Tascam 302mkII Owner's Manual

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4 TASCAM 302MKIIThe TASCAM 302MKII is a double auto reversecassette deck primarily designed for continuousplayback of background music or tape dubbing needs.A maximum of ten 302MKIIs can be hooked up toform a sequential play loop or to synchronize them,with one serving as the master/source machine and theothers serving as the slave/target machines, forsimultaneous tape dubbing.Table of ContentsGeneral Guide to the Controls and Connectors .... 5Using a Single 302MKII ............................................ 9Recording on either deck, or both at thesame time ..........................................................9Continuous recording on both decks....................10Dubbing from deck 1 onto deck 2 .......................10Playback ...............................................................11Using just one of the two available decks.......11Continuous play on both decks.......................11Using the CPS function........................................12Erasing recordings................................................12Multiple-302MKII System Operation...................... 13Sequential link play..............................................13Simultaneous dubbing onto multiple cassettes ....14Recording an external source onto multiplecassettes simultaneously .................................15Care and Maintenance............................................ 17Troubleshooting ...................................................... 18Error Messages.....................................................18Specifications ......................................................... 19Block Diagram......................................................... 20Optional Accessories :“ RC-322A Remote Control Unit“ WR-7000 synchro cable (for interconnecting two ormore 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 demagnetizerRack MountingThe 302MKII can be installed in a standard 19" rack,using the provided 4 pairs of screws (M5 x 12) and 4washers, as shown.NOTE : Voltage conversion is not possible on modelssold in the U.K., Australia or Europe.Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outletbefore repositioning the voltage converter switch.1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear panel.2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to theappropriate 230 V or 120 V position according toyour area.VOLTAGE CONVERSIONIN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 VSUPPLY.DANS L’AMÉRIOUE DU NORD: UTILISABLE SUR120 V D’ALIMENTATION UNIQUEMENT.Before Getting Started