Tascam SS-CDR200 Owner's Manual

SS-CDR200

Solid State/CD Stereo Audio Recorder

SS-R200

D01155420B

SS-R100

Solid State Stereo Audio Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For European Customers

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

user may be required to take adequate measures

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.

(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment

correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.

(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

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.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end

users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b) Peak inrush current: 17 A

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.

In North America use only on 120V supply.

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Model number

Serial number

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 ampli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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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.

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 or STANDBY/ON

switch not in the ON 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. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the

• disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Products with Class I construction are equipped with a

• power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord

of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack

• or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to

sunshine, fire or excessive heat. CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium

• batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is

replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or

• headphones with the product because excessive sound

pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

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

table speci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

Notes on Laser Product (SS-CDR200)

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 at 1.

For USA

Rack-Mounting the Unit

Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

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. CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

• AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY

WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Optical pickup

Type : HOP-6201TC Manufacturer : Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd. Laser output : Less than 75 mW on the objective lens

(record) Wavelength : 777 to 787 nm

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For China

SS-CDR200

SS-R200/SS-R11

Safety Information

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Contents

1 − Introduction ..............................................8

SS-CDR200, SS-R200 and SS-R100 differences ......... 8

Features .................................................................................. 8

Included items ..................................................................... 8

Conventions used in this manual .................................. 8

Intellectual property rights ............................................. 9

Precautions for placement and use ..............................9

Connecting the power ....................................................10

Beware of condensation .................................................10

Cleaning the unit...............................................................10

About USB memory, SD cards and CF cards ............10

Precautions for use ....................................................10

Media that has been confirmed for use with this

unit ..................................................................................10

SD card write-protection .........................................10

Media formatting .......................................................10

About compact discs .......................................................10

Handling of compact discs .....................................10

About CD-R and CD-RW discs ................................11

Slot loading of discs .........................................................11

2 − Names and functions of parts ...............12

Front panel ..........................................................................12

Rear panel ............................................................................15

TASCAM RC-SS2 wired remote control ......................16

Home Screen ......................................................................17

Home Screen FUNCTION status display.............18

Recording Screen .............................................................19

Recording Screen FUNCTION status display ...19

Menu structure ..................................................................20

Menu operation basics ....................................................21

Menu operation procedures ..................................21

3 − Preparations............................................23

Making connections ........................................................23

Turning the power ON/OFF ..........................................24

Setting the date and time ..............................................24

Adjusting the display .......................................................24

Adjusting the display contrast .............................24

Adjusting the display and indicator

brightness .....................................................................25

Inserting and ejecting SD and CF cards ....................25

Inserting SD and CF cards .......................................25

Ejecting SD and CF cards .........................................25

Using the security screw ..........................................26

SD card write protection .........................................26

Inserting and removing discs (SS-CDR200 only) ...26

Inserting discs .............................................................26

Ejecting discs ...............................................................26

Selecting the device used ..............................................26

Preparing USB/SD/CF media for use ..........................27

Panel lock function ..........................................................27

4 − Playback ..................................................28

Files that can be played ..................................................28

Tracks and files ...........................................................28

Play area ..............................................................................28

Setting the play area .................................................28

Selecting the current folder or current

playlist ............................................................................29

Playback modes ................................................................29

Setting the playback mode ...................................29

Basic playback operations ............................................29

Playback ........................................................................29

Selecting tracks ..................................................................30

Skipping to the previous or next track ...............30

Specifying a track number ......................................30

Searching backward and forward ..............................30

Time search ........................................................................30

Time searching after partial entry ........................30

Jog playback ......................................................................31

Skipping backward and forward ................................31

Setting the skip time .................................................31

Call function .......................................................................31

Program playback ............................................................32

Preparing the program ............................................32

Pitch control playback ....................................................32

Setting the pitch step ...............................................33

Key control playback .......................................................33

Repeat playback ...............................................................33

Ordinary repeat playback .......................................33

A-B repeat playback .................................................34

Auto Cue function ...........................................................34

Auto Ready function .......................................................35

Incremental playback function ...................................35

Mono playback .................................................................36

EOM functions (SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only) ..............36

Setting EOM tally output triggers ........................36

Example of use ............................................................37

Resume playback .............................................................37

Using power-on play .......................................................37

Link playback function ...................................................38

Link playback connections .....................................38

Setting link playback .................................................38

Flash start function ..........................................................38

5 − Recording ................................................40

Automatic protection against unintentional

power interruptions .........................................................40

Selecting the input source ............................................40

Selecting the source from the front panel ........40

Selecting the source from the remote

control ...........................................................................40

Show the input source ............................................40

Setting the recording file format ................................41

Using the sampling rate converter ............................41

Monitoring the input signal ..........................................42

Adjusting the input signal level and balance .........42

Basic recording operations ...........................................42

Finalizing CD-R/CD-RW discs (SS-CDR200 only) ....43

Finalizing discs ............................................................43

Sync recording ...................................................................43

Sync settings ................................................................43

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Sync recording operation .......................................44

Auto Track function .........................................................45

Creating a new track manually ....................................46

Setting the pause mode ................................................46

Using the compressor when recording ...................47

Setting the format for naming recorded files

(MP3/WAV files only) ........................................................ 47

Inputting and editing characters .........................48

Recording with dither .....................................................48

Media capacities and recording times ......................49

6 − File and folder operations (FINDER

screen) ...................................................50

Opening the FINDER screen ..........................................50

Navigating the FINDER screen .....................................50

Icons on the FINDER screen...........................................50

File operations ....................................................................51

Folder operations ..............................................................51

Editing folder names (USB/SD/CF media only) ......52

Editing file names (USB/SD/CF media only) ............52

Deleting folders and files (USB/SD/CF media

only) .......................................................................................53

Adding entire folders to a playlist (USB/SD/CF

media only) .........................................................................53

Adding files to a playlist (USB/SD/CF media

only) .......................................................................................53

Creating a new folder (USB/SD/CF media only) .....54

Moving and copying files (USB/SD/CF media

only) .......................................................................................54

Moving a file within a folder .................................54

Move/copy files between folders .........................55

7 – Audio CD FINDER screen (SS-CDR200

only) .......................................................56

Opening the audio CD FINDER screen ......................56

Selecting a track to play ................................................56

Editing CD-Text (CD-R/CD-RW disc only) ..................56

8 − Using the EDIT menu (USB/SD/CF media

only) .......................................................57

Using the edit menu ........................................................57

Deleting files .......................................................................57

Dividing files .......................................................................57

Combining files ..................................................................58

Undoing EDIT menu operations ..................................59

9 − Editing the playlist (USB/SD/CF media

only) .......................................................60

Overview ..............................................................................60

Open the USER PLAYLIST screen ................................60

Navigating the playlist screen ......................................60

Using the playlist FINDER MENU .................................61

Adding files to playlists ............................................61

Removing files from playlists ................................62

Moving a file in a playlist .........................................62

Copy/convert and copy files from USB/SD/CF

media to blank CDs ..........................................................63

Creating audio CDs ....................................................63

Creating data CDs ......................................................65

Converting CD files and copying them to

USB/SD/CF media .............................................................66

Converting and copying audio CD tracks .........66

Copying files on a data CD ......................................67

11 − CD-RW management (SS-CDR200

only) .......................................................69

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ...............................................69

Erasing CD-RW discs ........................................................69

Erasing tracks ......................................................................70

Refreshing discs ................................................................70

12 − Other settings and media

information ..........................................71

Footswitch control ...........................................................71

Setting up a footswitch ...........................................71

Using the footswitch ................................................71

Footswitch mode functions ...................................71

Setting the digital output format ................................71

Viewing information about the media .....................72

Restoring the factory settings ......................................72

13 − Operation using a computer

keyboard ...............................................73

Setting the keyboard language .................................73

Using a keyboard to input text ...................................73

Keyboard operation list .................................................73

14 − Using control I/O (SS-CDR200/SS-R200

only) .......................................................75

Using the RS-232C connector ......................................75

Using the parallel connector.........................................75

15 − Message list ..........................................77

Error messages ...................................................................77

Warning messages ..........................................................77

Operation messages ........................................................78

16 − Troubleshooting ...................................79

17 − Specifications .......................................80

Media and file formats ....................................................80

Inputs and outputs ..........................................................80

Analog audio inputs and outputs .......................80

Digital audio inputs and outputs ........................80

Control inputs and outputs ...................................80

Audio performance ..........................................................80

Backup memory ...............................................................81

General..................................................................................81

Dimensional drawings ....................................................82

10 - Copying files between CDs and other

media (SS-CDR200) ..............................63

TASCAM SS-CDR200/SS-R200/SS-R100 7

1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM SS-CDR200 Solid State/CD Stereol Audio Recorder or SS-R200/SS-R100 Solid State Stereo Audio Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.

Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://tascam.com/)

SS-CDR200, SS-R200 and SS-R100 differences

The SS-R200 model adds XLR balanced inputs and outputs, serial and parallel control connectors and EOM functions to the features of the SS-R100.

The SS-CDR200 model adds a CD drive to the features of the SS-R200.

The rear panels of the SS-CDR200 and SS-R200 models have XLR balanced input and output connectors as well as RCA unbalanced input and output connectors. The input signal can be set to either the XLR balanced inputs or the RCA unbalanced inputs.

Transport and pitch can be controlled using a TASCAM

• RC-3F footswitch (sold separately)

Flash start using TASCAM RC-20 Direct Play Remote

• (sold separately) supported

Included items

This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package not to damage the

items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

• Main unit ........................................................................................ 1

• AC power cord ............................................................................. 1

• RC-SS2 remote control unit (with 5 m cable) ................... 1

• A rack-mounting screw kit....................................................... 1

• Security Screw .............................................................................. 2

• A warranty card ........................................................................... 1

• Owner's manual (this manual) ............................................... 1

Conventions used in this manual

Features

2-channel audio recorders can use USB memory, SD

• cards and CF cards

SS-CDR200 units can also use CDs

• 1U rack-mount size

• Using USB memory, SD and CF cards, playback and

• recording of files in MP3 (44.1/48 kHz) and WAV formats

is possible (44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit, 24-bit can only be played back)

Using CD media, playback and recording of files in

• audio CD (CD-DA) and MP3 formats, as well as playback

of WAV format files is possible (SS-CDR200 only) Built-in parallel and serial control ports can be used for

• remote control (SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)

Flash start function enables instant playback starting

• Pitch control, key control and other playback control

• functions

Play area can be set as desired using playlists and

• folders

Track editing (WAV files only)

• Built-in clock for time-stamping

• Balanced (SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only) and unbalanced

• analog audio inputs and outputs

Coaxial digital audio inputs and outputs

• Included wired remote control allow reliable remote

• operation

Control and character input using a PS/2 and USB

• keyboards possible

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

The front panel illustration on the cover of this manual

• is an SS-CDR200. The SS-R200 and SS-R100 models

have different appearances. The display screens shown in this manual are from the

• SS-CDR200. The SS-R200 and SS-R100 display screens

are different in some cases. Buttons, jacks and other parts on the main unit

• and external devices are indicated like this: HOME/

DIS PLAY

Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:

• “USB flash drive” is abbreviated as ”USB memory.”

• “SD memory card” is abbreviated as “SD card.”

• “CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as “CF card.

• CD-DA format is sometimes referred to as “audio CD”

• format. An audio disc containing tracks recorded in

audio CD format is sometimes referred to as an “audio C D”.

A CD containing MP3 or WAV files is sometimes referred

• to as a “data CD”.

Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,

• notes and cautions.

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1 − Introduction

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

Intellectual property rights

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered

• in the U.S. and other countries.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

•

CompactFlash is a US registered trademark of SanDisk

• Corporation.

Supply of this product does not convey a license

• nor imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3

compliant content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

• Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

This product contains PrFILE®2 FAT file system and

• PrFILE2 Unicode Interface of eSOL Co., Ltd.

• Japan.

Other company names, product names and logos

• in this document are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.

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

Precautions for placement and use

The guaranteed operating temperature range of this

• product is 5° - 35° C (41° - 95° F).

Do not install in the following types of places. Doing

• so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause

malfunctions.

Places with significant vibrations or that are

• otherwise unstable

Near windows or other places exposed to direct

• sunlight

Near heaters or other extremely hot places

• Extremely cold places

• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity

• Very dusty locations

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

• for correct operation.

In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place

• anything on top of this product.

Do not place this product on top of a powered

• amplifier or other equipment that emits heat.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use of such data and/or information shall be free from infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such data and/or information.

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1 − Introduction

Connecting the power

Insert the included power cord into the AC IN

• connector completely.

Hold the power cord by the plug when connecting or

• disconnecting it.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface.

About USB memory, SD cards and CF cards

The capacities and performance of your unit will vary based on the speed and abilities of the media used. Older and some cheaper USB memory/SD cards/CF cards use slower memory components and little internal buffering which results in poor recording performance.

A list of USB memory/SD cards/CF cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website (http://tascam.com/).

SD card write-protection

This unit writes track information to the media in order to improve performance. Since track data cannot be written to write-protected SD cards, media reading will take longer and performance could otherwise be affected.

Media formatting

Flash media that has been formatted by this unit is optimized for performance during recording. Using flash media that has been formatted by a computer, for example, could result in errors during recording. We recommend that whenever possible you use flash media after it has been formatted by this unit.

About compact discs

This unit uses USB memory, SD cards and CF cards for playback and recording.

A list of USB memory, SD cards and CF cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website (http://tascam.com/).

Precautions for use

USB memory, SD cards and CF cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a memory/card or the memory/ card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them.

Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.

• Do not leave them in extremely humid places.

• Do not let them get wet.

• Do not put things on top of them or twist them.

• Do not hit them.

• Do not insert or remove a USB memory, SD card or CF

• card during recording, playback, data transfer or other

operations that access a memory or card. Do not carry them with terminals exposed. Use the

• protective cover.

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

This unit uses USB memory, SD cards and CF cards for playback and recording.

Microdrives cannot be used with this unit.

In addition to commercially-available music CDs, this unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in audio CD format, as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs that have MP3 audio and WAV audio files recorded on them. In addition to 5-inch CDs, it can also play 3-inch CDs.

Handling of compact discs

For recording, use compact discs that have one of the

• following marks.

CD-R

CD-RW

Always insert the compact discs in the slot with their

• label facing upward.

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

• center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding

it carefully by the edges. Do not touch the signal side (the unlabeled side).

• Fingerprints, oils and other substances can cause errors

during playback.

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To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft

• dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.

Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean them and always store them in a clean state.

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

• benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to

clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.

Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do

• not use discs that have had tape, stickers or other

materials applied to their surface. Do not use discs that have sticky residue from stickers, etc. Such discs could become stuck in the unit or cause it to malfunction.

Never use a commercially available CD stabilizer. Using

• stabilizers with this player will damage the mechanism

and cause it to malfunction. Do not use cracked discs.

• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using

• non-circular promotional, etc. discs.

1 − Introduction

Slot loading of discs

1 As shown in the illustration, hold the disc with the

labeled side up and insert it part way into the slot.

2 After you push the disc a little further, it will be

pulled in automatically just before it disappears into the slot.

Loading 3-inch CDs

When loading a 3-inch CD, push it into the center of the slot completely. If not centered, loading might not occur properly.

Trouble inserting a disc

If the disc becomes stuck during insertion, for example, and is difficult to push, do not try to force the disc in. Pull the disc out once and press the EJECT button and then try inserting it again. (Trying to force the disc in could damage the unit.)

Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection

• system, have been released from several record

companies in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the unit.

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

• CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied

with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

About CD-R and CD-RW discs

CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded.

By finalizing a CD-R that you have finished using for recording, you can make it playable by most ordinary CD players. (Some CD players might not be able to play back CD-R discs even if they are finalized.)

CD-RW discs allow recorded tracks to be erased to make space available again, allowing disc reuse. However, tracks can only be erased in the order from the last added. To erase a track in the middle, you must erase all the tracks added after it at the same time. Finalized CD-RW discs can only be played back in CD players that support CD-RW disc playback.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

TRACK

TOTAL

TITLE

FOLDER

Front panel

SS-CDR200

SS-R200/SS-R100

1 POWER switch

Turns the power on/off.

CAUTION

Before turning the power on, minimize the volume of other equipment that is connected to this unit. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble.

2 Disc slot (SS-CDR200 only)

Insert CDs here. After a disc is inserted part way, it will automatically be

pulled in.

3 EJECT button (SS-CDR200 only)

Press this button to eject the disc.

4 Display

This shows a variety of information.

5 HOME/DISPLAY button

When a

or the

FINDER

screen is open, press this

to return to the Home Screen. Press when the Home Screen is open to change the

Home Screen display mode. (See “Home Screen” on page 12 and “Recording Screen” on page 19.)

mode

6 MENU [JOG] button

Press this button when the Home Screen is open to open the

Press this button when the

screen.

screen is open to move a cursor on the right to the left. Press this button again to return to the Home Screen.

Press this button while pressing and holding the SHIFT button to set the jog playback mode. (See “Jog playback” on page 31.)

When in menu mode, press to go back one menu level.

7 EDIT [INPUT] button

Press this button to put the unit into playback standby at current point and open the Edit Menu pop-up. (See “Using the Edit Menu” on page 57.)

Press this button while pressing and holding the SHIFT button to show the current input source. Press when the input source is shown to switch between the input source options. (See “Selecting the input source” on page 40.)

8 FINDER [A-B] button

Press this button when the Home Screen is open to open the

FINDER

screen. (See “File and folder

operations (FINDER screen)” on page 50.) Press this button while pressing and holding the

SHIFT button to start A-B repeat playback mode. (See “A-B repeat playback” on page 34.)

9 m [SKIP] button

During playback or when in playback standby, press and hold this button to search backward while outputting sound.

Press during playback or when in playback standby to skip backward by the set amount of time. (See “Skipping backward and forward” on page 31.)

When in menu mode, press to go back one menu level. When the play area is set to

PLAYLIST

, press when

stopped to select the current playlist. When the play area is set to

FOLDER

, press when stopped or in recording standby to select the current folder.

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When the

FINDER

screen is open, press this button after selecting a folder to return to a higher level. (See “Navigating the FINDER screen” on page 50.)

Press this button while pressing and holding the SHIFT button to open a pop-up window where you can set the skip time. (See “Skipping backward and forward” on page 31.)

When editing names, move the cursor backward. When editing names, press this button while pressing

and holding the SHIFT button to erase the character at the cursor position.

0 , [LOCK] button

During playback or when in playback standby, press and hold this button to search forward while outputting sound.

Press during playback or when in playback standby to skip forward by the set amount of time. (See “Skipping backward and forward” on page 31.)

When in menu mode, press to advance to the next level.

When the play area is set to

PLAYLIST

, press when

stopped to select the current playlist. When the play area is set to

FOLDER

, press when stopped or in recording standby to select the current folder.

When the

FINDER

screen is open, press this button after selecting a folder to show the contents of the folder. (See “Navigating the FINDER screen” on page

50.) Press this button while pressing and holding the

SHIFT button to turn ON/OFF the panel lock function, which disables the buttons on the front panel. (See “Panel lock function” on page 27.)

When editing names, move the cursor to the next item.

When editing names, press this button while pressing and holding the SHIFT button to insert a space. (See “Inputting and editing characters” on page 48.)

q SHIFT button

If you press a button with a blue label while pressing and holding this button, that button will function according to that label. Press this button by itself to scroll information (track titles on the Home Screen and file and folder names on the FINDER screen) across the display.

w PITCH [KEY] knob

Turn this knob to adjust the pitch (playback speed). Press this knob to turn pitch control ON/OFF. Press and hold this knob to open the

PITCH STEP X.X%

pop-up. (See “Pitch control playback” on page 32.) Turn this knob while pressing and holding the SHIFT

button to adjust the key level. Press this while pressing and holding the SHIFT

button to turn key control ON/OFF. (See “Key control playback” on page 33.)

e PHONES jack/knob

Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.

Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphones output level.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the PHONES knob. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble.

r REMOTE jack (2.5 mm dia TRS)

Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-20 Direct Play Remote control (both designed for use with this unit and sold separately) here to enable remote control of playback starting and stopping, for example. When a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch is connected, the functions of the three pedals can be changed. (See “Footswitch control” on page 71.)

t USB port

Connect USB memory, here to record to it and playback files on it.

Connect a USB keyboard to input file names, for example.

By default, the recorder is set use an English keyboard. To use Japanese keyboards, which are arranged differently from English keyboards, change the setting in the

UTILITY

menu. (See “Setting the keyboard

language” on page 73.)

y SD and CF card slots

Insert and eject SD and CF cards from here. (See “Inserting and ejecting SD and CF cards” on page 25.)

u FUNCTION button

Press this button when the Home Screen is open to open the

FUNCTION

screen.

Use to select and deselect files to copy or move between a CD and the USB memory, SD card or CF card. (See “Copying files between CDs and other media (SS-CDR200)” on page 63.)

i DEVICE button

Press this button when the Home Screen is open to open the

DEVICE SELECT

screen. (See “Selecting the

device used” on page 26.)

o MULTI JOG dial

This functions both as a dial and as a button.

[Dial functions]

When the Home Screen is open, turn to select tracks. When inputting a program, turn to select tracks to

add. When in menu mode, use to select menu items and

setting values. When editing names, use to select characters. When jogging during playback, use to move between

frames. (See “Jog playback” on page 31.)

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While pressing and holding the SHIFT button, turn the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the display contrast.

[Button functions]

Use to confirm selections and settings (ENTER function).

Press when the

FINDER

(See “File operations” and “Folder operations” on page

51.)

p STOP button

Stops playback and recording. In

clear the entire program.

a PLAY button/indicator

Press when stopped or in playback standby to start playback.

Press in recording standby to start recording. During playback or recording, this button lights. When jogging during playback, this button blinks.

s READY [CALL] button/indicator

Press when stopped or during playback to switch to playback standby.

Press when recording to switch to recording standby. The button lights when in playback standby and

recording standby. The button blinks when jogging during playback. When in playback standby, press this button to search

for the call point (point from where playback last started from playback standby) and switch to playback standby. (See “Call function” on page 31.)

d RECORD [TRK INC] button/indicator

Press when stopped to start recording standby. Press when recording to start a new track and continue

recording without interruption. The button lights when recording and in recording

standby. Press when there is no media in the current device

to activate input monitoring, causing the currently selected input signal to be output. The button blinks during input monitoring.

f KEYBOARD connector

Connect an IBM PC-compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface here.

By default, the recorder is set to use an English keyboard. To use Japanese keyboards, which are arranged differently from English keyboards, change the setting in the keyboard language” on page 73.)

menu pop-up for the selected folder or file.

PROGRAM

FINDER

playback mode, press when stopped to

screen is open to open the

UTILITY

menu. (See “Setting the

14 TASCAM SS-CDR200/SS-R200/SS-R100

Rear panel

SS-CDR200/SS-R200

SS-R100

2 − Names and functions of parts

g ANALOG L/R INPUTS (BALANCED)

(SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)

These balanced analog XLR input connectors have a nominal input level of +4 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

h ANALOG L/R INPUTS (UNBALANCED)

These analog RCA pin input jacks have a nominal input level of −10 dBV.

j ANALOG L/R OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED)

These analog RCA pin output jacks have a nominal output level of −10 dBV.

k ANALOG L/R OUTPUTS (BALANCED)

(SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)

These balanced analog XLR output jacks have a nominal output level of +4 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

l DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)

This digital input jack accepts inputs in IEC60958-3 (S/ PDIF) and AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) formats (detected automatically).

To link two of these units together, connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of the other SS-CDR200/SS-R200/ SS-R100 to this connector. (See “Link playback connections” on page 38.)

; DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

This digital output jack can output IEC60958-3 (S/ PDIF) and AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) formats according to the unit’s setting.

To link two of these units together, connect the DIGITAL IN jack of the other SS-CDR200/SS-R200/ SS-R100 to this connector. (See “Link playback connections” on page 38.)

z CONTROL I/O RS-232C connector

(SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)

This 9-pin D-sub I/O connector for RS-232C control can be connected to a computer or other external device. (See “Using the RS-232C connector” on page 75.)

x CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector

(SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)

25-pin D-sub I/O connector for parallel control can be used to connect an RC-SS20 (sold separately) or other external controller.

For pin assignments and other information, see “Using the parallel connector” on page 75.

c REMOTE IN connector

Connect the included TASCAM RC-SS2 wired remote control, which is designed for use with this unit, here.

v AC IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

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TRACK

TOTAL

TITLE

FOLDER

2 − Names and functions of parts

TASCAM RC-SS2 wired remote control

1 FLASH LOAD button

This loads the registered tracks in preparation for Flash Start. When the tracks are loaded, will appear on the Home Screen. (See “Flash Start function” on page 38.)

2 DEVICE SELECT button

This has the same function as the front panel DEVICE button.

3 HOME/DISP button

This has the same function as the front panel HOME/ DIS PLAY button.

Press when the Home Screen is open to change the Home Screen display mode. (See “Home Screen” on page 17.)

mode

4 FUNC button

This has the same function as the front panel FUNCTION button.

5 REPEAT button

Turns the repeat playback function ON/OFF. (See “Ordinary repeat playback” on page 33.)

6 A-B button

Use for A-B repeat playback operations. (See “A-B repeat playback” on page 34.)

7 A.CUE button

Turns the Auto Cue function ON/OFF. (See “Auto Cue function” on page 34.)

mode

8 A.READY button

Turns the Auto Ready function ON/OFF. (See “Auto Ready function” on page 35.)

9 SYNC button

Turns sync recording ON/OFF. (See “Sync recording” on page 43.)

0 A.TRACK button

Switches the Auto Track mode between

and

TIME

. (See “Auto Track function” on page 45.)

OFF, LEVEL

q FINDER button

Opens the

FINDER

USER PLAYLIST

screen depending on the play area setting. (See “Opening the FINDER screen” on page 50 and “Editing the playlist (USB/SD/CF media only)” on page 60.)

w MENU button

This has the same function as the front panel MENU [JOG] button.

e SEARCH (m and ,) buttons

These have the same functions as the front panel m [SKIP]/, [LOCK] buttons. However, they do not function in menu mode.

r SKIP (.and /) buttons

These have the same functions as turning the front panel MULTI JOG dial.

t STOP buttons

This has the same function as the front panel STOP button.

y LCD (–/+) buttons

These adjust the contrast of the display. (See “Adjusting the display contrast” on page 24.)

u KEY (–/+) buttons

The KEY button has the same function as pressing the front panel PITCH knob while pressing and holding the SHIFT button.

The –/+ buttons to the right of the KEY button have the same functions as turning the front panel PITCH knob while pressing and holding the SHIFT button. (See “Key control playback” on page 33.)

i PITCH (–/+) buttons

The PITCH button has the same function as pressing the front panel PITCH knob.

The –/+ buttons to the right of the PITCH button have the same functions as turning the front panel PITCH knob. (See “Pitch control playback” on page 32.)

o INPUT SEL button

This selects the recording input source. You can choose unbalanced (RCA), balanced (XLR, SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only) or coaxial. (See “Selecting the input source” on page 40.)

Balanced (XLR) cannot be selected on the SS-R100.

p Number buttons

Use these to select tracks. (See “Specifying a track number” on page 30.)

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a EDIT button

Press this button to start playback standby at the current position and open the Edit Menu pop-up. (See “Using the Edit Menu” on page 57.)

Press when entering a track number to clear the entire number input.

During program input, press to clear the track number being added. At other times, the last-added track will be cleared from the program. (See “Program playback” on page 32.)

s 5/b/g/t buttons

Use to operate the menus. The 5/b buttons select the items and values above

and below. When in menu mode, use the g button to return

upward through the menu structure, and use the t button to proceed in the menu structure.

When the to move up a level in the folder structure and the t button to enter a folder. (See “Navigating the FINDER screen” on page 50.)

d ENTER button

This has the same function as pressing the front panel MULTI JOG dial.

f RECORD button

This has the same function as the front panel RECORD button.

g CALL button

Searches for the call point (point from where playback last started from playback standby) and starts playback standby. (See “Call function” on page 31.)

h READY button

This has the same function as the front panel READY button.

j PLAY button

This has the same function as the front panel PL AY button.

FINDER

screen is open, use the g button

Home Screen

The Home Screen has TRACK, TOTAL, TITLE and FOLDER display modes.

Each time you press the HOME/DISPLAY button (or remote control HOME/DISP button), the information shown in the center of the display changes.

Home Screen TRACK mode

Home Screen TOTAL mode

Home Screen TITLE mode

Home screen FOLDER mode

1 Play area

Shows the current play area of the current file.

ALL

FOLDER

PLAYLIST

2 Playback mode

Shows the current playback mode.

CONTINUE

SINGLE

PROGRAM RANDOM

: All files on the media in the current

device

: All files in the selected folder

All files added to the playlist

: Continuous playback mode : Single playback mode

: Program playback mode : Random playback mode

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3 PITCH indicator

When the pitch control function is on, the indicator appears.

4 KEY indicator

When the key control function is on, the indicator appears.

5 Display mode

Shows the display mode currently shown on the Home Screen.

6 Track number

Shows the number of the track being played back.

7 Track playback position

Shows the current playback position as a bar. As playback elapses, the bar extends from the left.

8 Track elapsed time

Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current track.

9 Track remaining time

Shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current track.

0 Track number/total number of tracks

Shows the current track number and the total number of tracks in the current play area.

q File format

Shows the format of the current playback file.

w SD card protection icon

This icon appears when an SD card that is writeprotected is loaded and the current device is set to SD.

e Current device

Shows the currently selected device.

r Total playback position

Shows the current playback position as a bar. As playback elapses, the bar extends from the left. On this screen, this bar represents the entire play area.

t Total track elapsed time

Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current play area.

y Total track remaining time

Shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current play area.

u Track title

Shows the title of the current track. Press the SHIFT button to make this scroll across the display.

i Current playback folder name

Shows the name of the folder that contains the file currently being played back.

NOTE

When stopped, the total playback time of the play area

• is always shown, regardless of the current Home Screen

display mode. When using a CD-R/CD-RW disc with MP3 or WAV

• files that were recorded using a computer or other

equipment besides this unit, the total time when

stopped, and the total elapsed time and total remaining time during playback will not be shown. (Only the number of tracks and track number are shown. “– –” appears in the time display area.). However, after all tracks have been played back by this unit, the time will appear.

•

PROGRAM

playback mode, the elapsed time and remaining time are shown for the entire program, not the entire play area.

Home Screen FUNCTION status display

When the Home Screen is open, press the FUNCTION button (or remote control FUNC button) to open the

FUNCTION

On the the ON/OFF status of all items in the PLAY menu on one screen. Items that are ON appear light on dark.

NOTE

When the button (or remote control FUNC button) to return to the Home Screen.

The following items appear on the

No. Function Reference

1 2 3 4 5

NOTE

The “ set.

Changing item settings on the FUNCTION screen

1 When the

2 Press the MULTI JOG dial (or remote control ENTER

screen.

Home Screen FUNCTION status display

FUNCTION

Repeat playback setting Page 33 A-B repeat playback setting Page 34 Auto Cue setting Page 34 Auto Ready setting Page 35 Incremental playback setting Page 35

A-B

” item only appears when A-B repeat has been

screen, you can check and change

screen is open, press the FUNCTION

FUNCTION

screen is open, turn the

screen.

MULTI JOG dial (or press the remote control 5/b buttons), to move the 7 to the item you want to set.

button) to turn the selected item ON/OFF. When on, the item appears light on dark.

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Recording Screen

The Recording Screen has TRACK, TOTAL, TITLE and FOLDER display modes.

Each time you press the HOME/DISPLAY button (or remote control HOME/DISP button), the information shown in the center of the display changes.

Recording Screen TRACK mode

Recording Screen TOTAL mode

7 Track number/total number of tracks

Shows the total number of tracks and the current track number in the current play area.

8 File type

Shows the current recording file format.

9 Current device

Shows the currently selected device.

0 Total recording position

Shows the current recording position as a bar. As recording elapses, the bar extends from the left. On this screen, this bar represents total media capacity.

q Total track recorded time

Shows the total recorded time (hours: minutes: seconds) on the current media.

w Total track remaining time

Shows the total remaining possible recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current media.

e Track title

Shows the title of the track being recorded.

r Current folder name

Shows the name of the folder that contains the file currently being recorded.

NOTE

The remaining time depends on the recording format (

FORMAT

item in the

REC

menu).

REC

Recording Screen TITLE mode

Recording Screen FOLDER mode

1 Input level

Shows the input sound level.

2 Display mode

Shows the display mode currently shown on the Recording Screen.

3 Track number

Shows the number of the track being recorded.

4 Track recording position

Shows the current recording position as a bar. As recording elapses, the bar extends from the left. On this screen, this bar represents maximum file size 2 GB.

5 Track recorded time

Shows the recorded time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the file being recorded.

6 Track recording remaining time

Shows the remaining possible recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) for the maximum file size of 2GB.

Recording Screen FUNCTION status display

In recording standby or when recording press the FUNCTION button (or remote control FUNC button) to open the

On the Recording change the ON/OFF status of all items in the REC menu on one screen. Items that are ON appear light on dark.

NOTE

When the Recording FUNCTION button (or remote control FUNC button) to return to the Recording Screen.

FUNCTION

Recording Screen FUNCTION status display

screen.

FUNCTION

screen, you can check and

screen is open, press the

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2 − Names and functions of parts

The following items appear on the Recording

FUNCTION

screen.

No. Function Reference

Recording file format setting Page 41

Sampling frequency setting Page 41

Auto Track setting Page 45

Sync recording setting Page 43

Sampling rate converter setting Page 41

Compressor setting Page 47

Input level setting Page 42

Changing item settings on the recording

FUNCTION screen

1 When the

MULTI JOG dial (or press the remote control 5/b buttons) to move the 7 to the item you want to set.

2 For the

COMP

control ENTER button) to change the setting of the selected item.

For the

JOG dial (or remote control ENTER button) to turn the selected item ON/OFF. When ON, the item appears selected (light on dark).

For the

dial (or remote control ENTER button) and then turn the MULTI JOG dial (or press the remote control 5/bbuttons) to change the input level. After changing the setting, press the MULTI JOG dial (or remote control ENTER button) to confirm the setting.

FUNCTION

MP3 192kbps, 44.1kHz, AUTO TRACK

screen is open, turn the

and

items, press the MULTI JOG dial (or remote

SYNC REC

INPUT 0.0dB

and

SRC

items, press the MULTI

item, press the MULTI JOG

The submenu items are as follows.

Main menu item

PLAY

REC

Submenu item

PLAY AREA

PLAY MODE

P.L.EDIT

REPEAT

AUTO CUE AUTO READY

INC.PLAY

OTHERS

INPUT SELECT INPUT VOLUME

REC FORMAT

SYNC

AUTO TRACK

OTHERS

Function Reference

Play area settings Page 28

Playback mode settings

Playlist editing Page 60 Repeat playback

function settings Auto Cue settings Page 34 Auto Ready settings Page 35 Incremental

playback settings Other playback

settings Input source

selection Input volume

settings Recording file format

settings Sync recording

settings Auto Track

increment settings Other recording

settings

Page 29

Page 33

Page 35

—

Page 40

Page 42

Page 41

Page 43

Page 45

—

Menu structure

Press the MENU [JOG] button or the MENU button on the included TASCAM RC-SS2 remote control to open the

screen.

MENU screen when USB/SD/CF media selected

MENU screen when CD media selected (SS-CDR200 only)

The

has three or four main items. PLAY: Items related to playback REC: Items related to recording UTILITY: Items related to unit settings, etc. CD: Items related to CD operations (SS-CDR200 only)

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2 − Names and functions of parts

Main menu item

UTILITY

Submenu item Function Reference

MEMORY FORMAT

BRIGHTNESS

KEYBOARD

CLOCK ADJUST RS-232C

RC-3F MODE

DIGITAL OUT

INFORMATION

FACTORY PRESET

FINALIZE

ERASE

BURN TO CD

RIP TO MEMORY

Format USB, SD, and CF media

Display and indicator brightness settings

Keyboard type setting

Time setting Page 24 RS-232C setting Page 75 Footswitch mode

setting Digital output

settings Show information

about the operating time and media

Restore the factory settings

Finalize and unfinalize CD-R/ CD-RW disc

Erase a written CD-RW disc

Write from the selected media to a CD-R/CD-RW disc

Write from a CD to the selected media

Page 27

Page 24

Page 73

Page 71

Page 72

Page 43

Page 69

Page 64

Page 66

The PLAY OTHERS submenu items are as follows.

PLAY OTHERS menu item

MONO MIX EOM TRACK EOM MEDIA RESUME POWER ON PLAY LINK

Function Reference

Mono playback setting Page 36 EOM function setting Page 36 EOM function setting Page 36 Resume playback setting Page 37 Power-on play setting Page 37 Link playback setting Page 37

The RECORDING OTHERS submenu items are as follows.

REC OTHERS menu item

PAUSE MODE

SRC

WORD CLIP

COMP DITHER

Function Reference

Pause mode setting P.age 46 Sampling rate converter

setting Recording file name

setting Compressor setting Page 47 Dither setting Page 48

Page 41

Page 47

Menu operation basics

You can perform the following operations in the menus.

To select an item (vertically on the screen):

Turn the MULTI JOG dial. Use the cursor 5 and b buttons on the remote control.

To confirm the selected item:

Press the MULTI JOG dial. Press the ENTER key on the remote control.

To move the cursor left/right:

Use the m [SKIP]/, [LOCK] buttons. Use the cursor g/t buttons of the remote control.

To open a sub-screen not currently shown on the display (, is shown at the right):

Press the MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button. Press the ENTER or t button of the remote control.

To go back one menu level:

Press the MENU [JOG] or m [SKIP] button. Press the MENU or g button of the remote control.

To return directly to the Home Screen from menu mode:

Press the HOME/DISPLAY button. Press the HOME/DISP button on the remote control.

NOTE

If there are items above or below the currently displayed items in the list, 5 and/or b will be shown at the top and/or bottom of the list.

Menu operation procedures

This example explains sync recording setting.

NOTE

The front panel illustrations shown below are of the

• SS-CDR200 model. The SS-R200 and SS-R100 models

have different appearances. The display screens shown below are from the

• SS-CDR200. The SS-R200 and SS-R100 display screens

are different in some cases.

1 Use the main unit or the included TASCAM RC-SS2

remote control to open the

Front panel operation: Press the MENU [JOG] button.

Remote control operation: Press the MENU button.

screen.

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2 − Names and functions of parts

Use the 5 and b buttons to select ON.

2 Open the REC menu.

Front panel operation: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select

MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button.

Remote control operation:

Use the 5 and b buttons to select the ENTER or t button.

REC

, and press the

REC

, and press

5 Open the

SYNC

screen where you can make detailed

settings.

Front panel operation: Press the MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button.

Remote control operation: Press the ENTER or t button.

6 Select the item on the

SYNC

screen to set.

Front panel operation: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the item.

Remote control operation:

Use the 5 and b buttons to select the item.

7 Move the cursor to the setting.

Front panel operation: Press the MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button.

Remote control operation: Press the ENTER or t button.

3 Select the

SYNC

item setting.

Front panel operation: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select

MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button.

Remote control operation:

Use the 5 and b buttons to select the ENTER or t button.

4 Set

SYNC

to ON or

OFF

Front panel operation: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select ON.

Remote control operation:

22 TASCAM SS-CDR200/SS-R200/SS-R100

SYNC

, and press the

SYNC

, and press

8 Change the setting value.

Front panel operation: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change the value.

Remote control operation:

Use the 5 and b buttons to change the value.

9 To change another item on the same screen,

press the m [SKIP] button (or remote control g button) to return to setting item selection. Use the MULTI JOG dial (or remote control 5/b buttons) to select the item you want to set.

10 As necessary, repeat steps 7–9 to set each item as

you want.

11 Return to the Home Screen.

Front panel operation: Press the HOME/DISPLAY button.

Remote control operation: Press the HOME/DISP button.

3 − Preparations

SS-R200 only)

ntrol Unit

Making connections

The following example shows connections with an SS-CDR200. Precautions before making connections

Before making connections, read the operation manuals of the other equipment carefully and connect each one

• correctly.

Turn OFF (or put in standby) the power of this unit and all other devices before connecting them.

• Connect all the devices to the same power supply line. When using a power strip, for example, use a thick cable with a

• high current capacity to minimize variation in the power voltage.

Headphones

TASCAM RC-3F Foot Switch

TASCAM RC-20 Direct Play Remote (Sold separately)

(Sold separately)

ANALOGOUT

(BALANCED)

Mixer, recorder, amplier, etc. (SS-CDR200/

ANALOG

OUT

(UNBALANCED)

Mixer, recorder, amplier, etc.

ANALOG

(UNBALANCED)

ANALOGIN

(BALANCED)

Mixer, recorder, amplier, etc. (SS-CDR200/ SS-R200 only)

DIGITAL

OUT

(COAXIAL)

Digital mixer, digital recorder, digital amplier

Computer RS-232C port (COM port, etc.) (SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)

TASCAM RC-SS2 Remote Co (Supplied)

External controller (RC-SS20, etc.) (SS-CDR200/SS-R200only)

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3 − Preparations

Turning the power ON/OFF

Press the front panel POWER switch to turn the power ON.

NOTE

The screen above is an example from an SS-CDR200 or SS-R200 unit.

The SS-R100 does not have the

3 Select

CLOCK ADJUST

5.RS-232C

menu item.

Startup screen

Home Screen

The unit starts up and the startup screen appears. (The example above is from an SS-CDR200.)

If no media is loaded in the current device, a message appears.

If media is loaded in the current device, a

READING

media. When completed, the Home Screen opens.

Turning the power OFF:

Press the POWER switch to turn the power OFF. No special shutdown procedures are necessary.

CAUTION

Do not turn the power OFF when the unit is in use (recording, playing back, writing data to USB/SD/CF media, etc.). Doing so could cause recording to fail, recorded data to be damaged, sudden loud noise to be emitted from monitoring equipment, damage to equipment and harm to hearing.

message appears while the unit reads the

NO MEDIA

MEDIA

Setting the date and time

The date and time is added to the recorded file based on the built-in clock.

1 Press the MENU [JOG] button (or remote control

MENU button) to open the

screen.

4 Press the MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button (or

remote control ENTER or t button) to open the

CLOCK ADJUST

5 Set the date and time with the following

operations.

Use the m [SKIP] and , [LOCK] buttons (or

•

remote control g and t buttons) to select the item you want to set.

Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or press the remote

•

control 5 and b buttons) to change the selected item.

6 After making the setting, press the MULTI JOG dial

(or remote control ENTER button) to confirm the date and time and return to the

7 Press the HOME/DISPLAY button (or remote control

HOME/DISP button) to return to the Home Screen.

screen.

UTILITY

menu.

Adjusting the display

You can adjust the display contrast and brightness as necessary.

Adjusting the display contrast

While pressing and holding the SHIFT button, turn the MULTI JOG dial (or press the remote control LCD –/+

buttons) to adjust the display contrast.

2 Open the

UTILITY

menu.

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Adjusting the display and indicator brightness

Use the the brightness of the display backlight and PL AY, READY and RECORD button indicators.

1 Press the MENU [JOG] button (or remote control

2 Open the

3 Select

BRIGHTNESS

MENU button) to open the

BRIGHTNESS

item of the

UTILITY

menu.

UTILITY

screen.

menu to adjust

3 − Preparations

2 Insert the SD/CF card with the correct orientation.

The label should be facing up and the contacts facing in.

NOTE

The screen above is an example from an SS-CDR200 or

• SS-R200 unit.

The SS-R100 does not have the

•

4 Press the MULTI JOG dial or , [LOCK] button (or

remote control ENTER or t button) to move the cursor to the right and select the value.

5 Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or press the remote

control 5/b buttons) to adjust the brightness.

6 Press the HOME/DISPLAY button (or remote control

HOME/DISP button) to return to the Home Screen.

NOTE

The display and indicator even after the power is turned OFF.

BRIGHTNESS

5.RS-232C

menu item.

setting is retained

Inserting and ejecting SD and CF cards

Inserting SD and CF cards

Insert an SD card or CF card into the appropriate card slot on the front panel to use it for playback and recording.

NOTE

You can insert SD and CF cards regardless of whether the power is ON or OFF.

1 Pull the card slot door forward to open it.

3 Close the card slot door.

NOTE

If the SD/CF card slot door will not close, remove the card, and then insert it once again. To remove an SD card, pull it. To remove a CF card, press the square button located at the right of the slot.

Ejecting SD and CF cards

Turn the power OFF or stop operation before ejecting an SD or CF card.

CAUTION

Never remove an SD or CF card when the unit is in use (recording, playing back, writing data to a card, etc.). Doing so could cause recording to fail, recorded data to be damaged, sudden loud noise to be emitted from monitoring equipment, damage to equipment and harm to hearing.

1 Pull the card slot door forward to open it.

2 To eject an SD card, press the SD card in slightly.

To eject a CF card, press the square button located

at the right of the card slot. The button will come out. Push it in again to eject the CF card partially.

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3 − Preparations

3 Pull the SD or CF card out the rest of the way.

Using the security screw

The included security screw can be used to lock the card slot door.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to install or remove the security screw.

After the disc is inserted, the unit reads the disc information. The total number of tracks and total playback time of an audio CD will be shown. The total number of tracks in the current folder of a data CD will be shown.

CAUTION

Discs cannot be inserted when the power is OFF.

• Trying to force a disc in could damage the unit. If a disc

• becomes stuck partway, for example, and is difficult to

push, do not try to force it in. Pull it out once, press the EJECT button and then try inserting it again.

MEDIA ERROR

•

are inserted or discs are inserted upside-down. Press the EJECT button to eject such a disc.

When inserting 3-inch CDs, be sure to insert them in

•

the middle of the slot completely.

will appear if discs other than audio CDs

SD card write protection

SD cards have write-protection switches.

Unprotected Protected

If the protection switch is slid into the “LOCK” position, adding and editing files will not be possible. To record, erase or otherwise change files, disable write protection.

NOTE

When using a protected SD card, every time the device is changed, the audio files on the card will be checked beforehand. For this reason, changing devices takes time. Moreover, editing the playlist and other operations are not possible.

Inserting and removing discs (SS-CDR200 only)

NOTE

You can insert a disc anytime the power is ON, regardless of the current device setting.

Ejecting discs

Press the EJECT button to eject a disc partially. Holding it by its sides, pull it out the rest of the way.

CAUTION

When the power is off, the EJECT button does not function.

Selecting the device used

Before using the unit, select the device (USB, SD, CF or CD) for the type of media that you are using (choose CD for CD-R and CD-RW discs).

To select the device used, follow these procedures.

1 Press the DEVICE button (or remote control DEVICE

SELECT button) to open the screen.

DEVICE SELECT

Inserting discs

With the disc label up, insert it partway into the disc slot. Push the disc in a little further and it will be pulled in

automatically just before it disappears into the slot.

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