» D00964520A CD-RW901SL CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. 2 Keep these instructions. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Safety Information 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 invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
Contents 1 − Introduction.......................................... 6 Supplied accessories........................................ 6 Rack-mounting the unit................................... 6 About this manual........................................... 6 About CD-R and CD-RW discs......................... 7 About finalizing............................................... 7 Recordable discs.....................................................7 Environmental considerations........................
1IMPORTANT − Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW901SL 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-RW901SL, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
1− Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS About CD-R and CD-RW discs CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded.
1IMPORTANT − Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Environmental considerations The CD-RW901SL 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). • Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent. • As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
1− Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 internal mechanism, making correct oper- ation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.
2IMPORTANT − FeaturesSAFETY of the CD-RW901SL PRECAUTIONS Front panel 1 w 2 e r t y 34 56 7 8 u i o p a 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 disc until the unit pulls the disc in. Note that ������������������������������������������������� if the unit does n������������������������������� ot pull the disc in, press the EJECT key to cancel the action.
2 − Features of the CD-RW901SL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When in playback or playback ready mode, pressing this key shows the disc’s RID code on the display. This key also moves the cursor in the right direction when entering TEXT data. It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data (see “Title input operation” on page 35). s STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. d PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording.
2IMPORTANT − FeaturesSAFETY of the CD-RW901SL PRECAUTIONS c DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) These two XLR connectors accept and output digital audio in standard professional format. , CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal RS-232C compatible serial control from an external PC can be performed. . CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal Use this 15-pin D-sub connector to connect the unit to suitablyequipped units, allowing control of the CD-RW901SL. The pinouts of this connector are described (see Connections” on page 9).
2 − Features of the CD-RW901SL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the input source is connected to unbalanced analog input. G DISC, GROUP, TRACK display The DISC indicator lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped. The indicator blinks when the input source is connected to balanced analog input. The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory playback mode is on.
2IMPORTANT − FeaturesSAFETY of the CD-RW901SL PRECAUTIONS r SEARCH keys (∆/˚) Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track. t SKIP (Â/¯) keys Use these keys to move between tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotating the MULTI JOG dial). y STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. u EJECT key Ejects the loaded disc from the unit. i Number keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers when playing back, or making a programmed play list.
3 − Menu operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW901SL 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. Menu configuration The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.
3IMPORTANT − Menu operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. 3. Setting the desired menu item or value. Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired menu item or value. Pushing the dial enters and exits menu mode. Remote control operation: Use the MENU (+/-) key.
4 SAFETY − Playback operations IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS The CD-RW901SL 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 well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit. Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW are also playable on the unit. Discs for playback The CD discs in the CD-RW901SL can play back the types of discs listed below. • Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format.
4IMPORTANT − PlaybackSAFETY operations PRECAUTIONS Selecting by track number Using the number keys on the remote control, the number of the desired track can be entered directory. Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily. For example: After input, press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, the READY key to cue the track at its head position and enter playback standby mode. Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed. Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed.
4 SAFETY − Playback operations IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Index search This Index search function allows you to search indexes within a track that were assigned during recording (see “Automatically Incrementing index numbers” on page 29). Use the SKIP MODE in the PLAY menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16) and select the item “Index”. The MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the remote control can be used to select. Index XX appears on the display.
4IMPORTANT − PlaybackSAFETY operations PRECAUTIONS Single-track playback This function enables playback of just a single track. 1. When stopped, set the mode to display Single or Mode>Single. 3. Press the PLAY key to begin playback. After the selected track finishes, playback stops. 2. Use the SKIP keys or the number keys (0~9) on the remote control to select the desired track. The MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the track also.
4 SAFETY − Playback operations IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS EXT SYNC playback In this mode, the unit will play back in synchronization with the clock selected as digital input source (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AES/EBU). When stopped, use the EXT SYNC option in the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to set the external synch playback mode on. Select the input source for sync playback. NOTE When the EXT SYNC is on, and when the unit detects a signal other than 44.
4IMPORTANT − PlaybackSAFETY operations PRECAUTIONS A to B repeat playback If a specific portion between two points on the disc is specified, that portion can be played back repeatedly. 1. During playback, press the A-B key on the remote control at the beginning of the desired portion on the disc. The REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the A- indicator will flash. 2. At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press the A-B key again. 3.
4 SAFETY − Playback operations IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Auto Cue function Using the auto cue function, you can select a cue point where sound begins (not where a track begins) within a track. Turn the auto cue function on and use the A_CUE LEVEL sub-menu option (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to set the sound detection level (-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66 and -72 dB). Then, select a track and press the PLAY key. The unit enters playback ready mode.
4IMPORTANT − PlaybackSAFETY operations PRECAUTIONS Recorder Identification Data (RID) When in playback or playback ready mode, if the ERASE key is pressed, the display shows “RID” code on the screen. If there is no “RID” code on the disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc, Incomplete! will appears on the display. Playing back MP3 files MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files held within a directory.
4 SAFETY − Playback operations IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 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 16). Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits to normal mode. NOTE 3. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory. Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also.
5IMPORTANT − Recording SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before you start recording using the CD-RW901SL, 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. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded.
5 − Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic recording 1. Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc loaded, the display shows TOC Reading, with the period flashing. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording source (see “Input selection” on page 26). If a digital source is selected, and the connection or the signal are improper, the error message D-IN UNLOCK! will appear on the display. 3. Press the RECORD key.
5IMPORTANT − Recording SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Advanced recording Fade-in and fade-out recording At the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and fadeout effects can be performed. 1. When stopped or when in recording standby mode, set the operation using the following menu options on the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16). FADE IN? The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments (default setting: 3 seconds).
5 − Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. level S_LVL Recordsing starts This part of the track may not be recorded Also remember that when recording from an analog source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher than the “noise floor”.
5IMPORTANT − Recording SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Automatic track division with trim function When Auto Track is set to either Level or DD mode, it is possible to trim the automatic track division point using A_TRK TRIM option in the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16). This function allows you to slip the start time of the track increment forwards or backwards. The available trim value is from -125 through +125 frames.
5 − Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Restricting the number of tracks When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that nay be recorded at one time. At any time within record or record ready mode, turn the MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you want to record. The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks. Copy-protection The CD-RW901SL allows copy-protection to be applied to the discs produced.
5IMPORTANT − Recording SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continuous recording (CONT REC) Using two CD-RW901SL units to make continuous recording. 1 Connect two CD-RW901SL units using the PARALLEL ports. Unit 1 EOM TALLY (5 pins) FADER START/STOP (11 pins) GND (8 pins) 2 Unit 2 FADER START/STOP (11pins) EOM TALLY (5 pins) GND (8 pins) On both units, select the CONT REC sub-menu in the REC option (see “Operation basics” on page 16).
6 − After recording IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This section deals with the actions taken after record-ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase operations for CD-RW discs. recorded on them. Even if the disc is full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize process, and new material can be recorded. 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-RW901SL, i.e.
6IMPORTANT − After recording SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Erasing Erasing tracks This operation erases the specified track and all sub-sequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the MENU (+/-) key to change the track numbers you desire to erase. To cancel the operation at this point, press the NOTE Once this operation has started, the STOP key cannot be used to cancel it. Please check the track range to be deleted first.
7 − Titling IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the disc, using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-menu. NOTE off, the TOC has not been recorded on the disc and the titles will not have be added. You must finalize the disc to save the titles. After a new title is selected and entered on the disc, TOC will light up on the display. If the power is turned Title input operation Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen.
7IMPORTANT − Titling SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901SL 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-RW901SL. It is particularly efficient for title input. Keyboard type setting The CD-RW901SL must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-language keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language keyboard.
8 −INSTRUCTIONS Data settings IMPORTANT SAFETY Data communication setting By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to the CD-RW901SL 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. • BAUD RATE Sets the communication speed of the keyboard. 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps can be selected (default:19,200).
9IMPORTANT − Reference and specifications SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Error messages Message Details / response Can’t Rec! Cannot record. Either erase the contents of the disc (for a CD-RW), or use a different recordable disc. Disc Error! The disc has malfunctioned. Please replace with a new disc. Disc Full! No recording time remaining, or no recordable track is left on the disc. Text Full! No space to input the letters. Sure? Text! The text data is not written on the disc yet.
9 − Reference andINSTRUCTIONS specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
9IMPORTANT − Reference and specifications SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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) ±1.0 dB (recording) S/N 95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording) Dynamic range 95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording) Distortion 0.006 % (playback) 0.
9 − Reference andINSTRUCTIONS specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY Dimensional drawing 6.0mm 76.2mm 88.0mm 94.0mm 482.6mm 465.6mm 435.0mm 17.7mm 307.6mm 284.6mm 6.
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