CD-RW900

Technical Documentation

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

One of the more popular CD recorders on the market the CD-RW900 features MP3 playback, pitch and key control, and a PS2 keyboard input for titling track and one-key access to frequently used menu functions. The CD-RW900 CD recorder provides dedicated analog front panel input controls and rear panel unbalanced (RCA) I/O and S/PDIF digital I/O via optical and coaxial connectors.

MSRP $ 679.00

2U Rack-mountable 16% pitch control in 0.1% steps (CD audio discs only) MP3 Audio playback Key control (CD audio discs only) Dedicated analog input level controls Digital input level control Fade in/fade out recording features Auto track increment by level with trim function Sample rate converter Un-finalize for CD-RW All, single, program, random play and repeat play modes Power-on play CD Text and MP3 ID3 tag display Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs Coax and Optical S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs Wireless remote control
CONSULTANTS AND SYSTEM DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
The TASCAM CD-RW900 is a 2U rack-mountable CD Recorder equipped with standard features such as MP3 audio playback, Pitch Control (16 %+/-), and CD Text. The CD recorder provides Key Control (changes the pitch without changing the speed), front PS/2 keyboard input, Poweron-Play, dedicated analog input level controls, and digital input level control (via multi-jog wheel). Analog inputs and outputs via unbalanced RCA jacks and digital I/O via Coax and Optical S/PDIF. Wireless Remote Control is included.
TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road
Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 726-0303 http://www.tascamcontractor.com
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

TASCAM CD-RW900

PANELS

APPROVED MEDIA

Notes on CD-R Media: Quality and recording characteristics of media from different manufacturers will vary from brand to brand. This has to do with the manufacturing processes of both the CD-R media and CD-R mechanism. Some media that does not work well with one CD-R mechanism may work reasonably well with another. In order to take the guesswork out of selecting media, we are posting an approved list of media for use with the CD-RW900. At the time of this writing, media from each of these manufacturers was written to and verified. CD-R / CD-R-DA approved manufacturers: Sony, TDK, Taiyo Yuden, AMT, CMC, Ritek, Prodisc, Mitsubishi Chemical CD-RW / CD-RW-DA approved manufacturers: Sony, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, CMC, Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical. High-speed media is approved for use, meaning that the unit is not limited to 1x speed media.

SPECIFICATIONS

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

TASCAM CD-RW900

Safety Information 1-Introduction
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 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.

For USA

Optical pickup: Type: SF-W37SFT Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd. Laser output: Less than 0.7 mW on the objective lens (record) Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm

4 TASCAM

1-Introduction Contents

1 Introduction

About this manual.. 6 Supplied accessories.. 6 Rack-mounting the unit... 6 About CD-R abd CD-RW discs.. 7 Finalizing... 7 Recordable discs.. 7 Environmental considerations. 8 Handling of compact discs.. 8 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs. 9 Beware of condensation... 9 Use of the remote control unit. 9 Batteries... 9 Inserting batteries.. 9 Connections... 9

H o w e v e r, y o u s h o u l d n o t e t h a t a n a u d i o C D created using a CD-RW900 disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CD-RW900. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW900 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 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.

Finalizing

Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CDRW 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.
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.
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 25 for details.

Recordable discs

In this maanual, 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.
1 Introduction 1-Introduction
Environmental considerations
The CD-RW900 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 5C and 35C (41F and 95F). Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees noncondensing. As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a book case or similar product, and do not put any material goods on the unit. Avoid installing this apparatus on top of any heatgenerating electrical device such as a power amplifier. Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for 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.
Handling of compact discs
The CD-RW900 has been designed for the playback of CD-DA format discs and MP3 files recorded in 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 place the compact discs in the trays with their label facing upward. To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen. Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from 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. Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs.

Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (opposite the 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.
The CD-RW900 cannot play unfinalized CD-R/RW discs. Music discs with copy control, a compact disc copyprotection system, have been released form several record companies aiming to protect the copyright. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the CD-RW900.
Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs unplayable. Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip. Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result.

8 TASCAM

1 1-Introduction Introduction
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-RW900. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out. 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.

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
Use of the remote control unit
Do not expose the light-receptive spot to the direct sunlight or intense lights of an illumination for extended periods. Long exposure to the lights may result a failure of the unit functions. When the remote control will not be used over one 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. The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the CDRW900, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal. If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or 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 main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor.

w INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks. e 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). r MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for playback, to set parameter values. In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed. t FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize recordable discs. (see Finalizing on page 25 for details). It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data (see Title input operation on page 28). y 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 26 for details. It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data (see Title input operation on page 28). u/ key Use this key to operate review playback (search) while playback or ready mode. When Directory search is on, and when stop, using this key selects the directory. It also moves the cursor in the left direction when entering TEXT data.

10 TASCAM

i /key Use this key to operate cue playback (search) while playback or ready mode. When Directoy search is on, and when stop, using this key selects the drectory. It also moves the cursor in the right direction when entering TEXT data. o STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording. p PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording. a READY key Use this key to stands by playback or recording. s RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode (see Recordingon page 21 for details) and also to enter manual track divisions (see Manual track division on page 25). d SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized

1-Introduction

recording on and off before starting to record (see Synchronized recording on page 23 for details). f INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different audio inputs and the input combinations (see Input selection on page 21 for full details). g KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible keyboard with PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW900 with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency.

Rear panel

h ANALOG INPUT (L, R) These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably-equipped units (10 dBV, unbalanced). j ANALOG OUT (L, R) These RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at 10 dBV levels, unbalanced) 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. ; AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.

Return to the menu option selection screen, press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control. 2 Select the desired sub-menu Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired sub-menu, then push the dial to enter the selection. Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to select, then press the ENTER key. The menu item screen of the selected su-menu will

3Menu operation

appear. If the sub-menu PLAY MODE is selected, the menu item shows up like this:
Some menu options exist for confirmation purposes only, and setting cannot be performed. 4 How to exit menu mode after setting (or confirmation), during menu option display. As well as pushing the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the ENTER key, you can use the MENU key to exit menu mode.
Return to the sub-menu option selection screen, press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control. 3 Setting the desired menu item or value Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired menu item or value. Pushing the dial enters and exits menu mode. Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to select. Pressing the ENTER key confirms and exits menu mode.
The selected menu mode remains after power is turned off, except the TEXT menu.

14 TASCAM

4Playback operations
The CD-RW900 can be used to play back CDs (including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit. Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and CDRW are also playable on the unit.

Discs for playback

The CD discs in the CD-RW900 can play back the types of discs listed below. Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format. CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in CD-DA format and finalized properly. MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly finalized. MP3 files recorded in the format which adheres to Joliet, are also playable.
Simple playback operations
1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray. The display shows Open. Insert a disc in the tray with the label side up. 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the tray. The display shows Close when a disc is loaded into the unit, then TOC Reading. will appear, with the period flashing. When the TOC has been read, the display shows the number of tracks and total running time of the disc.

Disc type

4 Press the PLAY key to start playback. Adjust the connected monitor system, or the level control for the PHONES on the unit to set the listening level you desire.

WARNING

If you monitoring using headphones, adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will prevent any possible damage for your hearing. 5 To stop playback, press the STOP key. Temporarily stop playback and enter playback standby mode, press the READY key. To resume playback, press the PLAY key again.

Total number of tracks

Total running time
The explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the normal Continuous mode.
The CD-RW900 also shows one of the following: TOC MP3 A disc finalized A disc contains MP3 files

Track selection

Using the skip function
Skipping track numbers backward or forward. 1 Select desired tracks for playback with the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel. Turning clockwise skips the track number backward and counterclockwise skips forward. Or, press the SKIP key on the remote control. Pressing key skips the track number backward and key skips forward. 2 Press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, press the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode after moving to the head of the selected track. To start playback, press the PLAY key.
Selecting by track number
Using the number keys on the remote control, the number of the desired track can be entered directory. Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily. For example: Track 9: press 9 and 009 will be displayed. Track 12: press 1 and 2 and 012 will be displayed. Track 103: press 1 and 0 and 3 and 103 will be displayed. After input, press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, the READY key to cue the track at its head position and enter playback standby mode. You can also enter the track number and start playback by pushing the MULTI JOG dial or using the ENTER key.
This function cannot be used in Program or Random mode.

Track search

Normal search
1 Press the / search key continuously on the front panel, or the SEARCH / key on the remote control. 2 To stop the search function, simply release the / or the SEARCH key.

3 When program setting is completed, press the PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the programmed order.
If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the PLAY key, all the program data will be erased. During stop, if the playback mode is switched to another, all the program data will be erased. The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off. In this mode, if any track is not programed, the CDRW900 will not start playback. If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 program steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the display. If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59 sec, --- : -- appears on the display.
If the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track will be deleted from the last.

Random playback

In this mode, the unit will play back all the tracks on the disc in completely random order, regardless of track number. 1 During stop, set the Program or the Mode>Random mode. 2 Press the PLAY key and random playback will begin.
Even when power is turned off, the unit will remain in Random mode.

Time display switching

When the TIME key on the front panel or the remote control is pressed, the time display will switch through several modes on the display. Elapsed track time (no display light indication) Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display) Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display) Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display) When stopped, the total recording time is shown, regardless of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indicators.
In program mode, pressing the TIME key displays the elapsed and the remaining time of the whole program. When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is always displayed, and the TIME key cannot be used. For details on time display during recording, please refer to Time display while recording in Recording section on page 22. Even when power is turned off, the time display mode setting is retained.

Timer playback

By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW900 to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer. 1 First, plug the power cord of the CD-RW900 into the power outlet of the timer. 2 Load a disc into the unit. 3 Switch the TIMER switch on PLAY to enable timer function on for the desired deck. When Timer playback has been turned on, the timer icon lights up in the display.

Directory C

mp3. 6 mp3. 7

Directory D

mp3. 8 mp3. 9
In this manner, playback is performed from the top level directories.

About MP3 track data

During playback, titles are displayed in the following order of priority: ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title During stop mode, the file title is displayed. 2 During stop, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key to select desired directory for playback. 3 Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory. Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also.
Directory playback setting
1 Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control. Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY submenu to turn this mode on or off (refer to Operation basics on page 14). Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits to normal mode.
All MP3 files in a disc can be played back when directory playback mode is off. The indicator MP3 lights up and only the total number of track will be shown.
During stop, pressing the ENTER key shows current directory name. During playback or standby mode, pushing the MULTI JOG dial shows the MP3 file name currently played back. MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128 kbps or higher is required to play back, otherwise, MP3 file cannot be played back.

20 TASCAM

1-Introduction 5Recording
Before you start recording using the CD-RW900, 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 SELECT key on the main unit. Repeated presses of the key cycle through the following options: ANALOG OPTICAL COAXIAL Analog Optical digital in Coaxial digital in Digital recording level The level of the digital signal may be controlled using the digital volume menu, as described below. 1 Call up the VOLUME option in the REC sub-menu (refer to Operation basics on page 14). Push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the function on. 2 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the input volume between -54dB and +18 dB (relative to the original input level). There is also a - setting which represents a complete signal cut. The display shows Vol> ---dB for the - setting. 3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the setting and return to normal mode.

In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being selected, the appropriate indicator: COAXIAL or OPTICAL, lights on the right of the screen. If the analog signal is selected, the ANALOG indicator lights on the right of the screen. Analog recording level The level of the analog signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks are controlled with the INPUT controls. When recording analog signals, set the digital volume to 0 dB.

Input monitoring

When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the input signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and analog), allowing you to hear the input signal. 1 Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the remote control when a recordable disc is not inserted. The word Monitor appears on the display to show that the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s). 2 Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.

Frequency conversion

The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CDRW900 will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency. However, if recording through a digital connection (either coaxial or optical) and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is being played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed unit (more than 1% away from the standard), the CDRW900s internal frequency converter: SRC (Sampling rate convertor) will automatically convert the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz. To set the SRC Press the MENU key and select the SRC? option in the REC sub-menu (refer to Operation basics on
page 14). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial and select ON. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter and return to normal mode.
When the SRC function is off, receiving digital signals, the display shows the REC indicator flashing while recording or recording standby mode. The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be recorded when SRC is off. The error message Not Fs44.1k! will appear on the display.

Basic recording

1 Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc loaded, the display shows TOC Reading., with the period flashing. 2 Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording source (see Input selection on page 21). If a digital source is selected, and the connection or the signal are improper, the error message D-IN UNLOCK! will appear on the display. 3 Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record ready mode, as shown by the REC and READY indicators on the display.
4 Press the PLAY key to start recording. Pressing the READY key stands by recording temporarily. To restart recording, press the READY key or PLAY key again. 5 Press the STOP key to stop recording. When recording stops, the display shows PMA Writing (Program Memory Area) flashing for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.
During the PMA Writing is shown, any key cannot be used. To confirm the total recording time, use the REC TIME opyion in the SYSTEM sub-menu (refer to Operation basics on page 14).

CAUTION

As the unit enters record ready mode, the display shows the Now OPC (Optimum Power Control) occasionally, as the unit prepares to record on the disc. To adjust the level of the source, following the guidelines in Input selection on page 21.
Do not vibrate the unit or turn off the power when the unit writes to the disc, otherwise, recording fails.
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 0 dB. This will maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet. An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a reading of 16 dB on the meters.
Time display while recording
When in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of the TIME key cycle through four different time modes: Elapsed track time (no display light indication) Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display) Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display) Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display)

Full disc

If recording a long program, when there is no space remaining on the disc for recording, as shown by the above time display, just before the end of the disc is reached, the unit starts a fade-out over four seconds (the display shows Fade Out). When the fade-out has finished, the display shows Disc Full!. Press the STOP key to exit. If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if required (see Erasing on page 26) and the disc then finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized prior to use (see Finalizing on page 25).

22 TASCAM

Advanced recording
Fade-in and fade-out recording
At the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed. 1 During stop or recording standby mode, set the operation using the following menu options on the REC sub-menu (refer to Operation basics on page 14). FADE IN? The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments (default setting: 3 seconds). FADE OUT? The length of the fade out into complete silence can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-ments (default setting: 3 seconds). The display shows Fade Out>XXs or Fade In>XXs. 2 In recording standby mode, press the FADER key on the remote control. Recording begins and the sound fades in. After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level. 3 During recording, press the FADER key on the remote control when you wish to fade-out the sound. Fade-out begins with Fade Out flashing on the display then the unit enters recording standby mode. 4 Press the STOP key and the PMA writing will begin.

Fade-in or fade-out function can be operated only pressing the FADER key on the remote control unit.

Synchronaized recording

Synchronized recording basically means that recording will begin automatically when a signal is received, and will stop when the signal ends. Use the SYNC REC key to select the synchronization mode. The synchronization mode determines the automated start and stopping of recording when a signal is received. During stop or recording stancby mode, repeated presses of this key cycle through the fol-lowing modes: Sync ALL: The SYNC indicator lights up. Sync 1: The unit stops when a selected track is finished and the SYNC indicator flashes Sync OFF: Turns Sync recording function off After the synchronization mode is selected, the record ready mode must then be entered (you cannot reverse the order of these steps). Starting playback of the source automatically starts recording on the CD-RW900 if Sync ALL or Sync 1 has been selected (see Sync recording below) and manual record start is disabled. If Sync OFF is selected, the recording must be started manually.

Sync recording

1 While recording standby mode, press the SYNC REC key repeatedly to select Sync ALL or Sync 1. 2 Set the signal detection threshold level. Use the SYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu (refer to Operation basics on page 14). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the level. The level can be set from -72 dB to -24 dB in 6 dB increments. The default setting is -24 dB. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter and return to recording standby mode. 3 Input the source signal. Recording begins automatically when the source signal is detected. The source signal should be higher than the adjusted threshold level.

level Start of recording

Noise level time
After the mode is set, more than one second of signal under the adjusted threshold level is required to start recording automatically, otherwise, the unit does not begin recording even it detects the signals.
When audio signal is not detected more than five seconds, the CD-RW900 automatically will stop recording and enters record standby mode.
When the Sync ALL is on, and the READY key is pressed, the unit enters recording standby mode with remaining the Sync recording setting. If you set the value only high-level signals trigger recording, remember that this will not record the start of a piece:
level Recordsing starts This part of the track is not recorded

REC ready Five seconds

In the Sync 1 mode, if the unit detects the signal which is under the adjusted level over five secondsd, the Sync recording mode will be canceled. 3 To cancel the Sync recording mode, press the SYNC REC key and select the Sync OFF. Recording returns to normal and continues till you press the STOP key or the source signal stops. Pressing the STOP key stops recording. Once stopped, the selected mode will be canceled.

26 TASCAM

Erasing

Erasing tracks

This operation erases the specified track and all subsequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc. 1 During stop, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control. Select the ERASE TRACK? rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP keys on the remote control. To cancel the operation at this point, press the ERASE/DELor the ERASE key again. 2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to enter the function. The display shows Erase XX-XX (the number of the first track and last track to be erased). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP key to change the track numbers you desire to erase. To cancel the operation at this point, press the ERASE/DELor the ERASE key again. 3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to operate the function. The display shows Sure? To cancel the operation at this point, press the STOP key. 4 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key again to proceed the operation. The display shows the Erase flashing and the remaining time. The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display.
Once the operation is proceeded, the STOP key cannot function. Please confirm before the operation. 5 When the tracks have been erased, Complete will appears on the display.

Erasing a whole disc

When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a disc), follow the procedure below: 1 During stop, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control. Select the ERASE DISC? rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP keys on the remote control. To cancel the operation at this point, press the ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again. 2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to enter the function. The display shows Sure?. To cancel the operation at this point, press the STOP key. 3 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key again to proceed the operation. The display shows the Erase flashing and the remaining time. The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display.
Once the operation is proceeded, the STOP key cannot function. Please confirm before the operation. 4 When the disc has been erased, Complete appears then Blank Disc will appear on the display.

Refreshing a disc

Refreshing the disc makes a disc usable again. This operation destroys all data on the disc. 1 Load the disc, and the unit in stop mode, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control. Select the REFRESH? rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP keys on the remote control. To cancel the operation at this point, press the ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again. 2 Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key on the remote control to enter the function. The display shows Sure?

28 TASCAM

A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate certain functions of the CD-RW900. It is particularly efficient for title input.

Keyboard type setting

The CD-RW900 must be set for the type of keyboard being connected. Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an Englishlanguage keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language keyboard.

Title input by keyboard

Titles can be input just like typing on a PC. To enter the Title Edit menu Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit Menu. To select the type of characters for input Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters To input characters Character input is performed directly with the letter and number keys. To move the cursor Use the cursor arrow keys To delete characters Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor position Back space key: deletes the character before the cursor position To insert a character Use the Insert key. To change a character Put the cursor on its position and input the desired character.
Other keyboard operations
The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but also to control the deck transports, perform editing functions and other operations. The list below shows the keys that perform various operations. Keyboard key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 SHIFT + F1 SHIFT + F2 SHIFT + F3 SHIFT + F4 SHIFT + F5 SHIFT + F6 SHIFT + F7 SHIFT + F8 SHIFT + F9 SHIFT + F10 SHIFT + F11 SHIFT + F12 Operation same as pressing the key same as pressing the key operates the Key control on or off same as pressing the STOP key same as pressing the PLAY key same as pressing the READY key same as pressing the RECORD key same as pressing the REPEAT key same as pressing the PLAY MODE key same as pressing the PITCH key direct to the ERASE TRACK? direct to the ERASE DISC? direct to the REFRESH? CTRL + F1 CTRL + F2 CTRL + F3 CTRL + F4 CTRL + F5 CTRL + F6 CTRL + F7 CTRL + F8 CTRL + F9 CTRL + F10 CTRL + F11 CTRL + F12 CAPS Delete Back space Insert ESC Enter Direct track search TRACK 1 Direct track search TRACK 2 Direct track search TRACK 3 Direct track search TRACK 4 Direct track search TRACK 5 Direct track search TRACK 6 Direct track search TRACK 7 Direct track search TRACK 8 Direct track search TRACK 9 Direct track search TRACK 10 Direct track search TRACK 11 Direct track search TRACK 12 select or cancel upper case letters to move the cursor Same as the DEL/CLR key deletes the character before the cursor same as the FINALIZE/INS key cancel edit or title edit and finish Menu mode same as the ENTER key