Sony CD-X1500 manual

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    » C D - X 1500 DU AL CD PLA YER OWNER’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL USUARIO[...]

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    2 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER IMPORT ANT (for U.K. Customers) DO NOT cut off the mains plug fr om this equipment. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or c[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 3 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water . 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources [...]

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    4 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER SAFETY INFORMA TION T his 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. T here is no hazardous invisible laser radiation duri[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 5 1. Before you start ............................................... 6 1.1 Environmental conditions .......................... 6 1.2 Beware of condensation ............................. 6 1.3 Handling of discs ....................................... 6 2. Functions and Controls ................................... 7 2[...]

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    6 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 1.1 Environmental conditions The T ASCAM CD-X1500 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions: The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non- cond[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 7 2-1. Main Unit (Fr ont Panel) 1 POWER switch T urns the power on and off. The tray LEDs light when power is supplied. When Timer start function is on, playback begins when power is supplied. 2 Disc trays Insert CD into these trays, label side upwards. 3 T ray LEDs Lights when power is supplied. 4 OPEN keys Open and[...]

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    8 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 2-3. Remote Controller (T op Panel) 0 OPEN key Opens and closes the appropriate tray . … These keys cannot be used when direct mode (Preset menu) is off and a disc is being played back. q SEARCH key T urns on or off the Search function on the Jog wheel. When this key is lit, the Jog wheel acts as a search dial. A[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 9 r LCD Displays visual feedback for CD-X1500 functions. t T AP / DISPLA Y key Set the tempo in BPM by tapping this key . When you press this key , the parameter counter mode momentarily changes to T AP BPM display mode. ( ∑ page 14) Pressing and holding the SHIFT key while pressing this key selects the parameter d[...]

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    10 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER z Remote Connector Connect this to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the main unit. … DO NOT use any cable except the cable supplied with the CD-X1500. WARNING … Connect the cable to the CD-X1500 shown on the illustration on the rear panel. If you connect the cable in any other way , you may damage the[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 11 , FLASH indicator When flash start is activated, this indicator lights. Flash start is on by default, or the last setting of flash start will be retained. If you set it to OFF then turn the power off, when power is turned back on, flash start will be OFF . . Memory bank indicators Lights the current selected memor[...]

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    12 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 3-1. CUE The CD-X1500 can memorize the play start point as a cue point. If cue point is memorized, pressing the CUE key locates the unit to the cue point. T o memorize the CUE point There are two ways to store the cue point. Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing CUE selects the method for the CUE key’[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 13 3-4. A-B Looping T o store the LOOP points … Loop points can be stored when loop points are not stored on the unit (A and B key don’ t light). If loop points are already stored, erase these points first, then store the loop points again. … Both loop start (A) and end (B) points can set to within a track. …[...]

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    14 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 3-5. Adjusting the tempo T empo range The CD-X1500 features +/-8, 16, 32, 100, and 0% of tempo control range. Pressing the TEMPO key changes the tempo control range. The parameter- display shows the selected tempo/key range momentary . If 0% is selected, the parameter display shows . Using the TEMPO slider The TEM[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 15 4-1. Key control The CD-X1500 features up to +/-16% key control. Key control range is determined with tempo range setting. When tempo and key control range is set to 8%, key value can be set in 0.1% steps. When tempo and key control range is set to 16%, key value can be set in 0.2% steps. When tempo control range [...]

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    16 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 4-5. T rack Memory / Recall The CD-X1500 can memorize the various playback settings of current selected track up to 100 tracks of memory in each 5 banks (A to E). Y ou could use each bank for a different player or use the other bank for a dif ferent setting for a track, for example. T rack Memory 1. Select the mem[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 17 3. When track memory number is shown in the LCD, pressing the ENT key recalls the track from the track memory number . … Cue and loop points can be memorized and/or recalled. However , just after the recall operation, seamless start from the cue or loop points cannot be performed because there are no data in the[...]

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    18 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 4-10. Programmed Play The CD-X1500 features up to 30 tracks of program play function. Program itself is maintained even if power is turned off, and if CD is not ejected, program list will be backed up. … If the disc is ejected, program will be erased. … Once one of the CUE 1-3 key is pressed, programmed play w[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 19 2. Program number is shown in the parameter display . Select desired program number where you want to insert the program with the Jog wheel. 3. Press SET/INS key . 4. Select desired track with track skip keys. 5. Repeat 2-4. 6. Exit the program edit mode by pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing the P .M[...]

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    20 T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER … T ime mode … Play mode … Flash start on/off … Brake on/off … Brake T ime … Key Original on/off … Auto Cue on/off … Auto Ready on/off … Relay Play on/off … T empo Range … Memory Bank … Preset Settings … CUE mode … Program … FIL TER on/off 4-12. Backup Memory Each time you turn off th[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 21 Disc type: 8cm / 12cm CD Number of channels: 2-channel Resolution: 16-bit Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz Analog output: RCA pin jack Output impedance: <1kohm Maximum output level: +6dBV Digital output: Coaxial Format: IEC60958 T ype II V oltage requirements USA/Canada: 120V AC, 60Hz UK/Europe: 230V AC, 50Hz Austra[...]

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    22 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 1) Lea estas instrucciones. 2) No tire este manual de instrucciones. 3) Preste atención a todas las advertencias y avisos. 4) Cumpla con lo indicado en las instrucciones. 5) No utilice este aparato cerca del agua. 6) Limpie la unidad solo con un trapo seco. 7) No tape ninguna de las aberturas de ventilaci[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 23 INSTRUCCIONES IMPOR T ANTES DE SEGURIDAD ................................................. 22 1. Antes de empezar .......................................... 24 1.1 Condiciones ambientales .......................... 24 1.2 Cuidado con la condensación................... 24 1.3 Manejo de los discos .........[...]

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    24 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 1.1 Condiciones ambientales El T ASCAM CD-X1500 puede ser usado en casi todos los sitios, pero para mantener el rendimiento máximo y alargar su vida operativa, observe las siguientes condiciones ambientales: La temperatura nominal debería estar entre los 5° y 35° C (41° y 95° F). La humedad relativa [...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 25 2-1. Unidad principal (panel frontal) 1 Interruptor POWER Enciende y apaga la unidad. Los LEDs de las bandejas se iluminan cuando la unidad está encendida. Cuando la función de inicio por temporizador esté activada, la reproducción empezará en cuanto encienda la unidad. 2 Bandejas de discos Introduzca[...]

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    26 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 2-3. Mando a distancia (Panel superior) 0 T ecla OPEN Abre y cierra la bandeja de discos correspondiente. … No podrá usar estas teclas cuando el modo directo (menú Preset) esté en off y un disco esté siendo reproducido. q T ecla SEARCH Activa o desactiva la función de búsqueda para la rueda Jog. Cu[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 27 r LCD Le muestra diversas informaciones relacionadas con las funciones del CD-X1500. t T ecla T AP / DISPLA Y Ajuste el tempo en BPM marcando un ritmo con esta tecla. Cuando pulse esta tecla, el parámetro del modo de contador cambiará momentáneamente al modo de visualización T AP BPM. ( ∑ página 32)[...]

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    28 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL z Conector Remote Usando el cable que viene con la unidad, conecte esta toma REMOTE con la que está en el panel trasero de la unidad principal. … NO use ningún cable con el CD-X1500 que no sea el que viene con el propio Precaución CD-X1500. … Conecte el cable al CD-X1500 de la forma que aparece en l[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 29 , Indicador FLASH Cuando está activada la función de inicio flash, este indicador se ilumina. Esta función de inicio flash vendrá ajustada de fábrica por defecto, sin embargo, la unidad memorizará el último ajuste de este inicio. Si ajusta esta función a OFF y apaga la unidad, cuando la vuelva a en[...]

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    30 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 3-1. CUE El CD-X1500 puede memorizar el punto de inicio de la reproducción como un punto de escucha o cue. Si este punto cue está memorizado, la unidad se colocará en dicho punto cuando pulse la tecla CUE. Para memorizar el punto CUE Hay dos formas para almacenar este punto de escucha. Mantener pulsada [...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 31 3-4. Bucle A-B Para almacenar los puntos de bucle o LOOP … Puede almacenar puntos de bucle cuan- do en la unidad no haya ninguno guardado (cuando la tecla A y B no esté iluminadas). Si ya hay puntos de bucle almacenados, borre primero esos puntos y después almacene los nuevos. … Puede ajustar dentro [...]

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    32 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 3-5. Ajuste del tempo Rango del tempo El CD-X1500 le ofrece un rango de control de tempo de +/-8, 16, 32, 100 y 0%. El pulsar la tecla TEMPO le permite cambiar el rango de control. La pantalla de parámetro le muestra momentánea- mente el rango de tempo/clave elegido. Si elige 0%, la pantalla de parámetr[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 33 4-1. Control de clave El CD-X1500 le ofrece un control de clave o tono de hasta un +/-16%. Este rango queda determinado por el ajuste del rango del tempo. Cuando ajuste el rango del tempo y del control de clave al 8%, podrá ajustar el valor de clave en pasos de 0.1%. Cuando el rango esté ajustado al 16%,[...]

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    34 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 4-5. Memoria de pista / carga El CD-X1500 puede memorizar los distintos ajustes de reproducción de la pista elegida en ese momento en hasta 100 memorias de pista distribuidas en 5 bancos (A a E). Podrá por ejemplo asignar cada banco a un reproductor o usar los bancos para memorizar los ajustes referente [...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 35 3. Cuando en la LCD aparezca el número de la memoria de pista que quiera, pulse la tecla ENT para cargar la pista desde ese número de memoria de pista. … Los puntos de bucle y de escucha (Cue) también pueden ser memorizados y/o cargados. No obstante, después de la operación de carga no es posible re[...]

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    36 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 4-10. Reproducción pr ogramada El CD-X1500 dispone de hasta 30 pistas para la función de reproducción programada. El programa que cree queda memorizado incluso aunque apague la unidad, y siempre y cuando no expulse el CD, podrá recuperar la misma lista de programas. … Si el disco es expulsado, el pro[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 37 2. En la pantalla de parámetro aparecerá el número del programa. Elija el número de programa en el que quiera insertar el nuevo programa con la rueda Jog. 3. Pulse la tecla SET/INS. 4. Elija la pista que quiera con las teclas de salto de pista. 5. Repita los pasos 2-4 tantas veces como le sea necesario[...]

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    38 T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL … Modo de tiempo … Modo de reproducción … Inicio flash on/off … Frenado on/off … T iempo de frenado … Clave original on/off … Búsqueda automática on/off … Espera automática on/off … Reproducción consecutiva on/off … Rango de tempo … Banco de memoria … Ajustes de preset … Modo[...]

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    T ASCAM CD-X1500 REPRODUCTOR DE CD DUAL 39 T ipo de disco: CD de 8 / 12 cm Número de canales: 2 canales Resolución: 16 bits Frecuencia de muestreo: 44.1 kHz Salida analógica: Conector RCA Impedancia de salida: <1 kohmio Nivel máximo salida: +6 dBV Salida digital: Coaxial Formato: IEC60958 T ipo II Alimentación USA/Canadá: 120 V CA, 60 Hz U[...]

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    TEAC CORPORA TION Phone: +81-422-52-5082 www .tascam .com 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, T okyo 180-8550, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 www .tascam.com 7733 T elegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 TEAC CANADA L TD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 www .tascam.com 5939 W allace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z [...]