Tascam CD Player CD A500 User Manual

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CD-A500  
Compact Disc Player/Reverse Cassette Deck  
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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 invisible laser radiation during opera-  
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Optical pickup: Type : KSS-212B  
Manufacturer : SONY Corporation  
Laser output : Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens  
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Wavelength : 760 800nm  
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Before Use  
Read This Before Operating  
Handling the Discs  
Remote Control Unit  
This unit has been designed specifically for  
reproduction of compact discs bearing the  
"˛" mark. No other discs can be repro-  
duced.  
O Choose the installation location of your  
unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct  
sunlight or close to a source of heat.  
Also avoid locations subject to vibra-  
tions and excessive dust, heat, cold or  
moisture. Keep away from such sources  
that hum, such as transformers or  
motors.  
O Do not open the cabinet as this might  
result in damage to the circuitry or elec-  
trical shock. If a foreign object should  
get into the set, contact your dealer.  
O When removing the power plug from the  
wall outlet, always pull directly on the  
plug, never yank the cord.  
When operating the remote control unit,  
point it towards the remote sensor on the  
front panel of the unit.  
O Always place the compact disc in the  
disc tray with the label facing upward.  
(Compact discs can be played only on  
one side.)  
O To remove a disc from its storage case,  
press down on the center of the case  
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully  
by the edges.  
ªBattery Installation  
How to remove the disc  
O Be sure not to handle discs with dirty  
fingers. Never insert a disc which has a  
crack on the surface.  
O Do not attempt to clean the unit with  
chemical solvents as this might damage  
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.  
1. Remove the battery compartment  
cover.  
2. Insert two “AA” (R6, SUM-3) dry  
batteries.  
Make sure that the batteries are inserted  
O Keep this manual in a safe place for  
future reference.  
How to hold the disc  
with their positive and  
ative poles positioned correctly.  
3. Close the cover until it clicks.  
neg-  
Handling the Tapes  
Do not store tapes in the following places:  
On top of heaters, exposed to direct sun-  
light or in any other places with high  
temperatures.  
O Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers  
or where they would be exposed to  
strong magnetic fields.  
O Where humidity is high and in dirty,  
dusty places.  
O Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes  
to excessive shocks.  
O As C-120 tapes are physically weak and  
could become entangled in the transport  
mechanism, do not use them.  
O Fingerprints and dust should be careful-  
ly wiped off the disc's recorded surface  
with a soft cloth.  
Battery Replacement.  
If you notice that the distance between the  
remote control unit and the unit for correct  
operation becomes shorter, it indicates  
that the batteries are exhaust- ed. In this  
case replace the batteries with new ones.  
Wipe radially  
Precautions concerning batteries  
O Be sure to insert the batteries with  
correct positive and negative –  
polarities.  
O Use batteries of the same type. Never  
use different types of batteries  
together.  
O Rechargeable and non-rechargeable  
batteries can be used. Refer to the pre-  
cautions on their labels.  
O When the remote control unit is not to  
be used for a long time (more than a  
month), remove the batteries from the  
remote control unit to prevent them  
from leaking. If they leak, wipe away  
the liquid inside the battery compart-  
ment and replace the batteries with new  
ones.  
O Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as  
they damage the surface of the disc's  
plastic surface.  
O Discs should be returned to their cases  
after use to avoid serious scratches that  
could cause the laser pickup to "skip."  
O Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or  
high humidity and temperature for  
extended periods.  
Long exposure to high temperatures can  
warp the disc.  
O Do not stick paper or write anything with  
a ballpoint pen on the surface of the  
label side.  
Cassette Tape  
Tape Selection:  
For the automatic tape select function to  
work properly, metal and chrome (cobalt)  
tapes must have identification holes.  
*Dolby noise reduction manufactered under  
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
O Do not heat or disassemble batteries  
and never dispose of old batteries by  
throwing them in fire.  
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Voltage Conversion  
Rack mounting  
(For general export models)  
Install this deck with the provided  
mounting screw kit as illustrated.  
Be sure to remove the power cord from the  
AC outlet before repositioning the voltage  
converter switch.  
1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear  
panel.  
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to  
the appropriate 230 V or 120 V position  
according to your area.  
Connections  
O Before connection, turn off all compo-  
nents and pay special attention to left (L)  
and right (R) channel indications.  
O Read the owner's manual of each com-  
ponent you intend to use with this unit.  
Headphones  
Power cord  
When using headphones, connect the  
headphone plug into the PHONES jack.  
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC  
outlet which supplies the correct voltage.  
O Adjust the level of the signals output  
from the phones jack.  
Signal cords  
CD-A500  
LINE IN / OUT terminals  
Connect the LINE IN terminals to the TAPE  
REC terminals and connect the LINE OUT  
terminals to the TAPE PLAY terminals of the  
stereo amplifier using RCA pin plug cords.  
O LINE OUT terminals output the compact  
disc or cassette deck tape signal. When  
both compact disc and tape are played  
back, the tape sound has priority.  
CD LINE OUT terminals  
Connect the CD LINE OUT terminals to the  
CD, DAT or AUX terminals of the stereo  
amplifier using RCA pin plug cords.  
O CD LINE OUT terminals always output  
the disc signal.  
Caution:  
Stereo Amplifier  
If the CD player interferes with the tuner, TV  
reciever, etc., allow a reasonable distance  
between them.  
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Name of Each Control  
8Return-To-Zero button (RTZ)  
9Counter reset button (COUNTER  
RESET)  
0INPUT level control (INPUT)  
qContinuous play button (CD-TAPE  
CONT PLAY)  
wCD SYNC button  
eRECORD button  
rREC MUTE button  
1POWER switch  
tRewind and fast forward/CPS buttons  
(/Ú Æ/Ò)  
yTape STOP button (ª)  
uTape pause button (ƒ)  
iCassette holder  
2REMOTE SENSOR  
3Multi-function display window  
a REPEAT indicator  
b Auto space indicator (A. SPACE)  
c DELETE indicator  
oDisc tray  
d Time mode indicator  
e Program indicator (PGM)  
f SHUFFLE indicator  
g CD input indicator (IN)  
h TAPE/CD indicator  
i REC indicator  
pREPEAT 1/ALL button  
aPROGRAM button  
sSHUFFLE button  
dTIMER switch  
fSKIP buttons (Ú/Æ)  
gSOURCE switch  
hReverse mode switch (REV MODE)  
jPITCH CONTROL knob  
kDOLBY NR switch  
lEJECT button (ø)  
j Tape PLAY indicator  
k Level meter  
l Tape counter  
m INTRO play indicator  
n CD ready/play indicator (ƒ/)  
o Track indicator  
;Tape play buttons (/)  
zPHONES jack  
xHeadphones level knob  
cTIME button  
vINTRO CHECK button  
bAUTO SPACE button  
nA-B button  
p Time counter  
q DUB indicator  
r Tape reverse/pause/forward indi-  
cator (”ƒ∏)  
s Music calendar  
4OPEN/CLOSE button (ø)  
5CD play button (å)  
6CD STOP button (ª)  
7CD ready button (ƒ)  
mCD SEARCH buttons (/Ò)  
,SINGLE button  
.CHECK button  
/CLEAR button  
!DELETE button  
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CD Player  
Even if the disc tray is open ...  
Basic Operation  
Music Search Operation  
When the åbutton is pressed:  
The disc tray will close and playback starts  
from the first track.  
1. Press the POWER switch.  
Music search using SKIP but-  
tons (Ú/Æ)  
The beginning of any tune can be easily  
located using the Ú/Æ SKIP buttons.  
This operation is indicated clearly in the  
TRACK display.  
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
O This operation is possible even in the  
Program Playback mode. However, only  
programmed tunes will be detected.  
To stop playback  
Press the STOP button. The player enters  
the Stop mode.  
To skip to the next tune  
Press the Æbutton.  
The disc tray will slide out. Place the  
disc gently on the tray with its label side  
facing upward. The disc is set within the  
disc guides at the center of the tray.  
The player will skip ahead to the next tune  
each time the Æbutton is pressed. The  
player can be advanced to the last tune this  
way, but once the beginning of the last tune  
is reached, the player will not advance  
even if the Æbutton is pressed.  
To unload the disc:  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button; playback  
stops and the disc tray will slide out, and all  
functions are reset to their initial settings.  
To skip back to the previous tune  
Press the Úbutton.  
The player will skip back one tune each  
time the Úbutton is pressed. If this but-  
ton is pressed in the middle of a tune, the  
player will skip back to the beginning of the  
current tune. To make it skip back to the  
previous tune, the button must be pressed  
twice.  
To temporarily suspend playback  
(Ready mode):  
Press the ƒbutton. Playback stops at the  
current position and the ƒ indicator lights  
steadily. To resume playback from the  
same position, press the or ƒbutton.  
For 8 cm (3-inch)  
CD singles  
For 12 cm (5-inch)  
Compact Discs  
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again.  
The disc tray will close.  
In this way, the player can be returned to  
the beginning of the first tune on the disc.  
Several seconds later, the following  
information is displayed.  
Total number of  
tunes on the disc  
Total playback  
time of disc  
CAUTION :  
O Do not force the tray by hand during  
opening and closing operations.  
Music search using SEARCH  
buttons (/Ò)  
During playback or in the Ready mode, hold  
down the Òbutton of the remote control  
or the Æbutton of the main unit to move  
the playing position quickly in the forward  
direction, and hold down the button of  
the remote control or the Ú button of the  
main unit to move quickly in the reverse  
direction.  
Tune numbers on disc up to 20  
4. Press the CD PLAY () button.  
Disc playback starts from the first track,  
and the (play) indicator will light.  
During the manual search operation, sound  
will be audible but the output level will be  
lowered. This lets you search for any  
required portion while checking the sound.  
When the desired position is reached,  
release the button to reenter the previous  
mode.  
O During playback, the number of the cur-  
rently played tune blinks on the music  
calendar.  
O When tunes have been played, their  
numbers will disappear from the Music  
Calendar display.  
or  
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To display the total program time  
Delete programming  
Program Playback  
In the Program mode, press the TIME but-  
ton to display the total program time.  
Pressing the TIME button again will return  
the CD player to the Program mode.  
This is the opposite to normal pro-gram-  
ming, and is used to program tunes which  
are not to be played. Use it when there are  
tunes on the disc you don't want to listen to.  
The program playback function allows you  
to program up to 20 tunes (tracks) for play-  
back in any desired order.  
Programming required tunes  
1. Press the STOP button.  
2. Press the DELETE button.  
The CD player enters the Delete  
Program mode.  
Example  
To program tunes in the order 5 @2 @  
8 in the Stop mode.  
The "DELETE" and "PGM" indicators light  
in the display.  
To review the program contents  
3. Alternately press the Ú SKIP Æ  
button(s) and the PROGRAM button in  
any desired order.  
1. Press the STOP button.  
1. Press the CHECK button in the Program  
mode.  
2. Press the PROGRAM button.  
The player enters the Program mode.  
The PGM indicator lights in the display.  
4. Press the PLAY button.  
The first programmed track number will  
light and "P-01" will blink in the display.  
Delete-programmed playback starts.  
O In the Delete-Program mode, pressing  
the TIME button will display the total  
time of the non-deleted tracks. Pressing  
the TIME button again will return the  
player to the Delete-Program mode.  
O Pressing the CHECK button in the  
Delete-Program mode will display the  
first deleted track number.  
2. Each time the CHECK button is pressed,  
the next programmed track number will  
light.  
"P-XX (Program number)" will blink in the  
display.  
3. Alternately press the Ú SKIP Æ  
button(s) and the PROGRAM button in  
the following order.  
O When the last programmed track num-  
ber is displayed, pressing the CHECK  
button will return the CD player to the  
Program mode, allowing you to add  
tracks to the program.  
O The track numbers stored in the pro-  
gram memory will be displayed on the  
Music Calendar. However, please note  
that the Calendar can handle only up to  
track 20. If higher track numbers are  
entered in the Program memory, the  
OVER indicator will light.  
Each time the CHECK button is pressed,  
the next deleted track number will be  
displayed. When the last deleted track  
number is displayed, pressing the  
CHECK button will return the player to  
the Delete-Program mode, allowing you  
to delete other tracks.  
(select 5)  
(enter)  
(select 2)  
(enter)  
(enter)  
(select 8)  
O Pressing the CLEAR button will cancel  
the last delete-programmed track.  
O Pressing the STOP button when the  
player is stopped will clear the delete-  
program memory.  
4. Press the button.  
Programmed playback starts from the  
first programmed tune.  
To cancel a programmed track  
Pressing the CLEAR button will cancel the  
last programmed track.  
O Programming tunes is possible only  
when the player is in the Stop mode.  
O The programmed contents will be held  
in memory even after programmed play-  
back has been completed or when pro-  
grammed playback is stopped by press-  
ing the STOP button.  
O When the STOP button is pressed in the  
stop mode, the contents of the program  
are erased.  
O To release the program mode, press the  
PROGRAM button again.  
O During program playback, the TOTAL  
REMAIN time display shows the total  
remaining time of the programmed  
tunes, from the current position.  
O If tunes with numbers higher than 32 are  
programmed, TOTAL time may not  
appear in the display. ("nn:nn" appears in  
the display.)  
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To repeat a designated section  
RANDOM Playback  
Repeat Function  
(A-B Repeat mode)  
1. Press the SHUFFLE button in the Stop  
The repeat function allows repeat playback  
of any single tune, the entire disc, or any  
desired portion on the disc designated by  
two (start and end) points.  
1. Start playback from any point before the  
section to be designated.  
2. Designate the point at which repeat  
playback should start (point A) by  
pressing the A-B button.  
mode.  
The SHUFFLE indicator lights in the dis-  
play.  
O The repeat functions can be released by  
The REPEAT and A - indicators light and  
the B indicator blinks to show that point  
A has been entered.  
pressing the repeat button again.  
2. Press the CD PLAY button.  
Tracks will be randomly selected and  
played back.  
To repeat one tune  
(Single Repeat mode)  
1. Press the REPEAT 1/ALL button.  
The REPEAT and SINGLE indicators  
light.  
3. When the portion at which repeat play-  
back should end is reached, press the  
A-B button again to designate point B.  
The B indicator is changed to light  
steadily to show that the A-B repeat  
function has been activated.  
O Press the Æ button with the random  
play function engaged to select a tune at  
random. Press the Úbutton to replay  
the currently played tune from its begin-  
ning.  
O A tune cannot be replayed after it has  
been played in this mode.  
O To release the random play function  
while it is engaged, press the SHUFFLE  
button again. Tunes will play back in  
their normal designated order, starting  
from the currently played tune.  
2. Select the required tune by pressing the  
ÚÆbutton.  
The player automatically returns to point  
A and restarts playback.  
When play reaches point B, the player  
returns to point A and starts playback  
again, repeatedly.  
The selected tune is played, then when  
the end of the tune is reached, the play-  
er will return to the beginning of the tune  
and playback starts again. In this way,  
the selected tune will be played back  
repeatedly.  
O After designating point A, when quick  
searching point B, use the Òor Æ  
button instead of playing back normally.  
O When the A-B button is pressed again  
during block repeat play, block repeat  
playback will be released.  
To repeat an entire disc  
(All Repeat mode)  
1. Press the REPEAT 1/ALL button twice.  
The REPEAT and ALL indicators light.  
2. Press the PLAY button.  
Programmed repeat playback  
Playback starts and, when the end of the  
disc is reached, the player will return to  
the beginning of the first tune, and then  
playback continues repeatedly.  
The repeat function can be activated even  
in the Programmed Playback mode.  
To repeat all the programmed tunes, press  
the REPEAT 1/ALL button twice. (At this  
time, check that the REPEAT and ALL indi-  
cators light.)  
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Time Counter Display  
Auto Spacing  
Single Playback  
When this function is activated, an interval  
of approx. 4 seconds will be inserted  
between tunes automatically, so they are  
played back with a fixed spacing.  
To activate this, press the AUTO SPACE but-  
ton so that the A.SPACE indicator lights in  
the display.  
When the AUTO SPACE button is pressed  
again, the indicator goes off and the auto  
spacing function is released.  
The time counter shows various time read-  
outs, as follows.  
1. Press the single button. The SINGLE  
indicator will light in the display.  
2. Press the Ú/Æ SKIP buttons cor-  
responding to the required tune.  
3. A single tune will be played back, after  
which the player will enter the stop  
mode.  
1 Total disc playback time  
O To release the Single mode, press the  
SINGLE button again.  
After the disc tray is closed with a disc  
loaded, the total disc playback time and  
total number of tunes on the disc are  
displayed.  
2 Elapsed time display  
When playback begins, the elapsed time  
of the tune being played is displayed in  
minutes and seconds.  
3 Remaining time display (REMAIN)  
Displayed when the TIME button is  
pressed once. This provides an easy  
check of the remaining time of the tune  
being played.  
4 Total remaining time display  
(TOTAL REMAIN)  
Intro Check Function  
The intro check function allows only the  
beginning of each track to be played for 10  
seconds.  
Displayed when the TIME button is  
pressed twice. The time displayed is the  
total remaining playback time from the  
position being played, to the end of the  
disc; the counter counts down to "00:00"  
during playback.  
1. Press the INTRO CHECK button.  
The INTRO and indicators will be  
indicated.  
2. Press the INTRO CHECK button again to  
clear the intro check function.  
O The intro check function also works  
together with SHUFFLE, PROGRAM and  
REPEAT ALL functions.  
O Displayed after the TIME button is  
pressed three times. The time displayed  
is the elapsed playback time 2.  
O In Normal Playback mode, if a tune with  
a number higher than 32 is being played,  
the remaining time will not be displayed  
in the time counter even when the TIME  
button is pressed. Instead, "nn:nn" will  
be indicated on the time indicator.  
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Cassette Deck Operation  
Playback  
INPUT  
COUNTER RESET  
STOP  
RECORD  
1. Press the POWER switch ON.  
2. Set the REV MODE switch to the  
required tape travel mode.  
SOURCE  
REV MODE  
DOLBY NR  
3. Load a pre-recorded cassette with its  
open edge facing down and side A fac-  
ing toward you.  
POWER  
EJECT  
4. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.  
5. Press the or button to start play-  
back.  
6. Adjust the volume with the amplifier's  
volume control.  
8. Press the ƒPAUSE button again to start  
recording.  
Recording  
O To stop playback, press the STOP but-  
ton.  
O To stop recording temporarily, press the  
ƒPAUSE button. To restart the tape,  
press the ƒPAUSE button or ”∏play  
button. During the Record-Pause mode,  
if the button whose , indicator is lit  
is pressed, recording will start; however,  
if the button whose , indicator is  
not lit is pressed, only the tape direction  
will change; to restart the tape, press  
the button again.  
1. Press the POWER switch ON.  
2. Set the REV MODE switch.  
O If you want to make a bi-directional  
recording, set the REV MODE switch to  
the πor øposition.  
Loading a Cassette Tape  
O When starting to record with , one  
ú
1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the  
cassette's hub and take up any slack  
tape.  
side recording is performed.  
O Set to the position if recording is to  
be made on a single side of the tape.  
3. Load a recordable cassette.  
Note: Avoid touching the tape.  
Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.  
2. Press the eject button ()* to open  
the cassette compartment door.  
3. Load the cassette tape with its open  
edge facing down.  
O To stop recording, press the STOP but-  
ton.  
O 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.  
4. Select the SOURCE switch.  
4. Gently close the compartment door.  
Erasing  
O When selecting "CD", the built-in CD  
player's output is selected as a source.  
O When selecting "LINE", the external sig-  
nal from "LINE IN" is selected as a  
source.  
Anything previously recorded on the tape  
will automatically 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".  
5. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.  
6. Press the RECORD button and the deck  
enters the Record-Pause mode (REC  
and ƒindicators light).  
CAUTION  
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or  
other published or broadcast material may  
infringe copyright laws. Check before  
recording.  
7. Adjust the recording level with the  
INPUT level control so that the loudest  
sound to be recorded just makes the  
meters briefly reach around the "0 dB"  
point (for Normal or Chrome tapes) or  
the "+3 dB" point (for Metal tapes).  
Tape Counter  
*Notes:  
OThe cassette holder cannot be  
opened during recording or playback.  
OIf 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 button again.  
The tape counter counts up when the tape  
is moving forward and down when the tape  
is being rewound. The display can be  
cleared by pressing the COUNTER RESET  
button, which resets the counter index to  
"0000".  
Metal  
Normal or chrome  
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O If, by using the Ò , the required CPS  
number setting is exceeded, use the  
button to count down the CPS num-  
ber until the required CPS number is dis-  
played.  
O When the Ò button is pressed, the  
next tune is counted as "1" and when the  
button is pressed, the current tune  
is counted as "1".  
RTZ (Return To Zero) Function  
CPS (Computomatic Program Search)  
By pressing the RTZ (Return To Zero) but-  
ton, the tape will locate the "0000" point and  
stop.  
CPS allows the selection and playback of  
any tune up to 15 tunes ahead or before the  
one being played. This function operates  
by detecting blank spaces of at least 4 sec-  
onds between tunes. These blanks can be  
created using the REC MUTE function.  
2. The tape is fast-wound to detect blanks  
between tunes until the required tune is  
reached. Then playback starts from the  
beginning of the designated tune.  
O The RTZ function does not work when  
the tape counter indicates a number  
between "9996" and "0004".  
Notes:  
O In the following steps 1 and 2, to simpli-  
fy the description, the explanation is  
given for "forward playback" (direc-  
tion). A similar procedure should be  
used for "reverse playback".  
Notes on CPS  
CPS operates by detecting and counting  
blanks of about 4 seconds, the standard  
interval between tunes. Therefore, with the  
following types of tapes, search functions  
may not work correctly.  
O The Ò (Fast Forward) and   
(Rewind) buttons act as CPS buttons  
during playback. This is why the main  
unit indicates "/Ú Æ/Ò" for  
these buttons, while the remote control  
unit shows just "Ò". In the fol-  
lowing explanation, these buttons are  
described as just "" and "Ò".  
Pitch Control  
You can change the tape speed during  
playback, allowing to change the pitch of  
the reproduced sound.  
O When the intervals between tunes can-  
not be detected.  
Intervals of less than 4 seconds.  
High levels of noise in intervals.  
Long low level sections (in classical  
music, etc.)  
1. During forward playback, press the   
or Òbutton repeatedly until the num-  
ber of tunes to be skipped appears in the  
counter display. Use the Òbutton for  
searching a tune following the current  
tune and button for a tune before  
the current tune. Refer to the chart  
"How to Select Any Required Tune Using  
CPS".  
By turning the PITCH CONTROL to the right,  
the tape speed becomes faster, resulting in  
higher pitch. By turning it to the left, the  
tape speed becomes slower, resulting in  
lower pitch.  
O At the fully clockwise position, the tape  
speed is approx. 12% faster .  
O At the fully counterclockwise position,  
the tape speed is approx. 12% slower.  
How to Select Any Required Tune Using CPS  
Ex: See (1). To select the 3rd tune past the current tape position, select "CP03".  
Fast Wind  
(1)  
(2)  
Current tape position  
In the Stop mode, the Òbuttons act  
as fast forward and rewind buttons.  
Direction of  
tape travel  
O In the Playback mode, these buttons act  
'
'
'
as CPS buttons.  
'
'
Following Before  
In example (1), if "t" is less than  
4 seconds, it will not be counted  
as a blank. Designate "CP-02"  
instead of "CP-03" to select the  
3rd tune in this case.  
or  
(3)  
(4)  
Current tape position  
Direction  
of tape  
travel  
'
'
Following Before  
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Copying from CD to Tape  
Using the CD SYNC function, a CD-to-tape  
copy can be done easily and simply.  
2. Press the A-B button.  
Record Muting Operation  
1. Load a compact disc.  
2. Load a recordable cassette.  
3. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.  
Automatic spacing operation for  
4-second blanks (during re-  
cording)  
"A-" blinks and "B" lights in the display,  
indicating that the CD player is now in  
the "Side A program" mode.  
O In the CD SYNC mode, the INPUT level  
control has no effect, as the recording  
level is automatically adjusted internally.  
Press the REC MUTE button during  
recording. The tape movement contin-  
ues and a blank space of about 4 sec-  
onds is recorded (the RECORD indicator  
blinks). The deck then enters the  
Record-Pause mode automatically (both  
the RECORD and PAUSE indicators  
light).  
3. Program tracks to be recorded on Side  
A of the tape.  
To record from the beginning of  
Perform the procedures described in  
step 3 in the "Program Playback" section  
on page 8.  
the tape  
To restart recording, press the PAUSE  
button (the PAUSE indicator goes off).  
Press the CD SYNC button in the Stop  
mode.  
O To display the total program time, press  
the TIME button in the Program mode. It  
will help you to fit the total recording  
time to the tape length. Pressing the  
TIME button again will return the CD  
player to the Program mode.  
Automatic spacing operation for 4-sec-  
ond blanks (during record-pause)  
In the Record-Pause mode, pressing the  
REC MUTE button will initiate the above  
record-muting operation automatically.  
The deck then returns to the Record-  
Pause mode.  
The tape is rewound to the beginning of  
Side A and the counter is reset to "0000",  
while the CD player is in the Ready mode at  
the beginning of the first CD track.  
After mute-recording for approx. 10 sec-  
onds (to avoid the leader tape), the cassette  
deck drops into the Recording mode while  
the CD player starts playback.  
4. Press the A-B button.  
"A-" lights and "B" blinks in the display,  
indicating that the CD player is now in  
the "Side B program" mode.  
For a blank of more than 4 seconds  
During recording, hold the REC MUTE  
button depressed for longer than 4 sec-  
onds. A blank space will be left as long  
as the button is pressed. Release the  
button to enter the Record-Pause mode.  
To restart recording, press the PAUSE  
button.  
O During record muting operation (while  
the RECORD indicator is blinking), press-  
ing the REC MUTE button again will  
release the record muting operation and  
recording will restart without stopping  
the tape.  
5. Program tracks to be recorded on Side  
B of the tape.  
To record from any desired posi-  
O Pressing the A-B button in the Side B  
Program mode will return the CD player  
to the Side A Program mode.  
tion of the tape  
1. Move the tape to the desired position  
and press the STOP button.  
6. Press the CD SYNC button.  
2. Press the RECORD button.  
The deck enters the Record-Pause  
mode.  
The tape is rewound to the beginning of  
side A and the counter is reset to "0000",  
while the CD player is in the Ready mode  
at the first track of the Side A program.  
After mute-recording for approx. 10 sec-  
onds (to avoid the leader tape), the cas-  
sette deck drops into the Recording  
mode while the CD player starts the pro-  
gram playback.  
3. Press the CD SYNC button.  
CD-to-tape copying starts from the cur-  
rent tape position.  
O While CD SYNC is engaged, only the  
STOP (CD), STOP (TAPE), OPEN/CLOSE  
and TIME buttons are operational.  
O If you press the RECORD button before  
pressing the CD SYNC button, the  
recording will start from the current  
tape position (without rewinding the  
tape to the beginning).  
O If the tape on Side A ends before 01:30 (1  
minute 30 seconds) of the current CD  
track has been played, the recording of  
Side B will start with that track. (except  
with A-B Program Dubbing)  
O When the CD player finishes playback,  
the CD SYNC mode is released.  
Designating CD tracks to be  
recorded on Side A or Side B  
(A-B Program Dubbing)  
By using the A-B Program Dubbing func-  
tion, you can designate CD tracks to be  
recorded on Side A or Side B.  
1. Press the PROGRAM button.  
or  
O If the tape comes to the end of Side B  
before the CD player finishes playback,  
the CD SYNC mode is canceled.  
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Continuous Playback  
between CD and Tape  
Timer-controlled operation  
In the Continuous Playback mode, once  
either the CD player or cassette deck fin-  
ishes (or stops) playback, the other starts  
playback automatically.  
The unit has a timer controlled function.  
This lets you start playback or recording  
operations at any desired time when an  
optional audio timer is used.  
Timer Connection  
1. Press CD-TAPE CONT PLAY button.  
Timer Playback of CD or Cassette  
Audio timer  
1. Connect the unit and your stereo system  
to an audio timer as shown in the dia-  
gram.  
2. Set the power switches of all compo-  
nents to ON.  
To AC outlet of  
the timer  
"TAPE" and "CD" blink in the display.  
3. Load a disc or a prerecorded cassette.  
4. Set the timer switch to the CD or TAPE  
position.  
Tuner  
2. (For example) Press the CD Play button.  
To AC outlet of  
the tuner  
The CD player starts playback.  
"CD" blinks in the display.  
Amplifier  
5. Set the audio timer to the required start  
(power on) and stop (power off) times.  
When this setting is completed, the  
power to all components will be  
switched off.  
6. When the preset start time is reached,  
power will be supplied and playback will  
start automatically.  
3. When the CD player stops, the cassette  
deck automatically starts playback.  
"TAPE" blinks in the display.  
Afterward, when one stops, the other  
starts.  
To amplifier's  
AC outlet  
O Regardless of whether one machine (CD  
player or cassette deck) is stopped  
forcibly by pressing the STOP button or  
automatically at the end of playback, the  
other machine starts playback.  
O You may change the CD or tape while it  
is in Stop mode.  
CD-A500  
Timer Recording  
1. Select the amplifier's input which this  
deck is capable of recording.  
O To release the Continuous Playback  
mode, press the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY  
button again.  
2. Select the source to be recorded (FM,  
AM, etc.).  
3. Load a recordable cassette and set the  
[TIMER] switch to [REC].  
4. Set the audio timer to the required start  
(power on) and stop (power off) times.  
When this setting is completed, the  
power to all components will be  
switched off.  
5. When the preset start time is reached,  
power will be supplied and recording  
will start automatically.  
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Troubleshooting  
Basic troubleshooting of this unit is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious pos-  
sible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:  
Problem  
Probable cause  
Remedy  
General  
No power when POWER is pressed.  
Power plug not inserted securely.  
Pin-cord plug not connected securely.  
Too close to tuner.  
Plug in securely.  
Hum  
Re-connect plug securely.  
Noise in tuner.  
Keep a reasonable distance between  
them or switch off the power of  
this unit.  
No audio output.  
Connection to stereo system is incorrect. Check connections.  
Remote control unit operation is  
impossible.  
POWER switch set to OFF.  
Set switch to ON.  
Insert batteries.  
Batteries not inserted in remote control.  
CD player  
No playback when disc is loaded.  
Disc loaded with label side down.  
Disc dirty.  
Load with label side up.  
Clean disc surface.  
No audio output.  
No CD output  
Connection to stereo system is incorrect. Check connections.  
The cassette deck is in Playback mode.  
Stop the deck. Or connect the  
CD output with the amplifier.  
Press button to disengage it.  
Press button to display PGM.  
A single tune can only be played.  
No program playback.  
SINGLE button engaged.  
PROGRAM button not pressed.  
Player receiving vibration or shock.  
Mistracking (sound jumping).  
Change the installation position  
of this unit.  
Disc dirty.  
Clean disc surface.  
Cassette deck  
Low sound quality  
The heads are dirty.  
Clean the heads.  
The heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize the heads using  
the TEAC E-3.  
The position of the DOLBY NR switch is  
not correct.  
Change the position.  
Strange sound  
The PITCH CONTROL has been changed. Set the PITCH CONTROL pot to the  
center position.  
Impossible to record  
The record protection tabs of the  
cassette are broken off.  
Put adhesive tape on the tab hole.  
The heads are dirty.  
Clean the heads.  
Recording level is too low.  
Turn the INPUT level control pot to  
the right.  
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Maintenance  
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)  
The heads and tape path should be cleaned  
and demagnetized periodically.  
Pinch Roller  
Capstan  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this  
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suit-  
able for the power points in your home  
or the cable is too short to reach a  
power point, then obtain an appropriate  
safety approved extension lead or con-  
sult your dealer.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug  
immediately, to avoid a possible shock  
hazard by inadvertent connection to the  
mains supply.  
Cleaning tape path  
O Apply head cleaning fluid* to a cotton  
bud or soft cloth, and lightly rub the  
heads, capstan and all metal parts in the  
tape path.  
O Also clean the pinch roller using rubber  
cleaning fluid*.  
Erase Head  
*
Both are available in TEAC Tape  
Cleaning Kits HC-2 and RC-2 in the  
U.S.A. or TZ-261 in other areas.  
Record/Play Head  
If this product is not provided with a  
mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then  
follow the instructions given below:  
Demagnetizing heads  
Be sure that the power is off, then demag-  
netize the heads using a TEAC E-3 demag-  
netizer. For details of its use, read its  
instructions.  
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any con-  
nection to the larger terminal which is  
marked with the letter E or by the safety  
earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or  
GREEN-and-YELLOW.  
The wires in the mains lead on this prod-  
uct are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Specifications  
Signal-to-noise ratio (overall):  
59dB(DOLBYNRoff,3%THD level, weighted),  
69 dB (DOLBY NR on, over 5 kHz)  
Fast winding time: Approx. 120 sec. (with C-  
60)  
CD player section  
(Audio)  
BLUE: NEUTRAL  
Number of channels: 2  
BROWN:  
LIVE  
Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz 0.5 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB  
Dynamic range: 90 dB  
As these colours may not correspond  
with the coloured markings identifying  
the terminals in your plug proceed as  
follows:  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must  
be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter N or coloured  
BLACK.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN  
must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured RED.  
When replacing the fuse only a correct-  
ly rated approved type should be used  
and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.  
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPE-  
TENT ELECTRICIAN.  
Input: Line; 87 mV (input impedance of 50  
kohms or more)  
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)  
Wow and flutter:  
Unmeasurable (quartz accuracy)  
Channel separation: 75 dB  
Output: 2 Vrms  
Digital filter: 4-times oversampling  
Analog filter: 3rd order  
Output: Line; 0.46 V (load impedance of 50  
kohms or more)  
Headphones; 1 mV/8 ohms  
General  
Power requirements:  
120/230 V AC, 5060 Hz  
(Signal format)  
(U.S.A./Canada/General export model)  
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe/U.K. model)  
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australia model)  
Power consumption: 14 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
483 x 133 x 270 mm (19" x 5-1/4" x  
10-5/8")  
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
D/A converter: 16-bit linear/channel  
Channel bit rate: 4.3218 Mb/sec.  
Channel modulation code: EFM  
Error correction: CIRC  
(Pickup)  
Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.)  
Type: Objective lens drive, optical 3-beam  
laser pickup.  
Standard Accessories  
Objective Lens:  
2-dimensional parallel drive  
Laser Type:  
Wireless remote control RC-A500,  
Battery (SUM-3, "AA", "R6" type) x 2  
GaAIAs type semiconductor laser  
Wave length: 780 nm  
O Improvements may result in specifi-  
cation or feature changes without  
notice.  
Cassette section  
O Photos and illustrations may differ  
slightly from production models.  
Track system: 4-track 2-channel stereo  
Heads: Record/playback  
x
1
(rotary  
reverse), erase x 1  
Type of tape: Cassette tape C-60, C-90  
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec.  
Motor: DC servo motor x 1  
483mm  
466mm  
15mm  
270mm  
6mm  
Wow and flutter: 0.08% (W. RMS)  
Frequency response (overall):  
50 15,000 Hz 3 dB, metal  
50 15,000 Hz 3 dB, chrome  
50 14,000 Hz 3 dB, normal  
435mm  
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For U.S.A.  
TO THE USER  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential area.  
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-  
tions, it may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this unit does cause interference with TV or radio reception  
you can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
c) Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that it is not on the same circuit as the receiver.  
If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.  
CAUTION:  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could  
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  
For CANADA  
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION  
CORDE DE CONNEXION CA  
CAUTION:  
ATTENTION:  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE  
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRO-  
DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE  
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE  
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.  
TEAC CORPORATION  
3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan Phone: (0422) 52-5082  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 Phone: (213) 726-0303  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
340 Brunel Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2C2, Canada Phone: 905-890-8008  
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TEAC UK LIMITED  
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TEAC DEUTSCHLAND GmbH  
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