TASCAM CD-VT1MKII

Important Safety Instructions Safety Information
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21, CFR, chapter1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, and is classied 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 conned in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown here.
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 KSM-900AAA Manufacturer: SONY CORPORATION Laser output: <1 mW play on the objective lens

Wavelength: 775816 nm

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Table of contents

Handling of compact discs... 6 About the power supply.. 7 Part names and functions.. 9 Making connections... 12 Using the menu system... 14 Using the CD player.. 16 Pitch and tempo changes... 17 Using CD effects.. 18 Using built-in effects.. 19 Effect presets... 20 Using the metronome / Using the oscillator. 21 Changing your preferences for the CD-VT1MKII. 22 Facts and gures (specications)... 23

About this Manual:

When we refer to a key or connector or control on the CD-VT1MKII, the typeface looks like this: PLAY. When we refer to items shown on the display, the typeface looks like this: MENU.
Handling of compact discs
Observe the following: Always place compact discs in the tray with their label facing upward (compact discs can only be played on one side). To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. disc. Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality. Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs.
Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or uid, benzine or thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the discs plastic surface. Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip. Dont expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperature can warp the disc.

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Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped o the discs recorded surface with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the
To keep the laser pickups clean, do not touch them. For the same reason, do not leave the disc tray open unnecessarily. The CD-VT1MKII cannot play unnalized CD-R/RW discs. In addition, some nalized CD-R/ RW discs may be unplayable on the CD-VT1MKII.

About the power supply

Operation using batteries
Remove the cover of the battery compartment at the back of the CDVT1MKII and insert four AA (SUM3) batteries (not supplied) following the + and markings inside the battery compartment.
We strongly recommend the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (alkaline batteries may also be used). Your CD-VT1MKII may not operate properly with batteries of other types.

WARNING

Misuse of batteries may cause leaks and explosions. Please carefully read and follow the instructions below:
Make sure the batteries are inserted in the correct direction, according to the markings inside the battery compartment. Always use batteries of the same type, and replace all batteries together. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not rechargeable. If you are not going to use the CDVT1MKII for longer than one month, remove the batteries. Do not throw batteries into water or re. Do not disassemble batteries. If a battery leaks in the compartment, wipe the liquid away completely with a disposable cloth. Make certain no residue remains before inserting new batteries.
as the battery symbol as follows: 3 parts are lit There is plenty of battery charge left. 2 parts are lit Battery charge is approximately half. 1 part is lit Not much battery charge is left. 3 parts blink Battery charge is nearly gone. Replace with fully charged batteries.

Length of battery life

Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 4.5 hours Alkaline batteries: Approx. 1.5 hours

Auto power-save

While using battery power, the CD player and CD functions of the CDVT1MKII shut down automatically if any of the following conditions lasts more than 5 minutes: (the CD part of the display shows CD OFF). (continued on the next page)

Notes on batteries

When you are using the CDVT1MKII with batteries, unplug the AC adapter.
Remaining battery charge level display
When the CD-VT1MKII is running on batteries, a rough indication of the remaining battery charge is displayed as
About the power supply (Continued)

To Being in Stop mode CD drive cover is open No CD is loaded turn the CD player on, press the PLAY key.
Because the CD-VT1MKII is equipped with special functions such as key change and effects, the battery life is shorter compared with standard portable CD players. The length of battery life in CD-VT1MKII is affected by both the environment and the number of functions in use. Factors that affect battery life include temperature, humidity, the number of special functions used, and so on. Under some circumstances, there may not be enough power in the batteries to power the CD-VT1MKII, despite the battery power indication on the display. If this happens, change the batteries, or use an AC adapter. Always dispose of used batteries as recommended by your local authorities.
Operation using an AC adapter
Connect a TASCAM PS-PS5 AC adapter (sold separately) to the DC IN jack at the back of the CD-VT1MKII. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into a domestic AC power outlet. Make sure that the voltage of the outlet corresponds to that marked on the adapter.

PS-PS5 Wall outlet

inside. If you plug in an AC adapter but have forgotten to take out the batteries, turn the power off using the POWER switch, and take out the batteries. Likewise, turn the power off before you change between using the batteries and using the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter from the domestic AC power outlet when you are not using the CD-VT1MKII. Settings may not be properly saved if you turn the power off immediately after inserting a CD or changing settings. If settings are not saved properly, the system may not start with the last settings and instead will start using the default values.

DC plug

Switching the unit on and off
Use the POWER switch to turn the power to the whole unit on and o.
Use only a PS-PS5 AC adapter with your CDVT1MKII. Using another type of AC adapter may damage your CD-VT1MKII. N Remove the batteries before operating the CD-VT1MKII with an AC adapter. There is a possibility of slight noise if you use the unit with an AC adapter while the batteries are

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Part names and functions
When there are two dierent words above and below the same key (e.g. CD EFF and SETUP), you use the key like this: To activate the function written above the key: Tap the key once To activate the function written below the key: Press and hold down the key For example, in the case of the CD EFF/SETUP key, the CD eects menu opens when you tap the key lightly and the Setup menu opens if you press and hold the key down.
Part names and functions (Continued)

1) DC IN Jack

Use this jack to connect the DC plug of a TASCAM PS-PS5 AC adapter (sold separately). modify the setting values while in menu mode (See Using the menu system). You can also set the functions of the UP and DOWN keys in the home display mode (See Changing your preferences).

12) EFFECT Key

Use this key to enter the Eect menu (See Using built-in eects).

2) Battery Compartment

Remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the CD-VT1MKII in order to insert 4 AA (SUM-3) batteries.
13) Track Skip/Search Keys

[m/./\,]

7) LOOP Key
Use this key to start the repeat (loop) mode.

3) CD Drive Cover

To open, pull up the unlocking lever. Push down the cover and it will latch automatically.

8) I/O Key

Use this key to set the IN point and OUT point of the section of music that you want repeated (See Using the CD player).

4) Display

The CD-VT1MKII status is seen here.

9) CD EFF/SETUP Key

Use this key to enter the CD Eect menu and the Setup menu (See Using the menu system).

5) TIME/ESC Key

Use this key in the home display mode to change the way CD and track time is displayed. Use this key when you are in a menu mode in order to escape and return to the home display mode.

10) TMP/KEY Key

Use this key to enter the Tempo/Key menu (See Using the menu system).

11) V.CHANGE Key

Use this key to enter the Voice Change menu (See Using built-in eects).
6) PREV, NEXT, UP, DOWN Keys
Use these keys to select menu items or
Track Skip: Use these keys to skip to the previous track or the next track. Press these keys while playing a CD to skip to the previous track or the next track. Pressing these keys while the CD is not playing allows you to choose the track you want to start. (To play, press the PLAY key.) Search: Fast forward/Fast rewind Keep one of these keys pressed down while playing a CD to fast forward or fast rewind. The speed of the search increases if you continue to hold either of these keys pressed down.

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14) STOP/MTRO Key [H]
Press this key to stop playback. Pressing and holding this key down activates the metronome menu (See Using the metronome). the results of the eects and key changes through devices connected here.

22) MIC IN 1 Jack

Connect a microphone to this jack.

19) OUTPUT Control

Use this control to adjust the output level of the PHONES jack and the LINE OUT jack. This control adjusts the level of the two jacks together (the two jack levels cannot be adjusted separately).

23) MIC IN 2 Jack

15) PLAY/PAUSE Key [G/J]
Use this key to start playing a CD. While a CD is playing, you can pause playback by pressing this key. Press again to resume playing.

24) POWER Switch

This switch turns the power to the whole unit on and o.

20) INPUT Control

Use this control to adjust the input level of MIC IN jacks 1 and 2. This control adjusts the input level of MIC IN 1 jack and MIC IN 2 jack together (the levels of the two jacks cannot be adjusted separately).

25) CD EFF Switch

Use this switch to turn CD eects on and o.

16) CUE Key

Use this key to return to the cue point (the point where playback last started). Use the Setup menu to choose a mode that the CUE key can perform (See Changing your preferences).

26) EFFECT ON/OFF Switch

This switch turns the eector and voice change on and o. When this switch is ON, the display shows EFFECT.

17) PHONES Jack

Connect your headphones here.

21) LINE IN Jack

Use this stereo jack to connect external devices such as a synthesizer, cassette tape recorder, rack-mount eect unit, etc., to the CD-VT1MKII. This jack has no level control, so you must adjust the output level at the source device.

18) LINE OUT Jack

Use this port to connect the CDVT1MKII to devices such as speakers with a built-in amplier, a stereo system AUX input jack, a cassette tape recorder, or a CD recorder. You can hear

Making connections

Connecting a microphone (MIC IN 1 / MIC IN 2) Adjusting the microphone level
Use the INPUT control to adjust the level of the input signal from the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks. The INPUT control adjusts the input level of MIC IN 1 jack and MIC IN 2 jack together (the levels of the two jacks cannot be adjusted separately).
Inputting signals from external devices (LINE IN)

MICROPHONES

LINE OUT OF EXTERNAL DEVICE
Connect a microphone to either the MIC IN 1 jack or the MIC IN 2 jack. You can also connect microphones to both jacks and use them together. The MIC IN jacks (1 and 2) of the CD-VT1MKII accept unbalanced input signals. Use a inch mono phone plug.

Adjusting the mix balance between microphone(s) and CD
Press and hold down the CD EFF/ SETUP key to open the Setup menu, and press either the NEXT or PREV key
to choose MIX. You can set the mix balance using values between M (Mic) 10 M1, 0, C (CD) 1 C10.
The LINE IN jack accepts a stereo mini-jack plug (3.5mm). The input level at the LINE IN jack cannot be adjusted, so adjust the output level on the external device you have connected.

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Making connections (Continued)
Output to headphones and external devices Adjusting the output level
You can adjust the output level of LINE OUT and PHONES by using the OUTPUT control.
The levels from both the LINE OUT and PHONES jacks are controlled together by the OUTPUT control and cannot be adjusted independently.

Connect

PHONES jack.

headphones

Use the stereo LINE OUT jack to connect the CD-VT1MKII to external devices, such as speakers with a built-in amplier, AUX input jacks of a stereo system, cassette tape recorders, or CD recorders.
When you have a recording device connected to the LINE OUT jack, remember that the OUTPUT control affects the recording level.
When you are using the CD-VT1MKII with speakers and microphone(s), be careful to avoid feedback (howlround).

Using the menu system

To enter the menu category of your choice, do the following: Eect menu Tap the EFFECT key Voice Change menu Tap the V.CHANGE key Setup menu (system setup) Press and hold down the CD EFF/ SETUP key Tempo/Key menu Tap the TMP/KEY key CD Eect menu Tap the CD EFF/SETUP key Metronome menu Press and hold down the STOP key. The menu then shows the menu category you select, reversed and blinking.

Entering the menu system

Menu Category EFFECT

Menu Item EFF PAR

Values (default values are underlined) 01-18 DN, OFF, UP
Notes sets the number of the effect preset sets the effect parameter sets the voice change function

VOICE CHANGE

MIX PLAY CUE UPDN
M10 M1, 0, C1 C10 ALL/SGL CUE/FLS MIX, TMP, KEY, FIN
sets the mix balance between CD and input selects all or single play selects the action of the CUE key Sets the UP/DOWN key function in the home display mode sets base frequency (A4, unit: Hz) sets the pitch of the oscillator

CAL OSC

445 _ _ (OFF), _C_B, C-A, B, C B, (3 octaves)

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Menu Category TEMPO KEY Menu Item TMP VSA KEY FINE CD EFF CNCL PART RNGE MONO SPLT METRONOME MTRO BEAT Values (default values are underlined) VSA=OFF: -50 to +16 VSA=ON: -50, -32, -16,-12, -8, -4, 0, +4, +8, +12, +16 ON/OFF IO6 -+50 ON/OFF L10 L1, C, R1 R10 MID/ALL OFF (stereo), L+R, L, R OFF (mix), C-M, M-C (OFF), 220 OFF, Notes sets the speed of CD playback in % turns VSA on or off sets key control in semitones sets ne tuning (cent) turns vocal cancel function on or off selects the stereo region reduced by the vocal cancel function selects the range reduced by the vocal cancel function selects mono monitor mode selects split monitor mode sets tempo of metronome in BPM (Beats Per Minute) selects number of beats of the metronome

Choosing menu items

Choose menu items in the selected menu category using the PREV and NEXT keys.
Changing the setting values
Change the setting values using the UP and DOWN keys.

Exiting the menu system

Press the TIME/ESC key to exit the menu system and go back to the home display mode.

Using the CD player

The CD player in CD-VT1MKII works in much the same way as other CD players, with a few minor dierences and special features. Setting

SGL ALL

Playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key (G/J) to start playback and to pause playback. Press the STOP key (H) to stop playback.
Repeat Mode repeats a single current track. LOOP 1 appears on the display. repeats the whole disc. LOOP appears on the display.
Pressing the I/O key again clears the loop points.

The CUE key

The CUE key has two functions that can be set in the Setup menu: Setting Function CUE playback pauses at the point where playback last started. FLS playback ashes automatically back to the last pointwhere playback started. With a TASCAM RC-30P footswitch (sold separately) connected, you can use it instead of the CUE key for handsfree operation. Set the FOOT item in the Setup menu to CUE or FLS (ash).

Looping (In/Out points)

To repeat a particular section of a track, use the I/O key to set the start (IN) point of the loop, then use the I/O key to set the end (OUT) point. Pressing the I/O key during playback or paused playback sets the IN point. The I-O symbol blinks on the display. Pressing the I/O key again during playback or paused playback sets the OUT point. LOOP and I-O appear on the display. The section between the two points repeats seamlessly. To cancel an I/O loop, press the LOOP key. LOOP disappears from the display and the loop mode is canceled. Pressing the LOOP key again will restart the previously determined loop.

Skipping between tracks and searching within tracks
Use the skip/search keys (m/. and //,) to move back and forward one track at a time. Use these keys to search within the CD by pressing and holding the key for the direction that you want to search. By continuing to press, the search will speed up.

Display

In the home display mode press the TIME/ESC key to change the time display between track elapsed time, track remaining time, and total remaining time of the CD.

Looping (track/disc)

Press the LOOP key to repeat a single track, or all tracks, according to the PLAY item in the Setup menu.

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Pitch and tempo changes
There are four ways to change the way a CD is played back, using menu items in the Tempo Key menu: Tempo control (TMP), VSA (Variable Speed Audition) setup (VSA), Key control (KEY), and Fine tuning (FINE)
When VSA is ON, you can change the tempo without changing the key. Press the TMP/KEY key to enter the Tempo Key menu, select VSA by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. Press either the UP or DOWN key to choose either ON or OFF. TEMPO blinks on the display. When the VSA is set to ON, the letters VSA are shown in the display.
If the tempo control value is not set to 0 and you change VSA from OFF to ON, the tempo value will be automatically reset to a VSA ON value. For example, if the value displayed is -33 when VSA is OFF, it will automatically be adjusted to -50 when you turn VSA ON.
(I(o) O6). When the key is set to a value other than zero, KEY shows in the home display mode.

Fine tuning

Tempo control
Tempo control allows you to change the tempo of a track. Press the TMP/KEY key to enter the Tempo Key menu, and select TMP by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. TEMPO blinks on the display. When VSA is ON (see below), the settings you can choose are: -50, -32, -16, -12, -8, -4, 0 (o), +4, +8, +12, and +16%. Press the UP or DOWN keys to set the value. When VSA is OFF you can change the setting between 50 and +16% in 1% steps. Press either the UP or DOWN key to set the tempo.When the tempo is set to a value other than zero, TEMPO shows in the home display mode.

Key control

Key control changes the key of the music up or down by six semitones. Press the TMP/KEY key to enter the Tempo Key menu, and select KEY by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. KEY blinks on the display. Press either the UP or DOWN key to set the value for the key. The range is 6 semitones
Fine tuning changes the key of the music by cents (100 cents = 1 semitone). This allows you to make ne adjustments and allow for slight tuning differences between your instruments and the CD. Press the TMP/KEY key to enter the Tempo Key menu, and select FINE by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. KEY blinks on the display. Press either the UP or DOWN key to set the ne tuning value. The range for adjustment is 50 cents (-(o) +50). If the key control is set to O6, however, the available range of ne tuning is between -50 0, and when it is set to I6, the ne tuning range is between 0 +50. When the ne tuning is set to a value other than zero, KEY shows in the home display mode. (continued on the next page)

Using CD effects

(continued from the previous page)
If you set the key control to O6 while the ne tuning value is greater than 0, the ne tuning value is automatically reset to 0. Similarly, if you set the key control to I6 while the ne tuning value is less than 0, the ne tuning value is automatically reset to 0. Also note that when key control or VSA is ON, you may nd that the music played back has a vibrato feel. This is not a fault of the CD player it is a natural result of the special effects.
image in a chosen frequency range.

Mono monitor

Setting the monitor mode allows you to control the output signal between mono and stereo with alternate options for both. Tap the CD EFF/SETUP key to enter the CD Eect menu, and select MONO by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. Press either the UP or DOWN key to select from the following: L+R: outputs a mono signal, mixing the L (left) and R (right) channels. L: outputs the L channel signal only. R: outputs the R channel signal only. OFF: outputs normal stereo signal.

On / Off

Tap the CD EFF/SETUP key to enter the CD Eect menu, and choose CNCL to turn the vocal canceller on or o.
Setting the stereo region to be reduced
Tap the CD EFF/SETUP key to enter the CD Eect menu, and choose PART to set the value of the localization to be reduced. The value can be selected from L10 L1, C, R1 R10.
Turning CD effects on and off
Pressing the CD EFF switch at the side of the CD-VT1MKII turns on the CD eects: vocal cancel, mono monitor, split monitor. The CD EFF symbol is shown on the display when the switch is ON. Press the CD EFF switch again to turn o the CD eects.
Setting the frequency range to be reduced
Tap the CD EFF/SETUP key to enter the CD Eect menu, and choose RNGE to select either MID (mid range) or ALL (all range).
You may not get the full effect of the vocal cancel function on some tracks. When the vocal cancel effect is on, the stereo sound of the CD playback may not seem quite as vivid.

Split monitor

Setting the split monitor mode allows you to split the CD output and the microphone(s) into left and right outputs. (continued on the next page)

Vocal Cancel

The vocal cancel function reduces the volume of a chosen region of the stereo

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Using built-in effects
(continued from the previous page) Tap the CD EFF/SETUP key to enter the CD Eect menu, and select SPLT by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. Press the UP or DOWN key to select from the following: C-M: outputs the sound of the CD from the left, and the sound of the microphone(s) from the right. M-C: outputs the sound of the microphone(s) from the left, and the CD sound from the right. OFF: outputs stereo mixed sound of CD and microphone(s) from left and right.

Voice Change function

The Voice Change function allows you to raise or lower the pitch of the sound input from the microphone(s) by 1 octave.
6. Press the TIME/ESC key to exit the Eect menu. The parameters you have selected are automatically stored.

Using the effector

1. Switch the EFFECT ON/OFF switch to ON.

Using the voice change

1. Switch the EFFECT ON/OFF switch to ON. 2. Press the V.CHANGE key to open the voice change menu.
2. Press the EFFECT key to open the Eect menu.

Effect Library

The eector of the CD-VT1MKII consists of an eect library and a voice change function. There are 18 built-in preset eects. You can adjust the parameters for each of them.
3. Select EFF using either the PREV or NEXT key. 4. Use either the UP or DOWN key to select the preset eect (01-18). 5. Select PAR by pressing either the PREV or NEXT key, then press either the UP or DOWN key to set the eect parameters (eect values).
3. Press either the UP or DOWN key to select from the following: UP: raises the pitch of the sound from the microphone by 1 octave OFF: the sound from the microphone is not aected DN: lowers the pitch of the sound from the microphone by 1 octave 4. Press the TIME/ESC key to exit the voice change menu.

Effect presets

Preset number Preset name Pops 1 Pops 2 Pops 3 Rock 1 Rock 2 Rock 3 Enka 1 Enka 2 Enka 3 Emphasis Chorister Quivering Voice Screaming Panning Vocal Shout Lo-Fi Vocal Megaphone Duet Effect Large pop reverb sound 1 Large pop reverb sound 2 Large pop reverb sound 3 Lively rock reverb 1 Lively rock reverb 2 Lively rock reverb 3 Vibrato and echo 1 (enka) Vibrato and echo 2 (enka) Vibrato and echo 3 (enka) Emphasizes buried vocals Detuned choral effect Strong vocal vibrato Flanged vocal sound Pans the voice between left and right channels Distorted shouting vocal sound Low-delity vocal sound Vocal sound through a megaphone Mixed duet in harmony Range of parameters +17

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Using the metronome / Using the oscillator Using the metronome
The CD-VT1MKII has a built-in metronome. To use the metronome, press and hold the STOP key to open the Metronome menu. and you will hear the sound of metronome beats as soon as you set the value. by the setting in the CAL (calibration) function.
This is a convenient feature to use when tuning an acoustic instrument, not connected to the CD-VT1MKII.

Choosing the beats

1. Press either the PREV or NEXT key to select BEAT. 2. Select the rhythm (2 through 6 or OFF) by pressing either the UP or DOWN key. When you choose a rhythm you will notice that the rst beat is a higher pitch and volume than the other beats. In the OFF setting, all beats are the same pitch and volume.
The metronome functions only when a CD is not being played back. If you start playing a CD while using the metronome, the metronome function stops automatically.
1. Press down and hold the CD EFF/ SETUP key to open the Setup menu.
Choosing the metronome tempo
1. Press either the PREV or NEXT key to select MTRO. 2. When the menu is rst opened, the metronome sound is o. The metronome will begin generating the sound of beats at the previously set tempo when you press either the UP key or the DOWN key to set the tempo. Press once to change by one beat per minute; press and hold either the UP or DOWN key to fast forward or backward through the tempos. You can set the value between 40 and 220 BPM (beats per minute)
2. Select OSC (oscillator) using either the PREV or NEXT key. 3. Press either the UP or DOWN key to select the pitch you like.

Calibration

Usually, A4 (A above Middle C = standard tuning frequency) is tuned to 440 Hz. The CD-VT1MKII allows you to set A4 between 435Hz and 445Hz. Press down and hold the CD EFF/ SETUP key to open the Setup menu, select CAL (calibration) and set the value between 435 and 445 (Hz).

Using the oscillator

The CD-VT1MKII can output notes (sine waves) in the standard Western musical scale between C and B in a three octave range. Standard tuning frequency in this case is determined
Changing your preferences for the CD-VT1MKII
Use the Setup menu to make changes to the setup of the CD-VT1MKII. To open the Setup menu, press and hold down the CD EFF/SETUP key. Press either the PREV or NEXT key to select between menu items, and press either the UP or DOWN key to select values.
UP key and DOWN key function
The function of the UP and DOWN keys when you are in the home display mode can be set so that they change the value of the menu item that you select. This can be a useful shortcut. Select UPDN in the Setup menu, and select one of the four functions by pressing either the UP or DOWN key. Choose from the following list:

MIX: TMP: KEY: FIN:

CUE key function
This function allows you to set the function of the CUE key. Select CUE in the Setup menu, and set it to either CUE or FLS (FLASH).

CUE: FLS:

Mix balance
This function allows you to adjust the mix balance between the microphone(s) sound and the CD sound. Select MIX in the Setup menu, and select a value between M (Mic) 10 M1, 0, C (CD) 1 C10.
playback is paused at the last point where playback started. playback starts automatically from the last point where playback started.

mix balance (See Changing your preferences) CD playback tempo (See Pitch and tempo changes) key control (See Pitch and tempo changes) ne tuning (See Pitch and tempo changes)

CD playback mode

This function allows you to set the CD playback mode. Select PLAY in the Setup menu, and set it to either ALL (plays all tracks) or SGL (plays a single track).

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Facts and gures (specications)
Disc types AD/DA Nominal output level (LINE OUT) Maximum output level (LINE OUT) without distortion Output impedance Maximum output level (PHONES) Nominal input levels LINE IN MIC IN ( 1 / 2) Voltage requirements 8 cm single, 12 cm CD 16-bit 10 dBV 0 dBV (1 Vrms) Weight (excluding batteries) 620g / 1 lb, 6 oz.
CD playback characteristics Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0 dB Dynamic range > 88 dB > 88 dB < 0.01% 32-bit S/N ratio THD Digital signal processing

1 k > 18mW (into 32$)

10 dBV 40 dBV DC 9V (PS-PS5 AC adapter) AA batteries x 4 (NiMH or alkaline) Power consumption 4 W (PS-PS5 AC adapter) Dimensions (w x d x h) 232 x 138 x 40 including feet (mm) / 9.1 x 5.4 x 1.6 (in)
Specications and the appearance of the CD-VT1MKII may change without notice for improvement reasons. The illustrations in this manual may dier slightly from the actual product.
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CD Trainers, Amplifiers

CD-GT1mkii Guitar Trainer
The wildly popular CDGT1 started with something that no guitar player should be without. Now weve added more variable speeds, a Guitar Canceller that removes center-panned guitar from most CDs so you can play along, split monitoring, a built-in metronome and fifteen more guitar effects. Now you can simultaneously change a songs speed and the key at the same time.
GA-100CD 100-Watt-Guitar Amp /

CD Trainer Combo

A new concept in guitar combos, the GA-100CD is a 100-watt gui tar amplifier with a built-in CD Trainer. Now you can learn those guitar licks, play along with the CD as your backing track, and amplify the results. Whether youre a singer/songwriter, playing in a band, or a weekend warrior, this amp has got the tone to drive it home. Tascams Neo Tube technology makes the GA100CD sound like a tube amp, using a new solid state FET circuit that does what digital modelling was supposed to do: make you sound amazing! And its built-in effects including delay, chorus, phase, flanger, tremolo and vibrato plus reverb can be applied to make you sound even better.
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CD-BT1mkii Bass Trainer

Its hard to find a professional bass player who doesnt travel with a CD-BT1. Its successor now features Bass Enhance ment including Bass Cut and Bass Boost, more variable speeds, built-in metronome, more controls accessible by footswitch and much more.
GA-30CD 30-Watt-Guitar Amp /
With 30 Watt total output power from solid-state technology, the GA-30CD offers true guitar tone without the latency delay of digital modelling amps. A multieffects processor is provided for delay, rotary, phasing and dozens of other great-sounding tones. Most important for a practice amp is the built-in CD trainer with its own stereo sound system for playing CDs at virtually any speed and pitch without compromising the amp tone. Like the acclaimed CD-GT1mkii, the GA-30CD plays back CDs with variable speed so musicians can learn licks at slower tempos without changing the key. CDs can also be pitched to match the tuning of an instrument, and a chromatic tuner is also included. A Guitar Cancel feature allows playing along with CDs while hearing the recorded lead guitar at reduced level, and a line input can play back an MP3 player, microphone preamp, mixer or other source.
CD-VT1mkii Vocal and Instrument Trainer
More than just vocalists love it. Woodwind, brass and string players disco vered that the CD-VT1s Vocal Cancellation works equally well on instrumental recordings. The CDVT1mkii lets you select the cancellation point in the Left-Right stereo pan and also lets you s elect just midrange or full cancellation. There are also more Variab le Speed options, a built-in metronome, split monitoring and a host of other coolnew features.

Speaker configuration

Main speaker Nominal output power Nominal impedance Side speakers Nominal output power Nominal impedance

GA-100CD

12-inch (30-cm) 60 W 8 Ohm 2 x 5-inch (13-cm) 2 x 20 W 8 Ohm

GA-30CD

6.5-inch (16.5-cm) 15 W 8 Ohm 2 x 3-inch (7.5-cm) 2 x 7.5 W 8 Ohm Easy-to-use interface VSA (Variable Speed Audition): +16, +12, +8, +4, 0, 4, 8, 16, 32, 50% Key Control: 6 semi-tone, in semi-tone steps with 50 cents fine tune VSA and Key Control can be used at the same time +16 to 50% Pitch Control in 1% steps (when VSA is off) Specific features

CD-GT1mkii

CD-BT1mkii

CD-VT1mkii

Inputs and outputs
Guitar input HIGH Nominal impedance Guitar input LOW Nominal impedance Effect send Effect return Stereo line input Nominal level Stereo line output Nominal level Headphones output
6,3-mm jack 6,8 MOhm 6,3-mm jack 68 kOhm 6,3-mm jack 6,3-mm jack 2 x RCA 10 dBV 2 x RCA 10 dBV 6,3-mm stereo jack (> 30 mW at 39 Ohm)
6.3-mm jack 1 MOhm 3.5-mm stereo mini jack 20 dBu 6,3-mm stereo jack (50 mW + 50 mW at 32 Ohm)
Guitar Canceller Bass Enhancement Vocal Canceller (with selectable can- Effect (Bass Cut, Bass (with selectable cancelling point: L10.L1, Boost, Bass Enhanced); celling point: L10.L1, Center, R1.R10, and 5-band Graphic EQ for Center, R1.R10, and selectable range: Bass with Mid Shape; selectable range: MID band only or 2-setting EQ memory MID band only or all band) all band)

Mono Monitor for CD (L+R, L, R) Split Monitor (Left ch: CD/Rightch: Input, or vice versa) Single Loop, All Loop, and Seamless IN-OUT Loop CUE point memory (Cue Point: Last play start point) Flash Start with CUE: Seamless locate and play from the CUE point Single Play and Continuous Play 10-second anti-shock memory Metronome (BPM: 40 to 220, Beat: 2 to 6) Input(s) Built-in effects
Guitar or Mic 57 in total: 15Distortion sounds, 15Overdrive sounds, 15Clean tone sounds, and 12Vocal effects)
Active/passive bass 16 Bass effects
Dual microphone inputs 18 Vocal Effects; Voice Changer (1 octave down or 1octave up)

Equipment

Controls Effects
Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master Delay, Panning Delay, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Tremolo, Autowah, Pitch Shifter, Reverb 10 (5 each for Clean and Overdrive Channel) Yes (toggle channels, effects)
Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master, Reverb Stereo Delay, Panning Delay, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Tremolo, Auto-Wah, Pitch Shifter, Reverb 2 Banks (A, B) Yes (Boost)
Effect presets Foot switch connector

CD Trainer

Playable discs Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Distortion (THD+N)
Audio CDs only (8-cm/12-cm) 20 Hz 20 kHz, 1,0 dB >88 dB <0.01 %
Audio CDs only (8-cm/12-cm) 20 Hz 20 kHz, 2 dB > 80 dB(A) < 0.1 % 5-setting Effect Memory Foot Switch (optional)
Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
230 V AC, 5060 Hz 80 W 818 mm x 548 mm x 344 mm 36 kg
230 V AC, 5060 Hz 36 W 384 mm x 344 mm x 260 mm 13.8 kg Input Volume Output Volume for PHONES and LINE OUT Stereo mini jack Line Input Battery included, optional power supply available Other
For CUE, Flash Start, For CUE, Flash Start, EQ Effect Bank Select, Slot Select, Effect Slot Effect Slot Select (next Select (next or previor previous), FFWD, ous), FFWD, or REW or REW
Chromatic Tuner with calibration (435 to 445Hz) and Oscillator

Oscillator

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