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D01082620B
MD-02
MD-02B
MiniDisc Deck
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01082620B MD-02 MD-02B MiniDisc Deck OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    (volume) from earphones or head- phones can cause hearing loss. If you are experiencing problems with this product, • contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 4 Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the • battery could harm skin or clothing. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION 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,”...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Restore settings to their defaults ... 32 10 − MD System Limitations ... 33 11 − Messages & Troubleshooting ...34 Operation messages ... 34 Warning messages ... 34 Troubleshooting ... 35 12 − Specifications ... 36 Dimensions ... 37 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 − Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B MiniDisc deck. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.
  • Page 7: Trademarks

    Intellectual property rights TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC • Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby • Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Other company names, product names and logos in this • document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts

    When stopped, press this key to show the current disc title on the display. During playback and playback standby, press this key to show the current track title TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B (see “Changing the time and character information display” on page 20).
  • Page 9 The default setting is set for JP keyboards. Since US keyboards have a different layout from Japanese- language keyboards, use the menu to change the setting when using a US keyboard (see “Setting the keyboard type” on page 31). TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    This optical digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF). Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 kHz signals, 32 and 48 kHz digital signals can also be input. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) This optical digital output jack conforms to IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).
  • Page 11: Display

    During title input, the “katakana” or “CAPS” indicator appears when one of these character modes is in use. Nothing appears when lower case letters are in use. a PROGRAM This indicator appears when set to program playback mode. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 12: Remote Control Unit

    Program and Random (see “Playback modes” on page 18). The playback mode is retained even when the power is turned OFF. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B REPEAT Press to change the repeat playback mode (see “Repeat playback” on page 19). The repeat mode setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF.
  • Page 13 In title input mode, use to select characters to input. In editing mode, used to select editing menu items. Use to skip tracks at all other times. READY When stopped or during playback, press to start playback standby. When recording, press this key to resume recording standby. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 14: Preparations

    NOTE This unit has a sampling rate converter, so 32 and 48 kHz signals, which differ from the standard MD sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, can also be recorded digitally. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG OUT (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)
  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Control

    The MENU, –, +, ENTER and ESC/CLR keys on the • remote control always function. If you select “Enable” in step 4 of the above proce- • dures, you will be able to operate the main unit by the remote control again. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 16: Menu Operation

    The main area of the display shows selectable menu items. The menu item that was last selected is shown again. MENU key TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Options (The underlined value is the default setting) ST/MONO/LP2/LP4 “Setting the recording mode”...
  • Page 17 When "IR REMOTE?" is set to "Disable," the main unit • does not respond to remote control operations, with the exception of some keys. When set to "Enable," the unit responds to all remote control keys. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 18: Playback

    Stopping playback ª Press the key on the main unit or the remote STOP control. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Pausing playback ª Press the READY control. “ ” lights on the display and the MD begins playback π...
  • Page 19: Searching

    PLAY MODE P.MODE (play mode) key on the dial on the main unit or the dial on the main unit or MULTI JOG key on the remote control to add it to the PLAY TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 20: Confirming The Contents Of The Program

    In program mode, if you press the PLAY • is no program data, “PGM Empty!” appears and the deck does not operate. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Program data retention Program data is retained after program playback com- • pletes and when the Program playback mode stays active even when the •...
  • Page 21: Group Playback

    When group playback mode is ON, recording is not • possible. When group playback mode is ON, random playback • cannot be selected. MULTI JOG MULTI keys on Ô/ keys on the 5 − Playback TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 22: Recording

    OPTICAL, COAXIAL, ANALOG (lit) and ANALOG (blinking). OPTICAL ANALOG (blinking, MD-02 only) OPTICAL: optical jack digital input COAXIAL: coaxial jack digital input ANALOG (lit): RCA unbalanced jack analog input...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Recording Level

    AUTO TRACK key on the remote control. key on the main unit or the remote dial on the main unit or the +/– dial on the main unit or the dial on the main unit or the +/– TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 24: Setting The Auto Track Operation Time

    When recording, press the key whenever you RECORD want to create a new track (increment the track number). TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Creating track after recording Tracks can be created by dividing existing tracks (see “Dividing tracks (DIVIDE)” on page 27). In addition, you can merge tracks (see “Combining tracks (COMBINE)”...
  • Page 25: Sync Recording

    When recording (or in recording standby), press the TIME key on the main unit or the remote control to show the track elapsed time and disc remaining time alternately. Indicator Time display None Track elapsed time REMAIN Disc remaining time TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 26: Md Editing

    Lower case letters/symbols (no indicator on the display) Upper case letters/symbols (“CAPS” indicator on the display) Katakana (“katakana” indicator on the display) TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Inputting characters ª Use the dial on the main unit or the MULTI JOG keys on the remote control to select a Â/ ¯...
  • Page 27: Adding Track Titles

    EDIT key on the dial on the main unit or the dial on the main unit or the dial on the main unit or the MENU Song E Track No. is added Song C Song D Song E TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 28: Combining Tracks (Combine)

    NOTE Tracks that have been recorded using different modes cannot be combined together. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B 1. Play the latter of the two tracks to be combined or put it in playback standby. For example, to combine tracks 2 and 3, play track 3 or +/–...
  • Page 29: Creating Groups

    A track cannot be included in more than one group. • CAUTION When using the MD-02/MD-02B, even if a group is created, the disc title display does not change. However, internally, the real disc title is changed automatically to a disc title that includes group information and group names.
  • Page 30: Deleting Groups

    ENTER “Track> ###” is displayed (“###” is the last track number). TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B 4. Use the MULTI JOG keys on the remote control to select the track to be deleted.
  • Page 31: Using A Computer Keyboard With The Deck

    Back Space key During title input, erases the character before the cursor position Insert key During title input, inserts a space at the cursor position ESC key Cancel editing/title editing and exit menu mode Enter key ENTER key equivalent TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 32: Checking Service Data And Restoring Default Settings

    NOTE Do not turn OFF the power until "Complete" appears • on the display. PLAY_TIME (total playback time) and REC_TIME (total • recording time) will not be restored. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B key on the...
  • Page 33: Md System Limitations

    Less than 1,700 characters are available for ª title input. The title recording area is divided into 7-character units. Even if a title is created with less than 7 characters, that amount of space is still used, so 1,700 characters might not fit. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 34: Messages & Troubleshooting

    Since the playback is set to random mode, group mode cannot be turned ON. 1st Track! When the first track is selected, combine cannot be performed. Select the second or later track. IR Disable! Remote control operation has been disabled. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Meaning/response Meaning/response...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    This unit backs up mode settings every time they are changed. If the power is turned OFF too quickly after a setting is made, the setting might not be saved. I hear noise. ª Locate the unit far from televisions and other devices with strong magnets. TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Stereo phone jack Maximum output level 45 mW + 45 mW Load impedance 32 Ω Digital input (COAXIAL) Connector Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Digital input (OPTICAL) Connector Digital optical, rectangular (JEITA RC-5720C) Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) Digital output (COAXIAL) Connector...
  • Page 37: Dimensions

    Dimensions (WHD) 482.6 x 94 x 308.7 mm 19 x 3.7 x 12.15 in. Weight 4.4 kg/9.7 lb (MD-02) 4.5 kg/9.92 lb (MD-02B) Operation temperature 5–35º C (41–95º F) Inclination of installation 5° or less Dimensions 482.6 mm NOTE Specifications and external appearance are subject to •...
  • Page 38 Notes TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 39 Notes TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
  • Page 40 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, UK TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany MD-02 MD-02B www.tascam.jp www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.teacmexico.net www.tascam.co.uk www.tascam.de...

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