1 An introduction to the Porta02
and on A/V cue equipped cassette record 
ers.
R
L
4
CUE
R
3
R
2
R
L
1
L
IEC (Philips) ste 
TASCAM 4Tr 4Ch
TASCAM 4Tr 3Ch 
reo cassette
(Porta02 format)
(A/V cue format)
Notice that the stereo cassette arrange 
one pair of L and R tracks on the stereo
ment allows you to use both sides of the
cassette take up the same positions as
cassette, by playing the tape in the other
tracks 1 and 2 on the Porta02. This can be
direction. The Porta02, however, uses the
important for your recording projects, as
whole width of the tape. Notice also that
we will see later on.
1.1.2 Mixing down
Another advantage of multitrack record 
using the panpots, you can make the
ing is that when you come to make the
tracks appear to come from the left or the
final version (on CD, cassette, etc.), you
right speakers or anywhere in the middle.
can adjust the level (volume) of each
track, so that the piece sounds the way
The technique of converting a multitrack
you want. 
recording to a stereo recording is called
 mixing down  to a  stereo master  or
As well as adjusting the track levels, you
 mastering  recorder. The Porta02
can also adjust the position of each track
includes a mixdown section which allows
with regard to the left and right speakers.
you to mix to a stereo cassette or MD
This is called  panning , and the controls
recorder.
used to do this are called  panpots . By
1.2
Some safety notes and precautions
Always use the PS P2 power adaptor 
When connecting or disconnecting the 
supplied with the Porta02. If you use 
Porta02 to or from any other equip 
any other adaptor, there is a risk of 
ment, make sure the power to the 
damage, or even fire. Make sure that 
Porta02 and all other equipment is 
the input voltage marked on the PS P2 
turned off. This will avoid possible 
adaptor matches the power supply you 
damage to equipment.
are using. If you are in any doubt, con 
Do not keep your Porta02 in a very 
sult your TASCAM dealer.
hot place. Remember that in sunny 
Turn off your Porta02 and remove the 
weather, the inside of a parked car 
cassette when you are not using the 
heats up very quickly. Avoid leaving 
Porta02. If you will not be using it for 
your Porta02 in such a place.
an extended period of time, unplug the 
Do not spill liquid onto your Porta02. 
PS P2 adaptor.
Avoid eating, drinking and smoking 
near it (smoke particles are bad for 
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