HS-4000

4-track Broadcast Recorder

The HS-4000 is a 4-channel recorder/player purpose built for broadcasting operations.
It was developed by leveraging TASCAM’s accumulated development know-how on professional-level acoustic device development, as well as pursuing durability, operational efficiency, operability, and high-sound quality based on on-site feedback.
In addition, the HS-4000 comes equipped with functions specialized for flash starts.
Using it in conjunction with the RC-HS32PD as a remote control for flash starting will enables users to construct a flash start solution optimal for broadcasting stations.

This model has been discontinued in North, Central and South America.
Please check the availability with your local distributors in other areas.

Features at a Glance

CF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA supported)
Dual CF card slots
Simultaneous recording of up to four 24bit/96kHz
Confidence monitoring function (playback while recording) can be used when recording two tracks (44.1/48kHz)
Simultaneous playback up to 4 tracks or 2 stereo tracks (in dual playlist mode)
Five operation modes: timeline, take, single playlist, dual playlist and on-air
In timeline mode, recording and playback like a tape recorder is possible using a linear timeline
In take mode, playback and flash starting in take units is possible
In playlist mode, takes can be added to a list for playback in list order and flash starting
In single playlist mode, playback of up to 4 tracks is possible
In dual playlist mode, 2 stereo tracks can be independent played back and controlled
ON LINE key can be used for on-line playback and monitoring playback
BWF and WAV file formats supported
RC-HS32PD and RC-SS20 units (sold separately) can be used for flash starting
Flash starting using parallel control and keyboards is possible
Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions
AES31 editing information can be imported and exported in timeline mode
Playlist function in playlist mode (PPL supported)
Jog and shuttle functions
Intuitive operation is possible using graphical interface on TFT color touch sensitive screen
Four XLR analog balanced In/Out
Two stereo pairs of XLR AES/EBU digital In/Out
Two channels of XLR analog monitoring outputs
Headphones output
XLR timecode input and output
BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst signals and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock In/Out/Thru
Compatible with 48kHz pull-up/pull-down operation
LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) supports FTP file transmission, telnet remote control and VNC
Parallel remote control
RS-232C serial remote control
RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol) serial remote control
Rack mounting possible (2U)

Features added in Version 1.05

Recording function in tale mode
Support for simultaneous input of PLAY and RECORD signals from an external device

Features added in Version 1.22

Automatic recognition of external files
Manual locating based on timecode time now possible in take mode and playlist modes
Playlist mode changes to ADJUST screen operations and addition of rehearsal playback
Assignment change function on the ENTRY list screen
Change BC$STANDBY/END range at once function
BC$END operation mode setting
System setting backup and preset memory functions
Take copy function

Features added in Version 1.40

Support for P2 Vari Pitch commands
Support for the importing and playback of ADL files that have two files attached to them
Support for MECHA STATUS SENSE, CURRENT TRACK (TAKE) TIME SENSE and IMPORT ADL telnet commands

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Spec Description

	HS-4000	HS-2000
Recording media	CF card (Compact flash card)
File system	FAT32 (4GB or more), FAT16 (2GB or less)
File format	BWF(monophonic, polyphonic), WAV	BWF, WAV
Number of channels	4 2×2	2
Quantization bit rate	16/24bit
Sampling frequency	44.1 / 47.952 48 / 48.048 88.2 / 96kHz	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz
	(47.952/48.048:48kHz +/-0.1%, Pull-up/PUull-down)
Clock reference	INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN（CH 1-2 IN, CH 3-4 IN）	INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN
Timecode frame	23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97NDF / 30DF / 30NDF
Analog audio Inputs
ANALOG IN[LINE]	XLR-3-31(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Input impedance	4.3kohms
Nominal input level	+4dBu(1.23Vrms)+/-1dB / -20dBu(0.0775Vrms)+/-1dB (+4dBu/-20dBu selectable) (+6dBu when Digital Ref. level is set to -9dB)
Maximum output level (selectable)	+15dBu (4.36Vrms) (D.Ref:-9dBFS, A.input:+6dBu) +18dBu (6.16Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) +20dBu (7.75Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) +22dBu (9.76Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) +24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) -6dBu (0.388Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) -4dBu (0.489Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) -2dBu (0.616Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) 0dBu (0.775Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.input:-20dBu)
	D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level A.input:Analog Input Ref. Level
Analog audio outputs
ANALOG OUT[LINE]	XLR-3-32(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Output impedance	100ohms or less
Nominal output level	+4dBu(1.23Vrms)+/-1dB / -20dBu(0.0775Vrms)+/-1dB (+4dBu/-20dBu selectable) (+6dBu when Digital Ref. level is set to -9dB)
Maximum output level (selectable)	+15dBu (4.36Vrms) (D.Ref:-9dBFS, A.output:+6dBu) +18dBu (6.16Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +20dBu (7.75Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +22dBu (9.76Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) -6dBu (0.388Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) -4dBu (0.489Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) -2dBu (0.616Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) 0dBu (0.775Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.output:-20dBu)
	D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level A.input:Analog Output Ref. Level
ANALOG OUT[MONITOR](L/R)	XLR-3-32(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Output impedance	100ohms
Nominal output level	+6dBu(1.55Vrms) (D.ref level = when set to -9dB) +4dBu(1.23Vrms) (D.ref level = when not set to -9dB)
Maximum output level	+15dBu (4.36Vrms) (D.Ref:-9dBFS, A.output:+6dBu) +18dBu (6.16Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +20dBu (7.75Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +22dBu (9.76Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.output:+4dBu)
	D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level A.input:Analog Output Ref. Level
PHONES	6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack
Maximum output level	45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32ohms loaded)
Digital audio inputs
DIGITAL INPUT	XLR-3-31
Min/Max input signal voltage range	2Vp-p - 7Vp-p	200mVp-p - 10Vp-p
Input impedance	110ohms+/-20%
Format	IEC60958-4 (AES-2003、AES/EBU)
Supported sampling frequency	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz (Single/Double) (set to SRC ON, 32kHz-192kHz)	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz (Single/Double/Quad) (47.952/48.048:48kHz+/-0.1% pull-down/pull-up)
Digital audio outputs
DIGITAL OUTPUT	XLR-3-32
Output voltage	2-5Vp-p
Output impedance	110ohms+/-20%
Format	IEC60958-4 (AES2003、AES/EBU)
Supported sampling frequency	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz (Single / Double)	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz (Single/Double/Quad) (47.952/48.048:48kHz+/-0.1% pull-down/pull-up)
TIMECODE IN	XLR-3-31
Signal voltage amplitude	0.5-10Vp-p
Input impedance	10kohms
Format	SMPTE 12M-1999 compatible
TIMECODE OUT	XLR-3-32
Signal voltage amplitude	2Vp-p
Output impedance	100ohms
Format	SMPTE12M-1999 compatible
WORD/VIDEO IN	BNC
Input voltage	5V TTL equivalent (WORD IN)
Signal voltage amplitude	1Vp-p (VIDEO IN)
Input impedance	75ohms or less	75ohms+/-10%
Allowable Frequency deviation of external synchronization	+/-100ppm
Input frequency (WORD)	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz (47.952/48.048kHz:48kHz+/-0.1% Pull-down/Pull-up)
Input signal (VIDEO)	24/25/29.97/30Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst、HDTV Tri-level)
WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT	BNC
Signal voltage amplitude	5V TTL equivalent
Output impedance	75ohms or less	75ohms+/-10%
Output frequency (WORD) (OUT/THRU switchable)	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz	44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz
	(47.952/48.048kHz:48kHz+/-0.1% Pull-up/Pull-down)
Frequency stability	+/-10ppm or less
ETHERNET	RJ45
Supported standards	100BASE-TX,1000BASE-T
USB	USB Atype 4 pin
Fromat	USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps) compatible
KEYBOARD	Mini DIN (PS/2)
CONTROL I/O
REMOTE	ETHERCON (CAT6 supported)
Power supply voltage	13V/41V
Signal	LVDS serial
Contents	LCD display data, asynchronous serial transmission control signals, port control signals
PARALLEL	D-sub25pin
RS-422	D-sub9 pin
RS-232C	D-sub9 pin
Power	AC100V-240V, 50-60Hz
Power consumption	25W
Dimensions	482.6(W) x 94(H) x 317.1(D)mm
Weight	5.1kg
Operating temperature	5-35˚C

Audio performance
Frequency response Analog in to Analog out	20-20kHz:+/-0.5dB (Fs=44.1/48kHz,JEITA) 20-40kHz:+0.5dB/-2dB (Fs=88.2/96kHz,JEITA)	20Hz-20kHz:+/-0.5dB (Fs:44.1/48kHz,JEITA) 20Hz-40kHz:+0.5dB/-2dB (Fs=88.2/96kHz,JEITA) 20Hz-80kHz:+0.5dB/-5dB (Fs=176.4/192kHz,JEITA)
Distortion Analog in to Analog out	0.005% or less (JEITA)
S/N ratio Analog in to Analog out	100dB or more (JEITA)

Information

Update Information

Latest version info
Firmware	V3.01

Firmware V3.01

When a CF card formatted with exFAT or NTFS was loaded in the unit, a "Reading Media" pop-up message would stay on screen. This has been fixed.
In on-air mode, after pausing during credit playback followed by turning the ON AIR button on without stopping, playback operation would cause the following behavior without on-air playback starting. This has been fixed.
- PLAY button blinked
- Instead of moving to the next take using the END mark, it would stop at the END mark.
Stop tally output from the parallel connector would turn off after the CF card in the non-current slot completed automatically loading if the CF card in the noncurrent slot did not have a project and was loaded when stopped or if the unit was stopped after a CF card that did not have a project was loaded in the noncurrent slot while not stopped. This has been fixed.
If multiple new sessions were created on a CF card using TASCAM HS Editor, for example, only one of the created sessions would be recognized when that card was installed in the unit. This has been fixed.
After switching projects or sessions while creating waveform display data using the WAVEFORM VIEW function (when the progress icon was turning above and to the right of the session name button), a playback error would occur if the previous session was returned to and playback attempted. This has been fixed.
When the operation mode was playlist mode (A/B MIXED), if a flash start button was pressed the operation setting would differ from the setting value on rare occasions. This has been fixed.
Operation stability has been improved.

Using the RC-900 control remote: To use the RC-900 control remote, please make sure that the firmware version of the RC-900 unit is above V1.40.

Documents

Manuals

	Owner's Manual Addendum V3.00	12-17-2018
	Owner's Manual Addendum V2.11 -New functions in firmware version 2.11	08-21-2015
	Owner's Manual V2.00	05-26-2015
	HS-4000 V1.22 Manual Addendum	12-06-2011
	HS-4000 V1.21 Manual Addendum	12-06-2011

Spec

	RS-232C Protocol Specification	05-26-2015

Firmware / Software

Instructions

	Release Note	01-07-2020

Firmware

	Firmware V3.01	01-07-2020
	Firmware V3.00	12-17-2018
	Firmware V2.13	02-27-2017
	Firmware V2.12	02-22-2016
	Firmware V2.11	08-21-2015

Software

	Poly/Mono Converter for Windows	03-13-2013

Compatibility

	USB Supported Media	12-22-2023
	CF Supported Media	05-19-2020

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