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Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.
Model number Serial number
For U.S.A.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
a)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this equipment n o t e x p r e s s l y a p p r o v e d b y T E A C CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
b)Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
TASCAM 202MKIV
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
•Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
•Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
•Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
•The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.
•The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
•An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
•Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
13Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
TASCAM 202MKIV
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1 − Introduction.......................... |
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Supplied accessories..................... |
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Rack-mounting the unit............... |
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About this manual........................ |
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Precautions and notes for |
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placement and use................... |
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About cassette tapes.................... |
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Cassette tapes that you should not |
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Automatic tape type detection |
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Tape slack.......................................... |
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Accidental erasure prevention |
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tabs......................................... |
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Maintenance..................................... |
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Cleaning the heads................................ |
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Connections................................... |
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2 − Features of the 202MKIV..... |
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Front panel.................................... |
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Rear panel.................................... |
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Display......................................... |
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3 − Playback.............................. |
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Playback 1 (either TAPE 1 or |
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Playback 2 (either TAPE 1 or |
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TAPE 2)..................................... |
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Continuous playback.................. |
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Blank scan.................................... |
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Song search................................. |
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Intro check................................... |
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4 − Recording............................ |
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Recording (either TAPE 1 or |
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To erase recordings..................... |
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Quick record start....................... |
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Recording silence........................ |
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Mic mixing recording................. |
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Adjusting mix recording level........ |
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Continuous recording................. |
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Parallel recording........................ |
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Dubbing (from TAPE 1 to |
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Editing during dubbing (only at |
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Synchro reverse dubbing (from |
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TAPE 1 to TAPE 2).................... |
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Timer playback............................ |
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Playback........................................... |
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Timer-controlled recording............ |
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Connections..................................... |
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5 − Reference and |
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specifications.................... |
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Troubleshooting.......................... |
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Specifications.............................. |
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Dimensional drawing................. |
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TASCAM 202MKIV
1 − Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM 202MKIV Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck.
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 202MKIV, 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.
Dolby NR
Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, a noise introduced during the recording and playback processes. This cassette deck is equipped with Dolby B-type Noise Reduction.
The Dolby NR system affects both recording and playback quality. In playback, be sure to set the DOLBY NR switch to the same position used when the recording was made.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang and Olufsen.
Dolby, HX Pro, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the 202MKIV has been packed with the following:
• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers).... |
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• A warranty card....................................................... |
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Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.
Rack-mounting the unit
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
•The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: EJECT.
•The alphanumeric portion of the display shows a
message, this is shown in the following typeface:
CP01.
•If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: PARALLEL.
TASCAM 202MKIV
1 − Introduction
Precautions and notes for placement and use
The 202MKIV may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions:
•Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.
•Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).
•The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
•Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
•As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit.
•Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-gener- ating electrical device such as a power amplifier.
•Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.
•Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shocks. If a foreign object should get inside the unit, contact your supplier or service agency.
•When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directory on the plug, never yank the cord.
•The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available on units for the North American market. Please set this to match your local supply. If you are in any doubt in this matter, consult an electrician
NOTE
When transporting the unit, always use the original packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the 202MKIV, in case you need to transport it in the future. In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the cassette decks closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit.
About cassette tapes
CAUTION
•Do not open the cassette or pull the tape out of the cassette.
•Do not touch the tape surface.
•Do not use or store the tape in a humid or dusty place.
•Keep the tape away from any magnetic sources, such as speakers or TVs, otherwise noise may be produced during playback or important recordings may be erased.
Cassette tapes that you should not use
Poor performance, errors, or malfunctions may result if you use any of the tapes described below. Some of these tapes may also cause tape clog problems that can damage the tape transport mechanism.
Cassettes that are imperfectly shaped
Long play tapes
Do not use C-120 or longer tapes. These tapes are very thin and can easily stretch or get tangled in the tape transport mechanism.
Endless tapes
Do not use a deformed cassette or one that has unstable tape movement or makes a strange sound during fast-forward or rewind.
Do not use these tapes because they can easily get tangled in the tape transport mechanism.
TASCAM 202MKIV
1 − Introduction
Automatic tape type detection function
This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes with detection holes.
With this cassette deck, you can play back normal (Type I), chrome (Type II) and metal (Type IV) tapes. For recording, use normal (Type I) or chrome (Type II) tapes.
Each deck (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2) is equipped with its own auto tape type detection function, so you can use
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Slack can cause the tape to get tangled in the capstan or other rotating parts. To prevent this, take up all tape slack using a pencil or the like inserted into the reel hole.
Accidental erasure prevention tabs
Tabs on top of the cassette shell allow you to prevent important recordings from being erased by mistake. There are two tabs on each cassette shell: one for side “A” and the other for side “B”.
Once these tabs have been removed using a screwdriver or the like, there is absolutely no chance of the recording function being activated.
To record on a cassette whose tab has been broken off, stick a piece of adhesive tape over the hole. Be careful not to block the tape type detection holes.
Accidental erasure prevention tab for side “A”
Side “A”
Maintenance
If the surface of the deck becomes soiled, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water, then moisten a cloth with water, wring it well, and rub over the surface.
Do not allow the deck to remain in contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time, as these could damage the surface finish.
Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or alcohol because they will damage the surface finish.
CAUTION
For safety, always unplug the power cord before performing any maintenance.
ªCleaning the heads
If the head section gets dirty, the recording quality will deteriorate, resulting in degraded playback sound or “drops” in sound. Also, if the tape transport path gets dirty, the tape may get entangled in the rotating parts. It is therefore recommended that the heads, pinch rollers and capstans be cleaned regularly at intervals of 10-hour use with a cotton swab moistened with a commercially available, appropriate cleaning liquid.
TASCAM 202MKIV
1 − Introduction
NOTE
Do not make a recording or play back tape when the tape transport path is wet with cleaning liquid, as this could cause the tape to jam or clog.
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Connections
L R R L
REC PLAY
TAPE
CAUTION
•Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all other connections.
•Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.
Use the supplied RCA cables to make connections between this unit and your amplifier. Make sure to connect:
White plug to White jack (L: left channel) Red plug to Red jack (R: right channel)
NOTE
Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.
NOTE
•Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the power cord. Never pull or yank on the power cord.
•Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for some time.
Plugs must be firmly inserted into the corresponding jacks. Do not bundle the RCA cables together with the power cord and speaker cables. Doing so will degrade sound quality or generate noise.
TASCAM 202MKIV
2 − Features of the 202MKIV
Front panel
1Power switch
This switch toggles the unit on/off.
NOTE
The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position.
2 TAPE 1 compartment
3INTRO CHECK key
Pressing this key allows you to identify recorded segments by listening to the first 15 seconds of each segment.
4COUNTER RESET keys
Pressing these keys reset the tape counter readings for TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, respectively.
5Synchro reverse key (SYNC REV)
Pressing this key activates the synchro reverse dubbing function.
6BLANK SCAN key
This key toggles Blank Scan on/off.
7Display
This shows tape counters, level meters, etc.
8Parallel record key (PARALLEL REC)
This key lets you simultaneously record on both decks.
9Dubbing start key (DUB START)
This key is used when copying the contents of a tape from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2, either at normal or high speed.
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qReverse mode switch (REV MODE)
This switch is used to switch between reverse modes.
wTIMER switch
This switch is provided for use with a commercially available audio timer, to allow timer controlled recording or playback.
Normally, leave this switch to the OFF position.
eDOLBY NR switch
This switch toggles the Dolby Noise Reduction system on/off. In playback you need to set this switch to the same position as when the recording was made.
rEJECT keys
Pressing these keys opens the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 compartments.
tTape transport control keys
RECORD
Pressing this key shifts the corresponding deck to record-pause mode.
PAUSE
Pressing this key temporarily stops playback or recording.
Recording mute (REC MUTE)
This key is for creating the 4-second blank space needed for proper operation of the Computomatic Program Search (CPS) function.
TASCAM 202MKIV
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