D01217020A CD-RW900)" CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Information 88 CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
Safety Information 88For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 − Introduction.......................................... 7 Supplied accessories........................................ 7 About this manual........................................... 7 Trademarks....................................................... 7 About CD-R and CD-RW discs......................... 8 About finalizing............................................... 8 Recordable discs.....................................................
1 − Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW900MKII CD rewritable recorder. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CD-RW900MKII, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
1 − Introduction About CD-R and CD-RW discs CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded.
1 − Introduction Environmental considerations The CD-RW900MKII may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions: • The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent. • As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
1 − Introduction 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.
2 − Features of the CD-RW900MKII Front panel 1 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off. r MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for playback, to set parameter values. 2 Disc tray Discs should be placed label side upwards in the disc tray. When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display shows TOC Reading for a short period while the unit determines the contents of the disc. 3 MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options (see “Operation basics” on page 16).
2 − Features of the CD-RW900MKII d SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off before starting to record (see “Synchronized recording” on page 26 for details). f INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input selection” on page 24 for full details). Rear panel h ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suitablyequipped units (at –10 dBV).
2 − Features of the CD-RW900MKII Display This display shows various types of operation information, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. z TOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc contains TOC (Table of Contents) data. x Track number display During playback or selection, the track number is displayed. When Incremental playback is on, and when in playback or playback ready mode, the TRACK indicator blinks.
2 − Features of the CD-RW900MKII RC-RW900 Remote control unit 0 SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording” on page 26 for details). q SEARCH keys (∆/˚) Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track. w STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. e PAUSE key Use this key to standby for playback or recording. r OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and close the disc tray. t CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the number keys.
3 − Menu operation The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW900MKII are performed through menu options shown on the display. Among the many menu setting options, some may be made directly using the keys on the remote control. Menu configuration The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.
3 − Menu operation Operation basics 1. Select the desired menu option. Press the MENU key on the front panel or remote control to call up the desired menu. The menu option PLAY will be shown on the display at first. 3. Setting the desired menu item or value. Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired menu item or value. Pushing the dial enters and exits menu mode. Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key. Pressing the ENTER key confirms and exits menu mode.
4 − Playback operations The CD-RW900MKII can be used to play back CDs (including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit. Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW are also playable on the unit. Discs for playback • MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 The CD discs in the CD-RW900MKII can play back the types of discs listed below.
4 − Playback operations Selecting by track number Using the number keys on the remote control, the number of the desired track can be entered directory. Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily. For example: Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed. Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed. Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be displayed. After input, press the PLAY key to start playback.
4 − Playback operations Playback modes There are four different playback modes. The selected mode will be indicated on the left of the display. • Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indication lamp • Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit • Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit • Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit The playback mode can be selected using the PLAY MODE key on the remote control unit.
4 − Playback operations When stopped, if the playback mode is switched to another, all the program data will be erased. If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 program steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the display. The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off. If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59 sec, --- : -- appears on the display. In this mode, if there are no tracks programed, the CD-RW900MKII will not start playback.
4 − Playback operations A to B repeat playback If a specific portion between two points on the disc is specified, that portion can be played back repeatedly. 1. During playback, press the A-B key on the remote control at the beginning of the desired portion on the disc. The REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the A- indicator will flash. 2. At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press the A-B key again.
4 − Playback operations Key control function The key of the music can be changed during stop, playback or playback standby modes. However, please note that this feature does not work with MP3 discs. 1. Press the MENU key to select the KEY option in the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to enter the function. Or, press the KEY key on the remote control to set the function on. The KEY indicator will light up. 2.
4 − Playback operations About MP3 track data During playback, titles are displayed in the following order of priority: ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title When stopped, the file title is displayed. Directory playback setting 1. Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control. 3. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory. Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY submenu to turn this mode on or off (see “Operation basics” on page 16).
5 − Recording • You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc. Before you start recording using the CD-RW900MKII, make sure that you understand the following key points: Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded. • Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it.
5 − Recording NOTE 4. Press the PLAY key to start recording. As the unit enters record ready mode, the display shows Now OPC (Optimum Power Control) occasionally, as the unit prepares to record on the disc. 5. Press the STOP key to stop recording. To adjust the level of the source, following the guidelines in “Input selection” on page 24. NOTE The red “OVER” indicators on the meters should never light.
5 − Recording Synchronized recording Synchronized recording basically means that recording will begin automatically when a signal is received, and will stop when the signal ends. Starting playback of the source automatically starts recording on the CD-RW900MKII if Sync function is on (see “Sync recording” below) and manual record start is disabled. The SYNC indicator appears on the display. Sync recording 1. While recording standby mode, press the SYNC REC key. 2.
5 − Recording Automatic track division The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the A_ TRACK (auto track) function is enabled. When this function is enabled, the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material. ªª To enable or disable automatic track division: 1. Use A_TRK option in the REC sub-menu to set the mode on. The A.TRACK indicator at the top right of the display lights. 2.
6 − After recording This section deals with the actions taken after record-ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase operations for CD-RW discs. Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs can be “unfinalized” using the CD-RW900MKII, i.e. their TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further material can be recorded on them. Even if the disc is full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize process, and new material can be recorded.
6 − After recording Erasing Erasing tracks This operation erases the specified track and all sub-sequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc. NOTE the first track and last track to be erased). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP key to change the track numbers you desire to erase. Once this operation has started, the STOP key cannot be used to cancel it. Please check the track range to be deleted first. Erasing track is operated only when unit is in continuos playback. 3.
7 − Titling Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the disc, using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-menu. the titles will not have be added. You must finalize the disc to save the titles. NOTE After a new title is selected and entered on the disc, TOC will light up on the display. If the power is turned off, the TOC has not been recorded on the disc and Title input operation Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen. Operate them when in the text edit mode.
7 − Titling Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900MKII A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate certain functions of the CD-RW900MKII. It is particularly efficient for title input. Keyboard type setting The CD-RW900MKII must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-language keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language keyboard.
8 − Reference and specifications Error messages Message Details / response Can’t Rec! Cannot record. Either erase the contents of the disc (for a CD-RW), or use a different recordable disc. Disc Error! The disc has malfunctioned. Please replace with a new disc. Disc Full! No recording time remaining, or no recordable track is left on the disc. Text Full! No space to input the letters. Sure? Text! The text data is not written on the disc yet.
8 − Reference and specifications Troublshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy There is no power to the unit. Please check the power cord is properly plugged in. “Disc Error!”, or “OPC Error!” is displayed. The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc. Playback is not possible. This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the power on and wait a few hours, then try again. No sound is output. • Confirm the connections with the audio system.
8 − Reference and specifications Specifications Supported disc types CD, CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW and CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported) Playback disc formats CD-DA, CD-ROM ISO9660 LEVEL1/2Joliet format, multisession discs and CD text Playback file formats CD-DA: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo MP3: 44.1kHz, 64–320kbps, VBR Recording file formats CD-DA: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback) ±1.
8 − Reference and specifications Dimensional drawing • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. ✂ WARRANTY < In the United States > WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR < Europe > This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased.
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