Teac DV-RA1000 - Manual (Page 7)

TASCAM DV-RA1000 Owner’s Manual
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1 – Introduction
Thank you for choosing the DV-RA1000. This unit
provides you with the world’s most advanced method
of recording high-resolution stereo audio on low-cost
removable, reusable media.
Fitted with digital I/O in all common formats, includ-
ing SDIF-3 (Direct Stream Digital), as well as high-
quality AD and DA conversion: the DV-RA1000
allows you to record and play back the following
types of disc:
CD-R and CD-RW These become standard CD-
DA discs to Red Book standard. When recording
these discs, the DV-RA1000 acts as a CD recorder,
with standard features such as synchronized record-
ing, etc.
The DV-RA1000 can also play back standard com-
mercial audio CDs.
DVD+RW These discs are used to record audio files
which are compatible with computer based digital
audio workstations, and recording can take place at
standard (44.1k/48k), double (88.2k/96k), or quad-
frequency (176.4k/192k) sampling frequencies (all at
24-bit), as well as in DSD format. These discs are
therefore suitable for 2-track mixdown and archival
purposes as well as high definition live recording.
The discs created in this way are in UDF 1.5 format.
This format is readable by personal computer
systems.
The DV-RA1000 may be connected to a personal
computer through a USB 2.0 connection, and these
files can be transferred for further processing, editing
and mastering. The files may then be used for the
production of high-resolution, high-sampling fre-
quency SACD and DVD-Audio, etc. media, as well
as for more conventional CDs.
In addition, the DV-RA1000 provides digital effects:
a 3-band EQ with a fully-parametric mid band, and a
dynamics processor operating in one or three bands
as either a compressor or expander. These effects
may be inserted on recording (and the effect written
to disc) or playback.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• The names of keys and controls are given in the
following typeface: ERASE .
• When the display shows a message, this is shown
in the following typeface: Welcome .
The sections of this manual are arranged as follows:
1 – “Introduction” (p. 7) This section, intro-
ducing the features and concepts of the DV-RA1000.
2 – “Connections” (p. 12) Connections, as well
as a description of the remote control unit.
3 – “Basic principles” (p. 14) Basic principles
and common operations with the DV-RA1000.
4 – “CD playback & recording” (p. 23)
Using the DV-RA1000 as a CD player and CD
recorder.
5 – “DVD playback & recording” (p. 31)
Using the DVD recorder facilities of the DV-
RA1000.
6 – “Effects” (p. 38) The built-in effects (EQ and
dynamics) you can use with the DV-RA1000 on
recording or playback.
7 – “Use with a computer” (p. 40) Basic
information on using the DV-RA1000 with a per-
sonal computer.
8 – “Specifications, etc.” (p. 42) Facts and
figures about the DV-RA1000.
Notes and warnings
TIP
We give hints and tips on using the DV-RA1000 in this
way.
NOTE
These notes provide additional explanations for special
cases, etc.
CAUTION
Cautions show that you may lose data or performance
may suffer if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
These warnings should be taken very seriously. They
describe situations which can cause injury, or damage to
equipment if the instructions are not followed.