CD Rewritable Recorder Professional

OWNER'S MANUAL

D00964620A

CD-RW900SL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 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 exp re s sly a pp rove d by TE AC COR POR ATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 5.5 A

TASCAM

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 D o not install nea r any heat source s such a s radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding p rong. T he wide blade or the third prong a re provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 0 Protect the power cord from being walked on 1 or pinched par ticularly 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. 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 draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ ON in the Standby position. The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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-RW900SL

Safety Information
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.

For USA

CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Optical pickup: Type :HOP-6201T Manufacturer:Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd. Laser output :Less than 75 mW on the objective lens (record) Wavelength :777 to 787 nm

For China

Contents

1 Introduction.. 6

Supplied accessories.. 6 Rack-mounting the unit.. 6. About this manual.. 6 About CD-R and CD-RW discs.. 7 About finalizing.. 7
Recordable discs...7 Handling of compact discs..8. Never use a stabilizer or printable discs.8. Beware of condensation..9 Batteries...9

Basic recording.. 24

Time display while recording..24 Full disc...24 Fade-in and fade-out recording.25 Synchronized recording..25 Sync recording..25 Manually divide track..26.

Advanced recording.. 25.

Environmental considerations. 8

Automatic track division. 26. Rec mute function.. 27 Restricting the number of tracks. 27
To enable or disable automatic track division:..26
Use of the remote control unit.. 9

Inserting batteries...9

6 After recording.. 28
Finalizing... 28. Erasing.. 29 Refreshing a disc.. 29
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs.28 Erasing tracks..29. Erasing a whole disc..29.

Connections.. 9.

2 Features of the CD-RW900SL.10
Front panel... 10 Rear panel... 11. Display.. 12 RC-RW900SL Remote control unit. 13

7 Titling.. 30.

Title input operation. 30.
Disc title input..30. Track title input..30. Keyboard type setting...31 Title input by keyboard..31. Other keyboard operations..31

3 Menu operation..14

Menu configuration.. 14 Operation basics.. 15
Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL. 31.
4 Playback operations..16.
Discs for playback.. 16 Simple playback operations. 16 Track selection.. 16
Using the skip function..16 Selecting by track number..17. Normal search..17 Direct search..17

Basic operation...17

8 Reference and specifications.32.
Error messages.. 32 Messages during operations.. 32 Troublshooting.. 33 Specifications.. 34 Dimensional drawing. 35.

Track search.. 17

Operation variations..17
Specifying a track number only..17 Specifying to the minute..17

Playback modes.. 18.

Continuous playback..18. Single-track playback..18 Random playback..18 Program playback..18.
Time display switching.. 19 Timer playback.. 19 Repeat playback.. 19 A to B repeat playback.. 20 Auto Cue function.. 20. Auto Ready function. 20. Pitch control function. 20 Key control function.. 21 Playing back MP3 files.. 21
About MP3 track data..22 Directory playback setting..22 MP3 action setting..22

5 Recording.. 23

Input selection.. 23.
Input monitoring..23 Frequency conversion..23
1 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW900SL CD rewritable recorder. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CD-RW900SL, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the CD-RW900SL has been packed with the following: Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.
RC-RW900SL remote control unit.. 1 AC power cable... 1 A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers).. 1. A warranty card.. 1 AAA batteries for the remote control unit. 2
The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

Rack-mounting the unit

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear. Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: ERASE. When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: C ml t. o pe e If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: RANDOM. Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following typface: XXX.
1 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY Introduction
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
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:
CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of
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 avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces. When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a 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 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 not use any protective coating spray. If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

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:

HighSpeed

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

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.
be written to the disc. See Finalizing on page 28 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be refreshed, and the disc re-used. In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be unfinalized, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.
The process of writing this table of contents is known as finalizing. Once this has been done, no further data can

Recordable discs

In this manual, we use the term recordable disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.
Environmental considerations
The CD-RW900SL may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions:

Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
electrical device such as a power amplifier. Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.
The nominal temperature should be between 5C and
35C (41F and 95F). Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent. 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 bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit.
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-RW900SL has been designed for the playback of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.
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. 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 non-circular promotional, etc. discs.
Always insert the compact discs into the unit 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.
Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the
non-label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection
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-RW900SL.
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 to become unplayable.
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CD-RW900SL. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.

Do not use old and new batteries together. Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ.
Do not use batteries of different specifications together.
Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are

non-rechargeable.

Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a
fire or put them in water.

Connections

The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment. It is possible to connect the units DIGITAL COAXIAL IN, DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG UNBALANCED INs (L, R) to other equipment at the same time. However, the unit can receive signals from only one digital input at a time. Currently selected input jack is shown on the display. Audio signals output from the unit are output from the analog ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector simultaneously (but not from the digital outputs in stop mode).
2 FeaturesSAFETYCD-RW900SL IMPORTANT of the PRECAUTIONS

Front panel

r t y u i o p a s
1 POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off. 2 Disc slot Discs should be inserted label side upwards into the units slot. Gently slide in a disc until the unit pulls the disc in. Note that if the unit does n ot pull the disc in, press the EJECT key to cancel the action. Do not force the disc in further to avoid damage to the unit.
q TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches Timer play on and off. See Timer playback on page 19 for details. 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).
When a disc is inserted into the unit, the display shows T C R a i g for a short period while the unit deterO e dn mines the contents of the disc.

When entering TEXT data, using this key switches the text characters. modes when playing back (see Repeat playback on page 19). mode (see A to B repeat playback on page 20). directory playback on and off.
dPLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter
3 REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat
4 key Sets the A to B repeat points and playback A-B 5 DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file 6PITCH key Switches pitch control on and off. 7 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 25 for details).
8 RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode. 9 SEARCH keys (/) Use these keys to move the
playback position inside a track.
0 STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.
3 Menu operation PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY
The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW900SL are performed through menu options shown on the display. Among the many menu setting options, some may be made directly using the keys on the remote control.

Menu configuration

The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.
Menu option Sub-Menu option Function
PLAY PLAY MODE PITCH PITCH CONT PITCH STEP KEY KEY LEVEL DIRECTORY MP3 ACTION READ SPEED A_READY A_CUE A_CUE LEVEL REC VOLUME FADE IN FADE OUT SRC SYNC LEVEL A_TRK A_TRK LEVEL TEXT SYSTEM TEXT EDIT KEYBOARD PLAY TIME REC TIME IR REMOTE F_PRESET Playback mode settings Pitch control mode on/off Pitch control setting Pitch control variable pitch setting Key control mode on/off Key control level setting MP3 disc directory mode on/off MP3 disc playback error setting data reading speed setting Auto ready on/off Auto cue on/off Auto Cue level setting Input level setting Fade-in time setting Fade-out time setting Sampling rate converter on/off Sync recording operating level Auto track on/off Auto track operating level Text setting setting for keyboard type Display total playing time Display total recording time Remote control setting Reset to the factory setting

Operation variations

Even if the final seconds time value is not input, playback will begin from the selected minutes time after pressing the ENTER or PLAY key. Or, if you press the READY key, the unit will enter the playback standby mode at the selected point.
Specifying a track number only
After inputting the track number, press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.
Instead of inputting the three-digit track number, you can input only the desired track number. Example: To specify track 3, input only 3.
Regardless of the time display mode (see Time display switching on page 19), the time from the start of the specified track is displayed.

Specifying to the minute

Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any stage during input. During stop or playback modes, when the final digit is entered, the desired position is automatically located and playback will begin from the desired point. During playback standby mode, at the desired point the unit will enter playback standby mode.
After inputting the three-digit track number and the number of minutes after the start of the track, press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode. Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of track 2, input 002 001
If a point which does not exist is entered, Direct Search time entry mode will be cancelled. The direct search function cannot be used in program or random mode.
Following the above example, if 0021 is input, the same position will be located.

Playback modes

There are four different playback modes. The selected mode will be indicated on the left of the display. wise changes the playback mode shown on the display in the following order:
Mode>ContMode>SingleMode>ProgramMode>Random
Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indication lamp Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit The playback mode can be selected using the PLAY MODE key on the remote control unit. Pressing the key changes the playback mode on the display in the following order:
ContinueSingleProgramRandom
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial returns to normal mode from the menu mode. While the mode can be changed from any playback mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the Continuous mode.
You can also select the playback mode using the PLAY MODE option in the PLAY sub-menu (see Operation basics on page 15). Turning the MULTI JOG dial clock-

The selected playback mode remains after power is turned off. However, the program playback mode will be cleared to Continuous mode when the power is turned off.

Continuous playback

Programing is cancelled, and playback continues in the normal order. 1. When stopped, set the mode to display Continue or Mode>Cont. 2. Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of the track number.

Single-track playback

This function enables playback of just a single track. 1. When stopped, set the mode to display Single or Mode>Single. 2. Use the SKIP key or the number keys (0~9) on the remote control to select the desired track. The MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the track also. 3. Press the PLAY key to begin playback. After the selected track finishes, playback stops.

Random playback

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

Program playback

This function enables playback of selected tracks in any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected for program playback. 1. When stopped, set the mode to display Program or Mode>Program. 2. Use the number keys (0~9) on the remote control unit to select each desired track for program playback, then press the ENTER key. You can also rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number and push to enter. The track number will be entered into the program. Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is completed. As the program is being created, the program number and total program playing time is revised on the display.
If the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track will be deleted from the last.
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.

18 TASCAM

When stopped, 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 there are no tracks programed, the CD-RW900SL 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.

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.
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 on page 24. Even when power is turned off, the time display mode setting is retained.
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.

Timer playback

By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW900SL to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer. 1. First, plug the power cord of the CD-RW900SL 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. 4. Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the timer s operation manual for details. At the set time, the power to the CD-RW900SL will be turned on, and playback will automatically begin.

Timer indicator

The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into the unit.

Repeat playback

1. Press the REPEAT key to turn on the repeat mode. In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played continuously. The display shows Repeat ON and the indicator lights up REPEAT. During playback, if the repeat mode is turned on, playback continues as before, and when the last track finishes, playback resumes from the first track. If the repeat mode is turned on when the deck is stopped, press the PLAY key to begin operation. 2. Press the REPEAT key again to turn off repeat mode. Repeat OFF appears then the REPEAT indicator turns off.
Combining the repeat mode with the program, Single-track playback and Random playback functions will enable Program repeat, Single-track repeat and Random repeat operations, respectively. Settings for the repeat playback mode remain after power is turned off, except the specified A-B section (see A to B repeat playback on page 20).

A to B repeat playback

If a specific portion between two points on the disc is specified, that portion can be played back repeatedly. 1. During playback, press the A-B key on the remote control at the beginning of the desired portion on the disc. The REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the A- indicator will flash.

You can also operate this function during playback standby.
3. To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume normal playback, press the A-B key once again. The REPEAT and A-B indicators will turn off.
2. At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press the A-B key again. Then, the REPEAT and A-B indicators light up in the display, and the desired A-B section will be played back repeatedly.
A-B repeat cannot be used when the specified A-B section spans more than one track, and cannot be used with MP3 discs. When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B section is cancelled.

Auto Cue function

Using the auto cue function, you can select a cue point where sound begins (not where a track begins) within a track. Turn the auto cue function on and use the A_CUE LEVEL sub-menu option (see Operation basics on page 15) to set the sound detection level (-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66 and -72 dB). Then, select a track and press the PLAY key. The unit enters playback ready mode. When the PLAY key is pressed again, playback begins at exactly the cue point. While the auto function is on, the A.CUE indicator lights up on the display.

Auto Ready function

This function allows the playing back a single track, and the automatic cuing of the next track ready for playback. Use the A_READY sub-menu option to turn the function on or off. When on, the A.READY indicator lights up on the display. Combined with Auto Cue function, the unit enters playback ready mode at the point where the sound detection level is set in A_CUE LEVEL sub-menu option of the next track.

Pitch control function

When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/- 16%. 1. When stopped, press the PITCH key on the remote control to turn on the Pitch control function. Or, use the PITCH option in the PLAY sub-menu (refer to Operation basics on page 15). The current pitch value appears on the display for seconds and the PITCH indicator will light up.
increments (default: 0.1%).
3. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter and return to normal mode. During playback, the pitch control playback can be disabled temporarily. Press the PITCH key on the remote control or use the PITCH option in the PLAY sub-menu to turn the function off.

Frequency conversion

The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CD-RW900SL will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency. However, if recording through a digital connection (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 CD-RW900SLs internal frequency converter: SRC (Sampling Rate Convertor) will automatically convert the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz. To enable the SRC Press the MENU key and select the SRC? option in the REC sub-menu (see Operation basics on page 15). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select ON Press the MENU key or. push the MULTI JOG dial to enter.
When the SRC function is off, and a digital signal is received, the display shows the REC indicator flashing while recording or when in recording standby mode. The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be recorded when SRC is off. The error message N t o F 4. k will appear on the display. s 41!
5 Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Basic recording

1. Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc loaded, the display shows TOC Read ng with the i , period flashing. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording source (see Input selection on page 23). 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. 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. When recording stops, the display shows P A W i i g (Program Memory Area) flashing M rtn for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.
5. Press the STOP key to stop recording.
3. Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record ready mode, as shown by the REC and READY indicators on the display.
When PMA Writing is shown on the display, all keys are ignored. To confirm the total recording time, use the REC TIME option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see Operation basics on page 15).