D01217120B CD-RW901)" 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.
Contents 1 − Introduction.......................................... 6 Supplied accessories........................................ 6 About this manual........................................... 6 Trademarks....................................................... 6 About CD-R and CD-RW discs......................... 7 About finalizing............................................... 7 Recordable discs.....................................................7 Environmental considerations........................
1 − Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW901MKII 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-RW901MKII, 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-RW901MKII 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. Connections The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment.
2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII Front panel 1 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off. 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). 4 OPEN/CLOSE key Use this key to open and close the disc tray.
2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII p ∆/˙ key Use this key to operate review playback (search) while in playback or ready modes. When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using this key selects the directory. This key can be used with the SKIP MODE sub-menu option (see “Operation basics” page 16), and operated in the following modes selected in the sub-menu. Index: When in playback or ready mode, using this key searches indexes backwards within a track.
2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII c DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) These two XLR connectors accept and output digital audio in standard professional format. , CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal RS-232C compatible serial control from an external PC can be performed. . CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal Use this 15-pin D-sub connector to connect the unit to suitably-equipped units, allowing control of the CD-RW901MKII. The pinouts of this connector are described (see Connections” on page 9).
2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII I ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the input source is connected to unbalanced analog input. G DISC, GROUP, TRACK display The DISC indicator lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped. The indicator blinks when the input source is connected to balanced analog input. The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory playback mode is on. O SINGLE The SINGLE indicator lights when Single Playback mode is set.
2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording” on page 28 for details). t SEARCH keys (∆/˚) Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track. y SKIP (Â/¯) keys Use these keys to move between tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotating the MULTI JOG dial). u STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. i OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and close the disc tray. o CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the number keys.
3 − Menu operation The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW901MKII 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 MENU (+/-) key. Pressing the ENTER key confirms and exits menu mode.
4 − Playback operations The CD-RW901MKII 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-RW901MKII can play back the types of discs listed below. • Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format.
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 Index search This Index search function allows you to search indexes within a track that were assigned during recording (see “Automatically Incrementing index numbers” on page 29). Use the SKIP MODE in the PLAY menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16) and select the item “Index”. The MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the remote control can be used to select. Use the ˚/¥ or ∆/˙ key to search through the indexes.
4 − Playback operations Single-track playback This function enables playback of just a single track. 1. When stopped, set the mode to display Single or Mode>Single. 3. Press the PLAY key to begin playback. After the selected track finishes, playback stops. 2. Use the SKIP keys or the number keys (0~9) on the remote control to select the desired track. The MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the track also.
4 − Playback operations EXT SYNC playback In this mode, the unit will play back in synchronization with the clock selected as digital input source (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AES/EBU). When stopped, use the EXT SYNC option in the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to set the external synch playback mode on. Select the input source for sync playback. NOTE When the EXT SYNC is on, and when the unit detects a signal other than 44.
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 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 sub-menu option (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to set the sound detection level (-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66 and -72 dB). When the PLAY key is pressed again, playback begins at exactly the cue point. While the auto function is on, the A.CUE indicator lights up on the display.
4 − Playback operations Recorder Identification Data (RID) When in playback or playback ready mode, if the ERASE key is pressed, the display shows “RID” code on the screen. If there is no “RID” code on the disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc, Incomplete!will appears on the display. Playing back MP3 files 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.
4 − Playback operations Directory playback setting 1. Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control. Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY submenu to turn this mode on or off (see “Operation basics” on page 16). Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits to normal mode. NOTE 3. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory. Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also.
5 − Recording Before you start recording using the CD-RW901MKII, make sure that you understand the following key points: • Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it. • 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 26). 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 Advanced recording Fade-in and fade-out recording At the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed. 1. When stopped or when in recording standby mode, set the operation using the following menu options on the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16). FADE IN? The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments (default setting: 3 seconds).
5 − Recording NOTE If you set the value so that only high-level signals trigger recording, remember that the start of a piece may not be record as in the diagram. level S_LVL Recordsing starts This part of the track may not be recorded Also remember that when recording from an analog source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher than the “noise floor”.
5 − Recording Automatic track division with trim function When Auto Track is set to either Level or DD mode, it is possible to trim the automatic track division point using A_TRK TRIM option in the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16). This function allows you to slip the start time of the track increment forwards or backwards. NOTE Use the MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) keys on the remote control to adjust the trim value.
5 − Recording Restricting the number of tracks When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that nay be recorded at one time. At any time within record or record ready mode, turn the MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you want to record. The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks. Copy-protection The CD-RW901MKII allows copy-protection to be applied to the discs produced. Naturally, the copy-protection applies only to digital-to-digital copies.
5 − Recording Continuous recording (CONT REC) Using two CD-RW901MKII units to make continuous recording. 1 Connect two CD-RW901MKII units using the PARALLEL ports. Unit 1 EOM TALLY (pin 5) FADER START/STOP (pin 11) GND (pin 8) 2 Unit 2 FADER START/STOP (pin 11) EOM TALLY (pin 5) GND (pin 8) On both units, select the CONT REC sub-menu in the REC option (see “Operation basics” on page 16).
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-RW901MKII, 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 a track is only possible when the unit is in continuous playback mode. 1. While stopped, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control.
7 − Titling IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the disc, using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-menu. NOTE the titles will not have be added. You must finalize the disc to save the titles. 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.
7IMPORTANT − Titling SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901MKII 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-RW901MKII. It is particularly efficient for title input. Keyboard type setting The CD-RW901MKII must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option on the SYSTEM sub-menu.
8 − Data settings Data communication setting By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to the CD-RW901MKII through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal, the two units can be linked for data exchange. Use the following options on the SYSTEM sub-menu to perform their respective setting. • BAUD RATE Sets the communication speed of the keyboard. 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps can be selected (default:19,200). • LENGTH Commnication word lengrh can be set to either 7 or 8 bits (default:8).
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 Troubleshooting 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.
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: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback) ±1.
9 − Reference and specifications 482.6mm 465.6mm 18mm 284.6mm 6.4mm Dimensional drawing 94mm 88mm 76.2mm 435mm • 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.
Notes 42 TASCAM CD-RW901MKII
Notes ✂ 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. We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.
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