Technical Documentation PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TASCAM's CC-222 is the world's only cassette and CD recorder combination deck. The ability to record to both decks simultaneously makes this ideal for creating masters on the two most popular consumer formats at the same time. The decks can also be used to transfer content between formats. Audio I/O is provided on unbalanced RCA connections. Optical and coaxial SPDIF digital I/O is provided for the CD mechanism. For convenience, a phono preamp is offered, allowing for easy transfer of LPs to cassette or CD formats. The RC-222 wireless remote is included.

CC-222

3-U Rack Mount Design Integrated CD Recorder & Reversible Cassette Deck 12% Pitch Control on Cassette Deck Return To Zero Function on Cassette Deck Dolby Noise Reduction on Cassette Deck Continuous Play function between Cassette & CD
Program Play and Shuffle Play Modes Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O SPDIF Coaxial and Optical I/O for CD Player RIAA Phono Input for Record Player Connection Headphone Output with Level Control RC-222 Wireless Remote Included

APPLICATIONS

House of Worship - Live Recording Many religious institutions are making cassette and CD recordings of services that can be distributed to members of their congregation who could not attend services. The CC-222's ability to record to cassette and CD simultaneously has proven invaluable, allowing them to make recordings of services on both popular consumer media formats without external signal splitters to feed multiple decks or the need to waste hours making transfers after the services. Lecture Halls - Board Rooms - Live Sound /PA - Education Often times, the person running sound has never had any training. The CC-222's straight-forward design allows even a novice to operate the deck with ease. In most shows and assemblies at a school or church, multiple sound cues are needed from multiple people. The CC-222 can be used to put the sound cues all on a single CD, preventing endless fumbling in the dark with stacks of poorly labeled cassettes and CDs in show time. This is a simple way to avoid common mistakes, making the show run smoother. Some libraries and schools have also found the CC-222 useful for transferring stacks of old cassette and LP records to CD format. This allows them to revitalize huge archives of learning materials on the more durable (and readily available) CD media.

SPECIFICATIONS

CD Player Section: Recording Media: Frequency Response: Signal to Noise Ratio: Total Harmonic Distortion: Wow and Flutter: Channel Separation: Cassette Section: Track System: Heads: Type of Tape: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA 20Hz-20kHz ( 0.5dB play, 1dB record) >88dB play, >83dB record <0.012% play, <0.015% record Unmeasurable (<0.001%) >80dB play, >75dB record (1kHz) 4 track, 2 channel stereo Record/playback (Rotary Reverse) Erase Cassette C-60, C-90 Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2/High Bias), Type IV (Metal) - Playback Only 1 7/8 ips, 4.76 cm/sec Approx 12% DC Servo Motor 50Hz-15kHz 3dB CrO2 50Hz-14kHz 3dB Normal >59dB Dolby off, 3% THD wtd >69dB Dolby on, over 5kHz <0.08% (W RMS) Approx 120 sec, C-60 Independent RCA Inputs for CD/Cassette Dedicated RCA Output for CD Cascade RCA Output (Cassette priority) SPDIF Coax I/O, SPDIF Optical I/O RIAA Compliant, (2) RCA + GND 1/4" TRS, 10W+10W, 32 Ohms 120/230V AC, 50-60Hz (US/Export) 230V AC, 50Hz (Europe Model) 240V AC, 50Hz (Australia Model) 30W 483 x 138 x 295 mm 19" x 5.4" x 11.6" 8Kg, 17.6 lbs Wireless Remote (RC-222)
Tape Speed: Pitch Control: Motor: Frequency Response: Signal to Noise Ratio: Wow and Flutter: Fast Winding Time: Audio I/O: Analog I/O:
The CC-222 is available at:
Digital I/O: Phono Input: Headphone Output: General: Power Requirements:
Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Standard Accessories:

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CC-222_TECHDOC.pdf 042503
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

CC-222 Technical Documentation PANELS AND REMOTE
ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS
The CD recorder and cassette combination deck shall be combined into a single unit that can mount in three standard 19" rack spaces. The CD recorder shall be built on a TEAC CD-W54E (or similar) computer CD-RW mechanism, providing exceptionally long life. The cassette deck shall be a two head bi-directional player and recorder. The CD player portion shall offer automated play modes, including Program Play and Shuffle Play, and shall also be capable of continuous play of one track, or all tracks. When recording, the CD-RW mechanism shall implement a RAM buffer to assist Auto ID and Sync Start logic pace tracks as accurately as possible, without cutting off material. The combination deck shall support automatic dubbing between the cassette and CD mechanisms in either direction. The combination deck shall also support simultaneous recording from an outside source to both decks, or recording to one deck while playing on the other. Simultaneous play on both mechanisms shall also be supported. For increased dynamic range during recording, the cassette mechanism on the combination deck shall utilize a switchable Dolby B noise reduction circuit. The cassette mechanism shall offer a counter reset and a return to zero function. Pitch control shall be provided on the cassette deck with a 12% range, adjustable from the front panel. The CD recorder shall have dedicated inputs and outputs on unbalanced RCA connectors, as well as digital coaxial and optical SPDIF connectors. The cassette deck shall have a dedicated input on unbalanced RCA connectors. The cassette output shall double as a common output, passing CD audio when the cassette is not in use. An additional RIAA phono input shall be provided, for direct connection of a record player. The combination deck shall have a timer play function that engages the CD to play when powered up. Continuous play between the cassette and CD mechanisms shall also be offered. The CD player and cassette combination deck shall be controllable with a TASCAM RC-222 wireless remote. Dimensions of the combo unit shall be 19" x 5.4" x 11.6" (W x H x D). Metric measurements: 483x138x295mm. The CD player and cassette combination deck shall be a TASCAM CC-222. NOTE: This text is available in a standard text file on TASCAM's Systems Contractor CD-ROM.

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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-222SL.
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-222SL has been packed with the following: RC-222SL remote control unit...1 AC power cable...1 AA 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.
The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

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-222SL may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions:
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.
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 5C and 35C (41F and 95F). Rel a t ive hu m id it y sh ou ld b e 30 t o d eg r e e s non-condensing. 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.

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-222SL, in case you need to transport it in the future.

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, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.
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.
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-222SL. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.
Handling of compact discs
The CC-222SL 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.
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 non-circular promotional, etc. 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.
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.
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-222SL.

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.

About 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 con tains 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.
As C-120 tapes are mechanically weak, and could become entangled in the transport mechanism, we do not recommend their use.
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.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:
Selectable values (i.e. values in dB) or ON and OFF
selections (i.e. SRC>XXX are shown in the following ) typeface: XXX.
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: Comp ete l. 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.
Use of the remote control unit

Rear panel

@ # &
@ DIGITAL COA XIAL (INPUT and OUTPUT ) jacks These RCA jacks input and output SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc recorder. Digital audio data received can be at any sampling frequency between 32kHz and 48kHz. The output is always 44.1kHz. # DIGITAL OPTICAL (INPUT and OUTPUT) jacks These TOSLINK-compatible connectors input and output SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc recorder. Digital audio data received can be at any sampling frequency between 32kHz and 48kHz. $ LINE OUTPUTS (L,R) / 1(CD), 2(TAPE/AUTO) Use these connectors to connect the amplifier to the analog outputs of the disc recorder (1) or the outputs of the cassette deck (2). %IA A PHONO INPUT (L , R) a nd G ND ter mina l R Use these connectors to connect a record deck to the CC-222SL. The destination of the signal is determined by a menu item.
Connect the earth (grounding) wire of the record deck to the GND terminal.
Do not connect a record deck to the L NE inputs and I do not connect any other equipment to these jacks.
^ LINE INPUTS (L,R) / 1(CD), 2(TAPE) Use these connectors to connect signal sources to the analog inputs of the disc recorder (1) or the inputs of the cassette deck (2). &AC IN jacks Connects the power cable supplied. * VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch Switches the voltage to either 230 V or 120 V.
The voltage selector is only available on units for North American market.

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Display

* () Q W E R T YU

I OPSD F

L :Z X
This display shows various types of operation information, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. (Tape PLAY Lights when a tape is being played back or recording. )/ (Tape-running indicator) Shows the direction of a tape during playback or recording. QTape pause () Lights when the unit is in standby mode for tape playback or recording. W Tape REC Lights during tape recording or recording standby mode. ETape Counter display The tape counter value is incremented when the tape is moving from left to right, and decremented when it moves from right to left (See Tape counter on page 32 for more details). RTape Level meter Displays the playback level and the input level of the source device for recording operation. TTape, CD In the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY mode (continuous CD/tape playback), on of these will flash during playback. YINPUT 2 This is always displayed except when recording with the PHONO key. ULINE 2, DISC display Shows the different sources available for INPUT 2 (Tape deck). line 2: a signal source is connected to line input 2. disc: a signal source is connected to internal CD drive. IDUB 1, 2 When dubbing a tape to a CD-RW, the indicator dub 1 lights up. When dubbing a CD-RW to a tape, indicator dub 2 lights up. OCounter display Either TOTAL or REMAIN is lit. When both indictors are off, the time mode is set to show the elapsed time of the current track. P information display no toc Lights when a disc Disc does not contain TOC (Table of Contents) data. CD, CD-R or CD-RW lights up when a disc with TOC data is loaded. A play () Lights during disc playback. CD

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 To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the appropriate key (1 through 9). 2 To play a track whose number is higher than 9, press the +10 key an appropriate number of times to set the tens digit of the track number, followed by a single key to set the units digit. For example: Track 13 = +10, 3 Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0
On the remote control unit only, the search keys can be used to fast-forward and fast-rewind through the disc.

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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.
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 dis-appears from the display a few seconds after selecting the mode, and the display returns to its previous mode.
Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the remote control unit.
1 When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key on the remote control repeatedly to cycle the display through the following:
Continue. Normal playback mode. Playback continues in the normal order.

Random playback

In this mode, the unit will playback all the tracks on the disc in random order. 1 When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key until the display shows Random. 2 Press the Play key to start random playback. While playing back, using the track skip function will move forwards through the random order. Turn the multi dial on the unit clockwise or press the skip () key on the remote control.
You cannot go backwards to previous tracks in the Random playback mode.
To stop random playback, press the stop key. Ejecting the disc using the EJECT key also stops random playback.

Example of MP3 file structure
Disc Directory A Directory B MP3 files

mp3. 1 mp3. 2

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.

mp3. 3 mp3. 4

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 0T for its total track number r 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-222SL 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. Press the MENU key until MP3 D R>XXX appears I on the display. 2 Turn the MULTI dial to set the value to ON, and push to enter. The total number of track will be shown. 3. Use the MULTI dial or SKIP keys to select desired directory for playback. The display briefly shows MP3 D R>XXX where the I value is directory number. As the display disappears and return to normal mode, the last directory shown on the screen will be played back.
The CC-222SL 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 About MP3 track data
A directory containing no MP3 files will be visible, but it will show 0T for its total track number. r
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. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory. Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also.
5 Introduction 1- Recording CDs
Before you start recording using the CC-222SL, make sure that you understand the following key points:

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.
Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data
cannot be erased from it.

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:
OPT CAL I COAX AL I L NE 1 I PHONO TAPE
Optical digital in Coaxial digital in Analog in (LINE 1) Phono inputs CC-222SL 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 RIA A PHONO jacks and from the tape (if the input volume is not being bypassedsee below) are controlled with the CD decks INPUT control. When this control is at the 12 oclock 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 Press the RECORD key to place the unit in record standby mode. 2 Repeatedly press the MENU key until the display shows VOLUME>XXXdB where XXX is the current setting. 3 Use the MULTI DIAL or SKIP keys to adjust the input level. The maximum boost is +18 db, and the signal may be cut by up to 60 dB. There is also a --dB setting which represents a complete signal cut.
The digital volume menu can be used for analog inputs, however, using the CD decks 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-222SL 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-222SL s internal frequency converter: SRC (Sampling Rate Convertor), converts the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz. 1 Press the MENU key repeatedly until the SRC> XXX appears. 2 Turn the MULTI dial to set the value ON or OFF.
When the SRC setting is off, the frequency convertor is bypassed. In this case, digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made, the error message Not Fs44.1k! will appear on the display.

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5 1- Introduction Recording CDs

Basic recording

6 Press STOP to stop recording. When recording stops, the display shows PMA Wr t ng (Program ii Memory Area) and the REC indicator blinks for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.
According to the Red Book (the specification for audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds in length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when recording. If you press either the STOP or PAUSE key within four seconds of starting recording, the unit will continue recording until four seconds have elapsed (since the start of recording) and then stop or pause as appropriate.
While the PMA Writing message is displayed, all keys are disabled, and the unit is actually writing to disc. Do not disconnect the power or subject the unit to severe vibration or shocks at this time, as this will prevent proper recording of the information.
7 When this message disappears, you must press the RECORD key (step 2) before restarting the recording. Recording restarts with a new track number.
After selecting the input source(s) (see Input selection on page 20), it is possible to start recording. The basic record procedure is as follows: 1 Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc is loaded, the display shows TOC Reading. When the disc has been loaded, the display indicators show CD-R, NO TOC, or CD-RW, NO TOC, as appropriate.
Remember that every time recording is paused or stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track will always be started. It is not possible to record in two stages within one track.

Recording to disc from the RIAA PHONO inputs
Because of the background noise often experienced when playing back analog vinyl recordings, the use of the following features is not recommended in the phono recording mode even though they are available: trigger level, sync recording and automatic track division.
The level can be adjusted using the CD decks INPUT control.
Recording will stop when the recording time on the disc ends, or when the disc STOP key is pressed. Also, the RIAA PHONO input source will be canceled.
To record to disc from an external record player con-nected to the RIAA PHONO input jacks: 1 Load a recordable disc and put the unit in stop mode. 2 Press the MENU key until the PHONO > XXX menu item is shown. Turn the MULTI DIAL (or press the SKIP keys on the remote control) to select D SC Prepare to play the I. record on the external record player.
Only the disc STOP key is enabled in this phono recording mode. The RECORD key therefore cannot be used for manual track increments (see Manually divide track on page 25). If you want to use manual track division, use the normal recording procedure, with the phono inputs selected as the source. This mode cannot be entered if a recordable disc is not loaded in the drive.
3 Press the PHONO key. The INPUT 1, PHONO indicator lights on the display, and the disc recorder enters record standby mode. 4 Start playing back the record. 5 Start recording on the disc by pressing the disc PLAY key.
It is also possible to perform manual recording to disc from the RIAA PHONO INPUT source. This is the same as the standard manual recording procedure (Basic recording on page 21), except that the PHONO input option should be selected using the INPUT 1 SEL key before recording starts.

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Dubbing from tape to disc
When dubbing from tape to disc, follow the instructions here. 1 Load the tape with the side that will be recorded first to be played first. Set the noise reduction, reverse mode, etc. Also, check the monitor is set DISC. 2 Load a recordable disc. 3 Use the MENU key until DUB >VOL appears on the screen. Use the multi dial to select THRU to bypass the input level control (see Bypassing the input level for dubbing on page 23). If you want to adjust the input volume, set the DUB >VOL menu to ON and use the CD decks INPUT control to adjust the level of signals. If you wish to adjust the volume before recording starts, put the CD-RW into record standby or Monitor mode (see Input monitoring on page 20) and use the INPUT 1 SEL key to select TAPE. The CD goes into record standby. The tape rewinds to the start of the tape and starts playing back. The CD recorder starts recording. 5 When the available recording time on the disc is finished, or the tape has stopped, then recording will stop on the disc. You can also stop the dubbing process by pressing either of the STOP keys.

Refreshing a disc

If a CD-RW disc has been corrupted at any point (e.g. power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize operation, etc.), or has been used in a computer or another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable, it is possible to refresh the disc to make it usable again. 1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the ERASE key. 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys until the display shows D SC REFRESH? I. 3 To refresh the disc, press the MULTI DIAL or the ENTER key. If you do not want to proceed with the refresh operation, press the ERASE key or STOP key.
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to refresh a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase!
If the refresh operation has been selected, the words
ERASE XX XX are shown on the display, and the :
timer starts counting down. At the end of the countdown period, the word Complete appears briefly on the display, and the display returns to the track/time display (of course, there are no tracks, and the disc is at the start, with the total time of the disc available for recording).

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2 Press the EJECT key to open the cassette compartment door. 3 Load the cassette tape with its open edge facing down. 4 Gently close the compartment door.
The cassette holder cannot be opened during recording or playback. If the power has been switched off during play or recording, ejecting the cassette may be impossible. In such a case, switch the power on and press the EJECT key again.
Note the following when loading tapes: 1 Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette's hub and take up any slack tape.
Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.

Playback operations

If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the POHNES jack before playing back. This will prevent any possible damage to your hearing.
2 Load a pre-recorded cassette with its open edge facing down and side A facing toward you. 3 Set the DOLBY NR system on or off. 4 Press either PLAY key to start playback. 5 Adjust the volume with the amplifiers volume control. 6 To stop playback, press the STOP key.

1 Set the REV MODE switch to the required tape mode.
Single-sided playback One side, then the other side, then stop One side, then the other side, then the first side again, etc.
Also, check the monitor switch is set to tape.
Continuous tape/CD playback
1 Load the tape as described above into the unit. Load the disc recorded side downwards into the unit.
2 Press the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY key. 3 Press either of the PLAY keys of the tape deck or the CD deck. Playback will start on the appropriate unit. When playback reaches the end of the disc, or the end of the tape as determined by the REV MODE setting, playback starts on the other unit.
The cassette deck and CD deck can be used to play back through different outputs, or the LINE OUTPUTS 2 jacks can be used for both disc and tape playback (see OUT2 setting (TAPE or AUTO) on page 32 for details). However, note that if both are playing, the cassette takes priority (the disc will not be heard through these outputs). The LINE OUTPUTS1 jacks always output the audio from th edisc.
Media (tape or disc) can be changed in the unit that is not playing.
4 To stop playback and cancel the mode, press the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY key again.
7 Cassette operating 1-Introduction

Recording operations

Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or other pub-lished or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Check before recording. 1 Set the REV MODE switch. If you want to make a bi-directional recording, set the REV MODE switch to the or position. Set to the position if recording is to be made on a single side of the tape. 4 Set the DOLBY NR system on or off. 5 Press the RECORD key. The deck enters record standby mode and the indicators light up. 6 Play back the source, and adjust the recording level using the tape decks INPUT level control so that the loudest sound makes the meters briefly reach around the 0 dB point for normal or high position tapes (recording is not possible with metal tapes). 7 Press either the PAUSE or PLAY key to start recording. To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE key. To restart recording, press either the PAUSE key or PLAY keys. If the PLAY key whose indicator is unlit is pressed, the recording direction will reverse, and the PLAY key must be pressed again to restart recording.
2 Load a recordable cassette. Check that the safety tabs on the spine of the cassette are in place. If they have been broken off, block the holes with adhesive tape. 3 Press the INPUT 2 SEL key to select either LINE2 or DISC as a recording source. When DISC is selected, the built-in CD players output is selected as a source. When LINE2 is selected, the external signal from the LINE 2 jacks is selected as a source.

8 To stop recording, press the STOP key.
Dubbing tapes from the CD deck
To record from the internal CD deck: 1 Prepare for recording as described above (load a tape, set the REV MODE, etc.). 2 Load the source CD disc into the unit with the recorded side down. 3 Use the MENU key to set the dubbing volume to THRU to bypass the input level control (see Bypass ing the input level for dubbing on page 23). If you want to adjust the input volume, set the
DUB >VOL menu to ON and use the left (tape) INPUT
starts immediately, and the CD starts playback immediately. The DUB, 2 indicator lights. The dubbing stops when playback reaches the end of the CD, or when the tape reaches the end of its run (one side in the case of single-sided () reverse mode, both sides in the reverse mode), whichever comes first. Note that if the tape is set to auto-reverse, and the last item recorded on one side of a tape was not completely recorded before the tape was reversed, that item will be automatically repeated. Also note that when the tape automatically reverses, eight seconds are used as non-recorded time at the beginning of the second side (the tape is in record mode, but the CD does not play back), again to allow for leader tape at the start of the cassette. The dubbing process can also be stopped manually with the STOP key of the cassette deck or the CD deck. All other transport keys are disabled.
control to adjust the level of signals fed to the tape from the CD player.
If you want to record the tracks on the tape in a different order from those on the disc, use the programmed playback mode to rearrange the tracks (see Program playback on page 17). Leave the disc in stop mode when you have finished programming the order.

4 Press the DUB 2 key.

If the tape is in stop mode, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the current side.
At the start of the tape, recording starts, but the CD does not start playback for eight seconds. The DUB indicator flashes. The CD starts playback after the eight seconds at the start of the cassette. The DUB, 2 indicator lights steadily.
If the tape is in record standby mode, recording
Dubbing is not possible if a cassette is not loaded, or a CD is not loaded. It is not possible if the cassette is write-protected, or if the CD is a recordable disc which does not currently have any material recorded on it. It is also not possible to enter the dubbing mode if the tape is not in stop or record standby mode, or if the CD is not in stop or pause mode.