Tascam CD-RW900SL Owner's Manual

Tascam CD-RW900SL Owner's Manual

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D00964620A
CD-RW900SL
CD Rewritable Recorder
Professional
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 » D00964620A CD-RW900SL CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen ; in operate this equipment. diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 5.5 A TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

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  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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 For China TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Disc title input ............30 Menu configuration ........14 Track title input ............30 Operation basics ........... 15 Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL ..31 Keyboard type setting ........31 4 − Playback operations ......16 Title input by keyboard ........31 Discs for playback ......... 16 Other keyboard operations ........31...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    CD-RW900SL, as well copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your as the operation of its many useful and convenient func- rights, contact your legal advisor.
  • Page 7: About Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs

    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.
  • Page 8: Environmental Considerations

    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-RW900SL. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.
  • Page 9: Beware Of Condensation

    The remote control functions by using an infrared light area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light signal. When using the unit to control the CD-RW900SL, for extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light other devices that are turned on could be operated by its may result in failure of the remote control sensor.
  • Page 10: Features Of The Cd-Rw900Sl

    2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Front panel r t y u i o p a s d f g The power switch is used to switch Using this key switches POWER switch TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) the unit on and off.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to Use this key to stop playback or recording. STOP key enable certain operations of the CD-RW900SL with the PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be or recording.
  • Page 12: Display

    2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Display This display shows various types of operation information, OPTICAL OPTICAL indicator lights when the input including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and source is set to optical. menu status.
  • Page 13: Rc-Rw900Sl Remote Control Unit

    2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RC-RW900SL Remote control unit READY key Use this key to standby for playback or recording. Use this key to turn synchronized SYNC REC key recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording” on page 25 for details).
  • Page 14: Menu Operation

    3 − Menu operation IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
  • Page 15: Operation Basics

    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: NOTE 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. TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 16: Playback Operations

    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 MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 of discs listed below. format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly final- ized.
  • Page 17: Selecting By Track Number

    Following the above example, if “0021” is input, the NOTE same position will be located. 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. TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 18: Playback Modes

    2. Use the number keys (0~9) on the remote control unit to select each desired track for program play- 3. When program setting is completed, press the back, then press the ENTER key. key to begin playback of the tracks in the PLAY programmed order. You can also rotate the dial to select the MULTI JOG track number and push to enter. NOTE If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the The track number will be entered into the program. PLAY key, all the program data will be erased. TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 19: Time Display Switching

    TOTAL REMAIN indicators. Timer playback By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW900SL 4. Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the timer’ to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is s operation manual for details. At the set time, the turned on by the timer. power to the CD-RW900SL will be turned on, and playback will automatically begin.
  • Page 20: A To B Repeat Playback

    Use the PITCH STEP option in the PLAY sub-menu to Pitch control cannot be used with MP3 discs. adjust the pitch value steps from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1% TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 21: Key Control Function

    B and C can be selected Directory for playback. mp3. 8 The CD-RW900SL can play back MP3 files recorded in mp3. 9 formats that conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back.
  • Page 22: About Mp3 Track Data

    The display shows D e c o d e E r r ! Stop When MP3 playback fails, the unit stops playback. The display shows D e c o d e E r r ! TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 23: Recording

    Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The NOTE CD-RW900SL will always record (and play back) CDs at When the SRC function is off, and a digital signal is this frequency. received, the display shows the REC indicator flashing while recording or when in recording standby mode.
  • Page 24: Basic Recording

    (see “Finalizing” on page 28). the display will show Fade Out When the fade-out has finished, the display shows . Press the key to exit. STOP Disc Full! TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 25: Advanced Recording

    Starting playback of the source automatically starts record- will begin automatically when a signal is received, and will ing on the CD-RW900SL if Sync function is on (see “Sync stop when the signal ends. recording” below) and manual record start is disabled.
  • Page 26: Automatic Track Division

    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. TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 27: Rec Mute Function

    At any time within record or record ready mode, turn MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you want to record. The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks. TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 28: After Recording

    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”...
  • Page 29: Erasing

    MULTI JOG SKIP time. The unit starts counting down from a time key on the remote control. shown on the display. To cancel the operation at this point, press the 4. When the disc has been refreshed, appears Complete ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again. then will appear on the display. Blank Disc 2. Push the dial or press the key MULTI JOG ENTER on the remote control to enter the function. The display shows S u r e ? TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 30: Titling

    MULTI JOG ENTER 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 4. Press the key to enter. MENU TEXT sub-menu (see “Operation basic” on page 15). If you want to cancel, press the STOP key. 2. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or repeatedly press the keys on the remote control to select the track SKIP 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. TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 31: Using A Keyboard With The Cd-Rw900Sl

    CD-RW900SL. It is particularly compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate efficient for title input. 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.
  • Page 32: Reference And Specifications

    Rec Error! There was an error during recording. Please re-record. OPC Error! There was an error during OPC. Please re-record. No DIR! There is no directory that contains a file. Decode Err! The MP3 file cannot be played back. Format Err! The disc is in a format that the CD-RW900SL cannot read. IR Disable! Remote control operation is not allowed. Messages during operations Message Statement Blank Disc A blank recordable disc has been inserted. Complete An operation such as finalize or erase has been successfully completed. Now OPC* Calibration is being performed to operate recording properly. Disc Repair 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. PMA Writing* The recorded content is being written to the disc. TOC Reading The table of contents data is being read. *OPC=Optimum power Control *PMA=Program memory Area TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 33: Troublshooting

    8 − Reference and specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Troublshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy There is no power to the unit. Please check the power cord is properly plugged in. “Disc Error!”, or “OPC Error!” is displayed. The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc. Playback is not possible. This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the power on and wait a few hours, then try again. No sound is output. • Confirm the connections with the audio system. • Check the volume level, and proper amplifier operation. Recording is not possible. • Confirm the connections with the audio system. • Adjust the recording level. • The disc may be for playback only. Please replace with a recordable disc. Noise or static can be heard. Please re-position the unit away from strong source of magnetism such as a television. The unit does not retain settings. 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. Can’t insert a disc. 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 TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Analog inputs Unbalanced RCA pin Level -10 dBV ±2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB) Minimum input level -19 dBV (adjustable level at Full Scale -16 dB) Input impedance 22 KØ ±10% (unbalanced) Analog outputs Unbalanced RCA pin Level -10 dBV ±2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB) Maximum output level +6 dBV ±2 dB Output impedance 600 Ø ±10% (unbalanced) Phones output Stereo (6.3 ø) 20 mW 32 Ø Digital input Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Digital output Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Keyboard Mini DIN 6 pin Power U.S.A./Canada 120 VAC, 60Hz U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50Hz Power consumption 16 W (U.S.A./Canada) 18 W (U.K./Europe/Australia) Dimensions (d x w x h) 307.6 x 482.6 x 94 (mm) / 12.1 x 19.0 x 3.7 (in) Weight 4.5 kg (10 lb) TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
  • Page 35: Dimensional Drawing

    8 − Reference and specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dimensional drawing 482.6mm(19.0") 465.6mm(18.3") 307.6mm(12.1") 435.0mm(17.1") 284.6mm(11.2") 16.6mm(6.5") 6.4mm(0.3") TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL...
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