TASCAM MD-CD1
| Name | MD-CD1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TASCAM |
| Released | 2005/10 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 2U (483 x 94 x 308mm) |
| Weight | 5.8kg |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Battery | |
| Battery notes | |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | |
| ¥99 750 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, XLR in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, XLR out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | PS/2 keyboard |
Likely the last device ever added to MiniDisc.org
Features:
- Supports SP, Mono, LP2 and LP4 modes (REC/PLAY).
- Edit function.
- Overwrite function.
- +/-12.5% pitch control.
- Dedicated Digital I/O (optical) and analog I/O (RCA).
- PS/2 Keyboard input for title input and external control.
- 4X speed duplication from CD→ MD.
- MD-CD continuous playback.
- RS-232C serial control.
- 2U rack mountable form factor.
- Wireless IR remote controller.
Note: There are three versions, Mk1, Mk2, Mk3. Mk1,2 are based on a Sony drive and support MD pitch control. Mk3 moves to a different drive (Sanyo?) and MD pitch control is removed (front panel is blanked).
IR Remote: RC-MC1
When dubbing from CD with CD-Text, both track and disc titles are copied.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page [*] Tascam Press Release [*]
Manuals
Mk1
Quick Start Guide
Mk1 Owner's Manual (Rev B)
Service Manual (MD-CD1, LA-MC1), Jan 2005 [No schematics]
Schematics (Main PCB, Front PCB, LA-MC1 PCB, MD Drive [DYME2Z203])
RS-232C Protocol Specifications
Rear Panel
Consultant's Specification
Technical Specification
Flyer
User Experience - Quirks
Mk2
Mk2 Owner's Manual
Technical Specification
Mk3
Mk3 Owner's Manual
Technical Specification
RS-232C Protocol Specifications
Firmware
MD-CD1 Mk3 Firmware Release Notes (v1.02-v1.08) and firmware update instructions
Mk3 Firmware v107
Mk3 Firmware v108
Repair
Mk1 (at least) has a few titling bugs. Dubbing titles from CD-R written by iTunes can lead to title corruption on later MD tracks (easily correctable using the PS/2 keyboard) [Note: similar issue with the Sony MXD-D4 so iTunes must be at fault - found that Nero ROM CD-R burner didn't suffer from titling issues]. User entry of titles has a few low-impact titling bugs/screen update issues. Has a few extra keyboard keys supported over Sony decks, like HOME and END, which are valuable when correcting track/disc titles.
Mk1 (at least) dubbing from CD to MD inserts a short gap (~500ms) between tracks which means flow-through tracks have a brief silence at the track boundary. See Quirks document above.
Respects SCMS. No menu function to disable.
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Mk1
Mk2
Mk3
