Superscope PSD330 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
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PSD330
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KALSS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs lasers. Only a qualified service
person should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device, due to possible eye injury.
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not use this apparatus near water.
7. To ventilate the unit, do not install it in a rack or bookshelf, and
note the following: Do not insert objects beneath the unit. Do not
block ventilation slots at the top of the unit. Do not place
anything about 1 meter above the top panel. Make a space of
about 8” (20 cm) around the unit.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Additional Safety Information!
•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.
•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
•When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isn’t
completely switched-off from the MAINS.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME
LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) 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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determeined by tuning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving attenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B
conforme à la norme NMB-003.
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
ImportantSafety
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions .............................................. 2
Safety Instructions ......................................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................................... 3
Specifications ................................................................ 3
Package Contents .......................................................... 4
Features ..................................................................... 5
Top of Unit ................................................................... 5
Front of Unit ................................................................ 7
Back of Unit ................................................................. 9
Remote Control ...........................................................10
Set Up .......................................................................12
Powering Up ............................................................... 12
Setting Up Speakers .....................................................12
Headphones or Built-In Speaker ..........................12
External Speakers ...............................................12
Setting Up Instruments, Mics, & Other Sound Sources .......12
Microphones .....................................................12
Internal Microphone .......................................... 13
Instruments .......................................................13
Line Level Sources .............................................13
Setting Levels .................................................... 13
Recording .................................................................14
Making a Live Recording .............................................. 14
Playing a CD ................................................................14
Track Increments ..........................................................15
Creating New Tracks Manually ............................15
Auto Track Mode ...............................................15
Minute Track Mode ........................................... 15
Recording from a Digital Input ...................................... 15
Copying from an External Source ..................................16
Sync Record ......................................................16
Sync Record+Final ............................................16
How to Finalize a Disc .................................................16
How to Unfinalize a CD-RW disc .......................16
How to Erase a CD-RW ......................................16
Troubleshooting .......................................................17
About CD Text ..........................................................18
Menus .......................................................................19
Play Menu ........................................................19
Record Menu .................................................... 20
Stop Menu ........................................................ 21
Warranty ...................................................................22
Laser Safety .............................................................. 22
Topic Page
Specifications
General
System ................ Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)
Number of channels ...................................... 2 (stereo)
Applicable discs ............................... CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Power requirements ..................... AC 120V60 Hz, 18W
Dimensions (maximum)
Width ................................... 12 inches (296 mm)
Height ...................................... 4 inches (92 mm)
Depth ..................................... 9 inches (222 mm)
Weight ................................. 6.2 pounds (2.8 Kg)
Audio
ADC 24 Bit Resolution 64x Oversampling
DAC 24 Bit Resolution
Overall frequency response ..................... 20Hz - 20kHz
CD-R drive output
Playback S/N ....................................................... 100dB
Playback Dynamic Range ...................................... 99dB
Playback Total Harmonic Distortion ............... ...0.004%
Output Voltage/Impedance (Line Output) ... 2.2V/500Ω
MIC/LINE analog input
LINE level
S/N ............................................................... 85dB
THD ............................................................ 0.02%
Input Sensitivity/Impedance ............... 450mV/4.5K
MIC level
S/N ............................................................... 70dB
THD ............................................................ 0.08%
Input Sensitivity/Impedance ................ 2.6mV/4.1K
AUX analog input
S/N ............................................................... 85dB
THD ............................................................ 0.01%
Input Sensitivity/Impedance ................ 500mV/33K
Digital Input
Sample rate ........................ 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz
Digital Output
Output Level/Impedance .................. 0.5Vp-p/75Ω
Headphone Output (10% THD)
Level/Impedance ................................ 50mW/32Ω
Speaker Output (10% THD)
Level/Impedance .................................... 2.0W/8Ω

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PackageContents
PSD330 Infrared (IR)
Remote
AC Power Cord
RCA Patch Cables
InstallingRemoteBatteries
Press and lift at arrow to open the remote control
battery compartment.
Install two AAA batteries then replace compartment
cover.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental and environmental regulations.
OPEN
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AAA batteries (2)
RecordingFeatures
• Direct recording to CD-R (write once) or CD-RW
(rewritable) discs
• Built-in microphone preamplifiers
• Built-in condenser microphone
• Automatic Rec Level Control for “worry free” recording
• Record-Review which allows immediate playback of
the last track recorded
• Minute-Track Recording
• One-Touch Recording
RecommendedMedia
The PSD330 will record on computer CD-R or CD-RW
data discs as well as “Music CD-R” discs. We do not
recommend using generic discs with the PSD330. If
possible, choose brand name discs and test any brand
before buying in bulk.The only way to know if a disc is
a good match for your recorder is to record and finalize
a disc, then play the disc in a separate CD player.
The most important factor in choosing CD-R or CD-RW
media is the speed rating. Different formulations of
media may require a different “write strategy” at
certain speeds. It’s possible that writing slowly to “high-
speed” media will produce poor results. Since the
PSD330 records in real time (1X), it is best to avoid CDs
that are rated for “high-speed”, for example, 52X or
56X.
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Blank CD-R and CD-RW discs rated 1X are available for
purchase directly from Superscope at
http://www.superscopetechnologies.com.
Please visit our Web store or contact us toll free at 866-
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Features
1Speaker
2Internal Microphone
3CD Recorder Controls
4Record Button
5Finalize Button
Top of Unit
6Erase Button
7Select Jog Wheel
8SYNC REC Button
9MENU/STORE Button
10 Display Button
11 TR INC Button
12 Standby Light
13 Standby Power Button
14 Display
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[1] InternalSpeaker
By using the internal speaker, the PSD330 CD
Recorder can be monitored without connecting
to external amplification.
[2] Built-In Microphone (MIC)
Internal condenser microphone.
[3] Playcontrols
A. FAST BACKWARD SEARCH and RECORD
REVIEW button. Hold down to go backwards
within an audio track.
Note: Use the SELECT jog wheel to change
tracks.
The FAST BACKWARD
SEARCH button (A) also
controls the RECORD
REVIEW feature. Press this
button while recording, or
after the recording has
been stopped, and the unit will stop and play
back the last track recorded.
B. FAST FORWARD search button. Hold down to
advance within an audio track.
C . PLAY/PAUSE button
D . STOP button
REC REVIEW
A
C
B
D