» 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 ac ...