Tascam Dual Cd Player CD-X1700 Owners Manual

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2-5. Remote Controller (LCD)
.M indicator
If there is track memory data for the current
selected track in the current selected memory bank,
this indicator lights.
/TRACK indicator
!REMAIN indicator
When the time mode is set to remain time mode,
this indicator lights.
@SINGLE indicator
When the play mode is set to single play, this
indicator lights.
#PGM indicator
When the play mode is set to programmed play,
this indicator lights.
$MP3 indicator
When a  MP3 CD-ROM disc is inserted, this
indicator lights.
%Time display
This section is used to show track number, time
values or messages.
^FLASH indicator
When flash start is activated, this indicator lights.
Flash start mode 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. QLOOP indicator
Lights when loop play is engaged. 
WS indicator
Lights when loop mode is set to single loop. 
EALL indicator
Lights when loop mode is set to all loop. 
RTime Address Bar
Shows the current play position relative to the
current track.
TPAR indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the effect
parameter.
YTEMPO indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the TEMPO
value.
UKEY indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the key
value.
Lights when key value is set to other than 0%.
IParameter display
Displays the various parameters.
OTAP indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the tap
value. 
PBPM indicator
Lights when parameter display shows the auto
BPM value.
ADIR indicator
When a  MP3 CD-ROM disc is inserted, this
indicator lights and parameter display shows the
current selected directory number.
SKEY ORIGINAL indicator
Lights when key original function is activated. 
						

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3-1. CUE
The CD-X1700 can memorize the play start point
as a cue point.  If the cue point is memorized,
pressing the CUE key locates the unit to the cue
poin.
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 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-X1700 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-X1700 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.
LOOP, A, and B keys will light.  If the loop B
point is set when the unit is playing, the CDX-
1700 starts loop playback seamlessly.  If the
loop B point is set when the unit is paused, the
CDX-1700 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.
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.
NOTE
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 the 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.
3-5. Adjusting the tempo
Tempo range
The CD-X1700 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  .
NOTE 
						

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Using the TEMPO slider
The TEMPO slider controls playback tempo.
Tempo changes are displayed in the LCD.
Auto BPM and TAP key
The CD-X1700 features automatic BPM count
function and TAP mode BPM count function.
When parameter display mode is set to BPM, the
BPM is counted automatically and displayed in the
parameter display. The TAP LED blinks in tempo.
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.
…BPM is also used for the effect time or
beat parameter (P15).  When you set the
BPM using with the TAP key, tapped
BPM will be used for the effect time or
beat parameter.  When there is no
tapped BPM (or you erase the tapped
BPM), auto counted BPM will used for
effect parameter instead
NOTE
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 a
effect 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, 16, or 32%,
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.
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4-1. Key control
The CD-X1700 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%, the 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 the 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
…Backward direction of the scratching can
be performed up to 7 seconds.
…When SEARCH function is on, the Jog
wheel works as the search dial.
When filter effect is activated with
manual mode, scratch function cannot be
performed with the Jog wheel (page 16).
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, 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. Effects
The CD-X1700 includes three effects, Flanger,
Echo, and Filter.  One effect can be activated at the
same time.
Pressing one of the effect  keys can activate the
effect.
Pressing the FX SYNC key synchronize the effect
time with the BPM.
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
one of effect key can adjust the effect level with the
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Effect time setting
When an effect is activated, using the Jog wheel
can adjust the effect time.
The effect time parameter is shown in the
parameter display.
…When the scratch function  turns on, the
effect time cannot be controlled with
the Jog wheel.
Synchronizing the effect time with the
BPM
When an effect is activated and FX SYNC key is
turned on (FX SYNC key lights), using the Jog
wheel can change the effect beat synchronized
with the BPM.
The effect beat parameter is shown in the
parameter display.
…When scratch function  turns on, the
effect beat cannot be controlled with
the Jog wheel.
Effect level setting
When an effect is activated ,  pressing and holding
the SHIFT key then pressing the activated effect
key enters the effect level setting mode.  In this
mode, using the Jog wheel can change the effect
level.
NOTE
NOTE
The effect level parameter is shown in the
parameter display.
FLANGER
Pressing the FLANGE key activates the Flanger
effect.
Effect time: 10msec – 16sec (default: 500msec)
Effect beat: 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2 (default: 1)
Effect level: 0 – 100 (default: 75)
ECHO
Pressing the ECHO key activates the Echo effect.
Effect time:1msec – 3,500msec (default:
500msec)
Effect beat: 2, 1, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 (default: 1)
Effect level: 0 – 100 (default: 75)
FILTER
Pressing the FILTER key activates the Low pass
filter effect.
Effect time: 10msec – 16sec (default: 2sec)
Effect beat: 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2 (default: 4)
Effect level: 0 – 100 (default: 75)
Filter effect has two operation modes, manual
mode and auto mode.  In manual mode, filter
frequency can be  controlled with the Jog wheel.
In auto mode, filter frequency is moved
automatically followed by BPM and effect beat
parameter.
Pressing and holding the FILTER key more than
1.5 seconds changes the filter effect mode.
…When filter effect mode is set to manual
mode, you can move the filter frequency
using with the Jog wheel even if the
scratch function 
NOTE 
						

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4-5. Reverse play
The CD-X1700 features the reverse play function.
Pressing the REVERSE key changes playback
direction. When playback is reversed, the
REVERSE key will light.
…More than 3 seconds after pausing,
reverse play cannot be performed.
…In the reverse play mode, flash start, cre-
ating the looping, and auto cue func-
tions do not work.
4-6. Sampler
The CD-X1700 includes eight seconds sampler on
each player.
Sampling
…Make sure the IN/ßand OUT keys are
not lit.  If the sampler has sampled audio
data, erase the audio data first, then
record the audio again.
1. Press the IN/ßkey when playing or pausing.
IN/ßkey will light and SAMPLE and OUT key
will start flashing. 
2. Press the OUT key when playing or pausing.
SAMPLE key will go off and both IN/ß, and
OUT keys will light.
NOTE
NOTE
…If eight seconds elapse, or if the end of
the track is reached without pressing the
OUT key, the end point of the sample
will automatically be set at  that point.
Using the A-B loop as a sample source
When you have set up an A-B loop, you can press
and hold the OUT key and press the B key to set A
point of the loop as the start point of the sampler,
and B point of the loop as the end point of the
sample (you cannot operate this when loop
playback is activated).
If the A-B loop is over 8 seconds length ,  the first
8 seconds will be  take as the sample.
Play the sampler
When IN/ß, and OUT keys light, pressing the
IN/ßkey starts the sampler from the beginning.
Stop the sampler
When sampler is playing, pressing the OUT key
stops the sampler.
Erasing the recorded sample
Pressing both IN/ßand OUT keys
simultaneously erases the recorded sample.  At this
time, IN/ßand OUT keys light off.
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Sampler Loop
Pressing and holding the SAMPLE key then
pressing the OUT key turns the sampler loop play
on and off.  When sampler loop play is activated,
LOOP LED will light.
Sampler Reverse
Pressing and holding the SAMPLE key then
pressing the IN/ßkey turns the sampler reverse
play on and off. When sampler reverse play is
activated, REV LED will light.
Sampler pitch control
Pressing and holding the SAMPLE key then using
the Jog wheel changes the playback pitch of the
sampler.
The pitch control range is +/-32% in 0.1% steps.
Sampler output level
Pressing and holding the IN key then using the Jog
wheel  adjusts the sampler output level.  The
sampler output level can be set from 0 (mute) to
100 ( default level).
Recall the sampling data
If the sampling points are memorized in the current
track memory, pressing the OUT key more than 1.5
seconds starts sampling automatically.4-7. Track Memory / Recall
The CD-X1700 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 ENTER key.  At this time, if there is
stored memory in the selected memory number,
indication is displayed in the LCD.
Pressing the ENTER key overwrites the current
track data.  Pressing any other key cancels the
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Memory data
…l 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
…Key value…Time mode
…Sampling points…Effect setting
…Sampling points for the MP3 file cannot
be memorized
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 current selected track, its
memory number is shown in the LCD. 
3. When track memory number is shown in the
LCD, pressing the ENTER key recalls the track
memory data.
The CD-X1700 can recall the track (song) from the
track memory data.
NOTE
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. 
3. When track memory number is shown in the
LCD, pressing the ENTER 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 can’t 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.
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4-8. 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 Fader Start
Cable which is supplied to perform the fader
start/back cue performance with the 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)
4-9. Relay Play
Turning on the Relay play function either left or
right unit turns on the relay play function.  When
the 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 the relay play is turned on, the
“RELAY” indicator in the LCD lights.
4-10. 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, the
“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.
4-11. 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, the
“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.