Taga Harmony TCD-50 User manual

TCD-50
HI-FI CD PLAYER
Instruction Manual
Edition 08-2022

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this TAGA Harmony CD player.
The TCD-50 is a Hi-Fi CD player featuring a high quality digital to analogue converter
and made for those who wish to get the very best from their CD collection.
KEY FEATURES:
• Elegant design utilizing an aluminum front panel to match with most devices.
• High quality digital to analogue converter utilizing the critically acclaimed ESS
SABRE ES9018 Reference 32-bit DAC with Hyperstream™ II architecture and Time
Domain Jitter Eliminator.
• Oversized 35W toroidal power transformer.
• Outputs: 2 analog (RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced) and 2 digital (Optical,
Coaxial).
• Gold-plated high-end solid machined brass RCA sockets and gold-plated XLR
socket pins ensure the best signal transmission.
• Oxygen Free Copper wiring for all RCA and XLR outputs (incl. the Coaxial
output) to enhance the sound quality.
• Headphone output with volume regulation for those who prefer discrete listening.
• Clear VFD display.
• Full functional remote controller.
Cleaning
Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners. Use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.
Specications
Full technical specications are available on the www.TagaHarmony.com website.
Contents
Safety Instructions 3
Remote controller 5
Front and Rear Panel 6
Hooking Up the CD Player 8
Operation 9
CD Discs - Handling / Cleaning / Storing 11
Specications 12

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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, FULLY AND SECURELY INSERT
THE POWER CABLE PLUG INTO THE POWER OUTLET, AND POWER CABLE
CONNECTOR INTO THE UNIT SOCKET (IF THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN
INTEGRATED [ATTACHED] POWER CORD).
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE
THE FUSE (IF THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A USER REPLACEABLE FUSE) ONLY
WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE. IN CASE WHEN THE UNIT IS
NOT EQUIPPED WITH A USER REPLACEABLE FUSE - REFER REPLACEMENT TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: THE UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING. DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT NEAR
A HEAT SOURCE, OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION.
An exclamation mark in a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The triangle containing a lightning symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
EN_safety_02-20_1
TCD-50
Class 1 Laser Product
• This unit utilises a laser. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
• Always remove the disc when the unit is not in use.
• Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
• Do not stack devices, heat from other devices may affect the performance of the
unit.

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Safety Instructions
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 power outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
6. 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. These
precautions also apply to the power cord.
7. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing seri-
ous 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 manufacturer’s instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - This unit may be equipped with slots and openings
in the cabinet (housing) which are provided for ventilation 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
be not 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. For products equipped with a
separate power supply unit, leave at least 5cm (2in.) of free space
on all sides and the top of the power supply.
9. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label (placed on
the product and/or, if applicable, on a separate power supply
unit). If you are not sure of the type of power supply in 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.
10. Grounding and Polarity - some units for proper operation or
to take full advantage of their capabilities may require to be
connected to a grounded power outlet – refer to the user manual
for more information.
Some units may have markings for the live (L) and neutral (N)
conductors for power - in order to take full advantage of capa-
bilities of such products, it is recommended to properly connect
the polarity according to the markings on the unit - refer to the
user manual for more information. Connecting the polarity not in
accordance with the markings will not aect the durability and
reliability of the device.
11. 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.
12. Lighting - For added protection for this product during a lighting
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 system cables. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lighting and power-line surges.
13. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
14. 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. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and
ensure that no objects filled with water, such as vases are placed
on the apparatus.
15. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
16. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following
conditions:
• when power supply cord or plug is damaged;
• if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product;
• if the product does not operate normally by following the oper-
ating 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 require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation;
• if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way;
• if the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for a service.
1 7. Replacement Parts - when replacement parts are required, be
sure the technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or with the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
18. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety check to
determine that the products is in proper operating condition.
19. Wall of ceiling mounting - The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
20. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (includ-
ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
21. [Refer to products equipped with vacuum tubes] Tube Cage or
cover - For your safety and to protect the vacuum tubes this
product may be equipped with the factory installed vacuum tube
cage or cover.
It is not recommended to remove the cage or cover unless it is
required to change the vacuum tubes.
When the cage or cover is removed - do not touch the vacuum
tubes - they may be hot and burn the skin!
22. Operating Environment - Operating environment temperature and
humidity of the unit: +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F); less than
85% RH (cooling slots not blocked).
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Use the remote controller by aiming it at the remote controller sensor.
The remote controller can operate in the maximum range of 5 meters away from
the amplier and within 30 degrees from the axis of the controller sensor.
Note! Exposing the remote controller sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause
faulty operation.
Remote Controller Sensor
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
Battery Installation
1. Prepare two AAA batteries (not provided with this product).
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity
diagram inside the battery compartment ( positive + and negative - symbols).
4. Reinstall the rear cover.
Operating Range
5m
• Always use AAA batteries and do not use the rechargeable batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batte-
ries.
• If the batteries run out, remove the old batteries and replace them
with new ones within several minutes.
• If the batteries are placed incorrectly, they can cause explosion.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a long
period of time.
• Do not handle and store the batteries together with metallic tools.

Remote Controller
1. Signal LED Indicator
The Indicator ashes after each button is
pressed indicating that the remote controller is
transmitting the signal.
2. Standby Button ( )
3. Time Button (TIME)
4. Open/Close Button ( )
5. Repeat A-B Button (A-B)
6. Repeat Play Button (REPEAT)
7. Previous Button ( )
8. Play/Pause Button ( )
9. Next Button ( )
10. Search Backward Button ( )
11. Search Forward Button ( )
12. Stop Button ( )
13. Number Buttons (0-9)
Front and Rear Panel
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Front Panel:
1. Standby Button
2. Standby LED Indicator
3. Headphone 3.5 mm (1/8”) Output
4. Headphone Output Volume Regulator Knob
5. Disc Tray
6. Display
7. Remote Controller Sensor
8. Open/Close Button
9. Play/Pause Button
10. Stop Button
11. Previous Button
12. Next Button
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Front and Rear Panel
Rear Panel:
13. Analog Stereo RCA output
14. Analog Balanced Stereo XLR output
15. Digital Optical Output
16. Digital Coaxial Output
17. Power Cable Input and Fuse Box
13 14 15 16 17
A blown fuse should be only exchanged for exactly the same type as indicated on
the rear panel.
The Power Cable should be disconnected!
Hooking Up the CD Player
RCA-RCA
interconnect
Amplier, receiver,
powered speakers etc.
XLR female
– XLR male
interconnect
Amplier, receiver,
powered speakers etc.
Digital
optical
cable
Digital
coaxial
cable
Stereo Receiver etc.
Digital-to-Analog
Converter etc.

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Hooking Up the CD Player
Headphones
1. Make sure the CD Player is turned off (the Power Cable is disconnected from the
electrical outlet).
2. Make sure that external equipment which will be connected to the CD Player is
turned off.
3. If you want to listen to music via headphones: connect the headphones to the
Phones output.
Check „Headphones connection (PHONES)” for more details.
4. External audio equipment connection options:
Signal TCD-50
Output
Audio equipment
Input
Connection Cable
Analog R-Analog-L RCA sockets RCA-RCA interconnect
(not supplied)
R-Balanced-L
(male sockets)
XLR female sockets XLR female - XLR male
interconnect
(not supplied)
Digital OPTICAL Optical socket Optical cable
(not supplied)
COAXIAL Coaxial socket Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
The sockets and ports shown for external equipment and connection options may differ depending
on the device.
5. Your CD Player is ready for operation.

Operation
Plug the Power Cable to the CD Player and into the electrical outlet.
Switching ON / OFF
When you connect the CD Player to the electrical outlet for the rst time, it will be in the
Standby mode. The Standby LED Indicator will be illuminated.
ON
• Press the Standby button to switch the CD Player on.
The Standby LED Indicator will switch off.
• If there is no CD disc inserted, the info [NO DISC] will be shown on the display after a
while.
• If there is a CD disc inserted, the info about the CD disc [Number of tracks – Total
time] will be shown on the display after a while.
Note! This CD Player reads only CD-Audio discs. Other formats are not supported.
Playable media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW. Non-nalized discs cannot be played.
CD-Audio discs exceeding capacity of 74 minutes may not be played correctly
(especially last tracks).
OFF
• Press the Standby button to switch the CD Player off.
The Standby LED Indicator will be illuminated.
• The Display will be switched off.
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Some internal circuits of the device are powered even in the standby mode.
When you plan leaving home or going away for longer disconnect the power
cable from the device.
CD Discs Playing
1. Press the button to open the disc tray and place the CD disc on it (with the printed
side up).
2. Press the button to close the disc tray, after the CD disc is read correctly, info
about the disc [Number of tracks – Total time] will be shown on the Display.
Note! When the disc tray is open, please press the button to close it and start
playing the disc automatically.
3. Press the to start playing.
4. Press the to temporarily stop the playing – the info on the display will be blinking.
Press the button again, it will continue to play.
5. Press the button to stop the disc playing.
Do not place any foreign objects on the disc tray.
Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the CD Player is switched off.
This may damage this device.
Skip to Track
• During playback: press the / buttons once or more to skip to the previous / next
track on the disc.
• During stop: press the / buttons to choose the track you want to start playing
with. The playback will start automatically after a while.
• During pause: press the / buttons to choose the track you want to start playing
with. Press the to start playing.

Operation
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Search
During playback: press and hold the / buttons to search for the position that you
intend to continue playing.
Release to resume normal play.
Repeat A-B
This function allows to constantly play the content between two selected points: A
[start] to B [end].
• During playback: press the A-B button to select the start point and press it again to
select the end point.
The info [A -b - Repeat time] will be shown on the display.
Note! You can pause and resume playing using the button.
• Press the A-B button again or one of the following buttons ( / , / , , ) to
disactivate this function.
Note! During pause: pressing the A-B button will resume playing and set the start point
(A) from the point where the playback was previously paused.
Repeat Play
Switching between ALL-track repeat and ONE-track repeat.
The function may be only activated during the playback or pause.
• First press: to repeat the all tracks.
The info [R ALL] will be periodically displayed on the display.
• Second press: to repeat the current track.
The info [R ONE] will be periodically displayed on the display.
• Third press or the button: disactivates this function.
The info [R OFF] will be displayed on the display for a while.
Note! When a single track is repeated, press the / buttons, to skip to the previous
/ next track on the disc – the selected track will be repeated.
Direct Track Selection
The 0-9 buttons allow to select a specic track on the CD disc.
For instance: to select track number 12, press 1 and then 2 buttons etc.
• During playback: press the 0-9 buttons to start playing from the selected track.
• During stop and pause: press the 0-9 buttons to start playing from the selected track.
The playback will start automatically after a while.
Time Display
Time display switching function.
NO PLAYING (STOPPED): [Total number of tracks on the CD disc - Total CD disc time]
PLAYING or PAUSED
The track number or [A-b] (if this function is selected), is displayed in the rst position.
Each TIME button press is switching between [Elapsed track (or A-b) time] -> [Rema-
ining track (or A-b) time] -> [Remaining total CD disc time]
Note! The time displayed on this unit may differ from the actual time, as it is calculated
by rounding.

Operation
Listening at high volume may cause hearing damage.
CD Discs - Handling / Cleaning / Storing
Handling of CD discs
Playback side
• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
• Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.
Cleaning Discs
• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration.
Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened
cloth and nish with a dry cloth.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or
antistatic spray. They may damage the disc.
Storing Discs
• Do not store discs in places subjected to direct sunlight or near heat sources.
• Do not store discs in places subjected to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a
humidier.
• Storing discs vertically in a case, stacking discs or placing objects on discs outside of their
cases may cause warping.
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Headphones connection (PHONES)
When headphones are plugged into the headphone output (Phones) the transmission
of sound to all outputs is still active.
The volume of the headphones is regulated by the Headphone Output Volume Regula-
tor Knob [from zero: the knob in the max counterclockwise position].

We strongly advise to contact a professional installer or dealer in order to install
TAGA Harmony products.
We recommend using high quality TAGA Harmony cables and other installation
accessories.
Kit Content:
CD Player 1EA
Power Cable 1EA
Instruction Manual 1EA
Kit Content
We reserve the right to change the technical data and the design of the product without notice as a result of further development.
Specications
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Compatible CD formats CD-Audio (playable media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW)
DA converter ESS SABRE ES9018
Analog lter 2 Pole Fully Differential Linear Phase Bessel lter
Digital outputs Optical, Coaxial
[up to 44.1kHz/16bit]
Analog outputs STEREO: UNBALANCED (RCA),
STEREO: BALANCED (XLR)
Headphone output
Impedance: 32ohm
Output power: ≤30mW, 32ohm
Variable [0-30mW @32ohm | 0-50mW @600ohm]
Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortions <0.005% (A-Weighted) @1kHz 0DBFS
< 0.005% (2.0V 1kHz)
Signal / Noise ratio >110dB (A-Weighted)
Crosstalk <-100dB @1kHz
AC power / power consumption
220-240V 50/60Hz
Standby <0.5W
Operation max 35W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 7 x 43 x 32 cm
Weight 5.3 kg / pc.

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(applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its literature and packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local
government ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Disposal of the product
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is added if the battery contains more than 0.004
% lead. By ensuring that these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help
to prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case
of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a per-
manent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced
by qualied service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the appropriate collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of waste batte-
ries. For more detailed information about recycling of this battery, please contact
your local government ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or battery.

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