Tascam CD-VT2 Owner'S Manual Download Page 33

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

TASCAM  CD-VT2

Other functions

Using the metronome 

This device has a built-in metronome that you can use in voice 
and instrument practice, for example. 

Press the 

MISC.

 key to open the 

SETUP & MISC.

 

screen.

Use the 

CURSOR

 (

§

) keys to select the 

METRONOME

 item. 

Use the 

VALUE (+)

 key to turn it 

ON

. The metronome 

starts with the tempo and beat settings last used (or 
the default settings if this is the first time used). 

When the metronome is ON, its 

TEMPO

 and 

BEAT

 

settings appear. Use the 

CURSOR

 (

§

) keys to select 

the items, and the 

VALUE

 

(+, –)

 keys to change their 

settings. 

NOTE

Turning the metronome ON will stop CD playback. 

TEMPO

Set the tempo between 40 and 220 beats per minute (BPM). 

BEAT

Set the rhythmic pulse between 2 and 6 or set it to “

0

” for no 

accented beats. 

NOTE

TEMPO and BEAT settings are save when the power is 
turned OFF and will be the same the next time that you 
use the metronome. 

If you press the 

CURSOR

 

 key when the 

BEAT

 item 

is selected, the 

MONO MONITOR

 item is selected and 

the metronome settings window disappears. Press the 

CURSOR

 

§

 key to return to the metronome settings. 

Summary of Contents for CD-VT2

Page 1: ... CD VT2 Portable CD Music Voice Trainer D00997320A OWNER S MANUAL This device has a serial number on the rear panel Please record it and retain it for your records Serial number __________________ ...

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Page 3: ...These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install...

Page 4: ...se caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has Using mics with the trainer damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has Using mics with the train...

Page 5: ...ther a SONY or a SAMSUNG transport Optical pickup Type KSM 900AAA Manufacturer SONY Corporation Laser output Less than 1 mW on the objective lens Wavelength 775 to 816 nm Type CMS M93BG6 Manufacturer Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd Laser output Less than 0 4 mW on the objective lens Wavelength 760 to 800 nm CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST...

Page 6: ...en 21 Other screens 23 Making settings 23 Listening to CDs 24 Basic CD playback 24 Jumping back a few seconds FLASH BACK 24 Adjusting the volume 25 Changing the tempo 25 Changing the pitch with the tempo 26 Changing only the pitch 26 Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments 27 Loop playback 28 Selecting the play mode 29 Repeat playback 29 Using mics with the trainer 30 Adjusting ...

Page 7: ... Loop playback of passages that you select Other functions Operates with batteries 4 AA or an AC adapter sold separately Mic effects built in Two mic inputs Play along as you listen to a CD Tuner built in Metronome built in Headphone jack and line output jack Using this manual This manual includes a Quick Start Guide and reference chapters The Quick Start Guide explains the basics from preparation...

Page 8: ...ned space such as a bookcase and do not put anything on top of the unit Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat generating electrical device such as a power amplifier Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation Beware of condensation If the unit or a compact disc is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change there is a danger ...

Page 9: ...mage the delicate playing surface It may cause CDs to become unplayable Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip Keep discs away from direct sunlight and places of high heat and humidity If left in such places warping could result Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc Do not write on the disc ...

Page 10: ...use old and new batteries together Even if batteries are the same size their voltage may differ Do not use batteries of different specifications together Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non rechargeable Do not open or disassemble batteries throw them into a fire or put them in water Inserting batteries 1 Open the lid 2 Confirm polarity and insert four AA batteries 3 Close the lid NOT...

Page 11: ...ing the batteries Press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for about one second Release it when TASCAM appears on the display Start up completes after a few seconds and the TIME DISPLAY screen appears NOTE You can also use a PS P520 AC adapter sold separately for power instead of batteries Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack on the rear of the unit Setting a CD All the contr...

Page 12: ...dio system or speakers with built in amplification Playback Playing a CD Press the π key to start Press the π key again to pause playback Press the STOP key to stop playback Press the µ or key to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track Press and hold the or µ key during playback to fast forward or fast reverse Ô through the current track Press the FLASH BACK key during playback to jump...

Page 13: ...duct is shipped new the VSA function is ON allowing tempo to be changed without changing the pitch To change the pitch along with the tempo use the CURSOR key on the TEMPO CHANGE screen to select the FIX PITCH item and then use the VALUE key to select VSA OFF Playing and singing along Connecting a mic Connect a mic or contact mic attached to an instrument to the MIC IN 1 jack on the front of the u...

Page 14: ...cts on page 31 Singing or playing along with a CD You can listen to the sound from both a CD and your voice or instrument at the same time through headphones To change the volume balance between the CD and the mic input press the LEVEL key to open the LEVEL screen Press the right CURSOR key to highlight the MIC 1 LEVEL value then use the VALUE keys to adjust the mic volume See Adjusting the input ...

Page 15: ...ew nickel hydride batteries about 6 5 hours Alkaline batteries about 5 hours NOTE Since this product has special functions including CD playback tempo alteration and mic effects battery life is shorter compared to other portable CD players Battery life varies according to use conditions including temperature humidity and the ON OFF status of the various special functions When the remaining power l...

Page 16: ...p completes in a few seconds and the TIME DISPLAY screen appears To turn the power OFF press and hold the POWER switch on the rear of the unit for more than one second Release the button when the screen below appears on the display NOTE Always use the POWER switch to turn the power ON and OFF When the unit is operating if you disconnect the power adapter or remove the batteries to turn the power O...

Page 17: ...h on this screen See Changing only the pitch on page 26 4 VOCAL CANCEL key Press this key to open the VOCAL CANCEL screen where you can change the VOCAL CANCEL function settings See Reducing the sound of recorded vocals and solo instruments on page 27 5 EFFECT key Press this key to open the EFFECTOR screen Make mic effect settings on this screen See Using built in effects on page 31 6 TIME DISPLAY...

Page 18: ... items on the screen with these keys e VALUE keys Change the value of the item selected on the screen r PHONES VOLUME keys Adjust the volume sent to your headphones using these keys The PHONES VOLUME screen appears during adjustment t STOP key Stops a CD that is playing or paused y π key Starts playback of a stopped or paused CD Pauses a playing CD u key Press briefly to skip to the next track Pre...

Page 19: ...ack signal and input signal from the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks Connect an audio system speakers with built in amplifiers or similar equipment d INPUT dial Adjusts the input signal level of the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks Both mic input levels are adjusted simultaneously f MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks standard phone jacks Use each of these jacks to connect a mic or a contact mic attached to an ins...

Page 20: ...tc Use a conversion cable as necessary MIC IN 1 MIC IN 2 jacks mics and contact mics attached to instruments DC IN 5V PS P520 AC adapter sold separately See Operation with an AC adapter on page 15 Mic Contact mic attached to an instrument Headphones Speakers with built in amplification or stereo system TASCAM PS P520 sold separately AC outlet DC PLUG ...

Page 21: ...O CHANGE TEMPO KEY PITCH KEY VOCAL CANCEL VOCAL CANCEL EFFECTOR EFFECT LEVEL LEVEL TUNER TUNER SETUP MISC MISC PHONES VOLUME PHONES VOLUME TIME DISPLAY screen The TIME DISPLAY screen appears immediately after the player s power is turned ON 1 3 2 6 9 0 8 7 5 4 1 VSA TMP KEY V C icons The VSA tempo change key change and V C icons appear in inverse when their functions are on 2 FX icon This icon lig...

Page 22: ...page 29 6 CD time display Shows the CD time Set the displayed time mode on the SETUP MISC screen See Setting the time display on page 37 7 CD playback position Shows the current playback position of the CD with a bar display 8 Time elapsed remaining Depending on the setting shows the elapsed time or remaining playback time of the current track or the total remaining playback time of the CD See Set...

Page 23: ...nd SETUP MISC screen in the same way as on the TIME DISPLAY screen Settings Every screen other than the TIME DISPLAY screen has settings See Making settings on page 23 for details Making settings Settings and selections can be made as necessary on every screen except the TIME DISPLAY screen Use the CURSOR and VALUE keys as necessary to make settings and selections Selecting items for setting Use t...

Page 24: ...e or decrease the track number Searching forward and backward Press and hold the or µ key when the CD is playing or paused during playback to fast forward or fast reverse Jumping back a few seconds FLASH BACK Press the FLASH BACK key during playback when you want to jump back to a point a few seconds in the track and continue play The initial default setting for this jump is 3 seconds but you can ...

Page 25: ...ter a few seconds the display automatically returns to the previous screen Changing the tempo You can change the playback tempo slowing it by up to 50 1 Press the TEMPO key to open the TEMPO CHANGE screen 2 When the TEMPO item is selected use the VALUE keys to adjust the tempo When the TEMPO value is set to anything other than 0 the tempo mode is ON and playback follows the set tempo appears in in...

Page 26: ...e screen appears normally Changing only the pitch You can change the pitch without changing the tempo 1 Press the KEY key to open the KEY PITCH screen 2 With the KEY item selected use the VALUE keys to adjust the pitch up or down in semitones The KEY item allows the pitch to be raised or lowered 1 to 6 semitones â6 ã6 Any setting other than 0 changes the play back pitch and the display icon appear...

Page 27: ...the music the vocal cancel function may not reduce the recorded vocal or solo instrument sound sufficiently If this occurs changing the PART and RANGE settings might make the reduction more effective Listen to the music as you adjust the settings to achieve the best effect NOTE Depending on the recording of the music reduction of the vocal or solo instrument with this function may not be possible ...

Page 28: ... at the point when you want loop playback to stop The current position is set as the OUT point and the symbol appears below the play back position display bar at that point After setting the OUT point loop playback begins between the IN and OUT points The play mode icon appears on the left of the display To stop loop playback press either the LOOP key or the IN OUT key If you press the LOOP key th...

Page 29: ...he SETUP MISC screen 2 Use the CURSOR keys to select PLAY MODE and the VALUE keys to select ALL or SINGLE NOTE If you select SINGLE appears to the left of the time display Repeat playback In repeat playback mode depending on the play mode setting all tracks ALL play mode or the current track SINGLE play mode will play back repeatedly When loop playback in out points are not set press the LOOP key ...

Page 30: ... volume on the external device You cannot adjust the output level of this device s LINE OUT jack Singing or playing along with a CD This device combines the signal input through the MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 jacks and the CD playback signal and outputs this mix to the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks In other words you can connect mics to the player and hear yourself sing or play along with a CD through the ...

Page 31: ...evel knob an icon for the selected mic effect and the VCH voice change icon These all have adjustable settings Use the CURSOR keys to move between the LVL knob effect parameter knob and voice change icon When you select the LVL knob or other parameter a pop up appears for the setting items Use the CURSOR keys to select settings in the pop up and use the VALUE keys to adjust these settings BANK Sel...

Page 32: ...se the CURSOR keys to select the ECHO knob and open the pop up with the value highlighted Use the VALUE keys to adjust the setting NOTE Although this knob is always labeled ECHO the parameter controlled is different for some effects Please try them out to hear what they do Voice Change VCH knob The sound from the mic inputs can be raised or lowered one octave using the voice change function This i...

Page 33: ...etronome is ON its TEMPO and BEAT settings appear Use the CURSOR keys to select the items and the VALUE keys to change their settings NOTE Turning the metronome ON will stop CD playback TEMPO Set the tempo between 40 and 220 beats per minute BPM BEAT Set the rhythmic pulse between 2 and 6 or set it to 0 for no accented beats NOTE TEMPO and BEAT settings are save when the power is turned OFF and wi...

Page 34: ...t the sound of an instrument you can use the built in tuner to check its pitch You can also use the tuner to specify a tuning pitch and output it through an attached speaker allowing you to tune multiple instruments at the same time First select the tuner mode 1 Press the TUNER key to open the TUNER screen 2 With the MODE value selected use the VALUE keys to select one of the following tuner modes...

Page 35: ...e right if it is too high The longer the bar is the more out of tune the string is NOTE Use the CURSOR key to select CALIB See the explanation in the OSC section This setting effects both tuner modes OSC oscillator mode The built in oscillator can output a sine wave of a pitch in the three octaves between C4 and B6 through the PHONES and LINE OUT jacks The oscillator mode has the following four se...

Page 36: ...ks Select one of the following MONO MONITOR settings OFF ordinary stereo monitoring default setting L R both channel signals are mixed and output in mono L left channel signal is output on both channels R right channel signal is output on both channels Splitting the CD and mic signals to left and right outputs You can split the output of the CD playback signal and mic signals through the PHONES an...

Page 37: ...n Changing the display contrast You can change the display contrast as needed to suit the surrounding lighting and other conditions Set the CONTRAST between 1 and 10 with higher numbers providing greater contrast Restoring all settings to their default values Press and hold the µ and keys simultaneously as you turn the power ON to open the INITIALIZE screen at startup Follow the instruction on scr...

Page 38: ...input levels 19 dBV LINE OUT jack Connector 3 5 mm 1 8 stereo minijack Standard output level 10 dBV Maximum output level 6 dBV PHONES jack Connector 3 5 mm 1 8 stereo minijack Maximum output 15 mW 15 mW into 32 Ø Other characteristics Power 4 AA batteries or DC 5V requires PS P520 AC adapter sold separately Power consumption 2 5 W during AC adapter use Maximum external dimensions width x height x ...

Page 39: ... rock reverb 3 0 20 7 ENKA_1 Vibrato and echo 1 enka 0 20 8 ENKA_2 Vibrato and echo 2 enka 0 20 9 ENKA_3 Vibrato and echo 3 enka 0 20 10 EMPHASIS Emphasizes buried vocals 0 20 11 CHORISTER Detuned choral effect 0 20 12 QUIVERING Strong vocal vibrato 0 30 13 SCREAMING Flanged vocal sound 0 30 14 PANNING Pans the voice between left and right channels 0 30 15 SHOUT Distorted shouting vocal sound 0 20...

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