Teac CD Player AD RW900 User Manual

3D0804193A  
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AD-RW900  
CD Recorder/Reverse Cassette Deck  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
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< 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 POWER or OFF/ON switch not in the ON 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.  
< The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect  
device shall remain readily operable.  
< Products with Class construction are equipped with a power  
supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product  
must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding  
connection.  
< If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed  
batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive  
heat.  
< CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there  
is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type  
of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.  
< Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones  
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from  
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.  
For U.S.A.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
CAUTION  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly  
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the  
user’s warranty.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
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 class 1 laser product. There is not 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 as follows:  
CAUTION  
< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE  
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN.  
< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,  
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE  
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.  
< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT  
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
For U.S.A.  
IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.  
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any  
right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created with this  
product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite,  
cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via  
Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution  
systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the  
like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,  
semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like).  
An independent license for such use is required. For details, please  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS  
and Thomson.  
Optical pickup  
Type: SF-DS1XD  
Manufacturer: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.  
Laser output: Less than 1.6 mW (Play) on the objective lens  
Less than 47 mW (Record) on the objective lens  
Less than 13 mW (Erase) on the objective lens  
Wavelength: 785 nm  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of  
Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this  
product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.  
Other company names, product names and logos in this document  
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
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For European customers  
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment  
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of  
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities  
designated by the government or local authorities.  
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you  
will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative  
effects on human health and the environment.  
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment can  
have serious effects on the environment and human health because  
of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.  
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)  
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed  
out, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must  
be collected and disposed of separately from household  
waste.  
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more  
detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic  
equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the equipment.  
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators  
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of separately  
from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by  
the government or local authorities.  
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you  
will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative  
effects on human health and the environment.  
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have  
serious effects on the environment and human health because of the  
presence of hazardous substances in them.  
(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been  
crossed out, indicates that batteries and/or accumulators  
must be collected and disposed of separately from  
household waste.  
Pb, Hg, C d  
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified  
values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined  
in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for  
those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.  
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more  
detailed information about the disposal of waste batteries and/or  
accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased them.  
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Contents  
What You Can Do with This Unit  
Thank you for choosing this TEAC product. Read this manual  
carefully to get the best performance from this unit.  
Playback  
CD/CD-R/CD-RW  
(Audio CD/MP3/WMA disc)  
What You Can Do with This Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
USB Flash Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
e“Listening to a CD” on pages 20-21  
Cassette tape  
e“Listening to a Cassette Tape” on pages 28-30  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
MP3/WMA files on USB flash drive  
Identifying the Parts (Main Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
e“Listening to Files on a USB Flash Drive  
(MP3/WMA)” on pages 22-23  
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Recording  
Listening to a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Listening to Files on a USB Flash Drive (MP3/WMA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Shuffle Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Repeat Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Listening to a Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Record on a USB flash drive from a CD,  
cassette tape or an external device  
connected to this unit  
LINE IN  
PHONO  
DIGITAL  
e“Recording on a USB Flash Drive” on  
pages 39-41  
About Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Before Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Recording on a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Synchronous recording to CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Finalizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Unfinalizing (CD-RW only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Erasing tracks from a disc (CD-RW only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Recording on a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Erasing Files from a USB Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Recording on a Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Record on a cassette tape from a CD, USB  
flash drive or an external device connected  
to this unit  
LINE IN  
PHONO  
DIGITAL  
e“Recording on a Cassette Tape” on pages 43-45  
Record on a CD from a cassette tape or an  
external device connected to this unit  
LINE IN  
PHONO  
DIGITAL  
e“About Recording” on page 30  
Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Recording to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
MP3 Playback Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Record on a computer from a CD, cassette  
tape, USB flash drive or an external device  
connected to this unit  
LINE IN  
PHONO  
DIGITAL  
e“Recording to a Computer” on page 48  
Timer operation  
Requires a commercially available timer  
“Timer-Controlled Playback”  
epage 46  
“Timer-Controlled Recording”  
LINE IN  
epages 46-47  
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Before Use  
< When the unit is turned on, if a TV is turned on nearby lines might  
What’s in the box  
appear on the TV screen depending on the frequency of the TV  
broadcast. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. If you see  
such lines, move the unit and the TV further apart.  
Confirm that the standard accessories are included.  
Remote control unit (RC-1283) x 1  
Beware of condensation  
When the unit 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 unit  
turned on for one or two hours. Then the unit will stabilize at the  
temperature of its surroundings.  
Batteries (AAA) for remote control unit x 2  
Stereo RCA pin cable x 2  
Maintenance  
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or  
use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry  
completely before using.  
Owner’s manual (this document) x 1  
< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
For safety, disconnect the power cord from the outlet before  
cleaning.  
Warranty card x 1  
< Never spray liquid directly on this unit.  
CAUTION  
< Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of  
the unit.  
< Do not move the unit during CD playback.  
During CD playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do not lift or  
move the unit during playback. Doing so might damage the disc  
or the unit.  
Cleaning and demagnetizing the cassette deck  
Cleaning  
A dirty head can cause poor sound quality or the sound to skip.  
Dirt on the tape tracking roller might catch the tape.  
Clean the head, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton applicator  
dampened with a commercially available cleaning solution about  
every ten hours of use.  
< The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage that  
is printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this  
matter, consult an electrician.  
< Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the  
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the  
unit, contact your dealer or service company.  
Erasing head  
Capstan  
< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull  
directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.  
< Always remove the disc before relocating or moving this unit.  
Moving the unit with a disc inside it could cause malfunction.  
Playback/  
Pinch roller  
recording head  
Demagnetizing  
Placement of the unit  
When the head is magnetized, it increases noise and hinders the  
transmission of high notes.  
If these problems occur, demagnetize the head using a commercially  
available head eraser.  
< Choose the location where you install the unit carefully. Avoid  
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. You should  
also avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to  
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.  
< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave  
sufficient space around it for ventilation.  
< Do not put a cassette tape in the cassette holder of the unit until  
the cleaning solution on the head dries.  
< Do not place the unit on an amplifier, a receiver or any other device  
that generates heat.  
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Discs (1)  
Discs that can be played by this unit  
Please use CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs bearing the  
“DIGITAL AUDIO” mark.  
CDs (12-cm and 8-cm) that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL  
AUDIO” logo can be played by this unit.  
CD  
< The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket.  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been correctly recorded in  
the audio CD format and finalized, as well as finalized CD-R and  
CD-RW discs that contain MP3 or WMA files, can be played by  
this unit.  
This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter. It cannot  
play any other type of disc.  
< Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition of the  
recording, some CD-R or CD-RW discs may not be playable.  
Playback of any other type of disc could cause loud noise  
and damage to speakers as well as harm hearing. Never try  
to play any other type of disc.  
About CD-R/CD-RW discs  
< Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition of the  
recording, some discs might not be playable.  
This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been  
recorded in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and the MP3 or WMA  
format.  
< This unit cannot read or playback the following types of discs:  
video CDs, CD-ROMs, Super Audio CDs, video DVDs, audio DVDs,  
and DVD-ROMs.  
< Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use with  
this unit.  
CAUTION  
< Depending on disc quality and recording conditions, playback of  
some discs might not be possible. Please see the manual for the  
device that you used to create the disc.  
If you put a video or audio DVD, DVD-ROM or other types  
of DVD into the disc tray, the unit will attempt to read the  
disc and rotate at high speed. If you accidentally insert such  
a disc, wait until the unit stops spinning before ejecting  
it in order to avoid possibly damaging the disc. Do not  
< If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R or CD-RW disc,  
please contact the seller of the disc directly.  
attempt to remove the disc when  
the display.  
appears on  
“READING”  
CAUTION  
< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.  
Playing such discs could cause irreparable harm to the playing  
mechanisms.  
< Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform to the  
CD standard might not play correctly with this player. If you use  
such discs with this unit, TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries will  
not be responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality  
of reproduction. If you experience problems with such non-  
standard discs, you should contact their issuers.  
< While printable CD-R and CD-RW discs utilizing modern printing  
technologies are generally acceptable, older systems that use  
adhesives to attach paper type labels to the disc surface are not  
recommended.  
< Do not stick paper or protective sheets on discs and do not use  
any protective coating sprays.  
< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers  
with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to  
malfunction.  
< Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped,  
business card size, etc.). Such CDs could damage the unit.  
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Discs (2)  
USB Flash Drives  
Handling precautions  
CAUTION  
Never turn the unit off or disconnect a USB flash drive when  
it is being accessed, for example, during writing, playback,  
recording or the erasure of files.  
< Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up. Only  
one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording.  
Doing so could damage the AD-RW900 and the connected USB  
flash drive.  
< Do not touch the signal side (the unlabeled side).  
Fingerprints, oils and other substances can cause errors during  
playback.  
Compatibility  
< To remove a disc from a standard storage case, press down on the  
case through the center of the disc and lift the disc out, holding it  
carefully by its edges.  
< Only USB flash drive can be used.  
< Some flash memory players that charge from a USB terminal  
cannot be used for playback.  
< Hard disk drives, CD/DVD drives, and other devices connected via  
USB cannot be used.  
< This unit cannot copy or move files.  
How to remove a disc  
How to hold a disc  
< Playable formats: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32  
< NTFS, HFS and HFS+ formats cannot be used.  
< Max. number of playable folders: 255  
< Max. number of playable/recordable files: 999  
Storage precautions  
< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and  
scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”  
< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperature or  
humidity for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperatures  
will warp discs.  
< Depending on the conditions of a USB flash drive, this unit might  
not be able to play the files on it or skipping might occur.  
< CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat  
and ultraviolet rays than commercial CDs. It is important that they  
not be stored in locations where they will be exposed to direct  
sunlight. They should also be kept away from sources of heat, such  
as radiators and heat-generating electrical devices.  
Recording  
This unit can record sound from CDs, cassette tapes and connected  
external devices, including tuners, to USB flash drives in MP3 format.  
See page 39 for details.  
< To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth  
from the center towards the outside edge.  
Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean them and  
always store them in a clean state.  
Maintenance  
< If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center  
hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.  
< Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic  
sprays and fluids and thinners. Such chemicals will do irreparable  
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.  
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R or  
CD-RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact  
the disc manufacturer.  
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MP3 Files  
Cassette Tapes (1)  
This unit can play MP3 files that are on CD-R/CD-RW discs and external  
USB flash drives.  
Tape types  
There are several types of cassette tapes.  
< This unit can play back mono and stereo MP3 files that are in the  
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format with a sampling rate of 16-48 kHz  
and a bit rate of 320 kbps or less.  
Cassette tapes that can be played by this unit  
Normal (type ) Chrome (type  
Cassette tapes that can be recorded on by this unit  
Normal (type ) Chrome (type  
)
Metal (type  
)
< This unit is not compatible with discs that have been recorded  
using multiple sessions. Only the first session can be played back.  
)
< See page 39 for information about the file format recorded on USB  
flash drives using this unit.  
CAUTION  
File information display  
< Do not open a cassette or pull out the tape.  
The display of this unit can only show single-byte letters and  
numbers.  
< Do not touch the tape.  
< If the file information uses Japanese, Chinese or other double-byte  
characters, playback is possible but the name will not be shown  
Storage precautions  
correctly. In such cases, “  
” is displayed.  
< Keep cassette tapes away from magnets or magnetized items  
because they may cause noise or erase recorded contents.  
< Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place.  
Precautions when preparing MP3 files using a computer or  
other device  
< Do not store cassette tapes in a place with high temperature or  
humidity.  
< Always include the extension in the file name. This unit recognizes  
MP3 files by their “.mp3” file extensions.  
Types of cassette tapes that should be avoided  
< Always close the session (complete disc creation). This unit cannot  
play discs if the session has not been closed.  
The following types of cassette tapes might prevent the unit from  
operating or functioning normally. The tape of such cassette tapes  
could be caught in the unit and cause unexpected problems.  
< Carefully read the manual for the software that you are using when  
you create an MP3 disc.  
Deformed cassette tapes  
Cassettes that are deformed, that have tape that does not track  
properly, or that generate abnormal noise during fast-forwarding  
or rewinding.  
Files that are unplayable or only partially playable  
Long-duration tapes  
< Files without extensions cannot be played. Files that are not in  
the MP3 format cannot be played even if they have “.mp3” file  
extensions.  
Tapes that allow recording for 90 minutes or longer sometimes get  
caught by the capstan because they are extremely thin and stretch  
easily. Avoid using them whenever possible.  
< Variable bit rate files might not play back correctly.  
< If the media has more than 999 files or 255 folders, this unit cannot  
play any file in a folder that is 256th or later or any file that is the  
1000th or later in a folder.  
Slackening of tapes  
Slack tape could get caught in the capstan or other parts.  
Eliminate slack by using a pencil or similar tool before use.  
< Depending on disc conditions, this unit might not be able to play a  
disc or skipping might occur.  
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Cassette Tapes (2)  
Connections  
Automatic tape type detection function  
This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based  
on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes  
with detection holes.  
Voltage Selection  
(General export/North America models only)  
Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before  
changing the position of the voltage selector switch.  
Automatic tape type  
(
)
Metal Type  
detection holes  
(
)
Chrome Type  
(
)
Normal Type  
1. Locate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel.  
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set it to the appropriate position  
(230 V or 120 V) for the power supply used in your area.  
Accidental erasure prevention tabs  
Tabs in the top of the cassette shell allow you to prevent important  
recordings from being erased by mistake. There are two tabs in each  
cassette shell—one for “side A” and one for “side B.”  
IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.  
Once these tabs have been removed using a screwdriver or similar  
tool, there is no chance of the recording function being activated by  
accident.  
Accidental erasure prevention  
tab forside A”  
Notes on turning on or off the power  
“side A”  
When an amplifier is connected to the AD-RW900, turn on or off  
the power of the AD-RW900 and the amplifier in the following  
sequence.  
When turning on the power  
1. AD-RW900  
2. Amplifier  
< To record on a cassette that has had its tab broken off, cover the  
hole using a piece of adhesive tape. Be careful not to block the  
tape type detection holes.  
When turning off the power  
1. Amplifier  
2. AD-RW900  
Dolby NR (noise reduction)  
Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, which is noise introduced  
during the recording and playback processes. This cassette deck is  
equipped with Dolby B-type noise reduction.  
Use the DOLBY NR switch to turn the Dolby NR on and off.  
< The Dolby NR system affects both recording and playback quality.  
For playback, be sure to set the DOLBY NR switch to the same  
position used when the recording was made.  
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AD-RW900 (back side)  
D
E
F
A
B
C
Wall  
socket  
Computer  
CD Player,  
Ampliꢀer  
Turntable  
MD Deck, etc.  
DIGITAL OUT  
REC PLAY  
(OUT) (IN)  
TAPE/MD/CD-R  
D
DIGITAL IN terminal [DIGITAL IN]  
To record digital audio signals, connect this terminal to the digital  
output terminal of a digital device such as a CD player with a  
commercially available optical digital cable.  
After all connections are complete, connect the power  
cord’s plug to the AC wall socket.  
<
<
Read the instructions of each device that you intend to use  
with this unit.  
If the sampling frequency of the input digital signal is changed  
while an optical digital cable is connected, it might not be  
recognized correctly. (“OPTICAL UNLOCK” will appear on screen.)  
If this occurs, disconnect the optical digital cable from the  
connector once and reconnect it after changing the frequency.  
Alternately, after changing the frequency, you can turn the power  
off once and then turn it on again.  
Be sure to connect each plug securely. To avoid hum and  
noise, do not bundle the connection cords.  
A
LINE IN/OUT jacks  
These jacks transmit an analog 2-channel audio signal. Connect  
the components using the included RCA pin cables.  
E
F
Be sure to connect:  
USB port (B-type) [USB]  
White plug e White jack (L: left channel)  
Red plug e Red jack  
Connect this to a computer USB port to convert sound from this  
unit to a digital signal and output it to the computer.  
(R: right channel)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
AC Power Cord  
After all other connections are complete, connect the plug to an  
AC wall outlet.  
B
PHONO jacks [PHONO]  
Connect the turntable’s RCA pin cable to the PHONO jacks.  
If you do not use this unit for a long period of time, unplug  
the power cord from the wall outlet.  
Be sure to connect:  
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet that  
supplies the correct voltage.  
White plug e White jack (L: left channel)  
Red plug e Red jack  
(R: right channel)  
< Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges can be used for this unit.  
Hold the power plug when plugging it into an outlet or  
unplugging it. Never pull or yank on the power cord.  
C
SIGNAL GND [SIGNAL GND]  
Connect the ground lead of the turntable to this terminal.  
< This is not a safety earth.  
< If the turntable’s ground lead is not connected to this terminal,  
hum noise may be heard.  
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Identifying the Parts (Main Unit)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13  
34  
33  
32 31  
30  
29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20  
19 18 17  
Display  
RECORD USB  
1
2
3
4
5
10  
See “Display” on pages 16-18.  
Use to record to an external USB flash drive. Press it once to  
enable recording standby, and press it again to start recording  
(pages 39-40).  
Press it during recording to divide the file at that point (page 41).  
(When recording from a CD, however, files cannot be divided.)  
Remote sensor  
When operating the remote control, point it towards here.  
OPEN/CLOSE (  
)
L
RECORD TAPE  
11  
Press this button to open and close the disc tray.  
Use to record to a tape. Press it once to enable recording standby,  
and press it again to start recording (pages 43-44).  
COUNTER RESET  
Press this button to reset the tape counter to “0000”.  
Fast-forward/Rewind (  
/
)
12  
13  
m,  
REC LEVEL knob  
Press these buttons to fast-forward/rewind the cassette tape.  
Turn this knob to adjust the recording level.  
< Use to adjust the sound level output to a connected computer  
except when in recording standby or during recording.  
Pause (  
)
J
Press this button to pause cassette tape playback or recording.  
Press this button again to resume playback or recording.  
Skip (  
/
)/Search (  
/
)
./  
m,  
6
Cassette tape compartment  
14  
15  
Press these buttons to skip through tracks/files.  
Hold down these buttons during playback to search for part of a  
track/file.  
PHONES jack/LEVEL knob  
To listen with headphones, turn the LEVEL knob to minimize the  
volume level before connecting the headphones plug to the  
PHONES jack. Then, adjust the volume after connecting the plug.  
REPEAT  
7
8
9
Use this button to set the repeat function (page 24).  
CAUTION  
SOURCE  
Do not connect headphones to the PHONES jack while  
wearing them. Moreover, do not disconnect headphones  
or turn the unit on or off while wearing them. Very loud  
sound could be output from the headphones.  
AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING—Do not put on  
headphones until after plugging them in.  
Use this button to select the source (page 19).  
Stop (  
)
H
Press this button to stop cassette tape playback.  
Press this button to stop recording to a tape.  
EJECT ( )  
L
16  
When the tape is stopped, press this button to open the cassette  
tape compartment.  
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Stop (  
)
H
25  
26  
Press this button to stop CD playback.  
Press this button also to stop recording to CD.  
14  
Skip (  
)/Search (  
)
/
,
Auto (AUTO)  
When in USB mode, press this button to skip to the next track.  
Press and hold this button during playback to search forward.  
When recording to a CD, press this button to change how  
numbers are added to tracks (page 31).  
Skip (  
)/Search (  
)
27  
28  
29  
.
Sync (SYNC)  
m
When in USB mode, press this button to skip to the previous  
track. Press and hold this button during playback to search  
backward.  
When recording to a CD, press this button to change the sync  
recording mode (one track or all tracks) (pages 34-35).  
POWER ON START CD-TAPE-USB  
Use this switch to set the sound source that is active when the  
power is turned on.  
Use this switch to set the media used for timer playback/  
recording. (The timer recording can only record to cassette tape.)  
To use timer playback/recording, connect a commercially  
available audio timer to this unit (pages 45-47).  
16  
15  
Play/Pause (  
/
)
J
t
Press this button during USB flash drive playback or recording to  
pause.  
Press again to resume playback or recording.  
17  
18  
Reverse/Forward play (  
/
gt  
)
Stop (  
)
H
30  
31  
Press these buttons to start playback of the back (  
side of a tape.  
Press during tape playback/recording standby to restart  
playback/recording.  
g)/front (t)  
Press this button to stop USB playback.  
Press this button also to stop recording to USB.  
Erase (ERASE)  
Finalize/Erase (FINALIZE/ERASE)  
DOLBY NR switch  
When in USB mode, use to erase files from the USB flash drive  
(page 42).  
When in CD mode, use to finalize a recorded CD-R/CD-RW, and to  
erase recorded songs on or unfinalize a CD-RW (pages 36-38).  
Use this switch to turn Dolby noise reduction on and off  
(pages 10 and 28).  
19  
20  
PITCH CONTROL knob  
Turn this knob to vary the playback speed (page 30).  
Disc tray  
32  
33  
REV (Reverse) MODE switch  
USB port (A-type)  
Use this switch to select the reverse mode (page 28).  
Connect an external USB flash drive here.  
RECORD (  
)
21  
K
POWER  
34  
Use to record to a CD. Press once to enter recording standby, and  
press again to start recording (page 32-33).  
Press this button to turn the unit on or off.  
Press this button during recording to add a track number in the  
song (page 34).  
CAUTION  
Never turn the unit off or disconnect a USB flash drive  
when it is being accessed, for example, during writing,  
playback, recording or the erasure of files.  
Doing so could damage the AD-RW900 and the connected  
USB flash drive.  
FOLDER (  
/
)
22  
23  
Use these buttons to select folders (pages 21 and 23).  
POWER ON START OFF-PLAY-REC (TAPE)  
Use this switch to select the timer setting (play, record or off).  
To use this when set to play or record, connect a commercially  
available audio timer to this unit (pages 45-47).  
CAUTION  
Never turn the unit off when it is writing to a CD  
(recording, finalizing, unfinalizing, deleting a track).  
Doing so could result in the disc being unplayable or  
damage the AD-RW900.  
Play/Pause (  
/
)
J
24  
t
Press this button during playback or recording of a CD to pause.  
Press this button again to resume playback or recording.  
Use also to start finalizing, unfinalizing and erasure.  
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Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit)  
DISPLAY  
A
Press this button to change the display information (pages 16-18).  
SOURCE  
B
C
D
Use this button to select a source (page 19).  
PROGRAM  
Use this button to program tracks/files (pages 25-27).  
CLEAR  
Use this button to clear programmed tracks/files (page 27).  
REPEAT  
E
F
E
F
Use this button to set the repeat function (page 24).  
A
B
SHUFFLE  
Use this button to start shuffle playback (page 24).  
G
C
D
FOLDER (  
/
)
G
H
Use these buttons to select MP3 folders (pages 21-23).  
H
I
OPEN/CLOSE (L)  
Press this button to open and close the disc tray.  
SYNC  
J
When recording to a CD, press to change the sync recording  
mode (one track or all tracks) (pages 34-35).  
K
AUTO  
When recording to a CD, press to change how numbers are  
added to tracks (page 31).  
Skip (  
/
)/Search (  
/
)
./  
m,  
Press these buttons to skip through tracks/files.  
Hold down these buttons during playback to search for part of a  
track/file.  
RECORD (K)  
Use to record to a CD. Press once to enter recording standby, and  
press again to start recording (pages 32-33).  
Press during recording to add a track number in the middle of a  
song (page 34).  
To simplify explanations, instructions in this manual  
might refer only to the main unit or the remote control.  
In such cases, the same controls on the remote control  
and main unit will operate similarly.  
FINALIZE/ERASE  
When in CD mode, use to finalize a recorded CD-R/CD-RW, and to  
erase recorded songs on or unfinalize a CD-RW (pages 36-38).  
Stop (  
)
H
Press this button to stop CD playback.  
Press this button also to stop recording to CD.  
Play/Pause ( /  
t
)
J
Press this button during playback or recording of a CD to pause.  
Press this button again to resume playback or recording.  
Use also to start finalizing, unfinalizing and erasure.  
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Remote Control Unit (1)  
The included remote control allows this unit to be operated from a  
distance.  
When using the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor on  
the front panel of the main unit.  
I
Skip (  
/
)/Search (  
/
)
./  
m,  
Press these buttons to skip through files.  
Hold down these buttons during playback to search for a part of  
a file.  
< Even if the remote control unit is used within its effective range,  
operation by remote control might not be possible if there are any  
obstacles between the unit and the remote control.  
(
)
>
RECORD  
Use this to record to an external USB flash drive. Press it once to  
enable recording standby, and press it again to start recording  
(pages 39-40).  
Press it during recording to divide the file at that point (page 41).  
(When recording from a CD, however, files cannot be divided.)  
< If direct sunlight or strong artificial illumination shines on the  
remote sensor, the remote control might not function. If that is the  
case, move this unit to another location.  
ERASE  
Use this button to erase files from a USB flash drive (page 42).  
Battery installation  
Stop (  
)
H
Press this button to stop playback.  
Press this button to stop recording to USB.  
Play/Pause (t/J)  
Press this button during USB flash drive playback or recording to  
pause.  
Press again to resume playback or recording.  
J
Fast-forward/Rewind (  
/
)
m,  
Press these buttons to fast-forward/rewind the tape.  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.  
Stop (  
)
H
Press this button to stop playback.  
Press this button to stop recording to a tape.  
2. Insert two AAA (R03) dry batteries. Make sure that they are inserted  
with their positive (+) and negative (_) poles oriented correctly.  
Pause (  
)
J
3. Close the cover.  
Press this button to pause playback or recording.  
Press this button again to resume playback or recording.  
Reverse/Forward play (  
Press these buttons to start playback of the back (  
side of a tape.  
Press during tape playback/recording standby to restart  
playback/recording.  
g/t)  
g)/front (t)  
Battery replacement  
If the distance from the main unit that the remote control works  
effectively decreases, the batteries are probably exhausted. Replace  
the batteries with new ones when this happens.  
For more information about the collection of batteries, please contact  
your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the place where  
you purchased them.  
(
)
>
RECORD  
Use to record to a tape. Press it once to enable recording standby,  
and press it again to start recording (pages 43-44).  
COUNTER RESET  
Press this button to reset the tape counter to “0000”.  
REC LEVEL ( – / + )  
K
Use these buttons to adjust the recording level. Use these  
buttons as well to adjust the sound level output to a connected  
computer except when in recording standby or during recording.  
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Remote Control Unit (2)  
Display (1)  
Precautions concerning batteries  
CD mode  
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading  
to fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and  
observe the following precautions carefully.  
During playback  
Audio CD  
Elapsed time of current track (min./sec.)  
Currently playing track number  
< Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (+) and  
negative (_) orientations.  
< Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of  
batteries together.  
< Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries can be used.  
Refer to the precautions on their labels.  
MP3 disc  
Currently playing file number  
(starting with 001 in each folder)  
< If the remote control will not be used for a long time (more than a  
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.  
< If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery  
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.  
< Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not  
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries  
together.  
Currently playing folder number  
Elapsed time of current track  
(min./sec.)  
< Do not heat or disassemble batteries.  
< Never throw batteries into fire or water.  
< Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The  
batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.  
Currently playing file name  
(scrolls when long)  
< Never try to recharge a battery unless you can confirm that it is a  
rechargeable type.  
When playback is stopped  
Audio CD  
Total playing time  
Total tracks  
MP3 disc  
Total number of files  
Total number of folders  
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(Example: Recording from a file of more than 100 minutes in  
length)  
TAPE mode  
Tape counter  
Current folder Current file Elapsed time of current  
number  
number  
file (hr./min./sec.)  
USB mode  
(Example: Recording on a CD from a cassette tape)  
Recording source Recording indicator  
During playback  
Currently playing file number  
(starting with 001 in each folder)  
Number of  
track being  
recorded  
Elapsed time  
(min:sec) of track  
being recorded  
Tape counter  
Currently playing folder number  
Elapsed time of current file  
(min./sec.)  
(Example: Recording on a CD from an external device connected  
to the PHONO jacks.)  
Recording indicator  
Currently playing file name  
(scrolls when long)  
Number of  
track being  
recorded  
Elapsed time  
(min:sec) of track  
being recorded  
Recording source  
When playback is stopped  
Total number of files  
(Example: Recording on a USB flash drive from a CD)  
Recording source  
Recording indicator  
Total number of folders  
Currently  
playing  
track number  
Elapsed time  
(min:sec) of track  
being recorded  
Elapsed time  
(min:sec) of  
current track  
Recording mode  
(Example: Recording on a cassette tape from a USB flash drive)  
Recording source Recording indicator  
Current file Elapsed time of  
Tape counter  
number current file (min./sec.)  
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LINE IN PHONO  
Display (2)  
Basic Operation  
Changing the display (CD/USB mode)  
Turning the unit on or off  
During playback in CD mode or USB mode, each time the DISPLAY  
button is pressed, the display changes as follows:  
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on or off.  
When the unit turns on, the display lights.  
Check the POWER ON START switches that determine what the  
unit does when the power is turned on.  
Audio CD  
Remaining time of current track (min./sec.)  
Total elapsed time of the disc (min./sec.)  
Total remaining time of the disc (min./sec.)  
Currently playing track number  
and elapsed time of current track (min./sec.)  
When the power is turned on, and the POWER ON START  
(OFF-PLAY-REC) switch for the timer is set to PLAY or  
REC  
MP3 disc/USB  
File name  
Title  
or  
Artist  
Album  
The source set with the POWER ON START (CD-TAPE-  
USB) switch starts playback/recording.  
The timer recording can only record to cassette tape (pages  
45-47).  
Currently playing folder and file number,  
elapsed time of current track (min./sec.),  
and currently playing file name  
When the power is turned on, and the POWER ON START  
(OFF-PLAY-REC) switch for the timer is set to OFF  
< “Title No” (title information unavailable), “Album No” (album  
information unavailable) or “Artist No” (artist information  
unavailable) appears when there is no information.  
< “  
” appears when the unit cannot read the information.  
The source set with the POWER ON START (CD-TAPE-  
USB) switch becomes the active source.  
< The display of this unit can only show single-byte letters and  
numbers. If a file name uses Japanese, Chinese or other double-  
byte characters, playback is possible but the name will not be  
shown correctly. In such cases, “  
” is displayed.  
< When you do not want to use the timer, be sure to set the OFF-  
PLAY-REC switch to the OFF position to prevent accidentally  
recording over an important cassette tape.  
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Selecting a source for playback/recording  
Listening with headphones  
Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the source changes as  
follows:  
To listen with headphones, turn the LEVEL knob to minimize the  
volume level before connecting the headphones plug to the  
PHONES jack. Then, adjust the volume after connecting the plug.  
LINE IN  
PHONO IN  
CAUTION  
Do not connect headphones to the PHONES jack while  
wearing them. Moreover, do not disconnect headphones or  
turn the unit on or off while wearing them. Very loud sound  
could be output from the headphones.  
AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING—Do not put on  
headphones until after plugging them in.  
The selected source is shown on the upper left of the display  
except for PHONO IN, which is shown at the bottom of the display.  
< During recording, the source cannot be changed.  
< Pressing the play button for a source also selects and starts  
playback of that source.  
< Select “LINE IN" to listen to a source connected to the analog  
LINE IN jacks.  
< Select “PHONO IN” to listen to a record player connected to the  
PHONO jacks.  
< Select “  
” to listen to a digital source connected to the  
DIGITAL IN terminal.  
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Listening to a CD  
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select “CD”.  
Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE (L) button again to close the  
tray.  
1
4
CAUTION  
Be careful not to let your finger be pinched by the tray.  
Loading a disc takes a few seconds.  
< When a different source is selected, pressing the CD Play/Pause  
(t/J) button automatically selects the CD and, if a disc is  
loaded, starts playback.  
During loading, “READING” appears on the display and no  
buttons will work. Wait until the total number of tracks/files is  
displayed.  
< When no disc is loaded, “NO DISC” is displayed.  
Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE (L) button to open the disc  
tray.  
2
Press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button to start playback.  
5
Playback starts from the first track/file on the disc.  
Place a disc on the tray with the label side up.  
3
< If you load a disc, and then press the CD Play/Pause (t/J)  
button without having first closed the disc tray, the disc tray  
closes and playback starts.  
< When playback of all the tracks/files has finished, the unit stops  
automatically.  
< MP3 files that are not placed in folders are automatically put in  
the “ROOT” folder. Playback starts from the first file in the ROOT  
folder.  
< Always confirm that the disc is centered on the tray. The disc  
must be centred on the disc tray. If a disc is not correctly loaded,  
it might not be possible to open the tray again after it has been  
closed.  
< See page 50 for information about the playback order of MP3  
discs.  
CAUTION  
< Do not load more than one disc.  
< Do not force the tray by hand when opening and closing it.  
< Do not attach adhesive labels or similar materials to either side  
of a disc.  
< Do not use irregularly-shaped discs.  
Failure to follow any of the above cautions could cause  
malfunction.  
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Suspending playback temporarily  
(Pause mode)  
Search for a part of a track/file  
Hold down  
During playback, hold down a CD Search (mor ,) button to  
search a part of a track/file. Release it when you find the beginning  
of the part you want to hear.  
Press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button during playback to stop  
playback at the current position.  
To resume playback, press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button again .  
Skipping to an earlier or later track/file  
Stopping playback  
During playback  
Press a CD Skip (.or /) button repeatedly until the desired  
track/file is selected. The selected track/file will be played from the  
beginning.  
Press the CD Stop (H) button to stop playback.  
< If the . button is pressed once during playback, the track/file  
being played will be played again from its beginning. To return  
to the beginning of the previous track/file, press the . button  
twice.  
Opening the disc tray  
When playback is stopped or paused  
Press a CD Skip (. or /) button repeatedly to select the  
track/file you want to hear. Then, press the CD Play/Pause (t/J)  
button to start playback of the selected track/file.  
Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA disc)  
Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE (L) button to open the disc tray.  
< You cannot open the tray when in modes other than CD mode.  
Press a FOLDER (  
or  
) button to select a folder. Press the CD  
Play/Pause (y/J) button to start playback of the first track in the  
selected folder.  
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Listening to Files on a USB Flash Drive (MP3/WMA)  
CAUTION  
Pausing playback temporarily  
Never turn the unit off or disconnect a USB flash drive when  
it is being accessed, for example, during writing, playback,  
recording or the erasure of files.  
Doing so could damage the AD-RW900 and the connected USB  
flash drive.  
< This section uses MP3 file as an example to explain the operation  
process; the same process also needs to be followed when WMA  
file is used.  
Press the USB Play/Pause (t/J) button during playback to stop  
playback at the current position.  
To resume playback, press the USB Play/Pause (t/J) button again.  
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select “USB”.  
1
Stopping playback  
< When a different source is selected, starting USB playback  
automatically selects the USB mode.  
Connect an external USB flash drive to the USB port of  
this unit.  
2
Press the USB Stop (H) button to stop playback.  
Search for a part of a file  
Reading the USB device takes a few seconds.  
< If no MP3 file is on the USB device, “NO MUSIC FILE” is displayed.  
Press the USB Play/Pause (t/J) button to start playback.  
3
Hold down  
During playback, hold down a USB Search (m or ,) button  
to search for a part of a file. Pressing and holding a Search button  
increases the search speed.  
Release it when you find the beginning of the part that you want  
to hear.  
< When playback of all the files has finished, the unit stops  
automatically.  
< MP3 files that are not put in folders are automatically put in the  
“ROOT” folder. Playback starts from the first file in the ROOT  
folder.  
< See page 50 for information about the playback order of MP3 files.  
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Skipping to an earlier or later file  
Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback  
These functions can be used in USB mode.  
Please see the following sections for details about using them.  
Shuffle playback  
Repeat playback  
Programmed playback  
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pages 25-27  
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During playback  
Press a USB Skip (.or /) button repeatedly until the desired  
file is selected. The selected file will be played from the beginning.  
< If the . button is pressed once during playback, the file being  
played will be played again from the beginning. To return to the  
beginning of the previous file, press the .button twice.  
When playback is stopped or paused  
Press a USB Skip (.or /) button repeatedly to select the file  
you want to hear. Then, press the USB Play/Pause (t/J) button to  
start playback of the selected file.  
Selecting a folder  
Press a FOLDER (  
or  
) button to select a folder. Then, press  
the USB Play/Pause (t/J) button to start playback.  
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Shuffle Playback  
Repeat Playback  
This function can be used in CD and USB modes.  
This function can be used in CD and USB modes.  
Use this function to play the tracks/files on a disc/USB flash drive in  
random order.  
Press the REPEAT button to cycle through the following playback  
modes:  
Pressing the SHUFFLE button turns the shuffle mode on and off.  
During shuffle playback, “SHUFFLE” appears on the display.  
Audio CD  
REPEAT 1  
REPEAT ALL  
(Ordinary playback)  
After playing back all tracks/files, the unit exits the "Shuffle"  
playback mode and stops playback.  
MP3  
REPEAT 1 REPEAT ALL REPEAT FOLDER  
(Ordinary playback)  
To stop shuffle playback, press the CD/USB Stop (H) button.  
< If you press the / button during shuffle playback, the next  
track/file will be randomly selected and played. If you press the  
.button, the currently played track/file will be played from the  
beginning. During shuffle playback, a track/file that has completed  
playback will not be played again.  
< If any of the following buttons are pressed, the repeat mode will be  
canceled.  
In CD mode  
POWER, SOURCE, CD OPEN/CLOSE (L), REPEAT  
In USB mode  
< The shuffle function does not work during program playback.  
POWER, SOURCE, REPEAT  
< If any of the following buttons are pressed, shuffle mode will be  
< If you press the SHUFFLE button while REPEAT 1 or REPEAT FOLDER  
cancelled.  
is selected, the repeat playback mode will switch to “REPEAT ALL”.  
In CD mode  
POWER, SOURCE, CD OPEN/CLOSE (L), SHUFFLE  
REPEAT 1 (Repeat one track/file)  
In USB mode  
The track/file being played will be played repeatedly.  
“REPEAT 1” appears on the display.  
POWER, SOURCE, SHUFFLE  
< If you use a CD/USB Skip (.or /) button to select a different  
track/file, that track/file will be played repeatedly.  
< You can select a track/file to be repeated when playback is  
stopped. Press the REPEAT button, select a track/file using a CD/  
USB Skip (. or /) button, and then press the CD/USB Play/  
Pause (t/J) button to start playback.  
REPEAT ALL (Repeat all tracks/files)  
All the tracks/files on the disc will be played repeatedly.  
“REPEAT ALLappears on the display.  
< During program playback, the programmed tracks/files will be  
played repeatedly.  
REPEAT FOLDER (Repeat all the files in a folder) (MP3 only)  
All the files in the selected folder will be played repeatedly.  
“REPEAT FOLDER” appears on the display.  
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Programmed Playback (1)  
This function can be used in CD and USB modes.  
Press a CD/USB Skip (  
track/file, then press the PROGRAM button.  
or  
) button to select a  
/
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.
Up to 30 tracks/files can be programmed in the desired order.  
When playback is stopped, press the PROGRAM button to  
enter program mode.  
1
The track/file is programmed, and “P-02” is displayed.  
< Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program more tracks/files.  
< You can program up to 30 tracks/files.  
“PROGRAM” blinks and “P-01” appears on the display.  
Example when in CD mode  
< To stop programming, press the CD/USB Stop (H) button.  
Programming is cancelled, but the program contents are  
retained in memory. If you want to restart program playback,  
press the PROGRAM button, and then press the CD/USB Play/  
Pause (t/J) button.  
< To stop programming, press the CD/USB Stop (H) button.  
When the selection of track/file numbers is completed,  
press the CD/USB Play/Pause (t/J) button to start  
program playback.  
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(When programming MP3 files)  
2
Use a CD/USB Skip (  
or  
) button or FOLDER  
/
.
(
or  
) button to select a file, and then press the  
PROGRAM button.  
To stop program playback, press the CD/USB Stop (H) button.  
< After program playback finishes, press the CD/USB Play/Pause  
(t/J) button to play the program again.  
< You can use a CD/USB Skip (. or /) button during  
program playback to select and play other tracks/files in the  
program.  
< MP3 files not located in a specific folder are in the “001” (ROOT)  
folder.  
< The shuffle function does not work during program playback.  
< “REPEAT 1” and “REPEAT ALLplayback are possible during  
program playback. When set to “REPEAT ALLmode, the  
programmed tracks/files will be played repeatedly.  
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Programmed Playback (2)  
Adding tracks/files to the end of the program  
Overwriting part of the program  
When playback is stopped, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly  
until “TRACK 00” appears on the display.  
When playback is stopped, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly  
until the program number of the track that you want to  
change appears on the display.  
Press repeatedly  
Press repeatedly  
Example:  
Example:  
Program number  
to be changed  
Select a track/file number you want to add using a CD/USB Skip  
(.or /) button, and then press the PROGRAM button.  
Select the track/file number that you want to add using a CD/USB  
Skip (.or /) button, and then press the PROGRAM button.  
The track/file is added to the end of the program.  
The selected track/file is added to the program, replacing the track  
that had been at that program number before.  
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Checking the program order  
Clearing the program  
Hold down  
more than 1 sec.  
Press repeatedly  
When playback is stopped, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly.  
The numbers of the programmed tracks/files and their program  
numbers will be shown in order.  
When playback is stopped, press the PROGRAM button, followed  
by the CLEAR button more than 1 second.  
The PROGRAM indicator disappears and all the contents of the  
program are cleared.  
< If the PROGRAM indicator is not shown, press the PROGRAM  
button to activate program mode before pressing the CLEAR  
button.  
Deleting tracks/files from the program  
When playback is stopped, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly  
until the program number of the track to be deleted  
appears on the display.  
< If one of the following buttons is pressed, the contents of the  
program are also cleared.  
In CD mode  
POWER, CD OPEN/CLOSE (L), SOURCE  
In USB mode  
POWER, SOURCE  
Press repeatedly  
Example:  
Exiting program mode  
Program number  
to be deleted  
Press the CLEAR button.  
When playback is stopped, press and hold the CD/USB Stop (H)  
button. The PROGRAM indicator will disappear.  
< This does not clear the contents of the program. Press the  
PROGRAM button again and then press the CD/USB Play/Pause  
(t/J) button if you want to restart program playback.  
The track/file is deleted from the program.  
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Listening to a Cassette Tape (1)  
You can play Normal (type ), Chrome (type ) and Metal (type ) tapes  
with this unit.  
Put a cassette tape in the compartment.  
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NOTE  
For the sake of simplicity, we refer to the tape side facing you  
as “side A” and to the tape side facing away as “side B” in this  
manual.  
When you insert a cassette with “side A” and “side B” reversed,  
read “side A” as “side B” and “side B” as “side A”.  
“Side B” faces away  
“Side A” faces you  
Insert the cassette tape with its open edge facing down and the  
side that you want to play facing you. Then, close the cassette  
compartment by pushing its door in.  
CAUTION  
< Do not use deformed or slack cassette tapes.  
< Do not force the door of the compartment by hand when  
opening it.  
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select “TAPE”.  
1
Failure to follow any of the above cautions could cause  
malfunction.  
Set the reverse mode setting using the REV MODE switch.  
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< When a different source is selected, starting tape playback  
automatically selects the tape.  
Press the TAPE EJECT ( ) button to open the cassette  
tape compartment.  
2
L
You can select one of three settings.  
uOne way mode  
jTwo way mode  
pRepeat mode  
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Set the DOLBY NR (noise reduction) switch.  
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Pausing playback temporarily  
Press the TAPE Pause (J) button during playback to stop playback  
at the current position.  
To resume playback, press the TAPE Pause (J) button again or  
press the Reverse/Forward play (gor t) button.  
Set the switch to the ON position when playing back tapes  
recorded with Dolby NR.  
To play tapes recorded without Dolby NR, set the switch to the  
OFF position.  
About Dolby NR  
Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, a noise introduced  
during the recording and playback processes. This cassette deck  
is equipped with Dolby B-type noise reduction.  
Stopping playback  
Press the Reverse (  
playback.  
g) or Forward (t) play button to start  
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Press the TAPE Stop (H) button to stop playback.  
Forward (t) play  
Pressing this button starts playback of “side A”.  
Opening the cassette tape compartment  
When the reverse mode is set to u  
Playback stops when the end of “side A” is reached.  
When the reverse mode is set to j  
Playback continues on “side B”, stopping at the end of “side B”.  
When the reverse mode is set to p  
Playback cycles through both tape sides 5 times.  
When the tape is stopped or paused, press the TAPE EJECT (L)  
button to open the cassette tape compartment.  
Reverse side (g) play  
Pressing this button starts playback of “side B”.  
< You can also open the compartment when a source other than  
TAPE is selected.  
When the reverse mode is set to uor j  
Playback stops when the end of “side B” is reached.  
When the reverse mode is set to p  
“Side B” is played back, and then playback cycles through both  
tape sides 4 times.  
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Listening to a Cassette Tape (2)  
About Recording  
CD-R and CD-RW  
Fast-forwarding/Rewinding a tape  
A CD-R disc can be recorded only once. Recorded tracks cannot be  
erased. However, if some recordable time is still available, additional  
recording is possible. If you finish recording and finalize the CD-R disc,  
it can be played with a normal CD player. (Some CD players may not  
be compatible.)  
On a CD-RW disc, even if no recordable time is available, you can erase  
tracks already recorded and record tracks repeatedly. You can erase all  
tracks at once or the last track only. However, you cannot erase only  
tracks in the middle of the disc.  
If you finish recording and finalize the CD-RW disc, it can be played  
with a normal CD player. (page 36). Only CD players that support  
CD-RW discs can do so.  
If you want to record again on a finalized CD-RW, unfinalize it (page 37).  
By unfinalizing (reversing the finalization), you will be able to record  
and delete tracks on the CD-RW again.  
Press the Rewind (m) button or the Fast-forward (,) button to  
wind the tape rapidly.  
Winding stops when the end of the tape is reached. To stop  
winding before the end, press the TAPE stop (H) button.  
< You can wind the tape when CD/USB/LINE is selected as a source.  
These buttons do not, however, function when in a recording  
mode.  
CD-RW discs can only be played with compatible CD players.  
Serial Copy Management System  
Pitch control  
This control varies the pitch of the music during playback.  
This unit is in compliance with the Serial Copy Management System  
standard. This standard has been established to restrict digital-to-  
digital copying to only the first generation. The basic rules governing  
this system are as follows:  
Rule 1  
A digital recording is possible from a digital source such as a CD,  
DAT or MD onto a recordable CD-R, CD-RW, MD or DAT through  
a digital input connection. However, further digital-to-digital  
recording is prohibited for the second and later generations.  
Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise increases the playback  
speed and raises the pitch by a maximum of +10%.  
Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob counterclockwise reduces the  
playback speed and lowers the pitch by a maximum of –10%.  
Rule 2  
When an analog source such as an analog disc or FM broadcast  
is digitally recorded by using a CD-R, CD-RW, MD or DAT, this  
recorded source can be digitally recorded on another CD-R,  
CD-RW, MD or DAT. However, further digital copying is prohibited.  
< This control does not work during recording.  
Tape counter  
Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the tape counter to  
“0000”. You can use this function to easily locate any desired point  
on the tape.  
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Before Recording  
Recording on a CD (1)  
Before you start recording, make sure that you understand  
the following points:  
Load a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc into the unit.  
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< Up to 99 tracks can be recorded according to the CD standards.  
When a 100th track is about to be recorded, recording will stop  
automatically.  
< A track less than 10 seconds in length on an audio CD cannot be  
recorded .  
< When recording is finished, “PMA WRITE” blinks for a few seconds,  
and then the unit goes into the stop mode. Do not apply shock or  
vibration to the unit while recording or “PMA WRITE” blinks.  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE (L) button, place a disc on the disc tray  
with the disc label side up, and then press the OPEN/CLOSE (L)  
button to close the disc tray.  
< When the available recording time reaches 0, recording will stop  
automatically.  
Make sure “NO TOC” and “CD-R” (or “CD-RW”) indicators light on  
the display.  
< If a half-way recorded disc is inserted, recording continues next to  
the last recorded track.  
Select the source to be recorded using the INPUT SELECT  
button. (TAPE, LINE IN, PHONO or DIGITAL)  
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< 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  
CD. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be unfinalized, erased and  
re-recorded.  
< When the auto track function is used, the tracks are separated  
based on the specified level. Therefore, if a silent part is contained  
at the beginning or in the middle of a track, the playback time may  
not be the same as the actual length of the track.  
< The input source cannot be changed during recording.  
< When track numbers are added to continuous music such as live  
performances, the sound is cut a moment.  
< You cannot record from USB to CD.  
< If a disc recorded with this unit is played with another player, noises  
may occur when the track changes.  
Press the RECORD button (KRECORD).  
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Auto track level  
Sound level to detect “silence” to add track numbers using  
auto track when recording from external devices via ANALOG  
or to perform synchronous recording for digital sources such  
as CD, MD, and DAT.  
This instruction manual describes “silence” as the situation  
where the recording source level is lower than the specified  
auto track level.  
The red CD RECORD indicator to the right of the display and the  
indicator on the display blink.  
< No button will work while “WAITING” is displayed. Wait a few  
seconds until “WAITING” disappears from the display. When  
−60, −50, −40, and −30 dB can be selected.  
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DIGITAL is selected in step , the sampling frequency of the  
digital source ( ) (“FS 44_1K”, “FS 48K” or “ FS 32K”) briefly  
appears after “WAITING”.  
< “OPTICAL UNLOCK” appears when the unit cannot perceive the  
digital signal. In that case, connect a digital device to the DIGITAL  
IN terminal, switch it on, and wait a few seconds until the unit  
enters the record pause mode.  
< If you cannot record even if you press the CD record button (K  
RECORD), load a recordable disc. Confirm that “NO TOC” and  
“CD-R” (or “CD-RW”) appears on the display and press the CD  
record button (KRECORD) again.  
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Recording on a CD (2)  
< When you record a record or other sources with much interference,  
more track numbers than expected may be added unintentionally.  
Select the mode of track number assignment using the  
AUTO button.  
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< The AUTO button cannot be used during recording.  
If track numbers are not properly added  
When you record sources with interference via ANALOG, track  
numbers may not be added if the auto track level is lower than the  
interference level. In this case, set the auto track level higher than  
the interference level.  
When the AUTO button is pressed once, the current auto track  
level is displayed. Press the AUTO button repeatedly to select  
another setting.  
If there is little interference and the track starts with a small sound  
resulting in the beginning of the recorded track being truncated,  
set the auto track level lower.  
S-LEVEL -60 S-LEVEL -50 S-LEVEL -40 S-LEVEL -30  
MANUAL  
Noise  
Examples CD, MD  
S-LEVEL -60  
Quiet  
Loud  
Record,  
cassette tape  
-30  
< After 2 seconds have passed, the display returns to the track/  
time display.  
-50  
-40  
S-LEVEL-60/50/40/30 (The track numbers are automatically added)  
The auto track function activates and “AUTO TRACK” appears. The  
displayed number indicates the auto track level.  
(When recording from a tape , LINE IN or PHONO)  
Adjust the recording level.  
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The track numbers are automatically added during recording. If a  
track change is detected via DIGITAL, or if silence (lower than the  
auto track level) continues for three seconds or longer and then  
the next track starts (sound becomes louder than the auto track  
level) via ANALOG, the track numbers are automatically updated.  
Before recording, adjust the recording level. Failure to do so  
could cause the recorded sound to be distorted or noisy.  
1. Play the source (cassette tape or external device) to be  
recorded.  
2. Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level so that  
the loudest sound never lights the “OVER” indicator on the  
peak level meter.  
MANUAL (The track numbers are not automatically added)  
In MANUAL mode, the track numbers are not automatically added.  
To add track numbers manually, press the RECORD button (K  
RECORD).  
< The setting can be configured for DIGITAL and ANALOG respectively.  
When the power is turned on, the setting is –60 dB for DIGITAL,  
–50 dB for LINE IN, –40 dB for TAPE and –30 dB for PHONO IN.  
< If the input source is changed, the S-LEVEL setting returns to the  
setting that had been set when the unit was turned on.  
< If a CD is recorded via DIGITAL (  
), the track numbers are  
added based on the CD's digital signals. There is usually no need to  
change the auto track level.  
< In digital recording, even if the auto track function is activated,  
track numbers may not be added depending on the digital source  
player. In such a case, add track numbers manually (see page 34).  
< Different sources to be recorded have different volumes. In  
order to record at the optimal volume for each source, it is  
necessary to adjust the recording level for each source.  
< When you record digital broadcasts or other sources without  
track numbers, track numbers are not added even if the auto track  
function is activated. To add a track number, press the RECORD  
button (KRECORD) while recording a track.  
< You cannot adjust the recording level when recording from a  
DIGITAL source.  
< When you record classical music or other sources containing silent  
parts via ANALOG, track numbers may not be properly added even  
if the auto track function is activated. To add a track number in this  
case, deactivate the auto track function, and press the RECORD  
button (KRECORD) while recording a track.  
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Prepare the recording source.  
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To stop recording  
Recording from a cassette tape  
To record the entire tape, rewind the tape to its starting point.  
To record from the middle of a tape, stop or pause at the point  
from where you want to start recording.  
Select the DOLBY NR (noise reduction) setting (page 10).  
To record from a single tape side, set the REV MODE switch to  
u, and set the playback direction using the Reverse (  
g) or  
Forward (t) play button. Then press the TAPE Stop (H) button.  
Press the Stop (H) button to stop recording.  
To record from both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j,  
and set the playback direction to . If you set the recording  
direction to , recording will be of “side B” only.  
< If the CD-R is finalized, it can be played with another CD player.  
t
g
< If you finalize a CD-RW, it will become playable on other CD players  
that are compatible with CD-RW discs. If you want to record again  
on a finalized CD-RW, unfinalize it (page 37).  
Press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button or RECORD button  
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(KRECORD) again to start recording.  
< The minimum length of a track that is required for recording is 10  
seconds. If you press the Stop (H) button within 10 seconds from  
the beginning of a track, recording stops only after the track is  
recorded for 10 seconds.  
When recording from an external source, you must also start  
playback of that source.  
To pause recording  
The red CD RECORD indicator to the right of the display and the  
indicator on the display stop blinking.  
CAUTION  
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the power cord  
during recording. Doing so could damage the unit and  
connected devices.  
Press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button. “WAITING” briefly appears  
on the display, then recording is paused.  
To restart recording, press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button.  
< If the CD runs out of capacity during recording, recording will  
stop.  
< You cannot restart recording while “WAITING” is displayed.  
< To pause recording temporarily, press the CD Play/Pause (t/J)  
button. A second press of the button resumes recording. Each  
time that you pause recording a new track number will be  
added.  
< Remember that every time recording is paused or stopped, a new  
track number will always be assigned. It is not possible to record in  
two “stages” within one track.  
Recording from a cassette tape  
When source playback stops, recording also automatically stops.  
To stop recording, press the CD Stop (H) button. Doing this also  
stops playback of the recording source.  
Recording from an external source  
When source playback stops, recording does not automatically  
stop. Press the CD Stop (H) button to stop recording.  
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Recording on a CD (3)  
Synchronous recording to CD  
The convenient synchronous recording function automatically starts  
recording when receiving analog or digital signals from an externally  
connected device such as a CD player and MD deck, and stops  
recording when signal reception is complete.  
Manual track division  
For CD, MD, or DAT  
Synchronous recording starts when a digital signal is detected,  
which is the beginning of a track. Synchronous recording stops  
if there is a period where the sound is quieter than the specified  
auto track level lasting five seconds.  
It is possible to divide a track into multiple tracks by pressing the  
RECORD button (KRECORD) while recording.  
For digital sources other than the above or analog sources  
Synchronous recording starts when a sound louder than the  
specified auto track level is detected. Synchronous recording stops  
if there is a period where the sound is quieter than the specified  
auto track level lasting 8 seconds.  
< Manual track division is possible regardless of the AUTO setting.  
< A track cannot be less than 10 seconds in length. The RECORD  
button (KRECORD) will not work if it is pressed within 10 seconds  
from the beginning of a track.  
1
5
Complete steps  
to  
in “About Recording” to make  
1
2
the settings, and press the CD stop button (H).  
< Since the recording level cannot be adjusted when the recording  
4
5
source is the digital input (  
), skip steps  
and  
Press the SYNC button and select “SYNC 1” or “SYNC  
ALL”.  
Each time you press the sync recording button (SYNC), the sync  
recording will change.  
ALL  
ONE  
OFF  
Y
Y
Select one of three modes.  
ALL  
Sync recording of all  
tracks.  
ONE  
Sync recording of one  
track and then recording  
stops.  
OFF  
No sync recording.  
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Prepare the recording source.  
Start playing the source.  
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5
Sync recording will start.  
Recording from a cassette tape  
If no sound is heard for 8 seconds or longer during synchronous  
recording, recording stops. To record the music with such  
periods of silence, turn off synchronous recording. After turning  
off synchronous recording, start recording manually, then play  
the source to be recorded.  
To record the entire tape, rewind the tape to its starting point.  
To record from the middle of a tape, stop or pause at the point  
from where you want to start recording.  
Select the DOLBY NR (noise reduction) setting (page 10).  
To record from a single tape side, set the REV MODE switch to  
< Press the Stop (H) button to stop the recording manually.  
u, and set the playback direction using the Reverse (  
g) or  
Forward (t) play button. Then press the TAPE Stop (H) button.  
< The synchronous recording function automatically turns off after  
recording.  
To record from both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j,  
and set the playback direction to . If you set the recording  
direction to , recording will be of “side B” only.  
t
< The syn recording mode (one track or all tracks) cannot be  
changed during recording or in the record pause mode.  
g
< If you select SYNC ALL, AUTO TRACK will be enabled, and the  
automatic track level will be set to −60 dB (−50 dB for analog signal  
input). Use the AUTO button to select the AUTO TRACK level.  
Press the RECORD button (KRECORD).  
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< Even if the AUTO button is set to MANUAL, the auto track function  
will be on during synchronous recording. The auto track level is  
set to –60 dB (–50 dB when recording via ANALOG). The setting  
automatically returns to MANUAL after the recording.  
< In digital recording, synchronous recording may not start  
depending on the digital source player. In such a case, start and  
stop recording manually.  
The red CD RECORD indicator to the right of the display and the  
indicator on the display blink.  
< No button will work while “WAITING” is displayed. Wait a few  
seconds until “WAITING” disappears from the display. When  
< Depending on the source, silence could be detected, causing  
recording to stop in the middle of a track or the beginning to be  
cut off. If this occurs, set AUTO TRACK to MANUAL and record  
manually.  
2
DIGITAL is selected in step , the sampling frequency of the  
digital source ( ) (“FS 44_1K”, “FS 48K” or “ FS 32K”) briefly  
appears after “WAITING”.  
< “OPTICAL UNLOCK” appears when the unit cannot perceive the  
digital signal. In that case, connect a digital device to the DIGITAL  
IN terminal, switch it on, and wait a few seconds until the unit  
enters the record pause mode.  
< If you cannot record even if you press the CD record button (K  
RECORD), load a recordable disc. Confirm that “NO TOC” and  
“CD-R” (or “CD-RW”) appears on the display and press the CD  
record button (KRECORD) again.  
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Finalizing  
Finalizing is the addition of TOC (recorded data information) to discs.  
Press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button to start finalizing.  
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If you finalize a CD-R, it will become playable on other CD players.  
Finalized CD-R discs cannot be used for additional recording.  
If you finalize a CD-RW, it will become playable on other CD players  
that are compatible with CD-RW discs  
Press the input SOURCE button and select CD mode.  
1
Finalization starts.  
When finalization completes, the display will show “COMPLETE”  
briefly before returning to its ordinary appearance (total number  
of tracks and total playback time).  
< Never turn the power off nor unplug the power cord during  
finalization.  
< During finalization, no button works.  
Load an unfinalized (recordable) disc.  
2
Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button in the stop mode.  
3
Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button once.  
“FINALIZE” appears on the display.  
< If “UNFINALIZE” appears on the display, the disc is already  
finalized and so finalization is unnecessary.  
< To cancel the operation at this point, press the stop button (H).  
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Unfinalizing (CD-RW only)  
If you want to record again on a finalized CD-RW, unfinalize it.  
By unfinalizing (reversing the finalization), you will be able to record  
and delete tracks on the CD-RW again.  
Press the CD Play/Pause (t/J) button to start unfinalizing.  
4
Press the input SOURCE button and select CD mode.  
1
Unfinalization starts.  
When unfinalization completes, the display will show  
“COMPLETE” briefly before returning to its ordinary appearance  
(total number of tracks and total playback time).  
< Never turn the power off nor unplug the power cord during  
unfinalizing.  
Load a finalized (recordable) disc.  
2
< During unfinalizing, no button works.  
Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button in the stop mode.  
3
Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button once.  
“UNFINALIZE” appears on the display.  
< If ”FINALIZE” appears on the display, the disc is not finalized, so  
unfinalization is unnecessary  
< To cancel the operation at this point, press the stop button (H).  
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Erasing tracks from a disc (CD-RW only)  
Press the input SOURCE button and select CD mode.  
Erasing the last track  
1
Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button until “ERASE” and the last track  
number appear on the display.  
< You can also erase all the tracks from the currently selected track  
number to the last track at once. To do this, use a skip (. or  
/) button to select the track from which you want to start  
erasing. (You cannot erase only certain tracks before the last  
track.)  
Erasing all tracks (ordinary mode)  
< Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button until “ERASE DISC” appears on  
the display.  
Load a CD-RW that has not been finalized or has been  
unfinalized.  
2
Press a CD Play/Pause (t/J) button to start erasing.  
4
< If you load a finalized disc, “UNFINALIZE” will appear. You must  
unfinalize the disc before you can erase tracks on it (page 37).  
The track(s) will be erased.  
After erasure completes, the display will return to its ordinary  
appearance (total number of tracks and total playback time).  
Press the FINALIZE/ERASE button in the stop mode.  
3
< Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power cord during  
erasure.  
< During erasure, buttons will not function when pushed.  
< Erasure cannot be undone! Be sure that you want to erase the  
contents of a CD before starting.  
< Each time the ERASE button is pressed, the display changes as  
follows:  
FINALIZE  
Z
ERASE #  
(# is the last track number)  
(Not shown if only 1 track recorded)  
Z
ERSAE DISC  
Z
Ordinary playback mode  
(total number of tracks and total playback time)  
< If a finalized disc is loaded, “UNFINALIZE” is displayed. Because  
a finalized disc cannot be erased, you need to unfinalize it first  
(page 36).  
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LINE IN PHONO  
Recording on a USB Flash Drive (1)  
Using this unit, the contents of CDs, cassette tapes and audio input  
from other devices by the LINE IN, PHONO jacks and DIGITAL IN terminal  
can be converted to MP3 format and recorded on USB flash drives.  
Insert a USB flash drive into the unit’s USB port.  
1
< This unit can also record to CDs and cassette tapes, but it cannot  
simultaneously record to these media and USB flash drives.  
< Timer recording cannot use CD or USB recording media.  
< You cannot record to an external USB flash drive if there is no  
free space or the device is write-protected.  
CAUTION  
Do not disconnect the USB flash drive during recording.Do  
not turn the unit off or disconnect the power cord during  
recording. Doing so might cause damage to the AD-RW900  
and the connected USB flash drive.  
< Before recording, check the remaining capacity of the USB flash  
drive using a PC. You cannot check the remaining memory  
capacity with this unit.  
About recorded MP3 files  
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the source  
to be recorded (CD, TAPE, or LINE).  
2
< When recording, a “RECORD” folder is automatically created and a  
subfolder for each source (“CD”, “TAPE” or “LINE”) is also created in the  
“RECORD” folder. MP3 files are added to the corresponding subfolder.  
< File names are assigned automatically with a numerical endings in order.  
When recorded from a CD  
“CD001.MP3”, “CD002.MP3” …  
If there are, for example, files named “CD004.MP3” and “CD009.MP3”  
in the USB folder already, and you make a recording, the next new  
file will be named “CD010.MP3”.  
M If you start recording a track/file that has already started playing,  
the elapsed time of the track/file being recorded that appears  
on the display will be the same as the elapsed time of the  
current track that is also shown on the display.  
Press the RECORD USB button to start recording standby.  
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When recorded from a cassette tape  
“T001.MP3”, “T002.MP3“ …  
When record from an external source  
“L001.MP3”, “L002.MP3“ …  
< During recording from tape or external source input, you can  
divide the file manually (page 41). In this case, consecutive numbers  
are added to the ends of the file names.  
The red indicator above the RECORD USB button and the  
icon on the display blink.  
Example:  
For example, if you manually divide “T001.MP3" during recording,  
the new track names will be “T001.MP3” and “T002.MP3”.  
< To stop recording, press the USB Stop (H) button.  
< This unit can record up to 999 files to a USB device. However, if the  
USB device already contains files, those files will be included in the  
maximum total of 999 files when recording.  
< The recordable time for one file is less than 600 minutes.  
< Tracks recorded onto a USB flash drive are converted to MP3 files at  
a bit rate of 128 kbps.  
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LINE IN PHONO  
Recording on a USB Flash Drive (2)  
(When recording from a tape , LINE IN or PHONO)  
Adjust the recording level.  
Prepare the recording source.  
4
5
Recording from CD  
Before recording, adjust the recording level. Failure to do so  
could cause the recorded sound to be distorted or noisy.  
To record all the tracks/files on a CD, stop the disc first. To record  
only some of the tracks/files on a CD, pause at the beginning of  
the part that you want to record.  
1. Play the source (cassette tape or external source) to be  
You can also record tracks in programmed order. For information  
about how to set the program, see pages 25-27.  
recorded.  
2. Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level so that  
the loudest sound never lights the “OVER” indicator on the  
peak level meter.  
Recording from cassette tape  
To record the entire tape, rewind the tape to its starting point.  
To record from the middle of a tape, stop or pause at the point  
from where you want to start recording.  
Select the DOLBY NR (noise reduction) setting (page 10).  
To record from a single tape side, set the REV MODE switch to  
u, and set the playback direction using the Reverse (  
g) or  
Forward (t) play button. Then press the TAPE Stop (H) button.  
To record from both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j,  
and set the playback direction to . If you set the recording  
direction to , recording will be of “side B” only.  
t
g
Recording from an external source  
Prepare to start playback of the source device.  
< Different sources to be recorded have different volumes. In  
order to record at the optimal volume for each source, it is  
necessary to adjust the recording level for each source.  
Example: Set the source selection of an amplifier.  
Set the playback media in a connected player.  
To record from a tuner, tune in a station.  
< You cannot adjust the recording level when recording from  
CD or DIGITAL source.  
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Press the RECORD USB button again to start recording.  
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Manually dividing files  
(adding track numbers during recording)  
When recording from an external source, you must also start  
playback of that source.  
When you are recording from a tape or device connected to the LINE  
IN or PHONO jacks or recording from such a device has been paused,  
you can press the RECORD USB button to divide the recording into  
tracks and create new file names.  
Dividing tracks takes about a few seconds.  
You cannot manually divide tracks when recording from CDs. (When  
recording from a CD, tracks are divided automatically.)  
The red indicator above the RECORD USB button and the  
icon on the display stop blinking.  
CAUTION  
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the power cord  
during recording. Doing so could damage the unit and  
connected devices.  
< If the USB flash drive runs out of free space during recording,  
recording stops automatically.  
When recording from the LINE inputs:  
During file division, a gap will be left in the recording.  
< To pause recording temporarily, press the USB Play/Pause (t/J)  
button. A second press of the button resumes recording. A new  
track number will be assigned if you pause and restart recording  
.
< This unit cannot divide an already recorded MP3 file. This function  
only works during recording.  
< Consecutive numbers are added to the end of the file names after  
division.  
Example:  
Recording from CD or cassette tape  
If you manually divide “T001.MP3” during recording, the new  
track names will be "T001.MP3" and "T002.MP3".  
When source playback stops, recording also automatically stops.  
To stop recording, press the USB Stop (H) button. Doing this also  
stops playback of the recording source.  
Recording from an external source  
When source playback stops, recording does not automatically  
stop. Press the USB Stop (H) button to stop recording.  
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LINE IN PHONO  
Erasing Files from a USB Flash Drive  
Recording on a Cassette Tape (1)  
Using this unit, the contents of CDs, USB flash drives and audio input  
from other devices by the LINE IN and PHONO jacks or the DIGITAL IN  
terminal can be recorded on cassette tapes.  
CAUTION  
Do not disconnect the USB flash drive during erasing. Do not  
turn the unit off or disconnect the power cord during erasing.  
Doing so might cause damage to the AD-RW900 and the  
connected USB flash drive.  
You can record on Normal (type ) and Chrome (type ) tapes with  
this unit. Recording on Metal (type ) is not supported by this unit.  
< You can record on a single or on both sides of the tape.  
Erasing a file  
< This unit can also record to CDs and USB flash drives, but it cannot  
simultaneously record to these media and cassette tapes.  
Start playing the file that you want to delete (page 22).  
1
Press the ERASE button.  
2
Put a cassette tape in the compartment.  
1
“Erase file?” appears on the display.  
Within 6 seconds, press the ERASE button again.  
3
< If the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette tape have been  
broken off, cover the holes using pieces of adhesive tape.  
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the source  
to be recorded (CD, USB, LINE IN, PHONO or DIGITAL).  
2
“Erasing” appears on the display, the file currently being played is  
erased, and playback stops.  
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Adjust the recording level.  
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Set the reverse mode setting using the REV MODE switch,  
and set the recording direction.  
3
Before recording, adjust the recording level. Failure to do so  
could cause the recorded sound to be distorted or noisy.  
1. Play the source (external source) to be recorded.  
2. Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level so  
that the loudest sound does not continually exceed the “0”  
indicator on the peak level meter.  
To record on a single tape side, set the REV MODE switch to  
u, and set the recording direction using the Forward (  
t) or  
Reverse (g) play button. Then press the TAPE Stop (H) button.  
To record on both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j  
or p, and set the recording direction to . If you set the  
recording direction to , only “side B” will be recorded on.  
t
g
Set the DOLBY NR (noise reduction) switch to ON or OFF.  
4
< Different sources to be recorded have different volumes. In  
order to record at the optimal volume for each source, it is  
necessary to adjust the recording level for each source.  
Prepare the recording source.  
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Recording from CD  
For information about the DOLBY NR function, see page 10.  
To record all the tracks/files on a CD, stop the disc first. To record  
only some of the tracks/files on a CD, pause at the beginning of  
the part that you want to record.  
Press the RECORD TAPE button to enter recording  
standby mode.  
5
You can also record tracks in programmed order. For information  
about how to set the program, see pages 25-27.  
Recording from USB flash drive  
To record the entire contents of the USB device, put the unit into  
stop mode. To record from the middle of the USB device, pause  
at the point from where you want to start recording.  
You can also record tracks in programmed order. For information  
about how to set the program, see pages 25-27.  
< See page 50 for information about the playback order of MP3  
files.  
The red indicator above the RECORD TAPE button and the  
icons on the display blink.  
Recording from an external source  
Prepare to start playback of the source device.  
< To stop recording, press the TAPE Stop (H) button.  
Example: Set the source selection of an amplifier.  
Set the playback media in a connected player.  
To record from a tuner, tune in a station.  
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Recording on a Cassette Tape (2)  
Press the RECORD TAPE button again to start recording.  
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Erasing recordings  
With every new recording, the contents of a cassette tape will be  
overwritten (the previous recording is erased). You can erase a cassette  
tape by setting the recording level to MIN to record silence.  
When recording from an external source, you must also start  
playback of the source.  
< We recommend that you select a source for recording that does  
not output any sound during the erasing process.  
Press the TAPE RECORD (K RECORD) button to start  
recording standby.  
1
The red indicator above the RECORD TAPE button and the  
icon on the display stop blinking.  
Set the REC LEVEL control to the minimum position (MIN).  
2
CAUTION  
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the power cord  
during recording. Doing so could damage the unit and  
connected devices.  
< To stop recording temporarily, press the TAPE Pause (J) button.  
Press the button again to resume recording.  
Recording from CD or USB flash drive  
When source playback stops, recording also automatically stops.  
To stop recording, press the TAPE Stop (H) button. Doing this  
also stops playback of the recording source.  
< During auto-reverse recording to a tape, if “side A” of the tape  
ends in the middle of a track/file while recording from a CD or  
USB device, the unit starts recording again on “side B” from the  
beginning of the track/file that had been interrupted.  
Press the Reverse (g) or Forward (t) play button to start  
erasing (by recording silence).  
3
Recording from an external source  
When source playback stops, recording does not automatically  
stop. Press the TAPE Stop (H) button to stop recording.  
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Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording (1)  
Connecting a commercially available timer to your audio setup lets  
you wake up to your favorite music or start recording at specified  
times.  
Timer-Controlled Playback (  
)
< The source for timer playback must be CD, TAPE or USB. Timer  
playback does not work with an external device connected to the  
LINE input.  
< The source for timer playback must be CD, TAPE or USB. Timer  
playback does not work with external devices connected to the  
LINE inputs.  
Connect this unit and a stereo system to a commercially  
available audio timer (see previous page).  
1
< The timer recording source can only be an external device  
connected to the LINE inputs. And the timer recording can only  
record to cassette tape.  
Make sure that the outlet that the timer is plugged into is  
receiving power when it is being used.  
Connections  
Referring to the illustration below, connect your audio equipment.  
Set the power switch of all components to ON.  
2
Wall socket  
Prepare the source for timer playback.  
3
Timer  
When you set a cassette tape  
e Set the REV MODE switch to the desired position. To make  
both sides play continuously, set the REV MODE switch to  
the pposition.  
e Set the DOLBY NR switch. (page 10).  
Playback always starts from “side A”.  
Audio source  
To make a timer-controlled  
recording of a radio program,  
set your tuner as required.  
Set the CD-TAPE-USB switch to the desired source for  
timer playback.  
4
Amplifier  
Set the input/output selectors  
and other options to their  
proper positions.  
Signal flow  
during  
Signal flow  
during  
recording  
playback  
Set the OFF-PLAY-REC switch to the PLAY position.  
5
AD-RW900  
Turn off the power of all equipment before making  
connections.  
< Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with  
this unit.  
< Be sure to connect each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise,  
do not bundle the connection cords.  
“TIMER” appears on the AD-RW900’s display.  
Continued on the next page  
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Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording (2)  
Timer-Controlled Recording (  
Set the audio timer to your desired start (power on) and  
stop (power off) times.  
6
)
< The timer recording source can only be an external device  
connected to the LINE inputs. And the timer recording can only  
record to cassette tape.  
When this setting is completed, the power to all components  
should be turned off.  
< The recording level is set to 0 dB; it cannot be adjusted.  
At this time, do not press the AD-RW900 POWER button.  
Leave the button pushed in (the on position). If the  
POWER button is in the off position, timer playback will  
not function.  
(Example: Recording a broadcast program)  
Connect this unit and a stereo system to a commercially  
available audio timer (see previous page).  
1
When the preset start time is reached, power will be supplied  
and playback will start automatically.  
< When you do not want to use the timer, set the OFF-PLAY-REC  
switch to the OFF position.  
Set the power switches of all components to ON.  
2
Prepare the cassette tape that you want to record to with  
timer recording.  
3
Recording always starts from “side A”.  
To record on a single tape side, set the REV MODE switch to u.  
To record on both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j  
or p.  
Set the DOLBY NR switch (page 10).  
If the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette tape have been  
broken off, cover the holes using pieces of adhesive tape.  
You can record on Normal (type ) and Chrome (type ) tapes  
with this unit.  
NOTE  
If you have previously used the cassette, and the tape is stopped  
part of the way through “side B” of the cassette, timer recording  
will then start part of the way through “side A”. Always bear this  
in mind, so that you do not accidentally erase any important  
recordings. You should take special note of this when recording  
more than once on the same cassette using the timer recording  
function.  
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Set the CD-TAPE-USB switch to TAPE.  
Set the audio timer to your desired start (power on) and  
stop (power off) times.  
4
7
When this setting is completed, the power to all components  
will be switched off.  
At this time, do not press the AD-RW900 POWER button.  
Leave the button pushed in (the on position). If the  
POWER button is in the off position, timer recording will  
not function.  
< This unit cannot record to CDs and USB flash drives with the  
timer recording.  
When the preset start time is reached, power will be supplied  
and recording will start automatically.  
< When you do not want to use the timer, be sure to set the OFF-  
PLAY-REC switch to the OFF position to prevent accidentally  
recording over an important cassette tape.  
Set the OFF-PLAY-REC switch to the REC position.  
5
“TIMER” and  
appear on the AD-RW900’s display.  
Tune in the station that you want to record (when  
recording from radio).  
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Recording to a Computer  
Connection illustraion  
AD-RW900 (Back side)  
Computer  
On its rear panel, this unit has a USB port for the output of audio  
signals. When connected to a computer by USB cable, this unit can  
convert audio signals to digital data and send it to the computer.  
Adjusting the recording level  
When connected to a computer by USB, use the REC LEVEL knob to  
adjust the level of the audio data sent to the computer.  
< Use a commercially available cable to make the connection.  
Connecting with a computer  
Turn the computer power on.  
1
Confirm that the OS has started properly.  
2
3
Connect this unit to a computer using a USB cable.  
Check the computer recording software or the signal from this unit  
being played back by the computer, and use the LEVEL knob to  
increase the level so that it is as loud as possible without distortion.  
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.  
When the computer and this unit are connected, the  
computer should automatically detect this unit’s USB  
port and recognize it as “USB Audio CODEC”.  
< Even when connected to a computer by USB, the REC LEVEL knob  
also adjusts the recording level when in recording standby and  
during recording.  
Selecting the recording source  
< If the recording level can also be adjusted by the computer  
recording software that you are using, set its recording level  
approximately to the center position of the provided scale before  
adjusting the level sent by this unit.  
This unit will send the audio being played back to the computer.  
Press the SOURCE button to select the playback source (page 19).  
< Avoid the following things when connected to a computer by USB  
and recording audio because they could cause the computer to  
malfunction. Always quit the computer recording software before  
doing any of the following.  
N
N
Disconnecting the USB cable  
Turning this unit off  
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Troubleshooting (1)  
If you experience any problems with this unit, please take the time  
to read through these pages and see if you can solve the problem  
yourself before you call your dealer or a TEAC service center.  
eDepending on the disc and other factors, playback of some  
CD-R/RW discs might not be possible. Try again with another  
disc.  
Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than this  
unit. Confirm that connected devices are also being used properly.  
eYou cannot play unfinalized CD-R/RW discs. Finalize such a disc in  
a CD recorder and try again.  
eIf moisture condensation has occurred inside of the unit, leave  
the unit for one or two hours with the power turned on.  
General  
Sound skips  
ePlace the unit in a stable place to avoid vibrations and shocks.  
eIf the disc is dirty, clean its surface.  
No power  
eCheck the connection to the AC power source. Confirm that the  
AC source is not a switched outlet, and, if it is, that the switch  
is turned on. Confirm that there is power to the AC outlet by  
plugging another device such as a lamp or a fan into the outlet.  
eDo not use scratched, damaged or warped discs.  
Recording is not possible.  
eA playback-only disc or finalized disc has been loaded. Use a  
recordable disc.  
Remote control does not work  
eThe recording level is too low. Adjust the recording level.  
eThe remaining recording time of a CD-R is not sufficient. Use  
another disc.  
eIf the remaining recording time of a CD-RW is not sufficient,  
erase the last tracks or replace the disc.  
ePress the POWER button of the main unit to turn it on.  
eIf the batteries are exhausted, change the batteries.  
eUse the remote control within its effective range (16 ft/5 m) and  
point it toward the remote sensor on the front panel.  
eMake sure that there are no obstacles between the remote  
control and the main unit.  
eSynchronous recording does not start if the sound coming in is  
quieter than the auto track level.  
eIf a fluorescent light is near the unit, turn it off.  
The numbers and lengths of tracks differ from those of the  
original tracks.  
Other devices with remote controls operate incorrectly  
eOther devices with remote controls might operate incorrectly  
because of infrared light “overspill” when you operate the remote  
control of this unit. If that is the case, use the control buttons  
on this unit instead of on the remote control to operate the  
AD-RW900.  
eThe unit recognizes the beginning of a track by detecting the  
auto track level of sound. The track number may not be applied  
to the silent part.  
Cassette tape recorder  
Buttons do not work properly  
eIf another operation is still in process, wait a moment and try  
again.  
Cassette tape compartment does not close  
eThe cassette tape is not properly loaded. Reinsert it.  
No sound or only a very low sound level is heard  
eCheck the connections to the amplifier.  
eCheck that the speakers and other audio components are  
connected securely.  
Sound quality is poor  
eClean the heads (page 6).  
eCheck the operation of the connected component.  
eThere might be a +/_ short in a speaker cable. Check the  
speaker cables.  
eIf a head is magnetized, demagnetize it with a head demagnetizer.  
eCheck that the Dolby NR switch is set to the same position as  
when the recording was made.  
eSelect the correct input source using the SOURCE button.  
Severe hum or noise is heard  
Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow  
ePlace the unit as far away from TVs as possible.  
eDo not bundle audio cables with speaker cables or power cord.  
eCheck the pitch control setting (page 30).  
Auto reverse does not occur  
eSet the REV MODE switch to jor p.  
eIf the REV MODE switch is set to j, start playback from the tape  
side facing you (“side A”).  
CD Recorder  
Will not play  
eLoad a disc with the label side up.  
eIf the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc. If the disc is  
scratched or has any sticky substance on its surface, do not play  
the disc until you have corrected the condition of the disc. Never  
under any circumstances use after-market stick-on labels or “disc  
enhancement” devices that sit on top of or wrap around a disc.  
eIf a blank disc has been loaded, load a prerecorded disc.  
Cannot record  
eIf the erasure prevention tabs on top of the cassette are broken  
off, cover the holes using pieces of adhesive tape.  
eCheck the recording level setting (page 44).  
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Troubleshooting (2)  
MP3 Playback Order  
MP3 files on a CD or a USB flash drive can be stored in folders in the  
same way that files are managed on a computer. Moreover, multiple  
folders can be contained inside another folder.  
USB  
No sound even if the USB Play/Pause (t/J) button is pressed  
eConfirm that there are MP3 files on the USB device.  
eFile formats other than MP3 (e.g. MPEG 1 LAYER 2 file) and WMA  
cannot be played.  
Here is an example of the file and folder structure of an MP3  
disc or a USB flash drive, showing the order of the folders  
(001 “ROOT” to 005) and the playback order of the files  
( 1 to 9 ).  
Cannot record  
eConfirm that the USB flash drive has free space.  
eConfirm that the USB flash drive is not locked.  
eWhen record from an analog source, check the recording level  
setting (page 40).  
001 “ROOT”  
1
2
MP3 file  
MP3 file  
MP3/WMA files  
Unknown characters are displayed on the display  
002 folder  
eThis unit cannot display double-byte symbols and characters  
(such as Japanese and Chinese) correctly. MP3 file names must  
only be alphanumeric characters to be shown properly.  
3
4
MP3 file  
MP3 file  
MP3 files  
004 folder  
MP3 file  
5
6
MP3 file  
MP3 file  
“Title No” (title information unavailable), “Artist No” (artist  
information unavailable) or “Album No” (album information  
unavailable) appears on the display  
eID3 tag information for the music file is missing. Edit the title,  
artist and/or album information of the song on a PC using a  
suitable application.  
003 folder  
folder  
7
005 folder  
8
9
MP3 file  
MP3 file  
Since this device uses a microcontroller, external noise and  
other interference can cause the unit to malfunction. If this  
occurs, turn the power off and, after waiting for about one  
minute, restart operation.  
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Specifications  
CD recorder  
USB  
Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-beam, semiconductor laser  
Recording media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD-R/CD-RW discs for music  
Recording sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.1 kHz  
USB port (A-type)  
Playable MP3  
Supported standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz–20 kHz  
(during playback: 1.5 dB,  
File name extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “.mp3”  
Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
Bit rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–320 kbps  
Maximum number of folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255  
Maximum number of files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999  
Playable WMA  
during recording/playback: 2.0 dB)  
S/N ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 dB or higher (during playback)  
90 dB or higher (during digital recording/playback)  
80 dB or higher (during analog recording/playback)  
Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 dB or higher (during playback)  
86 dB or higher (during digital recording/playback)  
Supported standard. . . . . . . . . . . .Windows Media Audio Standard  
(DRM not compatible)  
78 dB or higher (during analog recording/playback)  
File name extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “.wma”  
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% or lower (during playback)  
0.05% or lower (during recording/playback)  
Analog output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 V (RCA)  
Recording format (MP3)  
Recording bit rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 kbps  
Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.1 kHz  
Cassette deck  
USB port (B-type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .×1  
Track format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-track, 2-channel stereo  
Head structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . recording/playback head ×1 (reversible)  
Erasure head ×1  
General  
Tape type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-60 cassette tape  
Tape speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.76 cm/sec  
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DC servomotor ×1  
Pitch control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about 10% (playback only)  
Wow and flutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.25% (W.RMS)  
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 230 V, 50 Hz (Europe/UK Model)  
AC 120 V/230 V, 50-60 Hz (General Export Model)  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
435 × 145 × 288 mm (including protrusions)  
Frequency response (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chrome: 50–12,000 Hz 3 dB  
normal: 50–12,000 Hz 3 dB  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 kg (12 1/3 lb)  
Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5˚ C to +35˚ C  
Operating humidity range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–85% (no condensation)  
Storage temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −20˚ C to +55˚ C  
S/N ratio (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 dB (Dolby NR off, 3% THD level WTD)  
69 dB (Dolby NR on, 5 kHz or higher)  
Winding time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .about 150 sec (C-60 tape)  
Line input (RCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.46 V (input impedance 20 kΩ or higher)  
Line output (RCA) . . . . . . . . . . . .0.46 V (load impedance 50 kΩ or higher)  
Headphone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 mW/32 Ω  
Included accessories  
Remote control (RC-1283) ×1  
Remote control batteries (AAA)×2  
RCA audio cable ×2  
Owner’s manual (this document) ×1  
Warranty card ×1  
PHONO input  
Input sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 mV, 47 kΩ  
Digital audio input  
Input sampling frequency  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
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Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice in  
order to improve the product  
Illustrations in this manual might differ in some aspects from the actual  
model.  
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TEAC CORPORATION  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.  
TEAC UK Ltd.  
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan  
Phone: (042) 356-9156  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 U.S.A. Phone: (323) 726-0303  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada Phone: (905) 890-8008  
Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacàn, CP 04100, México DF, México Phone: (5255) 5010-6000  
Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, U.K. Phone: (0845) 130-2511  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Bahnstraße 12, D-65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Deutschland  
Phone: 0611-71580  
This device has a serial number located on its rear panel. Please record the serial  
number and retain it for your records.  
.
Model name: AD-RW900  
Serial number:  
1011 MA-1728A  
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