Tascam MD-CD1 CD and MD Playback-MP3 file directory playback, MP3 ﬁle directory playback

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7 – CD and MD Playback—MP3 file directory playback

Output volume

The volume of the CD playback output signal can be adjusted. This adjustment functions for both for ana- log output (including headphone output) and digital output.

1Setting is made using the “PLAY VOL- UME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu.

The level can be set between –54 dB and +18 dB, or “- - -“ (- inﬁnity) can be selected.

NOTE

Since volume adjustment is performed in the digital domain, if the output level is excessive in the plus direc- tion, digital distortion will be generated.

MP3 ﬁle directory playback

MP3 ﬁles recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as ﬁles are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 ﬁles held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one direc- tory. This results in multiple layers of directories and ﬁles.

When the Directory mode is on, only those ﬁles within a selected directory are available for playback. When the directory mode is off, the directory conﬁg- uration is ignored, and all MP3 ﬁles recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Pro- gram playback and Repeat playback only function within directories.

NOTE

Each MP3 ﬁle is handled as a track.

Directories which do not contain MP3 ﬁles directly under them cannot be selected for playback. For exam- ple, in the diagram below, under directory A are direc- tory B and directory C. If there are MP3 ﬁles in both directory B and C, directory A cannot be selected for playback, but directory B and C can be selected for play- back.

Disc

Directory

A

Directory

B

Directory

C

Directory

D

(MP3 file)

mp3. 1

mp3. 2

mp3. 3

mp3. 4

mp3. 5

mp3. 6

mp3. 7

mp3. 8

mp3. 9

Directory playback setting

1Set the remote control master to CD, and press the DIR/GROUP key.

“DIR ON” or “DIR OFF” will be shown in the display. When the DIR/GROUP key is pressed, the current setting is changed. For example, if the directory playback mode is off, when the key is pressed, the mode is turned on and “DIR ON” is displayed.

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Contents MD-CD1 HAZARD, do not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Table of Contents Environmental considerations Supplied accessoriesIntroduction Some notes and precautions Introduction-Environmental considerationsRack-mounting the unit Beware of condensationAbout the User Table of Contents U-TOC Handling of MiniDiscsRemote control unit Some notes and precautionsBatteries Inserting batteriesConnecting analog audio equipment Connecting digital audio equipmentPower source ConnectionsFront panel Features and their functionsShared features Power switch Remote signal sensor Features and their functions-Front panel CD OperationOPEN/CLOSE key Press this key to MD OperationFeatures and their functions-Display DisplayFeatures and their functions-Rear Panel Rear PanelShared operation keys MD operation keys / CD operation keys Features and their functions-Remote Control UnitRemote Control Unit Features and their functions-Remote Control Unit CD Operation Section MD Operation SectionFeatures and their functions-Remote Control Unit Selecting the display master Display master and remote control masterSelecting the remote control master CD Menu Menu option Function Manual reference Menu operationMenu conﬁguration Menu operation-Menu configuration MD Menu Menu option Function Manual referenceRemote control operation Menu operation-Operation basicsOperation basics Front panel operationCD and MD Playback Discs for playbackPlayback modes Basic playback operationTrack selection Display master and remote master settingsCD and MD Playback-Display master and remote master set CD and MD Playback-Time Search function Time Search functionAuto cue Basic operationCD and MD Playback-Auto Ready Auto ReadyRepeat playback To B repeat playbackTimer Playback CD and MD Playback-Continuous CD and MD playbackContinuous CD and MD playback Pitch controlCD and MD Playback-Single-track playback Single-track playbackProgram playback Deleting a programmed trackTime display switching CD and MD Playback-Random playbackRandom playback Saving program dataCD and MD Playback-End of disc/track warning End of disc/track warningPlayback functions for CD only Changing the key of playbackOutput volume Directory playback settingCD and MD Playback-MP3 file directory playback MP3 ﬁle directory playbackGroup playback setting CD and MD Playback-MD group playbackMD group playback Creating and deleting groupsRecording mode setting Dubbing speed settingDubbing from CD to MD Basic dubbing operationDubbing from CD to MD-Dubbing speed setting MP3MD recording from an external source Basic recordingMD recording from an external source-Recording cautions Recording cautionsAdding track numbers Auto track functionTime Machine recording MD recording from an external source-Fade-in and fade-outFade-in and fade-out recording Sync recording MD recording from an external source-Overwrite recordingOverwrite recording MD recording from an external source-Checking remaining Checking remaining MD timeMiniDisc editing Editing operationsUndo an edit operation Erase trackMiniDisc editing-Erase disc Erase discDivide tracks Selecting a track to be erased on the menuMove tracks MiniDisc editing-Combine tracksCombine tracks Disc title when creating a group MiniDisc editing-Creating a groupCreating a group Deleting a groupTitle input operation Title inputDisc title input Title input-Track title input Track title inputGroup title input MethodUsing a computer keyboard Keyboard type settingTitle input by keyboard Other keyboard operationsUsing a computer keyboard-Other keyboard operations Ctrl + F9Viewing service data Data settings / service dataData communication settings System limitations CD sectionMD section About ﬁnalizationSystem limitations-MD section Tracks cannot be combinedError Messages Message display glossaryOperation messages Message Details / responseMessage display glossary-Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMD deck CD deckRated input/output MD speciﬁcationsUnit speciﬁcations Specifications-Dimensional drawingDimensional drawing MD-CD1