Tascam CC-222MK - Manuals

TASCAM CC-222MKIII Contents 1 – Introduction ................................6 Supplied accessories ............................... 6Rack-mounting the unit .......................... 7Some notes, precautions and environmental considerations .. 7 Beware of condensation ............................. 7...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CC-222MKIII CD Recorder/Cassette Deck. Before connecting and using the unit, please take some time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CC-222MKIII, as well as the o...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII Some notes, precautions and environmental considerations The CC-222MKIII may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environ-mental conditions: Avoid exposing it to extremes of...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII The CC-222MKIII has been designed for the play-back of CD-DA format discs and MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 format: In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs. Always place the compact discs in the t rays ...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII 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. “Recordable” discs Finalizing Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD p...

1- Introduction 10 TASCAM CC-222MKIII Do not expose the infrared receiver (light receptive area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light for extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light may result in failure of the remote control sensor.When the remote control will not be use...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 11 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 i d z ! / . , m n b v c x ; l k j h g f s a p o u y t r e w q 2- Features of the CC-222 MK $ This section provides a brief reminder of the functions provided by these controls. 1 Power switch (POWER) Turns the unit on and off. 2 Cassette holder O...

1 TASCAM CC-222MKIII 2- Features of the CC-222 MK $ k Disc tray Open and close this tray with the OPEN/ CLOSE key to load and unload discs. l MULTI DIAL Used to select and confirm menu set- tings etc. (turn to make the setting, push to confirm), and also as a track search key when playing back discs...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 Display ( ) W E R Y U O PA S D F G H J K L : ZX T   Q I C This display shows various types of operation informa-tion, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. ( Tape PLAY Lights when a tape is being played back or recording. ) ˙/¥ (Tape-running indic...

1 TASCAM CC-222MKIII 0 Tape PLAY ¥ key Starts tape playback or recording, from left to right. q CONT PLAY key Use this key to turn continuous playback (alternating between disc and cassette) on and off. w AUTO SPACE key Automatically adds a space of about four seconds between disc tracks on playback...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 The following are the menu items that can be set using the MENU key. The majority of them affect disc record- ing. Pressing the MENU key repeatedly cycles through the menu items. Not every menu item is available in every situation (for instance, if a digital input is not selecte...

1 TASCAM CC-222MKIII WARNING If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will pre-vent any possible damage to your hearing. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray. 2 Discs should be ins...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 Playback modes The unit can be set to play back a single track, the whole disc in the created order, the tracks of the disc in a random (shuff led) order, or a programmed order. This operation takes place when stopped. NOTE Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the ...

1 TASCAM CC-222MKIII Repeat playback The unit can repeat the whole of the disc, the current track only, or an A–B portion set as described here. Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the remote control unit. NOTE You can use this mode with Single, Random, or Program playback modes. 1 The ...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This results in multiple layers of directories and files. NOTE MP3 file...

1- Introduction 0 TASCAM CC-222MKIII Input monitoring When the unit is in record standby mode, or record mode, the input signal is output from the OUTPUT jacks (digital and analog), allowing you to hear the input sig-nal. The meters also show the current signal level. However, it is only possible to...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 WARNING If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will pre-vent any possible damage to your hearing. NOTE According to the “Red Book” (the specification for audio CDs), a t...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII Restricting the number of tracks When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that may be recorded at one time. At any time within record or record standby mode, turn the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP keys. This sets the number of remaining tracks,...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII When dubbing from tape to disc, follow the instructions here. 1 Load the tape with the side that will be recorded first to be played first. Set the noise reduction, reverse mode, etc. Also, check the MONITOR is set DISC . 2 Load a recordable disc. 3 Use the MENU ke...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII Advanced recording The signal level which may be used with synchronized recording operations (here called the “trigger level” or “threshold”) is set as below: 1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the MENU key until the display shows: S_LVL> -XXdB , where -XX is the current va...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the auto track function is enabled. NOTE When recording Vinyl to CD, since the track divi-sions are determined by relative silence, it is pos-sible that spurious track divisions will be inserted. Under these co...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII Rec mute function The rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc. 1 While recording is in progress, press the REC MUTE key. The display shows REC MUTE , the meters stop displaying the current level ...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 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. Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs can be “unfinalized” using the CC-222MKIII, t...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 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 “mid-dle” of the disc. 1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the ERASE key. 2 I...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII Note the following when loading tapes: 1 Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette's hub and take up any slack tape. NOTE Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and dirt. 2 Press the EJECT key to open the cassette com- partment door. 3 Load the cassette tape wit...

0 TASCAM CC-222MKIII Dubbing tapes from the CD deck To record from the internal CD deck: 1 Prepare for recording as described above (load a tape, set the REV MODE, etc.). 2 Load the source CD disc (press the OPEN/ CLOSE key, put the disc in the tray, recorded side downwards, and close the tray). 3 U...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 1 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 pro-grammed playback list). To record from a point other than the ones above: 1 Locate the disc to the point where the playback is to star...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII Other recording features Recording silences between items At least four seconds of silence must be recorded between items on tape when using the search functions (see “Search keys” below). When recording, press and release either of the REC MUTE keys (main or remote). With the tap...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII 8- Reference and specifications Error messages Message Details / Response Cannot Rec! Use unfinalized recordable disc. Disc Error! If it is CD-RW disc, you may refresh it (“Refreshing a disc” on page 28), or replace disc. Disc Full !! There is no space on disc, or no tracks are av...

1- Introduction TASCAM CC-222MKIII Specifications CD recorder section Recordable discs CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported) Quantization bit depth 16 bit linear Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz~20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback) ±1.0 dB (recording) S/N ratio 92 d...

TASCAM CC-222MKIII Dimensional drawing 466 483 435 57.2 132.5 138 270 15 10 Phono input and headphones RIAA PHONO INPUT Unblanced RCA (with ground) Cartridge type MM (moving magnet) Input signal level 5.6 mV Input impedance 50 k Ø S/N ratio 60 dB (6.3 Ø ) PHONES (headphone output) 6 mm (1/4”) stereo...

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