Tascam CD-302 Owner's Manual

Tascam CD-302 Owner's Manual

Tascam owner's manual dual cd player cd-302
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  • Page 1 » CD-302 Dual CD Player Ü ÿ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 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..
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. TASCAM CD-302 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. TASCAM CD-302 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    For CANADA AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TASCAM CD-302 Pour le CANADA CORDE DE CONNEXION CA ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    KEY ORIGINAL/RESET key...14 TEMPO 8%/16%/32% key ...14 TEMPO slider ...14 Remote control unit (rear) ...14 REMOTE connectors ...14 TASCAM CD-302 — Table of Contents Display ... 15 TRACK indicator ... 15 Bank indicators ... 15 Loop mode indicator ... 15 REMAIN indicator ...
  • Page 6 TASCAM CD-302 — Table of Contents 4.3.6 Setting the sampled data playback tempo ...21 4.3.7 Setting the sampled data playback key .22 4.3.8 Looped playback of sampled data ...22 4.3.9 Clearing the sampled data ...22 Bend function ...22 BPM ...22 4.5.1...
  • Page 7: Environmental Conditions

    • Incremental play • Event start • Fader start Environmental conditions The TASCAM CD-302 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operat- ing life, observe the following environmental conditions: The nominal temperature should be between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
  • Page 8: Backup Memory

    Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the mechanism of the TASCAM CD-302. If it sticks to the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it out.
  • Page 9: Preset Functions

    2, 4 the number keys 3 Press the ENTER 4 Set the function value using the 5 Press the ENTER 3, 5 Description and explanation dial dial to confirm the entry. Default setting –72 TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 10 SLEEP Sleep mode (4.22, “Sleep”) F_PRE Factory settings (4.24, “Factory Preset”) ALL_CL Clear all memories (4.10.6, “Clearing memories”) Displayed characters The characters on the CD-302 display are shown as in the table below: TASCAM CD-302 Description and explanation Default setting...
  • Page 11: Front And Rear Panels

    2 - Front and rear panels TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 12: Power Switch And Indicator

    2 • Front and rear panels—Main unit (front panel) Main unit (front panel) Since you perform almost all control functions of the CD-302 from the remote control unit, the front panel only contains the following features: 1 POWER switch and indicator Turns the power on and off.
  • Page 13: Bpm Counter

    flashes, and when the sync is locked, the light lights steadily. R LOOP key Switches looping on and off. When looping is enabled, the key lights and the display indicator also lights. TASCAM CD-302 counter LED (to TEMPO SYNC BEAT SYNC...
  • Page 14 Turns the brake mode on and off (see 4.14, “Brake function”). When the brake mode is active, the indi- cator lights. TASCAM CD-302 X + and – keys Changes the key. These keys have no effect in Original Key mode.
  • Page 15: Auto Ready Indicator

    Indicates when the Relay Play mode is enabled (see 4.19, “Relay Play”). This mode is automatically enabled for both decks when it is enabled on one deck. r AUTO CUE Indicator Lights when the Auto Cue mode is enabled (see 3.3.2, “Auto Cue”). TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 16: Playback Operations

    3.1.3 Stop The CD-302 has no STOP key. If you have turned on the Direct mode (preset function 20), you can press key (on the main unit or on the remote OPEN control unit) and eject the disc even during playback.
  • Page 17: Cueing Using The Numeric Keys

    3 loop modes are available, as shown on the display: —the whole —a single track is repeated SINGLE —between two points ) using the dial or numeric key. key. key. The unit starts playback key to clear and cancel entries con- TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 18: Playback In A-B Loop Play Mode

    3.4.4 Playback in A-B loop play mode If you press the in play mode while the LOOP keys are lit, loop playback mode will start TASCAM CD-302 and the key lights. If the LOOP lit, pressing the If the LOOP...
  • Page 19: Single Loop

    6 Press the LOOP indicator in the display also lights. LOOP key. The key lights, and LOOP key. LOOP ) using the dial or key. ALL) key. The indicator lights key. The LOOP key lights and TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 20: Tempo (Speed) Control

    ENTER TEMPO 4 Select y using the dial. 5 Press the ENTER Sampling The CD-302 provides about 10 seconds of sampling time for each deck. keys to change the key. – indicator will show a total of key. ) using the dial or numeric key.
  • Page 21: Using The A-B Loop As A Sample Source

    SAMPLE key. The sample can now be played PLAY/PAUSE key to start reversed PRESET key. ) using the dial or SAMP_P key. ENTER ENTER key. The REVERSE indicator key. PRESET SAMP_T ) using the dial or TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 22: Setting The Sampled Data Playback Key

    An automatic BPM count function and a tap mode BPM count function are available. NOTE It may not be possible for the CD-302 to “read” the beat automatically if the music contains complex rhythms. In this case, you should use the TAP func- tion (described below) to determine the tempo.
  • Page 23: Number Key Modes

    Tempo Sync This function allows you to match tempos between the two decks of the CD-302, using the BPM facility. In this, and the beat sync function described below, either deck can be the “master” deck (the deck from which the tempo is taken) or the “slave”...
  • Page 24: Cancellation Of Beat Sync

    4.10 Memories The CD-302’s memory function allows the storage of up to 1000 memories. There are 5 banks (A to E) with each bank having 200 memories. The space for these memories is shared between the...
  • Page 25: Storing A Memory

    You might use each bank for a different operator of the CD-302, for example. The following data is stored in each memory: • Disc ID (automatically read from disk) •...
  • Page 26: Tascam Cd-

    If you are clearing all memories and then turning off the power, wait a few seconds between pressing the ENTER key and turning off the power. TASCAM CD-302 4.11 Voice Reduce function This function lowers the volume of the vocal part of the material being played back when enabled.
  • Page 27: Deleting Program Steps

    ) using the dial or PROG key. The program step num- PRO E key. The display will show -SURE- key one more time to delete =normal). setting (max- key. OUTPUT ) using the dial or key. key to confirm the setting. TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 28: Setting The Eom Time

    In sin- gle play mode (3.2, “Play modes”) this setting has no effect. TASCAM CD-302 This is in contrast to single play mode (3.2, “Play modes”), where the unit relocates to the start of the current track.
  • Page 29: Relay Play

    ) using the dial or CLOSE key. to turn the function on or off. key. key. SLEEP ) using the dial or key. to turn the function on or off. key. TASCAM CD-302...
  • Page 30: Fader And Event Start/Stop

    4 • Advanced Operations—Fader and Event Start/Stop 4.23 Fader and Event Start/Stop You can control the CD-302’s decks individually by using fader start and event start through the appropri- ate jacks on the rear panel of the main unit. Fader start can be used to stop and start the units.
  • Page 31: Specifications And Reference

    0: Frequency response 20 Hz — 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB Dynamic range > 98 dB S/N ratio > 98 dB (IHF-A) Total harmonic distortion < 0.006% 3.5mm (0.14") 261mm (10.3") TASCAM CD-302 9.2mm (0.4")
  • Page 32: Error Messages, Etc

    If the errors continue with a number of discs, turn the unit off, wait for a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the errors still continue, contact your TASCAM distributor for repair. TASCAM CD-302 5.2.1...

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