Tascam CD Rewritable Recorder - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, w...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 D o n ot b l o c k a ny ve ntil ati o n o p e ni n g s . In s t a ll i n accord...

Page 4 - CAUTION; Safety Information

TASCAM CD-RW900SL This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter 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 radi...

Page 5 - Contents

TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 − Introduction ......................................... 6 Supplied accessories ....................................... 6 Rack-mounting the unit .................................. 6 About this manual .......................................... 6 About CD-R and CD-RW discs ...........

Page 6 - Rack-mounting the unit; Supplied accessories; − Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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-RW900...

Page 7 - Recordable discs; About finalizing

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 − Introduction TASCAM CD-RW900SL In this manual, 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. Recordable discs About CD-R and CD-RW discs CD-R discs c...

Page 8 - Never use a stabilizer or printable discs; Handling of compact discs; Environmental considerations

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 − Introduction TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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. NOTE Never use a disc that ha...

Page 9 - Beware of condensation; Use of the remote control unit; Connections; Batteries

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 − Introduction TASCAM 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 interna...

Page 10 - Front panel; q w; − Features of the CD-RW900SL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 10 TASCAM CD-RW900SL Front panel 2 4 3 5 7 8 0 q w 6 9 1 e r t y u i o p a s d f g 1 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 ...

Page 11 - Rear panel; These RCA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 11 2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL 11 When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using this key selects the directory. This key also moves the cursor in the right direction when entering TEXT data. o STOP key Use this key to stop p...

Page 12 - Display; TOC

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL Display This display shows various types of operation information, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. z TOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc contai...

Page 13 - RC-RW900SL Remote control unit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 RC-RW900SL Remote control unit 345 78 0 6 e tyui r op w as q 9 2 1 d 1 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...

Page 14 - Menu configuration; Menu option Sub-Menu option Function; − Menu operation

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 3 − Menu operation TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 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 op...

Page 16 - Track selection; Using the skip function; Simple playback operations; Discs for playback; − Playback operations

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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. Audio files ...

Page 17 - Track search; Normal search; Selecting by track number; Operation variations

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 4 − Playback operations TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 Track search Press the ∆/˚ search key continuously on the front panel, or the SEARCH ∆/˚ key on the remote control. To stop the search function, simply release the ∆/˚ or the SEARCH key. NOTE The search fun...

Page 18 - Playback modes; Continuous playback; Program playback; Single-track playback

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 4 − Playback operations 1 TASCAM CD-RW900SL Playback modes There are four different playback modes. The selected mode will be indicated on the left of the display. Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indica-tion lampSingle playback mode: SI...

Page 19 - Time display switching; Timer playback; Repeat playback

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 4 − Playback operations TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 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 indicati...

Page 20 - A to B repeat playback; Auto Cue function

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 0 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 4 − Playback operations 0 TASCAM CD-RW900SL A to B repeat playback If a specific portion between two points on the disc is spec-ified, that portion can be played back repeatedly. 1. During playback, press the A-B key on the remote control at the begin...

Page 21 - Key control function; Playing back MP3 files

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 4 − Playback operations TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 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...

Page 22 - Directory playback setting; MP3 action setting; About MP3 track data

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 4 − Playback operations TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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 k...

Page 23 - Input monitoring; Frequency conversion; Input selection; − Recording

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL Before you start recording using the CD-RW900SL, 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. • You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc....

Page 24 - Basic recording; Full disc

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 5 − Recording TASCAM CD-RW900SL Basic recording 1. Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc loaded, the display shows TOC Reading , with the period f lashing. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording source (see “Input selection” on ...

Page 25 - Sync recording; Synchronized recording; Advanced recording

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 5 − Recording TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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...

Page 26 - Automatic track division; Manually divide track

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 5 − Recording TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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. Recordsing starts level time This part of the track may not be recorded ...

Page 27 - Rec mute function; Restricting the number of tracks

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 5 − Recording TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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 displ...

Page 28 - Unfinalizing CD-RW discs; Finalizing; − After recording

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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 front panel or...

Page 29 - Refreshing a disc; Erasing a whole disc; Erasing tracks; Erasing

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 6 − After recording TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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 ERASE k...

Page 30 - Title input operation; Track title input; − Titling

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 0 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 0 TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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, ...

Page 31 - Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL; Other keyboard operations

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 7 − Titling TASCAM CD-RW900SL 1 A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate certain functions of the CD-RW900SL. It is particularly efficient for title input. Using a keyboard with the CD...

Page 32 - Messages during operations; Error messages; Message; Can’t Re; − Reference and specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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 reco...

Page 33 - Troublshooting; Symptom

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 8 − Reference and specifications TASCAM CD-RW900SL 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. P...

Page 34 - Specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 8 − Reference and specifications TASCAM CD-RW900SL Specifications Recordable discs CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported) Quantization bit depth 16 bit Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz~20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback...

Page 35 - Dimensional drawing

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL 8 − Reference and specifications TASCAM CD-RW900SL Dimensional drawing 76.2mm(3.0") 88.0mm(3.5") 94.0mm(3.7") 6.0mm(0.2") 16.6mm(6.5") 284.6mm(11.2") 307.6mm(12.1") 6.4mm(0.3") 435.0mm(17.1") 482.6mm(19.0") 465.6...

Page 36 - TEAC CORPORATION

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 ...