» CD-160 MK# Compact Disc Player OWNER'S MANUAL D00945120A
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. 2 Keep these instructions. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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. CAUTION The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
Contents 1 − Introduction................................6 Supplied accessories............................ 6 Rack-mounting the unit...................... 6 About this manual............................... 6 Precautions and notes for placement and use.......................... 6 Beware of condensation................................7 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs................................................7 About discs........................................... 7 Handling of compact discs..
1 − Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-160MKII Compact Disc Player. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. 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 unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
1 − Introduction • Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result in • • • • damage to the circuitry or electrical shocks. If a foreign object should get inside the unit, contact your supplier or service agency. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directory on the plug, never yank the cord. To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it and always close the disc tray. As the disc rotates at high speed during playback, do not lift or move the unit.
1 − Introduction Handling of compact discs The CD-160MKII has been designed for the playback of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs. • Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from • Always place the compact discs in the trays with their • Do not use cracked discs. label facing upward. • To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center tape or stickers that have been removed.
1 − 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 ª Inserting batteries 1. Open the lid. 2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries. 3. Close the lid. when inserting new batteries into the remote control. • Do not use old and new batteries together.
2 − Features of the CD-160MKII Front panel and RC-162C remote control unit 1 7 8 9 RC-162C remote control unit 2 34 0 q w e 5 6 r 7� PHONES jack and knob For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this jack, and adjust the volume by turning the level knob. 8� PITCH CONTROL switch and knob Use this switch to turn the pitch control function on or off. When the function is on, the LED will light. Adjust the amount by turning the knob.
2 − Features of the CD-160MKII Rear panel 1 4 2 3 1 ANALOG OUTPUT L,R jacks (UNBALANCED) Analog 2-channel audio signal is output from this jack. 2 DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack 5 5 AC Power Cord After all other connections are complete, connect the plug to the AC wall socket. This RCA jack output SPDIF digital audio data to the amplifier. NOTE This unit cannot output the digital audio data when Pitch Control is ON, and ESP is ON during playback of a CD.
2 − Features of the CD-160MKII Display 12 34 8 1 SEARCH / SEARCH ALBUM When the Search function is on, SEARCH or SEARCH ALBUM is lit according to the selected mode. 2 SHUFFLE SHUFFLE is lit when this function is on. 3 REPEAT display When the Repeat function is on, the display shows the repeat playback mode currently selected. 4 INTRO INTRO is lit when this function is on. 5 MEMORY MEMORY is lit when Program playback is on. 6 ESP display (ESP) is lit when ESP (Electric Shock Protection) is on.
3 − Disc operations MP3 files and directories CDs containing MP3 files can be played by the CD-160MKII with the following limitations on the number of files and directories. Maximum number of directories: 200 Maximum number of MP3 files: 500 File format: MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer2/3(ISO/IEC 11172-3, ISO/IEC 13818-3.2) Bit rate: 32kbps to 320kbps (over 128kbps is recommended) Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.
3 − Disc operations Listening to CD/MP3 (1) 3 1 When a CD is loaded: 2 4 total tracks 5 1. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit on. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key. When a MP3 disc is loaded: total number of folders total tracks 5. 3. total playing time Press the PLAY/READY key (Á/π) to start playback. Place a disc on the tray with the printed label face up. Playback starts from the first track of the disc. When the playback of all the tracks has finished, the unit stops automatically.
3 − Disc operations Listening to CD/MP3 (2) To suspend playback temporarily (pause mode) ª In the stop mode, press the skip key ( or ¯) repeatedly until the track you want to listen to is found. Press the PLAY/PAUSE key (¥/π) to start playback from the selected track. During playback, when the  key is pressed, the track being played will be played from the beginning. To return to the beginning of the previous track, press the  key twice.
3 − Disc operations ª Listening through headphones To display the MP3 information WARNING Always lower the volume level prior to plugging in your headphones. TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING. Do not place your headphones on your head until after you have plugged them in. For private listening, insert the plug from your headphones into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume by turning the LEVEL knob. During playback of MP3 disc, press the MP3 key for more than 1 second.
3 − Disc operations Programmed Playback Up to 64 tracks can be programmed in the desired order. 3. Shuffle function doesn’t work during programmed playback. 1. Press the PROGRAM key in the stop mode. Press the numeric keys (or press the skip key (Â or ¯) repeatedly) to select a track, then press the PROGRAM key. CD MP3 The track is programmed, and P-02 is displayed. The MEMORY indicator appears on the display. • To cancel the program mode, press the STOP key (ª).
3 − Disc operations ª To check the programmed order ª To overwrite the program In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM key repeatedly until the program number to be changed appears on the display. Select a new track number using the numeric keys or the skip key (Â or ¯) and then press the PROGRAM key. ª To clear program In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM key repeatedly. The track number and program number will be shown on the display.
3 − Disc operations Repeat Playback ª Repeat one track (REPEAT) Press the REPEAT key once during playback. REPEAT lights. The track being played will be played repeatedly. If you press the skip key (Â or ¯) and select another track, the track you selected will be played repeatedly. Every time the REPEAT key is pressed, the mode is changed as follows: It is also possible to select a track to be repeated in the stop mode.
3 − Disc operations Search Mode (MP3 only) Search for a name of track You can select the track by searching for its name. 4. Select the track that has same initial letter by pressing the skip key (Â or ¯). 5. Press the PLAY/READY key (¥/π). 1. Press the MP3 key once. An alphabet (initial letter of a track name) and a track name are displayed. Track name Track number Playback starts from the selected track. Initial letter of track name • To cancel the search mode, press the STOP key (ª). 2.
3 − Disc operations Search for a track in a folder 1. Press the MP3 key twice. 4. Select the track in the folder by pressing the skip key (Â or ¯). 5. Press the PLAY/READY key (¥/π) to start playback. The name of folder is displayed. 2. Press the skip key (Â or ¯) to find the folder that the track you want to listen to is included. Playback starts from the selected track. • If you skip steps 3 and 4, playback will start from the first track in the selected folder.
4 − Reference and specifications Troubleshooting If you have problems with your system, look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before calling your dealer or TEAC service center. ª Will not play. e Load a disc with the playback side facing down. e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc. ª No power e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that, if it is, the switch is turned on.
4 − Reference and specifications Specifications CD Player Pickup Digital filter Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) Output 3-beam, semiconductor laser 8-times oversampling 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±2dB Less than 0.03 % (1 kHz, ESP off) More than 83 dB (IHF-A, ESP off) Analog: Nominal output level -10 dBV Maximum output level +6 dBV ±2dB Digital: Coaxial / IEC-60958-3 (S/PDIF) Optical / IEC-60958-3 (S/PDIF) General Power Requirement AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A.
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