User manual TASCAM CC-222MK3

» CD Recorder/Cassette Deck D00903120B CC-222MK$ Professional OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1- Introduction CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For the customers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT I l s ' a g i t d ' u n p ro d u i t d e C l a s s e A . D a n s u n environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées. Für Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstö rung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 1.2 A In North America use only on 120V supply. TASCAM CC-222MKIII IMPORTANT SAFETY1- Introduction INSTRUCTIONS 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. · Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. · Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. · Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. · The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. · The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. · An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM CC-222MKIII Safety Instructions 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 radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown at 1. 1 For USA CAUTION · DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. · USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. · IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. Optical pickup: Type: SF-W37SFT Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd. Laser output: Less than 0.7 mW on the objective lens (record) Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm TASCAM CC-222MKIII Contents 1 ­ Introduction ................................6 Supplied accessories ............................... 6 Rack-mounting the unit.......................... 7 Some notes, precautions and environmental considerations .. 7 Beware of condensation............................. 7 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs ..... 7 Handling of compact discs.......................... 8 Recording to disc from the RIAA PHONO inputs...........22 Dubbing from tape to disc ...................23 Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape 23 Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing ... 23 Advanced recording .............................24 Setting the trigger level ........................... 24 Using the trigger level .............................. 24 Synchronized recording ............................ 25 About CD-R and CD-RW discs ................ 8 Finalizing ................................................. 9 "Recordable" discs ...................................... 9 Automatic track division ......................25 Manually divide track ............................... 25 Fade-in and fade-out ................................ 26 Rec mute function ..................................... 26 Copy-protection ........................................ 26 About tapes ........................................... 9 About this manual .................................. 9 Use of the remote control unit ............10 Batteries ..................................................... 10 6 ­ After Recording ....................... 27 Finalizing ...............................................27 Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ......................... 27 2 ­ Features of the CC-222MKIII ....11 Front panel ............................................11 Rear panel .............................................12 Display ...................................................13 RC-222 Remote control unit .................14 Erasing ...................................................27 Erasing tracks ............................................ 28 Erasing a whole disc ................................. 28 Refreshing a disc ....................................... 28 3 ­ Menu operation........................15 Menu operation ....................................15 Menu configuration ..............................15 7 ­ Cassette operations ......................29 Playback operations ............................... 29 Continuous tape/CD playback .................. 29 4 ­ Disc operations .........................16 Simple playback operations .................16 Time display modes .................................. 16 Track search ............................................... 16 Recording operations............................. 30 Dubbing tapes from the CD deck ........30 Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD .31 Playback modes ....................................17 Random playback ...................................... 17 Program playback ..................................... 17 Repeat playback ........................................ 18 A to B repeat playback ............................. 18 Recording tapes from the PHONO deck ...31 Other recording features .....................32 Recording silences between items .......... 32 Erasing tapes ............................................. 32 Other tape functions and features ......32 Tape counter .............................................. 32 Pitch control............................................... 32 Search keys ................................................ 32 Intro check.............................................18 Auto spacing .........................................18 Playing back MP3 files ..........................19 Directory playback setting ....................... 19 8 ­ Reference and specifications .......33 Error message ......................................... 33 Messages displayed during normal operation ..................... 33 Specifications.......................................... 34 CD recorder section................................... 34 Cassette recorder section ........................ 34 Phono input and headphones .................. 35 General specifications ............................... 35 5 ­ Recording CDs ......................... 20 Input selection ......................................20 Signal volume ............................................ 20 Input monitoring ....................................... 20 Sampling Frequency conversion .............. 20 Basic recording ......................................21 Time display while recording ................... 22 Playing back tracks .................................... 22 Restricting the number of tracks ............. 22 Full disc....................................................... 22 Dimensional drawing ...........................35 TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1- Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CC-222MKIII CD Recorder/Cassette Deck. Before connecting and using the unit, please take some time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CC-222MKIII, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. The CC-222MKIII provides you with an advanced system for the recording and playback of digital compact discs and analog cassettes, providing easy duplication facilities in both directions, and combining the most advanced technology in both fields. Additional audio units, both analog and digital, can be connected easily through the rear panel connections, allowing the recording of other sources. Additionally, the CC-222MKIII is fitted with a dedicated phono connection, which eliminates the need for an additional RIAA-equipped amplifier when archiving vinyl recordings. TASCAM's legendary attention to detail provides a high-quality full-featured cassette tape deck, complete with Dolby noise reduction circuitry.1 24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters provide excellent recording and playback quality for the CD recorder. A sampling frequency convertor is incorporated, allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio sources which are at frequencies other than the CD standard sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Disc track divisions can be entered manually, or can produced automatically as a response to the input signal level. "One-touch" fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your specific requirements. A multi-function "multi dial" is used to set and confirm parameter settings. A convenient wireless remote control unit provides additional functionality and permits the operation of the unit from a distance. NOTE This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CC-222MKIII. 1. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supplied accessories In addition to this manual, the CC-222MKIII has been packed with the following: · · · · RC-222 remote control unit ...................................... 1 AC power cable ......................................................... 1 AAA batteries for the remote control unit................ 2 A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)..... 1 Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing. TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1- Introduction Rack-mounting the unit If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10cm) or more of space at the rear. Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. Some notes, precautions and environmental considerations The CC-222MKIII may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions: · Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration. · Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.). · The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). · Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees noncondensing. · As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a book case or similar product, and do not put any material goods on the unit. · Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier. · Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. · The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available on units for the North American market. Please set this to match your local supply. If you are in any doubt in this matter, consult an electrician. NOTE When transporting the unit, always use the original packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CC-222MKIII, in case you need to transport it in the future. In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit. Beware of condensation If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours with the power turned on, then turn the power off and on again. Never use a stabilizer or printable discs Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction. NOTE Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CC-222MKIII. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out. TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1- Introduction Handling of compact discs The CC-222MKIII has been designed for the playback of CD-DA format discs and MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 format: In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs. · Always place the compact discs in the trays with their label facing upward. · To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. · Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to "skip." · Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result. · Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. · Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician. · Do not use cracked discs. · Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs. · Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (opposite the label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. · Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable. · The CC-222MKIII cannot play unfinalized CD-R/ RW discs. · Music discs with copy control, a compact disc copyprotection system, have been released from several record companies aiming to protect their copyright interests. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the CC-222MKIII. About CD-R and CD-RW discs CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos: However, you should note that an audio CD created using a CC-222MKIII disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CC-222MKIII. This is in no way a limitation of the CC-222MKIII itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them. There are precautions that you should take when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs. · Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process. · CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices. By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been "finalized", and the space on the disc can be re-used for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will include the logo one of the following logos: HighSpeed TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1- Introduction · Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces. · When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side. · Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable. · Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray. · If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly. Finalizing Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final TOC2 (Table of contents) has been written at the start of the disc. The process of writing this table of contents is known as "finalizing". Once this has been done, no further data can be written to the disc. See "Finalizing" on page 27 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be "refreshed", and the disc re-used. In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be "unfinalized", i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc. 2. TOC: Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting and ending addresses, and etc.. "Recordable" discs In this manual, we use the term "recordable" disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc. About tapes Do not store tapes in the following places: · On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight, or in any other places with high temperatures. · Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields. · Where humidity is high, or in dirty, dusty places. · Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive shocks. As C-120 tapes are mechanically weak, and could become entangled in the transport mechanism, we do not recommend their use. About this manual In this manual, we use the following conventions: · The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: ERASE. · When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: Complete. · If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: RANDOM. · Selectable values (i.e. values in dB) or ON and OFF selections (i.e. SRC>XXX) are shown in the following typeface: XXX. TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1- Introduction Use of the remote control unit · Do not expose the infrared receiver (light receptive area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light for extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light may result in failure of the remote control sensor. · When the remote control will not be used over one month, please remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries. · The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the CC-222MKIII, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal. · If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or commands do not always function properly, the batteries have become weak and should be replaced. Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type. · Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor. Batteries If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage occurs, the unit will not function. Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage. · Confirm + and ­ polarity and follow the indications when inserting new batteries into the remote control. · Do not use old and new batteries together. · Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ. Do not use batteries of different specifications together. · Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are nonrechargeable. · Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a fire or put them in water. ª Inserting batteries 1. Openthelid. 2. Confirm+/-polarity,andinserttwoAAAbatteries. 3. Closethelid. 10 TASCAM CC-222MKIII 2- Features of the CC-222MK$ Front panel q 0 e r w t y s u f d g j k l h ; i o a p 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 z x c n m , v b . / ! This section provides a brief reminder of the functions provided by these controls. 1 Power switch (POWER) Turns the unit on and off. 2 Cassette holder Open this holder using the EJECT key. Insert cassettes tape side downwards, and close the holder by hand. 3 REW key Rewinds the tape moving fast in the rightto-left direction. If the tape is already in playback mode, it acts as a search key. 4 FFWD key Forwards the tape moving fast in the left-to-right direction. If the tape is already in playback mode, it acts as a search key. 5 Tape STOP key Stops the current tape transport operation. 6 Tape PLAY key () Starts or resumes tape playback or recording, from right to left. 7 Tape PLAY key (¥) Starts or resumes tape playback or recording, from left to right. 8 Tape PAUSE key Stands by for tape playback or recording. Pressing this key again resumes the operation. 9 Tape RECORD key When stopped, pressing this key enters recording standby mode. 0 Tape EJECT key Opens the cassette holder. q Display Provides information on the status of the cassette and disc transport and the selected input sources, etc. w RESET key Resets the tape counter to zero. e RTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position. r INPUT 2 SEL key Repeated presses of this key cycles between the different sources available for the cassette recorder: LINE2 and DISC. t DUB 1 TAPE>CD-RW key Starts the process of automatic recording from the cassette to a recordable disc. y INPUT 1 SEL key Repeated presses of this key cycles through the different sources available for the CD drive: OPTICAL, COAXIAL, LINE 1, PHONO, and TAPE. u PHONO key Starts recording from the phono source to the cassette or disc recorder, depending on the selection made in the menu system. See the appropriate sections on recording to either tape or disc. i REC MUTE key When recording to cassette and this key is pressed, the sound is muted for about four seconds, and then the unit enters record standby mode. o INPUT (cassette) control This rotary control affects the level fed to the cassette. Note that it has no effect during automatic disc-to-tape dubbing if the menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is set to "through". p DUB 2 TAPEVOL PHONO MP3DIR Meaning Default (factory) value ON 0dB LEVEL 1min ­24dB(analog) ­54dB(digital) 1GEN 3s 3s THRU DISC OFF Described in: "SamplingFrequencyconversion"onpage20 "Signalvolume"onpage20 "Automatictrackdivision"onpage25 "Automatictrackdivision"onpage25 "Settingthetriggerlevel"onpage24and "Usingthetriggerlevel"onpage24 "Copy-protection"onpage26 "Fade-inandfade-out"onpage25 "Fade-inandfade-out"onpage25 "DubbingtapesfromtheCDdeck"on page30and"Dubbingfromtapetodisc" onpage23 "RecordingtapesfromthePHONOdeck" onpage31and"Recordingtodiscfrom theRIAAPHONOinputs"onpage22 "Directoryplaybacksetting"onpage19 Samplingrateconverter Digitalvolumecontrol Automatictrackincrement Automatictrackincrement Sound(trigger)levelfortrackincrement Copy-protectiononrecordeddiscs Allowsfadeinofrecordeddiscs Allowsfadeoutofrecordeddiscs Bypasses(THRU)orenables(ON) internalvolumewhendubbingfrom tapetodiscordisctotape SendsthePHONOinputstoDISCor TAPE Recordsdirectlyfromdigitalsource todisc TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 4- Disc operations Simple playback operations WARNING 4 PressthePLAYkeytostartplayback 5 PresstheSTOPkeytostopplayback 6 PressthePAUSEkeytopauseplaybacktemporarily. Toresumeplayback,pressthePAUSEkeyagain orthePLAYkey. If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will prevent any possible damage to your hearing. 1 PresstheOPEN/CLOSEkeytoopenthedisctray. 2 Discsshouldbeinsertedinthetraywiththelabel uppermost. 3 PresstheOPEN/CLOSEkeytoclosethetray. When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display briefly shows TOC Reading., with a flashing period as the unit determines the contents of the disc. When the TOC has been read, the display shows (at the left of the display) one of the following: CD CD-R/CD-RW CD-R,NOTOC CD-RW,NOTOC Commercialpre-recordedCD FinalizedCD-RorCD-RW CD-Rwhichhasyettobefinalized CD-RWwhichhasyettobefinalized The track number indicators at the bottom of the display light, to show the available tracks playing back. If there are thirteen tracks on the disc, for example, indicators 1 through 13 will light. If there are more than 20 tracks on the disc, "OVeR" will light at the end of the track number indicators. Time display modes When playing back a CD, or when in standby mode, there are four different time display modes. In each mode, the current track number is given, followed by the time, as given below, e.g. 10Tr 0:48 Displayshows TOTAl TOTAl ReMAiN [blank] ReMAiN NOTE Meaning Totalelapsedtimeofthedisc Timeremainingofthecurrentdisc Elapsedtimeofthecurrenttrack Timeremainingofthecurrenttrack Press the DISPLAY key to cycle through these time display modes, as described here: If the Program playback has been selected (see "Program playback" on page 17), the elapsed time and total remaining time refer to the programmed material, not the whole disc. Track search Use the MULTI DIAL (or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit) to jump forward or backward by one track at a time, as shown on the display. Note that going forward from the last track of the disc will "wrap round" to track 1, and going backward from the first track of the disc will "wrap round" to the last track of the disc. It is also possible to use the number keys on the remote control unit to jump directly to a particular track: 1 Toplaytracks1through9,simplypresstheappropriatekey(1through9). 2 Toplayatrackwhosenumberishigherthan 9,pressthe+10keyanappropriatenumberof timestosetthe tens"digitofthetracknumber, " followedbyasinglekeytosetthe units"digit. " Forexample: Track13=+10,3 Track30=+10,+10,+10,0 NOTE On the remote control unit only, the search keys can be used to "fast-forward" and "fast-rewind" through the disc. 1 TASCAM CC-222MKIII 4- Disc operations Playback modes The unit can be set to play back a single track, the whole disc in the created order, the tracks of the disc in a random (shuffled) order, or a programmed order. This operation takes place when stopped. NOTE Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the remote control unit. 1 Whenstopped,pressthePLAY MODEkeyonthe remotecontrolrepeatedlytocyclethedisplay throughthefollowing: · Continue. Normal playback mode. Playback continues in the normal order. · Single. The currently selected track is played and then playback stops. The SINGLE indicator lights in this mode. · Random. In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played in random order, and the RANDOM indicator lights (see "Random playback" on page 17 below). · Program. The PROGRAM indicator lights in this mode (see "Program playback" on page 17 below). The selected mode is shown in large characters disappears from the display a few seconds after selecting the mode, and the display returns to its previous mode. Random playback In this mode, the unit will playback all the tracks on the disc in random order. 1 Whenstopped,pressthePLAY MODEkeyuntil thedisplayshowsRandom. 2 PressthePLAYkeytostartrandomplayback. Whileplayingback,usingthetrackskipfunctionwillmoveforwardsthroughtherandom order.TurntheMULTI DIALontheunitclockwiseorpresstheSKIP(¯)keyontheremote control. NOTE You cannot go backwards to previous tracks in the Random playback mode. To stop random playback, press the STOP key. Opening the disc tray also stops random playback. Program playback The steps to set up to 99 program steps (tracks) to be played back in a specified order are as follows: 1 Whenstopped,pressthePLAY MODEkeyuntil thedisplayshowsProgram. 2 Thedisplaychangestoshow0Tr 00:00 00, meaningthattherearenotracksassignedfor programplayback. 3 Usethenumberkeysontheremotecontrolto enteratracknumber.Thereisnoneedtopress theENTERkey. Thetrackenteredisassignedtotheprogram step,andthedisplaychanges,showingthetrack number,thetotaltimeoftheprogramsofar,and thestepnumber,e.g.2Tr 14:56 03. NOTE Thedisplayshowsthetrack,thecurrenttimedisplay,andtheprogramstepnumber. Whileinprogramplaybackmode,usingtheSKIP keysortheMULTI DIALmovesbackwardsand forwardsintheordersetintheprogram. Use the PAUSE key to stop playback temporarily or the STOP key to stop playback of the program. If the STOP key is used, when playback is restarted, it starts from the first program step. When stopped, if the CLEAR key on the remote control is pressed, it cancels the last track entered in the program. Clear the program by pressing the PLAY MODE until the display shows Continue. The program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in programmed order mode. The programmed play order is not memorized when the power is turned off. If you enter more than 99 program steps, the message PGM Full ! appears on the display. If the total time programmed goes over 100 minutes, the message --:-- appears on the display. TASCAM CC-222MKIII 4 Thenextprogramstepcanthenbeentered. Steps 3 and 4 above can also be carried out from the main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI DIAL key. 5 Repeatsteps3and4aboveuntiltheprogramis complete. 6 PressthePLAYkeytostartplaybackatthefirst programstep. 1 4- Disc operations Repeat playback The unit can repeat the whole of the disc, the current track only, or an A­B portion set as described here. Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the remote control unit. NOTE 1 Theunitshouldbeinplayback,standbyorstop mode. PresstheREPEATkeysothatthedisplayshows Repeat ON(theRePeATindicatorlights). You can use this mode with Single, Random, or Program playback modes. To cancel repeat mode, press the REPEAT key again so that the display shows Repeat OFF and the RePeAT indicator goes out. A to B repeat playback You can set the points between which playback should loop. 1 Whileplayingback,presstheA-Bkeyonthe remotecontrolatthepointwheretheloopisto start(A-point). TheRePeATindicatorlightsupandA-bindicator blinkstillthesecondpoint(B-point)isentered. Cancel the A-B repeat mode by pressing the A-B key, or the STOP key. Both indicators will go out. During playback, if the A-B key is pressed, the loop will be canceled and playback will continue past the B-point. NOTE 2 PresstheA-Bkeyagainatthepointwherethe loopistoend(B-point). NOTE A-B repeat cannot be set when the specified section spans more than one track, and cannot be used with MP3 discs. If the A and B points are too close together, A-B looping is not possible. Playbackjumpsbacktothefirst"A-point"and continuestothesecond"B-point"andthenreturnstothe"A-point"again,repeatingtheloop. Intro check You can skip through the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on a CD to check the contents of the CD. NOTE 2 PresstheINTRO CHECKkeyagainortheSTOP keytostopthisplaybackprocess. NOTE This function is only available from the remote control unit. 1 Whenstopped,intheContinuous(normal)mode, presstheINTRO CHECKkey. Thefirst10secondsofeachtrackonthediscwill beplayedback. In Single or Random playback modes, with the disc stopped, pressing the INTRO CHECK key cancels the mode and returns to Continuous playback mode. Auto spacing This function inserts a gap of about four seconds between tracks on playback. This can be useful when recording to tape, so that automatic searching can take place more easily on tapes recorded from disc (see "Search keys" on page 32). NOTE Press the AUTO SPACE key when in playback, standby, or stop mode, the A.sPAce indicator lights on the right side of the display. Pressing the AUTO SPACE key again cancels the mode and returns to normal playback. The STOP key also cancels the mode and stops playback. This function is only possible using the remote control unit. 1 TASCAM CC-222MKIII 4- Disc operations Playing back MP3 files MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This results in multiple layers of directories and files. NOTE Example of MP3 file structure Disc Directory A Directory B MP3files mp3. 1 mp3. 2 mp3. 3 mp3. 4 MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128 kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that MP3 file cannot be played back. Each MP3 file is handled as a track. When the Directory mode is on, only those files within a selected directory are available for playback. When the directory mode is off, the directory configuration is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Program playback and Repeat playback only function within directories. NOTE Directory C mp3. 5 mp3. 6 Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly under them cannot be selected for playback. For example, in the diagram below, under directory A are directory B and C containing MP3 files in both directories which can be selected for playback. However, directory A showing 0Tr for its total track number cannot be selected for playback. When an MP3 disc is created in an ordinary PC, mostly, the files (tracks) are shown in the alphabetic order. However, the CC-222MKIII gives track numbers to MP3 files in the order that the files were written on the disc, so the file order shown on this unit may be different from the ones on PC. Directory D mp3. 7 mp3. 8 mp3. 9 Directory playback setting 1. PresstheMENUkeyuntilMP3 DIR>XXXappears onthedisplay. 2 TurntheMULTI DIALtosetthevaluetoON,and pushtoenter.Thetotalnumberoftrackwillbe shown. 3. UsetheMULTI DIALorSKIPkeystoselectdesireddirectoryforplayback. ThedisplaybrieflyshowsMP3 DIR>XXXwhere thevalueisdirectorynumber. Asthedisplaydisappearsandreturntonormal mode,thelastdirectoryshownonthescreenwill beplayedback. NOTE The CC-222MKIII can play back MP3 files recorded in formats which conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back. For MP3 CDs to be played by this unit, the following limitations have been placed on the number of MP3 files and directories. Maximum number of directories: 255 Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8 Maximum number of MP3 files: 999 Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255 ª A directory containing no MP3 files will be visible, but it will show 0Tr for its total track number. About MP3 track data On this unit, file name or MP3 TAG information (track title, artist name, etc.) can not be displayed. The time display mode for MP3 is only [blank], showing elapsed time of the current track. 4. PressthePLAYkeytostartplaybackinthedirectory. ProgramorRepeatplaybackcanbeoperatedin theselecteddirectoryalso. TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 1- Introduction 5- Recording CDs Before you start recording using the CC-222MKIII, make sure that you understand the following key points: · Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it. · You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is "fixed" and behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded. Input selection To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT 1 SEL key on the main unit. Repeated presses of the key cycles through the following options: OPTICAL COAXIAL LINE 1 PHONO TAPE Optical digital in Coaxial digital in Analog in (LINE 1) Phono inputs CC-222MKIII cassette deck In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being selected, the appropriate indicator: cOAXiAl or OPTicAl, lights on the right of the display. If an analog signal is selected, the liNe 1 or TAPe indicator lights on the right of the display. Signal volume · The analog signals received at the LINE 1 jacks, the RIAA PHONO jacks and from the tape (if the input volume is not being bypassed--see below) are controlled with the CD deck's INPUT control. When this control is at the 12 o'clock position, the signal is neither cut nor boosted. · The level of the digital inputs may be controlled using the digital volume menu, as described below. 1 PresstheRECORDkeytoplacetheunitinrecordstandbymode. 2 RepeatedlypresstheMENUkeyuntilthedisplay showsVOLUME>XXXdBwhereXXXisthecurrent setting. 3 UsetheMULTI DIALorSKIPkeystoadjustthe inputlevel.Themaximumboostis+18db,and thesignalmaybecutbyupto60dB.Thereis alsoa---dBsettingwhichrepresentsacomplete signalcut. NOTE The digital volume menu can be used for analog inputs, however, using the CD deck's INPUT control to adjust analog inputs with the digital volume set to zero is recommended. The level set for digital inputs is not applied to analog inputs and vice versa. If analog inputs are selected after setting digital input level, the set value is ignored and the value previously set for analog inputs returns. Input monitoring When the unit is in record standby mode, or record mode, the input signal is output from the OUTPUT jacks (digital and analog), allowing you to hear the input signal. The meters also show the current signal level. However, it is only possible to record, or to enter record standby mode, when a recordable disc is inserted. To allow monitoring of the input signal at other times, or when the unit is stopped, use the RECORD key on the main unit or remote control to enter monitor mode from stop mode when there is no recordable disc in the unit (when there is a recordable disc in the unit, pressing the RECORD key enters record standby mode). The word MONITOR appears on the display to show that the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s). The meters show the current input level. Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key. Sampling Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CC-222MKIII will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency. However, if recording through a digital connection (either coaxial or optical) and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is being played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed unit, the CC-222MKIII's internal frequency converter: SRC (Sampling Rate Convertor), converts the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz. 0 TASCAM CC-222MKIII