Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM CD-
A550MKII Compact Disc Player/Reverse Cassette Deck.
Before using your unit, please read this manual carefully
so that you will understand the correct operating
procedures and be able to use all its functions fully. We
hope that you will enjoy using this product for many
years to come.
Please keep this manual for future reference. You can
also download a digital copy from the TEAC Global Site
(http://teac-global.com/).
Main Features
CD player and cassette recorder can be operated com-
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pletely independently
Includes CD-only output jacks and common output
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jacks that can output the tape signal, the mixed CD and
tape signals or prioritize the tape signal
Continuous CD and cassette tape playback possible
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When dubbing from a CD to a cassette tape, automatic
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division of tracks to the tape A and B sides is possible
(TAPE EDIT function)
CD or cassette tape power-on playback and cassette tape
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power-on record are possible
Monitoring with headphones possible
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Wireless remote control with numerical keys included
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3U rack-mount size
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CD functions
CD-R and CD-RW disc playback possible
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CD text display possible
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MP3 and WAV file playback possible
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Resume playback function allows playback to be contin-
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ued from the last played position
Auto cue function finds the position of the first sound in
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a track (audio CDs only)
Auto ready function can pause playback at the begin-
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ning of the next track after playing a track
When playback is stopped in the middle of a track, the
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incremental play function automatically pauses at the
beginning of the next track
Auto space function can automatically create space
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between playback tracks
Call (back cue) function can return to the playback
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starting point
EOM function gives advance notice before a track ends
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Four playback modes (continuous, single, random, pro-
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gram)
Repeat playback function
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1 – Introduction
Pitch control function (±12.5%)
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Tray opening prevention during playback
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Cassette tape functions
Auto reverse recording and playback possible
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RTZ (return-to-zero) function
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Playback pitch control function (±10%)
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Items included with this product
The following items are included with this product.
Unpack the unit carefully to avoid damaging it. Please
save the box and packaging materials for transportation
of the unit in the future. If any of the accessories
are missing or appear to have been damaged during
transportation, please contact TASCAM.
• Main unit .........................................................................1
• Wireless remote control (RC-A550) ...............................1
• AA batteries ...................................................................2
• Screw kit for rack-mounting ...........................................1
• Owner's Manual (this document) ....................................1
The warranty is included at the end of this manual.
About this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
Keys, jacks and other parts on this unit and external
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devices are indicated with a bold typeface like this:
MENU
When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows
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a message, this is shown in the following typeface:
RANDOM
If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot
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change) is shown, this is shown as follows:
The state when the main display area shows times and
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titles is called the "standard display."
Discs in CD-DA format are sometimes called "audio
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CDs."
CDs with MP3 and WAV audio files on them are some-
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times called "data CDs."
Additional information is presented as necessary in sec-
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tions with "TIP," "NOTE" and "CAUTION" labels.
Tips suggest ways that the unit can be used.
NOTE
Notes provide additional explanation and describe spe-
cial cases, for example.
CAUTION
Cautions are instructions that must be followed to avoid
REMAIN
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