Tascam GA-30CD AV receiver
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1. Follower HIGH GAIN TREBLE BASS MIDDLE EFFECT SUMMING DRY Cut MAIN MASTER Boost OverDrive Circuit EFFECT Bank Effect Effect Control Output Select Select Select CD MECHA 44 AgS O REVERB Source Reverb Select og O Output Select Output Select CD Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing LINE SUMMING Speaker Emulate Circuit SUB MASTER 10dBV PHONES 50mW 50mW 320hm CENTER SP 6 5inch 15W 80hm Power AMP SIDE SP L 3inch 7 5W 7 5W 80hm SIDE SPR 3inch Dimensional drawing 484 0mm 19 1 TASCAM 260 0mm 10 2 TASCAM GA 30CD 21 22 TASCAM GA 30CD TASCAM GA 30CD 23 TASCAM TEAC Professional Division GA 30C TEAC CORPORATION Phone 81 422 52 5082 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan www tascam com TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 1 323 726 0303 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 9640 USA www tascam com TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 1905 890 8008 Facsimile 1905 890 9888 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 178 Canada www tascam com TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Phone 52 555 581 5500 Campesinos No 184 Colonia Granjes Esmeralda2. DOWN Reduce values flatten the pitch or shift the stereo position to the left CENTER Restore the default value cancel pitch changes or reset the stereo position to the center UP Increase values sharpen the pitch or shift the stereo position to the right 47 CD Trainer LCD Shows information about CD playback etc GUITAR CANCEL key Press this key to turn Guitar Cancel ON and OFF The indicator lights when ON and blinks when in setup mode Press and hold this key to open the Guitar Cancel setting menu In this menu press this key to cycle through setting items See Canceling guitar sounds on page 17 OSC key Press this key to start the oscillator and output an adjustable pitch signal from the side speakers See Using the oscillator on page 18 Press and hold this key to access the Calibration menu and set the standard tuning frequency See Calibrating the tuning frequency on page 18 TASCAM GA 30CD 9 2 Part names and functions TEMPO key Press this key to turn tempo control ON and OFF The indicator above the key lights when ON and blinks when settings are being adjusted Press and hold this key to open the Tempo setting menu See Setting the tempo on page 16 KEY key Press this key to turn key adjustment ON and OFF The indicator above the key lights when ON and blinks when settings are being adjusted Press and hold this key to enter the Key setting menu See A
3. Sending the dry guitar signal and the effect signal to different speakers can create a unique spacious sound CENTER SIDE The effect is output by the center speaker and the side speakers Set the balance using the SIDE and CENTER VOLUME knobs Output speaker selection greatly changes the sound Adjust the tone quality as you switch between output settings to achieve a sound you like Reverb The GA 30CD s built in reverb simulates a classic guitar amp spring reverb Use the REVERB knob to adjust the reverb signal output level The knob position always determines the reverb setting It is not saved with banks Effect banks The GA 30CD has 2 banks A and B to store effects and reverb settings Bank settings are stored in built in memory each time a parameter is adjusted or the bank is changed When the unit is new the A bank is set to CHORUS and the B bank is set to DELAY If you use the FXRS item in the Setup menu these effects and their settings will be reset See Initializing effect banks on page 19 for details Changing banks Use the bank selection key to change between banks A and B You can recall different types of effects by switching banks The indicator lights next to the active bank A or B The effect settings made with the knobs are automatically saved to the active bank so no special Operation is necessary to save your changes The effect settings of a bank match the prev
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5. OFF 2 Part names and functions Top Panel CD Trainer section In addition to standard CD player functions the CD Trainer also has a tuner a metronome an oscillator and other features 43 CD player cover Lightly press the 4 mark at the front of the cover to open the player LOOP I O key Use for loop playback Press this key to set the loop IN point starting point for the currently playing or paused CD Press this key again to set the OUT point ending point and start loop playback automatically When IN and OUT points are set press and hold this key to turn loop playback between the IN and OUT points ON and OFF When IN and OUT points are not set press and hold this key to turn single track or all track repeat ON and OFF See Repeat playback of a selected loop and All track or single track repeat playback on page 16 5 TUNER SETUP key Press this key to turn the tuner ON and OFF Make detailed tuner settings using the Setup menu See Using the tuner on page 18 Press and hold this key to open the Setup menu to adjust the time display mode as well as other functions including tuner settings Once in the Setup menu press this key to cycle through setting items See the Changing settings chapter on page 19 Setting adjustment keys Use the three setting change keys to adjust settings
6. guitar input volume but when the BOOST switch is ON this knob also adjusts the amount of distortion The CENTER VOLUME knob adjusts the total output volume from the 6 5 inch center speaker including the output of both the guitar amp and any active effect Adjust the BASS MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs to alter the tone quality frequency characteristics further The CENTER VOLUME knob adjusts the overall volume of the output signal sent to the center speaker 6 5 inch If an effect is used it will be output along with the guitar amp output The BASS MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs reduce the levels of frequencies in specific ranges At 10 a knob does not cut its frequency band at all while at O it cuts its band to the maximum effect Procedures to shape the guitar tone 1 Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs down to 0 all the way to the left 2 Connect a guitar 3 Turn the BASS MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs to 10 all the way to the right 4 Turn the GAIN knob to the middle pointing up 5 Turn up the CENTER VOLUME gradually while playing the guitar until you reach the desired volume 6 Shape the tone by adjusting the GAIN BASS MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs and turning the BOOST switch ON or OFF 7 Choose an effect see Selecting Effects and setting Parameter on page 14 and adjust the three effect knobs to shape the tone further 8 Adjust the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs as necessary to achieve the volu
7. parameter of the selected effect See Using effects on page 14 EFFECT Knob 2 Adjust the second parameter of the selected effect See Using effects on page 14 EFFECT LEVEL Knob Adjust the amount of the effect or the feedback level of the selected effect Effect selection keys A V Use these to select one of the effects delay panning delay flanger phaser chorus tremolo auto wah or pitch shifter The indicator lights next to the selected effect When no effect is selected no indicators light 3 Bank selection key Select from the effects preset banks See Changing banks on page 15 The indicator lights next to the selected bank 62 OUTPUT key Press this key to select the effect signal output the center speaker the side speakers or all three speakers Each time you press this key the output destination setting changes and one or both of the indicators CENTER SIDE lights to show the selected speakers 2 Part names and functions Rear panel 63 IN Use the supplied power cord to connect the amp to an AC power outlet Confirm that the voltage matches that marked on the rear panel of your GA 30CD amp b A CD Trainer LCD DAD D a REMAN 13 NAIA AA AA oop IM IAN MN WAN WANA W JAN YN TANT TRACK PLAY indicator Appears during playback 65 PAUSE indicator Appears when playback is pause
8. semitones b6 6 Changing the key to any value besides 0 turns key adjustment ON and playback changes accordingly The indicator above the KEY key lights when this function is ON 3 Press KEY again to make fine pitch adjustments 4 Use the DOWN CENTER and UP keys to adjust the pitch in cents 1 100 semitone 5 Press TIME ESC to finish making the setting and return to the menu When the key is changed widely the sound may be heard as it is trembling Even if no key change is made in step 2 above the value is set to 0 fine adjustment in step 3 turns key adjustment ON Turning key adjustment ON and OFF Press KEY to turn key adjustment ON and OFF The key setting value is retained even when turned OFF When key adjustment is turned ON again the set key value affects playback Canceling guitar sounds Use the Guitar Cancel function to cut the sound of recorded guitars during CD playback Press GUITAR CANCEL to turn the Guitar Cancel function ON and OFF The indicator above the GUITAR CANCEL key lights when this function is ON Depends on the condition of recorded audio the Guitar Cancel function may not be able to fully cancel guitar sounds In such case as well as other instruments sounds setting the cancellation effect may help to reduce the guitar sounds see Setting the Guitar Cancel function below Setting the Guitar Cancel function Use these procedures to adjust the stereo r
9. 0 cccseeeeceeseestesteeees 17 Setting the Guitar Cancel function eects 17 7 Tuner oscillator and metronome 18 Using the LUMEN eenaa 18 Calibrating the tuning frequency ooooco 18 Tuning in chromatic mode esseceseseseeseeeeeeeees 18 TUG Na Mod iaa 18 Using the oscillator rc ds 18 Using the metronome resonar 18 8 Changing settings 19 Playback mode selection 19 Tuner settings A AA 19 Tuner speaker output aci 19 Initializing effect banks ooooocconiin o 19 9 Specifications 2 cece 20 GUIA ss ass 20 CO Wal nina 20 A A O 20 A 21 Dimensional drawinQ o oooccincininnmm 21 TASCAM GA 30CD 5 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a TASCAM GA 30CD instrument amplifier This guitar amp has 30 watts of total output from the 6 5 inch center speaker and two 3 inch stereo speakers TASCAM s unique NeoTube technology and the high quality built in effects give you the freedom to craft guitar tones without needing additional external effects You can also practice along with your favorite music play prerecorded backing tracks during performances and otherwise use the built in CD player as you like Please study this manual thoroughly before using the amp so that you understand how to use it properly We hope that with this knowledge you will enjoy using the GA 3
10. 0CD and all of its features for many years After you have finished reading this manual please keep it in a safe place for future reference Main features of the GA 30CD Guitar amp e 15W output 6 5 inch 16 5 cm center speaker e 3 band EQ allows flexible tone shaping e Boost circuit allows you to switch between clean and overdrive sounds with the press of a button DSP effects Two built in TASCAM DSP effect units provide a reverb and a choice of stereo delay panning delay flanger phaser chorus tremolo auto wah or pitch shifter effects e Effects can be output from the center speaker or from the left and right side speakers for spacious sounds CD Trainer e Popular TASCAM CD Trainer built in Playback pitch and tempo freely controllable Variable Speed Audition VSA allows playback speed to be changed without changing the pitch Speed adjustment from 50 to 16 Pitch adjustment up or down 6 semitones Guitar Cancel function allows specified frequency and stereo ranges to be cut during playback Loop playback allows repetition of a selected passage Independent stereo amp 7 5 W 7 5W and two 3 inch 7 6 cm side speakers provide clear playback Built in guitar tuner for easy tuning Built in metronome and oscillator Other features e Stereo line input jack for connection of external sound sources e Headphone jack Supplied accessories In addition to this manual the GA 30CD has been packed wit
11. ER SETUP to open the SETUP MENU screen Playback mode selection Tuner mode selection e Tuner speaker output ON and OFF e Initialize effect bank settings 8 Changing settings Press TUNER SETUP again to cycle through the setting items Use the DOWN and UP keys to adjust the values for each item and the CENTER key to restore the default setting Press TIME ESC to finish making settings and close the SETUP MENU screen These settings are saved automatically Playback mode selection Use the PLAY item to select whether all tracks on a disc ALL are played or only the currently selected track SGL is played when using the loop playback function The default setting is ALL Tuner settings Use the TMOD item to set the tuner mode See Using the tuner on page 18 CHR chromatic mode default setting GTR guitar mode Tuner speaker output Use the TOUT item to set whether or not the guitar signal outputs through the center speaker when the tuner is turned on The default setting is OFF Initializing effect banks Use the FXRS item to restore all effect banks to their factory settings NO appears on the LCD when you choose the FXRS item Press the DOWN or UP key and YES will appear Press and hold the CENTER key to restore all effect banks to their factory settings After initialization is complete DONE appears on the LCD and the time display reappears Initializing effect ban
12. ING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ts i CAUTION e DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER e USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE e IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE CON TACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PER SONNEL AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE e WHEN USING THE GA 30CD USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED POWER CABLE e CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS The GA 30CD uses either 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 4 TASCAM GA 30CD 1 Introduction coins 6 Main features of the GA 30CD ow 6 Supplied accessories ocooococooccocccocciocioniconncnooonocnooo 6 Understanding this manual oooco ic 6 Handling of compact discs ooococoocoiccicocicco ccoo 7 Beware of Condensation 7 Precautions for placement and use 7 2 Part names and functions 8 A setups 8 WOR PAG isineu
13. TASCAM o TEAC Professional Division GA 30CD Instrument Amplifier OWNER S MANUAL O IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN h CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance e a a oe WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR the model number and serial number and retain them for your records SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Model number Sanalmimber APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE For U S A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 i
14. ame TASCAM GA 30CD 11 3 Connections INPUT sons ME LINEIN PHONES POWER Oo B Guitar etc Portable audio player Synthesizer audio device ig Headphones Guitar connection Connect a guitar to the INPUT jack Turn the CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME knobs to 0 position before connecting Headphones connection Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack to listen through headphones Connection to the PHONES jack mutes the GA 30CD speakers External sound source connection Connect a synthesizer audio equipment or other device to the LINE IN jack to output its sound through the GA 30CD s speakers The external sound source signal is sent to the side speakers and the SIDE VOLUME knob adjusts its volume 12 Tascam GA 30CD Be careful when attaching external sound sources as very loud signals especially at low frequencies may damage the GA 30CD s speakers or permanently harm your hearing INPUT MIDDLE TREBLE 4 Using the guitar amp CENTER VOLUME VOLUME LINE IN PHONES POWER o 0 0000 00 0 5 Adjusting the volume and tone quality The GA 30CD has a built in boost circuit for creating distorted sounds Push the BOOST switch to turn this circuit ON The indicator to the left of the switch lights when it is active When the BOOST switch is OFF the guitar input signal is output as an undistorted sound The GAIN knob always adjusts the
15. amount 0 2 20 Hz CHORUS SPEED DEPTH LEVEL Set modulation frequency Set modulation depth Set effect amount 0 1 10 Hz TREMOLO SPEED WAVE TYPE DEPTH Set modulation frequency Set modulation wave shape 0 is Set effect amount Set higher to 0 2 20 Hz triangle center is sin and 10 is increase modulation amplitude sawtooth INOSKOAWINE SENSITIVITY Q Set Auto Wah sensitivity Set filter characteristic Set higher to increase the effect Not used Automatically set to maximum PITCH PITCH FINE LEVEL SHIFTER Set pitch shift amount up to 1 Set pitch shift amount up to 50 Set effect amount octave The center position is 0 cents The center position is 0 DELAY DELAY TIME FEEDBACK LEVEL LEVEL Set delay time 10 ms 1 1 sec Set feedback level Set effect amount DELAY TIME FEEDBACK LEVEL LEVEL Set delay time 10 ms 1 1 sec Sent Set feedback level Set effect amount to L and R side speakers alternately 14 Tascam GA 30CD 5 Using effects Choosing the output You can choose the speaker s that output the effect signal Press OUTPUT to cycle through the settings Either or both the CENTER and SIDE indicators light according to the setting However the side speakers cannot be selected for the Auto wah effect CENTER Effect signal is output by the center speaker along with the dry guitar signal standard setting SIDE Effect signal is output by the side speakers
16. d REMAIN indicator When no track number appears this indicates that the remaining time of the entire CD is being shown on the time display When the track number also appears this indicates that the remaining time of the currently playing track is being shown See Changing the time display mode on page 16 37 TUNER indicator Appears when the tuner is in use See Using the tuner on page 18 SET UP MENU indicator Blinks when the Setup menu is active See Changing settings on page 19 US models show the indicator MENU in this position while European models show the indicator SETUP The function is the same M 9 Tuning meter Shows pitch during tuning The center is the correct pitch The more the indicator lights to the left the flatter the pitch and the more it lights to the right the sharper the pitch LOOP indicator Appears when set to loop playback ALL SGL See Repeat playback of a selected loop on page 16 1 Appears when set to single SGL repeat playback 1 0 Blinks when the loop repeat IN point is set and lights when the OUT point is set Track number time display Shows the currently selected track number above TRACK and time during playback in minutes M and seconds S Also provides information when making various settings b Shows pitch when key adjustment is ON Some models show these symbols as white on a black background The function is the s
17. ding amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this appara
18. djusting the key on page 17 VSA key Press this key to activate Variable Speed Audition VSA The indicator above the key lights when ON When ON VSA keeps the original pitch of the music even when the tempo is changed TIME ESC key When a time is displayed press this key to change the time display mode When using a menu press this key to return to the time display Effects Section a GD GD 82 Rrforiia 1ce Lin CD TRAINER CONTROL EF ECT ODO O FLANGER a O PHASER C Ona O CHORUS 6 Os O TREMOLO O O AUTO WAHL__Y_ BANK O PITCH SHIFTER OUTPUT O DELAY O CENTER O PANNING DELAY 10 tascam GA 30CD Track skip and search keys 44 144 gt gt gt gt 1 Press 4 44 and gt P during CD playback to skip to previous or later tracks Press these keys when playback is stopped to select a track to play Press PLAY D to start playback To fast forward during CD playback press and hold 1 To rewind press and hold 4 4 Fast forward and rewind speed gradually increases as long as the key is held down STOP W MTRO key Press to stop CD playback Press and hold this key to open the Metronome menu See Using the metronome on page 18 6 PLAY PAUSE key gt 11 Press to start playback of a stopped or paused CD or pause a playing CD 2 EFFECT Knob 1 Adjust the first
19. ecorded CD R and CD RW discs e Always place CDs in the tray with their labeled sides facing upward e To remove a disc from its case press down on the center of the disc holder then lift the disc out hold ing it carefully by the edges Sy dol e Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side the non label side Grime and dust may cause skipping so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played To clean the signal side of a disc wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the cen ter towards the outside edge e 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 This may cause CDs to become unplayable e Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip e Keep discs away from direct sunlight and places of high heat and humidity If left in such places warp ing could result e Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc Do not write on the disc with ballpoint pens Do not use cracked discs e Only use circular compact discs Avoid using non circular promotional discs etc e The GA 30CD cannot play CD R RW discs that are not finalized e Several record companies have released music discs that use Copy Control and other copy protection systems in an effort to preve
20. egion and frequency range of the cancellation effect 1 Press and hold the GUITAR CANCEL key PART appears on the LCD 2 While listening to the playback use the DOWN CENTER and UP keys to select the stereo region L10 R10 that reduces the guitar sound the most 3 Press the GUITAR CANCEL key again RNGE appears on the LCD 4 While listening to the playback use the DOWN CENTER and UP keys to select the frequency range MID or ALL that reduces the guitar sound most effectively ALL will cut out high and low sounds from other instruments in the same stereo position 5 Press TIME ESC to finish making the setting and return to the menu The values set here are retained even when the Guitar Cancel function is turned OFF When it is turned ON again the previously made settings will be applied to playback again The Guitar Cancel function can not be used with the audio recorded in mono also this function may not be effective to the guitar sounds with many effects TASCAM GA 30CD 17 7 Tuner oscillator and metronome Using the tuner The GA 30CD has a built in guitar tuner with 2 modes chromatic mode and guitar mode In chromatic mode the default setting the GA 30CD automatically detects the input signal pitch Guitar mode helps you tune strings to standard guitar tuning See the Changing settings chapter on page 19 for details on setting the tuner mode and sound output Calibrating the t
21. f 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 installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 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 In North America use only 120V power supply 2 TASCAM GA 30CD N O oO A OO N 10 11 12 13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus inclu
22. h the items listed to the right Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing Understanding this manual AC power Cable cirios 1 o o sseantteanendoce 1 We use the following conventions in this manual The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface REVERB Messages shown in the alphanumeric portion of the LCD are given in the following typeface TMOD If a preset indicator in the display i e one that cannot change but is either on or off is shown this is given as follows TEMPO Selectable values e g values of dB and ON and OFF selections are shown in the following typeface CHR e g VBR gt ON 6 TASCAM GA 30CD e The GA 30CD has keys that function differently depending on whether they are pressed briefly less than half a second or pressed and held more than half a second In this manual instructions to press a key for example press VSA refer to brief presses while instructions to press and hold the key or for example press and hold OSC refer to long presses The CD Trainer Control LCD usually shows the elapsed track time remaining track time or total remaining CD time In this manual this is referred to as the time display 1 Introduction Handling of compact discs The GA 30CD has been designed for the playback of CD DA standard audio format discs In addition to ordinary 3 inch and 3 inch CDs it can also play properly r
23. inks 2 Press LOOP I O again to set the loop ending point and start loop playback between the IN and OUT points The 0 indicator appears on the LCD during loop playback Stopping loop playback Press LOOP I O to stop loop playback resume normal playback and erase the IN and OUT point settings To retain the loop IN and OUT points press and hold LOOP I O when turning loop playback ON and OFF All track or single track repeat playback Repeat playback of the current track or all tracks on the disc is possible 1 In the Setup menu use the PLAY item to select all track loop ALL or single track loop SGL The default setting is ALL See Changing settings on page 19 2 Press and hold LOOP 1 O to start all track or single track loop playback according to the above PLAY setting Setting the tempo e Press W to stop playback e Press and hold LOOP I O to stop loop playback and resume normal playback Pressing LOOP I O when IN and OUT points are set will erase these settings Follow these procedures to set the tempo 1 Press and hold TEMPO to open the tempo setting screen opens The indicator above the TEMPO key blinks 2 Use the DOWN CENTER and UP keys to adjust the tempo 3 Press TIME ESC after completing the setting to return to the time display Changing the tempo value from 0 turns tempo control ON and playback speed adjusts to the new tempo The indicator above the TEMPO key lights when
24. iously saved state when recalled so the knob positions may not show the current parameter values In such cases moving a knob will immediately cause the knob setting to effect the parameter When a bank is recalled the indicator will show the selected bank but the position of the effect knobs 1 2 and LEVEL will not change therefore they will not match the bank settings Move any knob to change the associated parameter value to the knob s current position TASCAM GA 30cD 15 6 Using the CD trainer Playing CDs 1 Press 4 at the front of the CD player cover lightly to open it 2 Place a CD in the tray and close the cover 3 Press gt II to start playback Press W to stop playback Press I to pause playback Use 44 44 and gt gt i gt gt to skip between tracks and search through them Press briefly to skip to another track or press and hold to search a track Opening the cover stops playback Changing the time display mode Press TIME ESC to cycle through the three time display modes to the right e Elapsed time track number time e Remaining track time REMAIN indicator track number time e Remaining disc time REMAIN indicator time Repeat playback of a selected loop Follow these procedures to repeat playback of a selected part of a disc loop playback 1 Press LOOP I O when a CD is playing or paused to set the loop IN point starting point The l 0 indicator on the LCD bl
25. ks erases all the preset bank settings that have been made Use this function only if you are sure that you want to overwrite these settings with the factory defaults TASCAM GA 30cD 19 9 Specifications Guitar amplifier Rated output CENTER SIDE Speakers CENTER SIDE Inputs GUITAR INPUT Standard input level Input impedance LINE INPUTS Standard input level Input impedance Output HEADPHONES Output Built in effects mono stereo Types Presets Playable discs DA Digital signal processing Playback characteristics Frequency characteristics Dynamic range S N ratio THD 15 W RMS into 8 Q 7 5 W RMS into 8 Q x 2 6 5 inch 3 inch x 2 Unbalanced 1 4 6 3 mm jack 10 dBu 1 0 MQ 1 8 3 5 mm stereo minijack 20 dBu gt 7 kQ 1 4 6 3 mm stereo phone jack gt 20 mW 20 mW into 32 Q Delay panning delay flanger phaser chorus tremolo auto wah pitch shifter reverb 2 8 cm 12 cm CD CD R CD RW audio CDs only 16 bit 32 bit 20 20 000 Hz 1 0 3 0 dB gt 80 dB gt 80 dB lt 0 1 Power Power consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight 20 TASCAM GA 30CD USA Canada 120 VAC 60 Hz UK Europe 230 VAC 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC 50 Hz 36 W 484 x 352 x 260 mm 19 1 x 13 9 x 10 2 inches 13 8 kg 30 4 lbs 9 Specifications Block diagram INPUT 10dBu Zin 1Mohm Tuner In LINE INPUT GAIN FET Source
26. me balance that you desire Of course you can adjust the knobs in any order that you like but we recommend that you always turn the GAIN and VOLUME knobs down before starting and before connecting a guitar TASCAM GA 30CD 13 5 Using effects The GA 30CD has built in effects top panel and reverb front panel The guitar signal passes through the preamp including GAIN BASS MIDDLE and TREBLE tone adjustments before being processed by the effects Effects Selecting effects and setting parameters Use the effect selection A W keys to the left of the effect parameter table to choose an effect delay panning delay flanger phaser chorus tremolo auto wah pitch shifter or turn the effects OFF The effect indicators to the left of the effect names show the active effect No indicators light when the effects are OFF Use the three EFFECTS knobs 1 2 and LEVEL above the effect parameter table to adjust the parameter amounts Refer to the chart below for details Restoring the factory effect presets To restore the effects to their factory settings use the FXRS item in the Setup menu See Initializing effect banks on page 19 for details Effect controls Effect 1 2 LEVEL FLANGER SPEED DEPTH FEEDBACK LEVEL Set modulation frequency Set modulation depth Set feedback level 0 1 10 Hz PHASER SPEED RESONANCE LEVEL Set modulation frequency Set resonance amount Set effect
27. n 9 CD Trainer Section a 9 Effects Ni 10 A ana n 11 CD Trainer LOD sirpana 11 3 Connections ooo teceeeeeteeteeteeeees 12 Guitar COMMECH GMM pr PPP 12 Headphones connection eeseseseseseseeeeeseeeeeeeaees 12 External sound source CONNECTION ccccceceeseeeeeseee 12 4 Using the guitar amp 13 Adjusting the volume and tone quality 13 Procedures to shape the guitar tone 13 5 USING etfectS oooooociciciciccicnicnioncioninnocnoss 14 A A A 14 Selecting effects and setting parameters 14 Restoring the factory effect presets 14 o Sto staranuretemsanaeictenianteadtumndntcecoms 14 CHOOSING The output cssisnnierasncnncacniendnocatannonats 15 a mane 15 A A 15 Changing DANES arias 13 Contents 6 Using the CD trainer 16 Playing A acne ene ae Rene eer 16 Changing the time display mode 16 Repeat playback of a selected loop 16 Stopping loop playback cdsasentacoaieonarwnmres 16 All track or single track repeat playback 16 Setting the TeMpO oocoocoiccicciccincoonnonocnoncoornooononnos 16 Turning tempo control ON and OFF seeeeseeeee 17 Changing tempo without changing key 17 Adjusting A serens 17 Turning key adjustment ON and OFF 0 17 Canceling guitar sounds
28. ng press TIME ESC to return to the time display Using the oscillator Use the built in oscillator to output a sine wave through the speakers This wave can be set to any note in a 3 octave range between C3 and BS 1 Press the OSC key OSC appears on the LCD and the oscillator starts 2 Use the DOWN and UP keys to set the generated pitch The default setting is A4 The selected pitch C3 B5 appears on the screen 3 Press TIME ESC to finish making the setting and return to the time display Use the SIDE VOLUME knob to adjust the level of the oscillator The oscillator s standard tuning frequency depends on the calibration setting See Calibrating the tuning frequency above Using the metronome Follow these procedures to set the tempo and the number of beats per measure for the GA 30CD s built in metronome 1 Press and hold W MTRO to open the Metronome menu As the metronome is still OFF METRO OFF is shown on the LCD 2 Use the DOWN and UP keys to adjust the tempo in a range of 40 220 bpm beats per minute Adjusting the tempo turns the metronome ON 18 Tascam GA 30CD 3 Press W MTRO briefly Use the DOWN and UP keys to adjust the number of beats per measure between 2 and 6 4 Press TIME ESC when finished using the metronome to return to the time display Use the SIDE VOLUME knob to adjust the level of the metronome Change the following GA 30CD settings by pressing and holding TUN
29. nt piracy Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifica tions the GA 30CD may not be able to play them e After opening the CD player cover if the CD is still spinning wait until it has stopped before removing it Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the GA 30CD If it sticks to the turntable you will need a technician to get it out 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 of condensation vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism making correct operation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using Precautions for placement and use Do not place the unit in the following types of places Placement in such locations may cause malfunction or reduce sound quality e Unstable places or places with frequent vibrations e Near windows or in direct sunlight e Near heating devices or other extremely hot places Extremely cold places e Damp or poorly ventilated places Placing this amplifier near another power amplifier or another device with a large transforme
30. r can cause hum Adjust the distance and angle between the devices 1f this occurs Operation of the GA 30CD near a television or radio may cause color distortion on the television screen or noise in the radio signal If this occurs move the GA 30CD farther away Use of mobile phones and other wireless devices near the GA 30CD may cause the amp to produce noise during use or when calls are made or received If this occurs turn off the device or move it away from the GA 30CD TASCAM GA 30CD 7 2 Part names and functions Front panel Mn OLE TRI 3LE INPUT jack Plug your guitar into this high impedence jack using an ordinary guitar cable 2 GAIN knob Change the input gain to adjust the volume of the guitar signal 3 BOOST switch Turns the internal distortion circuit ON and OFF OFF The input guitar sound is heard clearly without distortion The GAIN knob changes the input signal volume ON The activated distortion circuit produces a more powerful guitar sound When ON the indicator to the left of the BOOST switch lights The GAIN knob changes both volume and the amount of distortion 4 BASS knob Adjust low frequencies 5 MIDDLE knob Adjust mid range frequencies 6 TREBLE knob Adjust high frequencies Side Center Side speaker speaker speaker 8 Tascam GA 30CD REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level The signal from the g
31. this function is ON and set at a value other than 0 16 Tascam GA 30CD The tempo setting amount depends on whether Variable Speed Audition VSA is ON or OFF See Changing tempo without changing key on page 17 When VSA is ON the possible settings are 50 32 16 12 8 4 0 4 8 12 16 When VSA is OFF adjustment can be made freely between 50 and 16 If the tempo value was set while VSA is OFF turning VSA ON changes the tempo value to the nearest of the above settings 6 Using the CD trainer Turning tempo control ON and OFF Press TEMPO to turn tempo control ON and OFF The set tempo value is stored even when tempo control is OFF The next time it is turned ON playback will occur at the last set tempo value Changing tempo without changing key Turn ON the GA 30CD s Variable Speed Audition VSA function to change the tempo of a track without changing its key Press the VSA key to turn this function ON and OFF When it is ON the indicator above the VSA key lights Turning VSA ON and OFF also turns tempo control ON and OFF When the tempo is changed widely the sound may be heard as double Adjusting the key 1 Press and hold KEY to show the key setting screen The indicator above the KEY key blinks and the current setting with KEY indicator appear on the LCD 2 Change the key using the DOWN CENTER and UP keys The key can be raised or lowered up to 6
32. tus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries battery pack or batteries installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head phones can cause hearing loss The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY ON in the Standby position TASCAM GA 30CD 3 Safety Information This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR chapter O For U S A 1 subchapter J based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 and is classified as CERTIFICATION a Class 1 laser product There is no hazardous invis THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS ible laser radiation during operation because invisible RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI laser radiation emitted inside of this product is com AE DATE OF MANUFACTURE TEAC CORPORATION pletely confined in the protective housings 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN MANUFACTURED DTA The label required in this regulation is shown at DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE AVIS SC aS SURI WARN
33. uitar preamp is sent to the built in reverb and output through the Center speaker CENTER VOLUME knob Adjust the volume of the total output signal sent to the center speaker 6 5 inch In addition to the guitar preamp output the effects output can also be sent to the center speaker 9 SIDE VOLUME knob Adjust the volume of the total output signal sent to the two side speakers 3 inch In addition to the CD Trainer output the effects output can also be sent to the side speakers The SIDE VOLUME level is set to play CDs that have low overall volume at a sufficient volume level For this reason some CDs that have a loud overall volume may sound distorted when played back through the amp s speakers or attached headphones at a high level If this happens please adjust the SIDE VOLUME to stop the CD sound from distorting LINE IN stereo mini jack Connect an external line level 20 dBu signal from a synthesizer guitar preamp MD player or other device The signal from the external device is output through the side speakers and its volume is controlled by the SIDE VOLUME knob 4D PHONES jack Connect standard stereo headphones to this 1 4 jack to listen to CDs or practice alone Outputs the mix of CENTER VOLUME and SIDE VOLUME signals along with the input signal from the LINE IN jack When the PHONES jack is in use the GA 30CD will not output sound from its speakers 2 POWER switch Press to turn the power ON and
34. uning frequency The standard tuning frequency A4 can be adjusted 1 Press and hold OSC to start calibration CAL appears on the LCD 2 Use the DOWN and UP keys to adjust the standard tuning frequency from 435 Hz to 445 Hz Press Tuning in chromatic mode 1 Connect a guitar and press TUNER TUNER appears on the LCD along with the tuning meter shown to the right Play the guitar string you want to tune The LCD will show the name of the closest note 2 Tune the guitar roughly until the note that you want to tune to appears on the LCD 3 Tune until only the meter s large central dot lights If the pitch is too low flat the dots left of the center light If the pitch is too high sharp the the CENTER key to restore the default setting of 440 Hz 3 Press OSC or ESC to finish calibration and return to time display dots right of the center light More dots light as the string goes further out of tune 4 When finished tuning press TIME ESC to return to the time display Flat Sharp In tune TUNER LEH RE HX ISEE E Tuning in guitar mode 1 Connect a guitar and press TUNER TUNER appears on the LCD along with the tuning meter 6E appears on the right side of the LCD indicating that it is set to tune the 6th string 2 Use the DOWN and UP keys to choose the string 1E 2B 3G 4D 5A or 6E you want to tune 3 Tune the string until only the large dot at the center of the meter lights 4 When finished tuni
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