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D01082620B
MD-02
MD-02B
MiniDisc Deck
OWNER'S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an eq
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such • 2 Keep these instructions. as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. Do not install this apparatus in a confined space • such as a book case or similar unit. 4 Follow all instructions. The apparatus draws nominal non-operating • 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STAND
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Safety Information CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries This product has been designed and manufactured could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter abide by the following precautions when using bat- 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for teries. Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-
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Contents Selecting the input signal ............................ 22 1 − Introduction .........................................6 Monitoring the input signal ........................ 22 Main features .................................................. 6 Adjusting the recording level ..................... 23 Included items ................................................. 6 Recording a track .......................................... 23 Conventions used in this manual ................... 6 Precaut
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1 − Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM 2U rack-mount size • 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 Included items fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many This product includes the following items. years. Take care when opening the package not to damage the Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. items. Keep t
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1 − Introduction Intellectual property rights Cleaning the unit TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to clean it. Do not • Corporation. use any benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface of the unit or US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby • cause fading. Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Other company names, product names and logos in this • document are the trademarks or registered trademark
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts Front panel POWER switch (see “Changing the time and character information 18 Turns the power ON and OFF. display” on page 20). During title input, press this key to cycle through CAUTION character types: lower case letters, upper case letters Minimize the volume of connected devices before and katakana (see “Title input method” on page 26). turning the power ON. Failure to do so could cause T IME key sudden loud noises, resulting in hearing damage, for 8
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts o STOP key CAUTION Press to stop recording or playback. Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume When stopped in program playback mode, press to with the PHONES level knob. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises, resulting in hearing damage, for erase the entire program (see “Play selected tracks in example. desired order (program playback)” on page 19). r8 PHONES jack In title input mode, press to cancel the input of charac- This is a s
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel MD-02 MD-02B h ANALOG IN L/R (UNBALANCED) z DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) These analog line input jacks (RCA pin jacks) have a This optical digital output jack conforms to nominal input level of –10 dBV. IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF). This outputs the selected input signal during recording, j ANALOG OUT L/R (UNBALANCED) These analog line output jacks (RCA pin jacks) have a when in recording standby and when monitoring. When nominal output level of –10 dBV. a digital
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts Display TOC 18 w ANALOG This appears when the most recent U-TOC information This indicator appears when the input source is set has not yet been recorded to the disc and blinks during to UNBALANCED (analog), and blinks when set to U-TOC recording. BALANCED (analog, MD-02B only) Track number display area 28 e SINGLE The track number that is selected or being played is This indicator appears when in single repeat mode. shown. r RANDOM MD record mode indicato
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts Remote control unit REPEAT 58 Press to change the repeat playback mode (see “Repeat playback” on page 19). The repeat mode setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF. NOTE If the unit is in single repeat mode when the STOP • key is pressed, the mode changes to all repeat. If the unit is in single repeat mode when the power is • turned OFF, the mode changes to all repeat when the power is turned ON again. GROUP 68 Press to turn group playback
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts In title input mode, press to cancel the input of charac- s SKIP Â/¯ ters and exit title input mode (see “Title input method” In program mode, use to select tracks to add to the on page 26). program. In menu mode, use to select menu items and values. e8 PLAY When stopped or in playback standby, press to start In title input mode, use to select characters to input. playback. In editing mode, used to select editing menu items. When in recording standby, pres
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3 − Preparations When connecting external equipment, please read their operation manuals beforehand and connect them correctly. Turn the power on last. Audio connections ANALOG ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) (UNBALANCED) (COAXIAL) (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) (BALANCED) (BALANCED) Mixcer, recorder, Mixer, recorder, amplifier Digital mixer, digital recorder, amplifier or or similar device (MD-02B only) digital amplifier or similar
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3 − Preparations Preparing the remote control Remote sensor Installing the batteries 15° 15° Operation distance Directly in front: Within 7 meters 15° left or right: Within 7 meters 1. Open the cover on the back. 2. Paying attention to the +/– orientation, insert two Setting remote control operation AAA batteries. When using more than one of these units at the same time, 3. Close the cover. in order to prevent misoperation when using a remote control, you can use a menu setting to preve
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4 − Menu Operation Various settings for this unit can be made by using menu items shown on the display. In this section, we explain the unit’s menu structure and basic menu operations. Menu structure Menu item Function Options Reference Page (The underlined value is the default setting) REC MODE? Set record mode ST/MONO/LP2/LP4 “Setting the recording mode” 22 A_TRK? Set auto track mode OFF/Level/Time “Creating new tracks (incrementing track 23 numbers)” A_TRK TIME? Set auto track operation
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4 − Menu Operation 4. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/– NOTE keys on the remote control to set the value as desired. Press the MENU key when a selectable menu item is shown to return to the information display. 5. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control to confirm the 2. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/– setting. keys on the remote control to select the desired menu The unit returns to information display mode. item
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5 − Playback Pausing playback ª Playable MDs Press the READY key on the main unit or the remote This unit can play audio MDs that have been recorded in control. ST (stereo), LP2, LP4 or MONO mode. “π” lights on the display and the MD begins playback standby. Press the PLAY key on the main unit or the remote control to start playback again. Playback modes Ejecting an MD This unit has three playback modes. The currently selected ª playback mode is indicated on the display. Press the EJE
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5 − Playback Examples: 1. Connect the deck in advance so that it receives power from an external timer’s power output. Track 9: Press 9 2. Insert an MD for playback. Track 12: Press 1 followed by 2 3. Set the POWER ON PLAY switch on the main unit’s Track 103: Press 1 followed by 0 and then 3 front panel to ON. This causes the timer icon to light After selecting a track by number keys, press the on the display. PLAY key on the remote control to start playing the NOTE selected track. Y
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5 − Playback Program data retention NOTE Program data is retained after program playback com- If you press the STOP key before pressing the PLAY • • key, the program data is erased. pletes and when the STOP key is used to stop playback. If the total playback time of the programmed tracks • Program playback mode stays active even when the • exceeds 150 minutes 00 seconds, "---m--s" is shown. power is turned OFF, but program data is erased. When stopped, pressing the STOP key on the main u
