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MD-CD1

Minidisc Deck/CD Player

OWNERS MANUAL

D00826820B

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For U.S.A

TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a 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.
For the consumers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT Il sagit dun produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interfrences radio, dans ce cas lutilisateur peut tre amen prendre des mesures appropries. Fr Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstrung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstrungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Manahmen durchzufhren und dafr aufzukommen.
CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 4.6 A
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. Grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. Do not place any objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install this apparatus in a conned space such as a book case or similar unit. The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.
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Environmental considerations
The MD-CD1 may be used in most places, but to maintain top performance and prolong operating life, do not place it in the following locations. On an unsteady surface, or where there is frequent vibration or resonance Near a window or where it can be exposed to direct sunlight Near heating or air conditioning vents, or in very hot or cold places Places with high humidity or poor ventilation Next to tuners, televisions or video decks, as this could cause noise or affect video images
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1 IntroductionEnvironmental considerations

Rack-mounting the unit

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it. See "Environmental considerations" on the previous page.
Some notes and precautions
Connect the MD-CD1 only to the specied power source. When unplugging the cord, grasp the plug itself. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use benzene, paint thinner or other agents that could damage the surface. Dust or grime on the top cover can be removed with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, condensation inside the unit may occur, resulting in moisture on the internal mechanism or an inserted disc, thus impairing proper operation. Should this occur, leave the player turned on for one or two hours so that the condensation can evaporate before you begin operation. Also, please remove all discs from the unit if it will be moved, or not operated for an extended period of time.
Handling of compact discs
The MD-CD1 has been designed for the playback of CD-DA format discs and MP3 les 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. When removing a CD from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder to free the CD, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Removing a disc Hold the CD like this
Avoid getting ngerprints on the signal side (opposite the label side). When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Dust and grime may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played.

Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface.
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Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result. Do not afx any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. Please 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.

Handling of MiniDiscs

The disc itself is mounted inside a cartridge. Should the cartridge become soiled or warped, playback or recording may not be possible. To ensure proper operation, please observe the following. After use, always return the MiniDisc to its case. Do not open the shutter or touch the disc inside. If the shutter is forced open, the mechanism could easily break. Keep discs out of direct sunlight and places of high heat and humidity. Dirt and grime on the cartridge surface should be wiped away with a dry cloth. Loose or raised labels may jam the playback mechanism. Do not stick labels over one another on the cartridge.

Cartridge

Shutter
About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC)
The U-TOC on recordable MiniDiscs makes it easy to edit the tracks on the disc. It contains track information (such as titles and starting and ending addresses), and by rewriting this data, the playback order can be freely changed.

Music Data

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2 Remote control unit
When the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries. The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the MD-CD1, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal. If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or commands do not always function properly, the batteries have become weak and should be replaced. Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type. Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor.

During headphone monitoring, CD, COMMON or MD can be selected as the source. When COMMON is selected, both CD and MD sources can be simultaneously monitored. When both decks output a signal, the monitored source depends on the COMMON? option setting on the SYSTEM menu.
4 MULTI JOG dial / ENTER key Functions as the MULTI JOG dial when rotated, and as the ENTER key when pushed
MULTI JOG dial functions Normal mode: selection of MD disc groups (when MD indicator is lit and group mode is ON) or selection of MP3 disc directories (when CD indicator is lit) Program mode: selection of recorded tracks Menu mode: selection of menu options and their settings MD Edit mode: selection of editing points Title input mode: character input selection ENTER Key functions Program mode: conrmation of selected tracks Menu mode: conrmation of menu options and conrmation of settings and editing on the menu (works the same as the YES key) Title input mode: conrmation of selected characters
8 PHONES level control Adjusts the headphone output level
9 PHONES jack This is a standard pin jack for
stereo headphone connection. When using headphones with a stereo mini plug, an adaptor is required.
A TIME key Pressing this key changes the time mode on the display. Refer to Time display switching on page 30. Even when the power is turned off, the time mode is retained. B Display key Used to select input character
type during Title Input mode. Refer to Title input on page 45. The type of character selected is indicated by the display. Lower case letters/code: no indication Capital letters/code: CAPS Japanese:
5 Yes key Menu mode: conrmation of menu
options and conrmation of settings and editing on
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4 Features and their functionsFront panel
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C Display CD and MD data, deck operation
mode, menus and other information are shown on the display. For details, refer to Display on page 14.
CD Operation D KEY key / Indicator When this key is
pressed, the Indicator light goes on and the Key Change function is turned on, allowing you to change the musical key of Compact Disc playback. Refer to Changing the key of playback on page 31. Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained.
H CD key / indicator When this key is pressed, the indicator goes on, CD becomes the display master, and CD deck and disc information (such as settings and time) are shown on the display. Even when the power is turned off, the display master setting is retained. I CD Menu key This turns the CD Menu mode on or off. In CD Menu mode, the CD indicator light ashes, CD menu options are indicated on the display, and settings can be performed.
E CD Tray Compact Discs are placed here for

loading.

key In normal mode, this key is used

disc time is less than the EOM set value.
1 Character display Disc information, track information, menu, message and operation status are displayed. 2
on. This lights when the Timer Play function is

Rear Panel

5 ANALOG INPUT MD Terminals The
analog line input terminals for the MD deck are for RCA pin jacks. Rated input level is 10 dBV.
8 DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUTPUTS MD CD Terminals These are the digital output terminals (optical). The playback signals from the MD deck and the CD deck are output through their respective digital output terminals.
6 ANALOG OUTPUTS CD COMMON MD Terminals The analog line output terminals
are for RCA pin jacks. Rated output level is 10 dBV. CD: Outputs the CD deck signal. COMMON: Outputs CD and MD signals. During playback of both decks, the output signal depends on the COMMON? option setting on the SYSTEM menu. MD: Outputs the MD deck signal. During playback, the playback signal is output; during input monitoring, the source signal is output.
9 CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) Connector
RS-232C compatible serial control from an external PC can be performed.
7 DIGITAL (OPTICAL) INPUT Terminal
This is the digital input terminal for the MD deck.

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4 Features and their functionsRemote Control Unit

Remote Control Unit

Shared operation keys MD operation keys / CD operation keys
While these keys can also be used for character input during title input operation, in this manual they are referred to as Number keys.
3 P. MODE key This selects the playback mode. During selection, the playback mode is indicated on the display in the following manner.

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Normal playback (in disc order): no indication Single playback: SINGLE lights up Program playback: PROGRAM lights up Random playback: RANDOM lights up For the modes apart from normal playback, please refer to Single-track playback on page 29, Program playback on page 29and Random playback on page 30. Even when the power is turned off, the playback mode setting is retained.

Options for MD playback

Playback mode settings Repeat mode settings Auto Cue level setting Auto Cue on/off Auto Ready on/off Pitch control variable pitch setting Track EOM mode and operation time Disc EOM mode and operation time Timer play on/off Group mode on/off
Playback modes Repeat playback Auto cue Auto cue Auto ready (of a specied track) Pitch control End of disc/track warning End of disc/track warning Timer playback MD group playback

MD VOL FUNC sub-menu

REC VOLUME F_IN TIME F_OUT TIME FADE MODE
(MD volume function options)
Input level setting Fade-in operation time setting Fade-out operation time setting Setting operation mode after fade-out end Basic recording Fade-in and fade-out recording Fade-in and fade-out recording Fade-in and fade-out recording 38 38

REC sub-menu

REC MODE REC SPEED SYNC LEVEL SYNC A_TRK LEVEL A_TRK TM_REC
(options for MD recording status)
Recording mode setting Setting dubbing mode speed Operation level of Sync recording Sync recording mode on/off Auto track operation level Auto track mode Time Machine recording time Basic recording Basic recording Sync recording Sync recording Adding track numbers Adding track numbers Time Machine recording 38

EDIT sub-menu

DIVIDE COMBINE MOVE GRP CREATE GRP CANCEL ERASE DISC ERASE TRK
(options for MD editing functions)
Dividing tracks Combining tracks Moving tracks Creating groups Eliminating a group Erasing disc content Erasing a track Divide tracks Combine tracks Move tracks Creating a group Deleting a group Erase disc Erase track 41
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6 Menu operationOperation basics
UNDO Undoing an editing operation MiniDisc editing 41

TITLE sub-menu

TITLE INPUT TITLE GRP
(options for MD title editing functions)
Input of track or disc title Input of a group title Title input Group title input 45 46

Operation basics

1 Select CD Menu or MD Menu Front panel operation: Press the CD MENU key or the MD MENU key to call up the desired menu. Remote control operation: Press the MENU key and either the CD Menu or the MD Menu is called up, depending upon the position of the CD/MD selector switch. The sub-menu screen appears.

NOTE CD PLAY? NOTE

Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press the ENTER key. Remote control operation: Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press the ENT/YES key. The setting screen will be displayed.

Mode>Cont

In Menu mode, the CD or MD indicators ash to indicate which menu is called up. When a menu is chosen for a deck that is not the display master, the display master indicator will remain lit, while the indicator for the menu mode deck will begin ashing. If the menu for the display master deck is selected, its indicator will begin ashing.

When the Auto Cue function is also on, playback standby mode is entered at the start of the sound on the selected track, and not the beginning of that track.

Repeat playback

Press the REPEAT key on the remote control to turn on the Repeat mode. In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played continuously. During playback, if the Repeat mode is turned on, playback continues as before, and when the last track nishes, playback resumes from the rst track. If Repeat mode is turned on when the deck is stopped, press the PLAY key to begin operation. You can also use the REPEAT? option in the PLAY sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to turn the Repeat mode on and off for each deck. Combining the Repeat mode with the Program, Single-track playback and Random playback functions will enable Program Repeat, Single-track Repeat and Random Repeat operations, respectively.

A to B repeat playback

If a specic portion between two points on the disc is specied, that portion can be played back repeatedly. 1 During playback, press the A-B REPEAT key on the remote control at the beginning of the desired portion on the disc. A- ashes on the display. At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press the A-B REPEAT key on the remote control again. REPEAT and A-B are lit up on the display, and the desired A-B section will be played repeatedly. To cancel A-B Repeat mode and resume normal playback Press the A-B REPEAT key once more. In Random and Program modes, A-B Repeat cannot function when the specied A-B section spans more than one track. When the STOP key is pressed, the specied A-B section is cancelled.

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7 CD and MD PlaybackContinuous CD and MD playback
Continuous CD and MD playback
With this function, when one deck nishes, the other deck begins play. Turn on the CONT PLAY switch on the front panel. Play a CD or MD. When the disc nishes playback, the disc in the other deck begins playing automatically. When that disc nishes, the rst disc is played again, and the playback cycle continues.
During Continuous Play, the deck currently in playback automatically becomes the display master. When the Repeat Mode is turned on, Repeat playback is performed instead of continuous playback. That is, Repeat Mode has priority over the Continuous Play function.

When nearing the end of a track or disc, a warning indication is shown on the display. The number of seconds before the track/disc end that the warning is displayed can be set beforehand, so that when playback reaches that point, the EOM warning will begin ashing on the display. To set the warning display time, use the EOM TRK? or EOM DISC options on the PLAY submenu of the MD and CD menus. Each can be set between 1 and 99 seconds in 1-second increments, or the warning display can be turned off.
Playback functions for CD only
The following playback functions are for CD only, and are not available for MD playback.

Fade-in and fade-out

When this function is on, when CD playback begins the song fades in, and when playback nished the song fades out. 1 To set the fade operation, use the menu options shown below. They can be found under the VOL FUNC sub-menu in the CD menu.
Changing the key of playback
They key of the music can be changed during CD playback. Please note that this feature does not operate with MP3 discs. 1 Use the KEY LEVEL? option on the PLAY sub-menu of the CD menu to change the key. The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2 octave in half-tone increments. Selection values: 0 (no change), b1 to b6, #1 to #6 Press the KEY key on the front panel to turn the Key Change function on. The KEY indication lights up in the display.
F_IN TIME The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments. (Default setting: 3 seconds). F_OUT TIME The length of the fade out into complete silence can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments. (Default setting: 3 seconds). FADE MODE The deck can be set to continue playback (Play) or enter playback standby mode (Ready) after fadeout is completed. 2 In stop mode or playback standby mode, press the FADER key. Playback begins and the sound fades in. After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level. 3 During playback, press the FADER key when you wish to fade-out the sound. Fade-out begins, and after the preset fadeout time, there is silence. After it becomes silent, depending upon the Fade mode setting, playback continues or the deck enters playback standby mode.

Each time the KEY key is pressed, the function is switched on or off. When the function is on, instead of an ON indication, the key selected (in operation 1. above) is indicated on the display. For example: Key b2 In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key of the music is changed while the speed of the music remains the same.
Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained. When the Key Change function is on, even if the Pitch Control function is used to change the playback speed, the key of playback will remain xed at the preset key. (Even if the key level is 0 (zero), the Key Change function can be turned on.)

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7 CD and MD PlaybackMP3 file directory playback

Output volume

The volume of the CD playback output signal can be adjusted. This adjustment functions for both for analog output (including headphone output) and digital output. 1 Setting is made using the PLAY VOLUME? option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu. The level can be set between 54 dB and +18 dB, or - - - (- innity) can be selected.
Since volume adjustment is performed in the digital domain, if the output level is excessive in the plus direction, digital distortion will be generated.
MP3 le directory playback
MP3 les recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as les are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 les held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This results in multiple layers of directories and les. When the Directory mode is on, only those les within a selected directory are available for playback. When the directory mode is off, the directory conguration is ignored, and all MP3 les recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Program playback and Repeat playback only function within directories.
Disc Directory A Directory B

(MP3 file)

mp3. 1 mp3. 2 mp3. 3 mp3. 4 mp3. 5

If there is no current title, nothing will be shown on the display, and only the cursor will ash. If a group is set, the default title automatically created by the MD-CD1 will be displayed. Refer to Creating a group on page 44.
Add a title following the guidelines below, and press the MD MENU key or the MENU key on the remote control to conrm.
For discs with groups, set the Group mode to on before inputting a title. If a title is added with the Group mode off, the group settings may become inoperative.

Title input operation

In Title Input mode, the cursor ashes in the character display. Since it is more efcient to use the remote control to input titles, the following explanation will center on its use.
It is even more efcient to connect a keyboard for title input. Refer to Title input by keyboard on page 47.
Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen. Select the type of character for input
As with the Editing menu, after the name is set, if the power is turned off while the MD is still inserted (TOC lights up), the revised U-TOC will not be recorded on the disc, and the title will not be input. The U-TOC is recorded when the disc is ejected.
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11 Title inputTrack title input

Track title input

Method 1 With this method, the tracks for title input are selected rst. 1 Put the deck in playback or playback standby mode on the track you wish to add a title. During recording, you may also input a title for the current track being recorded. Select the TITLE INPUT? option on the TITLE sub-menu of the MD menu, and press the ENTER key on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control. The title of the track in play will be shown on the character display, Title Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ashes.
Method 2 With this method, the Title Input mode is selected rst. 1 During stop mode, select the TITLE INPUT? option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu. Title> Disc is displayed. 2 Select the track for title input using the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the MENU -/+ key on the remote control, then press the ENTER key on the front panel or the ENT/YES key on the remote control. For example, select Title> 003 to choose track 3. When a selection is made, the current track title is shown on the character display, Title Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ashes.

If there is no track title, only the cursor will ash and nothing will be displayed.
Following the title input guidelines above, input the title, and press the MD MENU key on the front panel or the MENU key on the remote control to conrm.

Group title input

1 During stop mode, select the TITLE GRP? option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu. Title Grp> ** is displayed, with ** representing the group number. 2 Press the ENTER key on the front panel or the ENT/YES key on the remote control. 3 The current group title is shown on the character display, Title Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ashes. The group number ashes on the track number display. Following the guidelines for title input methods above, input the title, and press the MD MENU key on the front panel or the MENU key on the remote control to conrm.
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12 Using a computer keyboard
A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate certain functions of the MD-CD1. It is particularly efcient for title input.

Keyboard type setting

The MD-CD1 must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. 1 Set the type using the KEYBOARD? option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu. Select US for an English-language keyboard, or JPN for a Japanese-language keyboard.

Title input by keyboard

Titles can be input just like typing on a PC. To enter the Title Edit menu Press SHIFT + F7 to enter the Group Title Edit Menu. Title Grp>## is shown on the display. Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit Menu. Title> ## is shown on the display. To select the type of characters for input Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters Press the (katakana) key to select or cancel Japanese characters (Japanese-language keyboards only) If both of the above are cancelled, lower case letters are input To input characters Character input is performed directly with the letter and number keys. To move the cursor Use the cursor arrow keys and ). To delete characters Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor position Back space key: deletes the character before the cursor position To insert a character Use the Insert key. To change a character Put the cursor on its position and input the desired character.

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14 System limitationsMD section
Although tracks have been deleted, the remaining time on the MD disc does not increase. When the remaining time on an MD disc is displayed, sections less than 12 seconds are ignored. So even if short tracks are eliminated, the total time indicated does not increase. When dubbing from CD to MD, space is created between tracks. In order to properly record the cueing positions between tracks, space of a certain length is created. If such spaces between tracks are not desired, make the following settings before dubbing. Connect the CD digital output to the MD digital input Select OPTICAL as the input source In the REC sub-menu of the MD menu: 1. Set the SYNC MODE option to ON 2. Set the A_TRK option to DD Track numbers are not properly entered. When recording a CD through a digital connection, short tracks are sometimes created depending upon the recorded content of the CD. Also, when the Auto Track function is used and track numbers are automatically generated, depending upon the program material, the track numbers are not properly assigned. The UTOC Reading indication stays on for a longer time. When a new recordable MD disc is used, the UTOC Reading indication is displayed longer than usual. For title input, less than 1,700 characters are available. The title recording area is divided into 7-character units. Even if a title is created with less than 7 characters, that amount of space is still taken up. Therefore, in actual use, you may not be able to input a total of 1,700 characters.
W hen elapsed recording time and remaining time are added up, it doesnt match the possible recording time of the MD disc.
Normally, the shortest possible recording unit is 1 cluster (about 2 seconds). Even if the recording is less than this, 2 seconds of space is taken up on the disc, so the actual possible recording time may be less than expected. Furthermore, if a scratch occurs on the disc itself, the area where it exists is automatically voided for use, so the recording time possible in that section is subtracted from total recording time. Tracks cannot be combined. Tracks created through editing operation may not be able to be combined with other tracks. If the recording mode (ST, MONO, LP2 or LP4) of two tracks differs, they cannot be combined. If three or more tracks are to be combined, tracks less than a certain length (depending upon recording mode) cannot be used. The approximate minimum times are 9 seconds for ST mode, 17 seconds for MONO and LP2 mode, and 33 seconds for LP4 mode. When search operation is performed, the sound breaks up. When searching on tracks created through editing operations, the sound will sometimes break up.

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16 Specifications

MD deck

Type Discs Rec modes Recording format Recording time Sampling frequency Compression system MiniDisc recorder MiniDisc format Stereo/Mono/LP2/LP4 Magnetic eld modulation overwrite 74 minutes (stereo), 148 minutes (mono), 148 minutes (LP2), 296 minutes (LP4) when using a 74-minute disc 44.1 kHz ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)

CD deck

Type Discs Formats Compact Disc player CD/CD-R/CD-RW Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3

Rated input/output

Analog line input (MD input) Connectors Input level Input impedance Analog line outputs Connectors Out put level Output impedance Headphones Connectors Max. output level Load impedance Digital input Format Digital output Format Keyboard RCA -10 dBV 10 k RCA -10 dBV 570 standard stereo jack 20 mW + 20 mW 32 TOS (EIAJ RC-5720) IEC60958 Type II (S/PDIF) TOS (EIAJ RC-5720) IEC60958 Type II (S/PDIF) Mini DIN 6-pin

MD specications

Frequency response S/N ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Channel separation 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB > 98 dB (playback, A lter), > 95 dB (recording, A lter) > 98 dB (playback, A lter), > 95 dB (recording, A lter) < 0.004% (playback), < 0.006% (recording) > 90 dB (playback, at 1 kHz), > 83 dB (recording, at 1 kHz)

CD specications

Frequency response S/N ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Channel separation Wow and utter 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB > 100 dB (A lter) > 100 dB (A lter) < 0.004% > 90 dB (at 1 kHz) below measurable limits (less than 0.001%)
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16 SpecificationsDimensional drawing

Unit specications

Power USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz 18 W 483 x 94 x 308 mm 19 x 3.7 x 12.1 (in) 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) Operating temperature range: 5 to 40 degrees C (41F to 104F) remote control unit (1) AA batteries (2) power cord (1) rack-mounting kit (1) owners manual (1) warranty (1)
Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature range Supplied accessories
For product improvement, specications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

RS-232

MD-CD1

Technical Documentation

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The TASCAM MD-CD1 combines CD playback and MiniDisc recording in a single unit designed to save rack space and installation budgets. The unit is stocked with features; such as, 12% pitch control, MP3 playback, RS-232 control and an optional balanced I/O board that allow it to be specified into a wide variety of applications. CDs can be played back at up to 12% higher or lower, and can even be played back faster without changing the pitch for a "chipmunk" effect. Discs can be duplicated from CD to MiniDisc at up to 4 x speed, and a wireless IR remote is included. MSRP $949.00
CD Features of the MD-CD1: MD Features of the MD-CD1:
MP3 file playback / ID3 tag display +/-16% pitch control Change Tempo without affecting the KEY Dedicated Digital & Analog outputs Transport control with PS/2 Keyboard
MD Features of the MD-CD1:
Overwrite recording +/-12.5% pitch control Dedicated Digital I/O (optical) and analog I/O (RCA) PS/2 Keyboard input for title input and external control
Combined Features of the MD-CD1:
MD-CD continuous playback Wireless IR remote controller (RC-MC1) RS-232C serial control Optional balanced I/O board (LA-MC1)
Supports ST, MONO, LP2, and LP4 mode (REC/PLAY) Edit function
CONSULTANTS AND SYSTEM DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
The TASCAM MD-CD1 is a 2U rack-mountable single CD player, with a powered loading tray, and MiniDisc player/recorder. The combined features provide continuous playback between MiniDisc and CD player. Disc can be duplicated from CD to MiniDisc. Remote control (RC-MC1) is included and RS-232 external control is provided (DB9 connector). The CD player features MP3 playback, 16% +/- pitch control, key original, and transport control via PS/2 keyboard (front panel input). Analog outputs are unbalanced RCA and Digital outputs are optical S/PDIF. The MiniDisc player/recorder supports ST, MONO, LP2, and LP4 mode (Rec/Play) and provides 12% +/- pitch control. Title input and external control are offered via PS/2 keyboard. Rear panel analog inputs and outputs are unbalanced RCA jacks in addition to optical digital S/PDIF I/O. Optional balanced I/O board is available (LA-MC1)
TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 726-0303 http://www.tascamcontractor.com
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TASCAM MD-CD1

PANELS

SPECIFICATIONS

MD deck
Type Discs Rec modes Recording format Recording time MiniDisc recorder MiniDisc format Stereo/Mono/LP2/LP4 Magnetic field modulation overwrite 74 minutes (stereo), 148 minutes (mono) 148 minutes (LP2) 296 minutes(LP4) when using a 74-minute disc 44.1 kHz ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB > 98 dB (playback, A filter), 95 dB (recording, A filter) > 98 dB (playback, A filter), > 95 dB (recording, A filter) < 0.004% (playback), < 0.006% (recording) > 90 dB (playback, at 1 kHz), > 83 dB (recording, at 1 kHz)

Rated input/output

Analog line input (MD input) Connectors RCA Input level -10 dBV Input impedance 10 k Analog line outputs Connectors Out put level Output impedance Headphones Connectors Max. output level Load impedance Digital input Format RCA -10 dBV 570
Sampling frequency Compression system Coding)
Frequency response S/N ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Channel separation

CD deck

Type Compact Disc player Discs CD/CD-R/CD-RW Formats Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB S/N ratio > 100 dB (A filter) Dynamic range > 100 dB (A filter) Total harmonic distortion < 0.004% Channel separation > 90 dB (at 1 kHz) Wow and flutter below measurable limits (less than 0.001%)
standard stereo jack 20 mW + 20 mW 32 TOS (EIAJ RC-5720) IEC60958 Type II (S/PDIF) Digital output TOS (EIAJ RC-5720) Format IEC60958 Type II (S/PDIF) Keyboard Mini DIN 6-pin Power USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz Power consumption18 W Dimensions 483 x 94 x 308 mm 19 x 3.7 x 12.1 (in) Weight 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) Operating temperature range: 5 to 40 degrees C (41F to 104F)
TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road
Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 726-0303 http://www.tascamcontractor.com