Tascam CD-RW900SL User Manual

D00964620A

Professional

CD-RW900SL

CD Rewritable Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

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.

This ap p l i a n c e has a s erial nu m b e r located on the rear panel. Please record th e mo del n umb er an d ser ial num ber and retain them for your records. Model number

Serial number

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

TO THE USER

This eq u i p m e nt h a s be e n tested an d 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 prov i d e reason a b l e prote c t i o n against harmful interference when the equipment is operate d in a commercial e nvironm e n t . 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 residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION

Ch ange s or m odif icat ions to this e quip ment n ot exp r e ss l y ap p rove d by T E AC CO R PO R AT I O N for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

For the customers in Europe

WARNING

T h i s i s a C l as s A p r o d u c t . I n a d o me s t i c e n v i r o n m e n t , th i s pr o du c t ma y ca u s e ra d i o interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT

I l s' a g i t d' u n pr o d u i t de Cla s s e A. Da n s u n enviro n n e m ent do m e stiqu e , cet ap p are i l pe u t pr ovo quer des i nter fé rence s r a dio, dan s ce ca s l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung

Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wo h n berei c h Funkstörung e n ver s u r sache n ; i n diese m Fa ll k ann vom Betrieb er verla ng werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 5.5 A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do n ot blo ck any ventilat ion ope ning s. Inst all in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do no t in s ta l l n e ar a n y h e at so ur c e s su ch as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding typ e plug ha s t wo bla des and a t hird g rounding pro n g. Th e wi d e bl a de or th e t h i rd pron g a r e provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consul t an ele ctricia n for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

• vases, on the apparatus.

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Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outl e t with it s STAND BY/ON in the Standby position.

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The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

An apparatus with Class I c o n s t r u ction s h a l l be

• connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed ) should

• not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-

• phones can cause hearing loss.

10 Prote c t t h e p o we r c o r d f r o m bei n g wa l ke d o n

or pi n c hed pa r t i c u l arl y a t pl u g s, co n ve n i e nce receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the car t, stand, tripo d, b rac ket, or

table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when movi ng the cart/a ppar atu s combina tio n to avo id injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified ser vice personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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 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.

CAUTION

• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING

USING A 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,

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Optical pickup:

Type : HOP-6201T

Manufacturer : Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd.

Laser output : Less than 75 mW on the objective

lens (record)

Wavelength : 777 to 787 nm

For China

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 .......................8

Handling of compact discs ....................................8

Never use a stabilizer or printable discs ..............8

Beware of condensation .......................................9

Use of the remote control unit ......................9

Batteries .................................................................9

Inserting batteries .........................................................9

Connections ..................................................... 9

2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL .............10

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

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

Display ........................................................... 12

RC-RW900SL Remote control unit ............... 13

3 − Menu operation ..................................14

Menu configuration ...................................... 14

Operation basics ........................................... 15

4 − Playback operations ............................16

Discs for playback .........................................16

Simple playback operations ......................... 16

Track selection ............................................... 16

Using the skip function .......................................16

Selecting by track number ..................................17

Track search ................................................... 17

Normal search ......................................................17

Direct search ........................................................17

Basic operation ............................................................17

Operation variations ...........................................17

Specifying a track number only .................................17

Specifying to the minute ............................................17

Playback modes ............................................. 18

Continuous playback ...........................................18

Single-track playback ..........................................18

Random playback ................................................18

Program playback ................................................18

Time display switching ................................. 19

Timer playback .............................................. 19

Repeat playback ............................................ 19

A to B repeat playback .................................20

Auto Cue function ......................................... 20

Auto Ready function ..................................... 20

Pitch control function ...................................20

Key control function ..................................... 21

Playing back MP3 files .................................. 21

About MP3 track data .........................................22

Directory playback setting .................................22

MP3 action setting ..............................................22

Basic recording .............................................. 24

Time display while recording .............................24

Full disc .................................................................24

Advanced recording ...................................... 25

Fade-in and fade-out recording .........................25

Synchronized recording ......................................25

Sync recording .....................................................25

Automatic track division ...............................26

To enable or disable automatic track division: .........26

Manually divide track ..........................................26

Rec mute function ......................................... 27

Restricting the number of tracks ................. 27

6 − After recording................................... 28

Finalizing ........................................................28

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ...................................28

Erasing ...........................................................29

Erasing tracks .......................................................29

Erasing a whole disc ............................................29

Refreshing a disc ........................................... 29

7 − Titling .................................................. 30

Title input operation ..................................... 30

Disc title input ......................................................30

Track title input ....................................................30

Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL .... 31

Keyboard type setting ........................................31

Title input by keyboard .......................................31

Other keyboard operations ................................31

8 − Reference and specifications ..............32

Error messages .............................................. 32

Messages during operations ........................ 32

Troublshooting .............................................. 33

Specifications ................................................ 34

Dimensional drawing ....................................35

5 − Recording............................................ 23

Input selection ............................................... 23

Input monitoring .................................................23

Frequency conversion .........................................23

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1 − Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW900SL CD rewritable recorder.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CD-RW900SL, 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.

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 holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the CD-RW900SL has been packed with the following:

RC-RW900SL remote control unit............................ 1

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AC power cable ......................................................... 1

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A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers) ..... 1

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A warranty card ........................................................ 1

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AAA batteries for the remote control unit................ 2

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own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW900SL.

Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.

The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

Rack-mounting the unit

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-

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ing typeface: ERASE. When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows

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a message, this is shown in the following typeface:

Complete.

If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot

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change, but is either on or off ) is shown, this is shown as follows: RANDOM.

Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF

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selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following typface: XXX.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

High Speed

About CD-R and CD-RW discs

1 − Introduction

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 pack-aging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:

By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks 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-RW discs will include the logo one of the following logos:

However, you should note that an audio CD created using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CD-RW900SL. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW900SL itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.

CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of

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heat and ultraviolet rays. 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 heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.

Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to

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avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces. When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a

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soft oil-based 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.

Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from

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grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning f luid, as these will damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.

Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and

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do not use any protective coating spray. If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a

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CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

There are precautions that you should take when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on

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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.

About finalizing

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

*TOC:Table of contents*TOC:Table of contents

Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting and ending addresses, and etc..

The process of writing this table of contents is known as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can

Recordable discs

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

be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on page 28 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.

In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be “unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.

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Environmental considerations

The CD-RW900SL 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

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35°C (41°F and 95°F). Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.

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As the unit may become hot during operation, always

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leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit.

Handling of compact discs

The CD-RW900SL has been designed for the playback of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addi tion to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Always insert the compact discs into the unit with their

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label facing upward. To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center

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of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care fully by the edges.

Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating

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electrical device such as a power amplifier. Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for

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correct operation.

The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid

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serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of

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high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result.

Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the

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disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from

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tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.

Do not use cracked discs.

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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu

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lar promotional, etc. discs.

Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the

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non-label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.

Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,

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benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.

Never use a stabilizer or printable discs

Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.

Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CD-RW900SL. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.

Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection

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system, have been released from several record compa nies in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the CD-RW900SL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Beware of condensation

1 − Introduction

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-

Use of the remote control unit

Do not expose the infra-red receiver (light receptive

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area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light for extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light may result in failure of the remote control sensor.

When the remote control will not be used over one

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month, please remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries.

Batteries

If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage occurs, the unit will not function.

Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage.

Confirm + and – polarity and follow the indications

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when inserting new batteries into the remote control. Do not use old and new batteries together.

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Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ.

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Do not use batteries of different specifications together. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are

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non-rechargeable. Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a

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fire or put them in water.

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.

The remote control functions by using an infrared light

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signal. When using the unit to control the CD-RW900SL, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal.

If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or

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commands do not always function properly, the batteries have become weak and should be replaced. Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type.

Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the

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main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor.

Inserting batteries

1. Open the lid.

2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries.

3. Close the lid.

Connections

The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment.

It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN, DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG UNBALANCED INs (L, R) to other equipment at the same time. However, the unit can receive signals from only one digital input at a time.

Currently selected input jack is shown on the display.

Audio signals output from the unit are output from the analog ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector simultaneously (but not from the digital outputs in stop mode).

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Front panel

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POWER switch The power switch is used to switch

the unit on and off.

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 not pull the disc in, press theif the unit does not pull the disc in, press theot pull the disc in, press the

EJECT key to cancel the action. Do not force the disc

in further to avoid damage to the unit.

When a disc is inserted into the unit, the display shows

TOC Reading for a short period while the unit deter-

mines the contents of the disc.

MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options

(see “Operation basics” on page 15).

EJECT key Use this key to eject the currently loaded

disc. The display shows Disc Eject.

REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat playback

mode on and off.

ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key cancels

the menu item selected.

DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc title

when the disc is stopped. When the disc is playing or in ready mode, press this key to see the current track title.

REMOTE SENSOR This is the sensor for the remote

control unit. Make sure that there is a clear path from the remote control unit to the sensor.

TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time

modes shown on the display (see “Time display switching” on page 19).

Display The display is used to show the current status

of the unit, as well as the current menu settings.

TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches

Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on page 19 for details.

INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric controls to

adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks.

PHONES jack and the level control Use a standard

pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a 1/4-inch plug, with this jack.

Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control

(turn clockwise for higher volume).

MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for play-

back, to set parameter values.

In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key, i.e.

the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed.

FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize recordable

discs (see “Finalizing” on page 28).

It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data

(see “Title input operation” on page 30).

ERASE/DEL key Use this key (with CD-RW discs

only) to erase tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see “Erasing” on page 29 for details).

It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data

(see “Title input operation” on page 30).

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(search) while in playback or ready modes.

When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using

this key selects the directory.

This key also moves the cursor in the left direction

when entering TEXT data.

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(search) while in playback or ready modes.

key Use this key to operate review playback

key Use this key to operate cue playback

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When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using

this key selects the directory.

This key also moves the cursor in the right direction

when entering TEXT data.

STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.

PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback

or recording.

RE ADY key Use th is key to standby for playback

or recording.

RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode

(see “Basic recording” on page 24 for details) and also to enter manual track divisions (see “Manually divide track” on page 26).

SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized

recording on and off before starting to record (see “Synchronized recording” on page 25 for details).

Rear panel

INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different

audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input selection” on page 23 for full details).

KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible keyboard

with PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW900SL with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency.

h ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA

jacks accept analog audio signals from suitablyequipped units (

j ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA

jacks output analog audio signals (at –10 dBV levels) to suitably-equipped units.

k DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two RCA jacks

accept and output digital audio in standard consumer format (SPDIF).

l DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two TOSLINK

optical connectors accept and output digital audio using optical fiber connectors.

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AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.

at –

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