Tascam HD-P2 User Manual

The HD-P2 is a compact, lightweight Portable High 

Definition Stereo Audio Recorder. It uses standard 

Compact Flash memory cards to record in mono or 

stereo, 16- or 24-bit, at samples rates from 44.1kHz 

to 192kHz. An advanced clocking system is included, 

with the ability to chase external timecode and lock to 

an outside word clock or video reference signal. The 

HD-P2 supports digital and analog audio inputs and 

outputs, and has a built-in microphone and speaker. 

The HD-P2 records audio as standard Broadcast Wave 

Files non-destructively. This means you can record 

a file, rewind, and record another file at the same 

location without fear of losing the first recording. A 

built-in, dynamic Edit Decision List orders file play-

back based on file record times. A file edit screen is 

provided for auditioning (and editing) of individual 

files.

In addition to this manual, the HD-P2 has been packed 

with the following:

• 

AC adaptor ............................................................. 1

•  

IFFF1394 cable ...................................................... 1

•  

Shoulder strap ........................................................ 1

Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items 

are missing.

In this manual, we use the following typeface conven-

tions:

  The names of keys, features, switches, and controls 

are given in the following typface: 

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  When the display shows a message, this is shown in 

the following typeface: 

Welcome

.

  The names of menus shown on the screeen are 

given in the following typeface: Display Menu.

  The names of sub-menus shown on the screeen are 

given in the following typeface: 

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Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM HD-P2 

Portable Stereo Audio Recorder. Before using the 

unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly 

to ensure that you understand 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. 

Throughout this document the following conventions will be used:
BWF (Broadcast Wave File) – All audio files are 

stored using this format with the file extension .wav

Time Stamp – The timecode value stored in the BWF 

audio file header relating to the start time of that 

file.

Creation Date – The date/time used by the file system 

to mark files, derived from the real-time system 

clock.

EDL (Edit Decision List) – Playlist of audio files in a 

project based on timecode, date, and size attributes.