D01403220B CD-RW900SX CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Information Laser information This product contains a semiconductor laser system inside the cabinet and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Notes on Laser Product 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.
Safety Information For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators (a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/ accumulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................... 2 Safety Information................................................................... 4 1 – Introduction........................................................................ 7 Included items..........................................................................................7 Conventions used in this manual......................................................7 Trademarks...................................................
1 – Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW900SX CD rewritable recorder. Before using this unit, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download this Owner’s Manual from the TASCAM website. CD-RW900SX https://tascam.
1 – Introduction Beware of condensation Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using it. Cleaning the unit o Do not apply labels or other materials to discs.
1 – Introduction About finalizing Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final *TOC has been written at the start of the disc. * TOC:Table of contents Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting and ending addresses, and etc.. The process of writing this table of contents is known as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can be written to the disc.
1 – Introduction About TASCAM customer support service TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their country/region of purchase. To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (https:// teac-global.com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.
2 − Features of the CD-RW900SX Front panel 1 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off. 2 Disc insertion slot Insert CDs here. After a disc is inserted part way, it will automatically be pulled in. 3 Disc force ejection (emergency) hole If pressing the EJECT key does not eject the disc because the CD drive is not functioning, for example, use this to force the disc to eject. (see “Force disc ejection” on page 12) ATTENTION Only use this in an emergency.
2 − Features of the CD-RW900SX p STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. a PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording. s PAUSE key Use this key to standby for playback or recording. d RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode (see “Basic recording” on page 24) and also to enter manual track divisions. (see “Manually divide track” on page 26) f SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off before starting to record.
2 − Features of the CD-RW900SX Display This display shows various types of operation information, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. 1 TOC r REC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc contains TOC (Table of Contents) data. When the SRC function is on, this lights during recording, or in recording standby mode. When the SRC function is off, this flashes during recording, or in recording standby mode.
2 − Features of the CD-RW900SX RC-RW900 Remote control unit 8 FADER key Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a fade-out when recording. (see “Fade-in and fade-out recording” on page 24) 9 RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode. 0 SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off. (see “Synchronized recording” on page 24) q SEARCH keys (m/,) Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track. w STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.
3 − Menu operation The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW900SX 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-RW900SX 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 The CD discs in the CD-RW900SX can play back the types of discs listed below. o Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format.
4 − Playback operations Track search Normal search Press the m/, search key continuously on the front panel, or the SEARCH m/, key on the remote control. To stop the search function, simply release the m/, or the SEARCH key. NOTE The search function does not operate with MP3 discs. Direct search By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you can start playback from a specified point of a specified track.
4 − Playback operations Playback modes There are four different playback modes. The selected mode will be indicated on the left of the display. o Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indication lamp o Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit o Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit o 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 Time display switching When the TIME key on the front panel or the remote control is pressed, the time display will switch through several modes on the display.
4 − Playback operations Auto Cue function Using the auto cue function, you can select a cue point where sound begins (not where a track begins) within a track. Turn the auto cue function on and use the A_CUE LEVEL submenu option (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to set the sound detection level (-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66 and -72 dB). Then, select a track and press the PLAY key. The unit enters playback ready mode. When the PLAY key is pressed again, playback begins at exactly the cue point.
4 − Playback operations Playing back MP3 files About MP3 track data MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This results in multiple layers of directories and files. When the Directory mode is on, only those files within a selected directory are available for playback.
5 − Recording Before you start recording using the CD-RW900SX, make sure that you understand the following key points: o Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it. o You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc. 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.
5 − Recording Basic recording 1. Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc loaded, the display shows “TOC Reading”, with the period flashing. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording source. (see “Input selection” on page 23) If a digital source is selected, and the connection or the signal are improper, the error message “D-IN UNLOCK” will appear on the display. 3. Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record ready mode, as shown by the REC and READY indicators on the display.
5 − Recording 4. To cancel the Sync recording mode, press the SYNC REC key. Sync recording 1. While recording standby mode, press the SYNCREC key. 2. Set the signal detection threshold level. Use the SYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu. (see “Operation basics” on page 16) Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the level. The level can be set from -72 dB to -24 dB in 6 dB increments. The default setting is -54 dB. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter and return to recording standby mode.
5 − Recording Automatic track division Rec mute function 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. 1. Use A_TRK option in the REC sub-menu to set the mode on. The Rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc.
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-RW900SX, 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 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. 1. While stopped, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control.
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. 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 the titles will not have be added. You must finalize the disc to save the titles. Title input operation Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen. Operate them when in the text edit mode.
8 − Operation using a computer keyboard Using a keyboard with the CDRW900SX 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-RW900SX. It is particularly efficient for title input. Keyboard type setting The CD-RW900SX must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option on the SYSTEM sub-menu.
9 − 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.
9 − 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. No sound is output. Recording is not possible. Noise or static can be heard. The unit does not retain settings. Can’t insert a disc. 32 TASCAM CD-RW900SX This may be due to condensation.
9 − 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.
9 − Reference and specifications 482.6mm 76.2mm 88mm 94mm 465.6mm 435mm 18mm 284.6mm 6.4mm Dimensional drawing o Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. o Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product.
✂ WARRANTY < In the United States > 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. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet. 2.
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