DIGITAL PORTA STUDIO OWNER'S MANUAL DP-02, DP-02CF
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 15
1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
This section explains the features of the DP-02 and DP-02CF.
Features of the DP-02/DP-02CF
Top panel
1  ASSIGN (A,B) and ON/OFF keys 
The ASSIGN (A,B) keys assign the input signals 
through the INPUT A or B to the tracks (1 to 8). (See 
“Assigning inputs” on page 23.)
  The ON/OFF keys are used with the SHIFT key to turn 
the INPUT (A,B) on or off. When the input is set to on, 
the indicator next to the key lights up. When off, the 
indicator is unlit.
2  OL indicators 
The indicator lights when the input signal is too high.
3  LEVEL controls 
Use this knob to adjust the INPUT (A,B) signal.
4  PHANTOM key 
This key provides the phantom power (+48 V) to the 
XLR input jacks (INPUT A,B). The phantom power is 
not supplied to the 1/4 phone jacks.
5  INPUT MODE key and the indicators 
Use this key to select the MONO X 2 or STEREO 
modes (see “The INPUT MODE key” on page 13 for 
details).
6EFFECT key / A B key (DP-02 only) 
Pressing the EFFECT key brings up the MULTI 
EFFECT screen.
  The A B key is used with the SHIFT key to select the 
input signal (INPUT A or B) which the internal multi-
effects is used with (see “Multi-effect” in chapter 4 
“DP-02 Appendix” on page 59). When INPUT A is 
selected, the indicator next to A letter lights up. When 
INPUT B is selected, the indicator next to B letter lights 
up. When both indicators are unlit, neither of the inputs 
are not selected.
7  PHONES control 
Adjusts the headphone volume.
8  MASTER / PLAY key 
Pressing MASTER key alone turns the master recording 
mode on or off. When on, this key flashes.
  With the SHIFT key, PLAY (MASTER) key is used to 
turn on or off the master playback mode. When on, this 
key lights up (see “Mastering” on page 27).
9BOUNCE key 
Turns Bounce mode on or off. When on, this key lights 
up.










