User manual TASCAM DV-RA1000

[. . . ] Frequently Asked Questions about the DVRA1000 · Updated May 26, 2005 Q: What is DSD? A: Direct Stream Digital is a digital format devised by Sony for the Super Audio CD player. [. . . ] It creates UDF discs, a standard format read by virtually all computer platforms, including Mac, Windows and Linux. A: TASCAM currently recommends DVD+RW media by Ricoh, Philips, Maxell, TDK or Sony, 4. 7GB, up to 4x speed. The DVRA1000 formats discs in the background: you'll notice the "CLOSE" indicator flashing in the display while this is happening. You can record or eject a disc before it is completely formatted, but to avoid problems TASCAM recommends waiting for a new disc to be completely formatted (about 30 minutes) before recording. A: The recording times are: · · · · · · · 44. 1kHz/24bit (290 min. ) 48kHz/24bit (267 min. ) 88. 2kHz/24bit (144 min. ) 96kHz/24bit (133 min. ) 176. 4kHz/24bit (72 min. ) 192kHz/24bit (66 min. ) DSD (2. 8224MHz/1bit, 109 min. ) Q: Can I record at higher sample rates than 44. 1k/16bit to CD? A: No, recording to CD is only possible at "Red Book" audio CD resolution. The CD you record can be played in any CD player. Q: How big is the hard drive? A: There is no hard drive, the DVRA1000 records directly to DVD or CD. Q Does the DVRA1000 record and play back true Direct Stream Digital, or is it converted from PCM?The A/D and D/A converters output true DSD resolution in addition to PCM signals. A: This is an RS232Ccompatible jack that can be connected to systems like Crestron¨ and AMX¨. Programming codes to control the recorder will be posted to www. tascam. com. [. . . ] A: When you insert a disc, select a new project or even a new track, you'll notice the DISC light flashing as the RAM buffer fills up. Wait until the DISC light stops flashing before pressing PLAY to avoid disc read errors. [. . . ]