Tascam MF-P01 User Manual
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PORTASTUDIO MF-P01
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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.
A
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.
B
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.
C
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.
D
INPUT LEVEL fader
This fader is used to adjust the level of the signal coming into the MIC/LINE jack.
E
Transport controls
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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.
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PLAY button :
Starts playback.
•
REW button :
Rewinds the tape.
•
F FWD button :
Fast-forwards the tape.
•
STOP button :
Stops the tape.
•
PAUSE button :
Pauses recording or playback.
NOTES
• 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.
• It is not possible to go directly from recording into playback mode.
• The PAUSE button only pauses playback and recording. It is not possible to pause the tape in fast forward
and rewind modes.
• All buttons except the STOP button lock down when pressed, and only work when locked down.
F
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-P01. Put the non-tape part of the cassette in first, and then
push the tape (front) down into place.
Parts of the MF-P01