DAPAudio TCD-100 User manual

TCD-100 v2
ORDERCODE D1251

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Dap Audio
Dap Audio TCD-100™ Product Guide
Warning.................................................................................…...……………..…………………………….……….....….
Unpacking Instructions...........................................................................................................................................
Safety-instructions...................................................................................................................................................
Operating Determinations.....................................................................................................................................
Return Procedure....................................................................................................................................................
Claims.......................................................................................................................................................................
Description...............................................................................…...………………………………………….……….....…
Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….…………..……
Frontside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….……………...…
Backside………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….………....…..…...
Remote Control..………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….………....……...
Installation.....................................................................................................................................................................
Set Up and Operation.................................................................................................................................................
Names and functions..................................................................................................................................................
CD/MP3 Operations....................................................................................................................................................
Loading CD’s..........................................................................................................................................................
Unloading CD’s......................................................................................................................................................
CD’s/ MP3-discs/ USB sticks...................................................................................................................................
CD Audio Play Mode.............................................................................................................................................
MP3 Play Mode......................................................................................................................................................
Selecting tracks forward........................................................................................................................................
Selecting tracks backwards..................................................................................................................................
Selecting folders forward.......................................................................................................................................
Selecting folders backwards.................................................................................................................................
Starting Playback...................................................................................................................................................
Stop Playback.........................................................................................................................................................
Pausing.....................................................................................................................................................................
Scanning fast forward............................................................................................................................................
Scanning fast backwards......................................................................................................................................
CD Program Play....................................................................................................................................................
MP3 Program Play..................................................................................................................................................
Loop Play................................................................................................................................................................
Tuner operations...........................................................................................................................................................
Selecting a radio station using the Up/ Down buttons.......................................................................................
Selecting a radio station using the Direct function.............................................................................................
Selecting a preset station......................................................................................................................................
Storing a station in Memory...................................................................................................................................
Setting up the Sleep Mode Timer..........................................................................................................................
Before switching of the power...................................................................................................................................
CD’s.........................................................................................................................................................................
Precaution on storage...........................................................................................................................................
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................................
Product Specifications................................................................................................................................................

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WARNING
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes:
• DAP TCD-100
• Remote Control (batteries not included)
• FM-antenna
• IEC cable (1,75m)
• User manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to:
-be qualified
-follow the instructions of this manual
Before you initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the system.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to
warranty.
This system contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system.
•Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
•Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
•Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
•Never leave any cables lying around.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
CAUTION!
Keep this system away from rain and moisture!
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
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Return Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned
without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail [e-mail] and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the
customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper
Inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short-
comings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is
damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the delivery.
Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.

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Description of the device
Features
The TCD-100 is a CD-Player from DAP Audio.
• Slot in CD running gear
• USB slot
• SD/MMC slot
• Anti shock memory (40 seconds)
• Program mode, random mode
• AM/FM Tuner
• 60 preset memory's
• Auto scanning, Manual scanning
• Full function infrared remote control
• Stereo outputs RCA
Overview
Frontside
Fig.1
Backside
Fig.2
1) Power ON/OFF 16) CD LCD
2) USB stick Slot 17) Repeat Button
3) DiscSlot 18) Folder Button
4) Prog (Program) Button 19) Folder Button
5) (Skip) Reverse Button 20)A-B Button
6) (Skip) Cue Button 21) Mute Button
7) Stop Button 22) Func (Function) Button
8) Play/Pause Button 23) Eject Button
9) CDLED 24) Tuner LCD
10) SD/MMC Card Slot 25) +10 Button
11) Select Buttons 26) Memory Button
12) DownButton 27) Antenna Terminal
13) Remote Sensor 28) Tuner Out R/L
14) TunerLED 29) CD Out R/L
15) Up Button 30) AC Inlet with integrated fuse holder

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Fig. 3
36) Track Buttons 46) Prog (Program)/ Mem (Memory) Button
37) Direct Button 47) ID3 ASM Button
38) +10Button 48) ESP MO/ST Button
39) M-Up Folder Button 49) (Skip) Down Reverse Button
40) M-Down Folder Button 50) (Skip) Up Cue Button
41) Repeat Button 51) Func (Function) Button
42) Eject Button 52) CD/Tuner Button
43) Mute Button 53)Sleep Button
44) Play/Pause Button 54) A-B Button
45) Stop Button
Installation
TCD-100 Installation
Remove all packing materials from the device. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed.
Screw the device in a 19“ Rack. Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Set Up and Operation
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. The power supply is printed on the back of the device.
Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
Connections
1. Turn off the Power (1) switch.
2. Connect the Tuner Out (28) and the CD Out (29) to the input of your mixer.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Below is a description of the functions of the controls.
1) Power
Use the power switch to turn the device on or off.
2) USB
Use this slot to connect your USB stick for playback.
3) Disc
Place the CD gently in the slot. The CD will load automatically. Press the eject button to eject the CD.
4, 46) Prog (Program)
Stop playback and press the Prog button, the player will enter the program mode. For more
information, see the section CD/MP-3 Operations on page 9-11.
5, 49) (Skip) Rev
Press this button to go back to the beginning of the current track or select a previous
track for playing. Press and hold this button to play the track fast backwards. Make sure you’ve
selected CD mode (CD (9) LED is lit) if you want to use the remote control for this function.
6, 50) (Skip) Cue
Press this button to skip to the next track. Press and hold this button to play the track fast forward.
Make sure you’ve selected CD mode (CD (9) LED is lit) if you want to use the remote control for this
function.
7, 45) Stop
Press this button to stop playback.
8, 44) Play/Pause
Use this button to start playback. Press once to start playback, twice to set the pause mode. Press
again to resume playback.
9) CD LED
The CD/Tuner (52) button on your remote control allows you to alternate between CD mode or
Tuner mode (functions in red). The status is indicated by either the CD (9) LED or the Tuner (14) LED.
10) SD/MMS card
Use this slot to connect your SD/MMS card for playback.
11, 36) Select buttons
In CD mode (CD (9) LED is lit): Press track 0-9, 10 buttons to select tracks directly.
In Tuner mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit): Press track 0-9, 10 buttons to select or store up to 60 radio stations
(presets) in memory.
12, 49) Down Down
Press this button to tune stepwise. Pressing and holding this button for more than 1 second will start
auto search. Now the searching will stop at the first station which is strong enough. Make sure you’ve
selected Tuner mode if you want to use the remote control for this function.
13) Remote sensor
This sensor receives the information of the remote control. Don’t place any object or sticker in front of
the sensor.
14) Tuner LED
The CD/Tuner (52 ) button on your remote control allows you to alternate between CD mode or
Tuner mode (functions in red). The status is indicated by either the CD (9) LED or the Tuner (14) LED.
15, 50) Up Up
Press this button to tune stepwise. Pressing and holding this button for more than 1 second will start
auto search. Now the searching will stop at the first station which is strong enough. Make sure you’ve
selected Tuner mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit) if you want to use the remote control for this function.
16) CD LCD
17, 41) Repeat
Use this button to repeat one track, one folder or all tracks of the medium. See the section CD/MP-3
Operations on page 9-11.
18, 40) Folder M-Down
Press this button to skip to the previous folder’s first track. In Tuner Mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit), you can
use this button to browse through the memory presets.
19, 39) Folder M-Up
Press this button to skip to the next folder’s first track. In Tuner Mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit), you can use
this button to browse through the memory presets.
20, 54) A-B
Allows you to set a loop. For more information see the section CD/MP-3 Operations on page 9-11.

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21) Mute
Use to mute the output.
22, 51) Func (Function)
Use this button to select between CD, SD/MMC and USB playback.
23, 42) Eject
Press this button to eject the CD.
24) Tuner LCD
25, 38) +10
When selecting radio stations stored in memory you can use the +10 button to move up 10 presets.
E.g. if your actual preset is 5, pressing the +10 button will select Preset 15.
26) Memory
Use this button to store your favorite radiostations in up to 60 memory locations. For more info see
Tuner Operations on page 11.
27) Antenna
Connect your FM antenna to this input.
28) Tuner out
Connect to the line input of your Mixer.
29) CD out
Connect to the line input of your Mixer.
30) AC Inlet with integrated fuse holder
This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied main cord. Connect one end of the power
cord to the connector, the other end to the mains, and then turn on the power switch to operate the
unit.
Note: Please make sure that the supply voltage matches the operation voltage before connecting
the unit to mains. Replace the fuse only with a fuse of same specification (T630mA).
39) Direct
The direct function allows you to manually give in a radio frequency using the select buttons. For
more information, see the section Tuner Operations on page 11.
46) Prog Memo
If the TCD-100 is in CD mode (CD (9) LED is lit), this button toggles the Electronic Anti-shock Buffer on
or off. If the TCD-100 is in Tuner mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit), this button let’s you switch the tuner in
Mono or Stereo mode.
47) ID3 ASM
If the TCD-100 is in CD mode (CD (9) LED is lit), this button toggles the ID3 info on or off.
If the TCD-100 is in Tuner mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit), Pressing and holding this button for more then 1
second starts ASM. If ASM activated, the TCD-100 will scan the FM band for stations and
automatically store them in memory. If you decide to exit ASM before the search is finished, press the
ASM button again.
48) ESP MO/ST
If the TCD-100 is in CD mode (CD (9) LED is lit), this button toggles the Electronic Antishock Buffer on or
off. If the TCD-100 is in Tuner mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit), this button let’s you switch the tuner in Mono
or Stereo mode.
52) CD/Tuner
Let’s you select between CD or Tuner mode for your remote control. The mode is indicated by the
CD or the Tuner (14) LED on the TCD-100. In Tuner mode you can use the specific tuner functions in
red.
53) Sleep
You can activate the sleep function if the TCD-100 is in Tuner mode (Tuner (14) LED is lit). Pressing the
sleep button once enters sleep mode. The display shows the time in minutes after which the tuner
switches off. You can change the sleep time by pressing the sleep button several times. Sleep mode is
indicated by switching off the backlight of the Tuner LCD. Exit sleep mode by pressing the sleep
button until the normal display pops up. For more info, see Tuner Operations on page 11.