Tascam D00935220B Owner's Manual

Tascam double auto reverse cassette deck owner's manual

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Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
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  • Page 1 » D00935220B Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. TASCAM 202 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protec- tive grounding connection. • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. TASCAM 202...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TAPE 2) ... 17 To erase recordings ... 18 Quick record start ... 18 To stop recording temporarily ... 18 TASCAM 202 Recording silence ... 19 To create a blank of more than 4 seconds long ... 19 To create a blank of less than 4 seconds long ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 use- ful and convenient functions.
  • Page 6: Precautions And Notes For Placement And Use

    Do not use a deformed cassette or one that has unsta- ble tape movement or makes a strange sound during fast-forward or rewind. TASCAM 202 • 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.
  • Page 7: Automatic Tape Type Detection Function

    It is therefore recommended that the heads, pinch roll- ers and capstans be cleaned regularly at intervals of 10-hour use with a cotton swab moistened with a com- mercially available, appropriate cleaning liquid. TASCAM 202...
  • Page 8: Connections

    Plugs must be firmly inserted into the corre- sponding jacks. Do not bundle the RCA cables together with the power cord and speaker cables. Doing so will degrade sound quality or generate noise. TASCAM 202 Pinch roller Capstan Record/playback head PLAY Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.
  • Page 9: Features Of The 202Mkiv

    Reverse mode switch (REV MODE) This switch is used to switch between reverse modes. TIMER switch This switch is provided for use with a commercially available audio timer, to allow timer controlled recording or playback. Normally, leave this switch to the DOLBY NR switch This switch toggles the Dolby Noise Reduction sys- tem on/off. In playback you need to set this switch to the same position as when the recording was made. EJECT keys Pressing these keys opens the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 compartments. Tape transport control keys RECORD Pressing this key shifts the corresponding deck to record-pause mode. PAUSE Pressing this key temporarily stops playback or recording. Recording mute (REC MUTE) This key is for creating the 4-second blank space needed for proper operation of the Computomatic Program Search (CPS) function. position. TASCAM 202...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    White plug to White jack (L: left channel) Red plug to Red jack (R: right channel) VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switches the voltage tp either 230 V NOTE • The voltage selector is only available on units for North American market. TASCAM 202 REC LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the recording level. MIC jack and level control Insert your microphone into this jack and use the knob to adjust the level of mic input. NOTE The MIC jack is mono. You cannot use a stereo microphone with this cassette deck. AC power cord Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.
  • Page 11: Display

    Dubbing indicator lights during normal speed dubbing, and NORMAL DUB lights during high speed dubbing. HIGH DUB Play indicator This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in play mode. Record indicator This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in record mode. Tape counter of TAPE 2 deck The tape counter indicates the relative position of the tape. You can reset the counter to zero whenever you want. During CPS operation, the tape counter shows and the number of songs you have specified to skip ahead or back. Pause indicator This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is tem- porarily stopped. Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE 2 deck TASCAM 202...
  • Page 12: Playback

    Side “B”. When you insert a cassette with Sides “A” and “B” reversed, Side “A” should read Side “B” and Side “B” should read Side “A”. 3. Select a reverse mode setting using the MODE switch. TASCAM 202 You have a choice of three settings: : One way mode Ä Set the switch to this position to playback only one side.
  • Page 13: Playback 2 (Either Tape 1 Or Tape 2)

    STOP should avoid prolonged exposure to high vol- ume sound as this can damage your hearing. Plug your headphones into the and put on the headphones. Plugging into the the line outputs. 3 − Playback key to reset the . You can use this func- 0000 PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise PITCH CONTROL knob counter- jack, PHONES jack does not disable PHONES TASCAM 202...
  • Page 14: Continuous Playback

    BLANK SCAN followed by the desired play key ( ˙ BLANK SCAN indicator lights when this function is activated. TASCAM 202 4. Press the PLAY want to start first. You can start continuous playback from either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
  • Page 15: Song Search

    : Both sides followed by the first side (side “A” ä side “B” side “A” if CPS is started when ∑ ∑ the tape’s forward side (facing you) is playing; or side “B” side “A” ∑ when the tape’s reverse side (facing away) is play- ing) NOTE The CPS function may not work properly if blanks between songs are less than 4 seconds long or contain noise. REV MODE 3 − Playback side “B” if CPS is started ∑ TASCAM 202...
  • Page 16: Intro Check

    The tape automatically stops upon completion of the check operation. NOTE • Make sure that the TAPE 1 compartment is emp- ty when starting Intro Check on TAPE 2. • The Intro Check function may not work properly if blanks between songs are less than 4 seconds long or contain noise. TASCAM 202 side “A” ∑ side “A” ∑ ∑...
  • Page 17: Recording

    ( ˙ ¥ NOTE Be careful not to press play key whose arrow points in the same direction as the indicator. Doing so will start recording. TASCAM 202 TASCAM 202 π ). To ˙ ¥...
  • Page 18: To Erase Recordings

    Hold down the RECORD key and press the ( h or y ) corresponding to the direction you want the tape to run. TASCAM 202 A To stop recording temporarily Press the PAUSE A second press of the key resumes recording. REV MODE...
  • Page 19: Recording Silence

    ª onds long Press the PAUSE REC MUTE key. NOTE If you press the REC MUTE key when the deck is in the record-pause mode, no signal is recorded for about 4 seconds, and then the deck shifts back to the record-pause mode. jacks. key for the desired length key within 3 seconds of pressing the TASCAM 202 TASCAM 202...
  • Page 20: Adjusting Mix Recording Level

    5. When everything is ready, start recording as instructed earlier in this manual. Continuous recording This function allows you to make uninterrupted recordings on both sides of two tapes. 1. Load cassette tapes for recording into the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 compartments. Side “A” facing you TASCAM 202 jack on the level Adjustment of mic input level 2. Set the REV MODE REC/PLAY...
  • Page 21: Parallel Recording

    During parallel recording, only the following keys work: TAEP I deck: STOP TAPE 2 deck: PAUSE Pressing the STOP key ( ª tapes at once. PAUSE ) of the deck which is ª PARALLEL indicator is lit REC MUTE STOP ) on either deck stops both TASCAM 202 TASCAM 202...
  • Page 22: Dubbing (From Tape 1 To Tape 2)

    Doing so will start playback. • Set the REV MODE switch as required. • You don’t need to adjust the recording level or set the Dolby NR system, as both depend on the pre-recorded source tape. TASCAM 202 3. Press either DUB START For normal speed dubbing, press the key. For high-speed dubbing, press the NOTE High-speed dubbing makes a copy at approxi- mately two times the normal speed. We rec- ommend normal speed dubbing for best audio quality.
  • Page 23: Editing During Dubbing (Only At Normal Speed)

    PAUSE forward play key ( ). Then, be sure to press the ¥ STOP key ( ) to get out of the pause mode. ª TASCAM 202 TASCAM 202 key on Ë ) lights on ˙...
  • Page 24: Timer Playback

    Timer playback Playback 1. Connect this unit and stereo system to a com- mercially available audio timer. 2. Set the power switch of all components to ON. TASCAM 202 During dubbing, either the indicator lights steadily on the display. During normal speed dubbing, only the following keys work: TAPE 1 deck: TAPE 2 deck: During high-speed dubbing, only the ) works.
  • Page 25: Timer-Controlled Recording

    Amplifier position. (Set the input /output selectors and others to the proper positions.) Signal flow position POWER switch of this deck. TIMER position. AC concent Timer playback recording time time TASCAM 202 TASCAM 202...
  • Page 26: Reference And Specifications

    ® are broken off, cover the holes using pieces of adhe- sive tape. Check the connection to the amplifier and to the ® source equipment. Set the amplifier input/output selectors correctly. ® Check the recording level setting. ® Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow Check the pitch control setting. ® TASCAM 202 Auto reverse does not occur Set the switch to or ® REV MODE Ë If the switch is set to REV MODE ® Ë back from the tape side facing you (side “A”).
  • Page 27: Specifications

    69 dB (Dolby NR ON, CCIR-ARM) 100 mV (input impedance 50k ohms) 0.38 mV (input impedance 200k ohms) 0.46 V (load impedance 50k ohms or more) 1 mW/32 ohms 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50 Hz 240 V AC, 50 Hz 22 W (U.S.A./Canada) 22 W (U.K./Europe) 22 W (Australia) 482 (W) x 138.5 (H) x 286 (D) mm (18.95” x 5.45” x 11.26”) 5.5 kg (12.13 lb) 265mm (10.43") 15mm (0.59") TASCAM 202 6mm (0.24")
  • Page 28 Campesinos No. 184, Colonia Granjes Esmeralda, Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810, Mexico DF TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 Unit 19 & 20, The Courtyards Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K. TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany » www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.tascam.co.uk www.tascam.de Printed in China...

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