» 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 y ...