Tascam CD-A500 Guide

Technical Documentation
CD-A500
TASCAM's CD-A500 brings together the
two most popular consumer media formats
in one very affordable and space conscious
package. The CD player and cassette deck
can act as totally separate units with
individual outputs on the back panel, or
the combination can be capitalized upon
by using direct dubbing, long play (combo)
capabilities, and an input-saving cascade
output mode. RCA audio I/O connections
and a wireless remote are standard.
7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascamcontractor.com
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.
The CD-A500 is designed to be affordable, easy to use, and reliable.
Mobile Users - Live Production - Rehearsal Halls
The dual function, compact design will appeal to anyone who needs
to change locations on a regular basis, or who has limited space to
fit their gear into. The CD-A500 is an excellent primary playback
device in basic set-ups. The convenience of a rack mountable CD
player and cassette deck offer the power to play any media you
are likely to receive from bandmates or clients, and still offers you
a sturdy mechanism not found in consumer devices stuck on a rack
tray. Plus, the ability to cascade the CD and cassette can save
inputs on a mixer when you need it most.
Lecture Halls - Board Rooms - School PA
There are many situations where the person who needs to operate
the equipment has little or no official training. The key for these
people is to keep the operation of the unit straight forward, offer
the features they need, and keep the advanced functions out of the
recorder so these lesser understood features don't accidentally trip
the user up. The CD-A500 is ideal for these situations.
DJs - Dance Studios - Health Clubs
Anyone involved in dance or aerobic workouts knows the value of
pitch control. The CD-A500 offers pitch control on the cassette
deck. Pitch control can make the difference between having the
tempo drag a bit and having the right punch. This is also great for
transferring CDs to tape with the pitch adjusted for later
performance where the users aren't fortunate enough to have this.
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CD Player Section:
Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Wow and Flutter:
Channel Separation:
Output RCA:
Digital Filter:
Analog Filter:
Cassette Section:
Track System:
Heads:
Type of Tape:
Tape Speed:
Pitch Control:
Motor:
Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Wow and Flutter:
Fast Winding Time:
Input RCA:
Line Output RCA:
Headphone Output:
General:
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Standard Accessories:
CD-A500_TECHDOC.pdf
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20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB
>90dB
<0.02% (1kHz)
Unmeasurable (Quartz Accuracy)
>75dB
2Vrms
4-times oversampling
3rd order
4 track, 2 channel stereo
Record/playback (Rotary Reverse)
Erase
Cassette C-60, C-90
1 7/8 ips, 4.76 cm/sec
Approx ±12%
DC Servo Motor
50Hz-15kHz ±3dB CrO2
50Hz-14kHz ±3dB Normal
>57dB Dolby off, 3% THD wtd
>69dB Dolby on, over 5kHz
<0.08% (W RMS)
Approx 120 sec, C-60
-9dBu, 50kOhms
-4.5dBu, 400 Ohms
5mW, 32 Ohms
120/230V AC, 50-60Hz (US/Export)
230V AC, 50Hz (Europe Model)
240V AC, 50Hz (Australia Model)
14W
483 x 138.5 x 270 mm
19" x 5 1/4" x 10 5/8"
6.4Kg, 14.1 lbs.
Wireless Remote (RC-A500)
2 x AA batteries, Rack mount screws
• Integrated CD Player & Reversible Cassette Deck
• 3-U Rack Mount Design
• ±12% Pitch Control on Cassette Deck
• Return To Zero Function for Cassette Deck
• Wireless Remote Control Included
• Continuous Play function between Cassette & CD
• Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O
• Headphone Output with Level Control
• Dolby B Noise Reduction on Cassette Mechanism
• Shuffle and Program Play Modes for the CD Player
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
The CD-A500 is available at:

CD-A500 Technical Documentation
7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascamcontractor.com
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.
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CD-A500_TECHDOC.pdf
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PANELS AND REMOTE
The CD player and cassette deck shall be
combined into a single unit that can mount
in three standard 19" rack spaces in height.
The CD player shall be a single CD player
with a power-tray loading mechanism.
The cassette deck shall be a two head bi-
directional player/recorder.
The CD player shall offer automated play
modes, including Program Play and Shuffle
Play, and shall also be capable of
continuous play of one track, or all tracks.
The CD player and cassette mechanism
shall offer the ability to record directly
from the CD to the cassette. For increased
dynamic range during recording, the
cassette mechanism shall utilize switchable
Dolby B noise reduction circuit.
The cassette mechanism shall offer a
counter reset and a return to zero function.
Pitch control shall be provided on the
cassette deck to approximately ±12%,
and adjustable from the front panel.
Analog outputs shall be provided on
unbalanced RCA connectors for the CD player.
A line output shall provide outputs for both
the CD player and cassette deck on unbalanced
RCA connectors. Line input for the cassette
deck shall be provided on unbalanced RCA
connectors.
The combo unit shall have a timer play
function that engages a function when
powered up. The available options shall be
play CD, play tape and record tape.
The CD player and cassette deck combo unit
shall be controllable with a TASCAM RC-A500
wireless remote. Dimensions shall be
19" x 5 1/4" x 10 5/8" (W x H x D).
Metric measurements: 483x138.5x270mm.
The CD player and cassette deck combo
unit shall be a TASCAM CD-A500.
NOTE: This text is available in a standard text file on
TASCAM's Sound Contractor CD-ROM.
ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS