» D00935220B 202MK%^ Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number a nd se rial numbe r a nd retain them for your records. Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. H o w e v e r, t h e r e i s n o g u a r a n t e e t h a t interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. a) R e o r i e n t o r re l o c a t e t h e re c e i v i n g antenna. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC C O R P O R AT I O N f o r c o m p l i a n c e c o u l d void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM 202MKIV 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 radiators, 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. 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. 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. · Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. · Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. · Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. · The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. · The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. · An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. · Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. TASCAM 202MKIV Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 - Introduction ......................... 5 Supplied accessories .................... 5 Rack-mounting the unit ............... 5 About this manual ....................... 5 Precautions and notes for placement and use................... 6 About cassette tapes ................... 6 Cassette tapes that you should not use..........................................6 Automatic tape type detection function .................................7 Tape slack..........................................7 Accidental erasure prevention tabs ........................................7 Maintenance .....................................7 Cleaning the heads................................ 7 Recording silence ....................... 19 To create a blank of more than 4 seconds long .............................. 19 To create a blank of less than 4 seconds long ............................................. 19 Mic mixing recording ................. 19 Adjusting mix recording level .......20 Continuous recording ................ 20 Parallel recording ....................... 21 Dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) .................................... 22 Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed) ........................ 23 Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2).................... 23 Timer playback ........................... 24 Playback ..........................................24 Timer-controlled recording ...........25 Connections ....................................25 Connections .................................. 8 2 - Features of the 202MKIV ..... 9 Front panel.................................... 9 Rear panel ................................... 10 Display ......................................... 11 5 - Reference and specifications.................... 26 Troubleshooting ......................... 26 Specifications ............................. 27 Dimensional drawing ................. 27 3 - Playback .............................. 12 Playback 1 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) .................................... 12 Playback 2 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) .................................... 13 Continuous playback ................. 14 Blank scan ................................... 14 Song search................................. 15 Intro check .................................. 16 4 - Recording ........................... 17 Recording (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) .................................... 17 To erase recordings .................... 18 Quick record start ...................... 18 To stop recording temporarily ........... 18 TASCAM 202MKIV IMPORTANT SAFETY - Introduction 1 INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM 202MKIV Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the 202MKIV, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. Dolby NR Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, a noise introduced during the recording and playback processes. This cassette deck is equipped with Dolby B-type Noise Reduction. The Dolby NR system affects both recording and playback quality. In playback, be sure to set the DOLBY NR switch to the same position used when the recording was made. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang and Olufsen. Dolby, HX Pro, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Supplied accessories In addition to this manual, the 202MKIV has been packedwiththefollowing: ·Arack-mountingscrewkit(screwsandwashers)...1 ·Awarrantycard......................................................1 ContactyourTASCAMsupplierifanyoftheseitems aremissing. Rack-mounting the unit If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear. Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. About this manual In this manual, we use the following conventions: · The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: EJECT. · The alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: CP01. · If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: PARALLEL. TASCAM 202MKIV 1 - Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Precautions and notes for placement and use The 202MKIV may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions: · Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration. · Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.). · The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). · Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent. · As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit. · Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier. · Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. · Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shocks. If a foreign object should get inside the unit, contact your supplier or service agency. · When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directory on the plug, never yank the cord. · The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available on units for the North American market. Please set this to match your local supply. If you are in any doubt in this matter, consult an electrician NOTE When transporting the unit, always use the original packing materials. For this reason, we stronglyrecommendthatyousaveallthepacking materials that came with the 202MKIV, in case you need to transport it in the future. In addition, when transporting the unit, you shouldtapethecassettedecksclosed,usingan adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of theunit. About cassette tapes CAUTION · Keepthetapeawayfromanymagneticsources, suchasspeakersorTVs,otherwisenoisemaybe producedduringplaybackorimportantrecordingsmaybeerased. · Donotopenthecassetteorpullthetapeoutof thecassette. · Donottouchthetapesurface. · Donotuseorstorethetapeinahumidordusty place. Cassette tapes that you should not use Poor performance, errors, or malfunctions may result if you use any of the tapes described below. Some of these tapes may also cause tape clog problems that can damage the tape transport mechanism. Cassettes that are imperfectly shaped 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 Do not use C-120 or longer tapes. These tapes are very thin and can easily stretch or get tangled in the tape transport mechanism. Endless tapes Do not use these tapes because they can easily get tangled in the tape transport mechanism. TASCAM 202MKIV IMPORTANT SAFETY - Introduction 1 INSTRUCTIONS Automatic tape type detection function This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes with detection holes. With this cassette deck, you can play back normal (Type I), chrome (Type II) and metal (Type IV) tapes. For recording, use normal (Type I) or chrome (Type II) tapes. Each deck (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2) is equipped with its own auto tape type detection function, so you can use different types of tape at the same time. Auto Met matic al (T ype tape IV ) CrO2 type (Typ dete Norm e II) ction al (T hole ype s I) Tape slack Slack can cause the tape to get tangled in the capstan or other rotating par ...