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Tascam CD-RW4U Owner's Manual

Tascam cd rewritable recorder owner's manual
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CD-RW4U
CD Rewritable Recorder
Professional
Ü
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
ÿ
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
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ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
D00597410A

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  • Page 1 CD-RW4U CD Rewritable Recorder Professional Ü The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert ÿ 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. TASCAM CD-RW4U For U.S.A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. TASCAM CD-RW4U ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE...

  • Page 4: If You Cannot Use The Cd-Rw4U And Floppy Disk Drive Together

    For CANADA AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TASCAM CD-RW4U For U.S.A. CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI- CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ... 2 Checking your USB controller ...2 Setup of the CD-RW4U for use in USB mode ... 3 The first time you connect the CD-RW4U to the computer ...3 If you cannot use the CD-RW4U and floppy disk drive together ...4 Disconnecting the CD-RW4U from the computer (Windows) ...5...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    20-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital con- verters provide excellent recording and playback quality. Special features of the unit The USB connector allows the CD-RW4U to be used as a CD-RW drive with any suitably-equipped per- sonal computer running an appropriate operating sys- 20-bit converters...

  • Page 7: Introduction-About This Manual

    • USB cable • 1/4” to 3.5mm stereo headphone adapter Siting, etc. The CD-RW4U can be operated in either a horizontal or a vertical orientation. If you want to use the unit in a vertical potion, you must first fit the supplied feet.

  • Page 8: Environmental Considerations

    CDs either for playing or recording, even with a “sin- gle” adaptor. Environmental considerations The CD-RW4U may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions: The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

  • Page 9: Handling Of Compact Discs

    CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play- able on the CD-RW4U. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW4U itself, but is a property of the dif- ference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.

  • Page 10: Never Use A Stabilizer, Printable Discs Or A Single Adapter

    Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the mechanism of the CD-RW4U. If it sticks to the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it out.

  • Page 11: Default Settings

    Since the but only to received subcode, it is possible that when the CD-RW4U is in record ready mode and a CD is selected as the digital recording source, and the source CD is changed, when the source player reads the TOC of the source disc, when the first track is read, a spurious signal will be sent to the CD-RW4U, which will start recording.

  • Page 12: Power Saving

    When power saving is set on, every minute that the ) until the dis- CD-RW4U is left on with no activity, the CD-RW4U , where shows a “countdown” message for a few seconds, In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final- ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.

  • Page 13: Introduction To The Cd-Rw4U

    USB. NOTE Do not connect or disconnect audio or other equipment to or from the CD-RW4U while power is supplied to the units. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnect- ing units. 2 – Introduction to the CD-RW4U It is possible to connect the unit’s...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    2 – Introduction to the CD-RW4U—Front panel Front panel 1 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit between standby and on (full oper- ational mode). When the unit is turned on, the display shows , followed by then reads the Table of Contents of any inserted disc.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Unit

    RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at –10 dBV levels, unbalanced) to suitably-equipped units. K USB This B type USB connector is used to connect the CD-RW4U to a host computer when it is Remote control unit 1 POWER Turns the unit between standby and...

  • Page 16: Playback Operations

    3 – Playback operations The CD-RW4U can be used to play back CDs (including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as Simple playback operations Press the key ( OPEN/CLOSE open the disc tray. Insert the disc with the recorded surface facing the base of the unit.

  • Page 17: Playback Modes

    17 below). The red PROGRAM cator lights in this mode. Programmed order playback The CD-RW4U can play up to 25 tracks in a pre-pro- grammed order as described here. Setting the programmed order The steps to the specified order are as follows:...

  • Page 18: Deleting The Programmed Order

    It is not possible to select the repeat mode using the main unit alone. Place the unit in playback, pause or stop mode. TASCAM CD-RW4U to halt NOTE ) to The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off.

  • Page 19: Recording

    Before you start recording using the CD-RW4U, make sure that you understand the following key points: • Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it. Copy-protection The CD-RW4U allows copy-protection to be applied to the discs produced.

  • Page 20: Frequency Conversion

    4 – Recording—Frequency conversion Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CD-RW4U will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency. However, if recording through a digital connection and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is being played back at a non-stan-...

  • Page 21: Automatic Track Division

    PMA writing procedure and enters stop mode. Track start signal received Track incremented time Digital recording from CD, MD and DAT Long "pause" " in signal, but track is not incremented time MULTI DIAL control TASCAM CD-RW4U...

  • Page 22: Basic Recording

    If recording digitally from a commercially-produced CD, the volume set in the menu Playing back tracks Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back on an ordinary CD player, the CD-RW4U can play back tracks that have been recorded. TASCAM CD-RW4U should be of the source CD without clipping.

  • Page 23: Manual Track Division

    Restricting the number of tracks When making a recording using the CD-RW4U, it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that may be recorded at one time. This applies whether the tracks are being divided manually, as described above (“Manual track division”...

  • Page 24: Fade-In And Fade-Out

    To enable or disable synchronized recording: With the unit in record ready or record mode and a recordable disc loaded, press the key ( TASCAM CD-RW4U To perform the fade-in: With a recordable disc loaded, press the RECORD enters record ready mode.
  • Page 25 “noise floor” (the base level of hiss, pops and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording, for example). If the “noise floor” is higher CD stop REC pause seconds time MD stop REC pause time REC pause 5 seconds time Recording starts time TASCAM CD-RW4U...
  • Page 26 NOTE When recording in sync mode, you may notice a slight delay between starting the source, and the CD-RW4U responding. This is due to the way in which the unit works, storing the data in a memory buffer before writing it to the time disc.

  • Page 27: After Recording

    Pressing any other key during the finaliza- tion process has no effect. NOTE Although CD-R discs finalized on the CD-RW4U may be replayed on ordinary CD players, remember that finalized ENTER CD-RW discs may not play on CD players.

  • Page 28: Erasing

    If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation, press any other key (such as the key). STOP TASCAM CD-RW4U NOTE Erase procedures are possible only on a CD-RW disc. Even if a CD-RW disc has been finalized, selecting an erase procedure will automatically unfinalize it prior to era- sure.

  • Page 29: Refreshing A Disc

    MULTI DIAL ENTER are shown on the ). The refresh operation takes appears briefly on the dis- TASCAM CD-RW4U...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Appears only with CD-R discs. The OPC area is full, and no further recording is possible on this disc. Finalize the disc. Seen when a CD-RW disc OPC area is full, and the CD-RW4U automatically cleans up the OPC area for further recording.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    1/4” to 3.5mm stereo headphone adapter 3.5” diskette containing driver software CD-ROM containing CD-writing software 2 x AA batteries Manual CD-RW4U USB Operation Guide Quick Start guide USB interface USB 1.1 Types of disc read CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW (including 80...
  • Page 32 CD-RW4U TEAC CORPORATION Phone: (0422) 52-5082 TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: (323) 726-0303 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: 905-890-8008 Facsimile: 905-890-9888 TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V Phone: 5-658-1943 TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: 01923-819699 TEAC DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Phone: 0611-71580 TEAC FRANCE S. A.

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