Tascam MD-CD1 CD and MD Playback, Discs for playback, Playback modes, Basic playback operation

7 – CD and MD Playback

The MD-CD1 can play both CDs and MDs. Basic playback and the operation of most playback func- tions are virtually identical for the CD and MD decks. This section will explain the shared playback

functions first, followed by playback functions for CD only, MP3 disc directory playback, and MD group 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 (recorded in CD-DA format)

CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD-DA format, and properly finalized

MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly finalized.

MD deck

Audio MiniDiscs recorded in standard, LP2, LP4 and mono modes.

Playback modes

There are four different playback modes for both the CD deck and the MD deck. The mode selected is indicated on the display.

Normal (continuous) playback mode: no indication lamp

Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit

Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit

Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit

The playback mode can be selected using the P.MODE key on the remote control. Pressing the key changes the playback mode in the following order:

Cont → Single → Program → Random

You can also select the playback mode using the "PLAY MODE?" option in the PLAY sub-menu of the CD and MD menus.

While the mode can be changed from any playback mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the normal Continuous mode.

Basic playback operation

1Push the POWER switch to turn on the unit. The display will indicate NO DISC.

2Insert a disc.

CD:

2-1Press the OPEN/CLOSE key, and the CD tray opens.

2-2Place the CD in the tray, label side up.

2-3Press the OPEN/CLOSE key again, and the CD tray closes.

NOTE

For 2-3, instead of the OPEN/CLOSE key, if the PLAY key is pressed, the CD tray will close and playback will begin, and if the READY key is pressed, the CD tray will close and the unit will enter playback standby mode.

After a disc is inserted, the total playing time and number of tracks will be displayed.

MD:

2-1Insert the MiniDisc into the MD slot, in the direction of the arrow, and with the label side up.

After a disc is inserted, the disc title (if there is one), and the total playing time and num- ber of tracks will be displayed.

3Press the PLAY key.

The indication will light up, and play- back begins from track 1. The number of the current track in play is indicated on the dis- play.

To stop playback, press the STOP key. To pause playback, press the READY key.

The indication will light up, and the unit will enter playback standby mode. To resume playback, press the PLAY key.

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