Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM CD‑500/500B 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 unit, 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.

You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).

Differences between the CD-500 and CD-500B models

The CD-500 is the standard model and the CD-500B is a model with additional professional features. These additional features include XLR balanced analog output connectors, an AES/EBU digital output connector (XLR) and a parallel external control connector.

Features

•• 10-second anti-shock memory prevents skipping caused by vibrations, for example

•• Dedicated knob for ±16% pitch control

•• Plays ordinary audio CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs, including files in both MP3 and WAV formats

•• Cueing with one-frame precision

•• Support for fader start and event start control

•• Parallel control connector on CD-500B model

•• When using the parallel connector (CD-500B only), the transport mode, including fader start and event start, as well as flash start and direct start modes can be set

•• RS-232C serial connector can be used to connect a computer or external controller to control the unit

•• Program memory can store information for up to 100 discs

•• Incremental play function

•• Auto-ready function can automatically pause playback after track completes playing at the beginning of the next track

•• Auto-cue function can ready the unit to start playback of a track from the moment sound starts

•• Transport and pitch can be controlled using a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (sold separately)

•• Flash start function enables playback without delay (tracks 1–20 or the first 20 tracks in the program)

•• Number buttons on the front panel can be used for track selection and the flash start function

•• Skip back function can go back a few seconds (amount can be set) during playback

•• TASCAM RC-500 wireless remote control included (can be disabled using a setting on the main unit)

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•• Gap between tracks during playback can be set

•• Balanced output level can be set by making an internal adjustment (CD-500B only; requires servicing by TASCAM technical support)

•• Panel buttons can be locked to prevent misoperation

•• Eject block function can be used to prevent discs from being ejected during playback or when paused

•• Slot loading of discs

•• RCA unbalanced outputs

•• Coaxial digital output (S/PDIF)

•• Optical digital output (S/PDIF)

•• XLR balanced outputs (CD-500B only)

•• XLR AES/EBU digital output (CD-500B only)

•• Monophonic output possible

•• Playback modes include all tracks (ALL), one track (SINGLE), program (up to 100 tracks) and random

•• Repeat modes include all tracks (ALL), one track (SINGLE), tracks in the program and looping of an A-B interval

•• Display can be set to show track elapsed time, track remaining time or disc remaining time

•• CALL function can be used to return to the last point where playback started

•• Intro check function

•• Fade in and fade out can be set from 0 to 10 seconds in 0.5-second intervals

•• Automatic playback when power turned on possible

•• Relay playback of multiple units possible

•• Index search (audio CD (CD-DA) only) and directory search (MP3 or WAV file discs only) functions

•• Resume function remembers the last point when playback stopped

•• Support for EOM display showing the end of a track

•• Headphones jack and level knob on the front panel for monitoring

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