Tascam T-3000 User's Manual
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1. O Typical Performance 1 Tape start up time About 0 5 second before reaching a specific speed 2 Tape speed accuracy 1 3 Rewinding time Less than 70 seconds with C 60 cassette 4 Copying quality Frequency response 50 to 10 kHz 3 dB 3 dB Signal to noise ratio Better than 45 dB WTD Distortion Less than 396 400 Hz ref erence level Crosstalk Better than 35 dB 1 kHz Wow and flutter 0 196 WDT Others 1 Rack Mountable 2 Connectable in Series Up to 10 units Specifications are subject to change without notice 334 5mm TASCAM T 3000 7 Block Diagram PRE AMP 1 CH 4 CH LPF gt OUTPUT m IRL LU gp Tp FH R P HEAD BIAS TRAP MASTER v X E HEAD 3 12V REC AMP 3 1 CH 4 CH MASTER OSC 200KHz 4 ees v REC HEAD 2 prey iH BIAS TRAP Q gt x lt E HEAD 2 REC AMP 2 1 CH 4 CH REC MUTE 2 BIAS ERASE SLAVE OSC 200KHz Cm E REC HEAD 1 BIAS TRAP Q x lt EHEAD 1 REC AMP 1 1 CH 4 CH REC MUTE 1 BIAS SLAVE OSC 200KHz ERASE CONTROL SECTION TEAC CORPORATION Phone 0422 52 5082 macz oma m icz omy mdcz omm mcz lt gt rv mO CO rT zLoz 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan TEAC AMER2. on the rear panel CAUTION e f the master tape contains recordings made at higher levels than normal distortion may occur in the process of copying e As long as a cassette tape is in the deck the cap stan motor is in motion To prolong the service life of the motor take out all the tapes of the deck after use do not leave them inside up and the T 3000 leaves the cleaning mode going back into normal mode When attempting to demagnetize the tape path closely follow the instructions given in the manual for a demagnetizer Available as an option from TASCAM Record head Deck 1 2 Record Playback head Deck 3 Capstan shaft Pinch roller Erase head Specifications Electronics Mechanics 1 Configuration Decks 1 amp 2 Slave Deck 3 Slave Master switchable 2 Track Format 4 track 4 channel 3 Head Record playback head 4 track 4 channel in line ferrite Erase head Half track 2 channel in line ferrite 4 Tape Normal Chrome CrO2 auto switching C 90 or shorter tapes 5 Motor Capstan FG DD servo motor x1 Reel DC motor Mecha control DC motor 6 Copying Speed 19 cm sec quadruple speed 7 Bias Frequency 200 Hz 8 Operating Position Vertical Power Requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz U S A Canada model 230 V AC 50 Hz Europe U K model 240 V AC 50 Hz Australia model 10 Dimensions W x H x D 482 x 152 x 334 5 mm Dimensional Drawings 482mm 456mm PSAN T 3000
3. this can result in risk of fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply cord or plug is damaged b if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product C if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specifie
4. Dirty heads result in poor quality recording Get into a habit to clean the heads the pinch roller and other elements in the tape path before starting each copying session Hold the STOP button and press the POWER switch and the head block moves up and the SHORT TAPE indicators 1 2 and 3 turn on in turn over and over again to indicate that the T 3000 is in Cleaning mode NOTE 1 The cleaning mode is automatically deactivated when five minutes are up and the T 3000 goes back into normal mode 2 Press the STOP button before five minutes are 6 TASCAM T 3000 to run recording no signal until their ends are reached e On the contrary if a slave tape reaches its end while the master tape is still playing back the correspond ing SHORT TAPE indicator 1 2 or 3 turns on solid to indicate that copying on that tape was terminated in the process The indicator turns off only when you remove the tape from the corresponding deck Button Operations e The REW button is not operational when the COPY indicator is lit Also the COPY button is not opera tional when the REW indicator is lit Press the STOP button and the REW or the COPY button becomes operational e When you are using multiple T 3000s connected in series the STOP and REW buttons on the individual T 3000s have effect on the corresponding T 3000s But any COPY buttons have no effect except for the one on the T 3000 of which the SLAVE MASTER switch is set to MASTER
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6. TASCAM v TEAC Professional Division T 300 Cassette Duplicator TEIN T 3000 SLAVE stave SEX 1 OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT A FISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS DO NOT OPEN INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure A that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance located onthe ear pane Pease record WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK er rac alls HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Aneto APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT for U K Customers DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extens
7. arranty card Rack mount vis kit Cable for connecting additional T 3000s Installation Precautions 1 Operating Position This unit is designed to be operated in vertical position 2 Magnetic Field Do not place this unit in the vicinity of televisions amp transformers speakers or other devices which utilize magnetic force 3 Temperatures Do not place this unit in locations subject to extremely high or low temperatures or to sharp temperature rise or drop 4 TASCAM T 3000 4 Space for Ventilation Do not place this unit in locations where no enough space is available for ventilation Avoid also locations subject to aexcessive dust 5 Horizontal and Solid Surfaces It is risky to install this unit on inclined or unstable surfaces Avoid this Mounting in a Rack EIA standard 19 inch As for how to set the rear panel switch and connect the cable refer to the section Setting Up p 5 Remove the rubber feet then use the provided rack mount vis kit to mount the unit in a rack as shown Setting Up Locate the SLAVE MASTER switch on the rear panel and set it to MASTER so that deck No 3 operates as the master playback deck If you intend to use multiple T 3000s connected in series set the SLAVE MASTER switch to MASTER only on the 1st T 3000 the switch on all the remaining T 3000s should be set to SLAVE Tips If multiple T 3000s are in use and you set the SLAVE MASTER swit
8. ch to MASTER on the 1st and 3rd T 3000s for example then you can record a copy of the master tape in deck 3 of the 1st T 3000 to decks 1 and 2 of the 1st T 3000 and decks 1 2 and 3 of the 2nd T 3000 and the master tape in deck 3 of the 8rd T 3000 is copied to decks 1 and 2 of the 3rd T 3000 and decks 1 2 and 3 of the remaining T 3000s CAUTION Make sure that the power is turned off when you operate the SLAVE MASTER switch 1 MASTER Cassette Tapes Copying Time The 1 3000 makes recording on both A and B sides of a cassette simultaneously at 4 times speed This means that the time it takes for the T 3000 to make a copy is about 7 5 minutes with a C 60 type tape 60 min x 1 2 X 1 4 or about 11 25 minutes with a C 90 type tape 90 min x 1 2 x 1 4 The rewinding time is about 70 seconds with C 60 or about 90 seconds with C 90 CAUTION Do NOT use C 120 cassettes in the T 3000 Record Protect Tab CAUTION The T 3000 is designed to make copies and can record on tapes without regard to the presence or the absence of the record protect tab on them Be sure to insert the master tape into deck 3 under which the MASTER indicator is lit Slack in Tape CAUTION Before you load cassettes take up any slack in each of the tapes as shown If you do not remove excess slack the tape might become tangled in the transpo
9. d by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat TASCAM T 3000 3 Before Getting Started Thank you for choosing the TASCAM T 3000 cassette duplicator To get the most out of your 1 3000 spend some time now to read this manual This manual is a reference book if you read it thoroughly at least once you will know where to turn when you need answers This manual is divided into the following sections Important Safety Precautions 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Before Getting Started 4 Setting Up dened de 5 Cassette Tapes 4 5 How to Make Copies 6 Maintenance 6 Specifications 7 Block Diagram Back page Standard Accessories The T 3000 package includes the following in addition to the T 3000 itself this manual and the w
10. duit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut provoquer des interf rences radio dans ce cas l utilisateur peut tre amen prendre des mesures appropri es F r Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies is eine Einrichtung welche die Funk Entst rung nach Klasse A besitzt Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkst rungen versursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden angemessene Ma nahmen durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION eRead all of these Instructions eSave these Instructions for later use eFollow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for clean ing 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen si
11. ion lead or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN 2 TASCAM T 3000 For the consumers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT Il s agit d un pro
12. m installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSUNFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING t ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touch ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as
13. nk or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac turer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com bination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For p
14. roducts intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit con nection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding elec trode Note to CATV syste
15. rt mechanism Removal of Cassette CAUTION If the tapes stop running in the process because of power failure or for any other reasons be sure to let the head block go down by turning the T 3000 on again before attempting to remove the cassettes If you attempt to remove the cassettes while the head block is up it will mean damaging the head and the tape alike TASCAM T 3000 5 How to Make Copies l Press the POWER switch to switch on power to the T 3000 A MASTER indicator will light under the right most deck 3 of the T 3000 of which the SLAVE MASTER switch is previously set to MASTER on its rear panel 2 Load the pre recorded master tape into deck 3 under which the MASTER indica tor is lit 3 Load cassette tapes to record on into the SLAVE decks We recommend you to load tapes of which the length is the same as that of the master tape to steer clear of confusion and trouble CAUTION Pre recorded tapes are overwritten replaced Be sure not to load a tape containing recordings you want to preserve into the SLAVE deck or else they are being lost for ever 4 Press the COPY button and a copy of what is on the MASTER tape starts being recorded on the SLAVE tapes Actions at Tape End elf the master tape reaches its end while the slave tapes are still running in record the COPY indicator that was lit solid starts blinking and the master tape is automatically rewound The slave tapes continue Maintenance
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