Tascam MF-P01 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. 10 This section describes how to make a 4 track recording using the MF P01 For this we will assume that you are making a recording of your guitar on track 1 using a microphone first and then recording your voice on track 2 while monitoring track 1 1 Make sure the MF P01 is turned off 2 Plug the stereo headphones into the PHONES jack NOTE Use headphones for monitoring while recording a microphone source Never use loudspeakers for monitoring a microphone source which may cause feedback You can use loudspeakers for monitoring while recording a line source such as a synthesizer 3 With the INPUT LEVEL fader at the lowest position plug the microphone into the MIC LINE jack 4 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn on the MF P01 5 Insert a Type II high position cassette tape Make sure that the full spool is on the left side the tape is fully rewound to the beginning 6 Press the PLAY button to play the tape and then press the STOP button after about 10 seconds to stop the tape 7 Press the counter reset button to reset the counter to 000 This section describes how to set the input level so that the average signals coming from the MIC LINE input will light the 0 meter indicator and the loudest will light the 6 indicator 1 Set all LEVEL and MASTER controls to 0 minimum 2 Adjust the recording level using the INPUT LEVEL fader while playing the guitar to the microphone The INPUT LEVE2. When in the center position the output will appear equally from both the left and right REC FUNCTION switches for TRK1 through TRK4 When recording the signal coming into the MIC LINE jack to one of the four tracks press down the appro priate REC FUNCTION switch to make the track ready to be recorded To release the record ready track to make all tracks record off press one of the other REC FUNCTION switches lightly 8 PORTASTUDIO MF P01 Parts of the MF P01 To change the record ready track press down the REC FUNCTION switch for the desired track The cur rent record ready track will be automatically released WARNING Do not make more than one track record ready though you can press down more than one REC FUNC TION switch simultaneously by using more than one finger REC indicators for TRK1 through TRK4 When one of the tracks is ready for recording the appropriate REC indicator flashes When one of the tracks is being recorded the appropriate REC indicator lights steadily MASTER control This control adjusts the master level of the signals which are sent to LINE OUT L R jacks as well as the PHONES jack REC LEVEL indicators 6 0 5 10 A set of four LED indicators shows the level of the MIC LINE signal sent to the recording track See Setting the level on page 10 for details about level setting INPUT LEVEL fader This fader is used to adjust the level of the signal coming into the M
3. 1 and 2 and you can now record additional materials on tracks 3 and 4 There are a few points to remember Although you can repeat this process of mixing 4 tracks to 2 and then adding 2 more as you repeat the mix process noise and hiss will build up to a point where the quality becomes unacceptable The master recorder must have its noise reduction turned off when mixing the MF PO1 tracks to the mastering machine as the MF PO1 does not use noise reduction Of course on the final stereo mix you can use noise reduction on the master recorder Once you have mixed the four tracks to two you cannot adjust their levels or pan positions again on the new tape Think ahead to what tracks you will record on the new tape and mix accordingly Tracing faults in a recording setup is often a mixture of logical deduction and patience Very often the problem is caused by something simple a cable which hasn t been plugged in properly or a faulty cable If you discover a faulty cable replace it with a new one it s not worth hanging onto bad cables The MF P01 s POWER light does not come on Is the PS P2 adaptor plugged into the power supply Is the PS P2 adaptor plugged into the MF P01 Is the POWER switch on the MF PO1 set to ON The tape does not move when the PLAY button is pressed Is the tape properly inserted in the MF P01 Is the tape at the end of the tape Some tracks have been recorded on the tape but nothin
4. 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 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 sink 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 seri ous 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 manufacturer 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 combination to overturn LAG 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation 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 plac
5. Adjust the recording level of the master recorder LeveL e using the MASTER control of the MF PO1 to adjust the output level or e using the input level control of the master recorder MF P01 000 7 Press the REW button to rewind to the start of the recording 000 on the 8 Start recording on the master recorder and start playback on the MF P01 9 When mixdown recording is completed stop both units NOTE There are special methods to add more sound to the mixdown sound See Record ing more than four tracks on page 14 for details This section gives a few hints and tips which may be useful to you when you make recordings using the MF PO1 Recording techniques Learning how to record is an art not a science One of the best teachers is experience However there are a few things mentioned here which may be useful to you and there are several good books on the subject which can explain the theory of recording and some of the techniques Recording electric guitars Much of the sound of an electric guitar and also bass is due to the effects amplifier and speakers as well as the guitar and style of playing If you plug the Hints and advanced tips guitar straight into the MF PO1 you will of course be able to record it but the sound will probably not be what you are used to Plugging effects units between the guitar and the MF PO will certainly help to produce a fuller s
6. the MF PO1 that you can repair by yourself Do not open the MF PO1 case or try to make any repairs Return it to a TASCAM service center for repair Tape cassettes e Since the MF PO1 uses the whole width of a cassette tape you can use only one side of a cassette for playing and recording You should try to use either side A or side B for all cassettes to avoid confusion when changing tapes Only use Type II chrome or high position cassettes with the MF PO1 Remember that because you are only using one side of the cassette the marked length of the tape will be halved that is a C60 tape will run for 30 minutes a C40 for 20 minutes etc Always store cassettes in a safe place away from the magnetic fields produced by speakers television sets computer monitors etc Record protecting cassettes The record protect tab on a cassette stops you recording on that side when it is removed The MF PO1 also recognizes this protection and will not allow you to record on the side of a cassette where this tab has been removed However we suggest that you remove both tabs when you want to protect a MF PO1 cassette This will stop you putting in the cassette the wrong way round and recording over old material accidentally Playing back stereo cassettes As mentioned earlier the MF PO1 can play back cassettes recorded on a stereo cassette recorder using tracks 1 and 2 Also if tracks 1 and 2 have been recorded on the MF POI t
7. to the playback sound of your guitar on track 1 1 Press the REW button to rewind the tape to 000 2 Press the REC FUNCTION switch for track 2 to set track 2 to record ready The REC indicator for track 2 starts flashing while the REC indicator for track 1 turns off 3 Press the PLAY button to playback the tape and sing into the microphone while monitoring the guitar sound You can monitor both the guitar on track 1 and your voice via the headphones PORTASTUDIO MF Po1 11 Recording tracks 4 Adjust the recording level for track 2 in the same way as shown above see Setting the level Use the LEVEL and PAN controls for track to control the track 1 sound Use the MASTER control to adjust the overall monitor level 5 When you are ready press the REW button to rewind the tape and press the RECORD button to start recording 6 Press the STOP button to stop recording 7 Press the REW button to rewind and press the PLAY button to start playback Adjust the level and pan position of the two tracks with the LEVEL and PAN controls for tracks 1 and 2 8 If you are not satisfied with your recording try again The MF PO1 has 4 tracks You can record two more musical tracks another guitar part harmony vocals bass etc to tracks 3 and 4 in the same manner described above while monitoring the previously recorded tracks Mixing down tracks After completing recording the next f
8. 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 struc ture grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Note to CATV system 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 ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 g oaz GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING Z 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 lo
9. E IN LINE OUT o E TT T Parts of the MF P01 INPUT LEVEL MIC LINE DC IN 12 V connector and POWER switch Use this jack to connect the PS P2 AC adaptor which comes with your MF PO1 When connecting the power make sure the power switch is off slide it to the right as you look from the back Slide the switch to the left looking from the back to turn on the power to the MF PO1 WARNING DO NOT use any adaptor with the MF PO1 except the PS P2 adaptor which comes with the MF PO1 NOTE The equipment draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position MIC LINE jack Use this 1 4 phone jack to connect an audio source instrument or microphone to the MF PO1 The source signal is sent to a recording track as well as fed from the LINE OUT L R and PHONES jacks PHONES jack Use this 1 4 jack to connect a pair of stereo headphones to monitor tape playback or and MIC LINE input signals CAUTION e When using the LINE OUT jacks to obtain better audio performance unplug headphones WARNING e Do not use headphones equipped with a mono jack This will cause damage to the MF PO1 s headphone amplifiers O LINE OUT jacks Use
10. IC LINE jack Transport controls e RECORD button Starts recording of the track whose REC indicator is illuminated Note that pressing this button also presses down the PLAY button NOTE When no REC indicator is lit pressing down the RECORD button does not start recording but start playback PLAY button Starts playback REW button Rewinds the tape F FWD button Fast forwards the tape e STOP button Stops the tape PAUSE button Pauses recording or playback NOTES e If the left record protect tab of the cassette has been broken out or if there is no cassette loaded the RECORD button cannot be pressed e It is not possible to go directly from recording into playback mode e The PAUSE button only pauses playback and recording It is not possible to pause the tape in fast forward and rewind modes e All buttons except the STOP button lock down when pressed and only work when locked down Cassette compartment cover The hinged cassette compartment cover is opened by lifting the tab on the right side The tape should be towards the front of the MF PO1 Put the non tape part of the cassette in first and then push the tape front down into place PORTASTUDIO MF P01 9 Recording tracks Setting up a INPUT LEVEL ON OFF POWER PLAY STOP Ei Ei 000 Setting the level MASTER 3 LEVEL INPUT LEVEL MASTER o
11. L fader should be set to the position where the 6 indicator is lit on the loudest parts of the guitar 3 Using the MASTER control adjust the headphones monitor level until you are comfortable with what you hear in the headphones NOTE You do not have to monitor the sound during the first track recording 10 PoRTASTUDIO MF PO1 Recording tracks Recording the first track REC FUNCTION RECORD Lel STOP PLAY Ei 1 Press the REC FUNCTION key for track 1 so that the REC indicator flashes You are now ready to record on track 1 2 Press down the RECORD button to start recording the first guitar track The REC indicator for track 1 lights steadily 3 When you have finished press the STOP button The tape stops 4 Press the REW button The tape is rewound to the 000 position where you started recording 5 Press the PLAY button to check your recording Adjust the LEVEL control of track 1 so that you can hear clearly what you have just recorded You can use the PAN control to set the stereo positioning if required If you are not satisfied with your recording try again 6 When you re happy with the recording go to the second track recording described below Recording the next track overdubbing Ei The next step is to record your vocal to track 2 while listening
12. TASCAM a TEAC Professional Division MF PQ1 PORTASTUDIO ae TASCAM MF PQ1 POARTASTUDIO U 6660 rec rec rec _ rec Function Function FUNCTION FUNCTION OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT oa EER REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be h The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of appliance This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK ELET E V a E p HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS ee APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT f
13. are actually recording or rehearsing a take This will stop you recording by accident remember that pressing RECORD with all the REC FUNCTION switches to off is the same as pressing PLAY Recording more than four tracks Although the MF PO1 has only 4 tracks it is possible to produce a mix with more than four sounds There are two methods as shown below Method 1 e By playing along with the track sounds while mixdown recording you can also mix an additional sound together with tracks through 4 In this case the live sound is fed via the MIC LINE input so it is always positioned in the center 14 PORTASTUDIO MF P01 1 Record on all four tracks of the MF PO1 and set all REC FUNCTION switches to off 2 Adjust settings of LEVEL and PAN for all tracks for mixdown 3 Connect the source for the extra input to the MIC LINE jack 4 Use the INPUT LEVEL fader to adjust the levels of the input signals against the tape tracks 5 Adjust the recording level of the master recorder using the MASTER control of the MF PO1 or the input level control of the master recorder Method 2 For this method there must be an ordinary stereo cassette recorder used as the master recorder 1 Make mixdown recording to a TYPE II cassette tape with no noise reduction according to the pro cedures described in Mixing down tracks on page 12 2 Load this mixed tape in the MF PO1 The mixed down signals are played back from tracks
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15. cated 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 touching 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 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 elec tric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt age or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service per sonnel 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 prod uct Cc if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally by following the oper ating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other con trols
16. ed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manu facturer 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 products 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 hav ing 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 polar ized 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
17. er such as a cassette or MD recorder to produce the stereo recordings You will also need RCA pin or phono cables to connect the MF PO1 to other equipment Some monitoring equipment some kind of amplifier and speaker system Headphones if you intend doing any work with microphones These will avoid acoustic feedback howl round when recording Additionally headphones are sometimes useful when panning tracks on mixdown as you can hear the precise position of each track Of course you will also need some kind of sound source to record instrument or microphone etc 6 PORTASTUDIO MF P01 Connecting the MF P01 1 Make sure all the equipment is turned off 2 Connect the LINE OUT terminals of the MF P01 to the amplifier using a pair of terminals on the amplifier such as AUX TUNER or TAPE NOTE Do not use any terminals marked PHONO or intended for record players turntables These are connected to a special circuit inside the amplifier which makes them unsuitable for anything except record players 3 Connect your master recorder to a set of four TAPE terminals on the amplifier two for REC and two for PLAY You can listen to the MF POI by selecting the amplifier s input source to be the terminals to which you connected the MF PO1 When you have mixed down and you want to listen to the mixed tape you should select the master recorder as the amplifier s input source REC OUT LIN
18. g can be heard when playing back If you ve just put in a tape you recorded in another session make sure that it s the right way round Make sure the LEVEL and MASTER controls are set appropriately not to 0 If you can hear something through the headphones but cannot from the speakers check the LINE OUT connections and make sure the amplifier is set to the correct input source Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the meter indicators when a source is played Is the source microphone guitar etc switched on and volume control turned up If it uses batteries does it need new batteries Is the INPUT LEVEL control of the channel set appropriately not to 0 Cannot press the RECORD key Is the tape properly inserted in the MF P01 Is the tape record protected The RECORD key is pressed the tape moves but nothing is recorded or the level is very low Is one of the REC FUNCTION switches depressed Check the LEVEL control for the track Is the INPUT LEVEL control set correctly Is the recording level is too low or too high Tape sounds are muffled on playback The heads are dirty Clean them see Cleaning the heads The mixdown signal is noisy or distorted Is the recording level is too low Is the PHONES plug is connected during mixdown Specifications Track format Head configuration Motor type Tape speed Wow and flutter Fast wind time Power requirements Power consumptio
19. hese cassettes can be played back on a stereo cassette recorder However if tracks 3 and 4 are used for recording on the MF PO1 these cannot be played back on a stereo cassette recorder Also note that if a cassette has been recorded with noise reduction such as Dolby etc it will sound strange when played back on the MF PO1 Any tapes tracks 1 and 2 recorded on the MF PO1 should be played back without noise reduction on a stereo recorder Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation NOTE Never use C120 cassettes with the MF PO1 The tape in these cassettes is thin and may stretch and break Cleaning the heads You should clean the tape heads of the MF PO1 regularly to keep it working properly Dirt and tape oxide buildup on the heads will force the tape away from the tape head gaps that record and playback Head cleaner will remove the dirt and restore the sound quality In addition to affecting performance by coating the heads and keeping the tape away from the recording and playback gaps dirt and oxide in the tape path will also act in the same way as very fine sandpaper which will wear down internal parts of the MF PO1 and affect the recording in this way as well All of these problems can be avoided if you buy a head cleaning kit such as the TEAC TZ 261 and keep it with your MF PO1 for regular use The kit consists of head cleaner cleaner for the rubber parts of the MF PO1 and cot
20. inal process is mixdown We assume that all the four tracks are recorded Setting up 1 Unplug the stereo headphones NOTE When headphones are plugged in the audio performance from the LINE OUT jacks is slightly degraded WARNING Before making the connections below make sure that all equipment is turned off 2 Connect the LINE OUT jacks of the MF P01 to the AUX IN or TUNER IN CD IN TAPE IN etc of your amplifier 3 Connect the master recorder to the amplifier appropriately see page 6 4 Set the amplifier s input source to the MF P01 and the level volume appropri ately NOTE You may directly connect the MF PO1 LINE OUT jacks to the recorder s line input jacks without using any amplifier 12 PORTASTUDIO MF P01 Mixdown Mixing down tracks 1 Make sure that no REC indicator is lit final mix INPUT LEVEL To release the record ready track to make all tracks record off press a REC FUNCTION switch whose REC indicator is not lit lightly 2 Set the INPUT LEVEL fader to minimum This will stop any extra unwanted noise from the MIC LINE input appearing in the 3 Make sure the master recorder is ready to record and put it into record pause mode 4 Press the PLAY button on the MF P01 to play back recorded tracks 5 Adjust the LEVEL and PAN controls for each track on the MF P01 to get the bik proper level balance and positioning of the sounds You can adjust it by 6
21. llows you to mix to a stereo cassette or MD recorder 4 PORTASTUDIO MF PO1 Some safety notes and precautions Always use the PS P2 power adaptor supplied with the MF PO1 If you use any other adaptor there is a risk of damage or even fire Make sure that the input voltage marked on the PS P2 adaptor matches the power supply you are using If you are in any doubt consult your TASCAM dealer Turn off your MF PO1 and remove the cassette when you are not using the MF PO1 If you will not be using it for an extended period of time unplug the PS P2 adaptor When connecting or disconnecting the MF PO1 to or from any other equipment make sure the power to the MF POI and all other equipment is turned off This will avoid possible damage to equipment Do not keep your MF POI in a very hot place Remember that in sunny weather the inside of a parked car heats up very quickly Avoid leaving your MF PO1 in such a place Do not spill liquid onto your MF P01 Avoid eating drinking and smoking near it smoke particles are bad for audio equipment If any liquid or any objects such as paperclips guitar picks etc fall inside the MF PO1 do not try to operate it Return it to a TASCAM service center for repair If the case of the MF PO1 becomes dirty clean it only with a damp not wet cloth moistened with a little detergent Do not use solvents or thinners etc to clean the MF P01 as these will damage the surface There are no parts inside
22. may find it useful to read through this section so that you understand the rest of the manual which uses the terms explained here Multitrack recorders The MF PO1 allows you to record up to 4 tracks on Type II chrome cassette tapes It accepts an input and feeds it into a recorder which can record tracks independently of each other and builds up the song by recording new tracks while listening to what has been recorded before overdubbing L 4 gt R lt 3 R gt 2 gt L gt 1 gt Ordinary cassetteMF P01 The illustration below shows you how tracks are arranged on an ordinary stereo cassette tape as well as on the MF PO1 Notice that the stereo cassette arrangement allows you to use both sides of the cassette by playing the tape in the other direction The MF P01 however uses the whole width of the tape Notice also that one pair of L and R tracks on the stereo cassette take up the same positions as tracks and 2 on the MF P01 This allows the MF PO1 to play back normal cassette tapes using tracks 1 and 2 Mixing down When you come to make the final version on MD cassette etc you can adjust the level volume and the stereo position panning of each track The technique of converting a multitrack recording to a stereo recording is called mixing down to a stereo master recorder The MF PO1 includes a mixdown section which a
23. may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal opera tion 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 specified 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 manufac turer 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 PORTASTUDIO MF P01 3 An introduction to the MF P01 The TASCAM MF P0O1 PORTASTUDIO allows you to perform multitrack recordings which are not possible with an ordinary stereo cassette recorder Multitrack recording a brief introduction This section gives you a brief introduction to some of the terms and techniques used in recording If you are unfamiliar with these terms you
24. n Physical dimensions w x h x d maximum height including controls Weight main unit MIC LINE input 1 4 phone jack Input level Input impedance LINE OUT 2 x RCA jacks Output level Output impedance 4 tracks 4 channels 1 x 4 track record replay head Permalloy 1 x 4track erase head ferrite 1 x DC motor capstan and reel motor 1 7 8 in sec 4 76 cm sec 0 25 Approx 120 seconds C 60 tape USA CANADA 120 V AC 60 Hz U K EUROPE 230 V AC 50 Hz AUSTRALIA 240 V AC 50 Hz 7 W via the supplied PS P2 AC adaptor 295 x 70 x 205 mm 12 0 x 2 8 x 8 1 in 81 mm 3 2 in 1 1 kg 2 4 Ib 50 dBV or higher 50 KQ 10 dBV 10 kQ PORTASTUDIO MF Po1 15 Specifications Headphone output 1 4 stereo phone jack Output level 4mW 4mW Output impedance 30 Q Frequency response 50 Hz to 12 5 kHz 3 dB Signal to noise ratio 43 dB Total Harmonic Distortion Better than 3 0 Channel separation Better than 40 dB Erasure 65 dB at 1 kHz e 0 dBV is referenced to 1 volt e Changes in features or specifications may be made without notice or obligation es O 8 LOZ o o gt O o gt O OVOVO O amp L i SS All me
25. or 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 extension 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 BROWN NEUTRAL 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 PORTASTUDIO MF P01 Table of Contents Imp
26. ortant Safety Instructions 0 0 0 An introduction to the MF PO1 a e Multitrack recording a brief INTO CUCTION e ir I Some safety notes and precautions What you need to make recordings Connecting the MF PO1 i e Parts of the MF PO1 pennden a Recording TACKS oani Setting Upi na a ea A i Setting the level ee eecceeetteeeeerenes Recording the first track esiseeiiee Recording the next track overdubbing Mixing Gown trackS 0c ceeeeeeeesteeeeeeeeteeees Setting UP angie wad chee eee Rathe tie easels MI XGOWI arinei ae actus cist Gaeta Telpes Hints and advanced tips ee Recording techniques cree Recording electric guitars 0 Recording with effects When you re not recording ceee Recording more than four tracks 00 TPOUDIESNOOTING ainue n at SPECIFICATIONS cece cc sipe Sunay IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION e Read all of these Instructions e Save these Instructions for later use eFollow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instruc tions 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
27. ound The sound which will come closest to a live sound though will be provided by the amplifier itself You can adopt one of two approaches either put a microphone in front of the guitar speaker and record this or connect the output of the pre amplifier to the MF PO1 and record this WARNING Do not connect the speaker output of the amplifier to the MF PO1 This will almost certainly damage the PORTASTUDIO MF Po1 13 Hints and advanced tips MF PO1 and may damage the amplifier Only use outputs which are marked LINE OUT PRE OUT DIRECT OUT and so on Avoid using any outputs marked SPEAKER OUT SP OUT 49 8 16Q or the like Recording with effects Professional recordings often use effects like digital reverberation on vocals etc You can add effects such as a reverberation by plugging a source instrument or microphone into an effects unit and plugging the unit into the MF POl Note that the effects unit must be able to accept microphone level signals when connecting a microphone In addition you will need to use the internal balance control in the unit to decide how much of the dry unaffected sound will be passed through to the MF PO1 for recording If you do not have access to a reverberation unit you can try recording vocals in a very live room without many furnishings When your re not recording Try to get into the habit of always leaving all the REC FUNCTION switches in the off state unless you
28. these RCA pin or phono jacks to connect your MF PO1 to the amplifier or master recorder Tape playback or and MIC LINE input signals are output from these jacks PORTASTUDIO MF P01 7 Parts of the MF P01 aia TASCAM e MF P91 PORTASTUDIO PAN y g 4 L R LEVEL REG REG REU FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCTION o RECORD PLAY REW F FWD STOP INPUT LEVEL MIC LINE POWER indicator This indicator is lit when the MF PO1 is connected to the power supply and switched on Tape counter and reset button The tape counter allows you to note different parts of the tape and locate to them Pressing the RESET button resets the counter to 000 LEVEL controls for TRK1 through TRK4 These controls change the levels of the four tape tracks in the LINE OUT and PHONES outputs PAN controls for TRK1 through TRK4 These controls change the position of the four tape tracks in the stereo LINE OUT and PHONES outputs When one of these controls is turned fully counter clockwise the sound of the corresponding tape track will appear to come from the left and when turned fully clockwise it will appear to come from the right
29. ton tipped swabs An introduction to the MF P01 WARNING Only use head and rubber cleaning fluid and cleaning swabs designed for use with tape recorders The use of any other cleaning materials may cause damage to the MF PO1 Clean the heads and metal parts of the tape path before every session with the MF PO1 and also after every session ERASE HEAD CAPSTAN PINCH ROLLER RECORD REPRODUCE HEAD 1 Open the tape cassette cover 2 Carefully clean the heads and metal parts as shown in the illustration using a swab dipped in the head cleaning fluid 3 Dry off the heads with a dry swab Cleaning the pinch roller You should also clean the rubber pinch roller at regular intervals at least once each day that you use the MF PO1 1 Open the tape cassette cover 2 Press the PLAY key The pinch roller will engage with the capstan shaft and start turning 3 Press a swab dipped in the rubber cleaning fluid against the right side of the pinch roller If you press the right side of the roller the swab will not get caught between the roller and capstan 4 Dry the capstan with a dry swab and make sure that there is no material on the pinch roller or capstan before you insert a cassette PORTASTUDIO MF P01 5 An introduction to the MF P01 What you need to make recordings Apart from the MF P01 itself you will need e Some kind of stereo master record
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