User manual TASCAM CD-500B

[. . . ] D01136920A CD-500/500B CD Player OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. [. . . ] (See "Using the RS-232C connector" on page 33. ) Connecting digital audio equipment Connect the digital inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other digital equipment to this unit's digital output connectors. Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob to minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. 16 TASCAM CD-500/500B 3 ­ Preparation Connecting analog audio equipment Connect the analog inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other analog equipment to this unit's analog output connectors. NOTE Precautions about using the remote control · When using other devices controlled by infrared rays, use of this remote control might operate these devices by mistake. · Use the remote control within the following range. Remote sensor Cables are not included with this unit Using parallel control (CD-500B only) To use an external controller for parallel control of the CD-500B, use the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector (D-Sub 15-pin). For the pin assignments of the PARALLEL connector, see "Using the parallel connector [CD-500B only]" on page 32. Preparing the remote control Inserting batteries 1 Open the cover on the back of the remote control. 15° 15° Operation distance Directly in front: Within 7 meters 15° left or right: Within 7 meters Remote control reception settings 2 Insert two AAA batteries with the correct ± orientations. Operation of the unit using the remote control can be disabled in order to prevent misoperation. Use the 15 IR menu item to set whether or not the unit can be operated by remote control (default value: ON). NOTE 3 Close the cover. NOTE The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan. , · If remote control reception has been set to OFF IR OFF will appear on the display when any of the remote control buttons are pushed. · The remote control reception setting (on/off ) is saved even if the unit's power is turned off. When to replace the batteries Replace both batteries with new ones when the range of the remote control becomes short or if the buttons become unresponsive. Precautions about using batteries Misuse of batteries could cause them to leak, rupture or otherwise be damaged. Please read and abide by the precautions on the battery labels when using them. TASCAM CD-500/500B 17 3 ­ Preparation Panel lock function When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit), press and hold the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to turn the panel lock function on or off. When it is on, all the buttons on the front panel of the unit (except the SHIFT and DISPLAY [LOCK] buttons) and the remote control are disabled. LOCKED will appear on the display if you push any of the buttons. NOTE · Even when the panel lock function is enabled, the unit can be controlled by a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch connected to the REMOTE jack on the front panel and external controllers connected to the RS-232C connector and CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connectors on the rear panel. · The panel lock setting (on/off ) is saved even if the unit power is turned off. 18 TASCAM CD-500/500B 4 ­ Menu Use the unit's menu system to make various settings. Among the menu setting items are some that can also be set using dedicated buttons on the remote control. The menu item that was selected the last time that the unit was in menu mode appears. Menu item number Menu item name Setting Menu structure The menu structure of the unit includes the following items. Menu number 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Item Origin EJECT A-CUE Prog FADE RELAY P onPL Mono RESUM EOM Inc-P P-STEP 232C S-BAC IR INTVAL FRAM REMOT FLASH RESET INFO U-DATA PARALL Function set Original key Eject block Auto-cue level Program Fade in/out playback Relay playback Power on play Mono output Resume EOM (TRACK EOM) time display Incremental play Pitch control steps Baud rate Skip back Remote control reception Silent interval between tracks Frame time display Foot switch mode Flash start Restore unit to factory defaults View the firmware version User data settings (AES/ EBU, CD-500B only) Set the parallel function (CD-500B only) Reference Page 27 Page 21 Page 24 Page 27 Page 29 Page 30 Page 26 Page 32 Page 24 Page 31 Page 25 Page 27 Page 33 Page 29 Page 17 Page 31 Page 31 Page 32 Page 29 Page 33 Page 33 Page 34 Page 34 2 Use the unit's front panel buttons or the remote control to conduct the following operation to select the desired menu item. · When using the front panel buttons: Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or use the number buttons to select the menu item, and press the PITCH [MENU] knob to confirm. · When using the remote control: Use the PREV and NEXT buttons, as well as the number buttons to select the menu item, and press the ENTER button to confirm. NOTE · The menu item number blinks before it has been confirmed. · When using the number buttons input two digits to select menu items. For example, to select menu number 06, press the 0 button followed by the 6 button. The following step (3) applies to all items except 04 PROG, 19 FLASH, 20 RESET and 21 INFO. · When using the front panel buttons: Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to select the value and press the PITCH [MENU] knob to confirm the setting. · When using the remote control: Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to select the value and press the ENTER button to confirm the setting. NOTE Menu operation basics The basic procedures for making settings using the menu system are as follows. 1 When the display shows the usual playback information, activate the menu mode in which you can select menu items by using the unit's front panel buttons or the included TASCAM RC-500 remote control. [. . . ] -SURE- blinks on the display. Using the RS-232C connector The CONTROL I/O RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, RS232C compliant) can be used for serial control of this unit by a computer or other external device. 3 Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the main unit or the ENTER button on the remote control to restore the settings to the factory defaults stored in the backup memory and exit menu mode. The display returns to ordinary disc and track information. Checking the firmware version To check the firmware version, use the 21 INFO menu item. 1 Select the 21 INFO menu item. Setting the baud rate Use the 13 232C menu item to set the baud rate. Select 96 (9600 bps, default value), 192 (19200 bps) or 384 (38400 bps). [. . . ]