Technical Documentation PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TASCAM's DA-302 is the world's only dual well DAT recorder. The DA-302 offers all the functionality of two DATs with the ability to make two masters of a single tape, copy from one DAT well to the other, or the ability to play on one DAT while recording the other. However, other functions are available that never existed before (or required lots of extra gear) like 2x DAT dubbing, extended play between both decks, and cascading of multiple DA-302s for duplication or playback. No major studio, dup house or live venue should be without a DA-302.

DA-302

3-U Rack Mount Dual DAT Design Analog Unbalanced RCA In Independent Analog Unbalanced RCA Out Independent SPDIF (Coaxial) Digital I/O Headphone Output w/ Level Control 2x High Speed Dubbing Capability Duplicates Time Code & 24 Bit DATs (1x Dub Only)
Simultaneous Recording Capability Single Play Function Selectable SCMS Status Machines Linkable for Long Play/Record Applications Cascade Function Allows Multiple Machine Duplication Wired Remote Included (RC-D302) Optional Balancing Kit (LA-D302)

APPLICATIONS

DAT tapes have been a standard transfer medium in the professional audio industry since the introduction of the format. DAT is the only true non-compressed digital audio format that was intended to be a target writing media. The simple flexibility and worry-free operation of DAT recorders contributed to the initial rise of the format, and continues to support it in all levels of recording. The DAT format also supports deeper levels of recording flexibility. Multiple sample rates can be used, ranging from the long play 32kHz, to the CD standard 44.1kHz, to 48kHz for higher quality. Plus, the DAT tapes are reasonably inexpensive and offer up to 2 hours (4 hours in LP mode) of uninterrupted audio. TASCAM is the leading manufacturer in professional DAT recorders. The DA-302 continues the proud tradition of excellence in studio and production DAT recorders. Studios (Any Level) When you mix down a DAT, how do you make archival or distribution copies? You can either get two DAT recorders, or you can get the DA-302. The fact that the DA-302 offers high speed dubbing also allows you to save valuable time in the production schedule. For higher end users who are using 24 bit DAT or time code DATs, the DA-302 can also duplicate those. (The DA-302 cannot play a 24 bit DAT, but it can duplicate it directly across.) Live Recordings - One Man Show - Logging Functions The DA-302 offers a number of possibilities in extended play applications. If the decks are set to record in cascade from one deck to the other while in long play mode, the two DAT wells will offer 8 hours of unattended recording time. For live recordings, the regular speeds could be used for a live to 2 track mix, or a steady feed from a buss output for back-up functions. In the one man show application, the entertainer could have background tracks playing from one well, and the other well could be recording the whole performance. Or, one DAT could be playing while the other is cued up.

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Specifications: Tape Speed: SP - 8.15mm/s; LP - 4.075mm/s; 2x Dub - 16.3mm/s Recording Time (120 DAT): SP - 120 minutes; LP - 240 minutes Fast Winding Time: Approx 60 seconds (120 tape) Recording Resolution: SP - 16 bit linear; LP - 12 bit non-linear Recording Sample Rate: SP - 44.1kHz, 48kHz; LP - 32kHz Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz 0.5dB, SP; 20Hz-14.5kHz LP Signal to Noise Ratio: >89dB Playback (SP) Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.007% Playback (SP) Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable (<0.001%) Common Analog In: Unbalanced RCA, -10dBV (0.3V) 20kOhm, (-16dB full scale nominal reference) Individual Analog Out (x2): Unbalanced RCA, -10dBV (0.3V), <1kOhm, (16dB full scale nominal reference) Cascade Analog Output: Unbalanced RCA, -10dBV (0.3V), <1kOhm, (16dB full scale nominal reference) Digital Coaxial I/O (x2): RCA pin, IEC60958 Type I or Type II Control Ports: 1/8" mini plug accepts RC-D302 remote 1/8" mini plug accepts WR-7000 control cascade cables Optional LA-D302 Specifications: Common Analog In: Balanced XLR, +4dBu (Pin #2 Hot) >10kOhm, (16dB full scale nominal reference) Individual Analog Out: Balanced XLR, +4dBu (Pin #2 Hot) 75 Ohms, (16dB full scale nominal reference) +20dBu maximum output level General Specifications: Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz (USA/Canada Model) 230V AC, 50Hz (UK/Europe Model) 240V AC, 50Hz (Australia Model) 27W 482 x 150.5 x 353 mm 19" x 6-3/32" x 13-7/8" 7.2Kg, 15.9 lbs. Wired Remote (RC-D302) WR-7000 Cascade Cables, LA-D302 Balancing Kit

Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Standard Accessories: Optional Accessories:
The DA-302 is available at:

7733 Telegraph Road

Montebello, CA 90640

(323) 726-0303

http://www.tascam.com

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All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.
DA-302 Technical Documentation FRONT AND BACK PANELS
Shown with Optional LA-D302. (LA-D302 adds common input and individual outputs on balanced XLR connectors.)
ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS
The DAT recorder shall be a dual well DAT recorder capable of recording and playing back standard 16 bit, 44.1kHz and 48kHz, as well as the extended time format of 12 bit, 32kHz. The DAT recorder shall be a professional DAT recorder, with the ability to select the SCMS ID status. The available options shall include copy prohibit, 1 generation, or SCMS free. A common analog input shall be provided on unbalanced RCA connectors. Unbalanced outputs shall be provided for each well of the deck on RCA connectors. Digital in and out ports shall be offered individually for each well of the dual well DAT recorder on coaxial ports that can alternate between SPDIF and AES/EBU signals. The dual well DAT recorder shall accept a TASCAM LA-D302 balancing kit, offering balanced input and individual balanced outputs on XLR cables. The dual well DAT recorder shall be controllable from a TASCAM RC-D302 wired remote control. Additional ports shall be provided for TASCAM WR-7000 transport communication when using multiple dual well DAT recorders in a chain for duplication, recording, or extended playback. The dual well DAT recorder shall have double speed dubbing capability for high speed replication of DAT tapes. The dual well DAT recorder shall also have the ability to duplicate time code tape subcode information. The dual well DAT recorder shall also have the ability to duplicate 24 bit DAT tapes produced on high resolution DAT recorders such as the TASCAM DA-45HR. The dual well DAT recorder shall be able to mount in a standard 19" rack mount, taking three spaces in height. Dimensions shall be 19" x 6-3/32" x 13-7/8" (W x H x D).

Metric measurements: 482 x 150.5 x 353 mm
The dual well DAT recorder shall be a TASCAM DA-302.
NOTE: This text is available in a standard text file on TASCAM's Sound Contractor CD-ROM.

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CD-302

Dual CD Player

9101429501

OWNERS MANUAL

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Important Safety Precautions

Note for U.K. Customers

TO THE USER
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residental area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE BROWN : NEUTRAL : LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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CD-302
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Read all of these Instructions. Save these Instructions for later use. Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1) Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2) Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6) Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7) Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8) Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

15) Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16) Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 17) Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock. 18) Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19) Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20) Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 21) Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22) Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 24) Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

TASCAM CD-302

SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is 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 1. CAUTION - DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. - IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
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For CANADA

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TASCAM CD-302 Table of Contents

1 - Before you start

1.1 1.2 Main features..7 Environmental conditions..7
1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 Beware of condensation..8 Never use a stabilizer..8 Handling of discs..8

Display.. 15

1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
Backup memory..8 Anti-shock memory..8 Instant start..8 Preset functions..9 Preset functions..9 Displayed characters..10
2 - Front and rear panels
2.1 Main unit (front panel).12
c TRACK indicator.. 15 d Bank indicators... 15 e Loop mode indicator.. 15 f REMAIN indicator.. 15 g M (memory) indicator. 15 h SINGLE indicator.. 15 i PROGRAM indicator.. 15 j Time display... 15 k Time address bar.. 15 l TEMPO indicator.. 15 m KEY indicator.. 15 n INDEX indicator... 15 o INCR indicator.. 15 p AUTO READY Indicator.. 15 q RELAY Indicator.. 15 r AUTO CUE Indicator.. - Basic operations
3.1 Playback operations.. 16
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 Playback... 16 Pause... 16 Stop... 16 Cross-play.. 16 CUE... 16 Auto Cue... 17 Cueing using the JOG dial.. 17 Cueing using the SEARCH keys. 17 Cueing using the numeric keys. 17 Selecting the loop mode.. 17 A-B loop play mode.. 18 Setting A-B loop points.. 18 Playback in A-B loop play mode. 18 Clearing loop points.. 18 Editing the loop points.. 18 A-B loop duration. 18 SINGLE loop.. 19 ALL loop... 19
1 POWER switch and indicator.OPEN keys (1 and 2)..Disc trays...12
2.2 Main unit (rear panel)..12
4 OUTPUT jacks..REMOTE connectors..FADER START/STOP, EVENT START

No. Display Description and explanation
Incremental Play (4.18, Incremental Play) Relay Play (4.19, Relay Play) Direct mode (4.20, Direct mode) Disc Tray auto close (4.21, Disc Tray Auto Close) Sleep mode (4.22, Sleep) Factory settings (4.24, Factory Preset) Clear all memories (4.10.6, Clearing memories)

OFF OFF OFF ON ON

18 I/PLAY I_PLAY 19 R/PLAY R_PLAY 20 DIRECT DIRECT 21 CLOSE 22 SLEEP 23 F/PRE

CLOSE SLEEP F_PRE

24 ALL/CL ALL_CL

Displayed characters

The characters on the CD-302 display are shown as in the table below:

A B C D E F G H I J K L

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2 Front and rear panelsMain unit (front panel)
2.1 Main unit (front panel)
Since you perform almost all control functions of the CD-302 from the remote control unit, the front panel only contains the following features:
This key cannot be used when the Direct mode (see 4.20, Direct mode) is off and a disc is being played back.

8 TIME key

Selects the time display type: ELAPSED, REMAIN or A-B loop duration (in A-B loop play mode).
1 POWER switch and indicator
Turns the power on and off. The indicator lights when power is supplied. When Direct Mode (see 4.20, Direct mode) is on, the drive starts playing when power is supplied.

9 SINGLE key

Selects the play mode, either continuous play (all tracks), SINGLE (1 track) play, PROGRAM play.

2 OPEN keys (1 and 2)

Open and close the appropriate disc tray.

A INDEX key

Changes to the INDEX search mode. By pressing the INDEX key, you can search by index using the SKIP keys. When the index search mode is active, the INDEX indicator lights in the display.
These keys cannot be used when the Direct mode (see 4.20, Direct mode) is off and a disc is being played back.

3 Disc trays

Insert Compact Discs into these trays, label side upwards.

B SKIP keys

Use these to perform track searches (or index searches when the INDEX mode is active). If the SKIP keys are pressed and held for more than half a second, the index number will increment or decrement appropriately. The player will go to the selected index number when the key is released. The >>| key advances playback to the start of the next track. The |<< key sets playback to the start of the current track, or if pushed again to the start of the previous track. If you press the keys many times, the deck will locate to the start of the track which depends on the number of times the keys were pressed.

Main unit (rear panel)

4 OUTPUT jacks
RCA connectors providing line level output signals.

5 REMOTE connectors

Use these connectors to connect the remote control units.
6 FADER START/STOP, EVENT START jacks
The decks can be controlled using external Fader Start and Event Start commands through these jacks. Connect appropriately-wired tip-ring-sleeve plugs to these jacks. See 4.23, Fader and Event Start/Stop for details of how to wire the plugs, and how to use these connectors.
If you do track or index searching when the disc is being played, playback will restart after location to the track or index.
If the track or index search is performed in pause mode, the unit will enter pause mode after location to the track or index.

C SEARCH keys

Use these keys to locate to the desired position. If you press these keys when the disc is being played back, playback will restart when the desired position is reached. If you search in pause mode, the unit will enter pause mode when the desired point is reached
Remote control unit (front panel)

7 OPEN key

Opens and closes the disc tray.

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2 Front and rear panelsRemote control unit (front panel)

D CUE key

If a cue point has been stored, the unit will play when the CUE key is pressed, and enter pause mode when this key is released.

M BPM counter

Shows the tempo (in bpmbeats per minutefrom 81 to 161) of the current track, or of the tapped tempo input with the TAP key N (see 4.5, BPM).

E PLAY/PAUSE key

Changes between playback and pause mode. The key lights steadily in playback mode, and ashes in pause mode. If the ENTER key L is pressed and held down, and the PLAY key is pressed at the same time, a cross play function is enabled where the deck whose PLAY key is not pressed will stop playback, and the deck whose PLAY key has been pressed will start playback.

N TAP key

Set the tempo in bpm manually by tapping the TAP key. When you press this TAP key, the BPM counter M mode changes to the TAP mode and the TAP LED (to the left of the BPM counter) lights. You can then adjust the tempo later using the dial F. Pressing and holding this key for more than 2 seconds resets the value. Pressing and holding this key and the BPM key together allows the value to be adjusted using the dial.

F JOG dial

Use this to advance or retard the playback position at a maximum resolution of 1 frame. The resolution can be set using the procedure described in 3.3.3, Cueing using the JOG dial. This dial is also used for setting parameter values, etc. as explained elsewhere in this manual (3, Basic operations and 4, Advanced Operations).

This key lights when sample playback takes place and ashes when sample recording takes place. Press and hold this key and press the IN key to enter reverse sample playback mode, and press and hold this key and press the OUT key to enter loop sample playback mode.

Z TEMPO 8%/16%/32% key

Selects the maximum amount by which you can change the tempo and key (width). Repeated presses of this key cycle between 8% 16% 32% 0.0% 8%. The width is briey shown in the display for a few seconds each time it is changed.

U IN/OUT keys

Use these keys to set and clear the start and end points of the sampled sound and edit the end point. When you have set these points, these keys will light. Start and stop sample playback using these keys.

a TEMPO slider

Changes the tempo when playing back a disc. The center position is the normal tempo. Push the slider up to the position to decrease the tempo to the minimum set by the TEMPO key Z, and push it down to the + position to increase the tempo to the maximum value allowed.

V SCRATCH key

Turns the scratch play mode on and off. When this scratch mode is active, the indicator lights (see 4.9, Scratch). When the indicator is lit, the playback can be scratched using the dial.
Remote control unit (rear)

W BRAKE key

Turns the brake mode on and off (see 4.14, Brake function). When the brake mode is active, the indicator lights.

b REMOTE connectors

Connect these to the REMOTE connectors on the rear of the main unit 5.

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2 Front and rear panelsDisplay

2.5 Display

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/ Each unit is tted with a display, providing the following information:
When remaining time mode is selected, indicators go out from left to right. If an EOM (End of Message) time has been set, the bottom bar and the remaining segments will blink when the EOM time is reached.

c TRACK indicator

Shows the current track.

d Bank indicators

Show the current memory bank.

l TEMPO indicator

Displays the current tempo setting (playback speed).

e Loop mode indicator

Displays current loop mode (A-B, ALL, SINGLE) and loop mode on/off.

m KEY indicator

Displays the current key setting (the total of the key setting and the value set by the slider).

f REMAIN indicator

Lights when the remain display mode is selected.

n INDEX indicator

Lights when the index search mode is enabled (see A).

g M (memory) indicator

Used to show memory settings.

o INCR indicator

Lights when the Incremental Play is enabled (see 4.18, Incremental Play).

h SINGLE indicator

Lights when the single track playback mode is selected.

p AUTO READY Indicator

Lights when the Auto Ready mode is enabled (see 4.16, Auto Ready).

i PROGRAM indicator

Lights when programmed playback is selected.

j Time display

This part of the display is used to show time values or messages.

q RELAY Indicator

Indicates when the Relay Play mode is enabled (see 4.19, Relay Play). This mode is automatically enabled for both decks when it is enabled on one deck.

k Time address bar

This part of the display gives a bargraph indication of the current playback position relative to the current track. The indicator segments light from left to right when elapsed time mode is selected.

r AUTO CUE Indicator

Lights when the Auto Cue mode is enabled (see 3.3.2, Auto Cue).

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3 - Basic operations

3.1 Playback operations

3.2.1 Cross-play
The term cross-playing refers to the stopping of one deck and automatic starting of the other deck.

Playback

To start cross-playing: 1 With one deck playing, and the other stopped, press and hold down the ENTER key of the deck that is stopped. 2 Press the PLAY key of the stopped deck. The deck currently playing back will stop, and the deck whose keys have been pressed will start playback.
Load a disc in the player, and press the PLAY/PAUSE key. The PLAY/PAUSE key lights in playback mode.
If you press the PLAY/PAUSE key during playback, the unit enters pause mode, and the PLAY/PAUSE key starts blinking.
The CD-302 has no STOP key. If you have turned on the Direct mode (preset function 20), you can press the OPEN key (on the main unit or on the remote control unit) and eject the disc even during playback.

Cueing

Play modes
If a cue point has been stored, press the CUE key to locate to the cue point, and pause there. To test playback from the cue point, press and hold down the CUE key. When the CUE key is released, the playback position will return to the cue point and re-enter pause mode. There are two ways to set the cue point. Choose the way to set the cue point following the procedure below: 1 Press the PRESET key.
Press the SINGLE key, to select between the following play modes: all tracks playback single track playback programmed playback (up to 30 tracks can be entered)

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3 Basic operationsLoop play
2 Select 02 CUE/P (CUE_P) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Select the cue point mode. 5 Press the ENTER key. If you select the PLAY key mode (PLY (PLY) is chosen as the cue mode value), the last playback point is captured and used as the as the cue point. If you select the CUE key mode (CUE (CUE) is chosen as the cue mode value), the operation is a little different. When the unit is paused, and searching is done using the JOG dial or the SEARCH keys, the CUE key will ash. Pressing the CUE key will store the current position as the cue point.
2 Select 03 JOG (JOG) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Select the value (frames per rotation). 5 Press the ENTER key.
Cueing using the SEARCH keys
You can also cue to frame accuracy, using the SEARCH keys to locate the playback point while the unit is in pause mode.
Cueing using the numeric keys
You can also cue to any point using the numeric keys. The keys are used to enter the following values in order: track number, minutes, seconds and frames. 1 When you have entered the value, press the PLAY/PAUSE key. The unit starts playback from the input point. If all the values are not entered, the other values are set to zero. For example, if you only enter the track number, minutes and seconds, the frames eld will be set to 00, which means that the playback will start from the exact start of that second. If you make an entry containing a mistake, the display blinks to show this. Use the CLEAR key to clear and cancel entries containing mistakes.
You can also set the cue point using the memory function. (see 4.10, Memories)
The cue point cannot be updated during A-B LOOP play.

Auto Cue

The auto cue function allows searching the track and auto-locating to the point where the audio level rst goes above a set threshold level. When this point is reached, the unit enters pause mode. Select the threshold level can be selected from:
OFF, 72, 66, 60, 54, and 35 dB.
When the auto cue function is on, the AUTO CUE indicator in the display lights. 1 Press the PRESET key. 2 Select 15 A/CUE (A_CUE) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Select the threshold value to be used for the auto cue function. 5 Press the ENTER key.

1 Press the PRESET key. 2 Select 01 LOOP (LOOP) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Select ALL (ALL). 5 Press the ENTER key. The ALL indicator lights in the display. 6 Press the LOOP key. The LOOP key lights and the LOOP indicator in the display also lights.

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4.1 Tempo (speed) control
2 Press the + and keys to change the key. Display and change the key change either as a percentage of the original, or in semitone steps. Follow the steps below to select either percentage or semitone key change control. Note that the KEY indicator m will show a total of the value shown in this way, together with any changes made using the slider (when percentage mode is selected).
Controlling the key change as a percentage
1 Press the PRESET key. Change the tempo (playback speed) using the TEMPO slider a. Change the maximum (full down) and minimum (full up) speeds by either 0% (disabled), 8%, 16% or 32%. 1 Change the maximum range affected by the TEMPO slider a with repeated presses of the TEMPO key Z (0%, 8%, 16% and 32%). 2 Move the slider away from the center position in order to affect the tempo (speed) and pitch of the playback. The further away from the center you move the slider, the more you affect the playback tempo and pitch. If you select the 0% option , the TEMPO slider is disabled (moving it will have no effect). The TEMPO and KEY parts of the display show . 2 Select 04 KEY (KEY) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Select + using the dial. 5 Press the ENTER key.
Press and hold the KEY key for more than 2 seconds to reset to 0%.
Controlling the key change in semitone steps
1 Press the PRESET key. 2 Select 04 KEY (KEY) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 Select # by using the dial. 5 Press the ENTER key.
Changing only tempo (speed) Press the KEY ORIGINAL key Y to select the original key mode , you can then change the playback tempo without altering the key. The KEY part of the display shows when the original key mode is selected. Under these circumstances, when you move the TEMPO slider, you will affect the tempo without altering the original key (pitch).

Sampling

Key (pitch) control
You can change the key (pitch) without changing the playback tempo. 1 Make sure the original key mode is off (press the KEY ORIGINAL key Y if necessary). The CD-302 provides about 10 seconds of sampling time for each deck.

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4 Advanced OperationsSampling
The points marking the start and the end of the sample must be within 10 seconds of each other, and must be in the same track.

Editing the OUT point

You cannot edit the start point of the sample, but it is possible for you to adjust the end point to a position within 10 seconds of the start point. 1 With both the IN and OUT keys lit, doubleclick (i.e. press twice in quick succession) the OUT key. 2 The display shows the sampling time from the start point. 3 Use the dial to adjust the position of the end point. 4 Press the OUT key to store the new position of the end point.

Editing the BPM (tap) using the dial
If you push and hold down the TAP key and the BPM key together, you can used the dial to adjust the

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tapped BPM value. Use the ENTER key to conrm this. If no value is currently shown on the BPM counter, 120 is assumed as the default. 2 Press the ENTER key. The display will briey show MODE 1 (MODE 1); the default number key setting.

4.7 4.6 Number key modes

Tempo Sync
This function allows you to match tempos between the two decks of the CD-302, using the BPM facility. In this, and the beat sync function described below, either deck can be the master deck (the deck from which the tempo is taken) or the slave deck (whose tempo is matched to that of the master). 1 Start playback on the master unit. The BPM counter shows the current tempo (either from the disc or from the tap function (see 4.5.3, Using the tap mode with the BPM counter). 2 Start playback on the slave unit, and press the TEMPO SYNC key P on the slave unit.
This mode allows you to set different parameters using the number keys. Usually, the number keys are used for entering track numbers and times, etc. However, they can be changed to instant function keys, using the following procedure. 1 Press and hold the CLEAR key G. 2 Press the ENTER key. The display will briey show MODE 2 (MODE 2). In this mode, the number keys change function as follows:
Sample key 6 Sample tempo 7 Brake time 8 Bend 9 Voice Reduce function on/off0 Sample key + Sample tempo + Brake time + Bend +
The TEMPO SYNC key will ash until the tempos are matched. After the tempos have been matched, the TEMPO SYNC key will light steadily. 3 Re-cue the slave unit so that you can start the playback at the required point.
Cancellation of tempo sync
The tempo sync mode will be cancelled under the following conditions: If the TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is pressed on the master deck. If the TEMPO SYNC key is pressed on the slave deck. The TEMPO slider is moved on the slave deck. If the difference in tempos between the two decks (slave and master) is set to more than 32%, the TEMPO SYNC key will ash and then go out (tempo sync is lost).
The following illustration also shows the functions of these keys:
Sample key Sample tempo Brake time Voice reduce Bend function (on/off)

Beat Sync

This function allows beat-level synchronization between the two decks which have already been tempo synced as described above (4.7, Tempo Sync). The beat sync will then adjust the slave unit, so that the beats of the music played back on the two decks are synchronized (rather than simply being played

To return to normal number key mode: 1 Press and hold down the CLEAR key.

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back at the same rate, as is the case with tempo sync).
TEMPO SYNC "Master" deck

Scratch

"Slave" deck"
BEAT SYNC "Master" deck
1 Synchronize the two decks using tempo sync, as described above. The TEMPO SYNC key on the slave deck should be lit. 2 With both decks playing, press the BEAT SYNC key Q on the slave unit before you start the cross-fade between decks. The BEAT SYNC key will ash until the decks are beat synced. After the beat sync has locked, the BEAT SYNC key will light steadily.
The scratch function allows you to do scratch playback, like an analog record turntable.
Note that in the A-B loop mode (3.4.2, A-B loop play mode) and the single loop mode, the scratch function cannot be used.
Press the SCRATCH key V to enable the scratch mode (the key will light). Use the dial for scratch playback, whether the deck is paused or playing back. The scratch area is for ve seconds behind the current position. The forward direction does not have this limitation. To make seamless transition from scratch play to normal playback, press the SCRATCH key to turn off the scratch mode, while completing the scratch.
Cancellation of beat sync
Beat sync mode is cancelled under the following conditions: If the TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is pressed on the master deck. If the TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is pressed on the slave deck. The TEMPO slider is moved on the slave deck. The dial is used to set the BPM value on the master deck. If beat sync is lost, it is necessary to set up the beat sync again using the BEAT SYNC key.

4.10 Memories

The CD-302s memory function allows the storage of up to 1000 memories. There are 5 banks (A to E) with each bank having 200 memories. The space for these memories is shared between the two decks, so if one player has used 1,000 memories,

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there is no space remaining for the other player to use for memories. You might use each bank for a different operator of the CD-302, for example. The following data is stored in each memory: Disc ID (automatically read from disk) Cue point (3.3, Cueing) Loop points (A, B) (3.4, Loop play) Loop mode (A-B, SINGLE, ALL) (3.4, Loop play) Play mode( SINGLE, ALL, PROGRAM) (3.2, Play modes) Sampler points (IN, OUT) (4.3, Sampling) Sampler play mode (FWD, REVERSE) 4.3.5, Playback of sampled data in reverse) Sampler loop on/off (4.3.8, Looped playback of sampled data) Tempo (4.1, Tempo (speed) control) Tempo width (4.1, Tempo (speed) control) Key (4.2, Key (pitch) control) Tempo/Key link (4.2, Key (pitch) control) Key change amount (4.2, Key (pitch) control) Voice Reduce setting (4.11, Voice Reduce function) BPM (4.5, BPM) TAP (4.5.3, Using the tap mode with the BPM counter) Brake (ON, OFF) (4.14, Brake function) Brake time (4.14, Brake function) Time (ELAPSED, REMAIN) (3.1, Playback operations) Output level (4.13, Output level) 4 Change the memory number using the numeric keys or the dial. 5 Press ENTER key to complete the set up. The display will then show a non-ashing M.

4.12 Programmed playback

Add up to 30 tracks to a program for programmed playback in a series of program steps. Even when the power is turned off, if you have set a programmed playback order set and enabled timer play, programmed playback will start when the unit is turned on, as the program is stored in memory.

4.10.6 Clearing memories

It is possible to clear all memories together, or clear them individually. To clear individual memories: 1 Recall the memory. 2 M will show on the display. 3 Press and hold the MEMORY key J for two seconds or longer. 4 The M in the display will go out. To clear all memories. 1 Press the PRESET key. 2 Select 24 ALL/CL (ALL_CL) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. The display will show -SuRE- (-SURE-). 4 Press the ENTER key to conrm the deletion of all memories.
4.12.1 Setting the program steps
This adds tracks as program steps in a new program. 1 Press the PRESET key. 2 Select 11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. The program step number and the track number are shown on the display. 4 Use the SKIP keys C to select the track to be played as the currently-shown program step. 5 Press the ENTER key to conrm the entry. 6 Repeat 4 and 5 above for as many steps as will be entered into the program. 7 To nish the program entry sequence, press the PRESET or ENTER key (or any key except the SKIP keys).
If you are clearing all memories and then turning off the power, wait a few seconds between pressing the ENTER key and turning off the power.
4.12.2 Adding tracks to the middle of a program
When you have created a program, you can insert tracks as new program steps part of the way through the program. 1 Press the PRESET key.

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2 Select 11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. The track number, followed by the program step number (e.g. Pro 05 (PRO 05)), is shown on the display. 4 Use the dial to select the position in the program where the new program step is to be inserted. 5 Use the SKIP keys C to select the track to be played as the program step which will be inserted. 6 Press the ENTER key. All program steps following the step which has just been entered will have 1 added to their step numbers. 7 Repeat 5 and 6 above for as many steps as will be inserted into the program. 8 To nish the program entry sequence, press the PRESET or ENTER key (or any key except the SKIP keys). 2 Select 11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. The program step number and the track number are shown on the display. 4 Use the dial to display PRO E ( PRO E). 5 Press the ENTER key. The display will show -SuRE- (-SURE-). 6 Press the ENTER key one more time to delete the whole program.
Opening the disc tray will also clear the whole of the program.

4.13 Output level

4.20 Direct mode

When the Direct mode is enabled: the OPEN keys (2 and 7) can open the disc trays while a disc is being played back in the appropriate tray. When a disc tray is closed, the deck automatically starts playback. When the LOOP key is unlit, the A or B points can be directly overwritten.

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4.23 Fader and Event Start/Stop
You can control the CD-302s decks individually by using fader start and event start through the appropriate jacks 6 on the rear panel of the main unit. Fader start can be used to stop and start the units. Event start can be used to start the units only. The TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) jacks should be wired as shown below: The fader switch should be wired to the tip and sleeve of the TRS plug.

4.24 Factory Preset

To restore all settings to their factory defaults (as described in the table in 1.7, Preset functions): 1 Press the PRESET key. 2 Select 23 f/PRE (F_PRE) using the dial or numeric keys. 3 Press the ENTER key. 4 The display shows -SuRE-. 5 Press the ENTER key to restore all settings to their default values.

RING STOP

SLEEVE

FADER/EVENT START jack

START TIP SLEEVE TIP
The event trigger switch should be wired to the ring and sleeve of the TRS plug.
RING +5V GND 50 ms or more TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE RING FADER/EVENT START jack
An event trigger should pull down to ground from +5 V for 50 ms or more.

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5.1 Specications
8 cm/12 cm CD 2 channel 16-bit 44.1 kHz 16-bit, 8x oversampling < 1 k +6 dBV USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz 32 W E4 Peak inrush current Dimensions w x h x d (main unit 2U) (remote control units 5U) Weight (main unit) (remote control units) 0.8 A
Disc types Number of channels Resolution Sampling frequency DA conversion Output impedance Maximum output level Voltage requirements
482 x 88 x 261 (mm) 19 x 3.5 x 10.3 (in) 482 x 220 x 87 (mm) 19 x 8.7 x 3.4 (in) 5.9 kg (13 lbs) 3.9 kg (6.6 lbs)
The following values are applicable when the key and tempo values are set to 0:
Frequency response Dynamic range S/N ratio Total harmonic distortion 20 Hz 20 kHz 1.0 dB > 98 dB > 98 dB (IHF-A) < 0.006%
Power consumption Applicable electromagnetic environment

Dimensions

482mm (19.0")
(3.0") (4.1") (3.5)

465mm (18.3")

3.5mm (0.14")

261mm (10.3")

9.2mm (0.4")

431mm (17.0")