Tascam Music Mixer RC F82 User Manual

D01132420A  
RC-F82  
Fader Unit  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
 
Contents  
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1 – Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM RC-F82  
Fader Unit.  
Included items  
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to  
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand  
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as  
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.  
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep  
it in a safe place for future reference.  
The included items are listed below.  
Take care when opening the package not to damage the  
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in  
the future.  
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit  
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged  
during transportation.  
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the  
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).  
Fader unit (RC-F82) ..................................................................... 1  
Connection cable (1.2m-long PS/2 cable).......................... 1  
A warranty card ........................................................................... 1  
Owner’s manual (this manual) ............................................... 1  
Features  
Eight 100 mm faders (with dust protection) for  
controlling the mix or input trim level for each channel  
on the HS-P82 unit  
About this manual  
Eight rotary knobs for controlling the input trim level,  
mixer pan or mixer level for each channel on the  
HS-P82 unit  
In this manual, we use the following conventions:  
The names of keys and controls are given in the  
following typeface: MARK.  
Two rotary controls for the stereo mix (for master and  
solo levels)  
Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this: ON  
Eight dedicated keys for enabling/disabling SOLO and  
recording MUTE functions  
Additional information is introduced in the styles  
below when needed:  
Eight dedicated keys for calling up channel setup  
screens and enabling/disabling recording  
TIP  
Useful hints when using the unit.  
A dedicated key for the stereo mix for calling up the L/  
R SETUP screen and for enabling/disabling recording  
NOTE  
Four direct access (shortcut) buttons to open MIXER  
SETUP and REMOTE SETUP screens  
Explanation of actions in special situation and  
supplement.  
Transport control functions  
CAUTION  
Balanced XLR LINE IN connectors (STEREO)  
Balanced XLR LINE OUT 1 & 2 connectors (two stereo  
pairs)  
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury,  
damage to the unit or other equipment.  
Convenient talkback functions for use in field recording  
environments  
Trademarks  
Balanced XLR RETURN IN connectors for talkback  
functions (includes level adjustment and solo control)  
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered  
in the U.S. and other countries.  
RETURN signal can be monitored using headphones  
Built-in talkback microphone; this mic’s signal can be  
output from the LINE OUT 2 connectors  
Other company names, product names and logos  
in this document are the trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
Headphones connector with level knob for monitoring  
Headphones monitoring can be set to STEREO, MONO,  
L MONO or R MONO  
Designed to be placed on top of an HS-P82 unit, the  
RC-F82 has the same footprint  
Connects with an HS-P82 unit by PS/2 (and is also  
powered by this connection)  
PS/2 external keyboard can be connected  
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1 – Introduction  
Precautions for placement and  
use  
The operating temperature should be between 0°C and  
40°C (32°F and 104°F).  
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing  
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause  
malfunctions.  
Places with significant vibrations or that are  
otherwise unstable  
Near windows or other places exposed to direct  
sunlight  
Near heaters or other extremely hot places  
Extremely cold places  
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity  
Very dusty locations  
Locations exposed directly to rain or other water  
Do not place any object on the unit.  
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating  
electrical device such as a power amplifier.  
Beware of condensation  
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or  
used immediately after a cold room has been heated or  
otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,  
condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the  
unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.  
Cleaning the unit  
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do  
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint  
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean  
the unit as they could damage the surface.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
Top panel  
1 SHIFT key  
3 SIGNAL PROCESSING [F2] key  
This key works just like a shift key on a computer.  
It works with other keys on the unit that have blue  
labels. There are two SHIFT keys—one at the top left  
and one at the bottom right—but they have the same  
function.  
Press this key to open the SIGNALPROCESSING  
page of the MIXERSETUPscreen on the HS-P82’s  
color display. Press this key while pressing the SHIFT  
key to use it as the [F2] function key.  
Make function key settings on the RC-F82page of  
the REMOTESETUPscreen of the HS-P82 unit.  
2 INPUT [F1] key  
Press this key to open the INPUTpage of the MIXER  
SETUPscreen on the HS-P82’s color display. Press this  
key while pressing the SHIFT key to use it as the [F1]  
function key.  
4 SETUP [F3] key  
Press this key to open the SETUPpage of the MIXER  
SETUPscreen on the HS-P82’s color display. Press this  
key while pressing the SHIFT key to use it as the [F3]  
function key.  
Make function key settings on the RC-F82page of  
the REMOTESETUPscreen of the HS-P82 unit.  
Make function key settings on the RC-F82page of  
the REMOTESETUPscreen of the HS-P82 unit.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
5 REMOTE SETUP [F4] key  
w Channel faders (CH1–CH8)  
Press this key to open the RC-F82page of the  
REMOTESETUPscreen on the HS-P82’s color display.  
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to use it as  
the [F4] function key.  
Use one of these faders to adjust the microphone  
input (TRIM) or the level sent to the stereo bus (LEVEL)  
for the corresponding channel.  
To set the functions of these knobs, select the  
VolumeFaderModeitem on the RC-F82page  
of the REMOTESETUPscreen on the HS-P82 unit.  
Make function key settings on the RC-F82page of  
the REMOTESETUPscreen of the HS-P82 unit.  
The current setting can be checked with the FADER  
MODE indicators.  
6 Built-in microphone  
Use this microphone for talkback. Press and hold the  
TALKBACK key to activate it.  
The TO LINE OUT 2 switch must be set to ON in  
order to output the signal through the LINE OUT 2/  
TALKBACK connectors.  
CAUTION  
The same adjustments can be made using both this unit  
and the HS-P82. The adjustments made most recently  
will be used, regardless of which unit they were made  
with. For this reason, if you make an adjustment using  
the HS-P82 unit, the setting will differ from that last made  
using controls on this unit.  
7 FADER MODE indicators (TRIM, LEVEL)  
These two indicators show the currently enabled fader  
function. TRIM indicates control over the microphone  
input levels, and LEVEL indicates control over the  
levels sent to the stereo bus.  
e RETURN IN knob  
The left knob (1) adjusts the input level from the  
RETURN IN 1 connector, and the right knob (2) adjusts  
the input level from the RETURN IN 2 connector.  
8 VOLUME MODE indicators (TRIM, PAN, LEVEL)  
These three indicators show the currently enabled  
volume knob function. TRIM indicates control over the  
microphone input levels, PAN indicates control over  
the stereo positions used in output to the stereo bus,  
and LEVEL indicates control over the levels sent to the  
stereo bus.  
r RETURN IN SOLO keys/indicators (2)  
Press the left key to enable/disable soloing of the  
signal input from the RETURN IN 1 connector, and use  
the right key to enable/disable soloing of the signal  
input from the RETURN IN 2 connector.  
When SOLO is on, the indicator above and to the left  
of the button lights.  
9 SEL [REC] keys (CH1–CH8)  
Press one of these keys to open the channel setting  
(CHxSETUP) page for the corresponding channel  
on the HS-P82’s color display. While pressing and  
holding the SHIFT key, press this key to enable/disable  
recording for the corresponding channel.  
t PHONES knob  
Use this knob to adjust the volume output from  
the PHONES jack. Both left and right channels are  
adjusted simultaneously.  
0 SOLO [MUTE] keys (CH1–CH8)  
Press one of these keys to enable/disable soloing of  
that channel. While pressing and holding the SHIFT  
key, press this key to enable/disable record muting of  
that channel.  
CAUTION  
Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob  
to the minimum volume. Failure to do so could cause  
sudden loud noises to occur, which might damage your  
hearing or equipment.  
q Rotary encoder knobs (CH1–CH8)  
Use one of these knobs to adjust the microphone  
input level (TRIM), stereo position sent to the stereo  
bus (PAN) or level sent to the stereo bus (LEVEL).  
y L/R MONO keys/indicators  
Use these keys to turn ON/OFF the mono function for  
the left and right channels of the PHONES connector  
outputs. The L MONO key turns the mono function  
ON/OFF for the left channel, and R MONO key  
controls the right channel. When ON for a channel, the  
indicator above and to the left of the corresponding  
key lights.  
To set the functions of these knobs, select the  
Volume Fader Modeitem on the RC-F82page  
of the REMOTESETUPscreen on the HS-P82 unit.  
The current setting can be checked with the VOLUME  
MODE indicators.  
u TO LINE OUT 2 switch (TALKBACK)  
When this switch is set to ON, the talkback signal is  
output from the LINE OUT 2/TALKBACK connectors.  
When OFF, the signals from the LINE IN connectors  
are output from them.  
CAUTION  
The same adjustments can be made using both this unit  
and the HS-P82. The adjustments made most recently  
will be used, regardless of which unit they were made  
with. For this reason, if you make an adjustment using  
the HS-P82 unit, the setting will differ from that last made  
using controls on this unit.  
i TALKBACK key  
Press this key to enable talkback using the built-in  
microphone. When the TO LINE OUT 2 switch is ON,  
the signal input through the built-in mic is output  
from the LINE OUT 2/TALKBACK connectors.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
This functions in the same way as the MARK key on  
the HS-P82 unit.  
o SEL [REC] key (STEREO MIX)  
Press this key to open the stereo channel setup screen  
(L/RSETUPpage) on the HS-P82’s color display.  
While pressing and holding the SHIFT key, press this  
key to enable/disable stereo mix (LR2MIX) recording.  
g STOP [RETAKE] key  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
Press this while pressing and holding the SHIFT key to  
p STEREO MIX knobs (L-R, SOLO)  
Use these knobs to adjust the master level of the  
stereo mix.  
erase the last recorded take and retake the recording.  
While recording, press this key to stop recording and  
stop the unit at the beginning of the last recorded file.  
L-R knob  
This functions in the same way as the STOP [RETAKE]  
key on the HS-P82 unit.  
This adjusts the master level of both left and right  
channels at the same time.  
h PAUSE key/indicator  
SOLO knob  
Press this key during playback to put the unit in  
playback standby. This key lights when in standby.  
This adjusts the solo level.  
Press this key while recording to put the unit in  
recording standby. This key lights when in standby.  
CAUTION  
The same adjustments can be made using both this unit  
and the HS-P82. The adjustments made most recently  
will be used, regardless of which unit they were made  
with. For this reason, if you make an adjustment using  
the HS-P82 unit, the setting will differ from that last made  
Press this key when the unit is stopped to put the unit  
in recording standby. This key lights when in standby.  
This functions in the same way as the PAUSE key on  
the HS-P82 unit.  
using controls on this unit.  
j REC key/indicator  
When a recordable CF card is installed and the unit is  
stopped, press this key to start recording to a new file.  
This key lights when recording.  
a Ô/Â [MARK Â] key  
When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:  
Press briefly to skip to the beginning of the  
current take (file) or the previous file, and stop/  
continue playback standby/resume playback at the  
beginning of that take (file).  
When in recording standby, press this key to resume  
recording to a new file or the current file. This key  
lights when recording.  
If you press this key while recording, recording to the  
current file stops, but recording continues to a new  
file.  
Press to search backwards while pressing.  
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to move  
to the previous mark, and stop/continue playback  
standby/resume playback.  
This functions in the same way as the REC key on the  
HS-P82 unit.  
This functions in the same way as the Ô [Â] key on  
the HS-P82 unit.  
k PLAY [CALL] key  
When stopped or in playback standby, press this key  
to start playback.  
s SHIFT key  
This key works just like a shift key on a computer.  
It works with other keys on this unit that have blue  
labels. There are two SHIFT keys—one at the top left  
and one at the bottom right—but they have the same  
function.  
While pressing the SHIFT key, press this to use the  
CALL function (locate to the point where playback was  
last started from standby).  
Press this key when in recording standby to start  
recording.  
d /¯ [MARK] ¯ key  
When stopped/in playback standby/during playback:  
This functions in the same way as the PLAY [CALL] key  
on the HS-P82 unit except it lacks a LED indicator.  
Skip to the beginning of the next take (file), and  
stop/continue playback standby/resume playback  
at the beginning of that take (file).  
Press to search forward while pressing.  
While pressing the SHIFT key, press this key to  
move to the next mark, and stop/continue playback  
standby/resume playback.  
This functions in the same way as the [¯] key on  
the HS-P82 unit.  
f MARK key  
Press this key to add a mark at the current time. The  
maximum number of marks, including automatic  
marks, possible in a single file (take) is 99.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
Rear panel  
l LINE IN connectors (left and right)  
These are balanced XLR analog input connectors  
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD). Connect them with the  
HS-P82 LINE OUT connectors.  
x RETURN IN connectors (1/2)  
These are balanced XLR analog input connectors  
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD). Use these connectors for the  
input of talkback signals. The signals input through  
these connectors are mixed in the analog domain with  
the signal input through the PHONES IN jack and then  
the mix is output through the PHONES jack.  
; LINE OUT 1 connectors (left and right)  
These are balanced XLR analog output connectors  
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD). The signals input through  
the LINE IN connectors (left and right) are passed  
through and output from these.  
c PHONES IN jack  
This standard stereo phone jack is an analog input  
connector. Connect it to the PHONES jack of the  
HS-P82 unit. The signal input through this connector  
is mixed in the analog domain with the signals input  
through the RETURN IN connectors and then the mix  
is output through the PHONES jack.  
z LINE OUT 2/TALKBACK connectors  
These are balanced XLR (left and right) analog output  
connectors (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD). When the TO  
LINE OUT 2 switch is set to OFF, the signal input  
through the LINE IN connectors are passed through  
and output from these. When the TO LINE OUT 2  
switch is set to ON, the talkback signal is output from  
these connectors.  
Front panel  
v PHONES jack  
CAUTION  
Use this standard stereo phone jack to connect  
headphones. Use the PHONES knob on the top panel  
to adjust the headphones output level.  
Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob  
to the minimum volume. Failure to do so could cause  
sudden loud noises to occur, which might damage your  
hearing or equipment.  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
Left side panel  
b MAIN UNIT connector  
Use the included cable to connect this unit with the  
HS-P82 unit’s KEYBOARD connector.  
n KEYBOARD connector  
Connect an IBM PC-compatible keyboard with a PS/2  
interface to the unit here.  
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3 – Preparations  
Connecting with an HS-P82  
Using communication functions  
Use the included cable to connect the MAIN UNIT  
connector on the left side panel of this unit with the  
KEYBOARD connector on the HS-P82 unit. If you want  
to use an external PS/2 keyboard with the HS-P82 unit,  
connect the keyboard to this unit’s KEYBOARD connector.  
Connect the PHONES jack on the HS-P82 to the PHONES  
IN jack on this unit, and connect the outputs from  
devices that you want to receive communication from  
to this unit’s RETURN IN connectors. By doing this, you  
can monitor an analog mix of these signals through  
headphones connected to this unit’s PHONES jack.  
Connect the LINE OUT 2/TALKBACK connectors to the  
inputs on the devices that you want to communicate  
with and use the outputs of those devices to listen to  
communication from this unit’s built-in microphone.  
SOUND MIXER  
BOOM OPERATOR  
HS-P82  
RC-F82  
MIC/LINE IN  
BOOM MIC  
PHONES IN  
MAIN UNIT  
PHONES  
KEYBOARD  
TO LINE OUT 2  
Swich  
ON  
LINE OUT 2/  
TALKBACK  
LINE IN  
LINE OUT  
MIC  
OFF  
RETURN IN 1  
RETURN IN 2  
PHONES  
DIRECTOR  
CAUTION  
LINE OUT  
Connect and disconnect the connection cable only  
when the HS-P82 unit power is OFF. Connecting and  
disconnecting the cable when the power is ON could  
cause damage to the HS-P82 and the fader units.  
Example of connections for using the communication  
functions  
The unit might not function properly if a PS/2 keyboard  
that consumes a large amount of power is used.  
For details about using these features, see, “6 –  
Communication Functionson page 16.  
Connecting with other  
equipment  
If you connect the HS-P82 unit’s LINE OUT connectors to  
this unit’s LINE IN connectors, you can output its signal  
from both the LINE OUT 1 connectors and LINE OUT 2/  
TALKBACK connectors on this unit. The HS-P82 unit only  
allowed a single line output connection, but through this  
unit two output connections are possible.  
CAUTION  
When the TO LINE OUT 2 switch is ON, the HS-P82 unit’s  
line output signal will not be output from the LINE OUT  
2/TALKBACK connectors. If you want to output the line  
output signal from these connectors, set this switch to  
OFF.  
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4 – Mixer Control Functions  
This unit has rotary controls and faders for 8 channels.  
The knobs can be used to adjust one of three parameters:  
the microphone input level (TRIM), the stereo position  
sent to the stereo bus (PAN) or the level sent to the stereo  
bus (LEVEL). The faders can be used to adjust one of two  
parameters: microphone input (TRIM) or the level sent to  
the stereo bus (LEVEL).  
PAN (stereo positions sent to the stereo bus)  
To set this, use the VolumeFaderModeitem on the  
RC-F82page of the HS-P82. You cannot, however, set  
the knobs and faders to have the same functions. To open  
the RC-F82page on the HS-P82 unit, press this unit’s  
REMOTE SETUP [F4] key or follow the procedures below.  
Choose this setting to set the left-right stereo position  
sent to the stereo bus. Turn it all the way to the left to  
send the signal completely to the left channel. Turn it all  
the way to the right to send the signal completely to the  
right channel. Send it to the center to send the signal  
equally to both left and right channels.  
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Press the MENU key on the HS-P82 unit to open the  
MENU screen.  
This has the same function as the PANknob on the PAN/  
LVLpage that opens when you touch the PAN/LVL  
button on the Home Screen and on the CHxSETUP  
screens (channel setting screens where “xis the channel  
number) of the HS-P82 unit.  
Press the REMOTESETUPbutton to open the  
REMOTESETUPscreen.  
Touch the RC-F82tab to open its page.  
Kob setting  
Fader setting  
PAN/LVL page of the Home Screen  
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Select a button shown next to the VolumeFader  
Modeitem. The top line of each button shows the  
knob setting, and the bottom line shows the fader  
setting.  
Button label  
Function  
TRIM  
PAN  
Microphone input level  
Stereo position sent to the stereo bus  
Level sent to stereo bus  
LEVEL  
Channel setting screen  
Knob functions  
LEVEL (level sent to the stereo bus)  
Choose this setting to adjust the level sent to the stereo  
bus.  
Knobs can be set to one of three functions. The current  
setting can be confirmed by viewing the VOLUME MODE  
indicators.  
This has the same function as the 2MixLVLknob on  
the PAN/LVLpage that opens when you touch the  
PAN/LVLbutton on the Home Screen and on the CHx  
SETUPscreens (channel setting screens where “xis the  
channel number) of the HS-P82 unit. Adjust it in a range  
from -∞ when turned all the way to the left and +10 dB  
when turned all the way to the right.  
TRIM (microphone input)  
Choose this setting to adjust the microphone input level.  
When you change the setting, the track name display area  
below the meters shows the gain value for a while.  
This has the same function as the input trim knobs on the  
front panel of the HS-P82 unit.  
CAUTION  
The same adjustments can be made using both this unit  
and the HS-P82. The adjustments made most recently  
will be used, regardless of which unit they were made  
with. For this reason, if you make an adjustment using  
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4 – Mixer Control Functions  
the HS-P82 unit, the setting will differ from that last made  
using controls on this unit.  
Shortcut keys  
Each channel has SEL [REC] and SOLO [MUTE] keys that  
can be used for the following shortcuts. The STEREO MIX  
also has a SEL [REC] key that works in the same manner.  
Faders  
SEL [REC] keys  
Faders can be set to one of two functions. The current  
setting can be confirmed by viewing the FADER MODE  
indicators.  
Press one of these keys to open the channel setting screen  
(“CHxSETUPscreen) of the corresponding channel on  
the color display on the HS-P82 unit.  
TRIM (microphone input)  
This has the same function as the input trim knobs on the  
front panel of the HS-P82 unit.  
While pressing and holding the SHIFT key, press this key  
for a channel to enable/disable recording on that channel.  
SOLO [MUTE] keys  
Press one of these keys to enable/disable the solo  
function for the corresponding channel.  
Choose this setting to adjust the microphone input level.  
When you change the setting, the track name display area  
below the meters shows the gain value for a while.  
While pressing and holding the SHIFT key, press this  
key for a channel to enable/disable the recording mute  
function on that channel.  
CAUTION  
When set to TRIM, the fader scale does not correspond to  
the trim value.  
When the recording mute function is enabled, the  
recording level is set to -∞. If the channel is enabled for  
recording, silence will be recorded. The level sent to the  
stereo bus will also be -∞.  
LEVEL (level sent to the stereo bus)  
This has the same function as the 2MixLVLknob on  
the PAN/LVLpage that opens when you touch the  
PAN/LVLbutton on the Home Screen and on the CHx  
SETUPscreens (channel setting screens where “xis the  
channel number) of the HS-P82 unit. Adjust the level sent  
to the stereo bus in a range from -∞ to +10 dB.  
Direct access keys  
Use these keys to directly open pages of the MIXER  
SETUPscreen on the HS-P82 unit, as well as the  
RC-F82page of the REMOTESETUPscreen where you  
can make settings for this unit. In addition, you can set  
how these keys function when used while pressing and  
holding the SHIFT key, so that you can use them to open  
the screens that you want directly.  
CAUTION  
The same adjustments can be made using both this unit  
and the HS-P82. The adjustments made most recently  
will be used, regardless of which unit they were made  
with. For this reason, if you make an adjustment using  
the HS-P82 unit, the setting will differ from that last made  
using controls on this unit.  
INPUT [F1] key  
Press this key to open the INPUTpage of the MIXER  
SETUPscreen on the color display of the HS-P82 unit.  
Monitoring  
You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack of this  
unit, as you could with the PHONES jack of the HS-P82  
unit and monitor the mix as you adjust the knobs and  
faders.  
TIP  
The PHONES jack of this unit always outputs the  
signals from the RETURN IN 1 and RETURN IN 2  
connectors used for communication. If you only want  
to monitor the recording, turn the RETURN IN 1 and  
RETURN IN 2 knobs all the way down.  
If the SOLO key of either RETURN IN (1/2) is ON  
(indicator lit), the input through the PHONES IN jack  
is reduced –20 dB, making the monitored signal quiet.  
When just monitoring, turn both of these keys OFF  
(indicator unlit). For details, see “Listening to RETURN  
IN signalson page 16.  
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to use the [F1]  
function.  
SIGNAL PROCESSING [F2] key  
Press this key to open the SIGNALPROCESSINGpage  
of the MIXERSETUPscreen on the color display of the  
HS-P82 unit.  
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Function keys  
You can set each of the [F1] [F4] function keys as  
shortcut keys that directly open screens on the HS-P82  
unit.  
Use the FunctionKeyAssignitem on the RC-F82  
page of the REMOTESETUPscreen of the HS-P82 unit.  
The setting options are as follows.  
Setting  
Functions  
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to use the [F2]  
function.  
Opens the Home Screen  
HOME (MAIN)  
Opens the NEXTTAKENAME  
page of the Home Screen  
HOME (NEXT TAKE  
NAME)  
SETUP [F3] key  
Press this key to open the SETUPpage of the MIXER  
SETUPscreen on the color display of the HS-P82 unit.  
Opens the PAN/LEVELpage of  
the Home Screen  
HOME (PAN/LEVEL)  
HOME (INFO)  
Opens the INFOpage of the Home  
Screen  
Opens the MARK LISTscreen  
MARK LIST  
BATTERY  
Opens the BATTERYscreen  
Opens the OPTIONSpage of the  
RECSETUPscreen  
REC (OPTIONS)  
SYNC (CLOCK)  
Opens the CLOCKpage of the  
SYNCT/Cscreen  
Opens the TIMECODEpage of the  
SYNCT/Cscreen  
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to use the [F3]  
function.  
SYNC (TIMECODE)  
Opens the LOWCUTFILTERpage  
for making mixer settings  
MIXER  
(LowCutFilter)  
REMOTE SETUP [F4] key  
Press this key to open the RC-F82page of the REMOTE  
SETUPscreen on the color display of the HS-P82 unit.  
Opens the ALARMTONEpage of  
the SYSTEMSETUPscreen  
SYSTEM (ALARM  
TONE)  
While pressing the key, the signal  
input through the HS-P82’s slate  
microphone is input to the tracks  
armed for recording  
SLATE (MIC)  
While pressing the key, the slate  
tone (built-in oscillator) signal  
is input to the tracks armed for  
recording  
SLATE (TONE)  
Press this key while pressing the SHIFT key to use the [F4]  
function.  
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5 – Transport Control Functions  
This unit has transport keys that function in the same way  
as those on the HS-P82 unit for recording, playback and  
searching forward and backward, for example.  
Recording  
Press the REC key to start recording.  
Press this key while recording, to stop recording to the  
current file, but continue recording to a new file without  
pause.  
Press the STOP [RETAKE] key to stop recording.  
While pressing and holding the SHIFT key, press the  
STOP [RETAKE] key to erase the last recorded take (retake  
function).  
Playback  
Using the HS-P82 unit, select the scene that contains the  
take that you want to play back.  
Using the HS-P82 unit, select the take that you want to  
play back.  
Press the PLAY [CALL] key to start playback of that take.  
Press the STOP [RETAKE] key to stop playback.  
Press the PAUSE key to pause playback. The PAUSE key  
lights when playback is paused.  
When playback is paused, press the PLAY [CALL] key to  
resume playback.  
Press the  or ¯ key briefly to switch takes.  
Press and hold the  or ¯ key to search backward or  
forward.  
While pressing the SHIFT key, press the PLAY [CALL] key  
to locate to the point where playback was last started  
from standby (CALL function).  
NOTE  
The transport keys function in the same way as those on  
the HS-P82. For details see “4 – Recording and Playbackin  
the HS-P82 Owner’s Manual.  
Adding marks  
Press the MARK key to create a mark at the current time.  
One file (take) can have a maximum of 99 marks, including  
automatically-created marks.  
NOTE  
The MARK key functions in the same way as the one  
on the HS-P82. For details see “7 – Mark and Locate  
Functionsin the HS-P82 Owner’s Manual.  
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6 – Communication functions  
With the built-in microphone and headphones  
Setting the headphones output  
connected to the PHONES jack, you can use this unit to  
communicate with remote crew. To communicate with  
people using other devices, connect this unit’s LINE OUT  
2/TALKBACK connectors to the inputs on devices that  
you want to communicate through, and connect those  
devicesoutputs to this unit’s RETURN IN 1 and RETURN  
IN 2 connectors.  
(PHONES)  
The signals input through RETURN IN 1 and RETURN IN  
2 connectors are mixed in the analog domain with the  
signal input through the PHONES IN jack and then the  
mix is output through the PHONES jack. Use the PHONES  
knob to adjust the volume.  
Use the L MONO and R MONO keys to select the mono  
signal of the left or right channel. When both L MONO  
and R MONO keys are ON, the left and right channel  
signals are mixed and output as a single mono signal.  
Communicating with the built-in  
microphone (TALKBACK)  
The signal from the built-in microphone can be output  
through the LINE OUT 2/TALKBACK connectors.  
1
2
Set the TO LINE OUT 2 switch to ON.  
Speak in the direction of the built-in microphone  
while pressing the TALKBACK key.  
3
Sound input through this units built-in microphone  
is output to the devices connected to the LINE OUT  
2/TALKBACK connectors.  
Listening to RETURN IN signals  
Sound output from devices connected to the RETURN IN  
1 and RETURN IN 2 connectors is mixed with the input  
signal from the PHONES IN jack. This allows you to listen  
to communication from other devices while monitoring  
the recording signal.  
The signals input through the RETURN IN 1 and RETURN  
IN 2 connectors are adjusted separately using the  
RETURN IN 1 and RETURN IN 2 knobs, respectively. Each  
also has a SOLO key that reduces the signal input through  
the PHONES IN jack by -20 dB when ON before mixing  
its signal with the signals input through the RETURN IN  
connectors in the analog domain.  
SOLO 1  
OFF  
R1+R2+P  
R2+P'  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
R1+P'  
R1+R2+P'  
SOLO 2  
R1: RETURN IN 1input signal  
R2: RETURN IN 2 input signal  
P: PHONES IN input signal  
P': PHONES IN input signal reduced -20 dB  
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7 – Specifications  
PHONES connector  
Inputs and outputs  
Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo socket  
Maximum output level: 90 mW + 90 mW  
(1 kHz, THD+N 0.1%, into 32Ω)  
Inputs  
Analog inputs  
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Control input/output  
MAIN UNIT connector  
LINE IN connectors  
Balanced connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)  
Nominal input level: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
Maximum input level: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
Pass-through to LINE OUT 1  
Connector: 6-pin mini-DIN socket  
KEYBOARD connector  
Connector: 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) socket  
Pass-through to LINE OUT 2 (when TALKBACK TO LINE  
OUT 2 switch OFF)  
Other specifications  
RETURN IN connectors  
Balanced connectors: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)  
Input impedance: 10 kΩ  
Voltage  
DC 5V (supplied by the HS-P82 unit)  
Nominal input level: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms)  
Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms)  
Power consumption  
1 W or less  
PHONES IN connector  
External dimensions  
Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo socket  
270 x 63 x 260 mm/10.63 x 2.48 x 10.24 in. (width x height  
x depth, excluding protrusions)  
Built-in mic  
Omni directional, monaural  
Weight  
2.5 kg/5.512 lb  
Outputs  
Operating temperature range  
0 – 40° C/32 – 104°F  
Analog outputs  
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LINE OUT 1 connectors  
Balanced connectors: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)  
Nominal output level: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
Maximum output level: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
LINE IN pass-through output  
LINE OUT 2 connectors  
(When TALKBACK TO LINE OUT 2 switch is OFF)  
Balanced connectors: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:  
COLD)  
Output impedance: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
Nominal output level: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
Maximum output level: Dependent on HS-P82 settings  
LINE IN pass-through output  
(when TALKBACK TO LINE OUT 2 switch ON)  
Pseudo-balanced  
Output impedance: 150Ω  
Nominal output level: –8 dBu (0.3 Vrms)  
Maximum output level: +8 dBu (2.0 Vrms)  
Internal Microphone signal is routed to this output  
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7 – Specifications  
Dimensional drawing  
63 mm  
270 mm  
Illustrations in this manual may differ in part from the actual product.  
Specifications and the external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product.  
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7 – Specifications  
Block diagram  
TASCAM RC-F82  
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RC-F82  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-42-356-9143  
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
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Phone: +52-55-5010-6000  
Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-8451-302511  
Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, UK  
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Phone: +49-611-71580  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  
Printed in China  
 

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