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CC-222MK$
CD Recorder/Cassette Deck
Professional
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such
as a book case or similar unit.
4 Follow all instructions.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off
position.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• An apparatus with Class I construction shall be con-
nected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
TASCAM CC-222MKIII
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Safety Instructions
This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-
ible laser radiation during operation because invisible
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is com-
pletely confined in the protective housings.
CAUTION
• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING
USING A SCREWDRIVER.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
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For USA
Optical pickup:
Type:
SF-W37SFT
Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd.
Laser output: Less than 0.7 mW on the objective
lens (record)
Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm
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TASCAM CC-222MKIII
Contents
1 – Introduction................................6
Some notes, precautions and
6 – After Recording ....................... 27
5 – Recording CDs ......................... 20
TASCAM CC-222MKIII
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1- Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM
CC-222MKIII CD Recorder/Cassette Deck.
“One-touch” fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified
time allow you to edit program material to your specific
requirements.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take
some time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure
you understand how to properly set up and connect the
CC-222MKIII, as well as the operation of its many use-
ful and convenient functions. After you have finished
reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
A multi-function “multi dial” is used to set and confirm
parameter settings.
A convenient wireless remote control unit provides
additional functionality and permits the operation of the
unit from a distance.
NOTE
The CC-222MKIII provides you with an advanced sys-
tem for the recording and playback of digital compact
discs and analog cassettes, providing easy duplication
facilities in both directions, and combining the most
advanced technology in both fields.
This product is designed to help you record and
reproduce sound works to which you own the copy-
right, or where you have obtained permission from
the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless
you own the copyright, or have obtained the appro-
priate permission from the copyright holder or
the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in
severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. If you are uncer-
tain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.
Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation
be responsible for the consequences of any illegal
copying performed using the CC-222MKIII.
Additional audio units, both analog and digital, can be
connected easily through the rear panel connections,
allowing the recording of other sources.
Additionally, the CC-222MKIII is fitted with a dedi-
cated phono connection, which eliminates the need for
an additional RIAA-equipped amplifier when archiving
vinyl recordings.
TASCAM’s legendary attention to detail provides a
high-quality full-featured cassette tape deck, complete
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with Dolby noise reduction circuitry.
24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters
provide excellent recording and playback quality for the
CD recorder.
1. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D ∂
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
A sampling frequency convertor is incorporated, allow-
ing the recording of CDs from digital audio sources
which are at frequencies other than the CD standard
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
Disc track divisions can be entered manually, or can
produced automatically as a response to the input signal
level.
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the CC-222MKIII has been
packed with the following:
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items
are missing.
• RC-222 remote control unit ......................................1
• AC power cable.........................................................1
• AAA batteries for the remote control unit................2
• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers).....1
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1- Introduction
Rack-mounting the unit
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space
above it and 4 inch (10cm) or more of space at the rear.
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan-
dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
Some notes, precautions and environmental considerations
The CC-222MKIII may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating life,
observe the following notes, precautions and environ-
mental conditions:
• Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
for correct operation.
• The voltage selector on the rear panel is only avail-
able on units for the North American market. Please
set this to match your local supply. If you are in any
doubt in this matter, consult an electrician.
• Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.
NOTE
• Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV
sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).
When transporting the unit, always use the origi-
nal packing materials. For this reason, we strongly
recommend that you save all the packing materials
that came with the CC-222MKIII, in case you need
to transport it in the future.
• The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F).
• Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-
condensing.
In addition, when transporting the unit, you should
tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape
that will not spoil the finish of the unit.
• As the unit may become hot during operation, always
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
Do not install this unit in a confined space such as
a book case or similar product, and do not put any
material goods on the unit.
• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generat-
ing electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a
warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change,
there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could
condense on the internal mechanism, making correct
operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs,
leave the player for one or two hours with the power
turned on, then turn the power off and on again.
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
NOTE
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or print-
able recordable discs with this player will damage the
mechanism and cause it to malfunction.
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted
to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to
stick to the turntable of the CC-222MKIII. If it sticks
to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it
out.
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Handling of compact discs
The CC-222MKIII has been designed for the play-
back of CD-DA format discs and MP3 files recorded
in ISO9660 format: In addition to ordinary 5-inch and
3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R
and CD-RW discs.
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to
avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip.”
• Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of
high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warp-
ing could result.
• Always place the compact discs in the trays with
their label facing upward.
• Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side
of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint
pen.
• To remove a disc from its case, press down on the
center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, hold-
ing it carefully by the edges.
• Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining
from tape or stickers that have been removed. If they
are inserted into the player, they could stick to the
internal mechanism, requiring removal by a techni-
cian.
• Do not use cracked discs.
• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
circular promotional, etc. discs.
• Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (oppo-
site the label side). Grime and dust may cause skip-
ping, so keep discs clean and store them in their
cases when not being played. To clean the signal side
of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the
center towards the outside edge.
• The CC-222MKIII cannot play unfinalized CD-R/
RW discs.
• Music discs with copy control, a compact disc copy-
protection system, have been released from several
record companies aiming to protect their copyright
interests. Since some of these discs do not comply
with the CD specifications, they may not be playable
on the CC-222MKIII.
• Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,
benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to
clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing
surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or
re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc,
additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of
CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:
However, you should note that an audio CD created
using a CC-222MKIII disc may not play back satisfac-
torily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be
playable on the CC-222MKIII. This is in no way a limi-
tation of the CC-222MKIII itself, but of the difference
between the different types of media and the methods
used to read them.
There are precautions that you should take when han-
dling CD-R and CD-RW discs.
• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on
a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back,
and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the
same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks
recorded can be erased before the disc has been “final-
ized”, and the space on the disc can be re-used for
other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will
include the logo one of the following logos:
• CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of
heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are
not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall
on them, and which is away from sources of heat such
as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.
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• Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases
to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
• When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use
a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the informa-
tion. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as
this may cause damage to the recorded side.
• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of
a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions sup-
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer
directly.
• Always keep the recording sides of the discs away
from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound
quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry
cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do
not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning
fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the
disc unplayable.
Finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able
to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may
be “unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This
allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provid-
ed that there is space on the disc.
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TOC (Table of contents) has been written at the start of
the disc.
The process of writing this table of contents is known
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further
data can be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on
page 27 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which
has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased,
or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
2. TOC: Information of recorded data, which con-
tains titles, starting and ending addresses,
and etc..
“Recordable” discs
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.
About tapes
Do not store tapes in the following places:
• Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive
shocks.
• On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight, or in
any other places with high temperatures.
As C-120 tapes are mechanically weak, and could
become entangled in the transport mechanism, we do
not recommend their use.
• Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where
they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields.
• Where humidity is high, or in dirty, dusty places.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which
cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this
is shown as follows: RANDOM.
• The names of keys and controls are given in the fol-
lowing typeface: ERASE.
• Selectable values (i.e. values in dB) or ON and OFF
selections (i.e. SRC>XXX) are shown in the following
typeface: XXX.
• When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows
a message, this is shown in the following typeface:
Complete.
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1- Introduction
Use of the remote control unit
• Do not expose the infrared receiver (light receptive
area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense
light for extended periods of time. Long exposure to
this light may result in failure of the remote control
sensor.
• The remote control functions by using an infra-
red light signal. When using the unit to control the
CC-222MKIII, other devices that are turned on could
be operated by its signal.
• If the range of remote operation becomes smaller,
or commands do not always function properly, the
batteries have become weak and should be replaced.
Always replace both batteries with new batteries of
the same type.
• When the remote control will not be used over one
month, please remove the batteries to prevent the
possibility of battery acid leakage which could dam-
age the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and
discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thor-
oughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid
on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batter-
ies.
• Point the remote control to the remote sensor on
the main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the
remote control and the remote sensor.
Batteries
If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or break-
age occurs, the unit will not function.
ª Inserting batteries
1. Open the lid.
Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries
and their packaging to ensure proper usage.
2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries.
3. Close the lid.
• Confirm + and – polarity and follow the indications
when inserting new batteries into the remote control.
• Do not use old and new batteries together.
• Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may
differ. Do not use batteries of different specifications
together.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non-
rechargeable.
• Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them
into a fire or put them in water.
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provided by these controls.
yINPUT 1 SEL key Repeated presses of this key
cycles through the different sources available for the
CD drive: OPTICAL, COAXIAL, LINE 1, PHONO,
and TAPE.
1Power switch (POWER) Turns the unit on and off.
2Cassette holder Open this holder using the EJECT
key. Insert cassettes tape side downwards, and close
the holder by hand.
uPHONO key Starts recording from the phono source
to the cassette or disc recorder, depending on the
selection made in the menu system. See the appropri-
ate sections on recording to either tape or disc.
3REW key Rewinds the tape moving fast in the right-
to-left direction. If the tape is already in playback
mode, it acts as a search key.
iREC MUTE key When recording to cassette and this
key is pressed, the sound is muted for about four sec-
onds, and then the unit enters record standby mode.
4FFWD key Forwards the tape moving fast in the
left-to-right direction. If the tape is already in play-
back mode, it acts as a search key.
oINPUT (cassette) control This rotary control
affects the level fed to the cassette. Note that it has
no effect during automatic disc-to-tape dubbing if
the menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing
is set to “through”.
5Tape STOP key Stops the current tape transport
operation.
6Tape PLAY key (˙) Starts or resumes tape playback
or recording, from right to left.
pDUB 2 TAPE<CD-RW key Starts the process of
7Tape PLAY key (¥) Starts or resumes tape playback
automatic recording from the disc to a cassette.
or recording, from left to right.
aINPUT (CD) control This rotary control affects
the level fed to the disc. Note that it has no effect
during automatic tape-to-disc dubbing if the menu
item bypassing the volume during dubbing is set to
“through”.
8Tape PAUSE key Stands by for tape playback or
recording. Pressing this key again resumes the opera-
tion.
9Tape RECORD key When stopped, pressing this
key enters recording standby mode.
sDisc OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc
tray.
0Tape EJECT key Opens the cassette holder.
dDISPLAY key Changes the time display for the disc
qDisplay Provides information on the status of the
cassette and disc transport and the selected input
sources, etc.
recording and playback.
fFINALIZE key Used when finalizing recordable
discs.
wRESET key Resets the tape counter to zero.
gERASE key Used when erasing data from CD-RW
eRTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position.
discs.
rINPUT 2 SEL key Repeated presses of this key
cycles between the different sources available for the
cassette recorder: LINE2 and DISC.
hSYNC REC key Turns synchronized recording of
the disc recorder on and off.
jMENU key Repeated presses of this key cycles
tDUB 1 TAPE>CD-RW key Starts the process of
automatic recording from the cassette to a recordable
disc.
through the different menu options.
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kDisc tray Open and close this tray with the OPEN/
bCD TIMER (OFF/PLAY) switch Use this switch to
turn the CD timer option on or off. When this is in
the PLAY position, turning on the machine with a
disc inserted will automatically start playback.
CLOSE key to load and unload discs.
lMULTI DIAL Used to select and confirm menu set-
tings etc. (turn to make the setting, push to confirm),
and also as a track search key when playing back
discs.
nCD STOP key Stops CD playback or disc recording.
mCD PLAY key Starts CD playback or recording
(from record standby mode).
;REMOTE SENSOR window Receives the infrared
signals from the remote control unit. Do not block
this window if you are using the remote control unit.
,CD PAUSE key Pauses or resumes CD playback
or recording (starts recording from record standby
mode).
zPITCH CONTROL knob This is a centerdetented
knob which allows the tape speed (and therefore the
pitch) to be changed by ±10%.
.CD RECORD key Places the disc in record standby
mode and performs manual track incrementing while
recording.
xREV MODE switch This three-position switch
allows the choice of single-side (Ä) or bidirectional
(Ê) playback and recording, or continuous (ä)
playback only (not recording).
/MONITOR (TAPE,MIX,DISC) switch This switch
selects the source for the headphone outputs as either
the cassette deck, the disc recorder, or a mixture of
both.
cDOLBY NR (OFF/ON) switch Use this switch to
turn the Dolby noise reduction on and off for the cas-
sette deck.
!PHONES jack and volume control Connect a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones to this 1/4” jack, and
adjust the level with the control.
vCD-TAPE CONT PLAY key Use this to turn contin-
uous playback (alternating between disc and cassette)
on and off.
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@DIGITAL COAXIAL (INPUT and OUTPUT) jacks
These RCA jacks input and output SPDIF digital
audio data to and from the disc recorder.
Connect the earth (grounding) wire of the record
Digital audio data received can be at any sampling
frequency between 32kHz and 48kHz. The output is
always 44.1kHz.
deck to the GND terminal.
NOTE
Do not connect a record deck to the LINEinputs
and do not connect any other equipment to these
jacks.
#DIGITAL OPTICAL (INPUT and OUTPUT) jacks
These TOSLINK-compatible connectors input and
output SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc
recorder.
^LINE INPUTS 1, 2 (L/R) Use these connectors to
connect signal sources to the analog inputs of the
disc recorder (1) or the inputs of the cassette deck (2).
Digital audio data received can be at any sampling
frequency between 32kHz and 48kHz.
&AC IN jacks Connects the power cable supplied.
$LINE OUTPUTS 1, 2 (L/R) Use these connectors
to connect the amplifier to the analog outputs of the
disc recorder (1) or the outputs of the cassette deck
(2).
*VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch Switches the voltage
to either 230 V or 120 V.
NOTE
The voltage selector is only available on units for
North American market.
%RIAA PHONO INPUT (L, R) and GND terminal
Use these connectors to connect a record deck to the
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This display shows various types of operation informa-
tion, including CD disc information, deck operation
modes, and menu status.
SCD PAUSE (π) Lights during playback or recording
standby mode.
(Tape PLAY Lights when a tape is being played back
DCD REC Lights during disc recording or recording
or recording.
standby mode.
)˙/¥ (Tape-running indicator) Shows the direction
FSYNC Lights when the SYNC recording mode is on.
of a tape during playback or recording.
GREPEAT, A-B display When the Repeat function is
on, “RePeAT” is lit. When the A-B Repeat function is
on, “RePeAT” and “A-b” are lit. “A-b” also blinks until a
“B-point” is entered.
QTape PAUSE (π) Lights when the unit is in standby
mode for tape playback or recording.
WTape REC Lights during tape recording or recording
standby mode.
HS I N G LE , R A N D O M , PR OG R A M di s p l ay
Depending on the playback mode selected. When all
the indicators are off, Continuous playback mode is
on.
ETape Counter display The tape counter value is
incremented when the tape is moving from left to
right, and decremented when it moves from right to
left (See “Tape counter” on page 32 for more details).
JCharacter display Disc or track information, menu,
message, time, and operation status are displayed.
RTape Level meter Displays the playback level and
the input level of the source device for recording
operation.
KCD Level meter Displays the playback or input
source level when recording.
TTAPE, CD In the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY mode
(continuous CD/tape playback), on of these will flash
during playback.
LMUSIC CALENDER Available tracks for playback
light up; played back tracks disappear from the
screen. When there are more than 20 tracks available
for playback, the “OVeR” indicator lights up.
YINPUT 2 This is always displayed except when
recording with the PHONO key.
:A·SPACE Lights when the Auto Space function is
on.
ULINE 2, DISC display Shows the different sources
available for INPUT 2 (Tape deck).
ZA·TRACK Lights when the Auto Track function is
on. The indicator blinks when Time mode is select-
ed.
liNe 2: a signal source is connected to LINE INPUT 2.
Disc: a signal source is connected to internal CD drive.
XINPUT 1 This is always displayed except when
IDUB 1, 2 When dubbing a tape to a CD-RW, the
indicator “Dub 1” lights up. When dubbing a CD-RW
to a tape, indicator “Dub 2” lights up.
recording with the PHONO key.
COPTICAL, COAXIAL, LINE 1, PHONO, TAPE display
Shows the different sources available for INPUT 1
(CD drive).
OCounter display Either TOTAl or ReMAiN is lit. When
both indictors are off, the time mode is set to show
the elapsed time of the current track.
OPTicAl: Input source is connected to OPTICAL.
cOAXiAl: Input source is connected to COAXIAL.
liNe 1: Input source is connected to LINE 1.
PDisc information display NO TOC Lights when a
disc does not contain TOC (Table of Contents) data.
CD, CD-R or CD-RW lights up when a disc with
TOC data is loaded.
PhONO: Input source is connected to PHONO.
TAPe: Input source is connected to internal tape deck.
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RC-222 Remote control unit
0Tape PLAY¥ key Starts tape playback or recording,
from left to right.
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qCONT PLAY key Use this key to turn continuous
playback (alternating between disc and cassette) on
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about four seconds between disc tracks on playback.
eDISPLAY key Changes the time display for the disc
recording and playback.
rFADER key Use this key to perform automated
fade-in and fade-out when recording to disc. The
time is set using menu items.
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tinuos, single, programmed or random playback.
yINTRO CHECK key Allows the first 10 seconds of
a
every track on a disc to be played.
uREPEAT key Sets the repeat mode (single track, or
disc repeat playback) on and off.
s
d
iA-B key Use this key to set the start and end points
f
k
j
z
of a repeat loop and to cancel such a loop.
g
l
h
;
oMENU key Repeated presses of this key shows dif-
ferent menu items.
pENTER key Used to confirm menu settings.
aNumber keys (0 through 10, +10, and CLEAR key)
Use number keys to enter track numbers for disc
playback.
The CLEAR key cancels the last track entered.
sSEARCH Ô/ keys Used for “fast forward”
and “fast reverse” through a disc.
1Tape RESET key Resets the tape counter to zero.
dCD SKIP Â/¯ keys Used to select tracks or
menu parameter values.
2Tape RTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position.
3Disc OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc
fCD REC key Places the disc in record standby mode
and performs manual track incrementing while
recording.
tray.
4Tape ∆/˚ key Fast-rewinds or fast-forwards the
tape. If the tape is already in playback mode, these
act as the search keys.
gCD REC MUTE key During disc recording, pressing
this key inserts a silence of about four seconds and
pauses recording.
5Tape REC MUTE key When recording to cassette
and this key is pressed, the sound is muted for about
four seconds, and the unit enters record standby
mode.
hFINALIZE key Used when finalizing recordable
discs.
jERASE key Used when erasing data from CD-RW
discs.
6Tape REC key When stopped, pressing this key
enters recording standby mode.
kSYNC REC key Turns synchronized recording of
the disc recorder on and off.
7Tape STOP key Stops the current tape transport
operation.
lCD STOP key Stops CD playback or disc recording.
8Tape PAUSE key Stands by for tape playback or
recording. Pressing this key again resumes the opera-
tion.
;CD PAUSE key Pauses or resumes CD playback or
recording (starts recording from record pause mode).
zCD PLAY key Starts CD playback or recording
9Tape ˙PLAY key Starts tape playback or recording,
(from record standby mode).
from right to left.
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Menu operation
The following are the menu items that can be set using
the MENU key. The majority of them affect disc record-
ing.
1
2
3
Press the MENU key until the desired menu is
shown on the display.
Turn the MULTI DIAL to change a value or set-
ting.
Pressing the MENU key repeatedly cycles through the
menu items. Not every menu item is available in every
situation (for instance, if a digital input is not selected,
the digital direct option is not shown).
Push the MULTI DIAL to confirm the change and
exit the menu item.
Alternatively, keep pressing the MENU key until
the normal time counter is displayed.
Menu configuration
Menu displayed
Meaning
Default (factory) value
Described in:
SRC
Sampling rate converter
Digital volume control
Automatic track increment
Automatic track increment
Sound (trigger) level for track increment
ON
0dB
LEVEL
1 min
“Sampling Frequency conversion” on page 20
“Signal volume” on page 20
“Automatic track division” on page 25
“Automatic track division” on page 25
VOLUME
A_TRK
A_TIME
S_LVL
–24 dB (analog) “Setting the trigger level” on page 24 and
–54 dB (digital) “Using the trigger level” on page 24
COPY ID
FADE IN
FADE OUT
DUB>VOL
Copy-protection on recorded discs
Allows fade in of recorded discs
Allows fade out of recorded discs
Bypasses (THRU) or enables (ON)
internal volume when dubbing from
tape to disc or disc to tape
1 GEN
3s
3s
“Copy-protection” on page 26
“Fade-in and fade-out” on page 25
“Fade-in and fade-out” on page 25
“Dubbing tapes from the CD deck” on
page 30 and “Dubbing from tape to disc”
on page 23
THRU
PHONO
Sends the PHONO inputs to DISC or
TAPE
DISC
OFF
“Recording tapes from the PHONO deck”
on page 31 and “Recording to disc from
the RIAA PHONO inputs” on page 22
“Directory playback setting” on page 19
MP3 DIR
Records directly from digital source
to disc
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4- Disc operations
Simple playback operations
WARNING
4
5
6
Press the PLAY key to start playback
If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust
the level control to low on the unit, then connect to
the PHONES jack before playing back. This will pre-
vent any possible damage to your hearing.
Press the STOP key to stop playback
Press the PAUSE key to pause playback tempo-
rarily.
To resume playback, press the PAUSE key again
or the PLAY key.
1
2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray.
Discs should be inserted in the tray with the label
uppermost.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis-
play light, to show the available tracks playing back.
If there are thirteen tracks on the disc, for example,
indicators 1 through 13 will light. If there are more than
20 tracks on the disc, “OVeR” will light at the end of the
track number indicators.
3
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the tray.
When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display briefly
shows TOC Reading., with a flashing period as the
unit determines the contents of the disc. When the TOC
has been read, the display shows (at the left of the dis-
play) one of the following:
CD
Commercial pre-recorded CD
Finalized CD-R or CD-RW
CD-R which has yet to be finalized
CD-R/CD-RW
CD-R, NO TOC
CD-RW, NO TOC CD-RW which has yet to be finalized
Time display modes
When playing back a CD, or when in standby mode,
there are four different time display modes.
Display shows
TOTAl
TOTAl ReMAiN
[blank]
ReMAiN
Meaning
Total elapsed time of the disc
Time remaining of the current disc
Elapsed time of the current track
Time remaining of the current track
In each mode, the current track number is given, fol-
lowed by the time, as given below, e.g.
10Tr 0:48
NOTE
Press the DISPLAY key to cycle through these time dis-
If the Program playback has been selected (see
”Program playback” on page 17), the elapsed time
and total remaining time refer to the programmed
material, not the whole disc.
play modes, as described here:
Track search
Use the MULTI DIAL (or the SKIP keys on the remote
control unit) to jump forward or backward by one track
at a time, as shown on the display.
followed by a single key to set the“ units” digit.
For example:
Track 13 = +10, 3
Note that going forward from the last track of the disc
will “wrap round” to track 1, and going backward from
the first track of the disc will “wrap round” to the last
track of the disc.
Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0
NOTE
On the remote control unit only, the search keys
can be used to ”fast-forward” and ”fast-rewind”
through the disc.
It is also possible to use the number keys on the remote
control unit to jump directly to a particular track:
1
To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the ap-
propriate key (1 through 9).
2
To play a track whose number is higher than
9, press the +10 key an appropriate number of
times to set the“ tens” digit of the track number,
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4- Disc operations
Playback modes
The unit can be set to play back a single track, the
whole disc in the created order, the tracks of the disc in
a random (shuffled) order, or a programmed order. This
operation takes place when stopped.
• Single. The currently selected track is played and
then playback stops. The SINGLE indicator lights in
this mode.
• Random.In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are
played in random order, and the RANDOM indicator
lights (see “Random playback” on page 17 below).
NOTE
Selecting the playback mode is only possible using
the remote control unit.
• Program.The PROGRAM indicator lights in this mode
(see “Program playback” on page 17 below).
1
When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key on the
remote control repeatedly to cycle the display
through the following:
The selected mode is shown in large characters dis-
appears from the display a few seconds after selecting
the mode, and the display returns to its previous mode.
• Continue. Normal playback mode. Playback con-
tinues in the normal order.
Random playback
In this mode, the unit will playback all the tracks on the
disc in random order.
order. Turn the MULTI DIAL on the unit clock-
wise or press the SKIP (¯) key on the remote
control.
1
When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key until
NOTE
the display shows Random.
You cannot go backwards to previous tracks in the
Random playback mode.
2
Press the PLAY key to start random playback.
While playing back, using the track skip func-
tion will move forwards through the random
To stop random playback, press the STOP key. Opening
the disc tray also stops random playback.
Program playback
The steps to set up to 99 program steps (tracks) to be
played back in a specified order are as follows:
The display shows the track, the current time dis-
play, and the program step number.
1
When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key until
the display shows Program.
While in program playback mode, using the SKIP
keys or the MULTI DIAL moves backwards and
forwards in the order set in the program.
2
The display changes to show 0Tr 00:00 00,
meaning that there are no tracks assigned for
program playback.
Use the PAUSE key to stop playback temporarily or the
STOP key to stop playback of the program. If the STOP
key is used, when playback is restarted, it starts from
the first program step.
3
Use the number keys on the remote control to
enter a track number. There is no need to press
the ENTER key.
When stopped, if the CLEAR key on the remote control
is pressed, it cancels the last track entered in the pro-
gram.
The track entered is assigned to the program
step, and the display changes, showing the track
number, the total time of the program so far, and
the step number, e.g. 2Tr 14:56 03.
Clear the program by pressing the PLAY MODE
until the display shows Continue. The program is
also cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the
STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in pro-
grammed order mode.
4
The next program step can then be entered.
NOTE
Steps 3 and 4 above can also be carried out from
the main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI
DIAL key.
The programmed play order is not memorized when the
power is turned off.
If you enter more than 99 program steps, the message
PGM Full !appears on the display.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program is
complete.
If the total time programmed goes over 100 minutes,
the message --:--appears on the display.
6
Press the PLAY key to start playback at the first
program step.
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4- Disc operations
Repeat playback
The unit can repeat the whole of the disc, the current
track only, or an A–B portion set as described here.
Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the
remote control unit.
1
The unit should be in playback, standby or stop
mode.
Press the REPEAT key so that the display shows
Repeat ON(the RePeAT indicator lights).
NOTE
To cancel repeat mode, press the REPEAT key again so
that the display shows Repeat OFFand the RePeAT indi-
cator goes out.
You can use this mode with Single, Random, or
Program playback modes.
A to B repeat playback
You can set the points between which playback should
loop.
Cancel the A-B repeat mode by pressing the A-B key, or
the STOP key. Both indicators will go out.
1
While playing back, press the A-B key on the
remote control at the point where the loop is to
start (A-point).
During playback, if the A-B key is pressed, the loop
will be canceled and playback will continue past the
B-point.
NOTE
The RePeAT indicator lights up and A-b indicator
A-B repeat cannot be set when the specified sec-
tion spans more than one track, and cannot be
used with MP3 discs.
blinks till the second point (B-point) is entered.
2
Press the A-B key again at the point where the
loop is to end (B-point).
NOTE
If the A and B points are too close together, A-B
looping is not possible.
Playback jumps back to the first “A-point” and
continues to the second “B-point” and then re-
turns to the “A-point” again, repeating the loop.
Intro check
You can skip through the first 10 seconds of all the
tracks on a CD to check the contents of the CD.
2
Press the INTRO CHECK key again or the STOP
key to stop this playback process.
NOTE
NOTE
This function is only available from the remote con-
trol unit.
In Single or Random playback modes, with the
disc stopped, pressing the INTRO CHECK key can-
cels the mode and returns to Continuous playback
mode.
1
When stopped, in the Continuous (normal) mode,
press the INTRO CHECK key.
The first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will
be played back.
Auto spacing
This function inserts a gap of about four seconds
between tracks on playback. This can be useful when
recording to tape, so that automatic searching can take
place more easily on tapes recorded from disc (see
“Search keys” on page 32).
Press the AUTO SPACE key when in playback, standby,
or stop mode, the A.sPAce indicator lights on the right
side of the display. Pressing the AUTO SPACE key
again cancels the mode and returns to normal playback.
The STOP key also cancels the mode and stops play-
NOTE
back.
This function is only possible using the remote con-
trol unit.
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4- Disc operations
Playing back MP3 files
Example of MP3 file structure
MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same
way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some
MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several
directories can be combined into one directory. This
results in multiple layers of directories and files.
Disc
Directory
A
NOTE
MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and
128 kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that
MP3 file cannot be played back.
Directory
B
MP3 files
mp3. 1
mp3. 2
mp3. 3
mp3. 4
mp3. 5
Each MP3 file is handled as a track.
When the Directory mode is on, only those files within
a selected directory are available for playback.
When the directory mode is off, the directory configu-
ration is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc
are available for playback. Please note that Program
playback and Repeat playback only function within
directories.
Directory
C
mp3. 6
mp3. 7
mp3. 8
mp3. 9
NOTE
Directory
D
Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly
under them cannot be selected for playback. For
example, in the diagram below, under directory A
are directory B and C containing MP3 files in both
directories which can be selected for playback.
However, directory A showing 0Trfor its total track
number cannot be selected for playback.
When an MP3 disc is created in an ordinary PC,
mostly, the files (tracks) are shown in the alpha-
betic order. However, the CC-222MKIII gives track
numbers to MP3 files in the order that the files were
written on the disc, so the file order shown on this
unit may be different from the ones on PC.
Directory playback setting
1. Press the MENU key until MP3 DIR>XXXappears
on the display.
2
Turn the MULTI DIAL to set the value to ON, and
push to enter. The total number of track will be
shown.
The CC-222MKIII can play back MP3 files recorded in
formats which conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and
the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple ses-
sions may also be played back.
3. Use the MULTI DIAL or SKIP keys to select de-
sired directory for playback.
The display briefly shows MP3 DIR>XXXwhere
the value is directory number.
For MP3 CDs to be played by this unit, the following
limitations have been placed on the number of MP3
files and directories.
As the display disappears and return to normal
mode, the last directory shown on the screen will
be played back.
Maximum number of directories: 255
Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8
Maximum number of MP3 files: 999
NOTE
A directory containing no MP3 files will be visible,
but it will show 0Trfor its total track number.
Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255
ª About MP3 track data
4. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the di-
rectory.
On this unit, file name or MP3 TAG information (track
title, artist name, etc.) can not be displayed.
Program or Repeat playback can be operated in
the selected directory also.
The time display mode for MP3 is only [blank], show-
ing elapsed time of the current track.
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5- RecordingCDs
Before you start recording using the CC-222MKIII,
make sure that you understand the following key points:
• You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc.
Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and behaves
in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized
CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and
re-recorded.
• Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data
cannot be erased from it.
Input selection
To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT 1
SEL key on the main unit.
In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being
selected, the appropriate indicator: cOAXiAl or OPTicAl,
lights on the right of the display.
Repeated presses of the key cycles through the follow-
ing options:
If an analog signal is selected, the liNe 1 or TAPe indicator
lights on the right of the display.
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
LINE 1
PHONO
Optical digital in
Coaxial digital in
Analog in (LINE 1)
Phono inputs
TAPE
CC-222MKIII cassette deck
Signal volume
• The analog signals received at the LINE 1 jacks, the
RIAA PHONO jacks and from the tape (if the input
volume is not being bypassed—see below) are con-
trolled with the CD deck’s INPUT control. When this
control is at the 12 o’clock position, the signal is nei-
ther cut nor boosted.
input level. The maximum boost is +18 db, and
the signal may be cut by up to 60 dB. There is
also a ---dB setting which represents a complete
signal cut.
NOTE
The digital volume menu can be used for analog
inputs, however, using the CD deck’s INPUT control
to adjust analog inputs with the digital volume set
to zero is recommended.
• The level of the digital inputs may be controlled
using the digital volume menu, as described below.
1
Press the RECORD key to place the unit in re-
The level set for digital inputs is not applied to
analog inputs and vice versa. If analog inputs are
selected after setting digital input level, the set
value is ignored and the value previously set for
analog inputs returns.
cord standby mode.
2
Repeatedly press the MENU key until the display
shows VOLUME>XXXdBwhere XXXis the current
setting.
3
Use the MULTI DIAL or SKIP keys to adjust the
Input monitoring
When the unit is in record standby mode, or record
mode, the input signal is output from the OUTPUT jacks
(digital and analog), allowing you to hear the input sig-
nal.
main unit or remote control to enter monitor mode from
stop mode when there is no recordable disc in the unit
(when there is a recordable disc in the unit, pressing the
RECORD key enters record standby mode).
The meters also show the current signal level.
The word MONITORappears on the display to show that
the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s). The
meters show the current input level.
However, it is only possible to record, or to enter record
standby mode, when a recordable disc is inserted. To
allow monitoring of the input signal at other times, or
when the unit is stopped, use the RECORD key on the
Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.
Sampling Frequency conversion
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The
CC-222MKIII will always record (and play back) CDs
at this frequency.
recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is being
played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed
unit, the CC-222MKIII’s internal frequency converter:
SRC (Sampling Rate Convertor), converts the incoming
frequency to 44.1 kHz.
However, if recording through a digital connection
(either coaxial or optical) and the source has been
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is made, the error message Not Fs44.1k!will
appear on the display.
1
2
Press the MENU key repeatedly until the SRC>
XXXappears.
Turn the MULTI DIAL to set the value ONor OFF.
NOTE
When the SRC setting is off, the frequency conver-
tor is bypassed. In this case, digital signals other
than 44.1kHz cannot be recorded. If an attempt
Basic recording
WARNING
An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut
or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a
reading of –16 dB on the meters (on other words, 0 is
equivalent to 16 dBFS).
If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust
the level control to low on the unit, then connect to
the PHONES jack before playing back. This will pre-
vent any possible damage to your hearing.
4
Press the PLAY key or the PAUSE key to start
NOTE
recording.
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four sec-
onds in length, and there can be a maximum of 99
tracks on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in
mind when recording.
Note that there is no need to “cue up” the re-
cording position—the unit always finds the next
available location on the disc and start recording
to it.
5
6
Press the PAUSE key to pause recording tempo-
rarily. The pause indicator on the display ap-
pears.
If you press either the STOP or PAUSE key within
four seconds of starting recording, the unit will
continue recording until four seconds have elapsed
(since the start of recording) and then stop or
pause as appropriate.
Pressing the PAUSE or PLAY key again restarts
recording with a new track number.
After selecting the input source(s) (see “Input selection”
on page 20), it is possible to start recording.
Press STOP to stop recording. When recording
stops, the display shows PMA Writing(Program
Memory Area) and the Rec indicator blinks for a
few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.
The basic record procedure is as follows:
1
Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc
is loaded, the display shows TOC Reading.
NOTE
When the disc has been loaded, the display indi-
cators show cD-R, NO TOc, or cD-RW, NO TOc, as appro-
priate.
While the ”PMA Writing” message is displayed, all
keys are disabled, and the unit is actually writing to
disc. Do not disconnect the power or subject the
unit to severe vibration or shocks at this time, as
this will prevent proper recording of the informa-
tion.
2
Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record
standby mode, as shown by the Rec and pause in-
dicators on the display. As the unit enters record
standby mode, the display shows Now OPC(Opti-
mum Power Control).
7
When this message disappears, you must press
the RECORD key (step 2) before restarting the
recording. Recording restarts with a new track
number.
3
Adjust the level of the source(s), following the
guidelines in “Signal volume” on page 20.
NOTE
NOTE
Remember that every time recording is paused or
stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track
will always be started. It is not possible to record in
two ”stages” within one track.
The red OVeR indicators on the meters should never
light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units
produce unpleasant sounds when distorted, and
there is no “headroom” after the 0 mark. If record-
ing digitally from a commercially-produced CD,
the volume set in the menu should be 0dB. This will
maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD
without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source
is exceptionally quiet.
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Time display while recording
During recording, three options are available for the
time display modes.
rently being recorded (no indicator lit) and the total
time recorded on the disc (TOTAL).
NOTE
When in record or record standby mode, repeated
presses of the DISPLAY key cycles through display-
ing the remaining time left for recording on the disc
(TOTAL REMAIN), the elapsed time of the track cur-
In record mode, REMAIN shows the same time dis-
play as TOTAL REMAIN.
Playing back tracks
Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back
on an ordinary CD player, the CC-222MKIII can
play back tracks that have been recorded. Use the
MULTI DIAL control or the SKIP keys to select a
track for playback.
Restricting the number of tracks
When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the
number of tracks that may be recorded at one time.
The maximum number can be entered is 99 tracks
Every time a track division is made, the number shown
at the right of the display goes down by one.
At any time within record or record standby mode, turn
the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP keys.
The number of remaining tracks can be changed during
This sets the number of remaining tracks, as shown to
the right of the time display.
recording using the MULTI DIAL control.
Full disc
If the disc becomes full during recording, the unit will
automatically insert a fade-out. For example:When
recording a long program, just before the end of the disc
is reached, the unit starts a fade-out over four seconds
and the display will show Fade Out.
If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if
required (see “Erasing” on page 27) and the disc then
finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized
prior to use (see “Finalizing” on page 27).
When the fade-out has finished, the display shows
Disc Full!. Press the STOP key to exit.
Recording to disc from the RIAA PHONO inputs
NOTE
3
Press the PHONO key. The iNPuT 1, PhONO indica-
tor lights on the display, and the disc recorder
enters record standby mode.
Because of the background noise often experi-
enced when playing back analog vinyl recordings,
the use of the following features is not recom-
mended in the phono recording mode even though
they are available: trigger level, sync recording and
automatic track division.
4
5
Start playing back the record.
Start recording on the disc by pressing the disc
PLAY key.
The level can be adjusted using the CD deck’s
To record to disc from an external record player con-
INPUT control.
nected to the RIAA PHONO INPUT jacks:
Recording will stop when the recording time
on the disc ends, or when the disc STOP key is
pressed. Also, the RIAA PHONO input source will
be canceled.
1
2
Load a recordable disc and put the unit in stop
mode.
Press the MENU key until the PHONO > XXX
menu item is shown.
NOTE
Turn the MULTI DIAL (or press the SKIP keys on
the remote control) to select DISC. Prepare to
play the record on the external record player.
Only the disc STOP key is enabled in this phono
recording mode. The RECORD key therefore can-
not be used for manual track increments (see
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”Manually divide track” on page 25). If you want to
use manual track division, use the normal recording
procedure, with the phono inputs selected as the
source.
It is also possible to perform manual recording to disc
from the RIAA PHONO INPUT source. This is the same
as the standard manual recording procedure (“Basic
recording” on page 21), except that the PhONO input
option should be selected using the INPUT 1 SEL key
before recording starts.
This mode cannot be entered if a recordable disc is
not loaded in the drive.
Dubbing from tape to disc
When dubbing from tape to disc, follow the instructions
here.
You can also stop the dubbing process by press-
ing either of the STOP keys.
NOTE
1
Load the tape with the side that will be recorded
first to be played first. Set the noise reduction,
reverse mode, etc. Also, check the MONITOR is
set DISC.
A recordable disc must be loaded in the drive. The
DUB 1 key is disabled if the media are not loaded,
and if the drives are in any mode other than stop.
2
3
Load a recordable disc.
Use the MENU key until DUB>VOLappears on
the screen. Use the MULTI DIAL to select THRUto
bypass the input level control (see “Bypassing the
input level for dubbing” on page 23).
Dubbing to CD from the middle of the
tape
1
To record from the middle of the tape, set noise
reduction, reverse mode, etc. and locate the tape
to the position where playback will start.
If you want to adjust the input volume, set the
DUB>VOLmenu to ONand use the CD deck’s
INPUT control to adjust the level of signals. If
you wish to adjust the volume before recording
starts, put the CD-RW into record standby or
Monitor mode (see “Input monitoring on page
20”) and use the INPUT 1 SEL key to select TAPe.
2
3
Press the tape PAUSE key to leave the tape in
paused mode.
With a recordable disc in the drive, press the
DUB 1 key. The tape will start playing back, and
the disc will start recording.
4
5
Press the DUB 1 key.
Recording stops under the same circumstances
as for the whole tape (end of tape, end of disc or
either STOP key pressed).
The CD goes into record standby. The tape re-
winds to the start of the tape and starts playing
back. The CD recorder starts recording.
When the available recording time on the disc is
finished, or the tape has stopped, then recording
will stop on the disc.
Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing
NOTE
The input control can be bypassed so that it has no
effect when dubbing, in the following way:
This setting applies only to dubbing procedures,
not to other recordings.
1
Press the menu key until the DUB>VOLitem ap-
It is not possible to make this menu setting (or other
menu settings) when dubbing is actually taking
place.
pears.
2
Turn the dial to select THRU, the control is by-
passed and disabled.
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Advanced recording
Setting the trigger level
The signal level which may be used with synchronized
recording operations (here called the “trigger level” or
“threshold”) is set as below:
Low numerical values of this setting (towards –24)
mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start of
the synchronized recording. A high numerical value
(towards –72) means that a relatively quiet signal will
trigger the start of recording.
1
With a recordable disc loaded, press the MENU
key until the display shows: S_LVL> -XXdB,
where -XXis the current value.
When a digital source is selected, there is another
option, DD, which means that any digital signal above
the zero level will trigger the recording.
2
Turn the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP
keys to change the value between -24, -30, -36,
-42, -48, -54, -60, -66, and -72 dB (-60, -66 and
-72 are only for digital signal).
Using the trigger level
An input signal used as trigger to start recording is the
sound level rises above the threshold for one second or
more:
If the “noise floor” is higher than the threshold, syn-
chronized recording will not take place.
level
Start of track is not registered
level
Start of recording
S_LVL
Noise is higher
than threshold
S_LVL
Noise level
time
time
NOTE
Remember that when recording from an analog
source, the threshold should set so that it is higher
than the “noise floor” such as the base level of
hiss, pops and crackles which may come from an
older vinyl recording, for example. However, syn-
chronized recording is not recommended with the
PHONO mode (see ”Recording to disc from the
RIAA PHONO inputs” on page 22).
Synchronized recording stops when the sound level
drops below the threshold for five seconds:
level
REC standby
Five seconds
S_LVL
If you want to prevent the “five seconds” at the end of
recording, try restricting the number of tracks using
DD mode (see “Restricting the number of tracks” on
page 22 and also “Automatic track division” on page
25). This will stop recording immediately so the “five
seconds” will not be recorded. When there are no tracks
left to be detected in DD mode, you need to make an
extra track on the source media before recording.
time
If you set the threshold value so that only high-level
signals trigger recording, remember that this will not
record the start of a piece which has a slow fade-in:
Recording starts
level
This part of the
track may not be
recorded
S_LVL
Stop of recording
S_LVL
level
Last track
time
Extra track
S_LVL
time
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Synchronized recording
Synchronized recording basically means that recording
will begin automatically when a signal is received, and
will stop when the signal ends.
The display shows SYNC ONbriefly, and then
changes to the track and time display. When syn-
chronized recording is enabled, the sYNc indica-
tor lights in the display.
To enable or disable synchronized recording:
The SYNC REC key is also used to turn off syn-
chronized recording.
1
2
A recordable disc must be loaded.
With the unit in record standby mode or record
mode, press the SYNC REC key.
Automatic track division
The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the
auto track function is enabled.
• TIME
The track will be incremented as passing the time set
before recording using “A_TIME” in the menu items
(see “Menu operation” on page 15). The time can be
set 1 minute to 10 minute increased by a minute.
NOTE
When recording Vinyl to CD, since the track divi-
sions are determined by relative silence, it is pos-
sible that spurious track divisions will be inserted.
Under these conditions, it may be better to set
this function off, and use manual track division
explained below.
• OFF
This sets the function disabled (no indicator lit).
ª To enable or disable automatic track
division:
When this function is enabled, the unit automatical-
ly inserts a track division in the recorded material.
Following modes are available for this function, and
are displayed as described.
1
While record standby mode, press the MENU key
repeatedly until the display shows A_TRK> XXX
where XXXis the current setting.
• LEVEL
2
Use the MULTI DIAL or SKIP keys to select the
desired auto track setting.
When the sound level has dropped below the thresh-
old for more than two seconds, and sound has
re-started, the track will be divided.
The A_TRAcK indicator lights at the right of the
display.
At least
2 seconds
Track increment
level
When the TIMEmode is selected, the indicator
will blink.
A_LVL
Manually divide track
time
While recording is taking place, press the RECORD
key. The current track number is incremented by one.
• DD(digital direct)
NOTE
When recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, this
mode detects a track boundary and divides the track.
This operation cannot be applied while recording
track 99.
However, when the DD mode is on, and if the analog
source or non-DAT/CD/MD digital connections are
detected, the track number will be incremented using
level detection.
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Fade-in and fade-out
To provide smooth beginnings and endings to recorded
tracks, the unit provides fade facilities.
CORD key to enter record standby mode.
2
Start the source material, and press the FADER
Fade-ins are from – (silence) to the set input level (see
key on the remote control.
∞
“Signal volume” on page 20) and fade-outs go from the
current input volume to silence.
The display shows FADE INfor the time specified
in the menu item above.
The fade-in and fade-out times can be set indepen-
dently in increments of one second, from 1 second to 24
seconds.
As the fade progresses, the monitored signal
gradually becomes louder, reflecting the level
recorded on disc.
ª To set the fade times:
ª To perform a fade-out:
1
Press the MENU key repeatedly until the display
shows FADE IN > XXs, where XXis the current
fade-in time, in seconds.
1
While recording, press the FADER key. The
display shows FADE OUTfor the time specified in
the menu above.
2
3
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the value of the fade-in time.
As the fade progresses, the monitored signal
gradually becomes quieter, reflecting the level
recorded on disc.
Press the MENU key again so that the display
shows FADE OUT> XXs, where XXis the current
fade-out time, in seconds.
2
When the end of the fade-out time is reached,
the unit goes into record standby mode. Record-
ing can be restarted with the FADER key or the
PLAY or PAUSE keys.
4
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the value of the fade-out time.
It is possible to set the fade-in time only or the
fade-out time only.
The FADER key can be used and also the fade-in and
fade-out times can be reset to new values while record-
ing is in progress.
ª To perform a fade-in:
1
With a recordable disc loaded, press the RE-
Rec mute function
The rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input
signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc.
2
After about four seconds, the unit enters record
standby mode.
NOTE
1
While recording is in progress, press the REC
This function is only available from the remote con-
trol unit. It is not possible to use this function with
the main unit only.
MUTE key.
The display shows REC MUTE, the meters stop
displaying the current level and the monitored
sound is cut.
Copy-protection
The CC-222MKIII allows copy-protection to be applied
to the discs produced. Naturally, the copy-protection
applies only to digital-to-digital copies.
shows COPY ID>XXXX, where XXXXis the current
setting for copy-protection as shown above.
2
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the copy-protection setting.
There are three settings:
NOTE
• FREE (may be freely copied), where no copy-pro-
tection is applied to the recorded disc.
Copy-protection applies on a “per-track”, not a per-
disc basis. This means that you can apply different
copy-protection levels to different tracks (but you
can’t apply different copy-protection levels to dif-
ferent parts of the same track). If copy-protection is
important to your work, you may want to check this
setting every time you make a recording, to ensure
that you have the protection level that you want.
• 1GEN (single-generation copying), where one digital
copy (“child”) can be made from the recorded disc,
but no digital copies (“grandchildren”) can be made
from the child.
• PROH (copy prohibited) which prevents any digital
copies being made from the recorded disc
1
Press the MENU key repeatedly until the dis-play
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This section deals with the actions taken after record-
ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase
operations for CD-RW discs.
their TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further
material can be recorded on them. Even if the disc is
full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize pro-
cess, and new material can be recorded.
Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more
can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs
can be “unfinalized” using the CC-222MKIII, that is,
Finalizing
As has been explained earlier (see “Finalizing” on page
9), in order for a disc to become a standard CD, it must
have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This pro-
cess is known as finalizing.
2
To start the finalizing process, press the MULTI
DIAL or press the ENTER key. If you do not want
to proceed with the finalizing process, press the
FINALIZE key or STOP key.
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the
CC-222MKIII by the NO TOC indicator under the disc
type on the display being lit when the disc is inserted.
If finalization has been chosen, the display
changes. The NO TOc indicator goes out, and the
word TOCand the Rec indicator flash in the dis-
play. The unit starts counting down from a time
shown on the display.
CAUTION
Do not turn the power off during this operation. Not
only you may lose the recorded data, but also the
disc may be damaged and become un-usable.
After finalization, cD-RW, NO TOc indicator changes
to cD-RW and cD-R, NO TOc changes to cD-R indicator.
NOTE
To finalize a disc:
Although CD-R discs finalized on the CC-222MKIII
may be replayed on ordinary CD players, remem-
ber that finalized CD-RW discs may not play on CD
players.
1
With the unfinalized (recordable) disc loaded,
and the unit in stop mode, press the FINALIZE
key.
The display shows Finalize OK ?.
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs
If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to
erase the Table of Contents in the following way:
If unfinalization has been chosen, the NO TOc indi-
cator starts flashing in the display, and the word
ERASEalso starts flashing. The unit starts count-
ing down from a time shown on the display.
1
With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in
stop mode, press the ERASE key.
After unfinalization, cD-RW indicator changes to
cD-RW, NO TOc indicator.
2
If the display does not show the word Unfinal-
ize?, turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys
until it is displayed.
3
To start the unfinalizing process, press the
MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key.
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinaliz-
ing process, press the ERASE key or STOP key.
Erasing
NOTE
Unfinalizing (described above) is a special case of eras-
ing a disc. It is also possible to erase a track or tracks,
starting with the last-recorded track, a whole disc, or to
“refresh” a disc.
Erase procedures are possible only on a CD-RW
disc. Even if a CD-RW disc has been finalized,
selecting an erase procedure will automatically
unfinalize it prior to erasure. The disc may then
have to be re-finalized. Remember that it is not
possible to perform any erase procedures on a
CD-R disc.
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Erasing tracks
NOTE
It is possible to erase the last recorded track, the last
two recorded tracks, the last three recorded tracks, etc.
It is not, however, possible to erase tracks in the “mid-
dle” of the disc.
If only one track has been recorded on the disc,
only the “erase disc” option (see “Erasing a whole
disc”on page 28) is available.
1
With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode,
press the ERASE key.
4
When the range of tracks to be erased has been
selected, press the MULTI DIAL or the ENTER
key.
2
If the display does not show ERASE XX-XX?,
where XX-XXis the number of the last track
recorded on the disc, turn the MULTI DIAL or use
the SKIP keys until it is displayed.
NOTE
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going
to erase a track or tracks, make sure that they are
recordings that you really want to erase!
3
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the number of the first track to be erased.
The highest value that this number can take is
the last track recorded (for example, if 17 tracks
have been recorded on the disc, 17-17 means that
the last track only, number 17, will be erased).
The lowest value that this number can take is 2
(if this number was 1, the whole disc would be
erased, as described below). If you do not want
to proceed with the erase operation, press the
ERASE key or STOP key.
If the erase operation has been selected, the word
ERASEflashes on the display, and the timer starts
counting down.
At the end of the countdown period, the word
Completeappears briefly on the display, and the
display returns to the track/time display.
Erasing a whole disc
NOTE
When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a
disc), follow the procedure below:
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going
to erase a disc, make sure that it contains only
recordings that you really want to erase!
1
With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode,
press the ERASE key.
If the erase operation has been selected, the word
ERASEflashes on the display, and the timer starts
counting down a time value shown on the dis-
play.
2
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys until
the display shows ERASE DISC?.
If you do not want to proceed with the erase op-
eration, press the ERASE key or STOP key.
At the end of the countdown period, the word
Completeappears briefly on the display, and the
display returns to the track/time display.
3
To erase the contents of the disc, press the MULTI
DIAL or the ENTER key.
Refreshing a disc
NOTE
If a CD-RW disc has been corrupted at any point (e.g.
power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize opera-
tion, etc.), or has been used in a computer or another
piece of equipment that makes it unreadable, it is pos-
sible to “refresh” the disc to make it usable again.
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going
to refresh a disc, make sure that it contains only
recordings that you really want to erase!
If the refresh operation has been selected, the
words ERASE XX:XXare shown on the display,
and the timer starts counting down.
1
2
3
With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode,
press the ERASE key.
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys until
the display shows DISC REFRESH?.
At the end of the countdown period, the word
Complete appears briefly on the display, and
the display returns to the track/time display (of
course, there are no tracks, and the disc is at the
start, with the total time of the disc available for
recording).
To refresh the disc, press the MULTI DIAL or the
ENTER key.
If you do not want to proceed with the refresh
operation, press the ERASE key or STOP key.
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2
3
4
Press the EJECT key to open the cassette com-
partment door.
Load the cassette tape with its open edge facing
down.
Gently close the compartment door.
NOTE
The cassette holder cannot be opened during
recording or playback.
If the power has been switched off during play or
recording, ejecting the cassette may be impossible.
In such a case, switch the power on and press the
EJECT key again.
Note the following when loading tapes:
1
Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette's
hub and take up any slack tape.
NOTE
Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust
and dirt.
Playback operations
WARNING
2
Load a pre-recorded cassette with its open edge
facing down and side A facing toward you.
If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust
the level control to low on the unit, then connect to
the POHNES jack before playing back. This will pre-
vent any possible damage to your hearing.
3
4
5
Set the DOLBY NR system on or off.
Press either PLAY key to start playback.
Adjust the volume with the amplifier’s volume
control.
1
Set the REV MODE switch to the required tape
mode.
6
To stop playback, press the STOP key.
Ä
Ë
ä
Single-sided playback
One side, then the other side, then stop
One side, then the other side, then the first side
again, etc.
Also, check the MONITOR switch is set to TAPE.
Continuous tape/CD playback
1
Load the tape as described above into the unit.
Load the disc recorded side downwards using the
OPEN/CLOSE key.
4
To stop playback and cancel the mode, press the
CD-TAPE CONT PLAY key again.
NOTE
The cassette deck and CD deck can be used to
play back through different outputs, or the LINE
OUTPUTS 2 jacks can be used for both disc and
tape playback. However, note that if both are play-
ing, the cassette takes priority (the disc will not
be heard through these outputs). Disc playback is
always through the LINE OUTPUTS 1 jacks.
2
3
Press the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY key.
Press either of the PLAY keys of the tape deck, or
the PLAY key of the CD deck.
Playback will start on the appropriate unit.
When playback reaches the end of the disc, or
the end of the tape as determined by the REV
MODE setting, playback starts on the other unit.
NOTE
Media (tape or disc) can be changed in the unit that
is not playing.
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Recording operations
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or other pub-
lished or broadcast material may infringe copyright
laws. Check before recording.
4
Set the DOLBY NR system on or off.
5
Press the RECORD key. The deck enters record
standby mode and the indicators light up.
1
Set the REV MODE switch.
6
Play back the source, and adjust the recording
level using the tape deck’s INPUT level control so
that the loudest sound makes the meters briefly
reach around the “0 dB” point for normal or
high-position tapes (recording is not possible
with metal tapes).
If you want to make a bi-directional recording,
set the REV MODE switch to the Ë or ä posi-
tion.
Set to the Ä position if recording is to be made
on a single side of the tape.
7
Press either the PAUSE or PLAY key to start
recording.
2
3
Load a recordable cassette. Check that the safety
tabs on the spine of the cassette are in place. If
they have been broken off, block the holes with
adhesive tape.
To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE
key. To restart recording, press either the PAUSE
key or PLAY keys. If the PLAY key whose indica-
tor is unlit is pressed, the recording direction
will reverse, and the PLAY key must be pressed
again to restart recording.
Press the INPUT 2 SEL key to select either liNe2
or Disc as a recording source.
When Disc is selected, the built-in CD player’s
output is selected as a source.
8
To stop recording, press the STOP key.
When liNe2 is selected, the external signal from
the LINE 2 jacks is selected as a source.
Dubbing tapes from the CD deck
To record from the internal CD deck:
The Dub indicator flashes.
1
Prepare for recording as described above (load a
tape, set the REV MODE, etc.).
The CD starts playback after the eight seconds
at the start of the cassette. The Dub, 2 indicator
lights steadily.
2
Load the source CD disc (press the OPEN/
CLOSE key, put the disc in the tray, recorded
side downwards, and close the tray).
If the tape is in record standby mode, recording
starts immediately, and the CD starts playback
immediately. The Dub, 2 indicator lights.
3
Use the MENU key to set the dubbing volume to
THRUto bypass the input level control (see “By-
passing the input level for dubbing” on page 23).
The dubbing stops when playback reaches the end of
the CD, or when the tape reaches the end of its run (one
side in the case of single-sided (Ä) reverse mode, both
sides in the Ë reverse mode), whichever comes first.
If you want to adjust the input volume, set the
DUB>VOLmenu to ONand use the left (tape) IN-
PUT control to adjust the level of signals fed to
the tape from the CD player.
Note that if the tape is set to auto-reverse, and the last
item recorded on one side of a tape was not completely
recorded before the tape was reversed, that item will be
automatically repeated.
NOTE
If you want to record the tracks on the tape in a
different order from those on the disc, use the pro-
grammed playback mode to rearrange the tracks
(see “Program playback” on page 17). Leave the
disc in stop mode when you have finished program-
ming the order.
Also note that when the tape automatically reverses,
eight seconds are used as non-recorded time at the
beginning of the second side (the tape is in record
mode, but the CD does not play back), again to allow
for leader tape at the start of the cassette.
4
Press the DUB 2 key.
The dubbing process can also be stopped manually with
the STOP key of the cassette deck or the CD deck. All
other transport keys are disabled.
If the tape is in stop mode, the tape rewinds to
the beginning of the current side.
NOTE
At the start of the tape, recording starts, but the
CD does not start playback for eight seconds.
Dubbing is not possible if a cassette is not loaded,
or a CD is not loaded. It is not possible if the cas-
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sette is write-protected, or if the CD is a recordable
disc which does not currently have any material
recorded on it.
It is also not possible to enter the dubbing mode if
the tape is not in stop or record standby mode, or if
the CD is not in stop or pause mode.
Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD
The above procedure describes the playback and
recording from the start of a disc (or the start of a pro-
grammed playback list).
3
4
If recording is to start at the beginning of the
cassette, make sure the cassette is stopped, other-
wise, locate the cassette to the appropriate posi-
tion where recording is to start, and enter record
standby mode.
To record from a point other than the ones above:
1
Locate the disc to the point where the playback is
to start.
Using the headphones with the MONITOR switch
set to MIX will help here.
2
Press the disc PAUSE key to pause playback at
Press the DUB 2 key. Playback starts on the disc,
and recording starts on the cassette.
the point where the playback is to start.
Recording tapes from the PHONO deck
To record from an external record deck connected
through the RIAA PHONO inputs:
4
5
Start playback of the record.
Start recording with either the PLAY or PAUSE
1
Prepare for recording as described above (load a
tape, set the REV MODE, etc.).
key.
Press STOP (cassette deck) to stop the recording.
The STOP key is the only key which is enabled
during phono recording.
2
Press the MENU key until the PHONO > XXX
menu item is shown.
NOTE
Turning the MULTI DIAL or pressing the SKIP
keys on the remote control to select either TAPE.
It is not possible to perform phono recording as
described above under the following circumstanc-
es: a tape is not loaded or the tape is write-protect-
ed (the phono to tape function is disabled with no
recordable tape inserted), or the tape is not either
stopped or in record standby mode.
Press the MULTI DIAL or ENTER on the remote
control unit.
3
Press the PHONO key. The PhONO indicator lights
on the display.
If the tape is currently in stop mode, the tape
rewinds, and the deck enters record standby
mode (about eight seconds from the start of the
cassette, to allow for leader tape).
Only recording as described above is possible from
the RIAA PHONO sources to tape. Manual record-
ing is not possible.
If the tape deck is already in record standby
mode, it will remain in record standby mode.
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Other recording features
Recording silences between items
At least four seconds of silence must be recorded
between items on tape when using the search functions
(see “Search keys” below).
If the REC MUTE key is pressed while the deck is in
record standby mode, four seconds of silence will be
recorded on the tape, and the deck will return to record
standby mode.
When recording, press and release either of the REC
MUTE keys (main or remote). With the tape moving, the
record source is muted for about four seconds (the dis-
play record indicator flashes), and the deck then enters
record pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to re-start
recording.
If the REC MUTE key is held and pressed for lon-
ger than four seconds while recording is in progress,
silence is recorded on the tape while the key is held
down. The deck enters record standby mode when the
key is released.
Erasing tapes
Anything previously recorded on the tape will auto-
matically be erased when you make a new recording
on it. It can also be erased by “recording” on it with the
INPUT level control set to “0”.
Other tape functions and features
Tape counter
The tape counter value increments when the tape is
moving from left to right, and decrements when it
moves from right to left.
can be reached easily by pressing either of the RTZ
keys (main or remote). The tape fast forwards or fast
rewinds to the 0000 mark.
NOTE
Use either of the RESET keys (main or remote) to reset
If the current tape position is too close to the 0000
mark (greater than 9995 or less than 0004), this
function is not available.
the value to 0000.
When the counter has been set to 0000, this position
Pitch control
The tape speed can be controlled using the PITCH
CONTROL.
The center “neutral” position is marked by a click
detent.
Turning this to the right of the center position results in
faster tape speed (higher pitch), and turning to the left
of the center position results in slower tape speed (lower
pitch). The maximum is 10% away from normal.
Search keys
When the unit is playing back, the REW and FFWD
keys act as Computer-controlled Program Search (CPS)
keys, moving to the next or previous recorded item. To
locate items correctly, there must be at least four sec-
onds of silence between these items (see “Recording
silences between items” above).
end of the tape is reached, the transport stops.
If a key are pressed too many times, so that a search is
being made for the wrong item, pressing the “opposite”
key corrects the mistake.
NOTE
This function depends on the presence of 4-sec-
ond silent intervals on tape. If these intervals are
too short, or not truly silent, the search function
will not work properly. Also note that this function
can be “confused” by the presence of longer quiet
or select passages in programs (e.g. spoken word
drama or classical music).
Repeated presses of these keys will search forward or
backward by the appropriate number of items. The tape
counter value is replaced by “CP01” if searching for-
ward, and “–CP01” when searching backwards.
Note that the terms “forwards” and “backwards” here
are relative to the currently-selected play position.
When the item is reached, playback starts. When the
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Error messages
Message
Cannot Rec!
Disc Error!
Details / Response
Use unfinalized recordable disc.
If it is CD-RW disc, you may refresh it (“Refreshing a disc” on page 28),
or replace disc.
Disc Full !!
Drive Error!
D-IN UNLOCK!
There is no space on disc, or no tracks are available.
There is problem with the Drive mechanism.
Digital input is not connected. Turn on power of source unit and
connect to DIGITAL IN.
Cannot ERASE!
Erase Error!
Not Fs 44.1k!
The disc does not support erasing.
An error has occurred while trying to erase disc.
The sampling frequency of digital input is not 44.1kHz.
Please turn SRC on (“Frequency conversion” on page 20).
An attempt has been made to create more than 99 tracks.
A general recording error. Try recording again with different disc.
System Error. Try turning the power off and on again.
There is a problem with the CD tray.
PGM Full !
Rec Error
System Err!
Tray Error!
Messages displayed during normal operation
Message
Complete
Now OPC
Now REPAIR
Statement
An operation such as finalize or erase has been successfully completed.
Calibration is being performed to operate recording properly.
The disc is being repaired and this operation will take a long time.
Please do not turn off power of the unit until it finishes.
Recorded content is being written to disc.
Table of contents data is being read.
The unit is in recording standby mode.
A blank recordable disc has been inserted.
PMA Writing
TOC Reading
REC Standby
Blank Disc
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Specifications
CD recorder section
Recordable discs
CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported)
Quantization bit depth
Sampling frequency
Frequency response
16 bit linear
44.1 kHz
20 Hz~20 KHz
0.8 dB (playback)
1.0 dB (recording)
S/N ratio
92 dB (playback)
88 dB (recording)
Dynamic range
92 dB (playback)
88 dB (recording)
Total harmonic distortion
Channel separation
0.006% (playback)
0.01% (recording)
80 dB (playback:1kHz)
75 dB (recording:1kHz)
Wow and flutter
Digital input Fs
unmeasurable (< 0.001 %)
32 kHz to 48 kHz (SRC ON)
44.1 kHz (SRC OFF)
Digital input
Digital output
Line inputs 1
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC60958 Consumer use)
Optical TOSLINK (IEC60958 Consumer use)
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC60958 Consumer use)
Optical TOSLINK (IEC60958 Consumer use)
Unbalanced input RCA pin
Level -10 dBV (Full Scale -16 dB)
Maximum input level +6 dBV
Input impedance 50 kØ 10 % (unbalanced)
Unbalanced output RCA pin
Level -10 dBV (Full Scale -16 dB)
Maximum output level +6 dBV 2 dB
Output impedance 600 Ø 10% (unbalanced)
Line outputs 1
Cassette recorder section
Number of channels
Heads
Type of tapes
4-track, 2-channel stereo
Record/playback x 1 (rotary reverse), erase x 1
Compact Cassette C-60, C-90 Type I (normal)), Type II (high-position)
-recording and playback; Type IV (metal)-playback only
4.76 cm/s (1 7/8 ips)
Tape speed
Motor
DC servo motor x 1
Wow and flutter
Frequency response (overall)
<0.19% (W.RMS)
50 Hz — 12.5 kHz 3 dB (high position)
50 Hz — 10 kHz 3 dB (normal)
46 dB (Dolby NR off)
Signal-to-noise ratio (overall)
52 dB (Dolby NR on)
Fast winding time
Line inputs 2
About 120 seconds (C-60)
Unbalanced RCA
Normal input level 0.28 V (-11 dBV)
Input impedance 50 kØ
Line outputs 2
Unbalanced RCA
Normal output level 0.46 V (-6.7 dBV)
Output impedance 1kØ
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Phono input and headphones
RIAA PHONO INPUT
Unblanced RCA (with ground)
Cartridge type MM (moving magnet)
Input signal level 5.6 mV
Input impedance 50 kØ
S/N ratio 60 dB (6.3 Ø)
PHONES (headphone output)
6 mm (1/4”) stereo
Output level 10 mW + 10 mW (into 32 Ø)
General specifications
Power
U.S.A./Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz
U.K./Erope 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz
33 W
Power consumption
Dimensions (d x w x h)
295 x 435 x 138 (mm)
11.6 x 17.13 x 5.4 (in)
7.4 kg (16.3 lb)
Weight
Dimensional drawing
483
466
15
270
10
435
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