Tascam Dual Cd Player CD-X1500 Owners Manual

2. Functions and Controls English
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,FLASH indicator
When flash start is activated, this indicator lights.
Flash start is on by default, or the last setting of
flash start will be retained.  If you set it to OFF
then turn the power off, when power is turned back
on, flash start will be OFF.
.Memory bank indicators
Lights the current selected memory bank indicator. 
/A.CUE indicator
Lights when AUTO CUE function is turned on. 
!A.RDY indicator
Lights when AUTO READY...

English 3. Playback operation
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3-1. CUE
The CD-X1500 can memorize the play start point
as a cue point.  If cue point is memorized, pressing
the CUE key locates the unit to the cue point.
To memorize the CUE point
There are two ways to store the cue point.
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
CUE selects the method for the CUE key’s
operation.
:Last play start point is stored as the CUE
point. 
:Pressing the CUE key when unit is paused
stores the current point...

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3-4. A-B Looping
To store the LOOP points
…Loop points can be stored when loop
points are not stored on the unit (A and
B key don’t light).  If loop points are
already stored, erase these points first,
then store the loop points again.
…Both loop start (A) and end (B) points
can set to within a track.
…A-B looping can be performed when the
loop mode is set to “A-B” (preset 01).
When loop mode is set to “A-B”, the S
and “ALL” indicators in...

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3-5. Adjusting the tempo
Tempo range
The CD-X1500 features +/-8, 16, 32, 100, and 0%
of tempo control range.  Pressing the TEMPO key
changes the tempo control range. The parameter-
display shows the selected tempo/key range
momentary.  If 0% is selected, the parameter
display shows  .
Using the TEMPO slider
The TEMPO slider controls the playback tempo.
Tempo changes are displayed in the LCD.
Using the TAP key
Pressing the TAP key repeatedly...

4. More advanced operation English
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4-1. Key control
The CD-X1500 features up to +/-16% key control.
Key control range is determined with tempo range
setting.  
When tempo and key control range is set to 8%,
key value can be set in 0.1% steps.  When tempo
and key control range is set to 16%, key value can
be set in 0.2% steps.  When tempo control range is
set to 0%, 32%, or 100%, key control function
does not work.
Pressing and holding the KEY key then moving the
Jog...

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4-5. Track Memory / Recall
The CD-X1500 can memorize the various
playback settings of current selected track up to
100 tracks of memory in each 5 banks (A to E). 
You could use each bank for a different player or
use the other bank for a different setting for a track,
for example.
Track Memory
1. Select the memory bank (A to E) by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
TEMPO/BANK key.
2. Enter the track memory mode by...

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3. When track memory number is shown in the
LCD, pressing the ENT key recalls the track
from the track memory number.
…Cue and loop points can be memorized
and/or recalled.  However, just after the
recall operation, seamless start from the
cue or loop points cannot be performed
because there are no data in the RAM
buffer just after the recall operation.
Once playing from cue points (CUE 1-3)
and/or loop start point for a few second,...

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4-10. Programmed Play
The CD-X1500 features up to 30 tracks of program
play function.  Program itself is maintained even if
power is turned off, and if CD is not ejected,
program list will be backed up.
…If the disc is ejected, program will be
erased.
…Once one of the CUE 1-3 key is pressed,
programmed play will be cancelled.
Create the program
1. Enter the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the...

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2. Program number is shown in the parameter
display.  Select desired program number where
you want to insert the program with the Jog
wheel.
3. Press SET/INS key.
4. Select desired track with track skip keys.
5. Repeat 2-4.
6. Exit the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
P.MODE/PGM key.
Delete program
1. Enter the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the...

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…Time mode
…Play mode
…Flash start on/off
…Brake on/off
…Brake Time
…Key Original on/off
…Auto Cue on/off
…Auto Ready on/off…Relay Play on/off
…Tempo Range
…Memory Bank
…Preset Settings
…CUE mode
…Program
…FILTER on/off
4-12. Backup Memory
Each time you turn off the power, the status of the following features are stored into backup memory.
Preset Number ItemParameter (*: default)Function
LOOP mode
*, ,Sets the loop mode.
:A-B loop...