Tascam 202MKVI User Manual
D01240420A
202
Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
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ENGLISH
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 in an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
M
V
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that could be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point in 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.
Model for USA
This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
INFORMATION TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. 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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A
SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
REPAIRED.
o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
Model for Canada
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME A LA
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) The average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush current
1. On initial switch-on: 0.48 Arms
2. After a supply interruption of 5s: 0.18 Arms
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use 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.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer 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.
o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
o The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the discon-
nect device shall remain readily operable.
o Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume)
from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet
so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.
o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire
or excessive heat.
o CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries:
there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an
incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power
supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product
must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des
mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
o TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
o Other company names, product names and logos in this doc-
ument are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT
Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard
19-inch rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
CAUTION
o Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.
o Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for ventilation.
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For European Customers
Contents
Disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment correctly,
you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
can have serious effects on the environment and human health
because of the presence of hazardous substances in the
equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office,
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
equipment.
Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to
get the best performance from this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................2
Introduction ..................................................6
Supplied accessories ........................................6
About this manual ..........................................6
Product registration ........................................6
Precautions and notes for placement and use ............... 6
About cassette tapes .......................................6
Cassette tapes that you should not use ...................6
Using the TEAC Global Site ..................................6
Automatic tape type detection function ..................7
Tape slack ................................................7
Accidental erasure prevention tabs ........................7
Maintenance ...............................................7
Features of the 202MKVI .......................................8
Connections ................................................8
Display .....................................................9
Front panel ................................................ 10
Playback .....................................................12
Playback 1 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) ........................ 12
Playback 2 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) ........................ 13
Continuous playback ......................................14
RTZ (TAPE 1 only) ..........................................14
A-B Repeat playback .......................................14
Recording ...................................................15
Recording (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) .........................15
To erase recordings ........................................16
Quick record start ..........................................16
Recording silence ..........................................16
Mic mixing recording ......................................17
Adjusting mix recording level ............................17
Continuous recording ......................................18
Parallel recording ..........................................19
Dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) ...........................19
Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed) .............20
Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) ....................21
Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording ....................22
Timer-Controlled Playback .................................22
Timer-controlled recording ................................22
Connections with a timer ..................................23
Troubleshooting .............................................24
Specifications ................................................25
Dimensions ................................................25
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC EUROPE GmbH. Bahnstrasse 12, 65205
Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany declare in own
responsibility, the TEAC product described in this
manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical
standards.
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Introduction
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 202MKVI, 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
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the 202MKVI has been packed with the
following:
Main unit × 1
A rack-mounting screw kit × 1
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
The Warrranty is included at the end of this manual.
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
o The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface:
EJECT.
o When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message,
this is shown in the following typeface: CP01.
o 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.
o When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directory on the plug, never yank the cord.
o 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 202MK VI, 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
o Do not open the cassette or pull the tape out of the cassette.
o Do not touch the tape surface.
o Do not use or store the tape in a humid or dusty place.
o Keep the tape away from any magnetic sources, such as speak-
ers 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.
Product registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.
com/) to register as a user online.
Precautions and notes for placement and use
The 202MKVI may be used in most areas, but to maintain top
performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes,
precautions and environmental conditions:
o Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and
avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.
o Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer
monitors, large electric motors, etc.).
o The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F
and 95°F).
o Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
o As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave suf-
ficient 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.
o Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical
device such as a power amplifier.
o Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct
operation.
o 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.
Cassettes that are imperfectly shaped
Do not use a deformed cassette or one that has unstable tape
movement or makes a strange sound during fast-forward or rewind.
Long play tapes
Tapes that are longer than 90 minutes are very thin and stretch easily,
so using them can result in wow and flutter. In addition, long tapes
can become tangled in the equipment, so please use caution with
them.
Endless tapes
Do not use these tapes because they can easily get tangled in the
tape transport mechanism.
Using the TEAC Global Site
You can download the dedicated drivers and Owner’s Manual necessary for this unit from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
1. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
2. In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired language to
open the Downloads website page for that language.
NOTE
If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages.
3. Click the product name in the “Search by Model Name” section to
open the Downloads page for that product.
4. Select and download the dedicated drivers and Owner’s Manual
that are needed.
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Automatic tape type detection function
Automatic tape type detection holes
High position
Accidental erasure prevention
tab f
Side “A”
Capstan
Pinch roller
Pinch roller
Record/playback head
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), high
position (Type II) and metal (Type IV) tapes. For recording, use normal
(Type I) or high position (Type II) tapes.
Each deck (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2) is equipped with its own auto tape
type detection function, so you can use different types of tape at the
same time.
Metal
(
Type IV
(
(
Type
Type
)
I
Normal
Tape slack
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.
)
II
)
Maintenance
If the surface of the deck becomes soiled, wipe it clean with a dry, soft
cloth. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners or alcohol because they
will damage the surface finish.
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.
CAUTION
For safety, always unplug the power cord before performing any
maintenance.
o Cleaning 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.
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.
Capstan
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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.
Erase head
or side “A”
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Connections
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Features of the 202MKVI
1
LLRR
PLAYREC
TAPE
CAUTION
o Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all
other connections.
o Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with
this unit.
1 ANALOG INPUT and ANALOG OUTPUT jacks
ANALOG INPUT:
Connect these to the LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier or the output
jacks of the CD player or other device.
ANALOG OUTPUT:
Connect these to the TAPE/MD/CD-R, AUX or other input jacks of
the amplifier.
Refer to the above connection diagram.
NOTE
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.
Amplier
3 AC power cord
Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.
NOTE
o Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the power
cord. Never pull or yank on the power cord.
o Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for
some time.
2 VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Switches the voltage to either 230 V or 120 V.
NOTE
o The voltage selector is not available on units for some
markets.
IN USA/CANADA
USE ONLY ON 120V SUPPLY
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Display
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1 Peak level meter
This shows recording and playback levels.
2 SYNC REV
This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dubbing function is
switched on.
3 PARALLEL
This indicator lights to indicate parallel recording is taking place.
4 Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE 1 deck
5 Pause indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 1 deck is temporarily stopped.
6 Tape counter of TAPE 1 deck
The tape counter indicates the relative position of the tape. You
can reset the counter to zero whenever you want.
When an A-B repeat operation is on, RE is shown.
7 Record indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 1 deck is in record mode.
8 Play indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 1 deck is in play mode.
9 Dubbing indicator
NORMAL DUB lights during normal speed dubbing, and HIGH DUB
lights during high speed dubbing.
0 Play indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in play mode.
q Record indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in record mode.
w Tape counter of TAPE 2 deck
The tape counter indicates the relative position of the tape. You
can reset the counter to zero whenever you want.
When an A-B repeat operation is on, RE is shown.
e Pause indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is temporarily stopped.
r Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE 2 deck
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