D01136920A
CD-500/500B
CD Player
OWNER'S MANUAL
Safety Information
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic
equipment can have serious effects on the
RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT
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Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a
standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.
environment and human health because of the
presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end
users. For more detailed information about the
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
NOTE
Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.
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Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for
ventilation.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via collection facilities designated by the
government or local authorities.
For U.S.A.
TO THE USER
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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.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators
correctly, you will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or
accumulators can have serious effects on the
environment and human health because of the
presence of hazardous substances in them.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that
has been crossed out, indicates that batteries and/
or accumulators must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Pb, Hg, C d
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/
or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those
elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
For European Customers
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 11 A
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(e) Return and collection systems are available to end
users. For more detailed information about the
disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased them.
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via collection facilities designated by the
government or local authorities.
WARNING
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment
correctly, you will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment.
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.
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Safety Information
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES
This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could
cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the
following precautions when using batteries.
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Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The
batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.
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When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity
indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and
install them correctly in the battery compartment as
indicated. Putting them in backward could make the
batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains
around them.
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When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals
with insulation tape or something like that to prevent
them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.
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When throwing used batteries away, follow the
disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the
local disposal laws.
Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not
mix and use new and old batteries or different types of
batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak,
causing fire, injury or stains around them.
Cautions:
Do not carry or store batteries together with small
metal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak,
rupture or other trouble.
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DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A
SCREWDRIVER.
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USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them
in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing
fire, injury or stains around them.
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on
the battery case before inserting new batteries. If
the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss
of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out
thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eye
and then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluid
gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin
injuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off with
clean water and then consult a doctor immediately.
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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Optical pickup
Type
: SF-DS29LE2
Manufacturer
Laser output
Wavelength
Standard
: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
: Lessthan70mWontheobjectivelens
: 785 nm (Typical)
: IEC60825-1 : 2007
The unit power should be off when you install and
replace batteries.
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Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit
for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing
fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid
leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment
before inserting new batteries.
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.
Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the
battery could harm skin or clothing.
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Model number ______________________________
Serial number ______________________________
CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION
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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 classified 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 confined in the
protective housings.
4 TASCAM CD-500/500B
Contents
TASCAM CD-500/500B 5
Contents
6 TASCAM CD-500/500B
1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM
CD-500/500B CD Player.
Gap between tracks during playback can be set
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Balanced output level can be set by making an internal
adjustment (CD-500B only; requires servicing by
TASCAM technical support)
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
Panel buttons can be locked to prevent misoperation
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Eject block function can be used to prevent discs from
being ejected during playback or when paused
Slot loading of discs
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You can also download the Owner's Manual from the
TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).
RCA unbalanced outputs
Coaxial digital output (S/PDIF)
Optical digital output (S/PDIF)
XLR balanced outputs (CD-500B only)
XLR AES/EBU digital output (CD-500B only)
Monophonic output possible
Differences between the CD-500
and CD-500B models
The CD-500 is the standard model and the CD-500B is
a model with additional professional features. These
additional features include XLR balanced analog output
connectors, an AES/EBU digital output connector (XLR)
and a parallel external control connector.
Playback modes include all tracks (ALL), one track
(SINGLE), program (up to 100 tracks) and random
Repeat modes include all tracks (ALL), one track
(SINGLE), tracks in the program and looping of an A-B
interval
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Display can be set to show track elapsed time, track
remaining time or disc remaining time
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Features
CALL function can be used to return to the last point
where playback started
10-second anti-shock memory prevents skipping
caused by vibrations, for example
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Intro check function
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Dedicated knob for 16% pitch control
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Fade in and fade out can be set from 0 to 10 seconds in
0.5-second intervals
Plays ordinary audio CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs,
including files in both MP3 and WAV formats
Automatic playback when power turned on possible
Relay playback of multiple units possible
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Cueing with one-frame precision
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Support for fader start and event start control
Parallel control connector on CD-500B model
Index search (audio CD (CD-DA) only) and directory
search (MP3 or WAV file discs only) functions
When using the parallel connector (CD-500B only), the
transport mode, including fader start and event start,
as well as flash start and direct start modes can be set
Resume function remembers the last point when
playback stopped
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Support for EOM display showing the end of a track
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RS-232C serial connector can be used to connect a
computer or external controller to control the unit
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Headphones jack and level knob on the front panel for
monitoring
Program memory can store information for up to 100
discs
Incremental play function
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Auto-ready function can automatically pause playback
after track completes playing at the beginning of the
next track
Auto-cue function can ready the unit to start playback
of a track from the moment sound starts
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Transport and pitch can be controlled using a TASCAM
RC-3F footswitch (sold separately)
Flash start function enables playback without delay
(tracks 1–20 or the first 20 tracks in the program)
Number buttons on the front panel can be used for
track selection and the flash start function
Skip back function can go back a few seconds (amount
can be set) during playback
TASCAM RC-500 wireless remote control included (can
be disabled using a setting on the main unit)
TASCAM CD-500/500B 7
1 – Introduction
Included items
Trademarks
The included items are listed below.
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
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Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in
the future.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
Other company names, product names and logos
in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Main unit........................................................................................ 1
Power cord .................................................................................... 1
Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-500) ....................... 1
AAA batteries for the remote control unit......................... 2
A rack-mounting screw kit....................................................... 1
A warranty card ........................................................................... 1
Owner’s manual (this manual) ............................................... 1
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Precautions for placement and
use
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
40°C (41°F and 104°F).
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Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
NOTE
The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.
Places with significant vibrations or that are
otherwise unstable
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Near windows or other places exposed to direct
sunlight
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About this manual
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
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Unless otherwise specified, references to the “CD-500”
also indicate CD-500B players.
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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
Very dusty locations
The names of buttons and controls are given in the
following typeface: SHIFT.
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This unit can be installed at an angle of 30°.
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Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this: ON
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Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
The CD-DA format may also be mentioned as “audio
CD”format.
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
electrical device such as a power amplifier.
CDs on which MP3 or WAV audio files are recorded may
be mentioned as “data CDs”.
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Connecting the power
Additional information is introduced in the styles
below when needed:
Insert the included power cord into the AC IN
connector completely.
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TIP
Useful hints when using the unit.
Hold the power cord by the plug when connecting or
disconnecting it.
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and
supplement.
Beware of condensation
CAUTION
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or
used immediately after a cold room has been heated or
otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,
condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the
unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury,
damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.
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1 – Introduction
Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection
system, have been released form several record
companies in an attempt to protect the copyright.
Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD
specifications, they may not be playable on the unit.
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Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean
the unit as they could damage the surface.
Slot loading of discs
About discs
In addition to commercially-available music CDs, this unit
can play CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded
in audio CD (CD-DA) format, as well as CD-R and CD-RW
discs that have MP3 audio and WAV audio files recorded
on them.
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As shown in the illustration, hold the disc with the
labeled side up and insert it part way into the slot.
After you push the disc a little further, it will be
pulled in automatically just before it disappears
into the slot.
NOTE
8-cm CDs cannot be used with this unit. If you insert an
8-cm CD, the unit will eject it automatically. If it does not
eject far enough to remove, press the EJECT button.
Trouble inserting a disc
If the disc becomes stuck during insertion, for example,
and is difficult to push, do not try to force the disc in. Pull
the disc out once and press the eject button and then
try inserting it again. (Trying to force the disc in could
damage the unit.)
Handling of compact discs
Always insert the compact discs in the slot with their
label facing upward.
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To remove a disc from its case, press down on the
center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding
it carefully by the edges.
Do not touch the signal side (the unlabeled side).
Fingerprints, oils and other substances can cause errors
during playback.
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To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft
dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean
them and always store them in a clean state.
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. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.
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Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do
not use discs that have had tape, stickers or other
materials applied to their surface. Do not use discs that
have sticky residue from stickers, etc. Such discs could
become stuck in the unit or cause it to malfunction.
Never use a commercially available CD stabilizer. Using
stabilizers with this player will damage the mechanism
and cause it to malfunction.
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Do not use cracked discs.
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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
circular promotional, etc. discs.
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
Set the auto-cue function to determine what happens
1 POWER switch
after selection. (See “Skipping to the next or previous
track”on page 21.)
Press to turn the power on and off.
CAUTION
In program setting mode, use these to select tracks for
the program.
Before turning the power on, minimize the volume of
other equipment that is connected to this unit. Failure to
do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm
your hearing or result in other trouble.
7 SEARCH Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons
During playback or when paused, press the Ô
button to search backward, and press the button
to search forward. (See “Using the SEARCH buttons”on
page 22.)
2 Disc slot
After inserting a disc partway, it will automatically be
pulled in.
When in program setting mode, use these to select the
program number. (See “Program playback”on page
27.)
3 EJECT button
Press to eject a disc.
4 Display
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press the Ô button to turn the auto-cue function on
and off. (See “Auto-cue function”on page 24.)
Shows various types of information.
5 PITCH [MENU] knob
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press the button to turn the auto-ready function
on and off. (See “Auto-ready function”on page 24.)
This is a multifunction knob that works as both a dial
and a button. Use this knob to set the pitch control
value, use menus, set the A-B repeat interval and as a
jog dial, for example.
8 PHONES jack/knob
Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo
phone jack. Use the PHONES knob to adjust the
headphones output level.
Press this knob to turn the pitch control function on
and off. When it is on, turn this knob to adjust the
pitch. (See “Pitch control playback”on page 26.)
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press this knob to open the menu.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause
sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or
result in other trouble.
When in menu mode, turn this knob to select items
and press it to confirm a selection. (See “Menu
operation basics”on page 19.)
When in jog mode, use this knob as a jog dial to search
one frame at a time. (See “Using the jog function to
search”on page 22.)
9 REMOTE jack (2.5-mm TS)
Use this jack to connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch
(sold separately). Use this remote control to start and
stop playback and other operations.
When using the A-B repeat function, press this knob
to set the A and B points. (See “A-B repeat playback”on
page 25.)
0 Remote control receiver
This receives signals from the included TASCAM RC-
500 wireless remote control. Point the end of the
remote control toward here when using it.
6 SKIP Â/¯ [INDEX/DIR SEARCH] buttons
Use these buttons for track selection (skipping).
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
use these to select indexes. When a data CD is loaded
however, use these to make directory selections
instead.
q Number buttons
Use these number buttons to designate track numbers
to select songs. Input two digits for audio CDs and
three digits for data CDs. (See “Designating track
numbers”on page 22.)
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
single
Ordinary
program
random
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press the 1 [FLASH] button to turn the flash start
function on and off.
u Á (play) [REPEAT] button and indicator
When stopped, press this button to start playback. (The
indicator lights during playback.)
w CLEAR [1-10/11-20] button
Press this button to cancel the input of a number
button.
When paused, press this button to resume playback.
Press and hold when the program menu is open to
clear the program.
During playback, press this button to return to the
point that was previously set. (See“Skip back playback”
on page 29.)
Press this button to switch between track and flash
start program numbers 1-10 and 11-20.
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press this button to turn the repeat playback function
on or off. (See “Ordinary repeat playback”on page 25.)
e DISPLAY [LOCK] button
Press this button when the playback time is shown to
switch the playback time display mode (track elapsed
time, track remaining time or total remaining time).
(See “Changing the playback time display mode”on
page 31.)
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press and hold this button for more than a second
during playback or when paused to turn the A-B
repeat function on. (See “A-B repeat playback”on page
25.)
When in menu mode, press this button to exit menu
mode.
i π (pause) [JOG] button and indicator
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is
lit), press and hold this button to turn the panel lock
function on and off. This function prevents the use of
the buttons to avoid misoperation.
Press during playback to pause (indicator lights).
When the auto-cue function is on, press when stopped
to pause at the instant when sound begins in track 1.
When the auto-cue function is off, press when stopped
to pause at the beginning of track 1.
r SHIFT button and indicator
Press this button to activate shift mode. When the
shift mode is active, the indicator lights and the shift
functions of other buttons are enabled. (Shift functions
are shown below buttons with white lettering on a
dark blue background.)
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
pause the unit to enable jog mode. (Alternatively,
activate shift mode when already paused.) (See “Using
the jog function to search”on page 22.)
Press the SHIFT button again to deactivate the
shift mode. (The SHIFT indicator is not lit when
deactivated.)
Press this button when in menu mode to exit menu
mode.
t ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button
Press to stop playback.
If the incremental playback function is activated, press
this button during playback to pause at the beginning
of the next track.
When stopped, activate shift mode (SHIFT indicator
lit), and press this button to activate the intro check
mode. When this mode is activated, press the Á (play)
[REPEAT] button to play the first 10 seconds of each
track in succession. (See “Intro check mode”on page
26.)
NOTE
Even when shift mode is active (SHIFT indicator lit),
pressing this button during playback will stop playback.
y CALL [PLAY MODE] button
Press this button to return to the point where playback
was last started and pause.
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is
lit), press this button to switch the playback mode
(ordinary, single, program or random). (See “Playback
modes”on page 23.)
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel
CD-500 rear panel
CD-500B rear panel
o CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN) and DISC EOM
g DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU) connector (CD-500B only)
This is a balanced digital audio XLR connector that
outputs AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.
(RELAY OUT) jacks (3.5-mm mini-jacks)
Use these jacks for fader start and event start, as well
as for relay playback of multiple CD-500 and CD-500B
units. (See “Relay playback”on page 30 and “Fader and
event start”on page 32.)
NOTE
If the signal is not output from this connector correctly,
confirm that the“22 U-DATA”menu item is set to“OFF”. (See
“User data settings”on page 34.)
p CONTROL I/O RS-232C connector
This is a D-sub 9-pin RS-232C serial control connector.
Connect an external controller, for example, here. (See
“Using the RS-232C connector”on page 33.)
h CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector (CD-500B only)
This is a D-sub 25-pin parallel control connector. Use
this to connect an external controller, for example. (See
“Fader start and stop”on page 32 and “Using parallel
control”on page 34.)
a DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector
The digital CD playback signal is output in S/PDIF
format.
j AC IN connector
s DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) connector
The digital CD playback signal is output in S/PDIF
format.
Connect the included power cord here.
NOTE
When playing back MP3 or WAV files, the sampling
frequency of this unit’s digital outputs is 44.1 kHz.
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When using the pitch control function while playing
an audio CD or another disc with MP3 or WAV files, the
digital output is at a fixed sampling frequency of 44.1
kHz.
d ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) jacks
These are analog outputs for the CD playback signal.
The maximum output level is +6 dBV.
f ANALOG OUT (BALANCED) connectors (CD-500B
only)
These are balanced analog outputs for the CD
playback signal. The maximum output level is +20 dBu.
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
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Program playback mode: PGMappears
Random playback mode: RANDOMappears
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Display
8 Repeat mode indicators
The repeat mode is shown. (See “Repeat playback”on
page 25 and “A-B repeat playback”on page 25.)
Repeat mode:
REPEATappears
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A-B repeat mode: REPEATand A-Bappear
(Before the A and B points have been set, the indicator
shown here will vary depending on the status. For
details, see “A-B repeat playback”on page 25.)
9 PITCH indicator (and pitch adjustment)
When the pitch control function is ON, PITCH
appears, and the amount of speed change is shown.
(See “Pitch control playback”on page 26.)
1 Track number
This shows the track number during playback and
track selection.
When in menu mode, the setting value of the menu
item is shown.
When an audio CD is loaded, a two-digit track number
is shown. When a data CD is loaded, a three-digit track
number is shown
0 A.CUE (auto-cue) indicator
When the auto-cue function is on, A.CUEappears.
(See “Auto-cue function”on page 24.)
When in menu mode, the menu number is shown
here.
q A.RDY (auto-ready) indicator
2 TRACK indicator
When the auto-ready function is on, A.RDYappears.
(See “Auto-ready function”on page 24.)
This appears when a disc that has files that this unit
can play back is loaded.
w RELAY (relay playback) indicator
3 MP3 indicator
When the relay playback function is on, RELAY
appears. (See “Relay playback”on page 30.)
This appears when an MP3 disc is loaded.
4 INDEX DIR number
e FADE indicator
During playback and selection, the index number
(audio CD) or directory number (data CD) is shown
here.
When the fade in/out function is on, FADEappears.
(See “Fade in/fade out playback”on page 28.)
r MONO indicator
5 Playback time display mode indicator
When the time display is showing the playback time,
the following appears depending on the display mode.
(See “Changing the playback time display mode”on
page 31.)
When the mono output function is on, MONOappears.
(See “Outputting in mono”on page 32.)
t RESUME indicator
When the resume function is on, RESUMEappears.
(See “Resume function”on page 24.)
When the playback time display mode is set to
remaining time, T.REMAINappears.
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y INCR indicator (incremental play)
When the incremental play function is on, INCR
appears. (See “Incremental play function”on page 25.)
When the playback time display mode is set to track
remaining time, REMAINappears.
u KEY ORIG (original key) indicator
When the playback time display mode is set to
track elapsed time, nothing appears here. Likewise,
nothing appears when in menu mode or program
setting mode.
When the original key function is on, KEY ORIG
appears. (See “Changing the playback speed without
changing the pitch (KEY ORIG)”on page 27.)
6 Time display
This shows the time of the current playback position.
When in menu mode, the menu item is shown. When
menu items are shown, the letters appear as follows.
7 Playback mode indicators
The current playback mode is shown.
Ordinary (all tracks)
playback mode:
Single playback mode:
Nothing appears
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Sappears
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
6 MENU button
Wireless remote control (TASCAM
RC-500)
Press this button to enter menu mode. When in menu
mode, press this button to exit menu mode. (See“Menu
operation basics”on page 19.)
7 ENTER button
When in menu mode, press to confirm a menu item
selection or setting value. (See“Menu operation basics”
on page 19.)
When using the A-B repeat function, press this to set
the A and B points. (See “A-B repeat playback”on page
25.)
8 Number buttons
Use these number buttons to designate track numbers
to select songs. Input two digits for audio CDs and
three digits for data CDs. (See “Designating track
numbers”on page 22.)
9 SKIP (Â/¯) buttons
Use these buttons for track selection (skipping).
Set the auto-cue function to determine what happens
after selection. (See “Skipping to the next or previous
track”on page 21.)
In program setting mode, use these to select tracks for
the program. (See “Program playback”on page 27.)
0 INDEX/DIR SEARCH (Ó/Á) buttons
Use these to select indexes on an audio CD or
directories on a data CD. Set the auto-cue function
to determine what happens after selection. (See
“Selecting indexes and directories”on page 22.)
q ª STOP button
Press to stop playback. If the incremental play function
is activated, press this button during playback to pause
at the beginning of the next track. (See “Incremental
play function”on page 25.)
1 FLASH button
Press to turn the flash start function on and off.
2 DISPLAY button
w CALL button
Press this button to change the playback time display
mode shown (track elapsed time, track remaining time
or remaining time). (See “Changing the playback time
display mode”on page 31.)
During playback or when paused, press this button
to return to the point where playback was last started
and pause. (See “Call function”on page 25.)
e EJECT button
When in menu mode, press this button to exit menu
mode.
Press this to eject a disc.
r PLAY MODE button
3 PITCH and −/+ buttons
Press this button to cycle through the playback modes.
Choose from ordinary, single, program and random.
Press the PITCH button to turn the pitch control
function on and off. Use the – and + buttons to set the
pitch control value. (See “Pitch control playback”on
page 26.)
single
Ordinary
program
random
4 A.CUE/DEL button
t KEY ORIG button
Press this to turn the auto-cue function on and off. (See
“Auto-cue function”on page 24.)
Turn the original key function, which changes the
speed without changing the pitch, on and off. (See
“Changing the playback speed without changing the
pitch (KEY ORIG)”on page 27.)
Use this also to delete program tracks. (See “Program
playback”on page 27.)
y INTRO CHECK button
5 A.RDY/INS button
When stopped, during playback or when paused,
press this button to activate intro check mode. When
in intro check mode, press the Á PLAY button to play
Press this to turn the auto-ready function on and off.
(See “Auto-ready function”on page 24.)
Use this also to add program tracks. (See “Program
playback”on page 27.)
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
the first 10 seconds of each track in succession. (See
“Intro check mode”on page 26.)
u REPEAT button
Press to turn the repeat playback function on and off.
(See “Repeat playback”on page 25.)
Press and hold for more than one second to turn the
A-B repeat function on. (See “A-B repeat playback”on
page 25.)
i NEXT button
When in menu mode, press to select the next value
(menu item or setting value). (See “Menu operation
basics”on page 19.)
o PREV button
When in menu mode, press to select the previous
value (menu item or setting value). (See “Menu
operation basics”on page 19.)
p PGM button
Press to open program setting mode. (See “Program
playback”on page 27.)
a CLEAR button
Press this button to cancel the input of a number
button.
Press and hold when the program menu is open to
clear the program.
s SEARCH (Ô/) buttons
During playback or when paused, press the Ô
button to search backward, and press the button
to search forward. (See “Using the SEARCH buttons”on
page 22.)
When in program setting mode, use these to select the
program number. (See “Program playback”on page
27.)
d JOG (−/+) buttons
When paused, press a JOG (+ or −) button to enter jog
mode. Press the + button to advance one frame, and
press the − button to go back one frame. (See “Using
the jog function to search”on page 22.)
f π PAUSE button
Press during playback to pause.
When the auto-cue function is on, press when stopped
to pause at the instant when sound begins in track 1.
When the auto-cue function is off, press when stopped
to pause at the beginning of track 1.
g Á PLAY button
When stopped, press this button to start playback.
When paused, press this button to resume playback.
When the incremental play function is on, press this
button during playback to start playback of the next
track. When the incremental play function is off, press
this button during playback to use skip back playback.
TASCAM CD-500/500B 15
3 – Preparation
Making connections
The illustration below shows an example of connecting other equipment with a CD-500B.
Precautions before making connections
Before connecting other devices to the unit, read their manuals carefully.
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Turn off the power (or put power into standby mode) for this unit and all equipment that will be connected to it.
Connect all the devices to the same power supply line. When using a power strip, for example, use a thick cable with a
high current capacity to minimize variation in the power voltage.
Headphones
Foot switch
TASCAM RC-3F
(sold separately)
USB
External controller
(CD-500B only)
Computer
DIGITAL
IN
(OPTICAL)
DIGITAL
IN
(COAXIAL)
ANALOG
IN
(UNBALANCED)
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
(AES/EBU)
(BALANCED)
Analog inputs of
mixer, recorder,
ampliꢀer, etc.
Analog input of
mixer, recorder,
ampliꢀer, etc.
Digital input of mixer,
digital recorder,
digital ampliꢀer, etc.
(CD-500B only)
Digital input of
mixer, recorder,
ampliꢀer, etc.
(CD-500B only)
Connecting a foot switch
Connecting with a computer
Connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately) to
the REMOTE connector to enable it to control some unit
operations. (See “Controlling the player with a foot switch”
on page 32.)
Connect the RS-232C connector on this unit to a RS-232C
connector on a computer to allow serial control of this
unit from that computer.
After connecting the unit to a computer, make
transmission settings correctly on this unit. (See “Using
the RS-232C connector”on page 33.)
Connecting headphones
Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel. Use the PHONES knob to adjust the volume.
Connecting digital audio equipment
Connect the digital inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers,
recorders and other digital equipment to this unit’s digital
output connectors.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause
sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or
result in other trouble.
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3 – Preparation
Connecting analog audio equipment
Precautions about using the remote
control
When using other devices controlled by infrared rays,
use of this remote control might operate these devices
by mistake.
Connect the analog inputs of stereo amplifiers, mixers,
recorders and other analog equipment to this unit’s
analog output connectors.
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•
NOTE
Use the remote control within the following range.
Cables are not included with this unit
Remote sensor
Using parallel control (CD-500B only)
To use an external controller for parallel control of the
CD-500B, use the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector
(D-Sub 15-pin). For the pin assignments of the PARALLEL
connector, see “Using the parallel connector [CD-500B
only]”on page 32.
15° 15°
Preparing the remote control
Inserting batteries
1
Open the cover on the back of the remote control.
Operation distance
Directly in front: Within 7 meters
15° left or right: Within 7 meters
Remote control reception
settings
2
Insert two AAA batteries with the correct
orientations.
Operation of the unit using the remote control can be
disabled in order to prevent misoperation.
Use the 15 IRmenu item to set whether or not the unit
can be operated by remote control (default value: ON).
NOTE
If remote control reception has been set to OFF, IR
OFFwill appear on the display when any of the remote
control buttons are pushed.
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3
Close the cover.
NOTE
The remote control reception setting (on/off) is saved
even if the unit’s power is turned off.
The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.
When to replace the batteries
Replace both batteries with new ones when the range
of the remote control becomes short or if the buttons
become unresponsive.
Precautions about using batteries
Misuse of batteries could cause them to leak, rupture or
otherwise be damaged. Please read and abide by the
precautions on the battery labels when using them. See
page 4 of this manual for additional precautions.
TASCAM CD-500/500B 17
3 – Preparation
Panel lock function
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press and hold the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to turn the
panel lock function on or off. When it is on, all the buttons
on the front panel of the unit (except the SHIFT and
DISPLAY [LOCK] buttons) and the remote control are
disabled. LOCKEDwill appear on the display if you push
any of the buttons.
NOTE
Even when the panel lock function is enabled, the
unit can be controlled by a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch
connected to the REMOTE jack on the front panel
and external controllers connected to the RS-232C
connector and CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connectors
on the rear panel.
•
The panel lock setting (on/off) is saved even if the unit
power is turned off.
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4 – Menu
Use the unit’s menu system to make various settings.
Among the menu setting items are some that can also be
set using dedicated buttons on the remote control.
The center area of the display shows the menu item
selected. The menu item that was selected the last
time that the unit was in menu mode appears.
Menu item name
Menu item number
Setting
Menu structure
The menu structure of the unit includes the following
items.
Menu
Item
Function set
Original key
Reference
2
Use the unit’s front panel buttons or the remote
control to conduct the following operation to select
the desired menu item.
When using the front panel buttons: Turn the
PITCH [MENU] knob or use the number buttons to
select the menu item, and press the PITCH [MENU]
knob to confirm.
number
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
Origin
EJECT
A-CUE
Prog
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Eject block
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Auto-cue level
Program
FADE
Fade in/out playback
Relay playback
Power on play
Mono output
RELAY
P onPL
Mono
When using the remote control: Use the PREV
and NEXT buttons, as well as the number buttons to
select the menu item, and press the ENTER button
to confirm.
RESUM Resume
EOM (TRACK EOM) time
display
10
EOM
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NOTE
11
12
13
14
15
Inc-P
P-STEP
232C
S-BAC
IR
Incremental play
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The menu item number blinks before it has been
confirmed.
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Pitch control steps
Baud rate
When using the number buttons input two digits
to select menu items. For example, to select menu
number 06, press the 0 button followed by the 6
button.
Skip back
Remote control reception
Silent interval between
tracks
16
INTVAL
FRAM
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17
18
19
Frame time display
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The following step (3) applies to all items except 04
PROG, 19 FLASH, 20 RESETand 21 INFO. See
their explanations for instructions about how to use
these items.
REMOT Foot switch mode
FLASH
RESET
INFO
Flash start
Restore unit to factory
defaults
20
21
22
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3
Select the desired value.
View the firmware version
When using the front panel buttons: Turn the
PITCH [MENU] knob to select the value and press
the PITCH [MENU] knob to confirm the setting.
When using the remote control: Use the PREV
and NEXT buttons to select the value and press the
ENTER button to confirm the setting.
User data settings (AES/
EBU, CD-500B only)
Set the parallel function
(CD-500B only)
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U-DATA
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PARALL
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Menu operation basics
NOTE
The basic procedures for making settings using the menu
system are as follows.
When a value different from the active setting is
selected, the value blinks. After the new setting is
confirmed, menu mode ends and the display shows
the usual playback information again.
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1
When the display shows the usual playback
information, activate the menu mode in which you
can select menu items by using the unit’s front
panel buttons or the included TASCAM RC-500
remote control.
To quit menu mode without changing a setting, press
the SHIFT button or DISPLAY [LOCK] button on the
front panel of the unit, or press the MENU button on
the remote control.
When using the front panel buttons: In shift mode
(when the SHIFT indicator is lit), press the PITCH
[MENU] knob.
When using the remote control: Press the MENU
button.
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TASCAM CD-500/500B 19
5 – Operation
Compatible disc and file types
Directories and tracks on data
CDs
This unit can play the following types of discs and files.
CD-DA format discs (audio CDs)
This unit treats all the audio (WAV and MP3) files on data
CDs as “tracks.”Some data CDs store files inside directories
(folders) in the same way that ordinary computers do. In
addition, directories can be stored inside other directories
creating a multilevel structure.
This unit can play commercially-available music CDs and
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in audio
CD format. These types of discs are called “audio CDs”in
this manual.
This unit assigns a directory number to each directory
to manage them. Directory numbers are assigned
sequentially starting with the directories at the highest
level followed by the directories (subfolders) inside them.
If the root directory of a data CD contains one or more
audio files, it will be numbered as the first directory.
This unit cannot play unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW discs.
CD-ROM format discs (data CDs)
This unit can play discs that have MP3 and WAV files and
use ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet file system formats.
These types of discs are called “data CDs”in this manual.
Each audio file is also assigned a track number. Track
numbers are assigned in order starting from those in the
lowest numbered directory.
NOTE
This unit can play back MP3 files that have sampling
frequencies of 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz and have bit-rates of
32–320 kbps or are variable bit-rate (VBR).
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During ordinary playback of data CDs, tracks are played
back in the assigned numerical order just like those on an
audio CD.
This unit can play back WAV files that have sampling
frequencies of 32 kH/44.1 kHz/48 kHz and are 16-bit.
Directories that do not directly contain audio files are not
given numbers. For example, in the illustration below the
directory that contains Directory 5 is not given a number.
CAUTION
When playing back MP3 or WAV files, the sampling
frequency of this unit’s digital outputs is 44.1 kHz.
When the pitch control function is enabled, output is
also digital, and some devices might not be able to
receive digital output from this unit.
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(DIR 1)
This unit uses the “.mp3”file extension to recognize
MP3 files. Always add the “.mp3”extension to MP3 file
names. The player cannot play back MP3 files that do
not have the “.mp3”extension. In addition to having
the “.mp3”extension, the file must also be in the proper
MP3 data format to allow playback by this unit.
This unit uses the“.wav”file extension to recognize WAV
files. Always add the“.wav”extension to WAV file names.
The player cannot play back WAV files that do not have
the “.wav”extension. In addition to having the “.wav”
extension, the file must also be in the proper WAV data
format to allow playback by this unit.
•
Discs that contain more than 1000 files or 255
directories might not play back correctly.
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Depending on the condition of a disc, this unit might
not be able to play it back, or skipping might occur.
: Directory (Folder)
: MP3/WAV ꢀle
An example of data CD structure
20 TASCAM CD-500/500B
5 – Operation
Loading discs
Inserting a disc
NOTE
Hold the disc with its label side up and insert it part way
into the disc slot. Push the disc in a little further and, just
before it disappears, it should automatically be pulled
into the player. After a disc is loaded, the player will read
its information. If it is an audio CD, the display will show
the total number of tracks and total playback time. If it is
a data CD, the display will show the total number of tracks
in the current directory.
The eject block function on/off setting is maintained even
when the player’s power is turned off.
Playing back a CD
The following procedures assume that the necessary
connections have been completed, the player’s power has
been turned on and a CD (audio or data) has been loaded.
To start playback, press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button on
the player or the Á PLAY button on the remote.
Stopping playback
Press the ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button on the player
or the ª STOP button on the remote.
Pausing playback
Press the π (pause) [JOG] button on the player or the π
PAUSE button on the remote.
To restart playback, press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button
on the player or the Á PLAY button on the remote.
CAUTION
You cannot load a disc when the power is off.
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If the disc becomes caught or is otherwise difficult
to push, do not force it in. Press the EJECT button
and remove the disc once before trying to reinsert it.
(Forcing the disc into the player could damage the disc
or even break the player.)
NOTE
In this manual, unless stated otherwise, explanations
assume that continuous playback mode is enabled. (See
“Playback modes”on page 23.)
If a disc other than an audio CD is inserted or a disc is
inserted upside down, it will automatically be ejected.
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Selecting a track
8-cm CDs cannot be used with this unit. If an 8-cm CD
is inserted, it will automatically be ejected. If it is not
automatically ejected completely, press the EJECT
button.
You can move (skip) to the previous or next track, or you
can select a track directly by its track number.
Skipping to the next or previous track
Ejecting a disc
Press the EJECT button on the player or the remote to
eject the disc part way. Pull the disc out the rest of the
way by its edges.
Press the SKIP Â/¯ [INDEX/DIR SEARCH] button
on the player or the SKIP Â/¯ button on the
remote to select a track. What happens after you use SKIP
buttons to select a track depends on whether the auto-
cue function is on or off. (See “Auto-cue function”on page
24.)
CAUTION
The EJECT buttons on the player and the remote do not
function when the player’s power is off.
When stopped
If the auto-cue function is off, playback starts after the
track is selected.
Eject block function
If the auto-cue function is on, playback pauses at the
instant when sound begins in the track. To start playback
after this, press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button on the
player or the Á PLAY button on the remote.
The eject block function allows you to disable the
operation of the EJECT buttons on the player and the
remote during playback and when paused in order to
prevent playback from being interrupted accidentally by
the pressing one of these buttons.
During playback
The selected track will start playing back.
To turn the eject block function on, set the 02 EJECT
menu item to BL
.
TASCAM CD-500/500B 21
5 – Operation
When paused
Using the front panel buttons:
If the auto-cue function is off, playback pauses at the
beginning of the selected track.
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit) use the SKIP
Â/¯ [INDEX/DIR SEARCH] buttons to select them.
If the auto-cue function is on, playback pauses at the
instant when sound begins in the track.
Using the remote control:
Use the INDEX/DIR SEARCH Ó/Á buttons to select
them.
NOTE
When a data CD directory is selected, the first track inside
that directory will automatically start playing back (unless
the auto-cue function is on, in which case it will pause at
the instant when sound first begins in the first track).
If you press the  button once during playback or
when paused, playback will skip to the beginning of the
current track. However, if playback is one second or less
from the beginning of the current track, pressing the Â
button will skip to the previous track.
When an audio CD index is selected, playback of the track
from the selected index will begin (unless the auto-cue
function is on, in which case it will pause at the instant
sound first begins in the designated index).
Designating track numbers
Use the number buttons on the player or the remote to
directly designate track numbers.
Using the SEARCH buttons
With audio CDs
ª
Enter two digits. For example, if the track number is “9”,
enter “0”followed by “9”.
You can search forward and backward in a track while
listening to it.
1
2
Play or pause the desired track.
With data CDs
Enter three digits. For example, if the track number is“105”,
enter“1”, “0”and then“5”. If the track number is“4”, enter“0”,
“0”and then “4”.
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Press and hold a SEARCH Ô/ [A.CUE/
A.READY] button on the player or a SEARCH
Ô/ button on the remote to start searching
forward or backward.
Release the button that you are holding to stop
searching and return the player to the state it was
in before searching (playback or pause).
When stopped, use the number buttons to designate a
track number and,
3
If the auto-cue function is off, start playback of that
track.
•
NOTE
If the auto-cue function is on, pause playback at the
instant when sound begins in that track.
•
The search function cannot be used with data CDs.
During playback, use the number buttons to designate
a track number and start playback of that track.
Using the jog function to search
When paused, use the number buttons to designate a
track number and,
You can use the jog function to search a track one frame
at a time. However, this function cannot be used with data
CDs.
If the auto-cue function is off, pause playback at the
beginning of that track.
•
If the auto-cue function is on, pause playback at the
instant when sound begins in that track.
Using the front panel buttons:
•
When paused and in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), turn
the PITCH [MENU] knob to enter jog mode, and search
the track one frame at a time.
Selecting indexes and directories
Using the remote control:
When paused, press a JOG (+/–) button to enter jog mode.
Press the + button to advance one frame, and press the −
You can select track indexes on audio CDs and directories
on data CDs.
button to go back one frame.
NOTE
Audio CD indexes are divisions within tracks. In other
words, they are units that are smaller than tracks.
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Data CD directories are folders that contain MP3 and
WAV files (tracks). In other words, they are units that are
larger than tracks.
Use the following procedures to select indexes and
directories.
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5 – Operation
NOTE
In jog mode, if you stop searching, playback will pause,
but the sound at the current position will be output
continuously.
Playback modes
This unit has 4 playback modes.
The current playback mode is indicated on the display.
Continuous playback mode (default
setting)
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Nothing appears in the playback mode indication area at
the top of the display.
The tracks on the disc are played back in numerical order.
Single playback mode
ª
Sappears in the playback mode indication area at the top
of the display.
The selected track is played back once and then playback
stops.
Program playback mode
ª
PGMappears in the playback mode indication area at the
top of the display.
Tracks are played back in the order programed in advance.
(See “Program playback”on page 27.)
Random playback mode
ª
RANDOMappears in the playback mode indication area at
the top of the display.
Tracks on the disc are played back in random order.
Selecting the playback mode
Use the following procedures to set the desired playback
mode using the controls on the player or the included
TASCAM RC-500 remote control.
Using the front panel buttons:
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press the CALL
[PLAY MODE] button to cycle through the playback
modes.
Using the remote control:
Press the PLAY MODE button to cycle through the
playback modes.
single
playback
program
playback
ramdom
playback
Ordinary
playback
NOTE
Playback mode settings are retained even when the
power is turned off.
TASCAM CD-500/500B 23
6 – Various Playback Functions
This chapter explains the various playback functions of
the unit.
These values represent auto-cue levels in dB. The point
when the signal level of the selected track first exceeds
the auto-cue level is recognized as the instant when
sound starts.
Auto-cue function
NOTE
The auto-cue level setting is retained even when the
power is turned off.
If the auto-cue function is on and you select a track to
play, any silence at the beginning of the track will be
skipped, and the player will pause at the instant when a
sound signal is first detected. This means that sound can
be heard immediately when playback starts.
Auto-ready function
NOTE
If the auto-ready function is on, after a track has finished
playing, playback will pause at the beginning of the next
track.
When the flash start function is used for playback, the
auto-cue function is disabled.
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If the auto-cue function is on and a track is selected
during playback, that track will play back from the
instant that sound begins in the selected track. If the
auto-cue function is on and a track is selected when
paused, the player will pause at the instant that sound
begins in the selected track.
NOTE
If the auto-cue function is also on, playback will pause
at the instant when sound starts rather than at the
beginning of the track.
•
When using the flash start function for playback, the
auto-ready function is disabled.
•
Moreover, you can set the audio signal detection
threshold level (auto-cue level) that is used by the auto-
cue function. Any signal higher than the set auto cue level
will be recognized as “sound,”and any signal lower than
this level will be treated as “silence.”
Turning the auto-ready function on/off
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Using the front panel buttons:
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press the
SEARCH button to turn it on/off.
The following procedure describes how to use the menu
to turn the auto-cue function on/off and adjust the auto-
cue level setting. (For details about using the menu
screen, refer to the “Menu operation basics”on page 19.)
Using the remote control:
Press the A.RDY/INS button to turn it on/off.
Turning the auto-cue function on/off
Using the front panel buttons:
When the auto-ready function is on, A.RDYappears in
the lower part of the display.
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NOTE
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press the
SEARCH Ô [A.CUE] button to turn it on/off.
The auto-ready function on/off setting is retained even
when the power is turned off.
Using the remote control:
Press the A.CUE/DEL button to turn it on/off.
Resume function
When the auto-cue function is on, A.CUEappears in the
lower part of the display.
When the resume function is on, the position where
playback stops is memorized. When playback is started
again playback resumes from that position. When this
function is used with a data CD, however, playback
resumes from the beginning of the track that was playing
when playback was stopped.
NOTE
The auto-cue function on/off setting is retained even
when the power is turned off.
To turn the resume function on/off, use the 09 RESUM
menu item (default value: OFF).
Setting the auto-cue level
To set the auto-cue function trigger level (auto-cue level),
use the 03 A-CUEmenu item.
When the resume function is on, RESUMEappears in the
lower part of the display.
Options: 24(default value), 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66
,
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NOTE
NOTE
The resume function on/off setting is retained even when
the power is turned off.
The incremental play function on/off setting is retained
even when the power is turned off.
Call function
Repeat playback
During playback or when paused, press the CALL [PLAY
MODE] button on the player or the CALL button on the
remote to locate to the point when playback last started
and pause playback. However, when this function is used
with a data CD, playback pauses at the beginning of the
track that was playing when playback was last started.
You can repeatedly play back all tracks or repeatedly
play back a specified region within a track (A-B repeat
playback).
Ordinary repeat playback
When the repeat playback function is on, behavior
depends on the playback mode.
Incremental play function
All track playback (ordinary playback) mode: the entire
disc is played back repeatedly
•
•
•
•
When the incremental play function is on, pressing the
Á PLAY button on the remote during playback will
start playback from the beginning of the next track, and
pressing the ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button on the
player or the ª STOP button on the remote will pause
playback at the beginning of the next track.
Single track playback mode: the current track is played
back repeatedly
Program playback mode: all the tracks in the program
are played back repeatedly
Random playback mode: all the tracks on the disc are
played back at random repeatedly
NOTE
Use one of the following procedures to turn the repeat
playback function on.
When the incremental play function is on and playback
is paused, pressing the Á PLAY button on the remote
will start playback from that point, and pressing the
ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button on the player or the
ª STOP button on the remote stops playback.
During playback of the last track, if you press the Á
PLAY button on the remote, playback of the first track
will start. If you press the ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK]
button on the player or the ª STOP button on the
remote, playback will pause at the beginning of the
first track.
•
Using the front panel buttons:
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press the Á
[REPEAT] button. REPEATappears of the top of the
display when repeat mode is activated.
•
Using the remote control:
Press the remote REPEAT button. REPEATappears of
the top of the display when repeat mode is activated.
Use one of the following procedures to turn the repeat
playback function off.
Setting the CD-500B control I/O parallel connector pin
13 (PLAY) to ON has the same effect.
•
•
When the player is in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit),
press the Á [REPEAT] button again until REPEAT
disappears from the top of the screen.
•
Receiving a stop command from the CD-500B control
I/O parallel connector pin 11 (FADER START/STOP) has
the same effect.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote until REPEAT
disappears from the top of the screen.
•
To turn the incremental play function on/off, use the 11
Inc-Pmenu item (default value: OFF).
NOTE
The repeat playback setting is retained even when the
power is turned off.
A-B repeat playback
You can specify a desired interval (A-B) within a track to be
played back repeatedly. Use the following procedures to
enable A-B repeat playback.
When the incremental play function is on, INCRappears
in the lower part of the display.
1
During playback or when paused, when the player
is in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press and hold
the Á [REPEAT] button on the player or press and
hold the REPEAT button on the remote to activate
A-B repeat mode. REPEATwill blink at the top of
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the display.
NOTE
2
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the player or the
REPEAT button on the remote at the beginning of
the interval that you want to repeat (A point). A-B
will blink at the top of the display.
If you press the INTRO CHECK button on the
remote control during playback, INTappears on
the right side of the display and intro check starts
immediately.
3
4
Once again, press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the
player or the REPEAT button on the remote at
the end of the interval that you want to repeat (B
point).
Repeat playback between the A and B points will
begin, and A-Bwill stop blinking and continue to
appear at the top of the display.
To end A-B repeat playback, press the ª (stop)
[INTRO CHECK] button on the player or the ª STOP
button on the remote.
2
3
If stopped or paused, press the Á PLAY button to
start intro check.
Press the ª STOP button to stop playback and
disable intro check mode.
Press the INTRO CHECK button again to disable
intro check mode and continue playback.
Power on play function
By using a commercially-available external timer, you
can make the player turn on at desired times and start
playback.
NOTE
A-B repeat playback cannot be used with a data CD.
•
•
Once playback reaches the B point, playback will restart
from the A point.
1
First, connect the power of this unit so that it
receives power from the timer.
A-B repeat playback across more than one track is not
possible.
•
2
3
Load the disc that you want played back.
Set the 07 P onPLmenu item to ON(default
value: OFF).
Intro check mode
The Intro Check mode allows 10-second track beginnings
to be played in succession. Use the following procedures
to enable this mode.
4
Leave the POWER switch of this unit set to ON, turn
the power off from the timer and set the timer to
turn on at the desired time. At the set time, the
timer should supply power to the player, turning it
on, and playback should begin automatically.
Using the front panel buttons:
1
When stopped and in shift mode (SHIFT indicator
lit), press the ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button. INT
appears on the right side of the display.
Appears
NOTE
The power on play function on/off setting is retained even
when the power is turned off.
F
M
S
Pitch control playback
2
3
Disable shift mode (SHIFT indicator not lit) and
press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button to activate the
intro check mode starting from the next track.
Press the ª (stop) [INTRO CHECK] button again to
stop the play and disable intro check mode.
Using its pitch control playback function, this unit can
vary the pitch (and speed) of playback.
Follow these procedures to use pitch control playback.
When this function is on, PITCHand the setting value
appear in the PITCH display area on the right side of the
display.
Using the remote control:
1
When stopped or paused, press the remote INTRO
CHECK button to enable intro check mode. INT
appears on the right side of the display.
Current value
Appears
F
M
S
F
M
S
Using the front panel buttons:
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob to turn the pitch control
function on. Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to adjust the
setting in the range between −16% and +16%.
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Using the remote control:
Program setting mode
Use the following procedures to enter program setting
mode and add tracks to the empty program.
Press the PITCH button to turn the pitch control function
on. Use the + and − buttons to adjust the setting in the
range between −16% and +16%.
NOTE
You can add tracks to the program regardless of the
current playback mode.
•
•
•
Setting the pitch adjustment
increment
You can add the same track to the program multiple
times.
To set the adjustment increment for pitch control
playback (pitch step) use the 12 P-STEPmenu item.
The program setting is retained even when the power
is turned off or the disc is ejected. The player can
remember one program for up to 100 discs.
Using the front panel buttons:
1
When playback is stopped, select the 04 Prog
menu item, and press the PITCH [MENU] knob to
enter program setting mode. The display appears
as follows.
Options (%): 0.1(default value), 0.5, 1.0
NOTE
The pitch step setting is retained even when the power is
turned off.
Changing the playback speed
without changing the pitch (KEY
ORIG)
Program number
Track number
Ordinarily, when using the pitch control function, the
speed changes along with the pitch. When the original
key function is on, however, the pitch does not change
even when the playback speed is changed.
2
Use the number buttons or SKIP Â/¯ [INDEX/
DIR SEARCH] buttons to select the number of
the track that you want to add at the currently
displayed program number. The selected track
number blinks.
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to the right or press
the SEARCH [A.READY] button to add the
selected track. The next program number is shown.
Use one of the following procedures to turn the original
key function on/off.
Press the KEY ORIG button on the remote.
•
•
3
4
Use the 01 Originmenu item (default value: OFF).
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add tracks as desired.
NOTE
After selecting a track, turning the PITCH [MENU] knob to
the right or pressing the SEARCH [A.READY] button
adds the track to the program. If you exit program setting
mode without doing this, the track selected just before
will not be added to the program.
When the original key function is on, KEY ORIGappears
at the bottom of the display.
NOTE
The original key function on/off setting is retained even
when the power is turned off.
5
When you are done adding tracks to the program,
press the PITCH [MENU] knob to exit program
setting mode.
Program playback
Using the remote control:
1
When stopped, press the PGM button to enter
program setting mode. The display appears as
follows.
By setting a program in advance, you can set the unit to
play tracks in the order that you want. Up to 100 tracks
can be added to the program. To use program playback
to play tracks in the program order, set the playback
mode to program playback mode and start playback. (See
“Selecting the playback mode”on page 23.)
Track number
Program number
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2
Use the number buttons or SKIP Â/¯ buttons
to select the number of the track that you want to
add at the currently displayed program number.
The selected track number blinks.
Press the SEARCH button to add the selected
track. The next program number is shown.
Inserting tracks into the program
Using the front panel buttons:
ª
1
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or press the SEARCH
Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons to select the
program number where you want to insert a track.
Press the SEARCH [A.READY] button while
pressing and holding the DISPLAY [LOCK] button.
Use the number buttons or the SKIP Â/¯
[INDEX/DIR SEARCH] buttons to select the track
that you want to insert.
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to the right or press
the SEARCH [A.READY] button to insert the
track.
3
4
2
3
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add tracks as desired.
NOTE
After selecting a track, pressing the SEARCH button
adds the track to the program. If you exit program setting
mode without doing this, the track selected just before
will not be added to the program.
4
5
When you are done adding to the program, press
the PGM button to exit the program setting mode.
Using the remote control:
1
Use the SEARCH Ô/ buttons to select the
program number where you want to insert a track.
Checking the program
When playback is stopped, follow step 1 of “Program
setting mode”above to enter program setting mode and
then follow the procedures below.
2
3
Press the A.RDY/INS button.
Use the number buttons or SKIP Â/¯ buttons
to select the track that you want to insert.
4
Press the SEARCH button to insert the track.
Using the front panel buttons:
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or press the SEARCH
Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons to select a program
number to confirm the track that it contains. The track
number is shown to the right of the program number.
Deleting tracks from the program
Using the front panel buttons:
ª
1
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or press the SEARCH
Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] button to select the
program number of the track that you want to
delete.
Press the SEARCH Ô [A.CUE] button while
pressing and holding the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to
delete the track from the program.
Using the remote control:
Use the SEARCH Ô/ buttons to select a program
number to confirm the track that it contains. The track
number is shown to the right of the program number.
2
Editing the program
Using the remote control:
You can change the contents of the program.
1
Use the SEARCH Ô/ buttons to select the
program number of the track that you want to
delete.
When playback is stopped, follow step 1 of “Program
setting mode”above to enter program setting mode and
then follow the procedures below.
2
Press the A.CUE/DEL button to delete the track
from the program.
Changing program tracks
ª
After editing the program
Using the front panel buttons:
ª
Press the remote PGM button or the PITCH [MENU]
knob on the player to exit program setting mode.
1
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob or press the SEARCH
Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons to select the
program number that you want to change.
Use the number buttons or SKIP Â/¯ [INDEX/
DIR SEARCH] buttons to select the desired track.
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to the right or press
the SEARCH [A.READY] button to confirm the
change.
Removing all tracks from the program
Press and hold the CLEAR [1-10/11-20] button on
the player or the remote CLEAR button to remove
all tracks from the program.
ª
2
3
Fade in/fade out playback
Using the remote control:
1
2
3
Use the SEARCH Ô/ buttons to select the
program number that you want to change.
Use the number buttons or SKIP Â/¯ buttons
to select the desired track.
Press the SEARCH button to confirm the
change.
The player can be set to fade in at the beginning of
playback and fade out when playback is stopped or
paused. The fade in and fade out times, which determine
how many seconds fading in and fading out takes, can
be set independently. Use the 05 FADEmenu item to
make fade in and fade out settings. The use of this menu
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6 – Various Playback Functions
item differs slightly from the others. Use the following
procedures with this item.
Skip back playback
1
Select the 05 FADEmenu item.
During playback, you can skip back by a preset amount of
time and continue playback.
During playback, press the Á (play) [REPEAT] button.
Setting the skip back time
To set the skip back time, use the 14 S-BACmenu item.
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob to enter fade in/out
setting mode. The screen appears as follows.
Options: 0–60 seconds (0.5-second increments, default
value: 3 seconds)
2
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob or the remote ENTER
button to enter fade in setting mode.
NOTE
When the incremental play function is on, it receives
priority and skip back playback is disabled when you
press the Á PLAY button on the remote. Use the Á
(play) [REPEAT] button on the front panel or turn the
incremental play function off.
•
3
4
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob on the player or
use the PREV and NEXT buttons on the remote
to set the fade in time. The fade in time can be
set between 0.5 and 10 seconds in 0.5-second
increments (default value: OFF).
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the player or the
ENTER button on the remote to confirm the fade in
setting and enter fade out setting mode.
Skip back playback is only possible with audio CDs.
Skip back playback is not possible with data CDs.
•
•
Skip back playback settings are retained even when the
power is turned off.
Flash start function
The beginnings of up to twenty tracks can be pre-loaded
into memory, enabling their playback to be triggered
instantly
5
6
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob on the player or
use the PREV and NEXT buttons on the remote
to set the fade out time. The fade out time can
be set between 0.5 and 10 seconds in 0.5-second
increments (default value: OFF).
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the player or the
ENTER button on the remote to confirm the fade
out setting and exit menu mode.
When tracks have been added to the program, the
beginnings of the first 20 tracks in the program will be
loaded into memory.
When no tracks have been added to the program, the
beginnings of the first 20 tracks on the disc will be loaded
into memory.
NOTE
The display returns to its usual appearance.
The flash start function is only possible with audio CDs.
The flash start function is not possible with data CDs.
•
•
NOTE
When playing back using the flash start function, the
auto-cue and auto-ready functions are disabled.
FADEappears at the bottom of the display whenever
fade in or fade out is set.
•
•
To set only the fade out time, in fade in/out setting
mode step 1 above, turn the PITCH [MENU] knob
on the player (or press the PREV or NEXT button on
the remote) until OUTblinks. Then, press the PITCH
[MENU] knob on the player (or the ENTER button on
the remote) to enter fade out setting mode.
Using the front panel buttons:
1
2
Prepare the program as necessary.
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press the 1
[FLASH] number button.
NOTE
To set only the fade in time, after step 4 above, press
the DISPLAY [LOCK] button on the player or the
MENU button on the remote to exit menu mode.
The fade in/out function settings are retained even
when the power is turned off.
•
•
Setting the 19 FLASHmenu item to ONhas the same
effect (default value: OFF).
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3
4
While the beginnings of the tracks are being
loaded into memory, the word FLASHblinks on
the display. After loading completes, FLASH
01-10appears on the display and the Á PLAY
indicator blinks.
Press the number button for the program number
(when program set) or track number (when
program not set) that you want to play.
By connecting two CD-500/CD-500B units in both
directions as shown in illustration below, alternating
playback between them is possible.
RELAY OUT
RELAY IN
RELAY IN
RELAY OUT
To select numbers between 11 and 20, press the
CLEAR [1-10/11-20] button, so that FLASH 11-
20appears on the display, and then press the
corresponding number button. Press the CLEAR [1-
By connecting three or more CD-500/CD-500B units in
sequence (CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN) to CONTROL
I/O DISC EOM (RELAY OUT)) as shown below, automatic
playback of one unit after the other is possible.
10/11-20] button again to return to FLASH 1-10
.
Using the remote control:
NOTE
1
2
3
Prepare the program as necessary.
Press the FLASH button.
While the beginnings of the tracks are being
loaded into memory, the word FLASHblinks on
the display. After loading completes, FLASH
01-10appears on the display and the Á PLAY
indicator blinks.
The relay playback function on/off setting is retained even
when the power is turned off.
RELAY OUT
RELAY IN
4
Press the number button for the program number
(when program set) or track number (when
program not set) that you want to play.
RELAY OUT
RELAY IN
To select numbers between 11 and 20, press the
CLEAR [1-10/11-20] button, so that FLASH 11-
20appears on the display, and then press the
corresponding number button. Press the CLEAR [1-
10/11-20] button again to return to FLASH 1-10
.
Exiting flash start mode
ª
Using the front panel buttons:
When in shift mode (SHIFT indicator lit), press the 1
[FLASH] number button to exit flash start mode.
Using the remote control:
Press the FLASH button to exit flash start mode.
Relay playback
Multiple CD-500 and CD-500B units can be used together
and set so that when playback ends on one unit, playback
can automatically start on another unit.
To do this, connect the CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN)
connector on the rear panel of the CD-500/CD-500B to
the CONTROL I/O DISC EOM (RELAY OUT) on another
CD-500/CD-500B with a cable and enable relay playback
mode on both units.
To enable relay playback mode, set the 06 RELAY
menu item to ON
.
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7 – Other Functions
reaches that point, the “:”in the time display will begin
blinking.
Changing the playback time
display mode
You can select the playback time that is shown on the
display.
F
M
S
During playback or when paused, press the DISPLAY
[LOCK] button on the player or the DISPLAY button on
the remote. Each press of the button cycles through the
three types of time display. The currently selected display
mode is shown in the playback time mode display area.
Use the 10 EOMmenu item to set the value from among
the following options.
T.REMAIN: total remaining time is displayed
•
•
REMAIN: remaining time of the current track is
displayed
Options: OFF5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30(default value), 35
,
For values other than OFF, the number indicates the
number of seconds before the end of the track that the
warning begins. At the default value, the “:”begins to
blink 30 seconds before the end of the track.
Nothing: elapsed time of the current track is displayed
•
•
NOTE
When an audio CD is stopped, the total recording
time is always shown regardless of whether or not
T.REMAINor REMAINappears.
NOTE
The EOM function setting is retained even when the
power is turned off.
For data CDs, neither the total time when stopped,
nor the remaining time or total remaining time during
playback are shown. (Only the number of tracks or
track number appears.)
•
•
Interval time setting
In program playback mode, remaining time shows
the time until playback of the program ends. In single
playback mode, remaining time shows the remaining
time in the track.
The player can be set to wait for a specified time (interval
time) after completing playback of one track before
starting playback of the next track.
In program playback mode, the total time shown is for
the program.
•
•
To make the interval time setting, use the 16 INTVAL
menu item.
The playback time display mode setting is retained
even when the power is turned off.
1
Select the 16INTVALmenu item.
Frame time display setting
2
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob to enter interval time
setting mode. The screen appears as follows.
You can set whether or not the frame time is shown
during playback. To set the frame time display, use the 17
FRAMmenu item (default value: ON).
3
Turn the PITCH [MENU] knob to set the interval
time, and press the PITCH [MENU] knob to confirm
the setting.
Setting range: 0–5 minutes (10-second increments,
default value: 0 seconds)
NOTE
The frame time display on/off setting is retained even
when the power is turned off.
NOTE
End of track warning (EOM)
The interval time setting is retained even when the power
is turned off.
During audio CD playback, a warning indication can be
shown on the display when nearing the end of a track.
The end of track warning function does not work with
data CDs.
By setting in advance the number of seconds before
the track end that the warning is shown, when playback
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Foot switch mode settings
The functions of the controls in each mode are as follows.
Footswitch controls
Outputting in mono
This player can output analog and digital signals in mono.
To make the player output in mono, set the 08 Mono
menu item to ON(default value: OFF).
MODE L (brief press) C (brief press)
L (long press) C (long press)
R (brief press)
R (long press)
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
Â
Ô
¯
1
2
SKIP BACK
Ô
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
CALL
When mono output is on, MONOappears at the bottom of
the display.
PITCH (−)
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
PITCH (+)
3
4
PITCH (−)
continuous
PITCH (+)
continuous
NOTE
The mono output on/off setting is retained even when
the power is turned off.
PAUSE
– – –
PLAY
– – –
STOP
– – –
Controlling the player with a foot
switch
Fader and event start
You can connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold
separately) to the REMOTE jack on the front panel and
use it to control the player.
Fader start and stop
By connecting an external fader switch, the player can be
started and stopped using a fader
Using the CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN)
connector
ª
CONTROL I/O
SLEEVE
START
(RELAY IN) CONNECTOR
STOP
TASCAM RC-3F
foot switch (sold separately)
START
TIP
SLEEVE
TIP
Use a fader switch and 3.5-mm miniplug wired as shown
above. Connect the miniplug to the CONTROL I/O START
(RELAY IN) connector on the rear panel of the unit
Setting the foot switch
To set the foot switch, use the 18 REMOTmenu item to
Then, set the 06 RELAYmenu item to FDR
.
assign the functions to the switch controls (pedals).
Options: OFF
,
1(default value), 2
, 3, 4
Using the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL
connector [CD-500B only]
ª
Connect the fader switch and the CD-500B CONTROL I/O
Using the foot switch
When you press the controls (pedals) on the foot switch,
PARALLEL connector as shown below.
they function according to the 18 REMOTsetting.
CONTROL I/O
PARALLEL
STOP
PIN 8 GND
START
PIN 11
FADER STRAT/STOP
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For details about using the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL
connector, see “Using the parallel connector (CD-500B
only)”on page 33.
Auto-ready function on/off
•
•
•
•
Auto-cue function on/off
Repeat function on/off
Various menu settings (original key, eject block, auto-
cue level, program, fade in/out, relay playback, power
on play, mono output, resume, EOM time, incremental
playback, pitch step, RS232C baud rate, skip back,
remote control receipt, interval time, frame display,
foot switch, user data, parallel mode)
Event start
Using the CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN)
ª
connector
Wire the event output connector of another device with a
3.5-mm miniplug, and connect that 3.5-mm miniplug to
the CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN) connector on the
rear panel of this unit.
To restore all settings to their factory defaults
1
Select the 20 RESETmenu item.
Then, set the 06 RELAYmenu item to ON
.
2
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob.
-SURE-blinks on the display.
Using the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL
connector [CD-500B only]
ª
With the CD-500B, when stopped or paused, playback
can be started by inputting a one-shot pulse signal from
outside. Input a one-shot pulse (active low, 30 ms or
longer) through pin 13 of the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL
connector.
3
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the main unit or
the ENTER button on the remote control to restore
the settings to the factory defaults stored in the
backup memory and exit menu mode.
The display returns to ordinary disc and track
information.
Using the RS-232C connector
The CONTROL I/O RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, RS-
232C compliant) can be used for serial control of this unit
by a computer or other external device.
Checking the firmware version
To check the firmware version, use the 21 INFOmenu
item.
Setting the baud rate
Use the 13 232Cmenu item to set the baud rate.
1
Select the 21 INFOmenu item.
Select 96(9600 bps, default value), 192(19200 bps) or
384(38400 bps).
For further details, please contact TASCAM customer
support.
2
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the main unit or
the ENTER button on the remote control to show
the system firmware version on the display.
Version
Build number
NOTE
The baud rate setting is retained even when the power is
turned off.
3
Press the PITCH [MENU] knob on the main unit or
the ENTER button on the remote control again to
return to menu item selection.
Restoring factory default settings
You can restore the unit to factory default settings that
are stored in the backup memory. The following default
settings are stored in the backup memory
Playback mode
•
•
Playback time display mode
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7 – Other Functions
9
PLAY Tally
10 PAUSE Tally
11
OUT
OUT
IN
←
User data settings (CD-500B only)
FLASH LOAD Tally***
You can set whether or not a USER DATA BIT is output
with the digital output from the DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU)
connector. To set output of the USER DATA BIT, use the 22
U-DATAmenu item (default value: ON).
FADER START／STOP Track Play: 3*
12 STOP
13 PLAY
14 PAUSE
15 +5V
IN
STOP／FLASH LOAD**
Track Play: 4*
Track Play: 5*
←
IN
IN
IN: active low external command reception (operates
when ground 30 ms or longer)
OUT: signal for the display of transport status by open
collector (maximum voltage 15 V, maximum current 50
mA)
NOTE
If the signal output from this connector does not play
back correctly, set this item to OFF
•
•
.
+5V: maximum supplied current 50 mA
The user data setting is retained even when the power
is turned off.
* Track Play 1–5: plays the designated track. The track
played depends on the combination of Select: 1 (Pin
2) and Select: 2 (Pin 3) High (1) and Low (0) settings as
shown below.
Using the parallel control
(CD-500B only)
** When stopped and the flash start function is on, if the
track beginnings have not yet been loaded, loading
starts. When playing back, playback stops.
Using the CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector, you can
use external parallel control to operate this unit. Two
types of parallel control (normal mode and direct play
mode) can be used with this unit. To set parallel control,
use the 23 PARALLmenu item.
*** When the flash start function is on, if the track
beginnings have been loaded completely, High (1)
results. If the track beginnings have not yet been loaded,
or are in the process of loading, Low (0) results.
Pin
No.
Mode 2
function
Select 1 and 2 combination
2
3
6
7
Select: 1
Select: 2
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
Options:
Track Play: 1 Track 1
Track Play: 2 Track 2
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 11 Track 16
Track 12 Track 17
Track 13 Track 18
Track 14 Track 19
1
Normal mode (default)
In addition to starting, stopping and skipping, fader
start/stop are controlled.
11 Track Play: 3 Track 3
13 Track Play: 4 Track 4
2
Direct play mode
14 Track Play: 5 Track 5 Track 10 Track 15 Track 20
Tracks 1–20 can be played directly.
NOTE
The parallel mode setting is retained even when the
power is turned off.
The pin assignments are as follows
CONTROL I/O
PARALLEL
1
8
15
9
Function
Pin
No.
IN/OUT
MODE: 1
STOP Tally
MODE: 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUT
IN
←
SKIP（Back）
SKIP（Forward）
NO DISC Tally
EOM
Select: 1
Select: 2
←
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
←
SEARCH（Back）
Track Play: 1*
IN
SEARCH（Forward） Track Play: 2*
GND
←
34 TASCAM CD-500/500B
8 – Troubleshooting
Please check the following items if the unit is not
functioning properly. If you are still unable to resolve the
problem please contact the retailer where you purchased
the unit or TASCAM customer support.
Power does not turn on
ª
Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted.
Unit cannot be controlled from the front
panel
ª
Make sure that the panel lock function is not on.
Unit cannot be controlled with the remote
control.
ª
Confirm that batteries are in the remote control and that
they have a charge.
No sound
ª
Confirm the unit’s connections to the monitoring system
and check the volume of the amplifier.
CD cannot be played back
If it is a data CD, containing MP3 files, confirm that they
use a bit rate that this unit can handle.
ª
•
Confirm that the disc is not scratched or dirty.
•
Noise is heard
ª
Check whether a connection cable might have a bad
connection.
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9 – Error Messages
When one of the following error messages appears, refer to the response below and resolve the cause. If you are still unable
to resolve the problem please contact TASCAM customer support.
Message
Err01
Err09
Err10
Err13
Meaning
Response
Clean or change the disc.
TOC Read Error
Flash ROM Error
SDRAM Error
SYSTEM Error
If one of these errors appears, turn the power off and back on. If you are unable to turn
the power off, disconnect the power cord.
36 TASCAM CD-500/500B
10 – Specifications
Digital out connector (AES/EBU, CD-500B only)
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Supported signal format: IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Output impedance: 110Ω
Media and formats
Device type
CD player
Compatible discs
Compact discs (12-cm only)
Control input and output
Playable disc types
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
REMOTE connector
Connector: 2.5-mm TS jack
Playable disc and file formats
Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3, WAV
CONTROL I/O START (RELAY IN) connector
Connector: 3.5-mm TS jack
Number of channels
2
CONTROL I/O DISC EOM (RELAY OUT) connector
Connector: 3.5-mm TS jack
Quantization rate
16-bit
RS-232C connector
Connector: D-sub 9-pin
Sampling frequencies
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connector (CD-500B only)
Connector: D-sub 15-pin
Analog audio output
Audio performance
Analog out connectors (unbalanced)
Connector: RCA pin jacks
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz: 0.5 dB (JEITA)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ or less
S/N ratio
95 dB or more (JEITA)
Standard output level: −10 dBV (0.32 Vrms)
Maximum output level: +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms)
Dynamic range
95 dB or more (JEITA)
Analog out connectors (balanced, CD-500B only)
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Output impedance: 150 Ω
Distortion
Standard Output level: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms)
Maximum Output level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
0.005% or less (JEITA)
Channel separation
PHONES connector
95 dB or more (1 kHz, JEITA)
Connector: 6.3-mm (1/4”) standard stereo jack
Maximum output level: 45 mW + 45 mW or more
(THD+N 0.1% or less, 32Ω load)
Backup memory
The following settings are backed up even when the
power is turned off.
Digital audio output
Playback mode
•
•
•
•
•
•
Playback time display mode
Auto-ready function on/off
Auto-cue function on/off
Repeat function on/off
Digital out connector (optical)
Connector: optical
Supported signal format: IEC-60958-3 standard for
consumers (S/PDIF)
Various menu settings (original key, eject block, auto-
cue level, program, fade in/out, relay playback, power
on play, mono output, resume, EOM time, incremental
playback, pitch step, RS232C baud rate, skip back,
remote control receipt, interval time, frame display,
foot switch, user data, parallel mode)
Digital out connector (coaxial)
Connector: RCA-pin jack
Supported signal format: IEC-60958-3 standard for
consumers (S/PDIF)
Output impedance: 75Ω
Output level: 0.5 Vp-p
TASCAM CD-500/500B 37
10 – Specifications
General
Power supply
AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption
10 W (CD-500), 11 W (CD-500B)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
482.6 x 44.9 x 300.5 mm
Weight
3.5 kg (CD-500), 3.7 kg (CD-500B)
Operating temperature range
5º–40° C
Installation tilt
Within 30°
Dimensional drawings
432.6 mm
41.1 mm
44 mm 1 mm
434.2 mm
482.6 mm
465 mm
Illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product.
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In order to improve the product, specifications and appearance could be changed without prior notice.
38 TASCAM CD-500/500B
Notes
TASCAM CD-500/500B 39
CD-500/500B
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