Tascam CD-RW700 User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TASCAM's CD-RW700 CD-Recorder was designed to
provide the maximum feature set, while still providing
good value. The CD-RW mechanism is manufactured
by TEAC, and is one of the most reliable and robust
systems available. Digital and analog connections are
available for the best transfer methods, and a wireless
remote provides total control over the unit. For the
best value on the market, get the CD-RW700.

CD-RW700

Technical Documentation

• 2-U Rack Mount Design

• Uses Professional CD-R and CD-RW discs

• Analog Unbalanced RCA I/O

• 24 bit A/D and D/A Converters

• SPDIF Digital Coax and Optical I/O

APPLICATIONS

The CD-RW700 is an incredibly powerful machine for its price, taking
advantage of our CD-RW technology developed specifically for the pro
audio industry.

Personal Studio - Project Studio

In personal and budget oriented studios, many users end up accepting
limitations of consumer gear and wasting a lot of time figuring out how
to get around those limitations. With the CD-RW700, you can put your
focus back on production, because this recorder has your solutions.

The CD-RW700 breaks away from traditional development of a pro-audio
piece. Rather than try to figure out how to add a button or some rack ears
to get more money out of a consumer CD-RW machine, we started with
our top of the line CD-RW2000 and kept the functions you need most.

For starters, a RAM buffer is built in for accurate sync starts and auto ID
modes. Further, adjustable parameters on the auto ID logic allow you to
adjust your threshold for the auto ID level, so the machine will identify
the breaks between tracks, but not add extra ones in soft passages. A
digital gain adjustment and digital fade in/out capabilities are also built­in for boosting low recordings, or adding a smoother fade in/out to a
song. Audio quality was a top priority with the CD-RW700; you'll find
24 bit A/D and D/A converters for the smoothest sound available.

Saving the best for last: you do not need to track down consumer CD-R
media to use this machine. The ability to use regular CD-R and CD-RW
media will save you a great deal of time and money.

DJs - Live Sound Applications - Show Control

In applications where the CD-Recorder is going to get a lot of regular
use, you can take comfort in the fact that the mechanism in the
CD-RW700 is a TEAC data drive, not a flimsy plastic tray. The TEAC CD
technology is among the best in the world in reliability, performance and
durability. Plus, the drive searches incredibly fast so you don't have to
wait to find your cue points.

The CD-RW700 is also great for live and show control systems, since the
same mechanism can serve as a reliable CD-Recorder for assembling
sound cues for a show or presentation, then act as a lightning fast CD
player that can be controlled through infrared controllers for automated
presentations.

• Built-in RAM Buffer for Precise ID Marks

• Digital Gain Adjustment Function

• User Selectable Digital Fade In/Fade Out

• Headphone Output w/ Level Control

• Wireless Remote Included (RC-RW700)

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Specifications:

Recording Media:
Recording Resolution:
Recording Sample Rate:
Sample Rate Conversion From:
Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:

Total Harmonic Distortion:

Wow and Flutter:
Channel Separation:

Input RCA:

Output RCA:

SPDIF Coaxial I/O:
SPDIF Optical I/O:

General:

Power Requirements:

Power Consumption:
Applicable Electromagnetic
Environment:
Dimensions:

Weight:
Standard Accessories:

The CD-RW700 is available at:

CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA
16 bit

44.1kHz
32kHz-48kHz
20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB (Rec ±1dB)
>98dB Playback
>92dB Recording
<0.004% Playback
<0.005% Recording
Unmeasurable (<0.001%)
>90dB Playback (1kHz)
>80dB Rec (1kHz)

-10dBV, 33kOhm (-16dB Full Scale)
+6dBV Maximum

-10dBV, 800 Ohm (-16dB Full Scale)
+6dBV Maximum
RCA pin, IEC60958 Type II
TOSLINK, EC60958 Type II

120/230V AC, 60Hz (General Export)
120V AC, 60Hz (USA/Canada Model)
230V AC, 50Hz (UK/Europe Model)
240V AC, 50Hz (Australia Model)
27W

E4
483 x 98 x 317.5 mm
19" x 3 7/8" x 12 1/2"

6.3Kg, 13.9 lbs.
Wireless Remote (RC-RW700)
(2) AA Batteries
Rack mount screws

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

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APPROVED MEDIA LIST

CD-RW700 Technical Documentation

Brand

TEAC

Apogee

HHB

Mitsui

Quantegy

SONY

3M

Imation

TDK

Ricoh

Verbatim

KODAK

Pioneer

DOT

Maxell

Fuji Film

Manufacturer

Mitsui Chemical

Mitsui & CMC

Mitsui Chemical

Mitsui Chemical

Mitsui Chemical

Mitsui Chemical

Taiyo Yuden

Taiyo Yuden

Taiyo Yuden

TDK

Ricoh

Mitsubishi Chemical

KODAK

Pioneer Video

Pioneer Video

Maxell

Fuji Film

Pigment

Phthalo Cyanine

Cyanine

Phthalo Cyanine

Cyanine

Phthalo Cyanine

Phthalo Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Phthalo Cyanine

PC & Cyanine

AZO

Phthalo Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Cyanine

Disc Color

Yellow Gold

Blue Silver

Yellow Gold

Blue Silver

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold

Green Gold

Green Gold

Green Gold

Green Gold

Blue Silver

Yellow Silver

Green Gold

Blue Silver

Yellow Gold

Green Gold

Green Gold

Green Gold

Blue Silver

Green Gold

Green Silver

Use

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

NR

OK

OK

OK

OK

NR

NR

NR

NR

ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS

The CD mechanism shall be a CD-ReWriter design that can mount
in a standard 19" rack mount form. Dimensions shall be
19" x 3.9" x 12.5" (W x H x D).

Metric measurements: 483x98x317.5mm.

The CD recorder shall record to standard CD-R and CD-RW media.
Consumer media (CD-RDA and CD-RWDA) shall not be required,
however the CD recorder shall be compatible with consumer media
as well. The recorder shall support 74 minute and 80 minute CD
lengths. Erasing capabilities associated with the CD-RW media
shall include erasing an entire CD or just one track, and these
functions shall be capable of use after the CD has been finalized.

A RAM buffer shall be utilized for optimized marking of track IDs
on auto ID and sync start modes.

Analog audio inputs and outputs shall be provided on unbalanced
RCA connections. Digital audio inputs and output shall be provided
in SPDIF format on both coaxial and optical connectors.

The recorder shall be controllable from a TASCAM CD-RW700
wireless remote.

The CD Recorder shall be a TASCAM CD-RW700.

NOTE: This text is available in a standard text file on TASCAM's Sound

contractor CD-ROM. Contact TASCAM for details.

Notes on CD-R media:

Quality and recording characteristics of media from different
manufacturers will vary from brand to brand. This has to do with
different manufacturing processes of both the CD-R media and
the CD-R mechanism. (Some media that does not work well with
one CD-R mechanism may work reasonably with another.)

In order to take the guesswork out of selecting the media, we
are posting an approved list of media for use. Media from each
of these manufacturers was written to and verified. The media
listed as OK is preferred. The media listed as NR typically worked
but had a higher error rate, so it is not recommended. Mitsui
media is used as the target media reference, so you're always
safe with those.

We have tested the CD-RW700 for compatability with 74 minute
and 80 minute CD media, and the mechanisms will recognize and
use the full legnth of the CD.

SCMS/MEDIA CONTROL

The first few shipments of the CD-RW700 shipped requiring
consumer CD-RDA and CD-RWDA. The original design did not call
for this, it was added at the last minute due to legal considerations
about the CD-R market. All units that shipped after March, 2000
do not require consumer media.

For the older units which required consumer media, the SCMS
code and consumer media requirements have a deep system menu
allowing these settings to be overridden. Since the legal issues
have been resolved, we are releasing the information on how to
reset your machine to use regular media. The instructions are as
follows:

1) Set the CD-RW700 up so that it receives power, but is left in
stand-by mode.

2) Press and hold STOP, PLAY and PAUSE until the display shows
700/80001.00. (It should take about 5 seconds.)

3) Press and hold FINALIZE until the display shows the SCMS
status: SCMS=ON

4) Turn the Multi Jog dial to display SCMS=OFF.

5) Press FINALIZE.

6) Press STOP.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

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