Tascam MD-CD1 owner manual Introduction, Environmental considerations, Supplied accessories

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1 – Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM MD- CD1 MiniDisc Deck and CD Player.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the

MD-CD1, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the MD-CD1 has been packed with the following:

RC-MC1 remote control unit

2 AA batteries

Power cord

Rack-mounting kit

Warranty document

Should any of these items be missing, or if you encounter any damage, please contact your TASCAM supplier.

This unit was packed in its carton with special mate- rials in order to prevent any damage during shipment. Please save the carton and packing materials in the event you need to transport the unit in the future.

Environmental considerations

The MD-CD1 may be used in most places, but to maintain top performance and prolong operating life, do not place it in the following locations.

On an unsteady surface, or where there is frequent vibration or resonance

Near a window or where it can be exposed to direct sunlight

Near heating or air conditioning vents, or in very hot or cold places

Places with high humidity or poor ventilation

Next to tuners, televisions or video decks, as this could cause noise or affect video images

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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 Supplied accessories IntroductionEnvironmental considerations Rack-mounting the unit Some notes and precautionsIntroduction-Environmental considerations Beware of condensationAbout the User Table of Contents U-TOC Handling of MiniDiscsBatteries Remote control unitSome notes and precautions Inserting batteriesPower source Connecting analog audio equipmentConnecting digital audio equipment ConnectionsFeatures and their functions Shared features Power switch Remote signal sensorFront panel 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 PanelFeatures and their functions-Remote Control Unit Remote Control UnitShared operation keys MD operation keys / CD operation keys Features and their functions-Remote Control Unit CD Operation Section MD Operation SectionFeatures and their functions-Remote Control Unit Display master and remote control master Selecting the remote control masterSelecting the display master Menu operation Menu configurationCD Menu Menu option Function Manual reference Menu operation-Menu configuration MD Menu Menu option Function Manual referenceOperation basics Remote control operationMenu operation-Operation basics Front panel operationPlayback modes CD and MD PlaybackDiscs for playback Basic playback operationDisplay master and remote master settings CD and MD Playback-Display master and remote master setTrack selection Auto cue CD and MD Playback-Time Search functionTime Search function Basic operationRepeat playback CD and MD Playback-Auto ReadyAuto Ready To B repeat playbackContinuous CD and MD playback Timer PlaybackCD and MD Playback-Continuous CD and MD playback Pitch controlProgram playback CD and MD Playback-Single-track playbackSingle-track playback Deleting a programmed trackRandom playback Time display switchingCD and MD Playback-Random playback Saving program dataPlayback functions for CD only CD and MD Playback-End of disc/track warningEnd of disc/track warning Changing the key of playbackCD and MD Playback-MP3 file directory playback Output volumeDirectory playback setting MP3 file directory playbackMD group playback Group playback settingCD and MD Playback-MD group playback Creating and deleting groupsDubbing from CD to MD Recording mode settingDubbing speed setting Basic dubbing operationDubbing from CD to MD-Dubbing speed setting MP3MD recording from an external source Basic recordingAdding track numbers MD recording from an external source-Recording cautionsRecording cautions Auto track functionMD recording from an external source-Fade-in and fade-out Fade-in and fade-out recordingTime Machine recording MD recording from an external source-Overwrite recording Overwrite recordingSync recording MD recording from an external source-Checking remaining Checking remaining MD timeUndo an edit operation MiniDisc editingEditing operations Erase trackDivide tracks MiniDisc editing-Erase discErase disc Selecting a track to be erased on the menuMiniDisc editing-Combine tracks Combine tracksMove tracks Creating a group Disc title when creating a groupMiniDisc editing-Creating a group Deleting a groupTitle input Disc title inputTitle input operation Group title input Title input-Track title inputTrack title input MethodTitle input by keyboard Using a computer keyboardKeyboard type setting Other keyboard operationsUsing a computer keyboard-Other keyboard operations Ctrl + F9Data settings / service data Data communication settingsViewing service data MD section System limitationsCD section About finalizationSystem limitations-MD section Tracks cannot be combinedOperation messages Error MessagesMessage display glossary Message Details / responseMessage display glossary-Troubleshooting TroubleshootingRated input/output MD deckCD deck MD specificationsSpecifications-Dimensional drawing Dimensional drawingUnit specifications MD-CD1