D01240420A 202)$! Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Model for USA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER VICEABLE PAR TS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. M The lightning flash with arrowhead in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that could be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION oo Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. oo Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. oo Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. CAUTION oo Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation. oo Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for ventilation.
For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Contents Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the 202MKVI, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
Automatic tape type detection function Maintenance This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes with detection holes. With this cassette deck, you can play back normal (Type I), high position (Type II) and metal (Type IV) tapes. For recording, use normal (Type I) or high position (Type II) tapes.
Features of the 202MKVI Connections 1 L R R L REC PLAY TAPE 2 Amplifier CAUTION oo Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all other connections. oo Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. 1 ANALOG INPUT and ANALOG OUTPUT jacks ANALOG INPUT: Connect these to the LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier or the output jacks of the CD player or other device. ANALOG OUTPUT: Connect these to the TAPE/MD/CD-R, AUX or other input jacks of the amplifier.
Display ENGLISH 1 Peak level meter This shows recording and playback levels. 2 SYNC REV This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dubbing function is switched on. 9 Dubbing indicator NORMAL DUB lights during normal speed dubbing, and HIGH DUB lights during high speed dubbing. 0 Play indicator This indicator lights when the TAPE 2 deck is in play mode. 3 PARALLEL This indicator lights to indicate parallel recording is taking place.
Features of the 202MKVI (continued) Front panel 1 1 POWER switch This switches the unit power between off and on. q Reverse mode switch (REV MODE) This switch is used to switch between reverse modes. 2 TAPE 1 compartment w TIMER switch This switch is provided for use with a commercially available audio timer, to allow timer controlled recording or playback. Normally, leave this switch to the OFF position. 3 RTZ(1) key (TAPE 1 only) This key returns the tape to the counter zero point.
i Tape transport control keys RECORD (K) key Pressing this key shifts the corresponding deck to record-pause mode. PAUSE (J) key Pressing this key temporarily stops playback or recording. Recording mute (REC MUTE) key This key is for creating the 4-second blank space. m/, key Fast-forward/Rewind ENGLISH STOP (H) key Stop of playback/record. PLAY (h / y) key Reverse side play/Forward side play.
Playback Playback 1 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) 3 Select a reverse mode setting using the REV MODE switch. You have a choice of three settings: 7: One way mode Set the switch to this position to playback only one side. j: Two way mode Set the switch to this position to play back both sides of the tape in one session. When playback reaches the end of side “A”, the playback direction is automatically reversed, and playback continues on side “B”. p: Repeat mode Set the switch to this position.
Playback 2 (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) D Tape counter Press the COUNTER RESET key to reset the tape counter to 0 0 0 0. You can use this function for easy relocation of any desired point on the tape. A To stop playback, press the STOP (H) key. ENGLISH E Pitch control (TAPE 1 deck only) This control varies the pitch of the music during playback (This control does not work during recording or dubbing). B To stop playback temporarily, press the PAUSE key.
Playback (continued) Continuous playback RTZ (TAPE 1 only) Continuous playback can be performed between TAPE 1 and TAPE 2. When one tape is played back to the end, the other tape automatically starts playback, in a relay fashion. 1 Load pre-recorded tapes into the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 compartments. 2 Set the REV MODE switch to the p (CONT PLAY) position. When you press the RTZ(1) key, the TAPE 1 deck fast-forwards or rewinds the tape until the counter reads 0000, and then stops.
Recording Recording (either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) 4 Press the RECORD (K) key. The deck enters the record-pause mode. J and on the display. will light NOTE To stop recording while the deck is in the record-pause mode, press the STOP key (H). 1 Turn on the power. 5 Adjust the recording level. ENGLISH 2 Load a tape for recording. Side “A” facing you Press the EJECT (L) key to open the cassette compartment. Insert the cassette tape with its open edge facing down, side “A” facing you.
Recording (continued) 7 When everything is ready, start recording by pressing the PAUSE key or the PLAY key whose arrow points in the same direction as the indicator. Recording silence When you press the REC MUTE key during recording, the unit records no signal for about 4 seconds and then enters the record-pause mode. To resume recording, press the PAUSE key. To record on both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j or p and press the forward PLAY (y) key.
Mic mixing recording Adjusting mix recording level This function allows you to record your voice and another audio source together on a cassette tape. The mic sound is fed into both the Left and Right channels so it is located in the center of the stereo image. You have the choice of either selecting the audio source you want on the amplifier connected to the ANALOG INPUT jacks of the deck, or plugging the desired source directly into the deck’s ANALOG INPUT jacks.
Recording (continued) NOTE Continuous recording Be careful not to press the PLAY (h or y) key whose arrow points in the same direction as the indicator. Doing so will start recording. This function allows you to make uninterrupted recordings on both sides of two tapes. 1 Load cassette tapes for recording into the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 compartments. Recording is done in this order: TAPE 1 Side “A” x Side “B” x TAPE 2 Side “A” x Side “B” You can start recording from side “B” of TAPE 1.
Parallel 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 (h / y) on the display points in the direction opposite to the one desired, press the PAUSE key followed by the PLAY (h or y) key corresponding to the desired direction.
Recording (continued) NOTE High-speed dubbing makes a copy at approximately two times the normal speed. We recommend normal speed dubbing for best audio quality. During dubbing, either the NORM DUB or HIGH DUB indicator lights steadily on the display. Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed) During normal speed dubbing, only the following keys work: TAPE 1 deck : STOP (H) TAPE 2 deck : PAUSE, REC MUTE, STOP (H) During high-speed dubbing, only the STOP (H) key works.
Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2) 3 Check the recording direction of both decks. If the reverse direction indicator (h) lights on the display, press the PAUSE key followed by the forward PLAY (y) key. Then, be sure to press the STOP (H) key to get out of the pause mode. NOTE 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 2 are reversed simultaneously.
Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording Timer-controlled recording (Example: Recording a broadcast program) 1. Connect this unit and stereo system to a commercially available audio timer. Timer-Controlled Playback 1. Connect this unit and stereo system to a commercially available audio timer. 2. Set the power switch of all components to ON. 3. Load a prerecorded cassette tape in TAPE 1 or 2. You can also insert tapes into both decks. In this case, TAPE 1 starts first. 4.
5. Tune in a broadcasting station to be recorded. 6. Press the RECORD (K) key of the deck to be recorded to set the deck to the record-pause mode. 7. Adjust the recording level. 8. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position. 9. Set the audio timer to the required start (power on) and stop (power off) times. When this setting is completed, the power to all components will be switched off.
Troubleshooting If you think that there is anything 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 components. If the problem cannot be solved with any of the following checks, contact your dealer for help. Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow. e Check the pitch control setting. Cannot switch on the power e Check the connection to the AC power supply.
Specifications Track System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-track, 2-channel stereo Heads Construction. . . . . . . . Record/playback head × 1 (each deck) Erase head × 1 (each deck) Tape Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 cm/sec 9.5 cm/sec (high-speed dubbing mode) Pitch Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Fast Winding Time. . . . . . . . . . . . .
✂ WARRANTY < In the United States > WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR < Europe > This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased. We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase.
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