Tascam CD-A500 manual

» CD - A 50 0 Compact Disc P la yer/ Re verse Cassette Dec k 3D0017100A D NEDERLANDS ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO [...]

_ 2 _ IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CA UTION: O Read all of these Instructions. O Save these Instructions f or later use. O Follow all W arnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1) Read Instructions — All the safety and oper ating instructions should be read before the product is oper ated. 2) Retain Instructions — The safety an[...]

_ 3 _ SAFETY INFORMA TION O CAUTION O ACHTUNG O OBSERVERA O ADV ARSEL This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser r[...]

_ 4 _ Before Use O Choose the installation location of your unit carefully . Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibra- tions and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep away from such sources that hum, such as transformers or motors. O Do not open the cabinet as this might result i[...]

_ 5 _ O Before connection, turn off all compo- nents and pay special attention to left (L) and right (R) channel indications. O Read the owner's manual of each com- ponent you intend to use with this unit. ∑ Signal cords LINE IN / OUT terminals Connect the LINE IN terminals to the T APE REC terminals and connect the LINE OUT terminals to the[...]

_ 6 _ Name of Each Control 1 POWER switch 2 REMOTE SENSOR 3 Multi-function display window a REPEA T indicator b Auto space indicator (A. SP ACE) c DELETE indicator d T ime mode indicator e Program indicator (PGM) f SHUFFLE indicator g CD input indicator (IN) h T APE/CD indicator i REC indicator j T ape PLA Y indicator k Level meter l T ape counter [...]

∑ Even if the disc tray is open ... When the å button is pressed: The disc tray will close and playback starts from the first track. ∑ T o stop playback Press the STOP button. The player enters the Stop mode. T o unload the disc: Press the OPEN/CLOSE button; playback stops and the disc tray will slide out, and all functions are reset to their [...]

_ 8 _ ∑ T o display the total program time In the Program mode, press the TIME but- ton to display the total program time. Pressing the TIME button again will return the CD player to the Program mode. ∑ T o review the program contents 1. Press the CHECK button in the Program mode. The first programmed track number will light and "P-01"[...]

_ 9 _ The repeat function allows repeat playback of any single tune, the entire disc, or any desired portion on the disc designated by two (start and end) points. O The repeat functions can be released by pressing the repeat button again. ∑ T o repeat one tune (Single Repeat mode) 1. Press the REPEA T 1/ALL button. The REPEA T and SINGLE indicato[...]

_ 10 _ The time counter shows various time read- outs, as follows. 1 T otal disc playback time After the disc tray is closed with a disc loaded, the total disc playback time and total number of tunes on the disc are displayed. 2 Elapsed time display When playback begins, the elapsed time of the tune being played is displayed in minutes and seconds.[...]

_ 11 _ 1. Press the POWER switch ON. 2. Set the REV MODE switch to the required tape travel mode. 3. Load a pre-recorded cassette with its open edge facing down and side A fac- ing toward you. 4. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system. 5. Press the ” or ∏ button to start play- back. 6. Adjust the volume with the amplifier's volume control. O[...]

_ 12 _ Y ou can change the tape speed during playback, allowing to change the pitch of the reproduced sound. By turning the PITCH CONTROL to the right, the tape speed becomes faster , resulting in higher pitch. By turning it to the left, the tape speed becomes slower , resulting in lower pitch. O At the fully clockwise position, the tape speed is a[...]

Using the CD SYNC function, a CD-to-tape copy can be done easily and simply . 1. Load a compact disc. 2. Load a recordable cassette. 3. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system. O In the CD SYNC mode, the INPUT level control has no effect, as the recording level is automatically adjusted internally . ∑ T o record from the beginning of the tape Press [...]

The unit has a timer controlled function. This lets you start playback or recording operations at any desired time when an optional audio timer is used. ∑ T imer Playback of CD or Cassette 1. Connect the unit and your stereo system to an audio timer as shown in the dia- gram. 2. Set the power switches of all compo- nents to ON. 3. Load a disc or [...]

_ 15 _ Basic troubleshooting of this unit is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious pos- sible causes first. T o give you a few ideas of what to look for , check the following: T roubleshooting Problem Probable cause Remedy General No power when POWER is pressed. Power plug not inse[...]

_ 16 _ General Power requirements: 120/230 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada/General export model) 230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe/U.K. model) 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australia model) Power consumption: 14 W Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 133 x 270 mm (19" x 5-1/4" x 10-5/8") Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.) Standard Accessories Wireless remote control RC[...]

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