Tascam Cd Rewritable Recorder CD-RW700 Owners Manual

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2.1 Front panel
1POWER switch (STANDBY/ON)
The power switch is used to switch the unit between 
standby mode (the time from the internal clock is 
displayed) and on (full operational mode).
When the unit is turned on, the display shows 
Welcome!.
2Disc tray
Discs should be placed label side upwards in the disc 
tray.
When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display 
briefly shows 
TOC Reading., with a flash-
ing period following the word “Reading” as the unit 
determines the contents of the disc. 
3OPEN/CLOSE key 
Use this key to open and close the disc tray. The dis-
play shows 
OPEN when the tray is opening and 
CLOSE when the tray is closing.
4RHSL key
Use this key when recording to set and adjust the 
start point of a recording session or the start of a 
track on the recorded disc. See 4.4, “Rehearsal” for 
details.
5DIGITAL DIRECT
When this is active, any digital audio signals input to 
the unit bypass the frequency convertor and the digi-
tal volume control. See 4.3.4, “Digital direct” for 
details
6INPUT SELECT
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the differ-
ent audio inputs and the input combinations. See 4.1, 
“Input selection” for full details.
7REMOTE SENSOR
This is not a control, but the sensor for the remote 
control unit. When using the remote control unit, 
make sure that there is a clear path from the remote 
control unit to the sensor.
8Display
The display is used to show the current status of the 
unit, as well as the current menu settings. See 2.2, 
“Rear panel” for details.
9MENU key
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the differ-
ent menu items used to set parameters.
ADISPLAY key
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the differ-
ent time display modes. These modes differ, accord-
ing to whether the unit is playing back or recording a 
disc.
BMULTI JOG control
Use this control to select tracks for playback, to set 
parameter values, etc. 
Typically, turning the control clockwise will increase 
a value, and turning it counterclockwise will 
decrease the value. There is no “end-stop” to the con-
trol—it may be turned continuously in either 
direction.
In addition, pushing the control acts like an “enter” 
key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is 
confirmed.
CTIMER switch (PLAY, OFF, REC)
Use this switch with the timer functions to control 
the behavior of the unit when the timer “on” time is 
reached. See 2.5, “Timer operations” for details.
DPHONES jack and LEVEL control
Use a standard pair of stereo headphones, equipped 
with a 1/4-inch plug, with this jack.
Adjust the volume from the jack with the control 
(turn clockwise for higher volume).
EREC LEVEL controls
Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of 
the analog audio signals received at the 
ANALOG IN 
jacks 
N. Typically, turning one of these controls will 
cause the other to turn, but they can be turned inde-
pendently of each other.
Use the lower (outer) control to adjust the left signal, 
and the upper (inner) control to adjust the right 
signal.
Turning the controls clockwise past the “
5” position 
will boost the signals relative to their input level, and 
turning them counterclockwise to a position below 
“
5” will cut the signals relative to their original input 
level.
FFINALIZE key
Use this key to finalize recordable discs. See 1.2, 
“Finalizing” and 5.1, “Finalizing” for details.
GERASE key
Use this key (with CD-RW discs only) to erase 
tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or  
						

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to unfinalize a finalized disc. See 5.2, “Erasing” for 
details.
HSTOP key
Use this key to stop playback or recording.
IPLAY key
Use this key to start or resume playback or recording.
JPAUSE key
Use this key to pause playback or recording.
KRECORD key
Use this key to enter record ready mode (see 4, 
“Recording” for details) and also to enter manual 
track divisions (see 4.2.3, “Manual track division”).
LSYNC REC key
Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and 
off (see 4.3.1, “Synchronized recording” for details).
MFADER key
Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a 
fade-out when recording (see 4.3.6, “Fade-in and 
fade-out” for details).
2.2 Rear panel
NANALOG IN (L, R) (UNBALANCED)
These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from 
suitably-equipped units (–10 dBV, unbalanced).
OANALOG OUT (L, R) (UNBALANCED)
These RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at 
–10 dBV levels, unbalanced) to suitably-equipped 
units.
PDIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT)
These two RCA jacks accept and output digital audio 
in standard consumer format (SPDIF).
QDIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT)
These two TOSLINK optical connectors accept and 
output digital audio using optical fiber connectors.
2.3 Remote control unit
1POWER key
Use this to turn the unit between off and standby 
modes (equivalent to 
1).
2OPEN/CLOSE key
Opens and closes the disc tray (equivalent to 3).
3Number keys (0 through 10 and +10)
Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers 
when playing back, or making a programmed play 
list.
4CLEAR key
Use this key to clear a mistaken entry made with the 
number keys.
5REPEAT key
Use this key to change between the various repeat 
modes when playing back (see 3.3, “Repeat play”).
6DISPLAY key
Use this key to switch between the different display 
modes available (equivalent to 
A).
7MENU key
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the differ-
ent menu items used to set parameters (equivalent to 
9).
8ENTER key
Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI 
JOG
 control B to confirm an entry.
9FADER key
Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a 
fade-out when recording (equivalent to 
M).
AMONITOR key
Use this key to output the signals received at the cur-
rently selected input(s) through the outputs when not 
recording or in record ready mode.
BPLAY MODE key
Use this key to choose between the different play-
back modes (single play, continue play, etc.).
CFINALIZE key
Use this key to finalize recordable discs. See 1.2, 
“Finalizing” and 5.1, “Finalizing” for details (equiv-
alent to 
F).
DERASE 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 5.2, “Erasing” for 
details (equivalent to 
G).
ERECORD key
Use this key to enter record ready mode (equivalent 
to 
K). 
						

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FSYNC REC key
Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and 
off (equivalent to 
L). See 4.3.1, “Synchronized 
recording” for details).
GREC MUTE key
Use this key when recording, to mute the input signal 
for about four seconds and then to enter record ready 
mode (see 4.3.5, “Rec mute function”).
HSEARCH keys
Use these keys to move the playback position inside 
a track.
ISKIP keys
Use these keys to move between tracks when playing 
back (equivalent to turning 
B). They are also used to 
set the parameter values, etc.
JSTOP key
Use this key to stop playback or recording (equiva-
lent to 
H).
KPAUSE key
Use this key to pause playback or recording (equiva-
lent to 
J).
LPLAY key
Use this key to start playback, or enter record mode 
from record ready mode (equivalent to 
I).
2.3.1 Use of the remote control unit
When using the remote control unit, make sure:
• There is a clear unobstructed path between the 
remote control unit and the remote sensor 
7 on 
the main unit.
• The remote control unit is located within 5 m 
(15 ft.) of the main unit, and is pointing at approxi-
mately right angles (±30°) to the front panel.
When fitting or replacing the batteries:
• Always make sure that both batteries are replaced 
together. Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Always make sure that the batteries are located 
with the correct polarity (the positive terminals of the batteries should match the 
+ markings inside 
the battery compartment, and the negative termi-
nals should match the 
– markings).
• If you are not going to use the remote control unit 
for an extended period of time, remove the batter-
ies. Old batteries can leak, casing damage to the 
remote control unit.
• Always dispose of old batteries in the way recom-
mended by your local garbage disposal authorities.
2.4 Connections
The following should be noted when you connect the 
unit to other equipment.
It is possible to connect the unit’s 
DIGITAL 
COAXIAL IN
 P and DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Q to 
other equipment at the same time. However, the unit 
can receive signals from only one digital input at a 
time.
Audio signals output from the unit are output from 
the 
ANALOG OUT O jacks, as well as from the 
DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack P and DIGITAL 
OPTICAL OUT
 connector Q simultaneously.
If the 
ANALOG IN jacks N are connected, it is pos-
sible to select a “mix mode”, where the 
ANALOG IN 
signals are mixed with the digital audio signals at 
either the 
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input. The digital 
audio signal is attenuated (cut) by 12 dB when this 
mix takes place.
2.5 Timer operations
The unit can use its internal clock to start and stop 
playback or recording at pre-determined times.
2.5.1 Setting the clock
1When the unit must be in standby mode 
(power connected but not turned on), and if 
the time has not been set, the display shows 
Clock Adjust in dimmed characters.
2Press the 
MENU key (9 or 7). The display 
lights, and shows 
CLOCK ADJ ?.
3Press the 
MULTI JOG control B or the ENTER 
key on the remote control unit 
8. The “hours” 
value will start flashing.
4Turn the 
MULTI JOG control or use the remote 
control unit 
 SKIP keys I to set the current 
hour.  
						

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5Press the MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key 
to confirm the hour setting. The “minutes” 
value starts flashing.
NOTE
The unit uses the 24 hour “military” clock, where 
1 p.m. is represented by 13, etc.
6Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the remote 
control unit 
 SKIP keys to set the current min-
utes.
7Press the 
MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key 
to confirm the minute setting and return to the 
standby mode. The unit now shows the current 
time in standby mode and the colon 
: between 
the hours and the minutes flash once per 
second. 
NOTE
If the unit is disconnected from the power supply for 
an extended period of time, the clock must be reset 
(the Clock Adjust message appears 
when power is reapplied). For this reason, if connect-
ing the unit through a power distributor, we suggest 
that you use an unswitched outlet on the distributor.
2.5.2 Setting the timer
Once the clock has been set following the procedure 
above, the timer can be set. 
The procedure below sets the time at which the unit 
will turn on and off.
1Make sure the unit is turned on and a disc is 
inserted.
2Press the 
MENU key (9 or 7) until the dis-
play shows 
TIMER ?. 
3Press the 
MULTI JOG control B or the ENTER 
key on the remote control unit 
8.
4Turn the 
MULTI JOG control or use the remote 
control unit 
 SKIP keys I to set the timer 
hour. 
NOTE
The unit uses the 24 hour “military” clock, where 
1 p.m. is represented by 13, etc.
5Press the MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key 
to confirm the hour setting. The “minutes” 
value starts flashing.
6Turn the 
MULTI JOG control or use the remote 
control unit 
 SKIP keys to set the timer 
minutes.
7Press the 
MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key 
to confirm the minutes setting. 8After step 7 above, the display shows 
OFF 
0:00
.
9Repeat steps 4 through 7 above to set the 
hours and minutes value.
If the 
TIMER switch C is set to REC or PLAY, 
the display shows a small “clock” icon, to show 
that the unit is in timer mode.
2.5.3 Using the timer
When the start time has been set, slide the TIMER 
switch 
C to either the PLAY or REC position, 
depending on whether playback or recording is to 
start at the specified time.
The display shows a small clock icon to show the 
unit is in timer mode, in standby mode as well as in 
power-on mode. When the switch is set to 
REC, and 
a recordable disc is loaded, the 
REC indicator shows 
beside the clock icon.
When the unit is in standby mode and timer playback 
is selected, the unit will turn on and start playing at 
the specified time.
If recording is selected, the unit will turn itself on 
one minute before recording is due to start. Record-
ing will start at the specified time at the first free 
location on the disc.
If the off time is set to a time greater than the length 
of the disc, and playback is selected, the unit will 
start playing at the start of the disc, and continue to 
the end. 
If timer recording is selected, and the off time is set 
to a time which is greater than the remaining time on 
the disc, the unit will continue recording until there is 
no space left on the disc.
If the timer is set, and the unit is switched on at the 
timer start time, the timer operation will have no 
effect.
If the unit has been disconnected from the power 
supply so that the clock time has been lost, and the 
timer switch is set, the clock icon will flash rapidly in 
standby mode as an indication that the current timer 
setting is invalid. 
NOTE
If the unit has recognized the current disc as non-
recordable, Timer Error! appears when 
the timer switch is set to REC. If the timer is set with 
the switch at OFF or PLAY and a non-recordable disc 
loaded, the unit is then placed in standby, and the 
switch then set to the REC position, this error mes-
sage will not appear (of course, recording will not 
take place under these conditions). 
						

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3 - Playback operations
The CD-RW700 can be used to play back CDs 
(including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been 
recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as 
well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been 
recorded on the unit.
3.1 Simple playback operations
1Press the OPEN/CLOSE key (3 or 2) to open 
the disc tray.
2Discs should be inserted in the tray with the 
label uppermost.
3Press the 
OPEN/CLOSE key (3 or 2) to close 
the tray again.
When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display 
briefly shows 
TOC Reading., with a flash-
ing period following the word “Reading” as the unit 
determines the contents of the disc. When the TOC 
has been read, the display shows (at the top left of the 
display) one of the following:
1Press the 
PLAY key (I or L) to start playback
2Press the 
STOP key (H or J) to stop playback
3Press the 
PAUSE key (J or K) to pause play-
back temporarily.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis-
play light, to show the available unplayed tracks. If 
there are thirteen tracks on the disc, for example, 
indicators 
1 through 13 will light. If there are more 
than 20 tracks on a disc, the track number 
OVER indi-
cator (at the bottom of the display) will light.
3.1.1 Time display modes
When playing back a CD (or in pause mode), there 
are four different time display modes.
In each mode, the current track number is given, fol-
lowed by the time, as given below, e.g.
10Tr 0:48
Press the DISPLAY key (A or 6) to cycle through 
these time display modes, as described below:
NOTE
If programmed playback has been selected (3.2, 
“Programmed order playback”), the elapsed time and 
total remaining time refer to the programmed mate-
rial, not the whole disc.
3.1.2 Track search
Use the MULTI JOG control B or the  SKIP keys on 
the remote control unit 
I to jump forward or back-
ward by one track at a time, as shown on the display.
Note that going forward from the last track of the 
disc will “wrap round” to track 1, and going back-
ward from the first track of the disc will “wrap 
round” to the last track of the disc.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis-
play shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the 
left of the row of indicators).
It is also possible to use the number keys on the 
remote control unit 
3 to jump directly to a particular 
track:
1To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the 
appropriate key (
1 through 9).
2To play a track whose number is higher than 9, 
press the +10 key an appropriate number of 
times to set the “tens” digit of the track num-
ber, followed by a single key to set the “units” 
digit. For example:
Track 13 = 
+10, 3
Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0
On the remote control unit only, the SEARCH keys 
Hcan be used to “fast-forward” and “fast-rewind” 
through the disc.
3.1.3 Playback modes
The unit can be set to play back a single track, the 
whole disc in the order in which it was created, the 
tracks of the disc in a random (shuffled) order, or a 
programmed order (see 3.2, “Programmed order 
playback”).
CD A commercial pre-recorded CD or a 
finalized CD-R
CD-R, NO TOCA CD-R which has yet to be finalized
CD-RW, NO TOCA CD-RW which has yet to be finalized
CD-RWA finalized CD-RW (this differs from a CD, 
as it may be unfinalized and erased)
[blank]Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc
Display shows Meaning
TOTALTotal elapsed time of the disc
[blank]Elapsed time of the current track
TOTAL REMAINTime remaining of the current disc
REMAINTime remaining of the current track 
						

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NOTE
Selecting the playback mode is only possible using 
the remote control unit. It is not possible to select the 
playback mode using the main unit alone.
1Press the PLAY MODE key B repeatedly to 
cycle the display through the following:
•
Program (see 3.2, “Programmed order play-
back” below). The red 
PROGRAM display indicator 
lights in this mode.
•
Shuffle (random track order). In this mode, 
each track is played once before the disc repeats. 
Using the track search functions will move back-
wards or forwards through the random order, e.g. if 
track 7 is followed by track 10, it is possible to use 
the track search keys to go back to track 7, which is 
remembered as being before immediately before 
track 10. The red 
SHUFFLE display indicator lights 
in this mode.
•
Continue. Normal playback mode. Pro-
gramming is cancelled, and playback continues in 
the normal order.
The selected mode is shown in large characters dis-
appears from the display a few seconds after select-
ing the mode, and the display returns to its previous 
mode.
3.2 Programmed order playback
The steps to set up to 25 program steps (tracks) to be 
played back in a specified order are as follows:
1Press the 
PLAY MODE key B until the display 
shows 
Program.
2The display changes to show
0Tr 0:00 00, 
meaning that no program steps have yet had 
tracks assigned to them.
3Use the number keys to enter a track number 
(including the 
+10 key to enter values greater 
than 9, as described in 3.1.2, “Track search”). 
There is no need to press 
ENTER.
The track entered is assigned to the program 
step, and the display changes, showing the 
track number, the total time of the program so 
far, and the step number, e.g.
2Tr14:56 03.
4The next program step can then be entered.
NOTE
Steps 3 and 4 above can be carried out from the 
main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI JOG 
control 
B.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program 
is complete.
6Press the 
PLAY key (I or L) to start playback 
at the first program step. 
The display shows the track, the current time 
display, and the program step number.
While in programmed playback mode, using 
the
 SKIP keys I or the MULTI JOG control B 
moves backwards and forwards in the order 
set in the program.
Use the 
PAUSE key (J or K) to halt playback tem-
porarily or the 
STOP key (H or J) to stop playback 
of the program. 
If the 
STOP key is used, when playback is restarted, 
it starts from the first program step.
Clear the program by pressing 
PLAY MODE B until 
the display shows 
Continue. The program is 
also cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the 
STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in 
programmed order mode.
The programmed play order is not memorized when 
power is turned off.
If an attempt is made to enter more than 25 program 
steps, the message 
PGM Full ! appears on 
the display.
3.3 Repeat play
The unit can repeat the whole of the disc (or pro-
gram) or the current track only.
NOTE
Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the 
remote control unit. It is not possible to select the 
repeat mode using the main unit alone.
1The unit should be in playback, pause or stop 
mode.
2Continue to press the 
REPEAT key 5 so that 
the display shows 
Repeat 1 (the REPEAT 1 
indicator lights) to repeat one track, or 
Repeat ALL (the REPEAT ALL indicator 
lights) to repeat the whole disc or program.
3If playback has not started, restart it.
To cancel repeat mode, press the 
REPEAT key so that 
the display shows 
Repeat OFF and the 
REPEAT indicator goes out. 
						

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4 - Recording
Before you start recording using the CD-RW700,  
make sure that you understand the following key 
points: 
•  Once you h av e recorded on a CD-R disc, the data 
cannot be erased from it.
• You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable  disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and  
behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. 
Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, 
refreshed and re-recorded.
4.1 Input selection
To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT 
SELECT
 key on the main unit 6.
Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow- 
ing options: 
In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs  
being selected, either alone, or together with the ana-
log inputs, the boxed 
DIGITAL indicator shows on the 
display, and the appropriate indicator: 
COAXIAL or 
OPTICAL, lights on the display.
If the analog signal is selected, either alone, or  
together with either of the digital inputs, the boxed 
ANALOG indicator lights on the display.
4.1.1 Signal volume
The signals from either of the digital inputs (coaxial 
or optical) can be mixed with the signals from the 
analog inputs. The signal path is as follows (this 
description applies, no matter how many inputs are 
being mixed): 
• The analog signals received at the 
ANALOG IN 
jacks are controlled with the 
REC LEVEL controls 
E.
• Any input analog signals are then mixed with the  digital signals received at either the 
COAXIAL or 
OPTICAL IN (P or Q). If analog and digital sig- nals are being mixed, the digital signals are attenu- 
ated by 12 dB. The level of the analog/digital mix 
is then controlled using the digital volume menu, 
as described below.
1 Press the 
RECORD key (K or E) to place the 
unit in record ready mode.
2 Repeatedly press the 
MENU key (9 or 7) 
until the display shows 
VOLUM\f XXXdB 
where 
XXX is the current setting.
3 Use the 
MULTI JOG control B or the  SKIP 
keys 
I to adjust the input volume between -
60dB
 and +18db (relative to the original 
input level). There is also a 
---- setting 
which represents a complete signal cut.
NOTE
If digital direct is selected, as described below (4.3.4,  
“Digital direct”), the digital volume is bypassed and 
the menu item does not appear.
4.1.2 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 meters also show the current signal level.
However, it is only possible to record, or to enter  
record ready mode, when a recordable disc is 
inserted. To allow monitoring of the input signal at 
other times, or when the unit is stopped, use the 
MONITOR key on the remote control unit A.
The 
RECORD key K on the main unit will also enter 
monitor mode from stop mode when there is no 
recordable disc in the unit (when there is a record-
able disc in the unit, pressing the 
RECORD key 
enters record ready mode). 
The word 
MONITOR appears on the display to 
show that the output signal is an echo of the input  
signal(s). The meters show the current input level. 
Exit the monitor mode by using the 
STOP key.
4.1.3 Frequency conversion
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The  
CD-RW700 will always record (and play back) CDs 
at this frequency.  
However, if recording through a digital connection  
(either coaxial or optical) and the source has been 
recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is 
being played back at a non-standard speed using a 
varispeed unit (more than 1% away from the stan-
dard), the CD-RW700’s internal frequency converter 
Analog InAnalog in
Optical InOptical digital in
Coaxial InCoaxial digital in
Opt +AnalogOptical digital and analog,  
mixed
Coax +AnalogCoaxial digital and analog, 
mixed 
						

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will automatically convert the incoming frequency to 
44.1 kHz.
NOTE
If digital direct is selected, as described below (4.3.4, 
“Digital direct”), the frequency convertor is bypassed. 
In this case, recording from digitally-connected 
devices is only possible when the source frequency 
is 44.1 kHz. If an attempt is made to record from a 
digitally-connected source at a different frequency, 
the error message Not Fs44.1k!is dis-
played.
4.2 Basic recording
NOTE
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for 
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds 
in length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks 
on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when 
recording. 
If you press either the STOP or the PAUSE key within four 
seconds of starting recording, the unit will continue record-
ing until four seconds have elapsed (since the start of 
recording) and then stop or pause as appropriate.
After selecting the input source(s) (4.1, “Input selec-
tion”), it is possible to start recording.
The basic record procedure is as follows:
1Load a recordable disc is into the unit. As the 
disc is loaded, the display shows 
TOC 
Reading
.
When the disc has been loaded, the display 
indicators show 
CD-R, NO TOC, or CD-RW, NO TOC, 
as appropriate.
2Press the 
RECORD key (K or E). The unit 
enters record ready mode, as shown by the 
REC 
and pause indicators on the display. As the unit 
enters record ready mode, the display shows 
Now OPC (Optimum Power Control), as 
the unit prepares to record on the disc.
3Adjust the level of the source(s), following the 
guidelines in 4.1.1, “Signal volume”.
NOTE
The red OVER indicators on the meters should never 
light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units 
produce extremely unpleasant sounds when dis-
torted, and there is no “headroom” after the 
0 mark. If 
recording digitally from a commercially-produced CD, 
the volume set in the menu should be 0dB. This will 
maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD 
without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source is 
exceptionally quiet.
An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut 
or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a 
reading of –16 dB on the meters (on other words, 0 is 
equivalent to 16 dBFS).
4Press the 
PLAY key (I or L) or the PAUSE 
key (
J or J) to start recording. 
Note that there is no need to “cue up” the 
recording position—the unit always finds the 
next available location on the disc and start 
recording to it.
5Press the 
PAUSE key (J or J) to pause 
recording temporarily. The pause indicator on 
the display shows this. 
Pressing 
PAUSE or PLAY again restarts record-
ing with a new track number.
6Press 
STOP (H or J) to stop recording. When 
recording stops, the display shows 
PMA 
Writing
 (Program Memory Area) and 
the 
REC indicator flashes for a few seconds as 
the unit writes to the disc. 
NOTE
While the “PMA Writing” message is displayed, all 
keys are disabled, and the unit is actually writing to 
disc. Do not disconnect the power or subject the unit 
to severe vibration or shocks at this time, as this will 
prevent proper recording of the information.
When this message disappears, you must press 
the 
RECORD key (step 2) before restarting the 
recording. Recording restarts with a new track 
number.
NOTE
Remember that every time recording is paused or 
stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track will 
always be started. It is not possible to record in two 
“stages” within one track.
4.2.1 Playing back tracks
Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back 
on an ordinary CD player, the CD-RW700 can play 
back tracks that have been recorded.
Use the 
MULTI JOG control B or the  SKIP keys I 
to select a track for playback.
4.2.2 Time display while recording
While a recordable disc is being played back, the 
four time display modes available in normal play-
back as described in 3.1.1, “Time display modes”: 
TOTAL, TOTAL REMAIN, track REMAIN and elapsed track 
time. 
						

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However, during recording there are fewer options 
available (obviously, the unit cannot see into the 
future and know how much time remains of the track 
which is being currently recorded!).
When in record or record ready mode, repeated 
presses of the 
DISPLAY key (A or 6) cycle 
between displaying the remaining time left for 
recording on the disc (
TOTAL REMAIN) and the elapsed 
time of the track currently being recorded (no indica-
tor lit).
When playback is stopped at the start of a recordable 
disc, there are only two options available: 
TOTAL (the 
total time recorded so far on the disc) and 
TOTAL 
REMAIN
 (the total time available on the disc for fur-
ther recording).
4.2.3 Manual track division
It is possible to divide the recording into tracks “on 
the fly” while recording.
While recording is taking place, press the 
RECORD 
key (
K or E) . The current track number is incre-
mented by one.
For details of automatic track division while record-
ing, see 4.3.2, “Automatic track division”.
NOTE
According to the “Red Book” (the specification for 
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds 
in length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks 
on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when 
adding track divisions.
4.2.4 Restricting the number of tracks
When making a recording using the CD-RW700, it is 
possible to restrict the number of tracks that may be 
recorded at one time. This applies whether the tracks 
are being divided manually, as described above 
(4.2.3, “Manual track division”) or being divided 
automatically (4.3.2, “Automatic track division”).
At any time within record or record ready mode, turn 
the 
MULTI JOG control B or use the SKIP keys I. 
This sets the number of remaining tracks, as shown 
to the right of the time display. The maximum num-
ber here is limited by the standard limit of 99 tracks, 
and the number of tracks currently recorded. In other 
words, if 8 tracks have already been recorded on the 
disc, the maximum value that can be set here is 
91 
(91+8=99). If 49 tracks have already been recorded 
on the disc, the maximum value that can be set here 
is 
50 (49+50=99).Every time a track division is made, the number 
shown at the right of the display goes down by one. 
When the number shown is 
1, and a track division is 
made, the display shows 
PMA Writing and 
the unit enters stop mode.
The number of remaining tracks can be changed dur-
ing recording using the 
MULTI JOG control.
4.2.5 Full disc
If recording a long program, and the number of 
tracks has not been restricted, when there is no space 
remaining on the disc for recording, as shown by the 
time display (see 4.2.2, “Time display while record-
ing”), just before the end of the disc is reached, the 
unit starts a fade-out over a few seconds (the display 
shows 
FADE OUT).
When the fade-out has finished, the display shows 
Disc Full!! for a few seconds, and the unit 
then goes into stop mode (the display shows 
PMA 
Writing
).
If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, 
if required (see 5.2.1, “Erasing tracks”) and the disc 
then finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be final-
ized prior to use (see 5.1, “Finalizing”).
4.3 Advanced recording
These sections cover more advanced recording 
techniques.
4.3.1 Synchronized recording
Synchronized recording means that recording will 
begin automatically when a signal is received, and 
will stop when the signal ends. 
To enable or disable synchronized recording:
1A recordable disc must be loaded.
2With the unit in record ready or record mode, 
press the 
SYNC REC key (Lor F). 
The display shows 
SYNC ON briefly, and 
then changes to the track and time display. 
When synchronized recording is enabled, the 
SYNC indicator lights in the display.
The 
SYNC REC key is also used to turn off syn-
chronized recording (the display briefly shows 
SYNC OFF and then returns to the track 
and time display).
The signal level which may be used with synchro-
nized recording operations (here called the “trigger 
level” or “threshold”) is set as below: 
						

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1With a recordable disc loaded, press the MENU 
key (
9 or 7) until the display shows: 
S_LVL>> xxdB, where xx is the cur-
rent value.
2Turn the 
MULTI JOG control B or use the  
SKIP
 keys Ito change the value between -
24
, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, 
-66, and -72 dB.
Low numerical values of this setting (towards –24) 
mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start 
of the synchronized recording. A high numerical 
value (towards –72) means that a relatively quiet sig-
nal will trigger the start of recording.
The conditions under which an input signal is used as 
the trigger to start recording are:
• when recording digitally, a digital start signal is 
detected, and audio is subsequently detected
or
• the sound level rises above the threshold (see 
below) after having been below the threshold for 
one second or more. Note that the diagram below 
represents a special case (the source is stopped or 
paused) of the more general condition, as 
explained later:
To start synchronized recording when the source is 
stopped or in pause mode:
1The unit must be in record ready mode, and 
the 
SYNC indicator in the display must be lit, as 
explained above.
2Start playing the source. The pause indicator 
disappears from the display, and the unit starts 
recording.The conditions under which synchronized recording 
stops are:
• when recording digitally, an appropriate digital sig-
nal is detected. If the signal is detected from a CD, 
the unit enters record ready mode after 2 seconds. 
If the signal is detected from an MD, the unit enters 
record ready mode immediately:
Note that the trigger level is not used here.
or
• the sound level drops below the threshold level for 
five seconds
If you set the threshold value so that only high-level 
signals trigger recording, remember that this will not 
record the start of a piece with a slow fade-in:
Also remember that when recording from an analog 
source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher 
than the “noise floor” (the base level of hiss, pops 
time level
S_LVL
Start of recording
Track start signal 
received
time level
S_LVLnoise 
level
Start of recording
time level
REC pause
2 
seconds
CD stop
time level
  
MD stop
REC pause
time level
S_LVL
REC pause
5 seconds
time level
S_LVLThis part of the 
track is not 
recordedRecording 
starts