Tascam Md-cd1 Technical Documentation Manual

							 
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The TASCAM MD-CD1 is a 2U rack-mountable single CD player, with a powered loading tray, and 
MiniDisc player/recorder.   The combined features provide continuous playback between MiniDisc 
and CD player.  Disc can be duplicated from CD to MiniDisc.  Remote control (RC-MC1) is included 
and RS-232 external control is provided (DB9 connector).   
 
The CD player features MP3 playback, 16% +/- pitch control, key original, and transport control via 
PS/2 keyboard (front panel input).  Analog outputs are unbalanced RCA and Digital outputs are optical 
S/PDIF.   
 
 The MiniDisc player/recorder supports ST, MONO, LP2, and LP4 mode (Rec/Play) and provides 12% 
+/- pitch control.  Title input and external control are offered via PS/2 keyboard. Rear panel analog 
inputs and outputs are unbalanced RCA jacks in addition to optical digital S/PDIF I/O.   
 
Optional balanced I/O board is available (LA-MC1) 
 
 
    MD-CD1 
     Technical Documentation 
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
RS-232 control and an optional balanced I/O board that allow it to be specified into a wide variety of 
applications.  CDs can be played back at up to 12% higher or lower, and can even be played back faster 
without changing the pitch for a chipmunk effect.  Discs can be duplicated from CD to MiniDisc at up to 4 x 
speed, and a wireless IR remote is included.                                                                    
  MSRP    $949.00  The TASCAM MD-CD1 
combines CD playback and 
MiniDisc recording in a single 
unit designed to save rack space 
and installation budgets.  The unit 
is stocked with features; such as, 
12% pitch control, MP3 playback, 
CD Features of the MD-CD1: 
MP3 file playback / ID3 tag display  
+/-16% pitch control  
Change Tempo without affecting the KEY  
Dedicated Digital & Analog outputs  
Transport control with PS/2 Keyboard   
MD Features of the MD-CD1: 
Supports ST, MONO, LP2, and LP4 mode 
(REC/PLAY) 
 
Edit function 
 
MD Features of the MD-CD1: 
Overwrite recording  
+/-12.5% pitch control  
Dedicated Digital I/O (optical) and analog I/O (RCA) 
PS/2 Keyboard input for title input and external 
control 
 
Combined Features of the MD-CD1: 
MD-CD continuous playback 
 
Wireless IR remote controller  (RC-MC1) 
 
RS-232C serial control  
Optional balanced I/O board (LA-MC1) 
TASCAM   7733 Telegraph Road    Montebello, CA  90640   (323) 726-0303 http://www.tascamcontractor.com             All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.   
CONSULTANT’S AND SYSTEM DESIGNSPECIFICATIONS
  RS-232 
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SPECIFICATIONS
TASCAM   7733 Telegraph Road    Montebello, CA  90640   (323) 726-0303 http://www.tascamcontractor.com               All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.   
PANELS
MD deck 
Type       MiniDisc recorder 
Discs    MiniDisc format 
Rec modes     Stereo/Mono/LP2/LP4 
Recording format   Magnetic field modulation overwrite 
Recording time   74 minutes (stereo),  
148 minutes (mono) 
148 minutes (LP2) 
296 minutes(LP4) when using a 74-minute 
disc 
Sampling frequency   44.1 kHz 
Compression system   ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic 
Coding) 
Frequency response   20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB 
S/N ratio       > 98 dB (playback, A filter),  
95 dB (recording, A filter) 
 
Dynamic range    > 98 dB (playback, A filter), 
 > 95 dB (recording, A filter) 
Total harmonic distortion   < 0.004% (playback),  
< 0.006% (recording) 
Channel separation     > 90 dB (playback, at 1 kHz), 
 > 83 dB (recording, at 1 kHz) 
 
CD deck 
Type    Compact Disc player 
Discs    CD/CD-R/CD-RW 
Formats      Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3
  
Frequency response   20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB 
S/N ratio     > 100 dB (A filter) 
Dynamic range     > 100 dB (A filter) 
Total harmonic distortion   < 0.004% 
Channel separation  > 90 dB (at 1 kHz) 
Wow and flutter below measurable limits (less than 0.001%) 
 
Rated input/output 
Analog line input (MD input) 
Connectors     RCA 
Input level     -10 dBV 
Input impedance    10 kΩ 
 
Analog line outputs 
Connectors     RCA 
Out put level     -10 dBV 
Output impedance   570Ω 
 
Headphones 
Connectors     standard stereo jack 
Max. output level   20 mW + 20 mW 
Load impedance     32Ω 
Digital input     TOS (EIAJ RC-5720) 
Format     IEC60958 Type II  
(S/PDIF) 
Digital output     TOS (EIAJ RC-5720) 
Format     IEC60958 Type II  
(S/PDIF) 
Keyboard     Mini DIN 6-pin 
Power     USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz 
U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz 
Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz 
Power consumption18 W 
Dimensions   483 x 94 x 308 mm 
19 x 3.7 x 12.1 (in) 
Weight     5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) 
Operating temperature range:  5 to 40 degrees C  
(41°F to 104°F) 
                         TASCAM  MD-CD1