Teac SS-CDR1 User Manual
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SS-CDR1
Solid State/CD Stereo Audio Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 TASCAM SS-CDR1
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.
Thi s appl ia nce ha s a ser ial nu mbe r
located on the rear panel. Please record
th e model num ber and ser ia l numbe r
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.S.A.
TO THE USER
Thi s e qui pme nt has be e n t ested and fo und to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are design ed to pr ov id e r easonab le protectio n
against harmful interference when the equipment
is op erate d in a commer cial environ me nt. 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 m odificati ons to this equipment not
exp res s ly a p pro ve d by T E AC C ORP O RATIO N
for complianc e could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
T h i s i s a C l as s A p r o duc t . In a d o m e sti c
e nvir o n m e n t, thi s pr o d u c t m ay cau s e r a d i o
interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'a g i t d'u n p r o d u it de Class e A. Dan s un
env ir onn eme nt d ome sti que , cet a ppa rei l pe ut
pr ovoquer des in terf érences radi o, d an s ce ca s
l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung
nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wo hnb ere ich Funk störu nge n versursa che n; in
diesem Fall kann vom Betr ieber ver lang we rden,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür
aufzukommen.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 17 A
In North America use only on 120V supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not bl ock any ventilation openings. In stall 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 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
ty pe plug has t wo blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong a re
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
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vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such
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as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus should be located close enough to the
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AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.
An a pparatus with Cla ss I c onstruction shall be
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connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should
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not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
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phones can cause hearing loss.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
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from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON in the
Standby position.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the car t, s tand, trip od, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
movin g the cart/apparatu s 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 se rvicing to qualified service per sonnel.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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For USA
Safety Information
This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is
completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
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.
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Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for
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ventilation.
CAUTION
•DONOTREMOVETHEPROTECTIVEHOUSING
USING A SCREWDRIVER.
•USEOFCONTROLSORADJUSTMENTSOR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
•IFTHISPRODUCTDEVELOPSTROUBLE,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
•CLASS1MINVISIBLELASERRADIATIONWHEN
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
4 TASCAM SS-CDR1
1 − Introduction
Contents
1 − Introduction ............................... 7
Features of the SS-CDR1 ...........................7
Supplied accessories .................................. 7
Media considerations ................................ 7
About CD-R and CD-RW discs ................... 8
About finalizing ......................................... 8
Recordable discs .......................................................8
Handling of compact discs ........................ 8
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs ................9
Environmental considerations .................. 8
Beware of condensation ..........................................9
About this manual ..................................... 9
Connections ............................................. 10
Control connections ...............................................10
2 − Controls and connectors ......... 11
Front panel ............................................... 11
Rear panel ................................................ 13
Remote control unit (RC-SS1) .................. 13
The home screen ..................................... 15
Various indicators ...................................................16
3 − Menu screens ........................... 17
Menu structure ........................................ 17
Operations in the menu screens .............18
4 − Preparations ............................. 19
Connections ............................................................19
Turning the power on ............................................20
Setting the date and time .....................................20
Adjusting the display .............................................21
Adjusting the contrast ...........................................21
Adjusting the brightness .......................................21
Inserting a CompactFlash card ..............................22
About the door lock ...............................................22
Removing the card .................................................22
Inserting a CD .........................................................23
Removing a CD .......................................................23
Selecting the device ...............................................23
5 − Playback .................................... 24
Files that can be played .........................................24
Tracks and files .......................................................24
Play area ..................................................................24
Selecting the type of play area .............................24
Selecting the current folder or current playlist ...25
Basic playback operations .....................................25
Playback ..................................................................25
Selecting a track .....................................................25
Skipping to the previous or next track.................25
Specifying a track number.....................................26
Fast-forward/rewind search ..................................26
Time search .............................................................26
Time searching from an incomplete entry ...........27
Time skip .................................................................27
Playback modes ......................................................27
Specifying the playback mode ..............................27
Program playback ...................................................28
Switching the playback time display mode .........28
Power-on play ........................................................29
Repeat playback .....................................................29
Conventional repeat playback ..............................29
A-B Repeat playback ..............................................29
Pitch Control playback ...........................................30
Specifying the Pitch Step .......................................30
Key Control playback .............................................31
Using the remote’s dedicated key to turn
Key Control on/off ......................................31
Auto Cue function ..................................................32
Using the remote’s dedicated key to turn
Auto Cue on/off ..........................................32
Auto Ready function ..............................................33
Turning the Auto Ready function on/off
from the front panel ...................................33
Call function ...........................................................33
Incremental Playback .............................................34
Using the remote’s dedicated key ........................34
Using the menu to make settings .........................34
Playing back in monaural ......................................35
Resume Playback ....................................................35
Flash Start function ................................................36
End of disc/track message (EOM) .........................37
Specifying an EOM tally output trigger ...............37
Example of actual use ............................................37
6 − Recording .................................. 38
Selecting the input source .....................................38
Using the dedicated remote key to select
the source ....................................................38
Using the menu to select the source ....................38
Input source indicator ............................................39
Specifying the recording file format ....................39
Using the sampling rate converter .......................40
Monitoring the input signal ..................................40
Adjusting the input signal level and balance ......41
Basic recording operation ......................................41
Finalizing a CD ........................................................43
Finalizing operation ...............................................43
Switching the recording time display mode ....... 44
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Contents
Sync recording ....................................................... 44
Making settings ..................................................... 44
Sync Record operation ...........................................46
Auto Track function ................................................47
Using the menu ......................................................47
Using the remote’s dedicated key
to switch modes ..........................................48
Assigning a new track number manually.............48
Applying the compressor while recording ...........48
Specifying the name of the recording file
(WAV and MP3 only) ...................................49
7 − Using the folder finder ............ 50
Overview .................................................................50
Opening the folder finder screen .........................50
Navigating in the folder finder screen .................50
Operations when a folder is highlighted .............50
Operations when a file is highlighted ..................51
Operations in the folder menu screen .................52
Renaming a folder (CF card only) ..........................52
Deleting a folder (CF card only) ............................52
Undeleting a deleted folder (UNDO)
(CF card only) ...............................................53
Making a folder the current folder .......................53
Creating a new folder ............................................53
Adding an entire folder to a playlist
(CF card only) ...............................................54
Undoing a folder menu operation (UNDO) ..........54
Operations in the file menu screen
(CF card only) ...............................................54
Editing the file name..............................................55
Deleting a file .........................................................55
Adding files to a playlist ........................................56
Dividing a file (DIVIDE) ..........................................56
Combining files (COMBINE) ...................................57
Undoing a file menu operation (UNDO) ...............58
Moving or copying a file (CF card only) ................58
Moving a file within a folder ................................58
Moving or copying a file between folders ..........59
Adding a file/folder to a playlist ...........................63
Deleting a file/all files from a playlist ..................63
Moving a file ...........................................................64
10 − Copying files between
CD and CF card ........................ 65
Copying/converting and copying files
from CF card to CD ......................................65
Creating an audio CD .............................................65
Creating a data CD .................................................67
Copying/converting and copying files
from CD to CF card ......................................68
Converting and copying audio CD tracks .............68
Copying files from a data CD ................................70
11 − CD-RW management .............. 72
Unfinalizing a CD ....................................................72
Erasing a track ........................................................72
Erasing a disc ..........................................................73
Refreshing a disc (complete erasure) ....................73
12 − Other settings ........................ 74
Restoring the factory settings ..............................74
Formatting a CompactFlash card ..........................74
Viewing information about the media .................75
13 − Operation using a computer
keyboard ................................. 76
Specifying the keyboard type ...............................76
Using the keyboard to enter names .....................76
List of keyboard operations ..................................77
Keyboard operations .............................................77
14 − Using the RS-232C connector . . 79
15 − Messages ................................ 80
16 − Troubleshooting ..................... 82
17 − Specifications ......................... 83
Dimensional diagram .............................................84
8 − Using the CD-DA finder screen
(AudioCD only) ........................ 60
Opening the CD-DA finder screen ........................60
Selecting the track to play .....................................60
Editing CD text .......................................................60
9 − Editing a playlist (CF only) ...... 62
Overview .................................................................62
Opening the playlist finder screen .......................62
Navigating in the playlist finder screen ...............62
Operations in the playlist menu screen ...............63
6 TASCAM SS-CDR1
1 − Introduction
NOTE
NOTE
1 − Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM SS-CDR1
Solid State Stereo Audio Recorder.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how
to properly set up and connect the SS-CDR1, as well as
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
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
Features of the SS-CDR1
Two-channel audio recorder using CF cards and CD
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media.
Can be mounted in a single rack space.
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Use CF cards to record/play 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz 16-bit
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linear PCM audio (WAV format) or MP3 audio. Use CD
discs to record/play CD-DA (audio CD) or MP3 audio,
or to play WAV audio
Provides parallel and serial control ports to allow
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control from outside.
Flash Start function allows playback to begin instantly.
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Playback control functionality such as Pitch Control and
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Key Control.
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 SS-CDR1.
Play lists and folders can be used to freely specify the
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range of playback.
Track editing is provided (only for linear PCM audio
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recorded on a CF card).
An internal clock is provided for time stamping.
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Balanced and unbalanced analog audio inputs and
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outputs as well as coaxial digital audio input and output
are provided.
Wired remote control for reliable operation is provided.
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A PS/2 keyboard can be connected to control the unit or
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to enter text.
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the SS-CDR1 has been packed
with the following:
RC-SS1 remote control unit (with 5m cable) • .................1
AC power cable• ...............................................................1
A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)• ..........1
Security Screw• ................................................................2
A warranty card• ..............................................................1
Media considerations
The capacities and performance of your SS-CDR1 will
vary based on the speed and abilities of the Compact
Flash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper Compact
Flash (CF) cards use slower memory components and
little internal buffering which results in poor recording
performance. Newer CF cards, not only perform reading
and writing faster, but also come in larger storage size.
A card more than 512 MB should be used on the
SS-CDR1.
The SS-CDR1 supports only Type I Compact Flash media.
Type I cards are typically FLASH-ROM based and provide
higher performance and durability than hard disk cards.
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are
missing.
A current list of tested CF cards and their capacities is
maintained and available for viewing on the TASCAM
website at www.tascam.com
CompactFlash cards are precision devices. To prevent
damage to the card or the slot, please observe the following
cautions.
Do not leave a CF card in an extremely hot or cold loca-
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tion.
Do not leave a CF card in an extremely damp location.
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Do not allow a CF card to become wet.
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Do not place any object on top of a CF card, or twist or
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bend it.
Do not subject a CF card to strong impact.
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1 − Introduction
8 TASCAM SS-CDR1
High Speed
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. The packaging of
CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same
way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded
can be erased before the disc has been “finalized”, and the
space on the disc can be re-used for other recordings. The
packaging of CD-RW discs will include one of the following logos:
However, you should note that an audio CD created using
a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every
audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the
SS-CDR1. This is in no way a limitation of the SS-CDR1
itself, but of the difference between the different types of
media and the methods used to read them.
There are precautions that you should take when handling
CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on
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which you will be recording. Recording on a disc requires
a cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints,
grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process.
CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of
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heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are not
stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on
them, and which is away from sources of heat such as
radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to
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avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a
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soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information.
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may
cause damage to the recorded side.
Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from
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grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality.
To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from
the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner,
gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will
damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do
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not use any protective coating spray.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a
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CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied
with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.
About finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW
disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data
(i.e. play back the audio) until a final *TOC has been written at the start of the disc.
*TOC:Table of contents
Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting
and ending addresses, and etc..
The process of writing this table of contents is known as
“finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can
Recordable discs
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.
Handling of compact discs
The SS-CDR1 has been designed for the playback of
CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files record
ed on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addition to
ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly
recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.
be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on page 43 for
details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may
be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be
“unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows
further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that
there is space on the disc.
To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center
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of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care
fully by the edges.
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Always insert the compact discs into the unit with their
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label facing upward.
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NOTE
NOTE
Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non-
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label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep
discs clean and store them in their cases when not being
played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with
a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,
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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
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serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”
Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of
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high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping
could result.
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable
recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.
Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the
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disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen.
Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from
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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.
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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu-
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lar promotional, etc. discs.
Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection
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system, have been released from several record compa-
nies 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 SS-CDR1.
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it.
The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the
turntable of the SS-CDR1. If it sticks to the turntable,
you will need a technician to get it out.
Environmental considerations
The SS-CDR1 may be used in most areas, but to maintain
top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the
following environmental conditions:
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
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35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
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As the unit may become hot during operation, always
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leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do
not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
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electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit 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.
About this manual
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
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correct operation.
Do not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol
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or other chemical agents to clean the unit as it could
damage the surface. To clean the unit, wipe gently with
a soft dry cloth.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt
regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or
two hours at the new room temperature before using.
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-
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ing typeface: MENU.
If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot
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change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as
follows: A_TRACK.
When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a
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message (inc. pop-up), selectable value (i.e. values of
DB), or ON/OFF selection (i.e. SRC ON), this is shown
in the following typeface: MOVE
CompactFlash cards are referred to as “CF cards”.
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CD-DA format is sometimes referred to as “audio CD”
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format. An audio disc containing tracks recorded in audio
CD format is sometimes referred to as an “audio CD”.
A CD containing MP3 or WAV files is sometimes
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referred to as a “data CD”.
1 − Introduction
START
STOP
Pin 1
FADER START
Pin 8
GND
PARALLEL
Connections
The following should be noted when you connect the unit
to other equipment.
It is possible to connect the unit’s
and balanced or unbalanced
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN
ANALOG INs (L, R)
,
to other
equipment at the same time. However, the unit can receive
signals from only one input at a time. Currently selected
input jack is shown on the display.
Control connections
The pinouts of the CONTROL I/O (PARALLEL) terminal
on the rear panel (see “Rear panel” on page 13) are:
Pin Function IN/OUT
1 GND —
2 Play/Flash 1 In
3 Stop/Flash 2 In
4 Record/Flash 3 In
5
6
7 Flash Load In
8 Fader Start In
9 Flash Tally Out
10 Ready Tally Out
11 Record Tally Out
12 Stop Tally Out
13 Play Tally Out
14 Remote Select*
15 Ready/Flash 6 In
16 Call/Flash 7 In
17 Auto Cue/Flash 8 In
18 Auto Ready/Flash 9 In
19 Pitch/Flash 10 In
20 Flash Page*
21 EOM Tally Out
22 CF Tally Out
23 — —
24 CD Tally Out
25 +5V*
(Next)/Flash 4
≤
(Previous)/Flash 5
µ
3
1
2
In
In
In
In
—
Audio signals output from the unit are output from the
balanced or unbalanced
from the
DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT
ANALOG OUT
connector simultane-
jacks, as well as
ously (but not from the digital output in stop mode).
*1 Maximum supplied current is 50 mA.
*2 Pin 14 (Remote Select)
When this pin is high, the input pins for which the above
table lists two commands separated by a “/” (pins 2–6
and 15–19) will perform the first-listed function, and can
be used as conventional parallel controllers.
When this pin is low, the above-listed input pins will function as flash start keys.
*3 Pin 20 (Flash Page)
When pin 14 (Remote Select) is low, the assigned tracks
will be as follows according to the high/low state of pin
20.
#14 #20 Flash-start status
Low High 1–10
Low Low 11–2 0
Tall signals are open collector, with a maximum current
of 50 mA. Input signals are active when low (ground)
for ≥ 30 ms.
A fader start/stop control should be wired according to the
following schematic:
In: External command reception active flow
(operates at 30 ms or longer of ground)
Out: transport status by open drain
Indication signal (maximum voltage 50 V, maximum current
50 mA)
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Front panel
2 − Controls and connectors
2 − Controls and connectors
1 POWER switch Tu rns the power on/off.
2 POWER ON PLAY switch Turns the Power-on Play
function (which causes playback to start when the unit is
powered-on) on or off (see “Power-on Play” on page 29).
3 CD slot Insert the CD here (see “Inserting a CD” on
page 23).
4 CompactFlash card slot Insert a CompactFlash card
here (see “Inserting a CompactFlash card” on page 22).
5 EJECT (ø) key Press this key to eject the CD (see
“Inserting a CD” on page 23).
6 LCD display This shows the home screen, various
menu screens, the nder screen, and warning messages.
7 Device indicators (CD, CF) The indicator of the de-
vice (CF or CD) that is selected as the current device will
light. The indicator will blink while a device is being
selected or while media is being written.
8 SELECT key Use this key to select the current device
(CF or CD). Select the media that you want to use. The
current device indicator (CF or CD indicator) will blink
while the device is being selected, and will light steadily after it has been selected.
9 MULTI JOG dial You can use this dial both by turning
it as a wheel and by pressing it as a key.
[Wheel functions]
When the home screen is displayed, use the wheel to
select tracks.
When entering a program, use the wheel to select a
track to register.
When in menu mode, use the wheel to select a menu
item or to select a value.
When editing a name, use the wheel to select characters.
By holding down the DISPLAY (INFO) key and turning
the MULTI JOG dial, you can adjust the display contrast.
[Key functions]
Press to select or enter a setting (ENTER key function).
While the finder screen is displayed, hold down this
key to move/copy the highlighted file (see “Moving or
copying a file (CF card only)” on page 58).
0 MENU key While the home screen is displayed, press-
ing this key will enter menu mode. The MENU screen
will appear.
By holding down this key while stopped or paused,
you can access the finder screen for the current device
and playback area setting (see “Opening the folder
finder screen” on page 50, “Opening the play list
finder screen” on page 62, and “Opening the CD-DA
finder screen” on page 60).
q ∆ (˙) key While playing or paused, holding down
this key will rewind while outputting audio (Review
function).
While playing or paused, momentarily pressing this
key will perform the Time Skip function (see “Time
skip” on page 27).
In menu mode, this key returns to the previous level.
If the play area is FOLDER, you can select the current
folder by pressing this key while stopped.
If the play area is PLAYLIST, you can select the
current playlist by pressing this key while stopped.
When entering a name, this key moves the cursor
toward the beginning.
While editing a name, this key moves the cursor
toward the left.
w ˚ (¥) key While playing or paused, holding down
this key will fast-forward while outputting audio (Cue
function).
While playing or paused, momentarily pressing this
key will perform the Time Skip function (see “Time
skip” on page 27).
In menu mode, this key proceeds to the next level.
If the play area is FOLDER, you can press this key
while stopped to select the current folder.
If the play area is PLAYLIST, you can press this key
while stopped to select the current playlist.
When editing a name, this key moves the cursor toward
the end (see “Editing the file name” on page 55).
e TIME (ESC) key When a menu screen or nder screen
is displayed, you can press this key to return to the
home screen.
When in the home screen, pressing this key will switch
the time display mode of the recorder (see “Switching the
playback time display mode” on page 28, “Switching the
recording time display mode” on page 44).
When editing a file or folder name, pressing this key
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deletes a highlighted character. Also, pressing and
holding this key deletes all characters following the
highlighted position.
Pressing this key while selecting a device will cancel the
operation and return to the home screen.
r DISPLAY (INFO) key When in the home screen, press-
ing this key will cycle the indication in the lower left of
the screen between “le name ∑ folder/playlist name
le information”.
∑
When the finder menu is displayed, pressing this key
will display property information for the selected folder or track.
When a file or folder name is highlighted, pressing and
holding this key scrolls the name on the screen to show
the whole name.
When a MP3 file that was not created by this unit is
selected, and the file contains title information in a
ID3 tag, pressing this key shows the title instead of the
file name in the home screen.
When editing a name, this key switches the type of
character (uppercase/lowercase).
You can adjust the display contrast by holding down
this key and turning the MULTI JOG dial.
t CALL key When you press this key, the SS-CDR1 will
search for the call point (the point at which playback
was most recently started from the pause condition), and
will enter pause mode (see “Call function” on page 33).
When editing a name, this key inserts a space.
When copying or exchange-copying between a CF
card and a CD, use this key to select or de-select a file.
o RECORD (TRK INC) key While stopped, press this
key to enter record-ready mode.
While recording, press this key to increment the track
number.
The key will light when in recording mode.
If no media is inserted in the current device, pressing this key will select input monitoring, so that the
selected input signal will be output. This key will blink
while input monitoring is active.
p KEYBOARD connector You can connect a PS/2 key-
board here.
Set the UTILITY menu KEYBOARD setting appropriately for the type of keyboard you’ve connected (see
“Specifying the keyboard type” on page 76).
a PITCH knob Turn this knob to adjust the pitch (play-
back speed). (See “Pitch control playback” on page 30.)
You can press this knob to turn pitch control on/off.
By holding down this knob you can access pitch step
switch mode.
s PHONES knob, PHONES jack You can connect stereo
headphones to the PHONES jack.
Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphone volume.
y STOP key When you press this key while playing
back or recording, playback or recording will stop.
Pressing this key while stopped or while selecting a
track will cancel the track selection.
Pressing this key while stopped in program mode will
clear all programs.
Pressing this key while editing will cancel the editing
operation.
u PLAY key While stopped or paused, press this key to
start playback.
While in the record-ready condition, press this key to
start recording.
The key will light during playback or recording.
i READY key While stopped or paused, press this key
to enter the pause condition.
While recording, press this key to enter record-ready
mode.
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Rear panel
d ANALOG INPUTS L/R (BALANCED) jacks These are
analog input jacks (XLR balanced).
The nominal input level is +4 dBu.
Pin wiring: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold.
f ANALOG INPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED) jacks These
are analog input jacks (RCA pin jacks).
The nominal input level is -10 dBV.
g ANALOG OUTPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED) jacks
These are analog output jacks (RCA pin jacks).
The nominal output level is -10 dBV.
h ANALOG OUTPUTS L/R (BALANCED) plugs These
are analog output plugs (XLR balanced).
The nominal output level is +4 dBu.
Pin wiring: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold.
Remote control unit (RC-SS1)
j DIGITAL IN/OUT (COAXIAL) jacks These are digital in-
put/output jacks compatible with IEC-60958 (S/PDIF).
k CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) connector This is a D-sub
9-pin RS-232C connector for control I/O. You can
connect it to an external computer or other device (see
“Using the RS-232C connector” on page 79).
l CONTROL I/O (PARALLEL) connector This is a D-
sub 25-pin parallel connector for control I/O. You can
connect it to an external controller. For the pin wiring,
refer to “Control connection” on page 10.
; REMOTE IN connector Connect the RC-SS1 dedi-
cated remote here.
z AC IN connector Connect the included power cable
here.
1 FLASH LOAD key This loads the registered tracks in
preparation for Flash Start. When the tracks have been
loaded, the display will indicate FLASH (see “Flash Start
function” on page 36).
2 DEVICE SELECT key This key has the same function
as the front panel SELECT key.
3 DISPLAY key This has the same function as the front
panel DISPLAY (INFO) key.
4 TIME key If you press this key while in the home screen,
the time display mode of the recorder will change (see
“Switching the playback time display mode” on page 28,
“Switching the recording time display mode” on page
44).
5 P.MODE key This switches the playback mode be-
tween CONTINUE (normal consecutive playback),
SINGLE (play one song), PROGRAM (program playback), and RANDOM (random playback) (see “Playback modes” on page 27).
6 A. CUE key This turns the Auto Cue function on/off
(see “Auto Cue function” on page 32).
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14 TASCAM SS-CDR1
7
A. READY key
off (see “Auto Ready function” on page 33).
8
INC PLAY key
tion on/off (see “Incremental Playback” on page 34).
9
KEY key
off (see “Key Control playback” on page 31).
0
SYNC key
“Sync recording” on page 44).
q
A. TRACK key
tween OFF, LEVEL, DD, and TIME (see “Auto Track
function” on page 47).
w
FINDER key
the current device and play area setting (see “Opening
the playlist finder screen” on page 62, “Opening the
CD-DA finder screen” on page 60).
e
MENU key
panel
MENU
of accessing the finder screen when the key is held down.
r
SEARCH (∆ , ˚) keys
tion as the front panel
will not operate in menu mode.
t
SKIP (µ , ≤) keys
as turning the front panel
y
STOP key
panel
STOP
u
LCD- , LCD+ keys
LCD display (see “Adjusting the contrast” on page 21).
This turns the Auto Ready function on/
This turns the Incremental Play func-
This turns the Key Control Play function on/
This turns Sync Recording on/off (see
This switches the Auto Track mode be-
This key accesses the nder screen for
This key has the same function as the front
key. However, it does not have the function
These have the same func-
∆ , ˚
keys. However, they
These have the same function
MULTI JOG
dial.
This has the same function as the front
key.
These adjust the contrast of the
s
Numeric keys (0–9)
“Specifying a track number” on page 26).
d
CLR/ESC key
number, the track number entry will return to the initial condition.
If you press this while entering a program or while
registering a track number, the track number will be
cancelled. Otherwise, the last-registered program will
be deleted (see “Program playback” on page 28).
By holding down this key while a menu screen or
finder screen is displayed, you can return to the home
screen.
f
§,¶,˙,¥(cursor) keys
erations. Use the §
vertically. Use the ˙ key to return upward through a
menu structure, and use the ¥ key to proceed into a
menu structure.
g
ENTER key
front panel
h
RECORD key
panel
RECORD
j
CALL key
panel
CALL
k
READY key
panel
READY
l
PLAY key
panel
PL AY
Use these to select tracks (see
If you press this while entering a track
Use these keys for menu op-
, ¶
keys to select items or values
This has the same function as pressing the
MULTI JOG
dial.
This has the same function as the front
key.
This has the same function as the front
key (see “Call function” on page 33).
This has the same function as the front
key.
This has the same function as the front
key.
i
REPEAT key
This turns the Repeat Play function on/
off (see “Conventional repeat play” on page 29).
o
A-B key
Use this key for A-B Repeat playback opera-
tions (see “A-B Repeat play” on page 29).
p
PITCH key
front panel
This has the same function as pressing the
PITCH
knob (see “Pitch Control play” on
page 30).
+ , - keys
front panel
These have the same function as turning the
PITCH
knob (see “Pitch Control play” on
page 30).
a
INPUT SEL key
This selects the recording input
source. You can choose ANALOG (RCA), ANALOG
(XLR), or COAXIAL (see “Selecting the input source”
on page 38).
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The home screen
The basic screen shown in the display is called the “home screen”.
If any screen other than the home screen is shown, pressing the
back to the home screen.
TIME (ESC)
key (or the remote
CLR/ESC
key) will take you
The home screen shows the following information.
1 Play area This shows the currently specified play
area.
2 Playback mode This shows the currently specified
playback mode.
3 Input source indicator This shows the currently se-
lected input.
4 Level meter During playback this shows the playback
level, and during recording or in record-ready mode it
shows the recording level.
5 Current device This area indicates the current device
(CF or CD). However if the current device is a CD, and
a CD-RW or CD-R disc is inserted, this will indicate
CDRW or CDR.
6Time display mode indicator This shows the selected
time display mode.
7 Counter This shows the track number and time.
The time is shown as the currently selected time mode.
8 Information This shows information such as the le
name.
9TOC The TOC indication will light when you have
inserted a nalized CD and the SS-CDR1 has nished
reading the TOC data.
2 − Controls and connectors
Various indicators
The content shown here will depend on whether the unit is
in playback/stop, or recording/record-ready modes.
While playing or stopped
1
REPEAT
This will be lit in Repeat Mode.
2
A-B
This will be lit in A-B Repeat mode.
3
PITCH
This will be lit if the Pitch Control function is active.
4
KEY
This will be lit if the Key Control function is active.
5
A_CUE
This will be lit if the Auto Cue function is active.
6
A_READY
This will be lit if the Auto Ready function is active.
7
INC_PLAY
This will be lit if the Incremental Play function is
active.
8
FLASH
This will be lit if Flash Load has been completed.
While recording or record-ready
9
FILE
This indicates the recording file format (WAV, MP3, or
CD -DA).
0
FS
This indicates the sampling rate of the recording file.
q
BIT
This indicates the bit rate of the file being recorded
(only for an MP3 file).
w
A_TRACK
This will be lit if the Auto Track function is on.
e
SYNC
This will be lit if Sync Recording is on.
r
SRC
This will light if the Sampling Rate Converter function
is on.
t
COMP
This will be lit if the compressor is on.
y
VOLUME
This indicates the recording volume.
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The SS-CDR1 has a menu system with various settings.
NOTE
When you press the MENU key, the main menu list screen
will appear.
MENU when the CF device is selected.
Menu structure
There are four main menus, as follows.
PLAY menu: Contains playback-related menu items.
REC menu: Contains recording-related menu items.
UTILITY menu: Contains system settings for the SS-CDR1.
CD menu: This menu contains CD-specific operations
3 − Menu screens
3 − Menu screens
MENU when the CD device is selected.
The following table summarizes the items in each menu.
Menu option Sub-Menu option Function Reference page
PL AY PLAY AREA Play area setting Page 24
PLAY MODE Play mode setting Page 27
AUTO CUE Auto Cue on/off and setting Page 32
AUTO READY Auto Ready on/off Page 33
REPEAT Repeat Play on/off Page 29
KEY Key Control on/of and setting Page 31
PREFERENCE Various playback preferences Page 34
REC INPUT SELECT Input source selection Page 38
INPUT VOLUME Input volume setting Page 41
REC FORMAT Recording file format setting Page 39
SYNC Sync Recording setting Page 44
AUTO TRACK Auto Track Increment setting Page 47
PREFERENCE Various recording preferences Page 40
UTILTIY MEMORY FORMAT Format a CompactFlash card Page 74
LCD BRIGHTNESS Display brightness setting Page 21
KEYBOARD PS/2 keyboard type setting Page 76
CLOCK ADJUST Internal clock time setting Page 20
RS-232C RS-232C communication setting Page 79
INFORMATION View the media information Page 75
FACTORY PRESET Restore the factory settings Page 75
CD FINALIZE
ERASE Erase a CD-RW Page 72
BURN TO CD Write from CF to CD Page 65
RIP TO CF Write from CD to CF Page 68
Even if the CD device is selected, you will not be able to select the CD menu if no CD is inserted.
Finalize a CD-R/CD-RW
Page 43
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3 − Menu screens
NOTE
Operations in the menu screens
You can perform operations in the menu screens as follows.
To select an item (vertically in the screen):
•
Turn the MULTI JOG dial of the SS-CDR1.
Use the cursor § , ¶ keys of the remote.
To confirm the highlighted item:
•
Press the MULTI JOG dial of the SS-CDR1.
Press the ENTER key of the remote.
To move the cursor left/right:
•
Use the ∆ , ˚ keys of the SS-CDR1.
Use the cursor ˙ , ¥ keys of the remote.
To select a sub-screen not currently shown in the
•
screen (an arrow is shown at the right):
Press the ˚ key of the SS-CDR1.
Press the cursor ¥ key of the remote.
To return to the previous menu level:
•
Press the ∆ key of the SS-CDR1. Press the cursor
˙ key of the remote.
To return directly to the home screen from menu
•
mode:
Press the TIME (ESC) key of the SS-CDR1.
Press the CLR/ESC key of the remote.
3 Select the AUTO CUE item.
From the SS-CDR1:
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to highlight AUTO CUE, and
then press the MULTI JOG dial (or the ˚ key).
From the remote:
Use the cursor § , ¶ keys to highlight AUTO CUE,
and then press the ENTER key (or the cursor ¥ key).
4 Turn the AUTO CUE item ON.
From the SS-CDR1:
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to highlight ON .
From the remote:
Use the cursor § , ¶ keys to highlight ON.
If there is an item above (or below) the currently •
displayed list, a § or ¶ symbol will be shown at
the top or bottom of the list.
As a specific example, we’ll explain how to turn the •
PLAY menu item AUTO CUE “on”, and then change
the auto cue level.
1 Press the MENU key to access the main menu list
screen.
2 Select the desired menu.
From the SS-CDR1:
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to highlight PLAY, and then
press the MULTI JOG dial.
From the remote:
Use the cursor § , ¶ keys to highlight PLAY, and
press the ENTER key.
5 Proceed to the AUTO CUE sub-screen.
From the SS-CDR1:
Press the ˚ key.
From the remote:
Press the cursor ¥ key.
6 Set AUTO CUE LEVEL to the desired level.
From the SS-CDR1:
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a value.
From the remote:
Use the cursor § , ¶ keys to select a value.
7 To return to the home screen.
From the SS-CDR1:
Press the TIME (ESC) key.
From the remote:
Press the CLR/ESC key.
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Connections
Keyboard
Computer
Mixer
External controller
Headphones
4 − Preparations
4 − Preparations
Connecting headphones
Connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Use
the PHONES knob located above the PHONES jack to
adjust the volume.
Connecting a PS/2 keyboard
You can use a keyboard to enter file (track) names and
folder names, and also use it to control the SS-CDR1 (see
“Operation using a computer keyboard” on page 76).
Connecting audio devices (inputs)
Connect an external audio source (e.g., CD player, mixer)
to the SS-CDR1’s ANALOG INPUTS (BALANCED) jacks,
ANALOG INPUTS (UNBALANCED) jacks, or DIGITAL IN
jack. To select the input source, use the REC menu item
INPUT SELECT. To adjust the input volume, use the REC
menu item INPUT VOLUME.
Connecting audio devices (outputs)
Connect an external monitor system or mixer to the
SS- CDR 1’s
ANALOG OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED) jacks, or DIGITAL
OUT jack.
ANALOG OUTPUTS (BALANCED) plugs,
Computer
If you connect the SS-CDR1’s RS-232C connector to your
computer’s RS-232C connector, you’ll be able to control
the SS-CDR1 from your computer via a serial connection.
After making connections, you’ll need to make the correct
settings on your computer (see “Using the RS-232C connector” on page 79.
Control via a parallel connection
If you want to control the SS-CDR1 via a parallel connection from an external controller, use the PARALLEL connector (25-pin D-sub connector). For details on the pin
configuration of the PARALLEL connector, refer to
“Control connections” on page 10.
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CAUTION
Turning the power on
Press the POWER switch to turn the power on.
The SS-CDR1 will start up, and the startup screen will
appear.
If no media is inserted, the display will indicate NO MEDIA.
Setting the date and time
Here is how to set the date and time of the internal clock.
When you record, the date and time are recorded in the
audio file.
1 Press the MENU key to access the menu list
screen.
If a media is inserted, the display will indicate MEDIA
READING
completed, the home screen will appear.
, and the media will be read. When reading is
To turn the power off:
No special shutdown operation is required. Simply press
the POWER switch to turn the power off.
Do not turn off the power while the device indicator
(CF or CD) is blinking (i.e., while writing is occurring).
4 Press the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or the
remote’s ENTER key).
07 will be highlighted.
5 Set the date and time as follows.
• Use the front panel ∆ , ˚ keys (or the remote’s cursor ˙ , ¥ keys) to move the highlighted area to edit.
2 Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the
remote’s cursor § , ¶ keys) to highlight
UTILITY, and press the MULTI JOG dial (or the
remote’s ENTER key).
The UTILITY menu selection screen will appear.
3 Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the
remote’s cursor § , ¶ keys) to highlight CLOCK
ADJUST, and press the front panel ˚ key (or
the remote’s cursor ¥ key).
The clock setting screen will appear.
• Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the
remote’s cursor § , ¶ keys) to change the value highlighted.
6 Whenyouhavenishedmakingsettings,press
the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or the remote’s
ENTERkey)tonalizethedateandtimesettings.
4 − Preparations
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Adjusting the display
MULTI JOG dial
DISPLAY (INFO) key
LCD (+/–) ke
y
If necessary, you can adjust the display contrast and brightness.
Adjusting the contrast
While holding down the DISPLAY (INFO) key, turn the
MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’s LCD +/- keys) to
adjust the contrast of the SS-CDR1’s display.
Adjusting the brightness
You can use the UTILITY menu item LCD BRIGHTNESS
to adjust the brightness of the backlight.
1 Press the MENU key to access the main menu list.
2 Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the
remote’s cursor § , ¶ keys) to highlight
UTILITY, and press the front panel MULTI JOG
dial or ˚ key (or the remote’s ENTER key or
cursor ¥ key).
3 Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the
remote’s cursor § , ¶ keys) to highlight LCD
BRIGHTNESS, and press the front panel MU LTI
JOG dial or ˚ key (or the remote’s ENTER key or
cursor ¥ key).
4 Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the
remote’s cursor § , ¶ keys) to adjust the brightness.
4 − Preparations
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CF
NOTE
Inserting a CompactFlash card
In order to record or play back on the SS-CDR1, a
CompactFlash card must be inserted in the front panel
CompactFlash card slot.
You can insert a card at any time, regardless of
whether the power is on or off, and regardless of the
current device selection.
1 Open the door of the CompactFlash card slot.
3 Close the door.
If the slot door will not close, remove the card, press
the square button located at the right of the slot, and
then insert the card once again.
2 Insert a CF card in the correct orientation.
Insert the card with its label facing up and its contacts
facing in.
About the door lock
You can use the included Security Screw to lock the
CompactFlash card slot door.
Use a screwdriver to install or remove the Security Screw.
Removing the card
Before you remove the card, turn the power off or stop the
SS-CDR1’s operation. Never remove the card while recording is in progress (while the CF indicator is blinking).
If the current device is CF, and the card was inserted while
the power was on, the display will indicate MEDIA
READING.
If you insert a card while the power is off, and then turn
the power on, the startup screen will appear and then the
display will indicate MEDIA READING .
1 If the door is locked, use a screwdriver to remove
the door lock screw.
2 Open the CompactFlash card slot door.
3 Press the square button located at the right of the
card slot; the button will protrude.
4 Push the protruding square button, and the card
will be partially ejected.
5 Grasp the card and pull it out.
4 − Preparations
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NOTE
Inserting a CD
SELECT key
TIME (ESC) key
DEVICE SELECT key
Regardless of the current device, you can insert a CD
at any time that the power is on.
1. As shown in the illustration, hold the disc with its
label surface facing upward, and insert it part of
the way into the slot.
Removing a CD
Press the EJECT key.
2. As you continue pushing the disc, it will be automatically pulled inside just before it disappears
into the slot.
If the disc does not go in
If the disc gets stuck or is difficult to insert, do not
attempt to force it in. Press the EJECT key and remove
the disc, and then re-insert it (forcing the disc into the
slot may damage the mechanism).
The disc will be ejected part of the way; use your fingers to
pull it out the rest of the way.
Selecting the device
Before you perform operations using the SS-CDR1, you
will need to select the device (CD or CF) corresponding to
the media (CD or CF card) that you want to use. The selected device is called the “current device.”
To select a device, press the front panel SELECT key or
the remote’s DEVICE SELECT key to make the indicator
(CF or CD) of the desired device blink, and then press the
front panel MULTI JOG dial or the remote’s ENTER key
to confirm the selection (the device indicator will change
from blinking to steadily lit).
To cancel the device select operation, press the front panel
TIME (ESC) key (or the remote’s CLR / ESC) key).
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NOTE
5 − Playback
This chapter explains the functions for playing audio files
stored on a CD or CF card.
The following explanation assumes that a CD or CF card
containing an audio file is inserted in the SS-CDR1, that
Files that can be played
The SS-CDR1 is able to play files in the following formats.
When using a CF card:
WAV format files
•
Stereo or monaural WAV files in sampling frequencies
of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz can be played.
MP3 format files
•
Stereo or monaural MP3 files in sampling frequencies
of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz and bit rates of 64 kbps to 320
kbps can be played.
When using a CD:
CD-DA (audio CD) format
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Commercial audio CDs and CDs recorded in audio CD
format can be played.
WAV format files
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Stereo or monaural WAV files in sampling frequencies
of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz can be played.
MP3 format files
•
Stereo or monaural MP3 files in sampling frequencies
the SS-CDR1 is powered-on, and that the current device
(CD or CF) is selected appropriately (see “Selecting the
device” on page 23).
of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz and bit rates of 64 kbps to 320
kbps can be played.
As long as they meet the above requirements, the
SS-CDR1 can play files that were recorded on another
device. For example, you can use your computer or
other audio device to write files conforming to the
above conditions to a CD or CF card, and then insert
this media into the SS-CDR1 and play it. This allows
you to work efficiently when preparing playback
material for the SS-CDR1.
Because of the nature of their format, VBR (Variable
Bit Rate) MP3 files do not allow a precise location to
be found. Thus, when performing functions that
require a point to be specified within the track, such
as Time Skip, Call, or the point A setting for A-B
Repeat, there may be a slight discrepancy between
the point you specified and the point at which playback actually begins.
Tracks and files
Audio data is saved on the media as “audio files.” These
files are handled by the SS-CDR1 as “tracks.”
This means that when explaining recording or playback in
this manual, we will refer to audio files as “tracks” (or
Play area
The region of playback tracks that can be selected in the
home screen is called the “play area.”
For an audio CD, the play area will normally be the entire
disc. For a CF card or CD that contains WAV files or MP3
files, you can specify the play area.
Selecting the type of play area
You can use the menu to specify the desired type of play
area (for details on how to perform menu operations, refer
to “Operations in the menu screens” on page 18).
1 While stopped, or with no CompactFlash card
inserted, press the MENU key to access the main
menu list screen.
2 Select the PLAY menu.
3 Select PLAY AREA.
“songs” in some cases), and will mainly use the term
“files” when explaining media management. Please be
aware that these two terms actually refer to the same thing.
If the media contains numerous files, limiting the play area
will make it easier for you to select the desired track.
4 Specify the desired type of play area.
When using a CF card, you can choose ALL,
FOLDER, or PLAYLIST.
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When using a data CD, you can choose ALL or
FOLDER.
When using an audio CD, this will always be ALL.
5 When you’ve made your choice, press the front
panel TIME (ESC) key (or the remote’s CLR/ESC
The play area setting is preserved even when the
power is turned off.
key) to return to the home screen.
Selecting the current folder or current playlist
If you’ve specified that the play area will be a folder or
playlist (only when using a CF card), you can select the
applicable folder or play list by using the front panel ∆ ,
˚ keys (or the remote’s SEARCH ∆ , ˚ keys) while
the home screen is displayed and the recorder is stopped.
This folder or playlist will be called the “current folder” or
“current playlist”.
You can also select the “current folder” or “current •
playlist” from the folder finder screen or playlist
Basic playback operations
The play area type is shown in the upper left of the
home screen.
finder screen (see “Using the folder finder” on
page 50, “Editing a playlist (CF only)” on page 62).
For WAV format or MP3 format audio files, the •
SS-CDR1 is able to play back a maximum of 999
tracks. If media containing more than 999 tracks is
inserted into the SS-CDR1, the 999 tracks selected
according to the rules of the SS-CDR1’s system will
be playable. The remaining tracks cannot be played
or edited.
For audio files in audio CD (CD-DA) format, a maxi-•
mum of 99 tracks will be playable on the SS-CDR1.
This section explains basic operations such as play, pause,
and stop.
The following explanation assume that you have completed
the necessary connections, that the SS-CDR1 is powered-
Playback
Press the P LAY key to begin playback.
If the CompactFlash card does not contain any audio
files that the SS-CDR1 is able to play, the counter
display area (track number and time display) will
show all zeros.
Selecting a track
Here’s how to select the track for playback if more than one
track exists in the play area. You can select a track either
by moving to the previous or next track (“skip”), or by
specifying a track number directly.
on, that media containing audio files is specified as the
current device, and that the display is showing the home
screen.
To stop playback
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Press the STOP key.
To pause playback
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Press the READY key.
In this manual, we’ll assume that the play mode is set to
CONTINUE (continuous playback mode) unless otherwise
specified.
Skipping to the previous or next track
Turn the front panel MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’s
SKIP keys) to skip to the previous or next track.
If using the
•
skip to the next track, or to the left to skip to the pre-
vious track.
If using the
•
the next track, or the µ key to skip to the previous
track.
MULTI JOG dial, turn it to the right to
SKIP keys, press the ≤ key to skip to
After selecting a track, press PL AY key on the front panel
or the remote to begin playing the track.
Alternatively, you can press the READY key of the front
panel or the remote to pause at the beginning of the selected track.
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Specifying a track number
You can use the remote’s numeric keys (0 ˗ 9) to directly
specify the number of the track that you want to play.
For audio CD format, the track number will be a maximum
of two digits. For WAV format or MP3 format, the track
number will be a maximum of three digits.
1. Use the remote’s numeric keys (0˗9) to enter the
track number. Enter the track number starting
with the highest digit.
To specify track 1•
Press the 1 key once.
To specify track 12•
Press the 1 key ∑ 2 key.
To specify track 103•
Press the 1 key ∑ 0 key ∑ 3 key.
Fast-forward/rewind search
You can rapidly search forward or backward while listening to the audio of a track.
1 Play or pause the desired track.
2 Hold down the ˚ or ∆ key.
Fast-forward or rewind search will begin.
2 Press the PLAY key.
The selected track will begin playing.
Alternatively, you can use this procedure but press the
remote’s READY key instead of the P LAY key to pause
at the beginning of the selected track.
As an alternative to press the • PLAY key, you can
press the MULTI JOG dial to playback the file select-
ed (or the remote’s ENTER key).
You cannot use the numeric keys to specify the •
track while in program or random mode.
3 To stop searching, release the key you were hold-
ing.
You will return to the state (either playing or paused) in
which you were prior to searching.
Time search
While the unit is stopped, playing, or paused, you can
locate to a specified time in the specified track.
You cannot use time search when the play mode is
program mode or random mode.
1. Use the remote’s numeric keys (0 - 9) to enter the
number as follows.
For WAV or MP3 format:
Track number: three digits
•
Elapsed time from the beginning of the track
•
(XX hours / XX minutes / XX seconds): two digits each
For audio CD format
Track number: two digits
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Elapsed time from the beginning of the track (
•
minutes / XX seconds): two digits each
For example if you want to specify a location that is 1 minute 30 seconds from the beginning of MP3 format track 2,
you would press keys in the following order.
XX
Similarly, if you want to specify a location that is 1 minute
30 seconds from the beginning of audio CD format track 2,
you would press keys in the following order.
0
2 ∑ 0 ∑ 1 ∑ 3 ∑ 0
∑
When you finish entering the six digits, the SS-CDR1 will
automatically locate to the specified position.
If the unit is stopped or playing back prior to the locate
operation, playback will begin after the locate operation. If
the unit is paused prior to the locate operation, it will pause
after the locate operation.
If you specify a track number that does not exist in
the current play area, or a time that does not exist in
the track, the operation will be cancelled at that
point.
0
0 ∑ 2 ∑ 0 ∑ 0 ∑ 0 ∑ 1 ∑ 3 ∑ 0
∑
When you finish entering the nine digits, the SS-CDR1
will automatically locate to the specified position.
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Time searching from an incomplete entry
NOTE
If you press the remote’s ENTER key (or the PL AY or
READY key) before you finish entering the last second’s
place of numeric input, you will locate to the position that
was specified at that point.
For example if you are using a CD that contains MP3 format tracks, and you enter “0 ∑ 0
2” and press the ENTER key, you will locate to a position
12 minutes after the beginning of track 2.
After the locate operation, the unit will either play or
pause, depending on the status prior to pressing the ENTER
key. If you press the P LAY key, playback will begin. If you
press the READY key, the recorder will pause.
2 ∑ 0 ∑ 0 ∑ 1
∑
∑
Time skip
This method allows you to omit the leading 0 of the •
last place you enter (track, hour, minute, second),
even the leading 00 of the track number. For example if you are using a CD that contains MP3 format
tracks, and you want to locate to a position that is
two minutes after the beginning of track 2, you
would enter “0 ∑ 0 ∑ 2 ∑ 0 ∑ 0 ∑ 2” and press
the ENTER key.
If you enter only the track number and press the •
ENTER key (or the PL AY key or READY key), the
result is the same as “Specifying a track number”
on page 26.
While playing or paused, you can skip backward or forward in one-minute steps.
1 While playing or paused, press the ∆ or ˚
keys.
You will locate to a position one minute before or after
the current location. Following the locate, the playback
or pause condition will continue as it had been prior to
the operation.
If you press the • ∆ key at a point less than one
minute after the beginning of the track, you will
locate to the beginning of the current track.
If you press the • ∆ key at a point less than one
second after the beginning of the track, you will
Playback modes
The tracks in the play area can be played using one of the
following four types (modes) of playback.
Continuous playback (default setting)
The tracks in the play area will play back in order of their
track numbers.
Single playback
Only the currently selected track will play back, and then
playback will stop.
locate to a point one minute before the end of the
preceding track. However if the track is the first
track in the card or the program, you will pause at
the beginning of the current track. (Even when
using random play, pressing the ∆ key at a point
less than one second from the beginning of the
track will locate to the beginning of the track).
If you press the • ˚ key at a point that is less than
one minute from the end of the track, you will
locate to the beginning of the next track. However
if the track is the last track in the card or the
program, you will pause at the end of the current
track.
Program playback
The tracks will be played back in the order you programmed (see “Program playback” on page 28).
Random playback
All tracks in the play area will play back in a random order
without regard to their track number. When all tracks have
been played back, playback will stop.
Specifying the playback mode
You can easily select the playback mode by using a dedicated key on the remote. To select the playback mode from
the SS-CDR1 itself, use menu mode.
Using the dedicated key of the remote
1 If the SS-CDR1 is stopped or if no media is in-
serted, pressing the remote’s P.MODE key will
alternate between the play modes. The home
screen shows the currently selected mode as
follows.
Display Playback mode
CONTINUE Continuous playback
SINGLE Single playback
PROGRAM Program playback
RANDOM Random playback
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