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Tascam CD Rewritable Recorder Recording Equipment User Manual

1. ER BBE RH Eh PCB Assy bt DRIVE UNIT HH HDR ER BHE cite BB Ht OM INDO PWN e LABEL BH ololololxixiololololz olololololololololiolF EESAN OJOJOlOJO O O O O OJOJOlOJO OJO O oO OJOJO OJO O O O oO OJOJO OJO OJO O O O KR K BH EURER NASHA EPH aA BIS SJ T11363 2006 AMERRE RAF X RRB SA EVWREDAEARBANK YAM EPG BR SJ T11363 2006 EREKE K CH TSR TE REAR HEY HBB KS SPE 4 TASCAM CD RW900SL 1 Introduction secaccceccgececesecaxsasactenvaccstectoee 6 Supplied accessories ccccceceesessssssseseeeeees 6 Rack mounting the UNit cccsesseeseeeees 6 About this manual c cceeeesseeeeeeeeeeeees 6 About CD R and CD RW disCS cceeeee 7 About finalizing oeccscctt cece ieee eres 7 Recordable discs cssccccssseessseeeesseeeessseeeesseeeesaes 7 Environmental considerations 0 0 8 Handling of compact CiSCS ccscceeseeeeeeeeeeees 8 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs 8 Beware of Condensation cccccssscessseeeesseeeesees 9 Use of the remote control unit 9 Batteries seissen aana aaraa aaaea N aeS 9 Inserting batteries ccecsecessssecesseeeseeeeseeeseeeseeeesees 9 CONNMECTIONSG 220ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeenseeeees 9 2 Features of the CD RW90OSL 10 Front Panel vscesssscsescserescsve
2. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OUT These two TOSLINK optical connectors accept and output digital audio using optical fiber connectors AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied TASCAM CD RW900SL 11 2 Features of the CD RW900SL Display oO KEY PITCH A CUE A READY A TRACK AB GEHN OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG SINGLE RANDOM PROGRA ih This display shows various types of operation information including CD disc information deck operation modes and menu status TOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc contains TOC Table of Contents data 82 Track number display During playback or selection the track number is displayed When Incremental playback is on and when in play back or playback ready mode the TRACK indicator blinks 63 MP3 The MP3 indicator lights when a MP3 disc is in the deck Counter display Depending on the time display mode TOTAL or REMAIN are lit The counter display indication are in minutes three digits and seconds two digits 65 KEY The KEY indicator lights when Key Control is on PITCH The PITCH indicator lights when Pitch Control is on A CUE The A CUE indicator lights when Auto Cue is on A READY The A READY indicator lights when Auto Ready is on A TRACK The A TRACK indicator lights when the Auto Track is on Meter This displays the playback level as well as the input level of the source device A B The A B indica
3. The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD RW900SL are performed through menu options shown on the display Among the many menu setting options some may be made directly using the keys on the remote control Menu configuration The menus are configured as shown below Please see the reference page for more details of each menu Menu option Sub Menu option PLAY PLAY MODE PITCH PITCH CONT PITCH STEP KEY KEY LEVEL DIRECTORY MP3 ACTION READ SPEED A_READY A_CUE A_CUE LEVEL REC VOLUME FADE IN FADE OUT SRC SYNC LEVEL A_TRK A_TRK LEVEL TEXT TEXT EDIT SYSTEM KEYBOARD PLAY TIME REC TIME IR REMOTE F_PRESET 14 Tascam CD RW900SL Function Playback mode settings Pitch control mode on off Pitch control setting Pitch control variable pitch setting Key control mode on off Key control level setting MP8 disc directory mode on off MP3 disc playback error setting data reading speed setting Auto ready on off Auto cue on off Auto Cue level setting Input level setting Fade in time setting Fade out time setting Sampling rate converter on off Sync recording operating level Auto track on off Auto track operating level Text setting setting for keyboard type Display total playing time Display total recording time Remote control setting Reset to the factory setting Reference page P18 Playback modes P20 Pitch control function P20 Pitch control function P20
4. or Stop Skip When MP3 playback fails the unit skips the current track and advances to the next track Playback will stop if the current track is the last track i e if the repeat function is off and the current track is the lant apk on the disc or in the program The display shows E l Stop When MP3 e ea fails ii unit stops playback The display shows f 22 TASCAM CD RW900SL 3 Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also MP3 file formatted at 44 1 kHz sampling rate and 128 kbps or higher are required otherwise that MP3 file cannot be played back Before you start recording using the CD RW900SL make sure that you understand the following key points e 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 following options ANALOG Analog OPTICAL Optical digital in COAXIAL Coaxial digital in In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being selected the indicator COAXIAL or OPTICAL lights up If the analog signal is selected the ANALOG indicator lights on the right of the screen Analog recording level The level of the analog signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks are controlled with the INPUT controls When recording analog
5. we use the term recordable disc to describe a CD R or CD RW disc that has not been final ized i e further recording is possible on the disc 1 Introduction e 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 e Always store CD R and CD RW discs in their cases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces e 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 e 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 e Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray e If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD R and CD RW discs read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer directly be written to the disc See Finalizing on page 28 for details In the case of a CD RW disc which has been final iz
6. There was an error during recording Please re record There was an error during OPC Please re record There is no directory that contains a file The MP3 file cannot be played back The disc is in a format that the CD RW900SL cannot read Remote control operation is not allowed Messages during operations Message Blank Disc Complete Now OPC Disc Repair PMA Writing TOC Reading Statement A blank recordable disc has been inserted An operation such as finalize or erase has been successfully completed Calibration is being performed to operate recording properly The disc is being repaired and this operation will take a long time Please do not turn off the power of the CD RW900SL until it finishes The recorded content is being written to the disc The table of contents data is being read OPC Optimum power Control PMA Program memory Area 32 TASCAM CD RW900SL 8 Reference and specifications Troublshooting Symptom There is no power to the unit Disc Error or OPC Error is displayed Playback is not possible No sound is output Recording 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 wait a few hours then try again e Confirm the connections with the audio system e Check the volume level and prop
7. WEA i LILIm LI Ls dB 50 40 e 2 R MNN ll LLLI LT T i Regardless of the time display mode see Time display switching on page 19 the time from the start of the specified track is displayed Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any stage during input During stop or playback modes when the final digit is entered the desired position is automatically located and playback will begin from the desired point During play back standby mode at the desired point the unit will enter playback standby mode If a point which does not exist is entered Direct Search time entry mode will be cancelled The direct search function cannot be used in program or random mode 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 This function cannot be used in Program or Random mode The search function does not operate with MP3 discs 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 Operation variations Even if the final seconds time value is not input play back will begin from the selected minutes time after pressing the ENTER or PLAY key Or if you press the READY key the unit w
8. affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen e Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed If they are inserted into the player they could stick to the internal mechanism requiring removal by a technician e Do not use cracked discs e Only use circular compact discs Avoid using non circu lar promotional etc discs e Music discs with copy control a copy protection system have been released from several record compa nies in an attempt to protect the copyright Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications they may not be playable on the CD RW900SL 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 oper Use of the remote control unit e Do not expose the infra red receiver light receptive area on the front panel to direct sunlight or intense light for extended periods of time Long exposure to this light may result in failure of the remote control sensor e When the remote control will not be used over one month please remove the batteries to prevent the possi bility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit Should leakage occur remove and discard the batteri
9. display shows Erase flashing and the remaining time The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display When the disc has been refreshed i thenElarnk Di 1 appears z will appear on the display TASCAM CD RW900SL 29 7 Titling Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the disc using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub menu NOTE After a new title is selected and entered on the disc TOC will light up on the display If the power is turned off the TOC has not been recorded on the disc and 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 see Title input by keyboard on page 31 Select the type of character for input Press the DISPLAY key on the unit or the remote control to select from two different types of characters Lower case letters code no indication Capital letters code CAPS Input procedure Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or the SKIP key 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 To move the cursor position Use the 44 41 key and the gt gt P 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 panel or the ERASE key on the remote
10. out begins with Fade Out flashing on the display then the unit enters recording standby mode 4 Press the STOP key and the PMA writing will begin Fade in or fade out function can be operated only by pressing the FADER key on the remote control unit Starting playback of the source automatically starts record ing on the CD RW900SL if Sync function is on see Sync recording below and manual record start is disabled recording automatically Otherwise the unit does not begin recording even if it is detecting a signal When audio signal is not detected for more than five seconds the CD RW900SL automatically will stop record ing and enter record standby mode level REC ready Five seconds LVL 4 time When the input level drops below the adjusted thresh old level for more than five seconds recording stops automatically and enters in recording ready mode 3 To cancel the Sync recording mode press the SYNC REC key Recording returns to normal and continues till you press the STOP key or the source signal stops Pressing the STOP key stops recording The setting remains when the function is set on again TASCAM CD RW900SL 25 5 Recording NOTE If you set the value so that only high level signals trigger recording remember that the start of a piece may not be record as in the diagram level Recordsing starts This part of the track may not be s ive Recorded
11. 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 Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the remote control when a recordable disc is not inserted Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44 1 kHz The CD RW900SL will always record and play back CDs at this frequency However if recording through a digital connection coaxial or optical and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44 1 kHz or is being played back at a non stan dard speed using a varispeed unit more than 1 away from the standard the CD RW900SL s internal frequency converter SRC Sampling Rate Convertor will automati cally convert the incoming frequency to 44 1 kHz To enable the SRC Press the MENU key and select the SRC option in the REC sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select 4 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter 5 Recording e You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc Once finalized a CD R disc is fixed and behaves in the same way as a pre recorded disc Finalized CD RW discs however can be erased refreshed and re recorded Digital recording level The level of the digital signal may be controlled using the digital volume menu as described below 1 C
12. sseccceeeeeeeeeeeeeene eee 35 TASCAM CD RW900SL 5 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD RW900SL CD rewritable recorder Before connecting and using the unit please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CD RW900SL as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient func tions After you have finished reading this manual please keep it in a safe place for future reference 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 Supplied accessories In addition to this manual the CD RW900SL has been packed with the following e RC RW9OOSL remote control uNit eee eens 1 AC power Cable sissies airas 1 e A rack mounting screw kit screws and washers 1 lt A Watty CAd cts secs n ATA l e AAA batteries for the remote control unit 2 Rack mounting the unit If you are mounting the unit in a rack leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch 10 cm or more of space at the rear Use the rack mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19 inch equipment rack as shown in this section Remove the feet of the unit before mounting About this manual In this manual we use the following conventions e The names of keys and controls are given in the follow ing
13. GFF appears on the display and the pitch gontrol playback will be off temporarily until the function is re set again To resume the pitch control playback press the PITCH key again or use the PITCH option When turning the pitch control on and off during playback sound output is cut for a short instant Pitch control cannot be used with MP3 discs 4 Playback operations Key control function The key of the music can be changed during stop playback or playback standby modes However please note that this feature does not work with MP3 discs 1 Press the MENU key to select the KEY option in the PLAY sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 to enter the function Or press the KEY key on the remote control to set the function on The KEY indicator will light up 2 Use 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 octave in half tone increments Selection values 0 no change 1 to 6 1 to 6 3 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired key level and push to enter Playing back MP3 files MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC with some MP3 files held within a directory In addition several directories can be combined into one directory This results in multiple layers of directories and files When the Directory mode is on only those files within a selected dire
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15. Pitch control function P21 P21 Key control function Key control function P21 Playing back MP3 files P22 MP3 action settings P16 Simple playback operations P20 P20 Auto Ready function Auto Cue function P20 Auto Cue function P28 Input selection P25 Fade in and fade out recording P25 Fade in and fade out recording P23 Frequency conversion P25 Sync recording P26 Automatic track division P26 Automatic track division P30 Title input operation P31 Keyboard type setting P16 Simple playback operations P24 Basic recording P15 Operation basics P15 Operation basics 3 Menu operation Operation basics 1 Select the desired menu option Press the MENU key on the front panel or remote control to call up the desired menu The menu option PLAY will be shown on the display at first Front panel operation Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired menu option then push the dial to confirm Remote control operation Use the SKIP key to cycle through the different menu options then press the ENTER key to confirm The sub menu option screen of the selected menu will be displayed If the PLAY menu option is selected the sub menu option shows up like this Return to the men
16. S jack and the level control Use a standard pair of stereo headphones equipped with a 1 4 inch plug with this jack Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control turn clockwise for higher volume MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for play back to set parameter values In addition pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key i e the currently displayed value or setting is confirmed FINALIZE INS key Use this key to finalize recordable discs see Finalizing on page 28 It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data see Title input operation on page 30 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 29 for details It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data see Title input operation on page 30 4 4 key Use this key to operate review playback search while in playback or ready modes When Directory search is on and when stopped using this key selects the directory This key also moves the cursor in the left direction when entering TEXT data gt gt Pkey Use this key to operate cue playback search while in playback or ready modes 2 Features of the CD RW900SL When Directory search is on and when stopped using INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different this key selects the directory audio inputs and the input c
17. TASCAM o TEAC Professional Division CD RW900SL CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER S MANUAL Gee MP ER ESIA CD RW9OOSL ___ Professional IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN h CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE 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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended 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 Sanalmimber APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS For U S A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found t
18. TI JOG dial returns to normal mode from the menu mode While the mode can be changed from any playback mode the explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the Continuous mode The selected playback mode remains after power is turned off However the program playback mode will be cleared to Continuous mode when the power is turned off 2 Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of the track number remote control to select the desired track The MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the track also 3 Press the PLAY key to begin playback After the selected track finishes playback stops Even when the power is turned off the unit will remain in Random mode Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is complet ed As the program is being created the program number and total program playing time is revised on the display If the CLEAR key is pressed the programmed track will be deleted from the last 3 When program setting is completed press the PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the programmed order If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the PLAY key all the program data will be erased 4 Playback operations When stopped if the playback mode is switched to another all the program data will be erased The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off In this mode if there are no tracks programed the CD RW900SL will not star
19. V 2 dB Full Scale 16 dB Minimum input level 19 dBV adjustable level at Full Scale 16 dB Input impedance 22 KQ 10 unbalanced Unbalanced RCA pin Level 10 dBV 2 dB Full Scale 16 dB Maximum output level 6 dBV 2 dB Output impedance 600 Q 10 unbalanced Stereo 6 3 20 mW 32 Q 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 U S A Canada 120 VAC 60Hz U K Europe 230 VAC 50Hz Australia 240 VAC 50Hz 16 W U S A Canada 18 W U K Europe Australia 307 6 x 482 6 x 94 mm 12 1 x 19 0 x 3 7 in 4 5 kg 10 Ib 8 Reference and specifications Dimensional drawing 482 6mm 19 0 465 6mm 18 3 435 0mm 17 1 16 6mm 6 5 307 6mm 12 1 284 6mm 11 2 6 4mm 0 3 6 0mm 0 2 TASCAM CD RW900SL 35 TASCAM TEAC Professional Division CD RW900SL TEAC CORPORATION Phone 81 422 52 5082 www tascam com 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 1 323 726 0303 www tascam com 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 1905 890 8008 Facsimile 1905 890 9888 www tascam com 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada TEAC MEX
20. YSTEM sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 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 4 Playback operations Selecting by track number Using the number keys on the remote control the number of the desired track can be entered directory Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily For example Track 9 press 9 and 009 will be displayed Track 12 press I and 2 and 012 will be displayed Track 103 press I and 0 and 3 and 103 will be displayed Track search Normal search Press the lt gt search key continuously on the front panel or the SEARCH lt gt key on the remote control To stop the search function simply release the lt 4 gt gt or the SEARCH key Direct search By specifying time from the start of a certain track you can start playback from a specified point of a specified track Basic operation During stop play or playback standby modes use the number keys on the remote control to input the three digit track number such as 002 for track 2 then the desired elapsed time min sec from the start of that track Example To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of track 2 input 002 001 30 During input the counter in the display will flash TOTAL REMAIN FEE
21. all up the VOLUME option in the REC sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 Push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the function on 2 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the input volume between 54dB and 18 dB relative to the original input level There is also a setting which apes a complete signal cut The display shows 4 E for the setting 3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the setting and return to normal mode The word Monitor appears on the display to show that the output signal is an echo of the input signal s Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key When the SRC function is off and a digital signal is received the display shows the REC indicator flashing while recording or when in recording standby mode The digital signals other than 44 1kHz cannot be recorded when SRC is off The error message H Fe k will appear on the display TASCAM CD RW900SL 23 5 Recording Basic recording 1 Load a recordable disc into the unit As the disc loaded the display shows TOC Fe with the period flashing 2 Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording source see Input selection on page 23 If a digital source is selected and the connection ve me Sena are improper the error message HO HHI E will appear on the display 3 Press the RECORD key The unit enters record ready mode as shown by the REC and READY indica tors on the display As t
22. before the cursor SHIFT F7 Insert same as the FINALIZE INS key SHIFT F8 direct to T ESC cancel edit or title edit and finis Menu SHIFT F9 mode SHIFT 10 Enter same as the ENTER key TASCAM CD Rw900sL 31 8 Reference and specifications Error messages Message Can t Rec Disc Error Disc Full Text Full Sure Text Drive Error D IN UNLOCK Not Audio Erase Error Not Fs44 1k PGM Empty PGM Full Can t Edit Can t Sel Rec Error OPC Error No DIR Decode Err Format Err IR Disable Details response 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 Eject the disc to cancel the text you entered or perform the finalize operation to write the data to the disc There is a problem in the drive The digital input is not connected Turn on the power of the equipment connected to DIGITAL IN There is no audio signal from DIGITAL IN An error occurred while erasing The sampling frequency of the digital input is not 44 1 kHz Please turn the SRC on There is no program No new programs can be created Editing cannot be performed due to operational restrictions Menu selection cannot be performed due to selection restrictions
23. chapter 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 invis ible laser radiation during operation because invis ible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings The label required in this regulation is shown at For USA CERTIFICATION COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO 50 DATED JULY 26 2001 MANUFACTURED For China mA RA RUMRCAKHERRAE CAUTION e DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER e USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE e IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE e CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Optical pickup Type HOP 6201T Manufacturer Hitachi Media Electronics Co Ltd Laser output Less than 75 mW on the objective lens record Wavelength 777 to 787 nm HLF CD RW9OOSL ABA SE Wa ICH AOS LAKE Cd Cr VI PBB LR PBDE CHASSIS BHt FRONT PANEL BHt
24. ck mode using the PLAY MODE option in the PLAY sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 Turning the MULTI JOG dial clock Continuous playback Programing is cancelled and playback continues in the normal order 1 When stopped set the mode to display Continue or Mode gt Cont Single track playback This function enables playback of just a single track 1 When stopped set the mode to display Single or Mode gt Single 2 Use the SKIP key or the number keys 0 9 on the Random playback In this mode the unit will play back all the tracks on the disc in completely random order regardless of track number When stopped set the mode to display Program or Mode gt Random Press the PLAY key and random playback will begin Program playback This function enables playback of selected tracks in any desired order Up to 99 tracks can be selected for program playback 1 When stopped set the mode to display Program or Mode gt Program 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 You can also rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number and push to enter The track number will be entered into the program 18 Tascam CD RW900SL wise changes the playback mode shown on the display in the following order Mode gt Cont gt Mode gt Single gt Mode gt Program gt Mode gt Random Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MUL
25. control Disc title input 1 While stopped select the TEXT EDIT option in the TEXT sub menu see Operation basic on page 15 Text Oise will appear 2 Press the MULTI JOG dial or the ENTER key on the remote control Now you can input or edit the disc title following the guidelines above Track title input 1 While stopped select the TEXT EDIT option in the TEXT sub menu see Operation basic on page 15 2 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or repeatedly press the SKIP keys on the remote control to select the track number you wish to title 3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key on the remote control Now you can input or edit the track title following the guidelines above 30 TASCAM CD RW900SL the titles will not have be added You must finalize the disc to save the titles 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 remote control To change a character Place the cursor on the character to be changed then input the desired character NOTE As with the TEXT menu if you attempt to eject the disc without wee the TOC to the disc the display will show are ti If you want to eject the disc without performing a TOC write press the EJECT key while Sure Text is shown on the display The text that have been edited or entered will be abandoned The disc or t
26. ctory are available for playback When the directory mode is off the directory configura tion is ignored and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are available for playback Please note that Program playback and Repeat playback only function within directories Each MP3 file is handled as a track Directories that do not contain MP3 files directly under them cannot be selected for playback For example in the diagram below under directory A are directory B and directory C If there are MP3 files in both directories B and C directory A cannot be select ed for playback but directory B and C can be selected for playback The CD RW900SL can play back MP3 files recorded in formats that conform to ISO9660 level 1 level 2 and the Joliet extensions Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back CDs containing MP3s to be played by the CD RW900SL have their contents must be within the following maximum limits Number of directories 255 Number of hierarchical structures 8 Number of MP3 files 999 Title size of MP3 files and directories 255 NOTE In this condition when a CD is played back the key of the music is changed while the speed of the music remains the same Even when the power is turned off the key change setting is retained When the Key control function is on even if the Pitch control function is used to change the playback speed the key of playback will remain fixed at the preset key feven if
27. d press the PLAY key to begin operation If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 program steps the message PGM Full appears on the display If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59 sec appears on the display In program mode pressing the TIME key displays the elapsed and the remaining time of the whole program When playing an MP3 disc elapsed track time is always displayed and the TIME key cannot be used For details on time display during recording please refer to Time display while recording on page 24 Even when power is turned off the time display mode setting is retained 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 RW900SL will be turned on and playback will automatically begin 2 Press the REPEAT key again to turn off repeat mode Repeat OFF appears then the REPEAT indicator turns off Combining the repeat mode with the program Single track playback and Random playback functions will enable Program repeat Single track repeat and Random repeat operations respectively Settings for the repeat playback mode remain after power is turned off except the specified A B section see A to B repeat playback on page 20 TASCAM CD RW900sL 19 4 Playback operations A to B repeat playback If a specific portion between two points on the disc is spec ified that portion can be played back r
28. e 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 e 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 to become unplayable Never use a stabilizer or printable discs Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mecha nism and cause it to malfunction 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 RW90OSL If it sticks to the turntable you will need a technician to get it out 8 TASCAM CD RW900SL e Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat generating electrical device such as a power amplifier e Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel If you are in any doubt regarding this matter consult an electrician e Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip e Keep discs away from direct sunlight and places of high heat and humidity If left in such places warping could result e Do not
29. ection deals with the actions taken after record ing finalizing for CD R and CD RW discs and erase opera tions 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 RW900SL i e their TOC can be deleted and if there is space further material can be Finalizing As has been explained earlier About 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 RW900SL by the TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being unlit when the disc is inserted To finalize a disc 1 Load the unfinalized disc and with the unit in stop mode press the FINALIZE key The display shows F 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 If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing process press the STOP key 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 1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE DEL key on the fr
30. ed 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 TASCAM CD RW900SL 7 1 Introduction Environmental considerations The CD RW900SL may be used in most areas but to maintain top performance and prolong operating life observe the following environmental conditions e The nominal temperature should be between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F e Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent e 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 and do not put anything on top of the unit Handling of compact discs The CD RW900SL has been designed for the playback of CD DA standard audio format discs and MP3 files recorded on the discs using the IS09660 format In addi tion to ordinary 5 inch and 3 inch CDs it can also play properly recorded CD R and CD RW discs e Always insert the compact discs into the unit with their label facing upward e To remove a disc from its case press down on the center of the disc holder then lift the disc out holding it care fully by the edges e Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side the non label side Grim
31. ed use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 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 STANDBY ON in the Standby 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 An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries battery pack or batteries installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head phones can cause hearing loss TASCAM CD RW900SL 3 Safety Information This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR chapter 1 sub
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33. em time Automatic track division Also remember that when recording from an analog source the threshold should be set so that it is higher than the noise floor If the noise floor is higher than the threshold a false start will occur level Start of track is not registered S LVL Noise is higher than threshold time The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the A_TRACK auto track function is enabled When this function is enabled the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material m 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 DD digital direct When recording digitally from MD CD or DAT this mode detects a track boundary and divides the track 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 incremented using level detection as set with the A_TRK LEVEL setting as described here Manually divide track While recording is taking place press the RECORD key The current track number is incremented by one For details of automatic track division while recording see Automatic track division on page 26 According to the Red B
34. epeatedly 1 During playback press the A B key on the remote control at the beginning of the desired portion on the disc The REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the A indicator will flash 2 At the end of the desired portion on the disc press the A B key again Then the REPEAT and A B indicators light up in the display and the desired A B section will be played back repeatedly Auto Cue function Using the auto cue function you can select a cue point where sound begins not where a track begins within a track Turn the auto cue function on and use the A CUE LEVEL sub menu option see Operation basics on page 15 to set the sound detection level 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 and 72 dB You can also operate this function during playback standby 3 To cancel the A B repeat mode and resume normal playback press the A B key once again The REPEAT and A B indicators will turn off A B repeat cannot be used when the specified A B section spans more than one track and cannot be used with MP3 discs When the STOP key is pressed the specified A B section is cancelled Then select a track and press the PLAY key The unit enters playback ready mode When the PLAY key is pressed again playback begins at exactly the cue point While the auto function is on the A CUE indicator lights up on the display Auto Ready function This function allows the playing back a single track a
35. er amplifier operation e Confirm the connections with the audio system e Adjust the recording level e The disc may be for playback only Please replace with a recordable disc Noise or static can be heard The unit does not retain settings Can t insert a disc Please re position the unit away from strong source of magnetism such as a television While settings are retained each time they are made in some case 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 seting Take the disc out and press the EJECT key to reset Then try again Never use force to insert the disc into the slot TASCAM CD RW900SL 33 8 Reference and specifications Specifications Recordable discs Quantization bit depth Sampling frequency Frequency response S N Dynamic range Distortion Channel separation Wow and flutter Analog inputs Analog outputs Phones output Digital input Digital output Keyboard Power Power consumption Dimensions d x w x h Weight 34 Tascam CD RW900SL CD R CD R DA CD RW CD RW DA High speed CD RW is supported 16 bit 44 1 kHz 20 Hz 20 KHz 0 8 dB playback 1 0 dB recording 95 CB playback 90 dB recording 95 dB playback 90 dB recording 0 006 playback 0 008 recording 90 dB playback 80 AB recording lt 0 001 unmeasurable Unbalanced RCA pin Level 10 dB
36. es and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin After cleaning replace with new batteries Batteries If batteries are used improperly or if leakage or breakage occurs the unit will not function Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage e Confirm and polarity and follow the indications when inserting new batteries into the remote control Do not use old and new batteries together e Even if the battery is the same size the voltage may differ Do not use batteries of different specifications together e Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non rechargeable e Do not open or disassemble batteries throw them into a fire or put them in water 1 Introduction ation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal When using the unit to control the CD RW900SL other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal If the range of remote operation becomes smaller or commands do not always function properly the batter ies have become weak and should be replaced Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type e Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the main unit Do not obstruct the path between the remote cont
37. ey Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off see Synchronized recording on page 25 for details 3 EJECT key Ejects the loaded disc from the unit Number keys 0 through 9 Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers when playing back or making a programmed play list 5 CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the number keys In the program mode pressing this key cancels the program entered at the last It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry D 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 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 29 for details 20 FINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs See Finalizing on page 28 for details 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 27 SKIP I lt lt PP1 keys Use these keys to move between tracks when playing back equivalent to rotat ing the MULTI JOG dial 3 PLAY key Use this key to start playback or enter record mode from record ready mode TASCAM CD RW900sL 13 3 Menu operation
38. ghts when the Timer Play function is on CAPS The CAPS indicator lights during title input to indicate CAPS mode is on In lower case letter mode there is no indication 2 Features of the CD RW9I00SL RC RW900SL Remote control unit o _ A p lees e Fa eal MODE ll TADEN FINALIZE ERASE C J C Tt TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time display modes 2 DISPLAY key Press this key to see the current disc title when the disc is stopped or the current track title while in playback or ready mode When entering TEXT data using this key switches the text characters 3 REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat modes when playing back see Repeat playback on page 19 A B key Sets the A to B repeat points and playback mode see A to B repeat playback on page 20 DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file directory playback on and off 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 in and fade out recording on page 25 for details RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode 9 SEARCH keys 4 PP Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording D READY key Use this key to standby for playback or recording 2 SYNC REC k
39. he unit enters record ready mode the display shows Optimum Power Control occasion ally as the unit prepares to record on the disc To adjust the level of the source following the guidelines in Input selection on page 23 The red OVER indicators on the meters should never light Unlike analog equipment digital audio units pro duce extremely unpleasant sounds when distort ed 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 reading of 16 dB on the meters Time display while recording When in record or record ready mode repeated presses of the TIME key cycle through four different time modes Elapsed track time no display light indication e Remaining track time REMAIN is lit in the display e Elapsed disc time TOTAL is lit in the display e Remaining disc time TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display Full disc If the disc becomes full during recording the unit will automatically insert a fade out For example When record ing a long program just before the end of the disc is reached the unit starts a fade out over four seconds and the display will s
40. how Fade Out nen ue oS out has finished the display shows a Press the STOP key to exit 24 TASCAM CD RW900SL 4 Press the PLAY key to start recording Pressing the READY key stands by recording temporarily To restart recording press the READY key or PLAY key again 5 Press the STOP key to stop recording When recording stops the display shows Program Memory Area flashing for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc When PMA Writing is shown on the display all keys are ignored To confirm the total recording time use the REC TIME option in the SYSTEM sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 Do not vibrate the unit or turn off the power when the unit writes to the disc otherwise recording will fail If the disc is a CD RW the final track can be erased if required see Erasing on page 29 and the disc then finalized If the disc is a CD R it must be finalized prior to use see Finalizing on page 28 Advanced recording Fade in and fade out recording At the beginning and end of recording fade in and fade out effects can be performed 1 When stopped or when in recording standby mode set the operation using the following menu options on the REC sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 FADE IN The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in second increments default setting 3 seconds FADE OUT The length
41. ill enter the playback standby mode at the selected point Specifying a track number only After inputting the track number press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode Instead of inputting the three digit track number you can input only the desired track number Example To specify track 3 input only 3 E Specifying to the minute After inputting the three digit track number and the number of minutes after the start of the track press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode Example To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of track 2 input 002 001 Following the above example if 0021 is input the same position will be located TASCAM CD RW900SL 17 4 Playback operations Playback modes There are four different playback modes The selected mode will be indicated on the left of the display e Continuous playback mode default setting no indica tion lamp Single playback mode SINGLE is lit e Program playback mode PROGRAM red lamp is lit e Random playback mode RANDOM red lamp is lit The playback mode can be selected using the PLAY MODE key on the remote control unit Pressing the key changes the playback mode on the display in the following order Continue Single gt Program gt Random You can also select the playba
42. ion Skipping track numbers backward or forward 1 Select desired tracks for playback with the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel Turning clockwise skips the track number backward and counter clockwise skips forward Or press the SKIP key on the remote control Pressing I lt key skips the track number back ward and gt gt key skips forward 16 Tascam CD RW900SL Audio files in MP3 format on CD ROM CD R and CD RW are also playable on the unit e MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 format on CD R and CD RW discs and properly final ized MP3 files that are recorded to a disc with Joliet format extensions are also playable The CD RW900SL also shows one of the following Toc A disc finalized MP3 A disc contains MP3 files 3 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 If a disc has scratch or grime it could cause the laser pickup to skip In this case set the READ SPEED sub menu in the PLAY menu option to High see Operation basics on page 15 This may resolve the problem however the unit s running sound may become louder 4 To stop playback press the STOP key To temporarily stop playback and enter playback standby mode press the READY key To resume playback press the PLAY key again To confirm the total playing time use the PLAY TIME option in the S
43. is point press the ERASE DEL or the ERASE key again 2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key on the remote conteol to enter the function The display shows Pi 6 After recording 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 To cancel the operation at this point press the ERASE DEL or the ERASE key again Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to operate the function The display shows Supe To cancel the operation at this point press the STOP key Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key again to proceed the operation The display shows Erase flashing and the remaining time The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display When the tracks have been erased i will appears on the display Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to enter the function The display shows To cancel the operation at this point press the STOP key Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key again to proceed the operation The display shows Erase flashing and the remaining time The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display When the dise has been erased appears ak will appear on 1 the display To cancel the operation at this point press the STOP key Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key again to proceed the operation The
44. it When a disc is inserted into the unit the display shows ya for a short period while the unit deter mines the contents of the disc 3 MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options see Operation basics on page 15 EJECT key Use this key to ee the se loaded disc The display shows sh REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat playback mode on and off ESCAPE key When in a menu mode this key cancels the menu item selected DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc title when the disc is stopped When the disc is playing or in ready mode press this key to see the current track title REMOTE SENSOR This is the sensor for the remote control unit Make sure that there is a clear path from the remote control unit to the sensor TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time modes shown on the display see Time display switch ing on page 19 Display The display is used to show the current status of the unit as well as the current menu settings 10 tascam cD RW900SL INPUT READY RECORD SYNC REC SELECT JI o G CD TEXT PLAY TIMER switch PLAY OFF Using this key switches Timer play on and off See Timer playback on page 19 for details B INPUT L R controls Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks PHONE
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46. n vom Betrieber verlang werden angemessene Ma nahmen durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen CE Marking Information a Applicable electromagnetic environment E4 b Peak inrush current 5 5 A 2 TASCAM CD RW900SL N O oO A OO N 10 11 12 13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is us
47. nd the automatic cuing of the next track ready for playback Use the A_ READY sub menu option to turn the function on or off When on the A READY indicator lights up on the display Pitch control function When playing back an audio CD the pitch or speed of the playback can be varied Pitch can be varied 16 1 When stopped press the PITCH key on the remote control to turn on the Pitch control function Or use the PITCH option in the PLAY sub menu refer to Operation basics on page 15 The current pitch value appears on the display for seconds and the PITCH indicator will light up 2 Press the MENU key and select the PITCH CONT option in the PLAY sub menu to set the desired value and push the MULTI JOG dial to enter will appear on the display Then rotate the MULTI JOG dial to set the desired value Use the PITCH STEP option in the PLAY sub menu to adjust the pitch value steps from 0 1 to 1 0 in 0 1 20 TASCAM CD RW900SL Combined with Auto Cue function the unit enters play back ready mode at the point where the sound detection level is set in A CUE LEVEL sub menu option of the next track increments default 0 1 3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter and return to normal mode During playback the pitch control playback can be disabled temporarily Press the PITCH key on the remote control or use the PITCH option in the PLAY sub menu to turn the function off F
48. nly be used when a disc is not loaded When IR REMOTE is set to Disable some functions can not be operated using the remote control On the other hand set to Enable allows any operation using the remote control TASCAM CD RW900sL 15 4 Playback operations The CD RW900SL 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 Discs for playback The CD discs in the CD RW900SL can play back the types of discs listed below e Commercial pre recorded CDs recorded in CD DA format e CD R and CD RW discs that have been recorded in CD DA format and finalized properly Simple playback operations If you are monitoring using headphones first adjust the level control to low on the unit then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back This will prevent any possible damage to your hearing The explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the normal Continuous mode 1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit 2 Insert a disc into the unit with the label side up The display shows Pisc Then Ti irrg will appear with the period flashing When the TOC has been read the display shows the number of tracks and total running time of the disc Total number of tracks Total running time Track selection Using the skip funct
49. o 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 interf rences radio dans ce cas l utilisateur peut tre amen prendre des mesures appropri es F r Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies ist eine Einrichtung welche die Funk Entst rung nach Klasse A besitzt Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkst rungen versursachen in diesem Fall kan
50. of the fade out into complete silence can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in l second incre ments default setting 3 seconds The display shows F Synchronized recording Synchronized recording basically means that recording will begin automatically when a signal is received and will stop when the signal ends The SYNC indicator appears on the display Sync recording 1 While recording standby mode press the SYNC REC key 2 Set the signal detection threshold level Use the SYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub menu see Operation basics on page 15 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 54 dB 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 level Start of recording S_LVL Noise level time After SYNC is set over one second of silence which is under the adjusted threshold level is required to start 5 Recording 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 3 During recording press the FADER key on the remote control when you wish to fade out the sound Fade
51. ombinations see Input This key also moves the cursor in the right direction seleenon pO pRB 2 LAr Mall detan when entering TEXT data KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC compatible keyboard with PS 2 interface can be connected to this terminal to STOR Key Uses hey Keeap ple DENE aotig enable certain operations of the CD RW900SL with the 0 PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback keyboard Title input operations in particular can be or recording performed with greater efficiency READY key Use this key to standby for playback or recording 2 RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode see Basic recording on page 24 for details and also to enter manual track divisions see Manually divide track on page 26 3 SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off before starting to record see Synchronized recording on page 25 for details Rear panel D DD ANALOG DIGITAL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE o 6 ANALOG IN UNBALANCED L R These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably equipped units at 10 dBV ANALOG OUT UNBALANCED L R These RCA jacks output analog audio signals at 10 dBV levels to suitably equipped units DIGITAL COAXIAL IN OUT These two RCA jacks accept and output digital audio in standard consumer format SPDIF
52. ont panel or the ERASE key on the remote control Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or po the SKIP key on the remote control to select F Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to confirm If you do not want to proceed with the unfinaliz ing process press the ERASE DEL key on the front panel or the SKIP key on the remote control 2 The display shows If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing process press the STOP key 28 TASCAM CD RW900SL recorded on them Even if the disc is full tracks can be erased following the unfinalize process and new material can be recorded 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 appears and the TOC will be lit on thie ioe During the finalizing process all key presses are ignored 3 To start the unfinalizing process press the MULTI JOG dial or the ENTER key again When unfinalization has been chosen the display shows flashing and the remaining time The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display 4 When finalization has been finished successfully Ler appears on the display and the TOC indi cator will go off Erasing Erasing tracks This operation erases the specified track and all sub sequent tracks from a recorded CD RW disc Once this opera
53. ook the specification for audio CDs a track cannot be less than four seconds in length and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an audio CD Bear these limitations in mind when adding track divisions This operation can not be applied while recording track 99 26 TASCAM CD RW900SL 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 i level Track increment A_LVL time Rec mute function The Rec mute function allows instant cut off of the input signal and records four seconds of silence on the disc While recording is in progress press the REC MUTE key on the remote control 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 NOTE This function is only available from the remote control unit Restricting the number of tracks When making a recording it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that nay be recorded at one time At any time within record or record ready mode turn the MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you want to record The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks 5 Recording TASCAM CD RW900SL 27 6 After recording This s
54. orded 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 COMPACT COMPACT dise Q alice alice DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable ReWritable ReWritable However you should note that an audio CD created using a CD RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player It will naturally be playable on the CD RW900SL This is in no way a limitation of the CD RW900SL itself but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them COMPACT pe There are precautions that you should take when handling CD R and CD RW discs e 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 About finalizing Although audio data may be written on a CD R or CD RW disc a standard CD player will not be able to read the data i e play back the audio until a final TOC has been writ ten at the start of the disc TOC Table of contents Information of recorded data which contains titles starting and ending addresses and etc The process of writing this table of contents is known as finalizing Once this has been done no further data can Recordable discs In this manual
55. rack title on a finalized disc cannot be edited Unfinalizing CD RW only is needed in this case to use the title input function 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 Using a keyboard with the CD RW900SL A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS 2 interface on the front panel to operate Keyboard type setting The CD RW900SL 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 enter the Title Edit menu Press SHIFT F8 to enter the Disc Track Title Edit Menu To select the type of characters for input Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters To input characters Character input is performed directly with the letter and number keys 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 7 Titling certain functions of the CD RW900SL It is particularly efficient for title input To delete characters Delete key deletes the character in the cursor position Back space key deletes the character before
56. rol and the remote sensor E Inserting batteries 1 Open the lid 2 Confirm polarity and insert two AAA batteries 3 Close the lid Lo Connections The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment It is possible to connect the unit s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG UNBALANCED INs L R to other equipment at the same time However the unit can receive signals from only one digital input at a time Currently selected input jack is shown on the display Audio signals output from the unit are output from the analog ANALOG OUT jacks as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector simultaneously but not from the digital outputs in stop mode TASCAM CD RW900SL 9 2 Features of the CD RW900SL Front panel TSAA CD RW9O0OSL __ Professional EJECT DISPLAY TIME re 106 I ts dise iz i CD REWRITABLE RECORDER Gemabid m3 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off 2 Disc slot Discs should be inserted label side upwards into the unit s slot Gently slide in a disc until the unit pulls the disc in Note that if the unit does not pull the disc in press the EJECT key to cancel the action Do not force the disc in further to avoid damage to the un
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58. t playback Time display switching When the TIME key on the front panel or the remote control is pressed the time display will switch through several modes on the display Elapsed track time no display light indication e Remaining track time REMAIN is lit in the display e Elapsed disc time TOTAL is lit in the display e Remaining disc time TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display When stopped the total recording time is shown regard less of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indicators Timer playback By using an external timer you can set the CD RW900SL to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer 1 First plug the power cord of the CD RW900SL into the power outlet of the timer 2 Load a disc into the unit 3 Switch the TIMER switch on PLAY to enable timer function on for the desired deck When Timer playback has been turned on the timer icon lights up in the display 2 Timer indicator The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into the unit Repeat playback 1 Press the REPEAT key to turn on the repeat mode In this mode all the tracks on the disc are played continuously The display shows Repeat ON and the indicator lights up REPEAT During playback if the repeat mode is turned on playback continues as before and when the last track finishes playback resumes from the first track If the repeat mode is turned on when the deck is stoppe
59. the cursor position To insert a character Use the Insert key To change a character Put the cursor on its position and input the desired character and other operations The list below shows the keys that perform various operations Keyboard key Operation Keyboard key Operation Fi same as pressing the ked key SHIFT F11 direct to F2 same as pressing the PPI key SHIFT F12 direct to F Fo same as pressing the Key key CTRL F1 Direct track search TRACK 1 F4 same as pressing the STOP key CTRL F2 Direct track search TRACK 2 F5 same as pressing the PLAY key CTRL F3 Direct track search TRACK 3 FG same as pressing the READY key CTRL F4 Direct track search TRACK 4 F7 set the Auto Cue on or off CTRL F5 Direct track search TRACK 5 F8 same as pressing the RECORD key CTRL F6 Direct track search TRACK 6 F9 set the Auto Ready on or off CTRL F7 Direct track search TRACK 7 F10 same as pressing the REPEAT key CTRL F8 Direct track search TRACK 8 Fii same as pressing the P MODE key CTRL F9 Direct track search TRACK 9 F12 same as pressing the PITCH key CTRL F10 Direct track search TRACK 10 SHIFT F1 direct to P CTRL F11 Direct track search TRACK 11 SHIFT F2 direct to CTRL F12 Direct track search TRACK 12 SHIFT F3 direct to CAPS select or cancel upper case letters SHIFT F4 to move the cursor SHIFT F5 Delete same as the DEL or CLEAR key SHIFT F6 Back space deletes the character
60. the key level is 0 zero the Key control func tion can be turned on When using the key control function the volume of the playback sound may occasionally sound like it is vibrating This is a result of the key control algorithm working on the CD playback sound and is normal MP3 files are played in the following order Directory A Directory MP3 files Directory C Directory D In this manner playback proceeds from the top level directories TASCAM CD RW900SL 21 4 Playback operations About MP3 track data During playback titles are displayed in the following order of priority ID3v2 gt ID3v1 gt file title When stopped the file title is displayed Directory playback setting 1 Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control Or use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY sub menu to turn this mode on or off see Operation basics on page 15 Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits to normal mode 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 2 When stopped use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key to select desired directory for playback MP3 action setting You can choose whether the unit continues Ss plybas or stop when MP3 playback fails Penggde Erri Select MP3 ACTION sub menu on the PLAY option Select Skip
61. tion has started the STOP key cannot be used to cancel it Please check the track range to be deleted first Erasing track is operated only when unit is in continu os playback 1 While stopped press the ERASE DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE K y on the remote control Select the E KY rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP key on the remote control To cancel the operation at this point press the ERASE DEL or the ERASE key again 2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to enter the function The display shows Erase i the number of Erasing a whole disc When you want to erase a whole disc all the tracks on a disc follow the procedure below Once the operation is proceeded the STOP key cannot function Please confirm before the operation 1 While stopped press the ERASE DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control Select the 7 by rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP key on the remote control To cancel the operation at this point press the ERASE DEL or the ERASE key again Refreshing a disc Refreshing the disc makes a disc usable again This opera tion destroys all data on the disc 1 Load the disc and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE DEL key on the front panel or the FRASE key on the remote control Select the rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP key on the remote control To cancel the operation at th
62. tor lights when the A B repeat func tion is on Also this flashes until a B point is entered REPEAT The REPEAT indicator lights when the Repeat function is on SYNC The SYNC indicator lights up when SYNC is on REC When the SRC function is on this lights during recording or in recording standby mode When the SRC function is off this flashes during recording or in recording standby mode 12 Tascam CD RW900SL OPTICAL The OPTICAL indicator lights when the input source is set to optical COAXIAL The COAXIAL indicator lights when the input source is set to coaxial ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the input source is set to analog SINGLE The SINGLE indicator lights when Single Playback mode is set RANDOM This RANDOM indicator lights when Random Playback mode is set PROGRAM The PROGRAM indicator lights when Program Playback mode is set 6D gt This lights during playback and also blinks during Auto Cue point search 62 I This lights during playback or recording standby mode 63 DISC GROUP TRACK display The DISC indicator lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory playback mode is on The TRACK indicator lights up during playback or record ing also during playback or recording standby mode Character display Disc information track informa tion menu message time and operation status are displayed here 6 This li
63. typeface ERASE e When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message this is shown in the following typeface e 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 e Selectable value i e values of dB or ON and OFF selection i e SRC gt X XX is shown in the following typface HEE 6 TASCAM CD RW900SL 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 circum stances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD RW900SL Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan 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 aise USL Recordable Recordable 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 rec
64. u option selection screen press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control 2 Select the desired sub menu Front panel operation Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired sub menu then push the dial to enter the selection Remote control operation Use the SKIP key to select then press the ENTER key The menu item screen of the selected sub menu will appear If the sub menu PLAY MODE is selected the menu item shows up like this To return to the sub menu option selection screen press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control 3 Setting the desired menu item or value Front panel operation Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired menu item or value Pushing the dial enters and exits menu mode Remote control operation Use the SKIP key Pressing the ENTER key confirms and exits menu mode Some menu options exist for confirmation purposes only and the setting cannot be changed 4 How to exit menu mode after setting or confirma tion during menu option display Front panel operation As well as pushing the MULTI JOG dial you can use the MENU key to exit menu mode Remote control operation Press the ENTER key to exit menu mode The selected menu mode remains after power is turned off except the TEXT menu To reset all the settings and return to the factory setting use the F_PRESET sub menu in the SYSTEM menu option It should o

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