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Tascam 202MKVI Owner's Manual

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Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
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  • Page 1 D01240420A Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Model for USA This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference and CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3 Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. o TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries. o Other company names, product names and logos in this doc- ument are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. CAUTION 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Features of the 202MKVI ........

  • Page 6: Introduction

    202MKVI, as well as the operation of its many o The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available on units useful and convenient functions.

  • Page 7: Automatic Tape Type Detection Function

    Maintenance Automatic tape type detection function This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based If the surface of the deck becomes soiled, wipe it clean with a dry, soft on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes cloth.

  • Page 8: Features Of The 202Mkvi

    Features of the 202MKVI Connections PLAY Ampli er TAPE 3 AC power cord CAUTION Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket. o Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all NOTE other connections.

  • Page 9: Display

    Display 1 Peak level meter 9 Dubbing indicator This shows recording and playback levels. NORMAL DUB lights during normal speed dubbing, and HIGH DUB lights during high speed dubbing. 2 SYNC REV 0 Play indicator This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dubbing function is switched on.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Features of the 202MKVI (continued) Front panel 1 POWER switch q Reverse mode switch (REV MODE) This switches the unit power between off and on. This switch is used to switch between reverse modes. 2 TAPE 1 compartment w TIMER switch...
  • Page 11 i Tape transport control keys RECORD (K) key Pressing this key shifts the corresponding deck to record-pause mode. PAUSE (J) key Pressing this key temporarily stops playback or recording. Recording mute (REC MUTE) key This key is for creating the 4-second blank space. m/, key Fast-forward/Rewind STOP (H) key...

  • Page 12: Playback

    Playback Select a reverse mode setting using the REV MODE switch. Playback 1 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) You have a choice of three settings: 7: One way mode Set the switch to this position to playback only one side. j: Two way mode Set the switch to this position to play back both sides of the tape in one session.

  • Page 13: Playback 2 (Either Tape 1 Or Tape 2)

    Tape counter Playback 2 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) Press the COUNTER RESET key to reset the tape counter to . You can use this function for easy relocation of any 0 0 0 0 desired point on the tape. To stop playback, press the STOP (H) key.

  • Page 14: Continuous Playback

    Playback (continued) Continuous playback RTZ (TAPE 1 only) Continuous playback can be performed between TAPE 1 and TAPE 2. When one tape is played back to the end, the other tape When you press the RTZ(1) key, the TAPE 1 deck fast-forwards or automatically starts playback, in a relay fashion.

  • Page 15: Recording

    Recording Press the RECORD (K) key. Recording (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) The deck enters the record-pause mode. J and will light on the display. NOTE To stop recording while the deck is in the record-pause mode, press the STOP key (H). Turn on the power.

  • Page 16: To Erase Recordings

    Recording (continued) When everything is ready, start recording by pressing the Recording silence PAUSE key or the PLAY key whose arrow points in the When you press the REC MUTE key during recording, the unit records same direction as the indicator. no signal for about 4 seconds and then enters the record-pause mode.

  • Page 17: Mic Mixing Recording

    Mic mixing recording Adjusting mix recording level This function allows you to record your voice and another audio To record a mix of voice and another audio source, you need to adjust source together on a cassette tape. the mic input level and then fine tune the overall recording level. The mic sound is fed into both the Left and Right channels so it is 1.

  • Page 18: Continuous Recording

    Recording (continued) NOTE Continuous recording Be careful not to press the PLAY (h or y) key whose arrow points in the same direction as the indicator. Doing so will start recording. Recording is done in this order: TAPE 1 Side “A” Side “B”...

  • Page 19: Parallel Recording

    Parallel recording Dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) Insert a cassette tape for playback into the TAPE 1 compartment and a cassette tape for recording into the This function allows you to record the same material simultaneously TAPE 2 compartment. on both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.

  • Page 20: Editing During Dubbing (Only At Normal Speed)

    Recording (continued) NOTE Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed) High-speed dubbing makes a copy at approximately two times the normal speed. We recommend normal speed dubbing for best audio quality. During dubbing, either the NORM DUB HIGH DUB indicator lights steadily on the display.

  • Page 21: Synchro Reverse Dubbing (From Tape 1 To Tape 2)

    Check the recording direction of both decks. Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) If the reverse direction indicator (h) lights on the display, press the PAUSE key followed by the forward PLAY (y) key. Then, be sure to press the STOP (H) key to get out of the pause mode. NOTE When you use this dubbing function and a shorter tape reaches the o Be careful not to press the PLAY (h or y) key whose arrow...

  • Page 22: Timer-Controlled Playback And Recording

    Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording Timer-controlled recording (Example: Recording a broadcast program) Connect this unit and stereo system to a commercially available audio timer. Set the power switch of all components to ON. Load a recordable cassette tape(s) in TAPE 1 or 2 (or both decks for continuous recording).

  • Page 23: Connections With A Timer

    Tune in a broadcasting station to be recorded. Connections with a timer Press the RECORD (K) key of the deck to be recorded to Connecting a commercially available timer to your audio setup lets set the deck to the record-pause mode. you wake up to your favorite cassette tape, or start recording at specified times.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow. If you think that there is anything wrong with this cassette deck, make the checks listed below before contacting a repair service. In e Check the pitch control setting. some cases the problem may lie with another component. Check all Auto reverse does not occur.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Track System ......4-track, 2-channel stereo Heads Construction ..Record/playback head × 1 (each deck) Erase head ×...
  • Page 27 Ce produit est sujet aux réglementations concernant la garantie légale dans le pays d’achat. En cas de défaut ou de problème, veuillez Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials contacter le revendeur chez qui vous avez acheté...
  • Page 28 TEAC CORPORATION http://tascam.jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. http://teacmexico.net/ Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED http://tascam.eu/...

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