Tascam CD 500 User Manual

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.  
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.  
TASCAM CD-500/500B 3  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A  
SCREWDRIVER.  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE  
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
1 – Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM  
CD-500/500B CD Player.  
Gap between tracks during playback can be set  
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  
Eject block function can be used to prevent discs from  
being ejected during playback or when paused  
Slot loading of discs  
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  
Display can be set to show track elapsed time, track  
remaining time or disc remaining time  
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  
Intro check function  
Dedicated knob for 16% pitch control  
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  
Cueing with one-frame precision  
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  
Support for EOM display showing the end of a track  
RS-232C serial connector can be used to connect a  
computer or external controller to control the unit  
Headphones jack and level knob on the front panel for  
monitoring  
Program memory can store information for up to 100  
discs  
Incremental play function  
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  
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.  
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  
Precautions for placement and  
use  
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and  
40°C (41°F and 104°F).  
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  
Near windows or other places exposed to direct  
sunlight  
About this manual  
Near heaters or other extremely hot places  
Extremely cold places  
In this manual, we use the following conventions:  
Unless otherwise specified, references to the “CD-500”  
also indicate CD-500B players.  
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity  
Very dusty locations  
The names of buttons and controls are given in the  
following typeface: SHIFT.  
This unit can be installed at an angle of 30°.  
Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this: ON  
Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.  
The CD-DA format may also be mentioned as “audio  
CDformat.  
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.  
Connecting the power  
Additional information is introduced in the styles  
below when needed:  
Insert the included power cord into the AC IN  
connector completely.  
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.  
8 TASCAM CD-500/500B  
 
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.  
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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2
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Do not use cracked discs.  
Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-  
circular promotional, etc. discs.  
TASCAM CD-500/500B 9  
 
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  
trackon 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 buttonson  
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 playbackon 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 functionon 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 functionon 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 playbackon 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 basicson 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  
searchon 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 playbackon  
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  
numberson page 22.)  
10 TASCAM CD-500/500B  
 
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. (SeeSkip 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 playbackon 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 modeon  
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 playbackon 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 searchon 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 modeon 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  
modeson page 23.)  
TASCAM CD-500/500B 11  
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 playbackon page 30 and “Fader and  
event starton page 32.)  
NOTE  
If the signal is not output from this connector correctly,  
confirm that the22 U-DATAmenu item is set toOFF. (See  
“User data settingson 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 connectoron 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 stopon page 32 and “Using parallel  
controlon 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.  
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)  
12 TASCAM CD-500/500B  
 
2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
Program playback mode: PGMappears  
Random playback mode: RANDOMappears  
Display  
8 Repeat mode indicators  
The repeat mode is shown. (See “Repeat playbackon  
page 25 and “A-B repeat playbackon page 25.)  
Repeat mode:  
REPEATappears  
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 playbackon 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 playbackon 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 functionon 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 functionon 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 playbackon 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 playbackon 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 modeon  
page 31.)  
When the mono output function is on, MONOappears.  
(See “Outputting in monoon page 32.)  
t RESUME indicator  
When the resume function is on, RESUMEappears.  
(See “Resume functionon page 24.)  
When the playback time display mode is set to  
remaining time, T.REMAINappears.  
y INCR indicator (incremental play)  
When the incremental play function is on, INCR  
appears. (See “Incremental play functionon 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  
Sappears  
TASCAM CD-500/500B 13  
 
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. (SeeMenu  
operation basicson page 19.)  
7 ENTER button  
When in menu mode, press to confirm a menu item  
selection or setting value. (SeeMenu 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 playbackon 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  
numberson 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  
trackon page 21.)  
In program setting mode, use these to select tracks for  
the program. (See “Program playbackon 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 directorieson 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 functionon 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 modeon page 31.)  
During playback or when paused, press this button  
to return to the point where playback was last started  
and pause. (See “Call functionon 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 playbackon  
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 functionon 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  
playbackon 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 functionon page 24.)  
Use this also to add program tracks. (See “Program  
playbackon page 27.)  
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2 – Names and Functions of Parts  
the first 10 seconds of each track in succession. (See  
“Intro check modeon page 26.)  
u REPEAT button  
Press to turn the repeat playback function on and off.  
(See “Repeat playbackon page 25.)  
Press and hold for more than one second to turn the  
A-B repeat function on. (See “A-B repeat playbackon  
page 25.)  
i NEXT button  
When in menu mode, press to select the next value  
(menu item or setting value). (See “Menu operation  
basicson page 19.)  
o PREV button  
When in menu mode, press to select the previous  
value (menu item or setting value). (See “Menu  
operation basicson page 19.)  
p PGM button  
Press to open program setting mode. (See “Program  
playbackon 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 buttonson  
page 22.)  
When in program setting mode, use these to select the  
program number. (See “Program playbackon 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 searchon 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.  
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 connectoron 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.  
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.  
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.  
18 TASCAM CD-500/500B  
 
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 units 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  
Page 27  
Page 21  
Page 24  
Page 27  
Page 29  
Page 30  
Page 26  
Page 32  
Page 24  
Eject block  
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  
Page 31  
NOTE  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Inc-P  
P-STEP  
232C  
S-BAC  
IR  
Incremental play  
Page 25  
Page 27  
Page 33  
Page 29  
Page 17  
The menu item number blinks before it has been  
confirmed.  
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  
Page 31  
17  
18  
19  
Frame time display  
Page 31  
Page 32  
Page 29  
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  
Page 33  
Page 33  
Page 34  
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)  
U-DATA  
23  
PARALL  
Page 34  
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.  
1
When the display shows the usual playback  
information, activate the menu mode in which you  
can select menu items by using the units 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.  
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 CDsin  
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 CDsin 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).  
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.  
(DIR 1)  
This unit uses the .mp3file extension to recognize  
MP3 files. Always add the .mp3extension to MP3 file  
names. The player cannot play back MP3 files that do  
not have the .mp3extension. In addition to having  
the .mp3extension, the file must also be in the proper  
MP3 data format to allow playback by this unit.  
This unit uses the.wavfile extension to recognize WAV  
files. Always add the.wavextension to WAV file names.  
The player cannot play back WAV files that do not have  
the .wavextension. 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.  
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.  
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 modeson page 23.)  
If a disc other than an audio CD is inserted or a disc is  
inserted upside down, it will automatically be ejected.  
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 functionon 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   
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 “0followed 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 is105,  
enter1, 0and then5. If the track number is4, enter0,  
“0and then “4.  
ª
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.  
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.  
22 TASCAM CD-500/500B  
 
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)  
ª
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 playbackon 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.  
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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.  
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  
ª
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 basicson 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.  
ª
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 modeon 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 modeabove 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 modeabove 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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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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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  
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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  
32 TASCAM CD-500/500B  
 
7 – Other Functions  
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)  
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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 STARTSTOP Track Play: 3*  
12 STOP  
13 PLAY  
14 PAUSE  
15 +5V  
IN  
STOPFLASH 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  
SKIPBack)  
SKIPForward)  
NO DISC Tally  
EOM  
Select: 1  
Select: 2  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
SEARCHBack)  
Track Play: 1*  
IN  
SEARCHForwardTrack 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.  
TASCAM CD-500/500B 35  
 
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.  
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  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-42-356-9143  
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