1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B MiniDisc deck. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.

Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://www.tascam.com/)

Main features

•• Compatible with ST (stereo), MONO, LP2 and LP4 formats and can record and 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 group playback mode

•• Automatic track creation functions (LEVEL/TIME/ OFF)

•• New tracks can be started during recording by pressing the RECORD key

•• Sync recording function allows recording to start in response to input signals (-41 dB analog/-61 dB digital)

•• Input signals can be monitored without inserting an MD disc

•• Digital volume control of inputs (-∞, -48 to +12 dB)

•• Fade-in/fade-out recording function (1–10 seconds in 1 second steps)

•• All track, program (32 tracks maximum) and random playback modes

•• Single track repeat, all track repeat, program repeat and random repeat playback modes

•• Power on play function can automatically start playback when power is turned ON

•• Switch between display of track elapsed time and track remaining time during playback

•• Switch between display of track elapsed time and disc remaining time during recording

•• RCA analog unbalanced input and output jacks

•• XLR analog balanced input and output jacks (MD-02B only)

•• Coaxial and optical digital input and output jacks

•• Built-in sampling rate converter converts 32 and 48 kHz digital signals into 44.1 kHz

•• Remote control and title input possible with a PS/2 keyboard

•• Wireless remote control included as a standard accessory

•• 2U rack-mount size

Included items

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

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Main unit..........................................................................

1

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A Power cord....................................................................

1

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Wireless remote control unit (RC-MD02).......................

1

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AAA batteries for the remote control unit......................

2

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A rack-mounting screw kit..............................................

1

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A warranty card...............................................................

1

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Owner's manual (this manual).........................................

1

NOTE

The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•• “MiniDisc” is abbreviated as “MD.”

•• Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and external devices are indicated like this: KEY

•• Messages on the unit’s display are shown with quotation marks like this: “Message”

•• When the character display area shows information about discs and tracks this is called the “information display” mode.

•• Additional information is provided as necessary as tips, notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

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