Tascam CD-RW5000 User Manual

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CD-RW5000

CD Rewritable Recorder

OWNER’S MANUAL

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

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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

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 pres­ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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.

Important Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has
to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT

terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and­YELLOW.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

make any connection to the larger

For U.S.A

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated appro

ved

type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT

ELECTRICIAN.

For the consumers in Europe
WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT

Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung

Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

TASCAM CD-RW5000

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ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND
CLAMP

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

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Read all of these Instructions.

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Save these Instructions for later use.

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Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.

1) Read Instructions

— All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the product is operated.

2) Retain Instructions

— The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

3) Heed Warnings

— All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4) Follow Instructions

— All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

5) Cleaning

— Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean­ing.

6) Attachments

— Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7) Water and Moisture

— Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8) Accessories

— Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac­turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.

9)

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com­bination to overturn.

10) Ventilation

— Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven­tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11) Power Sources

— This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12) Grounding or Polarization

— This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

13) Power-Cord Protection

— Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding

— If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built­up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con­nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec­trode.

"Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

15) Lightning

— For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.

16) Power Lines

— An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch­ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17) Overloading

— Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.

18) Object and Liquid Entry

— Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.

19) Servicing

— Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open­ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20) Damage Requiring Service

— Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

a)

when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b)

if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c)

if the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d)

if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.

e)

if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f )

when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.

21) Replacement Parts

— When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

22) Safety Check

— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.

23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting

— The product should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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.

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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 class 1 laser product. There is not 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 reguration is shown

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CAUTION

- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING SCREWDRIVER.

- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ­ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, MAKE A CONTACT WITH OUR SERVICEMAN, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A
TROUBLED STATE.

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For U.S.A.

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CERTIFICATION

THIS PRODUCT COMPLES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI­CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE

TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
MANUFACTURED TIF

CAUTION … ACHTUNG … OBSERVERA … ADVARSEL

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

DRIVE UNIT

Optical pickup

: Type : OPU24.36

Manufacturer : Philips Components
Laser output : 2.5 mW (Play),

35 mW (Record)

Wavelength : 775~795 nm

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THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO
INFORM THAT THE APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPO­NENT.

DIESE AUFKLEBEMARKE IST AN DEM IN DER ABBILDUNG

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GEZEIGTEN ORT ANGEBRACHT UM DARAUF HINZUWEISEN,
DASS IM INNERN DES GER

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PÅSKRIFTEN SITTER PÅ APPARATEN SOM VISAS SOM UPPMAN­ING OM ATT APPARATEN OMFATTAR EN INBYGGD LASERKO­MPONENT.

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DETTE MÆRKAT ER ANBRAGT SOM VIST I ILLUSTRATIONEN
FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT APPARATET INDEHOLDER
EN LASERKOMPONENT.

2

DETTE MÆRKAT ER SOM VIST PÅ ILLUSTRATIONEN ANBRAGT
PÅ INDERSIDEN AF TOPDÆKSLET FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN
OM AT YDERLIGERE FREMTRÆNGEN VIL VÆRE FORBUNDET
MED FARE FOR AT UDSÆTTE SIG FOR LASERSTRÅLING.

ADVARSEL — BETJENING AF ANDRE KONTROLLER OG REGULA­TORER ELLER BENYTTELES AF ANDRE FREMGANGSMÅDER
END BESKREVET HERI ER FORBUNDET MED FARE FOR UDSÆT­TELSE FOR LASERSTRÅLING.

ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR

SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ

LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.

ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER

ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET.
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

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CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND

INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNGTRITT AUS.

WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN !

VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD.
STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER KOMPONENT MED
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.

"ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDG
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING"

"VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SIS
LASERDIODIN. JOKA L
VAARALLISTA LASERS

ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE
DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

Table of Contents

1 - Introduction

1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs........ 6

1.2 Finalizing........................................... 7

1.2.1 “Recordable” disc............................. 7

1.2.2 About this manual............................. 7

1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000............. 7

1.3.1 Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000...... 7

1.4 Environmental considerations........ 7

1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs ....... 8

2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000

2.1 Front panel.......................................10

[1] POWER switch
[2] PHONES jack and level control
[3] Disc tray
[4] OPEN/CLOSE key
[5] Display
[6] DISPLAY key
[7] AUTO/MANUAL key
[8] SOURCE key
[9] DIGITAL INPUT key
[10] INPUT level controls
[11] FINALIZE key

[12] ERASE key.........................................11

2.1.1 Transport controls...........................11

[13] SKIP keys...........................................11

[14] STOP key............................................11

[15] PLAY key............................................11

[16] PAUSE key.........................................11

[17] RECORD key......................................11

[18] SYNC START key...............................11

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2.2 Rear panel........................................11

[19] ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED)..........11

[20] ANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED)......11

[21] DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU)...............11

[22] ANALOG INPUT (UNBALANCED) ....11

[23] ANALOG OUTPUT

(UNBALANCED).....................................11

[24] COAXIAL digital INPUT..................... 12

[25] COAXIAL digital OUTPUT................. 12

[26] OPTICAL digital INPUT ..................... 12

[27] OPTICAL digital OUTPUT ................. 12

[28] CONTROL I/O..................................... 12

[29] REMOTE IN connector......................12

2.3 RC-RW5000 remote control unit....12

[30] OPEN/CLOSE key.............................. 13

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[31] Number keys........................................ 13

[32] REPEAT key......................................... 13

[33] PGM key............................................... 13

[34] DISPLAY key........................................ 13

[35] FINALIZE key....................................... 13

[36] ERASE key........................................... 13

[37] SYNC START key................................ 13

[38] AUTO/MANUAL ................................... 13

[39] TRACK INCR key................................. 13

[40] SKIP keys............................................. 13

[41] SEARCH keys...................................... 13

[42] STOP key ............................................. 13

[43] PLAY key.............................................. 13

[44] PAUSE key........................................... 13

[45] RECORD key........................................ 13

3 - Playback operations

3.1 Display modes..................................14

3.2 Playing back a selected track..........14

3.3 Repeating playback..........................14

3.3.1 Programmed playback...................... 14

3.3.2 Fast searching...................................15

4 - Recording operations

4.1 General recording notes.................. 16

4.1.1 Disc types...........................................16

4.2 Recording from digital sources ...... 16

4.2.1 Recording with synchronized start..17

4.3 Automatic track division..................18

4.4 Manual track division....................... 18

4.5 Analog recording..............................19

4.5.1 Reference levels................................19

4.6 Finalizing discs................................. 19

4.7 Erasing material (CD-RW only) ....... 20

4.7.1 Erasing a finalized disc..................... 20

4.7.2 Erasing a track on a non-finalized

disc ...........................................................20

5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc.

5.1 Troubleshooting...............................21

5.1.1 Self-diagnostic program...................22

6 - Specifications

6.1 Audio specifications ........................ 23

6.2 I/O specifications..............................23

6.3 Physical specifications.................... 24

6.3.1 Dimensional drawing ........................24

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1 - Introduction

The TASCAM CD-RW5000 allows you to make
your own standard audio CDs, using cost-effective
standard CD-R discs. CD-RW discs can also be used,
allowing bad “takes” and tracks to be erased and
re-recorded as well as allowing whole discs to be
reused.

The CD-RW5000 permits tracks to be added one at a
time, or together, until the disc is “finalized”, allow­ing it to be replayed on audio CD players.

NOTE

Some models of CD player ma y not be able to
play certain discs produced on the
CD-RW5000.

The CD-RW5000 provides professional-level
+4 dBu balanced inputs and outputs as well as unbal­anced inputs and outputs at –10 dBV. Trimmer
potentiometers are provided on the balanced outputs
to allow precise signal matching.

The CD-RW5000 also provides a comprehensive set
of digital inputs: AES/EBU professional and SPDIF
consumer formats are both supported. The SPDIF
connectors are provided in both coaxial (RCA) and
optical form, and coaxial and optical digital outputs
are also provided in this format.

A sampling frequency converter is included in the
CD-RW5000, so that material from sources which
have not been recorded at the standard CD frequency
of 44.1 kHz (i.e. 48 kHz and 32 kHz) can be recorded
using digital transfer.

When recording from digital sources, the
CD-RW5000 can read not only the audio data, but
the track start data, etc., allowing automatic transfer
of material from DAT, etc. without the need for man­ual intervention.

A wired remote control allows easy operation of the
CD-RW5000 from anywhere in the project location.

NOTE—Important notice

This product is designed to help you record
and reproduce sound works to which you own
the copyright, or where you have obtained
permission from the copyright owner or the
rightful licensor. Unless you own the copy­right, or have obtained the appropriate per­mission from the copyright owner or the
rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,

reproduction or distribution thereof may result
in severe civil and criminal penalties under
copyright laws and international copyright
treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights,
contact your legal advisor. Under no circum­stances will TEA C Corporation be responsible
for the consequences of any illegal copying
performed using the CD-RW5000.

1.1 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. The pack­aging of CD-R discs will include the following logo:

It is also possible to use discs which are marked as
“CD-R Digital Audio for Consumer”.

By contrast, the CD-RW disc can be used in much
the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track
recorded can be erased before the disc has been
“finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used
for other recordings. The packaging of CD-R W discs
will include the a logo similar to the following:

However, you should note that an audio CD created
using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisf actorily
on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play­able on the CD-RW5000. This is in no way a limita­tion of the CD-RW5000 itself, but of the difference
between the different types of media and the methods
used to read them.

CD-R discs created on the CD-RW5000, by contrast,
may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio
CD players.

For details of disc brands that are known to work
well with the CD-RW5000, contact your TASCAM
dealer.

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TASCAM CD-RW5000

1.2 Finalizing

Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, an audio CD player will not be able to
read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final
table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start
of the disc.

The process of writing this table of contents is known
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further
data can be written to the disc. See 4.6, "Finalizing
discs" for details.

In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final­ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, and the
disc re-used.

1.2.1“Recordable” disc

In this manual, we use the term “recordable disc” to
describe either a CD-R or a CD-RW disc which has
not been finalized, i.e. further recording is still
possible.

1.2.2About this manual

In this manual, we use the following typeface to indi­cate a feature of the CD-RW5000 or its remote con­trol: the
given in square brackets
numbers in 2, "Parts of the CD-RW5000". Where a
feature is duplicated on the main unit and the remote
control unit, both numbers are given.

Messages appearing on the display of the
CD-RW5000 are given in the following typeface:

NO DISC

PLAY

key. The numbers of the features are

[13]

and correspond to the

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1 - Introduction

in a rack, See 1.4, "Environmental considerations"
below for ventilation, etc. parameters.

1.4 Environmental considerations

The CD-RW5000 should be operated in an environ­ment which provides adequate ventilation. We rec­ommend that a space of 1U is left above the unit
when it is rack-mounted.

A void e xposing the CD-R W5000 to e xcessiv e heat or
extremes of temperature (between 5˚C and 35˚C—
41˚F and 95˚F), as well as avoiding excessively
humid conditions. The CD-RW5000 is somewhat
more sensitive to extremes of temperature than audio
CD players.

The CD-RW5000 should be operated in a horizontal
position (i.e. the front panel should be vertical).
Avoid mounting the CD-RW5000 in a rack which is
tilted more than 5˚ from the vertical.

The AC voltage supplied to the CD-RW5000 should
match the voltage as printed on the rear panel of the
unit. If you are in any doubt, consult an electrician.

1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000

When you unpack the CD-RW5000, you should find,
in addition to this manual:

• the main unit itself

• the remote control unit with its attached cable

• a rack-mounting screw kit

1.3.1Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000

Use the rack-mounting screw kit to mount the
CD-RW5000 in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown
below . Remo ve the feet of the unit before mounting it

NOTE

When transporting the CD-RW5000, always
use the original packing materials. For this
reason, we strongly recommend that you
save all the packing materials that came with
the CD-RW5000, in case you need to trans­port it in the future.

In addition, when transporting the
CD-RW5000, you should tape the disc tray
closed, using adhesive tape which will not
spoil the finish of the unit.

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1 - Introduction

1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs

heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical
devices.

The Compact Disc medium is a robust medium, and
the discs can survive a good deal of physical abuse.
However, there are precautions that you should take
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs which are
different to those you should take when handling
ordinary CDs.

Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a
disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and
fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.

CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the
effects of heat than ordinary CDs. It is important that
they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight
will fall on them, and which is away from sources of

Always store CD-R and CD-R W discs in their “je wel
cases” to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their
surfaces.

When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use
a soft felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never
use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause
damage to the recorded side.

Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alco­hol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP
cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.

If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of
a CD-R or CD-RW disc, read the precautions sup­plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer
directly.

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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000

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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000

Most parts and controls of the CD-RW5000 are
self-explanatory. However, we suggest that you look
through this section in order to gain an overview of
the functions of the CD-RW5000.

2.1 Front panel

[1] POWER switch

Press this switch to turn the power on and off to the
CD-RW5000.

PLAUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, that the socket­outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.

[2] PHONES jack and level control

Use this jack to connect a standard pair of stereo
headphones and the level control to control the level
of the signal output from them.

[3] Disc tray

When inserting discs into the tray for recording or
playback, make sure that the label side of the disc is
uppermost.

Always make sure that the disc is centered in the
recess in the disc tray before closing the tray.

[4] OPEN/CLOSE key

Use this key to open and close the disc tray.

[5] Display

The display provides information regarding the
inserted disc (disc type, time available for recording,
track number, etc.), and metering.

In both digital and analog input modes, you can
increment track numbers manually by pressing either
the

RECORD

INCR [39]

key

[17]

or

[45]

, or the

key while recording is taking place.

TRACK

[8] SOURCE key

Use this key to choose between digital and analog
sources when recording a disc. If a digital source is
selected, the source will be the one selected with the

DIGITAL INPUT

There are two choices for the analog inputs: unbal­anced inputs, which is briefly shown as
the large 7-segment characters and
smaller characters of the display, and the balanced
inputs, which are shown as

ANALOG BAL

and
characters.

key.

ANALOG

BAL

on the 7-segment

on the smaller display

UNBAL

on the

on

[9] DIGITAL INPUT key

Use this key to select the input source when record­ing a disc. Use this key in conjunction with the

SOURCE

AES/EBU, COAXIAL

SOURCE

When the
analog sources, pressing this
briefly will display the last selected input source for
the digital inputs, without actually selecting the
source.

key. The choices available are:

and

OPTICAL

key is set to

SOURCE

DIGITAL

key is set to either of the two

.

DIGITAL INPUT

when the

key

[10]INPUT level controls

These controls affect the level of the analog input
signal.

[6] DISPLAY key

Use this key to cycle through the different display
modes available, as described in 3.1, "Display
modes".

[7] AUTO/MANUAL key

When the recording source is digital, this key allows
for the synchronization of the recorded CD with the
digital track divisions recorded on a source CD, a
DAT recorder, etc. See 4.3, "Automatic track divi­sion" for details.

When the recording source is analog or digital
AES/EBU format, this key allows automatic track
incrementation to be performed when a period of
silence of three seconds or more is detected in the
signal. See 4.2, "Recording from digital sources" for
details.

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10

When these controls are at the two o’clock position,
the signal is at nominal level (neither cut or boosted).

[11]FINALIZE key

This key is used after all tracks on a recordable disc
have been recorded. When this key is pressed, fol­lowed within 2 seconds by the
final table of contents is written on the disc, which
can then be played on a normal CD player (until this
key is pressed, and the table of contents is written,
CDs cannot be played on a normal CD player).

After the table of contents has been written, the disc
ceases to be a recordable disc. In the case of a CD-R
disc, no further action except playback can be per­formed on the disc. In the case of a CD-RW disc, the
whole disc can be erased, and reused for recording.
See 4.6, "Finalizing discs" for details.

RECORD

key, the

[12]ERASE key

This key only has any effect when a CD-RW disc is
inserted in the CD-RW5000. If a standard CD or a
CD-R disc is inserted, it will have no effect.

Pressing this key once will prepare to erase the last
recorded track. Pressing this key twice in quick suc­cession will prepare to erase the whole disc. See 4.7,
"Erasing material (CD-RW only)" for details.

2.1.1Transport controls

These keys are similar to those on a con ventional CD
player, with the addition of a

RECORD

key.

[13]SKIP keys

2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000

NOTE

The CD-RW5000 needs between 150ms and
400ms to recognize the start of a track. If the
audio material starts too close (i.e. within this
time) of the logical track start, the
CD-RW5000 ma y not record the very first part
of the audio material.

When recording using the sync start feature,
therefore, make sure that there is a gap
between the track start and the start of the
audio. If there is not such a gap, you should
use a manual start.

In playback mode, these keys work in the same way
as on a conventional CD player. They have no
effect when the CD-RW5000 is in recording mode.

[14]STOP key

This key stops the current transport operation.

[15]PLAY key

This key starts playback of a disc.

[16]PAUSE key

This key is used to pause the current playback or
recording operation temporarily.

Note that when the unit is in paused play or record
mode, the
recording.

PLAY

key is used to restart playback or

[17]RECORD key

This key is used for recording on a recordable disc.
Pressing it puts the unit into record ready mode. It is
also used when erasing and finalizing discs.

[18]SYNC START key

This key allows synchronized recording when digital
audio data is received at the selected input (either the
coaxial or optical inputs).

There are two settings:
When the
will start recording as soon as digital audio data starts
to be received at the input jack, and will continue
until the data signifying the start of the next track is
received. When the
the CD-RW5000 will start recording as soon as digi­tal audio data is received at the input, and will con­tinue until data recording is stopped manually, or
until no further audio signals are received.

SYNC 1

SYNC 1

setting is selected, the recorder

SYNC ALL

SYNC ALL

and

setting is selected,

2.2 Rear panel

[19]ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED)

These XLR-type connectors provide balanced inputs
at a nominal +4 dBu.

These are wired according to the following standard:

1
2
3

[20]ANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED)

These XLR-type connectors provide balanced out­puts at a nominal +4 dBu, wired in the same way as
the balanced inputs.

The trimmer beside each connector can be used to set
the output level precisely to match the le v el expected
by the equipment connected to the tape deck.

The “standard” setting (and the condition in which
the unit is shipped from the factory) is with these
trimmers set to +4 dBu.

[21]DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU)

.

This XLR-type connector accepts digital audio data
in standard AES/EBU format.

[22]ANALOG INPUT (UNBALANCED)

These RCA connectors accept unbalanced analog
audio signals at –10 dBV levels (consumer level).

[23]ANALOG OUTPUT (UNBALANCED)

These RCA connectors output unbalanced analog
audio signals at –10 dBV levels.

Ground
“Hot” (+)
“Cold” (–)

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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000

[24]COAXIAL digital INPUT

This RCA connector accepts digital audio data in
SPDIF format.

[25]COAXIAL digital OUTPUT

This RCA connector outputs digital audio data in
SPDIF format.

[26]OPTICAL digital INPUT

This optical connector allows input of digital audio
data in SPDIF format.

[27]OPTICAL digital OUTPUT

This optical connector outputs digital audio data in
SPDIF format.

NOTE

If these optical connectors are not being
used, keep them covered with the dust caps
supplied with the unit.

[28]CONTROL I/O

Tally signals are open collector, with a maximum
current of 40 mA. Input signals are active when low
(ground) for ≥ 30 ms.

[29]REMOTE IN connector

This connector is used for the RC-RW5000 remote
control unit supplied with the CD-RW5000. Do not
attempt to connect any other kind of remote control
unit to this connector.

2.3 RC-RW5000 remote control
unit

This 15-pin ’D’-sub connector is used for connection
to a suitably-equipped controller.

The pinouts of this connector are given below:

Pin

number

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

STOP TALLY OUT
REC-PLA Y TALLY OUT
SKIP (forward) IN
SKIP (back) IN
REC-P A USE TALLY OUT
REC IN
Track increment IN
Ground —
PLA Y TALLY OUT
P A USE TALLY OUT

Signal

Direction

11
12
13
14
15

12

N/C —
STOP IN
PLAY IN
PAUSE IN
N/C —

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For the most part, the keys on the remote control unit
duplicate many of the keys on the main unit. How­ever, there is a set of number keys which can be used
for programmed playback, or to start playback at a
particular track number. There are also some addi­tional keys available, which are not provided on the
main unit.

2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000

The remote control unit keys are listed here, together
with the number (in square brackets) of the corre­sponding key on the main unit, when these keys are
identical in function to those on the main unit. When
these keys have a different function, or are additional
to those on the main unit, an explanation of their
function is provided.

[30]OPEN/CLOSE key

See

[4]

.

[31]Number keys

These number keys are used to select tracks for pro­grammed playback, or to select a particular track to
play . See section 3, "Playback operations", for details
of how to perform these operations.

When entering track numbers greater than nine, the
two keys corresponding to the digits that compose
the track number should be pressed in quick7 succes­sion. For instance, when entering track number 14,
first press the 1 key, quickly followed by the 4 key.

[32]REPEAT key

This key works in the same way as the repeat key on
conventional CD players.

Repeated presses of this key will cycle between the
following repeat modes: repeating the current track
(

REPEAT 1

), and no repeat.

ALL

), repeating the whole disc (

REPEAT

[33]PGM key

Use this key in conjunction with the number keys for
programmed playback, as described in 3.3.1, "Pro­grammed playback".

[34]DISPLAY key

See

[6]

.

[35]FINALIZE key

See

[11]

.

[37]SYNC START key

See

[18]

.

[38]AUTO/MANUAL

See

[7]

.

[39]TRACK INCR key

When the track increment function is in manual
mode, as selected with the

[7]

, pressing this key while a disc is being recorded

will increment the current track number. See 4.4,
"Manual track division" and 4.4, "Manual track divi­sion" for details.

This is equivalent to pressing the
the main unit
has no effect in playback mode.

[17]

when recording a disc. This key

AUTO/MANUAL

RECORD

key

key on

[40]SKIP keys

See

[13]

.

[41]SEARCH keys

These three keys allow fast playback in either the for ­ward or backward direction in order to assist precise
location of a point on a disc, similar to the cue and
review modes on a tape recorder.

Pressing the
twice normal speed in either the forward or backward
direction respectively.

Pressing the
key, will start playback at eight times normal speed
in either the forward or reverse direction,
respectively.



or

FAST

Ô

key will start playback at

key , follo wed by the



or

Ô

[42]STOP key

See

[14]

.

[43]PLAY key

See

[15]

.

[44]PAUSE key

See

[16]

.

[36]ERASE key

See

[12]

.

[45]RECORD key

See

[17]

.

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3 - Playback operations

This section gives details of the basic operations you
can perform when using the CD-RW5000 to play
back CDs.

Playing back CDs on the CD-RW5000 is similar to
playing back CDs on any other CD player.

The CD-RW5000 can play back ordinary
pre-recorded commercial CDs, and CD-R discs, as
well as CD-RW discs recorded on the CD-RW5000.
These last discs may not be playable on other CD
players.

Also, note that unlike some other CD players, but in
common with other TASCAM devices, the
key on the CD-RW5000 is used to restart playback
after the
back.

PAUSE

key has been used to pause play-

PLAY

3.1 Display modes

The different display modes available when playing
back a CD are: track elapsed time (
with the level meters displayed, track remaining time
(

REMAIN TIME TRACK

(

TOTAL REMAIN TIME

(

TRACK TIME

Press the
between these modes.

DISPLAY

) without the level meters displayed.

key (

), and track elapsed time

[6]

TRACK TIME

), disc remaining time

or

[34]

) to cycle

3.2 Playing back a selected track

2

To repeat the whole disc, press the
key

[32]

on the remote control unit twice to

show

REPEAT ALL

will play to the end and then restart playing
from the beginning until stopped.

on the display . The disc

REPEAT

3.3.1Programmed playback

T o program a sequence of tracks for playback, follo w
the steps below:

1

Make sure that playback is stopped.

2

Press the
is shown on the display.

3

Enter the numbers of the tracks that you
want included in the programmed play,

using the number keys on the remote control
unit

The step number of the programmed track appears
briefly, and the display shows the word

)

PROGRAM

As explained earlier, pressing two number
keys in quic k succession will enter that 2-digit
track number. Leave a pause between the
entry of the different track numbers to sepa­rate the program steps.

PGM

key

[33]

[31]

.

flashing at the left of the display.

NOTE

PROGRAM

, and

Use the number buttons on the remote control unit to
enter a track number. If the number of the track is
greater than nine, press the keys of the two digits in
order to enter the 2-digit number.

• If the CD-RW5000 is already playing, the playback
will jump to the start of the selected track.

• If the CD-RW5000 is in pause mode, the playback
position will be at the start of the selected track in
pause mode.

• If the CD-RW5000 is stopped, playback will start
from the start of the selected track.

3.3 Repeating playback

To repeat one track, press the

1

[32]

on the remote control unit once to show

REPEAT 1

track will continue to be repeated until
stopped.

on the display. The current

REPEAT

key

4

Start the programmed playback by pressing
the

PLAY

key on the main unit

remote control unit

5

Stop programmed playback by pressing the

STOP

key on the main unit

remote control unit

While a programmed playback sequence is active,
even while playback is stopped, the display shows
the word

6

Opening the disc tray will also cancel the pro­grammed playback.

It is possible to program up to 20 program steps for
programmed playback. If more than 20 program
steps are entered, the display shows

PROGRAM

Cancel programmed playback by pressing
the

STOP

key on the main unit
remote control unit
succession.

[43]

.

[42]

.

at the left of the display.

[42]

twice in quick

[15]

[14]

[14]

FULL

or on the

or on the

or on the

.

14

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3 - Playback operations

3.3.2Fast searching

The remote control unit features keys to allow pre­cise searching and positioning within the CD.

1

Press and hold the backward or forward key
to search backward or forward at twice nor-

mal speed.

2

Press the
ward or forward key to search backward or

forward at eight times normal speed.

FAST

key, followed in by the back-

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4 - Recording operations

Before starting to record CDs, make sure that all
appropriate connections (analog and digital) are
made both into and out of the CD-RW5000. Turn off
all equipment while making connections to avoid
transient noises which may damage your monitoring
speakers, etc.

WARNING

Make sure that power to the CD-RW5000 is
not cut off while recording is taking place. If
power is cut off while recording is taking
place, the data on the disc will be corrupted.
When power is restored and a corrupted disc
is inserted, the CD-RW5000 will attempt to
recover the disc. The display will show the
word “

RECOVER”

while this is taking place.
However, despite this, it may not be possible
to recover the disc.

4.1 General recording notes

4.1.1Disc types

Both CD-R and CD-RW discs can be used. When
inserted into the CD-RW5000, the unit detects the
type of disc that has been inserted, and shows either

CD RECORDABLE

appropriate. If you insert a non-recordable CD (i.e. a
pre-recorded disc, or a CD-R which has been final­ized), the display will simply show
not record on the disc1.

If the recordable disc is a blank disc, the display will
show

OPC

while the drive calibrates itself (optimal
power calibration). When this process is finished, the
display shows track 0, followed by an elapsed time
of

00M00

If the recordable disc already has material recorded
on it, the OPC checking process will also be carried
out, and when this is completed, the CD-RW5000
shows the number of tracks recorded so far, together
with the total elapsed time so far.

S

.

or

CD REWRITABLE

CD

and you can-

as

Note the following with regard to all forms of record­ing (from both digital and analog sources):

• The minimum length of a track on a CD is four sec­onds. It is not possible to record a track with a
length of less than four seconds.

• There is a limit, set by the CD standard, of 99
tracks on a CD. Do not attempt to record more than
99 tracks on a disc.

• Since the CD-RW5000 has no information about
the total length of a track while it is recording, the

DISPLAY

operation in playback mode. Repeated presses
cycle between track elapsed time and time remain­ing for recording on the disc.

• After recording is stopped, the CD-RW5000 will
update the temporary TOC. The display will show
the word

NOT

attempt to remove the disc while this is taking
place.

• Place the CD-RW5000 into record pause mode by
pressing the
source has been selected, and no such source is
detected at the appropriate connector, the
indicator on the display will flash to indicate that
the connection is not ready.

• To go manually from record pause mode into
record mode, press the

• Press the

key works slightly differently to its

UPDATE

turn off the power to the CD-RW5000 or

RECORD

STOP

while this is going on.

key. If a digital input

PLAY

key.

key to stop recording.

DO

DIGITAL

NOTE

If a recordable disc is inserted more than 99
times, the process cannot be carried out, and
the message “

OPC Fail

” is shown on the dis­play. Take care not to insert a recordable disc
too many times (over 99) otherwise you can­not make any further recordings on the disc
and cannot finalize it.

However, when the OPC operation has been
carried out 96 times, the CD-RW5000 will
show “

” on the displa y when the disc has

Final

been inserted and the OPC operation has fin­ished. This is a warning to you that the disc
should now be finalized (see 4.6, "Finalizing
discs"). Finaliz e the disc and remove it bef ore
recording on another disc.

4.2 Recording from digital sour ces

Before starting to record a CD from a digital source,
do the following:

Use the

1

source (as opposed to analog), as shown by

DIGITAL

1. If the disc is a CD-RW disc that has been final­ized, you can erase the whole disc and use it
again for recording.

SOURCE

on the display.

key

[8]

to select a digital

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4 - Recording operations

2

Use the
between the three possible digital audio

sources:

OPTICAL

It is assumed that the digital program material has
been edited so that there is no clipping. If a digital
signal goes over the maximum level, audible distor­tion occurs. It is not possible to adjust the level of
digital audio signals input to the CD-RW5000.

If the program material which is to be recorded con­tains track divisions (PQ code or START IDs on a
DAT) which you want to use as track divisions when
making the CD, use the
set the track division mode to
"Automatic track division" for details.

DIGITAL INPUT

key

AES/EBU, COAXIAL

.

AUTO/MANUAL

AUTO

[9]

to select

and

key

. See 4.3,

[7]

to

4.2.1Recording with synchronized start

The synchronized start facility allows recording to
start when the digital start of a track is recognized
(coaxial or optical) or when the input level from
AES/EBU sources goes from below –36 dB to above
this level.

There are two different ways in which the sync start
facility can be used: you may wish to record only one
track from a digital source—

SYNC 1

.

you are recording and enter pause mode on
the source player. If the audio source is a dig­itally-connected CD (coaxial or optical),
make sure the CD player is stopped, not
paused.

2

Insert a recordable disc into the
CD-RW5000.

• To record one track only, press the
key once to show

• To record more than one track, press the

START

• The CD-RW5000 will go into record ready mode
(the
both light, and the
in the display).

3

• If
through the coaxial or optical inputs, recording
starts automatically when the start of a track within
the digital audio signal is detected, and continues
until the start of the next track within the source
material is detected, when recording will stop.

key twice to show

RECORD

Start playing back the audio source.

SYNC-1

SYNC-1

on the display.

SYNC

and

PAUSE

RECORD

is selected and the source is input

CD-RW5000

SYNC START

SYNC

on the display.

key indicators will

indicator will flash

Alternatively , you may simply w ant to start recording
when the source starts playing, and finish recording
when the source stops—

Neither of these modes is available when recording
from analog sources.

In both cases, it is possible to stop the recording
manually at any time.

SYNC ALL

.

NOTE

The CD-RW5000 needs between 150ms and
400ms to recognize the start of a track. If the
audio material starts too close (i.e. within this
time) of the logical track start, the
CD-RW5000 ma y not record the very first part
of the audio material.

When recording using the sync start feature,
therefore, make sure that there is a gap
between the track start and the start of the
audio. If there is not such a gap, you should
use a manual start.

RecordRecord pause Stop
Track starts

Source material

• In the case of SYNC-1 being selected, and the
recorded signal being input through the AES/EBU
inputs, recording will start when the audio level
exceeds –36 dB. It will stop when the signal falls
below this level for 20 consecutive seconds.

• If

SYNC ALL

matically when the start of a track within the digital
audio signal at the optical or coaxial connector is
destected, or when the audio level exceeds –36 dB
at the AES/EBU connector.

When recording starts, the currently-recording track
number is shown, together with the elapsed track
time. To show how much recording time remains on
the disc, press the

The recording may be stopped in either of the follow­ing ways:

is selected, recording starts auto-

DISPLAY

key

[6]

or

[34]

.

1

If the audio source is not a CD connected dig­itally to the CD-RW5000, locate the audio

source to a little before the start of the track

SYNC-1

• The start of the next track within the source mate­rial is detected.

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4 - Recording operations

• Automatically, when the signal level drops below
–36 dB and stays below that level for 20 seconds or
more.

• Manually, using the CD-RW-5000’s

STOP

key.

SYNC ALL

• Automatically, when the signal level drops below
–36 dB and stays below that level for 20 seconds or
more.

• Manually, using the CD-RW-5000’s

NOTE

If you are recording from a SPDIF source, you
should
you should stop it. This will a void the writing of
spurious tracks.

Manual track division (4.4, "Manual track divi­sion") is not available in sync start mode.

not

pause the source to cut the signal;

NOTE

STOP

key.

4.3 Automatic track division

1

Locate the audio source to a little before the
start of the material you are recording, and

insert a disc into the CD-RW5000.

• If you are recording a CD using a digital connec­tion , you should not pause the CD player, but lea ve
it stopped.

• If you are using the automatic synchronization
facility, press the
twice so that the display shows

4.2.1, "Recording with synchronized start"), and
you should ignore the following two steps, as these
are performed automatically when the
CD-RW5000 enters sync start mode.

2

Press the
that the display shows

AUTO

3

Press the
the CD-RW5000 in record pause mode. The

word
the
will also light.

Start playing back the source material.

4

.

RECORD

RECORD

SYNC START

AUTO/MANUAL

TRACK INCR

RECORD

key

[17]

will flash on the display and

and

PAUSE

key

[18]

or

[37]

[7]

or

ALL (see

or

[38]

[45]

to place

SYNC

key

key indicators

so

When material is recorded from an SPDIF audio
source, the CD-RW5000 can recognize track divi­sions in the digital audio data, and will automatically
increment track numbers as the track divisions are
received. The track divisions may be either PQ code
or the START ID on a DAT recorder.

If recording is being carried out from an AES/EBU
or an analog source, a track division will be entered
automatically after each continuous period of relative
silence (–36 dB) of three seconds or more in length.

This mode is always selected automatically when the

SYNC ALL

If neither of these modes is selected, it is possible to
change between automatic and manual track division
modes as recording takes place.

Certain styles of music may include passages
of relative silence which will be interpreted by
the CD-RW5000 as track divisions. If you are
recording such material, we recommend that
you do not use the automatic setting. Unlik e a
DAT recorder , track divisions cannot be edited
and erased once they have been recorded.

or

SYNC-1

mode is selected.

NOTE

5

If the automatic synchronization facility is
not in use, press the

start recording.

• If the automatic synchronization facility is in use,
recording will start automatically.

To stop recording, press the
Recording will also stop if the signal level drops

below –36 dB for 20 continuous seconds or more.

If you are recording from a SPDIF source, you
should
you should stop it. This will a void the writing of
spurious tracks.

not

pause the source to cut the signal;

PLAY

NOTE

key

STOP

[15]

key

or

[14]

[43]

or

to

[42]

4.4 Manual track division

When recording a longer piece without track divi­sions (for instance, when recording a CD backup of a
DAT recording of a live concert where track di visions
have not been inserted), it is necessary to enter the
track divisions manually.

.

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18

NOTE

You cannot use the manual track division
facility if the automatic synchronization is
selected. Make sure that this facility is turned
off before you start recording with manual
track divisions.

It is possible to switch between manual and
automatic track division, e v en while recording
is taking place, when the sync start facility is
turned off.

We suggest that before making the CD, you play
back the source material, and make a note of the
times at which the track divisions will occur. When
you are actually recording, use these notes and the
time counter on the CD-RW5000 or on the source
device in order to cue you for the track entries.

Prepare to start recording as described above, but
make sure that
on the display. If it is not, you should press the

AUTO/MANUAL

At the points where you want to enter a track divi­sion, press the

TRACK INCR

Pressing any of these keys will write a track di vision,
and will increment the track number by one.

TRACK INCR MANU AL

key until it appears.

RECORD

key

key

[17]

or

[45]

[39]

on the remote control unit.

is shown

, or the

NOTE

The CD standard states that a track cannot be
less than four seconds in length. Do not
attempt to make tracks which are shorter than
four seconds. Also bear in mind that there can
only be 99 tracks on a CD.

4 - Recording operations

When recording from analog sources, you should
take care that the signal level is low enough to avoid
distortion on the finished CD.

The

INPUT

adjust the level of the input signal, with reference to
the meters.

The controls neither cut nor boost the signal when
they are at the 2 o’clock position.

4.5.1Reference levels

The meters on the CD-RW5000 are similar to the
meters on other digital equipment; their highest read­ing is
occurs when this signal level is reached.

The meters on analog equipment are typically refer­enced to a “nominal” level (which is either +4 dBu or
–10 dBV), shown as 0 dB on the meter. Typically,
signals are recorded so that they go above this nomi­nal level, and the meter can go “into the red” without
unpleasant distortion being apparent.

The 0 dB marking on the meter of an analog device,
and the 0 dB marking on the CD-RW5000’s meters
therefore refer to different levels.

When dealing with mixed analog-digital audio sys­tems, it is common to refer to a “reference level”.
This level is the level which is displayed on the digi­tal equipment’s meters when a signal at the analog
nominal level is received by the digital equipment.
The actual level of the nominal signal depends on the
input at which it is received (balanced = +4 dBu,
unbalanced = –10 dBV).

In the case of the CD-RW5000, this reference le v el is
–16 dBFS. When the REC LEVEL controls are at
their nominal position (see above) and an analog sig­nal which registers 0 dB on the analog equipment’s
meter is input, this would be equivalent to a reading
of –16 dB on the CD-RW5000’s meters.

OVER

level controls

, i.e. harsh-sounding digital clipping

[10]

should be used to

4.5 Analog recording

The CD-RW5000 can accept analog signals in either
balanced or unbalanced format.

The automatic synchronization facility is not avail­able when making recordings from analog sources.

The balanced signals received at the XLR-type con­nectors should be at professional +4 dBu level, and
the unbalanced signals received at the RCA jacks
should be at –10 dBV levels. Select the appropriate
input using the

SOURCE

key

[8]

.

Another way to view this is to think of 16 dB of
headroom being available when a nominal level ana­log signal is input.

4.6 Finalizing discs

When all material has been added to a disc, it must
be finalized to allow it to be played on a standard CD
player.

Finalizing the disc writes a permanent table of con­tents (TOC) to the disc, and “closes” it so that no fur­ther recording is possible (in the case of a CD-RW

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4 - Recording operations

disc, the disc can be completely erased for further
recording, however).

1

With the disc to be finalized inserted into the
CD-RW5000, press the

or

[35]

.

2

Press the
two seconds of pressing the

The CD-RW5000 will display the approximate time
it will take to finalize the disc, together with

REMAIN TIME

place. This time may vary, depending on the com­plexity of the disc (the number of tracks) but will
typically be around two minutes.

While the finalization process is taking place,
the CD-RW5000 will not respond to any con­trols or commands.

Do not turn off the power to the CD-RW5000
while the finalization process is taking place.
This will corrupt the data on the disc and
make it unplayable on any system.

RECORD

, as the finalization process takes

NOTE

FINALIZE

key

[17]

key

or

[45]

within

FINALIZE

[11]

key.

4.7 Erasing material (CD-RW only)

If you use CD-RW discs, you can erase tracks
(before finalization) and the whole disc (after the disc
has been finalized). CD-R discs cannot be erased. If
you make a mistake recording a CD-R disc, it is not
recoverable.

After a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is not pos­sible to erase individual tracks. The whole disc must
be erased if the disc is to be used for further
recording.

4.7.1Erasing a finalized disc

The whole contents (audio material and subcode)
will all be erased. This allows you to use a single
CD-RW disc many times as a pre-master disc for
duplication.

1

Make sure that a finalized CD-RW disc is
inserted, and that the CD-RW5000 is

stopped.

2

Press the
show

3

To start the erasure process, press the

RECORD

onds of pressing the

If you press the
for more than two seconds without pressing any
other keys. The
appear from the display.

While the erasure process is going on, the display
will show

RECORD

ERASE

ERASE DISC

key

ERASE

ERASE DISC

ERASE

indicator will flash.

key

[17]

or

ERASE

key by mistake, simply wait

RECORD

and

[12]

. The display will

.

[45]

within two sec-

key.

indication will dis-

and the

4.7.2Erasing a track on a non-finalized

disc

Only the last track on the disc can be erased. For
example, if you have recorded ten tracks on a disc,
only the tenth track can be erased. To erase the eighth
track, you must first erase the tenth and ninth tracks,
so that the eighth track becomes the last track on the
disc.

1

Make sure that a non-finalized CD-RW disc
is inserted, and the CD-RW5000 is stopped.

2

Press the
show

To start the erasure process, press the

3

RECORD

onds of pressing the

ERASE

ERASE TRACK

key

[17]

key

or

ERASE

[12]

. The display will

.

[45]

within two sec-

key.

NOTE

Do not turn off the power to the CD-RW5000
while erasure processes are taking place.
This will corrupt the data on the disc and
make the disc unusable for further playback
or recording.

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If you press the
for more than two seconds without pressing any
other keys. The
disappear from the display.

While the erasure process is going on, the display
will show

RECORD

ERASE

ERASE TRACK

ERASE

indicator will flash.

key by mistake, simply wait

RECORD

and

indication will

and the

5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc.

The following messages may appear on the display
under certain circumstances. The meaning of these
messages, and any countermeasures which are appro­priate are given here.

Message

READING

OPC

NO DISC

UPDATE

WAIT

FULL

CD FULL

EMPTY

INPUT

FINAL

RECOVER

Meaning and countermeasure (if

appropriate)

The disc has been inserted, and the disc
information is being read by the
CD-RW5000.

Optimal Power Calibration is in progress
(a recordable disc has been inserted, and
the CD-RW5000 is adjusting its internal
mechanism to match the disc
characteristics.)

No disc is loaded into the CD-RW5000.
You may also see this message if you
load a disc upside-down or load a dirty
disc.

After recording has finished, the
CD-RW5000 updates a temporary table of
contents, and displays this message. This
is not the same as the permanent table of
contents produced by a finalizing
operation.

The CD-RW5000 is busy with an internal
operation.

More than 20 tracks have been
programmed for programmed playback
(see 3.3.1, "Programmed playback").

No more space is left for recording on the
disc.

You have tried to finalize an empty disc; it
is not possible to write a table of contents
for an empty disc!

Sync start has been selected to
synchronize recording with a digital audio
source (4.2, "Recording from digital
sources") but a digital source has not
been selected as the input.

The OPC operation has been carried out
more than 96 times; this is a warning to
you that the disc must now be finalized.

The data on the disc was corrupted,
possibly due to a power failure during a
write operation. The CD-RW5000 is
attempting to restore the corrupted data
so that the disc can be used.

Message

OPC FAIL

SERVICE

Meaning and countermeasure (if

appropriate)

The OPC operation has failed when the
disc is inserted. This may be due to the
disc having been inserted more than 99
times, or it may be that the disc is dirty. If
you know that the disc has not been
inserted more than 99 times, clean the
disc using the methods described in 1.1,
"About CD-R and CD-RW discs".

The CD-RW5000 has failed its self-check
operation. Remove any disc, turn off the
CD-RW5000, wait a fe w seconds and turn
it back on again. If this message appears
again, contact your TASCAM service
center.

5.1 Troubleshooting

In addition to the messages above, here is a list of
problems and possible solutions:

Problem Solution

Make sure the power cable is connected
to a power socket of the correct voltage.

No power

No sound on
replay

Distorted sound

Sound is too
faint

Disc does not
start

Cannot select
manual track
division

Recording is
distorted

Reset the CD-RW5000 by switching the
power switch off , w aiting for a short while,
and switching it on again.

Are the correct connections made to the
amplifying equipment?
Is the input selector of the amplifying
equipment switched to the correct
source?

Are the balanced XLR-type connectors
connected to a +4 dBu input?
Are the trimmers on the balanced
XLR-type outputs turned up?

Are the unbalanced RCA connectors
connected to a –10 dBV input?

Is the disc label side upwards and placed
correctly in the disc tray?
Is the disc clean?
Try another disc to see if the problem lies
with a particular disc

Sync start is selected for a digital input
source (4.3, "Automatic track division")

The input levels are set too high (analog
recording)
The –10 dBV inputs of the CD-RW5000
are receiving analog signals from a
+4 dBu signal source.

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5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc.

5.1.1Self-diagnostic program

The CD-RW5000 allows you to check the electronic
components of the unit if you are experiencing prob­lems in the operations of the unit, and the trouble­shooting measures described above have not cured
the problem.

Eject and remove any disc, and turn off the

1

CD-RW5000.

2

Press and hold down the
keys on the main unit (

keep them pressed while turning the unit
back on again.

3

The display will show the word
flashing characters, after a few seconds.

After a few minutes, the message will change

4

to either

ERROR

or

PLAY

[15]

and

PASSED

and STOP

[14]

) and

BUSY

.

, in

5

If the

ERROR

fault in the CD-RW5000 which must be
repaired by your TASCAM service center.
Do not attempt to repair the CD-RW5000 by
yourself.

PASSED

If the

6

lem is one which cannot be diagnosed by the
program. The problem may be due to any of
the following causes: you are trying to do an
operation which does not correspond to the
instructions in this manual, the disc is of the
wrong type for the operation, the connections
have been wrongly made, or there may be a
fault in the mechanical part of the recorder.

Leave the self-diagnostic program by tur ning

7

off the power to the CD-RW5000.

message appears, there is a

message appears, the prob-

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6 - Specifications

6.1 Audio specifications

Recording time 74 minutes (with 74-minute disc)
CD type Playback of CD-D A (Red Book),

CD-R and CD-RW
Recording on CD-R and

a

CD-RW

Input sampling frequency
Recording sampling

frequency
Recording resolution 16-bit linear
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (

S/N ratio >98 dB (playback), >90 dB

Dynamic range >95 dB (playback), >90 dB

Total harmonic distortion
(1 kHz @ FS – 1.1 dB at
recording)

Channel separation >90 dB (playback), >86 dB

Wow and flutter Unmeasurable (<0.001%)

32 kHz — 48 kHz

44.1 kHz

playback,

(recording)

(recording)
<0.008% (playback), < 0.012%

recording)

(recording) (1kHz @ FS)

a. Brands of disc that are recommended for used

with the CD-RW5000 are the Taiyo Yuden and
Ricoh brands.

b. The CD-RW5000 incorporates an automatic

sampling frequency conv ertor to convert input
to 44.1 kHz. However, the follo wing should be
noted. The sampling frequency convertor is
activated when the sampling frequency falls
outside 44.1 kHz (to a tolerance of ±100ppm).
If the input signal suffers from jitter, and
“drifts” around the nominal 44.1 kHz fre­quency , the sampling frequency convertor will
keep engaging and disengaging, producing
audible noise in the recording.

b

±

0.5 dB

±

1 dB recording)

6.2 I/O specifications

Analog inputs (balanced
XLR-3-31 type)

Analog inputs (unbal­anced RCA)

Analog outputs (balanced
XLR-3-32 type)

Analog outputs (unbal­anced RCA)

Headphone 1/4-inch
stereo jack

Digital output (optical
TOSLINK)

Digital output (unbalanced
RCA)

Digital input (balanced
XLR-3-31 type)

Digital input (unbalanced
RCA)

Digital input (optical
TOSLINK)

Parallel I/O port 15-pin ’D’-sub connector
REMOTE CONTROL

3.5 mm mini-jack

Nominal input level +4dBu
(FS=–16 dB)
Maximum input level +20 dBu

Input impedance 10 k
Nominal input level –10dBV

(FS=–16 dB)
Maximum input level +6 dBV
(2Vrms)

Input impedance 10 k
Nominal output level +4dBu

(FS=–16 dBu)
Maximum output level +20 dBu
All level measurements made
with trimmer set to maximum
value

Output impedance 75
Trimmers provide up to 12 dB of
attenuation

Nominal output level –10 dBV
Maximum output level +6 dBV
(2 Vrms)

Output impedance 200
(2 x 32 mW into 32

IEC60958 format (Type II)

IEC60958 format (Type II)

AES3-1992 (Type I)
IEC60958 format (Type II)

AES3-1992 (Type I) or
IEC60958 format (Type II)

AES3-1992 (Type I) or
IEC60958 format (Type II)

For use with supplied
RC-RW5000 remote control unit
only

Ω)

a

or

Ω

Ω

Ω

Ω

a

a. IEC-60958 Type I (AES3-1992) is a standard

for broadcasting studios (professional). It can­not be used for connecting consumer products.
IEC-60958 Type II (SPDIF) is a standard for
consumer products.

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6 - Specifications

6.3 Physical specifications

Voltage requirements: USA/Canada 120 VAC @ 60 Hz

Europe/UK 230 VAC @ 50 Hz

Australia 240 VAC @ 50 Hz
Power consumption 24W
Weight 5.6 kg (12.35 lbs)
Dimensions (w x h x d) 482 x 104.5 x 310 mm (19 x 4.1

x 12.2 in
Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Supplied accessories Rack-mounting screw kit

RC-RW5000 wired remote con-

trol unit

Changes to specifications and features may be made
without notice or obligation.

6.3.1 Dimensional drawing

482mm
465mm

435mm

76mm

88mm

16.5mm

310mm

288mm

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Index A - R

A

About CD-R and CD-RW discs 6
AES/EBU input 11
Analog recording 19
Audio specifications 23
AUTO/MANUAL 10 13
Automatic track division 18

C

CD-R and CD-RW discs

about 6

(CD-RW only)

erasing material 20

CD-RW

erasing a track 20
COAXIAL digital INPUT 12
COAXIAL digital OUTPUT 12
CONTROL I/O 12

D

DIGITAL INPUT key 10
Digital recording

automatic track division 18

manual track division 18
Digital sources

recording from 16
Dimensional drawing 24
Disc tray 10
Disc types 16
Disc, “recordable” 7
Discs

Display 10
Display modes 14
Drawing

about CD-R and CD-RW 6

Erasing a track on non-finalized discs 20

erasing finalized 20

finalizing 19

use of CD-R and CD-RW 7

dimensional 24

E

Environmental considerations 7
Erasing a finalized disc 20
Erasing a track on a non-finalized disc 20
Erasing material (CD-RW only) 20

Frequency convertor 6 23
Front panel 10

G

General recording notes 16

H

Headphones 10

I

I/O

CONTROL 12
I/O specifications 23
INPUT key

DIGITAL 10
INPUT level controls 10

L

Level controls 10
Levels

reference 19

M

Manual track division 18
Modes

display 14

N

Non-finalized disc

erasing a track on a 20
Number keys 12

P

Physical specifications 23
Playback

programmed 14

repeating 14

selected track 14
Playback of discs 11 13 14 15 21
Playing back a selected track 14
POWER switch 10
PQ code 17 18
PROGRAM key 13
programmed 14 21
Programmed playback 14

F

FAST keys 13
Fast searching 15
Finalization 7 16 19 21
Finalized discs

erasing 20

Finalizing discs 10 19 21

R

Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000 7
RC-RW5000 remote control unit 12
Rear panel 11
“Recordable” disc 7
Recording

analog 19

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Index S - U

general notes 16
Recording from digital sources 16
Recording one track 17
Reference levels 19
REMOTE CONTROL connector 12
Remote control unit

RC-RW5000 12
REPEAT key 13
repeating 14
Repeating playback 14

S

Sampling frequency 6 23
SEARCH keys

Fast search 13
Searching

Fast 15
Selected track

playing back a 14
Self-diagnostic program 22
SKIP keys 13
SOURCE key 10
Specifications

audio 23

I/O 23

physical 23

Switch

POWER 10
SYNC START key 11 13
Synchronized start (recording) 17

T

Table of Contents (TOC) 7 10 19 21
Track

playing back a selected 14

recording one 17
Track division (analog recording)

automatic 18
Track division (digital recording)

manual 18
TRACK INCR key 13
Track on a non-finalized disc

erasing a 20
Transport controls 11
Transporting the CD-RW5000 7
Troubleshooting 21

U

Unpacking the CD-RW5000 7
Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs 6

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