Tascam GA-30CD owner manual Top Panel, CD Trainer section

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2 – Part names and functions

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CD Trainer section

In addition to standard CD player functions, the CD Trainer also has a tuner, a metronome, an oscillator and other features.

eCD player cover

Lightly press the ø mark at the front of the cover to open the player.

rLOOP I/O key

Use for loop playback.

Press this key to set the loop IN point (starting point) for the currently playing or paused CD. Press this key again to set the OUT point (ending point) and start loop playback automatically.

When IN and OUT points are set, press and hold this key to turn loop playback between the IN and OUT points ON and OFF.

When IN and OUT points are not set, press and hold this key to turn single track or all track repeat ON and OFF. (See “Repeat playback of a selected loop” and “All track or single track repeat playback” on page 16.)

tTUNER/SETUP key

Press this key to turn the tuner ON and OFF. Make detailed tuner settings using the Setup menu. (See “Using the tuner” on page 18.)

Press and hold this key to open the Setup menu to adjust the time display mode as well as other functions, including tuner settings. Once in the Setup menu, press this key to cycle through setting items. (See the “Changing settings” chapter on . page 19.)

ySetting adjustment keys

Use the three setting change keys to adjust settings.

DOWN: Reduce values, flatten the pitch or shift the stereo position to the left.

CENTER: Restore the default value, cancel pitch changes or reset the stereo position to the center.

UP: Increase values, sharpen the pitch or shift the stereo position to the right.

uCD Trainer LCD

Shows information about CD playback, etc.

iGUITAR CANCEL key

Press this key to turn Guitar Cancel ON and OFF. The indicator lights when ON and blinks when in setup mode. Press and hold this key to open the Guitar Cancel setting menu. In this menu, press this key to cycle through setting items. (See “Canceling guitar sounds” on page 17.)

oOSC key

Press this key to start the oscillator and output an adjustable pitch signal from the side speakers. (See “Using the oscillator” on page 18.)

Press and hold this key to access the Calibration menu and set the standard tuning frequency. (See “Calibrating the tuning frequency” on page 18.)

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Contents GA-30CD Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety InformationContents Supplied accessories Main features of the GA-30CDIntroduction Understanding this manualPrecautions for placement and use Handling of compact discsBeware of condensation Front panel Part names and functionsCD Trainer section Top PanelEffects Section L zCD Trainer LCD Rear panelConnections Headphones connectionGuitar connection External sound source connectionUsing the guitar amp Adjusting the volume and tone qualityProcedures to shape the guitar tone Selecting effects and setting parameters Using effectsRestoring the factory effect presets EffectsEffect banks ReverbChoosing the output Changing banksSetting the tempo Using the CD trainerPlaying CDs Repeat playback of a selected loopCanceling guitar sounds Adjusting the keyUsing the oscillator Using the tunerUsing the metronome Tuner, oscillator and metronomePlayback mode selection Changing settingsTuner settings Initializing effect banksSpecifications CD TrainerPhysical Dimensional drawing Block diagramTascam GA-30CD Tascam GA-30CD GA-30CD