Tascam Cd Rewritable Recorder CD-RW901 Owners Manual

							
CD-RW901
CD Rewritable Recorder
D00910920A
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Professional 
						

							
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 TASCAM  CD-RW901

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral  triangle  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,  within  equilateral  triangle,  is  intended to  alert  the  user  to  the  presence  of  uninsulated  “dangerous  voltage”  within  the product’s  enclosure  that  may  be  of  sufficient  magnitude  to  constitute  a  risk  of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION:  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  ELECTRIC  SHOCK,  DO  NOT  REMOVE  COVER  (OR  BACK).  NO  USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS  INSIDE.  REFER  SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
T h i s  a p p l i a n c e  h a s  a  s e r i a l  n u m b e r located  on  the  rear  panel.  Please  record the  model  number  and  serial  number  and retain them for your records.Model number
Serial number
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, 
this  product  may  cause  radio  interference  in  which 
c a s e  t h e  u s e r  m a y  b e  re q u i re d  t o  t a k e  a d e q u a t e 
measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
I l   s ' a g i t   d ' u n   p r o d u i t   d e   C l a s s e   A .   D a n s   u n 
e n v i r o n n e m e n t  d o m e s t i q u e ,  c e t  a p p a r e i l  p e u t 
p ro v o q u e r  d e s  i n t e r f é re n c e s  r a d i o ,  d a n s  c e  c a s 
l'utilisateur  peut  être  amené  à  prendre  des  mesures 
appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies  ist  eine  Einrichtung,  welche  die  Funk-Entstö
rung  nach  Klasse  A  besitzt.  Diese  Einrichtung  kann 
im  Wohnbereich  Funkstörungen  versursachen;  in 
d i e s e m  F a l l  k a n n  v o m  B e t r i e b e r  v e r l a n g  w e rd e n , 
angemessene  Maßnahmen  durchzuführen  und  dafür 
aufzukommen.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 
Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits  are  designed 
to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful 
interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated  in  a 
commercial  environment.  This  equipment  generates, 
uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and, 
i f  n o t  i n s t a l l e d  a n d  u s e d  i n  a c c o rd a n c e  w i t h  t h e 
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications.
Operation  of  this  equipment  in  a  residential  area  is 
likely  to  cause  harmful  interference  in  which  case  the 
user  will  be  required  to  correct  the  interference  at  his 
own expense.
CAUTION
C h a n g e s  o r  m o d i f i c a t i o n s  t o  t h i s  e q u i p m e n t  n o t 
expressly  approved  by  TEAC  CORPORATION  for 
compliance could void the user's authority to operate 
this equipment.
For U.S.A.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b)  Peak inrush current: 6.0 A 
						

							
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TASCAM  CD-RW901 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 1 Read these instructions.
 2 Keep these instructions.
 3 Heed all warnings.
 4 Follow all instructions.
 5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 6 Clean only with dry cloth.
 7 D o  n o t  b l o c k  a n y  v e n t i l a t i o n  o p e n i n g s .  I n s t a l l  i n 
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
 8 D o   n o t   i n s t a l l   n e a r   a n y   h e a t   s o u r c e s   s u c h   a s 
radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other  apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
 9 Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  polarized  or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with  one  wider  than  the  other.  A  grounding  type  plug 
has two blades and a third grounding 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 P r o t e c t  t h e  p o w e r  c o r d  f r o m  b e i n g  w a l k e d  o n 
o r  p i n c h e d  p a r t i c u l a r l y  a t  p l u g s ,  c o n v e n i e n c e 
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.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such 
as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power 
from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off 
position.
The apparatus should be located close enough to the 
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord 
plug at any time.
An apparatus with Class I construction shall be con-
nected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding 
connection.
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Safety Information
This product has been designed and manufactured 
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for 
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as 
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-
ible laser radiation during operation because invisible 
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is com-
pletely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
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.
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
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TASCAM  CD-RW901 

Contents
1 − Introduction .........................................6
Supplied accessories  .......................................6
Rack-mounting the unit  ..................................6
About this manual  ..........................................6
About CD-R and CD-RW discs  ........................7
About finalizing  ..............................................7
“Recordable” discs  .................................................7
Environmental considerations  .......................8
Handling of compact discs  ....................................8
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs  ..............9
Beware of condensation  .......................................9
Connections  .....................................................9
Control connections  ..............................................9
2 − Features of the CD-RW901  .................10
Front panel  ....................................................10
Rear panel  ......................................................11
Display  ...........................................................12
RC-RW901 Remote control unit  ...................13
3 − Menu operation  ..................................15
Menu configuration  ......................................15
Operation basics  ...........................................16
4 − Playback operations  ............................17
Discs for playback  .........................................17
Simple playback operations  .........................17
Track selection  ...............................................17
Using the skip function  .......................................17
Selecting by track number  ..................................18
Track search  ...................................................18
Normal search  ......................................................18
Direct search  ........................................................18
Basic operation  ............................................................18Operation variations  ...................................................19
Index search  .........................................................19
Playback modes  .............................................19
Continuous playback  ...........................................19
Single-track playback  ..........................................20
Random playback  ................................................20
Program playback  ................................................20
Time display switching  .................................20
EXT SYNC playback  .......................................21
Timer playback  ..............................................21
Repeat playback  ............................................21
A to B repeat playback  .................................22
Pitch control function  ...................................22
Key control function  .....................................22
Auto Cue function  .........................................23
Auto Ready function  .....................................23
Incremental playback  ....................................23
Call function  ..................................................23
End of disc/track message (EOM)  ................23
International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)  .23
Recorder Identification Data (RID)  ...............23
Playing back MP3 files  ..................................24
Directory playback setting  .................................24
About MP3 track data  .........................................24
5 − Recording............................................25
Input selection  ...............................................25
Input monitoring  .................................................25
Frequency conversion  .........................................25
To enable the SRC  ........................................................25
Basic recording  ..............................................26
Time display while recording  .............................26
Full disc  .................................................................26
Advanced recording  ......................................27
Fade-in and fade-out recording  .........................27
Synchronized recording  ......................................27
Sync recording  .....................................................27
Sync recording with trim function  .....................28
Automatic track division  ...............................28
Automatic track division with trim function.....29
 Automatically Incrementing index numbers  ...29
Manually divide track  ..........................................29
Manually incrementing index numbers  ............29
Rec mute function  .........................................30
Restricting the number of tracks  .................30
Copy-protection  ............................................30
6 − After recording....................................31
Finalizing  ........................................................31
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs  ...................................31
Erasing  ...........................................................32
Erasing tracks  .......................................................32
Erasing a whole disc  ............................................32
Refreshing a disc  ...........................................32
7 − Titling  ...................................................33
Title input operation  .....................................33Select the type of character for input  .......................33Input procedure  ...........................................................33To move the cursor position  .......................................33To delete characters  ....................................................33To insert characters  .....................................................33To change a character  .................................................33
Disc title input  ......................................................33
Track title input  ....................................................33
Using a keyboard with the CD-RW901  ........34
Keyboard type setting  ........................................34
Title input by keyboard  .......................................34
To enter the Title Edit menu  .......................................34To select the type of characters for input  .................34To input characters  ......................................................34To move the cursor  ......................................................34To delete characters  ....................................................34To insert a character  ....................................................34To change a character  .................................................34
Other keyboard operations  ................................34
8 − Data settings  .......................................35
Data communication setting  ........................35
9 − Reference and specifications  .............36
Error messages  ..............................................36
Messages during operations  ........................36
Troublshooting  ..............................................37
Specifications  ................................................38
Dimensional drawing  ....................................39 
						

							
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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.
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM 
CD-RW901 CD rewritable recorder.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take 
time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you 
understand how to properly set up and connect the 
CD-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.
N O T E
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.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the fol-
lowing typeface: ERASE.
When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows 
a message, this is shown in the following typeface: 
Complete.
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If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which 
cannot change, but is either on or off ) is shown, this 
is shown as follows: RANDOM.
Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF 
selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following 
typface: XXX.
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Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the CD-RW901 has been 
packed with the following:
• RC-RW901 remote control unit ................................1
• AC power cable  .........................................................1
• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)  .....1
• A waranty card  ..........................................................1
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items 
are missing.
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TASCAM  CD-RW901 

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.
“Recordable” discs
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:
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:
High	Speed
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.
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.
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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.
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 
f luid, as these will damage the disc and cause the 
disc unplayable.
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs 
and do not use any protective coating spray.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of 
a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions sup-
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer 
directly.
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About finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or 
CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able 
to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final 
*TOC has been written at the start of the disc.
 *TOC:Table of contentsInformation of recorded data, which contains titles, starting 
and ending addresses, and etc..
The process of writing this table of contents is known 
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further 
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.
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-
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Do not use cracked discs.
Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
circular promotional, etc. discs.
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.
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Handling of compact discs
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:
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 
35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.
As the unit may become hot during operation, always 
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. 
Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a 
bookcase, and do not put anything on top of the unit.
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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.
N O T E
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.
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Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or print-
able recordable discs with this player will damage the 
mechanism and cause it to malfunction.
N O T E
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.
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, 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.
Audio signals output from the unit are output from the 
balanced or unbalanced ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as 
from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT, DIGITAL OPTICAL 
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.
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.
The pinouts of the CONTROL I/O (parallel) terminal on 
the rear panel (see “Rear panel” on page 11) are:
	Pin  Function
	 	1	 STOP	TALLY	OUT
	 	2	 REC	TALLY	OUT
	 	3	 SKIP	(forward)	IN
	 	4	 SKIP	(back)	IN
	 	5	 EOM	TALLY	OUT
	 	6	 REC	IN
	 	7	 CALL	IN
	 	8	 GND
	 	9	 PLAY	TALLY	OUT
	 10	 READY	TALLY	OUT
	 11	 FADER,	START/STOP
	 12	 STOP	IN	
	 13	 PLAY	IN
	 14	 READY	IN
	 15	 +5Va
	a. 	The 	maximum 	current 	supplied 	from 	this 	terminal 	is 	50 	mA.
Tall signals are open collector, with a maximum current 
of 50 mA. Input signals are active when low (groun) for  
≥ 30 ms.
A fader start/stop control should be wired according to 
the following schematic:
Control connections
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Front panel
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1	POWER switch  The power switch is used to switch 
the unit on and off.
2	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.
3	MENU key  Use this key to call up the menu options 
(see “Operation basics” on page 16).
4	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.
5	REPEAT key  Use this key to set the repeat playback 
mode on and off.
6	ESCAPE key  When in a menu mode, this key can-
cels the menu item selected.
7	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.
8	TIME key  Use this key to cycle through the time 
modes shown on the display (see “Time display 
switching” on page 20).
9	Display  The display is used to show the current sta-
tus of the unit, as well as the current menu settings.
0	TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF)  Using this key switch-
es Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on 
page 21 for details.
q	INPUT (L,R) controls  Use these concentric con-
trols to adjust the level of the analog audio signals 
received at the ANALOG IN jacks.
w	PHONES jack and the level control  Use a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a 
1/4-inch plug, with this jack.
  Adjust the volume from the jack with the level con
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trol (turn clockwise for higher volume).
e	PITCH control	 Push this control to set the Pitch 
Control on and off. Turning this control adjusts the 
value within ±16.0%.
r	AUTO CUE key  Use this key to set Auto Cue on 
and off.
t	AUTO READY key  Use this key to set Auto Ready 
on and off.
y	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.
  During recording, pressing this key assigns an index 
number manually.
u	MULTI JOG dial  Use this dial to select tracks for 
playback, to set parameter values.
  In addition, pushing the dial acts like an 
ENTER 
key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is 
confirmed.
i	FINALIZE/INS key  Use this key to finalize record-
able discs (see “Finalizing” on page 31).
 When in playback or playback ready mode, pressing 
this key shows the disc’s ISRC code on the display.
  It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT 
data (see “Title input operation” on page 33).
o	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 
2 − Features of the CD-RW901