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...measures. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. For U.S.A. In North America use only 120V power supply. TASCAM GA-30CD This appliance has a serial number located on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to comply with the... The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by one ...
...measures. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. For U.S.A. In North America use only 120V power supply. TASCAM GA-30CD This appliance has a serial number located on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to comply with the... The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by one ...
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...sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Install in a confined space such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes... 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 A polarized plug has two blades with its STANDBY/ON in the Standby position. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for ...
...sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Install in a confined space such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes... 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 A polarized plug has two blades with its STANDBY/ON in the Standby position. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for ...
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...Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. The GA-30CD uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport. The label required in the protective housings. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens 775 to 800 nm TASCAM GA-30CD There is com- pletely confined ... EXPOSURE. • IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT 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.
...Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. The GA-30CD uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport. The label required in the protective housings. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens 775 to 800 nm TASCAM GA-30CD There is com- pletely confined ... EXPOSURE. • IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT 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.
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...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 11 3 - Using effects 14 Effects 14 Selecting effects and setting parameters 14... trainer 16 Playing CDs 16 Changing the time display mode 16 Repeat playback of condensation 7 Precautions for placement and use 7 2 - 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 ...
...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 11 3 - Using effects 14 Effects 14 Selecting effects and setting parameters 14... trainer 16 Playing CDs 16 Changing the time display mode 16 Repeat playback of condensation 7 Precautions for placement and use 7 2 - 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 ...
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... if any of these items are missing. • AC power cable 1 • Warranty 1 Understanding this manual We use the following conventions in a safe place for purchasing a TASCAM GA-30CD instrument amplifier. In this manual: • The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: CHR. (e.g. We hope that you for future...
... if any of these items are missing. • AC power cable 1 • Warranty 1 Understanding this manual We use the following conventions in a safe place for purchasing a TASCAM GA-30CD instrument amplifier. In this manual: • The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: CHR. (e.g. We hope that you for future...
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...If it sticks to the turntable, you will damage the mechanism and cause it carefully by the edges. 1 - Use of mobile phones and other wireless devices near the GA-30CD may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them . • After opening the CD player cover, if ... not place the unit in the following types of places. In addition to the label side of the GA-30CD. Introduction • Keep discs away from the GA-30CD. TASCAM GA-30CD Avoid using Adjust the distance and angle between the devices if this amplifier near a television or radio may cause malfunction or reduce ...
...If it sticks to the turntable, you will damage the mechanism and cause it carefully by the edges. 1 - Use of mobile phones and other wireless devices near the GA-30CD may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them . • After opening the CD player cover, if ... not place the unit in the following types of places. In addition to the label side of the GA-30CD. Introduction • Keep discs away from the GA-30CD. TASCAM GA-30CD Avoid using Adjust the distance and angle between the devices if this amplifier near a television or radio may cause malfunction or reduce ...
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When ON, the indicator to turn the power ON and OFF. If this high impedence jack using an ordinary guitar cable. 2 GAIN knob Change the input gain to this reason, some CDs that have a loud overall volume may sound distorted when played ... of the total output signal sent to CDs or practice alone. Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker TASCAM GA-30CD 7 REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level. NOTE The SIDE VOLUME level is in use, the GA-30CD will not output sound from the guitar preamp is sent to the built-in reverb and output...
When ON, the indicator to turn the power ON and OFF. If this high impedence jack using an ordinary guitar cable. 2 GAIN knob Change the input gain to this reason, some CDs that have a loud overall volume may sound distorted when played ... of the total output signal sent to CDs or practice alone. Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker TASCAM GA-30CD 7 REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level. NOTE The SIDE VOLUME level is in use, the GA-30CD will not output sound from the guitar preamp is sent to the built-in reverb and output...
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... set the OUT point (ending point) and start the oscillator and output an adjustable pitch signal from the side speakers. (See "Using the oscillator" on page 18.) TASCAM GA-30CD Once in setup mode. Top Panel 2 - Press this key to turn loop playback between the IN and OUT points ON and... OFF. Make detailed tuner settings using the Setup menu. (See "Using the tuner" on . DOWN: Reduce values, flatten the pitch or shift the ...
... set the OUT point (ending point) and start the oscillator and output an adjustable pitch signal from the side speakers. (See "Using the oscillator" on page 18.) TASCAM GA-30CD Once in setup mode. Top Panel 2 - Press this key to turn loop playback between the IN and OUT points ON and... OFF. Make detailed tuner settings using the Setup menu. (See "Using the tuner" on . DOWN: Reduce values, flatten the pitch or shift the ...
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... (VSA). The indicator above the key lights when ON and blinks when settings are being adjusted. Effect selection keys (§, ¶) Use these keys when playback is displayed, press this key to select the effect signal output - When no effect is held down. the center... Press and hold ∆/µ. When ON, VSA keeps the original pitch of the effects - 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 selected effect. (See...
... (VSA). The indicator above the key lights when ON and blinks when settings are being adjusted. Effect selection keys (§, ¶) Use these keys when playback is displayed, press this key to select the effect signal output - When no effect is held down. the center... Press and hold ∆/µ. When ON, VSA keeps the original pitch of the effects - 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 selected effect. (See...
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... models show the indicator MENU in minutes (M) and seconds (S). Also provides information when making various settings. $ , Shows pitch when key adjustment is the same. 11 TASCAM GA-30CD Part names 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...
... models show the indicator MENU in minutes (M) and seconds (S). Also provides information when making various settings. $ , Shows pitch when key adjustment is the same. 11 TASCAM GA-30CD Part names 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...
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... guitar tone 1 Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs down before starting and before connecting a guitar. 13 TASCAM GA-30CD At 10, a knob does not cut its frequency band at 0, it cuts its band to achieve the volume ... CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs as an undistorted sound. P4ar-t Unsaimngesthaendgufuitnacrtaiomnps Adjusting the volume and tone quality The GA-30CD has a built-in any active effect. The indicator to turn the GAIN and VOLUME knobs down to 0 (...;t�i�n�g� distorted sounds. 2 - If an effect is used, it is active.
... guitar tone 1 Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs down before starting and before connecting a guitar. 13 TASCAM GA-30CD At 10, a knob does not cut its frequency band at 0, it cuts its band to achieve the volume ... CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs as an undistorted sound. P4ar-t Unsaimngesthaendgufuitnacrtaiomnps Adjusting the volume and tone quality The GA-30CD has a built-in any active effect. The indicator to turn the GAIN and VOLUME knobs down to 0 (...;t�i�n�g� distorted sounds. 2 - If an effect is used, it is active.
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... The center position is 0. LEVEL Set effect amount. Q Set filter characteristic. The center position is 0. Not used. (Automatically set to ±1 octave. Using effects The GA-30CD has built-in the Setup menu. (See "Initializing effect banks" on page 19 for details. No indicators light ... level. WAVE TYPE Set modulation wave shape. 0 is triangle, center is sin, and 10 is sawtooth. LEVEL Set effect amount. 14 TASCAM GA-30CD SPEED Set modulation frequency. (0.2 - 20 Hz). PANNING DELAY DELAY TIME FEEDBACK LEVEL Set delay time (10 ms - 1.1 sec). The ...
... The center position is 0. LEVEL Set effect amount. Q Set filter characteristic. The center position is 0. Not used. (Automatically set to ±1 octave. Using effects The GA-30CD has built-in the Setup menu. (See "Initializing effect banks" on page 19 for details. No indicators light ... level. WAVE TYPE Set modulation wave shape. 0 is triangle, center is sin, and 10 is sawtooth. LEVEL Set effect amount. 14 TASCAM GA-30CD SPEED Set modulation frequency. (0.2 - 20 Hz). PANNING DELAY DELAY TIME FEEDBACK LEVEL Set delay time (10 ms - 1.1 sec). The ...
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...match the bank settings. Changing banks Use the bank selection key to change the associated parameter value to save your changes. In such cases, moving a knob will be selected for details.) NOTE When a bank is necessary to the knob's current position. 15 TASCAM GA-30CD When the unit is new, ...parameter is adjusted or the bank is output by the side speakers. Reverb The GA-30CD's built-in the Setup menu, these effects and their settings will immediately cause the knob setting to achieve a sound you use the FXRS item in reverb simulates a classic guitar amp spring reverb. Move ...
...match the bank settings. Changing banks Use the bank selection key to change the associated parameter value to save your changes. In such cases, moving a knob will be selected for details.) NOTE When a bank is necessary to the knob's current position. 15 TASCAM GA-30CD When the unit is new, ...parameter is adjusted or the bank is output by the side speakers. Reverb The GA-30CD's built-in the Setup menu, these effects and their settings will immediately cause the knob setting to achieve a sound you use the FXRS item in reverb simulates a classic guitar amp spring reverb. Move ...
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... the tempo setting screen opens. The indicator above settings. The I-O indicator appears on the disc is possible. 1 In the Setup menu, use the PLAY item to select all track loop (ALL) or single track loop (SGL). To retain the loop IN and OUT points, press...ESC after completing the setting to return to the time display. 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 (...
... the tempo setting screen opens. The indicator above settings. The I-O indicator appears on the disc is possible. 1 In the Setup menu, use the PLAY item to select all track loop (ALL) or single track loop (SGL). To retain the loop IN and OUT points, press...ESC after completing the setting to return to the time display. 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 (...
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... 3 turns key adjustment ON. The indicator above the GUITAR CANCEL key lights when this function ON and OFF. Setting the Guitar Cancel function Use these procedures to adjust the stereo region and frequency range of recorded guitars during CD playback. NOTE When the key is turned ON again, ... are retained even when the Guitar Cancel function is ON, the indicator above the KEY key blinks, and the current setting with many effects. 17 TASCAM GA-30CD most . 3 Press the GUITAR CANCEL key again. When it is turned OFF. The Guitar Cancel function can be applied to the menu. IMPORTANT6S...
... 3 turns key adjustment ON. The indicator above the GUITAR CANCEL key lights when this function ON and OFF. Setting the Guitar Cancel function Use these procedures to adjust the stereo region and frequency range of recorded guitars during CD playback. NOTE When the key is turned ON again, ... are retained even when the Guitar Cancel function is ON, the indicator above the KEY key blinks, and the current setting with many effects. 17 TASCAM GA-30CD most . 3 Press the GUITAR CANCEL key again. When it is turned OFF. The Guitar Cancel function can be applied to the menu. IMPORTANT6S...
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...the OSC key. If the pitch is A4. Using the oscillator Use the built-in guitar mode 1 Connect a guitar and press TUNER. NOTE The oscillator's standard tuning frequency depends on the screen. 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 details on the LCD. 2 Use the DOWN and UP keys to adjust the standard tuning frequency from 435 ...
...the OSC key. If the pitch is A4. Using the oscillator Use the built-in guitar mode 1 Connect a guitar and press TUNER. NOTE The oscillator's standard tuning frequency depends on the screen. 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 details on the LCD. 2 Use the DOWN and UP keys to adjust the standard tuning frequency from 435 ...
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...track (SGL) is played when using the loop playback function. The default setting is complete, DONE appears on the LCD and the time display reappears. NO appears on the LCD when you want to overwrite these settings with the factory defaults. 19 TASCAM GA-30CD Use this function only if you ...are saved automatically. Playback mode selection Use the PLAY item to select whether all the preset bank settings that you choose the FXRS item. The...
...track (SGL) is played when using the loop playback function. The default setting is complete, DONE appears on the LCD and the time display reappears. NO appears on the LCD when you want to overwrite these settings with the factory defaults. 19 TASCAM GA-30CD Use this function only if you ...are saved automatically. Playback mode selection Use the PLAY item to select whether all the preset bank settings that you choose the FXRS item. The...