Tascam CD-500 Manuel D’Utilisation

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM 

CD-500/500B CD Player.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to 

read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand 

how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as 

the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. 

After you have finished reading this manual, please keep 

it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the 

TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).

The CD-500 is the standard model and the CD-500B is 

a model with additional professional features. These 

additional features include XLR balanced analog output 

connectors, an AES/EBU digital output connector (XLR) 

and a parallel external control connector. 

10-second anti-shock memory prevents skipping 

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caused by vibrations, for example
Dedicated knob for ±16% pitch control

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Plays ordinary audio CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs, 

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including files in both MP3 and WAV formats 
Cueing with one-frame precision

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Support for fader start and event start control

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Parallel control connector on CD-500B model

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When using the parallel connector (CD-500B only), the 

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transport mode, including fader start and event start, 

as well as flash start and direct start modes can be set 
RS-232C serial connector can be used to connect a 

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computer or external controller to control the unit 
Program memory can store information for up to 100 

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discs
Incremental play function

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Auto-ready function can automatically pause playback 

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after track completes playing at the beginning of the 

next track
Auto-cue function can ready the unit to start playback 

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of a track from the moment sound starts
Transport and pitch can be controlled using a TASCAM 

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RC-3F footswitch (sold separately) 
Flash start function enables playback without delay 

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(tracks 1–20 or the first 20 tracks in the program)
Number buttons on the front panel can be used for 

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track selection and the flash start function 
Skip back function can go back a few seconds (amount 

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can be set) during playback
TASCAM RC-500 wireless remote control included (can 

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be disabled using a setting on the main unit)

Gap between tracks during playback can be set

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Balanced output level can be set by making an internal 

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adjustment (CD-500B only; requires servicing by 

TASCAM technical support)
Panel buttons can be locked to prevent misoperation

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Eject block function can be used to prevent discs from 

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being ejected during playback or when paused
Slot loading of discs

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RCA unbalanced outputs

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Coaxial digital output (S/PDIF)

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Optical digital output (S/PDIF)

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XLR balanced outputs (CD-500B only)

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XLR AES/EBU digital output (CD-500B only)

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Monophonic output possible

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Playback modes include all tracks (ALL), one track 

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(SINGLE), program (up to 100 tracks)  and random
Repeat modes include all tracks (ALL), one track 

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(SINGLE), tracks in the program and looping of an A-B 

interval
Display can be set to show track elapsed time, track 

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remaining time or disc remaining time
CALL function can be used to return to the last point 

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where playback started 
Intro check function

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Fade in and fade out can be set from 0 to 10 seconds in 

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0.5-second intervals
Automatic playback when power turned on possible

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Relay playback of multiple units possible

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Index search (audio CD (CD-DA) only) and directory 

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search (MP3 or WAV file discs only) functions
Resume function remembers the last point when 

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playback stopped
Support for EOM display showing the end of a track 

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Headphones jack and level knob on the front panel for 

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monitoring