Tascam T-3000 Owners Manual

							 
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T-3000 
Cassette Duplicator
OWNER’S MANUAL
 
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE  COVER (OR BACK).  NO  USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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. 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
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.. 
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number 
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
9101414500 
						

							 
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TASCAM  T-3000 
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 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 : 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.
 
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 produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.  
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung  
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. 
						

							 
TASCAM  T-3000 
  
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CAUTION: 
É 
Read all of these Instructions. 
É 
Save these Instructions for later use. 
É 
Follow 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 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 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 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 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 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.  
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 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 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 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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							 
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TASCAM  T-3000 
Thank you for choosing the TASCAM T-3000 cassette
duplicator.
 
To get the most out of your T-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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  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 warranty card: 
É 
 Rack mount vis kit 
É 
 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. 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. 
Before Getting Started 
						

							 
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TASCAM  T-3000 
1 
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 
É 
If 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 continueto run, recording no signal, until their ends are
reached. 
É 
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 
É 
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. 
É 
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 on the rear panel. 
CAUTION 
É 
If the master tape contains recordings made at
higher levels than normal, distortion may occur in
the process of copying. 
É 
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.
How to Make Copies
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 areup 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).
Pinch roller Erase headCapstan shaft Record head (Deck 1, 2)
Record / Playback head (Deck 3)
Maintenance 
						

							TASCAM  T-3000 7
Electronics/Mechanics
1 Configuration
Decks 1 & 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
9 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
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 3% (400 Hz ref-
erence level)
Crosstalk:Better than 35 dB (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter:0.1% (WDT)
Others
1 Rack Mountable
2 Connectable in Series: Up to 10 units
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
Dimensional Drawings
482mm
456mm
432mm
334.5mm
329mm
57mm132mm 20mm 
						

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