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10 TASCAM CD-500/500B
Front panel
2 – Names and Functions of Parts
1 POWER switch
Press to turn the power on and off.
CAUTION
Before turning the power on, minimize the volume of
other equipment that is connected to this unit. Failure to
do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm
your hearing or result in other trouble.
2 Disc slot
After inserting a disc partway, it will automatically be
pulled in.
3 EJECT button
Press to eject a disc.
4 Display
Shows various types of information.
5 PITCH [MENU] knob
This is a multifunction knob that works as both a dial
and a button. Use this knob to set the pitch control
value, use menus, set the A-B repeat interval and as a
jog dial, for example.
Press this knob to turn the pitch control function on
and off. When it is on, turn this knob to adjust the
pitch. (See “Pitch control playback” on page 26.)
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press this knob to open the menu.
When in menu mode, turn this knob to select items
and press it to confirm a selection. (See “Menu
operation basics” on page 19.)
When in jog mode, use this knob as a jog dial to search
one frame at a time. (See “Using the jog function to
search” on page 22.)
When using the A-B repeat function, press this knob
to set the A and B points. (See “A-B repeat playback” on
page 25.)
6 SKIP Â/¯ [INDEX/DIR SEARCH] buttons
Use these buttons for track selection (skipping).
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
use these to select indexes. When a data CD is loaded
however, use these to make directory selections
instead.
Set the auto-cue function to determine what happens
after selection. (See “Skipping to the next or previous
track” on page 21.)
In program setting mode, use these to select tracks for
the program.
7 SEARCH Ô/ [A.CUE/A.READY] buttons
During playback or when paused, press the Ô
button to search backward, and press the button
to search forward. (See “Using the SEARCH buttons” on
page 22.)
When in program setting mode, use these to select the
program number. (See “Program playback” on page
27.)
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press the Ô button to turn the auto-cue function on
and off. (See “Auto-cue function” on page 24.)
When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit),
press the button to turn the auto-ready function
on and off. (See “Auto-ready function” on page 24.)
8 PHONES jack/knob
Connect stereo headphones to this standard stereo
phone jack. Use the PHONES knob to adjust the
headphones output level.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, turn the PHONES knob
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause
sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or
result in other trouble.
9 REMOTE jack (2.5-mm TRS)
Use this jack to connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch
(sold separately). Use this remote control to start and
stop playback and other operations.
0 Remote control receiver
This receives signals from the included TASCAM RC-
500 wireless remote control. Point the end of the
remote control toward here when using it.
q Number buttons
Use these number buttons to designate track numbers
to select songs. Input two digits for audio CDs and
three digits for data CDs. (See “Designating track
numbers” on page 22.)