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Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel. Servicing is required when the appa-
ratus 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 oper-
ate normally, or has been dropped.
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.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat.
• 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.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized 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.
• 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 protec-
tive grounding connection.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack-
et, 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.
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TASCAM 202MKIV
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Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM
202MKIV Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck.
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.
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. After you have finished
reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang and
Olufsen.
Dolby, HX Pro, and the double-D symbol are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby NR
Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, a noise
introduced during the recording and playback process-
es. This cassette deck is equipped with Dolby B-type
Noise Reduction.
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the 202MKIV has been
packed with the following:
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items
are missing.
• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)...1
• A warranty card ......................................................1
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 stan-
dard 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:
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The names of keys and controls are given in the fol-
lowing typeface: EJECT.
The alphanumeric portion of the display shows a
message, this is shown in the following typeface:
CP01.
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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.
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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 environ-
mental conditions:
•
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 out-
let, 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 electri-
cian
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•
Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibra-
tion.
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).
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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-gener-
ating electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level posi-
tion for correct operation.
NOTE
When transporting the unit, always use the
original packing materials. For this reason, we
strongly recommend that you save all the pack-
ing materials that came with the 202MKIV,
in case you need to transport it in the future.
In addition, when transporting the unit, you
should tape the cassette decks closed, using an
adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of
the unit.
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About cassette tapes
• Keep the tape away from any magnetic sources,
such as speakers or TVs, otherwise noise may be
produced during playback or important record-
ings may be erased.
CAUTION
• Do not open the cassette or pull the tape out of
the cassette.
• Do not touch the tape surface.
• Do not use or store the tape in a humid or dusty
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.
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.
Cassettes that are imperfectly shaped
Endless tapes
Do not use a deformed cassette or one that has unsta-
ble tape movement or makes a strange sound during
fast-forward or rewind.
Do not use these tapes because they can easily get
tangled in the tape transport mechanism.
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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.
different types of tape at the same time.
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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.
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Each deck (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2) is equipped with its
own auto tape type detection function, so you can use
Tape slack
Slack can cause the tape to get tangled in the capstan
or other rotating parts. To prevent this, take up all tape
slack using a pencil or the like inserted into the reel
hole.
Accidental erasure prevention tabs
Tabs on top of the cassette shell allow you to prevent
important recordings from being erased by mistake.
There are two tabs on each cassette shell: one for side
“A” and the other for side “B”.
Accidental erasure prevention
tab for side “A”
Once these tabs have been removed using a screw-
driver or the like, there is absolutely no chance of the
recording function being activated.
To record on a cassette whose tab has been broken off,
stick a piece of adhesive tape over the hole. Be careful
not to block the tape type detection holes.
Side “A”
Maintenance
If the surface of the deck becomes soiled, wipe it
clean with a dry, soft cloth. To remove stubborn dirt,
wipe with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution
of mild detergent and water, then moisten a cloth with
water, wring it well, and rub over the surface.
CAUTION
For safety, always unplug the power cord be-
fore performing any maintenance.
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Cleaning the heads
If the head section gets dirty, the recording quality will
deteriorate, resulting in degraded playback sound or
“drops” in sound. Also, if the tape transport path gets
dirty, the tape may get entangled in the rotating parts.
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.
Do not allow the deck to remain in contact with rub-
ber or vinyl products for a long period of time, as
these could damage the surface finish.
Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or
alcohol because they will damage the surface finish.
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NOTE
Do not make a recording or play back tape
when the tape transport path is wet with clean-
ing liquid, as this could cause the tape to jam or
clog.
Pinch roller
Capstan
Erase head
Record/playback head
Pinch roller
Capstan
Connections
L
R
R
L
REC PLAY
TAPE
Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.
CAUTION
• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after
having made all other connections.
NOTE
• Hold the power plug when plugging or unplug-
ging the power cord. Never pull or yank on the
power cord.
• Read the instructions of each component you
intend to use with this unit.
• Unplug the power cord when you are not going
to use the unit for some time.
Use the supplied RCA cables to make connections
between this unit and your amplifier. Make sure to
connect:
White plug to White jack (L: left channel)
Red plug to Red jack (R: right channel)
NOTE
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.
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TASCAM 202MKIV
IMPOR2TA−NFTeaStAuFrEeTsYoIfNtShTeR2U0C2TMIOKNIVS
Front panel
1 Power switch
0 TAPE 2 compartment
This switch toggles the unit on/off.
q Reverse mode switch (REV MODE)
This switch is used to switch between reverse
modes.
NOTE
The equipment draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER
switch in the OFF position.
w TIMER switch
This switch is provided for use with a commercially
available audio timer, to allow timer controlled
recording or playback.
2 TAPE 1 compartment
3 INTRO CHECK key
Normally, leave this switch to the OFF position.
Pressing this key allows you to identify recorded
segments by listening to the first 15 seconds of each
segment.
e 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.
4 COUNTER RESET keys
Pressing these keys reset the tape counter readings
for TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, respectively.
r EJECT keys
5 Synchro reverse key (SYNC REV)
Pressing this key activates the synchro reverse dub-
bing function.
Pressing these keys opens the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2
compartments.
t Tape transport control keys
6 BLANK SCAN key
RECORD
This key toggles Blank Scan on/off.
Pressing this key shifts the corresponding deck to
record-pause mode.
7 Display
This shows tape counters, level meters, etc.
PAUSE
8 Parallel record key (PARALLEL REC)
This key lets you simultaneously record on both
decks.
Pressing this key temporarily stops playback or
recording.
Recording mute (REC MUTE)
9 Dubbing start key (DUB START)
This key is used when copying the contents of a
tape from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2, either at normal or
high speed.
This key is for creating the 4-second blank space
needed for proper operation of the Computomatic
Program Search (CPS) function.
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m/,
Fast-forward/Rewind
o REC LEVEL control
This control is used to adjust the recording level.
H
Stop of playback/record
o MIC jack and level control
Insert your microphone into this jack and use the
knob to adjust the level of mic input.
h / y
Reverse side play/Forward side play
NOTE
The MIC jack is mono. You cannot use a stereo
microphone with this cassette deck.
y Headphones jack (PHONES)
Plug your headphones into this jack.
u PITCH CONTROL
This control is used to vary the playback speed.
Rear panel
1
2
3
1 LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks
Use the supplied RCA cables to make connections
between this unit and your amplifier. Make sure to
connect:
3 AC power cord
Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.
White plug to White jack (L: left channel)
Red plug to Red jack (R: right channel)
2 VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Switches the voltage tp either 230 V or 120 V.
NOTE
• The voltage selector is only available on units
for North American market.
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Display
1 2
3
4
5 6 7
8
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1 Peak level meter
0 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
This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dub-
bing function is switched on.
q Play indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in
play mode.
3 PARALLEL
This indicator lights to indicate parallel recording is
taking place.
w Record indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in
record mode.
4 BLANK SCAN
This indicator lights to indicate the corresponding
function is switched on.
e 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.
5 Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE
1 deck
During CPS operation, the tape counter shows CP
and the number of songs you have specified to skip
ahead or back.
6 Pause indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 1 deck is tem-
porarily stopped.
r Pause indicator
7 Tape counter of TAPE 1 deck
The tape counter indicates the relative position of
the tape. You can reset the counter to zero whenever
you want.
This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is tem-
porarily stopped.
t Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE
2 deck
During a CPS function, the tape counter shows CP
and your specified number of songs to skip ahead or
back.
8 Record indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 1 deck is in
record mode.
9 Play indicator
This indicator lights when the TAPE 1 deck is in
play mode.
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Playback 1 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)
You have a choice of three settings:
Ä: One way mode
Set the switch to this position to playback
only one side.
Ë: Two way mode
Set the switch to this position to play back
both sides of the tape in one session. When
playback reaches the end of side “A”, the
playback direction is automatically reversed,
and playback continues on side “B”.
ä: Repeat mode
1. Switch on the POWER.
Set the switch to this position. Both sides
of the tape in the Tape 1 deck is played back
continuously until you stop the operation,
and both sides of the tape in the Tape 2 deck
is played back as many as 5 times.
4. Set the DOLBY NR switch.
2. Load a pre-recorded tape into the TAPE 1 or 2
deck.
Press the EJECT key (ø) to open the cassette
compartment. Insert the cassette tape with its
open edge facing down, the desired side facing
you. Then, close the cassette compartment by
pushing on its front part.
Set the switch to the ON position when playing
back tapes recorded with Dolby NR.
To play tapes recorded without Dolby NR, set the
switch to the OFF position.
5. Press the PLAY key (˙ or ¥).
Side “A” facing you
This cassette deck can play back Normal (Type I),
Chrome (Type II) and Metal (Type IV) tapes.
Pressing the ¥ key starts playback from side
“A”.
For the sake of simplicity, we refer to the tape side
facing you as Side “A” and to the tape side facing
away as 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”.
Playback stops when reaching the end of side “A”
if the reverse mode is set to Ä. If the reverse
mode is set to Ë, playback continues on side
“B”, stopping at the end of side “B”. If the reverse
mode is set to ä, playback cycles through both
tape sides 5 times.
3. Select a reverse mode setting using the REV
MODE switch.
Pressing the ˙ key starts playback from side
“B”.
Playback stops when reaching the end of side “B”
if the reverse mode is set to either Ä or Ë. If
the reverse mode is set to ä, side “B” is played
back, and then playback cycles through both tape
sides 4 times.
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Playback 2 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)
D. Tape counter
Press the COUNTER RESET key to reset the
tape counter to 0000. You can use this func-
tion for easy relocation of any desired point on
the tape.
A. To stop playback, press the STOP key (ª).
E. Pitch control (TAPE 1 deck only)
B. To stop playback temporarily, press the PAUSE
key. To resume playback, press the PAUSE key
again, or press the PLAY key (˙ or ¥).
This control varies the pitch of the music dur-
ing playback (This control does not work dur-
ing recording or dubbing).
While playback is paused, pressing the PLAY key
whose direction is opposite to the indicator (˙ or
¥) on the display, will switch the playback direc-
tion. This does not release the pause function.
Press PAUSE or the same play key (˙ or ¥) again
to start playback on the other side of the tape.
Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise
increases the playback speed and raises the pitch
up to +10%.
Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob counter-
clockwise reduces the playback speed and lowers
the pitch by a maximum of –10%.
C. Fast forward/Rewind
Press the Ô or , key while in stop mode to
fast wind the tape.
F. To listen through headphones
WARNING
There is no level control for the headphones
output. Beware that sudden loud sounds may
occur depending on recorded material. You
should avoid prolonged exposure to high vol-
ume sound as this can damage your hearing.
To stop the fast winding tape, press the STOP
key (ª).
Plug your headphones into the PHONES jack,
and put on the headphones.
Plugging into the PHONES jack does not disable
the line outputs.
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Continuous playback
4. Press the PLAY key (˙ or ¥) of the deck you
want to start first.
You can start continuous playback from either
TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
Playback cycles through four tape sides as fol-
lows, and will continue until you stop the opera-
tion.
Continuous playback can be performed between
TAPE 1 and TAPE 2. When one tape is played back to
the end, the other tape automatically starts playback,
in a relay fashion.
TAPE 1
Side“A” ∑ Side “B”
1. Load pre-recorded tapes into the TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2 compartments.
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TAPE 2
Side “B” ß Side “A”
2. Set the DOLBY NR switch.
Always set the DOLBY NR switch to the same
position that was used for recording.
3. Set the REV MODE switch to the ä (CONT
PLAY) position.
Blank scan
To disable this function, press the BLANK SCAN key
again. The indicator turns off.
Very quiet passages in music are likely to be identified
as blanks. If you are worried about this, switch off
Blank Scan.
The Blank Scan function detects 10 seconds or more
of blank and skips over it.
To activate this function, press the BLANK SCAN key
followed by the desired play key (˙ or ¥).
The BLANK SCAN indicator lights when this function is
activated.
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Song search
the tape’s forward side (facing you) is playing; or
side “B” ∑ side “A” ∑ side “B” if CPS is started
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.
This cassette deck is equipped with the Computomatic
Program Search (CPS) function. This function detects
blank spaces (longer than 4 seconds) between songs
and fast-winds the tape in the forward or backward
direction skipping over the specified number of songs,
thus allowing direct access to the beginning of a
desired song. CPS can skip up to 20 songs ahead of or
behind the current song.
When you press the Ô or , key during playback,
the tape counter reads CP 01and the tape starts
running at high speed in the pressed direction. Each
time you press the same direction key, the displayed
number increases by one integer. The number decreas-
es as you press the opposite direction key.
If you are listening to a song and want to go back to
the previous song, press the locator key opposite to
the playback direction twice. Pressing it just once will
take you back to the beginning of the current song.
Each additional press of the key will take you back
one song.
Display of TAPE 1:
The search range varies depending on REV MODE
switch settings.
Ä: Only one side of tape.
Ê: Both sides of the tape when searching in the
same direction as playback. Or, only one side
of the tape when searching in the opposite
direction as playback.
ä: Both sides followed by the first side (side “A”
∑ side “B” ∑ side “A” if CPS is started when
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Intro check
Intro Check plays the first 15 seconds of each song,
allowing you to quickly find the song you are looking
for.
Press the INTRO CHECK key during playback or
stop. The tape will fast wind in the same direction as
playback. When you find the desired song, press the
INTRO CHECK key again to start playback.
The tape counter reports how many songs have been
intro-checked so far.
The Intro Check range varies depending on REV
MODE switch settings:
Ä: Checks one side of the tape.
Ê: Checks both sides of the tape.
ä: Checks both sides of tape then double checks
the first side (side “A” ∑ side “B” ∑ side “A”
if Intro Check is started on the tape’s forward
side (facing you); or side “B” ∑ side “A” ∑
side “B” if Intro Check is started on the tape’s
reverse side (facing away).
Activating the Intro Check function during normal
playback will cause it to skip to the next song: play-
back of the current song is interrupted midway.
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.
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Recording (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2)
4. Set the DOLBY NR switch.
Set the switch to ON to record with Dolby Noise
Reduction.
Set to OFF to record without Dolby Noise Reduc-
tion.
5. Press the RECORD key.
1. Turn on the power.
The deck enters the record-pause mode. π and
2. Load a tape for recording.
will light on the display.
6. Adjust the recording level.
Side “A” facing you
Press the EJECT key (ø) to open the cassette
compartment. Insert the cassette tape with its
open edge facing down, side “A” facing you.
Then close the cassette compartment by push-
ing in the cassette door until it clicks shut.
NOTE
Start playback of your recording source and set
the REC LEVEL control knob so that the level
meter indicates “0 dB” at peaks.
• If the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cas-
sette tape have been broken off, stick a piece of
adhesive tape over the hole(s).
7. Set the recording direction.
• With this cassette deck you can use Normal (Type
I) and Chrome (Type II) tapes for recording.
3. Set the REV MODE switch.
Recording is made in the direction indicated by
the play/record direction indicator (˙/¥). To
change this direction, press the opposite direction
play key (˙ or ¥).
Ä: Set to this position to record on one side
only.
NOTE
Ê or ä: Set to either of these positions to
Be careful not to press play key whose arrow
points in the same direction as the indicator.
Doing so will start recording.
record on both sides.
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8. When everything is ready, start recording by
pressing the PAUSE key or the play key whose
arrow points in the same direction as the indi-
cator.
A
To stop recording temporarily
Press the PAUSE key to stop recording temporarily.
A second press of the key resumes recording.
To record on both tape sides, set the REV MODE
switch to Ê or ä and press the forward play
key (y). If you press the reverse PLAY key (h),
recording will be done only on side “B”.
To stop recording, press the stop key (ª).
To erase recordings
When you make a recording, the tape is overwritten
(previous recording is erased). To erase a tape without
making a new recording, set the REC LEVEL control
to the minimum (0) position and press the RECORD
key followed by the PLAY key (h or y).
Quick record start
Hold down the RECORD key and press the PLAY key
(h or y) corresponding to the direction you want the
tape to run.
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Recording silence
Use this function to create blanks between songs
for proper operation of the Computamatic Program
Search (CPS) function.
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To create a blank of more than 4 sec-
onds long
Hold down the REC MUTE key for the desired length
of time. When you release the key, the deck enters the
record-pause mode.
Press the REC MUTE key when recording reaches the
desired point. No signal is recorded for about 4 sec-
onds and then the deck enters the record-pause mode.
To resume recording, press the PAUSE key.
ª
To create a blank of less than 4 sec-
onds long
Press the PAUSE key within 3 seconds of pressing the
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.
Mic mixing recording
This function allows you to record your voice and
another audio source together on a cassette tape.
The mic sound is fed into both the Left and Right
channels so it is located in the center of the stereo
image.
You have the choice of either selecting the audio
source you want on the amplifier connected to the
LINE IN jacks of the deck, or plugging the desired
source directly into the deck’s LINE IN jacks.
NOTE
• To prevent feedback (howling), disable the
speaker outputs from the amplifier. Use head-
phones to monitor recording.
• This cassette deck is not compatible with stereo
mics. Always use a mono mic.
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Adjusting mix recording level
To record a mix of voice and another audio source,
you need to adjust the mic input level and then fine
tune the overall recording level.
1. Plug your microphone into the MIC jack on the
Audio source
front panel.
2. Start playing the audio source, switch the deck
into the record-pause mode (by pressing the
RECORD key), and temporarily adjust the REC
LEVEL control to a relatively low level.
3. Speak into the mic and adjust the MIC level
Adjustment of
control to get the optimum balance between
mic input level
Adjustment of overall
recording level
your voice and the other source.
4. Fine tune the overall recording level using
the REC LEVEL control so that the level meter
reads 0 dB at peaks.
5. When everything is ready, start recording as
instructed earlier in this manual.
Continuous recording
2. Set the REV MODE switch to the ä (CONT
REC/PLAY) position.
Set the DOLBY NR switch to the ON position if
you want to.
3. Press the TAPE 1 deck’s RECORD key.
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.
The deck enters the record-pause mode. π and
will light on the display. Now adjust the
recording level and any other settings, as re-
quired.
Side “A” facing you
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4. Check the recording direction.
NOTE
The TAPE 2 deck always starts recording from
side “A”.
Start recording.
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If an indicator is lit which points in the direction
opposite to the one desired, change the direction
by pressing the opposite direction play key (˙ or
¥).
NOTE
Recording starts when you press the PAUSE
key or the play key whose arrow points in the
same direction as the indicator on the TAPE 1
deck.
Be careful not to press play key whose arrow
points in the same direction as the indicator.
Doing so will start recording.
Recording is done in this order:
When recording is finished on the TAPE 1 deck,
the TAPE 2 deck automatically starts recording.
TAPE 1
Side “A”
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NOTE
The transition from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 takes sev-
eral seconds.
Side “B”
≈
TAPE 2
Side “A”
≈
A. To stop recording
Press the STOP key (ª) of the deck which is
Side “B”
currently recording.
You can start recording from side “B” of TAPE
1. But if you do so, side “A” of this tape is not
recorded: when recording reaches the end of side
“B”, the TAPE 2 deck starts recording.
Parallel recording
When everything is ready, get back into stop mode if
the deck is in another mode.
During parallel recording, the PARALLEL indicator is lit
on the display.
During parallel recording, only the following keys
work:
TAEP I deck: STOP
TAPE 2 deck: PAUSE, REC MUTE, STOP
This function allows you to record the same material
simultaneously on both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
Pressing the STOP key (ª) on either deck stops both
tapes at once.
Load tapes into both decks and press the
PARALLEL REC key to start recording.
Before starting recording, check and correct the fol-
lowing by performing steps 1 – 7 on page 16 such as
Record direction, Reverse mode setting, Dolby NR
setting, Recording level, etc.
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Dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2)
3. Press either DUB START key to start dubbing.
For normal speed dubbing, press the NORMAL
key. For high-speed dubbing, press the HIGH key.
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.
1. Insert a cassette tape for playback into the
TAPE 1 compartment and a cassette tape for
recording into the TAPE 2 compartment.
During dubbing, either the NORM DUB or HIGH DUB
indicator lights steadily on the display.
During normal speed dubbing, only the following
keys work:
TAPE 1 deck: STOP
TAPE 2 deck: PAUSE, REC MUTE, STOP
Side “A” facing you
During high-speed dubbing, only the STOP key
(H) works.
2. Set the tape transport direction on both decks.
Pressing the STOP key (H) on either deck stops
both tapes at once.
Neither DUB START key works immediately after
the tape is fast-forwarded or rewound to the end.
Wait for 5 seconds or more before pressing the
key.
If the play/record direction indicator (˙/¥) on the
display points in the direction opposite to the one
desired, press the PAUSE key followed play key
(˙ or ¥) corresponding to the desired direction.
NOTE
• During dubbing, the pitch control does not
work.
After changing the tape transport direction, be
sure to press the STOP key (H) to get out of the
pause mode.
• Recording level adjustment is not necessary for
dubbing, as the recording level is set to the lev-
el of the pre-recorded tape. Operating the REC
LEVEL control, before or after starting dubbing,
has no effect at all.
NOTE
• Be careful not to press play key whose arrow
points in the same direction as the indicator.
Doing so will start playback.
• If a nearby television set is switched on during
high-speed dubbing, a high-pitched interfer-
ence noise may be recorded on the tape. To
avoid this, either perform dubbing at normal
speed, or turn off the television.
• 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.
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Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed)
1. At the desired point during dubbing, press the
PAUSE key on the TAPE 2 deck. The TAPE 2
deck only enters the pause mode, allowing you
to let unwanted songs go by.
To create a 4-second blank between songs, press
the REC MUTE key on the TAPE 2 deck. The
TAPE 2 deck temporarily stops after recording no
signal for 4 seconds.
The TAPE 1 deck continues playback when the
TAPE 2 deck is in pause mode.
You can prevent unwanted songs or unnecessarily
2. To resume dubbing, press the PAUSE key on
long blanks from being dubbed, or you can create
the TAPE 2 deck.
blanks between songs.
Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2)
When TAPE 1l reaches the end of side “B”, both
TAPE 1 and ll stop simultaneously.
1. Insert a cassette tape for playback into the
TAPE 1 compartment and a cassette tape for
recording into the TAPE 2 compartment.
When you use this dubbing function and a shorter
tape reaches the end of side “A”, it momentarily stops
until the other tape reaches the end of side “A”. Then
Side “A” facing you
both tapes automatically switch over to side “B” and
recording and playback re-start simultaneously.
2. Set the REV MODE switch to the two-way (Ë)
position.
If TAPE 1 is shorter than TAPE 2
When TAPE 1 reaches the end of side “A”, TAPE 1
stops and TAPE 2 enters the “blank recording” mode.
When TAPE 2 reaches the end, both TAPE 1 and ll are
reversed simultaneously. TAPE l starts reverse play
and TAPE 2 resumes recording.
3.
Check the recording direction of both decks.
When TAPE 1 reaches the end of side “B”, both TAPE
1 and ll stop simultaneously.
If TAPE 1 is longer than TAPE 2
When TAPE 2 reaches the end of side “A”, TAPE 1l
enters the record-pause mode, while TAPE 1 contin-
ues playback.
If the reverse direction indicator (˙) lights on
the display, press the PAUSE key followed by the
forward play key (¥). Then, be sure to press the
STOP key (ª) to get out of the pause mode.
When TAPE 1 reaches the end, TAPE 1 starts reverse
play and TAPE 2 starts recording.
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NOTE
During dubbing, either the NORM DUB or HIGH DUB
indicator lights steadily on the display.
• Be careful not to press play key whose arrow
points in the same direction as the indicator.
Doing so will start playback.
During normal speed dubbing, only the following
keys work:
• You don’t need to adjust the recording level or
set the Dolby NR system, as both depend on the
pre-recorded source tape.
TAPE 1 deck: STOP
TAPE 2 deck: PAUSE, REC MUTE, STOP
During high-speed dubbing, only the STOP key
Press the SYNC REV key.
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(ª) works.
Pressing the STOP key (ª) on either deck stops
both tapes at once.
Neither DUB START key works immediately after
the tape is fast-forwarded or rewound to the end.
Wait for 5 seconds or more before pressing the
key.
The SYNC REV indicator will light on the display.
The SYNC REV key does not work if the reverse
mode is set to any positions other than Ë or if
the transport direction of both decks is not set to
forward (˙).
NOTE
• During dubbing, the pitch control does not
work.
Press either DUB START key to start dubbing.
5
• Recording level adjustment is not necessary for
dubbing, as the recording level is set to the lev-
el of the pre-recorded tape. Operating the REC
LEVEL control, before or after starting dubbing,
has no effect at all.
• If a nearby television set is switched on during
high-speed dubbing, a high-pitched interfer-
ence noise may be recorded on the tape. To
avoid this, either perform dubbing at normal
speed, or turn off the television.
For normal speed dubbing, press the NORMAL
key. For high-speed dubbing, press the HIGH key.
High-speed dubbing makes a copy at approximate-
ly two times the normal speed. We recommend
normal speed dubbing for best audio quality.
Timer playback
Playback
1. Connect this unit and stereo system to a com-
mercially available audio timer.
3. Load a prerecorded cassette tape in TAPE 1 or
ll.
2. Set the power switch of all components to ON.
You can also insert tapes into both decks. In this
case, TAPE 1 starts first.
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4. Set the REV MODE switch to the required posi-
ting is completed, the power to all components
will be switched off.
tion.
To let both decks play continuously, set the REV
MODE switch to the ä (CONT PLAY) position.
When a preset start time is reached, power will be
supplied and playback will start automatically.
5. Set the DOLBY NR switch.
Playback automatically starts also by simply
pressing on the POWER switch of this deck.
When you don’t use the timer, set the TIMER
switch to the OFF position.
6. Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position.
7. Set the audio timer to the required start (power
on) and stop (power off) times. When this set-
Playback always starts from side “A”.
Timer-controlled recording
Connections with a timer
Connecting a commercially available timer to your
audio setup lets you wake up to your favorite cassette
tape, or start recording at specified times.
(Example: Recording a broadcast program)
1. Connect this unit and stereo system to a com-
mercially available audio timer.
Refer to the illustration below, and connect your audio
components.
2. Set the POWER switch of all components to
ON.
AC concent
3. Load a recordable cassette tape(s) in TAPE 1
or ll (or both decks for continuous recording).
4. Set the REV MODE switch to the required posi-
Timer
tion.
For continuous recording on both decks, set the
REV MODE switch to the ä (CONT PLAY)
position.
Audio source
(To make a timer-
controlled recording
of a radio program,
set your tuner as
required.)
5. Set the DOLBY NR switch as required.
6. Tune in a broadcasting station to be recorded.
7. Press the RECORD key of the deck to be re-
corded to set the deck to the record-pause
mode.
8. Adjust the recording level.
Amplifier
9. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position.
(Set the input/output
selectors and others to
the proper positions.)
10. Set the audio timer to the required start (power
on) and stop (power off) times. When this set-
ting is completed, the power to all components
will be switched off.
At
At
playback
time
recording
time
Signal flow
When the preset start time is reached, power will
be supplied and recording will start automatically.
Recording automatically starts also by simply
pressing on the POWER switch of this deck.
When you don’t use the timer for a while, be sure
to set the TIMER switch back to the OFF position
to prevent accidental erasure of your important
tape.
Recording always starts from side “A”.
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Troubleshooting
If you think that there is something wrong with this
cassette deck, make the checks listed below before
contacting a repair service. In some cases the problem
may lie with another component. Check all compo-
nents.
Auto reverse does not occur
® Set the REV MODE switch to Ë or ä.
® If the REV MODE switch is set to Ë, start play-
back from the tape side facing you (side “A”).
Synchro reverse dubbing is not possible.
If the problem cannot be solved with any of the fol-
lowing checks, contact your nearest TEAC authorized
service center or your dealer for help.
® Set the REV MODE switch to the Ë position.
® Load cassettes into both decks.
® Set the tape transport direction to ¥ on both decks.
Continuous play/record is not possible
Cannot switch on the power
® Set the REV MODE switch to the ä position.
® Load cassettes into both decks.
® To make a continuous recording, start with TAPE 1.
® Check the connection to the AC power sup-
ply. Check and make sure the AC source is not a
switched outlet and that, if it is, the switch is turned
on. Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by
plugging another item such as a lamp or fan into the
outlet.
NOTE
This cassette deck operates on a delicate micro-
computer and there may be occasions when the
deck does not function as expected because of
external noise or interference. Problems you
encounter on such occasions may be cured by
turning off the power, waiting for 1 minute or
more, then turning the power back on.
No sound
® Check the connection to the amplifier.
® Check the amplifier settings.
Noisy playback
® Keep away from equipment that generates a mag-
netic field, such as a TV or microwave oven.
Transport control keys don’t work.
® Load a cassette tape if not loaded.
® If a cassette tape is loaded, reinsert it.
The cassette compartment does not close.
® The cassette is not properly loaded. Reinsert it.
Poor sound quality
® Clean the heads.
® Check that the Dolby NR switch is set to the same
position as when recording was made.
Cannot record
® If the erasure prevention tabs on top of the cassette
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.
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Specifications
Track System
Heads Construction
4-track, 2-channel stereo
Record/playback head x 1 (each deck)
Erase head x 1 (each deck)
4.8 cm/sec
Tape Speed
9.5 cm/sec (high-speed dubbing mode)
12%
Pitch Control
Fast Winding Time
Motor
Wow and Flutter
Frequency Response (Overall)
approximately 110 sec (C-60 tape)
DC servo motor (capstan)
0.09% (WRMS) 0.1%
Metal tape (Type IV, playback only)
30 Hz-19 kHz
Chrome tape (Type II)
Normal tape (Type I)
30 Hz-18 kHz
30 Hz-17 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Overall)
58 dB (Dolby NR OFF, nominal recording level)
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
Line Input (RCA jack)
Mic Input (mono 1/4” Phone jack)
Line Output (RCA jack)
Headphones Output (stereo 1/4” Phone jack)
Power Requirements
U.S.A./Canada
120 V AC, 60 Hz
U.K./Europe
230 V AC, 50 Hz
Australia
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power Consumption
22 W (U.S.A./Canada)
22 W (U.K./Europe)
22 W (Australia)
Dimensions (including protruding parts)
Weight
482 (W) x 138.5 (H) x 286 (D) mm (18.95” x 5.45” x 11.26”)
5.5 kg (12.13 lb)
Dimensional drawing
265mm (10.43")
482mm (18.98")
466mm (18.35")
435mm (17.13")
15mm
(0.59")
6mm (0.24")
TASCAM 202MKIV
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