tascam CD-160MK2 User Guide

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CD-160MK#

Compact Disc Player

OWNER'S MANUAL

D00945120A

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

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.

This ap p l i a n c e ha s a serial nu m b e r
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number and
retain them for your records.
Model number

Serial number

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 pro tection against harm ful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not instal led and use d in a ccorda nce with th e
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

CAUTION

Chang es or mo dificat ion s to this equipm ent not
expressly approved by TEAC C ORPOR ATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

For the customers in Europe

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference in which
case t he user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s' a gi t d' u n pro d u i t de Cl a s s e A. Da n s un
environn e m e n t dom e s t i q u e, ce t apparei l pe u t
provo quer de s inte rférenc es rad io, dan s ce cas
l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung

Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung
nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Woh n b e r e i c h F u n k s t ö rungen ve r s ursachen; in
diesem Fa ll kann vom Betri eber verlang we rd en,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür
aufzukommen.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 0.6 A

In North America use only on 120V supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not b lock any ventila tion o penings . Instal l in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do no t in sta l l ne a r an y he a t so u r c e s su ch as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

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vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such

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as a book case or similar unit.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

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from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off
position.

The apparatus should be located close enough to the

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AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.

An apparatus with Class I construction shall be con-

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nected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should

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not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.

10 Prote c t t h e po w e r c o rd from be i n g walked on

or pi n c hed pa r ticul a r l y at pl u g s , con v e n i ence
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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DTA

Safety Information

Th i s pro d uct has been desi g ned and manu factu r ed
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 at 1.

Optical pickup:

Type : KSS-213CL

CAUTION

DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING

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USING A SCREWDRIVER.

USE OF CO N T ROLS OR A D J USTMENT S O R

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PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HE R E I N M AY R ESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

I F T H I S PR O D U C T DE V E L O P S TR O U B L E ,

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CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

Manufacturer : SONY Corporation

Laser output :

Wavelength : 760 to 800 nm

Less than 0.4 mW on the objective
lens

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Contents

1 − Introduction ...............................6

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

Rack-mounting the unit ..................... 6

About this manual .............................. 6

Precautions and notes for

placement and use .........................

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

Never use a stabilizer or

printable discs ...............................................7

About discs .......................................... 7

Handling of compact discs........................... 8

Use of the remote control unit .......... 8

Batteries .........................................................9

Inserting batteries ..........................................9

Connections ........................................ 9

2 − Features of the

CD-160MKII ..............................

Front panel and RC-162C

remote control unit ......................

Rear panel ......................................... 11

Display ............................................... 12

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Repeat Playback ................................ 19

Repeat one track (REPEAT) ...........................19

Repeat all the tracks (REPEAT ALL)..............19

Repeat all the tracks in the folder
(REPEAT ALBUM)

(MP3 only) .................. 19

Shuffle Playback ............................... 19

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Intro Check ........................................ 19

Search Mode (MP3 only) .................. 20

Search for a name of track .........................20

Search for a track in a folder .....................21

4 − Reference and

specifications ..........................

Troubleshooting................................ 22

No power ...................................................... 22

Remote control doesn’t work. .................... 22

No sound ....................................................... 22

Will not play. ................................................ 22

Sound skips. ................................................. 22

Maintenance ................................................. 22

Specifications .................................... 23

Dimensions ........................................ 23

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3 − Disc operations ........................13

MP3 files and directories ................. 13

Listening to CD/MP3 (1) .................... 14

To suspend playback temporarily

(pause mode) ...........................................

To stop playbacks ..........................................15

Search for a part of a track ..........................15

To skip to the next or a previous track .......15

Direct Playback ..............................................15

Pitch control ..................................................15

Listening to CD/MP3 (2) .................... 15

Listening through headphones ...................16

To display the MP3 information ..................16

Skip to the next folder (MP3) ......................16

Programmed Playback ...................... 17

To check the programmed order .................18

To add a track to the end of

the program .............................................

To overwrite the program ............................18

To clear program ...........................................18

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1 − Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM
CD-160MKII Compact Disc Player.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time
to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the
operation of its many useful and convenient functions.

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the CD-160MKII has been
packed with the following:

• RC-162C remote control unit ..........................................1

• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers) ..........1

• AAA batteries for the remote control unit .....................2

• A waranty card ................................................................1

Rack-mounting the unit

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space
above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.

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

After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it
in a safe place for future reference.

Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-

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ing typeface: PROGRAM.

When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a

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message, this is shown in the following typeface: NONE.

If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot

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change) is shown, this is shown as follows: EPS.

Precautions and notes for placement and use

The CD-160MKII may be used in most areas, but to main­tain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the
following notes, precautions and environmental conditions:

Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and

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humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.

Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV

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sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).

The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and

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35°C (41°F and 95°F).

Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.

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As the unit may become hot during operation, always

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leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do
not install this unit in a confined space such as a book­case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.

Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating

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electrical device such as a power amplifier.

Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for

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correct operation.

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1 − Introduction

NOTE

Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result in

NOTE

NOTE

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damage to the circuitry or electrical shocks. If a foreign
object should get inside the unit, contact your supplier
or service agency.

When removing the power plug from the wall outlet,

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always pull directory on the plug, never yank the cord.

To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it and

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always close the disc tray.

As the disc rotates at high speed during playback, do not

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lift or move the unit. Doing so may damage the disc or
the laser assembly.

The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available

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on units for the North American market. Please set this

Beware of condensation

to match your local supply. If you are in any doubt in
this matter, consult an electrician.

When transporting the unit, always use the origi-

nal packing materials. For this reason, we strongly
recommend that you save all the packing materials
that came with the CD-160MKII, 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.

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, making correct oper-

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.

About discs

Conventional audio CDs bearing the COMPACT DISC

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DIGITAL AUDIO logo on the label:

Properly finalized CD-R and CD-RW discs.

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ation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the
player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature
before using.

Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to

it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick
to the turntable of the CD-160MKll. If it sticks to the
turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.

Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not

conform to the CD standard may not play back cor
rectly in this player. If you use such discs in this unit,
TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries cannot be
responsible for any consequences or guarantee the
quality of reproduction. If you experience problems
with such non-standard discs, you should contact
the producers of the disc.

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Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the

condition of the recording, some CD-R/CD-RW discs
may not be playable.

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1 − Introduction

Handling of compact discs

The CD-160MKII has been designed for the playback
of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files
recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addi
tion to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs.

Always place the compact discs in the trays with their

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label facing upward.

To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center

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of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care
fully by the edges.

Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, ben

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zene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean
CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface.
It may cause CDs to become unplayable.

Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid

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dirt as well as serious scratches that could cause the
laser pickup to “skip.”

Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non-

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label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep
discs clean and store them in their cases when not being
played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with
a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.

Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from

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tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are

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inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal
mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.

Do not use cracked discs.

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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu

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lar promotional, etc. discs.

The CD-160MKll cannot play unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.

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CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of

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heat and ultraviolet rays. 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.

When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a

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soft oil-based 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.

If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a

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CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied
with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection sys

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tem, have been released form several record companies
in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some of
these discs do not comply with the CD specifications,
they may not be playable on the CD-160MKII.

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Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of

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high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping
could result.

Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the

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disc and do not use any protective coating spray.

Use of the remote control unit

Do not expose the infrared receiver (light receptive area

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on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light for
extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light
may result in failure of the remote control sensor.

When the remote control will not be used over one

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month, please remove the batteries to prevent the pos­sibility of battery acid leakage which could damage
the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the
batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a
cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After
cleaning, replace with new batteries.

The remote control functions by using an infrared light

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signal. When using the unit to control the CD-160MKII,

other devices that are turned on could be operated by its
signal.

If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or

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commands do not always function properly, the batter­ies have become weak and should be replaced. Always
replace both batteries with new batteries of the same
type.

Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the

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main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote
control and the remote sensor.

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1 − Introduction

Batteries

CAUTION

R

L

CD-160MK#

ANALOG IN

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL IN

NOTE

If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage
occurs, the unit will not function.

Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and
their packaging to ensure proper usage.

Confirm + and – polarity and follow the indications

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when inserting new batteries into the remote control.

Do not use old and new batteries together.

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Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ.

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Do not use batteries of different specifications together.

Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non-

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rechargeable.

Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a

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fire or put them in water.

Connections

Turn off the power of all the equipment before

making connections.

Read instructions of each component you intend to

use with this unit.

Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum

and noise, do not bundle the connection cords with
the power cord.

Connect
the amplifier with a RCA cable. Make sure to connect:
white plug
red plug

Use an optical cable to output the signal from the

OPTICAL OUT

Use a RCA cable to output the signal from the

COAXIAL OUT

After all other connections are complete, connect the plug
to the AC wall socket.

ANALOG OUTs (L,R)

∑

white jack (L: left channel)

∑

red jack (R: right channel)

jacks to the input jack of

to the amplifier or recorder's input.

to the amplifier or recorder's input.

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

Inserting batteries

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1. Open the lid.

2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries.

3. Close the lid.

Before making a recording with a recorder con-

nected to this unit's digital outputs, you need to
standby this unit in playback mode.

Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet

which supplies the correct voltage. Hold the power
plug when plugging or unplugging the power cord.
Never pull or yank on the power cord.

The Digital output on the CD-160MkII does not in

clude track increment data. Some recorders depend
on this information to automatically update track
numbers while dubbing. If you need this function,
please connect the CD-160MkII and the recording
device with the analog connections and use "level
detection" mode on the recorder to detect track
changes (please refer to the manual of the recorder
for how to select this mode).

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2 − Features of the CD-160MKII

Front panel and RC-162C remote control unit

PHONES jack and knob

RC-162C remote control unit

7�

For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this
jack, and adjust the volume by turning the level knob.

POWER

1�

Press this switch to turn the unit on or off.

Disc tray

2�

OPEN/CLOSE

3�

Use this key to open and close the disc tray.

PLAY/READY (¥/π)

4�

Use this key to start or pause playback of CD/MP3.

STOP (ª)

5�

Use this key to stop playback of CD/MP3.

SEARCH (Ô/) / Â/¯ (SKIP)

6�

Use these keys to skip tracks. Hold down these keys to
search for a part of a track.

PITCH CONTROL switch and knob

8�

Use this switch to turn the pitch control function on
or off. When the function is on, the LED will light.
Adjust the amount by turning the knob.

Remote Sensor

9�

When operating the remote control unit, point it
towards here.

0 Display

q SHUFFLE

Use this key for shuff le playback.

w REPEAT

Use this key for repeat playback.

e PROGRAM

Use this key to program tracks.

rMP3 FOLDER (§/¶)

During playback of a MP3 disc, use these keys to
select a folder in the disc.

t Numeric keys (remote control only)

Use these keys to select tracks.

y ESP/MP3 (remote control only)

During playback of a MP3 disc, use this key to search
track name. During playback of CD, use this key to
switch the ESP function on or off. The default setting
is off.

u INTRO CHECK (remote control only)

Use this key to start the Intro Check.

To simplify explanations, instructions in this manual

refer to the names of the keys and controls on the
front panel only. Associated controls on the remote
control will also operate similarly.

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2 − Features of the CD-160MKII

Rear panel

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

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1 ANALOG OUTPUT L,R jacks (UNBALANCED)

Analog 2-channel audio signal is output from this jack.

2 DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack

This RCA jack output SPDIF digital audio data to
the amplif ier.

This unit cannot output the digital audio data when

Pitch Control is ON, and ESP is ON during playback
of a CD.

3 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT jack

This compatible connector output S/PDIF digital audio
data to the amplifier.

This unit cannot output the digital audio data when

Pitch Control is ON, and also ESP is ON during play
back of a CD.

4VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Switches the voltage to either 230 V or 120 V.

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5 AC Power Cord

After all other connections are complete, connect the
plug to the AC wall socket.

The voltage selector is only available on units for

North American market.

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2 − Features of the CD-160MKII

NOTE

NOTE

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Display

1 SEARCH / SEARCH ALBUM

When the Search function is on, SEARCH or SEARCH ALBUM
is lit according to the selected mode.

2 SHUFFLE

SHUFFLE is lit when this function is on.

3 REPEAT display

When the Repeat function is on, the display shows the
repeat playback mode currently selected.

4INTRO

INTRO is lit when this function is on.

5 MEMORY

MEMORY is lit when Program playback is on.

6 ESP display

(ESP) is lit when ESP (Electric Shock Protection) is on.

7 DISC / FOLDER display

Cd lights when a CD is loaded. When a MP3 disc

containing folders is loaded, the display shows the total
number of the folders.

8 Track number display

When a CD is loaded, the display shows the total
number of t racks. When a MP3 disc containing fold­ers is loaded, the display shows the total number of
the folders.

When in search mode (MP3 only), the initial letter of

a track name appears on the display (see "Search for
a name of track" on page 20).

9 Counter display

This shows the time information of the disc.

When in search mode (MP3 only), the display shows

a track name (see "Search for a name of track" on
page 20).

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MP3 files and directories

NOTE

: MP3 File

: Folder (Directory)

CDs containing MP3 files can be played by the
CD-160MKII with the following limitations on the number
of files and directories.

Maximum number of directories: 200
Maximum number of MP3 files: 500
File format: MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer2/3(ISO/IEC 11172-3,
ISO/IEC 13818-3.2)
Bit rate: 32kbps to 320kbps (over 128kbps is recommended)
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Mono or Stereo
File extension: mp3, Mp3, mP3, MP3

The CD-160MKII can only read the files in the first

session of a multi-session disc.

ID3 tag display for MP3 playback is not supported.

If audio data is converted with Variable Bit Rate, it

may not be played back properly.

3 − Disc operations

MP3 files are played as the order in the following diagram.

In this manner, playback is performed f rom the top
level directories.

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3 − Disc operations

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CAUTION

NOTE

Listening to CD/MP3 (1)

When a CD is loaded:

1. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key.

3. Place a disc on the tray with the printed label face
up.

total tracks

When a MP3 disc is loaded:

total tracks

total playing time

total number of folders

5. Press the PLAY/READY key (Á/π) to start playback.

Playback starts from the first track of the disc.

When the playback of all the tracks has finished,

the unit stops automatically.

Never place more than one disc on the tray.

The disc must be loaded centrally into the disc tray.

If the disc is not correctly loaded, it may not be pos
sible to open the tray again once it has closed, so
you should ensure the disc is always centrally load
ed in the tray.

Do not force the tray by hand during opening and

closing operations.

4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the CD door.

It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the disc.

No keys will work during loading. Wait until the
total number of the tracks and the total play time
of the disc are displayed.

When no disc is loaded in the CD player,

DISC is displayed.

NO

MP3 tracks recorded out of folders are automatically

put in the “ROOT” folder, and playback starts from
the first track of the ROOT folder.

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3 − Disc operations

NOTE

NOTE

Listening to CD/MP3 (2)

To suspend playback temporarily

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(pause mode)

Press the PLAY/READY key (Á/π) during playback.
Playback stops at the current position. To resume playback,
press the PLAY/READY key (Á/π) again.

To stop playbacks

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Press the STOP key (ª) to stop playback.

In the stop mode, press the skip key (Â or ¯) repeat-
edly until the track you want to listen to is found. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE key (¥/π) to start playback from the
selected track.

During playback, when the  key is pressed, the
track being played will be played from the beginning.
To retur n to the beginning of the previous t rack, press
the  key t wice.

During programmed playback, the next or previous track
in the program is played.

Direct Playback

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While in stop or playback mode, you can use the numeric
keys of the remote control unit to select a track.

Select a track using the numeric keys, and within 10 sec­onds press the PLAY/READY key.

Playback starts from the selected track.

Search for a part of a track

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During playback, hold down the skip key (Â or ¯)
and release it when the part you want to listen to is found.

To skip to the next or a previous track

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During playback, press the skip key (Â or ¯) repeat-
edly until the desired track is found. The selected track
will be played from the beginning.

For instance, to select track number 35, press 3 and 5.

To play tracks 1 to 9, simply press the corresponding keys (1 to 9).

Direct playback isn’t possible during shuffle play-

back and programmed playback.

Pitch control

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Changing pitch rapidly during playback may cause

noise problems.

When you use the Pitch Control function, no signal

is output from the DIGITAL OUT.

1. Press the PITCH CONTROL key in the stop mode.

The LED will light.

This key can be pressed during playback.

2. Turn the
change pitch.

3. Turning right makes playback speed faster within
the range 0 to +12%.

4. Turning left makes playback speed slower within
the range 0 to –12%.

PITCH CONTROL knob right or left to

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3 − Disc operations

WARNING

NOTE

Listening through headphones

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Always lower the volume level prior to plugging

in your headphones. TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR
HEARING. Do not place your headphones on your
head until after you have plugged them in.

For private listening, insert the plug from your headphones
into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume by turning
the LEVEL knob.

To display the MP3 information

During playback of MP3 disc, press the MP3 key for more
than 1 second. The information about the current track is
displayed as follows:

Filename w Title w Artist w Album

NONE appears when there is no information.

UNKNOWN appears when the unit cannot read the

information.

Press the MP3 key for more than 1 second again to cancel
the MP3 information mode.

Skip to the next folder (MP3)

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The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) stores the music
in the buffer to prevent sound from skipping.

During playback of a CD, press the ESP key to turn the
ESP on or off. When you turn the ESP on, 40 SEC
(40 seconds) brief ly appears, and the ESP indicator
lights on the display.

The ESP indicator blinks while the unit is filling the buffer.

Press the MP3 FOLDER keys to skip folders.

When the unit is on the stable place and free from

mechanical shocks, you can turn this function off.

During playback of MP3, this function is always ON,

and this unit can output the digital audio data from
its digital output jacks. However, during playback of
a CD, when ESP is ON, the unit cannot output digital
audio data.

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3 − Disc operations

CD

MP3

Programmed Playback

Up to 64 tracks can be programmed in the desired order.

Shuffle function doesn’t work during programmed playback.

1. Press the

PROGRAM key in the stop mode.

3. Press the numeric keys (or press the skip key (Â
or ¯) repeatedly) to select a track, then press the

PROGRAM key.

The MEMORY indicator appears on the display.

To cancel the program mode, press the STOP key (ª).

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2. Press the numeric keys (or press the skip key (

or ¯) repeatedly) to select a folder on a MP3

disc, then press the

PROGRAM key.

Â

The track is programmed, and P-02 is displayed.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program more tracks.

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You can program up to 64 tracks.

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4. When the selection of track numbers is completed,
press the
grammed playback.

When the playback of all the program med tracks

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has finished, or if t he STOP key is pre ssed, the

MEMORY indicator will go off and the progr am mode

will be cancelled.

PLAY/READY key (¥/π) to start pro-

MP3 tracks recorded out of folders are in the “01”

•

(ROOT) folder.

Skip this step when playing a CD.

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The program is retained in memory until the OPEN/

CLOSE key or the POWER switch is pressed. You can

return to the programmed playback by pressing the

PROGRAM key and the PLAY/READY key (¥/π).

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To check the programmed order

In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM key repeatedly.
The track number and program number will be shown on
the display.

To add a track to the end of the program

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In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM key repeatedly
until 00 appears on the display. Select a track number
using the numeric keys or the skip key (Â or ¯) and
then press the PROGRAM key. The track is added to the
end of the program.

To overwrite the program

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In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM key repeatedly
until the program number to be changed appears on the
display.

Select a new track number using the numeric keys or the
skip key (

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To clear the programmed contents, press the PROGRAM
and the STOP key (ª) in the stop mode.

 or ¯

) and then press the

To clear program

PROGRAM

key.

If the OPEN/CLOSE key or the POWER switch is

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pressed, the programmed contents will also be cleared.

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3 − Disc operations

Repeat Playback

REPEAT REPEAT ALL

(off)

REPEAT REPEAT ALL

(off)

REPEAT ALBUM

NOTE

Every time the REPEAT key is pressed, the mode is
changed as follows:

When a CD is loaded:

Repeat one track (REPEAT)

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Press the REPEAT key once during playback. REPEAT lights.

The track being played will be played repeatedly. If you
press the skip key (Â or ¯) and select another track,
the track you selected will be played repeatedly.

It is also possible to select a track to be repeated in the stop
mode. Press the REPEAT key, select a track using the skip
key (Â or ¯), and then press the PLAY/READY key
(G/J) to start playback.

Repeat all the tracks (REPEAT ALL)

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All the tracks will be played repeatedly.

When a MP3 disc is loaded:

The Repeat mode will be canceled if one of the fol-

lowing keys is pressed: STOP, INTRO CHECK, POW
ER, OPEN/CLOSE.

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Shuffle Playback

The tracks can be played randomly. Press the SHUFFLE
key during playback or when in the stop mode. SHUFFLE will
then light up in the display.

Press the REPEAT key twice. REPEAT ALL lights.

During programmed playback, programmed tracks will be
played repeatedly.

Repeat all the tracks in the folder (REPEAT

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ALBUM) (MP3 only)

All the tracks in the folder will be played repeatedly.

Press the REPEAT key three times. REPEAT ALBUM lights.

If you press the ¯ key during shuffle playback, next

•

track will be randomly selected and played. If you press
the  key, the currently played track will be played
from the beginning. A track cannot be replayed during
shuffle playback.

Shuffle playback doesn’t work during programmed playback.

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If one of the following keys is pressed, shuff le mode

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will be cancelled: SHUFFLE, STOP, INTRO CHECK,

POWER, OPEN/CLOSE.

Intro Check

Press the INTRO CHECK key in the stop or play mode.

The INTRO indicator lights on the display, and the begin­ning of all the tracks is played for 10 seconds each. When

a track you want to listen to is found, press the INTRO

CHECK key to resume normal playback.

To skip to the next or a previous track, press the skip key.

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To stop Intro Check function, press the STOP key.

•

Repeat and shuffle playback don’t work during the

•

intro check.

If one of the following keys is pressed, the intro check

•

mode will be cancelled: INTRO CHECK, SHUFFLE,

STOP, POWER, OPEN/CLOSE.

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3 − Disc operations

Search Mode (MP3 only)

Search for a name of track

You can select the track by searching for its name.

1. Press the MP3 key once.

An alphabet (initial letter of a track name) and a track

name are displayed.

Track name Track number

Initial letter of track name

To cancel the search mode, press the STOP key (ª).

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4. Select the track that has same initial letter by
pressing the skip key (

5. Press the PLAY/READY key (¥/π).

Playback starts from the selected track.

 or ¯).

2. Select the initial letter of the track you want to lis
ten to by pressing the skip key (

3. Press and hold the skip key (Â or ¯).

 or ¯).

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3 − Disc operations

Search for a track in a folder

1. Press the MP3 key twice.

The name of folder is displayed.

2. Press the skip key (
that the track you want to listen to is included.

 or ¯) to find the folder

4. Select the track in the folder by pressing the skip

 or ¯).

key (

5. Press the PLAY/READY key (¥/π) to start playback.

Playback starts from the selected track.

MP3 tracks recorded out of folders are in the “ROOT”

•

folder.

3. Press and hold the skip key (

 or ¯).

If you skip steps 3 and 4, playback will start from the

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first track in the selected folder.

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4 − Reference and specifications

Troubleshooting

If you have problems with your system, look through this
chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before
calling your dealer or TEAC service center.

No power

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e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check
and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and
that, if it is, the switch is turned on. Make sure there is
power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a
lamp or fan into the outlet.

Remote control doesn’t work.

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e Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on.

e If the batteries are dead, change the batteries.

e Use remote control unit within the range (5 m) and point

at the front panel.

e Clear obstacles between the remote control unit and the
main unit.

e If a strong light is near the unit, turn it off.

Will not play.

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e Load a disc with the playback side facing down.

e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.

e A blank disc has been loaded. Load a prerecorded disc.

e Depending on the disc, etc. it may not be possible to

play back CD-R/RW discs. Try again with another disc.

e You cannot play back unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.
Finalize such a disc in a CD recorder and try again.

Sound skips.

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e Place the unit on a stable place to avoid vibration and shock.

e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.

e Don’t use scratched, damaged or warped discs.

If normal operation cannot be recovered, unplug the
power cord from the outlet and plug it again.

No sound

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e Check the connection to the amplifier.

e Check the operation of the amplifier.

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
or use diluted mild liquid soap. Never spray liquid directly
on this unit. Apply your cleaner to your cleaning cloth and
wipe gently. Be sure to remove any excess completely. Do
not use thinner, benzene or alcohol as they may damage
the surface of the unit. Allow the surface of the unit to dry
completely before using.

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4 − Reference and specifications

285.5 mm (11.24")

298.0 mm (11.73")

481.0 mm (18.94")

465.0 mm (18.30")

76.0 mm (3.0")

94.5 mm (3.72")

6.5 mm

(0.255")

6.4 mm (0.25")

Specifications

CD Player

Pickup 3-beam, semiconductor laser
Digital filter 8-times oversampling
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±2dB
Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.03 % (1 kHz, ESP off)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) More than 83 dB (IHF-A, ESP off)
Output Analog: Nominal output level -10 dBV
Maximum output level +6 dBV ±2dB

Digital: Coaxial / IEC-60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Optical / IEC-60958-3 (S/PDIF)

General

Power Requirement AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada)

AC 230 V, 50 Hz (U.K./Europe)
AC 240 V, 50-60Hz (Australia)

Power Consumption 10 W (U.S.A./Canada)

10 W (U.K./Europe)
10 W (Australia)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 481 x 94.5 x 298 (mm) / 18.94 x 3.72 x 11.73 (in)
Weight 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)

Dimensions

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CD-160MK#

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