TASCAM MD-CD1MKIII 9Included itemsThe included items are listed below.Take care when opening the package not to damage theitems. Keep the package materials for transportation inthe future.Please contact the store where you purchased this unitif any of these items are missing or have been damagedduring transportation.Main unit• ........................................................................................ 1Power cord• .................................................................................... 1Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-MC1)• ...................... 1AA batteries for the remote control unit• ............................ 2A rack-mounting screw kit• ....................................................... 1A warranty card• ........................................................................... 1Owner’s manual (this manual)• ............................................... 1NOTEThe batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.About this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:“MiniDisc” is abbreviated as “MD.”•The names of buttons and controls are given in the•following typeface: STOP.Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:•REPEATWhen the character display area shows information•about discs and tracks this is called the “informationdisplay” mode.CDs on which MP3 or WAV audio files are recorded may•be mentioned as “data CDs”.Additional information is introduced in the styles•below when needed:TIPUseful hints when using the unit.NOTEExplanation of actions in special situation andsupplement.CAUTIONInstructions that should be followed to avoid injury,damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.TrademarksTASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered•in the U.S. and other countries.US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby•Laboratories Licensing Corporation.MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from•Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.Other company names, product names and logos•in this document are the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners.Any data, including, but not limited to information,described herein are intended only as illustrationsof such data and/or information and not as thespecifications for such data and/or information. TEACCorporation disclaims any warranty that any useof such data and/or information shall be free frominfringement of any third party’s intellectual propertyrights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumesno liability of whatsoever nature in the event of anysuch infringement, or arising from or connected withor related to the use of such data and/or information.This product is designed to help you record andreproduce sound works to which you own thecopyright, or where you have obtained permissionfrom the copyright holder or the rightful licensor.Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained theappropriate permission from the copyright holderor the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,reproduction or distribution thereof may result insevere criminal penalties under copyright laws andinternational copyright treaties. If you are uncertainabout your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under nocircumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsiblefor the consequences of any illegal copying performedusing the recorder.Precautions for placement anduseThe operating temperature should be between 5°C and•40°C (41°F and 104°F).Do not install in the following types of places. Doing•so could degrade the sound quality and/or causemalfunctions.Places with significant vibrations or that are•otherwise unstableNear windows or other places exposed to direct•sunlightNear heaters or other extremely hot places•Extremely cold places•1 – Introduction