Tascam Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck 302mkii Owners Manual

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You can press PAUSE on deck 2 to put deck 1 into
Play Pause mode and deck 2 into Record Pause
mode. 9.To stop dubbing in NORM mode and exit this
mode, press 
STOP on deck 2. In HIGH SPEED
mode, you can press 
STOP on either deck. 
1.Connect the amp/speaker system to the OUTPUT
connectors of the deck you intend to use. 
2.Insert the tape into either deck 1 or 2. 
3.Make the following switch settings : 
“REV MODE switch to Ä to play only one tape
side or ä to play both sides continuously....

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CPS (Computer-controlled Program Search)
autolocates the tape to the beginning of specific
program materials. The tape will automatically start
playing after completing autolocation. 
To identify specific programs, CPS counts a blank
space of about 4 scconds between programs. 
To access a program on the other side of the tape, the
REV MODE switch must be set to ä. 
1.When the tape is stopped or is playing or is in Play
Ready, press the 
CPS button. The tape counter will
be switched to...

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A maximum of ten compatible units (TASCAM 322 or
302MkII) can be interconnected to provide the
following possibilities : 
“Sequential link play of multiple cassettes. 
“Dubbing onto multipie cassettes simultaneously. 
“Recording an external source onto multiple
cassettes simultaneously. 
WARNING : Make all conncctions with power off. 
Each time one cassette plays up to the end of the
reverse tape side, the next cassette will start.
1.Check to see that all the units are turned off....

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WARNING : Make all connections with power off. 
1.Refer to the diagram above, and interconnect
multiple units through the EXT CONTROL OUT
and IN and the CASCADE OUTPUT and DECK 1
INPUT connectors. 
2.Switch on power to each unit. 
3.Make the following switch settings : 
“OFF/SLV/MSTR switch to MSTR on one unit, and
SLV on all the other units (any but only one unit can
be designated as the master).
“REV MODE switch to ä on each unit. 
4.Insert the source tape into deck 1 of the master...

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9.To start dubbing, press PLAY on deck 2 of the
master unit. Deck 2 of the master and all the slave
decks will go into Record mode, simultaneously. 
The target decks all configure themselves to the
Dolby system and the record level settings used
when originally recording the source tape. Settings
of the INPUT and REC BAL controls and the
DOLBY NR switch on the individual target decks
are overridden. 10.To stop dubbing, press STOP on deck 2 of the
master. 
NOTE
Upon pressing STOP on deck...

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9.Adjust the INPUT control on deck 2 of the master
so the meter reading is around 0 dB. Balance the
left and right input levels with the 
REC BAL
control. 
10.Set the 
DOLBY NR switch on deck 2 of the master
to the desired position. 
All the slave decks configure themselves to the
level and balance on deck 2 of the master. Settings
on the individual decks are overridden. 
11.To start recording, press the Á button on deck 2
of the master. 
If the tape on deck 2 of the master reaches the...

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All heads and metal parts in the tape path must be
cleaned after every 6 hours of operation, or before
starting and after ending a recording session.
1.Open the cassette compartment.
2.Using a good head cleaning fluid and a cotton
swab, clean the heads and tape guides until the
swab comes off clean. Wipe off any excess cleaning
fluid with a dry swab.
Clean the pinch rollers at least once each day the deck
is used. Use a good rubber cleaner
1.Clean the pinch rollers with a cotton swab...

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The following messages are displayed on the tape counter when two or more 302MkII units are in use, one serving
as the master machine and the others as the slave machines, and an error is detected :
Problem Possible Cause  Solution
Continuous record/play 
impossibleREV MODE switch set to Ä or ä. Set switch to CONT.
OFF/SLV/MSTR switch set to SLV or 
MSTR.Set switch to the left OFF position.
Poor sound quality Heads are dirty.  Clean them, as stated above. 
Inappropriate DOLBY NR switch...

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Tape : Compact cassette tape C-30/60/90 
(Normal/High Position/Metal) 
Track Format : 4-track, 2-channel 
Head Configuration : 4-track, 2-channel ; 
Record/repro combination rotary head 
(DECK 1 x1, DECK 2 x1, permally) 
Erase head (DECK 1 x1, DECK 2 x1, ferrite) 
Motor : DC servo capstan motor (DECK 1 x1, 
DECK 2 x1)
DC reel motor (DECK 1 x1, DECK 2 x1)
Tape Speed : 4.76 cm/sec (1.87 ips) or 9.5 cm/sec 
(3.74 ips) at HIGH SPEED dubbing 
Pitch Control : approx. +/– 10 % 
Line Input - RCA...

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