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CD-BT1 @#
Portable CD Bass

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OWNERʼS MANUAL (EN / F / D / I / E)

 Important safety precautions

Y FOR U.S.A.
English

TO THE USER
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
This equipment has been tested and found to
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference when the
NEL. equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
E radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
radio communications.. However, there is no
within an equilateral trinagle, is intended to guarantee that interference will not occur in a
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated particular installation. If this equipment does
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. aged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following countermeasures.

R a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

b) Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO circuit other from that to which the receiver
RAIN OR MOISTURE. is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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 Important Safety Instructions
1 Read these instructions. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

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2 Keep these instructions. or when unused for long periods of time.
3 Heed all warnings. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
4 Follow all instructions. nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
5 Do not use this apparatus near water. been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
6 Clean only with dry cloth. objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. operate normally, or has been dropped.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus splashes.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids,
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po- such as vases, on the apparatus.
larized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug • Do not install this apparatus in a confined
has two blades with one wider than the other. A space such as a book case or similar unit.
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong • The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician the off position.
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the ap-
paratus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

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 Important Safety Instructions

Safety Information
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This product has been designed and manu-

factured according to FDA regulations “title
21, CFR, chapter1, subchapter J, based on the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
of 1968”, and is classified as a class 1 laser
product. There is no hazardous invisible laser
radiation during operation because invisible
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is
completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown
here.
CAUTION
• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING
USING A SCREWDRIVER.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CON-
TACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PROD-
UCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

Optical pickup: Type KSM-900AAA

Manufacturer: SONY CORPORATION
Laser output: <1 mW play on the objec-
tive lens
Wavelength: 775—816 nm

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 Table of contents
Handling of compact discs ....................................................6

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About the power supply ........................................................7
Part names and functions ......................................................9
Making connections ............................................................12
Using the menu system .......................................................14
Using the CD player .............................................................16
Pitch and tempo changes ....................................................17
Using CD effects ..................................................................18
Using built-in effects ...........................................................19
Equalizer ..............................................................................21
Using the metronome ..........................................................22
Using the tuner ....................................................................23
Changing your preferences for the CD-BT1MKII .................24
Facts and figures (specifications) ........................................25

About this Manual:

When we refer to a key or connector or control on the CD-BT1MKII, the typeface
looks like this: PLAY.
When we refer to items shown on the display, the typeface looks like this: MENU.
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 Handling of compact discs
Observe the following: disc. Small dust particles and light  Only use circular compact discs.
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 Always place compact discs in the stains will have absolutely no ef- Avoid using noncircular promo-
tray with their label facing upward fect on reproduction quality. tional, etc. discs.
(compact discs can only be played
on one side).
 To remove a disc from its storage
case, press down on the center
of the case, and lift the disc out,  To keep the laser pickups clean, do
holding it carefully by the edges. not touch them. For the same rea-
 Never use such chemicals as re- son, do not leave the disc tray open
cord sprays, antistatic sprays or unnecessarily.
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean  The CD-BT1MKII cannot play
compact discs. Such chemicals unfinalized CD-R/RW discs. In
will do irreparable damage to the addition, some finalized CD-R/
disc’s plastic surface. RW discs may be unplayable on
 Finger marks and dust should be  Discs should be returned to their the CD-BT1MKII.
carefully wiped off the disc’s re- cases after use to avoid serious
corded surface with a soft cloth. scratches that could cause the la-
Unlike conventional records, the ser pickup to “skip”.
compact disc has no grooves to  Don’t expose discs to direct sun-
collect dust and microscopic de- light or high humidity and tem-
bris, so gently wiping with a soft perature for extended periods.
cloth should remove most parti- Long exposure to high tempera-
cles. ture can warp the disc.
 Wipe in a straight motion from
the inside to the outside of the
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 About the power supply
Operation using batteries  Make sure the batteries are in- as the battery symbol as follows:

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Remove the cover of the battery serted in the correct direction, ac-
3 parts are lit
compartment at the back of the CD- cording to the markings inside the
battery compartment. There is plenty of battery charge left.
BT1MKII and insert four AA (SUM-
3) batteries (not supplied) following  Always use batteries of the same 2 parts are lit
the + and – markings inside the battery type, and replace all batteries to- Battery charge is approximately half.
compartment. gether.
 Do not attempt to recharge batter- 1 part is lit
CAUTION
We strongly recommend the use of recharge- ies that are not rechargeable. Not much battery charge is left.
able Ni-MH batteries (alkaline batteries may  If you are not going to use the
also be used). Your CD-BT1MKII may not op- 3 parts blink
CD-BT1MKII for longer than
erate properly with batteries of other types. one month, remove the batteries. Battery charge is nearly gone. Replace
 Do not throw batteries into water with fully charged batteries.
or fire. Do not disassemble batter- Length of battery life
ies.  Ni-MH batteries: Approx. 4.5 hours
 If a battery leaks in the compart-  Alkaline batteries: Approx. 1.5 hours
ment, wipe the liquid away com-
pletely with a disposable cloth. Auto power-save
WARNING
Make certain no residue remains While using battery power, the CD
Misuse of batteries may cause leaks and ex-
plosions. Please carefully read and follow the before inserting new batteries. player and CD functions of the CD-
instructions below: Remaining battery charge level BT1MKII shut down automatically if
display any of the following conditions lasts
Notes on batteries
more than 5 minutes: (the CD part of
 When you are using the CD- When the CD-BT1MKII is running
the display shows CD OFF).
BT1MKII with batteries, unplug on batteries, a rough indication of the
remaining battery charge is displayed as (continued on the next page)
the AC adapter.
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 About the power supply (Continued)
 Being in Stop mode Operation using an AC with an AC adapter while the batteries are
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 CD drive cover is open inside. If you plug in an AC adapter but have

adapter forgotten to take out the batteries, turn the
 No CD is loaded Connect a TASCAM PS-PS5 AC power off using the POWER switch, and
To turn the CD player on, press the adapter (sold separately) to the DC IN take out the batteries. Likewise, turn the
PLAY key. jack at the back of the CD-BT1MKII. power off before you change between using
the batteries and using the AC adapter.
CAUTION Insert the plug of the AC adapter into
Because the CD-BT1MKII is equipped with a domestic AC power outlet. Make Unplug the AC adapter from the domestic
special functions such as key change and AC power outlet when you are not using the
sure that the voltage of the outlet corre-
effects, the battery life is shorter compared CD-BT1MKII.
sponds to that marked on the adapter.
with standard portable CD players. Settings may not be properly saved if you
The length of battery life in CD-BT1MKII is Wall outlet turn the power off immediately after insert-
PS-PS5
affected by both the environment and the ing a CD or changing settings. If settings are
number of functions in use. Factors that af- not saved properly, the system may not start
fect battery life include temperature, humid- with the last settings and instead will start
ity, the number of special functions used, and DC plug using the default values.
so on. Switching the unit on and off
Under some circumstances, there may not be Use the POWER switch to turn the
enough power in the batteries to power the power to the whole unit on and off.
CD-BT1MKII, despite the battery power indi- WARNING
cation on the display. If this happens, change Use only a PS-PS5 AC adapter with your CD-
the batteries, or use an AC adapter. BT1MKII. Using another type of AC adapter
may damage your CD-BT1MKII.
Always dispose of used batteries as recom-
mended by your local authorities. CAUTION
Remove the batteries before operating the
CD-BT1MKII with an AC adapter. There is a
possibility of slight noise if you use the unit

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Part names and functions
When there are two different words

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above and below the same key (e.g.
TUNER and SETUP), you use the key
like this:
 To activate the function written
above the key:
Tap the key once
 To activate the function written
below the key:
Press and hold down the key
For example, in the case of the TUNER/
SETUP key, the Tuner menu is acti-
vated when you tap the key lightly, and
if you press and hold it down the key
activates the Setup menu.

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 Part names and functions (Continued)
1) DC IN Jack modify the setting values while in menu A, B and OFF (See Equalizer). Press
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Use this jack to connect the DC plug mode (See Using the menu system). You and hold this key down to go to the EQ
of a TASCAM PS-PS5 AC adapter can also set the functions of the UP and menu (See Using the menu system).
(sold separately). DOWN keys in the home display mode 12) EFFECT/EDIT Key
(See Changing your preferences).
2) Battery Compartment Use this key to move consecutively be-
Remove the battery compartment cover 7) LOOP Key tween effects slots (See Using built-in
at the back of the CD-BT1MKII in or- Use this key to start the repeat (loop) effects). Press and hold this key down
der to insert 4 AA (SUM-3) batteries. mode. to go to the Effect menu (See Using the
3) CD Drive Cover 8) I/O Key menu system).
To open, pull up the unlocking lever. Use this key to set the “IN point” and 13) Track Skip/Search Keys
Push down the cover and it will latch “OUT point” of the section of music [m/. /\,]
automatically. that you want repeated (See Using the Track Skip:
4) Display CD player). Use these keys to skip to the previous
The CD-BT1MKII status is seen here. 9) TUNER/SETUP Key track or the next track.
5) TIME/ESC Key Use this key to enter the Tuner menu  Press these keys while playing a
and the Setup menu (See Using the CD to skip to the previous track
 Use this key in the home display
menu system). or the next track.
mode to change the way CD and
track time is displayed. 10) TMP/KEY / CD EFF Key  Pressing these keys while the CD
Use this key to enter the Tempo/Key is not playing allows you to choose
 Use this key when you are in a
menu and the CD Effect menu (See the track you want to start. (To
menu mode in order to escape and play, press the PLAY key.)
return to the home display mode. Using the menu system).
Search: Fast forward/Fast rewind
6) PREV, NEXT, UP, DOWN Keys 11) EQ/EDIT Key
 Keep one of these keys pressed
Use these keys to select menu items or Use this key to switch the EQ between
down while playing a CD to fast
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 Part names and functions (Continued)
forward or fast rewind. BT1MKII to devices such as speakers 22) BASS IN Jack

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 The speed of the search increases with a built-in amplifier, a stereo sys- Connect a bass guitar to this jack. Set
if you continue to hold either of tem AUX input jack, a cassette tape re- the BASS IN switch (see 26) according
these keys pressed down. corder, or a CD recorder. You can hear to the type of bass guitar you are using,
14) STOP/MTRO Key [H] the results of the effects and key chang- whether passive or active.
Press this key to stop playback. Press- es through devices connected here.
23) FOOT Jack
ing and holding this key down activates 19) OUTPUT Control Connect a standard footswitch to
the metronome menu (See Using the Use this control to adjust the output this jack, such as the recommended
metronome). level of the PHONES jack and the LINE TASCAM RC-30P (sold separately).
15) PLAY/PAUSE Key [G/J] OUT jack. This control adjusts the level You can choose from variety of func-
Use this key to start playing a CD. of the two jacks together (the two jack tions to use with a footswitch. (See
While a CD is playing, you can pause levels cannot be adjusted separately). Changing your preferences).
playback by pressing this key. Press 20) INPUT Control 24) POWER Switch
again to resume playing. Use this control to change the input This switch turns the power to the
16) CUE Key level of the BASS IN jack. whole unit on and off.
Use this key to return to the cue point 21) LINE IN Jack 25) CD EFF Switch
(the point where playback last started).
Use this stereo jack to connect exter- This switch turns CD effects on and
Use the Setup menu to choose a mode
nal devices such as a synthesizer, gui- off.
that the CUE key can perform (See
Changing your preferences). tar preamplifier, cassette tape recorder, 26) BASS IN Switch (PASSIVE/
rack-mount effects unit, etc., to the ACTIVE)
17) PHONES Jack CD-BT1MKII. This jack has no level
control, so you must adjust the output You can use both passive and active
Connect your headphones here.
bass guitars with CD-BT1MKII. Set
18) LINE OUT Jack level at the source device.
this switch according to whether your
Use this port to connect the CD- bass guitar is passive or active.
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 Making connections
Connecting a bass guitar (BASS Inputting signals from external Adjusting the output level after
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IN) devices (LINE IN) adding built-in effects

 The LINE IN jack accepts a stereo Press and hold down the EFFECT/
mini-jack plug (3.5mm). EDIT key to open the Effect menu, and
 The input level at the LINE IN jack press the NEXT or PREV key to choose
BASS GUITAR LVL and use the UP and DOWN keys to
cannot be adjusted on the CD-
BT1MKII, so adjust the output set the output level between 0 and 64.
level on the external device you
Adjusting mix balance between
have connected.
bass guitar and CD
 Connect a bass guitar to the BASS Press and hold down the TUNER/
IN jack. SETUP key to open the Setup menu,
and press either the NEXT or PREV key
 Set the BASS IN switch to either
LINE OUT OF EXTERNAL DEVICE to choose MIX. You can set the mix bal-
PASSIVE or ACTIVE at the side of
ance using values between B (Bass) 10
the unit according to the type of
– B1, 0, C (CD) 1 – C10.
your bass guitar.
 The BASS IN jack of the CD- WARNING
BT1MKII accepts unbalanced NEVER connect a bass guitar amplifier to the
input signals. Use a ¼ inch mono CD-BT1MKII’s BASS IN jack, as you will
phone plug. damage your equipment if you do this.

Adjusting the input level

Use the INPUT control to adjust the
level of the input signal from the BASS
IN jack.
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 Making Connections (Continued)
Output to headphones and Adjusting the output level Connecting a footswitch

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external devices You can adjust the output level of
LINE OUT and PHONES by using the
OUTPUT control.
NOTE
The levels from both the LINE OUT and
RC-30P
PHONES jacks are controlled together by FOOTSWITCH
the OUTPUT control and cannot be adjust-
ed independently.
 Connect headphones to the  Connect a TASCAM RC-30P
When you have a recording device connect-
PHONES jack. (sold separately) to the FOOT jack.
ed to the LINE OUT jack, remember that
the OUTPUT control affects the recording
You can set the polarity (push-
 Use the stereo LINE OUT jack to
level. to-make / push-to-break) of the
connect the CD-BT1MKII to
footswitch using the POL item in
external devices, such as speak-
the Setup menu.
ers with a built-in amplifier, AUX
input jacks of a stereo system, cas- CAUTION
sette tape recorders, or CD record- To avoid problems with your CD-BT1MKII,
use only a footswitch such as the TASCAM
ers. RC-30P (sold separately) that has a standard
phone (tip and sleeve) plug.

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 Using the menu system
Entering the menu system Menu Menu Values (default values Notes
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To enter the menu category of your Category Item are underlined)

choice, do the following: EFFECT EFF ON/OFF turns effect on or off
 Effect menu (bass guitar effects) LIB 1 – 4, c1 – c7, d1 – d5 preset number
After selecting an effect slot, press Parameter – depends on effect type
and hold the EFFECT/EDIT key LVL 0 to 64 effect output level
 EQ menu (equalizer) EQ EQ L/ EQLM/ adjusts the gain of the
After selecting an EQ slot (A or B), EQ M/ -15 – 0 – +15 equalizer band (low, mid-
press and hold the EQ/EDIT key EQMH/ EQ H low, mid, mid-high, high)
 Tuner menu (bass guitar tuner) turns mid shaping function
MID ON/OFF on or off
Tap the TUNER/SETUP key
 Setup menu (system setup) TUNER sets string number in Bass
TUNE MODE=BAS: 5B, 4E, 3A, 2D, 1G
Press and hold down the TUNER/ Mode
SETUP key MODE CHR/BAS _ _ selects tuner mode
 Tempo/Key menu (changing tem- OSC OFF, _C – _B, C – A, B, C – B, sets pitch of the oscillator
po and pitch of CD) (3 octaves)
Tap the TMP/KEY / CD EFF key sets base frequency (A4,
CAL 435–440–445
 CD Effect menu (CD playback ef- unit: Hz)
fects) SETUP sets mix balance between
Press and hold down the TMP/ MIX B10 – B1, 0, C1 – C10
CD and input
KEY / CD EFF key selects all or single play
PLAY ALL/SGL
 Metronome menu
Press and hold down the STOP CUE CUE/FLS selects action of CUE
key.
The menu then shows the menu cate-
gory you select, reversed and blinking.

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 Using the menu system (Continued)
Menu Menu Values (default values Notes Choosing menu items

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Category Item are underlined) Choose menu items in the selected
SETUP sets function of UP/DOWN menu category using the PREV and
UPDN MIX, TMP, KEY, FIN NEXT keys.
key in the home display mode
EQ+, FX+, FX-, CUE. FLS, sets function of the footswitch
FOOT
REW, FF
sets polarity of the footswitch
POL NOR/INV
Changing the setting values
TEMPO VSA=OFF: -50 to +16 sets the speed of CD playback Change the setting values using the UP
KEY TMP VSA=ON: -50, -32, -16,-12, in % and DOWN keys.
-8, -4, 0, +4, +8, +12, +16
VSA ON/OFF turns VSA on or off
KEY I6 – 0 – O6 sets key control in semitones
FINE -50 – 0 – +50 sets fine tuning (cent)
CD EFF selects between boost, Exiting the menu system
BEE OFF, BST, ENH, CUT enhance, or cut function for Press the TIME/ESC key to exit the
CD playback menu system and go back to the home
MONO OFF (stereo), L+R, L, R selects mono monitor mode display mode.
SPLT OFF (mix), C-B, B-C selects split monitor mode
METRONOME sets tempo of metronome in
MTRO (OFF), 40 – 120 – 220
BPM (Beats Per Minute)

selects number of beats of the

BEAT OFF, 2 – 6
metronome

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 Using the CD player
The CD player in CD-BT1MKII Setting Repeat Mode  Pressing the I/O key again clears
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works in much the same way as other SGL repeats a single current track. the loop points.
CD players, with a few minor differ- LOOP 1 appears on the display. The CUE key
ences and special features. ALL repeats the whole disc. LOOP The CUE key has two functions that
Playback appears on the display. can be set in the Setup menu:
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key (G/J) to Looping (In/Out points) Setting Function
start playback and to pause playback.
To repeat a particular section of a track, CUE playback pauses at the point
Press the STOP key (H) to stop play- use the I/O key to set the start (IN)
back. where playback last started.
point of the loop, then use the I/O key FLS playback “flashes” automati-
Skipping between tracks and to set the end (OUT) point. cally back to the last point-
searching within tracks  Pressing the I/O key during play- where playback started.
Use the skip/search keys (m/. back or paused playback sets the
IN point. The I-O symbol blinks on With a TASCAM RC-30P footswitch
and //,) to move back and for- (sold separately) connected, you can
ward one track at a time. the display.
use it instead of the CUE key for hands-
Use these keys to search within the CD  Pressing the I/O key again during free operation. Set the FOOT item in the
by pressing and holding the key for playback or paused playback sets Setup menu to CUE or FLS (flash).
the direction that you want to search. the OUT point. LOOP and I-O appear
By continuing to press, the search will
on the display. The section between Display
the two points repeats seamlessly. In the home display mode press the
speed up.
 To cancel an I/O loop, press the TIME/ESC key to change the time dis-
Looping (track/disc) LOOP key. LOOP disappears from play between track elapsed time, track
Press the LOOP key to repeat a single the display and the loop mode is remaining time, and total remaining
track, or all tracks, according to the PLAY canceled. Pressing the LOOP key time of the CD.
item in the Setup menu. again will restart the previously
determined loop.
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 Pitch and tempo changes
There are four ways to change the way VSA set the value for the key. The range is ±

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a CD is played back, using menu items When VSA is ON, you can change the 6 semitones (I6 – 0 (off) – O6). When
in the Tempo Key menu: Tempo con- tempo without changing the key. the key is set to a value other than zero,
trol (TMP), VSA (Variable Speed Audi- KEY shows in the home display mode.
Tap the TMP/KEY / CD EFF key to en-
tion) setup (VSA), Key control (KEY), and ter the Tempo Key menu, select VSA by Fine tuning
Fine tuning (FINE) pressing either the PREV or NEXT key. Fine tuning changes the key of the mu-
Tempo control Press either the UP or DOWN key to sic by cents (100 cents = 1 semitone).
Tempo control allows you to change choose either ON or OFF. TEMPO blinks This allows you to make fine adjust-
the tempo of a track. on the display. When the VSA is set ments and allow for slight tuning dif-
to ON, the letters VSA are shown in the ferences between your instruments and
Tap the TMP/KEY / CD EFF key to
display. the CD.
enter the Tempo Key menu, and se-
lect TMP by pressing either the PREV or Tap the TMP/KEY / CD EFF key to
NOTE
NEXT key. TEMPO blinks on the display. enter the Tempo Key menu, and se-
If the tempo control value is not set to 0 and
lect FINE by pressing either the PREV
When VSA is ON (see below), the set- you change VSA from OFF to ON, the tempo
value will be automatically reset to a “VSA
or NEXT key. KEY blinks on the display.
tings you can choose are: -50, -32, -16, Press either the UP or DOWN key to set
-12, -8, -4, 0 (off), +4, +8, +12, and ON value.” For example, if the value is [-33]
when VSA is OFF, it will automatically be ad- the fine tuning value.
+16%. Press the UP or DOWN keys to The range for adjustment is ±50 cents
justed to [-50] when you turn VSA ON.
set the value. (-50 – 0 (off) – +50). If the key con-
When VSA is OFF you can change the Key control trol is set to O6, however, the available
setting between –50 and +16% in 1% Key control changes the key of the mu- range of fine tuning is between -50 – 0,
steps. sic up or down by six semitones. and when it is set to I6, the fine tun-
Press either the UP or DOWN key to Tap the TMP/KEY / CD EFF key to ing range is between 0 – +50. When
set the tempo.When the tempo is set to enter the Tempo Key menu, and se- the fine tuning is set to a value other
a value other than zero, TEMPO shows in lect KEY by pressing either the PREV or than zero, KEY shows in the home dis-
the home display mode. NEXT key. KEY blinks on the display. play mode.
Press either the UP or DOWN key to (continued on the next page)
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 Using CD effects
(continued from the previous page) ponent of the CD playback.  L+R: outputs a mono signal, mix-
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CAUTION Press and hold the TMP/KEY / CD EFF ing the L (left) and R (right) chan-
key to enter the CD Effect menu. Press nels.
If you set the key control to O6 while the fine
tuning value is greater than 0, the fine tuning either the PREV or NEXT key to choose  L: outputs the L channel signal
value is automatically reset to 0. Similarly, if BEE. Press either the UP or DOWN key only.
you set the key control to I6 while the fine to select from the choices listed below:  R: outputs the R channel signal
tuning value is less than 0, the fine tuning  OFF: normal playback (the sound is only.
value is automatically reset to 0. not affected in any way)  OFF: outputs normal stereo signal.
Also note that when key control or VSA is  BST: the bass component of the Split monitor
ON, you may find that the music played back sound will be boosted
has a “vibrato” feel. This is not a fault of the Setting the split monitor mode allows
 ENH: the bass component of the you to split the CD output and the bass
CD player – it is a natural result of the special
sound will be boosted and the guitar into left and right outputs.
effects.
definition of the bass part of the
music will be enhanced Press and hold the TMP/KEY / CD EFF
Using CD effects key to enter the CD Effect menu, and
 CUT: bass component of the sound
Turning CD effects on and off select SPLT by pressing either the PREV
will be cut out
Pressing the CD EFF switch at the side or NEXT key. Press the UP or DOWN
of the CD-BT1MKII turns on the pre- Mono monitor key to select from the following:
set CD effects: BEE (Bass Enhancement Setting the monitor mode allows you  C-B: outputs the sound of the CD
Effect), mono monitor, split monitor. to control the output signal between from the left, and the sound of the
These three CD effect components can mono and stereo with alternate options bass guitar from the right.
be used simultaneously. The CD EFF sym- for both.  B-C: outputs the sound of the bass
bol is shown on the display. Press the
Press and hold the TMP/KEY / CD guitar from the left, and the CD
CD EFF switch again to turn off the
EFF key to enter the CD Effect menu, sound from the right.
CD effects.
and select MONO by pressing either the  OFF: outputs stereo mixed sound of
BEE (Bass Enhancement Effect) PREV or NEXT key. Press either the CD and bass guitar from left and
BEE reduces or enhances the bass com- UP or DOWN key to select from the right.
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numbered from 1 through 5, where time you press the EFFECT/EDIT resents a set of effect presets.
you can store your own effect settings key, the selection indicator (black 6. As you scroll through the effect
that you create from the 16 available dot) moves between the slot num- presets using either the UP or
preset effects. bers. DOWN key, the effect presets ap-
When an effect slot is selected, if a pre- pear in this order: numbers 1– 4,
set effect is recalled and edited, the ed- compressor c1– c7, distortion d1–
ited effect is automatically stored in the d5. Press either the UP or DOWN
selected effect slot. key to select a library preset effect
2. Press and hold the EFFECT/EDIT
Components number.
key to open the Effect menu. The
DLY Delay setting word Effect blinks on the display. TIP
FLA Flanger setting See the Effect Library chart to determine the
CHO Chorus setting content of a selected library number.
WAH Auto-wah setting CAUTION
COMPL Low compressor If there are any settings in the selected ef-
COMPH High compressor 3. Select EFF by pressing either the fect slot to start with, you will overwrite them
OCT Octave setting when you recall a preset effect.
PREV or NEXT key.
TECH Techno filter setting 7. Press either the PREV or NEXT
DIST Distortion gain 4. Press either the UP or DOWN key
to turn EFF ON. key to move between the compo-
HCUT High cut filter nents of the effect preset. For ex-
5. Select LIB (effect preset library) by
Storing your own effect settings ample, if you choose “compressor
pressing either the PREV or NEXT 5,“ the display shows LIB:c5. The
in an effect slot
key. The CD-BT1MKII display components displayed are COMPL,
1. The display shows the effect slot
shows the effect presets as a num- COMPH, WAH, DLY. All four compo-
numbers 1 through 5 in the upper
right corner. Press the EFFECT/ ber, or a letter and a number to-
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 Using built-in effects (Continued)
(continued from the previous page) level is only available when the ef- TIP
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nents can be adjusted by press- fect is turned on and is bypassed If you have connected a footswitch such as
when the effect is off. TASCAM RC-30P (sold separately), you can
ing either the UP or DOWN key. step through the bank slots by pressing the
Components shown in bold in the 10. Press the TIME/ESC key to exit footswitch. Make sure that FOOT in the Setup
Effect Library Chart are mixable. the effect settings. The effect set- menu is set to either FX+ or FX-.
In the example of “compressor 5,“ tings you have made are automati-
the WAH and DLY components are cally stored in the effect slot you EFFECT LIBRARY CHART
followed by their own mix pa- first chose in steps 1 and 2. 1 DLY
rameters in the display, with MIX1 2 FLA-DLY
Adjusting the mix
following WAH and MIX2 following 3 CHO-DLY
You can adjust the mix level of the
DLY. Use either the UP and DOWN 4 WAH-DLY
effects of the components shown in
keys to mix the WAH and DLY com- c1 COMPL-COMPH
bold in the Effect Library Chart. In
ponents in this effect. DLY is always c2 COMPL-COMPH-DLY
MIX1 mode the components FLA, CHO,
mixed using MIX2. WAH, OCT and TECH can be mixed. In
c3 COMPL-COMPH-FLA-DLY
8. Continue selecting the compo- c4 COMPL-COMPH-CHO-DLY
MIX2 mode the component DLY can be
nents to edit by pressing either the mixed. c5 COMPL-COMPH-WAH-DLY
PREV or NEXT key. Select values c6 COMPL-COMPH-OCT-DLY
for the components by pressing ei- Recalling an effect with your c7 COMPL-COMPH-TECH-DLY
ther the UP or DOWN key. settings d1 DIST-HCUT
9. The last parameter of the sequence When you have stored the effect set- d2 DIST-HCUT-DLY
for each library effect preset is tings in an effect slot as described d3 DIST-HCUT-FLA-DLY
LVL (the output level from the effect above, you can recall them simply by d4 DIST-HCUT-CHO-DLY
unit). Set the output level from 0 pressing the EFFECT/EDIT key to se- d5 DIST-HCUT-WAH-DLY
to 64 by pressing either the UP or lect the appropriate effect slot.
DOWN key. Note that the output
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 Equalizer
The CD-BT1MKII has a 5-band equal- 3. Select a parameter from the choic- Recalling equalizer settings

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izer for bass guitar input and two EQ es below by pressing either the Press the EQ/EDIT key to select the EQ
slots (A and B) for the equalizer. PREV or NEXT key: slot you want to recall.
After an EQ slot is selected and you edit  EQ L (Lo : 80 Hz) TIP
the equalizer settings, the edited EQ  EQLM (Lo-Mid : 200 Hz) If you have connected a footswitch such as
settings will automatically be stored in  EQ M (Mid : 500 Hz) TASCAM RC-30P (sold separately), you can
the selected EQ slot. step through the bank slots by pressing the
 EQHM (Hi-Mid : 1.25 kHz) footswitch. Make sure that FOOT in the Setup
Setting the equalizer  EQ H (Treble : 3.15 kHz) menu is set to EQ+.
1. Tap the EQ/EDIT key to select ei-  MID Mid Shape (EQ adjust
ther EQ slot A or B (pressing the ment) ON/OFF
EQ/EDIT key cycles through EQ 4. When the selected parameter ap-
slot A, B, and OFF). pears on the display, use either the
2. Press and hold the EQ/EDIT key UP or DOWN key to adjust the
to enter the EQ menu. level of gain. The available range
of values for adjustment is be-
tween -15 – +15.
5. Press the TIME/ESC key to exit
the EQ menu and return to the
home display mode. The param-
eters set in the EQ menu are au-
tomatically saved in the EQ slot
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 Using the metronome
The CD-BT1MKII has a built-in met- metronome beats as soon as you
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ronome. set the value.

To use the metronome, press and hold Choosing the beats
the STOP key to open the Metronome 1. Press either the PREV or NEXT
menu. key to select BEAT.
2. Select the rhythm (2 through 6 or
OFF) by pressing either the UP
or DOWN key. When you choose
a rhythm you will notice that the
Choosing the metronome tempo first beat is a higher pitch and vol-
1. Press either the PREV or NEXT ume than the other beats. In the
key to select MTRO. OFF setting, all beats are the same
2. When the menu is first opened, pitch and volume.
the metronome sound is off. The NOTE
metronome will begin generating The metronome functions only when a CD is
the sound of beats at the previ- not being played back. If you start playing a
ously set tempo when you press CD while using the metronome, the metro-
either the UP key or the DOWN nome function stops automatically.
key to set the tempo. Press once
to change by one beat per min-
ute; press and hold either the UP
or DOWN key to fast forward or
backward through the tempos.
You can set the value between 40
and 220 BPM (beats per minute)
and you will hear the sound of
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that operates in two modes, chromatic name appears on the display. Tune the function.
(CHR) and bass guitar (BAS). string so that it is close to the note you TIP
Chromatic mode (CHR): want, and so that the right note appears This is a convenient feature to use when tun-
The pitch of the incoming signal is de- in the display, and then fine-tune the ing, as you can listen to both the sound of
tected and displayed automatically. guitar until the display shows a large the oscillator and your instrument. It is also
center “blob” and the string is tuned. useful if you are tuning an acoustic instru-
Bass guitar mode (BAS): Repeat for all strings. ment not connected to the CD-BT1MKII.
You choose the string you want to tune
before you start tuning. Flat I On-key SharpO Tap the TUNER/SETUP key to enter
the Tuner menu, and select the OSC (os-
To select the tuner mode:
cillator) by pressing either the PREV
1. Tap the TUNER/SETUP key and If the tuner is in the bass guitar mode, or NEXT key. Press either the UP or
enter the Tuner menu. use the TUNE: XX item in the Tuner menu DOWN key to set the note tuning you
to set the note on the display, and then want.
tune as above.
Calibration
You can choose the note from 5B, 4E, Usually, A4 (A above Middle C = stan-
2. Select MODE by pressing either the 3A, 2D, and 1G, (the names of the bass dard tuning frequency) is tuned to 440
PREV or NEXT key. guitar strings in standard tuning). The Hz. The CD-BT1MKII allows you to
3. Set the mode to either BAS or CHR by selected note is shown on the display set A4 between 435Hz and 445Hz.
pressing either the UP or DOWN as TUNE: XX.
Tap the TUNER/SETUP key to en-
key. Using the oscillator ter the Tuner menu, and select the
In chromatic mode, TUNE:--- is shown The CD-BT1MKII can output notes CAL function by pressing either the
on the display. When you play a single (sine waves) in the standard Western PREV or NEXT key. Press either the
note on your bass guitar when it is con- musical scale between C and B in a UP or DOWN key to set a value be-
nected to the CD-BT1MKII, the tuner three octave range. Standard tuning tween 435 and 445 (Hz).
frequency in this case is determined
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 Changing your preferences for the CD-BT1MKII
Use the Setup menu to make changes CUE key function KEY: key control (See Pitch and
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to the setup of the CD-BT1MKII. This function allows you to set the tempo changes)
To open the Setup menu, press and function of the CUE key. FIN: fine tuning (See Pitch and
hold down the TUNER/SETUP key. Select CUE in the Setup menu, and set it tempo changes)
to either CUE or FLS (FLASH). Footswitch function
CUE: playback is paused at the last This function allows you to use a
point where playback started. footswitch such as the recommended
Press either the PREV or NEXT key to FLS: playback starts automatically TASCAM RC-30P (sold separately),
select between menu items, and press from the last point where to change the effect slot, cue, or CD
either the UP or DOWN key to select playback started. rewind/fast forward.
values. UP key and DOWN key function Select FOOT in the Setup menu, and se-
Mix balance The function of the UP and DOWN lect the function from the following:
This function allows you to adjust the keys when you are in the home display EQ+: selects the EQ slot
mix balance between the bass guitar mode can be set so that they change the FX+, FX-: selects the effect slot
sound and the CD sound. value of the menu item that you select.
CUE, FLS: CUE function
Select MIX in the Setup menu, and select This can be a useful shortcut.
REW, FF: selects CD rewind or fast
a value between B (Bass) 10 – B1, 0, C Select UPDN in the Setup menu, and forward of the CD
(CD) 1 – C10. select one of the four functions by
pressing either the UP or DOWN key. Once you select a function the foot-
CD playback mode switch can be used to operate the func-
Choose from the following list:
This function allows you to set the CD tion.
playback mode. MIX: mix balance (See Changing (continued on the next page)
your preferences)
Select PLAY in the Setup menu, and set
it to either ALL (plays all tracks) or SGL TMP: CD playback tempo (See
(plays a single track). Pitch and tempo changes)
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(continued from the previous page) Disc types 8 cm single, 12 cm Weight (excluding 620g / 1 lb, 6 oz.

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Footswitch polarity CD batteries)
This function allows you to set a polar- AD/DA 16-bit
Nominal output level –10 dBV CD playback characteristics
ity suitable for the footswitch that you
(LINE OUT) Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
are using. ±1.0 dB
Maximum output level 0 dBV (1 Vrms)
Select POL in the Setup menu, and set it (LINE OUT) without Dynamic range > 88 dB
to either NOR (NORMAL) or INV (IN- distortion
VERT) by pressing either the UP or Output impedance 1 kΩ S/N ratio > 88 dB
DOWN key. Maximum output level > 18mW (into 32$) THD < 0.01%
(PHONES)
Digital signal processing 32-bit
Nominal input levels
LINE IN –10 dBV
BASS IN –15 dBV (Passive)  Specifications and the appearance
–10 dBV (Active)
of the CD-BT1MKII may change
without notice for improvement
Voltage requirements DC 9V (PS-PS5 AC
adapter)
reasons.
AA batteries x 4  The illustrations in this manual
(NiMH or alkaline)
may differ slightly from the actual
Power consumption 4 W (PS-PS5 AC
product.
adapter)
Dimensions (w x d x h) 232 x 138 x 40
including feet (mm) / 9.1 x 5.4 x
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