Tascam Dual Cd Player CD-302 Owners Manual

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The points marking the start and the end of the sam-
ple must be within 10 seconds of each other, and 
must be in the same track.
NOTE
If the scratch function (4.9, “Scratch”) is on, you can-
not use the sampling function.
4.3.1 Sampling
1Make sure the IN and OUT keys U are not lit.
2Erase any existing sample data (4.3.9, “Clear-
ing the sampled data”).
3Locate to the location to be used as the start 
point of the sample (this can be done “on the 
fly” during playback).
4When you press the 
IN key, the current location 
is captured as the sample start point. The 
OUT 
and 
SAMPLE keys starts flashing as sampling 
starts. 
The 
SAMPLE key will also flash if the unit is in 
playback mode to show that active sampling is 
taking place.
5Locate the playback position to the location to 
be used as the sample end point (or continue 
playback until the end point is reached).
6When you press the 
OUT key, the current posi-
tion is captured as the loop point. If the start 
and end locations are different, both the 
IN and 
OUT keys turn on.
NOTE
If ten seconds elapse, or if the end of the track is 
reached without you pressing the OUT key, the end 
point of the sample will automatically be set at this 
point. 
4.3.2 Using the A-B loop as a sample 
source
When you have set up an A-B loop (see 3.4.2, “A-B 
loop play mode”), you can press and hold the 
OUT 
key and press the 
B key (or the other way round) to 
set the A point of the loop as the start point of the 
sample, and the B point of the loop as the end point 
of the sample (you cannot do this when loop play-
back is taking place).
If the A-B loop is over 10 seconds in length the first 
10 seconds will be used as the sample. 
4.3.3 Editing the OUT point
You cannot edit the start point of the sample, but it is 
possible for you to adjust the end point to a position 
within 10 seconds of the start point.
1With both the 
IN and OUT keys lit, “double-
click” (i.e. press twice in quick succession) the 
OUT key. 
2The display shows the sampling time from the 
start point.
3Use the dial to adjust the position of the end 
point.
4Press the 
OUT key to store the new position of 
the end point.
4.3.4 Playback of sampled data
When both the IN and OUT keys are lit, press the IN 
key to replay the sampled data.
If you press the 
OUT key while the sample is being 
played, you will stop the sample playback. 
If you press the 
IN key while sampled data is played 
back, playback restarts from the beginning of the 
sampling data.
4.3.5 Playback of sampled data in 
reverse
1Press and hold down the SAMPLE key.
2Press the 
IN key. The sample can now be played 
back in reverse.
3Press the 
PLAY/PAUSE key to start reversed 
playback.
There is also a preset function menu which allows all 
samples to be played back in reverse automatically:
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
05 SAMP/P (SAMP_P) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
R (reverse) with the dial (the f—for-
ward setting sets forward play).
5Press the 
ENTER key. The REVERSE indicator 
will light.
4.3.6 Setting the sampled data 
playback tempo
1Press the PRESET key.
2Select 
07 SAMP/t (SAMP_T) using the dial or 
numeric keys. 
						

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3Press the ENTER key.
4Select the tempo speed using the dial.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.3.7 Setting the sampled data 
playback key
1Press the PRESET key.
2Select 
08 SAMP/k (SAMP_K) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select the key pitch using the dial.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.3.8 Looped playback of sampled data
To loop the sampled data:
1Press and hold down the 
SAMPLE key.
2Press the 
OUT key. This changes the mode to 
loop the sampled data.
3Press 
PLAY/PAUSE to loop the data.
You can also set the sample loop mode as described 
here:
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
06 SAMP (SAMP) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On using the dial.
5Press the 
ENTER key. The LOOP LED will 
light. 
4.3.9 Clearing the sampled data
If you push and hold down the IN key and press the 
OUT key (or the other way round) for a second or 
two, you will clear the sampled data.
Both the 
IN and OUT keys will then go out.
4.4 Bend function
The bend function allows you to change the tempo 
during playback by about 8% either up or down, 
using the dial. You need to make no settings to enable 
or disable this function.
Turning the dial clockwise increases the tempo, and 
turning it counterclockwise decreases the tempo. 
This action is momentary, i.e. the tempo returns to 
normal when the dial stops turning.
4.5 BPM
The CD-302 features a BPM (beats per minute) func-
tion for each deck. This is used in the Tempo Sync 
and Beat Sync functions.
4.5.1 BPM counter
The BPM counter M shows the tempo in beats per 
minute of the current material.
An automatic BPM count function and a tap mode 
BPM count function are available.
NOTE
It may not be possible for the CD-302 to “read” the 
beat automatically if the music contains complex 
rhythms. In this case, you should use the TAP func-
tion (described below) to determine the tempo.
4.5.2 Clearing the BPM
To clear the current BPM display, press and hold the 
BPM key O for two seconds or more. The BPM will 
then be re-read and displayed.
4.5.3 Using the tap mode with the BPM 
counter
Tapping the TA P key N will automatically put the 
unit into tap mode, as shown by the 
TA P indicator 
beside the BPM counter. 
The tap speed, in bpm, will be shown on the BPM 
counter.
4.5.4 Clearing the BPM counter (tap)
Press and hold the TA P key for two seconds or more 
to clear the tapped BPM counter. 
4.5.5 Editing the BPM (tap) using the 
dial
If you push and hold down the TA P key and the BPM 
key together, you can used the dial to adjust the  
						

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tapped BPM value. Use the ENTER key to confirm 
this.
If no value is currently shown on the BPM counter, 
120 is assumed as the default.
4.6 Number key modes
This mode allows you to set different parameters 
using the number keys. Usually, the number keys are 
used for entering track numbers and times, etc. How-
ever, they can be changed to “instant function keys”, 
using the following procedure.
1Press and hold the 
CLEAR key G.
2Press the
 ENTER key. The display will briefly 
show 
MODE 2 (MODE 2). In this mode, the 
number keys change function as follows:
The following illustration also shows the functions of 
these keys:
To return to normal number key mode:
1Press and hold down the 
CLEAR key.2Press the 
ENTER key. The display will briefly 
show 
MODE 1 (MODE 1); the default number 
key setting.
4.7 Tempo Sync
This function allows you to match tempos between 
the two decks of the CD-302, using the BPM facility.
In this, and the beat sync function described below, 
either deck can be the “master” deck (the deck from 
which the tempo is taken) or the “slave” deck (whose 
tempo is matched to that of the master).
1Start playback on the master unit. The BPM 
counter shows the current tempo (either from 
the disc or from the tap function (see 4.5.3, 
“Using the tap mode with the BPM counter”).
2Start playback on the slave unit, and press the 
TEMPO SYNC key P on the slave unit.
The 
TEMPO SYNC key will flash until the tem-
pos are matched. After the tempos have been 
matched, the 
TEMPO SYNC key will light 
steadily.
3Re-cue the slave unit so that you can start the 
playback at the required point.
4.7.1 Cancellation of tempo sync
The tempo sync mode will be cancelled under the 
following conditions:
• If the 
TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is 
pressed on the master deck.
• If the 
TEMPO SYNC key is pressed on the slave 
deck.
• The 
TEMPO slider is moved on the slave deck.
• If the difference in tempos between the two decks 
(slave and master) is set to more than 32%, the 
TEMPO SYNC key will flash and then go out 
(tempo sync is lost).
4.8 Beat Sync
This function allows beat-level synchronization 
between the two decks which have already been 
“tempo synced” as described above (4.7, “Tempo 
Sync”).
The beat sync will then adjust the slave unit, so that 
the beats of the music played back on the two decks 
are synchronized (rather than simply being played 
1Sample key –6Sample key +
2Sample tempo–7Sample tempo +
3Brake time –8Brake time +
4Bend –9Bend +
5Voice Reduce function on/off0
Sample 
key
()
(+)Sample
tempoBrake
time BendVoice reduce 
function (on/off) 
						

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back at the same rate, as is the case with tempo 
sync).
1Synchronize the two decks using tempo sync, 
as described above. The 
TEMPO SYNC key on 
the slave deck should be lit.
2With both decks playing, press the 
BEAT SYNC 
key 
Q on the slave unit before you start the 
cross-fade between decks.
The 
BEAT SYNC key will flash until the decks 
are “beat synced”. After the beat sync has 
locked, the 
BEAT SYNC key will light steadily.
4.8.1 Cancellation of beat sync
Beat sync mode is cancelled under the following 
conditions:
• If the 
TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is 
pressed on the master deck.
• If the 
TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is 
pressed on the slave deck.
• The 
TEMPO slider is moved on the slave deck.
• The dial is used to set the BPM value on the master 
deck.
If beat sync is lost, it is necessary to set up the beat 
sync again using the 
BEAT SYNC key.
4.9 Scratch
The scratch function allows you to do scratch play-
back, like an analog record turntable.
NOTE
Note that in the A-B loop mode (3.4.2, “A-B loop play 
mode”) and the single loop mode, the scratch func-
tion cannot be used.
Press the SCRATCH key V to enable the scratch 
mode (the key will light).
Use the dial for scratch playback, whether the deck is 
paused or playing back.
The “scratch area” is for five seconds “behind” the 
current position. The “forward” direction does not 
have this limitation.
To make seamless transition from scratch play to 
normal playback, press the 
SCRATCH key to turn off 
the scratch mode, while completing the scratch.
4.10 Memories
The CD-302’s memory function allows the storage of 
up to 1000 memories. There are 5 banks (A to E) 
with each bank having 200 memories.
The space for these memories is shared between the 
two decks, so if one player has used 1,000 memories, 
TEMPO SYNC
Master deck
Slave deck
BEAT SYNC
Master deck
Slave deck 
						

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there is no space remaining for the other player to 
use for memories.
You might use each bank for a different operator of 
the CD-302, for example.
The following data is stored in each memory:
• Disc ID (automatically read from disk)
• Cue point (3.3, “Cueing”)
• Loop points (A, B) (3.4, “Loop play”)
• Loop mode (A-B, SINGLE, ALL) (3.4, “Loop 
play”)
• Play mode( SINGLE, ALL, PROGRAM) (3.2, 
“Play modes”)
• Sampler points (IN, OUT) (4.3, “Sampling”)
• Sampler play mode (FWD, REVERSE) 4.3.5, 
“Playback of sampled data in reverse”)
• Sampler loop on/off (4.3.8, “Looped playback of 
sampled data”)
• Tempo (4.1, “Tempo (speed) control”)
• Tempo width (4.1, “Tempo (speed) control”)
• Key (4.2, “Key (pitch) control”)
• Tempo/Key link (4.2, “Key (pitch) control”)
• Key change amount (4.2, “Key (pitch) control”)
• Voice Reduce setting (4.11, “Voice Reduce func-
tion”)
• BPM (4.5, “BPM”)
• TAP (4.5.3, “Using the tap mode with the BPM 
counter”)
• Brake (ON, OFF) (4.14, “Brake function”)
• Brake time (4.14, “Brake function”)
• Time (ELAPSED, REMAIN) (3.1, “Playback 
operations”)
• Output level (4.13, “Output level”)
You can select whether sampling points are recalled 
or not using preset function 09.
When you load a disc, where a track has had a mem-
ory stored in the current bank, the display shows a 
flashing 
M for three seconds. The memory can then 
be recalled.
4.10.1 Storing a memory
1Press the BANK key H to select the memory 
bank.
2Press the 
MEMORY key J.
3The display shows 
MEMO (MEMO) together with 
the number of the lowest empty memory avail-
able in that bank. A flashing 
M also appears in 
the display.4Change the memory number using the 
numeric keys or the dial.
5Press 
ENTER key to complete the set up.
The display will then show a non-flashing 
M. 
4.10.2 Recalling a memory
1Press the BANK key H to select the memory 
bank.
2Press the 
RECALL key K.
3Select the number of the memory to be recalled 
using the dial or the numeric keys.
4If the memory has data stored in it, the mem-
ory number will light and an 
M shows in the 
display.
If the memory has no data stored in it, the 
memory number flashes and 
M is not visible in 
the display. 
5If the memory has data stored in it, press the 
ENTER key. The memory is recalled, and the 
disc is located to the stored cue point.
4.10.3 Recalling a memory from a track 
number
1Press the BANK key H to select the memory 
bank.
2Press the 
RECALL key.
3If memory data exists in the currently-selected 
bank for the current track, the 
M sign will light 
steadily.
4Press the 
ENTER key to recall the memory. The 
track will pause at the recalled cue point.
4.10.4 Overwriting a memory
1Press the BANK key H to select the memory 
bank.
2Press the 
MEMORY key J.
3The word 
-SuRE- (SURE) will appear in the 
display.
4Press the 
ENTER key to confirm the overwrite 
procedure. The memory related to the cur-
rently-selected track is overwritten. 
4.10.5 Memory recall (sample points)
To avoid accidentally overwriting sample points, you 
can select whether to recall sampling points or not 
when a memory is recalled. 
						

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1Press the PRESET key.
2Select 
09 SAMP/R (SAMP_R) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off using the dial.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
However, even if the sampling point recall is set to 
off, memorized sample data can still be loaded later: 
1Recall the memory (see 4.10.2, “Recalling a 
memory”). If sample points have been stored 
in the memory, the 
IN and OUT keys will flash 
three times.
2Pause playback.
3Press and hold the 
OUT key for more than two 
seconds.
The sample data are loaded, and the 
IN and 
OUT keys will light.
4.10.6 Clearing memories
It is possible to clear all memories together, or clear 
them individually. 
To clear individual memories:
1Recall the memory.
2
M will show on the display.
3Press and hold the 
MEMORY key J for two 
seconds or longer.
4The 
M in the display will go out.
To clear all memories.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
24 ALL/CL (ALL_CL) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key. The display will show
-SuRE- (-SURE-).
4Press the 
ENTER key to confirm the deletion of 
all memories.
NOTE
If you are clearing all memories and then turning off 
the power, wait a few seconds between pressing the 
ENTER key and turning off the power.
4.11 Voice Reduce function
This function lowers the volume of the vocal part of 
the material being played back when enabled. Note 
that this may work better on some recordings than 
others.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
10 VOICE/R (VOICE_R) using the dial 
or numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off using the dial.
5Press the 
ENTER key to confirm this setting.
4.12 Programmed playback
Add up to 30 tracks to a program for programmed 
playback in a series of program steps. 
Even when the power is turned off, if you have set a 
programmed playback order set and enabled timer 
play, programmed playback will start when the unit 
is turned on, as the program is stored in memory.
4.12.1 Setting the program steps
This adds tracks as program steps in a new program.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key. The program step num-
ber and the track number are shown on the 
display.
4Use the 
SKIP keys C to select the track to be 
played as the currently-shown program step.
5Press the 
ENTER key to confirm the entry.
6Repeat 4 and 5 above for as many steps as will 
be entered into the program.
7To finish the program entry sequence, press 
the 
PRESET or ENTER key (or any key except 
the 
SKIP keys).
4.12.2 Adding tracks to the middle of a 
program
When you have created a program, you can insert 
tracks as new program steps part of the way through 
the program.
1Press the 
PRESET key. 
						

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2Select 11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key. The track number, fol-
lowed by the program step number (e.g. 
Pro 
05
 (PRO 05)), is shown on the display.
4Use the dial to select the position in the pro-
gram where the new program step is to be 
inserted. 
5Use the 
SKIP keys C to select the track to be 
played as the program step which will be 
inserted.
6Press the 
ENTER key. All program steps follow-
ing the step which has just been entered will 
have 1 added to their step numbers.
7Repeat 5 and 6 above for as many steps as will 
be inserted into the program.
8To finish the program entry sequence, press 
the 
PRESET or ENTER key (or any key except 
the 
SKIP keys).
4.12.3 Deleting program steps
This function allows you to delete individual pro-
gram steps from the program.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key. The program step num-
ber and the track number are shown on the 
display.
4Use the dial to select the track to be deleted.
5Use the 
SKIP keys C to select E (E) (“before” 
the first track).
6Press the 
ENTER key to delete the track. Pro-
gram steps following the deleted program step 
will 1 subtracted from their step numbers.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 for as many tracks as are 
to be deleted.
8To finish the program step deletion sequence, 
press the 
PRESET or ENTER key (or any key 
except the 
SKIP keys).
4.12.4 Deleting a whole program
This procedure deletes the whole of the program (all 
the program steps).
1Press the 
PRESET key.2Select 
11 PROG (PROG) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key. The program step num-
ber and the track number are shown on the 
display.
4Use the dial to display 
PRO E ( PRO E). 
5Press the 
ENTER key. The display will show
-SuRE- (-SURE-).
6Press 
the ENTER key one more time to delete 
the whole program.
NOTE
Opening the disc tray will also clear the whole of the 
program.
4.13 Output level
You can adjust the output level digitally in steps from 
+6 to –6, or set to 
nor (NOR=normal).
The 
nor setting is equivalent to the +6 setting (max-
imum output level is 2 Vp-p). The maximum output 
level of the 0 setting is 1 Vp-p. The amplification 
chain must be used to make up volume if required.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
12 OUTPUT (OUTPUT) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Use the dial to select the value by which the 
output level will be cut or boosted.
5Press the 
ENTER key to confirm the setting.
4.14 Brake function
Brake function allows the braking of the audio just 
like turning off an analog record turntable. 
						

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28 TASCAM CD-302
When the BRAKE key is pressed, it lights, and the 
brake mode is active. 
When you are playing a disc with brake mode active, 
and you press the 
PLAY/PAUSE key, the deck will 
stop playback slowly, like a record turntable.
Select the braking time from 0.2 to 5.0 seconds, in 
0.1 second steps.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
13 brake (BRAKE) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Use the dial to select a value.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.15 Setting the EOM time
The EOM (End of Message) time is a fixed time 
before the end of the current track. When playing 
back, and this EOM time is reached, the time address 
bar 
k in the display will flash. This provides you 
with a clear visual indication that the end of the track 
is coming up.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
14 EOM (EOM) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select a value. The possible values available for 
the EOM time are: 
OFF, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 
and 
90 seconds. If OFF is selected, the time 
address bar will not flash near the end of the 
track.
5Press the 
ENTER key to confirm the setting.
4.16 Auto Ready
When you set the Auto Ready function, and a track is 
played back, the deck will automatically enter pause 
mode at the start of the next track on the disc. In sin-
gle play mode (3.2, “Play modes”) this setting has no 
effect.This is in contrast to single play mode (3.2, “Play 
modes”), where the unit relocates to the start of the 
current track.
1Press 
the PRESET key.
2Select 
16 A/REDY (A_REDY) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.17 Timer Play
When the power is turned on, playback will automat-
ically start on the deck on which this Timer Play 
function is enabled.
If this function has been enabled for both decks, only 
the left deck will start to play when power is turned 
on.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
17 t/play (T_PLAY) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.18 Incremental Play
When the Incremental Play function is enabled, it 
allows automatic cueing of the playback position to 
the next track when the unit is in playback mode, and 
a fader stop command is received (see 4.23, “Fader 
and Event Start/Stop”).
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
18 i/play (I_PLAY) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key (INCR is shown in the dis-
play).
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key. 
						

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4.19 Relay Play
When you set the Relay Play function you enable the 
automatic start of playback by a deck when the other 
deck stops playback. Setting relay play on one deck 
enables relay play on both decks.
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
19 r/play (R_PLAY) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.20 Direct mode
When the Direct mode is enabled:
• the 
OPEN keys (2 and 7) can open the disc trays 
while a disc is being played back in the appropriate 
tray.
• When a disc tray is closed, the deck automatically 
starts playback.
• When the 
LOOP key is unlit, the A or B points can 
be directly overwritten.1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
20 DIRECT (DIRECT) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.21 Disc Tray Auto Close
When you enable this function, any disc tray that is 
open will close automatically after one minute. 
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
21 CLOSE (CLOSE) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
4.22 Sleep
When you enable this function, if there is no activity 
on the unit for 30 minutes or more, the deck motors 
will turn off and the displays will also turn off (they 
will turn on automatically when a key is next 
pressed).
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
22 SLEEP (SLEEP) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4Select 
On or Off to turn the function on or off.
5Press the 
ENTER key.
Playback stops
Relay play is enabled 
on this deck.
The other deck 
automatically starts 
playing 
						

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4.23 Fader and Event Start/Stop
You can control the CD-302’s decks individually by 
using fader start and event start through the appropri-
ate jacks 
6 on the rear panel of the main unit.
Fader start can be used to stop and start the units. 
Event start can be used to start the units only.
The TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) jacks should be wired as 
shown below:
The fader switch should be wired to the tip and 
sleeve of the TRS plug.
The event trigger switch should be wired to the ring 
and sleeve of the TRS plug.
An event trigger should pull down to ground from 
+5 V for 50 ms or more.
4.24 Factory Preset
To restore all settings to their factory defaults (as 
described in the table in 1.7, “Preset functions”):
1Press the 
PRESET key.
2Select 
23 f/PRE (F_PRE) using the dial or 
numeric keys.
3Press the 
ENTER key.
4The display shows 
-SuRE-.
5Press the 
ENTER key to restore all settings to 
their default values.
STOP
START
RING RING
FADER/EVENT 
START jack
TIP TIPSLEEVE
SLEEVE
+
5VGND
50 ms or more
RING RING
FADER/EVENT
START jack
TIP TIPSLEEVE
SLEEVE