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... separation between the equipment and receiver. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION...
... separation between the equipment and receiver. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION...
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... not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM GA-30CD When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any heat sources such as...
... not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM GA-30CD When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any heat sources such as...
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... YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. • WHEN USING THE GA-30CD, USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED POWER CABLE. • CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. The label required in the protective housings. The GA-30CD uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport. Laser output: Less than...
... YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. • WHEN USING THE GA-30CD, USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED POWER CABLE. • CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. The label required in the protective housings. The GA-30CD uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport. Laser output: Less than...
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... guitar mode 18 Using the oscillator 18 Using the metronome 18 8 - Using the CD trainer 16 Playing CDs 16 Changing the time display mode 16 Repeat playback of condensation 7 Precautions for placement and use 7 2 - Specifications 20 Guitar amplifier 20 CD Trainer 20 Physical 20 Block diagram 21 Dimensional drawing 21 TASCAM GA-30CD Introduction 6 Main features of the GA-30CD 6 Supplied accessories 6 Understanding this manual 6 Handling of compact discs 7 Beware of a selected...
... guitar mode 18 Using the oscillator 18 Using the metronome 18 8 - Using the CD trainer 16 Playing CDs 16 Changing the time display mode 16 Repeat playback of condensation 7 Precautions for placement and use 7 2 - Specifications 20 Guitar amplifier 20 CD Trainer 20 Physical 20 Block diagram 21 Dimensional drawing 21 TASCAM GA-30CD Introduction 6 Main features of the GA-30CD 6 Supplied accessories 6 Understanding this manual 6 Handling of compact discs 7 Beware of a selected...
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... use it properly. This guitar amp has 30 watts of total output from -50% to +16% • Pitch adjustment up or down 6 semitones • Guitar Cancel function allows specified frequency and stereo ranges to switch between clean and overdrive sounds with the press of a button DSP effects • Two built-in TASCAM DSP effect units provide a reverb and a choice of stereo delay, panning delay, flanger, phaser, chorus, tremolo, auto...
... use it properly. This guitar amp has 30 watts of total output from -50% to +16% • Pitch adjustment up or down 6 semitones • Guitar Cancel function allows specified frequency and stereo ranges to switch between clean and overdrive sounds with the press of a button DSP effects • Two built-in TASCAM DSP effect units provide a reverb and a choice of stereo delay, panning delay, flanger, phaser, chorus, tremolo, auto...
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... moved from the GA-30CD. TASCAM GA-30CD operation impossible. Since some of these discs do not comply with ballpoint pens. • Do not use cracked discs. • Only use to avoid serious scratches that are made or received. This may cause the amp to produce noise during use or when calls are not finalized. • Several record companies have released music discs that has...
... moved from the GA-30CD. TASCAM GA-30CD operation impossible. Since some of these discs do not comply with ballpoint pens. • Do not use cracked discs. • Only use to avoid serious scratches that are made or received. This may cause the amp to produce noise during use or when calls are not finalized. • Several record companies have released music discs that has...
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... high impedence jack using an ordinary guitar cable. 2 GAIN knob Change the input gain to CDs or practice alone. Part names and functions Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 0q w 1 INPUT jack Plug your guitar into this happens, please adjust the SIDE VOLUME to the left of the total output signal sent to play CDs that have low overall volume at a high level. The GAIN knob changes the input signal volume. Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker TASCAM GA-30CD 7 REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level...
... high impedence jack using an ordinary guitar cable. 2 GAIN knob Change the input gain to CDs or practice alone. Part names and functions Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 0q w 1 INPUT jack Plug your guitar into this happens, please adjust the SIDE VOLUME to the left of the total output signal sent to play CDs that have low overall volume at a high level. The GAIN knob changes the input signal volume. Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker TASCAM GA-30CD 7 REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level...
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... setting menu. r LOOP I/O key Use for the currently playing or paused CD. CENTER: Restore the default value, cancel pitch changes or reset the stereo position to adjust settings. page 19.) y Setting adjustment keys Use the three setting change keys to the center. Top Panel 2 - i GUITAR CANCEL key Press this key to turn single track or all track repeat ON and OFF. (See "Repeat playback of the cover to adjust the time display mode...
... setting menu. r LOOP I/O key Use for the currently playing or paused CD. CENTER: Restore the default value, cancel pitch changes or reset the stereo position to adjust settings. page 19.) y Setting adjustment keys Use the three setting change keys to the center. Top Panel 2 - i GUITAR CANCEL key Press this key to turn single track or all track repeat ON and OFF. (See "Repeat playback of the cover to adjust the time display mode...
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... key lights when ON and blinks when settings are being adjusted. Effects Section 10 TASCAM GA-30CD jkl ;z x j EFFECT Knob 1 Adjust the first parameter of the selected effect. (See "Using effects" on page 14.) k EFFECT Knob 2 Adjust the second parameter of a stopped or paused CD or pause a playing CD. Part names and functions p TEMPO key Press this key to open the Tempo setting menu. (See "Setting the...
... key lights when ON and blinks when settings are being adjusted. Effects Section 10 TASCAM GA-30CD jkl ;z x j EFFECT Knob 1 Adjust the first parameter of the selected effect. (See "Using effects" on page 14.) k EFFECT Knob 2 Adjust the second parameter of a stopped or paused CD or pause a playing CD. Part names and functions p TEMPO key Press this key to open the Tempo setting menu. (See "Setting the...
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... and functions c vbn m c ~ IN Use the supplied power cord to connect the amp to loop playback (ALL/SGL). (See "Repeat playback of your GA-30CD amp. ,. Also provides information when making various settings. $ , Shows pitch when key adjustment is paused. When the track number also appears, this indicates that the remaining time of the entire CD is the correct pitch. MENU /! @ #$ v PLAY indicator Appears during tuning. Rear panel...
... and functions c vbn m c ~ IN Use the supplied power cord to connect the amp to loop playback (ALL/SGL). (See "Repeat playback of your GA-30CD amp. ,. Also provides information when making various settings. $ , Shows pitch when key adjustment is paused. When the track number also appears, this indicates that the remaining time of the entire CD is the correct pitch. MENU /! @ #$ v PLAY indicator Appears during tuning. Rear panel...
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...'s speakers. Headphones connection Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack to the INPUT jack. WARNING Be careful when attaching external sound sources, as very loud signals, especially at low frequencies, may damage the GA-30CD's speakers or permanently harm your hearing. 12 TASCAM GA-30CD Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs to output its volume. External sound source connection Connect a synthesizer, audio equipment or other device to the LINE IN jack to 0 position before connecting. PCaorntnneacmtioens sand functions Guitar Synthesizer, audio...
...'s speakers. Headphones connection Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack to the INPUT jack. WARNING Be careful when attaching external sound sources, as very loud signals, especially at low frequencies, may damage the GA-30CD's speakers or permanently harm your hearing. 12 TASCAM GA-30CD Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs to output its volume. External sound source connection Connect a synthesizer, audio equipment or other device to the LINE IN jack to 0 position before connecting. PCaorntnneacmtioens sand functions Guitar Synthesizer, audio...
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... with the guitar amp output. If an effect is ON, this circuit ON. Procedures to shape the guitar tone 1 Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs down before starting and before connecting a guitar. 13 TASCAM GA-30CD 2 - Push the BOOST switch to alter the tone quality (frequency characteristics) further. The CENTER VOLUME knob adjusts the total output volume from the 6.5-inch center speaker, including the output of frequencies in b��o�...
... with the guitar amp output. If an effect is ON, this circuit ON. Procedures to shape the guitar tone 1 Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs down before starting and before connecting a guitar. 13 TASCAM GA-30CD 2 - Push the BOOST switch to alter the tone quality (frequency characteristics) further. The CENTER VOLUME knob adjusts the total output volume from the 6.5-inch center speaker, including the output of frequencies in b��o�...
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.... LEVEL Set effect amount. 14 TASCAM GA-30CD SPEED Set modulation frequency. (0.2 - 20 Hz). AUTO WAH SENSITIVITY Set Auto Wah sensitivity. FEEDBACK LEVEL Set feedback level. 5 - Using effects The GA-30CD has built-in the Setup menu. (See "Initializing effect banks" on page 19 for details. Restoring the factory effect presets To restore the effects to their factory settings, use the FXRS item in effects (top panel) and reverb (front panel). Refer to L and R side speakers...
.... LEVEL Set effect amount. 14 TASCAM GA-30CD SPEED Set modulation frequency. (0.2 - 20 Hz). AUTO WAH SENSITIVITY Set Auto Wah sensitivity. FEEDBACK LEVEL Set feedback level. 5 - Using effects The GA-30CD has built-in the Setup menu. (See "Initializing effect banks" on page 19 for details. Restoring the factory effect presets To restore the effects to their factory settings, use the FXRS item in effects (top panel) and reverb (front panel). Refer to L and R side speakers...
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... indicators light according to achieve a sound you use the FXRS item in reverb simulates a classic guitar amp spring reverb. Changing banks Use the bank selection key to change the associated parameter value to DELAY. The effect settings made with the knobs are stored in built-in memory each time a parameter is adjusted or the bank is set to the knob's current position. 15 TASCAM GA-30CD...
... indicators light according to achieve a sound you use the FXRS item in reverb simulates a classic guitar amp spring reverb. Changing banks Use the bank selection key to change the associated parameter value to DELAY. The effect settings made with the knobs are stored in built-in memory each time a parameter is adjusted or the bank is set to the knob's current position. 15 TASCAM GA-30CD...
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... to set while VSA is OFF, adjustment can be made freely between -50% and +16%. I6M-PUOsRinTAgNthTeSACDFEtTrYaiPnReEr CAUTIONS Playing CDs 1 Press ø at a value other than 0. 16 TASCAM GA-30CD Use µ(∆) and ≤(˚) to skip between tracks and search through the three time display modes to the right. • Elapsed time (track number, time) Repeat playback of a selected loop Follow these settings.
... to set while VSA is OFF, adjustment can be made freely between -50% and +16%. I6M-PUOsRinTAgNthTeSACDFEtTrYaiPnReEr CAUTIONS Playing CDs 1 Press ø at a value other than 0. 16 TASCAM GA-30CD Use µ(∆) and ≤(˚) to skip between tracks and search through the three time display modes to the right. • Elapsed time (track number, time) Repeat playback of a selected loop Follow these settings.
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... KEY key blinks, and the current setting with many effects. 17 TASCAM GA-30CD The key can not be used with the audio recorded in mono, also this function ON and OFF. Changing the key (to adjust the pitch in step 2 above the VSA key lights. The key setting value is turned OFF. The indicator above the KEY key lights when this function is turned ON...
... KEY key blinks, and the current setting with many effects. 17 TASCAM GA-30CD The key can not be used with the audio recorded in mono, also this function ON and OFF. Changing the key (to adjust the pitch in step 2 above the VSA key lights. The key setting value is turned OFF. The indicator above the KEY key lights when this function is turned ON...
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... low (flat), the dots left of the center light. Adjusting the tempo turns the metronome ON. 18 TASCAM GA-30CD strings to standard guitar tuning. (See the "Changing settings" chapter on the right side of 440 Hz. 3 Press OSC or ESC to finish calibration and return to the time display. More dots light as the string goes further out of the metronome. Use the SIDE VOLUME...
... low (flat), the dots left of the center light. Adjusting the tempo turns the metronome ON. 18 TASCAM GA-30CD strings to standard guitar tuning. (See the "Changing settings" chapter on the right side of 440 Hz. 3 Press OSC or ESC to finish calibration and return to the time display. More dots light as the string goes further out of the metronome. Use the SIDE VOLUME...
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... and YES will appear. Press TIME/ESC to their factory settings. The default setting is ALL. The default setting is OFF. IMPORTANT S8A-FECThYanINgSinTgRUsCetTtIiOnNgSs Change the following GA-30CD settings by pressing and holding TUNER/SETUP to open the SETUP (MENU) screen. • Playback mode selection • Tuner mode selection • Tuner speaker output ON and OFF • Initialize effect bank settings Press TUNER/SETUP again to cycle through the center speaker when the tuner is complete, DONE appears on...
... and YES will appear. Press TIME/ESC to their factory settings. The default setting is ALL. The default setting is OFF. IMPORTANT S8A-FECThYanINgSinTgRUsCetTtIiOnNgSs Change the following GA-30CD settings by pressing and holding TUNER/SETUP to open the SETUP (MENU) screen. • Playback mode selection • Tuner mode selection • Tuner speaker output ON and OFF • Initialize effect bank settings Press TUNER/SETUP again to cycle through the center speaker when the tuner is complete, DONE appears on...
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... PRECAUTIONS Guitar amplifier Rated output CENTER SIDE Speakers CENTER SIDE Inputs GUITAR INPUT Standard input level Input impedance LINE INPUTS Standard input level Input impedance Output HEADPHONES Output Built-in effects (mono/stereo) Types Presets CD Trainer Playable discs DA Digital signal processing Playback characteristics Physical Frequency characteristics Dynamic range S/N ratio THD Power Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 15 W (RMS into 8 Ω) 7.5 W (RMS into 8 Ω) x 2 6.5-inch 3-inch x 2 Unbalanced 1/4" (6.3 mm) jack -10 dBu...
... PRECAUTIONS Guitar amplifier Rated output CENTER SIDE Speakers CENTER SIDE Inputs GUITAR INPUT Standard input level Input impedance LINE INPUTS Standard input level Input impedance Output HEADPHONES Output Built-in effects (mono/stereo) Types Presets CD Trainer Playable discs DA Digital signal processing Playback characteristics Physical Frequency characteristics Dynamic range S/N ratio THD Power Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 15 W (RMS into 8 Ω) 7.5 W (RMS into 8 Ω) x 2 6.5-inch 3-inch x 2 Unbalanced 1/4" (6.3 mm) jack -10 dBu...
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... MAIN MASTER Speaker Emulate Circuit Tuner In ADC EFFECT Bank Effect Effect Control Output Select Select 1 2 3 Select Output Select DAC REVERB Source Reverb Select Output Select DAC CD MECHA OSC CD Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing LINE SUMMING SUB MASTER Power AMP Power AMP PHONES 50mW+50mW / 32ohm CENTER SP (6.5inch) 15W / 8ohm SIDE SP L (3inch) 7.5W+7.5W / 8ohm SIDE SP R (3inch) Dimensional drawing 484.0mm (19.1") 260.0mm (10.2") 352.0mm (13.9") 21 TASCAM GA-30CD...
... MAIN MASTER Speaker Emulate Circuit Tuner In ADC EFFECT Bank Effect Effect Control Output Select Select 1 2 3 Select Output Select DAC REVERB Source Reverb Select Output Select DAC CD MECHA OSC CD Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing LINE SUMMING SUB MASTER Power AMP Power AMP PHONES 50mW+50mW / 32ohm CENTER SP (6.5inch) 15W / 8ohm SIDE SP L (3inch) 7.5W+7.5W / 8ohm SIDE SP R (3inch) Dimensional drawing 484.0mm (19.1") 260.0mm (10.2") 352.0mm (13.9") 21 TASCAM GA-30CD...
