Tascam Compact Disc Player/reverse Cassette Deck CD-A700 Owners Manual

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11_ 1. Press the POWER switch ON.
2. Set the REV MODE switch to the
required tape travel mode.
3. Load a pre-recorded cassette with its
open edge facing down and side A fac-
ing toward you.
4. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.
5. Press the ”or ∏button to start play-
back.
6. Adjust the volume with the amplifiers
volume control.
OTo stop playback, press the STOP (∑)
button.
Playback
The tape counter counts up when the tape
is moving forward and down when the tape
is being rewound.  The display can be
cleared by pressing the COUNTER RESET
button, which resets the counter index to
0000.
Tape Counter
Cassette Deck Operation
1. Press the POWER switch ON.
2. Set the REV MODE switch.
OIf you want to make a bi-directional
recording, set the REV MODE switch to
the πor øposition.
OWhen starting to record with 
”ú, one
side recording is performed.
OSet to the “position if recording is to
be made on a single side of the tape.
3. Load a recordable cassette.
OCheck that the safety tabs on the spine
of the cassette are in place.  If they have
been broken off, block the holes with
adhesive tape.
4. Select the SOURCE switch.
OWhen selecting CD, the built-in CD
players output is selected as a source.
OWhen selecting LINE, the external sig-
nal from LINE INPUT is selected as a
source.
5. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.
6. Press the RECORD button and the deck
enters the Record-Pause mode (REC
and ƒindicators light).
7. Adjust the recording level with the
INPUT level control so that the loudest
sound to be recorded just makes the
meters briefly reach around the 0 dB
point (for Normal or Chrome tapes) or
the +3 dB point (for Metal tapes).
Recording
Loading a Cassette Tape
1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the
cassettes hub and take up any slack
tape.
Note: Avoid touching the tape.
Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.
2. Press the EJECT button (∫)* to open
the cassette compartment door.
3. Load the cassette tape with its open
edge facing down.
4. Gently close the compartment door.
*Notes:
OThe cassette holder cannot be
opened during recording or playback.
OIf the power has been switched off
during play or recording, ejecting the
cassette may be impossible. In such a
case, switch the power on and press
the eject button again.
8. Press the PAUSE (ƒ) button again to
start recording.
OTo stop recording temporarily, press the
PAUSE (ƒ) button.  To restart the tape,
press the PAUSE (ƒ) button or play
(”∏) button.  During the Record-
Pause mode, if the button whose ”, ∏
indicator is lit is pressed, recording will
start; however, if the button whose ”,
∏indicator is not lit is pressed, only the
tape direction will change; to restart the
tape, press the button again.
OTo stop recording, press the STOP (∑)
button.
Anything previously recorded on the tape
will automatically be erased when you
make a new recording on it.  It can also be
erased by recording on it with the INPUT
level control set to 0.
CAUTION
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or
other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws.  Check before
recording.
Erasing 
						

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12_ You can change the tape speed during
playback, allowing to change the pitch of
the reproduced sound.
By turning the PITCH CONTROL to the right,
the tape speed becomes faster, resulting in
a higher pitch. By turning it to the left, the
tape speed becomes slower, resulting in a
lower pitch.
OAt the fully clockwise position, the tape
speed is approx. 12% faster .
OAt the fully counterclockwise position,
the tape speed is approx. 12% slower.
Pitch Control
OIf, by using the Ò, the required CPS
number setting is exceeded, use the
button to count down the CPS num-
ber until the required CPS number is dis-
played.
OWhen the Òbutton is pressed, the
next tune is counted as 1 and when the
button is pressed, the current tune
is counted as 1.
2. The tape is fast-wound to detect blanks
between tunes until the required tune is
reached.  Then playback starts from the
beginning of the designated tune.
Notes on CPS
CPS operates by detecting and counting
blanks of about 4 seconds, the standard
interval between tunes.  Therefore, with the
following types of tapes, search functions
may not work correctly.
OWhen the intervals between tunes can-
not be detected.
–Intervals of less than 4 seconds.
–High levels of noise in intervals.
–Long low level sections (in classical
music, etc.) CPS allows the selection and playback of
any tune up to 15 tunes ahead or before the
one being played.  This function operates
by detecting blank spaces of at least 4 sec-
onds between tunes.  These blanks can be
created using the REC MUTE function.
Notes:
OIn the following steps 1 and 2, to simpli-
fy the description, the explanation is
given for forward playback (∏direc-
tion).  A similar procedure should be
used for reverse playback.
OThe Ò(Fast Forward) and 
(Rewind) buttons act as CPS buttons
during playback.  This is why the main
unit indicates /ÚÆ/Ò for
these buttons, while the remote control
unit shows just Ò.  In the fol-
lowing explanation, these buttons are
described as just  and Ò.
1. During forward playback, press the 
or Òbutton repeatedly until the num-
ber of tunes to be skipped appears in the
counter display.  Use the Òbutton for
searching a tune following the current
tune and button for a tune before
the current tune.  Refer to the chart
How to Select Any Required Tune Using
CPS. CPS (Computomatic Program Search)
In the Stop mode, the Òbuttons act
as fast forward and rewind buttons.
OIn the Playback mode, these buttons act
as CPS buttons.
Fast Wind
By pressing the RTZ (Return To Zero) but-
ton, the tape will locate the 0000 point and
stop.
OThe RTZ function does not work when
the tape counter indicates a number
between 9996 and 0004.
RTZ (Return To Zero) Function 
						

							Using the CD SYNC function, a CD-to-tape
copy can be done easily and simply.
1. Load a compact disc.
2. Load a recordable cassette.
3. Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.
OIn the CD SYNC mode, the INPUT level
control has no effect, as the recording
level is automatically adjusted internally. 
∑To record from the beginning of
the tape
Press the CD SYNC button in the Stop
mode.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of
Side A and the counter is reset to 0000,
while the CD player is in the Ready mode at
the beginning of the first CD track.
After mute-recording for approx. 10 sec-
onds (to avoid the leader tape), the cassette
deck drops into the Recording mode while
the CD player starts playback.
∑To record from any desired posi-
tion of the tape
1. Move the tape to the desired position
and press the STOP (∑) button.
2. Press the RECORD button.
The deck enters the Record-Pause
mode.
3. Press the CD SYNC button.
CD-to-tape copying starts from the cur-
rent tape position.
OWhile CD SYNC is engaged, only the
STOP (CD), STOP (TAPE),  OPEN/CLOSE
and TIME buttons are operational.
∑Designating CD tracks to be
recorded on Side A or Side B
(A-B Program Dubbing)
By using the A-B Program Dubbing func-
tion, you can designate CD tracks to be
recorded on Side A or Side B. 
1. Press the PROGRAM button.2. Press the A-B button from the remote.
A- blinks and B lights in the display,
indicating that the CD player is now in
the Side A program mode.
3. Program tracks to be recorded on Side
A of the tape.
Perform the procedures described in
step 3 in the Program Playback section
on page 8. 
OTo display the total program time, press
the TIME button in the Program mode
from the remote. It will help you to fit the
total recording time to the tape length.
Pressing the TIME button again will
return the CD player to the Program
mode. 
4. Press the A-B button from the remote.
A- lights and B blinks in the display,
indicating that the CD player is now in
the Side B program mode.
5. Program tracks to be recorded on Side
B of the tape.
OPressing the A-B button in the Side B
Program mode will return the CD player
to the Side A Program mode.
6. Press the CD SYNC button.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of
side A and the counter is reset to 0000,
while the CD player is in the Ready mode
at the first track of the Side A program.
After mute-recording for approx. 10 sec-
onds (to avoid the leader tape), the cas-
sette deck drops into the Recording
mode while the CD player starts the pro-
gram playback.
OIf you press the RECORD button before
pressing the CD SYNC button, the
recording will start from the current
tape position (without rewinding the
tape to the beginning). 
OIf the tape on Side A ends before 01:30 (1
minute 30 seconds) of the current CD
track has been played, the recording of
Side B will start with that track. (except
with A-B Program Dubbing)
OWhen the CD player finishes playback,
the CD SYNC mode is released.
OIf the tape comes to the end of Side B
before the CD player finishes playback,
the CD SYNC mode is canceled.
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∑Automatic spacing operation for
4-second blanks (during record-
ing)
Press the REC MUTE button during
recording.  The tape movement contin-
ues and a blank space of about 4 sec-
onds is recorded (the RECORD indicator
blinks).  The deck then enters the
Record-Pause mode automatically (both
the RECORD and PAUSE (ƒ) indicators
light).
To restart recording, press the PAUSE
button (the PAUSE indicator goes off).
∑Automatic spacing operation for 
4-second blanks (during record-pause)
In the Record-Pause mode, pressing the
REC MUTE button will initiate the above
record-muting operation automatically.
The deck then returns to the Record-
Pause mode.
∑For a blank of more than 4 seconds
During recording, hold the REC MUTE
button depressed for longer than 4 sec-
onds.  A blank space will be left as long
as the button is pressed.  Release the
button to enter the Record-Pause mode.
To restart recording, press the PAUSE
(ƒ) button.
ODuring record muting operation (while
the RECORD indicator is blinking), press-
ing the REC MUTE button again will
release the record muting operation and
recording will restart without stopping
the tape.
Record Muting Operation
Copying from CD to Tape 
						

							The unit has a timer controlled function.
This lets you start playback or recording
operations at any desired time when an
optional audio timer is used.
∑Timer playback of CD or cassette
1. Connect the unit and your stereo system
to an audio timer as shown in the dia-
gram.
2. Set the power switches of all compo-
nents to ON.
3. Load a disc or a prerecorded cassette.
4. Set the timer switch to the CD or TAPE
position.
5. Set the audio timer to the required start
(power on) and stop (power off) times.
When this setting is completed, the
power to all components will be
switched off.
6. When the preset start time is reached,
power will be supplied and playback will
start automatically.
∑Timer recording
1. Select the amplifiers input which this
deck is capable of recording.
2. Select the source to be recorded (FM,
AM, etc.).
3. Load a recordable cassette and set the
[TIMER] switch to [REC].
4. Set the audio timer to the required start
(power on) and stop (power off) times.
When this setting is completed, the
power to all components will be
switched off.
5. When the preset start time is reached,
power will be supplied and recording
will start automatically. In the Continuous Playback mode, once
either the CD player or cassette deck fin-
ishes (or stops) playback, the other starts
playback automatically.
1. Press CD-TAPE CONT PLAY button.
TAPE and CD blink in the display.
2. (For example) Press the CD PLAY (å)
button.
The CD player starts playback.
CD blinks in the display.
3. When the CD player stops, the cassette
deck automatically starts playback.
TAPE blinks in the display.
Afterward, when one stops, the other
starts.
ORegardless of whether one machine (CD
player or cassette deck) is stopped
forcibly by pressing the STOP (∑) button
or automatically at the end of playback,
the other machine starts playback.
OYou may change the CD or tape while it
is in the Stop mode.
OTo release the Continuous Playback
mode, press the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY
button again.
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Timer-controlled Operation
Continuous Playback
between CD and Tape
Timer Connection 
						

							Problem Probable cause Remedy
General
No power when POWER is pressed. Power plug not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
Hum. Pin-cord plug not connected securely. Re-connect plug securely.
Noise in tuner. Too close to tuner. Keep a reasonable distance between 
them or switch off the power of 
this unit.
No audio output. Connection to stereo system is incorrect. Check connections.
Remote control unit operation is  POWER switch set to OFF. Set switch to ON.
impossible.
Batteries not inserted in remote control.  Insert batteries.
CD player
No playback when disc is loaded. Disc loaded with label side down. Load with label side up.
Disc dirty. Clean disc surface.
No audio output. Connection to stereo system is incorrect. Check connections.
No CD output. The cassette deck is in Playback mode. Stop the deck. Or connect the 
CD output with the amplifier.
A single track can only be played. SINGLE button engaged.  Press button to disengage it.
No program playback. PROGRAM button not pressed. Press button to display PGM.
Mistracking (sound jumping). Player receiving vibration or shock. Change the installation position 
of this unit.
Disc dirty. Clean disc surface.
Strange sound. The CD PITCH CONTROL has been  Set the CD PITCH CONTROL pot to 
changed. the center position.
Cassette deck
Low sound quality. The heads are dirty. Clean the heads.
The heads are magnetized. Demagnetize the heads using 
the TEAC E-3.
The position of the DOLBY NR switch is  Change the position.
not correct.
Strange sound. The PITCH CONTROL has been changed. Set the PITCH CONTROL pot to the 
center position.
Impossible to record. The SOURCE switch is set to an  Set the SOURCE switch to the 
inappropriate input. appropriate input (CD/LINE). 
The record protection tabs of the  Put adhesive tape on the tab hole.
cassette are broken off.
The heads are dirty. Clean the heads.
Recording level is too low. Turn the INPUT level control pot to 
the right.
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Basic troubleshooting of this unit is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment.  Always check the most obvious pos-
sible causes first.  To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:
Troubleshooting 
						

							CD player section(Audio)
Number of channels:2
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio:90 dB
Total harmonic distortion:0.02% (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter: 
Unmeasurable (quartz accuracy)
Channel separation:75 dB
Pitch control: Approx. ±12 %
Output (RCA):2 Vrms
Output (XLR):+20 dBu
Digital filter:4-times oversampling 
Analog filter:3rd order 
Cassette sectionTrack system:4-track 2-channel stereo
Heads:Record/playback x 1 (rotary
reverse), erase x 1
Type of tape:Cassette tape C-60, C-90
Tape speed:4.76 cm/sec.
Pitch control:Approx. ±12 %
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):
69dB(DOLBYNRoff,3%THD level, weighted), 
69 dB (DOLBY NR on, over 5 kHz)
Fast winding time:Approx. 120 sec. (with C-
60)
Specifications
The heads and tape path should be cleaned
and demagnetized periodically.
Cleaning tape pathOApply head cleaning fluid* to a cotton
bud or soft cloth, and lightly rub the
heads, capstan and all metal parts in the
tape path.
OAlso clean the pinch roller using rubber
cleaning fluid*.
* Both are available in TEAC Tape
Cleaning Kits HC-2 and RC-2 in the
U.S.A. or TZ-261 in other areas.
Maintenance
Demagnetizing headsBe sure that the power is off, then demag-
netize the heads using a TEAC E-3 demag-
netizer.  For details of its use, read its
instructions.
Pinch Roller
Capstan
Erase HeadRecord/Play Head
Input (RCA): 
–9 dBu (input impedance of 50 kohms)
Input (XLR): 
+4 dBu  (input impedance of 10 kohms)
Line output (RCA): 
–4.5 dBu (output impedance of 400
ohms)
Line output (XLR): 
+4 dBu (output impedance of 150 ohms)
Headphones:5 mW/32 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:15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D):
483 x 138.5 x 270 mm (19 x 5-1/4 x 
10-5/8)
Weight:6.6 kg (14.1 lbs.)
Standard accessories:
Wireless remote control RC-A500,
Battery (SUM-3, AA, R6 type) x 2,
Rack mounting screw kit 
OImprovements may result in specifi-
cation or feature changes without
notice.
OPhotos and illustrations may differ
slightly from production models.
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.If the plug fitted is not suit-
able 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 con-
sult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut of
f,remove the fuse anddispose of the plugimmediately, 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 NOTmake any con-
nection to the larger terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or
GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this prod-
uct 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 r
eplacing the fuse only a correct-ly rated approved type should be usedand be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPE-
TENT ELECTRICIAN. 
						

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