Tascam Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck 202mkiv Owners Manual

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Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
D00935220B
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OWNER'S MANUAL 

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 TASCAM 202MKIV

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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

 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 
i n  a c c o r d a n c e  w i t h  t h e  m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s 
instructions.
 8  Do  not  install  near  any  heat  sources  such 
as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other 
a ppa r atu s  (...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 TASCAM 202MKIV
Contents
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...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

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. After you have finished 
reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for 
future reference.
Dolby NR
Dolby NR is designed to...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 TASCAM 202MKIV

1 − Introduction

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:
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...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

1 − Introduction

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...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 TASCAM 202MKIV

1 − Introduction
Connections
C A U T I ON
Plug	the	power	 cord	into	an	AC	 outlet	 only	after	
having	made	all	other	connections.
Read 	the 	instruc tions 	of 	each 	component 	you	
intend	to	use	with	this	unit.
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)
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	 Plugs 	must 	be 	firmly 	inser ted...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

Front panel
1	Power switch	
This	switch	toggles	the	unit	on/off.
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	 The 	equipment 	draws 	nominal 	non- operating	
p o w e r 	f r o m 	t h e 	A C 	o u t l e t 	w i t h 	i t s 	P O W E R	
switch	in	the	OFF	position.
2	TAPE 1 compartment
3	INTRO CHECK key	
Pressing	this	key	allows	you	to	identify	recorded	
segments	by	listening	to	the	first	15	seconds	of	each	
segment.
4	COUNTER RESET keys	
Pressing	these	keys	reset	the	tape	counter	readings	
for...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10 TASCAM 202MKIV

2 − Features of the 202MKIV

 m/,	
Fast-forward/Rewind
 H	
Stop	of	playback/record
 h 	/	y	
Reverse	side	play/Forward	side	play
y	Headphones jack (PHONES)	
Plug	your	headphones	into	this	jack.
u	PITCH CONTROL	
This	control	is	used	to	vary	the	playback	speed.
o	REC LEVEL control	
This	control	is	used	to	adjust	the	recording	level.
o	MIC jack and level control	
Insert	your	microphone	into	this	jack	and	use	the	
knob	to	adjust	the	level	of	mic	input.
N O TE...