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TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B
In this chapter, we explain procedures related to recording,
including setting the record mode, selecting input sources,
adjusting recording levels while monitoring the input
signal and actually recording.
The following procedures assume that the unit’s power is
ON and a recordable MD is loaded.
Setting the recording mode
Use the “REC MODE?” menu item to select one of the
following record modes.
Option
Mode
Indicator
ST
Standard stereo recording mode None
MONO
Monaural recording mode
MONO
LP2
2x long-play stereo recording
mode
LP2
LP4
4x long-play stereo recording
mode
LP4
If “MONO” is selected, the same signal is output from
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both left and right channels of the headphones and rear
panel audio output jacks.
The recording time of monaural mode is double that of
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standard stereo recording.
LP2 and LP4 mode allow double and quadruple the
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recording time of standard stereo recording.
NOTE
The MD record remaining time display differs
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according to the current recording mode setting.
Different recording modes can be mixed on a single
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disc.
LP4 mode (4x recording mode) realizes extended
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stereo recording using a special compression method.
This method might cause momentary noise on very
rare occasions when recording certain sources. We
recommend that you do not use the LP4 mode if you
are concerned about sound quality.
1. Press the
MENU
key on the main unit or the remote
control.
2. Use the
MULTI JOG
dial on the main unit or the +/–
keys on the remote control to select “REC MODE?”
3. Press the
MULTI JOG
dial on the main unit or the
ENTER
key on the remote control.
4. Select ST, MONO, LP2 or LP4 as the recording
mode.
5. Press the
MULTI JOG
dial on the main unit or the
ENTER
key on the remote control.
Selecting the input signal
Use the
INPUT SELECT
key on the main unit or the
INPUT
SEL
key on the remote control to cycle through the input
signal options: OPTICAL, COAXIAL, ANALOG (lit) and
ANALOG (blinking).
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
ANALOG (lit)
ANALOG (blinking, MD-02 only)
OPTICAL: optical jack digital input
COAXIAL: coaxial jack digital input
ANALOG (lit): RCA unbalanced jack analog input
ANALOG (blinking): XLR balanced jack analog input
(MD-02B only)
The input signal selection is retained even when the
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power is turned OFF.
Input signal levels are shown by the meters on the dis-
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play.
CAUTION
The input signal cannot be changed while recording.
Monitoring the input signal
Press the
RECORD
key on the main unit or the
remote control to start recording standby. In
addition, “REC” and “
π
” light on the display.
When in recording standby, the input signal can be
monitored, using headphones or an external audio
system.
CAUTION
If any of the following types of MD discs are loaded,
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the unit cannot start recording standby.
- MD discs with write protection engaged ("W_
Protected!" appears on the display)
- Disc that have been fully recorded ("Disc Full!"
appears on the display)
- The number of tracks recorded has already reached
the limit ("Track Full!" appears on the display)
If there is no normal digital input when digital input
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is selected, "D–IN UNLOCK!" appears on the display
and recording is not possible.
NOTE
If you insert an MD that has been partially recorded,
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the unit detects the end of the recording and pauses
there.
Even if no disc is loaded, pressing the RECORD key
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allows the input signal to be monitored. In this
situation, "Monitor" appears on the display.
Press the STOP key to stop monitoring the input.
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6 − Recording
