CD-VT2 OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. keys to make minute E ments to the pitch in cents 1 100 semitone Select the E orF IHE FITCH item and press both VALUE keys simultaneously to reset the adjustment of that setting to 0 Even if the KEY item setting is 0 the E J icon nat the top of the screen appears in inverse ifF IHE FITCH Is adjusted Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments You can reduce the playback sound of recorded voices and instruments on a CD 1 Press the VOCAL CANCEL key to open the HOCAL CAHCEL screen 2 With the AHCEL item selected use the VALUE keys to turn the setting ON When the VOCAL CANCEL function is ON the EAN icon at the top of the screen appears in inverse LZA DE Ee G eerste Onars L YOCAL CANCEL CANCEL ie PART CENTER RANGE MIDDLE Depending on the music the vocal cancel function may not reduce the recorded vocal or solo instrument sound settings might make the reduction more effective Listen to the music as you adjust the settings to achieve the best effect Depending on the recording of the music reduction of the vocal or solo instrument with this function may not be possible PART Adjust this setting to match the stereo position of the sound that you want to reduce between LEFT if andRIGHT 18 The initial setting is CENTER RANGE Select HIDDLE or ALL for the range of sound reduction The default setting is HIGDLE 2 TASCAM CD VT2 L2. EFFECTOR 2260 73 BAHE EE PRESET POPS gt ag OFF LUL EGHO NCH After selecting an effect bank select an effect preset by using the down CURSOR V key to highlight the FRESET value Then use the VALUE keys to select a preset Each preset uses a different combination of effect modules See the Effect preset list on page 39 Press the right CURSOR key P to open the effect level adjustment screen Use the VALUE keys to change the level EFFECTOR 2260 73 LEVEL Ee LIL E HY 14 TASCAM CD VT2 You can change the parameter settings for every effect For details see Using built in effects on page 31 Singing or playing along with a CD You can listen to the sound from both a CD and your voice or instrument at the same time through headphones To change the volume balance between the CD and the mic input press the LEVEL key to open the LEXEL screen Press the right CURSOR key P to highlight the HIE EWEL value then use the VALUE keys to adjust the mic volume See Adjusting the input level on page 30 Turning off the power When you stop using the player press the POWER switch on the oe gt the unit o anou one second Release the switch when ER S appears on the display Restoring all settings to original values If you press and hold both the k 4 and gt gt I keys when you turn the player power ON the THI TIAL TZE screen appears A
3. Playback mode When the loop mode repeat mode or single mode is ON its corresponding icon appears See Loop playback on page 28 and Repeat playback and Selecting the play mode on page 29 CD time display Shows the CD time Set the displayed time mode on the SETUF amp screen See Setting the time display on page 37 CD playback position Shows the current playback position of the CD with a bar display Time elapsed remaining Depending on the setting shows the elapsed time or remaining playback time of the current track or the total remaining playback time of the CD See Setting the time display on page 37 CD time display mode Shows the CD time display mode Settings cannot be made on this screen 22 TASCAM CD VT2 Title When playing a CD with CD text data the titles of the CD and playing track appear Screen appearance and operation Other screens Shared features The screen name power status CD player operation status track number and CD playback time are shown on every screen The E MTOR LEVEL and TUNER screens appear as follows All ae screens s appear ee same as the TIHE lee screen See the TIME DISPLAY screen on 1 page 21 D Track number time play status Screen EFFECTORS TET EE A Power name status LIL E HY Display of playback functions VSA TMP KEY V C The status of every playback function is shown at the top of the
4. does not operate normally or has Using mics with the trainer dropped 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 ina confined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY ON in the Standby position The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries battery pack or batteries installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss The label required in this regulation is shown at This product has Using mics with the trainer designed and manu factured 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 hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings 7 D CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFAC
5. MISC to open the SETUF amp HIS screen 2 Use the CURSOR A keys to select FLAY MODE and the VALUE keys to select LL or SINGLE CZA MiA Ee Del gt i9Ttrk On54s L SETUF amp HISC SPLIT COMIC OFF 7 PLAY MOCE REPEAT OFF NOTE If you select 31HGLE F E appears to the left of the time display Repeat playback In repeat playback mode depending on the play mode setting all tracks ALL play mode or the current track SINGLE play mode will play back repeatedly When loop playback in E out points are not set press the LOOP key to start repeat playback Use the REPEAT item on the SETUP amp MISC screen to set repeat playback ON and OFF When the repeat setting is set to amp i i GALL appears When the repeat setting is set to THGLE Gh1 appears 29 TASCAM CD VT2 Using mics with the trainer By connecting mics to this player you can mix the input from the mics with the CD playback sound You can also use the built in mic effects for voice and instrument practice Adjusting the input level Use the INPUT volume control next to the MIC IN jacks to adjust the input level Use the ELHEL screen to adjust the signal levels from each MIC IN jack individually after their sounds have been processed by the mic effects See Singing or playing along with a CD on this page Adjusting the monitoring volume Use the PHONES VOLUME keys to adjust the head phones output volu
6. Use the CURSOR A V keys to select the items and the VALUE keys to change their settings NOTE Set the output pitch C4 B6 OUT Set whether or not the oscillator sound is output from the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks When ON an image of a vibrating pitchfork appears on screen TUNER a1 Hee aed HOTE A 4 OUT f 446 LEVEL Adjust the output sound level between 0 and 100 with the VALUE keys CALIB Set the standard frequency of middle A between 435 Hz and 445 Hz This setting also affects the AUTO tuner modes 35 TASCAM CD VT2 You can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements All of the following items are onthe SETHE amp MIS screen Press the MISC key to open the SETUP amp MISI screen Use the CURSOR A W keys to select the desired item and the VALUE keys to set the value Mono monitoring You can output a mono signal from the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks WEA bE Ra Ga ie ff Trek bone iS L DETUP amp HISc METRONOME OFF HOHO MONITOR iS SPLIT CD MIC OFF Select one of the following HOHO MON TTOR settings GFF ordinary stereo monitoring default setting LF both channel signals are mixed and output in mono L left channel signal is output on both channels F right channel signal is output on both channels 36 TASCAM CD VT2 Splitting the CD and mic signals to left and right outputs You can split
7. and beat settings last used or the default settings if this is the first time used 4 When the metronome is ON its TEMPO and BERT settings appear Use the CURSOR A V Keys to select the items and the VALUE keys to change their settings Other functions UZA iE Rea BA ee ff Trek bones SETUP MISC METROWOME ME TEMPO 126 BPH FEAT 2 Turning the metronome ON will stop CD playback TEMPO Set the tempo between 40 and 220 beats per minute BPM BEAT Set the rhythmic pulse between 2 and 6 or set it to amp for no accented beats TEMPO and BEAT settings are save when the power is turned OFF and will be the same the next time that you use the metronome If you press the CURSOR v key when the BEAT item is selected the f LOH Item is selected and the metronome seprings window disappears Press the CURSOR A key to return to the metronome settings 33 TASCAM CD VT2 Stopping the metronome Do one of the following e Press the TOF key e Turn the METERONMOME item OFF onthe SETIF amp MISC screen Pressing any of the CD player operation keys will also turn the metronome OFF 34 TASCAM CD VT2 Using the tuner By using a mic to input the sound of an instrument you can use the built in tuner to check its pitch You can also use the tuner to specify a tuning pitch and output it through an attached speaker allowing you to tune multiple instruments at the same time First select t
8. not all functions are explained in this section The reference chapters explain the use of every control key and all the CD VT2 functions in detail It also includes speci fications and other information Please read this part because it also has cautionary warnings and other important details about using the unit Accessories e Owner s Manual this manual 2 csccsccsessessssdissssecoseseseretacs i e Warranty card xccosscce seccnauetentuededdaccnedcnedatestaces acdasevedecetedudee i Troubleshooting guide os cos a adreeate acctectnaeeedenesksenuaseorcoatetes i Please contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing TASCAM CD VT2 About this manual When we refer to a key or connector or control on the CD VT2 the typeface looks like this PLAY When we refer to items shown on the display the typeface looks like this HE HL Environmental considerations The CD VT2 may be used in most places but you should observe the following environmental conditions to maintain top performance and prolong operating life The nominal temperature should be between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent As the unit may become hot during operation always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase and do not put anything on top of the unit Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat generating electrical device
9. the Effect preset list on page 39 for details about the effect modules in each preset LVL knob Adjusts the output level of the effect Use the CURSOR 4 level value highlighted Use the VALUE keys to adjust the level setting between 0 100 ECHO knob Adjusts the selected effect Use the CURSOR lt 4 gt keys to select the EH knob and open the pop up with the value highlighted Use the VALUE keys to adjust the setting EFFECTOR irrada LEVEL TH Een Although this knob is always labeled i the parameter controlled is different for some effects Please try them out to hear what they do 32 TASCAM CD VT2 Voice Change HEH knob The sound from the mic inputs can be raised or lowered one octave using the voice change function This is useful to achieve special sounds Use the CURSOR 4 gt keys to lighted Use the VALUE keys to adjust the setting DORH lowers the input pitch one octave OF F does not change the input pitch UF raises the input pitch one octave Using the metronome This device has a built in metronome that you can use in voice and instrument practice for example 1 Press the MISC key to open the SETUP screen Wet TMP PREY CUPS 22Trk bon 3s SETUP amp MISC METROMOME fia HOHO MONITOR OFF SPLIT COMIC OFF 2 Uee the CURSOR A V keys to select the METRO item 3 Use the VALUE key to turn it amp H The metronome Starts with the tempo
10. the output of the CD playback signal and mic signals through the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks so that only the CD is on the left and only the mic signals are on the right TZA be ean Ae a 2fTrkbon2as L DETUP amp HISc METROMOME OFF HOHO MONITOR OFF SPLIT COMIC Turn the SF LIT GMI setting ON to output the CD play back signal to the L channel in mono and the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 signals to the R channel Making various settings Setting the time display You can set how the CD time is displayed CZA i Bea a ae ff Trek bone 3s L DETUP amp HIS REPEAT gt OFF gt TIME INFO FLASH BACE 3s Select one of the following TIME THF settings elapsed time of current track remaining time of current track remaining time of entire disc ne pEIeetEG time display mode is shown on the 7 OI screen Changing the display contrast You can change the display contrast as needed to suit the surrounding lighting and other conditions WEA MMA Rea N a AA TrkB iS SETUP MISC TIME IHFO ELAPSED FLASH BACK 3s CONTRAST i Set the 2 OH TEAST between 1 and 10 with higher numbers providing greater contrast Restoring all settings to their default values Press and hold the kd and PPI tle ier En A as you turn the power ON to open the screen at startup Follow the instruction on screen after startup and press the gt II key to restore every effect parameter playback setting and other functi
11. OUT jack audio system speakers with built in ampli fiers etc Use a conversion cable as necessary e MIC IN 1 MIC IN 2 jacks mics and contact mics attached to instruments 20 TASCAM CD VT2 TASCAM PS P520 sold separately A AC outlet E er e DC IN 5V POWER os O PRESS 1 SEC a ey F a e DC IN 5V PS P520 AC adapter sold separately See Operation with an AC adapter on page 15 Screen overview The unit display shows one of the following screens according to the active function All of these screens can be opened by pressing their dedicated keys The TIME DISPLAY screen also appears immediately after the unit s power is turned ON eys EMPO KEY amp PITCH KEY Cd i es lt TIME DISPLAY screen The TIHE ISPLAY screen appears immediately after the player s power is turned ON 1 VSA TMP KEY V C icons The VSA tempo change key change and V C icons appear in inverse when their functions are on 2 FX icon This icon lights when the mic effects are operating 3 Power status indicator Shows the status of batteries when they are in use See Using batteries on page 10 appears when AC power is in use 21 TASCAM CD VT2 Playback status When the CD is playing gt paused II fast forwarding gt gt or fast reversing 44 the corresponding icon appears No icon appears when playback is stopped
12. SH BACK Stopping playback 3 Use the VALUE keys to set the value between one When the CD is playing press the STOP key to stop playback Selecting tracks Press the PI or Kd key when the CD is playing paused or stopped to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track Press and hold the PPI or k lt key when stopped to increase or decrease the track number Searching forward and backward Press and hold the PPI or kd key when the CD is playing or paused during playback to fast forward or fast reverse 24 TASCAM CD VT2 and five seconds i AAEE LE ae ga AA Tek bon os SETUP amp MISC TIME IHFO ELAPSED FLASH BACK EB CONTRAST 5 Adjusting the volume When listening through headphones use the PHONES VOLUME keys to adjust the volume When you use the PHONES VOLUME keys the FHOMES HOLME screen appears showing the headphones output level as a numerical value and a bar After a few seconds the display automatically returns to the previous screen MAMA Em LL Ci w ate Tree bbs L PHONES VOLUME LEWEL 13 E Changing the tempo You can change the playback tempo slowing it by up to 50 1 Press the TEMPO key to open the TEHFO CHAHGE screen 2 When the TEMF item is selected use the VALUE keys to adjust the tempo EME EEN COG eect itre Oni3ss L TEMPO CHANGE TEMPO ars FIY_PITCH SA OH When the TEMF value is set to anything other than 0 the
13. TASCAM TEAC Professional Division CD VT2 Portable CD Music amp Voice Trainer This device has a serial number on the rear panel Please record it and retain it for your records Serial number D00997320A TASCAM TEMPO KEY CANCEL EFFECT DISPLAY O O O OOQ LOOP IN OUT MISC TUNER LEVEL CO OOO STOP od H a a CURSOR OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within 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 A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance FOR U S A TO THE USER This equipment has Using mics with the trainer tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipmen
14. TEMPO screen KEY amp PITCH screen VOCAL CANCEL screen and SETUP amp MISC screen in the same way as on the TIME DISPLAY screen Settings Every screen other than the TIME DISPLAY screen has settings See Making settings on page 23 for details Making settings Settings and selections can be made as necessary on every screen except the TIME DISPLAY screen Use the CURSOR and VALUE keys as necessary to make settings and selections Selecting items for setting Use the CURSOR A V keys The value of the selected item is shown in highlighted in inverse On the E CTOR andLEWEL screens some items are selected by tl aa CURSOR lt 4 F keys When there are other items above or below the items currently onscreen A or W appears on the right side of the screen Setting item values Use the VALUE keys The selected values settings take effect immediately Confirmation is not necessary 23 TASCAM CD VT2 Basic CD playback Jumping back a few seconds FLASH BACK Press the FLASH BACK key during playback when you want to jump back to a point a few seconds in the track and continue play The initial default setting for this jump is 3 seconds but you can set it between 1 and 5 seconds using the following procedure Starting playback 1 Press the MISC key to open the SETUP amp NISC When the CD is stopped or paused press the gt H key to start SOTECN playback 2 Use the CURSOR A V keys to select FLA
15. TURE TEAC CORPORATION MANUFACTURED 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN DTA Pi For U S A THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 i CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFER ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE REC EIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION O CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN MANUFACTURED CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT O LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CAUTION e DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER e USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE e IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE e CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT VIEW DIRECTORY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS The CD VT2 uses either a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport Optical pickup Type KSM 900AAA Manufacturer SONY Corporation Lase
16. a MHIC1 LEVEL ERS Lg Fe ceo IMFUT 3 Use the VALUE keys to adjust the level The level knob icon rotates as you change the value The input meter at the bottom of this screen shows the total level of the signal input at the MIC IN jacks Using built in effects This device has a built in mic effects processor Press the EFFECT key to open the EFFECTOR screen EFFECTOR 2260 73 BANE FRESET Maie e oe LOL E eff As shown in the figure above in addition to BAHE and PRESET the EFFECTOR screen also shows the LH level knob an icon for the selected mic effect and the HEH voice change icon These all have adjustable settings Use the CURSOR lt 4 gt keys to move between the Lill knob effect parameter knob and voice change icon When you select the LL knob or other parameter a pop up appears for the setting items Use the CURSOR A V keys to select settings in the pop up and use the VALUE keys to adjust these settings EFFECTOR irua LEVEL co Ti RE BANK Select bank 1 85 or Using the FR ESET item explained below you can set a preset effect for each bank By making presets of settings that you use frequently in each bank you can quickly recall the settings you desire just by switching through the banks Select EY FASS if you do not want to use effects 31 TASCAM CD VT2 PRESET Choose the effect that you want from among 18 effect presets See
17. ange the number of seconds that pressing the FLASH BACK key jumps in the track See Jumping back a few seconds Flash Back on page 24 Quick Start Guide Basic Operation Adjusting the volume Playing and singing along Use the PHONES VOLUME keys to adjust the head phones volume Connecting a mic Connect a mic or contact mic attached to an instrument to the VOLUME MIC IN 1 jack on the front of the unit Before connecting turn the INPUT dial next to the jack down to 0 Turn the volume up Cc CS after connecting Changing playback tempo Press the TEMPO key to open the TEMPO CHANGE screen With the TEMPO value selected as shown below use the VALUE keys to change the tempo value BET HF EEY M AA Tkon 3s VALUE so a C TEMPO CHAHGE 7 TEMPO z B C D Contact mic attached FIM_PITCH 5A OH baidean RS j ERE PHONES LINE OUT When the product is shipped new the VSA function is ON allowing tempo to be changed without changing the pitch To change the pien a waita me tempo use the vy FUROR pd on the T 3 CHANGE screen to select theF i FITCH item and then use he VALUE key to select iS OFF 13 TASCAM CD VT2 Quick Start Guide Basic Operation Using the Effects To apply effects to the signal input through the mic press the EFFECT key to open the EFFEC TO screen When the BAHE value is highlighted as shown below use the VALUE keys to select one of the effect banks 01 05
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19. fter startup follow the onscreen instructions and press the gt I key to restore every effect parameter playback setting and other adjustable setting to the values they were set at when they unit was shipped from the factory This unit can be operated with 4 AA batteries or an adapter purchased separately Using batteries See Batteries on page 10 for information about installing batteries Battery level display When using batteries the battery icon in the upper right part of the display shows the approximate remaining power level of the batteries 10 The remaining power level of the batteries is high a The remaining power level of the batteries is about half of the original amount u1 The remaining power level of the batteries is low i The batteries are out of power and the unit power is about to turn OFF Put in new batteries Battery life e Fully charged new nickel hydride batteries about 6 5 hours e Alkaline batteries about 5 hours Since this product has special functions including CD playback tempo alteration and mic effects battery life is shorter compared to other portable CD players Battery life varies according to use conditions including temperature humidity and the ON OFF status of the various special functions When the remaining power level of the batteries you are using is low the player may not function properly even though the battery icon shows that the remaining p
20. ge e Do not use any record spray anti static solutions benzene paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface It may cause CDs to become unplayable Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip Keep discs away from direct sunlight and places of high heat and humidity If left in such places warping could result Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed If they are inserted into the player they could stick to the internal mechanism requiring removal by a technician Do not use cracked discs Only use circular compact discs Avoid using promotional discs and other discs that are not circular OO OF The CD VT2 cannot play unfinalized CD R RW discs Music discs with copy control a copy protection system have been released from several record companies in an attempt to protect their copyrights Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications they might not be playable on the CD VT2 9 TASCAM CD VT2 Batteries If batteries are used improperly or if leakage or breakage occurs the unit will not function Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their pac
21. he tuner mode 1 Press the TUNER key to open the TLUHEF screen TUNER darbozza HOCE n CAL IB 446Hz 440 2 With the HODE value selected use the VALUE keys to select one of the following tuner modes ALTO chromatic tuner Osc oscillator mode These modes are explained separately in the following sections AUTO chromatic tuner In this ordinary mode you can tune an instrument while looking at the tuning meter on the screen The tuning meter and input signal pitch appear on the screen see the preceding figure appears when there is no input 1 Connect a mic to either of the MIC IN jacks and play the instrument that you want to tune into the mic The pitch closest to the frequency of the played note appears at the top of the meter 2 Tune the instrument until the desired pitch name is shown and the center of the meter is highlighted A bar appears to the left if the tuning is too low and a bar appears to the right if it is too high The longer the bar is the more out of tune the string is TUNER 226b HOCE Ii CALIE 446Hz Aa Use the CURSOR key to select FL TE See the explanation in the OSC section This setting effects both tuner modes 446 Other functions OSC oscillator mode The built in oscillator can output a sine wave of a pitch in the three octaves between C4 and B6 through the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks The oscillator mode has the following four setting items
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23. kaging to ensure proper usage e Confirm and polarity and follow the indications when inserting new batteries into the unit e Do not use old and new batteries together e Even if batteries are the same size their voltage may differ Do not use batteries of different specifications together e Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non rechargeable e Do not open or disassemble batteries throw them into a fire or put them in water 10 TASCAM CD VT2 Inserting batteries 1 Open the lid 2 Confirm polarity and insert four AA batteries 3 Close the lid Ss S S This device does not include batteries when purchased We recommend nickel hydride or alkaline batteries Quick Start Guide Basic Operation Let s start using the unit right away In this section we will teach you the basics including how to setup the unit play a CD connect a mic and sing or play along with prerecorded music Preparation Turn the power on Remove the battery case cover from the underside of the unit and insert four ordinary AA batteries aligning them with the and symbols inside the case See Batteries on page 10 Turn the power ON after inserting the batteries Press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for about one second Release it when TASCAM appears on the e piatt up completes after a oe a and the TIME DI screen appears You can also use a PS P520 AC adapter s
24. layback on page 28 MISC key Press this key to open the SETUP amp MISE screen Set and use the metronome and make various device settings on this screen TUNER key Press this key to open the TUE screen Use this screen for help tuning your instrument See Using the tuner on page 34 LEVEL key independent adjustments to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 input and CD playback volumes on this screen to change the mix balance as you like See Using mics with the trainer on page 30 2 CURSOR A V lt gt keys Select among setting items on the screen with these keys 3 VALUE keys Change the value of the item selected on the screen 18 TASCAM CD VT2 PHONES VOLUME keys Adjust the volume sent to your headphones using these keys The PHONES UOLUME screen appears during adjustment STOP key Stops a CD that is playing or paused gt II key Starts playback of a stopped or paused CD Pauses a playing CD PP gt gt key Press briefly to skip to the next track Press and hold this key to fast forward through a track that is playing or paused Press and hold this key when the CD is stopped to automatically skip forward increment though the tracks dd lt 4 key Press briefly to skip to the previous track Press and hold this key to fast reverse through a track that is playing or paused Press and hold this key when the CD is stopped to automatically skip backward decrement though the
25. me Follow the same procedure used when adjusting the playback volume of a CD See Adjusting the volume on page 25 When monitoring through the LINE OUT jack using an audio system or speakers with built in amplifiers adjust the volume on the external device You cannot adjust the output level of this device s LINE OUT jack 30 TASCAM CD VT2 Singing or playing along with a CD This device combines the signal input through the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks and the CD playback signal and outputs this mix to the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks In other words you can connect mics to the player and hear yourself sing or play along with a CD through the outputs Use the following procedures to adjust the CD playback signal and input signal levels independently to achieve the mix balance that you desire 1 Press the LEVEL key to open the LEWEL screen Four knob icons appear From left to right these adjust the input signal levels from the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks the combined input level of both mics and the CD playback level Use the two knobs on the left to adjust the balance between mic inputs and 2 Use the two knobs on the right to adjust the balance between both mic inputs and the CD LEVEL darbozza 0 na Maa 18 co INFUT 2 Use the CURSOR 4 gt keys to select the knob that you want to adjust The level value of the selected knob appears highlighted in a pop up Using mics with the trainer LEVEL f2rhoiz
26. ny heat sources such as radiators 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 A 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 provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer TASCAM CD VT2 12 13 14 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 LAC _ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has Using mics with the trainer damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has Using mics with the trainer spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has Using mics with the trainer exposed to rain or moisture
27. old separately for power instead of batteries Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack on the rear of the unit Setting a CD All the controls for this device are on the CD tray cover The OPEN switch is on the front of the unit Slide it left and open the tray cover Put a CD in the CD tray and press it into place gently until the disc clicks Close the tray cover after setting the CD The keys cannot be used when the tray cover is open 11 TASCAM CD VT2 Quick Start Guide Basic Operation Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front of the unit Turn the volume down to the minimum level using the PHONES VOLUME key on the control panel Headphones After starting playback use the PHONES VOLUME keys to adjust the headphone volume PHONES VOLUME oo Use the LINE OUT jack when monitoring with an audio system or speakers with built in amplification 12 TASCAM CD VT2 Playback Playing a CD STOP O P gt il FLASH BACK lt lt gt gt Press the H key to start Press the H key again to pause playback Press the STOP key to stop playback Press the kK or PPI key to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track Press and hold the PPI or Kd key during playback to fast forward gt gt or fast reverse lt 4 through the current track Press the FLASH BACK key during playback to jump to the point three seconds earlier in the current track You can ch
28. on to the default values set when the unit was shipped from the factory 37 TASCAM CD VT2 CD player Compatible CD formats Compatible disc formats A D converter D A converter Internal DSP calculations Sampling frequency Quantization bit rate Frequency characteristics S N ratio Dynamic range Harmonic Distortion Channel separation CD DA audio CD CD TEXT 12cm 8cm CD CD R CD RW 24 bit 24 bit 32 bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear 20 20 000 Hz 0 5 5 dB 80 dB 90 dB 0 05 or less 200 Hz 20 kHz 80 dB Audio input and output ratings MIC IN 1 2 jacks Connector Standard input levels Maximum input levels LINE OUT jack Connector Standard output level Maximum output level PHONES jack Connector Maximum output 38 TASCAM CD VT2 6 3 mm 1 4 mono phone jack 40 dBV 19 dBV 3 5 mm 1 8 stereo minijack 10 dBV 6 dBV 3 5 mm 1 8 stereo minijack 15 mW 15 mW into 32 Q Other characteristics Power 4 AA batteries or DC SV requires PS P520 AC adapter sold separately Power consumption 2 5 W during AC adapter use Maximum external dimensions width x height x depth 194 w x 39 h x 138 d mm 7 6 w x 1 5 h x 5 4 d inches Weight 550 g 1 2 Ibs not including batteries Accessories Owner s Manual Troubleshooting oo Guide Warranty Card l e Specifications and appearance may be changed without notice for the purpose of product imp
29. oop playback With this function you can continuously repeat the playback of a selection that you make loop playback 1 Press the IN OUT key during playback to set the point when you want to start loop playback The current position is set as the IN point and the H symbol appears below the playback position display bar at that point 2 Press the IN OUT key at the point when you want loop playback to stop The current position is set as the OUT point and the symbol appears below the play back position display bar at that point After setting the OUT point loop playback begins between the IN and OUT points The 1 0 play mode icon appears on the left of the display TSA ie ad A b gioire ndbs TINE DISPLAY eee 1 00 TITLE HO TEST 28 TASCAM CD VT2 To stop loop playback press either the LOOP key or the IN OUT key If you press the LOOP key the loop interval settings are saved and if you press the LOOP key again loop playback of the set interval begins again If you press the IN OUT key the loop interval settings IN point and OUT point settings are canceled Selecting the play mode This device has the two following play modes ALL mode initial setting This is the ordinary mode Once you start playback the disc will play through to the end SINGLE mode After playback of a track is started that track will play to the end Use the following procedures to select the play mode 1 Press
30. ower level is high In this case change the batteries or use an AC adapter Operation with an AC adapter Use the TASCAM PS P520 sold separately AC adapter Do not use any other adapter because this may cause the player to malfunction Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack on this device and connect the AC plug to a standard outlet 15 TASCAM CD VT2 TASCAM PS P520 sold separately DC PLUG A AC outlet When using the AC adapter appears in the upper right of the display Unplug the AC adapter when not using the unit Turning the power ON and OFF Press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for about one second to turn its power ON Release the button when the screen below appears on the display TASCAM CD VT2 16 TASCAM CD VT2 Startup completes in a few seconds and the TIME DISPLAY screen appears To turn the power OFF press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for more than one second Release the button when the screen below appears on the display i TRAINER Seri Always use the POWER switch to turn the power ON and OFF When the unit is operating if you disconnect the power adapter or remove the batteries to turn the power OFF your settings may not be saved All the settings might even be initialized reverting them to their default values When using this player with batteries the power turns OFF tempo
31. r output Less than 1 mW on the objective lens Wavelength 775 to 816 nm Type CMS M93BG6 Manufacturer Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd Laser output Less than 0 4 mW on the objective lens Wavelength 760 to 800 nm 5 TASCAM CD VT2 Introduction ccccccccccccccccccseccsccecessessssacsessevscsassessesacsecsesassessecassusateaees 7 Features of this COViCOiiicciiisssssnaissnnsnincsntnoinianonincinesaisneaioisannenaisnnaionnadn 7 Using this manual cccccsccsesceecceecsseecseececseessieeeseeeesseeeseeeeseseesesaeeey J ACCeSSOr eS cecccccccccccccceccecccccccceccccccccuceucececececcsuceeeecuuseseeeeeeeseseeeeeeetenss 1 NOSA EEE EAEE NEA 8 Environmental CONSIGerations cccccccccccceescccecceeccsecccececstssececeeettreeeens 8 Beware of condensation PET TTETERTET ETRE TERT ETT ERT errr A T A T 8 Sep gente aah AE 8 Handling of compact CISCS ccceceeceessseteesesteessssseeesssssetesesssseteseseeeees 9 Battes er serene cere eeeeeeeeeenas 10 sering Daenen a E E E EE 10 Quick Start Guide Basic Operation 0 ccc tees teeeee 11 Ricco i ae Te 11 Pel NCR E E 12 Playing and singing along ssssssssssssisisisisisisisisisisisisininrnrnrnrnnnnnrnnnnnns 13 Turning off the DOWEL cccccceccecccsetscsetscseecsssecsssecsssecesseeesseeesseeeess 14 Restoring all settings to original values vo ccccsccteeeeeeseeeeeeteeseees 14 About POWE ee a 15 Using batteries cissttansaedannigutaareaarsiassaasnacs acs nasnaasvatsuasaaenen
32. rarily if you remove or connect the AC adapter Control panel Display Shows CD status during playback device settings and other information TEMPO key Press this key to open the TEMPO CHAHGE screen You can change the playback tempo and turn the VSA function ON and OFF on this screen See Changing the tempo and Changing the pitch with the tempo on page 26 KEY key Press this key to open the KES amp FITCH screen You can change the playback pitch on this screen See Changing only the pitch on page 26 VOCAL CANCEL key Press this key to open the HOCAL CAHCEL screen where you can change the VOCAL CANCEL function settings See Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments on page 27 EFFECT key effect settings on this screen See Using built in effects on page 31 TIME DISPLAY key Press this to open the TINE DISPLAY screen which shows the status of the CD during playback and other information See TIME DISPLAY screen on page 21 LOOP key Turns the loop playback and repeat playback functions ON and OFF When IN and OUT points are set this key turns 17 TASCAM CD VT2 loop playback ON and OFF When they are not set it turns repeat playback ON and OFF See Loop playback on page 28 and Repeat playback on page 29 IN OUT key Use this key to set the loop playback IN and OUT points See Loop p
33. rovement e Illustrations and other details in this Owner s Manual may differ from the actual product CURSOR C 8 VOCAL TIME C TEMPO KEY CANCEL EFFECT DISPLAY Loop N OUT MISC TUNER LEVEL C cS OOO 138 0 mm PHONES VOLUME cI ea e890 PORTABLE CD MUSIC amp VOICI 194 0 mm l Effect preset list 1 CS a CC C SC Lively rock reverb 1 Lively rock reverb 2 Lively rock reverb 3 SS SS SS C Pans the voice between left and right channels Wt N MEGAPHONE Vocal sound through a megaphone 17 39 TASCAM CD VT2 TASCAM TEAC Professional Division CD VT TEAC CORPORATION Phone 81 422 52 5082 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 1 323 726 0303 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 www tascam com www tascam com TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 1905 890 8008 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada www tascam com TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Phone 52 555 581 5500 Campesinos No 184 Colonia Granjes Esmeralda Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810 Mexico DF www tascam com TEAC UK LIMITED Phone 44 8451 302511 Unit 19 amp 20 The Courtyards Hatters Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8TE U K www tascam co uk TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone 49 611 71580 Bahnstrasse 12 65205 Wiesbaden Erbenheim Germany www tascam de Pr
34. s 15 Operation with an AC adapter 00 0 cccecccseessssssseesesesseeessseeeseneseees if Turning the power ON and OFF eecececseesseeeteseesseeeeseeeseteseteeees 16 Names and TUNIC HONG Of Dab Gecce 17 CT dlc eeere etree errr reer enereseeresnrrer etter ecnrr centre tener ter errr trren 17 EMME eae ETETE 19 REAL eeeecccceccssseeeeeeececccceecccauueuuceeeeeececeeeeeaauaueeeeeeeeeeeeesaaaaaaaneceeeeeeeeeeeas 19 Making connections cccesecsesseesseseessesesseeseesecseeseeseenesneeeeeeeenen 20 Screen appearance and operation 21 Screen OVELVICW vi ccccccccccececcccececcecececceeeceecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeens 21 TEMES SCs cee ce eee cae cece cece cece ce ceeceeecaceeeccecnceceececens 21 Other SCreenS cccsececcceececeuecceccucccceuuuseceueeeecauceeeeaeeeraueceeraneeeuraeeeers 23 Making Settings ccccececcscecsscesseessseesseeecseeecsseesseeceseeesesesseeesaees 23 Listening tO CDS siissiissiiiciinesneenesensnriiariiinriiinriiiariiiasisis 24 6 TASCAM CD VT2 Basic CD playback s ssssssssisissssesisisisisitatntsitisinntntnttiinanntnrnnnrnnnnene nena 24 Jumping back a few seconds FLASH BACK n se 24 Adjusting the volume ou ceeeeceecesseceseeceessceeeseeeceetecseesesseeesseeessenesaees 25 CHie RGING Me Empi eessen 25 Changing the pitch with the tempo sssssssisississsssssisississssissisinsssdisisns 26 Changing only the pitch ccccccececscessseesseesceeeeceeesenecesteeeseeeeseeees 26 Reducing the sound of recor
35. seestessecseeseesesssssessecssesuesseatecseeseessesneaneeseeseees 38 ELL e1a Mo 212 a Ameen ee ee eee esac eee ee 39 Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM CD VT2 This CD player allows you to change the playback speed of recorded music without changing its pitch making it ideal for voice and instrument practice If you are trying to learn a part that is too difficult to catch at ordinary playback speed you can use this player to slow the playback to a speed that makes learning the notes easier You can also use two mics so not only can you perform along with music on a CD you can also use it as a basic compact PA system at parties and events Features of this device CD player functions e Change playback speed without changing pitch e Change pitch without changing playback speed e Reduce the sound of recorded voices and solo instruments during CD playback e Loop playback of passages that you select Other functions e Operates with batteries 4 AA or an AC adapter sold separately e Mic effects built in e Two mic inputs e Play along as you listen to a CD e Tuner built in e Metronome built in e Headphone jack and line output jack Using this manual This manual includes a Quick Start Guide and reference chapters The Quick Start Guide explains the basics from preparation and standard CD playback to the use of effects in a step by step manner Read this when you want to use the CD VT2 after purchase Please note that
36. such as a power amplifier Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation 8 TASCAM CD VT2 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 let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using Cleaning the unit Wipe dirt from the unit with a dry cloth Never use thinner benzene or other solvents because they may cause acrylic parts and coated surfaces to dissolve labels to be eroded or other damage Handling of compact discs The CD VT2 has been designed for the playback of CD DA standard audio format discs In addition to ordinary 5 inch and 3 inch CDs it can also play properly recorded CD R and CD RW discs e Always insert a compact discs into the unit with its label facing upward e To remove a disc from its case press down on the center of the disc holder then lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges Ur ar Ss e Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side the non label side Grime and dust may cause skipping so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played To clean the signal side of a disc wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside ed
37. t generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 3 TASCAM CD VT2 NOOR WD 1 1 O l IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings 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 Do not install near a
38. tempo mode is ON and playback follows the set tempo appears in inverse at the top of the screen Press both VALUE keys simultaneously to reset the tempo adjustment to 0 25 TASCAM CD VT2 Listening to CDs Changing the pitch with the tempo When the Variable Speed Audition VSA function is ON the playback pitch of a track does not change when the tempo is changed If you want the pitch rise and fall as the tempo is increased and decreased like conventional tempo control turn the VSA function OFF The default setting for VSA is nN 1 Press the TEMPO key to open the TEHFO CHANGE screen 2 Use the CURSOR key to select the Fi FITCH item and the VALUE key to select JA OFF LZA MA EE Lo G b aL iTek On5is L TENPO CHANGE TEMPO 58 FIX_PITCH M When the VSA function is OFF the icon at the top of the screen appears normally Changing only the pitch You can change the pitch without changing the tempo 1 Press the KEY key to open the KEY amp FITCH screen 2 With the KEY item selected use the VALUE keys to adjust the pitch up or down in semitones 26 TASCAM CD VT2 LZA i Ee LL oe eerste Ones L KEV amp PITCH KEY ES FIHE_PITCH 26 The EE item allows the pitch to be raised or lowered 1 to 6 semitones b6 6 setting other than amp changes the play back pitch and the M4 display icon ae in inverse 3 Use the CURSOR YW key to select the F ITECH item and the VALUE
39. tracks FLASH BACK key Press during playback to jump to a point in the track a few seconds earlier and continue playback Set the number of seconds in the SETUP amp MISC screen See Jumping back a few seconds FLASH BACK on page 24 20 a OPEN switch Slide this switch away from the PHONES jack to open the control panel and insert and remove discs PHONES jack stereo minijack Connect headphones to this jack to output the CD playback signal and the input signal from the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks LINE OUT jack stereo minijack Outputs the CD playback signal and input signal from the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks Connect an audio system speakers with built in amplifiers or similar equipment INPUT dial Adjusts the input signal level of the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks Both mic input levels are adjusted simultaneously MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks standard phone jacks Use each of these jacks to connect a mic or a contact mic attached to an instrument Rear 25 26 eee Ne IN el POWER O PRESS 1 SEC L T E ee O o DC IN 5V jack Connect a TASCAM PS P520 AC adapter sold separately POWER switch Turn the power ON and OFF Press and hold the switch for more than one second to turn the power ON and OFF 19 TASCAM CD VT2 Contact mic attached to an instrument Speakers with built in amplification or stereo system Headphones e PHONES jack headphones e LINE
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