Tascam CD-A700 user service Maintenance, Specifications

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Maintenance

The heads and tape path should be cleaned

Pinch Roller

and demagnetized periodically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capstan

 

 

 

 

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.

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Contents CD-A700 Important Safety Instructions Ocaution Label required in this regulation is shownWavelength 760 800nm Before Use Connections Voltage ConversionRack Mounting Digital OutputJReverse mode switch REV Mode kTape Pitch Control knob Name of Each ControlWCD Sync button eRECORD button rREC Mute button AREPEAT 1/ALL button sPROGRAM button dSHUFFLE button∑ Music search using Search buttons /Ò CD PlayerBasic Operation ∑ Even if the disc tray is open∑ To review the program contents ∑ To cancel a programmed trackProgram Playback ∑ Programming required tracks∑ To repeat a designated section A-B Repeat mode Random PlaybackRepeat Function Pitch ControlTime Counter Display Auto SpacingSingle Playback Intro Check FunctionCassette Deck Operation PlaybackRecording ErasingRTZ Return To Zero Function Fast WindCPS Computomatic Program Search  button is pressed, the current tune is counted asPress the CD Sync button in the Stop mode Copying from CD to Tape∑ To record from the beginning of the tape ∑ To record from any desired posi- tion of the tapeTimer-controlled Operation ∑ Timer playback of CD or cassette∑Timer recording Afterward, when one stops, the other startsTroubleshooting GeneralCD player Cassette deckMaintenance SpecificationsAC Power Cord Connection Corde DE Connexion CA

CD-A700 specifications

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