Tascam Cd-rw900 Technical Information Manual
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CD-RW900 Technical Information PRODUCT OVERVIEW The TASCAM CD-RW900 builds on the success of the best-selling CD-RW700 and 750 CD Record- ers. It adds pitch and key original controls, allow- ing CDs to be played at a faster or slower speed without changing the pitch. MP3 playback is now standard, making this the ultimate affordable CD recorder and player for professional applications and commercial installations. FEATURES • 2U rackmount design • ±16% pitch control in 0.1% steps (CD audio discs only) • MP3 Audio playback • Key control (CD audio discs only) • Dedicated analog input level controls • Digital input level control • Fade in/fade out recording features • PS/2 keyboard input • Auto track increment by level with trim function • Sample rate converter • Un-fi nalize for CD-RW • All, single, program, random play and repeat play modes • Power-on play • CD Text and MP3 ID3 tag display • Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs • Coax and Optical S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs • Wireless remote control Page 1 of 3 7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • (323) 726-0303 • www.tascamcontractor.com All specifi cations subect to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information APPLICATIONS The CD-RW900’s feature set is complete enough for many high-end applications, yet the machine is affordable enough for the average user: Production Studio Whether installed in a home project studio or a profes- sional commercial studio, the CD-RW900 offers simple, reliable CD recording from analog or digital sources. It’s ideally suited to recording a CD master of music or voiceover program in a studio environment. Installed Sound Recording The CD-RW750 was a staple in house-of-worship instal- lations, and the CD-RW900 is the latest version of that affordable, reliable workhorse recorder. Corporate meet- ings, concert events and worship services can easily be recorded to CD, with new track IDs entered from the record button or when the signal drops below a certain level. A PS/2 keyboard input is provided so tracks can be named during recording. CD and MP3 Playback In cases where CD recording is an occasional require- ment, the CD-RW900 is an exceptional CD player as well. It features a list of CD and MP3 playback modes, including reading ID3 tags and directories of MP3 fi les. Pitch and key are adjustable, so CDs can be played at a faster tempo without the “chipmunk” effect of changing the pitch.
CD-RW900 Technical Documentation Page 2 of 3 7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • (323) 726-0303 • www.tascamcontractor.com All specifi cations subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information Feb 2006 THE CD-RW900 ADVANTAGEAPPROVED MEDIA LIST Rugged reliability, ease-of-use and affordability are tenets of the TASCAM CD recorder lineup. When a CD re- corder absolutely needs to be relied on, TASCAM rackmount products remove all doubt from installers, studio owners and resellers who stake their reputation on their installa- tions. TASCAM’s CD-RW900 offers the best performance, features and quality at any price point:Notes on CD-R Media: Quality and recording characteris- tics of media from different manufacturers will vary from brand to brand. This has to do with the manufacturing pro- cesses of both the CD-R media and CD-R mechanism. Some media that does not work well with one CD-R mechanism may work reasonably well with another. In order to take the guesswork out of selecting media, we are posting an approved list of media for use with the CD-RW900. At the time of this writing, media from each of these manufacturers was written to and verifi ed. CD-R / CD-R-DA approved manufacturers: Sony, TDK, Taiyo Yuden, AMT, CMC, Ritek, Prodisc, Mitsubishi Chemical CD-RW / CD-RW-DA approved manufacturers: Sony, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, CMC, Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical. High-speed media is approved for use, meaning that the unit is not limited to 1x speed media. Sample Rate Conversion – Since audio CDs must be recorded at 44.1kHz, the CD-RW900 offers sample rate conversion for the digital input. This allows a 48kHz recording session from a digital console, computer DAW system or DAT recorder to be recorded to CD without converting to analog and back to digital. Naturally, the converter can be defeated for a pure digital signal path for digital signals that don’t need conversion. Digital Level Adjustment – The digital signal input of the CD-RW900 can be adjusted as easily as the analog signal level. Fade In/Fade Out Recording – At the beginning or end of a live event recording or music mix, the signal can be brought up or down with the touch of a button for a smooth, perfect level fade. PS/2 Keyboard Input – The keyboard input allows the user to name tracks while recording. It also pro- vides keyboard shortcuts to commonly-used record- ing functions. MP3 Playback – A CD-R disc can hold hours of MP3 fi les for playback through the CD-RW900. It allows the user to play MP3s in directory folders and displays the ID3 text information on the MP3 fi les. Pitch Control – CD audio discs can be played at ±16% speed for health clubs and other applications Key Control – This function allows you to change the speed of the CD without changing the pitch. Advanced Recording Functions Advanced Live Functions This quick reference chart lists the menu structure of the CD-RW900: Menu Option Sub-Menu option Function PLAY MODE Playback mode setting PITCH Pitch control mode on/off PITCH CONT Pitch control setting PITCH PITCH STEP Pitch control variable pitch KEY Key control mode on/off KEY LEVEL Key control level setting DIRECTORY MP3 disc directory mode on/off VOLUME Input level setting FADE IN Fade-In time setting FADE OUT Fade-Out time setting REC SRC Sample rate converter on/off SYNC LEVEL Operation level of sync record A_TRK Auto track mode setting A_TRK LEVEL Auto track operation level TEXT TEXT EDIT Text setting KEYBOARD Setting for keyboard type SYSTEM PLAY TIME Confi rming total play time REC TIME Confi rming total record time MENU STRUCTURE OF THE CD-RW900
CD-RW900 Technical Documentation Page 3 of 3 7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • (323) 726-0303 • www.tascamcontractor.com All specifi cations subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information Feb 2006 PANELS AND REMOTE SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifi cations: Recording Media: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA (high-speed CD-RW is supported) Recording Resolution: 16-bit Recording Sample Rate: 44.1kHz Sample rate conversion from: 32kHz –48kHz (with bypass) Frequency Response: 20Hz –20kHz ±1dB Signal to Noise: >95dB playback >90dB recording Total Harmonic Distortion: