Re2MD-CD1FrontCover 1 ページ ２００４年１１月４日 木曜日 午後８時２分 » MD-CD1 Minidisc Deck/CD Player OWNER’S MANUAL D00826820B
Re2MD-CD1FrontCover 2 ページ ２００４年１１月４日 木曜日 午後８時２分 —IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For U.S.A For the consumers in Europe TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Re2MD-CD1FrontCover 3 ページ ２００４年１１月４日 木曜日 午後８時２分 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Re2MD-CD1FrontCover 4 ページ ２００４年１１月４日 木曜日 午後８時２分 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.
Table of Contents Introduction Supplied accessories ...............................................6 Environmental considerations .....................6 Rack-mounting the unit ..........................................7 Some notes and precautions ..................................7 Beware of condensation .........................................7 Handling of compact discs ......................................7 Handling of MiniDiscs .............................................
2ReMD-CD1.fm 6 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 1 – Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM MDCD1 MiniDisc Deck and CD Player. 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 MD-CD1, 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.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 7 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations Rack-mounting the unit Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it. See "Environmental considerations" on the previous page. Some notes and precautions Connect the MD-CD1 only to the specified power source.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 8 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations • Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result. • Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. • Please do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 9 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 2 – Remote control unit Some notes and precautions Batteries • When the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 10 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 3 – Connections Before connecting the MD-CD1 to other units, please read their operation manuals thoroughly to ensure proper connection. Turn the power on only after all connections have been made. Audio equipment Connecting analog audio equipment Connect analog stereo amplifiers, mixers and recorders to the analog line inputs and outputs.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 11 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions Front panel 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 0 q Shared features the menu Title input mode: inserts characters 1 Power switch 6 CONT PLAY switch When ON, the CD and MD decks play successively. During playback, the deck automatically becomes the display master. 2 Remote signal sensor 3 NO key Used to cancel menu operations during menu mode.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 12 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Front panel e o r t y u p a s i d C Display CD and MD data, deck operation mode, menus and other information are shown on the display. For details, refer to “Display” on page 14. CD Operation D KEY key / Indicator When this key is pressed, the Indicator light goes on and the Key Change function is turned on, allowing you to change the musical key of Compact Disc playback.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 13 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Front panel open or close the CD tray. N OPEN/CLOSE ( T DUBBING key This is used when dubbing from CD to MD. For details, see “Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34. MD Operation U INPUT SEL key This key is used to select O MD Menu key This turns the MD Menu mode on or off. In MD Menu mode, the MD indicator flashes, MD Menu options are indicated on the display, and settings can be performed.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 14 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Display nected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the MD-CD1 with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency. TAL (OPTICAL) – OUTPUTS – MD terminals]. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch control ON/OFF setting is retained. c KEYBOARD connector An IBM PCcompatible keyboard with PS/2 interface can be con- Display .
2ReMD-CD1.fm 15 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Rear Panel z DISC, GROUP, TRACK display DISC lights up when the display master deck has a disc loaded and is stopped. 3 CAPS, These light during title input to indicate either CAPS or Japanese character mode. In lower case letter mode, there is no indication. GROUP lights up when the display master is the CD deck and the Directory mode is on, or when the display master is the MD deck and the group mode is on.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 16 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit NOTE Shared operation keys MD operation keys / CD operation keys While these keys can also be used for character input during title input operation, in this manual they are referred to as “Number keys.” 3 P. MODE key This selects the playback mode. During selection, the playback mode is indicated on the display in the following manner.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 17 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Remote Control Unit B AUTO READY key This turns the Auto Ready Mode on and off. When it is on, A READY lights up in the display. Refer to “Auto ready (of a specified track)” on page 27. Even when the power is turned off, the Repeat mode setting is retained.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 18 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Remote Control Unit P key During normal playback, use this key to skip through tracks in the forward direction for selection, or for cue playback (search). During stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks forwards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed. During playback, press this key to skip to the start of the next track.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 19 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 4 – Features and their functions—Remote Control Unit When Group mode is on during stop mode, if this key is pressed, groups can be chosen (backward direction). Y key During playback or playback standby, press this key continuously for cue playback (search). When Group mode is on during stop mode, if this key is pressed, groups can be chosen (forward direction). Z AUTO TRACK key During MD recording, this is used to set the Auto Track function.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 20 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 5 – Display master and remote control master The MD-CD1 is equipped with a CD deck and an MD deck. Since the display and remote control keys can be used by either deck, this function determines which deck is represented by their operation.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 21 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 6 – Menu operation The various settings and editing operations possible with the MD-CD1 are performed through menu options shown on the display. Among the many menu setting options, some may be made directly using the keys on the remote control. Menu configuration There are menus for both CD and MD operation. Below each menu are sub-menus, and in each sub- menu there are menu options. The menus are configured as shown below.
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2ReMD-CD1.fm 23 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 6 – Menu operation—Operation basics UNDO Undoing an editing operation “MiniDisc editing” 41 TITLE sub-menu (options for MD title editing functions) TITLE INPUT Input of track or disc title “Title input” 45 TITLE GRP Input of a group title “Group title input” 46 Operation basics 1 Select CD Menu or MD Menu Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press the ENTER key.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 24 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback The MD-CD1 can play both CDs and MDs. Basic playback and the operation of most playback functions are virtually identical for the CD and MD decks. This section will explain the shared playback functions first, followed by playback functions for CD only, MP3 disc directory playback, and MD group playback. Discs for playback The CD and MD decks in the MD-CD1 can play back the types of discs listed below.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 25 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—Display master and remote master setTo remove the disc For a CD, press the OPEN/CLOSE key. For an MD, press the EJECT key. To play a desired track Front panel operation: press either the the desired track. or key to select Remote control operation: use either the or keys, or the numeral keys, to select the desired track. Refer to “Track selection” on page 25.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 26 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—Time Search function Time Search function By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you can start playback from a specified point of a specified track. Basic operation 1 During stop, play or playback standby modes, use the number keys on the remote control to input the three-digit track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the desired elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of that track.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 27 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—Auto Ready Auto Cue function on and off for each deck. (Default position: OFF) When the Auto Cue function is on, A_CUE is lit on the display. Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Cue setting is maintained. Setting the sound start position detection level Use the “A_CUE LEVEL?” option on the PLAY submenu of the MD menu or CD menu to set the sound start position detection level. Settings can be made independently for each deck.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 28 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—Continuous CD and MD playback Continuous CD and MD playback With this function, when one deck finishes, the other deck begins play. 1 2 Turn on the CONT PLAY switch on the front panel. Play a CD or MD. When the disc finishes playback, the disc in the other deck begins playing automatically. When that disc finishes, the first disc is played again, and the playback cycle continues.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 29 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—Single-track playback Single-track playback This function enables playback of just a single track. During the Stop mode, press the P.MODE key on the remote control, and “SINGLE” lights up in the display. After the selected track finishes, playback stops. NOTE If the Repeat function is also on, the selected track will be played repeatedly.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 30 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—Random playback NOTE Right after STOP, if the number of the track to be added is input, and the ENT/YES key is pressed, the track will be added to the end of the program. “PGM Full!” will be displayed, and no more tracks can be added. Saving program data To add a track to the program by front panel operation, use the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number, then press the ENTER key.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 31 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—End of disc/track warning End of disc/track warning When nearing the end of a track or disc, a warning indication is shown on the display. The number of seconds before the track/disc end that the warning is displayed can be set beforehand, so that when playback reaches that point, the “EOM” warning will begin flashing on the display.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 32 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—MP3 file directory playback Output volume The volume of the CD playback output signal can be adjusted. This adjustment functions for both for analog output (including headphone output) and digital output. 1 Setting is made using the “PLAY VOLUME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu. The level can be set between –54 dB and +18 dB, or “- - -“ (- infinity) can be selected.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 33 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 7 – CD and MD Playback—MD group playback You can also use the “DIR MODE?” option in the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu to turn this mode on or off. 2 During Stop mode, the CD SEARCH key on the remote control can be used to select a directory. Press the CD SEARCH key, and the selected directory title will be shown on the display. MD group playback The MD-CD1 allows MD tracks to be divided into groups.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 34 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 8 – Dubbing from CD to MD The MD-CD1 makes it easy to dub from CD to MD. Selected tracks or the entire disc can be dubbed. Basic dubbing operation First, load the CD to be used as the dubbing source into the CD deck, then insert a recordable MiniDisc into the MD deck. To dub the entire CD While the CD deck is stopped, press the DUBBING key on either the front panel or the remote control.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 35 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 8 – Dubbing from CD to MD—Dubbing speed setting MONO, LP2 or LP4 mode audio CD 2X speed To listen while dubbing, select NORMAL. For faster dubbing, select HIGH. ––– MP3 disc actual speed When Rec Speed is set to NORMAL, MD dubbing is possible even if the Key Change or Pitch Control functions have been used for CD playback.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 36 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 9 – MD recording from an external source The MD-CD1 can not only dub from CD to MD, it also allows MD recording from other sound sources. Basic recording Set the recording mode and select the input source. While monitoring the input signal, adjust the recording level. After all settings are complete, you are ready to make a recording.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 37 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 9 – MD recording from an external source—Recording cautions To eject the disc from the deck, press the EJECT key during stop mode. NOTE During this process, if the power cord is unplugged from the power source, or the unit is moved or disturbed, this essential data cannot be correctly recorded on the disc. When “UTOC Writing!” is flashing on the display, data on the recorded contents is being written onto the disc.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 38 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 9 – MD recording from an external source—Fade-in and fade-out Fade-in and fade-out recording At the beginning and end of MD recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed. Before following the procedure below, make sure that basic recording preparations have been completed, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is in stop mode.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 39 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 9 – MD recording from an external source—Overwrite recording Overwrite recording number keys to select the desired track, then press the PLAY key to begin playback (you can also use the Search function). At the desired point, press the READY key. This function is used to record a new signal over a previously recorded but unwanted portion of the disc.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 40 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 9 – MD recording from an external source—Checking remaining Checking remaining MD time During MD recording or recording standby mode, press the TIME key on either the front panel or the remote control, and the elapsed track recorded time and remaining recording time will be shown in succession on the display.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 41 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 10 – MiniDisc editing Tracks recorded can be deleted, moved, divided or combined by MiniDisc editing operation. Editing operations All MD editing functions are operated from the EDIT sub-menu on the MD menu. After selecting a menu option on the EDIT submenu, subsequent operation will vary. Specific operations for each menu option are explained individually in the following section.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 42 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 10 – MiniDisc editing—Erase disc “Sure?” is displayed. Selecting a track to be erased on the menu 1 1. In the stop mode, select the “ERASE TRK?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu. 3 After the track is erased, “Complete” is shown on the display. “Track>***” will be displayed, with *** representing the last track number.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 43 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 10 – MiniDisc editing—Combine tracks Combine tracks Two successive tracks can be combined into one track by deleting the track mark of the second track. For example, if tracks 2 and 3 are to be combined, play track 3 or put it in playback standby mode. Example: To combine B and C 2 Select the “COMBINE?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 44 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 10 – MiniDisc editing—Creating a group Creating a group The MD-CD1 enables tracks to be divided into groups on a single MD disc for playback by group. Refer to “MD group playback” on page 33. A group is created by specifying track numbers of the “starting” track and the “ending” track. 1 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the starting track. 3 Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 45 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 11 – Title input Titles can be given to the MD disc, and the tracks and groups on it, using the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu. NOTE Just as with the editing menu, after the title is selected and entered on the disc, and TOC lights up on the display, if the power is turned off, the U-TOC will not be recorded onto the disc, and the titles will not be added.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 46 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 11 – Title input—Track title input Track title input Method 1 Method 2 With this method, the tracks for title input are selected first. With this method, the Title Input mode is selected first. 1 Put the deck in playback or playback standby mode on the track you wish to add a title. During recording, you may also input a title for the current track being recorded.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 47 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 12 – Using a computer keyboard A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate certain functions of the MD-CD1. It is particularly efficient for title input. Keyboard type setting Select US for an English-language keyboard, or JPN for a Japanese-language keyboard. The MD-CD1 must be set for the type of keyboard being connected.
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2ReMD-CD1.fm 49 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 13 – Data settings / service data Data communication settings By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to the MD-CD1 through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal, the two units can be linked for data exchange. Use the following options on the SERIAL sub-menu of the CD menu to perform their respective settings. Communication word length can be set to either 7 or 8 bits. Default: 8 bits PARITY BAUD RATE Communication parity can be set to NON, EVEN or ODD.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 50 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 14 – System limitations CD section CD-R/RW discs that have not been finalized cannot be played back. Make sure the disc has been properly finalized before loading into the player. About finalization Even if audio data is recorded onto a CD-R/RW disc, if the TOC (table of contents corresponding to the recorded data) is not written on the disc after recording, the disc cannot be played back on conventional CD players.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 51 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 14 – System limitations—MD section Although tracks have been deleted, the remaining time on the MD disc does not increase. When the remaining time on an MD disc is displayed, sections less than 12 seconds are ignored. So even if short tracks are eliminated, the total time indicated does not increase. W hen elapsed recording time and remaining time are added up, it doesn’t match the possible recording time of the MD disc.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 52 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 15 – Message display glossary No Track! There are no recorded tracks. Details / response PGM Empty! There is no program Blank Disc A blank recordable MD disc has been inserted. PGM Full! No new programs can be created. New Disc! A new recordable MD disc has been inserted. W_Protected! Complete Editing operation has been successfully completed. Write-protected MD disc, so recording or editing is not possible.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 53 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 15 – Message display glossary—Troubleshooting Troubleshooting There is no power to the unit. Please check that the power cord is properly plugged in. “Disc Error!” is displayed. The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc. Playback is not possible. This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the power on and wait a few hours, then try again. • Confirm the connections with the audio system. • Adjust the recording level.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 54 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 16 – Specifications MD deck Type Discs Rec modes Recording format Recording time Sampling frequency Compression system MiniDisc recorder MiniDisc format Stereo/Mono/LP2/LP4 Magnetic field modulation overwrite 74 minutes (stereo), 148 minutes (mono), 148 minutes (LP2), 296 minutes (LP4) when using a 74-minute disc 44.
2ReMD-CD1.fm 55 ページ ２００４年１１月５日 金曜日 午前７時３５分 16 – Specifications—Dimensional drawing Unit specifications Power USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz 18 W 483 x 94 x 308 mm 19 x 3.7 x 12.1 (in) 5.8 kg (12.
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