IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TASCAM 202
MK
IV
1 − Introduction
Precautions and notes for placement and use
The 202MKIV may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating life,
observe the following notes, precautions and environ-
mental conditions:
Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibra-
tion.
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields
(TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors,
etc.).
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C
and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
As the unit may become hot during operation,
always leave sufficient space above the unit for
ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined
space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything
on top of the unit.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-gener-
ating electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level posi-
tion for correct operation.
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Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result
in damage to the circuitry or electrical shocks. If
a foreign object should get inside the unit, contact
your supplier or service agency.
When removing the power plug from the wall out-
let, always pull directory on the plug, never yank
the cord.
The voltage selector on the rear panel is only
available on units for the North American market.
Please set this to match your local supply. If you
are in any doubt in this matter, consult an electri-
cian
NOTE
When transporting the unit, always use the
original packing materials. For this reason, we
strongly recommend that you save all the pack-
ing materials that came with the 202MKIV,
in case you need to transport it in the future.
In addition, when transporting the unit, you
should tape the cassette decks closed, using an
adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of
the unit.
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CAUTION
Do not open the cassette or pull the tape out of
the cassette.
Do not touch the tape surface.
Do not use or store the tape in a humid or dusty
place.
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Keep the tape away from any magnetic sources,
such as speakers or TVs, otherwise noise may be
produced during playback or important record-
ings may be erased.
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About cassette tapes
Cassette tapes that you should not use
Poor performance, errors, or malfunctions may result
if you use any of the tapes described below. Some of
these tapes may also cause tape clog problems that can
damage the tape transport mechanism.
Cassettes that are imperfectly shaped
Do not use a deformed cassette or one that has unsta-
ble tape movement or makes a strange sound during
fast-forward or rewind.
Long play tapes
Do not use C-120 or longer tapes. These tapes are very
thin and can easily stretch or get tangled in the tape
transport mechanism.
Endless tapes
Do not use these tapes because they can easily get
tangled in the tape transport mechanism.
