User manual TASCAM CD-RW900

» CD-RW900 CD Rewritable Recorder D00892620A Professional OWNER'S MANUAL Important Safety 1-Introduction 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For the customers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées. Für Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstö rung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 12.5 A 2 TASCAM CD-RW900 Important Safety Instructions 1-Introduction 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. · Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. · Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. · Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. · The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. · The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. 8 D o n o t i n s t a l l n e a r a n y h e a t s o u rc e s s u c h a s radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. · An apparatus with Class I construction shall be 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TASCAM CD-RW900 3 Safety Information 1-Introduction 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. The label required in this regulation is shown 1. CAUTION · DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. · USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. · IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. 1 For USA Optical pickup: Type: SF-W37SFT Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd. Laser output: Less than 0.7 mW on the objective lens (record) Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm 4 TASCAM CD-RW900 1-Introduction Contents 1 - Introduction About this manual .................................................. 6 Supplied accessories............................................. 6 Rack-mounting the unit ......................................... 6 About CD-R abd CD-RW discs.............................. 7 Finalizing................................................................. 7 "Recordable" discs ................................................. 7 Environmental considerations ............................... 8 Handling of compact discs ..................................... 8 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs .................. 9 Beware of condensation......................................... 9 Use of the remote control unit ............................... 9 Batteries................................................................. 9 Inserting batteries ................................................. 9 Connections ........................................................... 9 5 - Recording Input selection ...................................................... 21 Input monitoring ................................................... 21 Frequency conversion .......................................... 21 Basic recording .................................................... 22 Time display while recording................................. 22 Full disc ................................................................ 22 Advanced recording ............................................. 23 Fade-in and fade-out recording ............................ 23 Synchronized recording ........................................ 23 Sync recording ..................................................... 23 Automatic track division ...................................... 24 Manually divide track ............................................ 25 Rec mute function ................................................ 25 6 - After recording Finalizing............................................................... 26 Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ..................................... 26 Erasing .................................................................. 27 Erasing tracks ...................................................... 27 Erasing a whole disc............................................. 27 Refreshing a disc.................................................. 27 2 - Features of the CD-RW900 Front panel............................................................. 10 Rear panel.............................................................. 11 RC-RW900 Remote control unit ........................... 12 3 - Menu operation Menu configuration ............................................... 13 Operation basics ................................................... 13 7 - Titling Title input operation ............................................. 28 Disc title input....................................................... 28 Track title input ..................................................... 28 Keyboard type setting.......................................... 29 Title input by keyboard ......................................... 29 Other keyboard operations ................................... 29 4 - Playback operations Discs for playback................................................. 15 Simple playback operations ................................. 15 Track selection ...................................................... 15 Using the skip function ......................................... 15 Selecting by track number.................................... 16 Track search .......................................................... 16 Normal search ...................................................... 16 Direct search ........................................................ 16 Operation variations............................................ 16 Playback modes................................................... 17 Continuous playback............................................ 17 Single-track playback ........................................... 17 Program playback ................................................ 17 Random playback ................................................ 18 Time display switching......................................... 18 Timer playback ..................................................... 18 Repeat playback .................................................. 18 A to B repeat playback......................................... 19 Pitch control function........................................... 19 Key control function ............................................. 19 Playingback MP3 files.......................................... 20 About MP3 track data ........................................ 20 Directory playback setting .................................... 20 8 - Reference and specifications Error messages .................................................... 30 Messages during operations ............................... 30 Troubleshooting.................................................... 30 Specifications ....................................................... 31 Dimensional drawing............................................ 31 TASCAM CD-RW900 5 1 - Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CDRW900 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 CDRW900, 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. NOTE This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW900. About this manual In this manual, we use the following conventions: The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: ERASE. When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: Welcome. If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: RANDOM. Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following typface: XXX. Supplied accessories In addition to this manual, the CD-RW900 has been packed with the following: RC-RW900 remote control unit................................. 1 AC power cable ........................................................ 1 AAA batteries for the remote control unit................... 2 A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers) ...... 1 Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing. Rack-mounting the unit If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10cm) or more of space at the rear. Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. 6 TASCAM CD-RW900 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 rerecorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos: CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices. Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces. By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been "finalized", and the space on the disc can be re- used for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will include the logo one of the following logos: High Speed When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side. Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable. Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray. If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly. H o w e v e r, y o u s h o u l d n o t e t h a t a n a u d i o C D created using a CD-RW900 disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CD-RW900. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW900 itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them. There are precautions that you should take when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs. Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process. Finalizing Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CDRW 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.. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be "refreshed", and the disc re-used. In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be "unfinalized", i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc. 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. See "Finalizing" on page 25 for details. "Recordable" discs In this maanual, we use the term "recordable" disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc. TASCAM CD-RW900 7 1 - Introduction 1-Introduction Environmental considerations The CD-RW900 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 degrees noncondensing. As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a book case or similar product, and do not put any material goods on the unit. Avoid installing this apparatus on top of any heatgenerating electrical device such as a power amplifier. Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. NOTE The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician. Handling of compact discs The CD-RW900 has been designed for the playback of CD-DA format discs and MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 format: In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs. Always place the compact discs in the trays with their label facing upward. To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician. Do not use cracked discs. Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs. Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (opposite the label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. The CD-RW900 cannot play unfinalized CD-R/RW discs. Music discs with copy control, a compact disc copyprotection system, have been released form several record companies aiming to protect the copyright. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the CD-RW900. Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs unplayable. Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to "skip". Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result. 8 TASCAM CD-RW900 1 1-Introduction - Introduction Never use a stabilizer or printable discs Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction. NOTE Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CD-RW900. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out. correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours with the power turned on, then turn the power off and on again. 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 Use of the remote control unit Do not expose the light-receptive spot to the direct sunlight or intense lights of an illumination for extended periods. Long exposure to the lights may result a failure of the unit functions. When the remote control will not be used over one month, please remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries. The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the CDRW900, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal. If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or commands do not always function properly, the batteries have become weak and should be replaced. Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type. Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor. Batteries If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage occurs, the unit will not function. Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage. Confirm + and - polarity and follow the indications when inserting new batteries into the remote control. Do not use old and new batteries together. Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ. Do not use batteries of different specifications together. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are nonrechargeable. Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a fire or put them in water. Inserting batteries 1. Open the lid. 2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries. 3. Close the lid. Connections The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment. It is possible to connect the unit's DIGITAL COAXIAL IN, DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG UNBALANCED INs (L, R) to other equipment at the same time. However, the unit can receive signals from only one digital input at a time. Currently selected input jack is shown on the display. TASCAM CD-RW900 Audio signals output from the unit are output from the analog ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector simultaneously (but not from the digital outputs in stop mode). 9 2 - Features of the CD-RW900 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0 qw e r tyui opa s page 18 for details. df g 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 period following the word TOC Reading as 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 14). 4 OPEN/CLOSE key Use this key to open and close the disc tray. The display shows Open when the tray is opening and Close when the tray is closing. 5 REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat playback mode on and off. 6 ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key cancels the menu item selected. 7 DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc tittle when a disc is stopping. To display the current track tittle, press this key while playback or ready mode. 8 REMOTE SENSOR This is not a control, but the sensor for the remote control unit. When using the remote control unit, make sure that there is a clear path from the remote control unit to the sensor. 9 TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time modes appear on the display (see "Time display switching" on page 18). 0 Display The display is used to show the current status of the unit, as well as the current menu settings. q TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches Timer play on and off. See "Timer playback" on w INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks. e PHONES jack and the level control Use a standard pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a 1/4-inch plug, with this jack. Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control (turn clockwise for higher volume). r MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for playback, to set parameter values. In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed. t FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize recordable discs. (see "Finalizing" on page 25 for details). It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data (see "Title input operation" on page 28). y ERASE/DEL key Use this key (with CD-RW discs only) to erase tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a "bad" disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc. See "Erasing" on page 26 for details. It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data (see "Title input operation" on page 28). u/ key Use this key to operate review playback (search) while playback or ready mode. When Directory search is on, and when stop, using this key selects the directory. It also moves the cursor in the left direction when entering TEXT data. 10 TASCAM CD-RW900 2 - Features of the CD-RW900 i °/¥key Use this key to operate cue playback (search) while playback or ready mode. When Directoy search is on, and when stop, using this key selects the drectory. It also moves the cursor in the right direction when entering TEXT data. o STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. p PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording. a READY key Use this key to stands by playback or recording. s RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode (see "Recording"on page 21 for details) and also to enter manual track divisions (see "Manual track division" on page 25). d SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized 1-Introduction recording on and off before starting to record (see "Synchronized recording" on page 23 for details). f INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different audio inputs and the input combinations (see "Input selection" on page 21 for full details). g KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible keyboard with PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW900 with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency. Rear panel hjk l ; h ANALOG INPUT (L, R) These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably-equipped units (-10 dBV, unbalanced). j ANALOG OUT (L, R) These RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at -10 dBV levels, unbalanced) to suitably-equipped units). k DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two RCA jacks accept and output digital audio in standard consumer format (SPDIF). l DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two TOSLINK optical connectors accept and output digital audio using optical fiber connectors. ; AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied. TASCAM CD-RW900 11 1-Introduction RC-RW900 Remote control unit 2 - Features of the CD-RW900 0 STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. q READY key Use this key to stands by playback or recording. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 e r t y u i o p a s d w SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off (see "Synchronized recording" on page 23 for details). e OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc tray. r Number keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers when playing back, or making a programmed play list. t CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the number keys. In the program mode, pressing this key cancels the program entered at the last. It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode. y ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry. u MENU key Switches the menu mode on or off. i PLAY MODE key Use this key to choose between the different playback modes (single play, continue play, etc.). 9 0 q w 1 TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time display modes. 2 DISPLAY key Press this key to see the current disc tittle when a disc is stopping, or the current track tittle while playback or ready mode. When entering TEXT data, using this key switches the text characters. 3 REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat modes when playing back (see "Repeat playback" on page 18). 4 A-B key Sets the A-B repeat points and playback mode (see "A-B repeat mode" on page 19). 5 DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file directory playback on and off. 6 PITCH key Switches pitch control on and off. 7 FADER key Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a fade-out when recording (see "Fade-out and fade-in recording" on page 23 for details). 8 RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode. 9 SEARCH keys (/°) Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track. o ERASE key Erases tracks (CD-RW discs only), or a whole disc, or to refresh a "bad" disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see "Erasing" on page 26 for details). p FINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs. See "Finalizing" on page 25 for details. a REC MUTE key Use this key when recording, to mute the input signal for about four seconds and then to enter record ready mode (see "Rec mute function" on page 25). s SKIP (Â/¯) keys Use these keys to move between tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotating the MULTI JOG dial). d PLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter record mode from record ready mode. 12 TASCAM CD-RW900 3 - Menu operation 1-Introduction The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW900 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. Menu option Sub-Menu option PLAY MODE PITCH PITCH CONT PLAY PITCH STEP KEY KEY LEVEL DIRECTORY VOLUME FADE IN FADE OUT REC SRC SYNC LEVEL A_TRK A_TRK LEVEL TEXT SYSTEM TEXT EDIT KEYBOARD PLAY TIME REC TIME Function Playback mode settings Pitch control mode on/off Pitch control setting Pitch control variable pitch setting Key control mode on/off Key control level setting MP3 disc directory mode on/off Input level setting Fade-in operation time setting Fade-out operation time setting Sampling rate converter on/off Operation level of Sync recording Auto track mode setting Auto track operation level Text setting Setting for keyboard type Confirming total playing time Confirming total recording time Reference page P17 ("Playback modes") P19 ("Pitch control") P19 ("Pitch control") P19 ("Pitch control") P19 ("Key control function") P19 ("Key control function") P20 ("Playback MP3 files") P21 ("Input selection") P23 ("Fade-in and fade-out recording") P23 ("Fade-in and fade-out recording") P21 ("Frequency conversion") P23("Sync recording") P24 ("Automatic track division") P24 ("Automatic track division") P28 ("Title input") P29 ("Keyboard setting") P18 ("Time display switching") P22 ("Time display while recording") 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 PLAY option in the PLAY sub-menu will be shown on the display at first. If the PLAY option is selected, the sub-menu option shows up like this: NOTE Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired menu option, then push the dial to confirm. Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to cycle through the different menu options, then press the ENTER key to confirm. The sub-menu option screen of the selected menu will be displayed. Return to the menu option selection screen, press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control. 2 Select the desired sub-menu Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired sub-menu, then push the dial to enter the selection. Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to select, then press the ENTER key. The menu item screen of the selected su-menu will TASCAM CD-RW900 13 3-Menu operation appear. If the sub-menu PLAY MODE is selected, the menu item shows up like this: NOTE Some menu options exist for confirmation purposes only, and setting cannot be performed. 4 How to exit menu mode after setting (or confirmation), during menu option display. As well as pushing the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the ENTER key, you can use the MENU key to exit menu mode. NOTE NOTE Return to the sub-menu option selection screen, press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control. 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 to select. Pressing the ENTER key confirms and exits menu mode. The selected menu mode remains after power is turned off, except the TEXT menu. 14 TASCAM CD-RW900 4-Playback operations The CD-RW900 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 CDRW are also playable on the unit. Discs for playback The CD discs in the CD-RW900 can play back the types of discs listed below. Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format. CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in CD-DA format and finalized properly. MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly finalized. MP3 files recorded in the format which adheres to Joliet, are also playable. Simple playback operations 1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray. The display shows Open. Insert a disc in the tray with the label side up. 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the tray. The display shows Close when a disc is loaded into the unit, then TOC Reading. will appear, with the period flashing. When the TOC has been read, the display shows the number of tracks and total running time of the disc. Disc type 4 Press the PLAY key to start playback. Adjust the connected monitor system, or the level control for the PHONES on the unit to set the listening level you desire. WARNING If you monitoring using headphones, adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will prevent any possible damage for your hearing. 5 To stop playback, press the STOP key. Temporarily stop playback and enter playback standby mode, press the READY key. To resume playback, press the PLAY key again. NOTE Total number of tracks Total running time The explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the normal Continuous mode. The CD-RW900 also shows one of the following: TOC MP3 A disc finalized A disc contains MP3 files Track selection Using the skip function Skipping track numbers backward or forward. 1 Select desired tracks for playback with the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel. Turning clockwise skips the track number backward and counterclockwise skips forward. Or, press the SKIP key on the remote control. Pressing ¯ key skips the track number backward and  key skips forward. 2 Press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, press the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode after moving to the head of the selected track. To start playback, press the PLAY key. TASCAM CD-RW900 15 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. Or, the READY key to cue the track at its head position and enter playback standby mode. You can also enter the track number and start playback by pushing the MULTI JOG dial or using the ENTER key. NOTE This function cannot be used in Program or Random mode. Track search Normal search 1 Press the / ° search key continuously on the front panel, or the SEARCH / ° key on the remote control. 2 To stop the search function, simply release the / ° 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. The direct search function cannot be used in program or random mode. For MP3 discs, time cannot be specified within a track. However, if you input the three-digit track number, playback will begin from the start of that track. Basic operation 1 During stop, play or playback standby modes, use the number keys on the remote control to input the three-digit track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the desired elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of that track. Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of track 2, input "002 001 30". Operation variations Even if the final second is not input, playback will begin from the selected point after pressing the ENTER or PLAY key. Or, if you press the READY key, the unit will enter the playback standby mode at the selected point. Specifying a track number only After inputting the track number, press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode. NOTE During input, the counter in the display will flash. Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any stage during input. NOTE Instead of inputting the three-digit track number, you can input only the desired track number. Example: To specify track 3, input only "3". Regardless of the time display mode (refer to "Time display switching on page 18), the time from the start of the specified track is displayed. During stop or playback modes, when the final digit is entered, the desired position is automatically located and playback will begin from the desired point. During playback standby mode, at the desired point the unit will enter playback standby mode. NOTE Specifying to the minute After inputting the three-digit track number and the number of minutes after the start of the track, press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode. Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of track 2, input "002 001" NOTE If a point which does not exist is entered, setting operation will be cancelled. Following the above example, if "0021" is input, the same position will be located. 16 TASCAM CD-RW900 4-Playback operations 1-Introduction 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 lamp 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. Pressing the key changes the playback mode on the display in the following order: Continue®Single®Program®Random You can also select the playback mode using the PLAY MODE option in the PLAY sub-menu (refer to "Operation basics" on page 14). Turning the MULTI JOG dial clockwise changes the playback mode shown on the display in the following order: Mode>Cont®Mode>Single®Mode>Program® Mode>Random Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial returns to normal mode from the menu mode. While the mode can be changed from any playback mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the Continuous mode. NOTE The selected playback mode remains after power is turned off. However, the setting of program playback mode will be deleted when power is turned off. Continuous playback Programing is cancelled, and playback continuous in the normal order. 1 During stop, set the Continue or the Mode>Cont mode. 2 Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of the track number. Single-track playback This function enables playback of just a single track. 1 During stop, set the Single or the Mode>Single mode. 2 Use the SKIP key 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. 3 Press the PLAY key to begin playback. After the selected track finishes, playback stops. Program playback This function enables playback of selected tracks in any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected for program playback. 1 During stop, set the Program or the Mode>Program mode. 2 Use the number keys (0~9) on the remote control unit to select each desired track for program playback, then press the ENTER key. You can also rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number and push to enter. The track number will be entered into the program. Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is completed. As the program is being created, the program number and total program playing time is revised on the display. NOTE 3 When program setting is completed, press the PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the programmed order. NOTE If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the PLAY key, all the program data will be erased. During stop, if the playback mode is switched to another, all the program data will be erased. The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off. In this mode, if any track is not programed, the CDRW900 will not start playback. If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 program steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the display. If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59 sec, --- : -- appears on the display. If the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track will be deleted from the last. TASCAM CD-RW900 17 4-Playback operations Random playback In this mode, the unit will play back all the tracks on the disc in completely random order, regardless of track number. 1 During stop, set the Program or the Mode>Random mode. 2 Press the PLAY key and random playback will begin. NOTE Even when power is turned off, the unit will remain in Random mode. 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. Elapsed track time (no display light indication) Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display) Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display) Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display) When stopped, the total recording time is shown, regardless of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indicators. NOTE In program mode, pressing the TIME key displays the elapsed and the remaining time of the whole program. When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is always displayed, and the TIME key cannot be used. For details on time display during recording, please refer to "Time display while recording" in "Recording" section on page 22. Even when power is turned off, the time display mode setting is retained. Timer playback By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW900 to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer. 1 First, plug the power cord of the CD-RW900 into the power outlet of the timer. 2 Load a disc into the unit. 3 Switch the TIMER switch on PLAY to enable timer function on for the desired deck. When Timer playback has been turned on, the timer icon lights up in the display. Timer indicator NOTE The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into the unit. 4 Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the timer' s operation manual for details. At the set time, the power to the CD-RW900 will be turned on, and playback will automatically begin. Repeat playback 1 Press the REPEAT key to turn on the repeat mode. In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played continuously. The display shows Repeat ON and the indicator lights up REPEAT. During playback, if the repeat mode is turned on, playback continues as before, and when the last track finishes, playback resumes from the first track. If the repeat mode is turned on when the deck is stopped, press the PLAY key to begin operation. 2 Press the REPEAT key again to turn off the repeat mode. Repeat OFF appears then REPEAT indicator turns off. NOTE Combining the repeat mode with the program, Single-track playback and Random playback functions will enable Program repeat, Single-track repeat and Random repeat operations, respectively. Settings of the repeat playback mode remain after power is turned off, except the specified A-B section (see "A-B repeat playback" on page 19). 18 TASCAM CD-RW900 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. REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the Aindicator will flashes. 2 At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press the A-B key again. Then, REPEAT and A-B indicator light up in the display, and the desired A-B section will be played back repeatedly. NOTE You can also operate this function during playback standby. 3 To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume normal playback, press the A-B key once again. REPEAT and A-B indicator will turn off. NOTE A-B repeat mode cannot function For MP3 discs. In Random and Program modes, A-B repeat cannot function when the specified A-B section spans more than one track, and does not function for MP3 discs. When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B section is cancelled. Pitch control function When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/16%. 1 During stop, press the PITCH key on the remote control to turn on the Pitch control function. Or, use the PITCH option in the PLAY sub-menu to turn on (refer to "Operation basics" on page 14) The current pitch value appears on the display for seconds and the PITCH indicator will light up. 2 Press the MENU key and select the PITCH CONT option in the PLAY sub-menu to set the desired value and push the MULTI JOG dial to enter. Pitch>XXX will appear on the dispaly. Then, rotate the MULTI JOG dial to set the desired value. NOTE adjust the pitch value steps from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1% increments (default: 0.1%) 3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter and return to normal mode. During playback, the pitch control playback can be off temporally. Press the PITCH key on the remote control or use the PITCH option in the PLAY submenu to turn the function off. Pitch>OFF appears on the display and the pitch control playback will be off temporally, until the function is re-set again. To resume the pitch control playback, press the PITCH key again or use the PITCH option. NOTE When turning the pitch control on and off during playback, sound output is cut for a short instant. Pitch control cannot be applied for MP3 discs. Use the PITCH STEP option in the PLAY sub-menu to Key control function The key of the music can be changed during stop, playback or playback standby mode. However, please note that this feature does not operate with MP3 discs. 1 Press the MENU key to select the KEY option in the PLAY sub-menu (refer to "Operation basics" on page 14) to enter the function. The KEY indicator will light up. 2 Call up the KEY LEVEL option in the PLAY submenu to adjust the playback key level. The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2 octave in half-tone increments. Selection values: 0 (no change), â1 to â6, ã1 to ã6. 3 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired key level and push to enter. NOTE In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key of the music is changed while the speed of the music remains the same. Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained. When the Key control function is on, even if the Pitch control function is used to change the playback speed, the key of playback will remain fixed at the preset key {even if the key level is 0 (zero)}, the Key control function can be turned on. When using the key control function, playback sound may occasionally sound as vibrating. This is a result of a special process applied to CD playback sound and is normal. TASCAM CD-RW900 19 4-Playback operations 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. 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. When the directory mode is off, the directory config-uration is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Pro-gram playback and Repeat playback only function within directories. NOTE MP3 files are played in the following order DISC Directory A Directory B MP3 files mp3. 1 mp3. 2 mp3. 3 mp3. 4 mp3. 5 Each MP3 file is handled as a track. Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly under them cannot be selected for playback. For example, in the diagram below, under directory A are directory B and directory C. If there are MP3 files in both directory B and C, directory A cannot be selected for playback, but directory B and C can be selected for playback. The CD-RW900 can play back MP3 files recorded in formats which conforam to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, formats which confirm to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back. For MP3 CDs to be played by the CD-RW900, the following limitations have been placed on the number of MP3 files and directories. Maximum number of directories: 255 Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8 Maximum number of MP3 files: 999 Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255 Directory C mp3. 6 mp3. 7 Directory D mp3. 8 mp3. 9 In this manner, playback is performed from the top level directories. About MP3 track data During playback, titles are displayed in the following order of priority: ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title During stop mode, the file title is displayed. 2 During stop, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key to select desired directory for playback. 3 Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory. Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also. NOTE 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 (refer to "Operation basics" on page 14). Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits to normal mode. NOTE All MP3 files in a disc can be played back when directory playback mode is off. The indicator MP3 lights up and only the total number of track will be shown. Total number of tracks During stop, pressing the ENTER key shows current directory name. During playback or standby mode, pushing the MULTI JOG dial shows the MP3 file name currently played back. MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128 kbps or higher is required to play back, otherwise, MP3 file cannot be played back. 20 TASCAM CD-RW900