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Tascam MD-CD1 Owner's Manual

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D00826820B
MD-CD1
Minidisc Deck/CD Player
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 » D00826820B MD-CD1 Minidisc Deck/CD Player OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Model number Serial number TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual For the consumers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    MD drive optical pickup: Type: Manufacturer: Laser output: Wavelength: CD drive optical pickup: Type: Manufacturer: Laser output: Wavelength: TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual KMS-260E SONY Corporation 4.55 mW 785+/-20 nm KSS-575B SONY Corporation Less Than 0.4 mW on the objective lens 760-780 nm...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MD section ... 50 Message display glossary Operation messages ... 52 Error Messages ... 52 Troubleshooting ... 53 Specifications MD deck ...54 CD deck ...54 Rated input/output ...54 MD specifications ...54 CD specifications ...54 Dimensional drawing ... 55 TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Rack-mounting kit • Warranty document Environmental considerations The MD-CD1 may be used in most places, but to maintain top performance and prolong operating life, do not place it in the following locations. • On an unsteady surface, or where there is frequent vibration or resonance TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Rack-Mounting The Unit

    Should this occur, leave Handling of compact discs The MD-CD1 has been designed for the playback of CD-DA format discs and MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 format. In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.

  • Page 8: Handling Of Minidiscs

    (such as titles and starting and ending addresses), and by rewriting this data, the playback order can be freely changed. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Unit

    • The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the MD-CD1, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal. • If the range of remote operation becomes smaller,...

  • Page 10: Connections

    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 record- ers to the analog line inputs and outputs.

  • Page 11: Features And Their Functions Front Panel

    The type of character selected is indicated by the dis- play. Lower case letters/code: no indication Capital letters/code: Japanese: TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual When ON, the CD and Adjusts the head- This is a standard pin jack for Used to select input character...

  • Page 12: Cd Operation

    (search) is performed. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual c v b n H CD key / indicator pressed, the indicator goes on, CD becomes the dis- play master, and CD deck and disc information (such as settings and time) are shown on the display.

  • Page 13: Md Operation

    When it is on, the indicator lights up, and pitch can be con- trolled +/- 12.5%. During ON mode, signals cannot be output from the digital output terminals [DIGI- TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual Push this con-...

  • Page 14: Display

    Auto Ready function is on. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual nected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the MD-CD1 with the keyboard. Title input opera- tions, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency. # $ % &...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    CD deck are output through their respective digital output terminals. 9 CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) Connector RS-232C compatible serial control from an external PC can be performed. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual These light during title input These are the digital output ter-...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Unit

    These functions cannot be operated for the deck selected as the remote control master. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual NOTE While these keys can also be used for character input during title input operation, in this manual they are referred to as “Number keys.”...
  • Page 17 CD operation sections of the unit. When pitch control is on, the pitch value can be set. Refer to “Pitch control” on page 28. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch setting is retained. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Cd Operation Section

    During playback, press this key to skip back to the start of the track in play. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual During normal playback, use this key to skip through tracks in the forward direction for selection, or for cue playback (search).
  • Page 19 Operation is the same as with the PLAY key on the MD operation section of the unit. g READY ( ) key Operation is the same as with the READY key on the MD operation section of the unit. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Display Master And Remote Control Master

    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. In this manual, the deck represented by the information in the display is referred to as the “display master,”...

  • Page 21: Menu Operation Menu Configuration

    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 Menu configuration There are menus for both CD and MD operation. Below each menu are sub-menus, and in each sub-...

  • Page 22: Menu Configuration

    GRP CREATE Creating groups GRP CANCEL Eliminating a group ERASE DISC Erasing disc content ERASE TRK Erasing a track TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual “Data settings/service data” Manual reference Page “Playback modes” “Repeat playback” “Auto cue” “Auto cue” “Auto ready (of a specified track)”...

  • Page 23: Operation Basics

    firmation), during menu option display. Front panel operation: Press the CD MENU or MD MENU key cor- responding to the current Menu mode. Remote control operation: Press the MENU key. The CD or MD indicator will stop flashing. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Cd And Md Playback

    CD and MD decks. This section will explain the shared playback Discs for playback The CD and MD decks in the MD-CD1 can play back the types of discs listed below. CD deck Ordinary audio CDs available commercially...

  • Page 25: Using Headphones

    Remote control operation: continuously press the Be sure to hold the key down; if you quickly release it, the Skip function will operate. NOTE The Search function does not operate with MP3 discs. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual search search key...

  • Page 26: Time Search Function

    NOTE Auto Cue functions only for MD tracks recorded in the ST mode. For MD tracks recorded in MONO, LP2 or LP4 TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual Operation variations Even if the final second is not input, playback will begin from the selected point after pressing the PLAY key.

  • Page 27: Auto Ready

    Press the A-B REPEAT key once more. In Random and Program modes, A-B Repeat cannot function when the specified A-B section spans more than one track. When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B section is cancelled. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Continuous Cd And Md Playback

    Timer Playback By using an external timer, you can set the MD-CD1 to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer. First, plug the power cord of the MD-CD1 into the power outlet of the timer.

  • Page 29: Single-Track Playback

    The track number should be shown on the display. Use the number keys to input the track num- ber of the track to be added. Press the ENT/YES key. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Random Playback

    During MD playback, the remaining disc time indica- tion, as with CD, shows the playback time remaining until the end of the disc. Please note that this may dif- TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual “PGM Full!” will be displayed, and no more tracks can be added.

  • Page 31: End Of Disc/Track Warning

    Fade-out begins, and after the preset fade- out time, there is silence. After it becomes silent, depending upon the Fade mode set- ting, playback continues or the deck enters playback standby mode. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Output Volume

    B and C, directory A cannot be selected for playback, but directory B and C can be selected for play- back. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual Setting is made using the “PLAY VOL- UME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu.

  • Page 33: Md Group Playback

    VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu to turn this mode on or off. MD group playback The MD-CD1 allows MD tracks to be divided into groups. When the Group mode is on, only those tracks in the selected group are available for playback.

  • Page 34: Dubbing From Cd To Md

    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.
  • Page 35 To listen while dubbing, select NORMAL. For faster dubbing, select HIGH. 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. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Md Recording From An External Source

    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 record- ing level.

  • Page 37: Recording Cautions

    Entering a track number manually During recording: press the RECORD key at the point where you wish to begin a new track. After recording: track numbers can be entered during editing operation. Refer to “Divide tracks” on page TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Fade-In And Fade-Out Recording

    Setting values range from 1 to 6 seconds in 1- second increments, as well as OFF. The default setting is OFF. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual FADE MODE The deck can be set to continue recording (“Rec”) or enter recording standby mode (“Ready”) after fade- out is completed.

  • Page 39: Overwrite Recording

    Make sure to press the STOP key so that the U-TOC is written onto the disc before turning the power off. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Checking Remaining Md Time

    TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual Elapsed track recorded time (no indication light) Disc remaining time (REMAIN only, or TOTAL and...

  • Page 41: Minidisc Editing

    EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu. “Sure?” is displayed. Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control. After the track is erased, “Complete” is shown on the display. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Erase Disc

    NOTE As an alternate procedure to steps 1 and 2 above, play the track to be divided, and at the desired point, put TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual “Sure?” is displayed. Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

  • Page 43: Combine Tracks

    “Sure?” is displayed. Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control. After the track is moved, “Complete” is shown on the display. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Creating A Group

    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”...

  • Page 45: Title Input

    If there is no current title, nothing will be shown on the display, and only the cursor will flash. If a group is set, the default title automatically created by the MD-CD1 will be displayed. Refer to “Creating a group” on page 44. Add a title following the guidelines below, and press the MD MENU key or the MENU key on the remote control to confirm.

  • Page 46: Track Title Input

    “Title Grp> **” is displayed, with ** repre- senting the group number. Press the ENTER key on the front panel or the ENT/YES key on the remote control. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual Method 2 With this method, the Title Input mode is selected first.

  • Page 47: Using A Computer Keyboard

    A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to Keyboard type setting The MD-CD1 must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the “KEYBOARD?” option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu.
  • Page 48 CD key CTRL + F4 CD STOP CTRL + F5 CD PLAY CTRL + F6 CD READY TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual CTRL + F7 AUTO CUE for CD CTRL + F8 KEY key CTRL + F9 AUTO READY for CD...

  • Page 49: Data Settings / Service Data

    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.

  • Page 50: System Limitations

    ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back. For MP3 CDs to be played by the MD-CD1, the fol- lowing limitations have been placed on the number of MP3 files and directories.
  • Page 51 Even if a title is created with less than 7 char- acters, that amount of space is still taken up. There- fore, in actual use, you may not be able to input a total of 1,700 characters. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Message Display Glossary

    Editing cannot be com- pleted due to MD sys- tem limitations. Not Audio! There is no audio signal from DIGITAL IN. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual No Track! There are no recorded tracks. PGM Empty! There is no program PGM Full! No new programs can be created.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    While settings are retained each time they are made, in some cases they will not be retained when the power is turned off too soon. To prevent this from happening, do not turn off the power right after mak- ing a setting. TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Frequency response S/N ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Channel separation Wow and flutter TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual 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 44.1 kHz...

  • Page 55: Dimensional Drawing

    (1) rack-mounting kit (1) owner’s manual (1) warranty (1) Due to product improvement, the actual unit may appear differently than the illustrations in the operation manual. 18 mm TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual 308 mm 5 mm 285 mm...
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