on page 37.)
● First half of the next take name
● Letter in the second half of the next take name
You can also use it to enter numbers for the following items.
● Editing the T/C USER BITS
● Editing the START TIME
● Editing marks
(See “Editing mark positions” on page 86 and “Editing mark
names” on page 86.)
● Inputting manual locate points
(See “Manual locate function” on page 87.)
● Editing time code offset
(See “SYNC page” on page 74.)
● Playlist name
(See “Creating a new playlist” on page 56 and “Saving a
playlist” on page 67.)
● Names of exported PPL files
(See “Creating a JPPA PPL file from the loaded playlist” on
page 68.)
● Names of exported AES31 files
(See “Exporting AES31 editing information” on page 46.)
● Playlist entry titles
(See “Editing entry titles” on page 63.)
● Bounce file names
(See “Bouncing” on page 48.)
Selecting the type of character to input:
In the same manner as with a computer, use the Shift and Caps
Lock keys to select the type of character to input.
Inputting characters:
You can use the number, letter and symbol keys to input them
irectly. d
Moving the cursor:
Use the / keys.
Use the HOME/
key to move the cursor to the beginning.
Use the END/ key to move the cursor to the end.
Erasing characters:
Use the Delete key to erase the character at the cursor position.
Use the Backspace key to erase the character before the cursor
position.
Inserting characters:
Input the character at the desired position.
CAUTION
・ The following symbols and punctuation marks cannot be used in
names.
\ / : * ? " < > |
・ Japanese katakana cannot be input.
・ The letter in the second half of the next take name can only be an
uppercase letter from the alphabet.
List of keyboard operations
In addition to inputting names, a keyboard can be used to
control the transport and conduct various other operations. The
ollowing is a summary of keyboard key functions. f
Keyboard Operation
F1 key Same as . key
F2 key Same as / key
F3 key Same as CALL key
F4 key Same as STOP key
F5 key Same as PLAY key
F6 key Same as PAUSE key
F7 key Turn auto cue ON/OFF
F8 key Same as REC key
F9 key Turn auto ready ON/OFF
F10 key Turn repeat mode ON/OFF
F11 key Change play mode
F12 key ―――
CTRL + F1 key FLASH 1
CTRL + F2 key FLASH 2
CTRL + F3 key FLASH 3
CTRL + F4 key FLASH 4
CTRL + F5 key FLASH 5
CTRL + F6 key FLASH 6
CTRL + F7 key FLASH 7
CTRL + F8 key FLASH 8
CTRL + F9 key FLASH 9
CTRL + F10 key FLASH 10
CTRL + F11 key FLASH 11
CTRL + F12 key FLASH 12