Tascam MD-02, MD-02B 1 − Introduction, 3 − Preparations, 4 − Menu Operation, 5 − Playback, 6 − Recording, 7 − MD Editing, 8 − Using a computer keyboard with the, deck

1 − Introduction..........................................	6
Main features...................................................	6
Included items.................................................	6
Conventions used in this manual...................	6
Trademarks......................................................	7
Precautions for placement and use................	7
Beware of condensation.................................	7
Cleaning the unit.............................................	7
Handling of MDs .............................................	7
About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC)...	7
2 − Names and Functions of Parts.............	8
Front panel.......................................................	8
Rear panel......................................................	10
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 selected tracks in desired order
(program playback).......................................	19
Confirming the contents of the
program....................................................	20
Erasing the entire program.....................	20
Removing a track from the program......	20
Adding a track to the program...............	20
Program restrictions.................................	20
Program data retention...........................	20
Random playback .........................................	20
Changing the time and character
information display.......................................	20
Group playback..............................................	21
6 − Recording............................................	22
Setting the recording mode ........................	22

Contents
Selecting the input signal ............................	22
Monitoring the input signal ........................	22
Adjusting the recording level ......................	23
Recording a track...........................................	23
Precautions when recording.........................	23
Creating new tracks (incrementing
track numbers)...............................................	23
Setting the auto track operation time ...	24
Manually creating tracks (incrementing
track numbers).........................................	24
Creating track after recording.................	24
Fade-in and fade-out recording...................	24
Setting the fade-in and fade-out times
using the menu.........................................	24
Sync recording...............................................	25
Checking the MD’s remaining time .............	25
7 − MD Editing..........................................	26
Editing operations.........................................	26
Tracks and points to be edited................	26
Cancelling editing operations.................	26
Title input method........................................	26
Adding disc titles...........................................	26
Adding track titles.........................................	27
Adding group titles.......................................	27
Dividing tracks (DIVIDE)................................	27
Combining tracks (COMBINE).......................	28
Moving tracks (MOVE)..................................	28
Creating groups.............................................	29
Deleting groups.............................................	30
Erasing all tracks (ERASE DISC).....................	30
Erasing one track (ERASE TRK).....................	30
8 − Using a computer keyboard with the
deck.....................................................	31
Setting the keyboard type............................	31
Using a keyboard to input titles...................	31
List of keyboard functions............................	31
9 − Checking Service Data and Restoring
Default Settings..................................	32
Checking service data ..................................	32
Restore settings to their defaults.................	32
10 − MD System Limitations....................	33
11 − Messages & Troubleshooting...........	34
Operation messages......................................	34
Warning messages.........................................	34
Troubleshooting............................................	35
12 − Specifications....................................	36
Dimensions.....................................................	37

TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B 5