Tascam Cd Rewritable Recorder CD-RW900 Owners Manual

1-Introduction
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5−Recording
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CD-
RW900 will always record (and play back) CDs at this 
frequency. 
H o w e v e r,   i f   re c o rd i n g   t h ro u g h   a   d i g i t a l   c o n n e c t i o n  
(either coaxial or optical) and the source has been re-
corded 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-
RW900’s internal frequency...

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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.
2 Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording 
source (see “Input selection” on page 21).
If a digital source is selected, and the connection or 
the signal are improper, the error message D-IN UN-
LOCK! will appear on the display.
3 P re s s   t h e  R E C O R D  k e y.   T h e   u n i t   e n t e r s   re c o rd...

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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. 
1 During stop or recording standby mode, set the op-
eration using the following menu options on the REC 
sub-menu (refer to “Operation basics” on page 14). 
FADE IN?
The length of the fade in to the normal level can be 
set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-
ments (default setting: 3 seconds).
FADE OUT?
The...

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When audio signal is not detected more than five sec-
onds, the CD-RW900 automatically will stop recording 
and enters record standby mode.
N O T E
In the Sync 1 mode, if the unit detects the signal which 
is under the adjusted level over five secondsd, the Sync 
recording mode will be canceled.
3 To   c a n c e l   t h e   S y n c   re c o rd i n g   m o d e ,   p re s s   t h e  
SYNC REC key and select the Sync OFF. Record-
ing returns to normal and continues till...

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5− Advanced 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.
While recording is in progress, press the REC MUTE 
key on the remote contorl.
The display shows the Rec Mute flashing, the meters 
stop displaying the current level and the monitored 
sound is cut. 
After about four seconds, the unit enters record ready 
mode.
N O T E
This function is only available from the remote...

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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:
1  W ith 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 control.
Rortate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP keys 
on the remote control to select UNFINALIZE?. Push 
the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to 
confirm.
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing...

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Erasing tracks
This operation erases the specified track and all sub-
sequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc.
1  During stop, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front 
panel or the ERASE key on the remote control. Se-
lect the ERASE TRACK? rotating the MULTI JOG 
dial or pressing the SKIP keys on the remote con-
trol. 
To   c a n c e l   t h e   o p e r a t i o n   a t   t h i s   p o i n t ,   p re s s   t h e  
ERASE/DELor the ERASE key again.
2  Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the...

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T itles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the 
disc, using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-
menu.
N O T E
After the title is selected and entered on the disc, and 
TOC lights up on the dis-play, if the power is turned off, 
the TOC will not be recorded onto the disc, and the 
titles will not be added.
Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen. 
Operate them when in the text edit mode.
It is more efficient to connect a keyboard for title input ( 
refer to...

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Keyboard type setting
The CD-RW900 must be set for the type of keyboard 
being connected.
Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option 
on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-
language keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language 
keyboard. 
A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC 
compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate 
certain functions of the CD-RW900. It is particularly ef-
ficient for title input. 
Title input by keyboard
Titles can be input...

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Troublshooting
SymptomPossible cause and remedy
There is no power to the unit.Please check the power cord is properly plugged in.
“Disc Error!” is displayed.The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc.
Playback is not possible.This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the 
power on and wit 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...