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... voltage" within an equilateral triangle is connected. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to this equipment. In North America use only 120V power supply. TASCAM GA-30CD CAUTION Changes or modifications to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of the following measures...
... voltage" within an equilateral triangle is connected. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to this equipment. In North America use only 120V power supply. TASCAM GA-30CD CAUTION Changes or modifications to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of the following measures...
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... INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM GA-30CD The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power...
... INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM GA-30CD The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power...
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...Manufacturer: Laser output: Wavelength: KSM-900AAA SONY Corporation Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm TASCAM GA-30CD Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens 775 to 816 nm Type: CMS-M93BG6 Manufacturer: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co.,...INSTRUMENTS. DTA CAUTION • DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER- The GA-30CD uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport. Safety Information This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR...
...Manufacturer: Laser output: Wavelength: KSM-900AAA SONY Corporation Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm TASCAM GA-30CD Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens 775 to 816 nm Type: CMS-M93BG6 Manufacturer: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co.,...INSTRUMENTS. DTA CAUTION • DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER- The GA-30CD uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport. Safety Information This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR...
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... External sound source connection 12 4 - Specifications 20 Guitar amplifier 20 CD Trainer 20 Physical 20 Block diagram 21 Dimensional drawing 21 TASCAM GA-30CD Part names and functions 8 Front panel 8 Top Panel 9 CD Trainer Section 9 Effects Section 10 Rear panel 11 CD Trainer LCD ...controls 14 Choosing the output 15 Reverb 15 Effect banks 15 Changing banks 15 6 - Contents 1 - 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 loop 16 Stopping loop playback 16 All ...
... External sound source connection 12 4 - Specifications 20 Guitar amplifier 20 CD Trainer 20 Physical 20 Block diagram 21 Dimensional drawing 21 TASCAM GA-30CD Part names and functions 8 Front panel 8 Top Panel 9 CD Trainer Section 9 Effects Section 10 Rear panel 11 CD Trainer LCD ...controls 14 Choosing the output 15 Reverb 15 Effect banks 15 Changing banks 15 6 - Contents 1 - 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 loop 16 Stopping loop playback 16 All ...
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... the following typeface: TMOD. • If a preset indicator in a safe place for purchasing a TASCAM GA-30CD instrument amplifier. 1 - You can be changed without needing additional external effects. TASCAM's unique NeoTube technology and the high-quality built-in • Playback pitch and tempo freely controllable ... CD Trainer • Popular TASCAM CD Trainer built in effects give you will enjoy using the amp so that cannot change, but is referred to the right. VBR>ON) TASCAM GA-30CD • The GA-30CD has keys that with your TASCAM supplier if any of total...
... the following typeface: TMOD. • If a preset indicator in a safe place for purchasing a TASCAM GA-30CD instrument amplifier. 1 - You can be changed without needing additional external effects. TASCAM's unique NeoTube technology and the high-quality built-in • Playback pitch and tempo freely controllable ... CD Trainer • Popular TASCAM CD Trainer built in effects give you will enjoy using the amp so that cannot change, but is referred to the right. VBR>ON) TASCAM GA-30CD • The GA-30CD has keys that with your TASCAM supplier if any of total...
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...away from a cold to a warm place, or used after use to the turntable of places. operation impossible. Handling of compact discs The GA-30CD has been designed for placement and use or when calls are not finalized. • Several record companies have released music discs that has had... on the internal mechanism, making correct Precautions for the playback of condensation If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from the GA-30CD. TASCAM GA-30CD Beware of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs. Never use any labels or stickers to the label side of mobile phones and other ...
...away from a cold to a warm place, or used after use to the turntable of places. operation impossible. Handling of compact discs The GA-30CD has been designed for placement and use or when calls are not finalized. • Several record companies have released music discs that has had... on the internal mechanism, making correct Precautions for the playback of condensation If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from the GA-30CD. TASCAM GA-30CD Beware of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs. Never use any labels or stickers to the label side of mobile phones and other ...
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When ON, the indicator to the built-in use, the GA-30CD will not output sound from a synthesizer, guitar preamp, MD player or other device. The signal from the guitar preamp is sent to the left of ... switch lights. OFF: The input guitar sound is in reverb and output through the side speakers and its speakers. Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker TASCAM GA-30CD 7 REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level. In addition to the CD Trainer output, the effects output can also be sent to adjust the...
When ON, the indicator to the built-in use, the GA-30CD will not output sound from a synthesizer, guitar preamp, MD player or other device. The signal from the guitar preamp is sent to the left of ... switch lights. OFF: The input guitar sound is in reverb and output through the side speakers and its speakers. Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker TASCAM GA-30CD 7 REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level. In addition to the CD Trainer output, the effects output can also be sent to adjust the...
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.... e CD player cover Lightly press the ø mark at the front of a selected loop" and "All track or single track repeat playback" on page 18.) TASCAM GA-30CD Part names and functions e r t yu io s pa df gh CD Trainer section In addition to open the player. When IN and OUT points are not...
.... e CD player cover Lightly press the ø mark at the front of a selected loop" and "All track or single track repeat playback" on page 18.) TASCAM GA-30CD Part names and functions e r t yu io s pa df gh CD Trainer section In addition to open the player. When IN and OUT points are not...
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....) l EFFECT LEVEL Knob Adjust the amount of the effect or the feedback level of a stopped or paused CD or pause a playing CD. 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 the...
....) l EFFECT LEVEL Knob Adjust the amount of the effect or the feedback level of a stopped or paused CD or pause a playing CD. 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 the...
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... when the OUT point is set to loop playback (ALL/SGL). (See "Repeat playback of a selected loop" on the rear panel of your GA-30CD amp. ,. The more the indicator lights to the left, the flatter the pitch and the more it lights to an AC power outlet. NOTE ... when making various settings. $ , Shows pitch when key adjustment is paused. MENU /! @ #$ v PLAY indicator Appears during tuning. The center is the same. 11 TASCAM GA-30CD The function is the correct pitch. When the track number also appears, this indicates that the remaining time of the entire CD is being shown...
... when the OUT point is set to loop playback (ALL/SGL). (See "Repeat playback of a selected loop" on the rear panel of your GA-30CD amp. ,. The more the indicator lights to the left, the flatter the pitch and the more it lights to an AC power outlet. NOTE ... when making various settings. $ , Shows pitch when key adjustment is paused. MENU /! @ #$ v PLAY indicator Appears during tuning. The center is the same. 11 TASCAM GA-30CD The function is the correct pitch. When the track number also appears, this indicates that the remaining time of the entire CD is being shown...
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Portable audio player Headphones Guitar connection Connect a guitar to the PHONES jack mutes the GA-30CD speakers. Connection to the INPUT jack. External sound source connection Connect a synthesizer, audio equipment or other device to .... 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 The external sound source signal is sent to 0 position before connecting. 23 - PCaorntnneacmtioens sand functions Guitar Synthesizer, audio ...
Portable audio player Headphones Guitar connection Connect a guitar to the PHONES jack mutes the GA-30CD speakers. Connection to the INPUT jack. External sound source connection Connect a synthesizer, audio equipment or other device to .... 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 The external sound source signal is sent to 0 position before connecting. 23 - PCaorntnneacmtioens sand functions Guitar Synthesizer, audio ...
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... 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 P4ar-t Unsaimngesthaendgufuitnacrtaiomnps Adjusting the volume and tone quality The GA-30CD has a built-in any active effect. The CENTER VOLUME knob adjusts the total output volume from the 6.5-inch center speaker, including...
... 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 P4ar-t Unsaimngesthaendgufuitnacrtaiomnps Adjusting the volume and tone quality The GA-30CD has a built-in any active effect. The CENTER VOLUME knob adjusts the total output volume from the 6.5-inch center speaker, including...
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... higher to maximum.) LEVEL Set effect amount. DEPTH Set effect amount. Not used. (Automatically set to increase the effect. LEVEL Set effect amount. 14 TASCAM GA-30CD Using effects The GA-30CD has built-in the Setup menu. (See "Initializing effect banks" on page 19 for details. delay, panning delay, flanger, phaser, chorus, tremolo, auto...
... higher to maximum.) LEVEL Set effect amount. DEPTH Set effect amount. Not used. (Automatically set to increase the effect. LEVEL Set effect amount. 14 TASCAM GA-30CD Using effects The GA-30CD has built-in the Setup menu. (See "Initializing effect banks" on page 19 for details. delay, panning delay, flanger, phaser, chorus, tremolo, auto...
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... or B). The knob position always determines the reverb setting. Changing banks Use the bank selection key to the knob's current position. 15 TASCAM GA-30CD You can recall different types of the effect knobs (1, 2 and LEVEL) will not change between output settings to store effects and reverb settings... made with banks. CENTER: Effect signal is set to different speakers can choose the speaker(s) that output the effect signal. Reverb The GA-30CD's built-in the Setup menu, these effects and their settings will be selected for details.) NOTE When a bank is output by the...
... or B). The knob position always determines the reverb setting. Changing banks Use the bank selection key to the knob's current position. 15 TASCAM GA-30CD You can recall different types of the effect knobs (1, 2 and LEVEL) will not change between output settings to store effects and reverb settings... made with banks. CENTER: Effect signal is set to different speakers can choose the speaker(s) that output the effect signal. Reverb The GA-30CD's built-in the Setup menu, these effects and their settings will be selected for details.) NOTE When a bank is output by the...
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I6M-PUOsRinTAgNthTeSACDFEtTrYaiPnReEr CAUTIONS Playing CDs 1 Press ø at a value other than 0. 16 TASCAM GA-30CD Use µ(∆) and ≤(˚) to the new tempo. Stopping loop playback Press LOOP I/O to the above the TEMPO key lights when this function ...
I6M-PUOsRinTAgNthTeSACDFEtTrYaiPnReEr CAUTIONS Playing CDs 1 Press ø at a value other than 0. 16 TASCAM GA-30CD Use µ(∆) and ≤(˚) to the new tempo. Stopping loop playback Press LOOP I/O to the above the TEMPO key lights when this function ...
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The indicator above the KEY key blinks, and the current setting with many effects. 17 TASCAM GA-30CD NOTE Depends on the LCD. 4 While listening to the playback, use the DOWN, CENTER and UP keys, to any value besides 0) turns key adjustment ON .... Turning VSA ON and OFF also turns tempo control ON and OFF. RNGE appears on the condition of a track without changing key Turn ON the GA-30CD's Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function to change is made settings will be able to fully cancel guitar sounds. NOTE When the tempo is changed widely...
The indicator above the KEY key blinks, and the current setting with many effects. 17 TASCAM GA-30CD NOTE Depends on the LCD. 4 While listening to the playback, use the DOWN, CENTER and UP keys, to any value besides 0) turns key adjustment ON .... Turning VSA ON and OFF also turns tempo control ON and OFF. RNGE appears on the condition of a track without changing key Turn ON the GA-30CD's Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function to change is made settings will be able to fully cancel guitar sounds. NOTE When the tempo is changed widely...
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...This wave can be set the generated pitch. Adjusting the tempo turns the metronome ON. 18 TASCAM GA-30CD strings to standard guitar tuning. (See the "Changing settings" chapter on page 19 for the GA-30CD's builtin metronome. 1 Press and hold OSC to tune. TUNER appears on the LCD along... with 2 modes -chromatic mode and guitar mode. dots right of the metronome. I7M-PTOuRnTeAr,NoTscSiAllFaEtoTYr aPnRdECmAeUtTroIOnNoSme Using the tuner The GA-30CD has a built-in guitar tuner with the tuning meter shown to output a sine wave through the speakers. In chromatic mode (the ...
...This wave can be set the generated pitch. Adjusting the tempo turns the metronome ON. 18 TASCAM GA-30CD strings to standard guitar tuning. (See the "Changing settings" chapter on page 19 for the GA-30CD's builtin metronome. 1 Press and hold OSC to tune. TUNER appears on the LCD along... with 2 modes -chromatic mode and guitar mode. dots right of the metronome. I7M-PTOuRnTeAr,NoTscSiAllFaEtoTYr aPnRdECmAeUtTroIOnNoSme Using the tuner The GA-30CD has a built-in guitar tuner with the tuning meter shown to output a sine wave through the speakers. In chromatic mode (the ...
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... only the currently selected track (SGL) is played when using the loop playback function. 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... cycle through the center speaker when the tuner is turned on the LCD when you want to overwrite these settings with the factory defaults. 19 TASCAM GA-30CD
... only the currently selected track (SGL) is played when using the loop playback function. 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... cycle through the center speaker when the tuner is turned on the LCD when you want to overwrite these settings with the factory defaults. 19 TASCAM GA-30CD
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Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz 36 W 484 x 352 x 260 mm (19.1 x 13.9 x 10.2 inches) 13.8 kg (30.4 lbs.) 20 TASCAM GA-30CD I9M-PSOpReTcAifNicTatSiAoFnEsTY PRECAUTIONS Guitar amplifier Rated output CENTER SIDE Speakers CENTER SIDE Inputs GUITAR INPUT Standard input level Input impedance LINE INPUTS Standard input level ...
Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz 36 W 484 x 352 x 260 mm (19.1 x 13.9 x 10.2 inches) 13.8 kg (30.4 lbs.) 20 TASCAM GA-30CD I9M-PSOpReTcAifNicTatSiAoFnEsTY PRECAUTIONS Guitar amplifier Rated output CENTER SIDE Speakers CENTER SIDE Inputs GUITAR INPUT Standard input level Input impedance LINE INPUTS Standard input level ...
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... 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
... 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