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... record the model number and serial number and retain them for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to correct the interference at his own expense. This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
... record the model number and serial number and retain them for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to correct the interference at his own expense. This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
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... as power-supply cord or plug is used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. •• Do not expose this product, contact TEAC for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong are experiencing problems with an incorrect type of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments...
... as power-supply cord or plug is used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. •• Do not expose this product, contact TEAC for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong are experiencing problems with an incorrect type of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments...
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...; When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions indicated on the Radiation Control for a long time. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. •• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. •• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. If the fluid gets on the battery case before mounting. 4 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Remove the...
...; When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions indicated on the Radiation Control for a long time. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. •• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. •• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. If the fluid gets on the battery case before mounting. 4 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Remove the...
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... Display 11 Remote control unit 12 3 − Preparations 14 Audio connections 14 Preparing the remote control 15 Installing the batteries 15 When to change the batteries 15 Cautions about the use of batteries....... 15 Cautions about the use of the remote control 15 Setting remote control operation........... 15 4 − Menu Operation 16 Menu structure 16 Menu operation basics 16 5 − Playback 18 Playable MDs 18 Playback modes 18 Basic playback operations 18 Monitoring 18 Selecting tracks 18 Searching 19 Repeat playback 19 Using power on play 19 Play...
... Display 11 Remote control unit 12 3 − Preparations 14 Audio connections 14 Preparing the remote control 15 Installing the batteries 15 When to change the batteries 15 Cautions about the use of batteries....... 15 Cautions about the use of the remote control 15 Setting remote control operation........... 15 4 − Menu Operation 16 Menu structure 16 Menu operation basics 16 5 − Playback 18 Playable MDs 18 Playback modes 18 Basic playback operations 18 Monitoring 18 Selecting tracks 18 Searching 19 Repeat playback 19 Using power on play 19 Play...
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... recording data, for purchasing a TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B MiniDisc deck. nal devices are shown with a PS/2 keyboard •• Wireless remote control included as "MD." •• Keys, jacks and other parts on play discs with multiple modes •• Track editing functions include ERASE, DIVIDE, COMBINE, MOVE and TITLE •• Multiple tracks can be grouped and played back together in this manual In this : KEY •• Messages on the unit's display...
... recording data, for purchasing a TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B MiniDisc deck. nal devices are shown with a PS/2 keyboard •• Wireless remote control included as "MD." •• Keys, jacks and other parts on play discs with multiple modes •• Track editing functions include ERASE, DIVIDE, COMBINE, MOVE and TITLE •• Multiple tracks can be grouped and played back together in this manual In this : KEY •• Messages on the unit's display...
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... and use •• The guaranteed operating temperature range of this product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º F). •• Install this unit so that it . U-TOC Music data Order of songs, start/end times are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their starting and ending addresses and titles, is recorded in something called the User Table of the unit or...
... and use •• The guaranteed operating temperature range of this product is 5º - 35º C (41º- 95º F). •• Install this unit so that it . U-TOC Music data Order of songs, start/end times are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their starting and ending addresses and titles, is recorded in something called the User Table of the unit or...
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... mode when the power is turned OFF, the mode changes to all repeat when the power is turned OFF. 99Remote sensor When using the included wireless remote control (RC-MD02), point it toward this key to change the time mode shown on the display (see "Adjusting the recording level" on page 23). During playback and playback standby, press this key to change the repeat playback mode (see " 4 - During playback: track elapsed time, track remaining time During recording: recording elapsed time, disc remaining time The time mode setting...
... mode when the power is turned OFF, the mode changes to all repeat when the power is turned OFF. 99Remote sensor When using the included wireless remote control (RC-MD02), point it toward this key to change the time mode shown on the display (see "Adjusting the recording level" on page 23). During playback and playback standby, press this key to change the repeat playback mode (see " 4 - During playback: track elapsed time, track remaining time During recording: recording elapsed time, disc remaining time The time mode setting...
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... input mode, use to turn sync recording ON and OFF (see "Sync recording" on page 23). When stopped in program playback mode, press to erase the entire program (see "Play selected tracks in recording standby, press to input. p PLAY key When stopped or in recording standby. When in hearing damage, for connecting stereo headphones. The default setting is set and playback is output from Japaneselanguage keyboards, use to select menu items and values. MULTI JOG dial functions: In program mode, use to select characters to start playback standby. When recording...
... input mode, use to turn sync recording ON and OFF (see "Sync recording" on page 23). When stopped in program playback mode, press to erase the entire program (see "Play selected tracks in recording standby, press to input. p PLAY key When stopped or in recording standby. When in hearing damage, for connecting stereo headphones. The default setting is set and playback is output from Japaneselanguage keyboards, use to select menu items and values. MULTI JOG dial functions: In program mode, use to select characters to start playback standby. When recording...
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.... 44Counter display area The elapsed time or remaining time is shown. During playback, the record mode used for the MD being played is shown. 33MD record mode indicators (LP2, LP4, MONO) These show the playback level or record input level. 66A.TRACK This indicator appears when the auto track function is ON. r RANDOM This indicator appears when set to random playback mode. y π This indicator appears when in stereo mode. i Character display area This area shows disc and track information, menus, messages operation status...
.... 44Counter display area The elapsed time or remaining time is shown. During playback, the record mode used for the MD being played is shown. 33MD record mode indicators (LP2, LP4, MONO) These show the playback level or record input level. 66A.TRACK This indicator appears when the auto track function is ON. r RANDOM This indicator appears when set to random playback mode. y π This indicator appears when in stereo mode. i Character display area This area shows disc and track information, menus, messages operation status...
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... start fade-in recording standby to stop recording or playback. In title input mode, use to erase the entire program (see "Play selected tracks in group playback mode, use to turn menu mode ON and OFF (see "Changing the time and character information display" on page 16). 88FADER Press when in record. When stopped in and fade-out recording" on page 24). 99RECORD When a recordable MD disc is loaded and playback is stopped, press to show the current track title (see "4-Menu Operation...
... start fade-in recording standby to stop recording or playback. In title input mode, use to erase the entire program (see "Play selected tracks in group playback mode, use to turn menu mode ON and OFF (see "Changing the time and character information display" on page 16). 88FADER Press when in record. When stopped in and fade-out recording" on page 24). 99RECORD When a recordable MD disc is loaded and playback is stopped, press to show the current track title (see "4-Menu Operation...
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... exit title input mode (see "7 - OPTICAL: optical jack digital input COAXIAL: coaxial jack digital input ANALOG (lit): RCA unbalanced jack analog input ANALOG (blinking): XLR balanced jack analog input (MD-02B only) a AUTO TRACK Press to turn title input mode ON and OFF (see "4-Menu Operation" on page 16). In editing mode, used to select editing menu items. Use to skip tracks at the cursor position is removed from the program. e PLAY When stopped or in recording standby, press to start recording. When inputting a track number, press...
... exit title input mode (see "7 - OPTICAL: optical jack digital input COAXIAL: coaxial jack digital input ANALOG (lit): RCA unbalanced jack analog input ANALOG (blinking): XLR balanced jack analog input (MD-02B only) a AUTO TRACK Press to turn title input mode ON and OFF (see "4-Menu Operation" on page 16). In editing mode, used to select editing menu items. Use to skip tracks at the cursor position is removed from the program. e PLAY When stopped or in recording standby, press to start recording. When inputting a track number, press...
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... noise. ªª Connections with digital audio equipment Stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other analog devices can also be connected to this unit. •• Do not bundle RCA cables with this unit's digital input and output jacks. NOTE •• Cables are not included with power cords or speaker cables. ANALOG OUT (BALANCED) ANALOG IN (BALANCED) Mixer, recorder, amplifier or similar device (MD-02B only) 14 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B NOTE This unit has a sampling rate...
... noise. ªª Connections with digital audio equipment Stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other analog devices can also be connected to this unit. •• Do not bundle RCA cables with this unit's digital input and output jacks. NOTE •• Cables are not included with power cords or speaker cables. ANALOG OUT (BALANCED) ANALOG IN (BALANCED) Mixer, recorder, amplifier or similar device (MD-02B only) 14 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B NOTE This unit has a sampling rate...
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... REMOTE?" 3. Cautions about the use a menu setting to prevent a unit from responding to the remote control, with new ones at the same time, in order to leak, rupture or otherwise be damaged. keys on the remote control to the +/- dures, you will be controlled by the remote control again. 15 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Open the cover on the remote control. 2. orientation, insert two AAA batteries. 3. When to change the batteries...
... REMOTE?" 3. Cautions about the use a menu setting to prevent a unit from responding to the remote control, with new ones at the same time, in order to leak, rupture or otherwise be damaged. keys on the remote control to the +/- dures, you will be controlled by the remote control again. 15 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Open the cover on the remote control. 2. orientation, insert two AAA batteries. 3. When to change the batteries...
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... time units, 5 minutes numbers)" REC VOLUME? In this unit can be made by using menu items shown on the remote control to +12 dB, 0 dB "Adjusting the recording level" 23 FADE IN? Set auto track operation 1-10 minutes in and fade-out recording" 24 second units, 3 seconds FADE OUT? MENU key MENU key 16 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Set record mode ST/MONO/LP2/LP4 "Setting the recording mode" 22 A_TRK? Display cumulative playback time "Checking service data" 32 REC_TIME? Set auto track mode OFF/Level/Time "Creating new tracks (incrementing track...
... time units, 5 minutes numbers)" REC VOLUME? In this unit can be made by using menu items shown on the remote control to +12 dB, 0 dB "Adjusting the recording level" 23 FADE IN? Set auto track operation 1-10 minutes in and fade-out recording" 24 second units, 3 seconds FADE OUT? MENU key MENU key 16 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Set record mode ST/MONO/LP2/LP4 "Setting the recording mode" 22 A_TRK? Display cumulative playback time "Checking service data" 32 REC_TIME? Set auto track mode OFF/Level/Time "Creating new tracks (incrementing track...
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... the remote control to start playing the selected track. For track numbers with the number keys (see "Selecting tracks" below the POWER switch, and adjust the level with the labeled side up too much. Playback modes This unit has three playback modes. The mode cannot be changed during playback, recording or when in playback or recording standby. •• When in the track number display area. ªª Stopping playback Press the STOP key on the main unit or the remote control. 18 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
... the remote control to start playing the selected track. For track numbers with the number keys (see "Selecting tracks" below the POWER switch, and adjust the level with the labeled side up too much. Playback modes This unit has three playback modes. The mode cannot be changed during playback, recording or when in playback or recording standby. •• When in the track number display area. ªª Stopping playback Press the STOP key on the main unit or the remote control. 18 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B...
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... turned OFF, if the playback mode was set the repeat mode. Play selected tracks in desired order (program playback) You can be made to begin playback at the same time as the program or random functions, program repeat and random repeat are added to PLAY but no MD is turned ON again. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the number keys on the display blinks. 4. 5 − Playback Examples: Track 9: Press 9 Track...
... turned OFF, if the playback mode was set the repeat mode. Play selected tracks in desired order (program playback) You can be made to begin playback at the same time as the program or random functions, program repeat and random repeat are added to PLAY but no MD is turned ON again. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the number keys on the display blinks. 4. 5 − Playback Examples: Track 9: Press 9 Track...
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... the program. Changing the time and character information display ªª Changing the time display During playback (or playback standby), press the TIME key on the main unit or the remote control to change the playback mode also completely erases the contents of track number. 1. 5 − Playback NOTE •• If you press the STOP key before pressing the PLAY key, the program data is erased. •• If the total playback time of time needed to play until "RANDOM" lights...
... the program. Changing the time and character information display ªª Changing the time display During playback (or playback standby), press the TIME key on the main unit or the remote control to change the playback mode also completely erases the contents of track number. 1. 5 − Playback NOTE •• If you press the STOP key before pressing the PLAY key, the program data is erased. •• If the total playback time of time needed to play until "RANDOM" lights...
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... audio output jacks. •• The recording time of monaural mode is double that of standard stereo recording. •• LP2 and LP4 mode allow double and quadruple the recording time of tracks recorded has already reached the limit ("Track Full!" Press the MENU key on the remote control. 4. Selecting the input signal Use the INPUT SELECT key on the main unit or the INPUT SEL key on the display. In addition, "REC" and "π" light...
... audio output jacks. •• The recording time of monaural mode is double that of standard stereo recording. •• LP2 and LP4 mode allow double and quadruple the recording time of tracks recorded has already reached the limit ("Track Full!" Press the MENU key on the remote control. 4. Selecting the input signal Use the INPUT SELECT key on the main unit or the INPUT SEL key on the display. In addition, "REC" and "π" light...
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... changed. Group Mode! Editing is not possible. Error messages Meaning/response Disc Error! There is loaded. Replace it. The MD has no more tracks can only be played is a problem with the disc. PGM Full! The MD is in disc reading, recording or playback. An MD that has nothing connected to a DIGITAL IN input or the device connected has not been turned on the operation of messages might be completed. Sync Rec ON! You cannot start recording manually because the unit...
... changed. Group Mode! Editing is not possible. Error messages Meaning/response Disc Error! There is loaded. Replace it. The MD has no more tracks can only be played is a problem with the disc. PGM Full! The MD is in disc reading, recording or playback. An MD that has nothing connected to a DIGITAL IN input or the device connected has not been turned on the operation of messages might be completed. Sync Rec ON! You cannot start recording manually because the unit...
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... the MD is insufficient, erase unneces- Is the power plug completely connected? ªª "Disc Error!" Load a recordable MD. •• If the MD remaining time is write-protected, slide the write-protection tab. •• Confirm connections with strong magnets. 35 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Is there condensation? sary tracks or change the MD. •• Confirm the audio system settings. ªª Even though I hear noise. 11 − Messages & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... the MD is insufficient, erase unneces- Is the power plug completely connected? ªª "Disc Error!" Load a recordable MD. •• If the MD remaining time is write-protected, slide the write-protection tab. •• Confirm connections with strong magnets. 35 TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B Is there condensation? sary tracks or change the MD. •• Confirm the audio system settings. ªª Even though I hear noise. 11 − Messages & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...