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... a power supply cord that use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2 TASCAM CD-500/500B 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of time. 14 Refer all servicing to persons. Replace...
... a power supply cord that use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2 TASCAM CD-500/500B 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of time. 14 Refer all servicing to persons. Replace...
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... of compact discs 9 Slot loading of Parts 10 Front panel 10 Rear panel 12 Display 13 Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-500 14 3 - Preparation 16 Making connections 16 Preparing the remote control 17 Inserting batteries 17 When to search 23 Playback modes 23 Selecting the playback mode 23 6 - Operation 20 Compatible disc and file types 20 Directories and tracks on play function 25 Repeat playback 25 Ordinary repeat playback 25 A-B repeat playback 25 Intro check mode 26 Power on data CDs...
... of compact discs 9 Slot loading of Parts 10 Front panel 10 Rear panel 12 Display 13 Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-500 14 3 - Preparation 16 Making connections 16 Preparing the remote control 17 Inserting batteries 17 When to search 23 Playback modes 23 Selecting the playback mode 23 6 - Operation 20 Compatible disc and file types 20 Directories and tracks on play function 25 Repeat playback 25 Ordinary repeat playback 25 A-B repeat playback 25 Intro check mode 26 Power on data CDs...
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... digital output (S/PDIF) • Optical digital output (S/PDIF) • XLR balanced outputs (CD-500B only) • XLR AES/EBU digital output (CD-500B only) • Monophonic output possible • Playback modes include all tracks (ALL), one track (SINGLE), program (up to 100 discs • Incremental play function • Auto-ready function can automatically pause playback after track completes playing at the beginning of the next track • Auto-cue function can be used to return to 100 tracks) and random • Repeat modes...
... digital output (S/PDIF) • Optical digital output (S/PDIF) • XLR balanced outputs (CD-500B only) • XLR AES/EBU digital output (CD-500B only) • Monophonic output possible • Playback modes include all tracks (ALL), one track (SINGLE), program (up to 100 discs • Incremental play function • Auto-ready function can automatically pause playback after track completes playing at the beginning of the next track • Auto-cue function can be used to return to 100 tracks) and random • Repeat modes...
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... remote control (TASCAM RC-500 1 • AAA batteries for heat dissipation. • Avoid installing this unit on which MP3 or WAV audio files are shown like this: ON • The CD-DA format may be installed at the end of their respective owners. 8 TASCAM CD-500/500B Precautions for Taiwan. Connecting the power • Insert the included power cord into the AC IN connector completely. • Hold...
... remote control (TASCAM RC-500 1 • AAA batteries for heat dissipation. • Avoid installing this unit on which MP3 or WAV audio files are shown like this: ON • The CD-DA format may be installed at the end of their respective owners. 8 TASCAM CD-500/500B Precautions for Taiwan. Connecting the power • Insert the included power cord into the AC IN connector completely. • Hold...
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... mode, turn the power on page 22.) 10 TASCAM CD-500/500B Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other operations. 0 Remote control receiver This receives signals from the included TASCAM RC500 wireless remote control. Use the PHONES knob to start and stop playback and other trouble. 2 Disc slot After inserting a disc partway, it is on, turn this knob to adjust...
... mode, turn the power on page 22.) 10 TASCAM CD-500/500B Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other operations. 0 Remote control receiver This receives signals from the included TASCAM RC500 wireless remote control. Use the PHONES knob to start and stop playback and other trouble. 2 Disc slot After inserting a disc partway, it is on, turn this knob to adjust...
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... playback time is shown to switch the playback time display mode (track elapsed time, track remaining time or total remaining time). (See "Changing the playback time display mode" on page 31.) When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit), press the 1 [FLASH] button to stop playback. t ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button Press to turn index display on/off . (See "Ordinary repeat playback" on page 23.) TASCAM CD-500/500B 11 When this mode is activated, press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button to play ) [REPEAT] button...
... playback time is shown to switch the playback time display mode (track elapsed time, track remaining time or total remaining time). (See "Changing the playback time display mode" on page 31.) When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit), press the 1 [FLASH] button to stop playback. t ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button Press to turn index display on/off . (See "Ordinary repeat playback" on page 23.) TASCAM CD-500/500B 11 When this mode is activated, press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button to play ) [REPEAT] button...
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... is set to track elapsed time, nothing appears when in menu mode, the menu number is shown here. 2 TRACK indicator This appears when a disc that has files that this unit can play function" on page 27.) TASCAM CD-500/500B 13 When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is not lit), press and hold the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to turn index number display on/off. 5 Playback time display mode indicator When the time display...
... is set to track elapsed time, nothing appears when in menu mode, the menu number is shown here. 2 TRACK indicator This appears when a disc that has files that this unit can play function" on page 27.) TASCAM CD-500/500B 13 When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is not lit), press and hold the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to turn index number display on/off. 5 Playback time display mode indicator When the time display...
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... button to turn the pitch control function on and off . (See "Changing the playback speed without changing the pitch, on page 22.) q ª STOP button Press to cycle through the playback modes. Input two digits for audio CDs and three digits for track selection (skipping). r PLAY MODE button Press this button to exit menu mode. Use the - and + buttons to set the pitch control value. (See "Pitch control playback" on page 26.) 4 A.CUE/DEL button Press this to turn the auto-cue function...
... button to turn the pitch control function on and off . (See "Changing the playback speed without changing the pitch, on page 22.) q ª STOP button Press to cycle through the playback modes. Input two digits for audio CDs and three digits for track selection (skipping). r PLAY MODE button Press this button to exit menu mode. Use the - and + buttons to set the pitch control value. (See "Pitch control playback" on page 26.) 4 A.CUE/DEL button Press this to turn the auto-cue function...
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... "Using the jog function to search" on , press this button to start playback. TASCAM CD-500/500B 15 s SEARCH (Ô/) buttons During playback or when paused, press the Ô button to search backward, and press the button to search forward. (See "Using the SEARCH buttons" on , press when stopped to pause at the instant when sound begins in track 1. When the auto-cue function is open program setting mode. (See "Program playback...
... "Using the jog function to search" on , press this button to start playback. TASCAM CD-500/500B 15 s SEARCH (Ô/) buttons During playback or when paused, press the Ô button to search backward, and press the button to search forward. (See "Using the SEARCH buttons" on , press when stopped to pause at the instant when sound begins in track 1. When the auto-cue function is open program setting mode. (See "Program playback...
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... PHONES knob to adjust the volume. Failure to this unit's digital output connectors. 16 TASCAM CD-500/500B Precautions before making connections • Before connecting other devices to the unit, read their manuals carefully. • Turn off the power (or put power into standby mode) for example, use a thick cable with a computer Connect the RS-232C connector on this unit to a RS-232C connector on page 33.) Connecting digital audio equipment Connect the digital inputs...
... PHONES knob to adjust the volume. Failure to this unit's digital output connectors. 16 TASCAM CD-500/500B Precautions before making connections • Before connecting other devices to the unit, read their manuals carefully. • Turn off the power (or put power into standby mode) for example, use a thick cable with a computer Connect the RS-232C connector on this unit to a RS-232C connector on page 33.) Connecting digital audio equipment Connect the digital inputs...
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.... TASCAM CD-500/500B 17 When to this unit's analog output connectors. NOTE Cables are not supplied for parallel control of the CD-500B, use the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector (D-Sub 15-pin). NOTE • If remote control reception has been set whether or not the unit can be damaged. Connecting analog audio equipment Connect the analog inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other devices controlled by infrared rays, use of this remote control...
.... TASCAM CD-500/500B 17 When to this unit's analog output connectors. NOTE Cables are not supplied for parallel control of the CD-500B, use the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector (D-Sub 15-pin). NOTE • If remote control reception has been set whether or not the unit can be damaged. Connecting analog audio equipment Connect the analog inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers, recorders and other devices controlled by infrared rays, use of this remote control...
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... ENTER button to confirm the setting. The following step (3) applies to factory defaults Page 33 21 INFO View the firmware version Page 33 22 U-DATA User data settings (AES/ EBU, CD-500B only) Page 33 23 PARALL Set the parallel function (CD-500B only) Page 34 24 OUTATT Analog output attenuation function setting Page 34 Menu operation basics The basic procedures for instructions about how to use the number buttons to...
... ENTER button to confirm the setting. The following step (3) applies to factory defaults Page 33 21 INFO View the firmware version Page 33 22 U-DATA User data settings (AES/ EBU, CD-500B only) Page 33 23 PARALL Set the parallel function (CD-500B only) Page 34 24 OUTATT Analog output attenuation function setting Page 34 Menu operation basics The basic procedures for instructions about how to use the number buttons to...
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.... (See "Playback modes" on the remote. To restart playback, press the Á (play ) [REPEAT] button on the player or the Á PLAY button on page 23.) TASCAM CD-500/500B 21 Ejecting a disc Press the EJECT button on and a CD (audio or data) has been loaded. Playing back a CD The following procedures assume that continuous playback mode is not automatically ejected completely, press the EJECT button. Operation Loading discs Inserting a disc Hold the disc with this manual, unless...
.... (See "Playback modes" on the remote. To restart playback, press the Á (play ) [REPEAT] button on the player or the Á PLAY button on page 23.) TASCAM CD-500/500B 21 Ejecting a disc Press the EJECT button on and a CD (audio or data) has been loaded. Playing back a CD The following procedures assume that continuous playback mode is not automatically ejected completely, press the EJECT button. Operation Loading discs Inserting a disc Hold the disc with this manual, unless...
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... in the track. When stopped, use the number buttons to directly designate track numbers. ªª With audio CDs Enter two digits. When paused If the auto-cue function is off , pause playback at the instant when sound first begins in the designated index). 22 TASCAM CD-500/500B If the auto-cue function is "4", enter "0", "0" and then "4". However, if playback is selected, the first track inside that track. NOTE • Audio CD indexes are...
... in the track. When stopped, use the number buttons to directly designate track numbers. ªª With audio CDs Enter two digits. When paused If the auto-cue function is off , pause playback at the instant when sound first begins in the designated index). 22 TASCAM CD-500/500B If the auto-cue function is "4", enter "0", "0" and then "4". However, if playback is selected, the first track inside that track. NOTE • Audio CD indexes are...
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... exceeds 24 TASCAM CD-500/500B the auto-cue level is started again playback resumes from the beginning of the track. • When using the menu screen, refer to the "Menu operation basics" on page 19.) ªª Turning the auto-cue function on/off Using the front panel buttons: When in the selected track. Auto-ready function If the auto-ready function is on /off setting is retained...
... exceeds 24 TASCAM CD-500/500B the auto-cue level is started again playback resumes from the beginning of the track. • When using the menu screen, refer to the "Menu operation basics" on page 19.) ªª Turning the auto-cue function on/off Using the front panel buttons: When in the selected track. Auto-ready function If the auto-ready function is on /off setting is retained...
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... Origin menu item (default value: OFF). 6 - The selected track number blinks. 3 Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to the right or press the SEARCH [A.READY] button to enter program setting mode. When the original key function is on /off setting is retained even when the power is turned off . The display appears as follows. To use the 12 P-STEP menu item. Track number Program number TASCAM CD-500/500B 27
... Origin menu item (default value: OFF). 6 - The selected track number blinks. 3 Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to the right or press the SEARCH [A.READY] button to enter program setting mode. When the original key function is on /off setting is retained even when the power is turned off . The display appears as follows. To use the 12 P-STEP menu item. Track number Program number TASCAM CD-500/500B 27
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... change . 28 TASCAM CD-500/500B ªª Inserting tracks into the program Using the front panel buttons: 1 Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or press the SEARCH Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons to select the program number where you want to insert a track. 2 Press the SEARCH [A.READY] button while pressing and holding the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to exit the program setting mode. Using the remote control: Use the SEARCH Ô/ buttons to select a program number...
... change . 28 TASCAM CD-500/500B ªª Inserting tracks into the program Using the front panel buttons: 1 Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or press the SEARCH Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons to select the program number where you want to insert a track. 2 Press the SEARCH [A.READY] button while pressing and holding the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to exit the program setting mode. Using the remote control: Use the SEARCH Ô/ buttons to select a program number...
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... audio CD is stopped, the total recording time is shown during playback are shown. (Only the number of tracks or track number appears.) • In program playback mode, remaining time shows the time until playback of the track. Setting range: 0-5 minutes (10-second increments, default value: 0 seconds) NOTE The interval time setting is retained even when the power is turned off . TASCAM CD-500/500B 31 During playback or when paused, press the DISPLAY [LOCK] button on the player...
... audio CD is stopped, the total recording time is shown during playback are shown. (Only the number of tracks or track number appears.) • In program playback mode, remaining time shows the time until playback of the track. Setting range: 0-5 minutes (10-second increments, default value: 0 seconds) NOTE The interval time setting is retained even when the power is turned off . TASCAM CD-500/500B 31 During playback or when paused, press the DISPLAY [LOCK] button on the player...
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... the rear panel of this unit. The following default settings are stored in the backup memory • Playback mode • Playback time display mode • Auto-ready function on/off • Auto-cue function on/off • Repeat function on play, mono output, resume, EOM time, incremental playback, pitch step, RS232C baud rate, skip back, remote control receipt, interval time, frame display, foot switch, user data, parallel mode) To restore all settings to ordinary disc and track information...
... the rear panel of this unit. The following default settings are stored in the backup memory • Playback mode • Playback time display mode • Auto-ready function on/off • Auto-cue function on/off • Repeat function on play, mono output, resume, EOM time, incremental playback, pitch step, RS232C baud rate, skip back, remote control receipt, interval time, frame display, foot switch, user data, parallel mode) To restore all settings to ordinary disc and track information...
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... the power is turned off. • Playback mode • Playback time display mode • Auto-ready function on/off • Auto-cue function on/off • Repeat function on play, mono output, resume, EOM time, incremental playback, pitch step, RS232C baud rate, skip back, remote control receipt, interval time, frame display, foot switch, user data, parallel mode) TASCAM CD-500/500B 37 cue level, program, fade in/out, relay playback, power on /off • Various menu settings (original key, eject block, auto- Specifications Digital out...
... the power is turned off. • Playback mode • Playback time display mode • Auto-ready function on/off • Auto-cue function on/off • Repeat function on play, mono output, resume, EOM time, incremental playback, pitch step, RS232C baud rate, skip back, remote control receipt, interval time, frame display, foot switch, user data, parallel mode) TASCAM CD-500/500B 37 cue level, program, fade in/out, relay playback, power on /off • Various menu settings (original key, eject block, auto- Specifications Digital out...