Tascam CD-RW901MKII Users Manual

D01217120D

Professional

CD-RW901

CD Rewritable Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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.

For Canada

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

For U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

INFORMATION 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 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

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) The average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush current

1. On initial switch-on: 1.01 Arms

2. After a supply interruption of 5s: 1.61 Arms

For the customers 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 ist 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.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, TEAC EUROPE GmbH. Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany declare in own responsibility, the TEAC product described in this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards.

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 not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) 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 type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

• If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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

• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING

• Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service 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.

CAUTION

• Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

• Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for ventilation.

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Safety Information

CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION

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.

Optical pickup

Type: LO-DWH02/LO-DWH02B

Manufacturer: Lite-space Technology Co., Ltd.

Laser output: Less than 131.9mW (CD) and

147.8mW (DVD) on the objective lens

Wavelength: 785nm (CD) typical

661nm (DVD) typical

Standard: IEC60825-1: 2007

CERTIFICATION

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR

1040.10 AND 1040.11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUA NT TO LASER NOTICE NO.50, DATED JUNE 24, 2007.

MADE IN CHINA

Cautions:

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DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.

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

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

For USA

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic

equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates

that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

(e) The return and collection systems are available to

the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

For China

“仅适用于海拔2000m以下地区安全使用” “仅适用于非熱帯气候条件下安全使用” “環境保護使用年限”

产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量

机种 : CD-RW901MKII 有毒有害物质或元素

品名

1 CHASSIS部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2 FRONT PANEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 螺丝部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 4 线材部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 5 PCB Assy部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 6 DRIVE UNIT部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 7 电源部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 8 附属品部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 9 LABEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

10 包装部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 GB/T26572 标准规定的限量要求以下。 ×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572 标准规定的限量要求。

（针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅)

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

镉

(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr6+)

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

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Contents

1 − Introduction ......................................... 6

Items included with this product ................... 6

About this manual .......................................... 6

Trademarks ...................................................... 6

Using the TEAC Global Site ............................ 6

About TASCAM customer support service .... 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

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

Control connections ..............................................9

2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII .........10

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

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

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

RC-RW901 Remote control unit ................... 13

3 − Menu operation ..................................15

Menu configuration ...................................... 15

Operation basics ........................................... 16

4 − Playback operations ............................17

Discs for playback ......................................... 17

Simple playback operations ......................... 17

Track selection ............................................... 17

Using the skip function ....................................... 17

Selecting by track number ..................................18

Track search ................................................... 18

Normal search ......................................................18

Direct search ........................................................18

Basic operation ............................................................18

Operation variations ...........................................18

Specifying a track number only .................................18

Specifying to the minute ............................................18

Index search .........................................................19

Time skip ..............................................................19

Playback modes ............................................. 19

Continuous playback ...........................................19

Single-track playback ..........................................20

Random playback ................................................20

Program playback ................................................20

Time display switching ................................. 20

EXT SYNC playback ....................................... 21

Timer playback .............................................. 21

Repeat playback ............................................ 21

A to B repeat playback ................................. 22

Pitch control function ...................................22

Key control function ..................................... 22

Auto Cue function ......................................... 23

Auto Ready function ..................................... 23

Incremental playback ....................................23

Call function .................................................. 23

End of disc/track message (EOM) ................23

International Standard Recording Code

(ISRC) .............................................................. 23

Recorder Identification Data (RID) ............... 24

Playing back MP3 files .................................. 24

About MP3 track data .........................................24

Directory playback setting .................................25

MP3 action setting ..............................................25

5 − Recording............................................ 26

Input selection ............................................... 26

Input monitoring .................................................26

Frequency conversion .........................................26

Basic recording .............................................. 27

Time display while recording .............................27

Full disc .................................................................27

Advanced recording ...................................... 28

Fade-in and fade-out recording .........................28

Synchronized recording ......................................28

Sync recording .....................................................28

Sync recording with trim function .....................29

Automatic track division ............................... 29

To enable or disable automatic track division: .........29

Automatic track division with trim function.....30

Automatically Incrementing index numbers ....30

Manually divide track..........................................30

Manually incrementing index numbers ............30

Rec mute function ......................................... 30

Restricting the number of tracks ................. 31

Copy-protection ............................................ 31

Continuous recording (CONT REC) ............... 32

6 − After recording....................................33

Finalizing ........................................................ 33

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ...................................33

Erasing ........................................................... 34

Erasing tracks .......................................................34

Erasing a whole disc ............................................34

Refreshing a disc ........................................... 34

7 − Titling ...................................................35

Title input operation ..................................... 35

Disc title input ......................................................35

Track title input ....................................................35

Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901MKII . 36

Keyboard type setting ........................................36

Title input by keyboard .......................................36

Other keyboard operations ................................36

8 − Data settings .......................................37

Data communication setting ........................ 37

9 − Reference and specifications ............. 38

Error messages .............................................. 38

Messages during operations ........................ 38

Troubleshooting ............................................ 39

Specifications ................................................ 40

Dimensional drawing.................................... 41

Notes ......................................................... 42

Notes ......................................................... 43

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1 − Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW901MKII 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-RW901MKII, 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.

NOTE

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 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-RW901MKII.

Items included with this product

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items.

Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

RC-RW901 remote control unit (with 5m cable) ............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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Owner’s Manual (this manual) ....................................... 1

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Trademarks

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, regis-

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tered in the U.S. and other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

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Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Other company names, product names and logos in this

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document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:http://teac-global.com/In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.

About TASCAM customer support service

TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their country/region of purchase.

To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global. com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.

When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are required. Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also be necessary.

The warranty is included at the end of this manual.

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: R ANDOM.

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.

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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:

High Speed

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-RW901MKII. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW901MKII itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.

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.

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 fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.

Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do

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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.

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

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 be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on page 33 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the

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.

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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1 − Introduction

Environmental considerations

The CD-RW901MKII 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.

Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating

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Handling of compact discs

The CD-RW901MKII 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 addition 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 carefully by the edges.

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.

NOTE

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.

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 non-

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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.

Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid

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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.

NOTE

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-RW901MKII. 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 companies 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-RW901MKII.

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Beware of condensation

If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To

Connections

1 − Introduction

prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

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

It is possible to connect the unit’s

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN, DIGITAL IN (AES/EBU)

balanced or unbalanced 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 balanced or unbalanced

ANALOG INs (L, R)

ANALOG OUT

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN

, and

to other

jacks, as well as from

Control connections

The pinouts of the CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal on the rear panel (see “Rear panel” on page 11) are:

Pin Function

1 STOP TALLY OUT

2 REC TALLY OUT

3 SKIP (forward) IN

4 SKIP (back) IN

5 EOM TALLY OUT

6 REC IN

7 CALL IN

8 GND

9 PLAY TALLY OUT

10 PAUSE TALLY OUT

11 FA D ER STAR T/ STOP

12 STOP IN

13 PLAY IN

14 PAUSE IN

15 +5V

a: The maximum current supplied from this terminal is 50 mA.

the

DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT, DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU)

from the digital outputs in stop mode).

Tall signals are open collector, with a maximum current of

50 mA. Input signals are active when low (ground) for ≥ 30

ms.

A fader start/stop control should be wired according to the following schematic:

STOP

START Pin11

connector simultaneously (but not

Pin8GND

FADERSTART/STOP

and

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2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII

Front panel

POWER switch The power switch is used to switch

the unit on and off.

Disc tray Discs should be placed label side upwards

in the disc tray. When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display shows TOC Reading for a short period while the unit determines the contents of the disc.

MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options

(see “Operation basics” on page 16).

4 OPEN/CLOSE key Use this key to open and close the

disc tray. The display shown Open when the tray is opening and Clos e when the tray is closing.

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.

TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time

modes shown on the display (see “Time display switching” on page 20).

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 21 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.

PITCH control Push this control to set the Pitch

Control on and off. Turning this control adjusts the value within ±16.0%.

AUTO CUE key Use this key to set Auto Cue on and off.

AUTO READY key Use this key to set Auto Ready on

and off.

CALL key Pressing this key locates a track to the last

point where playback was previously started in playback ready mode, and puts the unit into playback ready mode.

During recording, pressing this key assigns an index

number manually.

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 33).

When in playback or playback ready mode, pressing

this key shows the disc’s ISRC code on the display.

It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data

(see “Title input operation” on page 35).

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 34 for details).

When in playback or playback ready mode, pressing

this key shows the disc’s RID code on the display.

It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data

(see “Title input operation” on page 35).

Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control

(turn clockwise for higher volume).

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2 − Features of the CD-RW901MKII

p ∆

When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using

This key can be used with the SKIP MODE sub-menu

Index: When in playback or ready mode, using this key

Time: When in playback or ready mode, pressing this

This key also moves the cursor in the left direction

When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using

This key can be used with the SKIP MODE sub-menu

Index: When in playback or ready mode, using this key

key Use this key to operate review playback

(search) while in playback or ready modes.

this key selects the directory.

option (see “Operation basics” page 16), and operated in the following modes selected in the sub-menu.

searches indexes backwards within a track.

key skips backwards by a minute.

when entering TEXT data.

˚/¥

key Use this key to operate cue playback

(search) while in playback or ready modes.

this key selects the directory.

option (see “Operation basics” page 16), and operated in the following modes selected in the sub-menu.

searches indexes forwards within a track..

Time: When in playback or ready mode, pressing this

key skips forwards by a minute.

STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.

PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback

or recording.

PAUSE key Use this key to standby for playback

or recording.

RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode

(see “Basic recording” on page 27 for details) and also to enter manual track divisions (see “Manually divide track” on page 30).

SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized

recording on and off before starting to record (see “Synchronized recording” on page 28 for details).

When EXT SYNC is on, pressing this key turns the 48k

Fs adjustment function on and off (see “EXT SYNC playback” on page 21).

INPUT SEL Use this key to select the different audio

inputs and the input combinations (see “Input selection” on page 26 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-RW901MKII with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency.

This key also moves the cursor in the right direction

when entering TEXT data.

Rear panel

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

jacks accept analog audio signals from suitablyequipped units (

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

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

at –

10 d BV).

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

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

x DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two TOSLINK

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

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c DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) These two XLR connec-

tors accept and output digital audio in standard professional format.

v ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED) (L, R) These XLR

connectors accept analog audio signals at +4 dBu from suitably-equipped units.

The wirings are: 1=grounding, 2=hot, 3=cold.

bm ATT control right and left Use a small Phillips

screwdriver with these attenuators to reduce the output level from either the right or left balanced analog output. The adjustable level is up to -10 dB.

n ANALOG OUT (BALANCED) (L, R) These XLR

connectors output analog audio signals at +4 dBu to suitably-equipped units.

The wirings are: 1=grounding, 2=hot, 3=cold.

Display

$ & * ( ) Q E

CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal RS-232C compati-

ble serial control from an external PC can be performed.

CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal Use this

15-pin D-sub connector to connect the unit to suitably-equipped units, allowing control of the CD-RW901MKII. The pinouts of this connector are described (see Connections” on page 9).

REMOTE IN terminal Connects the supplied

RC-RW901 remote control unit.

AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.

W%#

R T

DF G H JK

This display shows various types of operation information, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status.

@ TOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc

contains TOC (Table of Contents) data.

# Track number display During playback or selection,

the track number is displayed.

When Incremental playback is on, and when in play-

back or playback ready mode, the TRACK indicator blinks.

$ MP3 The MP3 indicator lights when a MP3 disc is in

the deck.

% Counter display Depending on the time display mode,

TOTA L or REMAIN are lit. The counter display indication

are in minutes (three digits) and seconds (two digits).

^ KEY The KEY indicator lights when Key Control is on.

& PITCH The PITCH indicator lights when Pitch Control is on.

* A.CUE The A.CUE indicator lights when Auto Cue is on.

( A.READY The A.READY indicator lights when Auto

Ready is on.

Y U

I O

P A S

Track is on.

Q Meter This displays the playback level, as well as the

input level of the source device.

W A-B The A-B indicator lights when the A-B repeat func-

tion is on.

Also, this flashes until a “B-point” is entered.

E REP E AT The REPE AT indicator lights when the Repeat

function is on.

R SYNC The SYNC indicator lights up when SYNC is on.

T REC When the SRC function is on, this lights during

recording, or in recording standby mode.

When the SRC function is off, this flashes during

recording, or in recording standby mode.

Y OPTICAL The OPTICAL indicator lights when the input

source is set to optical.

U COAXIAL The COAXIAL indicator lights when the input

source is set to coaxial.

) A. TRACK The A.TRACK indicator lights when the Auto

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I ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the input

source is connected to unbalanced analog input.

The indicator blinks when the input source is connected

to balanced analog input.

O SINGLE The SINGLE indicator lights when Single

Playback mode is set.

P RANDOM This RANDOM indicator lights when Random

Playback mode is set.

A PROGRAM The PROGRAM indicator lights when

Program Playback mode is set.

S EOM The EOM indicator lights when the remaining track/

disc time is less than the value set in EOM function.

D ¥ This lights during playback, and also blinks during

Auto Cue point search.

F π This lights during playback or recording standby mode.

RC-RW901 Remote control unit

G DISC, GROUP, TRACK display The DISC indicator

lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped.

The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory

playback mode is on.

The TRACK indicator lights up during playback or record-

ing , also during playback or recording standby mode.

H Character display Disc information, track informa-

tion, menu, message, time, and operation status are displayed here.

J This lights when the Timer Play function is on.

K CAPS The CAPS indicator lights during title input to

indicate CAPS mode is on. In lower case letter mode, there is no indication.

DISPLAY key Press this key to see the current disc

title when the disc is stopped, or the current track title while in playback or ready mode.

When entering TEXT data, using this key switches the

text characters.

TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time

display modes.

Number keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for direct

entry of track numbers when playing back, or making a programmed play list.

P.MODE key Use this key to choose between the differ-

ent playback modes (single play, continue play, etc.).

AUTO CUE key Use this key to switch Auto Cue mode

on and off

AUTO READY key Use this key to switch Auto Ready

mode on and off.

REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat

modes when playing back (see “Repeat playback” on pag e 21).

A-B key Sets the A to B repeat points and playback

mode (see “A to B repeat playback” on page 22).

DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file

directory playback on and off.

KEY key Use this key to switch Key Control on and off.

FADER key Use this key to start fade-in recordings

or to start a fade-out when recording (see “Fade-in and fade-out recording” on page 28 for details).

AUTO TRACK key Use this key to switch Auto Track

mode on and off.

RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode.

SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized

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recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording” on page 28 for details).

SEARCH keys (

playback position inside a track.

SKIP (Â/¯) keys Use these keys to move

between tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotating the MULTI JOG dial).

STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.

OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and close the disc tray.

CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the

number keys.

In the program mode, pressing this key cancels the

program entered at the last.

It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode.

ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing

the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry.

INC PLAY key Use this key to switch Incremental

playback on or off.

MENU key and +/– key Pressing the MENU key turns

the mode on or off. The +/– key is used to select menu options and make settings during Menu mode.

PITCH key and +/– key Use this key to switch Pitch

Control on and off, and set the pitch value.

∆/˚

) Use these keys to move the

ERASE key Erases tracks (CD-RW discs only), or a

whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see “Erasing” on page 34 for details).

FINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs. See

“Finalizing” on page 33 for details.

REC MUTE key Use this key when recording, to mute

the input signal for about four seconds and then to enter record ready mode (see “Rec mute function” on page 30).

INPUT SEL key Use this key to select the different

audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input selection” on page 26 for full details).

CALL key Pressing this key locates a track to the last

point where playback was previously started in playback ready mode, and puts the unit into playback ready mode.

During recording, pressing this key assigns an index

number manually.

PAUSE key Use this key to standby for playback

or recording.

;

PLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter

record mode from record ready mode.

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