Tascam CD 601MKII User Manual

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CD-601MKII  
CD PLAYER  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
Important Safety Instructions  
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.  
1 Read these instructions.  
2 Keep these instructions.  
3 Heed all warnings.  
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, on the apparatus.  
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as  
a book case or similar unit.  
4 Follow all instructions.  
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6 Clean only with dry cloth.  
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from  
the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.  
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC  
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at  
any time.  
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturer's instructions.  
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
• Apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected  
to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.  
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided  
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,  
or has been dropped.  
TASCAM CD-601MKII  
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Safety Information  
This product has been designed and manufactured  
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter  
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for  
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is 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.  
The label required in this regulation is shown .  
Rack-mounting the Unit  
The CD-601MKII can be mounted in a standard 19-inch  
rack by using the optional RM-601 rack shelf as shown  
below.  
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.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING  
USING A SCREWDRIVER.  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT  
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE,  
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT  
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.  
Optical pickup:  
Type:  
KSS-213C  
Manufacturer: SONY Corporation  
Laser output:  
Wavelength:  
Less than 0.4 mW on the  
objective lens  
760 to 800 nm  
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TASCAM CD-601MKII  
Contents  
INTRODUCTION....................................................... 6  
Features..........................................................................6  
Product Configuration .....................................................6  
Precautions on Installation Locations .............................6  
About Backup Memory....................................................7  
Precautions upon Use.....................................................7  
Handling CDs (compact discs)........................................7  
PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS..................... 20  
Program Playback.........................................................20  
Entering the program mode......................................20  
Programming............................................................20  
Swapping programmed tracks..................................20  
Adding program tunes..............................................20  
Deleting program tunes............................................20  
Clearing a program...................................................20  
Auto Cue Function ........................................................20  
Setting the Auto Cue Level.......................................21  
Setting Auto Cue Up.................................................21  
Auto Ready Function ....................................................21  
Pitch Control Function...................................................21  
Incremental Play Function ............................................21  
NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS......................... 8  
Front Panel .....................................................................8  
Display Window ............................................................10  
Rear Panel....................................................................11  
BASIC OPERATIONS............................................. 12  
Online Playback and Monitor Playback ........................12  
Preparations..................................................................12  
Selecting the Playback Mode........................................12  
Playing a Specific Tune from the Beginning  
OUTPUT-RELATED SETTINGS............................. 22  
Setting the Terminals for Online Output........................22  
Setting the Terminals for Monitor Output ......................22  
Setting Stereo/Monaural ...............................................22  
Setting the Output Level ...............................................22  
(SINGLE play) ..........................................................13  
Playing from an Intermediate Point in a Tune...............14  
Auto-registering Cue Points..........................................14  
Details of Transport Key Operations.............................15  
READY key ..............................................................15  
ON LINE key ............................................................15  
PLAY/PAUSE key.....................................................15  
STOP key .................................................................15  
Selecting the Playback Point ........................................16  
Selecting a track.......................................................16  
Selecting the index...................................................16  
Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune.........16  
OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS ....................... 23  
Referencing to an External Clock Source.....................23  
Failsafe Function...........................................................23  
Displaying the End of Track Warning............................23  
Switching the Time Display...........................................23  
Clearing the Frame Display ..........................................24  
Timer Play Function......................................................24  
Viewing the Total Motor Time........................................24  
EXTERNAL CONTROL .......................................... 25  
Parallel Control .............................................................25  
Setting fader start/stop .............................................25  
Control from the RC-601MKII .......................................26  
Setting operation on the CD player ..........................26  
Control from the RS-232C interface..............................26  
Setting the baud rate................................................26  
MENU OPERATIONS ............................................. 17  
Menu Configuration.......................................................17  
Menu Operation Basics.................................................18  
Saving Menu Settings...................................................19  
Clearing Menu Settings.................................................19  
Clearing all user banks.............................................19  
Clearing individual user banks .................................19  
SPECIFICATIONS................................................... 27  
List of Error Messages..................................................28  
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INTRODUCTION  
Before you start using this product, thoroughly read and  
understand this manual. After you have finished reading this  
manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place so that it can be  
retrieved whenever necessary.  
z Operability can be improved and functions expanded by  
connecting the RC-601MKII Remote Control Unit (sold  
separately).  
z Headphone terminal/level knob for a monitor are  
provided on the front panel.  
Features  
About Terms Used in This Manual  
The CD-601MKII is a professional-use CD player for use in  
broadcasting stations, post-production, sound production,  
and other commercial uses. Its features include:  
This manual uses the following terms:  
Online READY” is used to indicate an “online playback  
standby state” and  
Monitor PAUSE” is used to indicate a “monitor playback  
standby state.”  
z Rack-mountable 3U, half-rack size by using the rack  
mount tray (sold separately)  
z Playback of audio discs made using CD-R and CD-RW  
discs in addition to commercially available audio CDs  
Product Configuration  
z Provided with XLR (balance) and RCA (unbalance)  
analog output terminals, and XLR (AES/EBU) and RCA  
(S/PDIF) digital output terminals  
This product comprises the following items:  
CD-601MKII unit  
Power cable  
x 1  
x 1  
z
Two playback modes are provided, online playback for  
final take, and monitor playback for rehearsals. Each of  
these playback signals can be output from different output  
terminals.  
Owner’s Manual (this manual) x 1  
Warranty x 1  
When unpacking this product, take care not to damage the  
product. Store the box and packaging materials so that they  
can be used for transporting the product at a later date.  
z Instant start for instantly starting playback  
z Standby at audio start point of track enabled by auto cue  
function.  
If you find that any parts are missing or parts have been  
damaged during transportation, contact us immediately.  
z Cueing can be performed at singe-frame accuracy.  
z Searching of the index is possible.  
Precautions on Installation  
Locations  
z In addition to regular playback of all tunes, single  
playback of a single tune and program playback of  
various tunes in a desired order are also possible.  
Do not install this product at the following locations. Doing  
so might cause audio quality to drop or cause the product to  
malfunction.  
z The Auto Ready Function enables the CD player to  
automatically stand by at the start of the next track after  
a track has been played.  
Surfaces included 5° or more  
z The Incremental Play function enables the CD player to  
automatically stand by at the start of the next track when  
track playback has been cancelled.  
Locations subject to lots of vibrations or unstable  
locations  
Next to windows or other locations subject to the direct  
sunlight  
z The Failsafe function prevents inadvertent operation  
during playback of the final take.  
Next to heating apparatus or other locations subject to  
extremely high temperatures  
z Synchronization with an external word clock (44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz) is possible.  
Locations subject to extremely low temperatures  
During synchronization with an external 48 kHz clock,  
the CD playback signal is digitally output at a sampling  
frequency of 48 kHz.  
Locations subject to lots of humidity or poorly ventilated  
locations  
Next to tuners, TVs or video recorder decks  
z ±12.5% pitch control function  
Installing this product near such locations may disturb  
video images or cause noise.  
z The Timer Play function automatically starts monitor  
playback when the power is turned ON.  
z CD text can be displayed.  
z Provided with parallel terminal for control such as fader  
start/stop from external equipment.  
z Provided with serial (RS-232C) terminal for control from  
a PC or editing equipment.  
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TASCAM CD-601MKII  
INTRODUCTION  
About Backup Memory  
Handling CDs (compact discs)  
The following setup information is stored to backup  
memory on the CD-601MKII so that the same settings are  
reproduced when this product is next turned ON.  
This CD player can play back CD-DA format CDs.  
Both commercially available audio CDs (120 mm/80 mm)  
and normally recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs can also be  
used.  
Playback mode  
Time display mode  
z To take a disc out of its storage case, press down on the  
centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully  
by its edges.  
Auto ready function ON/OFF  
Auto cue function ON/OFF  
Pitch control function ON/OFF  
Pitch control value  
Index search function ON/OFF  
Settings for each of the menu items (*)  
Correct way of taking  
a compact disc out of  
its storage case  
Correct ways of holding  
a compact disc  
(*) : When the “USER” menu is set to “PRE”, the menu  
item settings return to their defaults each time that  
the power is turned ON. (page 19 “Saving Menu  
Settings”)  
z Fingerprints or dust on the recording surface should be  
carefully wiped off by wiping in a straight motion from the  
inside to the outside of the disc with a soft cloth. Dirt on  
discs causes the laser pickup to jump. So, keep discs in  
a clean state at all times and store them in their storage  
cases.  
Precautions upon Use  
About the power supply  
Connect this CD player to the specified power supply. Do  
not connect to other power supplies.  
When connecting or disconnecting the power cable, hold it  
by its plug.  
Daily care of the CD player  
z Never use record sprays, antistatic sprays, benzene,  
paint thinner, or other organic solvents. Chemical  
products such as these may damage the surface of the  
disc.  
Do not wipe the CD player’s body with chemical-  
impregnated cloth, or a cloth soaked with benzene, paint  
thinner or other organic solvent. Doing so might damage the  
surface of the CD player’s body. Wipe off stubborn dirt on  
the top cover or panels with a soft cloth moistened with a  
small amount of diluted neutral detergent.  
z Do not expose discs to the direct sunlight or high  
temperature or humidity. Long exposure to high  
temperatures may cause them to warp or become  
deformed.  
About condensation  
z Do not stick paper or write anything with a ballpoint pen  
When the CD player (or a compact disc) is moved from a  
cold to a warm, heated room (e.g. in winter), or immediately  
after heating apparatus in the room where the CD player is  
installed is turned ON, water droplets (condensation) may  
form inside the CD player. This will not only prevent the  
CD player from operating normally but also may damage  
discs or precision components inside the CD player. If  
condensation forms, leave the CD player turned ON for  
one or two hours to acclimatize and allow water droplets  
to evaporate so that the CD player can operate normally.  
Before moving the CD player or when the CD player is not  
used, remove the disc.  
on the label surface.  
z Do not use discs from which cellophane tape or rental  
CD stickers have been peeled off, or discs with adhesive  
from stickers still sticking to the disc. Leaving discs such  
as these in the CD player may prevent the disc from  
being removed or cause a malfunction.  
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
Front Panel  
OPEN/CLOSE key (ø)  
PITCH key  
Opens and closes the tray.  
Switches the pitch control function ON/OFF. When this  
function is set to ON, “PITCH” and the setting value (%)  
are lit in the display window. The +/- keys are used to set  
the pitch in ±12.5% increments.  
PLAY MODE key  
Select the playback mode from regular playback  
(playback of all tunes), single playback, and program  
playback.  
(page 21 “Pitch Control Function”)  
INDEX key/indicator  
The current playback mode is displayed in the playback  
mode display area of the display window.  
(page 12 “Selecting the Playback Mode”)  
Switches the index search function ON/OFF. The index  
search is possible using the TRACK key while the  
INDEX indicator is lit. (page 16 “Selecting the index”)  
DISP MODE key  
Disc tray  
Each press of this key switches the time display mode.  
As the default setting, the time display mode is switched  
between “track elapsed time” and “track remaining time.”  
You can select the display modes to be switched  
between using the menu. (page 23 “Switching the  
Time Display”)  
This is the tray for placing the disc on.  
MENU key  
Switches the menu mode ON/OFF. Various settings  
can be made using the menu. (page 17 “Menu  
Operations”)  
AUTO RDY key  
ON LINE key (¥)  
Switches the auto ready function (for automatically  
standing by at the start of the next track after a track  
has been played) ON/OFF. When this function is ON,  
A.READY” is lit in the display window. (page 21 “Auto  
Ready Function”)  
When this key is pressed in the online READY mode  
(READY key is lit), online playback is performed. During  
online playback, this key is lit (green). (page 15  
“Details of Transport Key Operations”)  
AUTO CUE key  
Switches the auto cue function (mainly for searching for  
the actual track start cue point during a track search)  
ON/OFF. When this function is ON, “A.CUE” is lit in the  
display window. (page 20 “Auto Cue Function”)  
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
PLAY/PAUSE key (¥/π)  
TRACK (Â/¯) key  
When this key is pressed while disc operation is stopped,  
in the online READY mode or during monitor playback,  
the CD player enters the monitor PAUSE mode. When  
it is pressed in the monitor PAUSE mode, monitor  
playback is started.  
This key is used to perform a track search (skip). An  
index search is performed when the INDEX indicator is lit.  
The operation after a skip differs according the operation  
state when this key is pressed, the auto cue settings, and  
auto cue up setting. (page 16 “Selecting the Track”)  
During monitor playback, this key is lit yellow, and in the  
monitor PAUSE mode, it blinks. (page 15 “Details of  
Transport Key Operations”)  
SEARCH (/˚) key  
Holding down this key during monitor playback or in the  
monitor PAUSE mode performs a cue search. (page  
16 “Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune”)  
ENTER key  
Press this key to apply selections or settings during  
menu operations.  
PHONES level knob  
Adjusts the headphone output level.  
PHONES jack  
READY key (π)  
Pressing this key sets the CD player to the online  
READY mode.  
The online READY point differs according to the state  
of the CD player when this key is pressed. (page 15  
“Details of Transport Key Operations”)  
This is the standard phone jack for connecting stereo  
headphones. When connecting a mini plug headphone,  
use a conversion adapter.  
Display window  
+/- key  
This window displays disc information, CD player  
operation mode, menus, and various other information.  
This key is used to select items or setting values during  
menu operations.  
It is also used to set pitch control values.  
STOP key (ª)  
Pressing this key stops disc operations. This key is lit  
while disc operations are stopped. (page 15 “Details  
of Transport Key Operations”)  
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
Display Window  
Track display area  
Auto cue display area  
Displays the track No. currently being played back or  
currently selected track.  
Lit when the auto cue function is ON. (page 20 “Auto  
Cue Function”)  
In the menu mode, displays the menu No.  
Pitch control display area  
Index/program display area  
When pitch control is ON, “PITCH” is lit and the pitch  
control value is displayed. (page 21 “Pitch Control  
Function”)  
Displays the index No. currently being played back or  
currently selected index. During setting of the program,  
displays the program step No.  
Also, in the menu mode, the setting value is displayed.  
Memory bank display area  
Clock display area  
Displays the currently selected memory bank (one of A  
to E). The memory function is enabled when the Remote  
Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) is connected.  
When the CD player is synchronized with an external  
clock, “EXT CLK” is lit, displaying the sampling  
frequency. When the operation clock is set to “EXT”  
and the CD player is not synchronized with an external  
clock, “EXT CLK” blinks. (page 23 “Referencing to an  
External Clock Source”)  
Memory display area  
M” is lit when information such as the disc cue point  
is saved to internal memory. The memory function is  
enabled when the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII  
(sold separately) is connected.  
Playback mode/repeat mode display area  
Displays the playback mode and repeat mode.  
(page 12 “Selecting the Playback Mode”)  
The repeat function is enabled when the Remote Control  
Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) is connected.  
Time display area  
Displays the time information.  
In the menu mode, displays the menu items. In the  
menu item display, alphabet characters are displayed as  
follows:  
Disc/track display area  
Displays according to the display details while CD text is  
displayed on the character display area.  
When disc information is displayed : “DISC” is lit.  
When track information is displayed : “TRACK” is lit.  
Character display area  
Time display mode display area  
This area is lit as follows according to the time display  
mode. (page 23 “Switching the Time Display”)  
Displays CD text or menu item details.  
Incremental play display area  
In the disc remaining time mode : TOTAL and REMAIN  
are lit.  
Lights when the incremental play function is ON.  
In the disc total time mode  
In the track time mode  
: TOTAL is lit.  
: TOTAL blinks.  
(page 21 “Incremental Play Function”)  
In the track remaining time mode : REMAIN is lit.  
Auto ready display area  
Lit when the auto ready function is ON. (page 21  
“Auto Ready Function”)  
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NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
Rear Panel  
WORD SYNC IN terminal  
ANALOG OUTPUTS - BALANCED (L, R) terminals  
This terminal is for inputting the word clock signal. When  
the CD player is operated referenced to an external  
clock (EXT), the word clock that is input to this terminal  
becomes the reference clock.  
This analog unbalance output terminal is for outputting  
the disc playback signal.  
In the default setting, the playback signal is output in  
either of online playback and monitor playback.  
WORD SYNC THRU terminal  
CAL knobs  
This terminal is for outputting the input word clock signal,  
allowing it to be sent to other digital equipment as it is.  
These semi-fixed control knobs are for the analog  
balance output terminals.  
These knobs allow you to fine-tune the output levels of  
the L and R channels individually.  
DIGITAL OUTPUTS - SPDIF terminal  
This co-axial digital output terminal is for outputting the  
disc playback signal in IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) format. In  
the default setting, the playback signal is output in either  
of online playback and monitor playback.  
REMOTE (PARALLEL) terminal  
This D-Sub 37-pin connector is used for performing fader  
start and other external controls. (page 25 “Parallel  
Control”)  
DIGITAL OUTPUTS - AES/EBU terminal  
REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal  
This digital output terminal is for outputting the disc  
playback signal in IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format. In the  
default setting, the playback signal is output in either of  
online playback and monitor playback.  
This terminal is for connecting the Remote Control Unit  
RC-601MKII (sold separately).  
This terminal is an RS-232C-compliant serial control  
terminal. So, a PC or other device can be connected  
to this terminal to control the CD player. (page 26  
“Control from the RS-232C interface”)  
ANALOG OUTPUTS - UNBALANCED (L, R) terminals  
This analog unbalance output terminal (RCA pin) is for  
outputting the disc playback signal. In the default setting,  
the playback signal is output in either of online playback  
and monitor playback.  
POWER switch  
Switches the power ON/OFF.  
~ IN connector  
The power cable (supplied) is connected to this  
connector.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
Online Playback and Monitor Playback  
Selecting the Playback Mode  
The CD player has two playback modes, online playback  
and monitor playback. The output destination in each of  
these playback modes can be set individually.  
You can select the playback mode by using the PLAY  
MODE key.  
Each press of this key switches the playback mode in the  
following order:  
For example, in sites such as broadcasts and events,  
the monitor playback mode can be used to cue tracks or  
playback points before the final take, and then the CD  
player can be set to online standby (READY), and online  
playback can be performed from that point at the time of the  
final take.  
Regular playback (all tunes) single playback →  
program playback  
The current playback mode is displayed in the  
playback mode display area of the display window.  
On this CD player, the UNBALANCED analog output  
terminal and SPDIF digital output terminal are positioned  
as terminals for monitor output, and the BALANCED analog  
output terminal and AES/EBU digital output terminal are  
positioned as terminals for online output.  
Playback Mode  
Display Window Operation  
Regular playback (nothing displayed) Tunes are played  
back in disc track  
order. (regular  
playback)  
Single playback  
SINGLE lit  
Only the selected  
track is played  
back.  
Note, however, that in the default setting both the monitor  
playback signal and the online playback signal are output in  
the same way from all analog/digital output terminals.  
Program playback PROGRAM lit  
Tunes are played  
back in the preset  
program order.  
By changing the menu setup, you can set the  
UNBALANCED analog output terminal and SPDIF digital  
output terminal for monitor exclusive output, or the  
BALANCED analog output terminal and the AES/EBU  
digital output terminal for online exclusive output. (page  
22 “Setting the Terminals for Online Output”) (page 22  
“Setting the Terminals for Monitor Output”)  
z The selected playback mode is backed up on the  
CD player. So, the same mode is reproduced when  
the CD player is next turned ON.  
[NOTE]  
This manual refers to the online playback standby state  
as “online READY” and the monitor playback standby  
state as “monitor PAUSE.”  
Preparations  
1 Turn the POWER switch on the rear panel to ON.  
z When the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold  
separately) is used, connect the unit with the CD  
player turned OFF.  
2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray.  
3 Load the disc in the tray with the label face up.  
4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the disc tray.  
The total number of tracks on the disc and total playing  
time will be displayed on the display window.  
[NOTE]  
Instead of pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key, you can  
also close the disc tray by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE,  
READY or TRACK keys.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
Display of playback position  
Playing a Specific Tune from the  
Beginning (SINGLE play)  
During playback, the approximate playback position in  
the track is displayed on the character display area of the  
display window in the form of a 12-dot bar. The number  
of square dots in this bar increases the further playback  
progresses. The following example shows that about 2/3 of  
the track has been played back.  
The following describes the procedure for playing the final  
take (online playback) after selecting and confirming a  
desired tune (monitor playback). The following description  
assumes that the procedure is performed with menu items  
at their default settings.  
1 Select the single mode using the PLAY MODE key.  
Press the PLAY MODE key several times until “SINGLE”  
is lit in the playback mode display area of the display  
window.  
2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to enter the monitor PAUSE  
mode. The PLAY/PAUSE key starts blinking.  
3 Select the tune (track) to play back using the TRACK  
When the time display in the display window is the track  
remaining mode (REMAIN), all of the square dots light  
at the beginning of the track, and decrease as playback  
progresses.  
key.  
The monitor PAUSE mode is enabled at the start of the  
selected track.  
4 To check the playback sound, press the PLAY/PAUSE  
key to perform monitor playback.  
z In addition to using an external monitor system, the  
monitor playback sound can also be checked on  
headphones connected to the PHONES terminal on  
the CD player.  
5 After checking the monitor playback sound, press the  
READY key.  
The disc returns to the tune start point, and the CD  
player enters the online READY mode. (The READY key  
is lit.)  
6 Press the ON LINE key to start online playback.  
When the tune ends, playback automatically stops.  
z To cancel playback, press the STOP key.  
[NOTE]  
In the default setting, the failsafe function is ON, and  
operation of keys other than STOP, PLAY MODE and  
DISP MODE is not accepted during online playback.  
However, the menu system can be used to set the  
failsafe function OFF. (page 23 “Failsafe Function”)  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
Playing from an Intermediate Point  
in a Tune  
Auto-registering Cue Points  
In the default setting, the position where monitor playback  
was last started from the monitor PAUSE mode is  
automatically registered as the cue point. When the READY  
key is pressed during monitor playback, the CD-601MKII is  
located to the cue point and enters the online READY mode.  
To search for any intermediate point in a tune and play back  
the final take from that point, select the track at step 3 in  
procedure on the previous page, and perform the following.  
4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to perform monitor  
By using menu item No. 20 (“CUE_SET”), you can select  
either of the following two conditions as the condition for  
auto-registering the cue point.  
playback, and proceed to near the desired point.  
5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key near the desired point to set  
to the monitor PAUSE mode.  
NOR (default setting): The position where monitor playback  
was last started from the monitor PAUSE mode is  
automatically registered as the cue point.  
6 Search the desired point using the SEARCH key.  
[NOTE]  
One light touch of the SEARCH key in the monitor  
PAUSE mode moves the point forwards or backwards  
in single-frame units. Holding down the SEARCH key  
increases the search speed. (page 16 “Searching for  
an Intermediate Point in a Tune”)  
RDY : The position where monitor playback was started  
from the monitor PAUSE mode, or the position where  
the READY key was pressed from the monitor PAUSE  
mode is auto-registered as the cue point.  
7 When the desired point is found, press the PLAY/PAUSE  
key again to perform monitor playback, and confirm the  
point.  
8 Press the READY key.  
z For details on menu operations, see “Menu Operations”  
The disc returns to the point preset in step 6, and the CD  
player enters the online READY mode. (The READY key  
is lit.)  
(page 17).  
[NOTE]  
To adjust the setting point, press the PLAY/PAUSE key  
to enter the monitor PAUSE mode, and return to step 6.  
When the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold  
separately) is used, the above auto-registered cue points  
can be registered to CUE1 to CUE10.  
9 Press the ON LINE key to start playback.  
When the tune ends, playback stops.  
z To cancel playback, press the STOP key.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
Details of Transport Key  
Operations  
READY key (π)  
Pressing this key sets the CD player to the online READY  
(standby) mode.  
To perform online playback, the CD player must first be set  
to the online READY mode.  
Audio signals are not output from any of the terminals  
unless the CD player is in the online READY mode.  
Online READY point  
PLAY/PAUSE key (¥/π)  
The online READY point is as follows according to the state  
of the CD player when the READY key is pressed.  
When this key is pressed while disc operation is stopped,  
in the online READY mode or during monitor playback, the  
CD player enters the monitor PAUSE mode. When this key  
is pressed in the monitor PAUSE mode, monitor playback is  
started.  
When the tray is open: Start of track 1 on the disc  
In the monitor PAUSE mode: Point when the READY key  
was pressed  
When disc operation is stopped/in the monitor playback  
mode: Start of track 1 on the disc (when a cue point is  
not registered), or the position where monitor playback  
was last started from the monitor PAUSE mode (cue  
point)  
[NOTE]  
When failsafe is set to OFF, the CD player enters the  
monitor PAUSE mode also when this key is pressed  
during online playback.  
(page 23 “Failsafe Function”)  
During online playback (only when the failsafe setting is  
OFF): Point when the READY key was pressed  
In the monitor PAUSE mode, “PAUSE” is displayed in the  
character display area of the display window.  
[NOTE]  
When the failsafe setting is ON, operation of the TRACK,  
In the default setting, the monitor playback signal is output  
from all analog /digital output terminals. Note, however,  
that the online playback signal can be set in menus not to  
be output from the BALANCED analog output terminal and  
AES/EBU digital output terminal. (page 22 “Setting the  
Terminals for Online Output”)  
SEARCH, INDEX, and MENU keys is not accepted in the  
online READY mode. (page 23 “Failsafe Function”)  
ON LINE key (¥)  
When this key is pressed in the online READY mode  
(READY key is lit), online playback is started. During online  
playback, this key is lit (green).  
During monitor playback, the PLAY/PAUSE key is lit yellow,  
and in the monitor PAUSE mode, it blinks.  
[NOTE]  
In a mode other than the online READY mode, online  
playback is not started even if this key is pressed.  
When this key is pressed while the disc tray is open,  
the disc tray closes and the CD player then enters the  
monitor PAUSE mode at the start of track 1.  
To cancel online playback, press the STOP key.  
In the default setting, the online playback signal is output  
from all analog /digital output terminals. Note, however,  
that the online playback signal can be set in menus not to  
be output from the UNBALANCED analog output terminal  
and SPDIF digital output terminal. (page 22 “Setting the  
Terminals for Monitor Output”)  
When this key is pressed while disc operations are  
stopped, the CD player enters the monitor PAUSE mode  
at the start of track 1.  
STOP key (ª)  
When this key is pressed during online playback, in the  
online READY mode, during monitor playback, or in the  
monitor PAUSE mode, the disc will stop. This key is lit while  
disc operations are stopped.  
[NOTE]  
When the failsafe function is ON, operation of keys  
other than STOP, PLAY MODE and DISP MODE is not  
accepted during online playback. (page 23 “Failsafe  
Function”)  
Note, however, that when the incremental play function  
is set to ON, and the STOP key is pressed during online  
playback and monitor playback, the CD player stands by at  
the start of the next tune to be played at either the online  
READY or monitor PAUSE mode according to the auto cue  
up setting.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
Selecting the index  
Selecting the playback point  
When the INDEX key is pressed to set to the index search  
mode (INDEX indicator is lit), the index can be selected  
(skipped) by using the TRACK key.  
Selecting a track  
Tr a c k s c a n b e s e l e c t e d ( s k i p p e d ) u s i n g t h e  
TRACK(Â/¯) key.  
The operation mode after index selection conforms to  
operation after track selection. The auto cue function also is  
active. (The CD player stands by at the audio start point of  
the index.)  
Âkey:  
Pressing this key when the elapsed time of a track is one  
second or more, the CD player returns to the start of that  
track. When the elapsed time is less than one second, the  
CD player skips to the start of the previous track.  
Searching for an intermediate point in a  
tune  
You can search for cues in a tune by holding down the  
SEARCH (/˚) key during monitor playback or in the  
monitor PAUSE mode.  
¯ key:  
The CD player skips to the start of the next track. Pressing  
this key again makes the CD player skip to the start of the  
following track.  
When the failsafe function is OFF, cue searches are also  
possible in the online READY mode. (page 23 “Failsafe  
Function”)  
In the program playback mode, the CD player skips to  
the previous and next tracks according to the program  
order.  
[NOTE]  
During a cue search, the playback output level  
automatically drops by about 12 dB.  
When the Âkey is pressed at the start of track 1, the  
CD player skips to the start of the final track, and when  
the >>I key is pressed at the final track, the CD player  
skips to the start of the first track.  
Holding down the SEARCH key during monitor playback  
performs a cue search at about ten times the regular speed.  
When the  or ¯ key is pressed while disc  
operations are stopped, the CD player skips to the start  
of the first track on the disc.  
Holding down the SEARCH key in the monitor PAUSE mode  
gradually increases the search speed.  
CD player operation after track selection  
Operation of the CD player after a track is selected by the  
TRACK key differs according to the operating state of the  
CD player when this key is pressed, the ON/OFF state of  
the auto cue function, and the auto cue up setting. (page  
20 “Auto Cue Function”)  
When the auto cue function is ON:  
When the auto cue function is ON, the CD player basically  
stands by according to the auto cue up setting.  
When the auto cue function is OFF:  
The CD player enters the same state as that before the  
TRACK key is pressed. Note, however, that the CD player  
enters the monitor playback mode when a track has been  
selected while disc operations were stopped or while the  
tray was open.  
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MENU OPERATIONS  
Various settings on the CD player can be made using the menu system.  
Menu Configuration  
The menu contains the following items.  
Menu Item Display Details Display  
No.  
Description  
Reference Item  
01  
02  
A_CUE  
Auto cue level  
Auto cue level setting  
“Setting the Auto Cue Level”  
(p. 21)  
ONLINE  
Online play output  
Setting the terminals for online “Setting the Terminals for Online (p. 22)  
output Output”  
Setting the terminals for monitor “Setting the Terminals for Monitor (p. 22)  
03  
04  
MONI  
Monitor output  
Clock source  
output  
Output”  
CLOCK  
Operation clock setting  
“Referencing to an External Clock (p. 23)  
Source”  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
PROG  
Program setting  
Incremental play  
Timer play  
Program setting  
“Program Playback”  
(p. 20)  
(p. 21)  
(p. 24)  
(p. 22)  
(p. 22)  
(p. 23)  
INCR_P  
TIMER  
Incremental play ON/OFF  
Timer play ON/OFF  
“Incremental Play Function”  
“Timer Play Function”  
OUTPUT  
OUT_L  
F_SAFE  
Output stereo mono  
Output level  
Output stereo/monaural setting “Setting Stereo/Monaural”  
Output level setting “Setting the Output Level”  
Fail safe  
Failsafe function ON/OFF Failsafe Function”  
during online playback/READY  
11  
EOM  
End of message time  
End check time  
End of track warning display “Displaying the End of Track  
setting  
Warning”  
(p. 23)  
12(*)  
13(*)  
14  
E_CHK  
BANK  
End check time setting  
RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual  
RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual  
“Setting fader start/stop”  
Memory BANK select Memory back selection  
F_STAR  
F_STOP  
Fader start polarity  
Fader stop state  
Setting fader start polarity  
(p. 25)  
(p. 25)  
15  
Setting the state of the CD “Setting fader start/stop”  
player at a fader stop  
16  
CUE_UP  
RMT  
Auto CUE up state  
Remote control  
Frame display  
Time display  
Setting the CD player standby “Auto Ready Function”  
mode during an auto cue or an  
auto ready  
(p. 21)  
17(*)  
18  
CD player operation enable/ RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual  
disable setting when remote  
control (*) RC-601MKII is used  
FRAME  
TIME  
Setting the frame display of the “Clearing the Frame Display”  
time display area of the display  
window  
(p. 24)  
(p. 23)  
19  
Setting the time display Switching the Time Display”  
switching pattern  
20  
21  
22  
CUESET  
A_CLR  
USER  
Cue point set  
Memory ALL clear  
User setting  
Cue point setting  
Memory all clear  
“Auto-registering Cue Points”  
“Clearing Menu Settings”  
(p. 14)  
(p. 19)  
(p. 19)  
Calling up user banks to save “Saving Menu Settings”  
settings to  
23  
RS232C  
Com PORT baud rate RS-232C baud rate setting  
“Setting the baud rate”  
(p. 26)  
(p. 24)  
(none) xxxxH  
Motor addition time Motor total drive time display  
display  
“Viewing the Total Motor Time”  
*
Menu items followed by an asterisk (*) in the above table are valid when the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold  
separately) is connected.  
For details on these menu items, refer to the RC-601MKII Owner’s Manual.  
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MENU OPERATIONS  
3 Press the ENTER key to apply the selected menu item.  
Menu Operation Basics  
The menu No. stops blinking and stays lit.  
The MENU, ENTER and +/- keys are used for performing  
z The following steps (4 to 6) are not applied to menu  
No. 05 (“PROG”), menu No. 21 (“A_CLR”) and the  
total motor time display.  
menu operations.  
4 Press the +/- key to select the desired value.  
The current setting value blinks when it is changed.  
5 Press the ENTER key to apply the newly set value.  
The value stops blinking and stays lit. When the new  
settings are fixed, the menu mode automatically ends.  
1 Press the MENU key.  
[NOTE]  
The CD player enters the menu mode, and the menu  
screen is displayed in the display window.  
The alphabet characters of the menu item names are  
displayed as follows:  
The following are displayed in each menu screen.  
Menu No. Menu item name Current setting value  
When the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold  
separately) is connected and menu operations are  
being performed using the RC-601MKII, all CD player  
operations including menu operations are not accepted.  
Details display  
Likewise, when menu operations are being performed on  
the CD player, all RC-601MKII operations including menu  
operations are not accepted.  
2 Press the +/- key to select the desired menu item.  
Pressing the + key displays the menu item for the next  
menu No.  
Pressing the - key displays the menu item for the  
previous menu No.  
z At this state, the menu No. blinks to indicate that the  
menu item is currently selected.  
z The menu details display is scrolled immediately  
after the screen is switched, and then the leading 12  
characters are displayed fixed in the display window.  
Not only item details but also selections are displayed  
depending on the menu item (e.g. menu No. 19).  
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MENU OPERATIONS  
Saving Menu Settings  
Clearing Menu Settings  
Settings made to each of the menu items can be saved to  
user banks.  
The menu settings currently saved to a user bank can be  
cleared to return them to their defaults. User banks can be  
batch-cleared or cleared individually.  
Five user banks (U1 to U5) are provided, and menu  
settings when the CD player is turned OFF are stored to the  
currently selected user bank.  
Clearing all user banks  
Set menu No. 22 to “PRE” and use menu No. 21 (“A_CLR”)  
to clear all user banks.  
You will find it more convenient to save optimum menu  
settings to individual user banks depending on your specific  
work requirements.  
When menu No. 21 (“A_CLR”) is selected, the message  
“SURE?” will be displayed. Press the ENTER key to clear  
the user banks.  
The user bank can be selected by using menu No. 22  
(“USER”).  
All menu settings currently saved to user banks (U1 to U5)  
will be cleared and returned to their defaults.  
Selection: U1 (default setting) to U5, PRE  
When the CD player is turned ON, the menu settings saved  
to the currently selected user bank are reproduced. When  
PRE is selected, all menu settings are returned to their  
defaults.  
[NOTE]  
When Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold  
separately) is used, a memory clear also clears the disc  
information of memory banks (A to E).  
When a user bank is changed using the above menu item  
(“USER”) during operations, the menu settings change to  
those of the newly selected user bank. (The CD player need  
not be turned OFF then back ON again.)  
Clearing individual user banks  
1 Select the user bank to be cleared in menu No. 22.  
2 Simultaneously press the + and - keys.  
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PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS  
Adding program tunes  
Program Playback  
You can add a program tune by performing the following  
procedure while the program setup screen is displayed.  
The program playback function can be used to play back  
a disc in any desired track order. Up to 30 tracks can be  
programmed.  
1 Press the SEARCH key, and select the location to add a  
tune.  
Entering the program mode  
Select the program mode using the PLAY MODE key.  
For example, to add a new tune between the tunes  
currently preset to program Nos. 2 and 3, select program  
No. 3.  
Press the PLAY MODE key for the required number of times  
until “PROGRAM” is displayed in the message display area  
of the display window.  
2 Press the + key.  
3 Select the track to add to using the TRACK key, and  
press the ENTER key.  
In the program mode, the disc is played backed according to  
the program made by the method described as follows.  
4 When you have finished adding tunes, press the MENU  
key to exit the menu mode.  
Programming  
1 Press the MENU key to enter the menu mode.  
Deleting program tunes  
You can delete a program tune by performing the following  
procedure while the program setup screen is displayed.  
2 Press the +/- key, select menu No. 05 (“PROG”), and  
press the ENTER key.  
1 Press the SEARCH key, and select the program number  
The display window changes to the program setup  
screen.  
that is preset with the tune to delete.  
2 Press the - key.  
This deletes the tune, and the program numbers of the  
following tunes are rounded up.  
3 When you have finished deleting tunes, press the MENU  
key to exit the menu mode.  
3 Select the desired track using the TRACK key, and press  
the ENTER key.  
Clearing a program  
Opening the disc tray clears the program.  
The selected track is set as the 1st tune (program No.  
01) of the program, and the next tune (program No. 02)  
can be set.  
[NOTE]  
The program settings are not cleared even if the CD  
player is turned OFF with a disc loaded.  
Auto Cue Function  
When the auto cue function is turned ON, the CD player  
automatically stands by (in the online READY or monitor  
PAUSE mode) at the audio start point of the track when the  
track is selected or when the auto ready function is ON. (→  
page 16 “Selecting the Track”)  
4 Repeat step 3 above for the required number of times to  
make the desired program.  
5 When you have finished making the program, press the  
MENU key to exit the menu mode.  
Press the AUTO CUE key to turn the auto cue function ON/  
OFF. When the auto cue function is ON, “A.CUE” is lit in the  
display window.  
Swapping programmed tracks  
You can swap programmed tracks by performing the  
following procedure while the program setup screen is  
displayed.  
z The auto cue function ON/OFF setting is backed up on  
the CD player. So, the same setting is reproduced when  
the CD player is next turned ON.  
1 Press the SEARCH key to select the program No. that  
you want to swap.  
After searching for the audio start point on the track with  
the auto cue function ON, whether the CD player enters  
the online READY mode or the monitor PAUSE mode is  
determined according to the auto cue up setting described  
below.  
2 Select the desired track using the TRACK key, and press  
the ENTER key.  
3 When you have finished swapping the track, press the  
MENU key to exit the menu mode.  
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PLAYBACK-RELATED FUNCTIONS  
Setting the Auto Cue Level  
Pitch Control Function  
Select from the following auto cue levels using menu No. 01  
(“A_CUE”). The point where signals at the auto cue level or  
above first appear on the selected track are recognized as  
the audio start point.  
The pitch control function can be used to control the  
playback speed within the ±12.5% range.  
Press the PITCH key to turn the pitch control function ON/  
OFF. When the pitch control function is ON, “PITCH” and  
the current pitch control value are lit in the display window.  
Selection : -72 dB (default setting), -66 dB, -60 dB,  
-54 dB, -48 dB  
When the pitch control function is ON, the +/- keys can be  
used to set the pitch control values in 0.1% increments.  
Pressing both the + and - keys simultaneously resets the  
pitch control value to 0.0%.  
Setting Auto Cue Up  
Select whether the CD player enters the online READY  
mode or the monitor PAUSE mode when the auto cue  
function is activated using menu No. 16 (“CUE_UP”).  
z The pitch control function ON/OFF setting and pitch  
control value are backed up on the CD player. So, the  
same settings are reproduced when the CD player is  
next turned ON.  
Selection: RDY (online READY, default setting),  
PUS (monitor PAUSE)  
[NOTE]  
Even when the pitch control function is activated, a digital  
signal of sampling frequency 44.1 kHz is output at all  
times from the digital output terminal on the CD player.  
Note, however, that when the CD player is synchronized  
to a 48 kHz external word clock signal, a digital signal of  
sampling frequency 48 kHz is output.  
[NOTE]  
The CD player also enters the online READY or monitor  
PAUSE mode according to the auto cue up setting when  
the auto ready function is activated.  
Incremental Play Function  
When the incremental play function is ON, and the STOP  
key is pressed during online playback and monitor playback,  
the CD player stops at the start of the next track, and stands  
by at either the online READY or monitor PAUSE mode  
according to the auto cue up setting.  
Auto Ready Function  
When the auto ready function is ON, CD player stands by at  
the start of the next track after a track is played backed.  
[NOTE]  
Press the AUTO RDY key to turn the auto ready function  
ON/OFF. When the auto ready function is ON, “A.READY”  
is lit in the display window.  
In the program playback mode, playback skips to the  
start of the next programmed track. In the single playback  
mode, playback skips to the start of the current track.  
z The auto ready function ON/OFF setting is backed up on  
the CD player. So, the same setting is reproduced when  
the CD player is next turned ON.  
Select incremental function ON/OFF using menu No. 06  
(“INCR_P”).  
Selection: OFF (default setting), ON  
When the auto ready function is activated, the CD  
player enters the online READY or monitor PAUSE  
mode according to the setting of menu No. 16  
(“CUE_UP”). (above “Setting Auto Cue Up”)  
Also, the CD player stands by at the following points  
according to the playback mode:  
[NOTE]  
When the MONITOR button on the Remote  
Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) or the  
No. 2 pin (MONITOR PLAY IN) of the REMOTE  
(PARALLEL) terminal is used, playback can skip to  
the start of the next track and start monitor playback.  
Also, when the ONLINE button on the Remote Control  
Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately) or the No. 1 pin  
(ONLINE PLAY IN) of the REMOTE (PARALLEL)  
terminal is used, playback can skip to the start of the  
next track during online playback and start online  
playback as long as the failsafe function is OFF.  
Regular playback  
Single playback  
Program playback : Start of next programmed track  
: Start of next track  
: Start of current track  
[NOTE]  
When the auto ready function and auto cue function are  
used together, the CD player stands by at the audio start  
point of the next track after a track is played.  
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OUTPUT-RELATED SETTINGS  
Setting the Terminals for Online  
Output  
Setting Stereo/Monaural  
The playback output signal can be set to monaural.  
The BALANCED analog output terminal and AES/EBU  
digital output terminal are basically provided as terminals  
for online output. In the default setting, both of the monitor  
playback signals and online playback signals are output  
from these terminals. However, by using menu item No. 02  
(“ON LINE”) you can set so that only the online playback  
signal is output from these output terminals.  
Set monaural using menu No. 8 (“OUTPUT”).  
Selection: ST (STEREO, default setting), MON (MONO)  
OFF (default setting):  
Audio signals are output from the BALANCED analog output  
terminal and AES/EBU digital output terminal during both  
online playback and monitor playback.  
Setting the Output Level  
You can select the maximum output level of the BALANCED  
analog output terminal.  
ON:  
Set the maximum output level using menu No. 09 (“OUT_L”).  
Audio signals are output from the BALANCED analog output  
terminal and AES/EBU digital output terminal only during  
online playback.  
Selection: +24 (default setting), +22, +20, +15 (dBu)  
Setting the Terminals for Monitor  
Output  
The UNBALANCED analog output terminal and SPDIF  
digital output terminal are basically provided as terminals  
for monitor output. In the default setting, both of the monitor  
playback signals and online playback signals are output  
from these terminals. However, by using menu item No.  
03 (“MONI”) you can set so that only the monitor playback  
signal is output from these output terminals.  
OFF (default setting):  
Audio signals are output from the UNBALANCED analog  
output terminal and SPDIF digital output terminal during  
both online playback and monitor playback.  
ON:  
Audio signals are output from the UNBALANCED analog  
output terminal and SPDIF digital output terminal only during  
monitor playback.  
[NOTE]  
The playback signal is output from the PHONES terminal  
during both monitor playback and online playback  
regardless of the above setting.  
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TASCAM CD-601MKII  
OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS  
Referencing to an External Clock Source  
Switching the Time Display  
The CD player can be operated referenced to an external  
digital clock.  
Each press of the DISP MODE key during playback  
switches the time information in the display window. As the  
default setting, the time display mode is switched between  
“track elapsed time” and “track remaining time.”  
1 Connect the word clock from an external source to the  
WORD SYNC IN terminal on the rear panel.  
2 Set menu No. 04 (“CLOCK”) to “EXT”.  
The type of time display that is switches using the DISP  
MODE key can be selected in menu No. 19 (“TIME”).  
Selections are displayed at 1 to 4.  
EXT CLK” and the sampling frequency (“44.1k” or “48k”) are  
lit on the clock display area of the display area.  
The default setting is “INT” (referenced to internal clock).  
1 (default setting): Track elapsed time track remaining  
time  
2 : Track elapsed time track remaining time disc  
remaining time  
3 : Track elapsed time track remaining time disc  
remaining time disc total time  
4 : Track elapsed time track remaining time disc  
Failsafe Function  
remaining time disc total time « track time  
The failsafe function is a safety function for preventing  
playback from discontinuation when an operation key is  
touched inadvertently during a final take.  
In the default setting, the failsafe function is ON, and  
operation of keys other than STOP, PLAY MODE and DISP  
MODE is not accepted during online playback. Also, in the  
online READY mode, operation of search-related keys such  
as the TRACK key and numeric keys and the MENU key is  
not accepted.  
The current time display mode is displayed as follows at the  
top of the display window.  
Track elapsed time  
Track remaining time  
Disc remaining time  
Disc total time  
: (no display)  
: REMAIN is lit.  
: TOTAL REMAIN is lit.  
: TOTAL is lit.  
When the failsafe function is set to OFF (“OFF”) using menu  
No. 10 (“F_SAFE”), all keys (excluding the SEARCH key  
during online playback) are functional.  
Track time  
: TOTAL blinks.  
z The time display setting is backed up on the CD player.  
So, the same setting is reproduced when the CD player  
is next turned ON.  
[NOTE]  
Displaying the End of Track Warning  
While disc operations are stopped, the disc total time is  
displayed.  
The end of track warning (EOM = End of Message) can be  
displayed in the display window in the online playback and  
monitor playback modes. (In the default setting, the warning  
is not displayed.)  
When the end of track warning is set to be displayed, the  
countdown to the end of the track is displayed.  
Set the end of track warning display using menu No. 11  
(“EOM”).  
OFF (default setting): The end of track warning is not  
displayed.  
10, 15, 20, 30, 60, 90: The countdown display starts from  
the end of the track by the preset  
number of seconds.  
TASCAM CD-601MKII  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS  
Clearing the Frame Display  
Viewing the Total Motor Time  
The frame digit in the time display that is displayed in the  
display window can be cleared.  
To view the total time that the CD mechanism motor in  
the CD player has been used, select the item following  
menu No. 23 (before menu No. 01) without a menu No.  
Select from the following using menu No. 18 (“FRAME”):  
ON (default setting): The frame digit is displayed.  
OFF: The frame digit is not displayed.  
AUTO: The frame digit is not displayed only during online  
playback.  
The menu example above shows that the total  
motor time is 234 hours.  
Timer Play Function  
When the timer play function is set to ON, monitor playback  
is started automatically when the CD player is turned ON.  
Select timer play function ON/OFF using menu No. 07  
(“TIMER”).  
Selection: OFF (default setting), ON  
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EXTERNAL CONTROL  
Setting fader start/stop  
Parallel Control  
Fader start/stop is possible by connecting the No. 21 pin  
(FADER START/STOP IN) and No. 36 pin (GND) of the  
REMOTE (PARALLEL) terminal to the external interface.  
At a fader start, the CD player enters the online playback  
mode.  
The CD player can be controlled on the parallel interface  
from external equipment using the REMOTE (PARALLEL)  
terminal (37-pin D-Sub connector) on the rear panel.  
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1
To start/stop the CD player from an external fader, set the  
following menu items.  
Setting fader start  
Set the polarity using menu No. 14 (“F_STAR”).  
37  
20  
NOR (NORMAL): Low Active. The CD player starts when  
the input signal is switched from High to Low.  
Pin Arrangement  
REV (REVERSE): High Active. The CD player starts when  
Pin No. Signal Name  
IN/OUT  
the input signal is switched from Low to High.  
1
ON LINE PLAY IN  
IN  
2
3
MONITOR PLAY IN  
PAUSE IN  
IN  
IN  
4
READY IN  
IN  
5
STOP IN  
IN  
6
7
TRACK SEARCH REV IN [ |<< ]  
N.C  
IN  
Setting fader stop  
8
9
TRACK SEARCH FWD IN [ >>| ]  
SEARCH REV IN [ << ]  
SEARCH FWD IN [ >> ]  
MONITOR PLAY TALLY  
READY TALLY  
IN  
IN  
IN  
Set the state of the CD player at stop operation using menu  
No. 15 (“F_STOP”).  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
STP (STOP): The CD player stops.  
RDY (READY): The CD player enters the online READY  
PAUSE TALLY  
STOP TALLY  
mode.  
INDEX SERACH REV IN [ <- ]  
INDEX SEARCH FWD IN [ -> ]  
ON LINE PLAY TALLY  
FLASH READY IN  
FLASH MODE IN  
EOM OUT  
FADER START/STOP IN  
ONLINE PLAY / MONITOR PLAY OUT OUT  
TEN KEY 0 IN  
TEN KEY 1 IN  
TEN KEY 2 IN  
TEN KEY 3 IN  
TEN KEY 4 IN  
TEN KEY 5 IN  
TEN KEY 6 IN  
TEN KEY 7 IN  
TEN KEY 8 IN  
TEN KEY 9 IN  
STOP/READY OUT  
FLASH READY TALLY  
FLASH MODE TALLY  
GND  
PUS (PAUSE): The CD player enters the monitor PAUSE  
mode.  
CUE: The CD player returns to the cue point (point at fader  
start), and enters the online READY mode.  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
INC (INCREMENT): The CD player enters the online  
READY mode at the start of the next track.  
PLY (PLAY): Online playback is continued.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
+5 V  
Parallel control I/O specifications  
Input  
: +5 V pull-up, Low Active, 50 ms or more  
Output : Open collector, 20 mA max.  
+5 V (pin No. 37) max. current: 100 mA  
TASCAM CD-601MKII  
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EXTERNAL CONTROL  
Control from the RC-601MKII  
Control from the RS-232C interface  
Functions are added to the CD player and the CD player  
becomes easier to user by using the Remote Control Unit  
RC-601MKII (sold separately).  
The CD player can be controlled on the serial interface  
from a PC or other external equipment using the REMOTE  
(SERIAL) terminal (15-pin D-Sub connector, RS-232C-  
compliant) on the rear panel. For details, contact us.  
Expanded and additional functions by the  
RC-601MKII  
Time chart/index search using the numeric keys  
8
1
9
Search using the jog/search dial  
15  
End check function that allows you to listen to the end of  
tracks  
Pin Arrangement  
1 tune repeat, all tunes repeat, program repeat, repeat  
playback between A and B  
Pin No. Signal Name IN/OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
SHIELD  
IN  
Shielded (shell ground)  
Receive data  
Reserved  
Max. 10 cue points can be set to a single disc.  
Flash start function using 10 cue points  
RX  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
GND  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Ground  
Cue point settings for 500 discs can be stored to  
memory.  
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
TX  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
(Reserved)  
OUT  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Send data  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Playback between A and B using MEMO points and  
confirmation playback of points are possible.  
The monitor outputs of up to four CD-601MKII can  
be connected to RC-601MKII and monitored on  
headphones.  
Setting operation on the CD player  
Operation on the CD player can be selected between  
enabled and disabled when the RC-601MKII is connected.  
Setting the baud rate  
Set enable/disable using menu No. 17 (“RMT”).  
When the REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal is used to control  
the CD player, select the appropriate baud rate from the  
following using menu No. 23 (“RS232C”).  
R_L (REMOTE + LOCAL, default): Operation of the CD  
player is possible on both the RC-601MKII and the CD  
player.  
B-0: (default when RC-601MKII is connected)  
R (REMOTE): Operation of the CD player is possible on  
B-1:  
B-2:  
B-3:  
B-4:  
B-5:  
B-6:  
1,200 bps  
2,400 bps  
4,800 bps  
9,600 bps  
19,200 bps  
38,400 bps  
only the RC-601MKII.  
Operation of the CD player except the OPEN/CLOSE  
key is disabled.  
When the RC-601MKII is not connected, operation of the  
CD player is enabled regardless of the setting of this item.  
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TASCAM CD-601MKII  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Rating  
Analog Output Electrical Characteristics  
Model:  
Discs used:  
Compatible discs:  
CD player  
The following characteristics are the balanced and  
unbalanced analog output specifications.  
Compact discs (12 cm, 8 cm)  
Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-R,  
CD-RW,  
Playback frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio:  
102 dB or more  
(20 kHz LPF, A-weighted)  
98 dB or more  
Number of audio channels: 2 channels  
Number of quantized bits:  
Sampling frequency:  
Transmission rate:  
Modulation method:  
Pickup drive system:  
16-bit linear/channel  
44.1 kHz  
4.3218 MB/sec  
EFM  
Objective lens drive system,  
optical type 3 beams  
Dynamic range:  
(20 kHz LPF, A-weighted)  
[1 kHz max. output level -60 dB]  
0.008% or less (20 kHz LPF)  
[1 kHz max. output level]  
Distortion (THD+N):  
Channel  
Objective lens drive system: 2D parallel drive system  
Light source:  
Wavelength:  
Separation:  
Wow flutter:  
90 dB or more [1 kHz]  
Measured limit value or less  
Semiconductor laser  
780 nm  
Other Characteristics  
ANALOG OUTPUTS  
BALANCED (L, R)  
Audio rise time:  
Anti-shock time:  
Within 10 msec  
20 seconds  
Connector:  
Specified output level: +4 dBu  
Max. output level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu,  
XLR 3-31 or equivalent  
General  
Power requirements:  
USA/CND:  
EUR/UK:  
AUS:  
Power consumption:  
External dimensions:  
+15 dBu (according to output level  
setting)  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
24 W  
220 W x 142 H x 382.4 D (mm)  
(including feet and protrusions)  
6.0 kg  
Output level calibration variable range:  
0 dB to -6 dB or more  
150 Ω  
Output impedance:  
UNBALANCED (L, R)  
Connector:  
RCA  
Weight:  
Specified output level: -10 dBV  
Operating temperature: 5 to 35°C  
Max. tilt of installation surface: 5 degrees  
Accessories:  
Max. output level:  
Output impedance:  
PHONES  
+6 dBV  
100 Ω  
Power cable, Owner’s Manual,  
Warranty  
Connector:  
Stereo phone jack  
z Specifications and external appearance are subject  
Max. output level:  
50 mW + 50 mW (at 32 Ω load)  
to change without notice in the interest of product  
improvement.  
DIGITAL OUTPUTS  
AES/EBU  
z Note that illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may differ  
on some products due to product improvements.  
Connector:  
XLR 3-31 or equivalent  
Output signal format:  
Output impedance:  
Sampling frequency:  
IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)  
110 Ω  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
(at word synchronization)  
External Dimensions  
220  
SPDIF  
Connector:  
RCA pin jack  
IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)  
75 Ω  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
(at word synchronization)  
Output signal format:  
Output impedance:  
Sampling frequency:  
Other I/O  
WORD SYNC IN  
Connector:  
Input impedance:  
Input level:  
BNC  
75 Ω (automatic termination)  
TTL level  
382.4  
361.5  
Synchronizing frequency range:  
44.1 kHz ±0.1% and 48 kHz ±0.1%  
11  
WORD SYNC THRU  
Connector:  
BNC  
REMOTE (PARALLEL)  
Connector:  
37-pin D-Sub female  
REMOTE (SERIAL)  
Connector:  
15-pin D-Sub female  
Electrical characteristics: RS-232C-compliant  
TASCAM CD-601MKII  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
List of Error Messages  
If the following error messages are displayed during CD player use, try performing the  
remedies described in the following table.  
Indication  
ERR01  
Description  
TOC READ Error  
GFS Error  
Remedy  
The disc is scratched.  
Replace the disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
ERR02  
ERR03  
Focus Error  
Clean the disc.  
ERR04  
ERR05  
ERR06  
ERR07  
ERR08  
SUBQ Error  
Replace the disc.  
TRAY LOADING Error  
SLED Error  
Check the disc tray for foreign objects.  
SYSTEM Error  
MEMORY Error  
Turn the power OFF then back ON again.  
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CD-601MKII  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-422-52-5082  
3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
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Phone: +52-555-581-5500  
Campesinos No. 184, Colonia Granjes Esmeralda, Delegaacion Iztapalapa CP 09810, Mexico DF  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-845-1302511  
Unit 19 & 20, The Courtyards, Hatterslane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD1 8TE, UK  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Phone: +49-611-71580  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  
TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY.,LTD. A.B.N. 80 005 408 462  
Phone: +61-3-9672-2400 Facsimile: +61-3-9672-2249  
280 William Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia  
TEAC ITALIANA S.p.A.  
Phone: +39-02-66010500  
Via C. Cantu 11, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy  
Printed in Japan  

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