Teac CD-VT2 User Manual

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CD-VT2
Portable CD Music & Voice Trainer
This device has a serial number on the rear panel. Please record it and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
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D00997320A
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C A U T I O N : TO R E D U C E TH E R I S K OF E L E C T R I C S H O C K , DO N O T R E M O V E COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PA R TS IN SI D E . REF ER SE RVI CI N G T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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The excl ama tion po int with in an e quilateral tri a ng le is in te nded to al ert th e us e r to th e pre sen ce of imp or tan t ope rat in g and maint enanc e (ser vicin g) instru ct ion s in the literature accompanying the appliance.
FOR U.S.A.
TO THE USER Th is equi pm en t ha s Us ing mics wi th the
trainer tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . The se limits a r e d e s i g n e d to prov id e re as o n a b l e protection against harmfu l inte rferen ce in a resid entia l insta llation. This equ ipmen t ge ner ate s, us es , and ca n rad iat e rad io frequency energy and, if not ins talled and us ed in ac co rd an ce with the instruction ma nual, may caus e ha rm fu l in ter fere nc e to ra dio communic ati ons . However, there is no gua ran tee that inter fer ence wi ll no t oc cu r in a par tic ul ar in st all at io n. If thi s equipment does cause harmful interfe rence to radio or television reception, which can be dete rmine d by turn in g the equip ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to corre ct the interference by one or more of the following meas ures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b) I nc rease the sep ar at io n bet ween the
equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit diffe rent from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) C on sult the de al er or an expe rienced
radio /T V technician for help.
CAUTION
C h a n ge s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s t o t h is equ ipm e nt n ot exp r ess l y ap pr ove d by TEAC C OR PO R AT ION for co mpl ia nce could void the use r's author ity to o perate this equipment.
WARNING: TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
I n s t al l i n ac c o r da nc e w i t h t h e manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources
su ch as radi ato rs, he at r egi ste rs , stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Prot ect the powe r cord from bein g
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and th e p oi nt wh ere they exit f rom t he apparatus.
11 Only use att ac hm en ts /a cc es so ri es
specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
br ack et , or tabl e spe cif ie d by the m a n u f ac t ur e r, o r so l d wi th t h e app a r atus . W h e n a ca rt is u s e d, use ca ution wh en moving the ca rt/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
sto r m s or wh e n unu s e d f o r lon g periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
per s o n n el. Se r v icin g is r e quir e d when the apparatus has Using mics with the trainer damaged in any way, such as po wer-su pply c ord or pl ug is damaged, li qu id has Using mics wi th the tra ine r spi lle d or obje cts have fallen into th e appa ra tu s, the apparat us has Usin g mics with the trainer exposed to rain or moisture, do es not operat e norma ll y, or h as Using mics with the trainer dropped. Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
D o no t pl ac e an y o b j e ct s f i l le d
• wi th l iq uid s, s uch as vas e s, on t he apparatus. Do no t i n s t all th i s ap pa r atus in a
• confined space such as a book case or similar unit. T h e a p pa r a t us d r a w s n o m in a l
• non - o p e rat i n g po wer f r o m th e AC ou t le t with its STAN D BY /ON in t he Standby position. The apparatus should be located close
• en ou gh to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. An apparatus with Class I construction
• shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. Ba tteri es (ba ttery pa ck or ba tte ri es
• in st alled ) shoul d not be ex posed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. E x c e ss iv e sou n d pr e s s ur e fro m
• earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
DTA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product has Using mics with the trainer 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.
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 DE VELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
• CL ASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER R ADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTORY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
The CD-VT2 uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport.
Optical pickup:
Type: KSM-900AA A
Manufacturer: SONY Corporation
Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength: 775 to 816 nm
Type: CMS-M93BG6
Manufacturer: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
Laser output: Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSContents

Introduction ..........................................................................................7
Features of this device .........................................................................7
Using this manual ...............................................................................7
Accessories .......................................................................................7
About this manual ...............................................................................8
Environmental considerations ..............................................................8
Beware of condensation ..................................................................... 8
Cleaning the unit .................................................................................8
Handling of compact discs ...................................................................9
Batteries ...........................................................................................10
Inserting batteries ........................................................................... 10
Quick Start Guide—Basic Operation .............................................11
Preparation ......................................................................................11
Playback ...........................................................................................12
Playing and singing along .................................................................13
Turning off the power .......................................................................14
Restoring all settings to original values .............................................14
About Power .......................................................................................15
Using batteries .................................................................................15
Operation with an AC adapter ..........................................................15
Turning the power ON and OFF ........................................................16
Names and functions of parts .........................................................17
Control panel ...................................................................................17
Front ................................................................................................19
Rear .................................................................................................19
Making connections ......................................................................... 20
Screen appearance and operation ..................................................21
Screen overview ...............................................................................21
TIME DISPLAY screen ...................................................................... 21
Other screens ................................................................................ 23
Making settings ............................................................................... 23
Listening to CDs .................................................................................24
Basic CD playback ............................................................................24
Jumping back a few seconds (FLASH BACK) .....................................24
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................25
Changing the tempo ..........................................................................25
Changing the pitch with the tempo ..................................................26
Changing only the pitch ....................................................................26
Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments ............27
Loop playback ...................................................................................28
Selecting the play mode ................................................................... 29
Repeat playback ............................................................................... 29
Using mics with the trainer ............................................................. 30
Adjusting the input level .................................................................. 30
Adjusting the monitoring volume .................................................... 30
Singing or playing along with a CD ................................................... 30
Using built-in effects ........................................................................31
Other functions ..................................................................................33
Using the metronome .......................................................................33
Stopping the metronome ................................................................. 34
Using the tuner ................................................................................ 34
AUTO (chromatic tuner) ................................................................... 35
OSC. (oscillator mode) .................................................................... 35
Making various settings .................................................................. 36
Mono monitoring ............................................................................ 36
Splitting the CD and mic signals to left and right outputs ................. 36
Setting the time display ....................................................................37
Changing the display contrast ..........................................................37
Restoring all settings to their default values .....................................37
Specifications..................................................................................... 38
Effect preset list ................................................................................ 39
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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM CD-VT2.
This CD player allows you to change the playback speed of recorded music without changing its pitch, making it ideal for voice and instrument practice. If you are trying to learn a part
that is too difcult to catch at ordinary playback speed, you
can use this player to slow the playback to a speed that makes learning the notes easier. You can also use two mics, so not only can you perform along with music on a CD, you can also use it as a basic, compact PA system at parties and events.

Features of this device

CD player functions
Change playback speed without changing pitch
Change pitch without changing playback speed
Reduce the sound of recorded voices and solo instruments during CD playback
Loop playback of passages that you select
Other functions
Operates with batteries (4 AA) or an AC adapter (sold separately)
Mic effects built-in
Two mic inputs
Play along as you listen to a CD
Tuner built-in
Metronome built-in
Headphone jack and line output jack

Using this manual

This manual includes a Quick Start Guide and reference chapters.
The Quick Start Guide explains the basics, from preparation and standard CD playback to the use of effects, in a step-by­step manner. Read this when you want to use the CD-VT2 after purchase. Please note that not all functions are explained in this section.
The reference chapters explain the use of every control key and all the CD-VT2 functions in detail. It also includes speci-
cations and other information. Please read this part because
it also has cautionary warnings and other important details about using the unit.

Accessories

Owner’s Manual (this manual) ...........................................1
Warranty card .....................................................................1
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 1
Please contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing.
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Introduction

About this manual

When we refer to a key or connector or control on the CD­VT2, the typeface looks like this: PLAY.
When we refer to items shown on the display, the typeface looks like this: MENU.

Environmental considerations

The CD-VT2 may be used in most places, but you should observe the following environmental conditions to maintain top performance and prolong operating life:
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C
• (41°F and 95°F). Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
• As the unit may become hot during operation, always
• leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit. Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
• electrical device such as a power amplifier. Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
• correct operation.

Beware of condensation

If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation. Vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

Cleaning the unit

Wipe dirt from the unit with a dry cloth. Never use thinner, benzene or other solvents because they may cause acrylic parts and coated surfaces to dissolve, labels to be eroded or other damage.
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Introduction

Handling of compact discs

The CD-VT2 has been designed for the playback of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs. In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Always insert a compact discs into the unit with its 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.
Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non-label
• side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Do not 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. Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid
• serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.” Keep discs away from direct sunlight and places of high heat
• and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result. Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the
• disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape
• or stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician. Do not use cracked discs.
• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using promotional,
• discs and other discs that are not circular.
The CD-VT2 cannot play unf inalized CD-R/RW discs.
• Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection system,
• have been released from several record companies in an attempt to protect their copyrights. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they might not be playable on the CD-VT2.
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NOTE
Introduction

Batteries

If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage occurs, the unit will not function.
Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage.
Confirm + and – polarity and follow the indications when
• inserting new batteries into the unit. Do not use old and new batteries together.
• Even if batteries are the same size, their voltage may differ.
• Do not use batteries of different specifications together. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are
• non-rechargeable. Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a
• fire or put them in water.

Inserting batteries

1 Open the lid.
2 Confirm +/- polarity, and insert four AA batteries.
3 Close the lid.
This device does not include batteries when purchased. We recommend nickel hydride or alkaline batteries.
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NOTE
NOTE

Quick Start Guide—Basic Operation

Let’s start using the unit right away. In this section, we will teach you the basics, including how to setup the unit, play a CD, connect a mic and sing or play along with prerecorded music.

Preparation

Turn the power on
Remove the battery case cover from the underside of the unit, and insert four ordinary AA batteries, aligning them with the + and – symbols inside the case. (See “Batteries” on page 10.)
Turn the power ON after inserting the batteries.
Press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for about one second. Release it when “TASCAM” appears on the display. Start-up completes after a few seconds and the TIME
DISPLAY screen appears.
You can also use a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) for power instead of batteries. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack on the rear of the unit.
Setting a CD
All the controls for this device are on the CD tray cover.
The OPEN switch is on the front of the unit. Slide it left and open the tray cover. Put a CD in the CD tray and press it into place gently until the disc clicks. Close the tray cover after setting the CD.
The keys cannot be used when the tray cover is open.
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Headphones
NOTE
NOTE
Connecting headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front of the unit. Turn the volume down to the minimum level using the
PHONES VOLUME (–) key on the control panel.
After starting playback, use the PHONES VOLUME (–, +) keys to adjust the headphone volume.
Use the LINE OUT jack when monitoring with an audio
system or speakers with built-in amplification.
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Playback

Playing a CD
Press the ¥/π key to start. Press the ¥/π key again to pause playback. Press the STOP key to stop playback. Press the µ or key to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track. Press and hold the or µ key during playback to fast forward () or fast reverse (Ô) through the current track. Press the FLASH BACK key during playback to jump to the point three seconds earlier in the current track.
You can change the number of seconds that pressing the
FLASH BACK key jumps in the track. (See “Jumping back
a few seconds (Flash Back)” on page 24.)
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NOTE
Mic
Contact mic attached to an instrument
Quick Start Guide—Basic Operation
Adjusting the volume
Use the PHONES VOLUME (+, –) keys to adjust the head­phones volume.
Changing playback tempo
Press the TEMPO key to open the TEMPO CHANGE screen. With the TEMPO value selected as shown below, use the
VALUE (+, –) keys to change the tempo value.
When the product is shipped new, the VSA function is ON, allowing tempo to be changed without changing the pitch. To change the pitch along with the tempo, use the
CURSOR key on the TEMPO CHANGE screen to select
the FIX PITCH item, and then use the – VALUE key to
select VSA OFF.

Playing and singing along

Connecting a mic
Connect a mic or contact mic attached to an instrument to the
MIC IN 1 jack on the front of the unit. Before connecting, turn
the INPUT dial next to the jack down to 0. Turn the volume up after connecting.
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Quick Start Guide—Basic Operation
Using the Effects
To apply effects to the signal input through the mic, press the
EFFECT key to open the EFFECTOR screen. When the BANK
value is highlighted as shown below, use the VALUE (+, –) keys to select one of the effect banks (01–05).
After selecting an effect bank, select an effect preset by using the down CURSOR () key to highlight the PRESET value. Then use the VALUE (+, –) keys to select a preset. Each preset uses a different combination of effect modules. (See the “Effect preset list” on page 39.)
Press the right CURSOR key (¥) to open the effect level adjustment screen. Use the VALUE (+, –) keys to change the level.
You can change the parameter settings for every effect. (For details, see “Using built-in effects” on page 31.)
Singing or playing along with a CD
You can listen to the sound from both a CD and your voice or instrument at the same time through headphones. To change the volume balance between the CD and the mic input, press the LEVEL key to open the LEVEL screen. Press the right
CURSOR key (¥) to highlight the MIC 1 LEVEL value,
then use the VALUE (+, –) keys to adjust the mic volume. (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 30)

Turning off the power

When you stop using the player, press the POWER switch on the back of the unit for about one second. Release the switch when “TRAINER SERIES” appears on the display.

Restoring all settings to original values

If you press and hold both the µ and keys when you turn the player power ON, the INITIALIZE screen appears.
After startup, follow the onscreen instructions and press the
¥/π key to restore every effect parameter, playback setting
and other adjustable setting to the values they were set at when they unit was shipped from the factory.
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About Power

This unit can be operated with 4 AA batteries or an adapter (purchased separately).

Using batteries

See “Batteries” on page 10 for information about installing batteries.
Battery level display
When using batteries, the battery icon in the upper right part of the display shows the approximate remaining power level of the batteries.
The remaining power level of the batteries is high.
The remaining power level of the batteries is about half of the original amount.
The remaining power level of the batteries is low.
The batteries are out of power and the unit power is about to tur n OFF. Put in new batteries.
Battery life
Fully charged new nickel hydride batteries: about 6.5 hours
• Alkaline batteries: about 5 hours
Since this product has special functions, including CD playback tempo alteration and mic effects, battery life is shorter compared to other portable CD players.
Battery life varies according to use conditions, including temperature, humidity and the ON/OFF status of the various special functions.
When the remaining power level of the batteries you are using is low, the player may not function properly even though the battery icon shows that the remaining power level is high. In this case, change the batteries or use an AC adapter.

Operation with an AC adapter

Use the TASCAM PS-P520 (sold separately) AC adapter. Do not use any other adapter because this may cause the player to malfunction.
Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack on this device and connect the AC plug to a standard outlet.
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TASCAM
PS-P520
AC outlet
DC PLUG
NOTE
NOTE
About Power
Startup completes in a few seconds and the TIME DISPLAY screen appears.
To turn the power OFF, press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for more than one second. Release the button when the screen below appears on the display.
When using the AC adapter, “ ” appears in the upper right of the display.
Unplug the AC adapter when not using the unit.

Turning the power ON and OFF

Press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for about one second to turn its power ON. Release the button when the screen below appears on the display.
Always use the POWER switch to turn the power ON and OFF. When the unit is operating, if you disconnect the power adapter or remove the batteries to turn the power OFF, your settings may not be saved. All the settings might even be initialized, reverting them to their default values.
When using this player with batteries, the power turns OFF temporarily if you remove or connect the AC adapter.
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Names and functions of parts

Control panel

1 Display
Shows CD status during playback, device settings and other information.
2 TEMPO key
Press this key to open the TEMPO CHANGE screen. You can change the playback tempo and turn the VSA function ON and OFF on this screen. (See “Changing the tempo” and “Changing the pitch with the tempo” on page 26.)
3 KEY key
Press this key to open the KEY & PITCH screen. You can change the playback pitch on this screen. (See “Changing only the pitch” on page 26.)
4 VOCAL CANCEL key
Press this key to open the VOCAL CANCEL screen where you can change the VOCAL CANCEL function settings. (See “Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments” on page 27.)
5 EFFECT key
Press this key to open the EFFECTOR screen. Make mic effect settings on this screen. (See “Using built-in effects” on page 31.)
6 TIME DISPLAY key
Press this to open the TIME DISPLAY screen, which shows the status of the CD during playback and other information. (See “TIME DISPLAY screen” on page 21.)
7 LOOP key
Turns the loop playback and repeat playback functions ON and OFF. When IN and OUT points are set, this key turns
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Names and functions of parts
loop playback ON and OFF. When they are not set, it turns repeat playback ON and OFF. (See “Loop playback” on page 28 and “Repeat playback” on page 29.)
8 IN/OUT key
Use this key to set the loop playback IN and OUT points. (See “Loop playback” on page 28.)
9 MISC. key
Press this key to open the SETUP & MISC. screen. Set and use the metronome and make various device settings on this screen.
0 TUNER key
Press this key to open the TUNER screen. Use this screen for help tuning your instrument. (See “Using the tuner” on page 34.)
q LEVEL key
Press this key to open the LEVEL screen. Make independent adjustments to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 input and CD playback volumes on this screen to change the mix balance as you like. (See “Using mics with the trainer” on page 30.)
w CURSOR (§, ¶, ˙, ¥) keys
Select among setting items on the screen with these keys.
e VALUE (+, –) keys
Change the value of the item selected on the screen.
r PHONES VOLUME (+, –) keys
Adjust the volume sent to your headphones using these keys. The PHONES VOLUME screen appears during adjustment.
t STOP key
Stops a CD that is playing or paused.
y ¥/π key
Starts playback of a stopped or paused CD. Pauses a playing CD.
u , ˚ key
Press briefly to skip to the next track. Press and hold this key to fast forward through a track that is playing or paused. Press and hold this key when the CD is stopped to automatically skip forward (increment) though the tracks.
i µ, key
Press briefly to skip to the previous track. Press and hold this key to fast reverse through a track that is playing or paused. Press and hold this key when the CD is stopped to automatically skip backward (decrement) though the tracks.
o FLASH BACK key
Press during playback to jump to a point in the track a few seconds earlier and continue playback. Set the number of seconds in the SETUP & MISC. screen. (See “Jumping back a few seconds (FLASH BACK)” on page 24.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Names and functions of parts

Front

p OPEN switch
Slide this switch away from the PHONES jack to open the control panel and insert and remove discs.
a PHONES jack (stereo minijack)
Connect headphones to this jack to output the CD playback signal and the input signal from the MIC IN 1 and
MIC IN 2 jacks.
s LINE OUT jack (stereo minijack)
Outputs the CD playback signal and input signal from the
MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks. Connect an audio system,
speakers with built-in amplifiers or similar equipment.
d INPUT dial
Adjusts the input signal level of the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks. Both mic input levels are adjusted simultaneously.
f MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks (standard phone jacks)
Use each of these jacks to connect a mic or a contact mic attached to an instrument.

Rear

g DC IN 5V jack
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately).
h POWER switch
Turn the power ON and OFF. Press and hold the switch for more than one second to turn the power ON and OFF.
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Mic
Contact mic attached to an instrument
Headphones
Speakers with built-in amplification or stereo system
TASCAM
PS-P520
AC outlet
DC PLUG

Making connections

DC IN 5V: PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) (See
“Operation with an AC adapter” on page 15.)
PHONES jack: headphones
LINE OUT jack: audio system, speakers with built-in ampli-
fiers, etc. (Use a conversion cable as necessary.)
MIC IN 1, MIC IN 2 jacks: mics and contact mics attached to
instruments
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Screen appearance and operation

Screen overview

The unit display shows one of the following screens according to the active function. All of these screens can be opened by pressing their dedicated keys. The TIME DISPLAY screen also appears immediately after the unit’s power is turned ON.
Screens Keys TIME DISPLAY TIME DISPLAY TEMPO CHANGE TEMPO KEY & PITCH KEY VOCAL CANCEL VOCAL CANCEL EFFECTOR EFFECT LEVEL LEVEL TUNER TUNER SETUP & MISC. MISC. PHONES VOLUME PHONES VOLUME (+, –)

TIME DISPLAY screen

The TIME DISPLAY screen appears immediately after the player’s power is turned ON.
1 VSA, TMP, KEY, V.C icons
The VSA, tempo change, key change and V.C icons appear in inverse when their functions are on.
2 FX icon
This icon lights when the mic effects are operating.
3 Power status indicator
Shows the status of batteries when they are in use (See “Using batteries” on page 10.). “ ” appears when AC power is in use.
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4 Playback status
When the CD is playing (¥), paused (π), fast forwarding (˚), or fast reversing (∆) the corresponding icon appears. No icon appears when playback is stopped.
5 Playback mode
When the loop mode, repeat mode or single mode is ON, its corresponding icon appears. (See “Loop playback” on page 28, and “Repeat playback” and “Selecting the play mode” on page 29.)
6 CD time display
Shows the CD time. Set the displayed time mode on the SETUP & MISC. screen. (See “Setting the time display” on page 37.)
7 CD playback position
Shows the current playback position of the CD with a bar display.
8 Time elapsed/remaining
Depending on the setting, shows the elapsed time or remaining playback time of the current track or the total remaining playback time of the CD. (See “Setting the time display” on page 37.)
9 CD time display mode
Shows the CD time display mode. (Settings cannot be made on this screen.)
0 Title
When playing a CD with CD text data, the titles of the CD and playing track appear.
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Screen
name
Power status
Track number, time, play status
NOTE
Screen appearance and operation

Other screens

Shared features
The screen name, power status, CD player operation status, track number and CD playback time are shown on every screen.
The EFFECTOR, LEVEL and TUNER screens appear as follows. All other screens appear the same as the TIME
DISPLAY screen. (See the “TIME DISPLAY screen”
on page 21.)
Display of playback functions (VSA, TMP, KEY, V.C)
The status of every playback function is shown at the top of the TEMPO screen, KEY & PITCH screen, VOCAL CANCEL screen, and SETUP & MISC. screen in the same way as on the TIME DISPLAY screen.
Settings
Every screen other than the TIME DISPLAY screen has settings. See “Making settings” on page 23 for details.

Making settings

Settings and selections can be made as necessary on every screen except the TIME DISPLAY screen. Use the CURSOR and VALUE keys as necessary to make settings and selections.
Selecting items for setting
Use the CURSOR (§, ) keys.
The value of the selected item is shown in highlighted in inverse.
On the EFFECTOR and LEVEL screens, some items are selected by the CURSOR (˙, ¥) keys.
When there are other items above or below the items currently onscreen § or appears on the right side of the screen.
Setting item values
Use the VALUE (+, –) keys. The selected values (settings) take
effect immediately. (Conrmation is not necessary.)
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Listening to CDs

Basic CD playback

Starting playback
When the CD is stopped or paused, press the ¥/π key to start playback.
Stopping playback
When the CD is playing, press the STOP key to stop playback.
Selecting tracks
Press the or µ key when the CD is playing, paused or stopped to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track. Press and hold the or µ key when stopped to increase or decrease the track number.
Searching forward and backward
Press and hold the or µ key when the CD is playing or paused during playback to fast forward or fast reverse.

Jumping back a few seconds (FLASH BACK)

Press the FLASH BACK key during playback when you want to jump back to a point a few seconds in the track and continue play. The initial default setting for this jump is 3 seconds, but you can set it between 1 and 5 seconds using the following procedure.
1 Press the MISC. key to open the SETUP & MISC.
screen.
2 Use the CURSOR (§, ¶) keys to select FLASH BACK.
3 Use the VALUE (+, –) keys to set the value between one
and five seconds (1s–5s).
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Listening to CDs

Adjusting the volume

When listening through headphones, use the PHONES
VOLUME (+, –) keys to adjust the volume.
When you use the PHONES VOLUME keys, the PHONES
VOLUME screen appears showing the headphones output
level as a numerical value and a bar. After a few seconds, the display automatically returns to the previous screen.

Changing the tempo

You can change the playback tempo, slowing it by up to 50%.
1 Press the TEMPO key to open the TEMPO CHANGE
screen.
2 When the TEMPO item is selected, use the VALUE (+, –)
keys to adjust the tempo (%).
When the TEMPO value is set to anything other than 0, the tempo mode is ON, and playback follows the set tempo. appears in inverse at the top of the screen.
Press both VALUE (+, –) keys simultaneously to reset the tempo adjustment to 0.
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Listening to CDs

Changing the pitch with the tempo

When the Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function is ON, the playback pitch of a track does not change when the tempo is changed. If you want the pitch rise and fall as the tempo is increased and decreased like conventional tempo control, turn the VSA function OFF. (The default setting for VSA is ON.)
1 Press the TEMPO key to open the TEMPO CHANGE
screen.
2 Use the CURSOR key to select the FIX PITCH
item, and the VALUE (–) key to select VSA OFF.
When the VSA function is OFF, the icon at the top of the screen appears normally.

Changing only the pitch

You can change the pitch without changing the tempo.
1 Press the KEY key to open the KEY & PITCH screen.
2 With the KEY item selected, use the VALUE (+, –) keys
to adjust the pitch up or down in semitones.
The KEY item allows the pitch to be raised or lowered 1 to 6 semitones (â6 – ã6). Any setting other than 0 changes the play­back pitch and the display icon appears in inverse.
3 Use the CURSOR key to select the FINE PITCH
item and the VALUE (+, –) keys to make minute adjust­ments to the pitch in cents (1/100 semitone).
Select the KEY or FINE PITCH item and press both
VALUE (+, –) keys simultaneously to reset the adjustment
of that setting to 0.
Even if the KEY item setting is “0”, the icon at the top of the screen appears in inverse if FINE PITCH is adjusted.
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Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments

You can reduce the playback sound of recorded voices and instruments on a CD.
1 Press the VOCAL CANCEL key to open the VOCAL
CANCEL screen.
2 With the CANCEL item selected, use the VALUE (+, –)
keys to turn the setting ON. When the VOCAL
CANCEL function is ON, the icon at the top of the screen appears in inverse.
Depending on the music, the vocal cancel function may not reduce the recorded vocal (or solo instrument) sound
sufciently. If this occurs, changing the PART and RANGE
settings might make the reduction more effective. Listen to the music as you adjust the settings to achieve the best effect.
Listening to CDs
Depending on the recording of the music, reduction of the vocal (or solo instrument) with this function may not be possible.
PART
Adjust this setting to match the stereo position of the sound that you want to reduce between LEFT 10 and RIGHT 10. The initial setting is CENTER.
RANGE
Select MIDDLE or ALL for the range of sound reduction. The default setting is MIDDLE.
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Listening to CDs

Loop playback

With this function you can continuously repeat the playback of a selection that you make (loop playback).
1 Press the IN/OUT key during playback to set the point
when you want to start loop playback. The current position is set as the IN point, and the symbol appears below the playback position display bar at that point.
2 Press the IN/OUT key at the point when you want loop
playback to stop. The current position is set as the OUT point, and the symbol appears below the play­back position display bar at that point. After setting the OUT point, loop playback begins between the IN and OUT points.
The play mode icon appears on the left of the display.
To stop loop playback, press either the LOOP key or the
IN/OUT key.
If you press the LOOP key, the loop interval settings are saved, and if you press the LOOP key again loop playback of the set interval begins again.
If you press the IN/OUT key, the loop interval settings (IN point and OUT point settings) are canceled.
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NOTE
NOTE
Listening to CDs

Selecting the play mode

This device has the two following play modes.
ALL mode (initial setting)
This is the ordinary mode. Once you start playback, the disc will play through to the end.
SINGLE mode
After playback of a track is started, that track will play to the end.
Use the following procedures to select the play mode.
1 Press MISC. to open the SETUP & MISC. screen.
2 Use the CURSOR §/ keys to select PLAY MODE and
the VALUE (+, –) keys to select ALL or SINGLE.
If you select SINGLE, appears to the left of the
time display.

Repeat playback

In repeat playback mode, depending on the play mode setting, all tracks (ALL play mode) or the current track (SINGLE play mode) will play back repeatedly.
When loop playback in ( ) out ( ) points are not set, press the
LOOP key to start repeat playback.
Use the REPEAT item on the SETUP & MISC. screen to set repeat playback ON and OFF.
When the repeat setting is set to ALL, appears. When the repeat setting is set to SINGLE, appears.
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Using mics with the trainer

By connecting mics to this player, you can mix the input from the mics with the CD playback sound. You can also use the built-in mic effects for voice and instrument practice.

Adjusting the input level

Use the INPUT volume control next to the MIC IN jacks to adjust the input level.
Use the LEVEL screen to adjust the signal levels from each MIC IN jack individually after their sounds have been processed by the mic effects. (See “Singing or playing along with a CD” on this page.)

Adjusting the monitoring volume

Use the PHONES VOLUME (+, –) keys to adjust the head­phones output volume. Follow the same procedure used when adjusting the playback volume of a CD. (See “Adjusting the volume” on page 25.)
When monitoring through the LINE OUT jack using an audio system or speakers with built-in amplifiers, adjust the volume on the external device. You cannot adjust the output level of this device’s LINE OUT jack.

Singing or playing along with a CD

This device combines the signal input through the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks and the CD playback signal and outputs this mix to the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks. In other words, you can connect mics to the player and hear yourself sing or play along with a CD through the outputs.
Use the following procedures to adjust the CD playback signal and input signal levels independently to achieve the mix balance that you desire.
1 Press the LEVEL key to open the LEVEL screen.
Four knob icons appear. From left to right these adjust the input signal levels from the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks, the combined input level of both mics and the CD playback level. Use the two knobs on the left to adjust the balance between mic inputs 1 and 2. Use the two knobs on the right to adjust the balance between both mic inputs and the CD.
2 Use the CURSOR (˙, ¥) keys to select the knob that
you want to adjust. The level value of the selected knob appears highlighted in a pop-up.
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3 Use the VALUE (+, –) keys to adjust the level. The level
knob icon rotates as you change the value.
The input meter at the bottom of this screen shows the total level of the signal input at the MIC IN jacks.
Using mics with the trainer

Using built-in effects

This device has a built-in mic effects processor. Press the
EFFECT key to open the EFFECTOR screen.
As shown in the gure above, in addition to BANK and
PRESET, the EFFECTOR screen also shows the LVL (level)
knob, an icon for the selected mic effect and the VCH (voice change) icon. These all have adjustable settings.
Use the CURSOR (˙, ¥) keys to move between the LVL knob, effect parameter knob and voice change icon. When you select the LVL knob or other parameter, a pop-up appears for the setting items. Use the CURSOR (§, ) keys to select settings in the pop-up, and use the VALUE (+, –) keys to adjust these settings.
BANK
Select bank 01–05 or BYPASS.
Using the PRESET item explained below, you can set a preset effect for each bank. By making presets of settings that you use frequently in each bank, you can quickly recall the settings you desire just by switching through the banks.
Select BYPASS if you do not want to use effects.
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NOTE
Using mics with the trainer
PRESET
Choose the effect that you want from among 18 effect presets.
See the “Effect preset list” on page 39 for details about the effect modules in each preset.
LVL knob
Adjusts the output level of the effect. Use the CURSOR (˙,
¥) keys to select the LVL knob and open the pop-up with the
level value highlighted. Use the VALUE (+, –) keys to adjust the level setting between 0 –100.
ECHO knob
Adjusts the selected effect. Use the CURSOR (˙, ¥) keys to select the ECHO knob and open the pop-up with the value highlighted. Use the VALUE (+, –) keys to adjust the setting.
Although this knob is always labeled “ECHO,” the parameter controlled is different for some effects. Please try them out to hear what they do!
Voice Change (VCH) knob
The sound from the mic inputs can be raised or lowered one octave using the voice change function. This is useful to achieve special sounds. Use the CURSOR (˙, ¥) keys to select the VCH icon and open the pop-up with the value high- lighted. Use the VALUE (+, –) keys to adjust the setting.
DOWN lowers the input pitch one octave OFF does not change the input pitch UP  raises the input pitch one octave
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NOTE

Using the metronome

This device has a built-in metronome that you can use in voice and instrument practice, for example.
1 Press the MISC. key to open the SETUP & MISC.
screen.
2 Use the CURSOR (§, ¶) keys to select the
METRONOME item.
3 Use the VALUE (+) key to turn it ON. The metronome
starts with the tempo and beat settings last used (or the default settings if this is the first time used).
4 When the metronome is ON, its TEMPO and BEAT
settings appear. Use the CURSOR (§, ) keys to select the items, and the VALUE (+, –) keys to change their settings.

Other functions

Turning the metronome ON will stop CD playback.
TEMPO
Set the tempo between 40 and 220 beats per minute (BPM).
BEAT
Set the rhythmic pulse between 2 and 6 or set it to “0” for no accented beats.
TEMPO and BEAT settings are save when the power is turned OFF and will be the same the next time that you use the metronome.
If you press the CURSOR key when the BEAT item is selected, the MONO MONITOR item is selected and the metronome settings window disappears. Press the
CURSOR § key to return to the metronome settings.
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Other functions

Stopping the metronome

Do one of the following:
Press the STOP key.
• Turn the METRONOME item OFF on the SETUP &
MISC. screen.
Pressing any of the CD player operation keys will also turn the metronome OFF.

Using the tuner

By using a mic to input the sound of an instrument, you can use the built-in tuner to check its pitch. You can also use the tuner to specify a tuning pitch and output it through an attached speaker, allowing you to tune multiple instruments at the same time.
First, select the tuner mode.
1 Press the TUNER key to open the TUNER screen.
2 With the MODE value selected, use the VALUE (+, –)
keys to select one of the following tuner modes.
AUTO chromatic tuner OSC. oscillator mode
These modes are explained separately in the following sections.
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NOTE
Other functions

AUTO (chromatic tuner)

In this ordinary mode, you can tune an instr ument while looking at the tuning meter on the screen. The tuning meter and input signal pitch appear on the screen (see the preceding
gure). (“---” appears when there is no input).
1 Connect a mic to either of the MIC IN jacks and play
the instrument that you want to tune into the mic. The pitch closest to the frequency of the played note appears at the top of the meter.
2 Tune the instrument until the desired pitch name is
shown and the center of the meter is highlighted. A bar appears to the left if the tuning is too low and a bar appears to the right if it is too high. The longer the bar is the more out of tune the string is.
Use the CURSOR key to select CALIB. See the explanation in the OSC. section. This setting effects both tuner modes.

OSC. (oscillator mode)

The built-in oscillator can output a sine wave of a pitch in the three octaves between C4 and B6 through the PHONES and
LINE OUT jacks. The oscillator mode has the following four
setting items. Use the CURSOR (§, ) keys to select the items and the VALUE (+, –) keys to change their settings.
NOTE
Set the output pitch (C4–B6).
OUT
Set whether or not the oscillator sound is output from the
PHONES and LINE OUT jacks. When ON, an image of a
vibrating pitchfork appears on screen.
LEVEL
Adjust the output sound level between 0 and 100 with the
VALUE (–, +) keys.
CALIB
Set the standard frequency of middle A between 435 Hz and 445 Hz. This setting also affects the AUTO tuner modes.
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Making various settings

You can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements. All of the following items are on the SETUP & MISC. screen.
Press the MISC. key to open the SETUP & MISC. screen. Use the CURSOR (§, ) keys to select the desired item and the VALUE (+, –) keys to set the value.

Mono monitoring

You can output a mono signal from the PHONES and LINE
OUT jacks.
Select one of the following MONO MONITOR settings.
OFF ordinary stereo monitoring (default setting) L+R both channel signals are mixed and output in mono L left channel signal is output on both channels R right channel signal is output on both channels

Splitting the CD and mic signals to left and right outputs

You can split the output of the CD playback signal and mic signals through the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks so that only the CD is on the left and only the mic signals are on the right.
Turn the SPLIT CD/MIC setting ON to output the CD play- back signal to the L channel in mono and the MIC IN 1 and
MIC IN 2 signals to the R channel.
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NOTE
Making various settings

Setting the time display

You can set how the CD time is displayed.
Select one of the following TIME INFO settings.
ELAPSED elapsed time of current track REMAIN remaining time of current track TOTAL REMAIN remaining time of entire disc
The selected time display mode is shown on the TIME
DISPLAY screen.

Changing the display contrast

You can change the display contrast as needed to suit the surrounding lighting and other conditions.
Set the CONTRAST between 1 and 10 with higher numbers providing greater contrast.

Restoring all settings to their default values

Press and hold the µ and keys simultaneously as you tur n the power ON to open the INITIALIZE screen at startup.
Follow the instr uction on screen after startup, and press the
¥/π key to restore every effect parameter, playback setting
and other function to the default values set when the unit was shipped from the factory.
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39.0 mm
138.0 mm
194.0 mm

Specifications

CD player
Compatible CD formats: CD-DA (audio CD), CD-TEXT Compatible disc formats: 12cm/8cm CD, CD-R, CD-RW A/D converter: 24-bit D/A converter: 24-bit Internal DSP calculations: 32-bit Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Quantization bit rate: 16-bit linear Frequency characteristics: 20–20,000 Hz +0.5/–5 dB S/N ratio: 80 dB Dynamic range: 90 dB Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% or less (200 Hz–20 kHz) Channel separation: 80 dB
Audio input and output ratings
MIC IN (1, 2) jacks
Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4˝) mono phone jack
Standard input levels: –40 dBV Maximum input levels: -19 dBV
LINE OUT jack:
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8˝) stereo minijack
Standard output level: –10 dBV Maximum output level: +6 dBV
PHONES jack:
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8˝) stereo minijack
Maximum output: 15 mW + 15 mW (into 32 Ø)
Other characteristics
Power: 4 AA batteries or DC-5V (requires PS-P520 AC adapter sold separately) Power consumption: 2.5 W (during AC adapter use) Maximum external dimensions (width x height x depth): 194 (w) x 39 (h) x 138 (d) mm
7.6 (w) x 1.5 (h) x 5.4 (d) inches Weight: 550 g (1.2 lbs) (not including batteries) Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Troubleshooting Guide, Warranty Card
Specifications and appearance may be changed without
• notice for the purpose of product improvement. Illustrations and other details in this Owner’s Manual may
• differ from the actual product.
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Preset number Preset name Effect Echo parameter range
1 POPS_1 Large “pop” reverb sound 1 0–20
2 POPS_2 Large “pop” reverb sound 2 0–20
3 POPS_3 Large “pop” reverb sound 3 0–20
4 ROCK_1 Lively “rock” reverb 1 0–20
5 ROCK_2 Lively “rock” reverb 2 0–20
6 ROCK_3 Lively “rock” reverb 3 0–20
7 ENKA_1 Vibrato and echo 1 (enka) 0–20
8 ENKA_2 Vibrato and echo 2 (enka) 0–20
9 ENKA_3 Vibrato and echo 3 (enka) 0–20
10 EMPHASIS Emphasizes “buried” vocals 0–20
11 CHORISTER Detuned choral effect 0–20
12 QUIVERING Strong vocal vibrato 0–30
13 SCREAMING Flanged vocal sound 0–30
14 PANNING Pans the voice between left and right channels 0–30
15 SHOUT Distorted “shouting” vocal sound 0–20
16 LO-FI Low-delity vocal sound 0–20
17 MEGAPHONE Vocal sound through a megaphone 0–100
18 DUET Mixed duet in harmony ±17

Effect preset list

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