Tascam SS-CDR1 Owner's Manual

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Contents

1 − IntroductionTASCAM SS-CDR1 71 − IntroductionThank you for your purchase of the TASCAM SS-CDR1Solid State Stereo Audio Recorder.Before connecting and using the unit, please take time toread this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand howto properly set up and connect the SS-CDR1, as well asthe operation of its many useful and convenient functions.After you have finished reading this manual, please keep itin a safe place for future reference.NOTEThis product is designed to help you record and repro-duce sound works to which you own the copyright, orwhere you have obtained permission from the copy-right holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own thecopyright, or have obtained the appropriate permissionfrom the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, yourunauthorized recording, reproduction or distributionthereof may result in severe criminal penalties undercopyright laws and international copyright treaties. Ifyou are uncertain about your rights, contact your legaladvisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporationbe responsible for the consequences of any illegal copy-ing performed using the SS-CDR1.Supplied accessoriesIn addition to this manual, the SS-CDR1 has been packedwith the following:RC-SS1 remote control unit (with 5m cable)• .................1AC power cable• ...............................................................1A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)• ..........1Security Screw• ................................................................2A warranty card• ..............................................................1Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items aremissing.Features of the SS-CDR1Two-channel audio recorder using CF cards and CD•media.Can be mounted in a single rack space.•Use CF cards to record/play 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz 16-bit•linear PCM audio (WAV format) or MP3 audio. Use CDdiscs to record/play CD-DA (audio CD) or MP3 audio,or to play WAV audioProvides parallel and serial control ports to allow•control from outside.Flash Start function allows playback to begin instantly.•Playback control functionality such as Pitch Control and•Key Control.Play lists and folders can be used to freely specify the•range of playback.Track editing is provided (only for linear PCM audio•recorded on a CF card).An internal clock is provided for time stamping.•Balanced and unbalanced analog audio inputs and•outputs as well as coaxial digital audio input and outputare provided.Wired remote control for reliable operation is provided.•A PS/2 keyboard can be connected to control the unit or•to enter text.Media considerationsThe capacities and performance of your SS-CDR1 willvary based on the speed and abilities of the CompactFlash (CF) media used. Older and some cheaper CompactFlash (CF) cards use slower memory components andlittle internal buffering which results in poor recordingperformance. Newer CF cards, not only perform readingand writing faster, but also come in larger storage size.NOTEA card more than 512 MB should be used on theSS-CDR1.The SS-CDR1 supports only Type I Compact Flash media.Type I cards are typically FLASH-ROM based and providehigher performance and durability than hard disk cards.A current list of tested CF cards and their capacities ismaintained and available for viewing on the TASCAMwebsite at www.tascam.comCompactFlash cards are precision devices. To preventdamage to the card or the slot, please observe the followingcautions.Do not leave a CF card in an extremely hot or cold loca-•tion.Do not leave a CF card in an extremely damp location.•Do not allow a CF card to become wet.•Do not place any object on top of a CF card, or twist or•bend it.Do not subject a CF card to strong impact.•