Tascam CC-222MKII User Manual
CD Recorder/Cassette Deck
D00822500A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please note that to simplify the description, the model number is given in the Quick Start Guide as “CC-222”
rather than “CC-222MKII”.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
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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
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.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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For U.S.A
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 residental area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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.
For the consumers 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 is 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other.
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 person-
nel. 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J,
based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely
confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.
CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE
THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
DTA
Optical pickup:
Type : SF-W03PDX
Manufacturer : SANYO Electric Co. Ltd.
Laser output : Less than 40 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength : 783 ±3 nm
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Contents
1 – Introduction
Supplied accessories ................................................6
Some notes and precautions .......................6
Rack-mounting the unit .......................................... 7
Environmental considerations ................................7
Beware of condensation ......................................... 7
About tapes .............................................................8
About CD-R and CD-RW discs .................................8
Finalizing .......................................................8
“Recordable” discs ...................................................9
Handling of compact discs ......................................9
Additional notes with regard to CD-R and
CD-RW discs .......................................................... 9
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs .............. 10
Recommended media ............................................10
Use of the remote control unit .............................10
About this manual ......................................11
1, “Introduction” ........................................11
2, “Features and controls” ........................11
3, “Cassette operations” ........................... 11
4, “CD player” ............................................11
5, “Recording CDs” ....................................11
6, “After recording” ...................................11
7, “Reference and specifications” ............. 11
2 – Features and controls
Rear panel features ....................................13
Remote control features ............................14
3 – Cassette operations
Playback operations ...................................16
Continuous tape/CD playback ..............................16
Recording operations .................................17
Dubbing tapes from the CD deck ..............17
If the tape is in stop mode ........................17
If the tape is in record pause mode ......... 17
Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD ..........18
Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing ............... 18
Recording tapes from the PHONO deck ...18
Other recording features ...........................19
Recording silences between items .......................19
Erasing tapes ......................................................... 19
Other tape functions and features ...........19
Tape counter ..........................................................19
Pitch control ........................................................... 19
Fast forward and rewind ...................................... 20
Search keys ............................................................ 20
4 – CD player
Simple playback operations ...................... 21
Time display modes .............................................. 21
Track search .......................................................... 21
Playback modes .......................................... 22
Programmed order playback ............................... 22
Repeat play ................................................. 23
Setting the A and B repeat points ....................... 23
Intro check ..................................................23
Auto spacing .............................................. 24
Timer playback ...........................................24
5 – Recording CDs
Input selection ............................................ 25
Signal volume ....................................................... 25
Input monitoring .................................................. 25
Frequency conversion .......................................... 26
Basic recording ...........................................26
Playing back tracks ............................................... 27
Time display while recording .............................. 27
Manual track division ........................................... 27
Full disc .................................................................. 27
Dubbing from tape to disc ........................27
Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape ...... 28
From the RIAA PHONO inputs ................... 28
Advanced recording ...................................29
Setting the trigger level ....................................... 29
Synchronized recording ....................................... 29
Sync recording (start) ........................................... 30
Sync recording (stop) ........................................... 30
SYNC ALL .................................................... 30
SYNC OFF .................................................... 30
SYNC 1 ........................................................ 30
Automatic track division ...................................... 31
Rec mute function ................................................ 31
Fade-in and fade-out ............................................ 32
To perform a fade-in: ................................32
To perform a fade-out: ..............................32
6 – After recording
Finalizing .................................................... 33
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ..................................... 33
Erasing ........................................................ 33
Erasing tracks ........................................................ 33
Erasing a whole disc ............................................. 34
Refreshing a disc ................................................... 34
7 – Reference and specifications
Troubleshooting .........................................36
Menu items ................................................. 37
Specifications .............................................37
CD recorder section .............................................. 37
Cassette recorder section ..................................... 38
Phono input and headphones ............................. 38
Dimensional drawing ................................ 39
Tape maintenance ...................................... 39
Cleaning the tape path ............................. 39
Demagnetizing heads ................................ 39
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1 – Introduction
The CC-222MKII provides you with an advanced
system for the recording and playback of digital
compact discs and analog cassettes, providing easy
duplication facilities in both directions, and combining the most advanced technology in both fields.
Additional audio units, both analog and digital, can
be connected easily through the rear panel connections, allowing the recording of other sources.
Additionally, the CC-222MKII is fitted with a dedicated phono connection, which eliminates the need
for an additional RIAA-equipped amplifier when
archiving vinyl recordings.
TASCAM’s legendary attention to detail provides a
high-quality full-featured cassette tape deck, complete with Dolby noise reduction circuitry.
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24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters provide excellent recording and playback
quality for the CD recorder.
A sampling frequency converter is incorporated,
allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio
sources at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
1. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
U symbol are
Disc track divisions can be entered manually, or can
be produced automatically as a response to the input
signal level.
Discs recorded using the CC-222MKII are “copyfree” (that is, SCMS copy-protection is not enabled
on these discs).
“One-touch” fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified
time allow you to edit program material to your specific requirements.
A multi-function “multi dial” is used to set and confirm parameter settings.
A convenient wireless remote control unit provides
additional functionality and permits the operation of
the unit from a distance.
NOTE
This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or
where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the
copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission
from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your
unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution
thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under
copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If
you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal
advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation
be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CC-222MKII.
Supplied accessories
As well as this manual, you should also find packed
with the unit:
Some notes and precautions
Treat the CC-222MKII as you would any other piece
of precision equipment.
Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.
• An RC-222 remote control unit. Only use this
remote control unit with the CC-222MKII.
• 2 x AA batteries
• Rack mounting kit
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV
sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).
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Rack-mounting the unit
1 – Introduction—Some notes and precautions
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it.
Environmental considerations
The CC-222MKII may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating
life, observe the following environmental conditions:
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CC-222MKII is more
sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary
CD players.
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees noncondensing.
As the unit may become hot during operation, always
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of
space above it. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear
of the unit for ventilation.
You should not place the unit on a piece of equipment generating heat, e.g. an amplifier, to avoid possible problems with overheating.
See “Environmental considerations” on page 7 below
for details of ventilation, etc.
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
for correct operation. Do not mount the unit in a rack
tilted 5° or more from the vertical position.
NOTE
If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away
from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the
voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding 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 CC-222MKII, in case you need to transport it in
the future.
In addition, when transporting the unit, you should
tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that
will not spoil the finish of the unit.
Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold
to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in
the air could condense on the internal mechanism,
making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,
or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours
with the power turned on, then turn the power off and
on again.
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1 – Introduction—Finalizing
About tapes
Do not store tapes in the following places:
• On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight, or in
any other places with high temperatures.
• Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where
they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields.
• Where humidity is high, or in dirty, dusty places.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive
shocks.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CC-222MKII uses CD-R and CD-RW media,
and can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio
media.
In this manual, when we refer to “CD-R” and “CDRW” discs, we always include “CD-R Digital Audio”
and “CD-RW Digital Audio”, even when this is not
explicitly stated.
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased
or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the
disc, additional material can be recorded. The packaging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:
As C-120 tapes are mechanically weak, and could
become entangled in the transport mechanism, we do
not recommend their use.
For the automatic tape selection function to work
properly, metal and high position (cobalt) tapes must
have the appropriate identification holes.
Note that Type I (normal), Type II (high-position/
chrome) and Type IV (metal) tapes can be played
back. Recording is possible with Type I (normal) and
Type II (high-position/chrome) tapes.
recorded can be erased before the disc has been
“finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used
for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs
will include one of the following logos:
However, you should note that an audio CD created
using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily
on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CC-222MKII. This is in no way a limitation of the CC-222MKII itself, but of the difference
between the different types of media and the methods
used to read them.
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the
same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks
Finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able
to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final
table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start
of the disc.
The process of writing this table of contents is known
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further
data can be written to the disk. See “Finalizing” on
page 33 for details.
CD-R discs created on the CC-222MKII, by contrast,
may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio
CD players.
In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc
may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized
may be “unfinalized”, i.e. the TOC is removed. This
allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.
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“Recordable” discs
1 – Introduction—Finalizing
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
Handling of compact discs
Observe the following:
• Always place compact discs in the tray with their
label facing upward (compact discs can only be
played on one side).
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down
on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped
off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has
no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris,
so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove
most particles.
• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the
outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the
disc.
stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality.
• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean
compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to
avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip”.
• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high
humidity and temperature for extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperature can warp the
disc.
• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs.
• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them.
For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays
opened unnecessarily.
Additional notes with regard to CD-R and CD-RW discs
There are additional precautions that you should take
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs, that are different to those that you should take when handling
ordinary CDs.
• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on
a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back,
and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.
• CD-R discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat
and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they are not stored in a location where
direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away
from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.
• Always store CD-R discs in their “jewel cases” to
avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
• When labeling CD-R discs, always use a soft oilbased felt-tipped pen to write the information.
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this
may cause damage to the recorded side.
• Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl
alcohol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or
LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.
• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling
of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with
the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.
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1 – Introduction—Finalizing
• Do not use 8cm (single) discs, “business card”
discs or any discs which are not the standard 12cm
disc for recording, as the CC-222MKII cannot
record on them.
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or
printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.
Recommended media
An up-to-date list of manufacturers who produce
media suitable for use in the CC-222MKII can be
obtained from your TASCAM dealer.
Use of the remote control unit
When using the remote control unit, make sure:
• There is a clear unobstructed path between the
remote control unit and the remote sensor on the
main unit.
• The remote control unit is located within 5 m
(15 ft.) of the main unit, and is pointing at approximately right angles (±30°) to the front panel.
When fitting or replacing the batteries:
• Use only CD-RW media rated at 1x to 4x recording
speed. Audio CD-RW media are generally
unmarked, but fall within these limits. The CC222MKII cannot record on High Speed, Ultra
Speed, and Ultra Speed+ CD-RW media.
NOTE
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it.
The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the
mechanism of the CC-222MKII. If it sticks to the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it out.
• Always make sure that both batteries are replaced
together. Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Always make sure that the batteries are located
with the correct polarity (the positive terminals of
the batteries should match the
the battery compartment, and the negative terminals should match the
• If you are not going to use the remote control unit
for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old batteries can leak, causing damage to the
remote control unit.
• Always dispose of old batteries in the way recommended by your local garbage disposal authorities.
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About this manual
1 – Introduction—About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• The names of keys and controls are given in the
following typeface:
• When the alphanumeric portion of the display
shows a message, this is shown in the following
typeface:
• 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:
The sections of this manual are arranged as follows:
Welcome.
ERASE.
RANDOM
.
1, “Introduction” This section, introducing the
features and concepts of the CC-222MKII.
2, “Features and controls” The front and rear
panel controls, indicators and connections, as well as
a description of the remote control unit.
3, “Cassette operations” Includes dubbing to
cassette from CD as well as other cassette-based
playback and recording operations.
4, “CD player” About CD playback, including
programmed and repeat playback functions
5, “Recording CDs” About recording CDs,
including dubbing from cassette to disc, as well as
other CD recording functions.
6, “After recording” More information regard-
ing the finalizing of discs and the erasing and refreshing of CD-RW media.
7, “Reference and specifications” Some
troubleshooting tips, together with menu default settings, and facts and figures about the CC-222MKII.
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2 – Features and controls
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This is not a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and functions of all of the controls. These are
described more comprehensively in other parts of the
manual, but this section provides a brief reminder of
the functions provided by these controls.
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1 Power switch (POWER) Push to turn on,
and push again to turn the unit off.
2 Cassette holder Open this holder using the
EJECT key. Insert cassettes tape side downwards,
and close the holder by hand.
3 REW key Starts the tape moving fast in the
right-to-left direction. If the tape is already in play
mode, it acts as a search key.
4 FFWD key Starts the tape moving fast in the
left-to-right direction. If the tape is already in play
mode, it acts as a search key.
5 Tape STOP key Stops the current tape
transport operation.
6 Tape PLAY key (h) Starts tape playback,
or recording from record pause, from right to left.
7 Tape PLAY key (y) Starts tape playback,
or recording from record pause, from left to right.
8 Tape PAUSE key Pauses tape playback or
recording.
9 Tape RECORD key Goes from tape stop to
tape record pause mode.
A Tape EJECT key Opens the cassette holder.
B Display Provides information on the status of
the cassette and disc transport and the selected input
sources, etc.
C RESET key Resets the tape counter to zero.
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D RTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position.
E INPUT 2 SEL key Repeated presses of this
key cycle between the different sources available for
the cassette recorder:
LINE2, and DISC.
F DUB 1 TAPE>CD-RW key Starts the
process of automatic recording from the cassette to a
recordable disc. See the section on recording to disc
for full details.
G INPUT 1 SEL key Repeated presses of this
key cycle between the different sources available for
the CD-RW drive:
OPTICAL, and COAXIAL
LINE1, PHONO, TAPE,
H PHONO key Starts recording from the phono
source to the cassette or disc recorder, depending on
the selection made in the menu system. See the
appropriate sections on recording to either tape or
disc.
I REC MUTE key When recording to cassette
and this key is pressed, the sound is muted for about
four seconds, and the unit enters record pause mode.
J INPUT (cassette) control This rotary
control affects the level fed to the cassette. Note that
it has no effect during automatic disc-to-tape dubbing
if the menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is set to “through”.
K DUB 2 TAPE<CD-RW key Starts the
process of automatic recording from the disc to tape.
See the section on recording to tape for full details.
L INPUT (CD) control This rotary control
affects the level fed to the disc. Note that it has no
effect during automatic tape-to-disc dubbing if the
menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is
set to “through”.
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