Tascam CD-A580, Owner'S Manual

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Discs

Discs that can be played by this unit

This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter . It cannot 
play any other type of disc .

 Playback of any other type of disc could cause loud noise and 

damage to speakers as well as harm hearing . Never try to play 
any other type of disc .

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  Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition of the 

recording, some discs might not be playable .

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  Video CDs, CD-ROMs and similar types of discs can be read by the 

unit, but they will make no sound when played back .

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  Super Audio CDs cannot be read or played back by this unit .

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 Video and audio DVDs, DVD-ROMs and other types of DVDs 

cannot be read or played back by this unit .

ATTENTION

If you put a video or audio DVD, DVD-ROM or other type of DVD 
into the disc tray, the unit will attempt to read the disc and rotate 
at high speed . If you accidentally insert such a disc, wait until the 
unit stops spinning before ejecting it in order to avoid possibly 
damaging the disc . Do not attempt to remove the disc when 
“READING” appears on the display .

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  Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform to the 

CD standard might not play correctly in this player . If you use such 
discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries will not 
be responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of 
reproduction . If you experience problems with such non-standard 
discs, you should contact their issuers .

About CD-R/CD-RW discs

This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been 
recorded in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and the MP3 format .

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  Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use with 

this unit .

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 Depending on disc quality and recording conditions, playback of 

some discs might not be possible . Please see the manual for the 
device that you used to create the disc .

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  If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R or CD-RW disc, 

please contact the seller of the disc directly .

CDs (12-cm and 8-cm) that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL 
AUDIO” logo can be played by this unit .

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  The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket .

CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been correctly recorded in 
the audio CD format and finalized, as well as finalized CD-R and 
CD-RW discs that contain MP3 files, can be played by this unit .

Precautions for use

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 Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged . 

Playing such discs could cause irreparable harm to the playing 
mechanisms .

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 Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended because 

their label sides could be sticky and damage the unit .

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 Do not stick paper or protective sheets on discs and do not use 

any protective coating sprays .

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 Never use a stabilizer . Using commercially-available CD stabilizers 

with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to 
malfunction .

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 Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped, 

business card size, etc .) . Such CDs could damage the unit .

Handling precautions

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  Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up . Only 

one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording .

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  To remove a disc from a standard storage case, press down on the 

case through the center of the disc and lift the disc out, holding it 
carefully by its edges .

How to remove a disc 

How to hold a disc

Storage precautions

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  Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and 

scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip .”

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 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperature 

or humidity for extended periods . Long exposure to high 
temperatures will warp discs .

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 CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat 

and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs . It is important that they 
not be stored in locations where they will be exposed to direct 
sunlight . They should also be kept away from sources of heat, such 
as radiators and heat-generating electrical devices .