Tascam CD-A500 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 earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or

Specifications

GREEN-and-YELLOW.

CD player section

(Audio)

Number of channels: 2

Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz ± 0.5 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB

Dynamic range: 90 dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)

Wow and flutter:

Unmeasurable (quartz accuracy) Channel separation: 75 dB Output: 2 Vrms

Digital filter: 4-times oversampling

Analog filter: 3rd order

(Signal format)

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

D/A converter: 16-bit linear/channel

Channel bit rate: 4.3218 Mb/sec.

Channel modulation code: EFM

Error correction: CIRC

(Pickup)

Type: Objective lens drive, optical 3-beam laser pickup.

Objective Lens:

2-dimensional parallel drive

Laser Type:

GaAIAs type semiconductor laser Wave length: 780 nm

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.

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):

59dB(DOLBYNRoff,3%THD level, weighted), 69 dB (DOLBY NR on, over 5 kHz)

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

Input: Line; 87 mV (input impedance of 50 kohms or more)

Output: Line; 0.46 V (load impedance of 50 kohms or more)

Headphones; 1 mV/8 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: 14 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):

483 x 133 x 270 mm (19" x 5-1/4" x 10-5/8")

Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.)

Standard Accessories

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

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

OPhotos and illustrations may differ slightly from production models.

483mm

466mm

435mm

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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.

15mm

270mm

6mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

132.7mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57.2mm

 

 

138.5mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents CD-A500 Important Safety Instructions Manufacturer Sony Corporation Laser output Optical pickup Type KSS-212BWavelength 760 800nm Before Use Voltage Conversion ConnectionsRack mounting Name of Each Control WCD Sync button eRECORD button rREC Mute buttonPREPEAT 1/ALL button aPROGRAM button sSHUFFLE button VINTRO Check button bAUTO Space button nA-B 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 tunes∑ To repeat a designated section A-B Repeat mode Random PlaybackRepeat Function ∑ Programmed repeat playbackTime Counter Display Auto SpacingSingle Playback Intro Check FunctionCassette Deck Operation PlaybackRecording ErasingHow to Select Any Required Tune Using CPS RTZ Return To Zero FunctionPitch Control Fast Wind∑ To record from the beginning of the tape Copying from CD to Tape∑ To record from any desired posi- tion of the tape Timer-controlled operation ∑ Timer RecordingTroubleshooting GeneralCD player Cassette deckMaintenance SpecificationsTo the User