Tascam Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck 302mkii Owners Manual

							 
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Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
OWNER’S MANUAL
 
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE  COVER (OR BACK).  NO  USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying  the  appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number 
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
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TASCAM 302MKII 
Important Safety Precautions 
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. 
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
 dispose
of the plug
 immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be
fitted, then follow the instructions given below: 
IMPORTANT: 
   
DO NOT  
 make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol  
ç 
 or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code: 
BLUE : 
NEUTRAL  
BROWN : 
LIVE  
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
 
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) 
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.  
CAUTION  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment. 
For U.S.A 
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
CAUTION:  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.  
CORDE DE CONNEXION CA
ATTENTION:  
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. 
For CANADA 
						

							 
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CAUTION: 
… 
Read all of these Instructions. 
… 
Save these Instructions for later use. 
… 
Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions 
 — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated. 
2) Retain Instructions  
— The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference. 
3) Heed Warnings 
 — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to. 
4) Follow Instructions 
 — All operating and use instructions should be
followed. 
5) Cleaning 
 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-
ing. 
6) Attachments 
 — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 
7) Water and Moisture 
 — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 
8) Accessories 
 — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. 
9) 
 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com-
bination to overturn. 
10) 
  
Ventilation 
 — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 
11) Power Sources 
 — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 
12) Grounding or Polarization 
 — This product may be equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. 
13) Power-Cord Protection 
 — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding 
 — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be  sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode. 
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.  
15) Lightning  
 — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.  
16) Power Lines  
 — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
17) Overloading  
 — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.  
18) Object and Liquid Entry  
 — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.  
19) Servicing  
 — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
20) Damage Requiring Service  
 — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:  
a)  
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b)  
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c)  
if the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d)  
if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.  
e)  
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f )  
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.  
21) Replacement Parts  
 — When replacement  parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. 
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.  
22) Safety Check  
 — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.  
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
 — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only  as recommended by the manufacturer.  
24) Heat   
— The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							 
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TASCAM 302MKII 
The TASCAM 302MKII is a double auto reverse
cassette deck primarily designed for continuous
playback of background music or tape dubbing needs.
A maximum of ten 302MKIIs can be hooked up to
form a sequential play loop or to synchronize them,
with one serving as the master/source machine and the
others serving as the slave/target machines, for
simultaneous tape dubbing.  
Table of Contents  
General Guide to the Controls and Connectors .... 5
Using a Single 302MKII ............................................ 9 
Recording on either deck, or both at the 
same time .......................................................... 9
Continuous recording on both decks.................... 10
Dubbing from deck 1 onto deck 2 ....................... 10
Playback ............................................................... 11
Using just one of the two available decks ....... 11
Continuous play on both decks ....................... 11
Using the CPS function ........................................ 12
Erasing recordings................................................ 12 
Multiple-302MKII System Operation ...................... 13 
Sequential link play.............................................. 13
Simultaneous dubbing onto multiple cassettes .... 14
Recording an external source onto multiple 
cassettes simultaneously ................................. 15 
Care and Maintenance ............................................ 17
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 18 
Error Messages..................................................... 18 
Specifications ......................................................... 19
Block Diagram ......................................................... 20 
Optional Accessories :  
“ 
RC-322A Remote Control Unit  
“ 
WR-7000 synchro cable (for interconnecting two or
more 302MkIIs, as shown on pp.12 and 13) 
“ 
TZ-261 cleaning kit (except for U.S.A.)  
“ 
HC-1 head cleaner & RC-1 rubber cleaner (U.S.A.
only) 
“ 
Head demagnetizer  
Rack Mounting 
The 302MKII can be installed in a standard 19 rack,
using the provided 4 pairs of screws (M5 x 12) and 4
washers, as shown. 
NOTE : 
 Voltage conversion is not possible on models
sold in the U.K., Australia or Europe.
Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet
before repositioning the voltage converter switch.
1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear panel.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to the
appropriate 230 V or 120 V position according to
your area. 
VOLTAGE CONVERSION 
IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 V 
SUPPLY.
DANS L’AMÉRIOUE DU NORD: UTILISABLE SUR 
120 V D’ALIMENTATION UNIQUEMENT. 
Before Getting Started 
						

							 
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General Guide to the Controls and Connectors 
						

							 
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TASCAM 302MKII 
1 
POWER switch : 
 Turns the unit on and off. 
NOTE
 
The equipment draws nominal nonoperating power
from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF 
position. 
2 
Cassette Compartment :  
Opens upon pressing
the EJECT button. 
  
3 
RTZ (Return-To-Zero) button :  
Fast-winds the
tape to a zero reference point selected by pressing
RESET. You can press PLAY after RTZ for the tape
to automatically start playing at the end of the
search function. If PAUSE is pressed instead of
PLAY, the deck goes into Play Ready mode. 
The tape will go slightly past the 0000 point on the
counter because of inertia. 
RTZ cannot operate unless it is pressed when the
tape counter reads 0003 or higher numbers.  
4 
RESET button :  
Resets the counter to 0000 to
mark any point on the tape which you can access by
pressing RTZ.  
5 
EJECT button :  
Opens the cassette compartment.  
6 
DUAL REC button :  
If pressed when the tape is
stopped, puts both decks into Record Ready mode ;
and pressing PLAY on either deck starts recording
via deck l’s input. This function is used only for
single-unit operation.  
7 
SYNC REVERSE switch : 
 Used for tape
dubbing, causing two or more tapes to be switched
to their reverse sides in synchronization with each
other.  
8 
CPS switch :  
Can be operated while in Stop, Play
Ready, and Play modes to access specific programs
on the tape.  
9 
DUB STDBY switches : 
 In NORM mode, you
can locate the source tape to the point you want to
next start dubbing from, while keeping the target
tapes waiting at the end of the previous recording.
You can’t do this in HI SPEED mode. 
APHONES OUT switch : Selects a headphone
monitor source. Set to 1 for monitoring tape signals
from deck 1, 2 for monitoring tape signals fromdeck 2, or MIX for monitoring a mix of two tape
signals. During Record Ready or Record modes,
you can monitor input signals, as selected with this
switch. 
BPHONES control : Adjusts the listening level of
the headphones plugged into the PHONES jack. 
CPHONES jack : For connection to 3-conductor
stereo headphones. 
DREW button : Winds the tape at high speed in
reverse. When pressed while in Play Ready mode,
offers cueing to an earlier point. 
EF FWD button : Winds the tape at high speed in
the forward direction. When pressed while in Play
Ready mode, offers forward cueing. 
FSTOP button : Used to stop the tape and exit the
current operation modes. 
GForward PLAY ( Á ) button : plays the forward
side of the tape. The associated LED blinks during
Stop, and lights steadily during Play Ready and
Play. If pressed when the tape is ready for record or
play on the reverse side, switches the tape to be
ready for record or play on the forward side. 
HReverse PLAY ( Ó ) button : Similar to the
forward play button, but plays the reverse side of
the tape or switches the tape to be ready for record
or play on the reverse side. 
IPAUSE button : Interrupts record or play. If
pressed when the tape is stopped, puts the deck into
Play Ready mode. If pressed while holding down
RECORD, puts the deck into Record Ready mode.
Recording starts upon pressing PLAY-the
associated LED of which is lit. 
JRECORD button : Holding down this button and
pressing PLAY starts recording. Pressing STOP
while holding down RECORD records a 4–second
silence. 
KPITCH CONT knob : Varies play speed about
+/–l0 % to match pitch or to produce special
effects. For normal play operation, be sure to set
this knob to the center position. 
LREC BAL knob : Used to balance the left and
right input levels. 
Front Panel
General Guide to the Controls and Connectors 
						

							TASCAM 302MKII 7
MDOLBY NR switch : Selects the Dolby B or C
Noise Reduction system or defeats them. When
listening to a recording, set this switch to the setting
used for the original recording. 
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom
extension manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro
originated by Bang & Olufsen. 
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol Î and “HX PRO”
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. 
NREV MODE switch : In non-reverse mode (Ä),
the tape stops recording or playing at the end of the
current tape side. 
In reverse mode (ä), both sides of the tape
continue to play over and over until you press
STOP. Recording automatically continues from the
forward side of the tape to the reverse side,
stopping at the end of the reverse side. If started
from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of
that side — the same as in non-reverse mode. 
The CONT position is for continuous play or
record from deck 1 to deck 2 with either a single or
multiple 302MKII system. 
OINPUT controls : Adjust record level for the
individual deck 1 and deck 2. 
PSLV/MSTR switch : Normally, leave this switch
OFF. Only when dubbing a tape onto, or recording
from an external single source on multiple units,
select SLV or MSTR. 
QINPUT/OUTPUT switch : Set to SEPARATE for
deck 1 and deck 2 to operate independently from
each other. With SEPARATE engaged, the inputs
and outputs on the rear panel are independent for
each deck. Only in DUAL REC mode, the inputs to
deck 1 have access to deck 2 as well. 
In COMMON mode, the F FWD, REW, STOP, or
PLAY PAUSE buttons have the same effect on both
deck 1 and deck 2, at the same time. But, if deck 1
is playing and you press PLAY on deck 2, deck 1
stops. Only the inputs and outputs on deck 1 can be
used. 
RTape Counter : Indicates in minutes and seconds
the elapsed time from any point on the tape selected
by RESET. 
NOTE
The tape counter is not a clock. The reading on the
tape counter is affected by the tape length, reel hub
diameter, and other mechanical factors. 
SPeak Level Meters : Indicate tape signal levels
during playback, or input levels during Record
Ready and Record modes.
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TDECK 2, INPUT and OUTPUT jacks : These
jacks are independent from deck 1 all the time. 
NOTE
These jacks are only operational when the INPUT/
OUTPUT switch is set to the SEPARATE position.
UDECK 1/COMMON, INPUT and OUTPUT
jacks : When the INPUT/OUTPUT switch is set to
COMMON, inputs to deck 1 are taken into deck 2
as well, and outputs from deck 2 are sent to the
deck 1’s output jacks as well. 
VCASCADE OUTPUT jacks : Used for dubbing
from a deck onto, or recording from an external
single source on multiple decks, as shown in the
diagram on page 13. 
WEXT CONTROL jack : Used to connect a
multiple-unit system, as shown in the diagram on
page 12. 
XREMOTE IN jack : For connection to the optional
control (RC-322A).
YCPS buttons : Can operate when the transport is
in Stop, Play Ready or Play modes to access
specific programs on the tape. See, also Using the
CPS Function, page 11.
ZREC MUTE button : You can terminate recording
by pressing this button. A 4-second silence is then
recorded to the end of the recording. After this
interval, the deck goes into Record Ready mode.
All the other controls on the remote are duplicates
of the corresponding controls on the main unit.
NOTE
The remote unit is powered from the main unit. 
Don’t attempt to open the lid on the remote unit. 
Rear Panel
RC-322A Remote Control Unit (Option)
General Guide to the Controls and Connectors 
						

							TASCAM 302MKII 9
Unless you use multiple 302MkII units connected in
series, set the OFF/SLV/MSTR switch to the left OFF
position all the time. 
1.Check to see that the source is connected to the
DECK 1 INPUT connectors if you intend to record
on deck 1 only or on deck 1 and deck 2 simul-
taneously. Use the DECK 2 INPUT connectors if
you intend to record on deck 2 only. 
2.Press 
POWER to turn on the unit. 
3.Press either or both 
EJECT buttons to open the
cassette compartments, insert cassettes, and close
the compartments.
4.Press either or both 
RESET buttons so you can use
the RTZ (return-to-zero) function to locate the
record start point.
5.Make the following switch settings : 
REV MODE switch to Ä if you intend to record
on one side of the tape(s) only or ä to record on
both sides continuously ; 
INPUT/OUTPUT switch to SEPARATE ; 
DOLBY NR switch to the desired position. 
6.If you intend to record on both deck 1 and deck 2
simultaneously, press the 
DUAL REC button. Its
LED will turn on and both decks will go into
Record Ready mode. If you are using only one of the two decks, put it
into Record Ready mode by holding down
RECORD and pressing PAUSE. 
7.Start the external source and adjust the 
INPUT
control(s) so that the meter reading is around 0 dB.
Use the 
REC BAL control(s) to balance the left and
right input levels. 
8.To start recording, press 
PLAY on the deck in use. If
DUAL REC is activated, you can press PLAY on
either deck to start recording on both decks. 
“To stop recording, press STOP. If DUAL REC is
activated, you can press STOP on either deck to
stop both tapes. The DUAL REC LED will then
turn off. 
“To audition the recording just completed, press
RTZ, then press PLAY for the deck whose LED is
blinking.
Suggestion : You can record a 4-second silence by
holding down 
RECORD and pressing STOP (or by
pressing the optional remote 
REC MUTE button) after
program material as been recorded. The CPS
(Computer-controlled Program Search) function
(discussed below) identifies specific programs by
counting a blank space of 4 seconds or more between
programs. 
Recording on Either Deck, or Both at the Same Time
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When the tape on deck 1 records up to the end of the
reverse side, the tape on deck 2 will start recording,
stopping at its end of the reverse side. 
The signal connected to DECK 1 is automatically
routed to DECK 2.
The procedure is essentially the same for Recording
on Either Deck, or Both at the Same Time, except: 
“The REV MODE switch must be set to CONT.
“The INPUT/OUTPUT switch must be set to
SEPARATE.
DUAL REC cannot be used in this application; put
both decks into Record Ready mode separately by
holding 
RECORD and pressing PA U SE on the
individual decks. (The 
INPUT and REC BAL controls
and the 
DOLBY NR switch also must be set on the
individual decks.) 
If you want to use an amp/speaker system to monitor
the source tape as it plays, connect your monitor
system to the output of deck 1. 
1.Insert the source tape into deck 1 and a target tape
into deck 2. 
2.Locate the source tape to the beginning of the
program material you intend to dub, and the target
tape to the point you want to start recording from. 
3.Set the 
REV MODE switch to Ä to limit dubbing
to one side only or ä for dubbing to continue
onto the reverse side automatically. 
4.Press the 
DUB STDBY NORM button if you intend
to dub selected portions or materials. 
Use the 
Hl SPEED mode when dubbing the entire
tape without interruption. 
Upon selecting either DUB STDBY mode, deck 1
goes into Play Ready mode, and deck 2 goes into
Record Ready mode. 
At this moment, 
PLAY, STOP, F FWD and REW can
operate on deck 1 if in NORM mode. In HI SPEED
mode, only 
PLAY can operate to change the record
direction (STOP can also operate but only serves to
disengage the dubbing mode). 
5.If you have connected a monitor speaker system to
the output of deck 1, and have selected the HISPEED mode, set the 
INPUT/OUTPUT switch to
SEPARATE. 
6.Press the 
SYNC REVERSE button if you want
whichever tape first reaches the end of the forward
side to go into Play Pause or Record Pause mode
(depending on whether the tape is the source or
target), thus waiting for the other tape to reach its
end of the forward side, so that both tapes are
simultaneously switched to start their respective
functions on their reverse sides. 
SYNC REVERSE can function only when : 
l . REV MODE is set to ä ; 
2. DUB STDBY is pressed before SYNC 
REVERSE ; and 
3. Both tapes start from their forward sides. 
7.To start dubbing, press the Á button on deck 2. 
8.If you are in NORM mode : 
When dubbing of a selection is complete, locate the
tape to the beginning of the next selection to dub.
When you press 
PAUSE, STOP, F FWD or REW on
deck 1, deck 2 invariably goes into Record Pause
mode.
Continuous Recording on Both Decks
Dubbing from Deck 1 onto Deck 2
Using a Single Unit