Tascam CD-A500 Technical Documentation Manual
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The TASCAM CD-A500 is a 3U rack-mountable combination CD player, tray loaded mechanism, and
cassette deck, two-head bi-directional player recorder. The unit offers the ability to record directly
from the CD to the cassette; or, onto the cassette from an external source.
The cassette deck provides 12 +/- Pitch Control, Dolby B noise reduction, and its counter reset has an
RTZ function. Unbalanced I/O (on back) via RCA connectors with front input volume control.
The CD player offers Program Play, Shuffle Play, and allows continuous play of one or all tracks.
Rear panel output is unbalanced RCA.
The combination provides power on play/record and includes a wireless remote (RC-A500).
CD-A500
Technical Documentation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
the combination can be capitalized upon by using direct dubbing, long play (combo) capabilities, and an
input-saving cascade output mode. Rear panel unbalanced (RCA) I/O connections and a wireless remote
are standard. The CD-A500 is designed to be affordable, easy to use, and reliable.
MSRP $469.00
TASCAMs CD-A500 brings
together two popular consumer
media formats in one very
affordable and space conscious
package. The CD player and
cassette deck can act as totally
separate units with individual
out
puts on the back panel, or
Integrated CD Player & Reversible Cassette
Deck
3-U Rack Mount Design
± 12% Pitch Control on Cassette Deck
Return To Zero Function for Cassette Deck
Wireless Remote Control Included
Continuous Play function between Cassette & CD
Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O
Headphone Output with Level Control
Dolby B Noise Reduction on Cassette Mechanism
Shuffle and Program Play Modes for the CD
Player
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CONSULTANT’S AND SYSTEM DESIGNSPECIFICATIONS
TASCAM CD-A500
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PANELS
TASCAM CD-A500
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CD player section
Number of channels: 2
Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz ± 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
Dynamic range: 90 dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable (quartz accuracy)
Channel separation: 75 dB
Output: 2 Vrms
Digital filter: 4-times oversampling
Analog filter: 3rd order
Cassette section
Track system: 4-track 2-channel stereo
Heads: Record/playback x 1 (rotaryreverse), erase x 1
Type of tape: Cassette tape C-60, C-90
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec. 1 7/8 ips, 4.76 cm/sec
Motor: DC servo motor x 1
Wow and flutter: 0.08% (W. RMS)
Frequency response (overall): 50 – 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB, metal
50 – 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB, chrome
50 – 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB, normal
Signal-to-noise ratio (overall): 59dB(DOLBYNRoff,3%THD level, weighted),
69 dB (DOLBY NR on, over 5 kHz)
Fast winding time: Approx. 120 sec. (with C-60)
Input: Line; 87 mV (input impedance of 50kohms or more)
Output: Line; 0.46 V (load impedance of 50kohms or more)
Headphones; 1 mV/8 ohms
General
Power requirements: 120/230 V AC, 50–60 Hz
(U.S.A./Canada/General export model)
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe/U.K. model)
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australia model)
Power consumption: 14 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 133 x 270 mm (19 x 5-1/4 x10-5/8)
Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.)
SPECIFICATIONS
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TASCAM CD-A500