Tascam Compact Disc Player CD-450 Owners Manual

							 
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CD-450 
Compact Disc Player
OWNER’S MANUAL
 
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE  COVER (OR BACK).  NO  USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying  the  appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.. 
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.
Model number
Serial number 
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
9101423400 
						

							 
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TASCAM  CD-450 
Important Safety Precautions 
Note for U.K. Customers 
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. 
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains
supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one
has to be fitted, then follow the instructions given
below: 
IMPORTANT: 
   
DO NOT  
 make any connection to the
larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by
the safety earth symbol  
  
 or coloured GREEN or
GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured
in accordance with the following code: 
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE 
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved
type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
 
TO THE USER 
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.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.  
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. 
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING  
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.  
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT  
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.  
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung  
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. 
						

							 
TASCAM  CD-450 
  
3  CAUTION:
 
É 
Read all of these Instructions. 
É 
Save these Instructions for later use. 
É 
Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions 
 — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated. 
2) Retain Instructions  
— The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference. 
3) Heed Warnings 
 — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to. 
4) Follow Instructions 
 — All operating and use instructions should be
followed. 
5) Cleaning 
 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-
ing. 
6) Attachments 
 — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 
7) Water and Moisture 
 — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 
8) Accessories 
 — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. 
9) 
 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com-
bination to overturn. 
10) 
  
Ventilation 
 — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 
11) Power Sources 
 — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 
12) Grounding or Polarization 
 — This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. 
13) Power-Cord Protection 
 — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding 
 — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be  sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode.  Note to CATV system installer:
 
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical. 
15) Lightning 
 — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges. 
16) Power Lines 
 — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 
17) Overloading 
 — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock. 
18) Object and Liquid Entry 
 — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product. 
19) Servicing 
 — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
20) Damage Requiring Service 
 — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions: 
a) 
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 
b) 
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. 
c) 
if the product has been exposed to rain or water. 
d) 
if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation. 
e) 
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. 
f ) 
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service. 
21) Replacement Parts 
 — When replacement  parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. 
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards. 
22) Safety Check 
 — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition. 
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting 
 — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only  as recommended by the manufacturer. 
24) Heat  
— The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
  IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							 
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TASCAM  CD-450 
 
 
 
 
 
• CAUTION     • ACHTUNG     • OBSERVERA     • ADVARSEL 
Optical pickup 
: Type  :  KSS-213C
Manufacturer :  SONY Corporation
Laser output :  Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength :  760_800nm  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 invisi-
ble 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  
1 
. 
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.
1THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO INFORM 
THAT THE APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.
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ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT APPARATET INDEHOLDER EN 
LASERKOMPONENT.
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INDERSIDEN AF TOPDÆKSLET FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT 
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ELLER BENYTTELES AF ANDRE FREMGANGSMÅDER END BESKREVET 
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LASERSTRÅLING.
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DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING. 
						

							TASCAM  CD-450 5
Thank you for choosing the TASCAM CD-450 com-
pact disc player.
To get the most out of your CD-450, spend some time 
now to read this manual. If you read this manual thor-
oughly at least once, you will know where to turn 
when you need answers.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
Important Safety Precautions  . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . 3
Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preference Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional Accessories
ÉRC-450C Remote Control Unit
There are some functions to which the RC-450C
provides access but the CD-450 itself does not (see
p.8).
ÉLA-450 Balanced Line Amp
Mounted to the back of the CD-450, as shown on
page 8, the LA-450 provides access to a pair of bal-
anced analog L/R outputs and an AES/EBU format
balanced digital output.
Handling Precautions
ÉNever place this unit in locations subject to
extremely high or low temperatures or to sharp tem-
perature rise or drop.
ÉDo not drop this unit or subject it to severe impact.
Internal circuits or the enclosure may be damaged.
ÉPlace this unit on horizontal and solid surfaces.
There is a risk this unit overturns if installed on
unstable shelves or stands.
ÉWhen cleaning the exterior of this unit, use a soft
cloth. To remove severe dirt, wipe it off with a soft
cloth lightly moistened with neutral detergent and
water. Never use any type of solvents such as ben-
zine and thinner, which would damage the coating or
erase legends.
Mounting in a 19 Rack
This unit comes with a rack mount vis kit allowing the 
unit to be mounted in an EIA standard 19-inch rack, as 
shown.
Before Getting Started 
						

							6 TASCAM  CD-450
Specifications
External Dimensions
Disc:8-cm/12-cm CD
Audio channel:2 channels
Quantization:16-bit linear
Sampling frequency:44.1 kHz
Analog output level
Line output (RCA)
Nominal output level:
–10 dBv (load impedance 
10kOhms, unbalanced)
Maximum output level:+6 dBv (2Vrms)
Line output (XLR) [Optional LA-450] 
Nominal output level:+4dBu (load impedance 
10kOhms, balanced)
Maximum output level:+20 dBu
Headphone output (standard stereo phone jack):
25 mW at max. (load 
impedance 32Ohms)
Digital output
Coaxial (RCA):
IEC60958 home-use 
(SPDIF) 
Balanced (XLR) [Optional LA-450] :
IEC60958 broadcasting 
studios (AES/EBU)
Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada model) 
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe/U.K. model)
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australia model)
Power consumption: 16 Watts
External dimensions: 482 x 104.5 x 310 mm
Weight: 5.1 kg
Typical Performance
Frequency response:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-1 dB) 
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 90 dB 
Distortion: Less than 0.006%
Channel separation:Better than 85 dB
Pitch control:Within +/-12% (1% steps)
Auto cue level:–72/–66/–60/–54 dB
* Changes in specifications and features may be made 
without notice or obligation. 
						

							TASCAM  CD-450 7
General Guide
1POWER Switch
2Headphone Volume Control (PHONES)
3Headphone Jack
4Disc Tray
5Numeric Keypad
This is used to enter tack numbers, index numbers and 
time points.
6CLEAR Key
This key is used to clear wrong numbers you’ll enter
on the numeric keypad or to clear all your preference
settings (p.9) at once.
7Disc Tray OPEN/CLOSE Button
8SEARCH MODE Key
Three search modes are available: Track, Time, and 
Index, as selected with this switch. 
¨Search Opera-
tions, p.9
9END OF MESSAGE
This indicator lights when playing tracks near their 
end. 
¨Preference Settings, p.9
ADisplay
Shows what’s going on during play and other various
information.
BSKIP Keys
Used to skip directly to the beginning of the current 
track or to the beginning of the succeeding track.
CSEARCH Keys
Allow you to hear the disc play at high speeds in the
forward direction or in reverse as long as you hold 
either of these keys down.
DSTOP KeyEPLAY Key
FREADY Key
This key puts the deck into Ready-for-play mode.
GCALL Key
The point where you press PLAY to leave the ready 
mode and start playing is stored in memory, and you 
can go back to that point by pressing this CALL key.
HAUTO READY Key
When this key is pressed on, the deck goes into Ready 
mode at the beginning of each tack or at the beginning 
of an A-B loop.
IAUTO CUE Key
When this key is pressed on and you perform a track 
search, the deck goes into Ready mode at the first 
audio of that track. The sensitivity of the auto cue cir-
cuit is adjustable. 
¨Preference Settings, p.9
JINCR (Incremental) PLAY Key
When this key is pressed on, each time you press PLAY 
during play, the next track starts playing. 
¨ p.10
KPITCH CONTrol
A pitch change of up to +12% and down to –12% is 
available in 1% steps. 
¨ p.10
LSINGLE Key
When this key is active and you start playing, only the 
current track is played back through.
MREPEAT Key 
Enables the whole disc, or, used in conjunction with 
the SINGLE key, a single track, to play over and over 
again. 
¨p.10
NDISPLAY Key
Selects ELAPSED, REMAIN or TOTAL REMAIN 
displays. 
						

							8 TASCAM  CD-450
OATTenuator — Optional
This reduces the balanced analog output level by 12 
dB at maximum.
PANALOG OUTPUT Connectors 
(BALANCED) — 
Optional
A +4 dBu analog output signal is available at these 
XLR-type connectors.
QDIGITAL OUTPUT Connector 
(AES/EBU) — 
Optional
This delivers the AES/EBU format digital signal.
RANALOG OUTPUT Jacks 
(UNBALANCED)
A -10 dBV analog output signal is available at these 
RCA jacks.
SDIGITAL OUTPUT Connector 
(COAXIAL)
This is for connection of a coaxial digital cable.
TREMOTE Jack
The optional remote control unit is connected here.
UFADER/EVENT START Jack
This 3-conductor (tip-ring-sleeve) jack is used to 
switch the deck between Play and Ready, as you oper-
ate an external switch connected to a mixer fader. 
Alternatively, this jack also allows this deck to be 
remotely controlled as an event. 
¨ p.11
VTALLY Jack
This 3-conductor (tip-ring-sleeve) jack is typically 
used for connection of LEDs to monitor the operating 
status of the deck at a distance. This jack operates 
through an open-collector current source; the collector 
current is 40 mA at maximum. The tip goes active at 
EOM or STOP time (as selected in the preference set-
ting screen), and the ring goes active at PLAY. For the wiring of these conductors, see illustration under the 
heading, Fader Start, p.11.
( RC-450C Remote Control Unit — Optional )
WPGM (Program) Key
A maximum of 30 tracks can be programed to play in
sequence. 
¨ p.10
XCHECK Key
This is used to change tracks once programed in mem-
ory or check programed tracks.
YA-B REPEAT Key
Once you press this key during play, that point is 
stored in memory as the beginning point of a repeat 
loop, and a point where you press the key the second 
time is stored as the end of the loop. A third press 
clears the loop.
General Guide 
						

							TASCAM  CD-450 9
Settings you make here are stored in EEPROM so they 
become default settings.
1Hold STOP and press POWER to enter a 
preference setting mode.
2Use the SKIP keys to select the desired items.
E)SEF= EOSET: End-of-Message triggering 
time setting; 5 to 35 seconds, in 5-sec-
ond steps.
FALLY= TALLY: Tally signal output timing; at 
EOM or STOP time.
F_P{H= F-PCH: Fixed pitch; +/–12%
FPLAY= TPLAY: Timer controlled play; On or 
Off.
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							10 TASCAM  CD-450
Programed Play
A maximum of 30 tracks can be programed.
1Press the PGM key on the optional remote to let 

PROGRAM show in the display.
2Enter the desired tracks on the numeric keypad.
* To enter track 5 for example, press 0 then 5.
To delete tracks from the program memory
Use the 
CHECK key to let the track number you
want to delete blink, then press the 
CLEAR key.
To add tracks
To add track 3 for example after track 9 already
programed, let 9 blink with the 
CHECK key, then
press 0, 3 on the numeric keypad.
To check the content of the program 
memory
While in STOP each time you press the 
CHECK
key track numbers programed will show in the dis-
play in order of play.
Displayed to the right of the track numbers is total
play time.
When the total play time exceeds 999 minutes 59
seconds, the display will read ExxMxxS.
Repeat Play
All tracks
Press 
REPEAT, then press PLAY.
A single track
Press the 
SINGLE key, then enter the desired track
on the numeric keypad.
Two-point repeat
During play, press the A-B REPEAT key at the
desired start point of play loop, and again press the
key at the desired end point of your loop.
Changing the Pitch
By operating the + and – keys of PITCH
CONT
 you can change the pitch within the limits of
±12% in 1% steps. The pitch percent value is
shown in the INDEX display window.
Press the 
PITCH CONT switch to let its LED light
up, then press 
PLAY to start play at the entered
pitch.
Alternatively, you can press the 
PITCH CONT
switch before changing the pitch with the + and

– keys. But you cannot switch pitch changes on
and off during play.
If you have set a fixed pitch on the preference set-
ting screen, the PITCH CONT LED will blink
when you switch on power to the deck, showing
that the deck plays at a fixed pitch. If you then press
the 
PITCH CONT switch, its LED will turn on
solid, and you can further change the pitch. When
you press the 
PITCH CONT switch again, the deck
will switch back to your fixed pitch.
Incremental Play
During incremental play, each time you press the
PLAY key, play starts from the beginning of the
next track.
If you press 
STOP instead of PLAY during play,
the deck will go into Ready at the beginning of the
next rack. In this case, the AUTO CUE feature
comes on if previously enabled.
If you are using a fader switch, the deck goes into
Ready at the beginning of the next track each time
you switch the deck from Play to Ready.
Operations