Tascam Dual Digital Audio Tape Deck DA-302 Owners Manual

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DA- 3 0 2
Dual Digital Audio Tape Deck
D00313200AOWNER’S  MANUAL 
						

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Important Safety Precautions
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operat-
ed in a commercial 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.
CAUTIONChanges or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the users authority to oper-
ate this equipment.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il sagit dun produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas lutilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
For U.S.A
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equip-
ment.
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 of
f, remove the 
fuseand 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:The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
WARNING:This apparatus must be earthed.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 
or
coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
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)
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 numberWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 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.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Safety Instructions
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 operat-
ing 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 clean-
ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
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 manu-
facturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting acces-
sory 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 combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation— Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation 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, con-
tact 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, con-
venience 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 anten-
na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
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 con-
nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
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
15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a light-
ning 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 touching 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 elec-
tric 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
opening 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. 
						

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Section 1 : Introduction
Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM DA-302. To meet
the requirements of professional applications, the DA-302
is provided with the following functions.
ÉA variety of dubbing modes (normal/high speed/pro-
gram/append)
ÉDual recording
ÉContinuous recording/playback (with more than one
deck) possible
ÉTape duplication using more than one deck
ÉSubcode data recording/editing
Important Safety Precautions .......................................... 2
Safety Instructions ........................................................... 3
Section 1 : Introduction................................................. 4
1-1. Configuration ...................................................... 5
1-2. Memory backup.................................................... 5
1-3. Installation and operation precautions ................. 5
1-4. Condensation ........................................................ 5
Section 2 : DAT cassettes.............................................. 6
2-1. Structure of a DAT cassette .................................. 6
2-2. Loading a DAT cassette ....................................... 6
Section 3 : Block diagram............................................. 7
Section 4 : Features and controls................................ 9
4-1. Front panel.......................................................... 10
4-2. Rear panel ........................................................... 13
4-3. RC-D302 remote control unit  ........................... 14
Section 5 : Recording.................................................. 15
5-1. Normal recording ............................................... 15
5-1-1. Recording analog input signals ................... 15
5-1-2. Recording digital input signals ................... 15
5-2. Dubbing .............................................................. 16
5-2-1. Making an identical tape including 
subcodes....................................................... 16
5-2-2. Dubbing a tape from the middle.................. 16
5-2-3. Making a tape with the program order 
changed ........................................................ 16
5-3. Dual recording .................................................... 17
5-4. Continuous recording ......................................... 17
Section 6 : Playback..................................................... 18
6-1. Normal playback ................................................ 18
6-2. Continuous playback .......................................... 18
6-3. Skip playback ..................................................... 18
6-4. Single playback .................................................. 18
6-5. Repeat playback ................................................. 19
6-6. Program playback ............................................... 19
Section 7 : Recording/editing of subcode data......... 20
7-1. Subcode data....................................................... 20
7-2. Start ID ............................................................... 207-2-1. Recording the Start ID automatically .......... 20
7-2-2. Recording the Start ID manually................. 20
7-2-3. Erasing the Start ID ..................................... 21
7-3. Skip ID ............................................................... 21
7-3-1. Recording the Skip ID ................................. 21
7-3-2. Erasing the Skip ID ..................................... 22
7-4. End ID ................................................................ 22
7-4-1. Recording the End ID .................................. 22
7-4-2. Erasing the End ID ...................................... 22
7-5. Program numbers ............................................... 22
7-5-1. Recording the program number................... 22
7-5-2. Erasing the program number ....................... 22
7-5-3. Renumber..................................................... 22
7-6. ABS time ............................................................ 23
7-7. Program time ...................................................... 23
Section 8 : Convenient functions............................... 24
8-1. Rec muting ......................................................... 24
8-2. Skip search ......................................................... 24
8-3. Direct search ....................................................... 24
8-4. Locating function ............................................... 24
8-4-1. Setting the memo point ............................... 24
8-4-2. Correcting the memo point .......................... 24
8-4-3. Locating a memo point ................................ 24
8-5. Blank search ....................................................... 25
Section 9 : Using more than one DA-302................... 26
9-1. Continuous recording with more than 
one DA-302 ........................................................ 26
9-2. Duplicating ......................................................... 27
9-3. Continuous playback with more than 
one DA-302 ........................................................ 27
Section 10 : Menu......................................................... 28
Section 11 : Specifications.......................................... 30
Section 12 : Warning Indications and 
Error messages
....................................... 32
12-1. Warning Indecations during operation ............. 24
12-2. Error Messages ................................................. 24
Section 13 : Optional Accessories............................. 33 Before using your new deck, read this manual over care-
fully to be sure that you understand how to operate it cor-
rectly and know how to take advantage of its many func-
tions.  After reading this manual, keep it on hand for
future reference.  
						

							ÉDo not operate this deck when the temperature is out-
side the operating range of 5˚C to 35˚C.  To prevent
malfunctions, do not install this deck anywhere where
it could be exposed to dust or subject to high humidity.
ÉDo not apply excessive force.  This could damage the
internal circuitry or the cabinet.
ÉUse a soft cloth (such as a silicone cloth) to clean the
cabinet.  If the unit is very dirty, wipe the dirt off with
a cloth dipped in diluted detergent.  Do not use solvents
such as thinner and benzine as these can melt plastic or
coated surfaces and fade characters inscribed on the
panel.
ÉBecause of improvements in design and specifications,
the product shown in illustrations in this manual may
differ from the actual product.
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Section 1 : Introduction
1-1. Configuration
This deck consists of the following.
1. DA-302 main unit
2. Accessories
Mount screw kit
RC-D302 remote control unit
Owners manual
1-2. Memory backup 
AUTO ID mode, AUTO ID detection level, memo point
and menu setting data are all retained in the DA-302’s
internal memory even when the power is turned off.
1-4. Condensation
When you move the deck from a cold place to a warm
place or use it after a sudden temperature change, conden-
sation may occur.  If this happens, leave the power on, but
do not operate the deck. After one or two hours, turn the
power off and then on again.
1-3. Installation and operation precautions 
Rack mounting
Install this deck with the provided mount screw kit as
illustrated.
Note:
When mounting this deck in a rack, do not reinstall the
mount screws after removing the deck’s feet or you may
damage PCBs or other internal components. Handle the
removed feet carefully.
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
CAUTION :
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CORDON DE CONNEXION CA
ATTENTION :
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRO-
DUIRE 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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Section 2 : DAT cassettes
2-1. Structure of a DAT cassette
Top view
Bottom view
âHole #4 shows prerecorded (Open) or not (Closed).
ÉDimensions: 73 x 54 x 10.5 mm (W x D x H)
ÉTape width: 3.81 mm
ÉThe cassette shells are designed to prevent the tape
from being touched directly by hand.
Notes:
ÉDAT cassettes record and play in one direction only.
Do not load DAT cassettes upside down.
ÉDo not use force to open the tape protection lid and do
not pull the tape out and touch it with your fingers.
ÉStore the DAT cassettes in their plastic cases.
ÉDo not place DAT cassettes on a television, speaker or
near equipment which could generate a magnetic field.
2-2. Loading a DAT cassette 
1 Press the POWER switch to turn the power on.
2. Press the EJECT key to open the cassette holder.
3. Load a cassette.
4. Push the cassette holder to close it.
ÉWhen ejecting the cassette, hold both ends of the cas-
sette so as not to prevent the sliding cover from moving
back into place.
Identification Hole
Signified
123
öööMetal coating or equivalent/ 13 µm 
tape thickness
ö
¬öMetal coating or equivalent/ Thin tape
öö
¬1.5 time track pitch/ 13 µm tape
thickness
ö
¬¬1.5 time track pitch/ Thin tape
¬__(Reserved for auxiliary tape type
definitions)
Where: ¬ = Open      ö = Closed
120-minute cassettes or longer (180-min cas-
sette, etc.)
When you use a thin tape (120 minutes or longer),
operation and performance may be affected.  Thin
tapes can also get tangled inside the mechanism. For
best results, do not use thin tapes. 
						

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6RESET/MEMO (ABS) key
ÉWhen pressed with the counter mode set to Tape
Counter, the counter value is reset to 00 00.
ÉWhen pressed with the counter mode set to ABS, the
current tape position point is stored in memory for
later direct access.
7Display
Displays different information regarding the unit’s sta-
tus. The information displayed varies according to the
mode.
1
1, 2
Shows the deck selected by the SELECT 1/2 key.
2
Time display
Time selected by the COUNTER MODE key is
shown. Also, menu contents are shown.
3PNO
Lights when the program number is shown in the
program number/margin display.
4Program number/margin display
É
When performing recording/rec-pause/sampling
monitor, or when the MARGIN RESET key is
pressed during playback, a margin value is shown.
The margin to the full scale level is shown in the
range 0 dB to 39 dB.  Until the MARGIN RESET
key is pressed, the margin value for the input sig-
nal at maximum is maintained.  If the margin
value exceeds the full scale level, 0 blinks.
ÉIn cases than those above, the program number is
shown.
5MARG
Lights when the margin value is shown in the pro-
gram number/margin display.
6SLAVE
If more than one DA-302 is connected, and this
deck is set to SLAVE, this indicator lights.
7
DIGITAL IN
Lights when DIGITAL is selected with the
INPUT switch.
8Dubbing mode display
DUB MODE HIGH:
Lights in the High-Speed Dubbing mode.
DUB MODE NORM:
Lights in the Normal-Speed Dubbing mode.
DUB MODE PGM:
Lights in the Program Dubbing mode.
DUB MODE APPEND:
Lights in the Append Dubbing mode.
9AUDIO ID
Lights when the Start ID Auto Writing mode is
selected.
4-1. Front panel
1POWER switch
2SKIP keys
For skip search. (œp.24)
3STANDBY key
With this key ON (LED lit), the Play-Pause mode is
automatically engaged after skip search, direct search,
or location search.
4EJECT key
Press to load or unload the cassette.
5COUNTER MODE key
To switch the time mode on the time display.  Each time
this key is pressed, the mode changes in the following
order.
ABS time 
· PGM time · REMAIN time · 
Tape counter
ÉABS (absolute) time:
Shows the elapsed (absolute) time from the begin-
ning of the tape up to the current position in hours,
minutes and seconds.
áIn the Long Play mode, the displayed time differs
from the actual time. Double the displayed time to
get the actual time.
ÉPGM (program) time:
Shows the elapsed time from the beginning of each
program (start ID) in hours, minutes and seconds.
ÉREMAIN time:
Shows the tape remaining time.
áIf a TOC (Table Of Contents) is written on the
tape (such as a commercially-available music
tape), the remaining time is shown in hours, min-
utes and seconds.  If there is no TOC, the time is
shown in hours and minutes.
áWhen - -- -- is displayed, it means that the
remaining time is being calculated.  Once the cal-
culation is complete, the time is shown.
áIn the Long Play mode, the displayed time differs
from the actual time.  Double the displayed time to
get the actual time.
ÉTape counter:
Counts according to the tape running.
á
When the Dig Out menu is set to AES/EBU
(
œp.28), time code is shown if it is written on the
tape. 
						

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Section 4 : Features and Controls
0ID-related display
Shows the indication for the deck selected by the
SELECT 1/2 key.
START WRT:
Lights when the Start ID Manual Writing mode is
selected. 
START ERASE:
Lights when Start ID erasing is selected.
SKIP WRT:
Lights when Skip ID writing is selected.
SKIP ERASE:
Lights when Skip ID erasing is selected.
END WRT:
Lights when End ID writing is selected.
RENUM:
Lights when renumbering is selected.
START:
Lights when the Start ID is detected.
SKIP:
Lights when the Skip ID is detected.
END:
Lights when the End ID is detected.
qSampling frequency display
ÉWhen an analog signal is being recorded, the sam-
pling frequency (48.0k, 44.1k, 32.0k) selected by
the Fs switch is lit.
ÉWhen a digital signal is being recorded, the sam-
pling frequency (48.0k, 44.1k, 32.0k) of the input
signal is lit.
áWhen DIGITAL is selected with the INPUT
switch and recording is performed without dig-
ital signal input, 48.0k blinks.
ÉLP lights in the Long Play mode.
wPeak level meter
ÉShows the input signal level during
recording/record-pause/sampling monitor.
ÉThe playback signal level is shown during play-
back.
ÉWhen the input or playback signal level surpasses
the full-scale level, the OVER section lights.
eTime-related display
ABS:
Lights when the ABS time is shown on the time
display.
PGM:
Lights when the PGM time is shown on the time
display.
REMAIN:
Lights when the REMAIN time is shown on the
time display.
rRepeat display
Shows the indication for the deck selected by the
SELECT 1/2 key.
REPEAT:
Lights in the One-Program Repeat mode.
ALL REPEAT:
Lights in the All-Program Repeat mode.
8COMMON MODE switch
1 & 2:
Select to engage both Deck 1 and Deck 2 in the
Record or Play mode at the same time.
1 ·2:
Continuous playback or recording on Deck 1 and
Deck 2.
OFF:
For independent operation of Deck 1 and Deck 2.
9Fs switch
ÉWhen recording analog input signals, select the
sampling frequency (32k, 44.1k, 48k).  
áWhen 32k is selected, the Long Play mode is
engaged.
áWhen recording digital input signals, the sam-
pling frequency is automatically determined
according to the input signals.
0MARGIN RESET key
ÉResets the margin value when pressed while the
margin value is shown in the program number/mar-
gin display.
áWhen holding this key pressed, the margin value
corresponding to each input signal is shown con-
tinuously.
ÉShows the margin value for as long as it is pressed,
when pressed while the program number is shown
in the program number/margin display during play-
back.
qINPUT level controls
Use to adjust the recording level.
wSELECT 1/2 key
To select the control deck for Deck 1 and Deck 2 (ID
MODE key, EXECUTE key). 
When setting the menu, use to select the deck as
required.
eANALOG INPUT switch
Set this switch when input signals are analog.
UNCAL:
To adjust the recording level with the INPUT level
controls.
CAL:
The input and output levels are fixed and the record-
ing level cannot be adjusted.
áFor the specified input level, the level meter shows
-16 dB.
rINPUT switch
Set this switch according to input signals.
ANALOG:
Select when input signals are analog.
DIGITAL:
Select when input signals are digital.