Tascam CD-A700 user service Maintenance, Specifications

Maintenance

IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suit-

Cleaning tape path

OApply head cleaning fluid* to a cotton bud or soft cloth, and lightly rub the heads, capstan and all metal parts in the tape path.

OAlso clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning fluid*.

*Both are available in TEAC Tape Cleaning Kits HC-2 and RC-2 in the U.S.A. or TZ-261 in other areas.

Erase Head

Record/Play Head

Demagnetizing heads

Be sure that the power is off, then demag- netize the heads using a TEAC E-3 demag- netizer. For details of its use, read its instructions.

able for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or con- sult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any con- nection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety

Specifications

earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

CD player section

(Audio)

Number of channels: 2

Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 0.5 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)

Wow and flutter:

Unmeasurable (quartz accuracy) Channel separation: 75 dB

Pitch control: Approx. ±12 %

Output (RCA): 2 Vrms

Output (XLR): +20 dBu

Digital filter: 4-times oversampling

Analog filter: 3rd order

Cassette section

Track system: 4-track 2-channel stereo

Heads: Record/playback x 1 (rotary reverse), erase x 1

Type of tape: Cassette tape C-60, C-90

Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec.

Pitch control: Approx. ±12 %

Motor: DC servo motor x 1

Wow and flutter: 0.08% (W. RMS)

Frequency response (overall): 50 – 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB, metal

50 – 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB, chrome

50 – 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB, normal

Signal-to-noise ratio (overall): 69dB(DOLBYNRoff,3%THD level, weighted), 69 dB (DOLBY NR on, over 5 kHz)

Fast winding time: Approx. 120 sec. (with C- 60)

Input (RCA):

–9 dBu (input impedance of 50 kohms)

Input (XLR):

+4 dBu (input impedance of 10 kohms)

Line output (RCA):

–4.5 dBu (output impedance of 400 ohms)

Line output (XLR):

+4 dBu (output impedance of 150 ohms) Headphones: 5 mW/32 ohms

General

Power requirements: 120/230 V AC, 50–60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada/General export model) 230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe/U.K. model) 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australia model)

Power consumption: 15 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):

483 x 138.5 x 270 mm (19" x 5-1/4" x 10-5/8")

Weight: 6.6 kg (14.1 lbs.)

Standard accessories:

Wireless remote control RC-A500, Battery (SUM-3, "AA", "R6" type) x 2, Rack mounting screw kit

OImprovements may result in specifi- cation or feature changes without notice.

OPhotos and illustrations may differ slightly from production models.

The wires in the mains lead on this prod- uct are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured

BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

When replacing the fuse only a correct- ly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPE- TENT ELECTRICIAN.