D00822500A
CD Recorder/Cassette Deck
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please note that to simplify the description, the model number is given in the Quick Start Guide as “CC-222”
rather than “CC-222MKII”.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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This appliance has a serial number
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number and
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other.
Grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
● Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
● Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
● Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
such as a book case or similar unit.
TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual 3
SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J,
based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no haz-
ardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely
confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.
CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE
THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
DTA
Optical pickup:
Type
: SF-W03PDX
Manufacturer
Laser output
Wavelength
: SANYO Electric Co. Ltd.
: Less than 40mW on the objective lens
: 783 3nm
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Contents
Additional notes with regard to CD-R and
TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual 5
1 – Introduction
The CC-222MKII provides you with an advanced
system for the recording and playback of digital
compact discs and analog cassettes, providing easy
duplication facilities in both directions, and combin-
ing the most advanced technology in both fields.
Disc track divisions can be entered manually, or can
be produced automatically as a response to the input
signal level.
Discs recorded using the CC-222MKII are “copy-
free” (that is, SCMS copy-protection is not enabled
on these discs).
Additional audio units, both analog and digital, can
be connected easily through the rear panel connec-
tions, allowing the recording of other sources.
“One-touch” fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified
time allow you to edit program material to your spe-
cific requirements.
Additionally, the CC-222MKII is fitted with a dedi-
cated phono connection, which eliminates the need
for an additional RIAA-equipped amplifier when
archiving vinyl recordings.
A multi-function “multi dial” is used to set and con-
firm parameter settings.
A convenient wireless remote control unit provides
additional functionality and permits the operation of
the unit from a distance.
TASCAM’s legendary attention to detail provides a
high-quality full-featured cassette tape deck, com-
plete with Dolby noise reduction circuitry.1
NOTE
24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital con-
verters provide excellent recording and playback
quality for the CD recorder.
This product is designed to help you record and repro-
duce sound works to which you own the copyright, or
where you have obtained permission from the copy-
right holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the
copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission
from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your
unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution
thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under
copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If
you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal
advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation
be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copy-
ing performed using the CC-222MKII.
A sampling frequency converter is incorporated,
allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio
sources at 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
1. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D U symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Supplied accessories
As well as this manual, you should also find packed
with the unit:
• An RC-222 remote control unit. Only use this
remote control unit with the CC-222MKII.
• 2 x AA batteries
• Rack mounting kit
Some notes and precautions
Treat the CC-222MKII as you would any other piece
of precision equipment.
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV
sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).
Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and
humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.
6 TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual
1 – Introduction—Some notes and precautions
Rack-mounting the unit
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan-
dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it.
for details of ventilation, etc.
Environmental considerations
The CC-222MKII may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating
life, observe the following environmental conditions:
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
for correct operation. Do not mount the unit in a rack
tilted 5° or more from the vertical position.
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CC-222MKII is more
sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary
CD players.
NOTE
If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away
from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the
voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-
condensing.
As the unit may become hot during operation, always
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of
space above it. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear
of the unit for ventilation.
NOTE
When transporting the unit, always use the original
packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recom-
mend that you save all the packing materials that came
with the CC-222MKII, in case you need to transport it in
the future.
You should not place the unit on a piece of equip-
ment generating heat, e.g. an amplifier, to avoid pos-
sible problems with overheating.
In addition, when transporting the unit, you should
tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that
will not spoil the finish of the unit.
Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold
to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in
the air could condense on the internal mechanism,
making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,
or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours
with the power turned on, then turn the power off and
on again.
TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual 7
1 – Introduction—Finalizing
About tapes
Do not store tapes in the following places:
As C-120 tapes are mechanically weak, and could
become entangled in the transport mechanism, we do
not recommend their use.
• On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight, or in
any other places with high temperatures.
For the automatic tape selection function to work
properly, metal and high position (cobalt) tapes must
have the appropriate identification holes.
• Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where
they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields.
• Where humidity is high, or in dirty, dusty places.
Note that Type I (normal), Type II (high-position/
chrome) and Type IV (metal) tapes can be played
back. Recording is possible with Type I (normal) and
Type II (high-position/chrome) tapes.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive
shocks.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CC-222MKII uses CD-R and CD-RW media,
and can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio
media.
recorded can be erased before the disc has been
“finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used
for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs
will include one of the following logos:
In this manual, when we refer to “CD-R” and “CD-
RW” discs, we always include “CD-R Digital Audio”
and “CD-RW Digital Audio”, even when this is not
explicitly stated.
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased
or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the
disc, additional material can be recorded. The pack-
aging of CD-R discs will include one of the follow-
ing logos:
However, you should note that an audio CD created
using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily
on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play-
able on the CC-222MKII. This is in no way a limita-
tion of the CC-222MKII itself, but of the difference
between the different types of media and the methods
used to read them.
CD-R discs created on the CC-222MKII, by contrast,
may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio
CD players.
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the
same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks
Finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able
to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final
table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start
of the disc.
In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final-
ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc
may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized
may be “unfinalized”, i.e. the TOC is removed. This
allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, pro-
vided that there is space on the disc.
The process of writing this table of contents is known
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further
data can be written to the disk. See “Finalizing” on
page 33 for details.
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1 – Introduction—Finalizing
“Recordable” discs
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the
disc.
Handling of compact discs
Observe the following:
stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc-
tion quality.
• Always place compact discs in the tray with their
label facing upward (compact discs can only be
played on one side).
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down
on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, hold-
ing it carefully by the edges.
• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, anti-
static sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean
compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to
avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip”.
• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high
humidity and temperature for extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperature can warp the
disc.
• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped
off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has
no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris,
so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove
most particles.
• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
circular promotional, etc. discs.
• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the
outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them.
For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays
opened unnecessarily.
Additional notes with regard to CD-R and CD-RW discs
There are additional precautions that you should take
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs, that are dif-
ferent to those that you should take when handling
ordinary CDs.
• Always store CD-R discs in their “jewel cases” to
avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
• When labeling CD-R discs, always use a soft oil-
based felt-tipped pen to write the information.
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this
may cause damage to the recorded side.
• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on
a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back,
and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.
• Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl
alcohol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or
LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.
• CD-R discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat
and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is impor-
tant that they are not stored in a location where
direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away
from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-gen-
erating electrical devices.
• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling
of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with
the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.
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1 – Introduction—Finalizing
• Do not use 8cm (single) discs, “business card”
discs or any discs which are not the standard 12cm
disc for recording, as the CC-222MKII cannot
record on them.
• Use only CD-RW media rated at 1x to 4x recording
speed. Audio CD-RW media are generally
unmarked, but fall within these limits. The CC-
222MKII cannot record on High Speed, Ultra
Speed, and Ultra Speed+ CD-RW media.
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or
printable recordable discs with this player will dam-
age the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.
NOTE
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it.
The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the
mechanism of the CC-222MKII. If it sticks to the mecha-
nism, you will need a technician to get it out.
Recommended media
An up-to-date list of manufacturers who produce
media suitable for use in the CC-222MKII can be
obtained from your TASCAM dealer.
Use of the remote control unit
When using the remote control unit, make sure:
• Always make sure that both batteries are replaced
together. Do not mix old and new batteries.
• There is a clear unobstructed path between the
remote control unit and the remote sensor on the
main unit.
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Always make sure that the batteries are located
with the correct polarity (the positive terminals of
the batteries should match the + markings inside
the battery compartment, and the negative termi-
nals should match the – markings).
• The remote control unit is located within 5 m
(15 ft.) of the main unit, and is pointing at approxi-
mately right angles ( 30°) to the front panel.
When fitting or replacing the batteries:
• If you are not going to use the remote control unit
for an extended period of time, remove the batter-
ies. Old batteries can leak, causing damage to the
remote control unit.
• Always dispose of old batteries in the way recom-
mended by your local garbage disposal authorities.
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1 – Introduction—About this manual
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
3, “Cassette operations” Includes dubbing to
cassette from CD as well as other cassette-based
playback and recording operations.
• The names of keys and controls are given in the
following typeface: ERASE.
• When the alphanumeric portion of the display
shows a message, this is shown in the following
typeface: Welcome.
4, “CD player” About CD playback, including
programmed and repeat playback functions
5, “Recording CDs” About recording CDs,
including dubbing from cassette to disc, as well as
other CD recording functions.
• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which
cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this
is shown as follows: RANDOM
.
The sections of this manual are arranged as follows:
6, “After recording” More information regard-
ing the finalizing of discs and the erasing and refresh-
ing of CD-RW media.
1, “Introduction” This section, introducing the
features and concepts of the CC-222MKII.
troubleshooting tips, together with menu default set-
tings, and facts and figures about the CC-222MKII.
2, “Features and controls” The front and rear
panel controls, indicators and connections, as well as
a description of the remote control unit.
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2 – Features and controls
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This is not a comprehensive explanation of the mean-
ing and functions of all of the controls. These are
described more comprehensively in other parts of the
manual, but this section provides a brief reminder of
the functions provided by these controls.
D RTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position.
E INPUT 2 SEL key Repeated presses of this
key cycle between the different sources available for
the cassette recorder: LINE2, and DISC.
F DUB 1 TAPE>CD-RW key Starts the
process of automatic recording from the cassette to a
recordable disc. See the section on recording to disc
for full details.
1 Power switch (POWER) Push to turn on,
and push again to turn the unit off.
2 Cassette holder Open this holder using the
EJECT key. Insert cassettes tape side downwards,
and close the holder by hand.
G INPUT 1 SEL key Repeated presses of this
key cycle between the different sources available for
the CD-RW drive: LINE1, PHONO, TAPE,
OPTICAL, and COAXIAL
3 REW key Starts the tape moving fast in the
right-to-left direction. If the tape is already in play
mode, it acts as a search key.
H PHONO key Starts recording from the phono
source to the cassette or disc recorder, depending on
the selection made in the menu system. See the
appropriate sections on recording to either tape or
disc.
4 FFWD key Starts the tape moving fast in the
left-to-right direction. If the tape is already in play
mode, it acts as a search key.
5 Tape STOP key Stops the current tape
transport operation.
I REC MUTE key When recording to cassette
and this key is pressed, the sound is muted for about
four seconds, and the unit enters record pause mode.
6 Tape PLAY key (h) Starts tape playback,
or recording from record pause, from right to left.
J INPUT (cassette) control This rotary
control affects the level fed to the cassette. Note that
it has no effect during automatic disc-to-tape dubbing
if the menu item bypassing the volume during dub-
bing is set to “through”.
7 Tape PLAY key (y) Starts tape playback,
or recording from record pause, from left to right.
8 Tape PAUSE key Pauses tape playback or
recording.
9 Tape RECORD key Goes from tape stop to
K DUB 2 TAPE<CD-RW key Starts the
process of automatic recording from the disc to tape.
See the section on recording to tape for full details.
tape record pause mode.
A Tape EJECT key Opens the cassette holder.
L INPUT (CD) control This rotary control
affects the level fed to the disc. Note that it has no
effect during automatic tape-to-disc dubbing if the
menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is
set to “through”.
B Display Provides information on the status of
the cassette and disc transport and the selected input
sources, etc.
C RESET key Resets the tape counter to zero.
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2 – Features and controls—Rear panel features
M OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the
X Dolby NR (OFF/ON) switch Use this
switch to turn the Dolby noise reduction off and on
for the cassette deck.
disc tray.
N DISPLAY key Changes the time display for
the disc recording and playback.
Y CD-TAPE CONT PLAY switch Use this
to turn continuous playback (alternating between
disc and cassette) on and off.
O FINALIZE key Used when finalizing record-
able discs.
Z CD TIMER (OFF/PLAY) switch Use this
switch to turn the CD timer option on or off (when
this is in the PLAY position, turning on the machine
with a disc inserted will automatically start play-
back).
P ERASE key Used when erasing data from
CD-RW discs.
Q SYNC REC key Turns synchronized record-
ing of the disc recorder on and off.
R MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle
through the different menu options.
a CD STOP key Stops CD playback or disc
recording,
S MULTI DIAL Used to select and confirm
menu settings etc. (turn to make the setting, push to
confirm), and also as a track search facility when
playing back discs.
b CD PLAY key Starts CD playback or record-
ing (from record ready mode).
c CD PAUSE key Pauses or unpauses CD
playback or recording (starts recording from record
pause mode).
T Disc tray Open and close this tray with the
d CD RECORD key places the disc in record
ready mode and performs manual track incrementing
while recording.
U REMOTE SENSOR window Receivesthe
infra-red signals from the remote control unit. Do not
block this window if you are using the remote control
unit.
e MONITOR (TAPE/MIX/DISC) switch
This switch selects the source for the headphone out-
puts as either the cassette deck (TAPE), the disc
recorder (DISC), or a mixture of both (MIX).
V PITCH CONTROL knob This is a center-
detented knob which allows the tape speed (and
therefore the pitch) to be changed by 12%.
f PHONES jack and volume control
W REV MODE switch This three-position
switch allows the choice of single-side or bidirec-
tional playback and recording (Ä or Ê), or (ä)
continuous playback only (not recording).
Connect a standard pair of stereo headphones to this
1/4” jack, and adjust the level with the control.
Rear panel features
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The CC-222MKII line analog inputs and outputs all
operate at the –10dBV level. For details of input and
output impedances, etc., consult the specifications.
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2 – Features and controls—Remote control features
LINE OUTPUTS 2 output both the signals from the
g DIGITAL COAXIAL (INPUT and
OUTPUT) jacks These RCA jacks accept
(INPUT) and transmit (OUTPUT) SPDIF digital
audio data to and from the disc recorder.
disc recorder and the cassette deck. However, if both
are playing, the cassette deck takes priority (the disc
recorder will not be heard).
j RIAA PHONO INPUT (L, R) and GND
terminal Use these connectors to connect a record
deck to the CC-222MKII. The destination of the sig-
nal is determined by a menu item.
Digital audio data received can be at 32kHz,
44.1kHz and 48kHz.
h DIGITAL OPTICAL (INPUT and
OUTPUT) jacks These TOSLINK-compatible
connectors accept (INPUT) and transmit (OUTPUT)
SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc
recorder.
Connect the earth (grounding) wire of the record
deck to the GND terminal.
NOTE
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Digital audio data received can be at sampling fre-
quencies of 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz.
Do not connect a record deck to the LINE inputs and
do not connect any other equipment to these jacks.
i LINE OUTPUTS (1, 2) (L, R) Use these
connectors to connect the amplifier to the analog out-
puts of the disc recorder (1) or the outputs of the cas-
sette deck (2).
k LINE INPUTS (1, 2) (L, R) Use these con-
nectors to connect signal sources to the analog inputs
of the disc recorder (1) or the inputs of the cassette
deck (2).
Remote control features
For the most part, the remote control unit duplicates
the front panel controls, with a few differences, as
explained here:
1 RESET key Performs the same function as
3 OPEN/CLOSE key Performs the same
4 Wind/search keys (m, ,) Perform
5 REC MUTE key Performs the same func-
7 STOP key Performs the same functions as
5.
8 PAUSE key Performs the same functions as
8.
9 PLAY key (h) Performs the same functions
A PLAY key (y) Performs the same functions
B CONT PLAY key Performs the same func-
C AUTO SPACE Automatically adds a space of
about four seconds between disc tracks on playback.
D DISPLAY key Performs the same functions
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2 – Features and controls—Remote control features
E FADER key Used to perform automated
fade-in and fade-out when recording to disc. The
time is set using menu items.
M SEARCH keys Used for “fast forward” and
“fast reverse” through a disc.
N SKIP keys Perform the same functions as
selecting menu parameter values).
F PLAY MODE key Allows the selection of
either normal, single, programmed or random play-
back.
G INTRO CHECK Allows the first 10 seconds
of every track on a disc to be played before automati-
cally moving on to the next track to be played.
P REC MUTE key Inserts a silence of about
four seconds and pauses recording when recording to
disc.
H REPEAT key Enables or disables repeat
mode (single track, or disc repeat playback) of the
CD.
Q FINALIZE key Performs the same functions
R ERASE key Performs the same functions as
P.
I A-B key Used to set the start and end points of
a repeat loop and to cancel such a loop.
S SYNC REC key Performs the same func-
J MENU key Performs the same functions as
R.
T STOP key Performs the same functions as
a.
K ENTER key Performs the same functions as
U PAUSE key Performs the same functions as
c.
L Number keys (0 through 10, +10, and
CLEAR) Used for entering track numbers for
disc playback.
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3 – Cassette operations
NOTE
Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and
dirt.
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3
4
Press the EJECT key to open the cassette
compartment door.
Load the cassette tape with its open edge fac-
ing down.
Gently close the compartment door.
NOTE
*Notes:
The cassette holder cannot be opened during recording
or playback.
Note the following when loading tapes:
If the power has been switched off during play or
recording, ejecting the cassette may be impossible. In
such a case, switch the power on and press the EJECT
key again.
1
Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cas-
sette's hub and take up any slack tape.
Playback operations
1
With the power on, set the REV MODE switch
to the required tape mode.
2
Load a pre-recorded cassette with its open
edge facing down and side A facing toward
you.
Single-sided playback
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Set the Dolby NR system on or off.
One side, then the other side, then stop
One side, then the other side, then the first side again,
etc.
Press either PLAY key to start playback.
Adjust the volume with the amplifier's vol-
ume control.
6
To stop playback, press the STOP key.
Continuous tape/CD playback
1
Load the tape (as described above) to be
played back into the unit. Load the disc (use
the OPEN/CLOSE key and load the disc
recorded side downwards and close the tray).
sides, as determined by the REV MODE set-
ting), playback starts on the other unit.
Media (tape or disc) can be changed in the unit that is
not playing.
2
3
Press the CD-TAPE CONT PLAY key.
NOTE
Press either of the PLAY keys of the tape
deck, or the PLAY key of the CD deck.
The cassette deck and CD deck can be used to play back
through different outputs, or the LINE OUTPUTS 2
jacks can be used for both disc and tape playback. How-
ever, note that if both are playing, the cassette takes
priority (the disc will not be heard through these out-
puts). Disc playback is always through the LINE
OUTPUTS 1 jacks.
Playback will start on the appropriate unit.
When playback reaches the end of the disc,
or the end of the tape (either one side or two
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3 – Cassette operations—Recording operations
Recording operations
4
5
Set the Dolby NR system on or off.
NOTE
CAUTION
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or other pub-
lished or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.
Check before recording.
Press the RECORD key. The deck enters
record pause mode (the display indicators
light).
1
With the power on, set the REV MODE
switch.
6
Play back the source, and adjust the record-
ing level with the INPUT level control so that
the loudest sound to be recorded just makes
the meters briefly reach around the “0 dB”
point for normal or high-position tapes
If you want to make a bi-directional record-
ing, set the REV MODE switch to the j or
p position.
(recording is not possible with metal tapes).
Set to the u (single side) position if record-
ing is to be made on a single side of the tape.
7
Press either the PAUSE or PLAY key to start
recording.
2
3
Load a recordable cassette. Check that the
safety tabs on the spine of the cassette are in
place. If they have been broken off, block the
holes with adhesive tape.
To stop recording temporarily, press the
PAUSE key. To restart the tape, press either
the PAUSE key or either of the PLAY keys.
When the unit is in record pause mode, if the
PLAY key whose indicator is lit is pressed
recording will restart. If the PLAY key whose
indicator is unlit is pressed, the recording
direction will reverse, and the PLAY key must
be pressed again to restart recording.
Press the INPUT 2 SEL key to select the
source (either LINE2or DISC).
When DISCis selected, the built-in CD
player's output is selected as a source.
When LINE2is selected, the external signal
from the LINE 2 jacks is selected as a source.
To stop recording, press the STOP key.
Dubbing tapes from the CD deck
To record from the internal CD deck:
If the tape is in stop mode If the tape is in
stop mode, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the
current side.
1
Prepare for recording as described above
(load a tape, set the REV MODE, etc.).
At the start of the tape, recording starts, but the CD
does not start playback for eight seconds (this is to
allow for the leader tape at the start of a cassette).
The DUB indicator flashes.
2
Load the source CD disc (press OPEN/
CLOSE, put the disc in the tray, recorded
side downwards, and close the tray).
3
Use the MENU key to set the dubbing volume
to THRUto bypass the input level control
The CD starts playback after the eight seconds at the
start of the cassette. The DUB indicator lights steadily.
If the tape is in record pause mode If the
tape is in record pause mode, recording starts imme-
diately, and the CD starts playback immediately. The
DUB indicator lights.
NOTE
If you want to record the tracks on the tape in a differ-
ent order from those on the disc, use the programmed
playback mode to rearrange the tracks (“Programmed
order playback” on page 22). Leave the disc in stop
mode when you have finished programming the order.
If you want to adjust the input volume, set
the DUB>VOLmenu to ONand use the left
(tape) INPUT control to adjust the level of sig-
nals fed to the tape from the CD player.
4
Press the DUB 2 key.
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3 – Cassette operations—Recording tapes from the PHONO deck
The dubbing stops when playback reaches the end of
the CD, or when the tape reaches the end of its run
(one side in the case of single-sided (u) reverse
mode, both sides in the j reverse mode), which-
ever comes first.
mode, but the CD does not play back), again to allow
for leader tape at the start of the cassette.
The dubbing process can also be stopped manually
with the STOP key of the cassette deck or the CD
deck. All other transport keys are disabled.
Note that if the tape is set to auto-reverse, and the last
item recorded on one side of a tape was not com-
pletely recorded before the tape was reversed, that
item will be automatically repeated.
NOTE
Dubbing is not possible if: a cassette is not loaded, or a
CD is not loaded. It is not possible if the cassette is
write-protected, or if the CD is a recordable disc which
does not currently have any material recorded on it.
Also note that when the tape automatically reverses,
eight seconds are used as non-recorded time at the
beginning of the second side (the tape is in record
It is also not possible to enter the dubbing mode if the
tape is not in stop or record ready mode, or if the CD is
not in stop or pause mode.
Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD
The above procedure describes the playback and
recording from the start of a disc (or the start of a
programmed playback list).
3
If recording is to start at the beginning of the
cassette, make sure the cassette is stopped,
otherwise, locate the cassette to the appropri-
ate position where recording is to start, and
enter record ready mode.
To record from a point other than the ones above:
1
Locate the disc to the point where the play-
back is to start.
NOTE
Using the headphones with the MONITOR switch set
to MIX will help here.
2
Press the disc PAUSE key to pause playback
at the point where the playback is to start.
4
Press the DUB 2 key. Playback starts on the
disc, and recording starts on the cassette.
Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing
The INPUT control can be bypassed so that it has no
NOTE
effect when dubbing, in the following way:
This setting applies only to dubbing procedures, not to
other recordings.
1
Press the MENU key until the DUB>VOL
item appears.
It is not possible to make this menu setting (or any
other menu settings) when dubbing is actually taking
place.
2
Turn the dial to select either THRU(the con-
trol is bypassed and disabled) or ON(the
control is enabled).
Recording tapes from the PHONO deck
To record from an external record deck connected
and press the MULTI DIAL (or ENTER on the
through the RIAA PHONO inputs:
remote control unit).
1
Prepare for recording as described above
(load a tape, set the REV MODE, etc.).
3
tor lights on the display.
2
Press the MENU key until the PHONO >
xxxxmenu item is shown.
If the tape is currently in stop mode, the tape
rewinds, and the deck enters record ready
mode (about eight seconds from the start of
the cassette, to allow for leader tape).
If the display does not show PHONO >
TAPE, turn the MULTI DIAL (or press the
SKIP keys on the remote control) until it does
If the tape deck is already in record ready
mode, it will remain in record ready mode.
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3 – Cassette operations—Other recording features
4
5
Start playback of the record.
NOTE
It is not possible to perform phono recording as
described above under the following circumstances: a
tape is not loaded or the tape is write-protected (the
phono to tape function is disabled with no recordable
tape inserted), or the tape is not either stopped or in
record ready mode.
Start recording with either the PLAY or
PAUSE key.
Press STOP (cassette deck) to stop the
recording. The STOP key is the only key
which is enabled during phono recording.
Only recording as described above is possible from the
RIAA PHONO sources to tape. Manual recording is not
possible.
After the phono recording has finished, the
original tape signal source is restored.
Other recording features
Recording silences between items
At least four seconds of silence must be recorded
between items on tape when using the search func-
If the REC MUTE key is pressed while the deck is in
record pause mode, four seconds of silence will be
recorded on the tape, and the deck will return to
record pause mode.
When recording, press and release either of the REC
MUTE keys (main or remote). With the tape moving,
the record source is muted for about four seconds
(the display record indicator flashes), and the deck
then enters record pause mode. Press PAUSE or
PLAY to re-start recording.
If the REC MUTE key is held and pressed for longer
than four seconds while recording is in progress,
silence is recorded on the tape while the key is held
down. The deck enters record pause mode when the
key is released.
Erasing tapes
Anything previously recorded on the tape will auto-
matically be erased when you make a new recording
on it. It can also be erased by “recording” on it with
the INPUT level control set to “0”.
Other tape functions and features
Tape counter
The tape counter value is incremented when the tape
is moving from left to right, and decremented when it
moves from right to left.
keys (main or remote). The tape fast forwards or fast
rewinds to the 0000 mark.
NOTE
Use either of the RESET keys (main or remote) to
reset the value to 0000.
If the current tape position is too close to the 0000 mark
(greater than 9995 or less than 0005), this function does
not work.
When the counter has been set to 0000, this position
can be reached easily by pressing either of the RTZ
Pitch control
The tape speed, and hence the pitch of the recording
can be controlled using the PITCH CONTROL.
speed (lower pitch). The maximum is 12% away
from normal.
Turning this to the right of the center position results
in faster tape speed (higher pitch) and turning it to
the left of the center position results in slower tape
The center “neutral” position is marked by a click
detent.
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3 – Cassette operations—Other tape functions and features
Fast forward and rewind
The REW and FFWD keys (and their remote control
equivalents) act as ordinary fast forward and rewind
keys when pressed when the unit is stopped or
paused.
Search keys
When the unit is playing back, the wind keys men-
tioned above act as Computer-controlled Program
Search (CPS) keys, moving to the next (or previous)
recorded item. To locate items correctly, there must
be at least four seconds of silence between these
page 19).
When the item is reached, playback starts. When the
end of the tape is reached, the transport stops.
If a key are pressed too many times, so that a search
is being made for the wrong item, pressing the
“opposite” key corrects the mistake.
NOTE
This function depends on the presence of 4-second
silent intervals on tape. If these intervals are too short,
or not truly silent, the search function will not work
properly. Also note that this function can be “confused”
by the presence of longer quiet or relatively silent pas-
sages in programs (e.g. spoken word drama or classical
music).
Repeated presses of these keys will search forward or
backward by the appropriate number of items. The
tape counter value is replaced by CPxx if searching
forward, and CP–xx when searching backwards.
Note that the terms “forwards” and “backwards” here
are relative to the currently-selected play position.
20 TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual
4 – CD player
The CC-222MKII can be used to play back CDs
(including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been
recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as
well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been
recorded on the unit.
Simple playback operations
1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc
CD
A commercial pre-recorded CD or a
finalized CD-R
tray.
CD-R, NO TOC
CD-RW, NO TOC
CD-RW
A CD-R which has yet to be finalized
A CD-RW which has yet to be finalized
2 Discs should be inserted in the tray with the
label uppermost.
A finalized CD-RW (this differs from a CD,
as it may be unfinalized and erased)
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the tray
again.
[blank]
Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc
When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display
briefly shows TOC Reading., with a flashing
period following the word “Reading” as the unit
determines the contents of the disc. When the TOC
has been read, the display shows (at the left of the
display) one of the following:
1 Press the PLAY key to start playback.
2 Press the STOP key to stop playback (note that
no digital signal is output when playback is
stopped).
3 Press the PAUSE key to pause playback
temporarily.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis-
play light, to show the available unplayed tracks. If
there are thirteen tracks on the disc, for example,
indicators through 13 will light. If there are more
1
than 20 tracks on a disc, the track number OVER indi-
cator (at the bottom of the display) will light.
Time display modes
When playing back a CD (or when in pause mode),
there are four different time display modes.
Display shows Meaning
TOTAL
Total elapsed time of the disc
In each mode, the current track number is given, fol-
lowed by the time, as given below, e.g.
[blank]
Elapsed time of the current track
Time remaining of the current disc
Time remaining of the current track
TOTAL REMAIN
REMAIN
10Tr 0:48
Press the DISPLAY key to cycle through these time
NOTE
display modes, as described here:
If programmed playback has been selected (“Pro-
time and total remaining time refer to the programmed
material, not the whole disc.
Track search
Use the MULTI DIAL (or the SKIP keys on the
remote control unit) to jump forward or backward by
one track at a time, as shown on the display.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis-
play shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the
left of the row of indicators).
Note that going forward from the last track of the
disc will “wrap round” to track 1, and going back-
ward from the first track of the disc will “wrap
round” to the last track of the disc.
It is also possible to use the number keys on the
remote control unit to jump directly to a particular
track:
1
To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the
appropriate key (1 through 9).
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4 – CD player—Playback modes
2
To play a track whose number is higher than
9, press the +10 key an appropriate number
of times to set the “tens” digit of the track
number, followed by a single key to set the
“units” digit. For example:
Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0
NOTE
On the remote control unit only, the search keys can be
used to “fast-forward” and “fast-rewind” through the
disc.
Track 13 = +10, 3
Playback modes
The unit can be set to play back a single track, the
whole disc in the order in which it was created, the
tracks of the disc in a random (shuffled) order, or a
programmed order.
Using the track search functions will move back-
wards or forwards through the random order, e.g. if
track 7 is followed by track 10, it is possible to use
the track search keys to go back to track 7, which is
remembered as being before immediately before
track 10. The red RANDOM display indicator lights
in this mode. The TOTAL and TOTAL REMAIN time dis-
play modes are not available here.
NOTE
Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the
remote control unit. It is not possible to select the play-
back mode using the main unit alone.
• Program(see “Programmed order playback”
cator lights in this mode.
1
Press the PLAY MODE key repeatedly to cycle
the display through the following:
• Continue. Normal playback mode. Program-
ming is cancelled, and playback continues in the
normal order.
The selected mode is shown in large characters dis-
appears from the display a few seconds after select-
ing the mode, and the display returns to its previous
mode.
• Single. The currently selected track is played
and then playback stops. The SINGLE indicator
lights in this mode.
Changing to programmed play mode is not possible
when playback is taking place. This change must be
made while the tape is stopped.
• Random(random track order). In this mode,
each track is played once before the disc repeats.
Programmed order playback
The steps to set up to 25 program steps (tracks) to be
played back in a specified order are as follows:
NOTE
Steps 3 and 4 above can also be carried out from the
main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI DIAL
.
1
Press the PLAY MODE key until the display
shows Program.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program
is complete.
2
The display changes to show
0Tr 00:00 00,
meaning that no program steps have yet had
tracks assigned to them.
6
Press the PLAY key to start playback at the
first program step.
The display shows the track, the current time
display, and the program step number.
3
Use the number keys on the remote control to
enter a track number (including the +10 key
to enter values greater than 9, as described
above). There is no need to press ENTER.
While in programmed playback mode, using
the SKIP keys or the MULTI DIAL moves back-
wards and forwards in the order set in the pro-
gram.
The track entered is assigned to the program
step, and the display changes, showing the
track number, the total time of the program
so far, and the step number, e.g.
Use the PAUSE key to halt playback temporarily or
the STOP key to stop playback of the program.
2Tr14:56 03.
If the STOP key is used, when playback is restarted,
it starts from the first program step.
4
The next program step can then be entered.
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4 – CD player—Repeat play
Clear the program by pressing PLAY MODE until the
display shows Continue. The program is also
cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the STOP
key is pressed when playback is stopped in pro-
grammed order mode.
The programmed play order is not memorized when
power is turned off.
If an attempt is made to enter more than 25 program
steps, the message PGM Full !appears on the
display.
Repeat play
The unit can repeat the whole of the disc (or pro-
gram), an A–B portion set as described here, or the
current track only.
indicator lights) to repeat one track,
Repeat ALL(the REPEAT ALL indicator
lights) to repeat the whole disc or program,
Repeat A-B(the REPEAT A-B indicator
lights) to repeat between two points as
explained below.
NOTE
Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the
remote control unit. It is not possible to select the
repeat mode using the main unit alone.
2
If playback has not started, restart it.
To cancel repeat mode, press the REPEAT key so that
the display shows Repeat OFFand the REPEAT
indicator goes out. Pressing STOP also cancels
repeat mode.
1
The unit should be in playback, pause or stop
mode.
Continue to press the REPEAT key so that the
display shows Repeat 1(the REPEAT 1
Setting the A and B repeat points
While the REPEAT A-B indicator is lit, you can set the
points on a finalized disc between which playback
should loop.
Playback jumps back to the first (A) point
and continues to the second (B) point and
then returns to the A point again, repeating
the loop.
1
2
3
Start playback before the point where you
want the loop to start.
Cancel the A-B repeat mode by pressing the A-B key.
Press the A-B key (remote control) at the
point where the loop is to start.
NOTE
If the A and B points are too close together, A-B looping
is not possible.
Press the A-B key once more at the point at
where the loop is to end.
The A and B points can be on either side of a track divi-
sion, but there may be a gap in the loop during play-
back in this case.
Intro check
This is a useful facility to skip through the first 10
seconds of all the tracks on a CD to refresh your
memory of the contents of the CD.
Pressing INTRO CHECK again cancels the mode and
returns to normal playback.
NOTE
1
With the disc stopped, press the INTRO
CHECK key.
This function is only available from the remote control
unit. It is not possible to use this function with the main
unit only.
The first 10 seconds of each track on the disc
will be played. Press STOP to stop this play-
back process.
TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual 23
4 – CD player—Auto spacing
Auto spacing
This function inserts a gap of about four seconds
between tracks on playback. This can be useful when
recording to tape, so that automatic searching can
take place more easily on tapes recorded from disc
result of the auto space function being enabled, the
unit remains in pause mode, and playback will not
restart after the auto pause time is elapsed.
If you press the AUTO SPACE key while playback is
taking place, and the auto space function is enabled,
the auto space function is then cancelled.
NOTE
This function is only available from the remote control
unit. It is not possible to use this function with the main
unit only.
You should note that track access in modes other than
the “continue” mode, and for discs which are dirty or
scratched, may take some time, and the gap between
tracks on playback will therefore exceed four
seconds.
If you press the AUTO SPACE key while the play-
back is automatically paused between tracks as a
Timer playback
By using an external timer, you can set the CD player
to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is
turned on at a pre-determined time.
Make sure that the CD TIMER switch of the CC-
222MKII is set to PLAY.
When the timer turns on the CC-222MKII, the disc
TOC is read and then playback starts.
Consult the timer’s documentation for details of how
to set it, and for connection of its power outlet to the
CC-222MKII.
24 TASCAM CC-222MKII Owner’s Manual
5 – Recording CDs
Before you start recording using the CC-222MKII,
make sure that you understand the following key
points:
• You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable
disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and
behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc.
Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased,
refreshed and re-recorded.
• Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data
cannot be erased from it.
Input selection
To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT 1
SEL key on the main unit while not recording or in
record pause or monitor modes.
PHONO
TAPE
Phono inputs
The CC-222MKII cassette deck
In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs
being selected, the appropriate indicator: COAXIAL or
OPTICAL, lights on the display.
Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow-
ing options:
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
LINE1
Optical digital in
Coaxial digital in
Analog in (LINE 1)
If any of the analog signals is selected, the LINE 1 or
TAPE indicator lights on the display.
Signal volume
• The analog signals received at the LINE 1 jacks, the
RIAA PHONO jacks and the tape (if the input vol-
ume is not being bypassed—see below) are con-
trolled with the CD deck’s INPUT control.
1
2
Press the RECORD key to place the unit in
record ready mode.
Repeatedly press the MENU key until the dis-
play shows VOLUME XXXdBwhere XXX
is the current setting.
• When this control is at the 12 o’clock position, the
signal is neither cut nor boosted. Since this control
also affects the digital input volume, we suggest
that when recording digital signals, this control is
set to this position.
3
Use the MULTI DIAL or the SKIP keys to
adjust the input level. The maximum boost is
+18dB (relative to the original input level),
and the signal may be cut by up to 60dB.
There is also a ----setting which repre-
sents a complete signal cut.
• The level of the digital inputs may then be con-
trolled using the digital volume menu, as described
below.
Input monitoring
When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the
input signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and
analog), allowing you to hear the input signal.
enter monitor mode from stop mode when there is no
recordable disc in the unit (when there is a recordable
disc in the unit, pressing the RECORD key enters
record ready mode).
The meters also show the current signal level.
The word MONITORappears on the display to
show that the output signal is an echo of the input
signal(s). The meters show the current input level.
However, it is only possible to record, or to enter
record ready mode, when a recordable disc is
inserted. To allow monitoring of the input signal at
other times, or when the unit is stopped, use the
RECORD key on the main unit or remote control to
Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.
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5 – Recording CDs—Basic recording
Frequency conversion
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The
CC-222MKII will always record (and play back)
CDs at this frequency.
When recording digital signals, the sampling fre-
quency will always be automatically converted to this
value, except when recording from a CD, in which
case the sampling frequency converter is automati-
cally bypassed.
Basic recording
An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut
or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a
reading of –16 dB on the meters (on other words, 0 is
equivalent to 16 dBFS).
NOTE
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds in
length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an
audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when record-
ing.
4
Press the PLAY key or the PAUSE key to start
recording.
If you press either the STOP or the PAUSE key within
four seconds of starting recording, the unit will con-
tinue recording until four seconds have elapsed (since
the start of recording) and then stop or pause as appro-
priate.
Note that there is no need to “cue up” the
recording position—the unit always finds the
next available location on the disc and start
recording to it.
After selecting the input source(s) (, “Input selec-
tion”), it is possible to start recording.
5
6
Press the PAUSE key to pause recording tem-
porarily. The pause indicator on the display
shows this.
The basic record procedure is as follows:
Pressing PAUSE or PLAY again restarts
recording with a new track number.
1
Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the
disc is loaded, the display shows TOC
Reading.
Press STOP to stop recording. When record-
ing stops, the display shows PMA
Writing(Program Memory Area) and
the REC indicator flashes for a few seconds as
the unit writes to the disc.
When the disc has been loaded, the display
indicators show CD-R, NO TOC, or CD-RW NO
,
TOC, as appropriate.
2
3
Press the RECORD key. The unit enters
record ready mode, as shown by the REC and
pause indicators on the display.
NOTE
While the “PMA Writing” message is displayed, all keys
are disabled, and the unit is actually writing to disc. Do
not disconnect the power or subject the unit to severe
vibration or shocks at this time, as this will prevent
proper recording of the information.
Adjust the level of the source(s), following the
guidelines in “Signal volume” on page 25.
NOTE
7
When this message disappears, you must
press the RECORD key (step 2) before
restarting the recording. Recording restarts
with a new track number.
The red OVER indicators on the meters should never
light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units pro-
duce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted, and
there is no “headroom” after the
0
mark. If recording
digitally from a commercially-produced CD, the volume
set in the menu should be 0dB. This will maintain all
the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping.
Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally
quiet.
NOTE
Remember that every time recording is paused or
stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track will
always be started. It is not possible to record in two
“stages” within one track.
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5 – Recording CDs—Dubbing from tape to disc
Playing back tracks
Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back
on an ordinary CD player, the CC-222MKII can play
back tracks that have been recorded.
Use the MULTI DIAL control or the SKIP keys to
select a track for playback.
Time display while recording
While a recordable disc is being played back, the
four time display modes available in normal play-
When in record or record ready mode, repeated
presses of the DISPLAY key cycle between display-
ing the remaining time left for recording on the disc
,
TOTAL REMAIN, track REMAIN and elapsed track time.
(TOTAL REMAIN) and the elapsed time of the track cur-
rently being recorded (no indicator lit).
However, during recording there are fewer options
available (obviously, the unit cannot see into the
future and know how much time remains of the track
which is being currently recorded!). While recording,
until recording has taken place for at least 4 seconds,
the time display mode cannot be changed.
When playback is stopped at the start of a recordable
disc, there are only two options available: TOTAL (the
total time recorded so far on the disc) and TOTAL
REMAIN (the total time available on the disc for further
recording).
Manual track division
It is possible to divide the recording into tracks “on
the fly” while recording.
NOTE
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds in
length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an
audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when adding
track divisions.
While recording is taking place, press the RECORD
key. The current track number is incremented by one.
For details of automatic track division while record-
Full disc
If recording a long program, when there is no space
remaining on the disc for recording, as shown by the
a few seconds (and may show PMA Writing
after this).
If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased,
if required (see “Erasing tracks” on page 33) and the
disc then finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be
finalized prior to use (see “Finalizing” on page 33).
Dubbing from tape to disc
When dubbing from tape to disc, follow the instruc-
tions here.
NOTE
Note that while dubbing with auto track enabled, the
start trigger level (see “Synchronized recording” on
page 29) is set to –30dB.
1
Load the tape with the side that will be
recorded first to be played first. Set the
Dolby, etc. as well as the reverse mode.
4
Press the DUB 1 key.
2
3
Load a recordable disc.
The CD goes into record ready. The tape
rewinds to the start of the tape and starts
playing back. The CD recorder starts record-
ing.
Use the MENU key to set the dubbing volume
to THRUto bypass the input level control
5
When the available recording time on the
disc is finished, or the tape has stopped play-
ing according to the reverse mode setting,
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whichever is the earliest, the tape will stop,
and recording will stop on the disc.
NOTE
A recordable disc must be loaded in the drive, and a cas-
sette in the tape deck for the dubbing to work. The
DUB 1 key is disabled if the media are not loaded, and
if the drives are in any mode other than stop.
If you want to adjust the input volume, set
the DUB>VOLmenu to ONand use the
right (CD-RW) INPUT control to adjust the
level of signals fed to the disc from the tape
deck. If you wish to adjust the volume before
recording starts, put the CD-RW into record
ready or monitor mode and use the INPUT 1
SEL key to select TAPE.
Also note the following points:
When dubbing from tape to disc in bidirectional mode,
the track number may automatically be incremented
either when the end of the tape is detected (the start of
the leader tape) and/or when the tape reverses. In this
case, recording is not affected.
You can also stop the dubbing process by
pressing either of the STOP keys (these are
the only keys which will work in dubbing
mode).
When dubbing from tape to disc in bidirectional mode,
a click may be recorded when the tape reverses.
When dubbing from tape to disc, the leader tape will
be recorded as silence on the CD.
Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape
The previous instructions refer to recording from the
start of the tape.
3
With a recordable disc in the drive, press the
DUB 1 key. The tape will start playing back,
and the disc will start recording.
1
To record from the middle of the tape, set
noise reduction, reverse mode, etc. and locate
the tape to the position where playback will
start.
Recording stops under the same circum-
stances as for the whole tape (end of tape,
end of disc or either STOP key pressed).
2
Press the tape PAUSE key to leave the tape in
paused mode.
From the RIAA PHONO inputs
indicator lights on the display), and the disc
recorder enters record ready mode.
NOTE
Because of the background noise often experienced
when playing back analog vinyl recordings, although
the following features are enabled in the phono record-
ing mode: trigger level, sync recording and automatic
track division, the use of them is not recommended.
4
5
Start playing back the record.
Start recording on the disc by pressing the
disc PLAY key.
To record to disc from an external record player con-
The level can be adjusted using the CD
nected to the RIAA PHONO jacks:
INPUT control.
1
Load a recordable disc and put the unit in
stop mode.
Recording will stop when the recording time
on the disc ends, or when the disc STOP key
is pressed. The input source returns to the
previously-selected key.
2
Press the MENU key until the PHONO >
xxxxmenu item is shown.
NOTE
If the display does not show PHONO >
DISC, turn the MULTI DIAL (or press the
SKIP keys on the remote control) until it does
and press the MULTI DIAL (or ENTER on the
remote control unit). Prepare to play the
record on the external record player.
No keys are enabled in this phono recording mode,
except for the disc STOP key. This includes the
RECORD key, which can therefore not be used for
manual track increments (“Manual track division” on
page 27). If you want to use manual track division, use
the normal recording procedure, with the phono inputs
selected as the source.
3
Press the PHONO key. The input changes to
the RIAA PHONO input (the INPUT 1 PHONO
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During dubbing with auto track enabled, the trigger
–24 dB and cannot be changed.
as the standard manual recording procedure (“Basic
option should be selected (INPUT 1 SEL key) before
recording starts.
This mode cannot be entered if a recordable disc is not
loaded in the drive.
NOTE
It is also possible to perform manual recording to
disc from the RIAA PHONO source. This is the same
It is not possible to make manual recordings from the
RIAA PHONO source to tape.
Advanced recording
These sections cover more advanced recording
techniques.
Setting the trigger level
The signal level which may be used with synchro-
nized recording operations (here called the “trigger
level” or “threshold”) is set as below:
Low numerical values of this setting (towards –24)
mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start
of the synchronized recording. A high numerical
value (towards –72) means that a relatively quiet sig-
nal will trigger the start of recording.
1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the MENU
key until the display shows: S_LVL>>
xxdB, where xxis the current value.
NOTE
When dubbing from tape to disc (“Dubbing from tape
to disc” on page 27) and auto track enabled, this level is
fixed at –30 dB. When dubbing from a RIAA PHONO
source with auto track on, the level is fixed at –24 dB.
2 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the SKIP
keys to change the value between -24, -30,
-36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66, and
-72dB.
Synchronized recording
Synchronized recording basically means that record-
ing will begin automatically when a signal is
received, and will stop when the signal ends.
2 Press the SYNC REC key to select SYNC
ALLor SYNC 1.
3
4
Press the RECORD key.
Use the SYNC REC key to select the synchronization
mode. The synchronization mode determines the
automated start and stopping of recording when a
signal is received.
Start playback of the source.
Starting playback of the source automatically starts
recording on the CC-222MKII if SYNC ALLor
(start)” on page 30) and manual record start is dis-
abled. If SYNC OFFis selected, the recording
must be started manually.
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the fol-
lowing modes:
• SYNC ALL
• SYNC 1
• SYNC OFF
as shown in the display.
Note that the PAUSE key cannot be used to pause
synchronized recording.
To enable or disable synchronized recording:
The sync modes are related to the trigger level (as
explained above).
1 A recordable disc must be loaded.
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5 – Recording CDs—Advanced recording
Sync recording (start)
The conditions under which an input signal is used as
the trigger to start recording in the SYNC ALLand
SYNC 1modes are:
• when recording from any source other than the
ones described above (that is, any digital source
other than DAT, CD or MD, or any analog source),
recording starts when the input signal level exceeds
the trigger level.
• when recording digitally from a DAT deck, a digi-
tal track start signal is detected (the signal level is
ignored):
Trigger level
level
exceeded
Start of recording
level
Track start signal
received
Start of recording
S_LVL
S_LVL
time
time
In this last case, if the signal level is already higher
than the trigger level, recording starts immediately.
• when recording digitally from a CD or MD deck, a
digital track start signal is received, and the signal
level subsequently rises above the trigger level:
level
Track start signal
Start of recording
received
S_LVL
time
Sync recording (stop)
SYNC ALL In the SYNC ALLmode, recording
stops when the input level drops below the trigger
level for more than six seconds.
SYNC 1 In the SYNC 1mode, recording stops at
the start of the next track (when the level of the first
track has gone below the trigger level for less than
six seconds and the level of the second track goes
above the trigger level)
level
STOP
Recording
stops
Less than
six seconds
level
6 seconds
S_LVL
S_LVL
time
Also note that in this mode, the auto track function is
time
SYNC OFF Automatic synchronized record start
and stop functions are disabled and must be per-
formed manually.
or
When the input level goes below the trigger level for
more than six seconds (as in the SYNC ALL
mode).
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5 – Recording CDs—Advanced recording
Automatic track division
The trigger level, as set above (“Synchronized
recording” on page 29) can also be used to divide
tracks if the A-TRACK (auto track) function is
enabled.
2 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the value as required.
The A-TRACK indicator at the top right of the
display lights when the auto track function is
enabled.
When this function is enabled, the unit automatically
inserts a track division in the recorded material when:
3
Press the RECORD key.
• recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, an incre-
ment signal is detected and the sound level rises
above the threshold:
NOTE
When recording certain types of material (e.g. certain
types of classical music or spoken word) through the
analog connections, since the track divisions are deter-
mined by relative silence, it is possible that spurious
track divisions will be inserted. Under these conditions,
it may be better to use manual track division (“Manual
CD-RW
increments
track
Track increment
from source
level
It is not possible to turn this function on and off when
recording.
S_LVL
However, if recording through a digital connection, the
track number will be incremented only when a track
division signal is received, followed by a rise in volume.
time
or
• increment signals are unavailable (e.g. analog
recording or digital sources other than MD. CD or
DAT) and the sound level has dropped below the
threshold for more than two seconds, and sound
has re-started:
Track start signal
received
level
Track incremented
S_LVL
Track
increment
At least 2
seconds
level
time
A fall and subsequent rise in volume alone when
recording digitally from CD, MD or DAT is not sufficient
to trigger an automatic track increment.
S_LVL
Digital recording from CD, MD and DAT
level
time
Long "pause"
in signal, but
To enable or disable automatic track division:
track is not
incremented
1
With a recordable disc inserted, press the
MENU key repeatedly until A_TRACK>XX
is shown, where XXmay be ONor OFF.
S_LVL
time
Rec mute function
The rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the
input signal, and records four seconds of silence on
the disc.
The display shows REC MUTE, the meters
stop displaying the current level and the
monitored sound is cut.
1
While recording is in progress, press the REC
MUTE key.
2 After about four seconds, the unit enters
record ready mode.
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NOTE
This function is only available from the remote control
unit. It is not possible to use this function with the main
unit only.
Fade-in and fade-out
To provide smooth beginnings and endings to
recorded tracks, the unit provides fade facilities.
To perform a fade-in:
1
With a recordable disc loaded, press the
RECORD key so that the unit enters record
ready mode.
Fade-ins are from –∞ (silence) to the set input level
(“Signal volume” on page 25) and fade-outs go from
the current input volume to silence.
2
Start the source material, and press the
FADER key.
The fade-in and fade-out times can be set indepen-
dently in increments of one second, from 1 second to
24 seconds.
The display shows FADE INfor the time
specified in the menu item above.
To set the fade times:
As the fade progresses, the monitored signal
gradually becomes louder, reflecting the level
recorded on disc.
1
Press the MENU key repeatedly until the dis-
play shows FADE IN > XXS, where XX
is the current fade-in time, in seconds.
To perform a fade-out:
2
3
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the value of the fade-in time.
1
While recording, press the FADER key.
The display shows FADE OUTfor the time
specified in the menu above.
Press the MENU key again so that the display
shows FADE OUT> XXS, where XXis
the current fade-out time, in seconds.
As the fade progresses, the monitored signal
gradually becomes quieter, reflecting the
level recorded on disc.
4
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the value of the fade-out time.
2
When the end of the fade-out time is reached,
the unit goes into record ready mode.
Recording can be restarted with the FADER
key or the PLAY or PAUSE keys.
It is possible to set the fade-in time only (per-
form step 5 after step 2) or the fade-out time
only (in step 1, press the MENU key until the
fade-out time menu item is shown).
The fade-in and fade-out times can be reset to new
values while recording is in progress.
Note that fade operations cannot be carried out when
auto track is enabled.
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6 – After recording
This section deals with the actions taken after record-
ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase
operations for CD-RW discs.
can be “unfinalized” using the CC-222MKII, that is,
their TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, fur-
ther material can be recorded on them. Even if the
disc is full, tracks can be erased following the unfi-
nalize process, and new material can be recorded.
Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more
can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs
Finalizing
As has been explained earlier (“Finalizing” on
page 8), in order for a disc to become a standard CD,
it must have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it.
This process is known as finalizing.
If you do not want to proceed with the final-
izing process, press any other key (such as
the STOP key).
If finalization has been chosen, the display
changes. The NO TOC indicator goes out, and
the word TOCand the REC indicator flash in
the display. The unit starts counting down
from a time shown on the display (about 1
minute 10 seconds).
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on
the CC-222MKII by the NO TOC indicator under the
disc type on the display being lit when the disc is
inserted.
To finalize a disc:
After finalization, a CD-RW NO TOC changes to
CD-RW and a CD-R NO TOC changes to a CD.
1
With the unfinalized (recordable) disc
loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the
FINALIZE key.
NOTE
The display shows Finalize OK?.
Although CD-R discs finalized on the CC-222MKII may
be replayed on ordinary CD players, remember that
finalized CD-RW discs may not play on CD players.
2
To start the finalizing process, press the
MULTI DIAL or press the ENTER key.
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs
If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to
erase the Table of Contents in the following way:
If you do not want to proceed with the unfi-
nalizing process, press any other key (such as
the STOP key).
1
With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in
stop mode, press the ERASE key so that the
display shows the word Unfinalize?.
If unfinalization has been chosen, the NO TOC
indicator starts flashing in the display, and
the word ERASEalso starts flashing. The
unit starts counting down from a time shown
on the display (about 50 seconds).
2
To start the unfinalizing process, press the
MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key.
After unfinalization, a CD-RW indicator
changes to a CD-RW NO TOC indicator.
Erasing
Unfinalizing (described above) is a special case of
erasing a disc. It is also possible to erase a track or
tracks, starting with the last-recorded track, a whole
disc, or to “refresh” a disc.
NOTE
Erase procedures are possible only on a CD-RW disc. If a
CD-RW disc has been finalized, it must first be unfinal-
ized. Remember that it is not possible to perform any
erase procedures on a CD-R disc.
Erasing tracks
It is possible to erase the last recorded track, the last
two recorded tracks, the last three recorded tracks,
etc. It is not, however, possible to erase tracks in the
“middle” of the disc.
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1
2
With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE key.
NOTE
If only one track has been recorded on the disc, only the
able.
If the display does not show ERASE XX-
XX?, where XXis the number of the last
track recorded on the disc, turn the MULTI
DIAL or use the SKIP keys until it is
displayed.
4
When the range of tracks to be erased has
been selected, press the MULTI DIAL or the
ENTER key.
3
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to
change the number of the first track to be
erased. The highest value that this number
can take is the last track recorded (for exam-
ple, if 17 tracks have been recorded on the
disc, 17-17means that the last track only,
number 17, will be erased). The lowest value
that this number can take is 2(if this num-
ber was 1, the whole disc would be erased, as
described below).
NOTE
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to
erase a track or tracks, make sure that they are record-
ings that you really want to erase!
If the erase operation has been selected, the
word ERASEflashes on the display, and the
timer starts counting down.
At the end of the countdown period, the word
Completeappears briefly on the display,
and the display returns to the track/time
display.
If you do not want to proceed with the erase
operation, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
Erasing a whole disc
When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks
on a disc), follow the procedure below:
NOTE
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to
erase a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings
that you really want to erase!
1
With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE key.
If the erase operation has been selected, the
word ERASEflashes on the display, and the
timer starts counting down a time value
shown on the display.
2
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys
until the display shows ERASE DISC?.
If you do not want to proceed with the erase
operation, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
At the end of the countdown period, the word
Completeappears briefly on the display,
and the display returns to the track/time
display.
3
To erase the contents of the disc, press the
MULTI DIAL or the ENTER key.
Refreshing a disc
If a CD-RW disc has been corrupted at any point (e.g.
power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize
operation, etc.), or has been used in a computer or
another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable,
it is possible to “refresh” the disc to make it usable
again. This operation destroys all data on the disc.
Finalized CD-RW discs must be unfinalized before a
refresh operation. This operation has no effect on the
audio quality.
3
To refresh the disc, press the MULTI DIAL or
the ENTER key.
If you do not want to proceed with the
refresh operation, press any other key (such
as the STOP key).
NOTE
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to
refresh a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings
that you really want to erase!
1
With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE key.
If the refresh operation has been selected, the
words ERASE XX:XXare shown on the
2
Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys
until the display shows DISC REFRESH.
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6 – After recording—Erasing
display, and the timer starts counting down
(XX:XX).
At the end of the operation, the word
Completeappears briefly on the display,
and the display returns to the track/time
display (of course, there are no tracks, and
the disc is at the start, with the total time of
the disc available for recording).
The process takes about 40 minutes. You
should note that sometimes the timer shown
on the display is not always an accurate indi-
cator of the time remaining before the opera-
tion is complete.
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7 – Reference and specifications
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause and remedy
The power cord is not inserted properly. Check and correct this.
Audio connections not made properly. Check the connections
No power when POWER is pressed
Hum on playback
No audio output
The external amplifier is not properly connected, or the wrong set of inputs connected to
the active LINE OUTPUTs has been selected on the amplifier. Check and correct.
The remote control does not seem to work
Is the power on? Are the batteries in the remote control dead? Is the remote control unit
too far away or at the wrong angle for correct operation (“Use of the remote control unit” on
page 10)?
Low sound quality when playing back a tape
Sound is odd when playing back a tape
Tape recording cannot be carried out
The write-protect tabs have been broken off the cassette, the heads are dirty, or the
recording level is set too low.
The grounding wire is not connected from the record deck to the CC-222MKII.
Hum appears at the PHONO input
No sound on playback (the disc is playing and The connections from the CC-222MKII to the amplifier system have not been made prop-
the time display is incrementing)
erly, or the input source selector is not at the correct position.
No meter indication when a source is input
or
There is a gap in the A-B loop when played
back
The A and B points are in different tracks.
The unit is in AUTO SPACE mode and is not
playing (it is paused)
When the unit is automatically paused as a result of the auto space mode, pressing the
AUTO SPACE key puts the unit into pause mode, and playback does not resume automat-
D-IN UNLOCK!
A digital input source has been selected for CD recording, but the source is not connected
or is not switched on.
A finalized disc has been inserted. Use an unfinalized recordable disc.
An attempt has been made to create more than 25 program steps.
Cannot record on a disc (pressing RECORD
shows MONITOR)
PGM Full !
Disc Full!
There is no space on the disc, or no tracks are available, or a general recording error has
or Cannot Rec!
occurred.
Disc Error
otherwise replace the disc.
Erase Error!
An error has occurred while trying to erase the disc.
The display suddenly shows PMA Writing
Rec Error
General recording error. This may be caused by vibration or a shock during recording, for
example, or may be the result of a bad disc. Try recording again with the same disc. If the
message appears again, try a different disc.
System Err!
Drive Error!
System error.
Error in the CD drive mechanism.
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7 – Reference and specifications—Menu items
Menu items
The following are the menu items that can be set
using the MENU key. The majority of them affect
disc recording.
Turn the MULTI DIAL to change a value.
Press the MULTI DIAL to confirm the change and exit
the menu system.
Pressing the MENU key repeatedly cycles through the
menu items. Not every menu item is available in
every situation.
Alternatively, keep pressing the MENU key until the
normal time counter is displayed.
Menu displayed
Meaning
Described in:
Default (factory) value
ON
A-TRACK
S-LVL
Automatic track increment
–54dB
3s
FADE IN
FADE OUT
DUB>VOL
Allows fade in of recorded discs
Allows fade out of recorded discs
Bypasses (THRU) or enables (ON) the
3s
THRU
disc or disc to tape
PHONO
Sends the PHONO inputs to DISC or
TAPE
VOLUME
Digital volume control
0dB
Specifications
CD recorder section
Recording media type
Recording resolution
Recording sampling frequency
Frequency response
S/N ratio
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA
16-bit linear
44.1 kHz
20 Hz — 20 kHz (playback 1.0 dB, recording +1.0 dB, –1.5dB)
> 92 dB (playback)
> 88 dB (recording)
Dynamic range
> 92 dB (playback)
> 88 dB (recording)
Total harmonic distortion
Channel separation
Wow & flutter
< 0.008% (playback)
< 0.01% (recording)
80 dB (playback: 1 kHz)
75 dB (recording: 1 kHz)
Unmeasurable (< 0.001%)
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7 – Reference and specifications—Specifications
Digital inputs
Sampling rates
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
RCA pin, IEC60958 TYPE II
TOSLINK, IEC60958 TYPE II
Digital outputs
RCA pin, IEC60958 TYPE II
TOSLINK, IEC60958 TYPE II
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Unbalanced RCA
–10 dBV (6dBV –16 dB)
+ 6dBV
LINE INPUTS 1
Nominal input level
Maximum input level
Input impedance
50 kΩ
Unbalanced RCA
–10 dBV (FS –16 dB)
+6 dBV
LINE OUTPUTS 1
Nominal output level
Maximum output level
Output impedance
1 k (unbalanced)
Ω
Cassette recorder section
Number of channels
Heads
4-track, 2-channel stereo
Record/playback x 1 (rotary reverse), erase x 1
Type of tape
Compact Cassette C-60, C-90 (Type I (normal), Type II (high-position/chrome)
–recording and playback; Type IV (metal)–playback only)
Tape speed
4.76 cm/s (1 7/8 ips)
DC servo motor (x 1)
0.19% (W. RMS)
Motor
Wow and flutter
Frequency response (overall)
50Hz — 12.5kHz 3dB (high position)
50Hz — 10kHz 3dB (normal)
Signal-to-noise ratio (overall)
Fast winding time
46dB (Dolby NR off)
52dB (Dolby NR on)
About 120 seconds (C-60)
Unbalanced RCA
LINE INPUTS 2
Nominal input level
Input impedance
Nominal input level 0.28V (–11 dBV)
50 kΩ
Unbalanced RCA
0.46V (–6.7 dBV)
LINE OUTPUTS 2
Nominal output level
Output impedance
50 kΩ
Phono input and headphones
Unbalanced RCA (with ground)
MM (moving magnet)
5.6mV
RIAA PHONO INPUT
Cartridge type
Input signal level
Input impedance
47 kΩ
Signal-to-noise ratio
PHONES (headphone output)
Output level
60 dB
6 mm (1/4”) stereo
10 mW + 10 mW (into 32
Ω)
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7 – Reference and specifications—Dimensional drawing
General specifications
Voltage requirements
USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz
U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz
General export 120/230 VAC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
28 W
E4
Applicable electromagnetic environment
Peak inrush current
1.1A
Dimensions
483 x 138 x 295 (mm)
19 x 5.4 x 11.6 (in)
Weight
7.4 kg (16.3 lbs)
Operating temperature
Supplied accessories
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
RC-222 remote control unit
2 x AA batteries
Rack mounting kit
Dimensional drawing
483 mm (19.0")
466 m (18.4")
15 mm
(0.6")
10 mm
(0.4")
270 mm (10.6")
435mm (17.1")
Tape maintenance
The heads and tape path should be cleaned and
demagnetized periodically.
For details of its use, read the instructions supplied
with the demagnetizer and make sure you understand
them thoroughly before attempting this operation.
Cleaning the tape path Apply head cleaning
fluid to a cotton bud or soft cloth, and lightly rub the
heads, capstan and all metal parts in the tape path.
Pinch Roller
Capstan
Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning
fluid.
Both fluids are available in TEAC Tape Cleaning
Kits HC-2 and RC-2 in the U.S.A. or TZ-261 in other
areas.
Erase Head
Record/Play Head
Demagnetizing heads Be sure that the power is
off, then demagnetize the heads using a TEAC E-3
demagnetizer.
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