Tascam MD-02B ユーザーズマニュアル

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

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

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