D00808300A

CD Rewritable Recorder

OWNERS MANUAL

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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such 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. 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 fit 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 specified 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.
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. 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.
TASCAM CD-RW750 Owners Manual
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 make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-andYELLOW. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE BROWN : NEUTRAL : LIVE

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.

Contents

1 Introduction
About CD-R and CD-RW discs. 6 Finalizing.. 7
Recordable discs.. 7 About this manual.. 7 Unpacking the CD-RW750.. 7 Rack-mounting the unit. 8 Environmental considerations. 8 Beware of condensation.. 8 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs.. 8 Handling of compact discs.. 9 Additional notes with regard to CD-R and CD-RW discs.. 9 Default values.. 10

4 Recording

Input selection.. 18
Input monitoring.. 18 Frequency conversion.. 18 Basic recording... 19 Playing back tracks.. 19 Time display while recording.. 19 Manual track division.. 20 Full disc... 20 Advanced recording.. 20 Synchronized recording. 20 Sync recording (start).. 21 Sync recording (stop).. 21 Setting the trigger level. 22 Automatic track division.. 22 Digital direct.. 23 Rec mute function.. 23 Fade-in and fade-out... 23
2 Features of the CD-RW750
Front panel... 11 Rear panel.. 12 RC-RW750 Remote control unit.. 13
Use of the remote control unit.. 14 Connections.. 14 Using the timer function.. 14

5 After recording

Finalizing... 25
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs.. 25

3 Playback operations

Simple playback operations.. 15
Time display modes.. 15 Track search... 16 Playback modes.. 16 Programmed order playback.. 17 Repeat play... 17 A-B repeat mode.. 17

Erasing... 25

Erasing tracks... 26 Erasing a whole disc.. 26 Refreshing a disc.. 26 Titling (CD TEXT).. 27
6 Reference and specifications
Troubleshooting.. 28 Specifications.. 28
Audio performance.. 28 Audio specifications.. 29 Physical specifications.. 29 Dimensional drawing.. 29
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The TASCAM CD-RW750 CD rewritable recorder allows you to make your own CDs from a variety of sourcesother CDs, MD recordings, analog cassette tapes, and records. Tracks can be recorded all at one time, or added, until the disc is finalized, allowing it to be played on CD players.
Track divisions can be entered manually, or can be produced automatically as a response to the input signal level. A recording buffer ensures that even the first milliseconds of a track are recorded. One-touch fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your specific requirements. A multi-function multi jog dial is used to set and confirm parameter settings as well as to enable entry of CD TEXT titles, etc. A wireless remote control unit allows control of the CD-RW750 from remote locations.
Some models of CD player may be unable to play certain discs produced using the CD-RW750.
A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated in the CD-RW750, allowing a wide degree of flexibility. The CD-RW750 provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection to 10 dBV equipment. In addition, coaxial and optical inputs and outputs are provided for recording from and playing back to suitably-equipped digital audio equipment. 24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters provide excellent recording and playback quality. A sampling frequency converter is incorporated, allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio sources which are at frequencies other than the CD standard sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

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-RW750.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CD-RW750 uses CD-R and CD-RW media, and can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio media. 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 one of the following logos: for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will include the logo 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
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-RW750. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW750 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-RW750, by contrast, may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players.
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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 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 disk. See Finalizing on page 25 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.

If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.
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.
When transporting the unit, always use the original packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CD-RW750, in case you need to transport it in the future. In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit.

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 prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours with the power turned on, then turn the power off and on again.
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-RW750. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.
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Handling of compact discs
Observe the following: Always place the compact discs in the trays with their label facing upward (compact discs can only be played on one side). To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality.
Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped off the discs recorded surface with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the discs plastic surface. Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip. Dont expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperature can warp the disc. Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs.

cycle through the different time display modes. These modes differ, according to whether the unit is playing back or recording a disc.
2 Disc tray Discs should be placed label side
upwards in the disc tray. When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display briefly shows TOC Reading., with a flashing period following the word Reading as the unit determines the contents of the disc.
B MULTI JOG control Use this control to select tracks for playback, to set parameter values, and to set the titles of discs and tracks, etc.
Typically, turning the control clockwise will increase a value, and turning it counterclockwise will decrease the value. There is no end-stop to the controlit may be turned continuously in either direction. In addition, pushing the control acts like an enter key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed.
3 OPEN/CLOSE key Use this key to open
and close the disc tray. The display shows OPEN when the tray is opening and CLOSE when the tray is closing.
4 REPEAT key Use this key to set the different

repeat modes available.

5 DIGITAL DIRECT When this is active, any
digital audio signals input to the unit bypass the frequency converter and the digital volume control. See Digital direct on page 23 for details.
6 INPUT SELECT Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different audio inputs and the input combinations. See Input selection on page 18 for full details. 7 REMOTE SENSOR This is not a control,
but the sensor for the remote control unit. When using the remote control unit, make sure that there is a clear path from the remote control unit to the sensor.
C TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Use this switch to control the behavior of the unit when power is switched on. See Using the timer function on page 14 for details. D PHONES jack and 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 control (turn clockwise for higher volume).

8 Display The display is used to show the current status of the unit, as well as the current menu settings.
E INPUT controls Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks N. Typically, turning one of these controls will cause the other to turn, but they can be turned independently of each other.
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Use the lower (outer) control to adjust the left signal, and the upper (inner) control to adjust the right signal. Turning the controls clockwise past the 5 position will boost the signals relative to their input level, and turning them counterclockwise to a position below 5 will cut the signals relative to their original input level.
H STOP key Use this key to stop playback or

recording.

I PLAY key Use this key to start or resume

playback or recording.

J PAUSE key Use this key to pause playback

or recording.

K RECORD key Use this key to enter record
ready mode (see Recording on page 18 for details) and also to enter manual track divisions (see Manual track division on page 20).
F FINALIZE key Use this key to finalize
recordable discs. See Finalizing on page 7 and Finalizing on page 25 for details. It also acts as a confirm key when entering CD TEXT data (see Titling (CD TEXT) on page 27).
L SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off before starting to record (see Synchronized recording on page 20 for details).
G ERASE 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 25 for details. It also acts as a delete key when entering CD TEXT data (see Titling (CD TEXT) on page 27).
M FADER key Use this key to start fade-in
recordings or to start a fade-out when recording (see Fade-in and fade-out on page 23 for details). It also changes the mode of the MULTI JOG control between data entry and cursor when entering CD TEXT data (see Titling (CD TEXT) on page 27).

Rear panel

N ANALOG IN (L, R) These RCA jacks
accept analog audio signals from suitably-equipped units (10 dBV, unbalanced).
P DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two
RCA jacks accept and output digital audio in standard consumer format (SPDIF).
O ANALOG OUT (L, R) These RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at 10 dBV levels, unbalanced) to suitably-equipped units.

When playing back a CD (or in pause mode), there are five different display modes. In each time mode, the current track number is given, followed by the time, as given below, e.g.

10Tr 0:48

Display shows
TOTAL [blank] TOTAL REMAIN REMAIN [track title]
Meaning Total elapsed time of the disc Elapsed time of the current track Time remaining of the current disc Time remaining of the current track If the disc contains CD TEXT information, the current track title is shown. If the title is longer than 12 characters, is scrolls across the display.
Press the DISPLAY key (A or ) to cycle through these time display modes, as described below:
If programmed playback has been selected (Programmed order playback on page 17), the elapsed time and total remaining time refer to the programmed material, not the whole disc.
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Full disc title When playback is stopped, pressing
the DISPLAY key switches between showing the total running time of the disc and the disc title (if the finalized disc contains CD TEXT information). If the title is longer than 12 characters, it scrolls across the display. Note that only titles containing alphabetic and numeric characters can be displayed (and entered) using the CD-RW750. Only one title per disc or track may be displayed or entered (i.e. artist names cannot be entered separately).

Track search

Use the MULTI JOG control B or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit I to jump forward or backward by one track at a time, as shown on the display. Note that going forward from the last track of the disc will wrap round to track 1, and going backward from the first track of the disc will wrap round to the last track of the disc. The track number indicators at the bottom of the display shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the left of the row of indicators). It is also possible to use the number keys on the remote control unit 2 to jump directly to a particular track:
1 To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the
appropriate key (1 through 9).
2 To play a track whose number is higher than
9, press the +10 key an appropriate number of times to set the tens digit of the track number, followed by a single key to set the units digit. For example: Track 13 = +10, 3 Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0
On the remote control unit only, the SEARCH keys Hcan be used to fast-forward and fast-rewind through the disc.

Playback modes

The unit can be set to play back a single track, the whole disc in the order in which it was created, the tracks of the disc in a random (shuffled) order, or a programmed order (see Programmed order playback on page 17).

Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the remote control unit. It is not possible to select the playback mode using the main unit alone.
1 Press the PLAY MODE key A repeatedly to
cycle the display through the following: Continue. Normal playback mode. Programming is cancelled, and playback continues in the normal order. Single. The current track is played back from the start of the track, and playback stops at the end of the track. Note that the REPEAT ALL function is not available when this playback mode is selected.
Shuffle (random track order). In this mode, each track is played once before the disc repeats. Using the track search functions will move backwards or forwards through the random order, e.g. if track 7 is followed by track 10, it is possible to use the track search keys to go back to track 7, which is remembered as being before immediately before track 10. The red SHUFFLE display indicator lights in this mode. Program (see Programmed order playback on page 17 below). The red PROGRAM display indicator lights in this mode. The selected mode is shown in large characters disappears from the display a few seconds after selecting the mode, and the display returns to its previous mode The selected playback mode (other than Program mode) is memorized and recalled when power is turned off and on again.
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Programmed order playback
The steps to set up to 32 program steps (tracks) to be played back in a specified order are as follows:
6 Press the PLAY key (I or L) to start playback at the first program step. The display shows the track, the current time display, and the program step number. While in programmed playback mode, using the SKIP keys I or the MULTI JOG control B moves backwards and forwards in the order set in the program. Use the PAUSE key (J or K) to halt playback temporarily or the STOP key (H or J) to stop playback of the program. If the STOP key is used, when playback is restarted, it starts from the first program step. Clear the program by pressing PLAY MODE A until the display shows Continue. The program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in programmed order mode. The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off. If an attempt is made to enter more than 32 program steps, the message PGM Full ! appears on the display.
1 Press the PLAY MODE key A until the display

shows Program.

2 The display changes to show

0Tr 0:00 00,

meaning that no program steps have yet had tracks assigned to them.
3 Use the number keys to enter a track number
(including the +10 key to enter values greater than 9, as described in Track search on page 16). There is no need to press ENTER. The track entered is assigned to the program step, and the display changes, showing the track number, the total time of the program so far, and the step number, e.g. 2Tr14:56 03.
4 The next program step can then be entered.
Steps 3 and 4 above can be carried out from the main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI JOG control B.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program

is complete.

Repeat play
The unit can repeat the whole of the disc (or program) or the current track only or A-B repeat between two points. The unit should be in playback, pause or stop mode.
REPEAT 1 indicator lights) to repeat one track, or REPEAT All (the REPEAT ALL indicator lights) to repeat the whole disc or program.
2 If playback has not started, restart it.
To cancel repeat mode, press the REPEAT key so that the display shows REPEAT Off and the REPEAT indicator goes out.
1 With the unit in playback, pause or stop mode, continue to press the REPEAT key (4 or 4)
so that the display shows REPEAT 1 (the

A-B repeat mode

This mode allows looped playback between two points.
2 Press the A-B key again at the point where the
loop will end. The A-B indicator lights in the display. To cancel the A-B repeat mode:
Selecting the A-B repeat mode is only possible using the remote control unit.
1 Either press the STOP key, or press the A-B
once more. If you press the STOP key, playback stops, and if you press the A-B key, playback continues to the B (end) point of the loop and continues from there.
1 With the disc playing back, press the A-B key 5 at the point where the loop is to start. The
indicator lights and the A-B indicator flashes.

REPEAT

Before you start recording using the CD-RW750, make sure that you understand the following key points: Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it. You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is fixed and behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded.

Input selection

To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT

6 Press STOP (H or J) to stop recording.
When recording stops, the display shows PMA Writing (Program Memory Area) and the REC indicator flashes for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc. When this message disappears, you must press the RECORD key (step 2) before restarting the recording. Recording restarts with a new track number.
3 Adjust the level of the source, following the
guidelines in Input selection on page 18.
The red OVER indicators on the meters should never light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units produce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted, and there is no headroom after the 0 mark. If recording digitally from a commercially-produced CD, the volume set in the menu should be 0dB. This will maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet.
Remember that every time recording is paused or stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track will always be started. It is not possible to record in two stages within one track.

Playing back tracks

Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back on an ordinary CD player, the CD-RW750 can play back tracks that have been recorded. Use the MULTI JOG control B or the SKIP keys I to select a track for playback.
Time display while recording
While a recordable disc is being played back, the four time display modes available in normal playback as described in Time display modes on page 15: TOTAL, TOTAL REMAIN, track REMAIN and elapsed track time. However, during recording there are fewer options available (obviously, the unit cannot see into the future and know how much time remains of the track which is being currently recorded!).
When in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of the DISPLAY key (A or ) cycle between displaying the remaining time left for recording on the disc (TOTAL REMAIN) and the elapsed time of the track currently being recorded (no indicator lit). When playback is stopped at the start of a recordable disc, there are only two options available: TOTAL (the total time recorded so far on the disc) and TOTAL REMAIN (the total time available on the disc for further recording).

Track start signal received Start of recording

S_LVL S_LVL

when recording from any source other than the ones described above (that is, any digital source other than DAT, CD or MD, or any analog source), recording starts when the input signal level exceeds the trigger level.
Trigger level exceeded Start of recording

time time

when recording digitally from a CD or MD deck, a digital track start signal is received, and the signal level subsequently rises above the trigger level:
Track start signal Start of recording received
In this last case, if the signal level is already higher than the trigger level, recording starts immediately.
Sync recording (stop) SYNC ALL In the SYNC
ALL mode, recording stops when the input level drops below the trigger level for more than six seconds.
SYNC 1 In the SYNC 1 mode, recording stops at the start of the next track (when the level of the first track has gone below the trigger level for less than six seconds and the level of the second track goes above the trigger level)
Less than six seconds Recording stops

6 seconds

Also note that in this mode, the auto track function is enabled (see Automatic track division on page 22).
SYNC OFF Automatic synchronized record start
and stop functions are disabled and must be performed manually.
or When the input level goes below the trigger level for more than six seconds (as in the SYNC ALL mode).
Setting the trigger level
The trigger level is set as below:
1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the MENU key (9 or 6) until the display shows:

S_LVL>> -xxdB,

where xx is the cur-

rent value.

Also remember that when recording from an analog source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher than the noise floor (the base level of hiss, pops and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording, for example). If the noise floor is higher than the threshold, a false start will occur:
False triggering of track start Noise is higher than threshold
2 Use the MULTI JOG control B or the SKIP keys Ito change the value between -24,
-30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66, and -72 dB.
Low numerical values of this setting (towards 24) mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start of the synchronized recording. A high numerical value (towards 72) means that a relatively quiet signal will trigger the start of recording. If you set the value so that only high-level signals trigger recording, remember that this will not record the start of a piece with a slow fade-in:

Recording starts

This part of the track is not recorded
When recording in sync mode, you may notice a slight delay between starting the source, and the CD-RW750 responding. This is due to the way in which the unit works, storing the data in a memory buffer before writing it to the disc. The resulting delay is therefore not a cause for concernall audio data received between the start and end points will be recorded.

Automatic track division

The trigger level, as set above (Setting the trigger level on page 22 can also be used to divide tracks if the A-TRACK (auto track) function is enabled. When this function is enabled, the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material when: recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, an increment signal is detected and the sound level rises above the threshold:
Track increment from source
or increment signals are unavailable (e.g. analog recording or digital sources other than MD. CD or DAT) and the sound level has dropped below the threshold for more than two seconds, and sound has re-started
At least 2 seconds Track increment

Track is incremented

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To enable or disable automatic track division:
analog or non-DAT/CD/MD digital connections, since the track divisions are determined by relative silence, it is possible that spurious track divisions will be inserted. Under these conditions, it may be better to use manual track division (see below). However, if recording through a DAT/MD/CD digital connection, the track number will be incremented only when a track division signal is received, followed by a rise in volume.
Track start signal received Track incremented
1 With a recordable disc inserted, and with the
unit in record ready mode, press the MENU key (9 or 6) repeatedly until A_Track>XX is shown, where XX may be ON or OFF.
2 Turn the MULTI JOG control B or use the SKIP keys Ito change the value to ON or
The A-TRACK indicator at the top right of the display lights when the auto track function is enabled. Automatic track division can be turned on or off while recording is taking place.
When recording certain types of material (e.g. certain types of classical music or spoken word) through the

Digital direct

As mentioned earlier, the digital direct mode bypasses some of the input circuitry of the CDRW750 (the frequency converter and the digital level control) to write directly to the disc. To enable or disable digital direct recording:
3 Press the DIGITAL DIRECT key to toggle
between ON and OFF. When digital direct recording is enabled, the DIGITAL indicator in the display flashes slowly.
1 Ensure that the input source is set to DIGITAL
(either COAXIAL or OPTICAL).

where XX is the number of the last track recorded on the disc, turn the MULTI JOG control B or use the SKIP keys I until it is displayed.
This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to erase a track or tracks, make sure that they are recordings that you really want to erase!
3 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the SKIP
keys to change the number of the first track to be erased. The highest value that this number can take is the last track recorded (e.g. if 17 tracks have been recorded on the disc, 1717 means that the last track only, 17, will be erased). The lowest value that this number can take is 2 (if this number was 1, the whole disc would be erased, as described below).
5 If you do not want to proceed with the erase
operation, press any other key (such as the STOP key).
6 If the erase operation has been selected, the
word ERASE flashes on the display, and the timer starts counting down from 0:20 (20 seconds).
7 At the end of the countdown period, the word
Complete appears briefly on the display, and the display returns to the track/time display.

Erasing a whole disc

When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a disc), follow the procedure below:
4 If you do not want to proceed with the erase
1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the ERASE key (G or D). 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control B or use the SKIP keys I until the display shows ERASE

DISC?.

5 If the erase operation has been selected, the
word ERASE flashes on the display, and the timer starts counting down a time value shown on the display.
3 To erase the contents of the disc, press the
MULTI JOG control or press the ENTER key
6 At the end of the countdown period, the word
appears briefly on the display, and the display returns to the track/time display.

Complete

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to erase a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase!

Refreshing a disc

If a CD-RW disc has been corrupted at any point (e.g. power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize operation, etc.), or has been used in a computer or another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable, it is possible to refresh the disc to make it usable again. This is equivalent to formatting a disk on a computer to prepare it for use. This operation destroys all data on the disc.
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1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the ERASE key (G or D). 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control B or use the SKIP keys I until the display shows DISC

FW-1804

Applications Guide

FW-1804 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface
18-in/12-out audio interface Records at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution Four balanced XLR / W" TRS mic/line inputs with phantom power Four balanced W" TRS line inputs (eight total line inputs) Guitar level input W" TRS insert jacks for channels 1 - 4 S/PDIF stereo digital in and out ADAT optical digital in and out Word Clock in and out Balanced W" monitor outputs Headphone output with level control Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs Assignable Footswitch jack Includes Cubase LE 48-track / 96kHz recording workstation software Includes GigaStudio 3 LE streaming sampler software instrument advantage of the FW-1804s 96kHz/24bit recording resolution, delivering monster-truck recording power in a subcompact parking space. The FW-1804 has a generous variety of audio options for interfacing with your studio. Four microphone inputs, each with phantom power for pro condenser mics, record to multiple tracks for later overdubbing or mixdown. Each has an analog insert point, so you can insert a compressor to keep from distorting. Up to eight line level signals can be recorded or mixed simultaneously such as synthesizers or multieffects processors. The eight-channel ADAT optical digital interface plus a stereo digital S/PDIF I/O are ideal for pristine-quality transfers to digital consoles or samplers. recording workstation application. It includes 64 MIDI tracks with sophisticated editing features, VST plug-in and instrument support, ReWire support and an upgrade path to Cubase SX. TASCAMs GigaStudio 3 LE software sampling instrument offers 64-voice polyphony, 16-channel multitimbral MIDI, ReWire and VST plug-in support, and is compatible with all GigaStudio sample libraries the best in the world. You even get a demo copy of Nomad Legends effects plug-ins and a bonus delay plug-in. Whether you dont have the space, need or budget for a big control surface, the FW-1804 provides the killer I/O of our groundbreaking FW-1884 in a rackmount package that ts in any studio.
f youre looking for a busload of high-quality line inputs, mic preamps, MIDI ports and digital I/O in a compact rackmount package, the FireWire-based FW-1804 really delivers. Priced and sized for home studios, its ideal for rooms that already have or dont have the room for a mixing console or fader controller. The included 48-track Cubase LE software takes full
A full-featured MIDI interface is included in the FW-1804 with two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs, so you can control 64 channels of synths and modules. A bundle of professional recording software comes with the FW-1804, providing a powerful production solution right out of the box. Steinbergs Cubase LE is a 48-track, 96kHz audio

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DAW Recording
he FW-1804 provides an affordable way to add a high-quality audio/MIDI interface to any home studio. It has four high-quality microphone inputs, each with phantom power and insert jacks for connecting professional gear like condenser microphones. The FW-1804 records at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution much better than CD quality so your tracks can capture every detail and nuance. In addition to the four mic/line inputs are an additional four line ins, eight channels of ADAT digital ins and outs and stereo S/PDIF digital I/O, so youll be ready to expand your studio in the future. Theres even a guitar input, right on the front panel where it belongs, so you can plug in your favorite axe whenever youre inspired. The FW-1804 is perfect for studios that already have a control surface like TASCAMs awesome 24-fader US-2400 or in studios where theres sim-

Microphones

Mic Inputs 1-2

Monitors

Monitor Outs

FireWire USB

Computer (Mac or PC)

US-2400 Fader Controller

ply no more room for gear. Just install it in your equipment rack and start tracking your spouse might not even notice.

Live Recording

ith the portable, rackable FW-1804 and a laptop, you have everything you need to take your studio on the road. Whether you want to sell CDs at your next gig, upload an MP3 of the show to your website or use the recording to audition for a bigger club gig, recording your live show can be the key to bigger and better things for your band. The FW-1804 has four microphone inputs, so you can set your own mics onstage and in the audience. Four additional line ins are perfect for amp direct out jacks, guitar amp modelers or the line outs from a board feed. Insert jacks allow you to patch in a compressor/limiter, so that the recording doesnt distort when things get too loud. It has ADAT inputs so that you can get a perfect digital feed in clubs using a digital console. Theres even a loud headphone amp for monitoring the recording during the show.
A dedicated S/PDIF digital output can be connected to a CD burner like our CD-RW750 if you dont have one on your laptop. Work quickly enough and you might be able to sell CDs of that nights show before your audience catches a cab.

Stereo Compressor

PA Mixer

Insert 1-2

Mic Inputs 1-4

Line Ins 5-6

Laptop Computer (Mac or PC)

FireWire

Headphones

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Pro & Project Studios
or studios that prefer to use a mixing console, like TASCAMs DM-24, the FW-1804 forms a bridge between your mixer and computer workstation software. The analog and digital inputs of the FW-1804 allow you to record up to 18 simultaneous channels to your computer DAW for later mixdown. Paired with the DM-24, this is perfect for applications that need lots of microphone inputs and individual cue mixes. The DM-24 can even control your DAW during mixdown using HUI emulation. The FW-1804s S/PDIF digital output is bussed to TASCAMs CD-RW750 CD recorder in this application. This allows you to mix in the computer and record to CD, useful in pro studios where time is charged by the hour. The word clock in and out on the FW-1804 is a lifesaver in big studios where several digital components are connected together, and the front panel indicators show you sample rate and clock info to help you keep everything running smoothly.

Line Inputs/ Outputs

DM-24 Digital Console

ADAT I/O

S/PDIF I/O

CD-RW750 CD Recorder

MIDI Sequencing
ith four MIDI outputs, eight line ins, digital I/O and word clock connections, the FW-1804 makes a great central nervous system for big MIDI studios. Since it uses high-bandwidth FireWire to connect to a computer, the FW-1804 can record or mix enough audio and MIDI channels for the biggest synth productions. The rear panel of the FW-1804 has eight balanced analog line inputs for getting all of your synths and modules into your DAW for mixing. Theres also 24-bit ADAT and S/PDIF digital inputs for digital sources like a PC running GigaStudio 3. Two MIDI ins and four MIDI outs provide up to 64 channels of MIDI information to your synths and modules. The FW-1804s audio and MIDI drivers are industry standards recognized by most sequencers, like Digital Performer, Logic, Sonar and Cubase LE. It has three interface modes Computer, Interface or Both which allow it to be used as a stand-alone
line mixer even with no computer attached. This allows you to submix synth tracks without taxing your computers CPU, freeing it up for more plugins and soft synths.
Line Ins 1-8 MIDI I/O FireWire ADAT In

Synthesizer Synthesizer

GigaStudio Computer

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FW-1804 Connections
(4) Balanced XLR / W" TRS Mic / Line inputs (4) W" TRS Analog Inserts (Channels 1 - 4) (4) W" TRS Line Inputs (2) W" TRS Control Room Outputs W" TRS Headphone Output RCA S/PDIF Digital Input and Output
Toslink ADAT Digital Input and Output BNC Word Clock Input and Output (2) MIDI Inputs (4) MIDI Outputs (2) FireWire connectors (In/Thru) W" Footswitch Input (2) IEEE-1394 FireWire jacks
FW-1804 Bundled Free Software
The following free software is included with the FW-1804: Cubase LE 48 audio tracks and 64 MIDI tracks 96kHz / 24-bit resolution Supports VST FX and instruments Sophisticated MIDI track editing Loop slice, stretch, groove and tempo analysis Upgrade path to Cubase SX GigaStudio 3 LE 64-voice polyphony 16-channel multitimbral MIDI ReWire and VST plug-in support Includes MegaPiano piano library Compatible with all GigaStudio libraries Nomad Factory Demo Version Blue Tubes Bundle, Rock Amp Legends and Liquid Bundle plug-in demo install One free delay plug-in permanent install
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