1 Y Before you startNBackup memory
1.2.1 Beware of condensationY Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the
outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
If the player (or a compact disc) is moved from a
stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc-
cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden tempera-
tion quality.
ture change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor
in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, Y Never use such chemicals as record sprays, anti-
static sprays or �uid, benzine or thinner to clean
making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,
compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable
or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours
damage to the discOs plastic surface.
with the power turned on, then turn the power off and
on again.Y Discs should be returned to their cases after use to
avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
1.2.2 Never use a stabilizer
pickup to Oskip�.
The TASCAM CD-302 has a stabilizer disc bYuilt into DonOt expose discs to direct sunlight or high
its drive mechanisms. Using commercially ahumidity and temperature for evailable xtended periods.
CD stabilizers with this player will damage the Long exposure to high temperature can warp the
mechanisms and cause them to malfunction.disc.
Y Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
NOTE
circular promotional, etc. discs.
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to
it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick
to the mechanism of the TASCAM CD-302. If it sticks
to the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it
out.
Y To keep the laser pickups clean, donOt touch them.
1.2.3 Handling of discs
For the same reason, donOt leave the disc trays open
The unit has been designed speciŢcally for reproduc-
unnecessarily.
tion of discs bearing the mark. No other discs
can be reproduced.
1.3 Backup memory
Observe the following:
Y Always place the compact discs in the trays with Each time you turn off the power, the status of the
their label facing upward (compact discs can only following features are stored into back up memory.
be played on one side).
Y Playback mode (Continue, Single, Program)
Y To remove a disc from its storage case, press down
Y Time mode (Elapsed, remain)
on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, hold-
Y Preset functions
ing it carefully by the edges.
Y Contents of Program
Y BANKs A through E
Y TEMPO key ((%, 16%, 32%)
Y INDEX (on/off)
Y LOOP (on/off)
Y Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped 1.4 Anti-shock memory
off the discOs recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has
The CD-302 provides 10 secondsO worth of anti-
no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris,
shock memory for each deck.
so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove
most particles.
1.5 Instant start
The CD-302 will start playing from pause mode
immediately when the PLAY key is pressed, due to
the antishock memory function.
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