Sony CC-222 User Manual

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CC-222

CD Recorder/Cassette Deck

3D0050600A

OWNER’S MANUAL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

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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

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.

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.

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Important Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove th of the plug inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol ç

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by

or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

e fuse and dispose

For U.S.A

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 residental 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.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

For Canada

AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CORDE DE CONNEXION CA ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

For the consumers 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 is 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

…Read all of these Instructions. …Save these Instructions for later use. …Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio

equipment.

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 wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7) 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.

8) Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious 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 the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10) Ventila ti on — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven- tilation 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 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.

11) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to 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.

12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13) 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.

14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

"Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning 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 cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock.

18) 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. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open- ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating

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 often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

21) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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 in 1.

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.

Optical pickup: Type : KRS-202A or KRS-220B

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Manufacturer : SONY Corporation Laser output : Less than 0.1 mW (Play) and 32 mW

Laser output : (Record) on the objective lens

Wavelength : 777 - 787 nm

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Table of Contents

1 – Introduction

Supplied accessories ................................................6

Some notes and precautions .......................6

Rack-mounting the unit .......................................... 7

Environmental considerations ................................7

Beware of condensation ......................................... 7

About tapes .............................................................7

About CD-R and CD-RW discs ................................. 8

Finalizing .......................................................8

“Recordable” discs ...................................................8

Handling of compact discs ......................................9

Additional notes with regard to CD-R and

CD-RW discs .......................................................... 9

Never use a stabilizer or printable discs ................9

Recommended media ............................................10

Use of the remote control unit .............................10

About this manual ......................................10

1, “Introduction” ........................................10

2, “Features and controls” ........................ 10

3, “Cassette operations” ........................... 10

4, “CD player” ............................................10

5, “Recording CDs” ....................................10

6, “After recording” ...................................10

7, “Reference and specifications” ............. 10

2 – Features and controls

Rear panel features ....................................12

Remote control features ............................13

3 – Cassette operations

Playback operations ...................................15

Continuous tape/CD playback ..............................15

Recording operations .................................16

Dubbing tapes from the CD deck ..............16

If the tape is in stop mode ........................ 16

If the tape is in record pause mode ......... 16

Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD ..........17

Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing ...............17

Recording tapes from the PHONO deck ...17

Other recording features ...........................18

Recording silences between items .......................18

Erasing tapes .........................................................18

Other tape functions and features ...........18

Tape counter ..........................................................18

Pitch control ........................................................... 18

Fast forward and rewind ...................................... 19

Search keys ............................................................19

4 – CD player

Simple playback operations ......................20

Time display modes ...............................................20

Track search ...........................................................20

Playback modes .......................................... 21

Programmed order playback ............................... 21

Repeat play ................................................. 22

Setting the A and B repeat points ....................... 22

Intro check .................................................. 22

Auto spacing .............................................. 23

5 – Recording CDs

Input selection ............................................ 24

Signal volume ....................................................... 24

Input monitoring .................................................. 24

Frequency conversion .......................................... 24

Basic recording ........................................... 25

Playing back tracks ............................................... 26

Time display while recording .............................. 26

Manual track division ........................................... 26

Restricting the number of tracks ......................... 26

Full disc .................................................................. 26

Dubbing from tape to disc ........................27

Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape ...... 27

Recording to disc from the RIAA

PHONO inputs .......................................... 27

Advanced recording ................................... 28

Setting the trigger level ....................................... 28

Using the trigger level ......................................... 29

Synchronized recording ....................................... 30

Automatic track division ...................................... 31

Digital direct ......................................................... 32

Rec mute function ................................................ 32

Fade-in and fade-out ............................................ 32

To perform a fade-in: ................................32

To perform a fade-out: ..............................32

Copy-protection ......................................... 33

6 – After recording

Finalizing .................................................... 34

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ..................................... 34

Erasing ........................................................ 34

Erasing tracks ........................................................ 35

Erasing a whole disc ............................................. 35

Refreshing a disc ................................................... 35

7 – Reference and specifications

Troubleshooting ......................................... 37

Menu items ................................................. 38

Resetting default menu values ............................ 38

Specifications ............................................. 39

CD recorder section .............................................. 39

Cassette recorder section

Phono input and headphones ............................. 40

Dimensional drawing ................................ 41

Tape maintenance ...................................... 41

Cleaning the tape path ............................. 41

Demagnetizing heads ................................ 41

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1 – Introduction

The CC-222 provides you with an advanced system for the recording and playback of digital compact discs and analog cassettes, providing easy duplication facilities in both directions, and combining the most advanced technology in both fields.

Additional audio units, both analog and digital, can be connected easily through the rear panel connections, allowing the recording of other sources.

Additionally, the CC-222 is fitted with a dedicated phono connection, which eliminates the need for an additional RIAA-equipped amplifier when archiving vinyl recordings.

TASCAM’s legendary attention to detail provides a high-quality full-featured cassette tape deck, complete with Dolby noise reduction circuitry.

24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters provide excellent recording and playback quality for the CD recorder.

A sampling frequency convertor is incorporated, allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio

1. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

U symbol are

sources which are at frequencies other than the CD standard sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

Disc track divisions can be entered manually, or can produced automatically as a response to the input signal level.

“One-touch” fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your specific requirements.

A multi-function “multi dial” is used to set and confirm parameter settings.

A convenient wireless remote control unit provides additional functionality and permits the operation of the unit from a distance.

NOTE

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CC-222.

Supplied accessories

As well as this manual, you should also find a RC222 remote control unit packed with the unit. Only use this remote control unit with the CC-222.

Some notes and precautions

Treat the CC-222 as you would any other piece of precision equipment.

Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.

Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).

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Rack-mounting the unit

1 – Introduction—Some notes and precautions

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it.

Environmental considerations

The CC-222 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions:

The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CC-222 is more sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players.

Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees noncondensing.

As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for ventilation.

You should not place the unit on a piece of equipment generating heat, e.g. an amplifier, to avoid possible problems with overheating.

See “Environmental considerations” on page 7 below for details of ventilation, etc.

Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. Do not mount the unit in a rack tilted 5° or more from the vertical position.

NOTE

If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.

The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

NOTE

When transporting the unit, always use the original packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CC-222, in case you need to transport it in the future.

In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit.

Beware of condensation

If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism,

About tapes

Do not store tapes in the following places:

• On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight, or in any other places with high temperatures.

• Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields.

making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours with the power turned on, then turn the power off and on again.

• Where humidity is high, or in dirty, dusty places.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive

shocks.

As C-120 tapes are mechanically weak, and could become entangled in the transport mechanism, we do not recommend their use.

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1 – Introduction—Finalizing

For the automatic tape selection function to work properly, metal and high position (cobalt) tapes must have the appropriate identification holes.

About CD-R and CD-RW discs

The CC-222 uses CD-R and CD-RW media, and can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio media.

In this manual, when we refer to “CD-R” and CDRW” discs, we always include “CD-R Digital Audio” and “CD-RW Digital Audio”, even when this is not explicitly stated.

CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded. The packaging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:

Note that Type I (normal), Type II (high-position/ chrome) and Type IV (metal) tapes can be played back. Recording is possible with Type I (normal) and Type II (high-position/chrome) tapes.

recorded can be erased before the disc has been “finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will include one of the following logos:

However, you should note that an audio CD created using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CC-222. This is in no way a limitation of the CC-222 itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.

By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks

Finalizing

Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start of the disc.

The process of writing this table of contents is known as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can be written to the disk. See “Finalizing” on page 34 for details.

“Recordable” discs

In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been

CD-R discs created on the CC-222, by contrast, may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players.

In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.

In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be “unfinalized”, i.e. the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.

finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.

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Handling of compact discs

1 – Introduction—Finalizing

Observe the following:

• Always place compact discs in the tray with their label facing upward (compact discs can only be played on one side).

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles.

• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light

stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality.

• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip”.

• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperature can warp the disc.

• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs.

• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them. For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays opened unnecessarily.

Additional notes with regard to CD-R and CD-RW discs

There are additional precautions that you should take when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs, that are different to those that you should take when handling ordinary CDs.

• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process.

• CD-R discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.

• Always store CD-R discs in their “jewel cases” to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.

• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray.

• When labeling CD-R discs, always use a soft oilbased felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side.

• Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alcohol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.

• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

Never use a stabilizer or printable discs

Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.

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1 – Introduction—About this manual

NOTE

Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the mechanism of the CC-222. If it sticks to the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it out.

Recommended media

An up-to-date list of manufacturers who produce media suitable for use in the CC-222 can be obtained from your TASCAM dealer.

Use of the remote control unit

When using the remote control unit, make sure:

• There is a clear unobstructed path between the remote control unit and the remote sensor on the main unit.

• The remote control unit is located within 5 m (15 ft.) of the main unit, and is pointing at approximately right angles (±30°) to the front panel.

When fitting or replacing the batteries:

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

• The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface:

• When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface:

• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows:

Welcome.

ERASE.

RANDOM

• Always make sure that both batteries are replaced together. Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix batteries of different types.

• Always make sure that the batteries are located

with the correct polarity (the positive terminals of the batteries should match the the battery compartment, and the negative terminals should match the

• If you are not going to use the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old batteries can leak, casing damage to the remote control unit.

• Always dispose of old batteries in the way recommended by your local garbage disposal authorities.

– markings).

+ markings inside

3, “Cassette operations” Includes dubbing to

cassette from CD as well as other cassette-based playback and recording operations.

4, “CD player” About CD playback, including

programmed and repeat playback functions

5, “Recording CDs” About recording CDs,

including dubbing from cassette to disc, as well as other CD recording functions.

The sections of this manual are arranged as follows:

1, “Introduction” This section, introducing the

features and concepts of the CC-222.

2, “Features and controls” The front and rear

panel controls, indicators and connections, as well as a description of the remote control unit.

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6, “After recording” More information regard-

ing the finalizing of discs and the erasing and refreshing of CD-RW media.

7, “Reference and specifications” Some

troubleshooting tips, together with menu default settings, and the facts and figures about the CC-222.

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2 – Features and controls

This is not a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and functions of all of the controls. These are described more comprehensively in other parts of the manual, but this section provides a brief reminder of the functions provided by these controls.

1 Power switch (POWER) Push to turn on,

and push again to turn the unit off.

2 Cassette holder Open this holder using the

EJECT key. Insert cassettes tape side downwards,

and close the holder by hand.

3 REW key Starts the tape moving fast in the

right-to-left direction. If the tape is already in play mode, it acts as a search key.

4 FFWD key Starts the tape moving fast in the

left-to-right direction. If the tape is already in play mode, it acts as a search key.

5 Tape STOP key Stops the current tape

transport operation.

6 Tape PLAY key (h) Starts tape playback,

or recording from record pause, from right to left.

7 Tape PLAY key (y) Starts tape playback,

or recording from record pause, from left to right.

8 Tape PAUSE key Pauses tape playback or

recording.

9 Tape RECORD key Goes from tape stop to

tape record pause mode.

A Tape EJECT key Opens the cassette holder. B Display Provides information on the status of

the cassette and disc transport and the selected input sources, etc.

C RESET key Resets the tape counter to zero.

D RTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position. E INPUT 2 SEL key Repeated presses of this

key cycle between the different sources available for the cassette recorder:

LINE2, and DISC.

F DUB 1 TAPE>CD-RW key Starts the

process of automatic recording from the cassette to a recordable disc. See the section on recording to disc for full details.

G INPUT 1 SEL key Repeated presses of this

key cycle between the different sources available for the CD-RW drive:

OPTICAL, and COAXIAL

LINE1, PHONO, TAPE,

H PHONO key Starts recording from the phono

source to the cassette or disc recorder, depending on the selection made in the menu system. See the appropriate sections on recording to either tape or disc.

I REC MUTE key When recording to cassette

and this key is pressed, the sound is muted for about four seconds, and the unit enters record pause mode.

J INPUT (cassette) control This rotary

control affects the level fed to the cassette. Note that it has no effect during automatic disc-to-tape dubbing if the menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is set to “through”.

K DUB 2 TAPE<CD-RW key Starts the

process of automatic recording from the disc to tape. See the section on recording to tape for full details.

L INPUT (CD) control This rotary control

affects the level fed to the disc. Note that it has no effect during automatic tape-to-disc dubbing if the menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is set to “through”.

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M OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the

disc tray.

N DISPLAY key Changes the time display for

the disc recording and playback.

O FINALIZE key Used when finalizing record-

able discs.

P ERASE key Used when erasing data from

CD-RW discs.

Q SYNC REC key Turns synchronized record-

ing of the disc recorder on and off.

R MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle

through the different menu options.

S MULTI DIAL Used to select and confirm

menu settings etc. (turn to make the setting, push to confirm), and also as a track search facility when playing back discs.

T Disc tray Open and close this tray with the

OPENCLOSE key M to load and unload discs.

U REMOTE SENSOR window Receives the

infra-red signals from the remote control unit. Do not block this window if you are using the remote control unit.

V PITCH CONTROL knob This is a center-

detented knob which allows the tape speed (and therefore the pitch) to be changed by ±12%.

W REV MODE switch This three-position

switch allows the choice of single-side or bidirec-

tional playback and recording (Ä or Ê), or (ä) continuous playback only (not recording).

X Dolby NR (OFF/ON) switch Use this

switch to turn the Dolby noise reduction off and on for the cassette deck.

Y CD-TAPE CONT PLAY switch Use this

to turn continuous playback (alternating between disc and cassette) on and off.

Z CD TIMER (OFF/PLAY) switch Use this

switch to turn the CD timer option on or off (when this is in the with a disc inserted will automatically start playback.

PLAY position, turning on the machine

a CD STOP key Stops CD playback or disc

recording,

b CD PLAY key Starts CD playback or record-

ing (from record ready mode).

c CD PAUSE key Pauses or unpauses CD

playback or recording (starts recording from record pause mode).

d CD RECORD key places the disc in record

ready mode and performs manual track incrementing while recording.

e MONITOR (TAPE 1/1+2/2 DISC) switch

phone outputs as either the cassette deck, the disc recorder, or a mixture of both.

This switch selects the source for the head-

f PHONES jack and volume control

Connect a standard pair of stereo headphones to this 1/4” jack, and adjust the level with the control.

Rear panel features

The CC-222 line analog inputs and outputs all operate at the –10dBV level. For details of input and out-

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2 – Features and controls—Remote control features

g DIGITAL COAXIAL (INPUT and OUTPUT) jacks

(

INPUT) and transmit (OUTPUT) SPDIF digital

audio data to and from the disc recorder.

Digital audio data received can be at any sampling frequency between 32 kHz and 48kHz. The output is always 44.1kHz.

These RCA jacks accept

h DIGITAL OPTICAL (INPUT and OUTPUT) jacks

connectors accept (INPUT) and transmit (OUTPUT) SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc recorder.

Digital audio data received can be at any sampling frequency between 32 kHz and 48kHz. The output is always 44.1kHz.

These TOSLINK-compatible

i LINE OUTPUTS (1, 2) (L, R) Use these

connectors to connect the amplifier to the analog outputs of the disc recorder ( sette deck (

2).

1) or the outputs of the cas-

Remote control features

LINE OUTPUTS 2 output both the signals from the

disc recorder and the cassette deck. However, if both are playing, the cassette deck takes priority (the disc recorder will not be heard).

j RIAA PHONO INPUT (L, R) and GND terminal

deck to the CC-222. The destination of the signal is determined by a menu item.

Connect the earth (grounding) wire of the record deck to the

NOTE

Do not connect a record deck to the do not connect any other equipment to these jacks.

Use these connectors to connect a record

GND terminal.

LINE

inputs and

k LINE INPUTS (1, 2) (L, R) Use these con-

nectors to connect signal sources to the analog inputs of the disc recorder ( deck (

2).

1) or the inputs of the cassette

For the most part, the remote control unit duplicates the front panel controls, with a few differences, as explained here:

1 RESET key Performs the same function as

2 RTZ key

Performs the same function as D.

3 OPEN/CLOSE key Performs the same

function as A.

4 Wind/search keys (m, ,) Perform

the same functions as 3 and 4.

5 REC MUTE key Performs the same func-

tions as I.

6 REC key Performs the same functions as 9. 7 STOP key Performs the same functions as

8 PAUSE key Performs the same functions as

9 PLAY key (h) Performs the same functions

A PLAY key (y) Performs the same functions

as 7.

B CONT PLAY key Performs the same func-

tions as Y.

C AUTO SPACE Automatically adds a space of

about four seconds between disc tracks on playback.

D DISPLAY key Performs the same functions

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E FADE R key Used to perform automated

fade-in and fade-out when recording to disc. The time is set using menu items.

F PLAY MODE key Allows the selection of

either normal, single, programmed or random playback.

G INTRO CHECK Allows the first 10 seconds

of every track on a disc to be played before automatically moving on to the next track to be played.

H REPEAT key Enables or disables repeat

mode (single track, or disc repeat playback) of the CD.

I A-B key Used to set the start and end points of

a repeat loop and to cancel such a loop.

J MENU key Performs the same functions as

K ENTER key Performs the same functions as

pushing the

MULTI DIAL (S).

L Number keys (0 through 10, +10, and

CLEAR)

disc playback.

Used for entering track numbers for

M SEARCH keys Used for “fast forward” and

“fast reverse” through a disc.

N SKIP keys Perform the same functions as

turning the selecting menu parameter values).

MULTI DIAL S (selecting tracks and

O REC key Performs the same function as d. P REC MUTE key Inserts a silence of about

four seconds and pauses recording when recording to disc.

Q FINALIZE key Performs the same functions

R ERASE key Performs the same functions as

S SYNC REC key Performs the same func-

tions as

T STOP key Performs the same functions as

U PAUSE key Performs the same functions as

V PLAY key Performs the same functions as b.

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Note the following when loading tapes:

1 Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cas-

sette's hub and take up any slack tape.

Playback operations

3 – Cassette operations

NOTE

Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.

2 Press the EJECT key to open the cassette

compartment door.

3 Load the cassette tape with its open edge fac-

ing down.

4 Gently close the compartment door.

NOTE

*Notes:

The cassette holder cannot be opened during recording or playback.

If the power has been switched off during play or recording, ejecting the cassette may be impossible. In such a case, switch the power on and press the key again.

EJECT

1 With the power on, set the REV MODE switch

to the required tape mode.

u j p

Single-sided playback One side, then the other side, then stop One side, then the other side, then the first side again,

etc.

Continuous tape/CD playback

1 Load the tape (as described above) to be

played back into the unit. Load the disc (use the

OPEN/CLOSE key and load the disc

recorded side downwards and close the tray).

2 Press the

3 Press either of the

deck, or the

Playback will start on the appropriate unit. When playback reaches the end of the disc, or the end of the tape (either one side or two

CD-TAPE CONT PLAY key.

PLAY keys of the tape

PLAY key of the CD deck.

2 Load a pre-recorded cassette with its open

edge facing down and side A facing toward you.

3 Set the Dolby NR system on or off.

4 Press either

PLAY key to start playback.

5 Adjust the volume with the amplifier's vol-

ume control.

6 To stop playback, press the

sides, as determined by the

STOP key.

REV MODE set-

ting), playback starts on the other unit.

Media (tape or disc) can be changed in the unit that is not playing.

NOTE

The cassette deck and CD deck can be used to play back through different outputs, or the jacks can be used for both disc and tape playback. However, note that if both are playing, the cassette takes priority (the disc will not be heard through these outputs). Disc playback is always through the

OUTPUTS 1

jacks.

LINE OUTPUTS 2

LINE

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3 – Cassette operations—Recording operations

Recording operations

NOTE

CAUTION

Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or

lished or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Check before recording.

other pub-

1 With the power on, set the REV MODE

switch

If you want to make a bi-directional recording, set the

REV MODE switch to the j or

p position.

Set to the u (single side) position if recording is to be made on a single side of the tape.

2 Load a recordable cassette. Check that the

safety tabs on the spine of the cassette are in place. If they have been broken off, block the holes with adhesive tape.

3 Press the

source (either

When

INPUT 2 SEL key to select the

LINE2 or DISC).

DISC is selected, the built-in CD

player's output is selected as a source.

When

LINE2 is selected, the external signal

from the

LINE 2 jacks is selected as a source.

4 Set the Dolby NR system on or off.

5 Press the

RECORD key. The deck enters

record pause mode (the display indicators light).

6 Play back the source, and adjust the record-

ing level with the

INPUT level control so that

the loudest sound to be recorded just makes the meters briefly reach around the “0 dB” point for normal or high-position tapes (recording is not possible with metal tapes).

7 Press either the PAU SE or PLAY key to start

recording.

To stop recording temporarily, press the

PAU SE key. To restart the tape, press either

the PAU SE key or either of the PLAY keys. When the unit is in record pause mode, if the

PLAY key whose indicator is lit is pressed

recording will restart. If the PLAY key whose indicator is unlit is pressed, the recording direction will reverse, and the

PLAY key must

be pressed again to restart recording.

To stop recording, press the

STOP key.

Dubbing tapes from the CD deck

To record from the internal CD deck:

1 Prepare for recording as described above

(load a tape, set the

2 Load the source CD disc (press

, put the disc in the tray, recorded

side downwards, and close the tray).

3 Use the

MENU key to set the dubbing volume

THRU to bypass the input level control

(see “Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing” on page 17).

NOTE

If you want to record the tracks on the tape in a different order from those on the disc, use the programmed playback mode to rearrange the tracks (“Programmed order playback” on page 21). Leave the disc in stop mode when you have finished programming the order.

4 Press the DUB 2 key.

REV MODE, etc.).

OPEN/

If the tape is in stop mode If the tape is in

stop mode, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the current side.

At the start of the tape, recording starts, but the CD does not start playback for eight seconds (this is to allow for the leader tape at the start of a cassette).

DUB

The

indicator flashes.

The CD starts playback after the eight seconds at the

DUB

start of the cassette. The

indicator lights steadily.

If the tape is in record pause mode If the

tape is in record pause mode, recording starts immediately, and the CD starts playback immediately. The

DUB

indicator lights.

If you want to adjust the input volume, set

DUB>VOL menu to ON and use the left

the (tape)

INPUT control to adjust the level of sig-

nals fed to the tape from the CD player.

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3 – Cassette operations—Recording tapes from the PHONO deck

The dubbing stops when playback reaches the end of the CD, or when the tape reaches the end of its run (one side in the case of single-sided (u) reverse mode, both sides in the j reverse mode), whichever comes first.

Note that if the tape is set to auto-reverse, and the last item recorded on one side of a tape was not completely recorded before the tape was reversed, that item will be automatically repeated.

Also note that when the tape automatically reverses, eight seconds are used as non-recorded time at the beginning of the second side (the tape is in record

Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD

The above procedure describes the playback and recording from the start of a disc (or the start of a programmed playback list).

To record from a point other than the ones above:

1 Locate the disc to the point where the play-

back is to start.

2 Press the disc

at the point where the playback is to start.

PAU SE key to pause playback

mode, but the CD does not play back), again to allow for leader tape at the start of the cassette.

The dubbing process can also be stopped manually with the

STOP key of the cassette deck or the CD

deck. All other transport keys are disabled.

NOTE

Dubbing is not possible if: a cassette is not loaded, or a CD is not loaded. It is not possible if the cassette is write-protected, or if the CD is a recordable disc which does not currently have any material recorded on it.

It is also not possible to enter the dubbing mode if the tape is not in stop or record ready mode, or if the CD is not in stop or pause mode.

3 If recording is to start at the beginning of the

cassette, make sure the cassette is stopped, otherwise, locate the cassette to the appropriate position where recording is to start, and enter record ready mode.

Using the headphones with the to

1+2

will help here.

MONITOR

switch set

4 Press the DUB 2 key. Playback starts on the

disc, and recording starts on the cassette.

Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing

The INPUT control can be bypassed so that it has no effect when dubbing, in the following way:

1 Press the

MENU key until the DUB>VOL

item appears.

2 Turn the dial to select either

THRU (the con-

trol is bypassed and disabled) or ON (the control is enabled).

Recording tapes from the PHONO deck

To record from an external record deck connected through the

1 Prepare for recording as described above

(load a tape, set the

2 Press the

xxxx menu item is shown.

If the display does not show

TAPE

SKIP keys on the remote control) until it does

and press the MULTI DIAL (or ENTER on the remote control unit).

RIAA PHONO inputs:

REV MODE, etc.).

MENU key until the PHONO >

PHONO >

, turn the MULTI DIAL (or press the

NOTE

This setting applies only to dubbing procedures, not to other recordings.

It is not possible to make this menu setting (or any other menu settings) when dubbing is actually taking place.

3 Press the

PHONO key H. The

PHONO

indica-

tor lights on the display.

If the tape is currently in stop mode, the tape rewinds, and the deck enters record ready mode (about eight seconds from the start of the cassette, to allow for leader tape).

If the tape deck is already in record ready mode, it will remain in record ready mode.

4 Start playback of the record.

5 Start recording with either the PLAY or

PAUSE key.

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3 – Cassette operations—Other recording features

Press STOP (cassette deck) to stop the recording. The

STOP key is the only key

which is enabled during phono recording.

After the phono recording has finished, the original tape signal source is restored.

NOTE

It is not possible to perform phono recording as described above under the following circumstances: a

Other recording features

Recording silences between items

At least four seconds of silence must be recorded between items on tape when using the search functions (“Search keys” on page 19).

When recording, press and release either of the

keys (main or remote). With the tape moving,

MUTE

the record source is muted for about four seconds (the display record indicator flashes), and the deck then enters record pause mode. Press

PLAY to re-start recording.

PAU SE or

REC

tape is not loaded or the tape is write-protected (the phono to tape function is disabled with no recordable tape inserted), or the tape is not either stopped or in record ready mode.

Only recording as described above is possible from the

RIAA PHONO

possible.

REC MUTE key is pressed while the deck is in

If the

sources to tape. Manual recording is not

record pause mode, four seconds of silence will be recorded on the tape, and the deck will return to record pause mode.

REC MUTE key is held and pressed for longer

If the than four seconds while recording is in progress, silence is recorded on the tape while the key is held down. The deck enters record pause mode when the key is released.

Erasing tapes

Anything previously recorded on the tape will automatically be erased when you make a new recording

Other tape functions and features

Tape counter

The tape counter value is incremented when the tape is moving from left to right, and decremented when it moves from right to left.

Use either of the reset the value to 0000.

When the counter has been set to 0000, this position can be reached easily by pressing either of the RTZ

Pitch control

The tape speed can be controlled using

the

PITCH CONTROL.

Turning this to the right of the center position results in faster tape speed (higher pitch) and turning it to the left of the center position results in slower tape

RESET keys (main or remote) to

on it. It can also be erased by “recording” on it with the INPUT level control set to “0”.

keys (main or remote). The tape fast forwards or fast rewinds to the 0000 mark.

NOTE

If the current tape position is too close to the 0000 mark (greater than 9995 or less than 0005), this function does not work.

speed (lower pitch). The maximum is 12% away from normal.

The center “neutral” position is marked by a click detent.

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3 – Cassette operations—Other tape functions and features

Fast forward and rewind

The REW and FFWD keys (and their remote control equivalents) act as ordinary fast forward and rewind

Search keys

When the unit is playing back, the wind keys mentioned above act as Computer-controlled Program Search (CPS) keys, moving to the next (or previous) recorded item. To locate items correctly, there must be at least four seconds of silence between these items (see “Recording silences between items” on page 18).

Repeated presses of these keys will search forward or backward by the appropriate number of items. The tape counter value is replaced by CPxx if searching forward, and CP–xx when searching backwards.

Note that the terms “forwards” and “backwards” here are relative to the currently-selected play position.

keys when pressed when the unit is stopped or paused.

When the item is reached, playback starts. When the end of the tape is reached, the transport stops.

If a key are pressed too many times, so that a search is being made for the wrong item, pressing the “opposite” key corrects the mistake.

NOTE

This function depends on the presence of 4-second silent intervals on tape. If these intervals are too short, or not truly silent, the search function will not work properly. Also note that this function can be “confused” by the presence of longer quiet or select passages in programs (e.g. spoken word drama or classical music).

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4 – CD player

The CC-222 can be used to play back CDs (including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as well as CD-R

Simple playback operations

1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc

tray.

2 Discs should be inserted in the tray with the

label uppermost.

3 Press the

again.

When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display briefly shows period following the word “Reading” as the unit determines the contents of the disc. When the TOC has been read, the display shows (at the left of the display) one of the following:

OPEN/CLOSE key to close the tray

TOC Reading., with a flashing

discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit.

CD A commercial pre-recorded CD or a

finalized CD-R

CD-R, NO TOC CD-RW, NO TOC CD-RW

[blank]

1 Press the

2 Press the

3 Press the

A CD-R which has yet to be finalized A CD-RW which has yet to be finalized A finalized CD-RW (this differs from a CD,

as it may be unfinalized and erased) Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc

PLAY key to start playback

STOP key to stop playback

PAU SE key to pause playback

temporarily.

The track number indicators at the bottom of the display light, to show the available unplayed tracks. If there are thirteen tracks on the disc, for example,

indicators than 20 tracks on a disc, the track number

through 13 will light. If there are more

OVER

indi-

cator (at the bottom of the display) will light.

Time display modes

When playing back a CD (or when in pause mode), there are four different time display modes.

In each mode, the current track number is given, followed by the time, as given below, e.g.

10Tr 0:48

Press the DISPLAY key to cycle through these time display modes, as described here:

Track search

Use the MULTI DIAL (or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit) to jump forward or backward by one track at a time, as shown on the display.

Note that going forward from the last track of the disc will “wrap round” to track 1, and going backward from the first track of the disc will “wrap round” to the last track of the disc.

Display shows Meaning

TOTAL [blank] TOTAL REMAIN REMAIN

NOTE

If programmed playback has been selected (“Programmed order playback” on page 21), the elapsed time and total remaining time refer to the programmed material, not the whole disc.

Total elapsed time of the disc Elapsed time of the current track Time remaining of the current disc Time remaining of the current track

The track number indicators at the bottom of the display shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the left of the row of indicators).

It is also possible to use the number keys on the remote control unit to jump directly to a particular track:

1 To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the

appropriate key (

1 through 9).

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4 – CD player—Playback modes

2 To play a track whose number is higher than

9, press the

+10 key an appropriate number

of times to set the “tens” digit of the track number, followed by a single key to set the “units” digit. For example:

Track 13 =

+10, 3

Playback modes

The unit can be set to play back a single track, the whole disc in the order in which it was created, the tracks of the disc in a random (shuffled) order, or a programmed order.

NOTE

Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the remote control unit. It is not possible to select the playback mode using the main unit alone.

1 Press the PLAY MODE key repeatedly to cycle

the display through the following:

Continue. Normal playback mode. Program-

•

ming is cancelled, and playback continues in the normal order.

•

Single. The currently selected track is played

and then playback stops. The lights in this mode.

•

Random (random track order). In this mode,

each track is played once before the disc repeats.

SINGLE

indicator

Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0

NOTE

On the remote control unit only, the search keys can be used to “fast-forward” and “fast-rewind” through the disc.

Using the track search functions will move backwards or forwards through the random order, e.g. if track 7 is followed by track 10, it is possible to use the track search keys to go back to track 7, which is remembered as being before immediately before track 10. The red

RANDOM

display indicator lights

in this mode.

•

Program (see “Programmed order playback”

on page 21 below). The red

PROGRAM

display indi-

cator lights in this mode.

The selected mode is shown in large characters disappears from the display a few seconds after selecting the mode, and the display returns to its previous mode.

Changing to programmed play mode is not possible when playback is taking place. This change must be made while the tape is stopped.

Programmed order playback

The steps to set up to 25 program steps (tracks) to be played back in a specified order are as follows:

1 Press the

shows

2 The display changes to show

meaning that no program steps have yet had tracks assigned to them.

3 Use the number keys on the remote control to

enter a track number (including the +10 key to enter values greater than 9, as described above). There is no need to press

The track entered is assigned to the program step, and the display changes, showing the track number, the total time of the program so far, and the step number, e.g.

2Tr14:56 03.

4 The next program step can then be entered.

PLAY MODE key until the display

Program.

00:00 00,

ENTER.

NOTE

Steps 3 and 4 above can also be carried out from the main unit by turning and pushing the

MULTI DIAL

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program

is complete.

6 Press the

PLAY key to start playback at the

first program step.

The display shows the track, the current time display, and the program step number.

While in programmed playback mode, using the

SKIP keys or the MULTI DIAL moves back-

wards and forwards in the order set in the program.

Use the the

If the

PAU SE key to halt playback temporarily or

STOP key to stop playback of the program.

STOP key is used, when playback is restarted,

it starts from the first program step.

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4 – CD player—Repeat play

Clear the program by pressing PLAY MODE until the display shows cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the

Continue. The program is also

STOP

key is pressed when playback is stopped in programmed order mode.

Repeat play

The unit can repeat the whole of the disc (or program), an A–B portion set as described here, or the current track only.

NOTE

Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the remote control unit. It is not possible to select the repeat mode using the main unit alone.

1 The unit should be in playback, pause or stop

mode.

Continue to press the display shows

Repeat 1 (the

REPEAT key so that the

REPEAT 1

The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off.

If an attempt is made to enter more than 25 program steps, the message

PGM Full ! appears on the

display.

indicator lights) to repeat one track,

Repeat ALL (the

REPEAT ALL

indicator

lights) to repeat the whole disc or program,

Repeat A-B (the

REPEAT A-B

indicator lights) to repeat between two points as explained below.

2 If playback has not started, restart it.

To cancel repeat mode, press the the display shows

Repeat OFF and the

indicator goes out. Pressing

REPEAT key so that

REPEAT

STOP also cancels

repeat mode.

Setting the A and B repeat points

While the points between which playback should loop.

1 Start playback before the point where you

2 Press the A-B key (remote control) at the

3 Press the A-B key once more at the point at

REPEAT A-B

indicator is lit, you can set the

want the loop to start.

point where the loop is to start.

where the loop is to end.

Playback jumps back to the first (A) point and continues to the second (B) point and

Intro check

This is a useful facility to skip through the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on a CD to refresh your memory of the contents of the CD.

1 With the disc stopped, press the

CHECK

key.

The first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played. Press

STOP to stop this play-

back process.

INTRO

then returns to the A point again, repeating the loop.

Cancel the A-B repeat mode by pressing the

NOTE

If the A and B points are too close together, A-B looping is not possible.

The A and B points can be on either side of a track division, but there may be a gap in the loop during playback in this case.

Pressing

INTRO CHECK again cancels the mode and

A-B key.

returns to normal playback.

NOTE

This function is only available from the remote control unit. It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only.

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Auto spacing

4 – CD player—Auto spacing

This function inserts a gap of about four seconds between tracks on playback. This can be useful when recording to tape, so that automatic searching can take place more easily on tapes recorded from disc (see “Search keys” on page 19).

NOTE

This function is only available from the remote control unit. It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only.

If you press the AUTO SPACE key while the playback is automatically paused between tracks as a result of the auto space function being enabled, the unit remains in pause mode, and playback will not restart after the auto pause time is elapsed.

If you press the taking place, and the auto space function is enabled, the auto space function is then cancelled.

AUTO SPACE key while playback is

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5 – Recording CDs

Before you start recording using the CC-222, make sure that you understand the following key points:

• Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it.

Input selection

To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT 1

key on the main unit.

SEL

Repeated presses of the key cycle through the following options:

OPTICAL COAXIAL LINE1 PHONO TAPE

Signal volume

• The analog signals received at the LINE 1 jacks, the

RIAA PHONO jacks and the tape (if the input vol-

ume is not being bypassed—see below) are controlled with the CD deck’s this control is at the 12 o’clock position, the signal is neither cut nor boosted.

• The level of the digital inputs may be controlled using the digital volume menu, as described below.

1 Press the

record ready mode.

Optical digital in Coaxial digital in Analog in (LINE 1) Phono inputs The CC-222 cassette deck

INPUT control. When

RECORD key to place the unit in

• You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded.

In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being selected, the appropriate indicator:

OPTICAL

, lights on the display.

If any of the analog signals is selected, the

TAPE

indicator lights on the display.

3 Use the

MULTI DIAL or the SKIP keys to

COAXIAL

LINE 1

adjust the input level. The maximum boost is +18db (relative to the original input level), and the signal may be cut by up to 60dB. There is also a

---- setting which repre-

sents a complete signal cut.

NOTE

If digital direct is selected, as described below (“Digital direct” on page 32), the digital volume is bypassed and the menu item does not appear.

2 Repeatedly press the

play shows

VOLUME XXXdB where XXX

MENU key until the dis-

is the current setting.

Input monitoring

When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the input signal is output from the

OUT jacks (digital and

analog), allowing you to hear the input signal.

The meters also show the current signal level.

However, it is only possible to record, or to enter record ready mode, when a recordable disc is inserted. To allow monitoring of the input signal at other times, or when the unit is stopped, use the

RECORD key on the main unit or remote control to

Frequency conversion

The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CC-222 will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency.

enter monitor mode from stop mode when there is no recordable disc in the unit (when there is a recordable disc in the unit, pressing the

RECORD key enters

record ready mode).

The word

MONITOR appears on the display to

show that the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s). The meters show the current input level.

Exit the monitor mode by using the

STOP key.

However, if recording through a digital connection (either coaxial or optical) and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is

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being played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed unit (more than 1% away from the standard), the CC-222’s internal frequency converter will automatically convert the incoming frequency to

44.1 kHz.

Basic recording

NOTE

According to the “Red Book” (the specification for audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds in length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when recording.

If you press either the four seconds of starting recording, the unit will continue recording until four seconds have elapsed (since the start of recording) and then stop or pause as appropriate.

STOP

or the

PAU SE

key within

NOTE

If digital direct is selected, as described below (“Digital direct” on page 32), the frequency convertor is bypassed. In this case, recording from digitally-connected devices is only possible when the source frequency is 44.1 kHz. If an attempt is made to record from a digitally-connected source at a different frequency, the error message

Not Fs44.1k!

is displayed.

An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a reading of –16 dB on the meters (on other words, 0 is equivalent to 16 dBFS).

4 Press the

PLAY key or the PAU SE key to start

recording.

Note that there is no need to “cue up” the recording position—the unit always finds the next available location on the disc and start recording to it.

After selecting the input source(s) (, “Input selection”), it is possible to start recording.

The basic record procedure is as follows:

1 Load a recordable disc is into the unit. As the

disc is loaded, the display shows

Reading

TOC

When the disc has been loaded, the display indicators show

TOC

, as appropriate.

2 Press the

RECORD key. The unit enters

CD-R, NO TOC

record ready mode, as shown by the

, or

CD-RW, NO

REC

and pause indicators on the display. As the unit enters record ready mode, the display shows

Now OPC (Optimum Power Control), as

the unit prepares to record on the disc.

3 Adjust the level of the source(s), following the

guidelines in “Signal volume” on page 24.

NOTE

The red light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units produce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted, and there is no “headroom” after the digitally from a commercially-produced CD, the volume set in the menu should be the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet.

OVER

indicators on the meters should never

mark. If recording

0dB

. This will maintain all

5 Press the

PAU SE key to pause recording tem-

porarily. The pause indicator on the display shows this.

Pressing

PAU SE or PLAY again restarts

recording with a new track number.

6 Press

STOP to stop recording. When record-

ing stops, the display shows

Writing

the

REC

(Program Memory Area) and

indicator flashes for a few seconds as

PMA

the unit writes to the disc.

NOTE

While the “PMA Writing” message is displayed, all keys are disabled, and the unit is actually writing to disc. Do not disconnect the power or subject the unit to severe vibration or shocks at this time, as this will prevent proper recording of the information.

7 When this message disappears, you must

press the

RECORD key (step 2) before

restarting the recording. Recording restarts with a new track number.

NOTE

Remember that every time recording is paused or stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track will always be started. It is not possible to record in two “stages” within one track.

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Playing back tracks

Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back on an ordinary CD player, the CC-222 can play back tracks that have been recorded.

Time display while recording

While a recordable disc is being played back, the four time display modes available in normal playback as described in , “Time display modes”:

TOTAL REMAIN

, track

REMAIN

and elapsed track time.

TOTAL

However, during recording there are fewer options available (obviously, the unit cannot see into the future and know how much time remains of the track which is being currently recorded!).

Manual track division

It is possible to divide the recording into tracks “on the fly” while recording.

While recording is taking place, press the key. The current track number is incremented by one.

For details of automatic track division while recording, see “Automatic track division” on page 31.

RECORD

Use the MULTI DIAL control or the SKIP keys to select a track for playback.

When in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of the

DISPLAY key cycle between display-

ing the remaining time left for recording on the disc (

TOTAL REMAIN

) and the elapsed time of the track cur-

rently being recorded (no indicator lit).

When playback is stopped at the start of a recordable disc, there are only two options available: total time recorded so far on the disc) and

REMAIN

(the total time available on the disc for further

TOTAL

(the

recording).

NOTE

Restricting the number of tracks

When making a recording using the CC-222, it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that may be recorded at one time. This applies whether the tracks are being divided manually, as described above (“Manual track division” on page 26) or being divided automatically (“Automatic track division” on page 31).

At any time within record or record ready mode, turn the

MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP keys.

This sets the number of remaining tracks, as shown to the right of the time display. The maximum number here is limited by the standard limit of 99 tracks, and the number of tracks currently recorded. In other

Full disc

If recording a long program, and the number of tracks has not been restricted, when there is no space remaining on the disc for recording, as shown by the time display (see “Time display while recording” on page 26), just before the end of the disc is reached,

words, if 8 tracks have already been recorded on the disc, the maximum value that can be set here is 91 (91+8=99). If 49 tracks have already been recorded on the disc, the maximum value that can be set here is

50 (49+50=99).

Every time a track division is made, the number shown at the right of the display goes down by one. When the number shown is made, the display shows

1, and a track division is

PMA Writing and the

unit enters stop mode.

The number of remaining tracks can be changed during recording using the

MULTI DIAL control.

the unit starts a fade-out over a few seconds (the display shows

FADE OUT).

When the fade-out has finished, the display shows

Disc Full!! for a few seconds, and the unit

then goes into stop mode (the display shows PMA

Writing

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5 – Recording CDs—Dubbing from tape to disc

If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if required (see “Erasing tracks” on page 35) and the

Dubbing from tape to disc

When dubbing from tape to disc, follow the instructions here.

1 Load the tape with the side that will be

recorded first to be played first. Set the Dolby, etc. as well as the reverse mode.

2 Load a recordable disc.

3 Use the

to (see “Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing” on page 17).

NOTE

Note that while dubbing with auto track enabled, the start trigger level (see “Synchronized recording” on page 30) is set to –36dB.

4 Press the DUB 1 key.

The CD goes into record ready The tape rewinds to the start of the tape and starts playing back. The CD recorder starts recording.

MENU key to set the dubbing volume

THRU to bypass the input level control

disc then finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized prior to use (see “Finalizing” on page 34).

5 When the available recording time on the

disc is finished, or the tape has stopped playing according to the reverse mode setting, whichever is the earliest, the tape will stop, and recording will stop on the disc.

If you want to adjust the input volume, set

DUB>VOL menu to ON and use the

the right (CD-RW)

INPUT control to adjust the

level of signals fed to the disc from the tape deck. If you wish to adjust the volume before recording starts, put the CD-RW into record ready or monitor mode and use the

key to select TAPE.

SEL

INPUT 1

You can also stop the dubbing process by pressing either of the

STOP keys (these are

the only keys which will work in dubbing mode).

NOTE

A recordable disc must be loaded in the drive, and a cassette in the tape deck for the dubbing to work. The

DUB 1

key is disabled if the media are not loaded, and

if the drives are in any mode other than stop.

Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape

The previous instructions refer to recording from the start of the tape.

1 To record from the middle of the tape, set

noise reduction, reverse mode, etc. and locate the tape to the position where playback will start.

2 Press the tape

PAU SE key to leave the tape in

paused mode.

3 With a recordable disc in the drive, press the

DUB 1 key. The tape will start playing back,

and the disc will start recording.

Recording stops under the same circumstances as for the whole tape (end of tape, end of disc or either

Recording to disc from the RIAA PHONO inputs

NOTE

Because of the background noise often experienced when playing back analog vinyl recordings, although the following features are enabled in the phono recording mode: trigger level, sync recording and automatic track division, the use of them is not recommended.

To record to disc from an external record player connected to the

RIAA PHONO jacks:

1 Load a recordable disc and put the unit in

stop mode.

2 Press the

xxxx menu item is shown.

If the display does not show

DISC

SKIP keys on the remote control) until it does

and press the

STOP key pressed).

MENU key until the PHONO >

PHONO >

, turn the MULTI DIAL (or press the

MULTI DIAL (or ENTER on the

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remote control unit). Prepare to play the record on the external record player.

3 Press the

the RIAA PHONO input (the

PHONO key. The input changes to

INPUT 1 PHONO

indicator lights on the display), and the disc recorder enters record ready mode.

4 Start playing back the record.

5 Start recording on the disc by pressing the

PLAY key.

disc

The level can be adjusted using the CD

INPUT control.

Recording will stop when the recording time on the disc ends, or when the disc

STOP key

is pressed. The input source returns to the previously-selected key.

NOTE

No keys are enabled in this phono recording mode, except for the disc

STOP

key. This includes the

RECORD

manual track increments (“Manual track division” on page 26). If you want to use manual track division, use the normal recording procedure, with the phono inputs selected as the source.

During dubbing with auto track enabled, the trigger level (“Setting the trigger level” on page 28) is fixed at –24 dB and cannot be changed.

This mode cannot be entered if a recordable disc is not loaded in the drive.

key, which can therefore not be used for

It is also possible to perform manual recording to disc from the

RIAA PHONO source. This is the same

as the standard manual recording procedure (“Basic recording” on page 25), except that the option should be selected (

INPUT 1 SEL key) before

PHONO

input

recording starts.

NOTE

It is not possible to make manual recordings from the

RIAA PHONO

source to tape.

Advanced recording

These sections cover more advanced recording techniques.

Setting the trigger level

The signal level which may be used with synchronized recording operations (here called the “trigger level” or “threshold”) is set as below:

1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the

key until the display shows:

xxdB

2 Turn t he

, where xx is the current value.

MULTI JOG control or use the SKIP

S_LVL>>

keys to change the value between -24, -30,

-36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66, and

-72 dB. (-60, -66 and -72 are only for digital).

Low numerical values of this setting (towards –24) mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start

of the synchronized recording. A high numerical value (towards –72) means that a relatively quiet signal will trigger the start of recording.

When a digital source is selected, there is another option,

DD, which means that any digital signal

above the zero level will trigger the recording.

NOTE

When dubbing from tape to disc (“Dubbing from tape to disc” on page 27) and auto track enabled, this level is fixed at –36 dB. When dubbing from a source with auto track on, the level is fixed at –24 dB.

RIAA PHONO

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Using the trigger level

5 – Recording CDs—Advanced recording

The conditions under which an input signal is used as the trigger to start recording are:

• when recording digitally, a digital start signal is detected, and audio is subsequently detected

level

S_LVL

Track start signal received

Start of recording

time

• the sound level rises above the threshold (see below) after having been below the threshold for one second or more. Note that the diagram below represents a special case (the source is stopped or paused) of the more general condition, as explained later:

level

Start of recording

record ready mode immediately (note that the trigger level is not used here):

level

CD stop

seconds

MD stop REC pause

REC pause

time

• the sound level drops below the threshold level for five seconds

S_LVL

noise

level

time

To start synchronized recording when the source is stopped or in pause mode:

1 The unit must be in record ready mode, and

the

SYNC

indicator in the display must be lit,

as explained above.

2 Start playing the source. The pause indicator

disappears from the display, and the unit starts recording.

The conditions under which synchronized recording stops are:

• when recording digitally, an appropriate digital signal is detected. If the signal is detected from a CD, the unit enters record ready mode after 2 seconds. If the signal is detected from an MD, the unit enters

level

5 seconds

S_LVL

REC pause

time

If you set the threshold value so that only high-level signals trigger recording, remember that this will not record the start of a piece with a slow fade-in:

level

S_LVL

This part of the track is not recorded

Recording starts

time

Also remember that when recording from an analog source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher than the “noise floor” (the base level of hiss, pops and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording, for example).

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If the “noise floor” is higher than the threshold, synchronized recording will not take place (but remember that synchronized recording is not recommended with the

PHONO mode — see “Recording to disc

from the RIAA PHONO inputs” on page 27):

level

Noise is higher than threshold

S_LVL

Start of track is not registered

time

Because synchronized recording can be turned on and off while recording is taking place, it is therefore possible to record with a synchronized automatic start, and a manual end, or vice versa.

When the source material is being played back before synchronized recording is enabled, the conditions under which synchronized recording will start (after synchronized recording has been enabled) are:

When the signal drops below the threshold for one second or more and then rises above the threshold again (this is the general condition, of which starting synchronized recording from a stopped or paused source is a special case):

Recording starts

level

S_LVL

At least 1

second

Alternatively, when recording digitally from sources (MD, CD and DAT) which output track divisions, synchronized recording starts when a track division is received, regardless of the level:

Track signal from source starts recording

level

S_LVL

time

To stop synchronized recording:

1 The unit must be in record mode, and the

SYNC

indicator in the display must be lit.

2 Stop the source. After a few seconds, the unit

enters record ready mode. The time between the stopping of the source and entering record ready mode is used to record a gap at the end of the track.

3 If no changes are made to the unit’s controls,

restarting the source restarts recording, as the unit is still in sync mode and will start recording again when the source is detected.

NOTE

When recording in sync mode, you may notice a slight delay between starting the source, and the CC-222 responding. This is due to the way in which the unit works, storing the data in a memory buffer before writing it to the disc. The resulting delay is therefore not a cause for concern—all audio data received between the start and end points will be recorded.

time

Synchronized recording

Synchronized recording means that recording will begin automatically when a signal is received, and will stop when the signal ends.

To enable or disable synchronized recording:

1 A recordable disc must be loaded.

2 With the unit in record ready or record mode,

press the

SYNC REC key.

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The display shows

SYNC ON briefly, and

then changes to the track and time display. When synchronized recording is enabled, the

SYNC

indicator lights in the display.

SYNC REC key is also used to turn off syn-

The chronized recording (the display briefly shows

SYNC OFF and then returns to the track

and time display).

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Automatic track division

5 – Recording CDs—Advanced recording

The trigger level, as set above (“Synchronized recording” on page 30) can also be used to divide tracks if the A-TRACK (auto track) function is enabled.

When this function is enabled, the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material when:

• recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, an increment signal is detected and the sound level rises above the threshold:

CD-RW increments track

time

level

S_LVL

Track increment from source

• increment signals are unavailable (e.g. analog recording or digital sources other than MD. CD or DAT) and the sound level has dropped below the threshold for more than two seconds, and sound has re-started

Track increment

level

At least 2

seconds

NOTE

When recording certain types of material (e.g. certain types of classical music or spoken word) through the analog connections, since the track divisions are determined by relative silence, it is possible that spurious track divisions will be inserted. Under these conditions, it may be better to use manual track division (“Manual track division” on page 26).

However, if recording through a digital connection, the track number will be incremented only when a track division signal is received, followed by a rise in volume.

Track start signal

level

received

Track incremented

S_LVL

time

A fall and subsequent rise in volume alone when recording digitally from CD, MD or DAT is not sufficient to trigger an automatic track increment.

level

S_LVL

Digital recording from CD, MD and DAT

Long "pause" in signal, but track is not incremented

S_LVL

time

To enable or disable automatic track division:

1 With a recordable disc inserted, and with the

unit in record ready mode, press the key repeatedly until

A_TRACK>XX is

shown, where XX may be ON or OFF.

2 Turn t he

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to

change the value as required.

The

A-TRACK

indicator at the top right of the display lights when the auto track function is enabled.

time

You may find it helpful to use the track restriction facility (see “Restricting the number of tracks” on page 26) together with the automatic track division.

For instance, if you have recorded two albums on one DAT tape, and you wish to make two separate CDs from this tape, you can use the

MULTI DIAL to set the

number of tracks to the number of tracks comprising the first album.

When the final track of the first album has been recorded, the unit automatically performs the PMA writing procedure and enters stop mode.

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Digital direct

As mentioned earlier, the digital direct mode bypasses some of the input circuitry of the CC-222 (the frequency convertor and the digital level control) to write directly to the disc.

To enable or disable digital direct recording:

1 Ensure that the input source is set to

(either

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

Rec mute function

The rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc.

1 While recording is in progress, press the

key.

MUTE

The display shows

REC MUTE, the meters

stop displaying the current level and the monitored sound is cut.

REC

2 Press the

D_DIRECT>XXX where XXX is either ON or OFF.

3 Tu r n th e

MENU key until the display shows

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to

turn this setting on or off.

NOTE

As mentioned earlier, the digital direct feature bypasses the frequency convertor. Recording is therefore only possible from sources recorded with 44.1 kHz sampling frequency.

2 After about four seconds, the unit enters

record ready mode.

NOTE

This function is only available from the remote control unit. It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only.

Fade-in and fade-out

To provide smooth beginnings and endings to recorded tracks, the unit provides fade facilities.

Fade-ins are from –∞ (silence) to the set input level (“Signal volume” on page 24) and fade-outs go from the current input volume to silence.

The fade-in and fade-out times can be set independently in increments of one second, from 1 second to 24 seconds.

To set the fade times:

1 Press the

play shows is the current fade-in time, in seconds.

2 Tu r n th e

change the value of the fade-in time.

3 Press the

shows the current fade-out time, in seconds.

4 Tu r n th e

change the value of the fade-out time.

MENU key repeatedly until the dis-

FADE IN > XXS, where XX

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to

MENU key again so that the display

FADE OUT> XXS, where XX is

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to

To perform a fade-in:

1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the

RECORD key so that the unit enters record

ready mode.

2 Start the source material, and press the

FADER key.

The display shows

FADE IN for the time

specified in the menu item above.

As the fade progresses, the monitored signal gradually becomes louder, reflecting the level recorded on disc.

To perform a fade-out:

1 While recording, press the FADER key.

The display shows specified in the menu above.

As the fade progresses, the monitored signal gradually becomes quieter, reflecting the level recorded on disc.

FADE OUT for the time

It is possible to set the fade-in time only (perform step 5 after step 2) or the fade-out time only (in step 1, press the

MENU key until the

fade-out time menu item is shown).

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2 When the end of the fade-out time is reached,

the unit goes into record ready mode. Recording can be restarted with the key or the

PLAY or PAU SE keys.

FADER

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5 – Recording CDs—Copy-protection

The fade-in and fade-out times can be reset to new values while recording is in progress.

Copy-protection

The CC-222 allows copy-protection to be applied to the discs produced. Naturally, the copy-protection applies only to digital-to-digital copies.

There are three settings:

•

FREE (may be freely copied), where no copy-pro-

tection is applied to the recorded disc.

•

1GEN (single-generation copying), where one

digital copy (“child”) can be made from the recorded disc, but no digital copies (“grandchil- dren”) can be made from the child.

•

PROH (copy prohibited) which prevents any digi-

tal copies being made from the recorded disc

1 Press the

play shows COPY ID>XXXX, where

MENU key repeatedly until the dis-

Fades are also possible in digital direct mode (“Digi- tal direct” on page 32).

XXXX is the current setting for copy-protec-

tion as shown above.

2 Tu r n th e

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to

change the copy-protection setting.

NOTE

Copy-protection applies on a ““per-track”, not a per- disc basis. This means that you can apply different copyprotection levels to different tracks (but you can’t apply different copy-protection levels to different parts of the same track). If copy-protection is important to your work, you may want to check this setting every time you make a recording, to ensure that you have the protection level that you want.

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6 – After recording

This section deals with the actions taken after recording: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase operations for CD-RW discs.

Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs

Finalizing

As has been explained earlier (“Finalizing” on page 8), in order for a disc to become a standard CD, it must have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This process is known as finalizing.

An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the CC-222 by the

NO TOC

type on the display being lit when the disc is inserted.

To finalize a disc:

1 With the unfinalized (recordable) disc

loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the

FINALIZE key.

The display shows

2 To start the finalizing process, press the

MULTI DIAL or press the ENTER key.

indicator under the disc

Finalize OK?.

can be “unfinalized” using the CC-222, that is, their TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further material can be recorded on them. Even if the disc is full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize process, and new material can be recorded.

If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing process, press any other key (such as the

STOP key).

If finalization has been chosen, the display changes. The

NO TOC

the word TOC and the

indicator goes out, and

REC

indicator flash in the display. The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display (about 1 minute 10 seconds).

After finalization, a

CD-RW

and a

NOTE

Although CD-R discs finalized on the CC-222 may be replayed on ordinary CD players, remember that finalized CD-RW discs may not play on CD players.

CD-R NO TOC

CD-RW NO TOC

changes to a CD.

changes to

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs

If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to erase the Table of Contents in the following way:

1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in

stop mode, press the

ERASE key.

2 If the display does not show the word

Unfinalize?, turn the MULTI DIAL or

use the

SKIP keys until it is displayed.

3 To start the unfinalizing process, press the

MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key.

Erasing

Unfinalizing (described above) is a special case of erasing a disc. It is also possible to erase a track or tracks, starting with the last-recorded track, a whole disc, or to “refresh” a disc.

If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing process, press any other key (such as the STOP key).

If unfinalization has been chosen, the

NO TOC

indicator starts flashing in the display, and the word

ERASE also starts flashing. The

unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display (depending on the disc and material, this value will be between 50 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds).

CD-RW

After unfinalization, a changes to a

NOTE

Erase procedures are possible only on a CD-RW disc. Even if a CD-RW disc has been finalized, selecting an erase procedure will automatically unfinalize it prior to erasure. The disc may then have to be re-finalized. Remember that it is not possible to perform any erase procedures on a CD-R disc.

CD-RW NO TOC

indicator

indicator.

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Erasing tracks

6 – After recording—Erasing

It is possible to erase the last recorded track, the last two recorded tracks, the last three recorded tracks, etc. It is not, however, possible to erase tracks in the “middle” of the disc.

1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop

mode, press the

2 If the display does not show

XX?

, where XX is the number of the last

track recorded on the disc, turn the

or use the SKIP keys until it is

DIAL

ERASE key.

ERASE XX-

MULTI

displayed.

3 Tu r n th e

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to

change the number of the first track to be erased. The highest value that this number can take is the last track recorded (for example, if 17 tracks have been recorded on the disc,

17-17 means that the last track only,

number 17, will be erased). The lowest value that this number can take is ber was

1, the whole disc would be erased, as

2 (if this num-

described below).

If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation, press any other key (such as the

STOP key).

NOTE

If only one track has been recorded on the disc, only the “erase disc” option (, “Erasing a whole disc”) is avail- able.

4 When the range of tracks to be erased has

been selected, press the

ENTER key.

NOTE

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to erase a track or tracks, make sure that they are recordings that you really want to erase!

MULTI DIAL or the

If the erase operation has been selected, the word

ERASE flashes on the display, and the

timer starts counting down.

At the end of the countdown period, the word

Complete appears briefly on the display,

and the display returns to the track/time display.

Erasing a whole disc

When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a disc), follow the procedure below:

1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop

mode, press the

2 Tu r n th e

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys

until the display shows

ERASE key.

ERASE DISC?.

If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation, press any other key (such as the

STOP key).

3 To erase the contents of the disc, press the

MULTI DIAL or the ENTER key.

Refreshing a disc

If a CD-RW disc has been corrupted at any point (e.g. power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize operation, etc.), or has been used in a computer or another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable, it is possible to “refresh” the disc to make it usable again. This is equivalent to formatting a disk on a computer to prepare it for use. This operation destroys all data on the disc.

NOTE

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to erase a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase!

If the erase operation has been selected, the word

ERASE flashes on the display, and the

timer starts counting down a time value shown on the display.

At the end of the countdown period, the word

Complete appears briefly on the display,

and the display returns to the track/time display.

1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop

mode, press the

2 Tu r n th e

MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys

until the display shows

3 To refresh the disc, press the

the

ENTER key.

ERASE key.

DISC REFRESH.

MULTI DIAL or

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If you do not want to proceed with the refresh operation, press any other key (such as the

NOTE

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to refresh a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase!

STOP key).

If the refresh operation has been selected, the words

ERASE XX:XX are shown on the

display, and the timer starts counting down

XX:XX).

(

At the end of the countdown period, the word

Complete appears briefly on the display,

and the display returns to the track/time display (of course, there are no tracks, and the disc is at the start, with the total time of the disc available for recording).

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7 – Reference and specifications

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

No power when Hum on playback Audio connections not made properly. Check the connections No audio output The external amplifier is no properly connected, or the wrong set of inputs connected to

The remote control does not seem to work Is the power on? Are the batteries in the remote control dead? Is the remote control unit

Low sound quality when playing back a tape The heads are dirty or magnetized. See “Tape maintenance” on page 41. Sound is odd when playing back. a tape Pitch control may be off center (“Pitch control” on page 18) Tape recording cannot be carried out The write-protect tabs have been broken off the cassette, the heads are dirty, or the

Hum appears at the No sound on playback (the disc is playing and

the time display is incrementing) No meter indication when a source is input Analog and/or digital volume (“Signal volume” on page 24) is set too low. The signal is

There is a gap in the A-B loop when played back

The unit is in AUTO SPACE mode and is not playing (it is paused)

D-IN UNLOCK! A digital input source has been selected for CD recording, but the source is not connected

Cannot record on a disc (pressing shows MONITOR)

The recording level suddenly jumps (up or down) when switching to or from digital direct mode

PGM Full ! An attempt has been made to create more than 25 program steps. Disc Full!

or Cannot Rec! Not FS 44.1k! You are trying to do digital direct recording from a source which has not been recorded at

Disc Error The disc is bad. If it is a CD-RW disc, you may refresh it (“Refreshing a disc” on page 35),

Erase Error! An error has occurred while trying to erase the disc. The display suddenly shows PMA Writing Either the disc is full (this message will be prefaced by

Rec Error General recording error. This may be caused by vibration or a shock during recording, for

No OPC Area! Appears only with CD-R discs. The OPC area is full, and no further recording is possible

OPC Area CLR Seen when a CD-RW disc OPC area is full, and the CC-222 automatically cleans up the

Need Repair! Current disc needs repair. Refresh the CD-RW disc using the procedure described in

System Err! System error.

POWER

PHONO

is pressed

input

RECORD

The power cord is not inserted properly. Check and correct this.

the active

too far away or at the wrong angle for correct operation (“Use of the remote control unit” on page 10)?

recording level is set too low. The grounding wire is not connected from the record deck to the CC-222. The connections from the CC-222 to the amplifier system have not been made properly, or

the input source selector is not at the correct position.

being input through an unselected input source (“Input selection” on page 24)

The input selection is not made correctly (“Recording operations” on page 16 (tape) or “Input selection” on page 24 (disc).

The A and B points are in different tracks.

When the unit is automatically paused as a result of the auto space mode, pressing the AUTO SPACE key puts the unit into pause mode, and playback does not resume automatically after the auto pause time is elapsed (see “Auto spacing” on page 23).

or is not switched on. A finalized disc has been inserted. Use an unfinalized recordable disc.

When recording from digital sources, the digital direct mode bypasses the digital level (“Signal volume” on page 24), so that if this has been set to a non-zero value, the level will be different. See “Digital direct” on page 32.

There is no space on the disc, or no tracks are available, or a general recording error has occurred.

44.1 kHz (“Digital direct” on page 32).

otherwise replace the disc.

disc” on page 26) or an attempt has been mode to write more than 99 tracks.

example, or may be the result of a bad disc. Try recording again with the same disc. If the message appears again, try a different disc.

on this disc. Finalize the disc.

OPC area for further recording.

“Refreshing a disc” on page 35.

LINE OUTPUT

s has been selected on the amplifier. Check and correct.

Disc Full!!

(“Full

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7 – Reference and specifications—Menu items

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Tray Error! Error in the CD tray mechanism. Drive Error! Error in the CD drive mechanism.

Menu items

The following are the menu items that can be set using the

MENU key. The majority of them affect

disc recording.

Pressing the

MENU key repeatedly cycles through the

menu items. Not every menu item is available in every situation (for instance, if a digital input is not

Turn the

Press the

MULTI DIAL to change a value.

MULTI DIAL to confirm the change and exit

the menu system.

Alternatively, keep pressing the normal time counter is displayed.

MENU key until the

selected, the digital direct option is not shown).

Menu displayed Meaning Described in: Default (factory) value

A-TRACK Automatic track increment “Automatic track division” on page 31 ON S-LVL Sound (trigger) level for track increment “Setting the trigger level” on page 28 and

“Using the trigger level” on page 29 COPY ID Copy-protection on recorded discs “Copy-protection” on page 33 1 GEN FADE IN Allows fade in of recorded discs “Fade-in and fade-out” on page 32 3s FADE OUT Allows fade out of recorded discs “Fade-in and fade-out” on page 32 3s DUB>VOL Bypasses (THRU) or enables (ON) the

internal volume when dubbing from tape to disc or disc to tape

PHONO Sends the PHONO inputs to DISC or

TAPE

D_DIRECT Records directly from the digital source to

disc

VOLUME Digital volume control “Signal volume” on page 24 0dB

“Dubbing tapes from the CD deck” on

page 16 and “Dubbing from tape to disc”

on page 27

“Recording tapes from the PHONO deck”

on page 17 and “Recording to disc from

the RIAA PHONO inputs” on page 27

“Digital direct” on page 32 OFF

–54dB

THRU

DISC

Resetting default menu values

User settings and the values of the input selection for 1 and 2 are stored in memory, and are retained when the power is turned off.

To restore these settings to the factory defaults as in the table above, use a ballpoint pen or similar to hold down the

RESET button on the rear panel:

RESET

While holding down the button, turn on the power to the unit and keep the

RESET button pressed for at

least two seconds after turning on the power. The menu values will be reset. The values for and

INPUT 2 are set to LINE 1 and LINE 2

INPUT 1

respectively.

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7 – Reference and specifications—Specifications

Specifications

CD recorder section

Recording media type CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA Recording resolution 16-bit linear Recording sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz — 20 kHz (playback ±0.5 dB, recording ±1 dB) S/N ratio > 88 dB (playback)

> 83 dB (recording)

Dynamic range > 88 dB (playback)

> 83 dB (recording)

Total harmonic distortion < 0.012% (playback)

< 0.015% (recording)

Channel separation 80 dB (playback: 1 kHz)

75 dB (recording: 1 kHz)

Wow & flutter Unmeasurable (< 0.001%)

Digital inputs

COAXIAL OPTICAL

Digital outputs

COAXIAL OPTICAL

LINE INPUTS 1

Nominal input level –10 dBV (6dBV –16 dB) Maximum input level + 6dBV Input impedance 10 k

LINE OUTPUTS 1

Nominal output level –10 dBV (FS –16 dB) Maximum output level +6 dBV Output impedance 1 k

RCA pin, IEC60958 TYPE II TOSLINK, IEC60958 TYPE II

Unbalanced RCA

Ω

Unbalanced RCA

Ω

(unbalanced)

Cassette recorder section

Number of channels 4-track, 2-channel stereo Heads Record/playback x 1 (rotary reverse), erase x 1 Type of tape Compact Cassette C-60, C-90 (Type I (normal), Type II (high-position/chrome)

–recording and playback; Type IV (metal)–playback only) Tape speed 4.76 cm/s (1 7/8 ips) Motor DC servo motor (x 1) Wow and flutter 0.19% (W. RMS) Frequency response (overall) 50 Hz — 12.5kHz ±3dB (high position)

50Hz — 10kHz ±3dB (normal) Signal-to-noise ratio (overall) 46dB (Dolby NR off)

52dB (Dolby NR on) Fast winding time About 120 seconds (C-60)

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LINE INPUTS 2

Nominal input level Nominal input level 0.28V (–11 dBV) Input impedance 50 k

LINE OUTPUTS 2

Nominal output level 0.46V (–6.7 dBV) Output impedance 50 k

Unbalanced RCA

Ω

Unbalanced RCA

Ω

Phono input and headphones

RIAA PHONO INPUT

Cartridge type MM (moving magnet) Input signal level 5.6mV Input impedance

Signal-to-noise ratio 60 dB

PHONES

(headphone output)

Output level 10 mW + 10 mW (into 32

Unbalanced RCA (with ground)

Ω

47 k

6 mm (1/4”) stereo

Ω

)

General specifications

Voltage requirements USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz

U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz

General export 120/230 VAC, 60 Hz Power consumption 30 W Applicable electromagnetic environment E4 Peak inrush current 1.2 A Dimensions 483 x 138 x 295 (mm)

19 x 5.4 x 11.6 (in) Weight 8 kg (17.6 lbs) Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Supplied accessories RC-222 remote control unit

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7 – Reference and specifications—Dimensional drawing

m 4

Dimensional drawing

483 mm (19.0")

466 m (18.4")

435mm (17.1")

Tape maintenance

The heads and tape path should be cleaned and demagnetized periodically.

Cleaning the tape path Apply head cleaning

fluid to a cotton bud or soft cloth, and lightly rub the heads, capstan and all metal parts in the tape path.

Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning fluid.

(2.25")

57.2 mm

132.5 mm (5.2")

15 mm

(0.6")

138 mm (5.4")

270 mm (10.6")

(0.

For details of its use, read the instructions supplied with the demagnetizer and make sure you understand them thoroughly before attempting this operation.

Pinch Roller

Capstan

Both fluids are available in TEAC Tape Cleaning Kits HC-2 and RC-2 in the U.S.A. or TZ-261 in other areas.

Demagnetizing heads Be sure that the power is

off, then demagnetize the heads using a TEAC E-3 demagnetizer.

Erase Head

Record/Play Head

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