Tascam CD-RW901 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 » D00910920A CD-RW901 CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in 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: 6.0 A TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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Page 4: Safety Information
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT For USA IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. Optical pickup: Type: SF-W37SFT Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd. Laser output: Less than 0.7 mW on the objective lens (record) Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
To change a character ..........33 Disc title input ............33 Continuous playback ...........19 Track title input ............33 Single-track playback ..........20 Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901 ..34 Random playback ..........20 Program playback ..........20 Keyboard type setting ........34 Time display switching ......... 20 Title input by keyboard ........34... -
Page 6: Introduction
CD-RW901, as well as the operation of its many useful propriate permission from the copyright holder or and convenient functions. After you have finished read-... -
Page 7: About Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs
• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of able on the CD-RW901. This is in no way a limitation a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions sup- of the CD-RW901 itself, but of the difference between... -
Page 8: Environmental Considerations
1 − Introduction Environmental considerations The CD-RW901 may be used in most areas, but to • Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generat- maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, ing electrical device such as a power amplifier. -
Page 9: Never Use A Stabilizer Or Printable Discs
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted mechanism and cause it to malfunction. to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CD-RW901. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out. -
Page 10: Features Of The Cd-Rw901
2 − Features of the CD-RW901 Front panel e r t y i o p a s d f g h j k POWER switch The power switch is used to switch PHONES jack and the level control Use a stan- the unit on and off. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
PS/2 interface can be connected to using this key selects the directory. this terminal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW901 with the keyboard. Title input opera- It also moves the cursor in the right direction when tions, in particular, can be performed with greater entering TEXT data. -
Page 12: Display
The wirings are: 1=grounding, 2=hot, 3=cold. Use this 15-pin CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal D-sub connector to connect the unit to suitably- equipped units, allowing control of the CD-RW901. The pinouts of this connector are described (see Connections” on page 9). Display &... -
Page 13: Rc-Rw901 Remote Control Unit
2 − Features of the CD-RW901 indicator lights when the This lights during playback, and also blinks dur- OPTICAL OPTICAL ¥ input source is set to optical. ing Auto Cue point search. COAXIAL indicator lights when the This lights during playback or recording standby COAXIAL π... - Page 14 2 − Features of the CD-RW901 Use this key to switch Auto Pressing this key locates a track to the AUTO TRACK key CALL key Track mode on and off. last point where playback was previously started in playback ready mode, and puts the unit into play-...
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Page 15: Menu Operation
1 − Introduction The various settings and editing operations possible setting options, some may be made directly using the with the CD-RW901 are performed through menu keys on the remote control. options shown on the display. Among the many menu Menu configuration The menus are configured as shown below. -
Page 16: Operation Basics
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-RW901... -
Page 17: Playback Operations
4 − Playback operations The CD-RW901 can be used to play back CDs (includ- Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and ing CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded CD-RW are also playable on the unit. and finalized on other types of recorder), as well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit. -
Page 18: Selecting By Track Number
However, if you input the three-digit track number, playback will begin from the start of that track. NOTE Regardless of the time display mode (see “Time display switching on page 0), the time from the start of the specified track is displayed. TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 19: Operation Variations
Mode>Cont®Mode>Single® Mode>Program ® Mode>Random Continuous playback Programing is cancelled, and playback continues in the 2. Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of normal order. the track number. 1. When stopped, set the mode to display Continue or Mode>Cont TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 20: Single-Track Playback
In this mode, if there are no tracks programed, the CD-RW901 will not start playback. The track number will be entered into the pro- If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 pro- gram. gram steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is display. -
Page 21: Ext Sync Playback
When the k Fs adjustment is on, the Pitch control and Key control functions cannot be used. Timer playback By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW901 NOTE to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into the unit. -
Page 22: A To B Repeat Playback
The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2 is vibrating. This is a result of the key control al- octave in half-tone increments. Selection values: gorithm working on the CD playback sound and is 0 (no change), to to â1 â6 ã1 ã6 normal. 3. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired key level and push to enter. TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 23: Auto Cue Function
If there is no “ISRC” code on the Recorder Identification Data (RID) When in playback or playback ready mode, if the disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc, key is pressed, the display shows “RID” will appears on the display. ERASE Incomplete! code on the screen. If there is no “RID” code on the TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 24: Playing Back Mp3 Files
B and C can be selected for playback. mp3. 9 The CD-RW901 can play back MP3 files recorded in formats that conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple ses- sions may also be played back. -
Page 25: Recording
Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The To enable the SRC ª CD-RW901 will always record (and play back) CDs at Press the MENU key and select the SRC? option in this frequency. -
Page 26: Basic Recording
(see “Finalizing” on page 31). and the display will show Fade Out When the fade-out has finished, the display shows . Press the STOP key to exit. Disc Full! TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 27: Advanced Recording
Starting playback of the source automatically starts will begin automatically when a signal is received, and recording on the CD-RW901 if Sync function is on (see will stop when the signal ends. “Sync recording” below) and manual record start is dis- abled. -
Page 28: Sync Recording With Trim Function
5 − Recording When audio signal is not detected for more than five NOTE seconds, the CD-RW901 automatically will stop record- If you set the value so that only high-level signals ing and enter record standby mode. trigger recording, remember that the start of a piece may not be record as in the diagram. -
Page 29: Automatic Track Division With Trim Function
When the unit reaches 99, it will increment the track 1. Select the INDEX option in the SYSTEM sub- number and start assigning index numbers count- menu. will appear on the display. Index> XXX ing from one. Use the MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the remote control to set the function on or off. 2. Start recording. 3. Press the key at the point you want to CALL assign an index number. where Index XX shows the number, will be displayed. TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 30: Rec Mute Function
MULTI JOG want to record. The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks. Copy-protection The CD-RW901 allows copy-protection to be applied NOTE to the discs produced. Naturally, the copy-protection Copy-protection applies on a “per-track”, not a per- applies only to digital-to-digital copies. -
Page 31: After Recording
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the 4. When finalization has been finished successfully, CD-RW901 by the TOC indicator under the disc type appears and the will be lit on the Complete on the display being un-lit when the disc is inserted. -
Page 32: Erasing
Erase rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing FRESH? ing time. The unit starts counting down from a the MENU (+/-) keys on the remote control. time shown on the display. To cancel the operation at this point, press the 4. When the disc has been refreshed, Complete ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again. appears then will appear on the Blank disc 2. Push the dial or press the display. MULTI JOG ENTER key on the remote control to enter the function. The display shows Sure? TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 33: Titling
MENU (+/-) If you want to cancel, press the key. STOP on the remote control. Track title input 1. While stopped, select the TEXT EDIT option in 3. Push the dial or press the MULTI JOG ENTER the TEXT sub-menu (see “Operation basic” on key on the remote control. page 16). Now, you can input or edit the track title follow- 2. Rotate the dial or repeatedly press ing the guidelines above. MULTI JOG the MENU (+/-) keys on the remote control to 4. Press the MENU key to enter. select the track number you wish to title. If you want to cancel, press the key. STOP TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 34: Using A Keyboard With The Cd-Rw901
CD-RW901. It is particularly compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate efficient for title input. Keyboard type setting The CD-RW901 must be set for the type of keyboard on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select for an English- being connected. -
Page 35: Data Settings
8 − Data settings Data communication setting By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to the CD-RW901 through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal, the two units can be linked for data exchange. Use the following options on the SYSTEM sub-menu to perform their respective setting. -
Page 36: Reference And Specifications
There was an error during recording. 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-RW901 cannot read. EXT CLK Err! Can not synchronize with the digital input clock from the selected source. Check the connection with the source unit. 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-RW901 until it finishes. PMA Writing* The recorded content is being written to the disc. TOC reading The table of contents data is being read. Incomplete! ISRC or RID codes have not been read by the unit, or there is no code on the disc. 48k Fs Adj The 48k Fs adjustment function is on. *OPC=Optium power Control *PMA=Program memory Area TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 37: Troublshooting
9 − Reference and specifications Troublshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy There is no power to the unit. Please check the power cord is properly plugged in. “Disc 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 CD-RW901 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. TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 38: Specifications
Analog outputs Balanced XLR-3-32 Level +4 dBu (Full Scale -16 dB) Maximum output level +20 dBu ±2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB) Output impedance 75 kØ ±5 % (balanced) 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) AES/EBU XLR-3-31 (IEC-60958 Professional use) Digital output Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use) AES/EBU XLR-3-32 (IEC-60958 Professional use) CONTROL I/O PARALLEL D-SUB 15 pin RS-232C D-SUB 9 Pin REMOTE IN jack (for RC-RW901 only) 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 17 W (U.S.A./Canada) 19 W (U.K./Europe/Australia) TASCAM CD-RW901... -
Page 39: Dimensional Drawing
9 − Reference and specifications Dimensions (d x w x h) 308.7 x 482.6 x 94 (mm) / 121.5 x 190.1 x 37.0 (in) Weight 5.4 kg (10.8 lb) Dimensional drawing 482.6mm(190.1") 465.6mm(183.3") 435.0mm(171.3") 308.7mm(121.5")� 284.6mm(112.1") 17.7mm(7.0")� 6.4mm(2.5") TASCAM CD-RW901... - Page 40 » CD-RW901 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 MEXICO, S.A.