Tascam CD-302 owner manual Front and rear panels-Remote control unit rear

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2 • Front and rear panels—Remote control unit (rear)

S A and B keys

Use the A and B keys to set, edit and recall the start and end points of the loop, respectively.

When you have set a loop (start and end points have been set), the A and B keys will light.

T SAMPLE key

This key lights when sample playback takes place and flashes when sample recording takes place.

Press and hold this key and press the IN key to enter reverse sample playback mode, and press and hold this key and press the OUT key to enter loop sample playback mode.

U IN/OUT keys

Use these keys to set and clear the start and end points of the sampled sound and edit the end point.

When you have set these points, these keys will light.

Start and stop sample playback using these keys.

V SCRATCH key

Turns the scratch play mode on and off. When this scratch mode is active, the indicator lights (see 4.9, “Scratch”).

When the indicator is lit, the playback can be “scratched” using the dial.

W BRAKE key

Turns the brake mode on and off (see 4.14, “Brake function”). When the brake mode is active, the indi- cator lights.

X + and – keys

Changes the key.

These keys have no effect in Original Key mode.

Y KEY ORIGINAL/RESET key

Use to choose between the Original Key mode and and the Pitch Control mode (where the tempo or the key may be changed independently of each other).

Z TEMPO 8%/16%/32% key

Selects the maximum amount by which you can change the tempo and key (“width”).

Repeated presses of this key cycle between 8% 16% 32% 0.0% 8%.

The width is briefly shown in the display for a few seconds each time it is changed.

a TEMPO slider

Changes the tempo when playing back a disc.

The center position is the normal tempo.

Push the slider up to the position to decrease the tempo to the minimum set by the TEMPO key Z, and push it down to the + position to increase the tempo to the maximum value allowed.

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b REMOTE connectors

Connect these to the REMOTE connectors on the rear of the main unit 5.

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Contents CD-302 Important Safety Precautions Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipmentImportant Safety Instructions For Canada Pour le CanadaTascam CD-302 Table of Contents Specifications and reference BPMEnvironmental conditions Main featuresBefore you start Anti-shock memory Before you start-Backup memoryBackup memory Instant startBefore you start-Preset functions Preset functionsBefore you start-Displayed characters Displayed charactersFront and rear panels Main unit front panel Remote control unit front panelFront and rear panels-Main unit front panel Main unit rear panelFront and rear panels-Remote control unit front panel Front and rear panels-Remote control unit rear Remote control unit rearFront and rear panels-Display DisplayPlay modes Basic operationsPlayback operations CueingBasic operations-Loop play Loop playPlayback in A-B loop play mode B loop play modeSetting A-B loop points Clearing loop pointsSingle loop ALL loopKey pitch control Advanced OperationsTempo speed control SamplingAdvanced Operations-Sampling Bend function Advanced Operations-Bend functionBPM Number key modes Cancellation of tempo syncAdvanced Operations-Number key modes Tempo SyncScratch Cancellation of beat syncAdvanced Operations-Scratch MemoriesAdvanced Operations-Memories Programmed playback Advanced Operations-Voice Reduce functionVoice Reduce function Brake function Advanced Operations-Output levelOutput level Deleting program stepsTimer Play Advanced Operations-Setting the EOM timeSetting the EOM time Auto ReadyRelay Play Direct modeAdvanced Operations-Relay Play Disc Tray Auto CloseFader and Event Start/Stop Factory PresetAdvanced Operations-Fader and Event Start/Stop Specifications Specifications and referenceDimensions Spare parts Specifications and reference-Error messages, etcError messages, etc

CD-302 specifications

The Tascam CD-302 is a professional-grade CD player that has been specifically designed for a variety of audio applications, including broadcasting, live sound, and studio work. Offering an impressive blend of advanced features and user-friendly operation, the CD-302 stands out in the crowded market of CD players.

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