Tascam 122MKIII - Manual (Page 10)

Basic Operation
Recording
DOLBY NR MPX FILTER
OFF OOB DOC OFF ____________ON
MONITOR
INPUT AUTO
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If you are using the 122 MKIII, first adjust BIAS and LEVEL as per instructions
on page 15.
1. Plug the record source into the front or rear input Jacks.
If you have plugged the record source into the rear jacks, set the INPUT switch
(on rear) to the appropriate position.
2. Set the DOLBY NR switch to the desired position, and the MPX FILTER
switch to OFF unless you intend to record FM broadcasts.
3. Set the MONITOR select switch to AUTO.
4. Press and hold RECORD and press PAUSE to activate Record Ready mode.
5. Start your record source and adjust the INPUT controls so that the VU meters
peak at about 0, and adjust the PHONES control for a comfortable listening
level.
6. When eveiything is ready, press PLAY to start recording.
7. To stop recording, press STOP. Or press PAUSE to temporarily stop recording;
to resume recording, press PLAY.
Playback
DOLBY NR
OFF DOB ODC
MONITOR
INPUT AUTO
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1. Set the DOLBY NR switch depending on the tape in use.
2. Set the MONITOR switch to AUTO.
3. To initiate playback, press PLAY.
Adjust the OUTPUT and/or PHONES level controls as required.
4. To stop playback, press STOP. Or press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback;
to resume playback, press PLAY.
Erasing a Tape
To erase a cassette tape not by overwriting, set the INPUT controls to 0 and press
RECORD and PLAY together.
To quickly erase both sides of a tape (except metal tapes), use the optional TEAC
E-2A Bulk Eraser.
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