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CD-RW900
CD Rewritable Recorder
Professional
OWNER'S MANUAL
Important SafetyInstructions
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such
4 Follow all instructions.
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.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.
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.
• An apparatus with Class I construction shall be
connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
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.
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
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SafetyInformation
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.
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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
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TASCAM CD-RW900
Contents
1 − Introduction
5 − Recording
About this manual .................................................. 6
Supplied accessories............................................. 6
Rack-mounting the unit ......................................... 6
About CD-R abd CD-RW discs.............................. 7
Input selection...................................................... 21
Input monitoring ................................................... 21
Frequency conversion .......................................... 21
Basic recording .................................................... 22
Time display while recording................................. 22
Full disc................................................................ 22
Finalizing................................................................. 7
“Recordable” discs................................................. 7
Advanced recording............................................. 23
Fade-in and fade-out recording ............................ 23
Synchronized recording........................................ 23
Sync recording ..................................................... 23
Environmental considerations ............................... 8
Handling of compact discs..................................... 8
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs.................. 9
Beware of condensation......................................... 9
Automatic track division ...................................... 24
Manually divide track............................................ 25
Use of the remote control unit............................... 9
Batteries................................................................. 9
Inserting batteries................................................. 9
Connections........................................................... 9
Rec mute function................................................ 25
6 − After recording
Finalizing............................................................... 26
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs..................................... 26
2 − Features of the CD-RW900
Front panel............................................................. 10
Rear panel.............................................................. 11
RC-RW900 Remote control unit ........................... 12
Erasing.................................................................. 27
Erasing tracks ...................................................... 27
Erasing a whole disc............................................. 27
Refreshing a disc.................................................. 27
3 − Menu operation
Menu configuration ............................................... 13
Operation basics ................................................... 13
7 − Titling
Title input operation ............................................. 28
Disc title input....................................................... 28
Track title input..................................................... 28
4 − Playback operations
Discs for playback................................................. 15
Simple playback operations ................................. 15
Keyboard type setting.......................................... 29
Title input by keyboard ......................................... 29
Other keyboard operations................................... 29
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
8 − Reference and specifications
Error messages .................................................... 30
Messages during operations ............................... 30
Troubleshooting.................................................... 30
Specifications....................................................... 31
Dimensional drawing............................................ 31
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
TASCAM CD-RW900
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1 − Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-
RW900 CD rewritable recorder.
NOTE
This product is designed to help you record and repro-
duce 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 copy-
right, or have obtained the appropriate permission from
the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unau-
thorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof
may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright
laws and international copyright treaties. If you are un-
certain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.
Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be re-
sponsible for the consequences of any illegal copying
performed using the CD-RW900.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time
to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you under-
stand how to properly set up and connect the CD-
RW900, 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 ref-
erence.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which
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cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is
shown as follows: RANDOM.
The names of keys and controls are given in the
following typeface: ERASE.
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Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF
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When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows
a message, this is shown in the following typeface:
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selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following
typface: XXX.
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Welcome
Supplied accessories
AAA batteries for the remote control unit................... 2
A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)...... 1
In addition to this manual, the CD-RW900 has been
packed with the following:
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Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are
missing.
RC-RW900 remote control unit................................. 1
AC power cable........................................................ 1
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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 stan-
dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.
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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 re-
recorded. 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.
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Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases
to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
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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.
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:
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.
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However, you should note that an audio CD
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.
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
*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. 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.
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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:
Avoid installing this apparatus on top of any heat-
generating electrical device such as a power ampli-
fier.
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Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
for correct operation.
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C
and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
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Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-
condensing.
NOTE
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the volt-
age as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt
regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
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.
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.
≠ 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 techni-
cian.
≠ 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, hold-
ing it carefully by the edges.
≠ Do not use cracked discs.
≠ Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
circular promotional, etc. discs.
≠ The CD-RW900 cannot play unfinalized CD-R/RW
≠ 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.
discs.
Music discs with
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copy control, a compact disc copy-
protection 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.
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1 −Introduction
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable
recordable discs with this player will damage the mech-
anism 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.
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, leave the player for one or two hours with the
power turned on, then turn the power off and on again.
Use of the remote control unit
Do not expose the light-receptive spot to the direct
sunlight or intense lights of an illumination for extend-
ed periods. Long exposure to the lights may result a
failure of the unit functions.
The remote control functions by using an infrared
light signal. When using the unit to control the CD-
RW900, other devices that are turned on could be
operated by its signal.
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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 dam-
age the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and
discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thor-
oughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid
on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batter-
ies.
If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or
commands do not always function properly, the bat-
teries have become weak and should be replaced.
Always replace both batteries with new batteries of
the same type.
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Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the
main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the re-
mote control and the remote sensor.
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Batteries
If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or break-
age occurs, the unit will not function. Please observe
the cautions indicated on the batteries and their pack-
aging to ensure proper usage.
Inserting batteries
1. Open the lid.
2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries.
3. Close the lid.
Confirm + and − polarity and follow the indications
when inserting new batteries into the remote control.
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Do not use old and new batteries together.
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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 non-
rechargeable.
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Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them
into a fire or put them in water.
Connections
The following should be noted when you connect the
unit to other equipment.
Audio signals output from the unit are output from the
analog ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the DIGI-
TAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
connector simultaneously (but not from the digital out-
puts in stop mode).
It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL COAXIAL
IN, DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG UNBAL-
ANCED 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.
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2 − Features of the CD-RW900
Front panel
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POWER switch The power switch is used to switch
the unit on and off.
page 18 for details.
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INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric con-
trols to adjust the level of the analog audio signals
received at the ANALOG IN jacks.
Disc tray Discs should be placed label side up-
wards 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.
PHONES jack and the level control Use a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a
1/4-inch plug, with this jack.
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MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options
(see “Operation basics” on page 14).
Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control
(turn clockwise for higher volume).
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.
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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 con-
firmed.
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REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat play-
back mode on and off.
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ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key can-
cels the menu item selected.
FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize record-
able 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).
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.
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.
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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.
It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT
data (see “Title input operation” on page 28).
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key Use this key to operate review playback
TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time
modes appear on the display (see “Time display
switching” on page 18).
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(search) while playback or ready mode.
When Directory search is on, and when stop, using
this key selects the directory.
Display The display is used to show the current
status of the unit, as well as the current menu set-
tings.
It also moves the cursor in the left direction when
entering TEXT data.
TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches
Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on
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2 − Features of the CD-RW900
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key Use this key to operate cue playback
recording on and off before starting to record (see
“Synchronized recording” on page 23 for details).
(search) while playback or ready mode.
When Directoy search is on, and when stop, using
this key selects the drectory.
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INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different
audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input
selection” on page 21 for full details).
It also moves the cursor in the right direction when
entering TEXT data.
KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible keyboard
with PS/2 interface can be connected to this termi-
nal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW900
with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particu-
lar, can be performed with greater efficiency.
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STOP key Use this key to stop playback or record-
ing.
PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback
or recording.
READY key Use this key to stands by playback or
recording.
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).
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SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized
Rear panel
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ANALOG INPUT (L, R) These RCA jacks accept
analog audio signals from suitably-equipped units
(−10 dBV, unbalanced).
DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two TOSLINK
optical connectors accept and output digital audio
using optical fiber connectors.
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ANALOG OUT (L, R) These RCA jacks output ana-
log audio signals (at −10 dBV levels, unbalanced) to
suitably-equipped units).
AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.
DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two RCA jacks
accept and output digital audio in standard consum-
er format (SPDIF).
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2 − Features of the CD-RW900
RC-RW900 Remote control unit
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STOP key Use this key to stop playback or record-
ing.
READY key Use this key to stands by playback or
recording.
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SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized
recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording”
on page 23 for details).
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OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc tray.
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Number keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for
direct entry of track numbers when playing back, or
making a programmed play list.
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CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the
number keys.
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In the program mode, pressing this key cancels the
program entered at the last.
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It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode.
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ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to press-
ing the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry.
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MENU key Switches the menu mode on or off.
PLAY MODE key Use this key to choose between
the different playback modes (single play, continue
play, etc.).
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TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time
display modes.
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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).
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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.
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FINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs. See “Fi-
nalizing” on page 25 for details.
When entering TEXT data, using this key switches
the text characters.
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).
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REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat
modes when playing back (see “Repeat playback”
on page 18).
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SKIP (
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tween tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotat-
ing the MULTI JOG dial).
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A-B key Sets the A-B repeat points and playback
mode (see “A-B repeat mode” on page 19).
PLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter
DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file
record mode from record ready mode.
directory playback on and off.
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PITCH key Switches pitch control on and off.
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).
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RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready
mode.
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SEARCH keys (
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the playback position inside a track.
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3 − Menuoperation
The various settings and editing operations possible
with the CD-RW900 are performed through menu op-
tions shown on the display. Among the many menu set-
ting 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
Function
Reference page
PLAY MODE
PITCH
Playback mode settings
Pitch control mode on/off
Pitch control setting
P17 (“Playback modes”)
P19 (“Pitch control”)
PITCH CONT
P19 (“Pitch control”)
PLAY
PITCH STEP
KEY
Pitch control variable pitch setting
Key control mode on/off
Key control level setting
P19 (“Pitch control”)
P19 (“Key control function”)
P19 (“Key control function”)
P20 (“Playback MP3 files”)
P21 (“Input selection”)
KEY LEVEL
DIRECTORY
VOLUME
MP3 disc directory mode on/off
Input level setting
FADE IN
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
P23 (“Fade-in and fade-out recording”)
P23 (“Fade-in and fade-out recording”)
P21 (“Frequency conversion”)
P23(“Sync recording”)
FADE OUT
SRC
REC
SYNC LEVEL
A_TRK
P24 (“Automatic track division”)
P24 (“Automatic track division”)
P28 (“Title input”)
A_TRK LEVEL
TEXT EDIT
KEYBOARD
PLAY TIME
REC TIME
TEXT
Setting for keyboard type
Confirming total playing time
Confirming total recording time
P29 (“Keyboard setting”)
SYSTEM
P18 (“Time display switching”)
P22 (“Time display while recording”)
Operation basics
1 Select the desired menu option
If the PLAY option is selected, the sub-menu option
shows up like this:
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.
NOTE
Return to the menu option selection screen, press the
ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on
the remote control.
Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial
to select the desired menu option, then push the dial
to confirm.
2 Select the desired sub-menu
Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to
cycle through the different menu options, then press
the ENTER key to confirm.
Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial
to select the desired sub-menu, then push the dial
to enter the selection.
The sub-menu option screen of the selected menu will
be displayed.
Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to
select, then press the ENTER key.
The menu item screen of the selected su-menu will
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3−Menu operation
NOTE
appear. If the sub-menu PLAY MODE is selected, the
menu item shows up like this:
Some menu options exist for confirmation purposes
only, and setting cannot be performed.
4 How to exit menu mode after setting (or confir-
mation), 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
Return to the sub-menu option selection screen, press
the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key
on the remote control.
NOTE
The selected menu mode remains after power is turned
off, except the TEXT menu.
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.
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4−Playback operations
The CD-RW900 can be used to play back CDs (includ-
ing 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-RW900 can play back the
types of discs listed below.
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.
≠
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.
≠
Simple playback operations
1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit.
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 listen-
ing level you desire.
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.
WARNING
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.
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.
When the TOC has been read, the display shows the
number of tracks and total running time of the disc.
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.
Disc type
NOTE
The explanation in this manual will assume the user is
starting from the normal Continuous mode.
Total number of tracks
Total running time
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.
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.
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.
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4−Playback operations
Selecting by track number
Using the number keys on the remote control, the num-
ber of the desired track can be entered directory. Even
numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily.
For example:
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.
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.
NOTE
This function cannot be used in Program or Random
mode.
Track search
Normal search
1 Press the
search key continuously on the
2 To stop the search function, simply release the
∆ / ˚
front panel, or the SEARCH
key on the
or the SEARCH key.
∆ / ˚
∆ / ˚
remote control.
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 pro-
gram 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.
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.
Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of
track 2, input “002 001 30”.
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.
During input, the counter in the display will flash.
NOTE
Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any
Instead of inputting the three-digit track number, you
can input only the desired track number.
stage during input.
NOTE
Example: To specify track 3, input only “3”.
Regardless of the time display mode (refer to “Time dis-
play switching on page 18), the time from the start of
the specified track is displayed.
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.
During stop or playback modes, when the final digit
is entered, the desired position is automatically lo-
cated and playback will begin from the desired point.
During playback standby mode, at the desired point
the unit will enter playback standby mode.
Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of
track 2, input “002 001”
NOTE
NOTE
≠ If a point which does not exist is entered, setting op-
Following the above example, if “0021” is input, the
same position will be located.
eration will be cancelled.
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4−Playbackoperations
Playback modes
There are four different playback modes. The selected
tion basics” on page 14). Turning the MULTI JOG dial
clockwise changes the playback mode shown on the
display in the following order:
mode will be indicated on the left of the display.
Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indi-
cation lamp
≠
Mode>Cont Mode>Single Mode>Program
®
®
®
Mode>Random
Single playback mode: SINGLE lamp is lit
≠
≠
≠
Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit
Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG
dial returns to normal mode from the menu mode.
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 fol-
lowing order:
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
Continue Single Program Random
®
®
®
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.
You can also select the playback mode using the PLAY
MODE option in the PLAY sub-menu (refer to “Opera-
Continuous playback
Programing is cancelled, and playback continuous in
2 Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of
the normal order.
the track number.
1 During stop, set the Continue or the Mode>Cont
mode.
Single-track playback
This function enables playback of just a single track.
The MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the
track also.
1 During stop, set the Single or the Mode>Single
mode.
3 Press the PLAY key to begin playback.
2 Use the SKIP key or the number keys (0~9) on
After the selected track finishes, playback stops.
the remote control to select the desired track.
Program playback
This function enables playback of selected tracks in any
desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected for pro-
gram playback.
3 When program setting is completed, press the
PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the pro-
grammed order.
1 During stop, set the Program or the Mode>Program
NOTE
mode.
If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the
PLAY key, all the program data will be erased.
≠
≠
≠
≠
≠
2 Use the number keys (0~9) on the remote control
unit to select each desired track for program play-
back, then press the ENTER key.
During stop, if the playback mode is switched to an-
other, all the program data will be erased.
The programmed play order is not memorized when
power is turned off.
You can also rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select
the track number and push to enter.
In this mode, if any track is not programed, the CD-
RW900 will not start playback.
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 pro-
gram number and total program playing time is revised
on the display.
If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 pro-
gram steps, the message
display.
appears on the
PGM Full!
If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59
sec, --- : -- appears on the display.
≠
NOTE
If the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track will
be deleted from the last.
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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.
NOTE
Even when power is turned off, the unit will remain in
Random mode.
1 During stop, set the Program or the Mode>Random
mode.
2 Press the PLAY key and random playback will be-
gin.
Time display switching
NOTE
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.
In program mode, pressing the TIME key displays
the elapsed and the remaining time of the whole
program.
≠
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)
≠
≠
≠
≠
When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is al-
ways 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.
Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in
the display)
When stopped, the total recording time is shown, re-
gardless of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indi-
cators.
Even when power is turned off, the time display
mode setting is retained.
≠
Timer playback
NOTE
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.
The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into the
unit.
1 First, plug the power cord of the CD-RW900 into the
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.
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
Repeat playback
1 Press the REPEAT key to turn on the repeat mode.
2 Press the REPEAT key again to turn off the repeat
mode. Repeat OFF appears then REPEAT indicator
turns off.
In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played
continuously. The display shows Repeat ON and the
indicator lights up REPEAT.
NOTE
Combining the repeat mode with the program, Sin-
gle-track playback and Random playback functions
will enable Program repeat, Single-track repeat and
Random repeat operations, respectively.
≠
≠
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.
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).
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4−Playback operations
A to B repeat playback
NOTE
If a specific portion between two points on the disc is
specified, that portion can be played back repeatedly.
You can also operate this function during playback
standby.
1 During playback, press the A-B key on the remote
control at the beginning of the desired portion on the
disc.
3 To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume normal
playback, press the A-B key once again.
REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the A-
REPEAT and A-B indicator will turn off.
indicator will flashes.
NOTE
2 At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press
A-B repeat mode cannot function For MP3 discs.
≠
≠
the A-B key again.
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.
Then, REPEAT and A-B indicator light up in the dis-
play, and the desired A-B section will be played back
repeatedly.
When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B
≠
section is cancelled.
Pitch control function
adjust the pitch value steps from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1%
increments (default: 0.1%)
When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed)
of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/-
16%.
3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to
enter and return to normal mode.
1 During stop, press the PITCH key on the remote
control to turn on the Pitch control function.
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 sub-
menu to turn the function off.
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.
Pitch>OFF appears on the display and the pitch
control playback will be off temporally, until the func-
tion is re-set again.
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.
To resume the pitch control playback, press the
PITCH key again or use the PITCH option.
Pitch>XXX will appear on the dispaly.
NOTE
Then, rotate the MULTI JOG dial to set the desired
value.
When turning the pitch control on and off during
playback, sound output is cut for a short instant.
≠
NOTE
Pitch control cannot be applied for MP3 discs.
≠
Use the PITCH STEP option in the PLAY sub-menu to
Key control function
NOTE
The key of the music can be changed during stop, play-
back or playback standby mode. However, please note
that this feature does not operate with MP3 discs.
In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key
of the music is changed while the speed of the mu-
sic remains the same.
≠
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.
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 play-
back 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.
The KEY indicator will light up.
2 Call up the KEY LEVEL option in the PLAY sub-
menu to adjust the playback key level.
The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2 oc-
tave in half-tone increments. Selection values: 0 (no
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.
≠
change), 1 to 6, 1 to 6.
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3 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired key
level and push to enter.
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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 re-
sults in multiple layers of directories and files.
MP3 files are played in the following order
DISC
Directory A
When the Directory mode is on, only those files within a
selected directory are available for playback.
Directory B
MP3 files
mp3. 1
When the directory mode is off, the directory config-ura-
tion 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 di-
rectories.
mp3. 2
mp3. 3
mp3. 4
NOTE
mp3. 5
Each MP3 file is handled as a track.
Directory C
Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly un-
der 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.
mp3. 6
mp3. 7
mp3. 8
mp3. 9
Directory D
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.
In this manner, playback is performed from the top level
directories.
For MP3 CDs to be played by the CD-RW900, the fol-
lowing limitations have been placed on the number of
MP3 files and directories.
About MP3 track data
During playback, titles are displayed in the following or-
der of priority:
Maximum number of directories: 255
Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8
Maximum number of MP3 files: 999
ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title
Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255
During stop mode, the file title is displayed.
Directory playback setting
1 Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control.
2 During stop, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key to
select desired directory for playback.
Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY sub-
menu to turn this mode on or off (refer to “Operation
basics” on page 14).
3 Press the PLAY key to start playback in the direc-
tory.
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG
dial exits to normal mode.
Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the
selected directory also.
NOTE
NOTE
All MP3 files in a disc can be played back when direc-
tory 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, other-
wise, MP3 file cannot be played back.
≠
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TASCAM CD-RW900
5−Recording
Before you start recording using the CD-RW900, make
sure that you understand the following key points:
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, re-
freshed and re-recorded.
≠
Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data
cannot be erased from it.
≠
Input selection
To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT
SELECT key on the main unit.
Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow-
ing options:
Digital recording level The level of the digital signal
may be controlled using the digital volume menu, as de-
scribed below.
1 Call up the VOLUME option in the REC sub-menu
(refer to “Operation basics” on page 14).
ANALOG
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Analog
Optical digital in
Coaxial digital in
Push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the function on.
2 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the input vol-
ume between -54dB and +18 dB (relative to the
original input level).
In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being
selected, the appropriate indicator: COAXIAL or OPTI-
CAL, lights on the right of the screen.
There is also a - setting which represents a com-
‹
plete signal cut. The display shows Vol> ---dB for
If the analog signal is selected, the ANALOG indicator
lights on the right of the screen.
the - setting.
‹
3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to
Analog recording level The level of the analog signals
received at the ANALOG IN jacks are controlled with
the INPUT controls.
enter the setting and return to normal mode.
When recording analog signals, set the digital volume to
0 dB.
Input monitoring
When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the
input signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and
analog), allowing you to hear the input signal.
The word Monitor appears on the display to show
that the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s).
2 Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.
1 Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the re-
mote control when a recordable disc is not inserted.
Frequency conversion
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CD-
RW900 will always record (and play back) CDs at this
frequency.
page 14).
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial and select ON.
Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to
However, if recording through a digital connection
(either coaxial or optical) and the source has been re-
corded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is being
played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed
unit (more than 1% away from the standard), the CD-
RW900’s internal frequency converter: SRC (Sampling
rate convertor) will automatically convert the incoming
frequency to 44.1 kHz.
enter and return to normal mode.
NOTE
When the SRC function is off, receiving digital signals,
the display shows the REC indicator flashing while re-
cording or recording standby mode.
The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be re-
corded when SRC is off. The error message
Not
will appear on the display.
Fs44.1k!
To set the SRC
Press the MENU key and select the SRC? option in
the REC sub-menu (refer to “Operation basics” on
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5−Recording
Basic recording
4 Press the PLAY key to start recording.
1 Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc
loaded, the display shows TOC Reading., with the
period flashing.
Pressing the READY key stands by recording tem-
porarily. To restart recording, press the READY key
or PLAY key again.
2 Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording
source (see “Input selection” on page 21).
5 Press the STOP key to stop recording.
If a digital source is selected, and the connection or
the signal are improper, the error message D-IN UN-
LOCK! will appear on the display.
When recording stops, the display shows
(Program Memory Area) flashing for a few
Writing
seconds as the unit writes to the disc.
PMA
3 Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record
ready mode, as shown by the REC and READY indi-
cators on the display.
NOTE
During the
be used.
is shown, any key cannot
PMA Writing
≠
NOTE
To confirm the total recording time, use the REC
TIME opyion in the SYSTEM sub-menu (refer to “Op-
eration basics” on page 14).
≠
As the unit enters record ready mode, the display
shows the
sionally, as the unit prepares to record on the disc.
(Optimum Power Control) occa-
Now OPC
CAUTION
To adjust the level of the source, following the guide-
lines in “Input selection” on page 21.
Do not vibrate the unit or turn off the power when the
unit writes to the disc, otherwise, recording fails.
NOTE
The red OVER indicators on the meters should never
light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units pro-
duce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted, and
there is no “headroom” after the 0 mark. If recording
digitally from a commercially-produced CD, the volume
set in the menu should be 0 dB. This will maintain all the
dynamic range of the source CD without clipping. Only
boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet.
An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut or
boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a read-
ing of −16 dB on the meters.
Time display while recording
When in record or record ready mode, repeated press-
es of the TIME key cycle through four different time
modes:
Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)
≠
≠
Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in
the display)
Elapsed track time (no display light indication)
≠
≠
Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)
Full disc
If recording a long program, when there is no space
remaining on the disc for recording, as shown by the
above time display, just before the end of the disc is
reached, the unit starts a fade-out over four seconds
(the display shows Fade Out).
If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if
required (see “Erasing” on page 26) and the disc then
finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized prior
to use (see “Finalizing” on page 25).
When the fade-out has finished, the display shows
Disc
. Press the STOP key to exit.
Full!
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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.
2 In recording standby mode, press the FADER key
on the remote control.
Recording begins and the sound fades in. After the
preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level.
1 During stop or recording standby mode, set the op-
eration using the following menu options on the REC
sub-menu (refer to “Operation basics” on page 14).
3 During recording, press the FADER key on the re-
mote control when you wish to fade-out the sound.
FADE IN?
The length of the fade in to the normal level can be
set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-
ments (default setting: 3 seconds).
Fade-out begins with Fade Out flashing on the dis-
play then the unit enters recording standby mode.
4 Press the STOP key and the PMA writing will begin.
FADE OUT?
The length of the fade out into complete silence
can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second
incre-ments (default setting: 3 seconds).
NOTE
Fade-in or fade-out function can be operated only
pressing the FADER key on the remote control unit.
The display shows Fade Out>XXs or Fade In>XXs.
Synchronaized recording
Synchronized recording basically means that recording
will begin automatically when a signal is received, and
will stop when the signal ends.
After the synchronization mode is selected, the record
ready mode must then be entered (you cannot reverse
the order of these steps).
Use the SYNC REC key to select the synchronization
mode. The synchronization mode determines the auto-
mated start and stopping of recording when a signal is
received.
Starting playback of the source automatically starts re-
cording on the CD-RW900 if Sync ALL or Sync 1 has
been selected (see “Sync recording” below) and manual
record start is disabled. If Sync OFF is selected, the re-
cording must be started manually.
During stop or recording stancby mode, repeated
presses of this key cycle through the fol-lowing modes:
Sync ALL: The SYNC indicator lights up.
Sync 1: The unit stops when a selected track is fin-
ished and the SYNC indicator flashes
≠
≠
Sync OFF: Turns Sync recording function off
≠
Sync recording
1 While recording standby mode, press the SYNC
level
REC key repeatedly to select Sync ALL or Sync 1.
Start of recording
2 Set the signal detection threshold level. Use the
SYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu (refer to
“Operation basics” on page 14).
S_LVL
Noise level
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the level. The
level can be set from -72 dB to -24 dB in 6 dB incre-
ments. The default setting is -24 dB.
time
NOTE
After the mode is set, more than one second of
signal under the adjusted threshold level is required
to start recording automatically, otherwise, the unit
does not begin recording even it detects the signals.
≠
Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to
enter and return to recording standby mode.
3 Input the source signal.
Recording begins automatically when the source
signal is detected. The source signal should be high-
er than the adjusted threshold level.
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5−Recording
When audio signal is not detected more than five sec-
onds, the CD-RW900 automatically will stop recording
and enters record standby mode.
When the Sync ALL is on, and the READY key is
pressed, the unit enters recording standby mode
with remaining the Sync recording setting.
≠
≠
If you set the value only high-level signals trigger re-
cording, remember that this will not record the start
of a piece:
level
REC ready
Five seconds
S_LVL
Recordsing starts
level
T h i s p a r t o f
the track is not
recorded
time
S_LVL
NOTE
In the Sync 1 mode, if the unit detects the signal which
is under the adjusted level over five secondsd, the Sync
recording mode will be canceled.
time
Also remember that when recording from an analog
source, the threshold should be set so that it is high-
er than the “noise floor”. If the “noise floor” is higher
than the threshold, a false start will occur:
≠
3 To cancel the Sync recording mode, press the
SYNC REC key and select the Sync OFF. Record-
ing returns to normal and continues till you press the
STOP key or the source signal stops.
Pressing the STOP key stops recording. Once
level
Start of track is not registered
stopped, the selected mode will be canceled.
NOTE
S_LVL
Noise is higher
than threshold
When the Sync 1 is on, and the READY key is
pressed, Sync recording stops and the setting will
be canceled.
≠
time
Automatic track division
DD (digital direct)
The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the
A_TRACK (auto track) function is enabled.
≠
When recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, this
mode detects a track boundary and divides the
track.
When this function is enabled, the unit automatically in-
serts a track division in the recorded material.
However, when the DD mode is on, and if the analog
source or non-DAT/CD/MD digital connections are
detected, the track number will be increased by the
setting level that you set in the Level mode.
To enable or disable automatic track division:
1 Use A_TRK option in the REC sub-menu to set the
mode on. The A.TRACK indicator at the top right of
the display lights.
2 Rotate and push the MULTI JOG dial to select and
enter the modes following:
Level
≠
When the sound level has dropped below the
threshold for more than two seconds, and sound
has re-started, the track will be divided.
Use A_TRK LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu.
The trigger level is set to -24dB to -72 dB.
At least
2 seconds
Track increment
level
A_LVL
time
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Manually divide track
While recording is taking place, press the RECORD key.
NOTE
The current track number is incremented by one.
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four sec-
onds in length, and there can be a maximum of 99
tracks on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in
mind when adding track divisions.
≠
For details of automatic track division while record-ing,
see “Automatic track division” on page 24.
This operation can not be applied during recording
the track 99.
≠
Rec mute function
The Rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input
signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc.
NOTE
This function is only available from the remote control
unit.
While recording is in progress, press the REC MUTE
key on the remote contorl.
The display shows the Rec Mute flashing, the meters
stop displaying the current level and the monitored
sound is cut.
After about four seconds, the unit enters record ready
mode.
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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-RW900, i.e. their
TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further ma-
terial 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.
Finalizing
If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing pro-
cess, press the STOP key.
As has been explained earlier (“Finalizing” on page 7), in
order for a disc to become a standard CD, it must have
a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This process is
known as finalizing.
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the
CD-RW900 by the TOC indicator under the disc type on
the display being un-lit when the disc is inserted.
3 When finalization has been chosen, the display
shows the TOC flashing and the remaining time. The
unit starts counting down from a time shown on the
display.
4 When finalization has been finished successfully,
Complete appears and the TOC will be lit on the
display.
To finalize a disc:
1 Load the unfinalized disc, and the unit in stop mode,
press the FINALIZE key.
NOTE
The display shows FINALIZE?
During the process of finalizing, any key operation is not
accepted.
If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing
process, press the FINALIZE/INS key on the front
panel or the FINALIZE key on the remote control.
2 To start the finalizing process, push the MULTI JOG
dial or press the ENTER key on the remote control.
The display shows Sure?
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs
If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to
erase the Table of Contents in the following way:
3 To start the unfinalizing process, press the MULTI
JOG dial or the ENTER key again.
1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel
or the ERASE key on the remote control.
When unfinalization has been chosen, the display
shows the Erase flashing and the remaining time.
The unit starts counting down from a time shown on
the display.
Rortate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP keys
on the remote control to select UNFINALIZE?. Push
the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to
confirm.
4 When finalization has been finished successfully,
Complete appears on the display, yet the TOC will
go off.
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing
process, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front
panel or the SKIP keys on the remote control.
2 The display shows Sure?
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing
process, press the STOP key.
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6-After recording
Erasing
Erasing tracks
This operation erases the specified track and all sub-
sequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc.
3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
to operate the function.
The display shows Sure?
1 During stop, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front
panel or the ERASE key on the remote control. Se-
lect the ERASE TRACK? rotating the MULTI JOG
dial or pressing the SKIP keys on the remote con-
trol.
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
STOP key.
4 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
again to proceed the operation.
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
ERASE/DELor the ERASE key again.
The display shows the Erase flashing and the re-
maining time. The unit starts counting down from a
time shown on the display.
2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
to enter the function.
NOTE
The display shows Erase XX-XX (the number of the
first track and last track to be erased).
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP key to
change the track numbers you desire to erase.
Once the operation is proceeded, the STOP key cannot
function. Please confirm before the operation.
5 When the tracks have been erased, Complete will
appears on the display.
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
ERASE/DELor the ERASE key again.
Erasing a whole disc
When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on
3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
a disc), follow the procedure below:
again to proceed the operation.
The display shows the Erase flashing and the re-
maining time. The unit starts counting down from a
time shown on the display.
1 During stop, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front
panel or the ERASE key on the remote control. Se-
lect the ERASE DISC? rotating the MULTI JOG dial
or pressing the SKIP keys on the remote control.
NOTE
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.
Once the operation is proceeded, the STOP key cannot
function. Please confirm before the operation.
2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
4 When the disc has been erased, Complete appears
to enter the function.
then Blank Disc will appear on the display.
The display shows Sure?.
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
STOP key.
Refreshing a disc
Refreshing the disc makes a disc usable again. This op-
eration destroys all data on the disc.
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
STOP key.
3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
1 Load the disc, and the unit in stop mode, press the
ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE
key on the remote control. Select the REFRESH?
rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP
keys on the remote control.
again to proceed the operation.
The display shows the Erase flashing and the re-
maining time. The unit starts counting down from a
time shown on the display.
4 When the disc has been refreshed, Complete will
To cancel the operation at this point, press the
appear on the display, and Blank disc shows up.
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.
2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
on the remote control to enter the function.
The display shows Sure?
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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 the title is selected and entered on the disc, and
TOC lights up on the dis-play, if the power is turned off,
the TOC will not be recorded onto the disc, and the
titles will not be added.
Title input operation
Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen.
Operate them when in the text edit mode.
It is more efficient to connect a keyboard for title input (
refer to “Title input by keyboard” on page 29).
To insert characters
≠
≠
≠
Move the cursor to the location where you wish to
insert a character, and press the FINALIZE/INS key
on the front panel or the FINALIZE key on the re-
mote control.
Select the type of character for input
≠
To change a character
Press the DISPLAY key on the unit or the remote
control to select from two different types of charac-
ters.
Place the cursor on the character to be changed,
then input the desired character.
Lower case letters/code: no indication
Capital letters/code: CAPS
NOTE
As with the TEXT menu, after the name is set, if
the disc is tried to eject without writing TOC on the
disc, the display will show Sure? Text!. If you want
to eject the disc without TOC writing, press OPEN/
CLOSE key during the Sure? Text! is shown on the
display. The text that have been edited or entered
will be erased.
Input procedure
≠
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or the SKIP keys on the
remote control to get the desired characters on the
display.
Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
on the remote control to enter.
The disc or track title of the fainalized disc cannot be
edited. Unfinalizing (CD-RW only) is needed to oper-
ate the title input function.
≠
To move the cursor position
≠
≠
Use the
/
key and the
/
key on the front
∆ ˙
˚ ¥
panel, or the SEARCH key on the remote control.
To delete characters
Place the cursor on the character, then press the
ERASE/DEL key on the front pane, or the ERASE
key on the remote control.
Track title input
Disc title input
1 During stop, select the TEXT EDIT option in the
TEXT sub-menu (refer to “Operation basic” on page
14).
1 During stop, select the TEXT EDIT option in the
TEXT sub-menu (refer to “Operation basic” on page
14).
Text> Disc will appear.
2 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or repeatedly press the
SKIP keys on the remote control to select the track
number you desire to title.
2 Press the MULTI JOG dial or the ENTER key on the
remote control.
3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key
Now, you can input or edit the disc title following the
guidelines above.
on the remote control.
Now, you can input or edit the track title following
the guidelines above.
3 Press the MENU key to enter.
If you want to cancel, press the STOP key.
4 Press the MENU key to enter.
If you want to cancel, press the STOP key.
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7−Titling
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-RW900. It is particularly ef-
ficient for title input.
Keyboard type setting
The CD-RW900 must be set for the type of keyboard
being connected.
Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option
on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-
language keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language
keyboard.
Title input by keyboard
Titles can be input just like typing on a PC.
To delete characters
≠
Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor posi-
tion
To enter the Title Edit menu
≠
Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit
Menu.
Back space key: deletes the character before the
cursor position
To select the type of characters for input
Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters
To input characters
≠
≠
To insert a character
≠
≠
Use the Insert key.
To change a character
Character input is performed directly with the letter
and number keys.
Put the cursor on its position and input the desired
character.
To move the cursor
≠
Use the cursor arrow keys
Other keyboard operations
The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but
also to control the deck transports, perform editing
functions and other operations. The list below shows
the keys that perform various operations.
CTRL + F1
CTRL + F2
Direct track search TRACK 1
Direct track search TRACK 2
Direct track search TRACK 3
Direct track search TRACK 4
Direct track search TRACK 5
Direct track search TRACK 6
Direct track search TRACK 7
Direct track search TRACK 8
Direct track search TRACK 9
CTRL + F3
CTRL + F4
CTRL + F5
CTRL + F6
CTRL + F7
CTRL + F8
CTRL + F9
Keyboard key Operation
F1
F2
same as pressing the
same as pressing the
key
key
µ
≤
F3
F4
F5
F6
operates the Key control on or off
same as pressing the STOP key
same as pressing the PLAY key
same as pressing the READY key
CTRL + F10 Direct track search TRACK 10
CTRL + F11 Direct track search TRACK 11
CTRL + F12 Direct track search TRACK 12
F7
CAPS
select or cancel upper case letters
to move the cursor
Same as the DEL/CLR key
F8
same as pressing the RECORD key
／
å
œ
F9
Delete
F10
F11
F12
same as pressing the REPEAT key
same as pressing the PLAY MODE key
same as pressing the PITCH key
direct to the “ERASE TRACK?”
direct to the “ERASE DISC?”
Back space deletes the character before the cursor
Insert
ESC
same as the FINALIZE/INS key
cancel edit or title edit and finish Menu
mode
SHIFT + F1
SHIFT + F2
SHIFT + F3
SHIFT + F4
SHIFT + F5
SHIFT + F6
SHIFT + F7
SHIFT + F8
SHIFT + F9
SHIFT + F10
Enter
same as the ENTER key
direct to the “REFRESH?”
direct to the “TEXT EDIT?”
SHIFT + F11 direct to the “UNFINALIZE?”
SHIFT + F12 direct to the “FINALIZE?”
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8-Reference and specifications
Error messages
Message
Details / response
Can’t Rec!
Disc Error!
Disc Full!
Text Full!
Sure? Text!
Cannot record. Either erase the contents of the disc (for a CD-RW), or use a different recordable disc.
The disc has malfunctioned. Please replace with a new disc.
No recording time remaining, or no recordable track is left on the disc.
No space to input the letters.
The text data is not written on the disc yet. Open the tray to cancel the text you enter or operate final-
ization to write the data on the disc.
Drive Error!
There is a problem in the drive.
D-IN UNLOCK! The digital input is not connected. Turn on the power of the equipment connected to DIGITAL IN.
Not Audio!
Erase Error!
There is no audio signal from DIGITAL IN.
An error occurred while erasing.
Not Fs44.1k! The sampling frequency of the digital input is not 44.1 kHz. Please turn the SRC on.
PGM Empty! There is no program.
PGM Full!
Can’t Edit!
Can’t sel!
Rec Error!
No DIR!
Now new programs can be created.
Editing cannot be performed due to operational restrictions.
Menu selection cannot be performed due to selection prohibitions.
There was an error during recording. Please re-record.
There is no directory that contains a file.
Decode Err!
Format Err!
The MP3 file cannot be played back.
The disc has been formatted that the CD-RW900 cannot read.
Messages during operations
Message
Blank Disc
Statement
A blank recordable disc has been inserted.
Complete
Now OPC
An operation such as finalize or erase has been successfully completed.
Calibration is being performed to operate recording properly.
(OPC=Optium power Control)
Disc Repair
The disc failed to write PMA is being repaired, and this operation will be a long-
running. Please do not turn off the power of the CD-RW900 during this operation.
The recorded content is being written to the disc.
PMA Writing
(PMA=Program memory Area)
TOC reading
The table of contents data is being read.
Troublshooting
Symptom
There is no power to the unit.
“Disc Error!” is displayed.
Playback is not possible.
Possible cause and remedy
Please check the power cord is properly plugged in.
The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc.
This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the
power on and wit a few hours, then try again.
No sound is output.
Confirm the connections with the audio system.
Check the volume level, and proper amplifier operation.
Confirm the connections with the audio system.
Recording is not possible.
Adjust the recording level.
The disc may be for playback only. Please replace with a recordable disc.
Please re-position the unit away from strong source of magnetism such as a
television.
Noise or static can be heard.
The CD-RW900 does not retain
settings.
While settings are retained each time they are made, in some cases they will
not be retained when the power is turned off too soon. To prevent this from
happening, do not turn off the power right after making a setting.
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8-Reference and specifications
Specifications
Recordable discs
CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported)
Quantization bit depth 16 bit
Sampling frequency
Frequency response
44.1 kHz
20 Hz~20 KHz
S/N
95 dB
90 dB
Dynamic range
Distortion
95 dB
90 dB
0.006 %
0.008 %
Channel separation
90 dB
80 dB
Wow and flutter
Analog inputs
(0.001 %)
Unbalanced input RCA pin
level -10 dBV
Minimum input level -19 dBV
Input impedance 22 k ±10 %
Ø
Analog outputs
Phones output
Unbalanced output RCA pin
level -10 dBV
Maximum output level +6 dBV 2 dB
Output impedance 600 ±10%
Ø
Stereo (6.3)
20 mW
32
Ø
Digital input
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use)
Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use)
Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)
Mini DIN 6 pin
Digital output
Keyboard
Power
U.S.A./Canada 120VAC, 60Hz
U.K./Erope
Australia
16 W
w x h x d 482.6 x 94 x 307.6 (mm)
4.9 kg (10.8 lb)
230VAC, 50Hz
240VAC, 50Hz
Power consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Dimensional drawing
482.6mm(190.1")
465.6mm(183.3")
435.0mm(171.3")
307.6mm(121.1")
284.6mm(112.1")
16.6mm(6.5")
6.4mm(2.5")
TASCAM CD-RW900
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