User manual TASCAM CD-500

[. . . ] D01136920A CD-500/500B CD Player OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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. [. . . ] · Turn off the power (or put power into standby mode) for this unit and all equipment that will be connected to it. · Connect all the devices to the same power supply line. When using a power strip, for example, use a thick cable with a high current capacity to minimize variation in the power voltage. Headphones Foot switch TASCAM RC-3F (sold separately) USB Computer External controller (CD-500B only) Digital input of mixer, recorder, ampli er, etc. Analog input of mixer, recorder, ampli er, etc. Analog inputs of mixer, recorder, ampli er, etc. (CD-500B only) Digital input of mixer, digital recorder, digital ampli er, etc. (CD-500B only) Connecting a foot switch Connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately) to the REMOTE connector to enable it to control some unit operations. (See "Controlling the player with a foot switch" on page 32. ) Connecting headphones Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Use the PHONES knob to adjust the volume. CAUTION Connecting with a computer Connect the RS-232C connector on this unit to a RS-232C connector on a computer to allow serial control of this unit from that computer. After connecting the unit to a computer, make transmission settings correctly on this unit. (See "Using the RS-232C connector" on page 33. ) Connecting digital audio equipment Connect the digital inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other digital equipment to this unit's digital output connectors. Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob to minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. 16 TASCAM CD-500/500B 3 ­ Preparation Connecting analog audio equipment Connect the analog inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other analog equipment to this unit's analog output connectors. NOTE Precautions about using the remote control · When using other devices controlled by infrared rays, use of this remote control might operate these devices by mistake. · Use the remote control within the following range. Remote sensor Cables are not included with this unit Using parallel control (CD-500B only) To use an external controller for parallel control of the CD-500B, use the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector (D-Sub 15-pin). For the pin assignments of the PARALLEL connector, see "Using the parallel connector [CD-500B only]" on page 32. Preparing the remote control Inserting batteries 1 Open the cover on the back of the remote control. 15° 15° Operation distance Directly in front: Within 7 meters 15° left or right: Within 7 meters Remote control reception settings 2 Insert two AAA batteries with the correct ± orientations. Operation of the unit using the remote control can be disabled in order to prevent misoperation. Use the 15 IR menu item to set whether or not the unit can be operated by remote control (default value: ON). NOTE 3 Close the cover. NOTE The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan. , · If remote control reception has been set to OFF IR OFF will appear on the display when any of the remote control buttons are pushed. · The remote control reception setting (on/off ) is saved even if the unit's power is turned off. When to replace the batteries Replace both batteries with new ones when the range of the remote control becomes short or if the buttons become unresponsive. Precautions about using batteries Misuse of batteries could cause them to leak, rupture or otherwise be damaged. Please read and abide by the precautions on the battery labels when using them. See page 4 of this manual for additional precautions. TASCAM CD-500/500B 17 3 ­ Preparation Panel lock function When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit), press and hold the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to turn the panel lock function on or off. When it is on, all the buttons on the front panel of the unit (except the SHIFT and DISPLAY [LOCK] buttons) and the remote control are disabled. LOCKED will appear on the display if you push any of the buttons. NOTE · Even when the panel lock function is enabled, the unit can be controlled by a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch connected to the REMOTE jack on the front panel and external controllers connected to the RS-232C connector and CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connectors on the rear panel. · The panel lock setting (on/off ) is saved even if the unit power is turned off. 18 TASCAM CD-500/500B 4 ­ Menu Use the unit's menu system to make various settings. Among the menu setting items are some that can also be set using dedicated buttons on the remote control. [. . . ] 1 Select the 21 INFO menu item. Setting the baud rate Use the 13 232C menu item to set the baud rate. Select 96 (9600 bps, default value), 192 (19200 bps) or 384 (38400 bps). For further details, please contact TASCAM customer support. 2 Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the main unit or the ENTER button on the remote control to show the system firmware version on the display. Version Build number NOTE The baud rate setting is retained even when the power is turned off. Restoring factory default settings You can restore the unit to factory default settings that are stored in the backup memory. The following default settings are stored in the backup memory · Playback mode · Playback time display mode 3 Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the main unit or the ENTER button on the remote control again to return to menu item selection. TASCAM CD-500/500B 33 7 ­ Other Functions User data settings (CD-500B only) You can set whether or not a USER DATA BIT is output with the digital output from the DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU) connector. [. . . ]