Tascam CD-601MKII User Manual

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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

ແ .

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

z

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

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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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Display Window

ແ Track display area

Displays the track No. currently being played back or
currently selected track.
In the menu mode, displays the menu No.

ໂ Index/program display area

Displays the index No. currently being played back or
currently selected index. During setting of the program,
displays the program step No.

ໃ Memory bank display area

Displays the currently selected memory bank (one of A
to E). The memory function is enabled when the Remote
Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) is connected.

ໄ Memory display area

“M” is lit when information such as the disc cue point
is saved to internal memory. The memory function is
enabled when the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII
(sold separately) is connected.

໅ Time display area

Displays the time information.
In the menu mode, displays the menu items. In the
menu item display, alphabet characters are displayed as
follows:

ໆ Time display mode display area

This area is lit as follows according to the time display
mode. (→ page 23 “Switching the Time Display”)

In the disc remaining time mode : TOTAL and REMAIN

are lit.
In the disc total time mode : TOTAL is lit.
In the track time mode : TOTAL blinks.
In the track remaining time mode : REMAIN is lit.

໇ Auto ready display area

Lit when the auto ready function is ON. (→ page 21
“Auto Ready Function”)

່ Auto cue display area

Lit when the auto cue function is ON. (→ page 20 “Auto
Cue Function”)

້ Pitch control display area

When pitch control is ON, “PITCH” is lit and the pitch
control value is displayed. (→ page 21 “Pitch Control
Function”)
Also, in the menu mode, the setting value is displayed.

໊ Clock display area

When the CD player is synchronized with an external
clock, “EXT CLK” is lit, displaying the sampling
frequency. When the operation clock is set to “EXT”
and the CD player is not synchronized with an external
clock, “EXT CLK” blinks. (→ page 23 “Referencing to an
External Clock Source”)

໋ Playback mode/repeat mode display area

Displays the playback mode and repeat mode.
(→ page 12 “Selecting the Playback Mode”)
The repeat function is enabled when the Remote Control
Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) is connected.

໌ Disc/track display area

Displays according to the display details while CD text is
displayed on the character display area.

When disc information is displayed : “DISC” is lit.
When track information is displayed : “TRACK” is lit.

ໍ Character display area

Displays CD text or menu item details.

໎ Incremental play display area

Lights when the incremental play function is ON.
(→ page 21 “Incremental Play Function”)

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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Rear Panel

ແ WORD SYNC IN terminal

This terminal is for inputting the word clock signal. When
the CD player is operated referenced to an external
clock (EXT), the word clock that is input to this terminal
becomes the reference clock.

ໂ WORD SYNC THRU terminal

This terminal is for outputting the input word clock signal,
allowing it to be sent to other digital equipment as it is.

ໃ DIGITAL OUTPUTS - SPDIF terminal

This co-axial digital output terminal is for outputting the
disc playback signal in IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) format. In
the default setting, the playback signal is output in either
of online playback and monitor playback.

ໄ DIGITAL OUTPUTS - AES/EBU terminal

This digital output terminal is for outputting the disc
playback signal in IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format. In the
default setting, the playback signal is output in either of
online playback and monitor playback.

໅ ANALOG OUTPUTS - UNBALANCED (L, R) terminals

This analog unbalance output terminal (RCA pin) is for
outputting the disc playback signal. In the default setting,
the playback signal is output in either of online playback
and monitor playback.

ໆ ANALOG OUTPUTS - BALANCED (L, R) terminals

This analog unbalance output terminal is for outputting
the disc playback signal.
In the default setting, the playback signal is output in
either of online playback and monitor playback.

໇ CAL knobs

These semi-fixed control knobs are for the analog
balance output terminals.
These knobs allow you to fine-tune the output levels of
the L and R channels individually.

່ REMOTE (PARALLEL) terminal

This D-Sub 37-pin connector is used for performing fader
start and other external controls. (→ page 25 “Parallel
Control”)

້ REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal

This terminal is for connecting the Remote Control Unit
RC-601MKII (sold separately).
This terminal is an RS-232C-compliant serial control
terminal. So, a PC or other device can be connected
to this terminal to control the CD player. (→ page 26
“Control from the RS-232C interface”)

໊ POWER switch

Switches the power ON/OFF.

໋ ~ IN connector

The power cable (supplied) is connected to this
connector.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Online Playback and Monitor Playback

The CD player has two playback modes, online playback
and monitor playback. The output destination in each of
these playback modes can be set individually.

For example, in sites such as broadcasts and events,
the monitor playback mode can be used to cue tracks or
playback points before the final take, and then the CD
player can be set to online standby (READY), and online
playback can be performed from that point at the time of the
final take.

On this CD player, the UNBALANCED analog output
terminal and SPDIF digital output terminal are positioned
as terminals for monitor output, and the BALANCED analog
output terminal and AES/EBU digital output terminal are
positioned as terminals for online output.

Note, however, that in the default setting both the monitor
playback signal and the online playback signal are output in
the same way from all analog/digital output terminals.

By changing the menu setup, you can set the
UNBALANCED analog output terminal and SPDIF digital
output terminal for monitor exclusive output, or the
BALANCED analog output terminal and the AES/EBU
digital output terminal for online exclusive output. (→ page
22 “Setting the Terminals for Online Output”) (→ page 22
“Setting the Terminals for Monitor Output”)

Selecting the Playback Mode

You can select the playback mode by using the PLAY
MODE key.

Each press of this key switches the playback mode in the
following order:

Regular playback (all tunes) → single playback →
program playback

The current playback mode is displayed in the
playback mode display area of the display window.

Playback Mode Display Window Operation

Regular playback (nothing displayed) Tunes are played

back in disc track
order. (regular
playback)

Single playback SINGLE lit Only the selected

track is played
back.

Program playback PROGRAM lit Tunes are played

back in the preset
program order.

z

The selected playback mode is backed up on the
CD player. So, the same mode is reproduced when
the CD player is next turned ON.

[NOTE]

• This manual refers to the online playback standby state
as “online READY” and the monitor playback standby
state as “monitor PAUSE.”

Preparations

1 Turn the POWER switch on the rear panel to ON.

z When the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold

separately) is used, connect the unit with the CD

player turned OFF.
2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray.
3 Load the disc in the tray with the label face up.
4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the disc tray.
The total number of tracks on the disc and total playing

time will be displayed on the display window.

[NOTE]

• Instead of pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key, you can

also close the disc tray by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE,
READY or TRACK keys.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Playing a Specific Tune from the
Beginning (SINGLE play)

The following describes the procedure for playing the final
take (online playback) after selecting and confirming a
desired tune (monitor playback). The following description
assumes that the procedure is performed with menu items
at their default settings.

1 Select the single mode using the PLAY MODE key.
Press the PLAY MODE key several times until “SINGLE”

is lit in the playback mode display area of the display
window.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to enter the monitor PAUSE

mode. The PLAY/PAUSE key starts blinking.

3 Select the tune (track) to play back using the TRACK

key.

The monitor PAUSE mode is enabled at the start of the

selected track.

4 To check the playback sound, press the PLAY/PAUSE

key to perform monitor playback.
z In addition to using an external monitor system, the

monitor playback sound can also be checked on

headphones connected to the PHONES terminal on

the CD player.
5 After checking the monitor playback sound, press the

READY key.

The disc returns to the tune start point, and the CD

player enters the online READY mode. (The READY key

is lit.)
6 Press the ON LINE key to start online playback.
When the tune ends, playback automatically stops.

z To cancel playback, press the STOP key.

Display of playback position

During playback, the approximate playback position in
the track is displayed on the character display area of the
display window in the form of a 12-dot bar. The number
of square dots in this bar increases the further playback
progresses. The following example shows that about 2/3 of
the track has been played back.

When the time display in the display window is the track
remaining mode (REMAIN), all of the square dots light
at the beginning of the track, and decrease as playback
progresses.

[NOTE]

• In the default setting, the failsafe function is ON, and

operation of keys other than STOP, PLAY MODE and

DISP MODE is not accepted during online playback.

However, the menu system can be used to set the

failsafe function OFF. (→ page 23 “Failsafe Function”)

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Playing from an Intermediate Point
in a Tune

To search for any intermediate point in a tune and play back
the final take from that point, select the track at step 3 in
procedure on the previous page, and perform the following.

4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to perform monitor

playback, and proceed to near the desired point.
5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key near the desired point to set

to the monitor PAUSE mode.
6 Search the desired point using the SEARCH key.

[

NOTE]

• One light touch of the SEARCH key in the monitor

PAUSE mode moves the point forwards or backwards

in single-frame units. Holding down the SEARCH key

increases the search speed. (→ page 16 “Searching for

an Intermediate Point in a Tune”)
7 When the desired point is found, press the PLAY/PAUSE

key again to perform monitor playback, and confirm the

point.
8 Press the READY key.
The disc returns to the point preset in step 6, and the CD

player enters the online READY mode. (The READY key

is lit.)
To adjust the setting point, press the PLAY/PAUSE key

to enter the monitor PAUSE mode, and return to step 6.
9 Press the ON LINE key to start playback.
When the tune ends, playback stops.

z To cancel playback, press the STOP key.

Auto-registering Cue Points

In the default setting, the position where monitor playback
was last started from the monitor PAUSE mode is
automatically registered as the cue point. When the READY
key is pressed during monitor playback, the CD-601MKII is
located to the cue point and enters the online READY mode.

By using menu item No. 20 (“CUE_SET”), you can select
either of the following two conditions as the condition for
auto-registering the cue point.

NOR (default setting): The position where monitor playback

was last started from the monitor PAUSE mode is
automatically registered as the cue point.

RDY : The position where monitor playback was started

from the monitor PAUSE mode, or the position where
the READY key was pressed from the monitor PAUSE
mode is auto-registered as the cue point.

z For details on menu operations, see “Menu Operations”

(page 17).

[

NOTE]

• When the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold
separately) is used, the above auto-registered cue points
can be registered to CUE1 to CUE10.

14 TASCAM CD-601MKII

BASIC OPERATIONS

Details of Transport Key
Operations

READY key (π)

Pressing this key sets the CD player to the online READY
(standby) mode.

To perform online playback, the CD player must first be set
to the online READY mode.

Audio signals are not output from any of the terminals
unless the CD player is in the online READY mode.

Online READY point

The online READY point is as follows according to the state
of the CD player when the READY key is pressed.

• When the tray is open: Start of track 1 on the disc

• In the monitor PAUSE mode: Point when the READY key
was pressed

• When disc operation is stopped/in the monitor playback
mode: Start of track 1 on the disc (when a cue point is
not registered), or the position where monitor playback
was last started from the monitor PAUSE mode (cue
point)

• During online playback (only when the failsafe setting is
OFF): Point when the READY key was pressed

[

NOTE]

• When the failsafe setting is ON, operation of the TRACK,
SEARCH, INDEX, and MENU keys is not accepted in the

online READY mode. (→ page 23 “Failsafe Function”)

ON LINE key (¥)

When this key is pressed in the online READY mode
(READY key is lit), online playback is started. During online
playback, this key is lit (green).

In a mode other than the online READY mode, online
playback is not started even if this key is pressed.

To cancel online playback, press the STOP key.
In the default setting, the online playback signal is output

from all analog /digital output terminals. Note, however,
that the online playback signal can be set in menus not to
be output from the UNBALANCED analog output terminal
and SPDIF digital output terminal. (→ page 22 “Setting the
Terminals for Monitor Output”)

[

NOTE]

• When the failsafe function is ON, operation of keys
other than STOP, PLAY MODE and DISP MODE is not
accepted during online playback. (→ page 23 “Failsafe
Function”)

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 this key
is pressed in the monitor PAUSE mode, monitor playback is
started.

[

NOTE]

• When failsafe is set to OFF, the CD player enters the
monitor PAUSE mode also when this key is pressed
during online playback.

(→ page 23 “Failsafe Function”)
In the monitor PAUSE mode, “PAUSE” is displayed in the

character display area of the display window.
In the default setting, the monitor playback signal is output

from all analog /digital output terminals. Note, however,
that the online playback signal can be set in menus not to
be output from the BALANCED analog output terminal and
AES/EBU digital output terminal. (→ page 22 “Setting the
Terminals for Online Output”)

During monitor playback, the PLAY/PAUSE key is lit yellow,
and in the monitor PAUSE mode, it blinks.

[

NOTE]

• When this key is pressed while the disc tray is open,
the disc tray closes and the CD player then enters the
monitor PAUSE mode at the start of track 1.

• When this key is pressed while disc operations are
stopped, the CD player enters the monitor PAUSE mode
at the start of track 1.

STOP key (ª)

When this key is pressed during online playback, in the
online READY mode, during monitor playback, or in the
monitor PAUSE mode, the disc will stop. This key is lit while
disc operations are stopped.

Note, however, that when the incremental play function
is set to ON, and the STOP key is pressed during online
playback and monitor playback, the CD player stands by at
the start of the next tune to be played at either the online
READY or monitor PAUSE mode according to the auto cue
up setting.

TASCAM CD-601MKII 15

BASIC OPERATIONS

Selecting the playback point

Selecting a track

Tracks can be selected (skipped) using the

TRACK(Â/¯) key.
Âkey:

Pressing this key when the elapsed time of a track is one
second or more, the CD player returns to the start of that
track. When the elapsed time is less than one second, the
CD player skips to the start of the previous track.

¯ key:

The CD player skips to the start of the next track. Pressing
this key again makes the CD player skip to the start of the
following track.

• In the program playback mode, the CD player skips to
the previous and next tracks according to the program
order.

• When the Âkey is pressed at the start of track 1, the
CD player skips to the start of the final track, and when
the >>I key is pressed at the final track, the CD player
skips to the start of the first track.

• When the  or ¯ key is pressed while disc
operations are stopped, the CD player skips to the start
of the first track on the disc.

Selecting the index

When the INDEX key is pressed to set to the index search
mode (INDEX indicator is lit), the index can be selected
(skipped) by using the TRACK key.

The operation mode after index selection conforms to
operation after track selection. The auto cue function also is
active. (The CD player stands by at the audio start point of
the index.)

Searching for an intermediate point in a
tune

You can search for cues in a tune by holding down the
SEARCH (∆/˚) key during monitor playback or in the
monitor PAUSE mode.

When the failsafe function is OFF, cue searches are also
possible in the online READY mode. (→ page 23 “Failsafe
Function”)

[

NOTE]

• During a cue search, the playback output level
automatically drops by about 12 dB.

Holding down the SEARCH key during monitor playback
performs a cue search at about ten times the regular speed.

Holding down the SEARCH key in the monitor PAUSE mode
gradually increases the search speed.

CD player operation after track selection

Operation of the CD player after a track is selected by the
TRACK key differs according to the operating state of the
CD player when this key is pressed, the ON/OFF state of
the auto cue function, and the auto cue up setting. (→ page
20 “Auto Cue Function”)

When the auto cue function is ON:

When the auto cue function is ON, the CD player basically
stands by according to the auto cue up setting.

When the auto cue function is OFF:

The CD player enters the same state as that before the
TRACK key is pressed. Note, however, that the CD player
enters the monitor playback mode when a track has been
selected while disc operations were stopped or while the
tray was open.

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MENU OPERATIONS

Various settings on the CD player can be made using the menu system.

Menu Configuration

The menu contains the following items.

Menu

01 A_CUE Auto cue level Auto cue level setting “Setting the Auto Cue Level” (p. 21)
02 ONLINE Online play output Setting the terminals for online

03 MONI Monitor output Setting the terminals for monitor

04 CLOCK Clock source Operation clock setting “Referencing to an External Clock

05 PROG Program setting Program setting “Program Playback” (p. 20)
06 INCR_P Incremental play Incremental play ON/OFF “Incremental Play Function” (p. 21)
07 TIMER Timer play Timer play ON/OFF “Timer Play Function” (p. 24)
08 OUTPUT Output stereo mono Output stereo/monaural setting “Setting Stereo/Monaural” (p. 22)
09 OUT_L Output level Output level setting “Setting the Output Level” (p. 22)
10 F_SAFE Fail safe Failsafe function ON/OFF

11 EOM End of message time End of track warning display

12(*) E_CHK End check time End check time setting RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual
13(*) BANK Memory BANK select Memory back selection RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual
14 F_STAR Fader start polarity Setting fader start polarity “Setting fader start/stop” (p. 25)
15 F_STOP Fader stop state Setting the state of the CD

16 CUE_UP Auto CUE up state Setting the CD player standby

17(*) RMT Remote control CD player operation enable/

18 FRAME Frame display Setting the frame display of the

19 TIME Time display Setting the time display

20 CUESET Cue point set Cue point setting “Auto-registering Cue Points” (p. 14)
21 A_CLR Memory ALL clear Memory all clear “Clearing Menu Settings” (p. 19)
22 USER User setting Calling up user banks to save

23 RS232C Com PORT baud rate RS-232C baud rate setting “Setting the baud rate” (p. 26)
(none) xxxxH Motor addition time

Item Display Details Display Description Reference Item

No.

output

output

during online playback/READY

setting

player at a fader stop

mode during an auto cue or an
auto ready

disable setting when remote
control (*) RC-601MKII is used

time display area of the display
window

switching pattern

settings to

Motor total drive time display “Viewing the Total Motor Time” (p. 24)

display

“Setting the Terminals for Online
Output”

“Setting the Terminals for Monitor
Output”

Source”

“Failsafe Function” (p. 23)

“Displaying the End of Track
Warning” (p. 23)

“Setting fader start/stop” (p. 25)

“Auto Ready Function” (p. 21)

RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual

“Clearing the Frame Display” (p. 24)

“Switching the Time Display” (p. 23)

“Saving Menu Settings” (p. 19)

(p. 22)

(p. 22)

(p. 23)

* Menu items followed by an asterisk (*) in the above table are valid when the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold

separately) is connected.

For details on these menu items, refer to the RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual.

TASCAM CD-601MKII 17

MENU OPERATIONS

Menu Operation Basics

The MENU, ENTER and +/- keys are used for performing
menu operations.

1 Press the MENU key.
The CD player enters the menu mode, and the menu

screen is displayed in the display window.

The following are displayed in each menu screen.

Menu No. Menu item name Current setting value

Details display

2 Press the +/- key to select the desired menu item.
Pressing the + key displays the menu item for the next

menu No.

Pressing the - key displays the menu item for the

previous menu No.
z At this state, the menu No. blinks to indicate that the

menu item is currently selected.

z The menu details display is scrolled immediately

after the screen is switched, and then the leading 12
characters are displayed fixed in the display window.
Not only item details but also selections are displayed
depending on the menu item (e.g. menu No. 19).

3 Press the ENTER key to apply the selected menu item.
The menu No. stops blinking and stays lit.

z The following steps (4 to 6) are not applied to menu

No. 05 (“PROG”), menu No. 21 (“A_CLR”) and the

total motor time display.
4 Press the +/- key to select the desired value.
The current setting value blinks when it is changed.
5 Press the ENTER key to apply the newly set value.
The value stops blinking and stays lit. When the new

settings are fixed, the menu mode automatically ends.

[

NOTE]

• The alphabet characters of the menu item names are

displayed as follows:

• When the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold

separately) is connected and menu operations are
being performed using the RC-601MKII, all CD player
operations including menu operations are not accepted.

• Likewise, when menu operations are being performed on

the CD player, all RC-601MKII operations including menu
operations are not accepted.

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MENU OPERATIONS

Saving Menu Settings

Settings made to each of the menu items can be saved to
user banks.

Five user banks (U1 to U5) are provided, and menu
settings when the CD player is turned OFF are stored to the
currently selected user bank.

You will find it more convenient to save optimum menu
settings to individual user banks depending on your specific
work requirements.

The user bank can be selected by using menu No. 22
(“USER”).

Selection: U1 (default setting) to U5, PRE

When the CD player is turned ON, the menu settings saved
to the currently selected user bank are reproduced. When
PRE is selected, all menu settings are returned to their
defaults.

When a user bank is changed using the above menu item
(“USER”) during operations, the menu settings change to
those of the newly selected user bank. (The CD player need
not be turned OFF then back ON again.)

Clearing Menu Settings

The menu settings currently saved to a user bank can be
cleared to return them to their defaults. User banks can be
batch-cleared or cleared individually.

Clearing all user banks

Set menu No. 22 to “PRE” and use menu No. 21 (“A_CLR”)
to clear all user banks.

When menu No. 21 (“A_CLR”) is selected, the message
“SURE?” will be displayed. Press the ENTER key to clear
the user banks.

All menu settings currently saved to user banks (U1 to U5)
will be cleared and returned to their defaults.

[

NOTE]

• When Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold

separately) is used, a memory clear also clears the disc
information of memory banks (A to E).

Clearing individual user banks

1 Select the user bank to be cleared in menu No. 22.
2 Simultaneously press the + and - keys.

TASCAM CD-601MKII 19

PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS

Program Playback

The program playback function can be used to play back
a disc in any desired track order. Up to 30 tracks can be
programmed.

Entering the program mode

Select the program mode using the PLAY MODE key.
Press the PLAY MODE key for the required number of times

until “PROGRAM” is displayed in the message display area
of the display window.

In the program mode, the disc is played backed according to
the program made by the method described as follows.

Programming

1 Press the MENU key to enter the menu mode.
2 Press the +/- key, select menu No. 05 (“PROG”), and

press the ENTER key.

The display window changes to the program setup

screen.

3 Select the desired track using the TRACK key, and press

the ENTER key.

The selected track is set as the 1st tune (program No.

01) of the program, and the next tune (program No. 02)
can be set.

Adding program tunes

You can add a program tune by performing the following
procedure while the program setup screen is displayed.

1 Press the SEARCH key, and select the location to add a

tune.

For example, to add a new tune between the tunes

currently preset to program Nos. 2 and 3, select program

No. 3.
2 Press the + key.
3 Select the track to add to using the TRACK key, and

press the ENTER key.
4 When you have finished adding tunes, press the MENU

key to exit the menu mode.

Deleting program tunes

You can delete a program tune by performing the following
procedure while the program setup screen is displayed.

1 Press the SEARCH key, and select the program number

that is preset with the tune to delete.
2 Press the - key.
This deletes the tune, and the program numbers of the

following tunes are rounded up.
3 When you have finished deleting tunes, press the MENU

key to exit the menu mode.

Clearing a program

Opening the disc tray clears the program.

NOTE]

[

• The program settings are not cleared even if the CD

player is turned OFF with a disc loaded.

4 Repeat step 3 above for the required number of times to

make the desired program.

5 When you have finished making the program, press the

MENU key to exit the menu mode.

Swapping programmed tracks

You can swap programmed tracks by performing the
following procedure while the program setup screen is
displayed.

1 Press the SEARCH key to select the program No. that

you want to swap.

2 Select the desired track using the TRACK key, and press

the ENTER key.

3 When you have finished swapping the track, press the

MENU key to exit the menu mode.

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Auto Cue Function

When the auto cue function is turned ON, the CD player
automatically stands by (in the online READY or monitor
PAUSE mode) at the audio start point of the track when the
track is selected or when the auto ready function is ON. (→
page 16 “Selecting the Track”)

Press the AUTO CUE key to turn the auto cue function ON/
OFF. When the auto cue function is ON, “A.CUE” is lit in the
display window.

z The auto cue function ON/OFF setting is backed up on

the CD player. So, the same setting is reproduced when

the CD player is next turned ON.
After searching for the audio start point on the track with

the auto cue function ON, whether the CD player enters
the online READY mode or the monitor PAUSE mode is
determined according to the auto cue up setting described
below.

PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS

Setting the Auto Cue Level

Select from the following auto cue levels using menu No. 01
(“A_CUE”). The point where signals at the auto cue level or
above first appear on the selected track are recognized as
the audio start point.

Selection : -72 dB (default setting), -66 dB, -60 dB,

-54 dB, -48 dB

Setting Auto Cue Up

Select whether the CD player enters the online READY
mode or the monitor PAUSE mode when the auto cue
function is activated using menu No. 16 (“CUE_UP”).

Selection: RDY (online READY, default setting),
PUS (monitor PAUSE)

[

NOTE]

• The CD player also enters the online READY or monitor
PAUSE mode according to the auto cue up setting when
the auto ready function is activated.

Auto Ready Function

When the auto ready function is ON, CD player stands by at
the start of the next track after a track is played backed.

Press the AUTO RDY key to turn the auto ready function
ON/OFF. When the auto ready function is ON, “A.READY”
is lit in the display window.

z The auto ready function ON/OFF setting is backed up on

the CD player. So, the same setting is reproduced when
the CD player is next turned ON.

When the auto ready function is activated, the CD
player enters the online READY or monitor PAUSE
mode according to the setting of menu No. 16
(“CUE_UP”). (→ above “Setting Auto Cue Up”)

Pitch Control Function

The pitch control function can be used to control the
playback speed within the ±12.5% range.

Press the PITCH key to turn the pitch control function ON/
OFF. When the pitch control function is ON, “PITCH” and
the current pitch control value are lit in the display window.

When the pitch control function is ON, the +/- keys can be
used to set the pitch control values in 0.1% increments.

Pressing both the + and - keys simultaneously resets the
pitch control value to 0.0%.

z The pitch control function ON/OFF setting and pitch

control value are backed up on the CD player. So, the
same settings are reproduced when the CD player is
next turned ON.

[

NOTE]

• Even when the pitch control function is activated, a digital
signal of sampling frequency 44.1 kHz is output at all
times from the digital output terminal on the CD player.
Note, however, that when the CD player is synchronized
to a 48 kHz external word clock signal, a digital signal of
sampling frequency 48 kHz is output.

Incremental Play Function

When the incremental play function is ON, and the STOP
key is pressed during online playback and monitor playback,
the CD player stops at the start of the next track, and stands
by at either the online READY or monitor PAUSE mode
according to the auto cue up setting.

[

NOTE]

In the program playback mode, playback skips to the

•
start of the next programmed track. In the single playback
mode, playback skips to the start of the current track.

Select incremental function ON/OFF using menu No. 06
(“INCR_P”).

Selection: OFF (default setting), ON

Also, the CD player stands by at the following points
according to the playback mode:

Regular playback : Start of next track
Single playback : Start of current track
Program playback : Start of next programmed track

[

NOTE]

• When the auto ready function and auto cue function are
used together, the CD player stands by at the audio start
point of the next track after a track is played.

[

NOTE]

• When the MONITOR button on the Remote
Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) or the
No. 2 pin (MONITOR PLAY IN) of the REMOTE
(PARALLEL) terminal is used, playback can skip to
the start of the next track and start monitor playback.
Also, when the ONLINE button on the Remote Control
Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) or the No. 1 pin
(ONLINE PLAY IN) of the REMOTE (PARALLEL)
terminal is used, playback can skip to the start of the
next track during online playback and start online
playback as long as the failsafe function is OFF.

TASCAM CD-601MKII 21

OUTPUT-RELATED SETTINGS

Setting the Terminals for Online
Output

The BALANCED analog output terminal and AES/EBU
digital output terminal are basically provided as terminals
for online output. In the default setting, both of the monitor
playback signals and online playback signals are output
from these terminals. However, by using menu item No. 02
(“ON LINE”) you can set so that only the online playback
signal is output from these output terminals.

OFF (default setting):
Audio signals are output from the BALANCED analog output

terminal and AES/EBU digital output terminal during both
online playback and monitor playback.

ON:
Audio signals are output from the BALANCED analog output

terminal and AES/EBU digital output terminal only during
online playback.

Setting Stereo/Monaural

The playback output signal can be set to monaural.
Set monaural using menu No. 8 (“OUTPUT”).

Selection: ST (STEREO, default setting), MON (MONO)

Setting the Output Level

You can select the maximum output level of the BALANCED
analog output terminal.

Set the maximum output level using menu No. 09 (“OUT_L”).

Selection: +24 (default setting), +22, +20, +15 (dBu)

Setting the Terminals for Monitor
Output

The UNBALANCED analog output terminal and SPDIF
digital output terminal are basically provided as terminals
for monitor output. In the default setting, both of the monitor
playback signals and online playback signals are output
from these terminals. However, by using menu item No.
03 (“MONI”) you can set so that only the monitor playback
signal is output from these output terminals.

OFF (default setting):
Audio signals are output from the UNBALANCED analog

output terminal and SPDIF digital output terminal during
both online playback and monitor playback.

ON:
Audio signals are output from the UNBALANCED analog

output terminal and SPDIF digital output terminal only during
monitor playback.

[

NOTE]

• The playback signal is output from the PHONES terminal
during both monitor playback and online playback
regardless of the above setting.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS

Referencing to an External Clock Source

The CD player can be operated referenced to an external
digital clock.

1 Connect the word clock from an external source to the

WORD SYNC IN terminal on the rear panel.

2 Set menu No. 04 (“CLOCK”) to “EXT”.
“EXT CLK” and the sampling frequency (“44.1k” or “48k”) are

lit on the clock display area of the display area.

The default setting is “INT” (referenced to internal clock).

Failsafe Function

The failsafe function is a safety function for preventing
playback from discontinuation when an operation key is
touched inadvertently during a final take.

In the default setting, the failsafe function is ON, and
operation of keys other than STOP, PLAY MODE and DISP
MODE is not accepted during online playback. Also, in the
online READY mode, operation of search-related keys such
as the TRACK key and numeric keys and the MENU key is
not accepted.

When the failsafe function is set to OFF (“OFF”) using menu
No. 10 (“F_SAFE”), all keys (excluding the SEARCH key
during online playback) are functional.

Switching the Time Display

Each press of the DISP MODE key during playback
switches the time information in the display window. As the
default setting, the time display mode is switched between
“track elapsed time” and “track remaining time.”

The type of time display that is switches using the DISP
MODE key can be selected in menu No. 19 (“TIME”).
Selections are displayed at 1 to 4.

1 (default setting): Track elapsed time ⇔ track remaining

time

2 : Track elapsed time ⇔ track remaining time ⇔ disc

remaining time

3 : Track elapsed time ⇔ track remaining time ⇔ disc

remaining time ⇔ disc total time

4 : Track elapsed time ⇔ track remaining time ⇔ disc

remaining time ⇔ disc total time « track time

The current time display mode is displayed as follows at the
top of the display window.

Track elapsed time : (no display)
Track remaining time : REMAIN is lit.
Disc remaining time : TOTAL REMAIN is lit.
Disc total time : TOTAL is lit.
Track time : TOTAL blinks.

Displaying the End of Track Warning

The end of track warning (EOM = End of Message) can be
displayed in the display window in the online playback and
monitor playback modes. (In the default setting, the warning
is not displayed.)

When the end of track warning is set to be displayed, the
countdown to the end of the track is displayed.

Set the end of track warning display using menu No. 11
(“EOM”).

OFF (default setting): The end of track warning is not

displayed.

10, 15, 20, 30, 60, 90: The countdown display starts from

the end of the track by the preset
number of seconds.

z The time display setting is backed up on the CD player.

So, the same setting is reproduced when the CD player
is next turned ON.

[

NOTE]

• While disc operations are stopped, the disc total time is
displayed.

TASCAM CD-601MKII 23

OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS

Clearing the Frame Display

The frame digit in the time display that is displayed in the
display window can be cleared.

Select from the following using menu No. 18 (“FRAME”):

ON (default setting): The frame digit is displayed.
OFF: The frame digit is not displayed.
AUTO: The frame digit is not displayed only during online

playback.

Timer Play Function

When the timer play function is set to ON, monitor playback
is started automatically when the CD player is turned ON.

Select timer play function ON/OFF using menu No. 07
(“TIMER”).

Selection: OFF (default setting), ON

Viewing the Total Motor Time

To view the total time that the CD mechanism motor in
the CD player has been used, select the item following
menu No. 23 (before menu No. 01) without a menu No.

The menu example above shows that the total
motor time is 234 hours.

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EXTERNAL CONTROL

Parallel Control

The CD player can be controlled on the parallel interface
from external equipment using the REMOTE (PARALLEL)
terminal (37-pin D-Sub connector) on the rear panel.

19

37

Pin Arrangement

Pin No. Signal Name IN/OUT
1 ON LINE PLAY IN IN

2 MONITOR PLAY IN IN
3 PAUSE IN IN
4 READY IN IN
5 STOP IN IN
6 TRACK SEARCH REV IN [ |<< ] IN
7 N.C –
8 TRACK SEARCH FWD IN [ >>| ] IN
9 SEARCH REV IN [ << ] IN
10 SEARCH FWD IN [ >> ] IN
11 MONITOR PLAY TALLY OUT
12 READY TALLY OUT
13 PAUSE TALLY OUT
14 STOP T ALLY OUT
15 INDEX SERACH REV IN [ <- ] IN
16 INDEX SEARCH FWD IN [ -> ] IN
17 ON LINE PLAY TALLY OUT
18 FLASH READY IN IN
19 FLASH MODE IN IN
20 EOM OUT OUT
21 FADER START/STOP IN IN
22 ONLINE PLAY / MONITOR PLAY OUT OUT
23 TEN KEY 0 IN IN
24 TEN KEY 1 IN IN
25 TEN KEY 2 IN IN
26 TEN KEY 3 IN IN
27 TEN KEY 4 IN IN
28 TEN KEY 5 IN IN
29 TEN KEY 6 IN IN
30 TEN KEY 7 IN IN
31 TEN KEY 8 IN IN
32 TEN KEY 9 IN IN
33 STOP/READY OUT OUT
34 FLASH READY TALLY OUT
35 FLASH MODE TALLY OUT
36 GND –
37 +5 V –

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Setting fader start/stop

Fader start/stop is possible by connecting the No. 21 pin
(FADER START/STOP IN) and No. 36 pin (GND) of the
REMOTE (PARALLEL) terminal to the external interface.
At a fader start, the CD player enters the online playback
mode.

To start/stop the CD player from an external fader, set the
following menu items.

Setting fader start

Set the polarity using menu No. 14 (“F_STAR”).
NOR (NORMAL): Low Active. The CD player starts when

the input signal is switched from High to Low.

REV (REVERSE): High Active. The CD player starts when

the input signal is switched from Low to High.

Setting fader stop

Set the state of the CD player at stop operation using menu
No. 15 (“F_STOP”).

STP (STOP): The CD player stops.
RDY (READY): The CD player enters the online READY

mode.

PUS (PAUSE): The CD player enters the monitor PAUSE

mode.

CUE: The CD player returns to the cue point (point at fader

start), and enters the online READY mode.

INC (INCREMENT): The CD player enters the online

READY mode at the start of the next track.

PLY (PLAY): Online playback is continued.

Parallel control I/O specifications

Input : +5 V pull-up, Low Active, 50 ms or more
Output : Open collector, 20 mA max.
+5 V (pin No. 37) max. current: 100 mA

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EXTERNAL CONTROL

Control from the RC-601MKII

Functions are added to the CD player and the CD player
becomes easier to user by using the Remote Control Unit
RC-601MKII (sold separately).

Expanded and additional functions by the
RC-601MKII

• Time chart/index search using the numeric keys

• Search using the jog/search dial

• End check function that allows you to listen to the end of
tracks

• 1 tune repeat, all tunes repeat, program repeat, repeat
playback between A and B

• Max. 10 cue points can be set to a single disc.

• Flash start function using 10 cue points

• Cue point settings for 500 discs can be stored to
memory.

• Playback between A and B using MEMO points and
confirmation playback of points are possible.

• The monitor outputs of up to four CD-601MKII can
be connected to RC-601MKII and monitored on
headphones.

Setting operation on the CD player

Operation on the CD player can be selected between
enabled and disabled when the RC-601MKII is connected.

Set enable/disable using menu No. 17 (“RMT”).
R_L (REMOTE + LOCAL, default): Operation of the CD

player is possible on both the RC-601MKII and the CD
player.

R (REMOTE): Operation of the CD player is possible on

only the RC-601MKII.

Operation of the CD player except the OPEN/CLOSE

key is disabled.

When the RC-601MKII is not connected, operation of the
CD player is enabled regardless of the setting of this item.

Control from the RS-232C interface

The CD player can be controlled on the serial interface
from a PC or other external equipment using the REMOTE
(SERIAL) terminal (15-pin D-Sub connector, RS-232C­compliant) on the rear panel. For details, contact us.

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Pin Arrangement

Pin No. Signal Name IN/OUT

1 SHIELD – Shielded (shell ground)
2 RX IN Receive data
3 (Reserved) – Reserved
4 (Reserved) – Reserved
5 (Reserved) – Reserved
6 GND – Ground
7 (Reserved) – Reserved
8 (Reserved) – Reserved
9 TX OUT Send data

10 (Reserved) – Reserved

11 (Reserved) – Reserved
12 (Reserved) – Reserved
13 (Reserved) – Reserved
14 (Reserved) – Reserved
15 (Reserved) – Reserved

Setting the baud rate

When the REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal is used to control
the CD player, select the appropriate baud rate from the
following using menu No. 23 (“RS232C”).

B-0: (default when RC-601MKII is connected)
B-1: 1,200 bps
B-2: 2,400 bps
B-3: 4,800 bps
B-4: 9,600 bps
B-5: 19,200 bps

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B-6: 38,400 bps

SPECIFICATIONS

Rating

Model: CD player
Discs used: Compact discs (12 cm, 8 cm)
Compatible discs: Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-R,

CD-RW,
Number of audio channels: 2 channels
Number of quantized bits: 16-bit linear/channel
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Transmission rate: 4.3218 MB/sec
Modulation method: EFM
Pickup drive system: Objective lens drive system,

optical type 3 beams
Objective lens drive system: 2D parallel drive system
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm

ANALOG OUTPUTS

BALANCED (L, R)

Connector: XLR 3-31 or equivalent
Specified output level: +4 dBu
Max. output level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu,
+15 dBu (according to output level

setting)
Output level calibration variable range:
0 dB to -6 dB or more
Output impedance: 150 Ω

UNBALANCED (L, R)

Connector: RCA
Specified output level: -10 dBV
Max. output level: +6 dBV
Output impedance: 100 Ω

PHONES

Connector: Stereo phone jack
Max. output level: 50 mW + 50 mW (at 32 Ω load)

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

AES/EBU

Connector: XLR 3-31 or equivalent
Output signal format: IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Output impedance: 110 Ω
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

(at word synchronization)

SPDIF

Connector: RCA pin jack
Output signal format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

(at word synchronization)

Analog Output Electrical Characteristics

The following characteristics are the balanced and
unbalanced analog output specifications.

Playback frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 102 dB or more
(20 kHz LPF, A-weighted)
Dynamic range: 98 dB or more
(20 kHz LPF, A-weighted)
[1 kHz max. output level -60 dB]
Distortion (THD+N): 0.008% or less (20 kHz LPF)
[1 kHz max. output level]
Channel
Separation: 90 dB or more [1 kHz]
Wow flutter: Measured limit value or less

Other Characteristics

Audio rise time: Within 10 msec
Anti-shock time: 20 seconds

General

Power requirements:
USA/CND: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
EUR/UK: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
AUS: 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 24 W
External dimensions: 220 W x 142 H x 382.4 D (mm)
(including feet and protrusions)
Weight: 6.0 kg
Operating temperature: 5 to 35°C
Max. tilt of installation surface: 5 degrees
Accessories: Power cable, Owner’s Manual,

z Specifications and external appearance are subject

to change without notice in the interest of product
improvement.

z Note that illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may differ

on some products due to product improvements.

Warranty

External Dimensions

220

130

142

Other I/O

WORD SYNC IN

Connector: BNC
Input impedance: 75 Ω (automatic termination)
Input level: TTL level
Synchronizing frequency range:

44.1 kHz ±0.1% and 48 kHz ±0.1%

WORD SYNC THRU

Connector: BNC

REMOTE (PARALLEL)

Connector: 37-pin D-Sub female

REMOTE (SERIAL)

Connector: 15-pin D-Sub female
Electrical characteristics: RS-232C-compliant

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SPECIFICATIONS

List of Error Messages

If the following error messages are displayed during CD player use, try performing the
remedies described in the following table.

Indication Description Remedy

ERR01 TOC READ Error • The disc is scratched.
ERR02 GFS Error
ERR03 Focus Error

ERR04 SUBQ Error Replace the disc.
ERR05 TRAY LOADING Error Check the disc tray for foreign objects.
ERR06 SLED Error

ERR08 MEMORY Error

→ Replace the disc.

• The disc is dirty.
→ Clean the disc.

Turn the power OFF then back ON again.ERR07 SYSTEM Error

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TEAC CORPORATION

Phone: [phone] www.tascam .com
3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan

TEAC AMERICA, INC.

Phone: [phone] www.tascam.com
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640

TEAC CANADA LTD.

Phone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone] www.tascam.com
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada

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Phone: [phone] www.tascam.com
Campesinos No. 184, Colonia Granjes Esmeralda, Delegaacion Iztapalapa CP 09810, Mexico DF

TEAC UK LIMITED

Phone: [phone] www.tascam.co.uk
Unit 19 & 20, The Courtyards, Hatterslane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD1 8TE, UK

TEAC EUROPE GmbH

Phone: [phone] www.tascam.de
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany

TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY.,LTD. A.B.N. 80 005 408 462

Phone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone] www.tascam.com.au
280 William Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

TEAC ITALIANA S.p.A.

Phone: [phone] www.teac.it
Via C. Cantu 11, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy

MKII

Printed in Japan