D01064220A

CD-200
Compact Disc Player
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
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.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
panel. Please record the model number and serial
number and retain them for your records. OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
Model number NOT EXPOSE THIS
Serial number
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
For U.S.A.
TO THE USER CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
b) Peak inrush current: 2.0 A
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, In North America use only on 120V supply.
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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions. •• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
2 Keep these instructions. •• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
3 Heed all warnings.
•• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
4 Follow all instructions. such as a book case or similar unit.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water. •• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER or
6 Clean only with dry cloth. STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in •• The apparatus should be located close enough
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the
power cord plug at any time.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such
•• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other the dis c onne c t devic e s ha ll re m a in re adily
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce operable.
heat.
•• An apparatus with Class I construction shall
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized be connected to an AC outlet with a protective
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two grounding connection.
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding •• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does sunshine, fire or the like.
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for •• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incor-
replacement of the obsolete outlet. rectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience •• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
receptacles, and the point where they exit from headphones can cause hearing loss.
the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer. For the customers in Europe
WARNING
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with this product may cause radio interference in which
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution case the user may be required to take adequate
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to measures.
avoid injury from tip-over.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
I l s ' a g i t d ' u n p ro d u i t d e C l a s s e A . D a n s u n
environnement domestique, cet appareil peut
provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas
l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung
when unused for long periods of time. nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden,
Servicing is required when the apparatus has angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply aufzukommen.
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.

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 Safety Information
CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION
This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries This product has been designed and manufactured
could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter
abide by the following precautions when using bat- 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for
teries. Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-
•• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The ible laser radiation during operation because invisible
batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is com-
injury.
pletely confined in the protective housings.
•• When installing batteries, pay attention to the The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation),
and install them correctly in the battery compart-
ment as indicated. Putting them in backward could
make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire,
injury or stains around them.
•• When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their
terminals with insulation tape or something like that
to prevent them from contacting other batteries or
metallic objects.
•• When throwing used batteries away, follow the
disposal instructions indicated on the batteries
and the local disposal laws. Cautions:
•• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING
•• Do not use batteries other than those specified. USING A SCREWDRIVER.
Do not mix and use new and old batteries or differ-
ent types of batteries together. The batteries could •• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
them. THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
•• Do not carry or store batteries together with small
metal objects. The batteries could short, causing •• I F T H I S P R O D U C T D E V E LO P S T R O U B L E ,
leak, rupture or other trouble. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
•• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
them in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or
leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them. •• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT
•• If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
the battery case before inserting new batteries. If
the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss
Optical pickup
of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out
Type : SF-P101VF
thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the
Manufacturer : SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the Laser output : Less than 0.25 mW on the objective lens
fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could Wavelength : 760 to 820 nm
cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen,
wash it off with clean water and then consult a
doctor immediately. RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space
•• The unit power should be off when you install and above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.
replace batteries.
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard
•• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below. Remove the feet
the unit for a long time. Batteries could rupture or of the unit before mounting.
leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on
the battery compartment before inserting new
batteries.
•• Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the
battery could harm skin or clothing.

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 Contents
1 − Introduction.......................................... 6 Pitch control................................................... 21
Main features................................................... 6 Intro Check .................................................... 22
Included items.................................................. 6
5 − Message Lists...................................... 23
About this manual........................................... 6
Operation messages...................................... 23
Trademarks....................................................... 6
Warning messages......................................... 23
Precautions and notes for
Error messages............................................... 23
placement and use........................................... 7
Beware of condensation................................. 7 6 − Troubleshooting.................................. 24
Cleaning the unit............................................. 7
7 − Specifications...................................... 25
About discs....................................................... 7
Ratings............................................................ 25
Handling of compact discs......................... 7
General........................................................... 25
2 − Names and Functions of Parts............. 8 Dimensions..................................................... 26
Front panel....................................................... 8
Rear panel........................................................ 9
Remote control unit (RC-CD200).................. 10
Display............................................................ 11

3 − Preparation for Use............................. 12

Connections................................................... 12
Connecting headphones.......................... 12
Connecting other audio equipment....... 12
Preparing the remote control....................... 13
Inserting batteries.................................... 13
Replacing the batteries............................ 13
Cautions about the use of batteries........ 13
Cautions about using the remote
control....................................................... 13

4 − Playing back CDs................................. 14

Discs that can be played ............................... 14
Folders and tracks on data CDs ................... 14
Loading a CD.................................................. 15
Playback.......................................................... 15
Selecting a track............................................. 16
Skipping to the next or previous track .. 16
Selecting by track number....................... 16
Search forward and backward . ................... 16
Folder playback (with data CDs only) ......... 17
Selecting the folder.................................. 17
Playback modes.............................................. 17
Select the playback mode........................ 17
Programmed playback ................................. 18
Setting the program . .............................. 18
Checking the program ............................ 19
Replacing a program track . .................... 20
Adding more program tracks ................. 20
Clearing the program .............................. 20
Time and text information display .............. 20
Repeat playback . .......................................... 21

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 1 − Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-200 •• A rack-mounting screw kit. .............................................1
Compact Disc Player. •• A warranty card...............................................................1
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time •• Owner's manual (this manual).........................................1
to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.
operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com). In this manual, we use the following conventions:
•• The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-
ing typeface: DISPLAY.

Main features •• When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a

message, this is shown in the following typeface: OPEN.
•• In addition to audio CDs (CD-DA), plays data CDs
(CD-ROM) on which WAV and MP3 format files are •• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot
recorded. change) is shown, this is shown as follows: INTRO.

•• CD-R/RW playback •• The CD-DA format may also be mentioned as “audio

CD” format.
•• 2U EIA rack mount size
•• CDs on which MP3 or WAV audio files are recorded
•• Analog output (RCA) and digital outputs (coaxial and may be mentioned as “data CDs”.
optical)
•• Additional information is introduced in the styles below
•• Headphone output with level control when needed:
•• 10-key wireless remote control
•• Displays textual information (artist name, album name, Useful hints when using the unit.
track name, etc.) including CD text and ID3 tags.
•• Three types of play mode (continuous, shuffle, and pro-
gramed) Explanation of actions in special situation and supple-
ment.
•• Repeat playback (single repeat, all repeat)
CAUTION
•• ±12.5% pitch control
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury,
•• Intro check damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of
data.
•• Folder repeat for data CDs
•• Various time display (track elapsed time, track remain-
ing time and total remaining time for audio CDs, total
elapsed time for data CDs). Trademarks
•• 10-second shockproof memory built-in (protection •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC
against skipping). Corporation.
•• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Included items •• Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks
The included items are listed below. of their respective owners.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the
future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if
any of these items are missing or have been damaged dur-
ing transportation.

•• Main unit..........................................................................1
•• Wireless remote control unit (RC-CD200)......................1
•• AA batteries for the remote control unit.........................2

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 1 − Introduction
and always store them in a clean state.
Precautions and notes for placement
and use •• Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, ben-
zene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean
•• The operating temperature should be between 5°C and CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface.
35°C (41°F and 95°F). It may cause CDs to become unplayable.
•• Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
correct operation. •• Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the
disc and do not use any protective coating spray. Do not
•• Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation. insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or
•• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into
electrical device such as a power amplifier. the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism,
requiring removal by a technician.
•• Never use a commercially available CD stabilizer. Using
Beware of condensation stabilizers with this player will damage the mechanism
and cause it to malfunction.
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a
warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, •• Do not use cracked discs.
there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could •• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu-
condense on the internal mechanism, making correct oper- lar promotional, etc. discs.
ation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the
player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature
before using.

•• When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a

Cleaning the unit soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information.
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may
To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do cause damage to the recorded side.
not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other
chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the •• Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection sys-
surface. tem, have been released form several record companies
in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some of
these discs do not comply with the CD specifications,
they may not be playable on the CD-200.
About discs
In addition to audio CDs (CD-DA), the CD-200 can play
CD-R and CD-RW discs on which audio CD, MP3, or
WAV format files are recorded. The CD player can also
play 3-inch CDs

Handling of compact discs

•• Always place the compact discs in the trays with their
label facing upward.
•• To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center
of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care-
fully by the edges.

•• Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non-

label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping or mal-
function.
•• To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft
dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean them

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 2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel

11POWER Press this key again while this is being shown to

Press this switch to turn the unit on or off. change the type of information displayed. The type of
information that can be shown depends on the type of
22Disc tray
disc loaded and the operation status. (See “Time and
33OPEN/CLOSE text information display” on page 20.)
Use this key to open and close the disc tray.
e PLAY MODE/INTRO CHECK
44PLAY/READY (¥/π) Press briefly to change the playback mode. The three
Use this key to start or pause playback.
playback modes are continuous, shuffle and pro-
55STOP (ª) grammed. (See “Playback modes” on page 17.) Press
Use this key to stop playback. and hold this key to use the Intro Check function. (See
“Intro Check” on page 22.)
66SEARCH Ô [Â]
Press this key briefly to skip to the previous track. r REPEAT
Hold down this key to search for a part of a track in the Press this key to select single repeat or all repeat play-
reverse direction. back. Press this key again to stop repeat playback. (See
“Repeat playback” on page 21.)
77SEARCH  [¯]
Press this key briefly to skip to the next track. Hold t FOLDER (˙/¥)
down this key to search for a part of a track in the for- Use these keys when a data CD is in the player to
ward direction. change the playback folder. By selecting “ALL,” every
folder on the disc is made subject to playback. (See
88 PHONES jack and knob
For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this “Folder playback (with data CDs only)” on page 17.)
standard 1/4” stereo phone jack, and adjust the volume by
turning the level knob.
99 PITCH CONTROL switch, indicator and knob
Use this switch to turn the pitch control function on or
off. When the function is on, the indicator will light.
Adjust the amount (±12.5%) by turning the knob. (See
“Pitch control” on page 21.)
0 Remote Sensor
When operating the remote control unit, point it
towards here.
q Display
Displays various information.
w DISPLAY
Press this key to show for two seconds the type of
information (playback time or text information) that
currently appears in the main area of the display.

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 2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel

y ANALOG OUTPUT (UNBALANCED) jacks

The CD playback signal is output here as stereo analog
signals (–10 dBV).
u DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL) jack
The CD playback signal is output here as a digital
signal in S/PDIF format.
i DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack
The CD playback signal is output here as a digital sig-
nal in S/PDIF format.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
o
Switches the voltage to either 230 V or 120 V.

•• The voltage selector is only available on units for

specific markets.
•• In North America, use only on 120V supply.

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2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Remote control unit (RC-CD200)
1 Numeric keys
Use these keys to select tracks.
2 DISPLAY
Press this key to show for two seconds the type of
information (playback time or text information) that
currently appears in the main area of the display.
Press this key again while this is being shown to
change the type of information displayed. The type of
information that can be shown depends on the type of
disc loaded and the operation status. (See “Time and
text information display” on page 20.)
3 PLAY MODE/INTRO CHECK
Press briefly to change the playback mode. The three
playback modes are continuous, shuffle and pro-
grammed. (See “Playback modes” on page 17.) Press
and hold this key to use the Intro Check function. (See
“Intro Check” on page 22.)
4 FOLDER ˙/¥
Use these keys when a data CD is in the player to
change the playback folder. By selecting “ALL,” every
folder on the disc is made subject to playback. (See
“Folder playback (with data CDs only)” on page 17.)
5 Ô/Â
Press this key briefly to skip to the previous track.
Hold down this key to search for a part of a track in the
reverse direction.
6 ¯/
Press this key briefly to skip to the next track. Hold
down this key to search for a part of a track in the for-
ward direction.
7 OPEN/CLOSE
Use this key to open and close the disc tray.
8 PROGRAM EDIT
Use this to set, confirm and edit programs. (See
“Programmed playback” on page 18.)
9 REPEAT
Press this key to select single repeat or all repeat play-
back. Press this key again to stop repeat playback. (See
“Repeat playback” on page 21.)
0 STOP
Use this key to stop playback.
q PLAY/READY
Use this key to start or pause playback.

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 2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Display

1 SHUFFLE
SHUFFLE lights when this function is on.
2 REPEAT
REPEAT ALL appears when it is set and REPEAT appears when
single repeat is set.
3 INTRO
INTRO lights when this function is on.
MEMORY
4
MEMORY lights when programmed playback is on and
blinks while you are setting the program.
5 Folder number
When a data CD is in the unit, the folder number is
shown when set to folder playback, and ALL is shown
when set to disc playback (all folders). When an audio
CD is in the unit, cd is shown.
6 Main display
The track number and time or text information is
shown. The status of the unit (OPEN, CLOSE, TOC*
READ, etc.) and messages (NO DISC, etc.) are
also shown. Items with more than eight characters are
scrolled when shown.
* TOC means “Table Of Contents,” which is track infor-
mation written on the disc

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 3 − Preparation for Use
Connections

Amplifier

Connecting headphones
Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel. Use the knob to adjust the level.

Connecting other audio equipment

Sound from this unit can be output as an analog or digital
signal to, for example, an external amplifier or mixer.
Unbalanced analog signals are output from the ANALOG
OUTPUT jacks (RCA pin jacks), and digital signals are
output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks in S/PDIF format.
The unit has two types of DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks—
coaxial and optical—allowing connection to equipment
with both types of inputs.
CAUTION
• When making a digital connection, use either the
coaxial or optical connector.
• To dub a recording digitally, prepare the disc for
playback in this unit before starting recording with
the recording device.

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 3 − Preparation for Use
Preparing the remote control Cautions about using the remote control
•• When using other devices controlled by infrared rays,
use of this remote control might operate these devices
Inserting batteries by mistake.
•• Use the remote control within the following range.

Remote sensor

1. Open the lid.

2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AA batteries.
3. Close the lid.

The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

15° 15°
Replacing the batteries
Replace both batteries with new ones when the range of
the remote control becomes short or if the function keys
become unresponsive.

Cautions about the use of batteries

Misuse of batteries could cause them to leak, rupture or
otherwise be damaged. Please read and abide by the pre-
cautions on them when using batteries. Also see "Cautions
about batteries" on page 4. Operation distance
Directly in front: Within 7 meters
15° left or right: Within 7 meters

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 4 − Playing back CDs
Discs that can be played Folders and tracks on data CDs
This unit can play the following types of files and discs. This unit treats all the audio files (WAV and MP3) on data
CDs as “tracks.” Some data CDs store files inside folders
ªª CD-DA (audio CD) format discs in the same way that ordinary computers do. In addition,
Music CDs that are commercially available and CD-R and multiple folders can be stored inside another folder creating
CD-RW discs that have been recorded as audio CD format a multilevel structure.
can be played. In this manual, these types of discs are This unit assigns a folder number to each folder to manage
called “audio CDs.” them. Folder numbers and are assigned sequentially start-
ing with the first folder at the highest level followed by the
ªª CD-ROM (data CD) format discs folders (subfolders) inside it. Folders inside a higher-level
Discs with MP3 and WAV files recorded on them can be folder are numbered in order before the next folder in the
played. In this manual, these types of discs are called “data higher-level is numbered as shown in the illustration below.
CDs.”
If the root folder of a data CD contains one or more audio
files, it will be numbered as the first folder.
MP3 files that have a sampling frequency of 32, 44.1 or Each audio file is also assigned a track number. Track
48 kHz and a bit-rate of 32–320 kbps or a variable bit- numbers are assigned in order starting from those in the
rate (VBR) can be played back. WAV files that have a lowest numbered folder.
sampling frequency of 8–48 kHz and are 8-bit or 16-bit
can be played back. During ordinary playback of data CDs, tracks are played
back just like an audio CD in the order of their assigned
CAUTION numbers.
Limitations of MP3 files that use VBR compression
Folders that do not directly contain audio files are not
Due to format limitations, positions cannot be accurately
detected in VBR files. For this reason, the point where
given numbers. For example, in the illustration below the
playback actually starts might differ slightly from the folder that contains folder 5 is not given a number.
point set in advance for functions of this player when
points must be set in the middle of a track.

<An Example of Data CD Structure>

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 4 − Playing back CDs
Loading a CD Playback
To load a CD, press the OPEN/CLOSE key on the main The following procedures assume that the necessary con-
unit or on the remote control to open the disc tray, and put nections have been completed, the unit’s power has been
the CD into the tray with the label facing up. turned on and a CD (audio or data) has been loaded.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key again to close the disc tray. Press the PLAY/READY key on the main unit or
After loading the disc, the unit reads the disc’s information remote control to begin playback of a CD.
and shows on the display the total number of tracks and
total playback time if it is an audio CD and the total num-
ber of tracks in the current folder if it is a data CD.

PLAY/READY key

PLAY/READY key

ªª Stopping playback:
Press the STOP key on the main unit or the remote
control.

ªª Pausing playback:
Instead of pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the disc
tray, you can press the PLAY/READY key to close the disc Press the PLAY/READY key on the main unit or the
tray and begin playback immediately. remote control.
In this manual, unless stated otherwise, explanations are
CAUTION
given assuming that continuous playback mode is set. (See
If you open the disc tray while this unit is in use, the “Playback modes” on page 17.)
following settings are lost.
• Program
• Current folder (for data CDs)

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 4 − Playing back CDs
Selecting a track
There are two ways to select a track. You can move (skip)
to the previous or next track, or you can select a track
directly by its track number.
Numeric
keys
Skipping to the next or previous track (0 - 9)
Press a SEARCH Ô/ (Â/¯) key on the
main unit or a search (Ô/Â, ¯/) key on
the remote control.
After selecting the track, press the PLAY/READY key
on the main unit or the remote control to start track
playback.

ªª To select track 1:
Press the “1” key one time.

ªª To select track 12:

SEARCH Ô/keys
Press the “1” key followed by the “2” key.
2 Press the PLAY/READY key on the main unit or the
remote control.
The selected track begins to play.
If you press the STOP key on the main unit or the
remote control, the display stops showing the track
number input and the display returns to its previous
state.

The numeric keys cannot be used to select a track when

in program or shuffle mode.
Search Ô/ keys

Search forward and backward

You can search forward and backward in a track while
listening to it.

Selecting by track number 1 Play or pause the desired track.

Use the numeric keys (0–9) on the remote control to 2 Press and hold a SEARCH Ô/ (Â/¯) key
directly set a track for playback by number. on the main unit or a search (Ô/Â, ¯/)
key on the remote control to start searching forward
Track numbers can have up to two digits for audio CDs and or backward.
up to three digits for data CDs.
3 Release the key that you are holding to stop search-
1 Use the remote control numeric keys (0–9) to input ing and return the unit to the state it was in before
the track number. Input the track number starting searching (playback or pause).
with the first digit as in the example below.

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Folder playback (with data CDs only) Playback modes
When playing a data CD, you can set a designated folder This unit can play tracks using three types of playback
(the current folder) as the playback area. Follow the proce- modes.
dures below to set the playback folder. You can also set the
playback area to be the entire disc by selecting “ALL.” Continuous playback (default setting)
The tracks on a disc are played back in numerical order.

Selecting the folder

In folder playback mode, the tracks in the current play-
back folder on a data CD are played back in numerical
order. See “Folder playback (with data CDs only)” on
page 17 for details.
Shuffle playback
The tracks on the disc are played back in random order
regardless of their track numbers. Playback stops after all
FOLDER ˙/¥ keys tracks have been played once.

In folder playback mode, the tracks in the playback

folder on a data CD are played back in random order.
See “Folder playback (with data CDs only)” on page 17
for details.
Programmed playback
Tracks are played back in the programmed order. See
“Programmed playback” on page 18 for details.

Select the playback mode

Press the PLAY MODE/INTRO CHECK key on the
FOLDER ˙/¥ keys
main unit or the remote control to cycle through the
playback modes.
During playback, however, only continuous playback
and shuffle playback modes can be set.
To select programmed playback, press the PLAY
MODE/INTRO CHECK key when playback is stopped
When using a data CD, by pressing the FOLDER ˙/¥ or no CD is loaded.
keys on the main unit or the remote control, you can skip
to the previous or next folder. This will skip to the begin- An indicator for the current mode will appear on the
ning of the first track in the previous or next folder. If you display as shown below.
hold down one of these keys, you can skip through folders
continually.

When you skip to a different folder, it becomes the cur-

rent folder.

PLAY MODE
INTRO CHECK key

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Programmed playback
To use programmed playback, you must set a program
either before or after setting the playback mode to pro-
grammed playback mode. (See “Select the playback mode”
on page 17.)
When in programmed playback mode, press the PLAY/
READY key on the main unit or the remote control to start
playback of the set program in order from the first track
PLAY MODE
INTRO CHECK key (program step 01). Press a SEARCH Ô/ (Â/¯)
key on the main unit or a search (Ô/Â, ¯/)
key on the remote control to skip to the previous or next
program step.
In programmed playback mode, when playback is stopped
the total number of tracks in the program and the total
program time are shown (total program time is not shown
when using a data CD).
Display Playback mode
No indication Continuous playback
SHUFFLE Shuffle playback
MEMORY Programmed playback

The selected playback mode is retained even when the

power is turned off. Setting the program
When no program is set, follow the procedures below to set
•• Immediately after pressing the PLAY MODE/INTRO
a program using the remote control.
CHECK key, the selected mode is shown on the main
display area as follows.
Continuous playback mode set: CONTINUE •• The program cannot be set from the main unit.

Shuffle playback mode set: SHUFFLE •• You can set a program at any time regardless of the
current playback mode.
Programmed playback mode set: PROGRAM
•• The program is cleared when the disc tray is opened.
•• In this manual, unless stated otherwise, explanations
are given assuming that continuous playback mode is 1 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key while playback is
set. stopped.

PROGRAM
EDIT key

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The unit enters program setting mode, and if no program
has been set, it will be possible to set a track to program
step 01 (MEMORY indicator blinks).

4 By repeating steps two and three above, you can add

more tracks sequentially as desired.
5 If you are finished adding tracks to the program,
press the PROGRAM EDIT key when the empty
[Audio CD] program step where it is possible to add a track
appears. The unit exits program setting mode.

•• The same track can be added to the program mul-

tiple times.

[Data CD] •• If you press the STOP key when the empty program
step where it is possible to add a track appears, all
steps in the program are cleared.

If the program is already set, the track number and play- •• If you try to add more than 99 tracks, a “PGM FULL”
back time of the track set as program step 01 is shown. error message appears. Only 99 tracks can be added.
(See “Checking the program” on page 19.)
2 Use the numeric keys or search (Ô/Â, ¯/) Checking the program
keys to select a track to set as program step 01. (The
You can check the contents of the program.
MEMORY indicator and the track number blink.) When
using the numeric keys, input the number starting 1 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key on the remote control
with the leftmost digit. to put the unit into program setting mode.
Program step The track number and playback time of the track set as
program step 01 is shown on the screen (playback time
is not displayed if the loaded disc is a data CD) and
MEMORY blinks.
Program step

Track number Playback time

[Audio CD]

Track number Playback time

2 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key to show the track

information of the next program step.

[Data CD]

•• When using a data CD, the screen switches to

file name display if more than a second passes 3 If you press the PROGRAM EDIT key when the final
after pressing a numeric key or search (Ô/Â, program step is shown, it becomes possible to add
¯/) key, but it is still possible to add the track another program step. (No track number is dis-
to the program. played and the MEMORY indicator blinks.)
•• If you press the STOP key while a track is selected,
selection of that track is canceled, and the screen
returns to the state where you can select a track.
3 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key.
The selected track is added to program step 01. The unit 4 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key again to exit the pro-
is now ready for you to add another track for the next gram setting mode.
program step.

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Replacing a program track Time and text information display
You can replace a track that has already been added to the
You can set what type of time and text information is
program.
shown on the display.
1 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key on the remote control
Press the DISPLAY key on the main unit or the
to put the unit into program mode.
remote control to show for two seconds the type of
2 Follow the steps in “Checking the program” above information (playback time or text information) that
and press the PROGRAM EDIT key to show the pro- is currently set to appear in the main area of the dis-
gram step with the track that you want to replace. play. Press this key again while this is being shown
to change the type of information displayed.
3 Use the numeric keys or skip (Ô/Â, ¯/)
keys to select the desired track and press the The contents that can be displayed differ depending on the
PROGRAM EDIT key. type of disc loaded, its status and the operation state of the
unit.
After replacing a track, the display shows the empty
step at the end of the program and you can add
another track to the end of the program if desired.
4. Press the PROGRAM EDIT key again to exit pro-
gram setting mode.

Adding more program tracks

You can add tracks to the end of an already set program. DISPLAY key
1. Press the PROGRAM EDIT key on the remote control
to put the unit into program setting mode.
2 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key until the empty
program step where it is possible to add a track
appears. (No track number is displayed and the
MEMORY indicator blinks.)
3 Use the numeric keys or skip (Ô/Â, ¯/)
keys to select a track and press the PROGRAM EDIT
key. DISPLAY key
4 In this state, you can repeat step 3 to add more
tracks, or you can press the PROGRAM EDIT key to
exit program setting mode.

Clearing the program

You can clear the entire program that has been set. Audio CDs with CD text
1 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key on the remote control When stopped, the display cycles through total time, album
to put this unit into program setting mode. title and album artist. When playing back or paused, the
display cycles through track elapsed time, track remaining
2 Press the PROGRAM EDIT key until the empty pro- time, total remaining time, track title and track artist.
gram step appears. (No track number is displayed
and MEMORY blinks.) Audio CDs without CD text
3 Press the STOP key. “-CLEAR-” appears on the When stopped, playback time is displayed. When playing
display. After the program is cleared, program set- back or paused, the display cycles through track elapsed
ting mode resumes without any tracks added to the time, track remaining time and total remaining time.
program. Data CDs
When stopped, the display switches between total number
of tracks and album title (current folder). When playing
back or paused, the display cycles through track elapsed
time, title, artist and file.

In addition to the above procedure, opening the disc

tray also clears the program.

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All repeat (REPEAT and ALL indicators appear):
•• After pressing the DISPLAY key, the currently se-
All tracks* are played back repeatedly.
lected type of information to be shown on the main
** When set to folder playback with a data CD, all tracks
display appears for two seconds as follows. in the folder are repeated. When using programmed
Track elapsed time: ELAPSED playback, all tracks in the program are repeated.
Track remaining time: REMAIN
Off (no indicator on the display):
Total remaining time: T REMAIN
Repeat playback is OFF.
Album/track title: TITLE
Album/track artist: ARTIST Turning repeat playback OFF:
File name: FILENAME Press the REPEAT key on the main unit or the
•• The text information that can be shown on the remote control until the ALL and REPEAT indicators do
display is ID3 tag information for data CDs and CD not appear.
text information for audio CDs. When this informa-
tion is not included for a disc or file or the informa-
tion contains characters that cannot be displayed,
•• If single repeat playback is turned ON during play-
“NO TITLE” (title information) or “NO NAME” (artist
back, the current track is played back repeatedly. If
information) is shown.
all repeat playback is turned ON during playback,
•• When an audio CD is in programmed playback mode playback continues as it is until the end of the disc or
the elapsed time and remaining time of the entire current folder is reached. Then, playback continues
program is shown. from the beginning of the disc or current folder.
If repeat playback is turned ON when stopped,
•• The display contents setting is retained even when
the power is turned off. repeat playback begins when the PLAY/READY key is
pushed.
•• The repeat function’s ON/OFF state is retained even
when the power is turned OFF.
Repeat playback
You can play a selected track or all tracks repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT key on the main unit or the Pitch control
remote control to select from one of the following Using pitch control playback, CDs can be played back at a
repeat modes. different pitch (sound frequency and playback speed).
Follow the procedures below to use pitch control playback.

REPEAT key
PITCH CONTROL knob
PITCH CONTROL key
PITCH CONTROL indicator

1 Press the PITCH CONTROL key on the main unit to

turn pitch control playback ON.
The indicator above and to the left of the PITCH
CONTROL key lights.
REPEAT key 2 Use the PITCH CONTROL knob to set the pitch.
Pitch can be adjusted by ±12.5%.
To turn pitch control playback OFF, press the
PITCH CONTROL key on the main unit again.
The PITCH CONTROL indicator goes off and pitch
control playback turns OFF.
Single repeat (REPEAT indicator appears):
The selected track is played back repeatedly.

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CAUTION

• During playback, turning pitch control playback

ON or OFF might cause the playback sound to skip
momentarily.
• Using pitch control playback with a data CD (MP3,
WAV) sometimes causes the playback sound to skip.

Intro Check
During playback or when stopped, press and hold
the PLAY MODE/INTRO CHECK key on the main
unit or the remote control to playback only the first
10 seconds of each track.
The INTRO indicator lights when this function is ON.
When Intro Check is ON, press and hold the PLAY
MODE/INTRO CHECK key on the main unit or the
remote control again to return to the ordinary play-
back mode and turn the INTRO indicator OFF.

PLAY MODE
INTRO CHECK key

PLAY MODE
INTRO CHECK key

•• When using Intro Check, press the SEARCH

Ô/ (Â/¯) keys on the main unit or the
search (Ô/Â, ¯/) keys on the remote con-
trol to skip to the preceding or next track.
•• Press the STOP key to stop Intro Check.

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5 − Message Lists SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6 − Troubleshooting
Operation messages
The following messages are shown on the main display according to the operation of the CD player.

Message
Message Meaning Response
lit or blinking
-CLEAR- Lit All programs have been cleared.
CLOSE Lit The disc tray is closing.
NO DISC Lit There is no disc or the disc cannot be
verified.
NO FILES Lit The disc has no files that can be played Load a disc that has MP3 or WAV
back. files.
NO NAME Lit There is no artist data or no file data that Text information must be 7-bit ASCII
can be displayed compatible text to be displayed.
NO TITLE Lit There is no title data that can be displayed. Text information must be 7-bit ASCII
compatible text to be displayed.
OPEN Lit The disc tray is open.
TOC READ Lit TOC information is being read.

Warning messages
If an operation cannot be completed, one of the following messages is shown. It will appear for about two seconds before
disappearing automatically.

Message
Message Meaning Response
lit or blinking
NO PGM Lit No program has been created. Add tracks to the program.
Either stop trying to add to the
You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the program, clear the program, or
PGM FULL Lit
program. replace one of the tracks in the
program.

Error messages
If one of the following error messages is shown, please refer to the Response column and try to resolve it. If this does not cor-
rect the problem, please contact a TEAC repair center.

Message
Message Meaning Response
lit or blinking
COMM ERR Blinking Cannot communicate with the CD drive. Contact a TEAC repair center.
An error occurred during communication
COMM ERR Lit Contact a TEAC repair center.
with the CD drive.
The file type is not supported or otherwise
DEC ERR Lit Change the disc
could not be played
The TOC or file system could not be read,
DISC ERR Lit Clean or change the disc.
or focus adjustment was not possible.
DRV ERR Lit The CD drive hardware is broken. Contact a TEAC repair center.
READ ERR Lit The track cannot be accessed. Clean or change the disc.

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 5IMPORTANT
− Message SAFETY
Lists PRECAUTIONS
6 − Troubleshooting
If you have problems with your system, look through this
chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before
calling your dealer or TEAC service center.

ªª No power
e Check the connection to the AC power supply.

ªª Remote control doesn’t work.

e Check to see if the batteries are properly installed in the
remote control.
e If the batteries are dead, change the batteries.

ªª No sound
e Check the connection to the monitor system again.
e Check the volume and settings of the amplifier.

ªª There is unwanted noise.

e Are the connecting cables all properly connected and
functioning?

ªª A CD cannot be played back.

e If you are using a data CD with MP3 files, confirm that
the file bit-rates are compatible with this unit.
e Is the disc scratched or dirty?

ªª The files on a data CD cannot all be played

back.
e Is the unit in folder playback mode?

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY
7 − Specifications 7 −INSTRUCTIONS
Specifications
Ratings ªª PHONES Jack
Headphone Output
ªª Compatible disc formats Connector: Standard Stereo Jack
CD-DA (12-cm/8-cm), CD-ROM (12-cm/8-cm) ISO 9660 Rated Output: 20 mW + 20 mW min.
LEVEL 1/2/ROMEO/JOLIET format (CD-R/CD-RW (When monitoring CD, THD + N 0.1% max., 32Ω
DISC compatible) load)

ªª MP3 playback specifications ªª DIGITAL OUTPUT [COAXIAL] Terminal

Audio Mode: STEREO/JOINT STEREO/DUAL Connector: RCA Pin Jack
CHANNEL/MONO/VBR Compatible Signal Format: IEC-60958-3 (S/PDIF)
•• MPEG 1 Audio Layer III (MP3) Output Impedance: 75Ω
•• Sampling Frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz ªª DIGITAL OUTPUT [OPTICA] Terminal
•• Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps Connector: Optical Jack
Compatible Signal Format: IEC-60958-3 (S/PDIF)
ªª WAV playback specifications
Sampling Frequency: 8 kHz/11.025 kHz/12 kHz/16
kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
Sampling Bit Rate: 8 bit/16 bit
General

ªª Audio CD Playback Specifications ªª Power Requirement

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada)
Sampling Bit Rate: 16 bit AC 230 V, 50 Hz (U.K./Europe)
Number of Channels: 2 AC 240 V, 50 Hz (Australia)

ªª Audio Performance ªª Power Consumption

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±1.5 dB 11 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): More than 90 dB (20 kHz ªª Dimensions (W x H x D)
LPF + A-weighted)
481 x 94.5 x 298 (mm) / 18.94 x 3.72 x 11.73 (in)
Distortion (THD + N): Less than 0.01% (1 kHz: 20 kHz
LPF) ªª Weight
Dynamic Range: 90 dB min. 4.2 kg (9.259 lb)
Channel Separation: 90 dB min. (1 kHz: 1 kHz BPF)
ªª Operating Temperature
ªª ANALOG OUTPUT [UNBALANCED] Terminal 5 to 35°C
Connector: RCA pin jack
ªª Inclination of installation
Reference Output Level: –10 dBV 5° or less
Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV
Output Impedance: 200Ω
•• Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part
from the actual product.
•• Specifications and external appearance may be changed
without notification to improve the product.

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7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
− Specifications
Dimensions

26 TASCAM CD-200
 Notes

TASCAM CD-200 27
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