Tascam Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck 202mkiv Owners Manual

							
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV  1

4 − Recording
TASCAM  202MKIV  1

4.	 Check	the	recording	direction.
	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 
¥).
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	Be 	careful 	not 	to 	press 	play 	key 	whose 	arrow	
points 	in 	the 	same 	direc tion 	as 	the 	indicator.	
Doing	so	will	start	recording.
	Recording is done in this order:
  TAPE 1  Side “A”
     ≈
   Side “B”
    ≈
 TAPE 2  Side “A”
     ≈
      Side “B”
	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.
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	 The	TAPE 	2 	deck 	always 	star ts 	recording 	from	
side	“A”.
5	 Start	recording.
	 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.	
	When recording is finished on the TAPE 1 deck, 
the TAPE 2 deck automatically starts recording.
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	 The	 transition	 from	TAPE	 1	to	 TAPE	 2	takes	 sev-
eral	seconds.	
A.	 To	stop	recording
	 Press	the	
STOP	key	(ª)	of	the	deck	which	is	
currently	recording.
Parallel recording
This function allows you to record the same material 
simultaneously on both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
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.
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
Pressing the STOP key (ª) on either deck stops both 
tapes at once. 
						

							
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 TASCAM 202MKIV

4 − Recording

Dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2)
1.	 Insert	a	cassette	tape	for	playback	into	the	TAPE	1	compartment	and	a	cassette	tape	for	
recording	into	the	TAPE	2	compartment.
Side “A” facing you
2.	 Set	the	tape	transport	direction	on	both	decks.
 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.
  After changing the tape transport direction, be 
sure to press the STOP key (H) to get out of the 
pause mode.
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Be	careful 	not 	to 	press 	play 	key 	whose 	arrow	
points 	in 	the 	same 	direc tion 	as 	the 	indicator.	
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.	•
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• 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.
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	 High-speed
	dubbing 	makes 	a 	copy 	at 	approxi-
mately 	t wo 	times 	the 	normal 	sp e e d. 	We 	r ec
-
ommend 	normal 	speed 	dubbing 	for 	best 	audio	
quality.
 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
	During high-speed dubbing, only the STOP key 
(H) works.
	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.
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D u r i n g 	d u b b i n g , 	t h e 	p i t c h 	c o n t r o l 	d o e s 	n o t	
work.
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 	inter fer
-
e nc e 	no ise 	may 	b e 	r e c o r d e d 	o n 	th e 	t ap e . 	To	
avoid 	this , 	either 	per form 	dubbing 	at 	normal	
speed,	or	turn	off	the	television.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

4 − Recording
TASCAM  202MKIV 

Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed)
You can prevent unwanted songs or unnecessarily 
long blanks from being dubbed, or you can create 
blanks between songs.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.
2.	 To	resume	dubbing,	press	the	
PAUSE	key	on	
the	TAPE	2	deck.
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 
both tapes automatically switch over to side “B” and 
recording and playback re-start simultaneously.
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.
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.
When TAPE 1 reaches the end, TAPE 1 starts reverse 
play and TAPE 2 starts recording.
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.
Side “A” facing you
2.	 Set	the	REV MODE	switch	to	the	two-way	(Ë)	
position.
3.	 Check	the	recording	direction	of	both	decks.
	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.
Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) 
						

							
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 TASCAM 202MKIV

4 − Recording

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Be	careful 	not 	to 	press 	play 	key 	whose 	arrow	
points 	in 	the 	same 	direc tion 	as 	the 	indicator.	
Doing	so	will	start	playback.
You	 don’t	 need	to	adjust	 the	recording	 level	or	
set	 the	 Dolby	 NR	system,	 as	both	 depend	 on	the	
pre-recorded	source	tape.
4	 Press	the	SYNC REV	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 (˙).
5	 Press	either	DUB START	key	to	start	dubbing.
	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.
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•  
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
 During high-speed dubbing, only the STOP key 
(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.
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D u r i n g 	d u b b i n g , 	t h e 	p i t c h 	c o n t r o l 	d o e s 	n o t	
work.
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 	inter fer
-
e nc e 	no ise 	may 	b e 	r e c o r d e d 	o n 	th e 	t ap e . 	To	
avoid 	this , 	either 	per form 	dubbing 	at 	normal	
speed,	or	turn	off	the	television.
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Timer 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. 3.	 Load	a	prerecorded	cassette	tape	in	TAPE	1	or	
ll.
	You can also insert tapes into both decks. In this 
case, TAPE 1 starts first.
Playback 
						

							
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

4 − Recording
TASCAM  202MKIV 

Connecting a commercially available timer to your 
audio setup lets you wake up to your favorite cassette 
tape, or start recording at specified times.
Refer to the illustration below, and connect your audio 
components.
4.	 Set	the	
REV MODE	switch	to	the	required	posi-
tion.	
  To let both decks play continuously, set the 
REV 
MODE switch to the ä (CONT PLAY) position.
5.	 Set	the	
DOLBY NR	switch.
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
- ting	is	completed,	the	power	to	all	components	
will	be	switched	off.
  When a preset start time is reached, power will be 
supplied and playback will start automatically.
  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.
  Playback always starts from side “A”.
AC concent
Audio source
( To  m a k e  a  t i m e r -
controlled  recording 
of  a  radio  program, 
s e t   y o u r   t u n e r   a s 
required.)
Amplifier
( S e t  t h e  i n p u t / o u t p u t 
selectors  and  others  to 
the proper positions.)
Timer
Signal flow
At 
r e c o r d i n g time
At 
p l a y b a c k 
time
Timer-controlled recording
(Example: Recording a broadcast program)
1.	 Connect	this	unit	and	stereo	system	to	a	com
-
mercially	available	audio	timer.
2.	 Set	the	
POWER	switch	of	all	components	to	
ON.
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-
tion.
  For continuous recording on both decks, set the 
REV MODE switch to the ä (CONT PLAY) 
position.
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.
9.	 Set	the	
TIMER	switch	to	the	REC	position.
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.
	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”.
Connections with a timer 
						

							
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 TASCAM 202MKIV

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.
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.
Cannot switch on the power
®	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.
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.
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.
® 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
®	Set	the	REV MODE	switch	to	the	ä	position.
®	Load	cassettes	into	both	decks.
®	To	make	a	continuous	recording,	start	with	TAPE	1.	
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	 This	 cassette	 deck	operates	 on	a	delicate	 micro-
computer	 and	there	 may	be	occasions	 when	the	
deck 	does 	not 	function 	as 	expected 	because 	of	
ex ternal 	noise 	or 	inter fer enc e. 	Pr oblems 	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.	
Troubleshooting
5 − Reference and specifications 
						

							
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  202MKIV 

5 − Reference and specifications

Track System	 4-track,	2-channel	stereo
Heads Construction	 Record/playback	head	x	1	(each	deck)
	 	 Erase	head	x	1	(each	deck)
Tape Speed	 4.8	cm/sec
    9.5 cm/sec (high-speed dubbing mode)
Pitch Control	±12%
Fast Winding Time	 approximately	110	sec	(C-60	tape)
Motor	 	 DC	servo	motor	(capstan)
Wow and Flutter	 0.09%	(WRMS)	±0.1%
Frequency Response (Overall)
 Metal tape (Type IV, playback only)  30 Hz-19 kHz
  Chrome tape (Type II)  30 Hz-18 kHz
  Normal tape (Type I)  30 Hz-17 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Overall)	58	dB	(Dolby	NR	OFF,	nominal	recording	level)
    69 dB (Dolby NR ON, CCIR-ARM)
Line Input (RCA jack)	 100	mV	(input	impedance	50k	ohms)
Mic Input (mono 1/4” Phone jack) 	0.38	mV	(input	impedance	200k	ohms)
Line Output (RCA jack) 	 0.46	V	(load	impedance	50k	ohms	or	more)
Headphones Output (stereo 1/4” Phone jack) 	 1	mW/32	ohms
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)	 482	(W)	x	138.5	(H)	x	286	(D)	mm	(18.95”	x	5.45”	x	11.26”)
Weight	 	 5.5	kg	(12.13	lb)
Specifications
Dimensional drawing
482mm (18.98)15mm(0.59)265mm (10.43)6mm (0.24)466mm (18.35)435mm (17.13)
132.7mm (5.22)57.2mm (2.25)
5.8mm(0.23)

 
						

							
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