Tascam CD-150 - Specifications and Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications; Troubleshooting Common Issues

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Basic troubleshooting of a CD player is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious
possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:
Troubleshooting
Caution:
Since the unit incorporates a microcomputer, it may not operate correctly because of external noise, etc. If this happens, turn the power switch
OFF, then turn it ON again and restart operations.
ENGLISH
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No power when POWER is pressed. Power plug not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
No playback when disc is loaded. Disc loaded with label side down. Load with label side up.
Disc dirty. Clean disc surface.
No audio output. Connection to stereo system is incorrect. Check connections.
A single track can only be played. ONE/ALL button engaged. Press button to disengage it.
No program playback. PROGRAM button not pressed. Press button to display “MEMORY”.
Mistracing (sound jumping). Player receiving vibration or shock. Change the installation position of the player.
Disc dirty. Clean disc surface.
Hum. Pin-cord plug not connected securely. Re-connect plug securely.
Noise in tuner. Player too near tuner. Keep a reasonable distance between them
or switch off player’s power.
Remote control unit operation is impossible. Player’s POWER switch set to OFF. Set switch to ON.
Batteries not inserted in remote control unit. Insert batteries.
482mm
465mm 304mm
435mm
290mm
76mm 88mm
16mm
Specifications
CD PLAYER
Disc: 8-cm/12-cm CD
Audio Channel: 2 channels
Quantization: 16-bit linear
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Analog Output (RCA)
Nominal output level: –10 dBV
(load impedance 10 kohms,
unbalanced)
Maximum output level: +6 dBV (2 Vrms)
Output impedance: 2.5 kohms
Headphone Output (standard stereo phone
jack): 11 mW at max. (load impedance 32
ohms)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1.5dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): >85 dB (1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.02 % (1 kHz)
Channel Separation: >80 dB (1 kHz)
Pitch Control: ±6 %
Auto Cue Level: –60 dB
GENERAL
Power Requirements:
120 VAC, 60 Hz (U.S.A./ Canada
Model)
230 VAC, 50Hz (UK/Europe Model)
240 VAC, 50Hz (Australia Model)
Power Consumption: 9 Watts (AC)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x104 x304mm
(19" x 4-1/8" x 11-15/16")
Net Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 Ibs.)
Standard Accessories:
Wireless Remote Control Unit
(RC-150C), Battery (SUM-3, "AA", "R6"
type) x 2, Rack Mounting Screw Kit,
RCA Pin-plug Cord
● Improvements may result in specifica-
tion or feature changes without notice.
● Illustrations may differ slightly from
production models.