Tascam MD-02, MD-02B Rear panel, MD-02, MD-02B

2 − Names and Functions of Parts

Rear panel

MD-02MD-02B

hANALOG IN L/R (UNBALANCED)

These analog line input jacks (RCA pin jacks) have a nominal input level of –10 dBV.

jANALOG OUT L/R (UNBALANCED)

These analog line output jacks (RCA pin jacks) have a nominal output level of –10 dBV.

These output the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring.

kDIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)

This coaxial digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3

(S/PDIF).

Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 KHz signals, 32 and 48 KHz digital signals can also be input.

lDIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

This coaxial digital output jack conforms to

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).

This outputs the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring. When a digital input is selected, that digital input is output unchanged.

;DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)

This optical digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3

(S/PDIF). Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 kHz signals, 32 and 48 kHz digital signals can also be input.

zDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

This optical digital output jack conforms to

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).

This outputs the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring. When a digital input is selected, that digital input is output unchanged.

xANALOG INPUT (BALANCED) (MD-02B only)

These analog input jacks (balanced XLR) have a nominal input level of +4 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

cANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED) (MD-02B only)

These analog output jacks (balanced XLR) have a nominal output level of +4 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

These output the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring.

v~ IN connector

Connect the included power cord.

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Contents

Page WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION Cautions: RACK-MOUNTINGTHE UNIT 1 − Introduction 3 − Preparations 4 − Menu Operation 5 − Playback 6 − Recording Main features Included items Conventions used in this manual Intellectual property rights Cleaning the unit Handling of MDs Precautions for placement and use Beware of condensation Front panel Page Rear panel Display Remote control unit Page Audio connections Preparing the remote control Installing the batteries When to change the batteries Cautions about the use of batteries Cautions about the use of the remote control Menu structure Menu operation basics MULTI JOG dial ENTER key Playable MDs Playback modes Basic playback operations Monitoring Selecting tracks Searching Repeat playback Using power on play Play selected tracks in desired order (program playback) Confirming the contents of the program Random playback Group playback Setting the recording mode Selecting the input signal Monitoring the input signal Adjusting the recording level Recording a track Precautions when recording Creating new tracks (incrementing track numbers) Setting the auto track operation time Fade-inand fade-outrecording Setting the fade-inand fade-outtimes using the menu Sync recording Checking the MD’s remaining time Editing operations Tracks and points to be edited Cancelling editing operations Title input method Adding disc titles Adding track titles Adding group titles Dividing tracks (DIVIDE) Combining tracks (COMBINE) Moving tracks (MOVE) Creating groups Deleting groups Erasing all tracks (ERASE DISC) Erasing one track (ERASE TRK) Setting the keyboard type Using a keyboard to input titles List of keyboard functions Checking service data Restore settings to their defaults ªª When searching, the sound breaks up ªª “Track Full!” is displayed even when recordable time remains ªª Track numbers are not properly added ªª “TOC Reading” stays on for a long time ªª Less than 1,700 characters are available for title input Operation messages Warning messages Troubleshooting ªª MD deck Analog inputs (BALANCED, MD-02Bonly) Analog inputs (UNBALANCED) Analog line outputs (BALANCED, MD-02Bonly) Analog line outputs (UNBALANCED) Dimensions