Tascam CD-601-Mk2 Owners Manual

CD-601MKII

CD PLAYER

OWNER'S MANUAL

D00811701A

Important Safety Precautions

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 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

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

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 protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

For the customers in Europe

WARNING

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

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung

Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 2.5 A

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Important Safety Instructions

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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) 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 ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.

• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

• Apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

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

speciﬁ ed 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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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

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Rack-mounting the Unit

The CD-601MKII can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack by using the optional RM-601 rack shelf as shown below.

NOTE

• Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

• Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for ventilation.

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: KSS-213C Manufacturer: SONY Corporation Laser output: Less than 0.4 mW on the

objective lens

Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm

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Contents

INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 6

Features ..........................................................................6

Product Configuration .....................................................6

Precautions on Installation Locations .............................6

About Backup Memory ....................................................7

Precautions upon Use .....................................................7

Handling CDs (compact discs) ........................................7

NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ......................... 8

Front Panel .....................................................................8

Display Window ............................................................10

Rear Panel .................................................................... 11

BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................. 12

Online Playback and Monitor Playback ........................12

Preparations ..................................................................12

Selecting the Playback Mode ........................................12

Playing a Specific Tune from the Beginning

(SINGLE play) ..........................................................13

Playing from an Intermediate Point in a Tune ...............14

Auto-registering Cue Points ..........................................14

Details of Transport Key Operations .............................15

READY key ..............................................................15

ON LINE key ............................................................15

PLAY/PAUSE key .....................................................15

STOP key .................................................................15

Selecting the Playback Point ........................................16

Selecting a track ....................................................... 16

Selecting the index ...................................................16

Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune .........16

MENU OPERATIONS ............................................. 17

Menu Configuration .......................................................17

Menu Operation Basics .................................................18

Saving Menu Settings ...................................................19

Clearing Menu Settings .................................................19

Clearing all user banks ............................................. 19

Clearing individual user banks .................................19

PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS ..................... 20

Program Playback .........................................................20

Entering the program mode ......................................20

Programming ............................................................20

Swapping programmed tracks ..................................20

Adding program tunes ..............................................20

Deleting program tunes ............................................20

Clearing a program ...................................................20

Auto Cue Function ........................................................ 20

Setting the Auto Cue Level .......................................21

Setting Auto Cue Up .................................................21

Auto Ready Function ....................................................21

Pitch Control Function ...................................................21

Incremental Play Function ............................................21

OUTPUT-RELATED SETTINGS ............................. 22

Setting the Terminals for Online Output ........................ 22

Setting the Terminals for Monitor Output ......................22

Setting Stereo/Monaural ............................................... 22

Setting the Output Level ...............................................22

OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS ....................... 23

Referencing to an External Clock Source .....................23

Failsafe Function ...........................................................23

Displaying the End of Track Warning ............................ 23

Switching the Time Display ...........................................23

Clearing the Frame Display ..........................................24

Timer Play Function ......................................................24

Viewing the Total Motor Time ........................................24

EXTERNAL CONTROL .......................................... 25

Parallel Control .............................................................25

Setting fader start/stop .............................................25

Control from the RC-601MKII .......................................26

Setting operation on the CD player ..........................26

Control from the RS-232C interface ..............................26

Setting the baud rate ................................................26

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 27

List of Error Messages ..................................................28

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INTRODUCTION

Before you start using this product, thoroughly read and understand this manual. After you have finished reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place so that it can be retrieved whenever necessary.

Features

The CD-601MKII is a professional-use CD player for use in broadcasting stations, post-production, sound production, and other commercial uses. Its features include:

z Rack-mountable 3U, half-rack size by using the rack

mount tray (sold separately)

z Playback of audio discs made using CD-R and CD-RW

discs in addition to commercially available audio CDs

z Provided with XLR (balance) and RCA (unbalance)

analog output terminals, and XLR (AES/EBU) and RCA (S/PDIF) digital output terminals

Two playback modes are provided, online playback for final take, and monitor playback for rehearsals. Each of these playback signals can be output from different output terminals.

z Instant start for instantly starting playback

z Standby at audio start point of track enabled by auto cue

function.

z Cueing can be performed at singe-frame accuracy.

z Operability can be improved and functions expanded by

connecting the RC-601MKII Remote Control Unit (sold separately).

z Headphone terminal/level knob for a monitor are

provided on the front panel.

About Terms Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following terms: “Online READY” is used to indicate an “online playback standby state” and “Monitor PAUSE” is used to indicate a “monitor playback standby state.”

Product Configuration

This product comprises the following items:

• CD-601MKII unit x 1

• Power cable x 1

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) x 1

• Warranty x 1

When unpacking this product, take care not to damage the product. Store the box and packaging materials so that they can be used for transporting the product at a later date.

If you find that any parts are missing or parts have been damaged during transportation, contact us immediately.

z Searching of the index is possible.

z In addition to regular playback of all tunes, single

playback of a single tune and program playback of various tunes in a desired order are also possible.

z The Auto Ready Function enables the CD player to

automatically stand by at the start of the next track after a track has been played.

z The Incremental Play function enables the CD player to

automatically stand by at the start of the next track when track playback has been cancelled.

z The Failsafe function prevents inadvertent operation

during playback of the final take.

z Synchronization with an external word clock (44.1 kHz,

48 kHz) is possible.

During synchronization with an external 48 kHz clock,

the CD playback signal is digitally output at a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

z ±12.5% pitch control function

z The Timer Play function automatically starts monitor

playback when the power is turned ON.

z CD text can be displayed.

Precautions on Installation Locations

Do not install this product at the following locations. Doing so might cause audio quality to drop or cause the product to malfunction.

• Surfaces included 5° or more

• Locations subject to lots of vibrations or unstable locations

• Next to windows or other locations subject to the direct sunlight

• Next to heating apparatus or other locations subject to extremely high temperatures

• Locations subject to extremely low temperatures

• Locations subject to lots of humidity or poorly ventilated locations

• Next to tuners, TVs or video recorder decks

Installing this product near such locations may disturb

video images or cause noise.

z Provided with parallel terminal for control such as fader

start/stop from external equipment.

z Provided with serial (RS-232C) terminal for control from

a PC or editing equipment.

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INTRODUCTION

About Backup Memory

The following setup information is stored to backup memory on the CD-601MKII so that the same settings are reproduced when this product is next turned ON.

• Playback mode

• Time display mode

• Auto ready function ON/OFF

• Auto cue function ON/OFF

• Pitch control function ON/OFF

• Pitch control value

• Index search function ON/OFF

• Settings for each of the menu items (*)

(*) : When the “USER” menu is set to “PRE”, the menu

item settings return to their defaults each time that the power is turned ON. (→ page 19 “Saving Menu Settings”)

Precautions upon Use

About the power supply

Connect this CD player to the specified power supply. Do not connect to other power supplies.

Handling CDs (compact discs)

This CD player can play back CD-DA format CDs.

Both commercially available audio CDs (120 mm/80 mm) and normally recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs can also be used.

z To take a disc out of its storage case, press down on the

centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by its edges.

Correct way of taking Correct ways of holding a compact disc out of a compact disc its storage case

z Fingerprints or dust on the recording surface should be

carefully wiped off by wiping in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc with a soft cloth. Dirt on discs causes the laser pickup to jump. So, keep discs in a clean state at all times and store them in their storage cases.

When connecting or disconnecting the power cable, hold it by its plug.

Daily care of the CD player

Do not wipe the CD player’s body with chemicalimpregnated cloth, or a cloth soaked with benzene, paint thinner or other organic solvent. Doing so might damage the surface of the CD player’s body. Wipe off stubborn dirt on the top cover or panels with a soft cloth moistened with a small amount of diluted neutral detergent.

About condensation

When the CD player (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm, heated room (e.g. in winter), or immediately after heating apparatus in the room where the CD player is installed is turned ON, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the CD player. This will not only prevent the CD player from operating normally but also may damage discs or precision components inside the CD player. If condensation forms, leave the CD player turned ON for one or two hours to acclimatize and allow water droplets to evaporate so that the CD player can operate normally. Before moving the CD player or when the CD player is not used, remove the disc.

z Never use record sprays, antistatic sprays, benzene,

paint thinner, or other organic solvents. Chemical products such as these may damage the surface of the disc.

z Do not expose discs to the direct sunlight or high

temperature or humidity. Long exposure to high temperatures may cause them to warp or become deformed.

z Do not stick paper or write anything with a ballpoint pen

on the label surface.

z Do not use discs from which cellophane tape or rental

CD stickers have been peeled off, or discs with adhesive from stickers still sticking to the disc. Leaving discs such as these in the CD player may prevent the disc from being removed or cause a malfunction.

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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front Panel

ແ OPEN/CLOSE key (ø)

Opens and closes the tray.

ໂ PLAY MODE key

Select the playback mode from regular playback (playback of all tunes), single playback, and program playback.

The current playback mode is displayed in the playback mode display area of the display window. (→ page 12 “Selecting the Playback Mode”)

ໃ DISP MODE key

Each press of this key switches the time display mode. As the default setting, the time display mode is switched between “track elapsed time” and “track remaining time.” You can select the display modes to be switched between using the menu. (→ page 23 “Switching the Time Display”)

ໄ AUTO RDY key

Switches the auto ready function (for automatically standing by at the start of the next track after a track has been played) ON/OFF. When this function is ON, “A.READY” is lit in the display window. (→ page 21 “Auto Ready Function”)

໅ AUTO CUE key

Switches the auto cue function (mainly for searching for the actual track start cue point during a track search) ON/OFF. When this function is ON, “A.CUE” is lit in the display window. (→ page 20 “Auto Cue Function”)

ໆ PITCH key

Switches the pitch control function ON/OFF. When this function is set to ON, “PITCH” and the setting value (%) are lit in the display window. The +/- keys are used to set the pitch in ±12.5% increments. (→ page 21 “Pitch Control Function”)

໇ INDEX key/indicator

Switches the index search function ON/OFF. The index search is possible using the TRACK key while the INDEX indicator is lit. (→ page 16 “Selecting the index”)

່ Disc tray

This is the tray for placing the disc on.

້ MENU key

Switches the menu mode ON/OFF. Various settings can be made using the menu. (→ page 17 “Menu Operations”)

໊ ON LINE key (¥)

When this key is pressed in the online READY mode (READY key is lit), online playback is performed. During online playback, this key is lit (green). (→ page 15 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

໋ PLAY/PAUSE key (¥/π)

When this key is pressed while disc operation is stopped, in the online READY mode or during monitor playback, the CD player enters the monitor PAUSE mode. When it is pressed in the monitor PAUSE mode, monitor playback is started. During monitor playback, this key is lit yellow, and in the monitor PAUSE mode, it blinks. (→ page 15 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

໌ ENTER key

Press this key to apply selections or settings during menu operations.

ໍ READY key (π)

Pressing this key sets the CD player to the online READY mode. The online READY point differs according to the state of the CD player when this key is pressed. (→ page 15 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

໎ +/- key

This key is used to select items or setting values during menu operations.

໐ TRACK (Â/¯) key

This key is used to perform a track search (skip). An index search is performed when the INDEX indicator is lit. The operation after a skip differs according the operation state when this key is pressed, the auto cue settings, and auto cue up setting. (→ page 16 “Selecting the Track”)

໑ SEARCH (∆/˚) key

Holding down this key during monitor playback or in the monitor PAUSE mode performs a cue search. (→ page 16 “Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune”)

໒ PHONES level knob

Adjusts the headphone output level.

໓ PHONES jack

This is the standard phone jack for connecting stereo headphones. When connecting a mini plug headphone, use a conversion adapter.

໔ Display window

This window displays disc information, CD player operation mode, menus, and various other information.

It is also used to set pitch control values.

໏ STOP key (ª)

Pressing this key stops disc operations. This key is lit while disc operations are stopped. (→ page 15 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

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