D01142520A MD-CD1@$ Minidisc Deck/CD Player OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The labels required in this regulation are shown at 1 and 2. 2 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. •• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. 2 Keep these instructions. •• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. •• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
Safety Information ªª For European Customers CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 11 A Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
Safety Information ªª CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. •• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury. •• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.
Contents 1 – Introduction...............................................8 Features................................................................................... 8 Included items...................................................................... 9 About this manual............................................................... 9 Trademarks............................................................................. 9 Precautions for placement and use...............................
Contents Update a track number after recording..............37 Fade-in and fade-out recording...................................38 Prerecording (Time Machine recording)...................38 Overwrite recording.........................................................38 Sync recording....................................................................39 Checking remaining MD time.......................................39 10 – MiniDisc editing.....................................40 Editing operations..........
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM MDCD1MKIII MiniDisc Deck and CD Player. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, 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. You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.
1 – Introduction Included items Trademarks The included items are listed below. Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation. •• Main unit. ....................................................................................... 1 •• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S.
1 – Introduction •• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity •• Very dusty locations •• Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. •• Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation. •• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier. •• •• Connecting the power •• Hold the power cord by the plug when connecting or disconnecting it. •• Insert the included power cord into the AC IN connector completely.
1 – Introduction About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC) Recorded tracks on a recordable MD can be edited. Information about recorded tracks, including their starting and ending addresses and titles, is recorded in something called the User Table of Contents (U-TOC). This is overwritten when the disc is edited. U-TO C Music data Track order, start/end time of each track, and other data are recorded.
2 – Remote Control Unit Preparation of Remote Control Unit Inserting batteries 1 Open the cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AA batteries with the correct ± orientations. Precautions about using the remote control •• When using other devices controlled by infrared rays, use of this remote control might operate these devices by mistake. •• Use the remote control within the following range.
3 – Connections Before connecting the MD-CD1MKIII to other units, please read their operation manuals thoroughly to ensure proper connection. Connect the power cord only after all connections have been made. Audio equipment ªª Connecting analog audio equipment Connect analog stereo amplifiers, mixers and recorders to the analog line inputs and outputs.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts Front panel 1 3 2 7 8 9 0 q Shared features 1 Power switch Press to turn the power on and off. CAUTION Before turning the power on, minimize the volume of other equipment that is connected to this unit. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. 2 Remote signal sensor Receives signals from the supplied wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-MC1). When using the remote control, point the tip at this sensor.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts e o r t y u p a s i d CD Operation e KEY button / Indicator When this button is pressed, the Indicator light goes on and the Key Change function is turned on, allowing you to change the musical key of Compact Disc playback. Refer to “Changing the key of playback” on page 32. Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained. r CD Tray Compact Discs are placed here for loading.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts MD Operation f MD MENU button This turns the MD Menu mode on or off. In MD Menu mode, the MD indicator flashes, MD Menu options are indicated on the display, and settings can be performed. NOTE •• If the MD MENU button is pressed when the display master is CD, the CD indicator stays lit, while the MD indicator flashes. •• If the MD MENU button is pressed when the display master is MD (MD indicator ON), the MD indicator will begin flashing.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts Display , ./ ! @# $ % ^ & * ( ) E R T Y U I Q W OP A This display shows various types of operation information, including CD and MD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. Disc and deck information for either CD and MD are shown by pressing either the CD button or the MD button, and the deck selected becomes the display master. Also, the CD MENU button or the MD MENU button can be pressed to call up the CD Menu or the MD Menu.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts Pπ This lights when the display master deck is in recording standby or playback standby mode. A DISC, GROUP, TRACK display DISC lights up when the display master deck has a disc loaded and is stopped. GROUP lights up when the display master is the CD deck and the Directory playback mode is on, or when the display master is the MD deck and the group playback mode is on. TRACK is indicated during playback or playback standby.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts Remote Control Unit Random playback: RANDOM lights up For the modes apart from continuous playback, refer to “Single-track playback” on page 30, “Program playback” on page 30 and “Random playback” on page 31. Even when the power is turned off, the playback mode setting is retained. 1 2 3 8 e u a f l c , / 4 9 r i s g ; v .
4 – Names and Functions of Parts r DISPLAY button When pressed during stop mode, the current disc title is displayed. When pressed during playback or playback standby mode, the current track title is displayed. Also, if the CD/MD Selector is set to the side which is not the current display master, pressing the DISPLAY button will change the current display master setting. t MENU buton This button is used to turn on and off the Menu of the current remote control master deck.
4 – Names and Functions of Parts MD Operation Section l EDIT button During normal operation, Menu mode and Title Input mode, press this button to enter MD Edit mode. Refer to “MiniDisc editing” on page 40. When this button is pressed during MD Edit mode, the unit returns to normal operation mode. ; TITLE button During normal operation, Menu mode and MD Edit mode, press this button to enter Title Input mode. Refer to “Title input” on page 44.
5 – Display Master and Remote Control Master The MD-CD1MKIII is equipped with a CD deck and an MD deck. Since the display and remote control buttons can be used by either deck, this function determines which deck is represented by their operation. In this manual, the deck represented by the information in the display is referred to as the “display master,” while the deck being operated by the shared buttons on the remote control unit is referred to as the “remote control master.
6 – Menu Operation The various settings and editing operations possible with the MD-CD1MKIII are performed through menu options shown on the display. Among the many menu setting options, some may be made directly using the buttons on the remote control. Menu configuration There are menus for both CD and MD operation. Below each menu are sub-menus, and in each submenu there are menu options. The menus are configured as shown below.
6 – Menu Operation MD Menu Menu option Function MD PLAY sub-menu (options for MD playback) PLAY MODE Playback mode settings REPEAT Repeat mode settings A_CUE LEVEL Auto Cue level setting A_CUE Auto Cue on/off A_READY Auto Ready on/off EOM TRK Track EOM mode and operation time EOM DISC Disc EOM mode and operation time TIMER PLAY Timer play on/off GRP MODE Group playback mode on/off Manual reference Page “Playback modes” “Repeat playback” “Auto cue” “Auto cue” “Auto ready (of a specified track)” “End of di
6 – Menu Operation Operation basics 1 Select CD Menu or MD Menu. Front panel operation: Press the CD MENU button or the MD MENU button to call up the desired menu. Remote control operation: Press the MENU button and either the CD Menu or the MD Menu is called up, depending upon the position of the CD/MD selector. The sub-menu screen appears. CD PLAY? NOTE •• In Menu mode, the CD or MD indicators flashes to indicate which menu is called up.
7 – CD and MD Playback The MD-CD1MKIII can play both CDs and MDs. Basic playback and the operation of most playback functions are virtually identical for the CD and MD decks. This section will explain the shared playback functions first, followed by playback functions for CD only, data CD directory playback, and MD group playback. Discs for playback The CD and MD decks in the MD-CD1MKIII can play back the types of discs listed below.
7 – CD and MD Playback You can also use the number buttons on the remote control. Refer to “Track selection” on page 27. 6 To stop playback, press the STOP button. 7 To remove the MD, press the EJECT button. About the monitor Using headphones Plug the headphone cord into the PHONES jack located under the POWER switch. Use the source selection switch to choose the desired source, and adjust the volume with the volume control.
7 – CD and MD Playback Time Search function By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you can start playback from a specified point of a specified track. Basic operation 1 During stop, playback or playback standby modes, use the number buttons on the remote control to input the three-digit track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the desired elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of that track. Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of track 2, input “002 001 30.
7 – CD and MD Playback Turning the Auto Ready function on and off Press the AUTO READY button on the remote control to turn the function of display master on and off. You can also use the A_READY? option on the PLAY sub-menu of the MD menu or CD menu to turn the Auto Ready function on and off for each deck. (Default position: OFF) When the Auto Ready function is on, A.READY is lit on the display. Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Ready setting is maintained.
7 – CD and MD Playback Pitch control (CD only) Program playback When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied –50% to +16% for CD. This function enables playback of selected tracks in any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected from a CD, or up to 25 tracks from an MD, for Program playback. Programs of up to 100 discs including CD and MD can be retained. 1 During stop mode, press the P.
7 – CD and MD Playback Deleting a programmed track Program limitations 1 During STOP mode, use the skip button to select the track for deletion. The track number will be shown in the display. 2 Press the DEL/CLR button. •• With an MD, if the Group playback mode is on, programs that include more than one group cannot be created. •• With data CDs, if the Directory playback mode is on, programs that include more than one directory cannot be created. •• The same track may be repeated in a program.
7 – CD and MD Playback Time display switching Playback functions for CD only During MD or audio CD playback (or playback standby), when the TIME button on either the front panel or the remote control is pressed, the time display will switch through several modes in the following order.
7 – CD and MD Playback (Default setting: 3 seconds). FADE MODE The deck can be set to continue playback (“Play”) or enter playback standby mode (“Ready”) after fadeout is completed. 2 In stop mode or playback standby mode, press the FADER button on the remote control. Playback begins and the sound fades in. After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level. 3 During playback, press the FADER button on the remote control when you wish to fade-out the sound.
7 – CD and MD Playback repeat function is off and the current track is the last track on the disc or in the program). Stop When MP3 or WAV playback fails, the unit stops playback. NOTE If MP3 or WAV playback fails during dubbing mode, the unit stops playback regardless of the MP3 ACTION setting. MD group playback The MD-CD1MKIII allows MD tracks to be divided into groups. When the Group playback mode is on, only those tracks in the selected group are available for playback.
8 – Dubbing from CD to MD The MD-CD1MKIII makes it easy to dub from CD to MD. Selected tracks or the entire disc can be dubbed. Basic dubbing operation First, load the CD to be used as the dubbing source into the CD deck, then insert a recordable MiniDisc into the MD deck. NOTE Copy-protected CDs cannot be dubbed. Recording mode setting Using the REC MODE? option on the REC submenu of the MD menu, select the recording mode from the following choices.
9 – MD recording from an external source The MD-CD1MKIII can not only dub from CD to MD, it also allows MD recording from other sound sources. Basic recording Set the recording mode and select the input source. While monitoring the input signal, adjust the recording level. After all settings are complete, you are ready to make a recording. Before following the procedures below, make sure the MD-CD1MKIII power is on, a recordable MiniDisc is in the deck, and the deck is in stop mode.
9 – MD recording from an external source To eject the disc from the deck, press the EJECT button during stop mode. NOTE When UTOC Writing! is flashing on the display, data on the recorded contents is being written onto the disc. During this process, if the power cord is unplugged from the power source, or the unit is moved or disturbed, this essential data cannot be correctly recorded on the disc.
9 – MD recording from an external source Fade-in and fade-out recording At the beginning and end of MD recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed. Before following the procedure below, make sure that basic recording preparations have been completed, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is in stop mode. 1 Set operation using the following menu options on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu.
9 – MD recording from an external source 2 Press the RECORD button, Over Write will be shown on the display, and the deck will enter recording standby mode. Adjust the recording level if necessary. 3 Press the PLAY button and overwrite recording begins. NOTE When SINGLE, RANDOM or PROGRAM lights up in the display, overwrite recording cannot be performed. In the case of step 2 above, Can't Rec will be displayed.
10 – MiniDisc editing Tracks recorded can be deleted, moved, divided or combined by MiniDisc editing operation. In addition, tracks can be grouped. Editing operations All MD editing functions are operated from the EDIT submenu on the MD menu. After selecting a menu option on the EDIT submenu, subsequent operation will vary. Specific operations for each menu option are explained individually in the following section.
10 – MiniDisc editing 3 Press the MULTI JOG dial (or the YES button) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES button on the remote control. Sure? is displayed. 4 Press the ENTER button (or the YES button) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES button on the remote control. After the track is erased, Complete is shown on the display. Divide tracks (DIVIDE) Tracks can be divided into two or more tracks.
10 – MiniDisc editing Combine tracks (COMBINE) Two successive tracks can be combined into one track by deleting the track mark of the second track. Example: To combine B and C NOTE Successive tracks recorded with different recording modes cannot be combined into a single track. 1 Put the deck in play or in playback standby on the second of the two tracks to be combined. For example, if tracks 2 and 3 are to be combined, play track 3 or put it in playback standby mode.
10 – MiniDisc editing Disc title when creating a group When creating a group, a disc title containing the group information or the group title is automatically created. For example, if the original title of the disc is Favorites and tracks 1 to 4 are combined into a group titled Jazz and tracks 5 to 8 are combined into a group titled Latin, the new title of the disc will be: 0; Favorites//1-4; Jazz//5-8; Latin// Deleting a group Groups can also be deleted.
11 – Title input Titles can be given to the MD disc, and the tracks and groups on it, using the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu. NOTE As with the Editing menu, after the name is set, if the power is turned off while the MD is still inserted (TOC lights up), the revised U-TOC will not be recorded on the disc, and the title will not be input. Disc title input (TITLE) 1 In the stop mode, select the TITLE INPUT? option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu. Title> Disc will be displayed.
11 – Title input NOTE If there is no track title, only the cursor will flash and nothing will be displayed. 3 Following the title input guidelines above, input the title, and press the MD MENU button on the front panel or the MENU button on the remote control to confirm. ªª Method 2 With this method, the Title Input mode is selected first. 1 During stop mode, select the TITLE INPUT? option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu. Title> Disc is displayed.
12 – Using a Computer Keyboard Connecting a PS/2 interface keyboard for IBM PC/AT compatible computers to the front panel of the unit allows you to use the keyboard to operate the unit. Various controls are available, and in particular title input will be more efficient. Keyboard type setting The MD-CD1MKIII must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the KEYBOARD? option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu.
12 – Using a Computer Keyboard Keyboard key Operation (katakana) to select Japanese characters (Japanese-language keyboards only) å/œ to move the cursor Delete Same as the DEL/CLR button Back space deletes the character before the cursor Insert Same as the INS button ESC Cancel edit or title edit and finish Menu mode Enter ENTER (pressing MULT JOG dial)/YES button Direct track operation You can select a track number directly for the 10 tracks from the beginning of the disc using CTRL + No.
13 – Locking the panel operations You can lock the entire panel or individual decks in order to prevent misoperation. The entire panel can be locked after a deck has been locked. (If both locks are enabled, warning messages that appear refer to the lock of the entire panel.) NOTE Even if the lock of the entire panel is released, the lock of an individual deck is not released. Locking the entire panel Press and hold the TIME and DISPLAY keys simultaneously to lock/unlock the entire panel.
14 – Data settings/Service Data Data communication settings By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to the MD-CD1MKIII through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal, the two units can be linked for data exchange. Use the following options on the SERIAL sub-menu of the CD menu to perform their respective settings. BAUD RATE Sets the communication speed of the keyboard. 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps can be selected. Default: 9,600 LENGTH Communication word length can be set to either 7 or 8 bits.
15 – System Limitations CD section About CD-R/RW About MP3 and WAV files CD-R/RW discs that have not been finalized cannot be played back. Make sure the disc has been properly finalized before loading into the player. •• The MD-CD1MKIII can play back MP3 and WAV files recorded in formats which conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back.
15 – System Limitations recording time possible in that section is subtracted from total recording time. Tracks cannot be combined. Tracks created through editing operation may not be able to be combined with other tracks. If the recording mode (ST, MONO, LP2 or LP4) of two tracks differs, they cannot be combined. If three or more tracks are to be combined, tracks less than a certain length (depending upon recording mode) cannot be used.
16 – Messages and Troubleshooting ªª Operation messages Message Blank Disc Complete Details/response A blank recordable MD disc has been inserted. Editing operation has been successfully completed. The unit is being readied for dubbing. Dubbing Wait TOC Reading The table of contents data is being read. The user table of contents data is being written to the disc. Now Editing Editing operation is being performed. Over Write Overwrite recording mode is on.
17 – Specifications MD deck WAV playback specifications Type MiniDisc recorder Quantization bit rate: 16 bit Discs MiniDisc format Input ratings (MD inputs) Number of channels 2 channels (stereo)/1 channel (mono) Analog inputs (Unbalanced) Rec modes Stereo/Mono/LP2/LP4 Connector: RCA pin jack Input impedance: 22 kΩ Nominal input level: –10 dBV (0.32 Vrms) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Recording format Magnetic field modulation overwrite Maximum input level: +6 dBV (2.
17 – Specifications Control I/O General RS-232C Power USA/Canada: U.K./Europe: Australia: Communication specifications: Conforming to RS-232C protocol 1.00 specifications Connector: D-Sub 9-pin connector Keyboard (for PS/2 keyboard connection) Connector* Mini DIN connector Audio performance Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (CD playback, JEITA) 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (MD playback, JEITA) 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.
Notes TASCAM MD-CD1MKIII 55
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