IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM 202
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Front panel
1
STANDBY/ON switch
This switches the unit power between standby and
on.
NOTE
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON
in the Standby position.
2
TAPE 1 compartment
3
RTZ key (TAPE 1 only)
This key returns the tape to the counter zero point.
4
COUNTER RESET keys
Pressing these keys reset the tape counter readings
for TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, respectively.
5
Synchro reverse key (SYNC REVERSE)
Pressing this key activates the synchro reverse dub-
bing function.
6
REPEAT key
This allows repeat playback of a selected section of
the tape.
7
Display
This shows tape counters, level meters, etc.
8
Parallel record key (PARALLEL REC)
This key lets you simultaneously record on both
decks.
9
Dubbing start key (DUB START)
This key is used when copying the contents of a
tape from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2, either at normal or
high speed.
0
TAPE 2 compartment
q
Reverse mode switch (REV MODE)
This switch is used to switch between reverse
modes.
w
TIMER switch
This switch is provided for use with a commercially
available audio timer, to allow timer controlled
recording or playback.
Normally, leave this switch to the
OFF
position.
e
DOLBY NR switch
This switch toggles the Dolby Noise Reduction sys-
tem on/off. In playback you need to set this switch
to the same position as when the recording was
made.
r
EJECT ( ) keys
Pressing these keys opens the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2
compartments.
t
Tape transport control keys
RECORD (
º
) key
Pressing this key shifts the corresponding deck to
record-pause mode.
PAUSE key
Pressing this key temporarily stops playback or
recording.
Recording mute (REC MUTE) key
This key is for creating the 4-second blank space.
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