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 function is activated. 
@RELAY indicator
Lights when relay play is set to on. 
#LOOP indicator
Lights when loop play is engaged. 
$S indicator
Lights when loop mode is set to single loop. 
%ALL indicator
Lights when loop mode is set to all loop. 
^Time Address Bar
Shows the current play position relative to the
current track.
&PAR indicator
When FILTER is activated, this indicator lights
and displays the filter parameter.
*TEMPO indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the TEMPO
value.(KEY indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the key
value.
Lights when key value is set to other than 0%.
)Parameter display
Displays the various parameters.
QTAP indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the tap
value. 
WKEY ORIGINAL indicator
Lights when key original function is activated. 
						

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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 as the cue point.
Stutter play with the CUE key
When the unit is paused at the cue point, the unit
will play when this key is pressed, and enter pause
mode when CUE is released.
If the PLAY key is pressed during CUE playback,
the unit will go into normal play mode.
3-2. CUE 1-3
The CD-X1500 can have another three cue points
stored with the CUE 1-3 keys.
To memorize the CUE 1-3 points
1. Find the desired point. 
2. Press the SET key.  The parameter display shows
.
3. Press the desired CUE key.
When the CUE key has the stored point, the CUE
key lights.  The stored cue point cannot be erased
but can be overwritten.
…When the unit is paused and the 
indicator in the LCD lights, pressing the
SET key then pressing the CUE 1-3 key
starts the unit automatically.
…When the unit is paused and the 
indicator in the LCD doesn’t light, press-
ing the SET key then pressing the CUE 1-
3 key flashes the pressed CUE 1-3 key
three times then lights.
…For three seconds after storing the cue
point, you cannot store another cue
point.
Stutter play with the CUE 1-3 keys
When the unit is paused at the cue 1-3 point, the
unit will play when the appropriate CUE 1-3 key is
pressed, and enter pause mode when CUE 1-3 is
released.
If the PLAY key is pressed during CUE playback,
the unit will go into normal play mode.
3-3. Flash Start
The CD-X1500 has a flash start function that can
be used with the CUE 1-3 keys.
When the flash start function is activated (when the
indicator in the LCD lights), pressing the
CUE 1-3 key enables flash start.
…When the  indicator in the LCD
doesn’t light, the unit is back in cue
mode.  In this mode, pressing the CUE 1-
3 key locates the stored cue point then
the unit pauses.
NOTE
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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 the LCD don’t
light.
1. Press the A key when playing or pausing. The A
key will light and the B key will start flashing. 
2. Press the B key when playing or pausing.  The
LOOP, A, and B keys will light.  If the loop B
point is set when the unit is playing, the 
CD-X1500 starts loop playback seamlessly. If
the loop B point is set when the unit is paused,
the CD-X1500 goes to the loop start point then
pauses. At this time the  indicator in the
LCD lights.
Disengage loop play
When loop play is engaged, pressing the LOOP
key disengages loop play. In this case, the unit
continues playback and LOOP light goes off, but
the loop points are not erased.
NOTE
When loop play is engaged, locating to the out
point of a loop section disengages loop play (i.e.
pressing the CUE key, etc…).  The LOOP key goes
off, but the loop points are not erased.
Re-looping
When loop play is disengaged and loop points are
already stored, pressing the LOOP key starts re-
loop playback and the LOOP key lights.
Erasing the LOOP points
Pressing the A and B key at the same time erases
the loop points.  At this time, the A and B keys go
off.
If the tray is opened, your loop points are erased. 
Changing the LOOP end point (B point)
Pressing the B key when the loop is playing
changes the loop end point.
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
the B key edits the B point using Jog wheel.
Pressing the B key overwrites the new B point and
exits the edit mode.
…The Loop B point can be moved before
the current B point only.
NOTE 
						

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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 counts the song
tempo in BPM manually.  Tapped BPM is shown in
the LCD parameter display and the TAP LED
blinks in tempo.  This BPM affects the TEMPO
slider moving.  If the TEMPO slider is moved, the
BPM will be changed automatically.
Pressing and holding the TAP key for more than
1.5 seconds erases the tapped BPM value.
Pressing and holding the TAP key then moving the
Jog wheel (within 1.5 seconds) adjusts the BPM
manually.
3-6. Pitch Bending
When playing back a disc, pressing the BEND + or
– key, or using the Jog wheel can change playback
tempo momentary.  Pressing the + key or moving
the Jog wheel clockwise increases the playback
speed and returns to original speed when release
this key or stop the Jog wheel moving.  Pressing
the - key or moving the Jog wheel
counterclockwise decreases the playback speed
and returns to original speed when release this key
or stop the Jog wheel moving.
…When SEARCH key, SCRATCH key, or FIL-
TER key is not lit, the Jog wheel works
for pitch bend function.
The maximum pitch bend range is 16%.
…When Key Original function is activated,
playback key is fixed.
3-7. Key Original
When tempo range is set to +/-8 or 16%, pressing
the KEY ORIG key turns the key original function
on and off.  When key original function is turned
on, tempo control does not affect the playback key.
When the key original function is turned on,
indicator in the LCD lights.
If tempo range is set to +/-32% or 100%, the key
original function does not work.
When the key original function is turned on,
parameter display shows  in the KEY mode.
NOTE 
						

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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 wheel sets the key control value.
Note that the key value shows a total of the value
together with any changes made by using the
slider.
…When the key original function is acti-
vated, the key control function does not
work.
4-2. Scratching
When SCRATCH key is activated, scratching can
be performed with the Jog wheel.
…For 3 seconds after the flash start or
cuing with CUE 1-3 key, or cuing with
CUE key, backward direction of
scratching cannot be performed. During
SCRATCH key light is off, scratching
cannot be performed. Once it lights
again, scratching can be performed.
…When SEARCH function is on, the Jog
wheel works as the search dial.  When
filter effect is turned on, scratch function
is automatically turned off.
NOTE
NOTE
4-3. Brake
Brake function simulates the braking audio just
like turning off the analog turntable.  Pressing the
BRAKE key turns the brake function on and off.
When brake function is activated, the BRAKE key
lights.
Set the brake time
Pressing and holding the BRAKE key then using
the Jog wheel adjusts the brake time.  Brake time
can be set to 0.1 to 5 seconds in 0.1 sec. steps.
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key while unit is
playing performs the braking.
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key during the braking
starts the music again with current tempo.
4-4. FILTER
The CD-X1500 includes a filter effect.  Pressing
the FILTER key turns the effect on and off.  When
filter effect is turned on, the FILTER key lights.  In
this case, using the Jog wheel moves the cut off
frequency for the filter.
…When search function is turned on, Jog
wheel works as the search dial.  When
scratch function is turned on, FILTER
effect is automatically turned off.
NOTE 
						

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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 pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
SET/MEMO key.
3. LCD shows the lowest empty memory number.
4. Using the Jog wheel to change the memory
number if necessary.
5. Press the ENT key.  At this time, if there is stored
memory in the selected memory number,
indication is displayed in the LCD.
Pressing the ENT key overwrites the data.
Pressing any other key cancels the memory
operation.
Memory data
…DISC ID…CUE point
…CUE 1-3 points…LOOP A/B points
…LOOP mode…Play mode
…Tempo data…Tempo Range
…Key Original On/Off…TAPvalue
…Brake On/Off…Brake Time
…Brake Time…Time mode
Recall
1. Select the memory bank by pressing and holding
the SHIFT key then pressing the
TEMPO/BANK key.  If there is a track memory
data of selected track in the current selected
memory bank (A to E), the M indicator in the
LCD lights.
2. Enter the recall mode by pressing and holding
the SHIFT key then pressing the
FLASH/RECALL key.  If there is a track
memory data for the selected track, its memory
number is shown in the LCD. 
3. When track memory number is shown in the
LCD, pressing the ENT key recalls the track
memory data.
The CD-X1500 can recall the track (song) from the
track memory data.
1. Select the memory bank by pressing and holding
the SHIFT key then pressing the
TEMPO/BANK key.
2. Enter the recall mode by pressing and holding
the SHIFT key then pressing the
FLASH/RECALL key.  Using the Jog wheel to
select the desired track memory number.  
						

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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,
flash start and/or seamless looping can
be performed.
4-6. Fader Start
Connect the FADER START jack on the rear panel
of the main unit and fader start jack on the external
device which supports the fader start function (i.e.
X-9, X-17, X-15, XS-3, etc…) with the fader start
cable which is supplied to perform fader start/back
cue performance with external device.
Audio signal should be connected to the external
device as well.
TIP: Start (low active, more than 50ms)
GND: Back cue (low active, more than 50ms)
4-7. Relay Play
Turning on the Relay play function either left or
right unit turns on the relay play function.  When
relay play is activated, when left unit finishes
playback, right unit will start playback and vice
versa automatically.
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
the BRAKE key turns the relay play function on
and off.  When relay play is turned on, the
“RELAY” indicator in the LCD lights.
NOTE
4-8. Auto Cue
Auto cue function allows the unit to search the
beginning of the song and pause there
automatically.  The detection level is fixed to
–54dB.  When Auto cue function is turned on,
“A.CUE” indicator in the LCD lights. 
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
the BEND – key turns the AUTO CUE function on
and off.
4-9. Auto Ready
Auto Ready function allows the unit to pause the
beginning of the next track when playback of the
current track is finished.
The behavior of Auto Ready function is follows.
Continuous play mode:
Pause the beginning of the next track when
playback of the current track is finished.
Single play mode:
Pause the beginning of the current track when
playback of the current track is finished.
Program play mode:
Pause the beginning of the next programmed
track when playback of the current track is
finished.
When Auto Ready function is turned on, “A.RDY”
indicator in the LCD lights.
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
the BEND + key turns the AUTO READY
function on and off. 
						

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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
P.MODE/PGM key.
2. Program number is shown in the parameter
display.  Select desired track with the track skip
keys.
3. Go to next program number by pressing the ENT
key or using the Jog wheel.
4. Repeat 2-3.
5. Exit the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
P.MODE/PGM key.
NOTE
Edit program
1. Enter the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
P.MODE/PGM key.
2. Program number is shown in the parameter
display.  Select the desired program number with
the Jog wheel.
3. Select desired track with track skip keys.
4. Repeat 2-3.
5. Exit the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
P.MODE/PGM key.
Insert program
1. Enter the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
P.MODE/PGM key. 
						

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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
P.MODE/PGM key.
2. Program number is shown in the parameter
display.  Select desired program number that you
want to delete the program with the Jog wheel.
3. Press FLASH/DEL key.
4. Repeat 2-3.
5. Exit the program edit mode by pressing and
holding the SHIFT key then pressing the
P.MODE/PGM key.
4-11. Preset menu
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then using the
Jog wheel selects the preset menu.
Select the preset menu then press the ENT key, the
LCD shows the preset menu and its parameter.
Set the parameter with the Jog wheel.
Pressing the ENT key confirm the new parameter.
Pressing any other key exits the preset operation. 
						

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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 mode.
:Single track loop mode.
In this mode, indicator in 
the LCD lights.
:All loop mode. In this
mode, indicator in the 
LCD lights.
TIMER start*,Turns the “power on play” on or off
DIRECT
*,When direct mode is set to on,
disc can be ejected when disc is 
played, and when insert the disc,
playback is started automatically.
TOC READ mode
*,Selects the TOC read mode.
:Uses the previous servo value.
:Adjust the servo value every
time.
Memory Auto  Recall
*,Selects the track memory recall mode
:Recall the track memory data
when recall operation is 
performed.
:Recall the track memory data
when track is selected.
Factory Preset Initialize the preset menu.
Memory All Clear Clear the all memorized data.