Tascam CD-302 CD Player User Manual


 
TASCAM CD-302
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1 - Before you start
1.1 Main features
Two high-quality precision CD decks in a single
rack-mountable unit.
RCA unbalanced outputs for each deck
Dedicated per-deck remote control units
(detachable and rack-mountable)
10 seconds of anti-shock memory per deck.
Instant start
Large jog dial for frame-accurate cue point search-
ing
Selectable tempo and key control range : ±8%,
±16%, or ±32% (or disabled).
Key control function allows changing key without
affecting the original tempo
Key control mode in percentage or semitone steps
Original Key function allows tempo change while
maintaining the original key
Pitch control to change both tempo and key
100 mm tempo slider
10 seconds’ sampling function (per deck)
3-way loop functions: A-B, SINGLE, and ALL
Seamless loop function in A-B loop
Automatic BPM (beats per minute) count function
and BPM counter
Tempo sync between the decks
Beat sync between the decks
TAP function for manual BPM settings
Bend function allows adjusting of beats manually
between the two decks
Brake function allows braking in exactly the same
way as on a record turntable
Scratch function allows scratch play
Voice Reduce function lowers the level of the vocal
part
Up to 1,000 track memories. Tracks can be memo-
rized in 5 banks (200 tracks each, Bank A to E)
Up to 24 parameters can be set as user-definable
memory functions (various settings)
Output level control in the digital domain (±6 dB,
in 1.0 dB steps).
Selectable Elapsed and Song Remain time display
Continuous play
Single play
Program play
Auto cue function (–72, –66, –60, –54, or –35 dB)
Auto ready function to cue up following tracks
End of Message function (10, 15, 20, 30, 60, or 90
seconds).
Timer play for deck 1 followed by deck 2.
Relay play allows consecutive playback using both
decks (as one deck stops, the other can be set to
start automatically).
Sleep function (automatic shutdown of the deck
after 30 minutes of inactivity)
Tray auto close function can close the tray auto-
matically one minute after the tray is opened
Incremental play
Event start
Fader start
1.2 Environmental conditions
The TASCAM CD-302 may be used in most areas,
but to maintain top performance, and prolong operat-
ing life, observe the following environmental
conditions:
The nominal temperature should be between 5˚C and
35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-
condensing.
Make sure that the drive unit is mounted in a level
position for correct operation.
The units should be mounted, using the supplied rack
mounting kits. A typical configuration is shown
below, but other configurations are possible:
NOTE
If the disc trays are more than 5 degrees away from
the horizontal, they will not open or close.