Tascam 202MKVII User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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.
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 disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
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.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
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.
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 batter-
ies: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with
an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
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V Precautions concerning batteries
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to
fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and observe
the following precautions carefully.
o Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (¥) and
negative (^) orientations.
o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of bat-
teries together.
o If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
o If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
o Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries together.
o Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into
fire or water.
o Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The
batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.
o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT
Use the supplied rackmount screw kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown in the illustration below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible party:
TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California, U.S.A.
Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Model for USA
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
instructions, 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:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
ATTENTION
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.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Model for Europe
This product complies with the European
Directives request, and the other Commission
Regulations.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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For European Customers
Pb, Hg, Cd
Trademarks and copyrights
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and
batteries and/or accumulators
a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/
accumulators 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/electronic equipment and waste
batteries/accumulators 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/electronic equipment
and batteries/accumulators 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)
symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been
crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators must be collected
and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or
cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those
elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the equipment.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Apple, Mac, OS X and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this document are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information is given about products in this manual only for
the purpose of example and does not indicate any guarantees
against infringements of third-party intellectual property rights
and other rights related to them.
TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for infringements
on third-party intellectual property rights or their occurrence
because of the use of these products.
With the exception of personal enjoyment and similar uses,
copyrighted materials belonging to third parties cannot be used
without permission from the rights holders in accordance with
copyright law. Please use the equipment appropriately.
TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights infringements committed by users of this product.
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Contents Using the TEAC Global Site
Thank you for choosing TASCAM.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this
unit.
After reading it, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................2
Trademarks and copyrights ........................................4
Using the TEAC Global Site .........................................5
Product registration ...............................................5
About TASCAM customer support service ..........................5
Capabilities of this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before use .........................................................7
Cassette tapes .....................................................8
Names and functions of parts (main unit) .........................10
Using the remote control .........................................11
Names and functions of parts (remote control) ....................12
Names and functions of parts (display) ............................13
Connections ......................................................14
Listening to a cassette tape .......................................15
Returning to zero .................................................17
Repeat playback ..................................................18
Recording to cassette tapes .......................................18
You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:
http://teac-global.com/
In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to
open the Downloads website page for that language.
Product registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM website to
register your TASCAM product online.
http://tascam.com/
About TASCAM customer support service
TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their country/region of purchase.
To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list
page of the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/), search for
the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.
When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or web
shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are required.
Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also be
necessary.
Mic mixing with recording ........................................21
Dubbing .........................................................23
Parallel recording .................................................24
Recording with a computer .......................................24
Timer-controlled playback and recording .........................26
Playback modes ..................................................29
Automatic power saving function .................................29
Troubleshooting ..................................................30
Specifications .....................................................31
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Cassette tape playback
TAPE1
TAPE1
TAPE2
Capabilities of this unit
Listening to cassette tapes
e page15
Adjusting the pitch when
listening
e page17
Cassette tape recording
Recording from line inputs to a cassette tape
(TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)
e page18
or
Connected
equipment
Mixing line input sounds when
recording
e page21
Moving to counter
( ) locations
when listening
e page17
Recording from a cassette tape to a computer
e page24
TAPE2
Mixing tape playback when recording
e page22
TAPE1
Listening to a set interval
repeatedly (repeat playback)
e page18
Computer
or
TAPE2
Enjoying karaoke with tape playback
e page22
Connected
equipment
Dubbing from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2
e page23
TAPE1
TAPE1
Timer operation
Timer-controlled playback
TAPE1
or
TAPE2
TAPE2
Requires a commercially-available timer
e page26
or
TAPE2
Recording line inputs to 2 cassette tapes simultaneously
(parallel recording)
e page24
Connected
equipment
Timer-controlled recording
TAPE1
e page27
TAPE2
TAPE1
TAPE2
or
Connected
equipment
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Before use
Included items
Check to be sure the box contains all the included items shown
below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
Remote control (RC-1331) × 1
Batteries for remote control (AA) × 2
Rackmount screw kit × 1
Owner’s manual
(this document, including warranty) × 1
o Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
o Please see the end of the manual for information about the
warranty.
Precautions for placement and use
o The operating temperature range of this unit is 5–35 °C.
o Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.
Doing so could make the sound quality worse or cause
malfunction.
Places with significant vibrations
Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
Very dusty locations
o To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top of
the unit.
o Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or other device
that generates heat.
o The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage that
is printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this
matter, consult an electrician.
o Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the
unit, contact your dealer or service company.
o When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull
directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.
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ATTENTION
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the power cord during
operation, including playback and recording.
Doing so could cause the tape to become stuck, for example.
Beware of condensation
Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place
to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has been
heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change.
To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours
at the new room temperature before using it.
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Before use (continued)
Maintenance
Wipe dirt from the top cover and other panel surfaces using a
soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a diluted neutral
cleanser.
Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface.
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For your safety, disconnect the power cord from
the outlet before cleaning.
Cleaning the cassette decks
If a head becomes dirty, the recording and playback sound quality
will become worse and cause skipping. Dirt on the tape tracking
roller could also cause the tape to become caught, for example.
Clean the head, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton applicator
dampened with a commercially-available cleaning solution about
every ten hours of use.
Erase head
Capstan
Cassette tapes that can be used with
this unit
Types of cassette tapes that can be played by this unit
Normal (type I), Chrome (type II), Metal (type IV)
Types of cassette tapes that can be used for recording by this
unit
Normal (type I), Chrome (type II)
o TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 in this unit detect tape types separately, so
different types of tapes can be used at the same time.
Precautions for use
o Do not open a cassette or pull out the tape.
o Do not touch the tape surface.
Record/playback head Pinch roller
o Do not put a cassette tape in the cassette holder of the unit until
the cleaning solution on the head dries.
Storage precautions
o Keep cassette tapes away from magnets or magnetized items
because they may cause noise or erase recorded contents.
o Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place.
o Do not store cassette tapes in areas with high temperatures and
humidity.
Types of cassette tapes that should be avoided
The following types of cassette tapes might prevent the unit
from operating or functioning normally. These types of cassette
tapes could cause tape to become caught and other unexpected
problems.
Deformed cassette tapes
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 allow recording for 90minutes or longer sometimes get
caught by the capstan because they are extremely thin and stretch
easily. Do not use them in this unit. In the worst case, the cassette
tape could become stuck in the unit.
Endless cassette tapes
Never use this type of cassette because its tape could become
caught. In the worst case, the cassette tape could become stuck in
the unit.
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Tape slackening
Confirm that the tape in the cassette is not slack before use.
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.
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.
Automatic tape type
detection function
Metal (type IV)
Chrome (type II)
Normal (type I)
Accidental erasure prevention tabs
Tabs on cassettes 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.
Side A tab
Side A
o To record on a cassette that has had its tab broken off, cover the
hole using a piece of adhesive tape. Be careful not to block the
tape type detection holes.
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A Cassette compartment
B RETURN TO ZERO button
Press to return the tape to the “ ” counter position and
stop (page17).
C COUNTER RESET buttons
Press to reset the tape counter to “ ”.
D Remote control signal receiver
When operating the remote control, point it towards here.
E DIMMER button
Press to change the brightness of the display.
F REPEAT button
This allows repeat playback of a selected section of the tape
(page18).
G PARALLEL REC (parallel recording) button
This button starts recording to both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 simultaneously (page24).
H Display
This shows tape counters, level meters, etc (page13).
J POWER button
Press to turn the unit on and off.
K PITCH CONTROL knob
This adjusts the playback pitch. This does not function when
recording or dubbing (page17).
L Cassette tape operation buttons
RECORD (0) button
Use when recording.
Press to start recording standby (page18).
PAUSE button
Press to pause playback/recording.
Press again to resume playback/recording.
REC MUTE (record muting) button
Use to create a silence of about four seconds when recording
or in recording standby (page20).
Rewind/fast-forward (m/,) buttons
Use these buttons to rewind/fast-forward.
Stop (8) button
Press to stop playback, recording, rewinding or fast-forwarding.
PLAY (y) button
Press to start cassette tape playback.
Press when playback/recording is paused to resume playback/
recording.
I DUB START (dubbing start) button
This button is used when copying the contents of a tape from
TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 at normal speed (page23).
o Dubbing from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 is not possible.
o Dubbing at high speed is not possible.
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EJECT (-) button
Press to open the cassette compartment when the tape is
stopped.
Using the remote control
M MIC connector and mic LEVEL knob
When using a mic to record, insert the mic cable plug into this
connector and turn the knob to a suitable level (page21).
o This unit does not support stereo mics. Use a mono mic.
o When a mic is connected, the tape playback level is lowered
slightly. When the mic is disconnected, the playback level
will return to normal.
N REC LEVEL (recording level) knob
Use to adjust the recording level.
O PHONES jack/LEVEL knob
Plug headphones into this jack to use them with this unit.
Sound will be output from the LINE OUT jacks even when
headphones are plugged in here.
Use the LEVEL knob to the left to adjust the headphone
volume.
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CAUTION
While wearing headphones, do not connect or disconnect them or turn the unit on or off. Doing so could result
in a sudden loud noise that could harm your hearing.
Precautions for use
V
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture
or leak, which might result in fire, injury or the
staining of nearby materials.
Please carefully read and observe the precautions on page3.
o When using the remote control, point it toward the remote con-
trol signal receiver on the main unit from a distance of 5 m (16 ft)
or less. Do not place obstructions between the main unit and the
remote control.
o The remote control might not work if the remote control signal
receiver on the unit is exposed to direct sunlight or bright light. If
this occurs, try moving the unit.
o Beware that use of this remote control could cause the unin-
tentional operation of other devices that can be controlled by
infrared rays.
P TIMER switch
Use this switch to set the timer setting mode (record, off or
play). Leave this switch in the OFF position for normal use.
To use timer playback/recording, connect a commercially-available timer to this unit (page26).
Q NOISE REDUCTION switch
This function reduces hiss during tape playback.
o It only functions during playback.
o Using this during playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B
noise reduction will reduce hiss. This cannot be used when
recording to achieve a noise reduction effect like Dolby B.
R PLAY MODE switch
Use this switch to enable the SPECIAL playback mode using the
double cassette deck (page29).
Installing batteries
Remove the cover from the back of the remote control and insert
two AA batteries with their ¥/^ oriented as shown in the case.
Replace the cover.
When to replace batteries
If the distance required between the remote and the main unit
decreases or if the unit stops responding to the remote buttons,
replace both batteries with new ones. Dispose of the used batteries
according to the instructions on them or requirements set by your
local municipality.
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Names and functions of parts (remote control)
a DIMMER button
Press to change the brightness of the display.
b PARALLEL REC (parallel recording) buttons
d
e
These buttons start simultaneously recording to both TAPE 1
and TAPE 2. Press both buttons at the same time (page24).
c TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 operation buttons
RTZ button
Press to return the tape to the “ ” counter position and
stop (page17).
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the tape counter to “ ”.
RECORD (0) button
Use when recording.
Press both buttons at the same time to start recording standby
(page18).
REC MUTE (record muting) button
Press while recording to record about four seconds of silence
(page20).
PAUSE (9) button
Press to pause playback/recording.
Press again to resume playback/recording.
Rewind/fast-forward (m/,) buttons
Use these buttons to rewind/fast-forward.
STOP (8) button
Press to stop playback, recording, rewinding or fast-forwarding.
PLAY (y) button
Press to start cassette tape playback.
o When the main unit and the remote control both have but-
tons with the same functions, this manual explains how to
use one of the buttons. The other corresponding button can
be used in the same manner.
Press to resume playback/recording when it is paused.
d REPEAT button
This allows repeat playback of a selected section of the tape
(page18).
e DUB START (dubbing start) buttons
This will start dubbing at normal speed. Press both buttons at
the same time (page23).
o Dubbing from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 is not possible.
o Dubbing at high speed is not possible.
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Names and functions of parts (display)
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a Peak level meters
These show recording and playback levels.
b Parallel recording (PARALLEL) indicator
This lights when parallel recording to TAPE 1 and TAPE 2
(page24).
c TAPE 1/TAPE 2 status indicators
Play/record (y) indicator
During playback/recording, y appears.
Pause (9) indicator
This appears when playback/recording is paused.
This blinks when monitoring playback is paused and the playback mode is “SPECIAL” (page29).
Tape counter ( )
Press the COUNTER RESET 1/2 button to reset that tape counter
to “ ”.
During repeat playback, “ ” and “ ” will appear.
d Dubbing (NORM DUB) indicator
This appears when dubbing (page23).
Record ( ) indicator
This appears when recording or in recording standby.
This blinks while recording is muted (page20).
Play ( ) indicator
This appears when playing back or recording.
This blinks during monitoring playback when the playback
mode is “SPECIAL” (page29).
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A
(RCA)
Audio cables
202MKVII (rear)
B
Connections
C
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Complete all other connections before turning
the unit on.
o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connect-
ing and follow their instructions when making connections.
o Do not bundle connecting cables with power cords. Doing so
could cause noise.
o Connect all plugs completely.
A Analog audio input/output (LINE IN/OUT) connectors
LINE IN (line inputs)
Connect these to the line output connectors of the amplifier or
the output connectors of the CD player or other device.
LINE OUT (line outputs)
Connect these to the tape/MD/CD-R, AUX or other input connectors of the amplifier.
Amplifier
REC
PLAY
(IN)(OUT)
TAPE/MD/CD-R
tuner, etc.
Connection example
Speakers
Wall outlet
Refer to the connection diagram to the left.
B Voltage selector
Use to switch the voltage to either 230V or 120V.
ATTENTION
The voltage selector is only available on units for specific markets.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120V SUPPLY.
C Power cord
After completing all other connections, plug the power plug
into a power outlet.
o Unplug the cord from the outlet when not using the unit for
a long time.
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CAUTION
o Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet that
supplies the correct voltage. Connection to an outlet that
supplies incorrect voltage could cause fire or electric
shock.
o Hold the power plug when plugging it into an outlet or
unplugging it. Never pull or yank on the power cord.
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Listening to a cassette tape
This unit can play normal (type I), chrome (type II) and metal (typeIV)
tapes.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
2 Press the EJECT (-) button to open the cas-
sette compartment.
ATTENTION
o Confirm that the tape is not slack (page8).
o Do not use deformed or slack tapes because they could
cause malfunction. Do not force the door of the compartment by hand when opening it.
4 Press the play (y) button to start playback.
ATTENTION
Never turn the power off or disconnect the power cord during
playback. Doing so could cause the tape to become stuck, for
example.
3 Load a cassette tape into the compartment.
Notes about playing (recording) a tape in one deck when
tapes are loaded in both cassette holders
If the play (y) button is pressed for the tape that is not playing
(recording)
e When the PLAY MODE switch is set to NORMAL (page29),
the tape that is playing (recording) will stop, and the tape for
which the play (y) button was pressed will start playback.
(Pressing the play button prioritizes that tape.)
e When the PLAY MODE switch is set to SPECIAL (page29),
the tape that is playing (recording) will continue, and the tape
for which the play (y) button was pressed will start monitoring playback.
If the record (0) button is pressed for the tape that is not playing
(recording)
e The tape that is playing (recording) will stop, and the tape for
which the record (0) button was pressed will enter recording
standby.
If a rewind/fast-forward (m/,) button is pressed for the tape
that is not playing (recording)
e The tape that is playing (recording) continues as is, and the
tape for which the search rewind/fast-forward (m/,)
button was pressed will rewind/fast-forward.
Insert the cassette tape with the playback side facing forward
and its open edge facing down. Then, close the cassette compartment by pushing it gently. Use caution, because forcing it
shut could cause malfunction.
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Listening to a cassette tape (continued)
Stopping playback
Press the stop (8) button to stop playback.
Pausing playback
Removing cassette tapes
When a tape is stopped, press the EJECT (-) button to open the
cassette compartment it is in.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding
Press the PAUSE button to pause playback.
To resume playback, press the PAUSE button again or press the play
(y) button.
Press the rewind/fast-forward (m/,) button.
Winding stops when the end of the tape is reached.
To stop winding before the end, press the stop (8) button.
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Pitch control (TAPE 1 only)
The pitch can be controlled during TAPE 1 playback.
Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise (toward +) increases
the playback speed and raises the pitch.
(The maximum is 12%, which is about two semitones higher.)
Turning this knob counterclockwise (toward −) reduces the playback speed and lowers the pitch.
(The maximum is 12%, which is about two semitones lower.)
o This function is disabled when recording and dubbing. This can
only be used to adjust playback.
Returning to zero
Press the RETURN TO ZERO button to fast-forward or rewind the
TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 until the counter reaches “ ” and the tape
stops.
o This function cannot be used if the counter is between “ ”
and “ ”.
Tape counter
Press a COUNTER RESET button to reset that tape counter to “ ”.
You can use this function for easy relocation of any desired point on
the tape. Using this with the “Returning to zero” function described
in the following section can be convenient.
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Recording to cassette tapes
You can listen to a set interval repeatedly.
1 During playback, press the REPEAT button at
the point where you want to start the repeat
playback interval.
The appears on the display.
2 Press the REPEAT button at the point where
you want to end the repeat playback interval.
Using this unit, the sound from devices connected to the line input
connectors can be recorded on cassette tapes.
This unit can record to normal (type I) and chrome (type II) tapes.
o This unit does not support recording to metal (type IV) tapes.
o This explanation describes how to record from a connected
device to TAPE 1 or TAPE 2. This unit also has functions that
allow recording a mix with sound input from a microphone
(page21) and parallel recording to both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 at
the same time (page24).
1 Put a cassette tape for recording in the
compartment.
The appears on the display.
The tape automatically rewinds to the starting point and playback starts, continuing to the ending point. When the ending
point is reached, playback stops temporarily, the tape rewinds
again to the starting point, and playback to the ending point
repeats.
Repeat playback stops automatically after 20 repetitions.
Press the stop (8) button to end repeat playback.
o During repeat playback, only the REPEAT and stop (8) but-
tons can be used.
o This function cannot be used for intervals of less than
10counts on the tape counter between the starting and
ending points.
o Load it with the side to be recorded facing forward.
o If the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape
have been broken off, stick a piece of adhesive tape over the
hole(s).
2 Press the RECORD (0) button to start record-
ing standby.
The 9 and appear on the display.
o If you want to record using the remote control, press the
two RECORD (0) buttons on the remote control at the
same time.
o Press the stop (8) button to stop recording when in record-
ing standby.
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3 Adjusting the recording level.
Before recording, adjust the recording level. If the recording
level is not suitable, the sound of the recording could be distorted (level too high) or noisy (level too low).
1. Play the source (external source) to be recorded.
Examples:
Play the input source of a connected amplifier.
Play the connected audio player.
Tune in a station on a connected radio tuner.
2. Use the REC LEVEL (recording level) knob so that the
peak level meter never reaches 0.
4 Press the PAUSE button to start recording.
The 9 disappears, and and appear on the display.
ATTENTION
Never turn the power off or disconnect the power cord during
recording.
Doing so could cause the tape to become stuck, for example.
Pausing recording
Press the PAUSE button.
Press it again to resume recording.
o The volume may differ depending on the recording source.
In order to record different sources at appropriate volumes,
you must adjust the recording level for each source.
Stopping recording
Press the stop (8) button.
o When source playback stops, recording does not automatically
stop.
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Recording to cassette tapes (continued)
Erasing already recorded tapes
You can erase a cassette tape by setting the recording level to the
minimum value (0) and recording silence.
After setting the REC LEVEL (recording level) knob to 0, follow the
recording procedures (page18) to record.
(Skip recording level adjustment in step 3. Setting the recording
source is also unnecessary.)
Creating silences (REC MUTE)
Erasing unnecessary parts and creating spaces between songs while
recording is possible.
If you press the REC MUTE (record muting) button when recording
or in recording standby, the unit records no signal for about 4 seconds and then enters recording standby.
To create a blank of more than 4 seconds long
Hold down the REC MUTE (record muting) button for the desired
length of time.
Silence is recorded while you press the button. When you release
the button, the unit enters recording standby.
To create a blank of less than 4 seconds long
Press the PAUSE button within 3 seconds of pressing the REC MUTE
(record muting) button.
This stops the recording of silence and puts the unit in recording
standby.
Press the PAUSE button to resume recording.
o blinks on the display while recording is muted.
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Mic mixing with recording
Mixing line input sounds when
recording
You can mix in the sound of a mic connected to this unit with an
audio source from a connected device when recording.
You can also record only the sound from the mic.
This unit does not support stereo mics.
Use a mono mic.
2 Adjust the mic level.
While inputting sound with the mic, turn the mic LEVEL knob
to adjust the balance between the source and mic sounds.
3 Adjust the overall level.
Connect the mic plug to the MIC connector on the front of the unit,
and follow the recording procedures (page18) to record.
When adjusting the recording level in step 3 of the recording procedures, adjust both the source and mic levels as follows.
1 Adjust the source level.
Play the source back and adjust the REC LEVEL (recording level)
knob so that the level is slightly low.
Play the source back and, while inputting the mic sound, adjust
the REC LEVEL (recording level) knob so that the peak level
meter never exceeds 0 continuously.
After adjusting, continue to the recording procedure (step 4) on
page19.
o The volume may differ depending on the recording source.
In order to record different sources at appropriate volumes,
you must adjust the recording level for each source.
o The mic sound will be placed equally in both left and right
channels so that it sounds centered.
o Connect the source directly to the analog audio input (LINE
IN) connectors, or select it on the amplifier connected to the
LINE IN connectors (page14).
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Mic mixing with recording (continued)
o When recording a mic, we recommend using headphones
for monitoring to prevent feedback.* If monitoring with
speakers, be sure to lower their output volume and keep the
mic away from them to prevent feedback.
*Feedback explanation
Feedback is when sound output from a speaker is picked up
by a mic and returned causing oscillation. This could cause
very loud noise that could even damage speakers.
o Silences can also be created (page20) when recording
with mic input.
o When recording a mix of the line input sound and mic
input, the REC LEVEL (recording level) knob can be used to
adjust the volume after mixing.
Mixing tape playback when recording
You can mix in the sounds of TAPE 1 and input from a mic connected to this unit when recording to TAPE 2.
This unit does not support stereo mics.
Use a mono mic.
5 Follow step 2 for dubbing on page23, and
start dubbing with mic mixing.
o When a mic is connected to the MIC connector on the front
of the unit, the tape playback level is lowered slightly. This is
to ensure enough headroom when the tape playback and
mic input sounds are combined.
o When playing a dubbed tape, the playback level will be
lowered slightly if a mic is connected to the MIC connector
on the front of the unit. When the mic is disconnected, the
playback level will return to normal.
o When recording a mix of the tape playback sound and mic
input, the REC LEVEL (recording level) knob cannot be used
to adjust the volume after mixing.
Enjoying karaoke with tape playback
Connect the mic plug to the MIC connector on the front of the unit.
1 Load a cassette tape for playback into the
TAPE 1 compartment and a cassette tape for
recording into the TAPE 2 compartment.
2 Press the TAPE 1 play (y) button to start tape
playback. Then, turn the mic LEVEL knob to
adjust the balance between the playback and
mic sounds.
3 Press the TAPE 1 rewind (m) button and cue
the song to play.
4 Press the TAPE 1 stop (8) button to stop the
tape.
Connect the mic plug to the MIC connector on the front of the unit.
1 Load a cassette tape for playback into the
TAPE 1 compartment.
2 Press the TAPE 1 play (y) button to start tape
playback. Then, turn the mic LEVEL knob to
adjust the balance between the playback and
mic sounds.
Sing along with the song.
o Use the PITCH CONTROL knob to adjust the pitch of the karaoke
backing track as necessary.
o Karaoke can also be enjoyed with TAPE 2 playback, but controlling
the pitch of the backing track is not possible when using TAPE 2.
o When a mic is connected to the MIC connector on the front
of the unit, the tape playback level is lowered slightly. This is to
ensure enough headroom when the tape playback and mic
input sounds are combined while dubbing with mic mixing.
o The REC LEVEL (recording level) knob cannot be used to adjust
the volume after mixing.
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Dubbing
TAPE 1 can be dubbed to TAPE 2.
1 Load a cassette tape for playback into the
TAPE 1 compartment and a cassette tape for
recording into the TAPE 2 compartment.
2 Press the DUB START (dubbing start) button to
start dubbing.
This will start dubbing at normal speed.
During dubbing, the dubbing (NORM DUB) indicator lights on
the display.
o The TAPE 2 REC MUTE (record muting) can be used to record
silences (page20) even while dubbing. (The TAPE 1 REC MUTE
(record muting) button cannot be used.)
Erasing unnecessary parts and creating spaces between songs is
possible while dubbing.
o The pitch control function is disabled while dubbing.
o The recording level cannot be adjusted while dubbing.
o Use the same procedures to dub the other side of the tape
as necessary.
o To disable mic mixing, do not connect a mic to the MIC
connector on the front of the unit. Dubbing when a mic is
connected will result in a slightly lower recording level.
o To start dubbing using the remote control, press both DUB
START (dubbing start) buttons on it at the same time.
o The DUB START (dubbing start) button does not work imme-
diately after the tape is fast-forwarded or rewound to the
end. Wait for 5 seconds or more before pressing the button.
When TAPE 1 playback stops, dubbing also stops automatically.
Pausing dubbing
Press the TAPE 2 PAUSE button to pause dubbing. When paused,
TAPE 1 will continue playing, but TAPE 2 will not record.
Press it again to resume dubbing.
Stopping dubbing before playback ends
Press the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 stop (8) button.
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Parallel recording
Recording with a computer
This function allows you to record the same source from a connected device to both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 simultaneously.
1 Load cassette tapes for recording into both the
TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 compartments.
o If the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape
have been broken off, stick a piece of adhesive tape over the
hole(s).
2 Follow recording procedure steps 2–3 on
pages 18–19 to adjust the recording level.
3 Press the TAPE 1 stop (8) button to end
recording standby.
4 Press the PARALLEL REC (parallel recording)
button to start recording.
Connect this unit to a computer using a commercially-available USB
cable to convert audio signals from a cassette tape to digital data
and send them to the computer.
Supported operating systems
Computers running the following operating systems can be connected by USB to this unit. Use with operating systems other than
these is not guaranteed (as of November 2017).
Windows
Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Mac
OS X Lion (10.7)
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
OS X Mavericks (10.9)
OS X Yosemite (10.10)
OS X El Capitan (10.11)
macOS Sierra (10.12)
macOS High Sierra (10.13)
PARALLEL will appear on the display.
o When using the remote control, press both PARALLEL REC
(parallel recording) buttons on it at the same time.
o Parallel recording cannot be started when paused. Stop the
unit before starting.
o The TAPE 2 REC MUTE (record muting) button can be used to
record silences even during parallel recording (page20).
(The TAPE 1 REC MUTE (record muting) button cannot be
used.)
Pausing parallel recording
Press the TAPE 2 PAUSE button.
Press it again to resume parallel recording.
Stopping parallel recording
Press the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 stop (8) button.
o When source playback stops, recording does not automatically
stop.
o This unit will run with the standard OS driver, so there is no need
to install a special driver.
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Connecting with a computer
1 Turn the computer on.
Confirm that the operating system is working correctly.
Computer settings
The following example explains the settings to make using Windows7.
1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2 Use the USB cable to connect the computer
and this unit.
o For connecting to a computer, we recommend using a USB
cable that has a ferrite core, which resists noise, attached.
3 Press the POWER button on this unit to turn
the unit on.
When the computer and this unit are connected, the computer
will automatically detect this unit’s USB port and identify it as
“USB Audio CODEC”.
o To record audio from this unit using a computer, you must first
install software that can be used for audio recording on the
computer.
You may purchase the audio recording software that you prefer
separately or download free software, such as Audacity (http://
www.audacityteam.org/), from the Internet.
As free software, Audacity is not supported by TEAC.
o When connected to a computer by USB and recording audio, do
not do any of the following. Doing so could cause the computer
to malfunction. Always quit the computer recording software
before doing the following.
o Disconnect the USB cable
o Turn the unit off
2 Click “Sound”.
3 Click the “Recording” tab, and confirm that
“USB Audio CODEC” is set as the “Default
Device”.
4 Select “Microphone USB Audio CODEC”, and
click the Properties button.
5 Click the “Advanced” tab.
6 From the “Default Format” pull-down menu
list, select the desired recording quality
(format).
TIP
“2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD quality)” provides high audio
quality but also requires more file space. Recording with a
lower sampling frequency reduces the audio quality but also
uses less file space.
7 Click “OK”.
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Timer-controlled playback and recording
Recording and playback by this unit can be started at set times by
connecting a commercially-available timer.
o Only cassette tapes loaded in this unit can be played back using
timer playback. Timer playback cannot be used with other connected equipment.
o Timer recording sources are limited to connected equipment
that can be operated by timer. This can be used for timed recording of radio broadcasts, for example.
o A timer cannot be used for dubbing from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.
Connections
Timer-controlled playback
o Only cassette tapes loaded in this unit can be played back using
timer playback. Timer playback cannot be used with other connected equipment.
1 Connect the 202MKVII and the other equip-
ment to a commercially-available timer as
shown in the illustration to the left.
Referring to the illustration below, connect your audio equipment.
Wall outlet
Timer
Audio source
To make a timer-controlled
recording of a radio program,
set your tuner as required.
Amplifier
Make settings, including
input and output.
2 Set the power switches of all components to
ON.
3 Load the cassette that you want to use for
timer playback.
o Load the cassette tape with the side to be played facing
forward.
o If cassettes are loaded in both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, TAPE 1 will
play back and stop.
If a cassette is loaded only in TAPE 2, it will play back.
4 Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.
Signal when
recording
V
Complete all other connections before turning
Signal when
playing
202MKVII
the unit on.
o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connect-
ing and follow their instructions when making connections.
o Do not bundle connecting cables with power cords. Doing so
could cause noise.
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5 Set the timer to your desired start (power on)
and stop (power o) times.
When this setting is completed, the power to all components
should be turned off.
At this time, do not press this unit’s POWER button.
Leave the button pushed in (the on position). If the
POWER button is in the off position, timer playback will
not function.
When the timer on time is reached, the timer will supply power
to the connected devices and playback will start.
Timer-controlled recording
o Timer recording sources are limited to connected equipment
that can be operated by timer. This can be used for timed recording of radio broadcasts, for example.
o A timer cannot be used for dubbing from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.
1 Connect the 202MKVII and the other equip-
ment to a commercially-available timer as
shown in the illustration on the previous page.
o When you do not want to use the timer, set the TIMER
switch to OFF.
2 Set the power switches of all components to
ON.
3 Load the cassette tape that you want to use for
timer recording.
o If the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape
have been broken off, stick a piece of adhesive tape over the
hole(s).
o This unit can record to normal (type I) and chrome (type II)
tapes.
4 Set the TIMER switch to REC.
5 (When recording from radio)
Tune in the radio station that you want to
record.
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Timer-controlled playback and recording (continued)
6 Adjusting the recording level.
Before recording, adjust the recording level. If the recording
level is not suitable, the sound of the recording could be distorted (level too high) or noisy (level too low).
1. Play the source (external source) to be recorded.
2. Use the REC LEVEL (recording level) knob so that the
peak level meter never reaches 0.
7 Set the timer to your desired start (power on)
and stop (power o) times.
When this setting is completed, the power to all components
should be turned off.
At this time, do not press this unit’s POWER button.
Leave the button pushed in (the on position). If the
POWER button is in the off position, timer recording will
not function.
When the timer on time is reached, the timer will supply power
to the connected devices and recording will start.
o When you do not want to use the timer, be sure to set the
TIMER switch to OFF to prevent accidentally recording over
an important cassette tape.
o The volume may differ depending on the recording source.
In order to record different sources at appropriate volumes,
you must adjust the recording level for each source.
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Playback modes
Automatic power saving function
Use the PLAY MODE switch to activate the special playback mode
that uses the double cassette feature.
NORMAL
This is the ordinary playback mode. Activity switches to TAPE 1 or
TAPE 2 in response to playback operation, and the playback sound is
output from the LINE OUT and the headphone connectors.
The same sound is output from the LINE OUT and the headphone
connectors.
SPECIAL
This is a special playback mode using the double cassette deck.
If one tape is playing back, recording or paused, that state will continue and its sound will be output from the LINE OUT connectors
when playback of the other tape is started. The playback sound of
the second tape will only be output from the headphones (monitoring playback). Using this mode, you can cue a second tape while
playing or recording another.
To output the cued audio from the LINE OUT connectors, press the
stop (8) button to stop tape cueing.
And then, press the stop (8) button for the tape that continued
audio output from the LINE OUT connectors to stop it, and start
playback/recording of the cued tape to output its sound from the
LINE OUT connectors.
ATTENTION
The automatic power saving function is only included in
European models.
The automatic power saving function is ON when this unit is shipped
new, so it will automatically turn off if 30 minutes pass under the
conditions shown below.
Status Cassette tape
No cassette tape
Stopped
Recording paused
Automatic power saving function active
– Automatic power saving function not active
To reactivate the unit after it has turned off automatically, press the
POWER button on the main unit twice.
–
Changing the automatic power saving
setting
1 Stop both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
o During monitoring playback, the play ( ) indicator blinks.
o When monitoring playback is paused, the pause (9) indicator
blinks.
o When TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 are both stopped, they will be output
from the LINE OUT connectors when playback and recording
starts.
o Noise reduction is not applied to the sound output from the
headphone connector during monitoring playback.
2 Press the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 (8) buttons at the
same time to show the current setting (“Apwr
OFF” or “Apwr On”) in the tape counter area.
3 Use the TAPE 2 play (y) button to change the
setting.
4 Press the TAPE 2 stop (8) button to return to
the ordinary state.
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