Tascam CD-601MKII User manual

CD-601MKII
CD PLAYER
D00811701A
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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2 TASCAM CD-601MKII
Important Safety Precautions
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 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.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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
For the customers 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 ist 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.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
For U.S.A.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 2.5 A
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Important Safety Instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9Do 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.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as
a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from
the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at
any time.
• Apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected
to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
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Safety Information
Rack-mounting the Unit
The CD-601MKII can be mounted in a standard 19-inch
rack by using the optional RM-601 rack shelf as shown
below.
This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified
as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous
invisible laser radiation during operation because
invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product
is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown ແ.
Optical pickup:
Type: KSS-213C
Manufacturer: SONY Corporation
Laser output: Less than 0.4 mW on the
objective lens
Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm
CAUTION
•DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING
USING A SCREWDRIVER.
•USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
•IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
NOTE
• Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.
• Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for
ventilation.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................6
Features..........................................................................6
Product Configuration.....................................................6
Precautions on Installation Locations .............................6
About Backup Memory....................................................7
Precautions upon Use.....................................................7
Handling CDs (compact discs)........................................7
NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS.........................8
Front Panel .....................................................................8
Display Window ............................................................10
Rear Panel....................................................................11
BASIC OPERATIONS............................................. 12
Online Playback and Monitor Playback ........................12
Preparations..................................................................12
Selecting the Playback Mode........................................12
Playing a Specific Tune from the Beginning
(SINGLE play)..........................................................13
Playing from an Intermediate Point in a Tune...............14
Auto-registering Cue Points..........................................14
Details of Transport Key Operations.............................15
READY key ..............................................................15
ON LINE key ............................................................15
PLAY/PAUSE key.....................................................15
STOP key.................................................................15
Selecting the Playback Point ........................................16
Selecting a track.......................................................16
Selecting the index...................................................16
Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune.........16
MENU OPERATIONS ............................................. 17
Menu Configuration.......................................................17
Menu Operation Basics.................................................18
Saving Menu Settings...................................................19
Clearing Menu Settings.................................................19
Clearing all user banks.............................................19
Clearing individual user banks .................................19
PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS.....................20
Program Playback.........................................................20
Entering the program mode......................................20
Programming............................................................20
Swapping programmed tracks..................................20
Adding program tunes..............................................20
Deleting program tunes............................................20
Clearing a program...................................................20
Auto Cue Function........................................................20
Setting the Auto Cue Level.......................................21
Setting Auto Cue Up.................................................21
Auto Ready Function ....................................................21
Pitch Control Function...................................................21
Incremental Play Function ............................................21
OUTPUT-RELATED SETTINGS............................. 22
Setting the Terminals for Online Output........................22
Setting the Terminals for Monitor Output ......................22
Setting Stereo/Monaural...............................................22
Setting the Output Level ...............................................22
OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS .......................23
Referencing to an External Clock Source.....................23
Failsafe Function...........................................................23
Displaying the End of Track Warning............................23
Switching the Time Display...........................................23
Clearing the Frame Display ..........................................24
Timer Play Function......................................................24
Viewing the Total Motor Time........................................24
EXTERNAL CONTROL .......................................... 25
Parallel Control .............................................................25
Setting fader start/stop.............................................25
Control from the RC-601MKII .......................................26
Setting operation on the CD player..........................26
Control from the RS-232C interface..............................26
Setting the baud rate................................................26
SPECIFICATIONS................................................... 27
List of Error Messages..................................................28
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6TASCAM CD-601MKII
INTRODUCTION
Before you start using this product, thoroughly read and
understand this manual. After you have finished reading this
manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place so that it can be
retrieved whenever necessary.
Features
The CD-601MKII is a professional-use CD player for use in
broadcasting stations, post-production, sound production,
and other commercial uses. Its features include:
zRack-mountable 3U, half-rack size by using the rack
mount tray (sold separately)
zPlayback of audio discs made using CD-R and CD-RW
discs in addition to commercially available audio CDs
zProvided with XLR (balance) and RCA (unbalance)
analog output terminals, and XLR (AES/EBU) and RCA
(S/PDIF) digital output terminals
z
Two playback modes are provided, online playback for
final take, and monitor playback for rehearsals. Each of
these playback signals can be output from different output
terminals.
zInstant start for instantly starting playback
zStandby at audio start point of track enabled by auto cue
function.
zCueing can be performed at singe-frame accuracy.
zSearching of the index is possible.
zIn addition to regular playback of all tunes, single
playback of a single tune and program playback of
various tunes in a desired order are also possible.
zThe Auto Ready Function enables the CD player to
automatically stand by at the start of the next track after
a track has been played.
zThe Incremental Play function enables the CD player to
automatically stand by at the start of the next track when
track playback has been cancelled.
zThe Failsafe function prevents inadvertent operation
during playback of the final take.
zSynchronization with an external word clock (44.1 kHz,
48 kHz) is possible.
During synchronization with an external 48 kHz clock,
the CD playback signal is digitally output at a sampling
frequency of 48 kHz.
z±12.5% pitch control function
zThe Timer Play function automatically starts monitor
playback when the power is turned ON.
zCD text can be displayed.
zProvided with parallel terminal for control such as fader
start/stop from external equipment.
zProvided with serial (RS-232C) terminal for control from
a PC or editing equipment.
zOperability can be improved and functions expanded by
connecting the RC-601MKII Remote Control Unit (sold
separately).
zHeadphone terminal/level knob for a monitor are
provided on the front panel.
About Terms Used in This Manual
This manual uses the following terms:
“Online READY” is used to indicate an “online playback
standby state” and
“Monitor PAUSE” is used to indicate a “monitor playback
standby state.”
Product Configuration
This product comprises the following items:
• CD-601MKII unit x 1
• Power cable x 1
• Owner’s Manual (this manual) x 1
• Warranty x 1
When unpacking this product, take care not to damage the
product. Store the box and packaging materials so that they
can be used for transporting the product at a later date.
If you find that any parts are missing or parts have been
damaged during transportation, contact us immediately.
Precautions on Installation
Locations
Do not install this product at the following locations. Doing
so might cause audio quality to drop or cause the product to
malfunction.
• Surfaces included 5° or more
• Locations subject to lots of vibrations or unstable
locations
• Next to windows or other locations subject to the direct
sunlight
• Next to heating apparatus or other locations subject to
extremely high temperatures
• Locations subject to extremely low temperatures
• Locations subject to lots of humidity or poorly ventilated
locations
• Next to tuners, TVs or video recorder decks
Installing this product near such locations may disturb
video images or cause noise.
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INTRODUCTION
About Backup Memory
The following setup information is stored to backup
memory on the CD-601MKII so that the same settings are
reproduced when this product is next turned ON.
• Playback mode
• Time display mode
• Auto ready function ON/OFF
• Auto cue function ON/OFF
• Pitch control function ON/OFF
• Pitch control value
• Index search function ON/OFF
• Settings for each of the menu items (*)
(*) : When the “USER” menu is set to “PRE”, the menu
item settings return to their defaults each time that
the power is turned ON. (→page 19 “Saving Menu
Settings”)
Precautions upon Use
About the power supply
Connect this CD player to the specified power supply. Do
not connect to other power supplies.
When connecting or disconnecting the power cable, hold it
by its plug.
Daily care of the CD player
Do not wipe the CD player’s body with chemical-
impregnated cloth, or a cloth soaked with benzene, paint
thinner or other organic solvent. Doing so might damage the
surface of the CD player’s body. Wipe off stubborn dirt on
the top cover or panels with a soft cloth moistened with a
small amount of diluted neutral detergent.
About condensation
When the CD player (or a compact disc) is moved from a
cold to a warm, heated room (e.g. in winter), or immediately
after heating apparatus in the room where the CD player is
installed is turned ON, water droplets (condensation) may
form inside the CD player. This will not only prevent the
CD player from operating normally but also may damage
discs or precision components inside the CD player. If
condensation forms, leave the CD player turned ON for
one or two hours to acclimatize and allow water droplets
to evaporate so that the CD player can operate normally.
Before moving the CD player or when the CD player is not
used, remove the disc.
Handling CDs (compact discs)
This CD player can play back CD-DA format CDs.
Both commercially available audio CDs (120 mm/80 mm)
and normally recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs can also be
used.
zTo take a disc out of its storage case, press down on the
centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully
by its edges.
Correct way of taking Correct ways of holding
a compact disc out of a compact disc
its storage case
zFingerprints or dust on the recording surface should be
carefully wiped off by wiping in a straight motion from the
inside to the outside of the disc with a soft cloth. Dirt on
discs causes the laser pickup to jump. So, keep discs in
a clean state at all times and store them in their storage
cases.
zNever use record sprays, antistatic sprays, benzene,
paint thinner, or other organic solvents. Chemical
products such as these may damage the surface of the
disc.
zDo not expose discs to the direct sunlight or high
temperature or humidity. Long exposure to high
temperatures may cause them to warp or become
deformed.
zDo not stick paper or write anything with a ballpoint pen
on the label surface.
zDo not use discs from which cellophane tape or rental
CD stickers have been peeled off, or discs with adhesive
from stickers still sticking to the disc. Leaving discs such
as these in the CD player may prevent the disc from
being removed or cause a malfunction.
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
ແ OPEN/CLOSE key (ø)
Opens and closes the tray.
ໂ PLAY MODE key
Select the playback mode from regular playback
(playback of all tunes), single playback, and program
playback.
The current playback mode is displayed in the playback
mode display area of the display window.
(→page 12 “Selecting the Playback Mode”)
ໃ DISP MODE key
Each press of this key switches the time display mode.
As the default setting, the time display mode is switched
between “track elapsed time” and “track remaining time.”
You can select the display modes to be switched
between using the menu. (→page 23 “Switching the
Time Display”)
ໄ AUTO RDY key
Switches the auto ready function (for automatically
standing by at the start of the next track after a track
has been played) ON/OFF. When this function is ON,
“A.READY” is lit in the display window. (→page 21 “Auto
Ready Function”)
໅ AUTO CUE key
Switches the auto cue function (mainly for searching for
the actual track start cue point during a track search)
ON/OFF. When this function is ON, “A.CUE” is lit in the
display window. (→page 20 “Auto Cue Function”)
ໆ PITCH key
Switches the pitch control function ON/OFF. When this
function is set to ON, “PITCH” and the setting value (%)
are lit in the display window. The +/- keys are used to set
the pitch in ±12.5% increments.
(→page 21 “Pitch Control Function”)
໇ INDEX key/indicator
Switches the index search function ON/OFF. The index
search is possible using the TRACK key while the
INDEX indicator is lit. (→page 16 “Selecting the index”)
່ Disc tray
This is the tray for placing the disc on.
້ MENU key
Switches the menu mode ON/OFF. Various settings
can be made using the menu. (→page 17 “Menu
Operations”)
໊ ON LINE key (¥)
When this key is pressed in the online READY mode
(READY key is lit), online playback is performed. During
online playback, this key is lit (green). (→page 15
“Details of Transport Key Operations”)
Front Panel
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
໋ PLAY/PAUSE key (¥/π)
When this key is pressed while disc operation is stopped,
in the online READY mode or during monitor playback,
the CD player enters the monitor PAUSE mode. When
it is pressed in the monitor PAUSE mode, monitor
playback is started.
During monitor playback, this key is lit yellow, and in the
monitor PAUSE mode, it blinks. (→page 15 “Details of
Transport Key Operations”)
໌ ENTER key
Press this key to apply selections or settings during
menu operations.
ໍ READY key (π)
Pressing this key sets the CD player to the online
READY mode.
The online READY point differs according to the state
of the CD player when this key is pressed. (→page 15
“Details of Transport Key Operations”)
໎ +/- key
This key is used to select items or setting values during
menu operations.
It is also used to set pitch control values.
໏ STOP key (ª)
Pressing this key stops disc operations. This key is lit
while disc operations are stopped. (→page 15 “Details
of Transport Key Operations”)
໐TRACK (Â/¯) key
This key is used to perform a track search (skip). An
index search is performed when the INDEX indicator is lit.
The operation after a skip differs according the operation
state when this key is pressed, the auto cue settings, and
auto cue up setting. (→page 16 “Selecting the Track”)
໑SEARCH (∆/˚) key
Holding down this key during monitor playback or in the
monitor PAUSE mode performs a cue search. (→page
16 “Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune”)
໒PHONES level knob
Adjusts the headphone output level.
໓PHONES jack
This is the standard phone jack for connecting stereo
headphones. When connecting a mini plug headphone,
use a conversion adapter.
໔Display window
This window displays disc information, CD player
operation mode, menus, and various other information.
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Display Window
ແ Track display area
Displays the track No. currently being played back or
currently selected track.
In the menu mode, displays the menu No.
ໂ Index/program display area
Displays the index No. currently being played back or
currently selected index. During setting of the program,
displays the program step No.
ໃ Memory bank display area
Displays the currently selected memory bank (one of A
to E). The memory function is enabled when the Remote
Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) is connected.
ໄ Memory display area
“M” is lit when information such as the disc cue point
is saved to internal memory. The memory function is
enabled when the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII
(sold separately) is connected.
໅ Time display area
Displays the time information.
In the menu mode, displays the menu items. In the
menu item display, alphabet characters are displayed as
follows:
ໆ Time display mode display area
This area is lit as follows according to the time display
mode. (→page 23 “Switching the Time Display”)
In the disc remaining time mode : TOTAL and REMAIN
are lit.
In the disc total time mode : TOTAL is lit.
In the track time mode : TOTAL blinks.
In the track remaining time mode : REMAIN is lit.
໇ Auto ready display area
Lit when the auto ready function is ON. (→page 21
“Auto Ready Function”)
່ Auto cue display area
Lit when the auto cue function is ON. (→page 20 “Auto
Cue Function”)
້ Pitch control display area
When pitch control is ON, “PITCH” is lit and the pitch
control value is displayed. (→page 21 “Pitch Control
Function”)
Also, in the menu mode, the setting value is displayed.
໊ Clock display area
When the CD player is synchronized with an external
clock, “EXT CLK” is lit, displaying the sampling
frequency. When the operation clock is set to “EXT”
and the CD player is not synchronized with an external
clock, “EXT CLK” blinks. (→page 23 “Referencing to an
External Clock Source”)
໋ Playback mode/repeat mode display area
Displays the playback mode and repeat mode.
(→page 12 “Selecting the Playback Mode”)
The repeat function is enabled when the Remote Control
Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) is connected.
໌ Disc/track display area
Displays according to the display details while CD text is
displayed on the character display area.
When disc information is displayed : “DISC” is lit.
When track information is displayed : “TRACK” is lit.
ໍ Character display area
Displays CD text or menu item details.
໎ Incremental play display area
Lights when the incremental play function is ON.
(→page 21 “Incremental Play Function”)
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