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Tascam CD-RW700 User's Manual

1. 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 D or use the SKIP keys D 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 8 99 If 49 tracks have already been recorded on the disc the maximum value that can be set here is 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 i and a track division is made the display shows FHH llr it ira 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
2. 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 and DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 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 2 jacks as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector 26 simultaneously If the ANALOG IN jacks 23 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 1 When the unit must be in standby mode power connected but not turned on and if the time has not been set the display shows
3. 98mm TASCAM CD RW700 9 2 Features of the CD RW700 TSA CD RW700 m 24 Se rey OPEN CLOSE jj eo 5 8 E OO cire REPEAT DISPLAY MENU ENTER O74 SS GSQOGH Q __1 MONITOR TA I p E S e FINALIZE ERASE O a CQ C gt RECORD SYIC REC e RIC SIL a eo ap Se T EHE SKIP 1 bay P ee Recordable RC RW700 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT hee 10 TASCAM CD RW700 2 Features of the CD RW700 Front panel 2 1 Front panel POWER 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 We loom Disc tray Discs should be placed label side upwards in the disc tray When a disc is loaded into the unit the display briefly shows TO Re acim witha flash ing period following the word Reading as the unit determines the contents of the disc OPEN CLOSE key Use this key to open and close the disc tray The dis play shows E EH when the tray is opening and CLOSE when the tray is closing RHSL 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
4. Features of the CD RW700 ANALOG IN L R UNBALANCED 12 ANALOG OUT L R 2 1 Front panel ccccecsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 11 1 POWER switch STANDBY ON 11 2 DISC tay eeseeseseeseseneseeeseneneeseeenenseensennerees 3 OPEN CLOSE key 4 RHSL key wesssssssssseee a 5 DIGITAL DIRECT ossos 11 INPUT SELECT scsssccsssssssscssssssssensssssesee 11 7 REMOTE SENSOR ae 8 Display iiiaae dir a Q MENU Key aesccscsssscssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssss 4O DISPLAY key ssssssssesssessesssesseessesssees AD MULTI JOG control s ssesssesseesseeseees 11 2 TIMER switch PLAY OFF REC 11 43 PHONES jack and LEVEL control 11 44 REC LEVEL controls sses 11 15 FINALIZE Key ssssssssesssessesssesseesseessees 11 16 ERASE Key wiscsessssssssssesssessesssesseessesssees 11 D STOP key sessssssssstssssssstsssssssstssssssseeee 12 48 PLAY Key ceessesssssssssssssesssessstessseeseesseees 12 D PAUSE Key ceeeessssssssssssstsssssssstsssssssseees 12 20 RECORD key o ssssessssssstssssssssssssssseeeee 12 D SYNC REC Key essesssssssssssssssesssssssteees 12 D FADER Key cecssssssssssssesssessstssssessseesseees 12 2 2 Rear panel scccccssseeeceeseseeeeeeeesene 12 24 26 UNBALANCED ssssssssssssssssssssssssseee 12 DIGITAL COAXIAL IN OUT 0 12 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OUT 0 12 2 3 Remote control unit ccceeeeeees 12 POWER key en
5. Do not use thinner gasoline benzene or LP cleaning fluid as these will damage the disc If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD R disc read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer directly 1 4 5 Recommended media An up to date list of manufacturers who produce media suitable for use in the CD RW700 can be 1 4 7 Dimensional drawing 483mm 19 0 465mm 18 3 i 435mm 17 1 SW CD RW700 H obtained from your TASCAM dealer or found on the TASCAM Web site at http www tascam com 1 4 6 Default settings The default settings when the CD RW700 is shipped from the factory are given below Setting Description Default value Digital direct 4 3 4 Digital direct Off fb DIRECT Input selection 4 1 Input selection Analog Auto track 4 3 2 Automatic track On A TRACE division Trigger level 4 3 1 Synchronized 54 dB l recording 4 3 6 Fade in and fade 3 seconds out ALS 4 3 6 Fade in and fade 3 seconds out Volume DIGITAL IN 4 1 1 Signal volume 0 dB Volume ANALOG IN 4 1 1 Signal volume 0 dB Timer on off times 2 5 2 Setting the timer Unset Play mode 3 1 3 Playback modes Continue Trim 4 4 Rehearsal 0 frames 21mm 284 5m 6 5mm 0 8 m 0 3 Q gt 2
6. 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 1 Load a recordable disc is into the unit As the disc is loaded the display shows 7 i ie g When the disc has been loaded the display indicators show CD R NO TOC or CD RW NO TOC as appropriate 2 Press the RECORD key 20 or 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 How OF Optimum Power Control as the unit prepares to record on the disc 3 Adjust the level of the source s following the guidelines in 4 1 1 Signal volume 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 Hi cl E This will maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet 18 TASCAM CD RW700 An analog signal input at nominal level with no cut o
7. key 2 or cone The display shows F E IH for the time specified in the menu item above As the fade progresses the monitored signal gradually becomes louder reflecting the level recorded on disc To perform a fade out 1 While recording press the FADER key 22 or The display shows specified in the menu above FADE GLIT for the time As the fade progresses the monitored signal gradually becomes quieter reflecting the level recorded on disc 2 When the end of the fade out time is reached the unit goes into record ready mode Record ing can be restarted with the FADER key or the PLAY or PAUSE keys The fade in and fade out times can be reset to new values while recording is in progress Fades are also possible in digital direct mode 4 3 4 Digital direct 4 4 Rehearsal There are two areas in which the unit s rehearsal facilities can be used synchronized recording 4 3 1 Synchronized recording and automatic track divi sion 4 3 2 Automatic track division The purpose of the rehearsal facilities is to allow you to override the automatic synchronized recording and track division facilities where necessary Here is an example where this facility may be of value A piece has been recorded on DAT with a verbal count in immediately prior to the first drum beat This count in is not to be recorded as a part of the CD track but the threshold level has been set t
8. unit is still in sync mode and will start record ing again when the source is detected When recording in sync mode you may notice a slight delay between starting the source and the CD RW 700 responding This is due to the way in which the unit works storing the data in a memory buffer before writing it to the disc The resulting delay is therefore not a cause for concern all audio data received between the start and end points will be recorded 4 3 2 Automatic track division The trigger level as set above 4 3 1 Synchronized recording can also be used to divide tracks if the A TRACK auto track function is enabled When this function is enabled the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material when e recording digitally from MD CD or DAT an incre ment signal is detected and the sound level rises above the threshold Track increment CD RW from source increments track level time or e increment signals are unavailable e g analog recording or digital sources other than MD CD or DAT and the sound level has dropped below the TASCAM CD RW700 21 4 Recording Advanced recording threshold for more than two seconds and sound has re started Track increment At least 2 level seconds time To enable or disable automatic track division 1 With a recordable disc inserted and with the unit in record ready mode press
9. 2 Erasing a whole disc aiis sais 5 2 3 Refreshing a iSC ssssseeeeneeseenees 6 Reference and specifications 6 1 Troubleshooting eecesseeeeeres 28 6 2 Specifications ccecceseeeeeeee 28 TASCAM CD Rw700 5 1 Introduction The CD RW700 CD rewritable recorder allows you to make your own CDs from a variety of sources other CDs MD recordings analog cassette tapes and records Tracks can be recorded all at one time or added until the disc is finalized allowing it to be played on CD players Some models of CD player may be unable to play certain discs produced using the CD RW700 A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated in the CD RW700 allowing a wide degree of flexi bility The CD RW700 provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection to 10 dBV equip ment In addition coaxial and optical inputs and outputs are provided for recording from and playing back to suitably equipped digital audio equipment The analog and digital signals may be mixed allow ing unprecedented versatility while recording 24 bit digital to analog and analog to digital con verters provide excellent recording and playback quality A sampling frequency convertor is incorporated allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio sources which are at frequencies other than the CD standard sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Track divisions can be entered manually or can pro
10. 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 F HOE OT When the fade out has finished the display shows Diso Fuld fora few seconds and the unit then goes into stop mode the display shows F fF Wie ih air 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 1 A recordable disc must be loaded 2 With the unit in record ready or record mode press the SYNC REC key Dor The display shows 5 HE HM 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 hil GFF and then returns to the track an
11. 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 Litter Hrd 3 Playback operations Press the DISPLAY key 40 or to cycle through these time display modes as described below Display shows Meaning TOTAL Total elapsed time of the disc blank Elapsed time of the current track TOTAL REMAIN Time remaining of the current disc REMAIN Time remaining of the current track 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 1 or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit 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 to jump directly to a particular track 1 To play tracks 1 through 9 simply press the appropriate key 1 through 9 2 To play a track whose number is higher than
12. duced automatically as a response to the input signal level A recording buffer ensures that even the first milli seconds of a track are recorded and a rehearsal mode allows the precise positioning of track divisions allowing the elimination of false starts or late entries One touch fade ins and fade outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your spe cific requirements A multi function multi jog dial is used to set and confirm parameter settings A wireless remote control unit allows control of the CD RW700 from remote locations 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 appropri 6 TASCAM CD RW700 ate permission from the copyright holder or the right ful 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 respon sible for the consequences of any illegal copying per formed using the CD RW700 1 1 About CD R and CD RW discs The CD RW700 uses CD R and CD RW Digital media CD R discs can be recorded once only Once they have been used for reco
13. eesssessssssssssssssstessstessstessene 12 OPEN CLOSE key nssssssssoesseernsesseeeeen 12 Number keys 0 through 10 and 10 cescsssscsssscssssesssstsssstessstessseesese 12 CLEAR key sssssseseersrrssssoeerrerereseseernn 12 REPEAT key eessssssssssssssstsssstsssssesssnessene 12 _ DISPLAY key ssssssssssssrssssoeeserrsressseeernn 12 MENU key oon cescceesssssssssssssstessstessstesseee 12 CENTER key aeeescssssssssssssssssstsssstesssnsasene 12 8 FADER Key esssssssssssssssssssssesssessseessseenss 12 MONITOR key nsssssssssssssssssssesssssessseeess 12 PLAY MODE key o seeessessssstssssssssstessene 12 FINALIZE key o ceessssssssessssssssssssssstessene 12 Table of Contents ERASE key asescsesssssssssssssssssssessseesssees 12 P RECORD key essssssssesssesssesssessssesssessses 12 SYNC REC key sssecsseeeeeeseeeesseees 13 Q REC MUTE key oc eesseesssessssttsssstessses 13 D SEARCH keys aesssessssssssssssssesssseesssees 13 SKIP keys oeeessssesssssssssssssstsssstsssseesssees 13 STOP key ssssssssssssssosesesrsrnerseeerrrnrnnas 13 5 PAUSE Key ssesssssssssssssssesssessssessseesees 13 PLAY key niccci se0ccecdectetceeceesesceecereees 13 2 3 1 Use of the remote control unit 13 2 4 Connections ccccsssseeeeeeseeeeees 13 2 5 Timer operations s cccesseeeerees 13 2 5 1 Setting the ClOCK cssssssssseseesseeseeeeeenes 13 2 5 2 Setting the timer Be 2 5 3 Using the timer csssssse
14. is 125 frames on either side of the original point represented by 1 where there are 75 frames in a second i e 1 67 seconds 4 4 1 Rehearsal for synchronized recording To perform a synchronized recording using the rehearsal mode to slip the start of the track forwards or backwards 1 Load a recordable disc into the unit and make sure the unit is in stop mode 2 Cue the source material to the start of the source track to be recorded i e in the example above this would be just before the count in 3 Press the RHSL key so that the display shows Wi ibind Syne 4 Start playing the source When the start of the track is detected as explained in 4 3 1 Syn chronized recording the display changes to Sarid EHSL 5 If the rehearsal does not start at the region of the true start point press the RHSL key once again to re arm the trigger 6 After nine seconds the message changes from Sith EHSL and the sampled data loops in a four second loop The display shows tific Ela fs where is the current sec ond of the bop 7 Stop the source 8 Turn the MULTI JOG control to adjust the panra of the loop ane apis shows back to the Fic loop restarts ix display when the Every time the trim value is changed the loop starts replaying from the new start point 9 When the new start point has been set press the STOP key 4 or 10 Cue up the source material to the original p
15. kg 13 9 Ibs Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Supplied accessories RC RW700 remote control unit 2 x type 3 AA batteries PRINTED IN CHINA MA 0335
16. manual and the corresponding explanation 1 Introduction Finalizing 1 3 Unpacking the CD RW700 When unpacking the unit you should find the fol lowing items in addition to this manual e The main unit itself e The remote control unit e Two AA batteries for the remote control unit e A rack mounting screw kit 1 3 1 Rack mounting the unit Use the rack mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19 inch equipment rack as shown below Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it See 1 4 Environmental considerations below for details of ventilation etc 1 4 Environmental considerations The CD RW700 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 The CD RW700 is more sen sitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non condensing As the unit may become hot during operation always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation If you are mounting the unit in a rack leave 1U of space above it You should not place the unit on a piece of equip ment generating heat e g an amplifier to avoid pos sible problems with overheating Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation Do not mount the unit in a rack tilte
17. proceed with the finaliz ing process press any other key such as the STOP key 3 To start the finalizing process press the MULTI JOG control 1 or press the ENTER key 4 If finalization has been chosen the display changes The NO TOC indicator goes out and the word T if and the REC indicator flashes in the display The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display about 1 minute 10 seconds 5 After finalization a CD RW NO TOC changes to CD RW and a CD R NOTOC changes to a CD Although CD R discs finalized on the CD RW700 may be replayed on ordinary CD players remember that finalized CD RW discs may not play on CD play ers 5 1 1 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 26 TASCAM CD RW700 1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE key 46 or 2 If the display does not show the word Unf ira i ize turn the MULTI JOG control D or use the SKIP keys until it is displayed 3 If you do not want to proceed with the unfinal izing process press any other key such as the STOP key 4 To start the unfinalizing process press the MULTI JOG control 1 or press the ENTER key 5 If unfinalization has been chosen the NO TOC indicator starts flashing in the display and the E also starts flashing The unit starts canting down from a time shown on the display dependin
18. programmed play list CLEAR key Use this key to clear a mistaken entry made with the number keys REPEAT key Use this key to change between the various repeat modes when playing back see 3 3 Repeat play DISPLAY key Use this key to switch between the different display modes available equivalent to 0 MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle through the differ ent menu items used to set parameters equivalent to ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI JOG control 1 to confirm an entry FADER key Use this key to start fade in recordings or to start a fade out when recording equivalent to D MONITOR 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 PLAY MODE key Use this key to choose between the different play back modes single play continue play etc FINALIZE key Use this key to finalize recordable discs See 1 2 Finalizing and 5 1 Finalizing for details equiv alent to 45 ERASE 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 6 D RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode equivalent to 20 2 Features of the CD RW700 Connections SYNC RE
19. 230V or 120V position according to your area VOLTAGE SELECTOR wW mis pSERTIEICATION us Optical pickup Type KRS 202A or KRS 220B GABLE At DATE GF MANUFACTURE Manufacturer SONY Corporation eee Laser output Less than 0 1 mW Play and 32 mW Record on the objective lens en Wavelength 777 787 nm For CANADA Pour le CANADA AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CORDE DE CONNEXION CA CAUTION ATTENTION F TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 4 TASCAM CD RW700 1 Introduction 1 1 About CD R and CD RW discs 6 1 2 Finalizing ccccsseseeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeerenes 7 1 2 1 Recordable discs sccsssessessrseees 7 1 2 2 About this manual cccseesesseeeesees 7 1 3 Unpacking the CD RW700 7 1 3 1 Rack mounting the unit eeee 7 1 4 Environmental considerations 7 1 4 1 Beware of condensation cscseeeee 8 1 4 2 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs 8 1 4 3 Handling of compact diSCS scenes 8 1 4 4 Additional notes with regard to CD R and CD RW disCs csssesseeeeee 8 1 4 5 Recommended media 1 4 6 Default settings 0 cesses 1 4 7 Dimensional drawing sseennes 9 2
20. 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 can 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 TASCAM CD RW700 15 3 e Playback operations Programmed order playback 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 1 Press the PLAY MODE key repeatedly to cycle the display through the following F rindi am see 3 2 Programmed order play back below The red PROGRAM display indicator lights in this mode 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 Cornt i rrue Normal p
21. C key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off equivalent to 1 See 4 3 1 Synchronized recording 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 4 3 5 Rec mute function SEARCH keys Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track SKIP keys Use these keys to move between tracks when playing back equivalent to turning D They are also used to set the parameter values etc STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording equiva lent to 42 PAUSE key Use this key to pause playback or recording equiva lent to 49 PLAY key Use this key to start playback or enter record mode from record ready mode equivalent to 8 2 3 1 Use of the remote control unit When using the remote control unit make sure e There is a clear unobstructed path between the remote control unit and the remote sensor 7 on the main unit e 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 e Always make sure that both batteries are replaced together Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix batteries of different types e Always make sure that the batteries are located with the correct polarity the positive terminals of
22. Clock eliiust in dimmed characters 2 Press the MENU key or The display lights and shows LEE ADT 7 3 Press the MULTI JOG control 1 or the ENTER key on the remote control unit The hours value will start flashing 4 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the remote control unit SKIP keys to set the current hour TASCAM CD RW700 13 2 Features of the CD RW700 Timer operations 5 Press the MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key to confirm the hour setting The minutes value starts flashing The unit uses the 24 hour oar clock where 1 p m is represented by etc 6 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the remote control unit SKIP keys to set the current min utes 7 Press 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 If the unit is disconnected from the power supply for an extended period of time the clock must be reset the lock Agddust 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 1 Make sure the unit is turn
23. DIGITAL 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 INPUT 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 REMOTE 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 Display 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 MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle through the differ ent menu items used to set parameters DISPLAY 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 d MULTI 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 2 T
24. H An error has occurred while trying to erase the disc The display suddenly SNOWS F FMA Either the disc is full er men ge wi be prefaced by i 4 2 5 Full disc or an attempt has been mode to write more than 99 tracks General recording error This may be caused by vibration or a shock during recording for example or may be the result of a bad disc Try recording again with the same disc If the message appears again try a different disc Appears only with CD R discs The OPC area is full and no further recording is possible on this disc Finalize the disc Analog inputs Unbalanced RCA Nominal input level 10 dBV FS 16 dB Maximum input level 6dBV Input impedance 33 kQ unbalanced Analog outputs Unbalanced RCA Nominal output level 10 dBV FS 16 dB Maximum output level 6 dBV Output impedance 800 Q unbalanced Headphone output 6 mm 1 4 stereo Output level 35 mW 35 mW into 32 Q Digital inputs COAXIAL RCA pin IEC60958 TYPE II OPTICAL TOSLINK IEC60958 TYPE II Digital outputs COAXIAL RCA pin IEC60958 TYPE II OPTICAL TOSLINK IEC60958 TYPE II Voltage requirements USA Canada 120 VAC 60 Hz U K Europe 230 VAC 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC 50 Hz General export 120 230 VAC 60 Hz Power consumption 27W Dimensions w x h x d 483 x 98 x 312 mm 19 x 3 9 x 12 3 in Weight 6 3
25. IMER 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 3 PHONES 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 REC LEVEL controls Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks 3 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 5 FINALIZE key Use this key to finalize recordable discs See 1 2 Finalizing and 5 1 Finalizing for details ERASE key Use this key with CD RW discs only to erase tracks or a whole disc or to refresh a bad disc or TASCAM CD Rw700 11 2 Features of the CD RW700 Rear panel to unfinalize a finalized disc See 5 2 Erasing for details STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording
26. PLAY key PAUSE key Use this key to pause playback or recording RECORD 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 SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off see 4 3 1 Synchronized recording for details 2 FADER 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 Use this key to start or resume playback or recording ANALOG IN L R UNBALANCED These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably equipped units 10 dBV unbalanced ANALOG OUT L R UNBALANCED These RCA jacks output analog audio signals at 10 dBV levels unbalanced to suitably equipped units DIGITAL COAXIAL IN OUT These two RCA jacks accept and output digital audio in standard consumer format SPDIF DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OUT These two TOSLINK optical connectors accept and output digital audio using optical fiber connectors 2 3 Remote control unit POWER key Use this to turn the unit between off and standby modes equivalent to D OPEN CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc tray equivalent to 3 12 TASCAM CD RW700 Number keys 0 through 10 and 10 Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers when playing back or making a
27. TASCAM _ TEAC Professional Division CD RW CD Rewritable Recorder COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable ReWritable TSJA CD RW700 Je FINALIZE ERASE STOP PLAY PAUSE RECORD SYNCREC FADER O CJC o o OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT A FISK OP ECCETHIO SHOCK A REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS DO NOT OPEN INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL h The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres A ence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance locaton the rear panel PIease record WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK and retain them for your records HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS sashimi APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Important Safety Precautions Note for U K Customers DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to rea
28. able disc in the unit pressing the RECORD key enters record ready mode The word HOH ITOE 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 TASCAM CD RW700 17 4 Recording Basic recording will automatically convert the incoming frequency to 44 1 kHz 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 Hot Faded Tk is dis played 4 2 Basic recording 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
29. ce if you have recorded two albums on one DAT tape and you wish to make two separate CDs from this tape you can use the MULTI JOG control to set the number of tracks to the number of tracks com prising the first album When the final track of the first album has been recorded the unit automatically performs the PMA writing procedure and enters stop mode 4 3 4 Digital direct As mentioned earlier the digital direct mode bypasses some of the input circuitry of the CD RW700 the frequency convertor and the digital level control to write directly to the disc To enable or disable digital direct recording 1 Ensure that the input source is set to DIGITAL either COAXIAL or OPTICAL 2 Press the DIGITAL DIRECT key main unit only The display shows WD iraok ES where 3 isi or OFF 3 Press the DIGITAL DIRECT key to toggle between i and GFF When digital direct recording is enabled the DIGITAL indicator in the display flashes slowly As mentioned earlier the digital direct feature bypasses the frequency convertor Recording is therefore only possible from sources recorded with 44 1 kHz sampling frequency 4 3 5 Rec mute function The rec mute function allows instant cut off of the input signal and records four seconds of silence on the disc 1 While recording is in progress press the REC MUTE key The display shows RF Ei MlTE the meters stop displaying the current level and the moni tored sound i
30. ch a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE BROWN NEUTRAL LIVE As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN 2 TASCAM CD RW700 For U S A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide r
31. d 5 or more from the vertical position TASCAM CD RW700 7 1 Introduction Environmental considerations If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away from the horizontal it will not open or close 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 electrician When transporting the unit always use the original packing materials For this reason we strongly rec ommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CD RW700 in case you need to trans port it in the future In addition when transporting the unit you should tape the disc tray closed using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit 1 4 1 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 leave the player for one or two hours with the power turned on then turn the power off and on again 1 4 2 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will dam age 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 di
32. d 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 TASCAM CD Rw700 19 4 Recording Advanced recording 1 With a recordable disc loaded press the MENU key or until the display shows a LL smi where sx is the cur rent value 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control 41 or use the SKIP keys to a the value between E we Te s S a co a bly iyo i 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 e when recording digitally a digital start signal is detected and audio is subsequently detected level Track start signal received Start of recording time or e 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 level Start of recording time To start synchronized recording when the source is stopped or in pause mode 1 The unit must be in record ready mode and the SYNC indicator in
33. ds in the order set in the program Use the PAUSE key 49 or to halt playback tem porarily or the STOP key D or 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 until the display shows E orit i rru 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 Fiif Fil 1 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 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 1 The unit should be in playback pause or stop mode 2 Continue to press the REPEAT key so that the display shows Fi eeft 1 the REPEAT 1 indicator lights to repeat one track or Fig HiL the REPEAT ALL indicator lights to repeat the whole disc or program 3 If playback has not started restart it To cancel repeat mode press the REPEAT key so that the display shows Fereat OFF and the REPEAT indicator goes out Before you start recording using the CD RW700 make sure that you understand the following key points e Once you
34. duct 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply cord or plug is damaged b if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determi
35. e of contents is known as finalizing Once this has been done no further data can be written to the disk See 5 1 Finalizing for details In the case of a CD RW disc which has been final ized 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 the TOC is removed This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc pro vided that there is space on the disc 1 2 1 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 1 2 2 About this manual In this manual we use the following conventions The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface ERASE e When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message this is shown in the following typeface We j come 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 SHUFFLE e When referring to a front or rear panel control or feature the following typeface is used to show the number of the feature as given in the diagram in this manual and the corresponding explanation e When referring to a remote control key the follow ing typeface is used to show the number of the key as given in the diagram in this
36. e way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit con nection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding elec trode Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable ent
37. easonable protection against interference in a residential area This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this unit does cause interference with TV or radio reception you can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that it is not on the same circuit as the receiver If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user s authority to operate For the consumers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT Il s agit d un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut provoquer des interf rences radio dans ce cas I utilisateur peut tre amen a prendre des mesures appropri es Fur Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies is eine Einrichtung welche die Funk Entst rung nach Klasse A besitzt Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnb
38. ed at either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL IN 5 or 6 If analog and digital sig 4 Recording 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 20 or to place the unit in record ready mode 2 Repeatedly press the MENU key ee or ive until the display shows H L LIFE FE where is the current setting 3 Use the MULTI JOG control 4 or the SKIP keys to adjust the input volume between iE and 1 amp i relative to the original input level There is also a setting which represents a complete signal cut 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 D The RECORD key 0 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
39. ed on and a disc is inserted 2 Press the MENU key Q or until the dis THER F play shows 7 3 Press the MULTI JOG control 41 or the ENTER key on the remote control unit 4 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the remote control unit SKIP keys to set the timer hour The unit uses the 24 hour ae clock where 1 p m is represented by etc 5 Press the MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key to confirm the hour setting The minutes value starts flashing 6 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the remote control unit SKIP keys to set the timer minutes 7 Press the MULTI JOG control or the ENTER key to confirm the minutes setting 14 TASCAM CD RW700 8 After step 7 above the display shows F F pyon A i 9 Repeat steps 4 through 7 above to set the hours and minutes value If the TIMER switch 42 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 42 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 wil
40. ereich Funkst rungen versursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden angemessene Ma nahmen durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION e Read all of these Instructions e Save these Instructions for later use e Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for clean ing 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket
41. g Erasing This operation cannot be undone If you are going to erase a disc make sure that it contains only record ings that you really want to erase 5 If the erase operation has been selected the word EAE flashes on the display and the timer starts counting down a time value shown on the display 6 At the end of the countdown period the word i cme t appears briefly on the display and the display returns to the track time display 5 2 3 Refreshing a disc If a CD RW disc has been corrupted at any point e g power has been cut off in the middle of a final ize operation etc or has been used in a computer or another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable it is possible to refresh the disc to make it usable again This is equivalent to formatting a disk on a computer to prepare it for use This operation destroys all data on the disc 1 With the disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE key 46 or 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control 41 or use the SKIP keys until the display shows 1 3 DE ED fie fl a bd 3 If you do not want to proceed with the refresh operation press any other key such as the STOP key 4 To refresh the disc press the MULTI JOG con trol or press the ENTER key O This operation cannot be undone If you are going to refresh a disc make sure that it contains only record ings that you really want to erase 5 If the erase operation has been selected the
42. g on the disc and material this value will be between 50 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds 6 After unfinalization a CD RW indicator changes to a CD RW NO TOC indicator 5 2 Erasing Unfinalizing described above is a special case of erasing a disc It is also possible to erase a track or tracks starting with the last recorded track a whole disc or to refresh a disc Erase procedures are possible only on a CD RW disc Even if a CD RW disc has been finalized selecting an erase procedure will automatically unfinalize it prior to era sure The disc may then have to be re finalized Remember that it is not possible to perform any erase procedures on a CD R disc 5 2 1 Erasing tracks It is possible to erase the last recorded track the last two recorded tracks the last three recorded tracks etc It is not however possible to erase tracks in the middle of the disc 1 With the disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE key 46 or 2 it ine display saa not show H where i r is the number of ie last track coded on the disc turn the MULTI JOG control 41 or use the SKIP keys until it is displayed 3 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the SKIP keys to change the number of the first track to be erased The highest value that this number can take is the last track recorded e g if 17 tracks have been recorded on the disc i 7 means that the last track only 17 wil
43. have recorded on a CD R disc the data cannot be erased from it e 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 Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow ing options Analog In Analog in Optical digital in Coaxial digital in tHralod Optical digital and analog mixed DE Hnal Coaxial digital and analog mixed 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 e 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 receiv
44. he period between the normal and the actual adjusted start position This minus value is also displayed when recording starts if sync recording has been enabled If a trim setting is made for the track division this will apply to all track divisions and sync starts made in the future until the value is reset using the procedure above TASCAM CD RW700 25 5 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 Once finalized CD R discs are truly final no more can be recorded on them By contrast CD RW discs can be unfinalized using the CD RW700 i e their TOC can be deleted and if there is space further material 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 5 1 Finalizing As has been explained earlier 1 2 Finalizing 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 An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the CD RW700 by the NO TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being lit when the disc is inserted To finalize a disc 1 With the unfinalized recordable disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the FINALIZE key 45 or The display shows alize OE 2 If you do not want to
45. l be erased The lowest value that this number can take is if this number was i the whole disc would be erased as described Below 4 If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation press any other key such as the STOP key If only one track has been recorded on the disc only the erase disc option 5 2 2 Erasing a whole disc is available 5 When the range of tracks to be erased has been selected press the MULTI JOG control or press the ENTER key This operation cannot be undone If you are going to erase a track or tracks make sure that they are recordings that you really want to erase 6 If the erase operation has been selected the word FE FFE flashes on the display and the timer starts counting down from i i 20 seconds 7 At the end of the countdown period the word Come t appears briefly on the display and the display returns to the track time display 5 2 2 Erasing a whole disc When you want to erase a whole disc all the tracks on a disc follow the procedure below 1 With the disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE key 46 or 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control 41 or use the SKIP keys until the display shows E FASE DISC 3 If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation press any other key such as the STOP key 4 To erase the contents of the disc press the MULTI JOG control or press the ENTER key 5 After recordin
46. l 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 If the unit has recognized the current disc as non recordable F i mer 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 The CD RW700 can be used to play back CDs including CD R and CD RW discs that have been recorded and fina
47. lay changes to Tee FHS 6 Ifthe rehearsal does not start at the region of the true track division point press the RHSL key once again to re arm the trigger 7 After nine seconds the message changes from Inc FHL and the sampled data loops in 4 Recording Rehearsal a tonr second loop The display shows I pe fii amp where is the current second of the con 8 Stop the source 9 Turn the MULTI JOG control 1 to adjust the shee of the loop The display shows PREM e F where it can bea number between amp and and changes back to the pno Hi Hy lt display when the loop restarts 10 When the track division point has been fixed press the STOP key or 11 Press the RECORD key 20 or to enter record ready mode The synchronized record ing mode can be used here and so the SYNC REC key 27 or may be pressed to prepare for synchronized recording 12 Cue up the source material to the point where recording is to start 13 Start playing the source material If sync recording is not being used start recording on the CD RW700 otherwise recording starts automatically When the track division point plus or minus the trim value set earlier is reached the recording will divide into tracks Note that if a positive trim value is set i e the start point of the track is slipped to a position past the normal start the counter shows a minus value e g E EH for t
48. layback 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 1 Press the PLAY MODE key until the display shows Program 2 The display changes to show Hte EERE Bo meaning that no program steps have yet had tracks assigned to them 3 Use 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 iri doe 3 4 The next program step can then be entered Steps 3 and 4 above can be carried out from the main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI JOG control 1 16 TASCAM CD RW700 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program is complete 6 Press the PLAY key 48 or Q 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 or the MULTI JOG control 4D moves backwards and forwar
49. lized 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 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE key 3 or to open the disc tray 2 Discs should be inserted in the tray with the label uppermost 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE key 3 or to close the tray again When a disc is loaded into the unit the display briefly shows TO Re acim witha 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 CD A commercial pre recorded CD or a finalized CD R CD R NO TOC ACD R which has yet to be finalized CD RW NO TOC A CD RW which has yet to be finalized CD RW A finalized CD RW this differs from a CD as it may be unfinalized and erased blank Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc 1 Press the PLAY key 48 or to start playback 2 Press the STOP key 47 or to stop playback 3 Press the PAUSE key 49 or 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
50. ne that the product is in proper operating condition 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat TASCAM CD RW700 3 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 invisi ble laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings The label required in this regulation is shown 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 Voltage Conversion General export models only Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet before repositioning the voltage converter switch 1 Locate the voltage selector on the rear panel 2 Using a flat bladed screwdriver set to the appropriate
51. o a TASCAM CD RW700 23 4 Recording Rehearsal level where the fourth count will trigger recording 24 dB this is the limit of the threshold sensitivity and cannot be adjusted further Drum beat a nos gn Sync recording starts here When the rehearsal facility is used the source is cued up and played and the first few seconds of the track are sampled and looped The position of the loop can be adjusted This section is looped The MULTI JOG control adjusts the position of the loop Cc gt Drum beat nar nou gu R ETETE O Oe N E When this offset has been set synchronized record ing takes place with the start occurring at the new location Drum beat rg non ion 4 Sync recording starts at new point This example shows how the start time can be moved forward in order to eliminate unwanted false starts It is also possible to slip the start time backwards in order to record a quiet passage that would otherwise not trigger the sync recording facil ity this is done by the use of a memory buffer As well as being used for changing the start time of synchronized recording the start of an automatic track division can also be trimmed backwards and forwards in a similar way 24 TASCAM CD RW700 Both the sync start trim and the track start trim can take the same value and can be used in the same recording The maximum trim value
52. oint set in step 2 11 Press the RECORD key 20 or to enter record ready mode and then press the SYNC REC key 21 or 12 Start playing the source material The unit starts recording with the start point being determined by the trim value If a trim setting is made for the sync start this will apply to all sync starts and track divisions made in the future until the value is reset using the procedure above 4 4 2 Rehearsal for track division In the same way that the automatic threshold may produce a false trigger starting recording at the wrong point the automatic threshold may produce false track divisions By rehearsing the point at which the track division is to be made it is possible to trim the division point so that it corresponds to a the track division which is actually required 1 Load a recordable disc into the unit and make sure the unit is in stop mode 2 If the unit is not already in auto track mode set it so that the A TRACK indicator is lit on the display 4 3 2 Automatic track division 3 Cue the source material to a little before the point of the planned track division 4 Press the RHSL key twice so that the display shows iait i If the auto track mode has not previously been selected the display shows Hi pris Hoei when the key is pressed 5 Start playing the source When the start of the track is detected as explained in 4 3 1 Syn chronized recording the disp
53. or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac turer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com bination to overturn LAY e 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only on
54. r 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 4 Press the PLAY key 48 or or the PAUSE key 49 or 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 5 Press the PAUSE key 49 or 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 6 Press STOP 47 or to stop recording When recording stops the display shows F fi Fi ile i tir Program Memory Area and the REC indicator flashes for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc 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 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 Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back on an ordinary CD player
55. rding 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 the following logo COMPACT wise DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable 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 finalized and the space on the disc can be re used for other recordings The packaging of CD RW discs will include the a logo similar to the following COMPACT p Se DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable However you should note that an audio CD created using a CD RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player It will naturally be play able on the CD RW700 This is in no way a limita tion of the CD RW700 itself but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them CD R discs created on the CD RW700 by contrast may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players p ReCord hle For details of disc brands that are known to work well with the CD RW700 see 1 4 5 Recommended media 1 2 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 table of contents TOC has been written at the start of the disc The process of writing this tabl
56. ry as practical Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 i ANTENNA LEAD IN GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 7 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touch ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the pro
57. s cut 2 After about four seconds the unit enters record ready mode This function is only available from the remote control unit It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only 4 3 6 Fade in and fade out To provide smooth beginnings and endings to recorded tracks the unit provides fade facilities Fade ins are from 9 silence to the set input level 4 1 1 Signal volume and fade outs go from the current input volume to silence The fade in and fade out times can be set indepen dently in increments of one second from 1 second to 24 seconds To set the fade times 1 Press the MENU key or enea until the display showsF AIDE IH gt HHS where is the current fade in time ir in seconds 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control 1 or use the SKIP keys to change the value of the fade in time 3 Press the MENU key apain so Yi the apiy shows F HDE GLIT gt BA where 1 is the current fade out Hines in ccas 4 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the SKIP keys to change the value of the fade out time 4 Recording Rehearsal It is possible to set the fade in time only per form step 5 after step 2 or the fade out time only in step 1 press the MENU key until the fade out time menu item is shown To perform the fade in 1 With a recordable disc loaded press the RECORD key 20 or so that the unit enters record ready mode 2 Start the source material and press the FADER
58. sc to stick to the mechanism of the CD RW700 If it sticks to the mechanism you will need a technician to get it out 1 4 3 Handling of compact discs Observe the following e Always place the compact discs in the trays with their label facing upward compact discs can only be played on one side e To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out hold ing it carefully by the edges 8 TASCAM CD RW700 e Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc s recorded surface with a soft cloth Unlike conventional records the compact disc has no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc tion quality Never use such chemicals as record sprays anti static sprays or fluid benzine or thinner to clean compact discs Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc s plastic surface Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip Don t expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods Long exposure to high temperature can warp the disc Only use circular compact discs Avoid using non circular promotional etc di
59. scs 99 To keep the laser pickups clean don t touch them For the same reason don t leave the disc trays opened unnecessarily 1 4 4 Additional notes with regard to CD R and CD RW discs There are additional precautions that you should take when handling CD R and CD RW discs that are dif ferent to those that you should take when handling ordinary CDs e 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 e CD R discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs It is impor tant that they are not stored in a location where 1 Introduction Environmental considerations direct sunlight will fall on them and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat gen erating electrical devices Always store CD R discs in their jewel cases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray When labeling CD R discs always use a soft oil based felt tipped pen to write the information Never use a ball point or hard tipped pen as this may cause damage to the recorded side Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth and or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alcohol
60. sesseeneeeeeenens 3 Playback operations 3 1 Simple playback operations 15 3 1 1 Time display modes cseeeeneeeeenens 15 3 1 2 Track search nsss aias 3 1 3 Playback modes 3 2 Programmed order playback 16 3 3 Repeat play scccccssssseeeeeseeteerens 16 4 Recording 4 1 Input Selection csssseeeseeeeeerens 4 1 1 Signal volume 0 ssscssseeseeseeneeeseneneeenenes 4 1 2 Input monitoring sessen 4 1 3 Frequency conversion 4 2 Basic recording ccccssesececesseeeerees 4 2 1 Playing back tracks 4 2 2 Time display while recording 4 2 3 Manual track division seeneeeeenens 4 2 4 Restricting the number of tracks 19 42 5 FUL CISC ca secscccssccccsicessecescensaverssesecceneccitants 19 4 3 Advanced recording csssescee 19 4 3 1 Synchronized recording sscsssseeeeeeees 19 4 3 2 Automatic track division eeeeens 21 4 3 3 SCMS and the CD RW700 ssssssseee 22 4 3 4 Digital direct sess 4 3 5 Rec mute function 4 3 6 Fade in and fade out 4 4 Rehearsal ccccccccccsesssseeeeeseeeeeeees 4 4 1 Rehearsal for synchronized recording 24 4 4 2 Rehearsal for track division u s 25 5 After recording 5 14 FimalliZiing 2 2 2 2 cceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 5 1 1 Unfinalizing CD RW discs csssseeee 26 5 2 Erasing wc cseseeececsessececceesseececeeseeetenessss 5 2 1 Erasing tracks seses 5 2
61. shows A finalized disc has been inserted Use an unfinalized recordable disc An attempt has been made to create more than 25 program steps There is no space on the disc or no tracks are available or a general record ing error has occurred You are trying to record digitally from a second generation digital copy Try ana log recording 4 3 3 SCMS and the CD RW700 Recording media type CD R CD RW Recording resolution 16 bit linear Recording sampling fre 44 1 kHz quency Frequency convertor input 32 kHz 48 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz playback 0 5 dB recording 1 dB S N ratio 98 dB playback 92 dB recording Dynamic range 94 dB playback 92 dB recording Total harmonic distortion 0 004 playback 0 005 recording Channel separation 90 dB playback 1 KHz 80 dB recording 1 kHz Wow amp flutter Unmeasurable lt 0 001 You are trying to do digital direct record ing from a source which has not been recorded at 44 1 kHz 4 3 4 Digital direct Auto track is not on when an attempt is being made to rehearse track split times ri An attempt has been made to set timer recording 2 5 3 Using the timer with a non recordable disc or no disc The disc is bad If it is a CD RW disc you may refresh it 5 2 3 Refreshing a disc otherwise replace the disc ITY it IT
62. t of track is not registered Noise is higher than threshold time Because synchronized recording can be turned on and off while recording is taking place it is therefore possible to record with a synchronized automatic start and a manual end or vice versa When the source material is being played back before synchronized recording is enabled the condi tions under which synchronized recording will start after synchronized recording has been enabled are When the signal drops below the threshold for one second or more and then rises above the threshold again this is the general condition of which starting synchronized recording from a stopped or paused source is a special case Recording starts At least 1 level second time Alternatively when recording digitally from sources MD CD and DAT which output track divisions synchronized recording starts when a track division is received regardless of the level Track signal from source starts recording level time To stop synchronized recording 1 The unit must be in record mode and the SYNC indicator in the display must be lit 2 Stop the source After a few seconds the unit enters record ready mode The time between the stopping of the source and entering record ready mode is used to record a gap at the end of the track 3 If no changes are made to the unit s controls restarting the source restarts recording as the
63. the CD RW700 can play back tracks that have been recorded Use the MULTI JOG control D or the SKIP keys 18 to select a track for playback Playing back tracks 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 4 Recording Advanced recording 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 0 or 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 20 or 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
64. the MENU key Q or repeatedly until TR ACK 2 He Pa Has is shown where may be GH or OFF 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control 4 or use the SKIP keys to change the value to H or OFF The A TRACK indicator at the top right of the display lights when the auto track function is enabled Automatic track division can be turned on or off while recording is taking place When recording certain types of material e g certain types of classical music or spoken word through the analog connections since the track divisions are determined by relative silence it is possible that spu rious track divisions will be inserted Under these conditions it may be better to use manual track divi sion 4 2 3 Manual track division However if recording through a digital connection the track number will be incremented only when a track division sig nal is received followed by a rise in volume Track start signal received leve Track incremented time A fall and subsequent rise in volume alone when recording digitally from CD MD or DAT is not sufficient to trigger an 22 TASCAM CD RW700 automatic track increment lavei Digital recording from CD MD and Long pause in signal but track is not incremented time You may find it helpful to use the track restriction facility see 4 2 4 Restricting the number of tracks together with the automatic track division For instan
65. the display must be lit as explained above 2 Start playing the source The pause indicator disappears from the display and the unit starts recording 20 TASCAM CD RW700 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 level CD stop REC pause time MD stop level REC pause time Note that the trigger level is not used here or e the sound level drops below the threshold level for five seconds level ifa REC pause 5 seconds time 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 level Recording starts This part of the track is not recorded time 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 4 Recording Advanced recording and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording for example If the noise floor is higher than the threshold synchronized recording will not take place the rehearsal facility can be used here 4 4 Rehearsal to help level Star
66. word E RASE flashes on the display and the timer starts counting down The refresh opera tion typically takes around 20 minutes or so 6 At the end of the countdown period the word Come t appears briefly on the display and the display returns to the track time display of course there are no tracks and the disc is as the start with the total time of the disc available for recording TASCAM CD RW700 27 6 Reference and specifications 6 1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy No sound on playback the disc is playing and the time display is incrementing The connections from the CD RW700 to the amplifier system have not been made properly or the input source selector is not at the correct position No meter indication when a source is input Analog and or digital volume 4 1 1 Sig nal volume is set too low The signal is being input through an unselected input source 4 1 Input selection A digital input source has been selected but the source is not connected or is not switched on Symptom Possible cause and remedy Seen when a CD RW disc OPC area is full and the CD RW700 automatically cleans up the OPC area for further recording These messages indicate an internal error in the unit Consult your dealer or distributor regarding repair facilities 6 2 Specifications Cannot record on a disc pressing RECORD

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