INTRODUCTION

Before you start using this product, thoroughly read and understand this manual. After you have finished reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place so that it can be retrieved whenever necessary.

Features

The CD-601MKII is a professional-use CD player for use in broadcasting stations, post-production, sound production, and other commercial uses. Its features include:

zRack-mountable 3U, half-rack size by using the rack mount tray (sold separately)

zPlayback of audio discs made using CD-R and CD-RW discs in addition to commercially available audio CDs

zProvided with XLR (balance) and RCA (unbalance) analog output terminals, and XLR (AES/EBU) and RCA (S/PDIF) digital output terminals

zTwo playback modes are provided, online playback for final take, and monitor playback for rehearsals. Each of these playback signals can be output from different output terminals.

zInstant start for instantly starting playback

zStandby at audio start point of track enabled by auto cue function.

zCueing can be performed at singe-frame accuracy.

zSearching of the index is possible.

zIn addition to regular playback of all tunes, single playback of a single tune and program playback of various tunes in a desired order are also possible.

zThe Auto Ready Function enables the CD player to automatically stand by at the start of the next track after a track has been played.

zThe Incremental Play function enables the CD player to automatically stand by at the start of the next track when track playback has been cancelled.

zThe Failsafe function prevents inadvertent operation during playback of the final take.

zSynchronization with an external word clock (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) is possible.

During synchronization with an external 48 kHz clock, the CD playback signal is digitally output at a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

z±12.5% pitch control function

zThe Timer Play function automatically starts monitor playback when the power is turned ON.

zCD text can be displayed.

zProvided with parallel terminal for control such as fader start/stop from external equipment.

zProvided with serial (RS-232C) terminal for control from a PC or editing equipment.

zOperability can be improved and functions expanded by connecting the RC-601MKII Remote Control Unit (sold separately).

zHeadphone terminal/level knob for a monitor are provided on the front panel.

About Terms Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following terms:

“Online READY” is used to indicate an “online playback standby state” and

“Monitor PAUSE” is used to indicate a “monitor playback standby state.”

Product Configuration

This product comprises the following items:

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CD-601MKII unit

x 1

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Power cable

x 1

• Owner’s Manual (this manual)

x 1

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Warranty

x 1

When unpacking this product, take care not to damage the product. Store the box and packaging materials so that they can be used for transporting the product at a later date.

If you find that any parts are missing or parts have been damaged during transportation, contact us immediately.

Precautions on Installation

Locations

Do not install this product at the following locations. Doing so might cause audio quality to drop or cause the product to malfunction.

•Surfaces included 5° or more

•Locations subject to lots of vibrations or unstable locations

•Next to windows or other locations subject to the direct sunlight

•Next to heating apparatus or other locations subject to extremely high temperatures

•Locations subject to extremely low temperatures

•Locations subject to lots of humidity or poorly ventilated locations

•Next to tuners, TVs or video recorder decks

Installing this product near such locations may disturb video images or cause noise.

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