Tascam CD-601MKII, Owner'S Manual

TASCAM  CD-601MKII

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SPECIFICATIONS

Rating

Model:  

CD player

Discs used:  

Compact discs (12 cm, 8 cm)

Compatible discs: 

Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-R, 
CD-RW,

Number of audio channels:   2 channels
Number of quantized bits:  

16-bit linear/channel

Sampling frequency:  

44.1 kHz

Transmission rate:  

4.3218 MB/sec

Modulation method:  

EFM

Pickup drive system:  

Objective lens drive system, 
optical type 3 beams

Objective lens drive system:  2D parallel drive system
Light source:  

Semiconductor laser

Wavelength:  

780 nm

ANALOG OUTPUTS

BALANCED (L, R)

Connector:  

XLR 3-31 or equivalent

Specified output level:   +4 dBu
Max. output level:  

+24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, 

+15 dBu (according to output level 
setting)

Output level calibration variable range: 
 

0 dB to -6 dB or more

Output impedance:  

150 

Ω

UNBALANCED (L, R)

Connector:  

RCA

Specified output level:   -10 dBV
Max. output level:  

+6 dBV

Output impedance:  

100 

Ω

PHONES

Connector:  

Stereo phone jack

Max. output level: 

50 mW + 50 mW (at 32 

Ω

 load)

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

AES/EBU

Connector:  

XLR 3-31 or equivalent

Output signal format:  

IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)

Output impedance:  

110 

Ω

Sampling frequency:  

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 
(at word synchronization)

SPDIF

Connector:  

RCA pin jack

Output signal format:  

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)

Output impedance:  

75 

Ω

Sampling frequency:  

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 
(at word synchronization)

Other I/O

WORD SYNC IN

Connector:  

BNC

Input impedance: 

75 

Ω

 (automatic termination)

Input level: 

TTL level

Synchronizing frequency range: 

44.1 kHz ±0.1% and 48 kHz ±0.1%

WORD SYNC THRU

Connector:  

BNC

REMOTE (PARALLEL)

Connector:  

37-pin D-Sub female

REMOTE (SERIAL)

Connector:  

15-pin D-Sub female

Electrical characteristics: RS-232C-compliant

Analog Output Electrical Characteristics

The following characteristics are the balanced and 
unbalanced analog output specifications.

Playback frequency response:   20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 

102 dB or more

(20 kHz LPF, A-weighted)

Dynamic range: 

98 dB or more

(20 kHz LPF, A-weighted)

[1 kHz max. output level -60 dB]

Distortion (THD+N): 

0.008% or less (20 kHz LPF)

[1 kHz max. output level]

Channel
Separation:  

90 dB or more [1 kHz]

Wow flutter: 

Measured limit value or less

Other Characteristics

Audio rise time: 

Within 10 msec

Anti-shock time:  

20 seconds

General

Power requirements:
 

USA/CND: 

120 V AC, 60 Hz

EUR/UK:  

230 V AC, 50 Hz

AUS: 

240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 

24 W

External dimensions: 

220 W x 142 H x 382.4 D (mm)

(including feet and protrusions)

Weight:  

6.0 kg

Operating temperature:  5 to 35°C
Max. tilt of installation surface:  5 degrees
Accessories:  

Power cable, Owner ’s Manual, 
Warranty

z

  Specifications and external appearance are subject 

to change without notice in the interest of product 
improvement.

z

  Note that illustrations in the Owner’s Manual may differ 

on some products due to product improvements. 

External Dimensions

361.5

11

382.4

142

130

220

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