D01061020A BB-1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder O W N E R ' S M A N UA L BB-1000CD_En.indd 1 09.2.
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. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cautions about Batteries This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. • Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury. • When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
What you can do with the unit Playback Listening to a disc When playing back a disc, insert it and press the CD key. You can use the unit when... • listening to a commercially available audio CD. • listening to a disc on which you recorded. « page 19 “Playing back a disc (commercially available audio CD)” page 36 “Playback” Listening to files on an SD card When playing back an audio file on an SD card, insert it and press the SD key. You can use the unit when...
What you can do with the unit Recording Difference between a disc and SD card Same as a commercially available audio CD, sound is recorded on a disc in the CD-DA format. The disc can be played back on a standard CD player. You can record sound on an SD card on the WAV or MP3 format. You can record for a longer period of time by using the MP3 format though the sound quality is inferior to a CD's. In addition, you can edit audio files on the SD card such as dividing them.
What you can do with the unit Recording with the built-in microphones To record sounds all around the unit by using the front and rear microphones You can record sounds around the unit by using the built-in microphones on the front and rear. It is suitable when recording the music played in a circle, placing the unit at the center of the circle. Select FRNT/REAR at SOURCE in the INPUT screen to record sound using the front and rear microphones. It is useful when...
What you can do with the unit Settings for flexible recording Adjusting recording level automatically The recorded sound may distort when the input level is too high and it may become noisy when the level is too low. The level control functions on the unit adjust the input level automatically according to the strength of input signals to get appropriate volume. It is useful when... • some speakers speak loudly and others low in a meeting or conference.
What you can do with the unit Assisting practice of an instrument Tuning of an instrument You can use the unit as a chromatic tuner or oscillator. « page 41 “Using the Tuner” Practicing with the metronome You can use the unit as a metronome. « page 41 “Using the Metronome” Changing the playback speed You can change the playback speed of a CD or SD card without changing the key. It is useful when... • practicing in slow speed at first and gradually increasing the speed. • copying a quick musical phrase.
What you can do with the unit Reducing the volume of a certain part You can select a certain position and reduce the sound volume from the position. It is useful when... • practicing a song reducing the vocal sound on a CD. • practicing a certain instrument in an orchestra by reducing the part on a CD.
What you can do with the unit Changing the playback order of files You can change the playback order of audio files on an SD card. It is useful when... • changing the order as you like. • changing the order following your practice order. « page 46 “Editing a file” Deleting files You can delete unnecessary audio files on an SD card. « page 46 “Editing a file” Copying music files Copying tracks on a disc on to an SD card You can copy selected tracks on a disc on to an SD card.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 2 What you can do with the unit..............................6 6–Connection .......................................................35 Connecting monitors............................................................................ 35 Connecting external microphones and an audio device ....................... 35 Connecting to the EXT MIC jacks.................................................................... 35 Connecting to the LINE IN jack ......
Contents 12–Environmental settings ................................ 50 Backlight Auto OFF setting ................................................................... 50 Adjust the display contrast ................................................................... 50 Adjusting the time of FLASH BACK ....................................................... 50 Setting the date and time .................................................................... 50 13–Messages .........................................
1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. After you have finished reading this manual, keep it in a safe place. Main features • Boom box style Portable CD/SD Recorder • Directly recording to CD-R/RW and SD (SDHC) CD: CD-DA (16-bit / 44.1 kHz) SD: WAV (16-bit / 44.
1–Introduction Note Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/or information.
1–Introduction CD-R CD-RW • Always insert the disc into the slot with the label side toward you. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.) • To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. • Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the nonlabel side). Grime and dust may cause skipping.
2–Quick start guide Here introduces preparation of the unit and basic operations from playback to recording. Installing the batteries Take off the battery case cover and install separately purchased eight AA batteries observing the ± and — marks on the case. Preparation Powering the unit You can use the supplied AC adapter or separately purchased AA batteries. Connect the AC adapter or install the batteries before use.
2–Quick start guide Playing back a disc (commercially available audio CD) Loading a disc Playing back Use the keys on the top of the unit to operate the BB-1000CD. NOTE You can load a disc while the unit is turned on. 1. Insert a disc halfway into the slot facing the label side front, as illustrated. Press the PLAY/READY [¥/π] key to start playback. Press the PLAY/READY [¥/π] key again to pause playback. Press the STOP key to stop playback. Press the ≤ key to skip to the beginning of the next track.
2–Quick start guide Recording on an SD card Recording Recording by using the built-in microphones is explained in the example below. You can also use external microphones connected to the EXT MIC A(L)/EXT MIC B(R) terminals and audio equipment connected to the LINE IN terminal on the left side of the unit as recording sources. Before recording, insert an SD card into the unit and press the SD key to change the recording media to SD card. 1. Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen. 2.
2–Quick start guide 3. Press the REC/READY [º] key to start recording. The REC/READY [º] key lights during recording. 4. Recording stops when pressing the STOP key during recording or recording-on-standby. The REC/READY [º] key goes off. • Pressing the REC/READY [º] key during recording returns the unit on standby for recording. The REC/ READY key flashes during recording-on-standby. Recording on a new track starts as you press the REC/READY [º] key again. The REC/READY [º] key lights steadily. 2.
2–Quick start guide Ejecting a disc Press the ø EJECT key to eject a disc. A finalization confirmation message appears when ejecting a disc not finalized yet. Press the F1 key to finalize it. Press the F2 key to eject it without finalization. NOTE You can finalize a disc without its ejection (∑ page 47 “Finalizing a disc”). Recordable discs: You can use a CD-R or CD-RW disc for recording. CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded.
3–Part Names and Functions Top panel When the METRONOME screen is displayed, press this key to return to the Home screen. 1 FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob/Excessive input indicator Use this knob to adjust the input level of the front builtin microphones (FRONT MIC) or external microphones. The indicator on the upper left lights when the input level is too high.
3–Part Names and Functions y OVERDUB key Press this key when recording a mixed sound of CD/SD playback and other input signals (overdubbing). The unit becomes on standby for overdubbing by pressing the key and the key lights during on standby. h PLAY/READY [Á/π] key When the Home screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this key to start playback. During playback, press this key to pause it. j FLASH BACK key u REC/READY [º] key Press this key to make the unit on standby for recording.
3–Part Names and Functions Front Panel c FRONT MIC L/R Built-in stereo microphones. The left microphone also functions as the tuning microphone. v Power indicator The indicator lights when the unit is turned on. b Volume/playback/recording indicator When adjusting the volume, the indicator shows the volume by the number of green lights. The center LED lights in green during playback. The center LED lights in red during recording.
3–Part Names and Functions Left side panel . POWER switch Use this switch to turn on/off the power. / LINE OUT jack Use this to connect an electronic instrument with speakers, audio equipment, powered speakers, etc. ! SPEAKER switch Use this switch to turn on/off the built in speakers. @ PHONES jack Use this to connect headphones. # DC & PHANTOM switch Slide this switch to ON when supplying the power (+48 V) to the microphones connected to the EXT MIC jacks.
3–Part Names and Functions Right side panel Remote control unit (RC-BB1000) 1 2 3 Ô ˚ Â ¯ STOP PLAY/READY ª ¥/π 4 5 RECORD º ＋ VOLUME 6 ー ‰ RC-BB1000 1 / Â key Press this key within 1 seconds from the beginning of a track to skip to the beginning of the previous track. Pressing it at more than 1 seconds after the beginning of a track skips to the beginning of the current track. Press and hold this key to fast-reverse the tracks.
4–Preparation Powering the unit You can use the supplied AC adapter or separately purchased AA batteries as the power source. Connect the AC adapter or install the batteries before use. Installing the batteries Take off the battery case cover and install separately purchased eight AA batteries observing the ± and — marks on the case. CAUTION You cannot record on a disc when using the unit with battery power. Supply the power through the AC adapter.
4–Preparation Precautions concerning batteries Turning the power on and off • Small children may mistakenly swallow a lithium coin battery and it is very dangerous. Keep the battery and the remote control out of the reach of small children. In the event a battery is swallowed, immediately consult a physician. • Install batteries with matching the polarity correctly. • Do not charge the battery. • Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water.
4–Preparation 4. Use the DATA wheel to adjust the value and press the CURSOR [¥] key . The cursor moves to the next place. 5. After making the setting, press the F1 key to restart Write protection An SD card has the write protection switch. When you try to record on a protected card, the error message “Protected Card” appears and you cannot record on it. the clock from the newly set value. The display returns to the SETUP screen.
4–Preparation Ejecting a disc Press the øEJECT key. The disc is ejected halfway. Draw it out by holding its edge. CAUTION You cannot eject a disc when the unit is turned off. NOTE A finalization confirmation message appears when ejecting a disc not finalized yet. Ejecting a disc forcibly You can eject a disc forcibly by using the hole for force eject when the øEJECT key does not work because of malfunction of the disc drive. To eject a disc forcibly, Turn off the unit and follow the procedure below. 1.
5–Screen Overview When the unit is ordinarily playing or stopped, the Home screen appears on the display. Setting screens appear when making various settings, and the Record screen appears when the unit is recording or in recording standby. 6 Speaker output status Home screen 7 Battery status The items that appear on the Home screen are explained below. See the explanations later in this chapter for the setting screens and the Record screen. The speaker output status is indicated.
5–Screen Overview Record screen Operation basics This screen opens when you press the REC/READY [º] key to start recording standby mode and stays open when you press the REC/READY [º] key again to start recording. Use the MENU, CURSOR [§/¶/˙/¥], ENTER, F1, F2 and HOME keys and the DATA wheel to conduct most operations on the various setting screens. The keys have the following functions.
5–Screen Overview 3. Use the CURSOR [§/¶] key to select FLASH BACK Operation example and show the current setting value (the factory setting is “2sec”) highlighted in inverse. See an operation example below: changing “FLASH BACK time” on the SETUP menu. 1. When the Home screen is displayed, press the MENU 4. Turn the DATA wheel to select the desired setting. The setting is changed immediately, so there is no need to press the ENTER key again to confirm it. key to open the MENU screen.
6–Connection Connecting monitors You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack (stereo mini jack) and an external audio device (powered speakers, audio system, etc) to the LINE OUT jack (RCA jack) for monitoring. Connecting to the EXT MIC jacks You can connect microphones to the EXT MIC A (L) and EXT MIC B (R) jacks (XLR jacks) on the left side of the unit. Microphones Powered speakers, stereo system, etc. Headphones NOTE Slide the SPEAKER switch to OFF to deactivate the built-in speakers.
7–Playback Playable file format This unit can play back audio CDs and MP3 files (32 - 320 kbps, 44.1 kHz) and WAV files (44.1 kHz, 16 bit) on an SD card. Playback Selecting tracks Use the μ and ≤ keys to select tracks both during playing and when playback is stopped. During playback or when a track is stopped in the middle, press the μ key to return to the beginning of the current track. Pressing the μ key within the 1 seconds from the beginning of a track skips to the beginning of the previous track.
7–Playback nearest marker is indicated on the right side of the track number. • Press the MARK key while pressing and holding the LOOP key to delete the marker whose name is currently indicated. Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the output volume of the built-in speaker/PHONES jack/LINE OUT jack. The volume indicator on the front panel lights during the adjustment. Repeat playback You can play a track repeatedly. Press the LOOP key.
8–Recording Recording environment The two pairs of built-in stereo microphones on the front and rear enable you to record 360° sound. You can also record sound using external equipment connected to the LINE IN jack or the EXT MIC A/B (L/R) jacks. Selecting the input Follow these procedures to select the input. NOTE The signals from the selected input are recorded when recording. 1. Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.
8–Recording 1. Press the BALANCE key to open the BALANCE screen. Check the L/R meter and adjust the level so that the signal peak does not go over the second scale from the right. 3. Press the REC/READY [º] key to start recording. The REC/READY [º] key lights during recording. 2. Press the CURSOR [§/¶] key to select the MIX BALANCE item. 3. Use the DATA wheel to adjust the playback volume of the media. Set the volume between 10 and 100. The maximum playback volume at 100.
8–Recording Adjust the balance between the playback volume of media and that of input to record. NOTE 1. Select the playback media and press the Â/¯ keys When using external microphones, set them at the same distance from the unit and the instrument's part that sound comes out. 2. Press the PLAY/READY [¥/π] key to start playback, Overdubbing in higher sound quality (DIRECT MIX) to select a playback track. and check the volume balance between the playback and the input sounds. 3.
9–For practicing musical instruments Using the Tuner The BB-1000CD has a built-in tuner. By using a mic to input the sound of an instrument, you can use the tuning meter on the display to tune that instrument accurately. In addition, you can output a tuner sound to, for example, tune multiple instruments simultaneously. Preparation 3. Tune the instrument until the desired pitch is shown and the center of the meter is highlighted.
9–For practicing musical instruments Starting and stopping the metronome On the metronome screen, press the F1/F2 key to start/stop the metronome. 1. Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2. Press the CURSOR [§/¶] key to select the PART CANCEL item and press the ENTER key. 3. Turn the DATA wheel to select an item and adjust it. NOTE • The indicator on the front panel lights along with the time of the metronome. • When using the metronome, you cannot return to the Home screen .
10–Other useful functions Backing up audio files You can copy tracks on a CD into an SD card as audio files and write files on an SD card on to a disc on the COPY screen. 7. Press the F2 key to start copying. The COPY screen appears after copying is finished. Writing files on an SD card onto a disc Copying a CD onto an SD card You can copy tracks on a CD onto an SD card. The tracks are copied into the folder currently used.
10–Other useful functions 5. Load a blank disc and press the F2 key. The duplication starts. The disc is automatically ejected after finishing duplication. If you want to make another copy, load a new blank disc and press the F2 key. Press the F1 key to finish and return to the COPY screen. 9. Load a blank disc and press the F2 key. The selected files are written onto the disc. If you want to make another copy, load a new blank disc following the messages on the screen after finishing and press the F2 key.
10–Other useful functions 4. Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen. NOTE You can select a format from WAV, MP3 (low), MP3 (normal), and MP3 (high). The recording time is longer in the following order: MP3 (low)>MP3 (normal)>MP3 (high)>WAV. The longer the recording time is, the worse the sound quality becomes. TIP • You can skip unnecessary silent moments during recording by setting START and STOP above.
10–Other useful functions MOVE Editing a file You can edit files on an SD card on the EDIT screen. Change the recording/playback media to SD and insert an SD card before editing. Select this to change the playback order of files. Press the CURSOR [§/¶] key to move the selected file and press the ENTER key at the position you want. DELETE NOTE 1. Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. Select this to delete the file. The confirmation message appears. Press the F1 key to delete the file.
11–Managing recording media You can finalize/unfinalize a disc, delete tracks on a CDRW, browse and format an SD card on the MEDIA screen. NOTE A finalization confirmation message appears when ejecting a disc not finalized yet. Press the F1 key to finalize it. Press the F2 key to eject it without finalization. Unfinalizing a CD-RW CAUTION You cannot handle a disc on the MEDIA screen when the unit is running by battery power. Supply the power through the AC adapter.
11–Managing recording media 3. Press the CURSOR [§/¶] key to select ERASE and press the ENTER key. • Press the CURSOR [§/¶] key to select files and folders. • When a folder is selected, press the CURSOR [¥] key to show the contents of that folder. • When a file or folder is selected, press the CURSOR [˙] key to exit the currently open folder and go to a higher level in the folder structure. Icons on the BROWSE screen 4. Use the DATA wheel to select LAST TRACK or ALL TRACK and press the F1 key.
11–Managing recording media DELETE Formatting an SD card CANCEL You can format an SD card when SD is selected as the source and playback or recording is stopped. It is recommended to format an SD card on the unit when you record sound on the SD card using the unit. Using an SD card formatted on other devices may increase the possibility of recording errors. A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the file. Press the F1 key to erase the file and the F2 key to cancel the deletion operation.
12–Environmental settings On the SET UP screen, you can change various settings according to the environmental conditions for your comfortable use of the unit. To open the SET UP screen 1. Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2 . Press the CURSOR [§/¶] key to select SET UP and press the ENTER key. The following settings can be made for the items on the SET UP screen.
13–Messages The following popup messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the unit. Consult this table if you see something you do not understand. Messages Meaning and remedy File not found The audio file cannot be found or is corrupted. Check the file (using a computer). Non-Supported The audio file is not a supported format. Check the file format (using a computer). Battery Empty The battery is almost out of power.
13–Messages Messages Meaning and remedy Execute Failed The unit failed to execute FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE/ERASE for some reasons. Check dirt or scratch on the media. Cannot DIVIDE less than 2sec This appears when you try to divide a WAV file whose length is 2 seconds or less. You cannot execute DIVIDE on files whose length are 2 seconds or shorter. MBR Error Init CARD There is a problem with the Master Boot Record. The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken.
14–Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the unit, please take a moment to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer or a TEAC service center. No power • Check the connection to the AC power source. • Check the polarity of the batteries. Remote control doesn't work. • Check the battery. Change it if exhausted. No sound • • • • Disconnect headphones. Slide the SPEAKER switch to ON. Check the connection to the monitor system.
15–Specifications Specifications Audio performance Frequency response CD recorder 20-20 kHz (±1 dB) Media type Distortion (THD+N) CD-DA 0.05% (1 kHz LPF 20 kHz) CD playback specifications Signal to noise ratio Sampling frequency: 44.
15–Specifications Dimensions TASCAM BB-1000CD BB-1000CD_En.indd 55 55 09.2.
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