Teac CD RW901 User Manual

D00910920A  
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CD-RW901  
CD Rewritable Recorder  
Professional  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.  
1 Read these instructions.  
2 Keep these instructions.  
3 Heed all warnings.  
• 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.  
4 Follow all instructions.  
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power  
from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off  
position.  
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6 Clean only with dry cloth.  
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the  
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord  
plug at any time.  
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
• An apparatus with Class I construction shall be con-  
nected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding  
connection.  
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If  
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult  
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
SafetyInformation  
This product has been designed and manufactured  
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter  
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for  
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as  
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-  
ible laser radiation during operation because invisible  
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is com-  
pletely confined in the protective housings.  
CAUTION  
• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING  
USING A SCREWDRIVER.  
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE,  
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT  
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.  
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.  
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For USA  
Optical pickup:  
Type: SF-W37SFT  
Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co,Ltd.  
Laser output: Less than 0.7 mW on the objective  
lens (record)  
Wavelength: 760 to 800 nm  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
Contents  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
1 − Introduction  
NOTE  
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM  
CD-RW901 CD rewritable recorder.  
This product is designed to help you record and  
reproduce sound works to which you own the copy-  
right, or where you have obtained permission from  
the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless  
you own the copyright, or have obtained the ap-  
propriate permission from the copyright holder or  
the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,  
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in  
severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and  
international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain  
about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under  
no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be re-  
sponsible for the consequences of any illegal copy-  
ing performed using the CD-RW901.  
Before connecting and using the unit, please take  
time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you  
understand how to properly set up and connect the  
CD-RW901, as well as the operation of its many useful  
and convenient functions. After you have finished read-  
ing this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future  
reference.  
Supplied accessories  
In addition to this manual, the CD-RW901 has been  
packed with the following:  
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items  
are missing.  
• RC-RW901 remote control unit ................................1  
• AC power cable.........................................................1  
• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers).....1  
• A waranty card..........................................................1  
Rack-mounting the unit  
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space  
above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.  
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan-  
dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section.  
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.  
About this manual  
In this manual, we use the following conventions:  
• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which  
cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this  
is shown as follows: RANDOM.  
• The names of keys and controls are given in the fol-  
lowing typeface: ERASE.  
• Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF  
selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following  
typface: XXX.  
• When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows  
a message, this is shown in the following typeface:  
Complete.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
1 − Introduction  
About CD-R and CD-RW discs  
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they  
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or  
re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc,  
additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of  
CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects  
of heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they  
are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will  
fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat  
such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devic-  
es.  
• Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases  
to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.  
• When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use  
a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the informa-  
tion. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as  
this may cause damage to the recorded side.  
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the  
same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks  
recorded can be erased before the disc has been “final-  
ized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used for  
other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will  
include the logo one of the following logos:  
• Always keep the recording sides of the discs away  
from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound  
quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry  
cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do  
not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning  
fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the  
disc unplayable.  
However, you should note that an audio CD created  
using a CD-RW901 disc may not play back satisfactori-  
ly on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play-  
able on the CD-RW901. This is in no way a limitation  
of the CD-RW901 itself, but of the difference between  
the different types of media and the methods used to  
read them.  
• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs  
and do not use any protective coating spray.  
• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of  
a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions sup-  
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer  
directly.  
There are precautions that you should take when han-  
dling CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a  
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on  
a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back,  
and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the  
recording process.  
About finalizing  
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or  
CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able  
to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final  
*TOC has been written at the start of the disc.  
data can be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on  
page 31 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which  
has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased,  
or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.  
*TOC:Table of contents  
Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting  
and ending addresses, and etc..  
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may  
be “unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This  
allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provid-  
ed that there is space on the disc.  
The process of writing this table of contents is known  
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further  
“Recordable” discs  
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to  
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been  
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
1 − Introduction  
Environmental considerations  
The CD-RW901 may be used in most areas, but to  
maintain top performance, and prolong operating life,  
observe the following environmental conditions:  
• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generat-  
ing electrical device such as a power amplifier.  
• Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position  
for correct operation.  
• The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and  
35°C (41°F and 95°F).  
NOTE  
• Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.  
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the  
voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in  
any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electri-  
cian.  
• As the unit may become hot during operation, always  
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.  
Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a  
bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit.  
Handling of compact discs  
The CD-RW901 has been designed for the playback of  
CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files  
recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In  
addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also  
play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
• Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side  
of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint  
pen.  
• Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining  
from tape or stickers that have been removed. If they  
are inserted into the player, they could stick to the  
internal mechanism, requiring removal by a techni-  
cian.  
• Always place the compact discs in the trays with  
their label facing upward.  
• To remove a disc from its case, press down on the  
center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, hold-  
ing it carefully by the edges.  
• Do not use cracked discs.  
• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-  
circular promotional, etc. discs.  
• Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the  
non-label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping,  
so keep discs clean and store them in their cases  
when not being played. To clean the signal side of a  
disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the cen-  
ter towards the outside edge.  
• The CD-RW901 cannot play unfinalized CD-R/RW  
discs.  
• Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection  
system, have been released form several record  
companies in an attempt to protect the copyright.  
Since some of these discs do not comply with the  
CD specifications, they may not be playable on the  
CD-RW901.  
• Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,  
benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to  
clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing  
surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.  
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to  
avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser  
pickup to “skip.”  
• Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of  
high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warp-  
ing could result.  
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1 − Introduction  
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs  
NOTE  
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or print-  
able recordable discs with this player will damage the  
mechanism and cause it to malfunction.  
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted  
to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to  
stick to the turntable of the CD-RW901. If it sticks  
to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it  
out.  
Beware of condensation  
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a  
warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change,  
there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could  
condense on the internal mechanism, making correct  
operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs,  
let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room  
temperature before using.  
Connections  
The following should be noted when you connect the  
unit to other equipment.  
Audio signals output from the unit are output from the  
balanced or unbalanced ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as  
from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT  
OUT and DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU) connector simulta  
neously (but not from the digital outputs in stop mode).  
Currently selected input jack is shown on the display.  
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DIGITAL OPTICAL  
It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL COAXIAL  
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IN  
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DIGITAL OPTICAL IN, DIGITAL IN (AES/EBU),  
and balanced or unbalanced ANALOG INs (L, R) to  
other equipment at the same time. However, the unit  
can receive signals from only one digital input at a time.  
Currently selected input jack is shown on the display.  
Control connections  
The pinouts of the CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal on  
the rear panel (see “Rear panel” on page 11) are:  
Tall signals are open collector, with a maximum current  
of 50 mA. Input signals are active when low (groun) for  
≥ 30 ms.  
Pin  
1
Function  
A fader start/stop control should be wired according to  
the following schematic:  
STOP TALLY OUT  
REC TALLY OUT  
SKIP (forward) IN  
SKIP (back) IN  
EOM TALLY OUT  
REC IN  
2
3
4
5
6
STOP  
7
CALL IN  
Pin 8 GND  
8
GND  
9
PLAY TALLY OUT  
READY TALLY OUT  
FADER, START/STOP  
STOP IN  
START  
Pin 11  
FADER START/STOP  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
PLAY IN  
READY IN  
+5Va  
a. The maximum current supplied from this terminal is 50 mA.  
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Front panel  
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POWER switch The power switch is used to switch  
the unit on and off.  
PHONES jack and the level control Use a stan-  
dard pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a  
1/4-inch plug, with this jack.  
Disc tray Discs should be placed label side upwards  
in the disc tray. When a disc is loaded into the unit,  
the display shows TOC Reading for a short period while  
the unit determines the contents of the disc.  
Adjust the volume from the jack with the level con-  
trol (turn clockwise for higher volume).  
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PITCH control Push this control to set the Pitch  
Control on and off. Turning this control adjusts the  
value within ±16.0%.  
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MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options  
(see “Operation basics” on page 16).  
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OPEN/CLOSE key Use this key to open and close  
the disc tray. The display shows Open when the tray  
is opening and Close when the tray is closing.  
AUTO CUE key Use this key to set Auto Cue on  
and off.  
AUTO READY key Use this key to set Auto Ready  
on and off.  
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6
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REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat playback  
mode on and off.  
CALL key Pressing this key locates a track to the  
last point where playback was previously started in  
playback ready mode, and puts the unit into play-  
back ready mode.  
ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key can-  
cels the menu item selected.  
DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc  
title when the disc is stopped. When the disc is play-  
ing or in ready mode, press this key to see the cur-  
rent track title.  
During recording, pressing this key assigns an index  
number manually.  
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MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for  
playback, to set parameter values.  
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TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time  
modes shown on the display (see “Time display  
switching” on page 20).  
In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER  
key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is  
confirmed.  
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Display The display is used to show the current sta-  
tus of the unit, as well as the current menu settings.  
FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize record-  
able discs (see “Finalizing” on page 31).  
TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switch-  
es Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on  
page 21 for details.  
When in playback or playback ready mode, pressing  
this key shows the disc’s ISRC code on the display.  
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INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric con-  
trols to adjust the level of the analog audio signals  
received at the ANALOG IN jacks.  
It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT  
data (see “Title input operation” on page 33).  
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ERASE/DEL key Use this key (with CD-RW discs  
only) to erase tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh  
a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see  
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“Erasing” on page 32 for details).  
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STOP key Use this key to stop playback or record-  
ing.  
When in playback or playback ready mode, pressing  
this key shows the disc’s RID code on the display.  
PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback  
or recording.  
It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT  
data (see “Title input operation” on page 33).  
READY key Use this key to standby for playback or  
recording.  
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key Use this key to operate review playback  
(search) while in playback or ready mode.  
RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready  
mode (see “Basic recording” on page 26 for details)  
and also to enter manual track divisions (see  
“Manually divide track” on page 29).  
When INDEX is on, and when in playback or play-  
back ready mode, using this key searches indexes  
backwards within a track.  
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SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized  
recording on and off before starting to record (see  
“Synchronized recording” on page 27 for details).  
When Directory search is on, and when stopped,  
using this key selects the directory.  
It also moves the cursor in the left direction when  
entering TEXT data.  
When EXT SYNC is on, pressing this key turns the  
48k Fs adjustment function on and off (see “EXT  
SYNC playback” on page 21).  
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/ key Use this key to operate cue playback  
(search) while in playback or ready modes.  
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INPUT SEL Use this key to select the different  
audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input  
selection” on page 25 for full details).  
When INDEX is on, and when in playback or play-  
back ready modes, using this key searches indexes  
forwards within a track.  
KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible key-  
board with PS/2 interface can be connected to  
this terminal to enable certain operations of the  
CD-RW901 with the keyboard. Title input opera-  
tions, in particular, can be performed with greater  
efficiency.  
When Directory search is on, and when stopped,  
using this key selects the directory.  
It also moves the cursor in the right direction when  
entering TEXT data.  
Rear panel  
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l ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA  
jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably-  
equipped units (at −10 dBV).  
x DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two  
TOSLINK optical connectors accept and output  
digital audio using optical fiber connectors.  
; ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA  
jacks output analog audio signals (at –10 dBV levels)  
to suitably-equipped units.  
c DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) These two XLR con-  
nectors accept and output digital audio in standard  
professional format.  
z DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two RCA  
jacks accept and output digital audio in standard  
consumer format (SPDIF).  
v ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED) (L, R) These XLR  
connectors accept analog audio signals at +4 dBu  
from suitably-equipped units.  
The wirings are: 1=grounding, 2=hot, 3=cold.  
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b ATT control right and left Use a small Phillips  
screwdriver with these attenuators to reduce the out-  
put level from either the right or left balanced analog  
output. The adjustable level is up to -10 dB.  
CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal RS-232C com-  
patible serial control from an external PC can be  
performed.  
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REMOTE IN terminal Connects the supplied  
RC-RW901 remote control unit.  
n ANALOG OUT (BALANCED) (L, R) These XLR  
connectors output analog audio signals at +4 dBu to  
suitably-equipped units.  
AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.  
The wirings are: 1=grounding, 2=hot, 3=cold.  
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CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal Use this 15-pin  
D-sub connector to connect the unit to suitably-  
equipped units, allowing control of the CD-RW901.  
The pinouts of this connector are described (see  
Connections” on page 9).  
Display  
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This display shows various types of operation informa-  
tion, including CD disc information, deck operation  
modes, and menu status.  
& A.CUE The A.CUE indicator lights when Auto Cue is  
on.  
* A.READY The A.READY indicator lights when Auto  
Ready is on.  
! TOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded  
disc contains TOC (Table of Contents) data.  
( A. TRACK The A.TRACK indicator lights when the Auto  
Track is on.  
@ Track number display During playback or selec-  
tion, the track number is displayed.  
) Meter This displays the playback level, as well as  
the input level of the source device.  
When Incremental playback is on, and when in play-  
back or playback ready mode, the TRACK indicator  
blinks.  
Q A-B The A-B indicator lights when the A-B repeat  
function is on.  
# MP3 The MP3 indicator lights when a MP3 disc is in  
Also, this flashes until a “B-point” is entered.  
the deck.  
W REPEAT The REPEAT indicator lights when the  
$ Counter display Depending on the time display  
mode, TOTAL or REMAIN are lit. The counter display  
indication are in minutes (three digits) and seconds  
(two digits).  
Repeat function is on.  
E SYNC The SYNC indicator lights up when SYNC is  
on.  
R REC When the SRC function is on, this lights dur-  
% KEY The KEY indicator lights when Key Control is  
ing recording, or in recording standby mode.  
on.  
When the SRC function is off, this flashes during  
recording, or in recording standby mode.  
^ PITCH The PITCH indicator lights when Pitch  
Control is on.  
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T OPTICAL The OPTICAL indicator lights when the  
S ¥ This lights during playback, and also blinks dur-  
input source is set to optical.  
ing Auto Cue point search.  
Y COAXIAL The COAXIAL indicator lights when the  
D π This lights during playback or recording standby  
input source is set to coaxial.  
mode.  
U ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the  
input source is connected to unbalanced analog  
input.  
F DISC, GROUP, TRACK display The DISC indicator  
lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped.  
The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory  
The indicator blinks when the input source is con-  
nected to balanced analog input.  
playback mode is on.  
The TRACK indicator lights up during playback or  
recording , also during playback or recording stand-  
by mode.  
I SINGLE The SINGLE indicator lights when Single  
Playback mode is set.  
O RANDOM This RANDOM indicator lights when  
G Character display Disc information, track infor-  
mation, menu, message, time, and operation status  
are displayed here.  
Random Playback mode is set.  
P PROGRAM The PROGRAM indicator lights when  
Program Playback mode is set.  
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This lights when the Timer Play function is on.  
A EOM The EOM indicator lights when the remaining  
track/disc time is less than the value set in EOM  
function.  
J CAPS The CAPS indicator lights during title input  
to indicate CAPS mode is on. In lower case letter  
mode, there is no indication.  
RC-RW901 Remote control unit  
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TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time  
display modes.  
DISPLAY key Press this key to see the current disc  
title when the disc is stopped, or the current track  
title while in playback or ready mode.  
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When entering TEXT data, using this key switches  
the text characters.  
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P.MODE key Use this key to choose between the  
different playback modes (single play, continue play,  
etc.).  
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AUTO CUE key Use this key to switch Auto Cue  
mode on and off  
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AUTO READY key Use this key to switch Auto  
Ready mode on and off.  
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REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat  
modes when playing back (see “Repeat playback” on  
page 21).  
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A-B key Sets the A to B repeat points and playback  
mode (see “A to B repeat playback” on page 22).  
DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file  
directory playback on and off.  
KEY key Use this key to switch Key Control on and  
off.  
FADER key Use this key to start fade-in recordings  
or to start a fade-out when recording (see “Fade-in  
and fade-out recording” on page 27 for details).  
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AUTO TRACK key Use this key to switch Auto  
Track mode on and off.  
CALL key Pressing this key locates a track to the  
last point where playback was previously started in  
playback ready mode, and puts the unit into play-  
back ready mode.  
RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready  
mode.  
During recording, pressing this key assigns an index  
number manually.  
SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized  
recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording”  
on page 27 for details).  
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READY key Use this key to standby for playback or  
recording.  
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SEARCH keys ( ) Use these keys to move  
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the playback position inside a track.  
PLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter  
record mode from record ready mode.  
SKIP (Â/¯) keys Use these keys to move  
between tracks when playing back (equivalent to  
rotating the MULTI JOG dial).  
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STOP key Use this key to stop playback or record-  
ing.  
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OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Number keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for  
direct entry of track numbers when playing back, or  
making a programmed play list.  
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CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the  
number keys.  
In the program mode, pressing this key cancels the  
program entered at the last.  
It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode.  
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ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to press-  
ing the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry.  
INC PLAY key Use this key to switch Incrementl  
playback on or off.  
MENU key and +/– key Pressing the MENU key  
turns the mode on or off. The +/– key is used to  
select menu options and make settings during Menu  
mode.  
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PITCH key and +/– key Use this key to switch  
Pitch Control on and off, and set the pitch value.  
ERASE key Erases tracks (CD-RW discs only), or a  
whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or to unfinal-  
ize a finalized disc (see “Erasing” on page 32 for  
details).  
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FINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs. See  
“Finalizing” on page 31 for details.  
REC MUTE key Use this key when recording, to  
mute the input signal for about four seconds and  
then to enter record ready mode (see “Rec mute  
function” on page 30).  
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INPUT SEL key Use this key to select the different  
audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input  
selection” on page 25 for full details).  
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3 − Menuoperation  
The various settings and editing operations possible  
with the CD-RW901 are performed through menu  
options shown on the display. Among the many menu  
setting options, some may be made directly using the  
keys on the remote control.  
Menu configuration  
The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.  
Menu option Sub-Menu option  
Function  
Reference page  
PLAY  
PLAY MODE  
PITCH STEP  
KEY  
Playback mode settings  
P19 (“Playback modes”)  
Pitch control variable pitch setting P22 (“Pitch control function”)  
Key control mode on/off  
Key control level setting  
MP3 disc directory mode on/off  
Incremental playback on/off  
Track EOM setting  
P22 (“Key control function”)  
KEY LEVEL  
DIRECTORY  
INC PLAY  
EOM_TRK  
EOM_DISC  
EXT_SYNC  
A_CUE LEVEL  
VOLUME  
P22 (“Key control function”)  
P24 (“Playing back MP3 files”)  
P23 (“Incremental playback”)  
P23 (“End of disc/track message”)  
P23 (“End of disc/track message”)  
P21 (“EXT SYNC playback”)  
P23 (“Auto Cue function”)  
Disc EOM setting  
External sync playback on/off  
Auto Cue level setting  
REC  
Input level setting  
P25 (“Input selection”)  
FADE IN  
Fade-in time setting  
P27 (“Fade-in and fade-out recording”)  
P27 (“Fade-in and fade-out recording”)  
P25 (“Frequency conversion”)  
P27 (“Sync recording”)  
FADE OUT  
SRC  
Fade-out time setting  
Sampling rate converter on/off  
Sync recording operating level  
Auto track on/off  
SYNC LEVEL  
A_TRK  
P28 (“Automatic track division”)  
P28 (“Automatic track division”)  
P28 (“Automatic track division”)  
P28 (“Synch recording with trim function”)  
A_TRK LEVEL  
A_TRK TIME  
SYNC TRIM  
A_TRK TRIM  
Auto track operating level  
Auto track operating time  
Sync recording operating time  
Auto track operating time  
P29 (“Automatic track division with trim  
function”)  
COPY ID  
Copy ID setting  
P30 (“Copy protection”)  
INDEX INC  
Index increment on/off  
P29 (“Automatically incrementing index  
numbers”)  
TEXT  
TEXT EDIT  
KEYBOARD  
PLAY TIME  
REC TIME  
BAUD RATE  
LENGTH  
Text setting  
P33 (“Title input operation”)  
SYSTEM  
setting for keyboard type  
Display total playing time  
Display total recording time  
data transmission speed setting  
data word length setting  
data parity bit setting  
data stop bit setting  
P34 (“Keyboard type setting”)  
P20 (“Time display switching”)  
P26 (“Time display while recording”)  
P35 (“Data communication setting”)  
P35 (“Data communication setting”)  
P35 (“Data communication setting”)  
P35 (“Data communication setting”)  
P19 (“Index playback”)  
PARITY  
STOP BIT  
INDEX  
Index mode on/off  
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3 − Menu operation  
Operation basics  
1. Select the desired menu option  
3. Setting the desired menu item or value  
Press the MENU key on the front panel or remote  
control to call up the desired menu. The PLAY  
option in the PLAY sub-menu will be shown on  
the display at first.  
Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial  
to select the desired menu item or value. Pushing  
the dial enters and exits menu mode.  
Remote control operation: Use the MENU (+/-)  
key. Pressing the ENTER key confirms and  
exits menu mode.  
NOTE  
Some menu options exist for confirmation purposes  
only, and the setting cannot be changed.  
Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG  
dial to select the desired menu option, then push  
the dial to confirm.  
4. How to exit menu mode after setting (or confir-  
mation), during menu option display.  
Remote control operation: Use the MENU (+/-)  
key to cycle through the different menu options,  
then press the ENTER key to confirm.  
As well as pushing the MULTI JOG dial or  
pressing the ENTER key, you can use the MENU  
key to exit menu mode.  
The sub-menu option screen of the selected menu will  
be displayed.  
NOTE  
The selected menu mode remains after power is  
turned off, except the TEXT menu.  
If the PLAY option is selected, the sub-menu option  
shows up like this:  
NOTE  
Return to the menu option selection screen, press  
the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR  
key on the remote control.  
2. Select the desired sub-menu  
Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG  
dial to select the desired sub-menu, then push the  
dial to enter the selection.  
Remote control operation: Use the MENU (+/-)  
key to select, then press the ENTER key.  
The menu item screen of the selected sub-menu will  
appear. If the sub-menu PLAY MODE is selected, the  
menu item shows up like this:  
NOTE  
To return to the sub-menu option selection screen,  
press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the  
CLEAR key on the remote control.  
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4 − Playback operations  
The CD-RW901 can be used to play back CDs (includ-  
ing CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded  
and finalized on other types of recorder), as well as  
CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded  
on the unit.  
Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and  
CD-RW are also playable on the unit.  
Discs for playback  
The CD discs in the CD-RW901 can play back the  
types of discs listed below.  
• MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level  
2 format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly  
finalized. MP3 files that are recorded to a disc with  
Joliet format extensions are also playable.  
• Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA  
format.  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in  
CD-DA format and finalized properly.  
Simple playback operations  
1. Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit.  
4. Press the PLAY key to start playback.  
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray.  
The display shows Open. Insert a disc in the tray  
with the label side up.  
Adjust the connected monitor system, or the  
level control for the PHONES on the unit to set  
the listening level you desire.  
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the tray. The  
display shows Closewhen a disc is loaded into  
the unit, then TOC Readingwill appear, with the  
period flashing.  
WARNING  
If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust  
the level control to low on the unit, then connect  
to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will  
prevent any possible damage to your hearing.  
When the TOC has been read, the display shows the  
number of tracks and total running time of the disc.  
Disc type  
5. To stop playback, press the STOP key.  
To temporarily stop playback and enter play-  
back standby mode, press the READY key. To  
resume playback, press the PLAY key again.  
NOTE  
The explanation in this manual will assume the user  
is starting from the normal Continuous mode.  
Total number of tracks Total running time  
The CD-RW901 also shows one of the following:  
TOC A disc finalized  
MP3 A disc contains MP3 files  
Track selection  
Using the skip function  
Skipping track numbers backward or forward.  
2. Press the PLAY key to start playback.  
1. Select desired tracks for playback with the  
MULTI JOG dial on the front panel. Turning  
clockwise skips the track number backward and  
counterclockwise skips forward.  
Or, press the READY key to cue the track and  
enter playback standby mode after moving to  
the head of the selected track. To start playback,  
press the PLAY key.  
Or, press the SKIP key on the remote control.  
Pressing  
key skips the track number back-  
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key skips forward.  
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4 − Playback operations  
Selecting by track number  
Using the number keys on the remote control, the num-  
ber of the desired track can be entered directory. Even  
numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily.  
For example:  
You can also enter the track number and start playback  
by pushing the MULTI JOG dial or using the ENTER  
key.  
NOTE  
Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed.  
Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed.  
Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be displayed.  
This function cannot be used in Program or Ran-  
dom mode.  
After input, press the PLAY key to start playback. Or,  
the READY key to cue the track at its head position and  
enter playback standby mode.  
Track search  
Normal search  
NOTE  
Press the ∆/˚ search key continuously on the front  
panel, or the SEARCH ∆/˚ key on the remote con-  
trol. To stop the search function, simply release the ∆  
or the SEARCH key.  
The search function does not operate with MPꢁ  
discs.  
Direct search  
By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you  
can start playback from a specified point of a specified  
track.  
Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any stage  
during input.  
During stop or playback modes, when the final digit is  
entered, the desired position is automatically located  
and playback will begin from the desired point. During  
playback standby mode, at the desired point the unit  
will enter playback standby mode.  
ª Basic operation  
During stop, play or playback standby modes, use the  
number keys on the remote control to input the three-  
digit track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the  
desired elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of  
that track.  
NOTE  
If a point which does not exist is entered, Direct  
Search time entry mode will be cancelled.  
The direct search function cannot be used in pro-  
gram or random mode.  
Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of  
track 2, input “002 001 30”.  
During input, the counter in the display will flash.  
For MPꢁ discs, time cannot be specified within a  
track. However, if you input the three-digit track  
number, playback will begin from the start of that  
track.  
NOTE  
Regardless of the time display mode (see “Time  
display switching on page ꢀ0), the time from the  
start of the specified track is displayed.  
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4 − Playback operations  
Specifying to the minute  
ª Operation variations  
Even if the final “seconds” time value is not input, play-  
back will begin from the selected “minutes” time after  
pressing the ENTER or PLAY key. Or, if you press the  
READY key, the unit will enter the playback standby  
mode at the selected point.  
After inputting the three-digit track number and the  
number of minutes after the start of the track, press the  
ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track,  
or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback  
standby mode.  
Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of  
track 2, input “002 001”  
Specifying a track number only  
After inputting the track number, press the ENTER  
or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the  
READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby  
mode.  
NOTE  
Following the above example, if “00ꢀ1” is input, the  
same position will be located.standby mode.  
NOTE  
Instead of inputting the three-digit track number,  
you can input only the desired track number.  
Example: To specify track ꢁ, input only “ꢁ”.  
Index search  
This Index search function allows you to search indexes  
within a track that were assigned during recording (see  
“Incrementing index numbers automatically” on page  
29).  
Index XXappears on the display.  
Select a track you want to assign indexes to, and put the  
unit in playback or playback ready mode.  
Use the ˚or /˙ key to search through the  
indexes. The unit locates to the index selected, and  
starts playback at that point, or goes into playback  
ready mode after moving to that point.  
Use the INDEX option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see  
“Operation basics” on page 16) to set the function on.  
The MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the remote  
control can be used to select on or off.  
Playback modes  
There are four different playback modes. The selected  
mode will be indicated on the left of the display.  
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG  
dial returns to normal mode from the menu mode.  
• Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indi-  
cation lamp  
• Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit  
While the mode can be changed from any playback  
mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the  
user is starting from the Continuous mode.  
• Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit  
• Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit  
NOTE  
The selected playback mode remains after power  
is turned off. However, the program playback mode  
will be cleared to “Continuous” mode when the  
power is turned off.  
The playback mode can be selected using the P.MODE  
key on the remote control unit. Pressing the key chang-  
es the playback mode on the display in the following  
Continue Single Program Random  
order:  
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You can also select the playback mode using the PLAY  
MODE option in the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation  
basics” on page 16). Turning the MULTI JOG dial  
clockwise changes the playback mode shown on the  
Mode>Cont Mode>Single  
display in the following order:  
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Mode>Program Mode>Random  
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Continuous playback  
Programing is cancelled, and playback continues in the  
normal order.  
2. Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of  
the track number.  
1. When stopped, set the mode to display Continue or  
Mode>Cont.  
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4 − Playback operations  
Single-track playback  
This function enables playback of just a single track.  
The MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the  
track also.  
1. When stopped, set the mode to display Single or  
Mode>Single.  
3. Press the PLAY key to begin playback.  
2. Use the SKIP keys or the number keys (0~9) on  
After the selected track finishes, playback stops.  
the remote control to select the desired track.  
Random playback  
NOTE  
In this mode, the unit will play back all the tracks on  
the disc in completely random order, regardless of track  
number.  
Even when the power is turned off, the unit will re-  
main in Random mode.  
When stopped, set the mode to display Program or  
Mode>Random. Press the PLAY key and random playback  
will begin.  
Program playback  
This function enables playback of selected tracks in any  
desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected for pro-  
gram playback.  
3. When program setting is completed, press the  
PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the  
programmed order.  
NOTE  
1. When stopped, set the mode to display Program or  
Mode>Program.  
If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the  
PLAY key, all the program data will be erased.  
When stoppped, if the playback mode is switched  
to another, all the program data will be erased.  
The programmed play order is not memorized when  
power is turned off.  
2. Use the number keys (0~9) on the remote control  
unit to select each desired track for program  
playback, then press the ENTER key.  
You can also rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select  
the track number and push to enter.  
In this mode, if there are no tracks programed, the  
CD-RW901 will not start playback.  
If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 pro-  
gram steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the  
display.  
The track number will be entered into the pro-  
gram.  
Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is  
completed. As the program is being created, the pro-  
gram number and total program playing time is revised  
on the display.  
If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min  
ꢃ9 sec, --- : -- appears on the display.  
NOTE  
If the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track  
will be deleted from the last.  
Time display switching  
NOTE  
When the TIME key on the front panel or the remote  
control is pressed, the time display will switch through  
several modes on the display.  
In program mode, pressing the TIME key displays  
the elapsed and the remaining time of the whole  
program.  
• Elapsed track time (no display light indication)  
• Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)  
• Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)  
• Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the  
display)  
When playing an MPꢁ disc, elapsed track time is al-  
ways displayed, and the TIME key cannot be used.  
For details on time display during recording, please  
refer to “Time display while recording” in “Record-  
ing” section on page ꢀꢄ.  
When stopped, the total recording time is shown,  
Even when power is turned off, the time display  
mode setting is retained.  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
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regardless of the status of the  
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4 − Playback operations  
EXT SYNC playback  
In this mode, the unit will play back in synchroniza-  
tion with the clock selected as digital input source  
(OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AES/EBU).  
If the selected digital input source is at 48kHz, using  
the 48k Fs adjustment function allows the audio to be  
played back at the correct pitch.  
When stopped, use the EXT SYNC option in the PLAY  
sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16) to set the  
external synch playback mode on.  
When stopped, and when in playback or playback ready  
mode, press the SYNC REC key to turn the 48k Fs  
adjustment function on or off. When the function is on,  
48k Fs Adj will be displayed.  
Select the input source for sync playback.  
The setting remains until the EXT SYNC function is  
set to off, and even the power is turned off.  
NOTE  
When the EXT SYNC is on, and when the unit de-  
tects a signal other than ꢂꢂ.1kHz, synchronization  
with the clock of the selected digital input source  
may fail, and EXTCLKErr! will be displayed. The audio  
playback may also be affected.  
NOTE  
When the ꢂꢆk Fs Adjustment is on, and when the  
unit detects a signal other than ꢂꢆkHz, synchroni-  
zation with the clock of the selected digital input  
source may fail. The audio playback may also be  
affected.  
When the ꢂꢆk Fs adjustment is on, the Pitch control  
and Key control functions cannot be used.  
Timer playback  
NOTE  
By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW901  
to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is  
turned on by the timer.  
The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into  
the unit.  
1. First, plug the power cord of the CD-RW901 into  
the power outlet of the timer.  
4. Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the  
timer’s operation manual for details. At the set  
time, the power to the CD-RW901 will be turned  
on, and playback will automatically begin.  
2. Load a disc into the unit.  
3. Switch the TIMER switch on PLAY to enable  
timer function on for the desired deck.  
When Timer playback has been turned on, the  
timer icon lights up in the display.  
Timer indicator  
Repeat playback  
1. Press the REPEAT key to turn on the repeat  
2. Press the REPEAT key again to turn off repeat  
mode. Repeat OFF appears then the REPEAT indicator  
turns off.  
mode.  
In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played  
continuously. The display shows Repeat ON and the  
indicator lights up REPEAT.  
NOTE  
Combining the repeat mode with the program, Sin-  
gle-track playback and Random playback functions  
will enable Program repeat, Single-track repeat and  
Random repeat operations, respectively.  
During playback, if the repeat mode is turned  
on, playback continues as before, and when the  
last track finishes, playback resumes from the  
first track.  
Settings for the repeat playback mode remain after  
power is turned off, except the specified A-B sec-  
tion (see “A to B repeat playback” on page ꢀꢀ).  
If the repeat mode is turned on when the deck is  
stopped, press the PLAY key to begin operation.  
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4 − Playback operations  
A to B repeat playback  
If a specific portion between two points on the disc is  
specified, that portion can be played back repeatedly.  
3. To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume nor-  
mal playback, press the A-B key once again.  
1. During playback, press the A-B key on the re-  
mote control at the beginning of the desired por-  
tion on the disc.  
The REPEAT and A-B indicators will turn off.  
NOTE  
A-B repeat mode cannot be used with MPꢁ discs.  
The REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and  
the A- indicator will flash.  
In Random and Program modes, A-B repeat can-  
not be used when the specified A-B section spans  
more than one track, and cannot be used with MPꢁ  
discs.  
2. At the end of the desired portion on the disc,  
press the A-B key again.  
When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B  
section is cancelled.  
Then, the REPEAT and A-B indicators light up in  
the display, and the desired A-B section will be  
played back repeatedly.  
NOTE  
You can also operate this function during playback  
standby.  
Pitch control function  
When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed)  
of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/-  
16%.  
3. During playback, the pitch control playback can  
be disabled temporarily. Press the PITCH key on  
the remote control or push the PITCH control to  
turn the function off.  
1. When stopped, push the PITCH control or press  
the PITCH key on the remote control to turn the  
function on.  
Pitch>OFFappears on the display and the pitch  
control playback will be off temporarily, until  
the function is re-set again.  
The current pitch value appears on the display  
NOTE  
for seconds and the PITCH indicator will light up.  
When turning the pitch control on and off during  
playback, sound output is cut for a short instant.  
2. Turn the PITCH control or use the PITCH (+/-)  
key on the remote control to adjust the pitch  
value from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1% increments  
(default: 0.1%).  
Pitch control cannot be used with MPꢁ discs.  
Key control function  
NOTE  
The key of the music can be changed during stop, play-  
back or playback standby modes. However, please note  
that this feature does not work with MP3 discs.  
In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key  
of the music is changed while the speed of the mu-  
sic remains the same.  
1. Press the MENU key to select the KEY option in  
the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on  
page 16) to enter the function.  
Even when the power is turned off, the key change  
setting is retained.  
When the Key control function is on, even if the  
Pitch control function is used to change the play-  
back speed, the key of playback will remain fixed at  
the preset key {even if the key level is 0 (zero)}, the  
Key control function can be turned on.  
Or, press the KEY key on the remote control to  
set the function on.  
The KEY indicator will light up.  
2. Use the KEY LEVEL option in the PLAY sub-  
menu to adjust the playback key level.  
When using the key control function, the volume of  
the playback sound may occasionally sound like it  
is vibrating. This is a result of the key control al-  
gorithm working on the CD playback sound and is  
normal.  
The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2  
octave in half-tone increments. Selection values:  
0 (no change), â1 to â6, ã1 to ã6.  
3. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired  
key level and push to enter.  
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4 − Playback operations  
Auto Cue function  
When the auto cue function is on, when a track is select-  
ed, the point where sound begins (not where the track  
begins) on that track is located, and the unit enters play-  
back ready mode. Then, when the PLAY key is pressed,  
playback begins at exactly that point.  
Press AUTO CUE key on the front panel or remote con-  
trol to set the function on. The A.CUE indicator will light  
up.  
Use the A_CUE LEVEL option to set the sound start  
position detection level.  
Auto Ready function  
This function allows the playing back a single track, and  
the automatic cuing of the next track ready for playback.  
Press AUTO READY key on the front panel or remote  
control to set the function on. The A.READY indicator will  
light up.  
Combained with Auto Cue function, the unit will enter  
playback ready mode at the start of the next track.  
Incremental playback  
In this function, when the unit is in playback mode, and  
when the PLAY key is pressed, the unit starts playback  
from the beginning of the next track.  
When the STOP key is pressed, the unit will enter play-  
back ready mode at the start of the next track.  
Use the Menu option or the INC PLAY key on the  
remote control to set this mode on. The TRACK indicator  
will blink during playback or playback ready mode.  
Call function  
NOTE  
Call function allows the unit’s playback position to  
be returned to the point at which playback last started  
from ready mode. If there is no “call point”, an error  
message NoCall PT!!will be displayed.  
This function cannot be used with program, random  
and MPꢁ playback mode.  
End of disc/track message (EOM)  
When nearing the end of a track or disc, the EOM indica-  
tor will light up on the display.  
“Operation basics” on page 16).  
NOTE  
The number of seconds (1 to 99) before the track/disc  
end that the indicator is displayed can be set beforehand.  
This function cannot be used with MPꢁ playback  
mode.  
To set the message display time, use the EOM TRK  
or EOM DISC options on the PLAY sub-menu (see  
International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)  
When in playback or playback ready mode, if the  
FAINALIZE key is pressed, the display shows “ISRC”  
code on the screen. If there is no “ISRC” code on the  
disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc,  
Incomplete!will appears on the display.  
Recorder Identification Data (RID)  
When in playback or playback ready mode, if the  
ERASE key is pressed, the display shows “RID”  
code on the screen. If there is no “RID” code on the  
disc or the code has not been recorded on the disc,  
Incomplete!will appears on the display.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
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4 − Playback operations  
Playing back MP3 files  
MP3 files are played in the following order  
MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same  
way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some  
MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several  
directories can be combined into one directory. This  
results in multiple layers of directories and files.  
Disc  
Directory  
A
When the Directory mode is on, only those files within  
a selected directory are available for playback.  
Directory  
MP3 files  
B
When the directory mode is off, the directory configu-  
ration is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc  
are available for playback. Please note that Program  
playback and Repeat playback only function within  
directories.  
mp3. 1  
mp3. 2  
mp3. 3  
mp3. 4  
mp3. 5  
NOTE  
Each MPꢁ file is handled as a track.  
Directory  
C
Directories that do not contain MPꢁ files directly  
under them cannot be selected for playback. For  
example, in the diagram below, under directory A  
are directory B and directory C. If there are MPꢁ  
files in both directories B and C, directory A cannot  
be selected for playback, but directory B and C can  
be selected for playback.  
mp3. 6  
mp3. 7  
mp3. 8  
mp3. 9  
Directory  
D
The CD-RW901 can play back MP3 files recorded in  
formats that conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and  
the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple ses-  
sions may also be played back.  
In this manner, playback proceeds from the top level  
directories.  
CDs containing MP3s to be played by the CD-RW901,  
have their contents must be within the following maxi-  
mum limits:  
About MP3 track data  
Number of directories: 255  
During playback, titles are displayed in the following  
order of priority:  
Number of hierarchical structures: 8  
Number of MP3 files: 999  
Title size of MP3 files and directories: 255  
ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title  
When stopped, the file title is displayed.  
Directory playback setting  
1. Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control.  
2. When stopped, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP  
key to select desired directory for playback.  
Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY  
sub-menu to turn this mode on or off (see “Op-  
eration basics” on page 16).  
3. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the di-  
rectory.  
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI  
JOG dial exits to normal mode.  
Program or Repeat playback can be operated in  
the selected directory also.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
All MPꢁ files in a disc can be played back when  
directory playback mode is off. The indicator MPꢁ  
lights up and only the total number of track will be  
MPꢁ file formatted at ꢂꢂ,1 kHz sampling rate and  
1ꢀꢆ kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that  
MPꢁ file cannot be played back.  
shown.  
Total number of tracks  
ꢀꢂ  
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5 − Recording  
Before you start recording using the CD-RW901, make  
sure that you understand the following key points:  
You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc.  
Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and behaves  
in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized  
CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and  
re-recorded.  
• Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data  
cannot be erased from it.  
Input selection  
INPUT  
To select the input to be recorded, press the  
Analog recording level The level of the analog  
signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks are controlled  
with the INPUT (L.R) controls. When recording analog  
signals, set the digital volume to 0 dB.  
SELECT  
key on the main unit.  
Repeated presses of the key cycle through the fol-  
lowing options:  
ANALOG  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
AES/EBU  
Balanced/Unbalanced  
Optical digital in  
Digital recording level The level of the digital signal  
may be controlled using the digital volume menu, as  
described below.  
Coaxial digital in  
AES/EBU digital in  
1. Call up the VOLUME option in the REC sub-  
menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16).  
In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being  
selected, the indicator COAXIAL or OPTICAL lights up.  
Push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the function  
on.  
If the balanced analog signal is selected, the ANALOG  
indicator blinks. If the unbalanced analog signal is  
selected, the ANALOG indicator lights up.  
2. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the input  
volume between -54dB and +18 dB (relative to  
the original input level).  
When the digital input AES/EBU is selected, there is no  
indicator lights up, instead, the word AES/EBUwill  
appear on the screen for a while.  
There is also a -‹ setting which represents a  
complete signal cut. The display shows Vol>  
---dBfor the -‹ setting.  
3. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial  
to enter the setting and return to normal mode.  
Input monitoring  
When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the  
input signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and  
analog), allowing you to hear the input signal.  
The word Monitor appears on the display to show that the  
output signal is an echo of the input signal(s).  
Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.  
Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the remote  
control when a recordable disc is not inserted.  
Frequency conversion  
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The  
CD-RW901 will always record (and play back) CDs at  
this frequency.  
ª To enable the SRC  
Press the MENU key and select the SRC? option in  
the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page  
16). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select ON. Press the  
MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter.  
However, if recording through a digital connection  
(coaxial , optical or AES/EBU) and the source has  
been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or  
is being played back at a non-standard speed using a  
varispeed unit (more than 1% away from the standard),  
the CD-RW901’s internal frequency converter: SRC  
(Sampling Rate Convertor) will automatically convert  
the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz.  
NOTE  
When the SRC function is off, and a digital signal is  
received, the display shows the REC indicator flash-  
ing while recording or when in recording standby  
mode.  
The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be  
recorded when SRC is off. The error message Not  
Fs44.1k!will appear on the display.  
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5 − Recording  
Basic recording  
1. Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc  
loaded, the display shows TOC Reading, with the  
period flashing.  
4. Press the PLAY key to start recording.  
Pressing the READY key stands by recording  
temporarily. To restart recording, press the  
READY key or PLAY key again.  
2. Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a record-  
ing source (see “Input selection” on page 25).  
5. Press the STOP key to stop recording.  
If a digital source is selected, and the connection  
or the signal are improper, the error message  
D-IN UNLOCK!will appear on the display.  
When recording stops, the display shows PMA  
Writing(Program Memory Area) flashing for a  
few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.  
3. Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record  
ready mode, as shown by the REC and READY indica-  
tors on the display.  
NOTE  
When PMA Writing is shown on the display, all keys  
are ignored.  
NOTE  
To confirm the total recording time, use the REC  
TIME option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see “Opera-  
tion basics” on page 1ꢄ).  
As the unit enters record ready mode, the display  
shows Now OPC(Optimum Power Control) occa-  
sionally, as the unit prepares to record on the disc.  
NOTE  
To adjust the level of the source, following the  
guidelines in “Input selection” on page 25.  
Do not vibrate the unit or turn off the power when  
the unit writes to the disc, otherwise, recording will  
fail.  
NOTE  
The red “OVER” indicators on the meters should  
never light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio  
units pro-duce extremely unpleasant sounds when  
distorted, and there is no “headroom” after the 0  
mark. If recording digitally from a commercially-  
produced CD, the volume set in the menu should be  
0 dB. This will maintain all the dynamic range of the  
source CD without clipping. Only boost the signal if  
the source is exceptionally quiet.  
An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut  
or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to  
a reading of −1ꢄ dB on the meters.  
Time display while recording  
• Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)  
• Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit  
in the display)  
When in record or record ready mode, repeated  
presses of the TIME key cycle through four different  
time modes:  
• Elapsed track time (no display light indication)  
• Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)  
Full disc  
If the disc becomes full during recording, the unit will  
automatically insert a fade-out. For example:When  
recording a long program, just before the end of the disc  
is reached, the unit starts a fade-out over four seconds  
and the display will show Fade Out.  
If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if  
required (see “Erasing” on page 32) and the disc then  
finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized  
prior to use (see “Finalizing” on page 31).  
When the fade-out has finished, the display shows  
Disc Full!. Press the STOP key to exit.  
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5 − Recording  
Advanced recording  
Fade-in and fade-out recording  
At the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and  
fade-out effects can be performed.  
2. In recording standby mode, press the FADER key  
on the remote control.  
1. When stopped or when in recording standby  
mode, set the operation using the following menu  
options on the REC sub-menu (see “Operation  
basics” on page 16).  
Recording begins and the sound fades in. After  
the preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal  
level.  
3. During recording, press the FADER key on the  
remote control when you wish to fade-out the  
sound.  
FADE IN?  
The length of the fade in to the normal level can be  
set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments  
(default setting: 3 seconds).  
Fade-out begins with Fade Out flashing on the  
display then the unit enters recording standby  
mode.  
FADE OUT?  
The length of the fade out into complete silence can  
be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-  
ments (default setting: 3 seconds).  
4. Press the STOP key and the PMA writing will  
begin.  
NOTE  
The display shows Fade Out>XXsor Fade  
Fade-in or fade-out function can be operated only  
by pressing the FADER key on the remote control  
unit.  
In>XXs.  
Synchronized recording  
Synchronized recording basically means that recording  
will begin automatically when a signal is received, and  
will stop when the signal ends.  
Starting playback of the source automatically starts  
recording on the CD-RW901 if Sync function is on (see  
“Sync recording” below) and manual record start is dis-  
abled.  
Use the SYNC REC key to select the synchronization  
mode. The synchronization mode determines the auto-  
mated start and stopping of recording when a signal is  
received.  
The SYNC indicator appears on the display.  
Sync recording  
1. While recording standby mode, press the SYNC  
3. Input the source signal.  
REC key.  
Recording begins automatically when the source  
signal is detected. The source signal should be  
higher than the adjusted threshold level.  
2. Set the signal detection threshold level. Use the  
SYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu (see  
“Operation basics” on page 16).  
level  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the level.  
The level can be set from -72 dB to -24 dB in 6  
dB increments. The default setting is -24 dB.  
Start of recording  
S_LVL  
Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial  
Noise level  
to enter and return to recording standby mode.  
time  
NOTE  
After SYNC is set, over one second of silence which  
is under the adjusted threshold level is required to  
start recording automatically. Otherwise, the unit  
does not begin recording even if it is detecting a  
signal.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
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5 − Recording  
NOTE  
When audio signal is not detected for more than five  
seconds, the CD-RW901 automatically will stop record-  
ing and enter record standby mode.  
If you set the value so that only high-level signals  
trigger recording, remember that the start of a  
piece may not be record as in the diagram.  
level  
Recordsing starts  
level  
REC ready  
Five seconds  
This part of the  
track may not be  
recorded  
S_LVL  
S_LVL  
time  
time  
NOTE  
When the input level drops below the adjusted  
threshold level for more than five seconds, record-  
ing stops automatically and enters in recording  
ready mode.  
Also remember that when recording from an ana-  
log source, the threshold should be set so that it is  
higher than the “noise floor”. If the “noise floor” is  
higher than the threshold, a false start will occur:  
3. To cancel the Sync recording mode, press the  
SYNC REC key. Recording returns to normal  
and continues till you press the STOP key or the  
source signal stops.  
level  
Start of track is not registered  
S_LVL  
Pressing the STOP key stops recording.  
Noise is higher  
than threshold  
The setting remains when the function is set on  
again.  
time  
Sync recording with trim function  
This Sync trim function allows you to override the auto-  
matic sync recording where necessary, to chang the start  
time of the track forwards or backwards.  
The available trim range is from -125 through +125  
frames.  
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the trim value.  
Use the SYNC TRIM option in the REC sub-menu to  
turn the function on (see “Operation basics” on page  
16).  
Automatic track division  
The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the  
A_TRACK (auto track) function is enabled.  
level detection, as set with the A_TRK LEVEL set-  
ting as described here.  
When AES/EBU is selected, this mode cannot be  
used.  
When this function is enabled, the unit automatically  
inserts a track division in the recorded material.  
• Level  
To enable or disable automatic track division:  
When the sound level has dropped below the thresh-  
old for more than two seconds, and sound has  
re-started, the track will be divided.  
1. Use A_TRK option in the REC sub-menu to set  
the mode on. The A.TRACK indicator at the top right  
of the display lights.  
Use A_TRK LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu.  
The trigger level is set to -24dB to -72 dB.  
2. Rotate and push the MULTI JOG dial to select  
and enter the modes following:  
At least  
2 seconds  
Track increment  
• DD (digital direct)  
level  
When recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, this  
mode detects a track boundary and divides the track.  
However, when the DD mode is on, and if the analog  
source or non-DAT/CD/MD digital connections are  
detected, the track number will be incremented using  
A_LVL  
time  
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5 − Recording  
• Time (Time track increment)  
The A.TRACK indicator blinks during recording or when  
in record ready mode.  
The track will be incremented when the time  
set prior to recording using the menu item  
A_TRK_TIME?” has passed (see “Operation  
basics” on page 16). The time can be set between one  
minute and ten minutes in one minute increments.  
This function can be turned on by pressing the  
AUTO TRACK key on the remote control.  
Automatic track division with trim function  
When Auto Track is set to either Level or DD mode,  
it is possible to trim the automatic track division point  
using A_TRK TRIM option in the REC sub-menu (see  
“Operation basics” on page 16). This function allows  
you to slip the start time of the track increment forwards  
or backwards.  
The available trim value is from -125 through +125  
frames.  
Use the MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the  
remote control to adjust the trim value.  
NOTE  
When Auto Track mode is set to Time, the value set  
in Auto Track Trim is ignored.  
Automatically Incrementing index numbers  
When recording with auto track function, when INDEX  
INC is set to on (see “Operation basics” on page 16), the  
unit overrides the setting of the automatic track division,  
and instead of incrementing track numbers, it incre-  
ments the index numbers within a track.  
Index XXwhere XXis index numbers will appear on  
the display.  
NOTE  
The maximum index number within a track is 99.  
When the unit reaches 99, it will increment the track  
number and start assigning index numbers count-  
ing from one.  
Use the MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the  
remote control to switch INDEX INC on or off.  
Manually divide track  
NOTE  
While recording is taking place, press the RECORD  
key. The current track number is incremented by one.  
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for  
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four sec-  
onds in length, and there can be a maximum of 99  
tracks on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in  
mind when adding track divisions.  
For details of automatic track division while recording,  
see Automatic track division” on page 28.  
This operation can not be applied while recording  
track 99.  
Manually incrementing index numbers  
NOTE  
This function allows you to manually assign index num-  
bers.  
The maximum index number within a track is 99.  
When the unit reaches 99, it will increment the track  
number and start assigning index numbers count-  
ing from one.  
1. Select the INDEX option in the SYSTEM sub-  
menu. Index> XXXwill appear on the display.  
Use the MULTI JOG dial or MENU (+/-) key on the  
remote control to set the function on or off.  
2. Start recording.  
3. Press the CALL key at the point you want to  
assign an index number. Index XXwhere XX  
shows the number, will be displayed.  
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5 − Recording  
Rec mute function  
The Rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the  
input signal, and records four seconds of silence on the  
disc.  
After about four seconds, the unit enters record ready  
mode.  
NOTE  
While recording is in progress, press the REC MUTE  
key on the remote control.  
This function is only available from the remote con-  
trol unit.  
The display shows the Rec Mute flashing, the meters stop  
displaying the current level and the monitored sound is  
cut.  
Restricting the number of tracks  
When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the  
number of tracks that nay be recorded at one time.  
At any time within record or record ready mode, turn  
the MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you  
want to record.  
The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks.  
Copy-protection  
NOTE  
The CD-RW901 allows copy-protection to be applied  
to the discs produced. Naturally, the copy-protection  
applies only to digital-to-digital copies.  
Copy-protection applies on a “per-track”, not a per-  
disc basis. This means that you can apply different  
copy-protection levels to different tracks (but you  
can’t apply different copy-protection levels to dif-  
ferent parts of the same track). If copy-protection is  
important to your work, you may want to check this  
setting every time you make a recording, to ensure  
that you have the protection level that you want.  
There are three settings:  
• FREE (may be freely copied), where no copy-pro-  
tection is applied to the recorded disc.  
• 1GEN (single-generation copying), where one digital  
copy (“child”) can be made from the recorded disc,  
but no digital copies (“grandchildren”) can be made  
from the child.  
• PROH (copy prohibited) which prevents any digital  
copies being made from the recorded disc.  
• Origin (SCMS:Serial Copy Management system)  
which applies CCI (Copy Control Information) to the  
recorded disc.  
Use the COPY ID option in the REC sub-menu to set  
the function on (see “Operation basics” on page 16).  
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired settings.  
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6 − After recording  
This section deals with the actions taken after record-  
ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase  
operations for CD-RW discs.  
can be “unfinalized” using the CD-RW901, i.e. their  
TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further mate-  
rial can be recorded on them. Even if the disc is full,  
tracks can be erased following the unfinalize process,  
and new material can be recorded.  
Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more  
can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs  
Finalizing  
As has been explained earlier (About Finalizing” on  
page 7), in order for a disc to become a standard CD, it  
must have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This  
process is known as finalizing.  
3. When finalization has been chosen, the display  
shows the TOC flashing and the remaining time.  
The unit starts counting down from a time  
shown on the display.  
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the  
CD-RW901 by the TOC indicator under the disc type  
on the display being un-lit when the disc is inserted.  
4. When finalization has been finished successfully,  
Completeappears and the TOC will be lit on the  
display.  
To finalize a disc:  
NOTE  
1. Load the unfinalized disc, and with the unit in  
During the finalizing process, all key presses are  
ignored.  
stop mode, press the FINALIZE key.  
The display shows FINALIZE?  
If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing  
process, press the FINALIZE/INS key on the front  
panel or the FINALIZE key on the remote control.  
2. To start the finalizing process, push the MULTI  
JOG dial or press the ENTER key on the remote  
control.  
The display shows Sure?  
If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing  
process, press the STOP key.  
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs  
If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to  
erase the Table of Contents in the following way:  
3. To start the unfinalizing process, press the  
MULTI JOG dial or the ENTER key again.  
When unfinalization has been chosen, the dis-  
play shows Eraseflashing and the remaining  
time. The unit starts counting down from a time  
shown on the display.  
1. With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in  
stop mode, press the ERASE/DEL key on the  
front panel or the ERASE key on the remote con-  
trol.  
4. When finalization has been finished successfully,  
Completeappears on the display, and the TOC  
indicator will go off.  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the MENU  
(+/-) keys on the remote control to select UNFI-  
NALIZE?. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the  
ENTER key to confirm.  
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinal-  
izing process, press the ERASE/DEL key on the  
front panel or the ERASE key on the remote  
control.  
2. The display shows Sure?  
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinaliz-  
ing process, press the STOP key.  
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6 − After recording  
Erasing  
Erasing tracks  
This operation erases the specified track and all sub-  
sequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc.  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the MENU  
(+/-) key to change the track numbers you desire  
to erase.  
NOTE  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
Once this operation has started, the STOP key  
cannot be used to cancel it. Please check the track  
range to be deleted first.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
key to operate the function.  
1. While stopped, press the ERASE/DEL key on  
the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote  
control. Select the ERASE TRACK?rotating the  
MULTI JOG dial or pressing the MENU (+/-) keys  
on the remote control.  
The display shows Sure?  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
STOP key.  
4. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
key again to proceed the operation.  
The display shows Erase flashing and the remain-  
ing time. The unit starts counting down from a  
time shown on the display.  
2. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
key to enter the function.  
The display shows Erase XX-XX(the number of  
the first track and last track to be erased).  
5. When the tracks have been erased, Complete will  
appears on the display.  
Erasing a whole disc  
When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a  
disc), follow the procedure below:  
2. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
to enter the function. The display shows Sure?  
NOTE  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
STOP key.  
Once the operation is proceeded, the STOP key  
cannot function. Please confirm before the opera-  
tion.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
key again to proceed the operation.  
1. While stopped, press the ERASE/DEL key on  
the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote  
control. Select the ERASE DISC?by rotating the  
MULTI JOG dial or pressing the MENU (+/-) keys  
on the remote control.  
The display shows Erase flashing and the remain-  
ing time. The unit starts counting down from a  
time shown on the display.  
4. When the disc has been erased, Completeap-  
pears then Blank Discwill appear on the dis-  
play.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
Refreshing a disc  
Refreshing the disc makes a disc usable again. This  
operation destroys all data on the disc.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
STOP key.  
1. Load the disc, and the unit in stop mode, press  
the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the  
ERASE key on the remote control. Select the RE-  
FRESH? rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing  
the MENU (+/-) keys on the remote control.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
key again to proceed the operation.  
The display shows Erase flashing and the remain-  
ing time. The unit starts counting down from a  
time shown on the display.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
4. When the disc has been refreshed, Complete  
appears then Blank discwill appear on the  
display.  
2. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
key on the remote control to enter the function.  
The display shows Sure?  
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TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
7 − Titling  
NOTE  
Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the  
disc, using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-  
menu.  
After a new title is selected and entered on the  
disc, TOC will light up on the display. If the power is  
turned off, the TOC has not been recorded on the  
disc and the titles will not have be added. You must  
finalize the disc to save the titles.  
Title input operation  
Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the  
screen. Operate them when in the text edit mode.  
ª To insert characters  
Move the cursor to the location where you wish  
to insert a character, and press the FINALIZE/INS  
key on the front panel or the FINALIZE key on the  
remote control.  
It is more efficient to connect a keyboard for title input (  
see “Title input by keyboard” on page 34).  
ª Select the type of character for input  
ª To change a character  
Press the DISPLAY key on the unit or the remote  
control to select from two different types of charac-  
ters.  
Place the cursor on the character to be changed, then  
input the desired character.  
Lower case letters/code: no indication  
Capital letters/code: CAPS  
NOTE  
As with the TEXT menu, if you attempt to eject the  
disc without writing the TOC to the disc, the display  
will show Sure? Text!. If you want to eject the disc  
without performing a TOC write, press the OPEN/  
CLOSE key while “Sure Text!” is shown on the dis-  
play. The text that have been edited or entered will  
be abandoned.  
ª Input procedure  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or the MENU (+/-) keys  
on the remote control to get the desired characters on  
the display.  
Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
on the remote control to enter.  
The disc or track title on a finalized disc cannot be  
edited. Unfinalizing (CD-RW only) is needed in this  
case to use the title input function.  
ª To move the cursor position  
Use the /˙ key and the ˚key on the front  
panel, or the SEARCH key on the remote control.  
ª To delete characters  
Place the cursor on the character, then press the  
ERASE/DEL key on the front panel, or the ERASE  
key on the remote control.  
Disc title input  
1. While stopped, select the TEXT EDIT option in  
the TEXT sub-menu (see “Operation basic” on  
page 15). Text> Discwill appear.  
Now, you can input or edit the disc title following  
the guidelines above.  
3. Press the MENU key to enter.  
2. Press the MULTI JOG dial or the MENU (+/-) key  
If you want to cancel, press the STOP key.  
on the remote control.  
Track title input  
1. While stopped, select the TEXT EDIT option in  
the TEXT sub-menu (see “Operation basic” on  
page 16).  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER  
key on the remote control.  
Now, you can input or edit the track title follow-  
ing the guidelines above.  
2. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or repeatedly press  
the MENU (+/-) keys on the remote control to  
select the track number you wish to title.  
4. Press the MENU key to enter.  
If you want to cancel, press the STOP key.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
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7 − Titling  
Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901  
A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC  
compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate  
certain functions of the CD-RW901. It is particularly  
efficient for title input.  
Keyboard type setting  
The CD-RW901 must be set for the type of keyboard  
being connected.  
on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-  
language keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language key-  
board.  
Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option  
Title input by keyboard  
Titles can be input just like typing on a PC.  
ª To enter the Title Edit menu  
ª To delete characters  
Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor posi-  
tion  
Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit  
Menu.  
Back space key: deletes the character before the cur-  
sor position  
ª To select the type of characters for input  
Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters  
ª To input characters  
ª To insert a character  
Use the Insert key.  
ª To change a character  
Character input is performed directly with the letter  
and number keys.  
Put the cursor on its position and input the desired  
character.  
ª To move the cursor  
Use the cursor arrow keys  
Other keyboard operations  
The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but  
also to control the deck transports, perform editing  
functions and other operations. The list below shows  
the keys that perform various operations.  
Keyboard key  
F1  
Operation  
Keyboard key  
Operation  
same as pressing the µ key  
same as pressing the key  
same as pressing the Key key  
same as pressing the STOP key  
same as pressing the PLAY key  
same as pressing the READY key  
same as pressing the AUTO CUE key  
same as pressing the RECORD key  
same as pressing the AUTO READY key  
same as pressing the REPEAT key  
same as pressing the P.MODE key  
same as pressing the PITCH key  
direct to “ERASE TRACK?”  
SHIFT + F11 direct to “UNFINALIZE?”  
F2  
SHIFT + F12 direct to “FINALIZE?”  
F3  
CTRL + F1  
CTRL + F2  
CTRL + F3  
CTRL + F4  
CTRL + F5  
CTRL + F6  
CTRL + F7  
CTRL + F8  
CTRL + F9  
Direct track search TRACK 1  
Direct track search TRACK 2  
Direct track search TRACK 3  
Direct track search TRACK 4  
Direct track search TRACK 5  
Direct track search TRACK 6  
Direct track search TRACK 7  
Direct track search TRACK 8  
Direct track search TRACK 9  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
CTRL + F10 Direct track search TRACK 10  
CTRL + F11 Direct track search TRACK 11  
CTRL + F12 Direct track search TRACK 12  
SHIFT + F1  
SHIFT + F2  
SHIFT + F3  
SHIFT + F4  
SHIFT + F5  
SHIFT + F6  
SHIFT + F7  
SHIFT + F8  
SHIFT + F9  
SHIFT + 10  
direct to “ERASE DISC?”  
direct to “REFRESH?”  
CAPS  
å/œ  
Delete  
select or cancel upper case letters  
to move the cursor  
same as the DEL or CLEAR key  
Back space deletes the character before the cursor  
Insert  
ESC  
same as the FINALIZE/INS key  
cancel edit or title edit and finis Menu  
mode  
direct to “TEXT EDIT?”  
Enter  
same as the ENTER key  
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TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
8 − Data settings  
Data communication setting  
By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to  
the CD-RW901 through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C)  
terminal, the two units can be linked for data exchange.  
Use the following options on the SYSTEM sub-menu to  
perform their respective setting.  
• BAUD RATE  
Sets the communication speed of the keyboard.  
4800/9600/19200/38400 bps can be selected  
(default:19,200).  
• LENGTH  
Commnication word lengrh can be set to either 7 or 8  
bits (default:8).  
• PARITY  
Communication partity can be set to NON, EVEN or  
ODD (default:NON).  
• STOP BIT  
The data stop bit can be set to either 1 or 2  
(default:1).  
Use the MULTI JOG dial (or the MENU (+/-) key and  
ENTER key) to set the value.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
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9 − Reference and specifications  
Error messages  
Message  
Details / response  
Can’t Rec!  
Cannot record. Either erase the contents of the disc (for a CD-RW), or use a  
different recordable disc.  
Disc Error!  
Disc Full!  
Text Full!  
The disc has malfunctioned. Please replace with a new disc.  
No recording time remaining, or no recordable track is left on the disc.  
No space to input the letters.  
Sure? Text!  
The text data is not written on the disc yet. Open the tray to cancel the text  
you entered or perform the finalize operation to write the data to the disc.  
Drive Error!  
There is a problem in the drive.  
D-IN UNLOCK!  
The digital input is not connected. Turn on the power of the equipment  
connected to DIGITAL IN.  
Not Audio!  
Erase Error!  
Not Fs44.1k!  
There is no audio signal from DIGITAL IN.  
An error occurred while erasing.  
The sampling frequency of the digital input is not 44.1 kHz. Please turn the  
SRC on.  
PGM Empty!  
PGM Full!  
There is no program.  
No new programs can be created.  
Can’t Edit!  
Can’t sel!  
Editing cannot be performed due to operational restrictions.  
Menu selection cannot be performed due to selection restrictions.  
There was an error during recording. Please re-record.  
There is no directory that contains a file.  
Rec Error!  
No DIR!  
Decode Err!  
Format Err!  
EXT CLK Err!  
The MP3 file cannot be played back.  
The disc is in a format that the CD-RW901 cannot read.  
Can not synchronize with the digital input clock from the selected  
source. Check the connection with the source unit.  
Messages during operations  
Message  
Blank Disc  
Complete  
Now OPC*  
Disc Repair  
Statement  
A blank recordable disc has been inserted.  
An operation such as finalize or erase has been successfully completed.  
Calibration is being performed to operate recording properly.  
The disc is being repaired, and this operation will take a long time. Please do not turn off the power  
of the CD-RW901 until it finishes.  
PMA Writing*  
TOC reading  
Incomplete!  
48k Fs Adj  
The recorded content is being written to the disc.  
The table of contents data is being read.  
ISRC or RID codes have not been read by the unit, or there is no code on the disc.  
The 48k Fs adjustment function is on.  
*OPC=Optium power Control  
*PMA=Program memory Area  
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TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
9 − Reference and specifications  
Troublshooting  
Symptom  
Possible cause and remedy  
There is no power to the unit.  
“Disc Error!” is displayed.  
Playback is not possible.  
Please check the power cord is properly plugged in.  
The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc.  
This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the  
power on and wait a few hours, then try again.  
No sound is output.  
• Confirm the connections with the audio system.  
• Check the volume level, and proper amplifier operation.  
Recording is not possible.  
• Confirm the connections with the audio system.  
• Adjust the recording level.  
• The disc may be for playback only. Please replace with a recordable disc.  
Noise or static can be heard.  
Please re-position the unit away from strong source of magnetism such  
as a television.  
The CD-RW901 does not retain settings.  
While settings are retained each time they are made, in some case they  
will not be retained when the power is turned off too soon. To prevent  
this from happening, do not turn off the power right after making a seting.  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
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9 − Reference and specifications  
Specifications  
Recordable discs  
CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported)  
Quantization bit depth  
Sampling frequency  
Frequency response  
16 bit  
44.1 kHz  
20 Hz~20 KHz  
0.8 dB (playback)  
1.0 dB (recording)  
S/N  
95 dB (playback)  
90 dB (recording)  
Dynamic range  
Distortion  
95 dB (playback)  
90 dB (recording)  
0.006 % (playback)  
0.008 % (recording)  
Channel separation  
90 dB (playback)  
80 dB (recording)  
Wow and flutter  
Analog inputs  
< 0.001 % (unmeasurable)  
Balanced XLR-3-31  
Level +4 dBu (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Minimum input level -5 dBu (adjustable level at Full Scale -16 dB)  
Input impedance 14 KØ 5 % (balanced)  
Unbalanced RCA pin  
Level -10 dBV 2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Minimum input level -19 dBV (adjustable level at Full Scale -16 dB)  
Input impedance 22 KØ 10% (unbalanced)  
Analog outputs  
Balanced XLR-3-32  
Level +4 dBu (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Maximum output level +20 dBu 2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Output impedance 75 kØ 5 % (balanced)  
Unbalanced RCA pin  
Level -10 dBV 2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Maximum output level +6 dBV 2 dB  
Output impedance 600 Ø 10% (unbalanced)  
Phones output  
Digital input  
Stereo (6.3 ø)  
20 mW  
32 Ø  
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
AES/EBU XLR-3-31 (IEC-60958 Professional use)  
Digital output  
CONTROL I/O  
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
AES/EBU XLR-3-32 (IEC-60958 Professional use)  
PARALLEL D-SUB 15 pin  
RS-232C D-SUB 9 Pin  
REMOTE IN jack (for RC-RW901 only)  
Keyboard  
Power  
Mini DIN 6 pin  
U.S.A./Canada 120 VAC, 60Hz  
U.K./Europe  
Australia  
230 VAC, 50Hz  
240 VAC, 50Hz  
Power consumption  
17 W (U.S.A./Canada)  
19 W (U.K./Europe/Australia)  
ꢁꢆ  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
 
9 − Reference and specifications  
Dimensions (d x w x h)  
Weight  
308.7 x 482.6 x 94 (mm) / 121.5 x 190.1 x 37.0 (in)  
5.4 kg (10.8 lb)  
Dimensional drawing  
482.6mm(190.1")  
465.6mm(183.3")  
435.0mm(171.3")  
308.7mm(121.5")  
284.6mm(112.1")  
17.7mm(7.0")  
6.4mm(2.5")  
TASCAM CD-RW901  
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CD-RW901  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-422-52-5082  
3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
Printed in China  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
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Phone: +52-555-581-5500  
Campesinos No. 184, Colonia Granjes Esmeralda, Delegaacion Iztapalapa CP 09810, Mexico DF  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-8451-302511  
Unit 19 & 20, The Courtyards Hatters Lane Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K.  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Phone: +49-611-71580  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  

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