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Tascam CD-RW901 Owner's Manual

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D00910920A
CD-RW901
CD Rewritable Recorder
Professional
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 » D00910920A CD-RW901 CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    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. CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 6.0 A...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 I construction shall be con- nected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. TASCAM CD-RW901...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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 CAUTION • DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    To insert characters ...33 To change a character ...33 Disc title input ...33 Track title input ...33 Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901 ... 34 Keyboard type setting ...34 Title input by keyboard ...34 To enter the Title Edit menu ...34 To select the type of characters for input ...34...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    CD-RW901, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished read- ing this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 7: About Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs

    CD-RW901 disc may not play back satisfactori- ly on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play- able on the CD-RW901. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW901 itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.
  • Page 8: Environmental Considerations

    1 − Introduction Environmental considerations The CD-RW901 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: Never Use A Stabilizer Or Printable Discs

    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-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 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off. Discs should be placed label side upwards Disc tray in the disc tray. When a disc is loaded into the unit,...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    25 for full details). KEYBOARD jack board with PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW901 with the keyboard. Title input opera- tions, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency. These RCA...
  • Page 12: Display

    The wirings are: 1=grounding, 2=hot, 3=cold. 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

    EOM function. RC-RW901 Remote control unit 2 − Features of the CD-RW901 This lights during playback, and also blinks dur- ¥ ing Auto Cue point search.
  • Page 14 2 − Features of the CD-RW901 Use this key to switch Auto AUTO TRACK key Track mode on and off. Use this key to enter record ready RECORD key mode. SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording”...
  • Page 15: Menu Operation

    The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW901 are performed through menu options shown on the display. Among the many menu Menu configuration The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.
  • Page 16: Operation Basics

    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 3. Setting the desired menu item or value Front panel operation: to select the desired menu item or value. Pushing the dial enters and exits menu mode.
  • Page 17: Playback Operations

    The CD-RW901 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.
  • Page 18: Selecting By Track Number

    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 You can also enter the track number and start playback by pushing the MULTI JOG key.
  • Page 19: Operation Variations

    Continue or key to begin playback of that track, PLAY key to cue the track and enter playback appears on the display. key to search through the ∆/˙ MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG PLAY key to begin playback in order of TASCAM CD-RW901...
  • Page 20: Single-Track Playback

    In this mode, if there are no tracks programed, the CD-RW901 will not start playback. If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 pro- gram steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the display.
  • Page 21: Ext Sync Playback

    EXT CLK Err! will be displayed. The audio playback may also be affected. Timer playback By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW901 to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer.
  • Page 22: A To B Repeat Playback

    â1 â6 ã1 ã6 3. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired key level and push to enter. TASCAM CD-RW901 3. To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume nor- mal playback, press the key on the re- The REPEAT NOTE A-B repeat mode cannot be used with MP discs. In Random and Program modes, A-B repeat can- not be used when the specified A-B section spans more than one track, and cannot be used with MP discs.
  • Page 23: Auto Cue Function

    MP playback mode. indica- “Operation basics” on page 16). NOTE This function cannot be used with MP playback mode. disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc, Incomplete! disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc, Incomplete! key on the front panel or remote con- indicator will light A.CUE key on the front panel or remote indicator will A.READY key is pressed, the unit will enter play- will appears on the display. will appears on the display. TASCAM CD-RW901...
  • Page 24: Playing Back Mp3 Files

    B and C can be selected for playback. 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 CD-RW901 will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency. However, if recording through a digital connection (coaxial , optical or AES/EBU) and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or...
  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    Fade Out When the fade-out has finished, the display shows . Press the STOP key to exit. Disc Full! TASCAM CD-RW901 4. Press the , with the Pressing the temporarily. To restart recording, press the READY 5. Press the When recording stops, the display shows Writing few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.
  • Page 27: Advanced Recording

    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 recording on the CD-RW901 if Sync function is on (see “Sync recording” below) and manual record start is dis- abled. 3. Input the source signal.
  • Page 28: Sync Recording With Trim Function

    5 − Recording When audio signal is not detected for more than five seconds, the CD-RW901 automatically will stop record- ing and enter record standby mode. level Five seconds S_LVL NOTE When the input level drops below the adjusted threshold level for more than five seconds, record- ing stops automatically and enters in recording ready mode.
  • Page 29: Automatic Track Division With Trim Function

    When the unit reaches 99, it will increment the track number and start assigning index numbers count- ing from one. key on the where 5 − Recording key on the remote control. dial or key on the MENU (+/-) is index numbers will appear on 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 to the discs produced. Naturally, the copy-protection applies only to digital-to-digital copies. There are three settings: •...
  • Page 31: After Recording

    Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This process is known as finalizing. An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the CD-RW901 by the TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being un-lit when the disc is inserted. To finalize a disc: 1.
  • Page 32: Erasing

    MULTI JOG FRESH? the MENU (+/-) keys on the remote control. To cancel the operation at this point, press the ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again. 2. Push the dial or press the MULTI JOG key on the remote control to enter the function. The display shows Sure? TASCAM CD-RW901 Rotate the (+/-) key to change the track numbers you desire to erase. To cancel the operation at this point, press the ERASE/DEL 3. Push the key to operate the function. key on The display shows rotating the To cancel the operation at this point, press the keys MENU (+/-) STOP key.
  • Page 33: Titling

    ERASE Now, you can input or edit the disc title following the guidelines above. 3. Press the key MENU (+/-) If you want to cancel, press the 3. Push the key on the remote control. Now, you can input or edit the track title follow- ing the guidelines above. 4. Press the If you want to cancel, press the 7 − Titling FINALIZE/INS FINALIZE key on the MENU key to enter. key. STOP dial or press the MULTI JOG ENTER MENU key to enter. key. STOP TASCAM CD-RW901...
  • Page 34: Using A Keyboard With The Cd-Rw901

    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-RW901 must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the sub-menu...
  • Page 35: 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

    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 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. Open the tray 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.
  • Page 37: Troublshooting

    9 − Reference and specifications Troublshooting Symptom There is no power to the unit. “Disc Error!” is displayed. Playback is not possible. No sound is output. Recording is not possible. Noise or static can be heard. The CD-RW901 does not retain settings. 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. • Confirm the connections with the audio system. • Check the volume level, and proper amplifier operation. • Confirm the connections with the audio system. • Adjust the recording level. • The disc may be for playback only. Please replace with a recordable disc. Please re-position the unit away from strong source of magnetism such as a television. 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 Australia Power consumption 17 W (U.S.A./Canada) 19 W (U.K./Europe/Australia) TASCAM CD-RW901 230 VAC, 50Hz 240 VAC, 50Hz...
  • 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 17.7mm(7.0")� 482.6mm(190.1") 465.6mm(183.3") 435.0mm(171.3") 308.7mm(121.5")� 284.6mm(112.1") 6.4mm(2.5") TASCAM CD-RW901...
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