10
TASCAM CD-400U
1 – Introduction
About compact discs
In addition to commercially-available music CDs, this unit can
play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in the audio CD (CD-DA)
format as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain MP3 and
WAV audio files.
CAUTION
8cm CDs cannot be used. If an 8cm CD is inserted, it will au-
tomatically be ejected. During ejection, if it stops at a place
where it cannot be removed, press and hold the EJECT but-
ton.
Precautions for use
0
Always insert discs with the label facing upward.
0
To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center of
the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by
the edges.
0
Do not touch the signal side (the unlabeled side). Finger-
prints, oils and other substances can cause errors during play-
back.
0
If fingerprints or dust adhere to the signal recording side of
a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center to-
wards the outside edge.
0
Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean them and
always store them in a clean state.
0
Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene,
paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they
could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs
to become unplayable.
0
Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do not use
discs that have had tape, stickers or other materials applied
to their surface. Do not use discs that have sticky residue
from stickers, etc. Such discs could become stuck in the unit
or cause it to malfunction.
0
Never use a commercially available CD stabilizer.
0
Using stabilizers with this player will damage the mechanism
and cause it to malfunction.
0
Do not use cracked discs.
0
Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circular pro-
motional, etc. discs.
0
Copy Control CDs have been sold by several record compa-
nies in an attempt to protect their copyrights. Since some of
these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they
may not be playable on the unit.
Slot loading of discs
1.
As shown in the illustration, hold the disc with the labeled
side up and insert it part way into the slot.
2.
Push the disc in further until just before it disappears. It will
automatically be drawn in to the slot.
If a disc will not load properly
If a disc becomes stuck during insertion, for example, and is diffi-
cult to push, do not try to force the disc in. Pull the disc out once,
press the EJECT button, and then try inserting it again. (Trying
to force the disc in could damage the unit.)
SD cards and USB flash drives
This unit uses SD cards and USB flash drives for recording and
playback.
A list of SD cards and USB flash drives that have been confirmed
for use with this unit can be found on our web site. Please access
to a product page of this product from the TEAC Global Site
(http://teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM
customer support service.
Precautions for use
SD cards and USB flash drives are delicate media.
In order to avoid damaging SD cards and USB flash drives, please
take the following precautions when handling them.
0
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
0
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
0
Do not let them get wet.
0
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
0
Do not hit them.
0
Do not remove or insert them during recording, playback,
data transmission or other access.
0
When transporting them, put them into cases, for example.
SD card write protection
This unit writes track information to the media in order to im-
prove operation performance. Since track information cannot be
written to SD cards that are write-protected, the amount of time
needed to read media will become longer, for example.
