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1. 6dBV 1kQ unbalanced 3 5mm stereo 10 mW 10 mW into 32Q RCA pin IEC60958 TYPEI II RCA pin IEC60958 TYPE Il USA Canada 120 VAC 60 Hz U K Europe 230 VAC 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC 50 Hz 14W 120V 16W 230V 240V 215 x 310 x 83 mm 8 5x 12 2 x 3 3 in 3 3kg 7 251bs Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Supplied accessories USB interface Types of disc read Read speed Types of disc that can be written Write speed Writable formats Writing modes Average seek time Data buffer Supplied software Macintosh Windows Supported platforms PC AT platform Macintosh platform RC RW700 remote control unit 4 x feet for vertical mounting USB cable 1 4 to 3 5mm stereo headphone adapter 3 5 diskette containing driver software CD ROM containing CD writing software 2 X AA batteries Manual CD RW4U USB Operation Guide Quick Start guide USB 1 1 CD CD DA CD R CD RW including 80 minute media Maximum 12Mbps USB full speed data transfer 6 x data 5 x audio a CD R CD RW CD R DA CD RW DA up to 80 minute media CD R 4x 2x 1x CD RW 4x 2x 1x CD DA including CD TEXT CD ROM MODE 1 CD ROM XA MODE 2 FORM 1 FORM 2 Photo CD multi session CD R Video CD CD Extra CD Plus Track at Once TAO Disc at Once DAO multi session packet write 85ms 2MB B s Recorder GOLD for Macintosh B s Recorder GOLD for Windows B s
2. The F gt setting is also a special case It is not a sig nal level but refers to the start of a track as encoded in an SPDIF digital audio signal It is therefore only used when a digital input is received on the digital inputs If the CD RWAU is used to record a digital audio source which is connected using analog connections even if the Li setting ave E e the trigger level will automati cally be set to 4 dB Also note these points when making digital i riui from a CD d or a DAT player when using the ii setting Since the setting pays no attention to the sound level but only to fecaived subcode it is possible that when the CD RWAU is in record ready mode and a CD is selected as the digital recording source and the source CD is changed when the source player reads the TOC of the source disc when the first track is read a spurious signal will be sent to the CD RW4U which will start recording Also when a digitally connected DAT is used as the source and the tape is wound fast forward or backward to cue the source tape to the start of the desired track you should remember that START IDs will be sent from the DAT deck while the fast wind is proceeding These START IDs Will also trigger ee if the CD RWAU is in record ready mode and the i313 setting is selected For these reasons we suggest that you only switch on the i212 setting when the source CD player or DAT deck is in STOP mode
3. Also note that if the unit is operated in a vertical ori entation you will not be able to use 8 cm single TASCAM CD RW4U f 1 Introduction Special notes CDs either for playing or recording even with a sin gle adaptor Environmental considerations The CD RWAU 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 RWAU is more sensi tive 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 You should not place the unit on a piece of equip ment generating heat e g an amplifier to avoid pos Use of the remote control unit When using the remote control unit make sure There is a clear unobstructed path between the remote control unit and the remote sensor 2 on the main unit The remote control unit is located within 5 m 15 ft of the main unit and 1s pointing at approxi mately right angles 30 to the front panel When fitting or replacing the batteries 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 1s a danger of condensation vapor in the air could condens
4. Special features of the unit 6 USB unsdocstetes IL DM ee 6 20 bit converters c rni te etica cepa npe e Ce uota Eben 6 Use of any recordable media 6 About this manual 7 Recordable discs 5 eterne 7 Special notes lt s 2 5 002 cone Odd secadonue 7 Unpacking and handling the CD RWAU 7 iio P 7 Environmental considerations 8 Use of the remote control unit 8 Beware of condensation 8 About CD R and CD RW discs 8 Handling of compact discs 9 Additional notes with regard to CD R and CD RW GISCS nec edere Ea rei trien Rs 9 Never use a stabilizer printable discs or a single adapter 10 Recommended media 10 Switching to audio mode 10 Menu operations 10 Default setlings nitet 11 Signal trigger or threshold level 11 POWER SAVING eco n ee px duoc cue haan 11 iria M 12 2 Introduction to the CD RW4U CONNECTIONS eos iec cos spe eee aa 13 Front Panel ec 14 Hear panel ccscssics ses scedevecesesceisetebsecistctaeetaicie 14 Remote
5. Ifunfinalization has been chosen the NO TOC indicator starts flashing in the display and the word amp H 5f also starts flashing The unit starts Me down from a time shown on the display depending on the disc and material this value will be between 50 sec onds and 1 minute 30 seconds After unfinalization a CD RW indicator changes to a CD RW NO TOC indicator TASCAM CD RW4U 27 5 After recording Erasing 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 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 a 2 Ifthe display does not show E 557 where 3 x is the uumber of the last track recorded on the disc turn the MULTI DIAL control 11 or use the SKIP keys D until it is displayed 3 Turn the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP keys to change the number of the first track to be erased The highest value that this num ber can take is the last track recorded e g if 17 tracks have been recorded on the disc ir ir means that the last track only 17 will be erased The lowest value that me number can take is if this n
6. CLIP Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Host computer must be equipped with a UHCI USB interface controller Mac OS 9 iBook iMac or Power Macintosh G3 G4 models a data transfer rate is dependent on other opera tions taking place at the same time Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice TASCAM CD RW4U 31 TASCAM TEAC Professional Division CD RW4U TEAC CORPORATION Phone 0422 52 5082 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 323 726 0303 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 905 890 8008 Facsimile 905 890 9888 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Phone 5 658 1943 Privada De Corina No 18 Colonia Del Carmen Coyoacon Mexico DF 04100 TEAC UK LIMITED Phone 01923 819699 5 Marlin House Marlins Meadow The Croxley Centre Watford Hertfordshire WD1 8YA U K TEAC DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Phone 0611 71580 Bahnstrasse 12 65205 Wiesbaden Erbenheim Germany TEAC FRANCE S A Phone 01 42 37 01 02 17 Rue Alexis de Tocqueville CE 005 92182 Antony Cedex France TEAC BELGIUM NV SA Phone 31 162 510860 Oeverkruid 15 NL 4941 VV Raamsdonksveer Netherlands TEAC NEDERLAND BV Phone 0162 510210 Oeverkruid 15 NL 4941 VV Raamsdonksveer Netherlands TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD A C N 005 408 462 Phone 03 9644 2442 106 Bay Street Port Melbourne Victoria 3207 Australia TEA
7. 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 in CD 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 For U S A CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN TIF MANUFACTURED Optical pickup Type KRS 202A or KRS 220B Manufacturer SONY Corporation Laser output Less than 0 1 mW Play and 32 mW Record on the objective lens Wavelength 777 8 nm For CANADA Pour le CANADA AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CORDE DE CONNEXION CA alie ATTENTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES 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 RW4U 1 Introduction
8. RW this differs from a CD as it may be unfinalized and erased blank Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc Time display modes When playing back a CD or in pause mode there are four different time display modes In each mode the current track number is given fol lowed by the time as given below e g Press the DISPLAY key Q to cycle through these time display modes as described here Track search Use the MULTI DIAL control 11 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 16 TASCAM CD RW4U well as CD R discs and CD RW discs that have been recorded on the unit e Press the PLAY PAUSE 6 or PLAY key to start playback Press the STOP key F or D to stop playback Press the PLAY PAUSE 6 or PAUSE key to pause playback 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 Display shows Meaning TOTAL Total elapsed time of the disc blank Elapsed time of th
9. To set the fade times 1 Press the MENU key Go or r pus unu the display shows F HOE where x5 x is the reii fade i in ins in seconde 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control 4 or use the SKIP keys Dto change the value of the fade in time 3 Press the MENU ze Gea so Dion the vd shows E GnE Dic where eo is the current fade ut tie in ise onde 4 Turn the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP keys to change the value of the fade out time It is possible to set the fade in time only exit the menu system 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 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 With the unit in record ready or record mode and a recordable disc loaded press the SYNC REC key Dor D 24 TASCAM CD RW4U To perform the fade in 1 With a recordable disc loaded press the RECORD key or D so that the unit enters record ready mode 2 Start the source material and press the FADER key The display shows F i H for the time specified in the menu ven above As the fade progresses the monitored signal eradually becomes louder reflecting the level recorded on disc To perform a fade out 1 While recording press the FADER key Q The display shows F LILI T for th
10. ing to mute the input signal for about four seconds and then to enter record ready mode see Rec mute function on page 23 9 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 1 They are also used to set the parameter values etc STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording equivalent to 7 PAUSE key Use this key to pause playback or recording PLAY key Use this key to start playback or enter record mode from record ready mode TASCAM CD RW4U 15 3 Playback operations The CD RWAU can be used to play back CDs including CD R and CD RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder as Simple playback operations 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE key 40 or to open the disc tray Insert the disc with the recorded surface facing the base of the unit 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE key 40 or to close the tray again When a disc is ay into ome unit the display briefly shows TO Readi with a flash ing period following the OUR acirntd as the unit determines the contents of de ES 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 A CD R which has yet to be finalized CD RW NO TOC A CD RW which has yet to be finalized CD RW Afinalized CD
11. is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach 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 by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus 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 RW4U For U S A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi
12. key 2 He p does not show the word z turn the MULTI DIAL corteo o or use etie SKIP keys D until it is displayed If you do not want to proceed with the unfi nalizing process press any other key such as the STOP key 5 After recording can be unfinalized using the CD RWAU 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 3 Tf finalization has been chosen the display changes Tc NO TOC indicator goes out and the word 7 1 i 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 After finalization a CD RW NO TOC changes to CD RW and a CD R NO TOC changes to a CD If the PLAY PAUSE key is pressed while the finaliza tion process is taking place playback starts as soon as the finalization process ends If the OPEN CLOSE key is pressed while the finalization process 1s taking place the tray opens as soon as the finalization pro cess ends Pressing any other key during the finaliza tion process has no effect Although CD R discs finalized on the CD RW4U may be replayed on ordinary CD players remember that finalized CD RW discs may not play on CD players 3 Tostart the unfinalizing process press the MULTI DIAL control 1 or press the ENTER key 4
13. 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 making correct operation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs leave the unit for one or two hours with the power turned on then turn the power off and on again CD R discs can be recorded once only Once they have been used for recording they cannot be erased or re recorded However if space is available on the disc additional material can be recorded The pack aging of CD R discs will include one of the follow ing logos disit dist USt UL 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 one of the following logos dise ReWritable COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable 1 Introduction Special notes 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 RW4U This is in no way a limitation of the CD RW4U itself but is a property of the dif ference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them CD R discs created on the CD RWAU by con
14. 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 open ings 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 instal lation 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 one 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 pl
15. the MULTI DIAL main unit aD or press the ENTER key remote control unit Q Default settings The default settings when the CD RWAU is shipped from the factory are given below Setting Description Default value Automatic track divi On sion on page 21 Auto track TRACK Trigger level Synchronized record 54 dB S LEUEL ing on page 24 SCMS protection Copy protection on 1GEH 1 gener COPY ID page 19 ation F iH time Fade in and fade out 3 seconds on page 24 OUT time Fade in and fade out 3 seconds on page 24 Power save FHF Power saving on Off SRUE page 12 Signal trigger or threshold level The signal level which may be used with synchro nized recording operations here called the trigger level or threshold 1s set as below 1 With a recordable disc loaded press the MENY pe Wo or ic until the display shows zx0bB where x is the cur Seni pibe 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control 4 or use the SRIF Pe i E M uu the value between 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 fil HL is a special case It means that any non zero digital levels that is any sound over the zero level will act as the trigger signal It also applies to analog sounds passed through the AD converter
16. while the erase process is taking place playback starts as soon as the erase process ends If the OPEN CLOSE key is pressed while the erase process is taking place the tray opens as soon as the erase process ends Pressing any other key during the erase process has no effect 3 To erase the contents of the disc press the MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key e If the PLAY PAUSE key is pressed while the erase process is taking place playback starts as soon as the erase process ends but of course there will be noth ing to play If the OPEN CLOSE key is pressed while the erase process is taking place the tray opens as soon as the erase process ends Pressing any other key during the erase process has no effect This operation cannot be undone If you are going to erase a disc make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase If the erase yee has been selected the word ERASE flashes on the display and 5 After recording Erasing the timer starts counting down a time value shown on the display at ui end of the countdown period the word meet e appears briefly on the dis play and the display returns to the track time display 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 finalize operation etc or has been used in a computer or another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable it is possible to refres
17. 1s 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 1s the general condition of which starting synchronized recording from a stopped or paused source is a special case starts level time 26 TASCAM CD RW4U 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 Place the unit be in record mode with the SYNC indicator in the display 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 Restart the source to restart recording if no changes are made to the unit s controls as the unit is still in sync mode and will start recording again when the source is detected When recording in sync mode you may notice a slight delay between starting the source and the C
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19. D RW4U 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 con cern all audio data received between the start and end points will be recorded 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 Finalizing discs As has been explained earlier Finalizing on page 12 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 RWAU by the NO TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being lit when the disc 1s inserted To finalize a disc 1 With the unfinalized recordable disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the FINALIZE key 43 or The display shows i If you do not want to proceed with the final izing process press any other Key such as the STOP key 2 To start the finalizing process press the MULTI DIAL control 1 or press the ENTER key Unfinalizing CD RW discs If a CD RW disc has been finalized it 1s possible to erase the Table of Contents in the following way 1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE
20. D00597410A TASCAM TEAC Professional Division CD RW4U CD Rewritable Recorder sms TASCAM CD RW TRACK Lo HMHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ERE ERE EHE Pn A READY A TRACK dB 50 40 e 20 e 12 e 8 4 e 2 e O OVER A SPACE AES EBU x R WDE LENINI A CUE EEA C DISC TOTAL B Il Remain SHUFFLE 25927 PROGRAM CAPS REPEAT 1ALLA B BIR OMA MA AmA AA id ET 3 EC E79 over CD REWRITABLE RECORDER OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL l CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT A 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 e ar ee scart WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK th del b d serial b and A A i HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS M APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Serial number Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT for U K Customers DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted
21. TASCAM CD RW4U 11 1 Introduction Power saving Power saving The CD RWAU provides a function that allows auto matic switching into standby mode after five minutes of inactivity defined as no front panel or remote con trol unit control used no commands received through the USB connection and no disc playback or record ing To set this mode 1 Press the MENU e t or hide until the dis play shows i E where Xxx can bet JH or FF 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 1 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 table of contents is known as finalizing Once this has been done no further data can be written to the disc See Finalizing discs on page 27 for details 12 TASCAM CD RW4U 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL main unit 41 or press the SKIP remote control 9 keys to change the value 3 Press the MULTI DIAL main unit 10 or press the ENTER key remote control unit O to return to the previous display When power saving is set on every minute that the CD RWAU is left on with no activity the CD RW4U shows a countdown message for a few seconds 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
22. TOTAL REMAIN and the elapsed time of the track currently being recorded no indicator lit When a recordable disc is stopped the following two options are available TOTAL the total time recorded so far on the disc and TOTAL REMAIN the total time available on the disc for further recording 4 Recording Automatic track division Automatic track division The trigger level as set above Signal trigger or threshold level on page 11 can be used to divide tracks if the A TRACK auto track function is enabled When this function is enabled the unit auto matically inserts a track division in the recorded material when recording digitally from MD CD or DAT an incre ment signal is detected and the sound level rises above the threshold CD RW Track increment increments from source 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 threshold for more than two seconds and sound has re started Track At least 2 increment seconds level time To enable or disable automatic track division 1 Witha recordable disc inserted and with the unit in record ready mode press the MENU key or repeatedly until HIPEHLE xisshown where may be HH orlir F 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control 4 or use the SKIP keys Dto change the value to CH or The A TRACK indicator at the top right
23. WAU can play up to 25 tracks in a pre pro erammed order as described here Setting the programmed order The steps to the specified order are as follows 1 Press the PERT MODE id D until the dis play shows F rari Ihe ie changes to show Sti BEB meaning that no pro gram be have yet had tracks assigned to them 2 Usethe number keys to enter a track number including the 10 key to enter values greater than 9 as described in Track search on page 16 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 dips ang me D number e g number 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 e s Filit L random track order In this mode Enc iioi 1S one 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 1s 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 iontir Normal playback mode Pro n is nent and playback continues in the normal order The selected mode is shown
24. ademarks and acknowledgements 7 Troubleshooting 7 TASCAM CD RW4U 5 1 Introduction The CD RWAU CD rewritable recorder allows you to make your own CDs from a variety of sources other CDs MD recordings analog cassette tapes and records In addition the USB connector allows the CD RWAU to be connected to most modern personal computers and used as a high speed data CD RW drive allowing easy archival of data to disc as well as the reading of commercial CD ROMs Tracks can be recorded all at one time or added until the disc 1s 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 RWAU A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated in the CD RWAU allowing a wide degree of flexibility The CD RWAU provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection to IOdBV equipment In addition coaxial digital audio inputs and outputs are provided for recording from and playing back to suitably equipped digital audio equipment 20 bit digital to analog and analog to digital con verters provide excellent recording and playback quality Special features of the unit USB The USB connector allows the CD RWAU to be used as a CD RW drive with any suitably equipped per sonal computer running an appropriate operating sys 20 bit converters The use of 20 bit converters in
25. bed in Refreshing a disc on page 29 System error Error in the tray mechanism Error in the drive mechanism Full disc on page 23 oran 7 Reference and specifications Dimensional drawing 129mm 5 1 15mm 0 6 4mm 0 1 242mm 9 5 280mm 11 0 30 TASCAM CD RW4U 7 Reference and specifications Specifications Specifications Recording media type Recording resolution Recording sampling frequency Frequency convertor input Frequency response S N ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distor tion Channel separation Wow amp flutter Analog inputs Nominal input level Maximum input level Input impedance Analog outputs Nominal output level Maximum output level Output imped ance Headphone output Output level Digital input COAXIAL Digital output COAXIAL Voltage requirements Power consumption Dimensions w x d x h excluding projections Weight CD R CD RW CD R DA CD RW DA 16 bit linear 44 1kHz 32kHz 48kHz 20Hz 20kHz playback 0 8dB recording 1 0dB 88dB playback gt 83dB recording gt 88dB playback gt 83dB recording lt 0 012 playback lt 0 015 recording 80dB playback 1 kHz 70dB recording 1 kHz Unmeasurable lt 0 001 Unbalanced RCA 10dBV FS 16dB 6dBV 20kQ unbalanced Unbalanced RCA 10dBV FS 16dB
26. both the analog to digital and digital to analog sections of the CD RWAU ensure sonic fidelity in both recording and Use of any recordable media The CD RWAU is not restricted to recording audio on specialist audio media but can use any com puter CD R or CD RW media approved by 6 TASCAM CD RW4U 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 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 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 dial control is used to set and confirm parameter settings A cordless remote control unit allows control of the CD RWAU from remote locations This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor Unless you own the copyright or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor your unauthorized recording reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and inter
27. cator disappears from the display and the unit starts recording The conditions under which synchronized recording Stops are when recording digitally an appropriate digital sig nal is detected If the signal is detected from a CD the unit enters record ready mode after 2 seconds If the signal is detected from an MD the unit enters record ready mode immediately level CD stop REC pause level MD stop HEC pause time Note that the trigger level is not used here or the sound level drops below the threshold level for five seconds level REC pause D 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 1s higher than the noise floor the base level of hiss pops and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording for example If the noise floor 1s higher TASCAM CD RW4U 25 4 Recording Advanced recording than the threshold synchronized recording will not take place level Start of track is not registered Noise is higher than threshold time Because synchronized recording can be turned on and off while recording
28. ccepts digital audio in IEC60958 TYPE I or II format car ried on unbalanced cables 14 TASCAM CD RW4U the disc should face the base of the unit and the disc should be hooked under the lip of the disc tray When a disc is Sadeg into othe unit the display briefly shows T HE EReadit with a flash ing period following the Nd d Reading as the unit determines the contents of the disc 9 Display The display is used to show the cur rent status of the unit as well as the current menu set tings OPEN CLOSE key Use this key to D Op and close the disc tray The to shows 4 when the tray is opening and LL O S E is ihe tray is closing 40 MULTI DIAL 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 when setting menu values pushing the control acts like an enter key i e the currently dis played value or setting is confirmed and the display returns to the time display 42 INPUT LEVEL control Use this control to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the LINE IN jacks 8 4 FINALIZE key Use this key to finalize recordable discs See Finalizing on page 12 and Finalizing discs on page 27 for details MENU key Repeated presse
29. control unit 15 3 Playback operations Simple playback operations 16 Time display modes 16 TRACK sear hi et 16 Playback modes eese 17 Programmed order playback 17 Setting the programmed order 17 Deleting the programmed order 18 Repeal play 2 eee aa EE CE 18 4 Recording Copy protection 19 Input selection 19 Input monitoring 19 Frequency conversion 20 Level adjustment 20 Time display while recording 20 Automatic track division 21 Basic recording 22 Playing back tracks 22 Table of Contents Manual track division 23 Restricting the number of tracks 23 PUN CISC e 23 Advanced recording 23 Rec mute function coercere 23 Fade in and fade out 24 Synchronized recording 24 5 After record
30. corded the unit automatically performs the PMA writing procedure and enters stop mode TASCAM CD RW4U 21 4 Recording Basic recording 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 If you press either the STOP or the PLAY PAUSE or PAUSE key within four seconds of starting recording the unit will continue recording until four seconds have elapsed since the start of recording and then stop or pause as appropriate After selecting the input source Input selection on page 19 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 i iii 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 or D The unit enters record ready mode as shown by the REC and pause indicators on the display As the unit enters recorta E mode the dis play shows H i OFC Optimum Power Control as the anit ern to record on the disc If the digital source has been selected see Input selection on page 19 and is not con nected prepay or is s not oae up the message i MOLLE digital input is alocada will be displayed to show that the system is
31. e time specified in then menu above As the fade progresses the monitored signal gradually becomes quieter reflecting the level recorded on disc When the end of the fade out time is reached the unit goes into record ready mode Recording can be restarted with the FADER key or the PLAY PAUSE PLAY or PAUSE keys The display shows H GH 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 E recording the display briefly shows ir F and then returns to the track and time display 4 Recording Advanced recording The conditions under which an input signal is used as the trigger to start recording are when recording digitally a digital start signal is detected and audio is subsequently detected level Track start signal received Start of recording time Or the sound level rises above the threshold see below after having been below the threshold for one second or more Note that the diagram below represents a special case the source is stopped or paused of the more general condition as explained later level Start of recording time To start synchronized recording when the source 1s stopped or in pause mode 1 Place the unit in record ready mode with the SYNC indicator in the display lit as explained above 2 Start playing the source The pause indi
32. e current track TOTAL REMAIN Time remaining of the current disc REMAIN Time remaining of the current track If programmed playback has been selected Programmed order playback on page 17 the elapsed time and total remaining time refer to the programmed material not the whole 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 amp to jump directly to a particular track 3 Playback operations Programmed order playback 1 Tostart playback at tracks 1 through 9 sim ply press the appropriate key 1 through 9 2 To play a track whose number is higher than 9 press the 10 key an appropriate number of times to set the tens digit of the track Playback modes The unit can be set to play back 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 Programmed order playback on page 17 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 pape i see Programmed order playback on page edu 7 below The red PROGRAM display indi cator lights in this mode Programmed order playback The CD R
33. e on the internal mechanism About CD R and CD RW discs The CD RWAU uses CD R and CD RW media and can also use CD R and CD RW Digital Audio media In this manual when we refer to CD R and CD RW discs we always include CD R Digital Audio and CD RW Digital Audio even when this is not explicitly stated 8 TASCAM CD RW4U sible problems with overheating Also you should avoid placing anything on the unit while it 1s in oper ation for the same reason 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 recommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CD RWAU in case you need to transport 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 Always make sure that both batteries are replaced together Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix batteries of different types Always make sure that the batteries are located with the correct polarity the positive terminals of the batteries should match the markings inside the battery compartment and the negative termi nals should match the markings If you are not going to use the remote control unit for an extended
34. grammed play order is not memorized when power is turned off If an attempt is quss to enter more than 25 program steps the message infil F appears on the display If the total playback time of the programmed play order exceeds 100 minutes the display shows Ja STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in programmed order mode 2 Press the REPEAT o repeatedly so that the display shows Fi F amp zt 1 the REPEAT l Pmoicator ied t Tct one track or lt a FS the REPEAT ALL indicator tights 1 to heat the whole disc or program 3 Restart playback if it has not started To cancel repeat moge TE the REPEAT key until the display shows F ut GFF and the REPEAT indicator duct oui Before you start recording using the CD RW4U make sure that you understand the following key points e Once you have recorded on a CD R disc the data cannot be erased from it Copy protection The CD RWAU allows copy protection to be applied to the discs produced Naturally the copy protection applies only to digital to digital copies There are three settings e frie may be freely copied where no copy E is applied to the recorded disc e i BEH single generation copying SCMS where one digital copy child can be made from the recorded disc but no digital copies grandchil dren can be made from the child e FROH copy prohibited which prevents any digi tal copies being made from the recorded disc In
35. h 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 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control 4 or use the SKIP M T until the display shows i 1 If you do not want to proceed with the refresh operation press any other key such as the STOP key 3 To refresh the disc press the MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key This operation cannot be undone If you are going to refresh a disc make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase 4 Ifthe Feiresn Dd nas been selected the words i P are shown on the display a and the timer Maris PPRD down 2 2 2 The refresh operation takes between 20 and 40 minutes depending on the media being refreshed 5 at Hie end of the countdown period the word if lete appears briefly on the dis ne 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 RW4U 29 6 Troubleshooting No sound on playback the disc is playing and the time display is Symptom incrementing No meter indication when a source is input Cannot record on a disc press ing RECORD shows JR Ll O Cannot Possible cause and remedy The connections from the CD RWAU
36. 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 2 Introduction to the CD RW4U Connections The following should be noted when you connect the It is possible to connect the unit s COAXIAL IN unit to other equipment See Switching to audio and analog LINE IN 8 to other equipment at the mode on page 10 for details of connection to a com same time However the unit can receive signals puter using USB from only one input at a time Audio signals output from the unit are output simul Do not connect or disconnect audio or other equipment to taneously from the unbalanced LINE OUT WY jacks or from the CD RW4U while power is supplied to the units as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT 16 Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnect ing units FINALIZE OPEN CLOSE D x MENU PLAY C CA INPUT PHONES vl CD RW4U XD S OC CD Sri 9 CO DIGITAL COAXIAL TASCAM CD RW4U 13 2 Introduction to the CD RW4U Front panel Front panel D POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit between standby and on ful
37. ilizer mounted to it The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the mechanism of the CD RW4U If it sticks to the mechanism you will need a technician to get it out obtained from your TASCAM dealer or found on the TASCAM Web site at http www tascam com When the unit is in USB mode and a USB cable is con nected to a powered computer the unit enters active USB mode When in USB mode and an active USB connection is disconnected the unit enters USB standby mode Mak ing or breaking the USB connection when the unit is in audio mode active or standby has no effect Although the USB cable can be connected and discon nected from the CD RW4U in USB mode as described above this is not recommended as it may cause the com puter system to become unstable In USB mode no front panel controls are operational except the power standby switch and the tray open close key Also note that if an audio CD is being played by the unit in USB mode using the computer s CD player software the audio will not be output from the unit s analog or digital ports Repeated presses of the MENU key cycle through the available menus as shown below Default settings on page 11 1 Introduction Signal trigger or threshold level To change a menu value turn the MULTI DIAL main unit f or press the SKIP keys remote control B The value will change immediately To return to the previous screen before the menu was entered press
38. in large characters and disappears from the display a few seconds after selecting the mode when the display returns to its previous mode 3 Enter the next program step Steps 3 and 4 above can be carried out from the main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI DIAL control qp 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program is complete Press the PLAY PAUSE 6 or PLAY key 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 DIAL control D moves backwards and forwards in the order set in the program TASCAM CD RW4U 17 3 Playback operations Programmed order playback Use the PLAY PAUSE 6 or PAUSE key to halt playback temporarily or the STOP key D or D to stop playback of the program If the STOP key is used when playback is restarted it starts from the first program step Deleting the programmed order Clear the program a pou PLAY MODE until the display shows ir The program is also cleared when ilie disc nage 1S T and if the 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 Placethe unit in playback pause or stop mode 18 TASCAM CD RW4U The pro
39. in record ready mode 2 Repeatedly press the MENU verd or Q until the aer Show Li a cE where is the erent setting 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 Time display modes on page 16 TOTAL TOTAL REMAIN track REMAIN and elapsed track time 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 20 TASCAM CD RW4U away from 44 1kHz the CD RWAU S internal fre quency converter will automatically convert the incoming frequency to 44 1 kHz If an attempt is made to record from a digitally eee source ea a different frequency the error message iH rece ik is displayed 3 Use the MULTI DIAL control 1 or the SKIP 2 to adjust the pues volume between skg and amp ck relative to the origi nal input level There i is also a set ting which represents a complete signal cut The unit remembers the volume menu settings for both analog and digital inputs These are independent of each other and the volume setting changes to the remembered values automatically when the input source is changed When in record or record ready mode repeated presses of the DISPLAY key Q cycle between dis playing the remaining time left for recording on the disc
40. ing Finalizing diS6S eene auce ci o aa 27 Unfinalizing CD RW discs 27 riprese 28 Erasing WACKS eicit init eetes 28 Erasing a whole disc 28 Hefreshing a disc sisser 29 6 Troubleshooting 7 Reference and specifications Dimensional drawing 30 Specifications 31 CD RW4U USB Operation Guide Macintosh system requirements 2 PC AT Microsoft Windows systems system requirements 2 Checking your USB controller 2 Setup of the CD RWAU for use in USB MOdE emer E 3 The first time you connect the CD RW4AU to the Melrjerirge cR 3 If you cannot use the CD RW4U and floppy disk drive together 4 Disconnecting the CD RW4U from the computer Windows 5 WitidoWS 98 SE ie inertio onte aea 5 Windows 2000 and Windows Me 5 A few general notes and tips 5 Busy indicator corre cete terrere eene 6 Audio playback in USB mode 6 Audio recording in USB mode 6 Supplied software 6 Uninstalling the driver software Windows 98 SE 6 Tr
41. ions in mind when adding track divisions ber here is limited by the standard limit of 99 tracks and the number of tracks currently recorded Every time a track division is made the number shown at the right of the display goes down by one When the number shown is 1 s dud a track division 1 1S made the display shows F iir 1itind and the unit enters stop M The number of remaining tracks can be changed dur ing recording using the MULTI DIAL control then goes into stop mode the display shows F Fi Ei If the disc is a CD RW the final track can be erased if required see Erasing tracks on page 28 and the disc then finalized If the disc 1s a CD R it must be finalized prior to use see Finalizing discs on page 27 The display shows PILE TE the meters stop displaying the current level the monitored sound is cut and after about four seconds the unit enters record ready mode TASCAM CD RW4U 23 4 Recording Advanced recording This function is only available from the remote control unit It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only Fade in and fade out To provide smooth beginnings and endings to recorded tracks the unit provides fade facilities Fade ins are from ee silence to the set input level and fade outs go from the current input level 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
42. l oper ational mode When a unit is turned on the i shows T followed by i D E id 4 Li and the unit then Iu the Table of Sones of any inserted disc In Standby node the of 1S Suni and shows Wie Moble or Hub roi depending on the current select de Anne 10 The equipment draws nominal nonoperating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position Obs n tstr mst llaren skiljer ej hela appaaraten fran n tet 2 Remote sensor window This accepts the commands from the remote control unit Do not cover this window when operating the unit with the remote control unit 3 INPUT SELECT Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different audio inputs and the input combinations See Input selection on page 19 for full details SYNC REC key Use this key to turn syn chronized recording on and off see Synchronized recording on page 24 for details 5 RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode see Recording on page 19 for details and also to enter manual track divisions see Manual track division on page 23 6 PLAY PAUSE key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording 7 STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording Disc tray The recorded surface of the disc should face the base of the unit If the unit is being used in a vertical orientation the recorded surface of Rear panel DIGITAL IN COAXIAL The IN jack a
43. mercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alcohol 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 Never use a stabilizer printable discs or a single adapter Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will dam age the mechanism and cause it to malfunction You should not use an 8cm single adapter when using the CD RWAU Recommended media An up to date list of manufacturers who produce media suitable for use in the CD RWAU can be Switching to audio mode To switch to the audio CD recorder mode follow the instructions below For details of how to switch into USB mode consult the details provided in the CD RW4U USB Operation Guide 1 Press the MENU key 14 or to show 2 Usethe MULTI DIAL main unit 10 or press the SKIP s oe ae ded fo mee the display to ae 3 Press the MULTI DIAL main unit 41 or press the ENTER key remote control unit The unit enters audio mode in standby showing HUG Tt MOLE dimmed 4 Press the POWER key to enter audio mode Menu operations The CD RWAU uses menus to set various parame ters These are made using the MENU key on the main unit or the remote control unit 44 or 10 TASCAM CD RW4U Never use a disc that has had a stab
44. n If you want to use the unit in a vertical potion you must first fit the supplied feet Peel off the backing paper of the self adhesive feet and locate them in the small 1 mm shallow depres sions in the right side of the unit When using the unit in a vertical orientation always make sure that it is positioned on a stable surface f a preset indicator in the display i e one which cannot change but is either on or off 1s shown this is shown as follows SHUFFLE 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 When referring to a key on the remote control unit the following typeface is used to show the number of the key as given in the diagram in this manual and the corresponding explanation finalized i e further recording is possible on the disc e A 3 5 diskette containing driver software e A CD ROM containing CD writing software Two AA batteries for the remote control unit This manual The CD RW4U USB Operation Guide A Quick Start guide where it will not topple or fall It should always be oriented on the feet on its right side Take care when inserting discs into the drive in this orientation as they may jam in the tray mechanism Do not change the orientation of the unit with a CD loaded in the tray as this may cause jamming
45. national copyright treaties If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD RW4U tem For details of such operations consult the separate CD RW4U USB Operation Guide playback Audio CDs are recorded at 16 bit resolu tion however following industry standards TASCAM See About CD R and CD RW discs on page 8 for further details 1 Introduction About this manual About this manual This part of the manual does not cover the use of the CD RWAU with a personal computer it covers the audio func tions of the unit only 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 1s shown in the following typeface THIS HFT Recordable discs In this manual we use the term recordable disc to describe a CD R or CD RW disc that has not been Special notes Unpacking and handling the CD RW4U When unpacking the unit you should find the follow ing items in addition to this manual The CD RW4U unit itself e The RC RW700 remote control unit Four feet for vertical mounting e USB cable e 1 4 to 3 5mm stereo headphone adapter Siting etc The CD RWAU can be operated in either a horizontal or a vertical orientatio
46. not ready to record 3 Adjust the level of the source Level adjust ment on page 20 The red OVER indicators on the meters should never light Unlike analog equipment digital audio units produce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted and there is no headroom after the 0 mark If recording digitally from a commercially produced CD the volume set in the menu Playing back tracks Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back on an ordinary CD player the CD RWAU can play back tracks that have been recorded 22 TASCAM CD RW4U should be tii This will maintain all the dynamic range of the source e CD without clipping Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet An analog signal input at nominal level with no cut or boost from the volume controls that is with the INPUT control between the 1 o clock and 2 o clock positions is equivalent to a reading of between 20dB and 12dB on the meters in other words 0 is equivalent to 16 dBFS 4 Press the PLAY PAUSE 6 or PLAY key 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 PLAY PAUSE 6 or PAUSE key to pause recording temporarily The pause indicator on the display shows this Pressing PLAY again restarts recording with a new track number Alternatively press STOP 7 or D to stop
47. 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 ana log connections since the track divisions are determined by relative silence it is possible that spurious track divi sions will be inserted Under these conditions it may be better to use manual track division Manual track division on page 23 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 level Track start signal received 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 automatic track increment Digital recording from CD MD and DAT Long pause in signal but track is not incremented level time You may find it helpful to use the track restriction facility see Restricting the number of tracks on page 23 together with the automatic track division For instance 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 DIAL control to set the number of tracks to the number of tracks comprising the first album When the final track of the first album has been re
48. pude avien iti stops the display shows FRA bhroit ir Program Mem ory 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 dis connect 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 Use the MULTI DIAL control or the SKIP keys to select a track for playback 4 Recording Advanced recording Manual track division It is possible to divide the recording into tracks on the fly while recording There are three options available for track division automatic division triggered by the subcode when making a digital recording track divisions triggered by arise in sound level and manual settings To make manual track divisions while recording is taking place press the RECORD key 5 or D The current track number is incremented by one Restricting the number of tracks When making a recording using the CD RWACU it is possible to restrict the number of t
49. put selection To select the input to be recorded press the INPUT SELECT key on the main unit 3 Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow ing options 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 Q 4 Recording 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 1 Press the MENU key digo or ded repeatedly uns the m shows T 44 Where 5 5 ie i is the current setting for copy S Hon as shown above 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control 41 or use the SKIP keys D to change the copy protection setting Copy protection applies on a per track not a per disc basis This means that you can apply different copy protec tion levels to different tracks but you can t apply different copy protection levels to different parts of the same track If copy protection is important to your work you may want to check this setting every time
50. racks that may be recorded at one time This applies whether the tracks are being divided manually as described above Manual track division on page 23 or being divided automatically Automatic track division on page 21 At any time within record or record ready mode turn the MULTI DIAL control 1f 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 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 Time display while recording on page 20 just before the end of the disc is reached the unit starts a on out over a few seconds the dis BlavshowsP ADE nu Wea ins Tade out has finished the display shows F ii forafew seconds and the unit Advanced recording These sections cover more advanced recording techniques 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 D For details of automatic track division while record ing see Automatic track division on page 21 NOTE According to the Hed 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 limitat
51. roduct 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 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 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are
52. s 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 manufac turer 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 determine 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 RW4U 3 SAFETY INFORMATION This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR chapter 1 subcategory
53. s of this key cycle through the different menu items used to set parame ters 5 PHONES jack and LEVEL control Use a standard pair of stereo headphones equipped with a 3 5 mm plug with this jack Adjust the volume from the jack with the control turn clockwise for higher volume 42 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL The OUT jack outputs digital audio in IEC60958 TYPE II SPDIF format 2 Introduction to the CD RW4U Remeote control unit ANALOG IN UNBALANCED These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suit ably equipped units 10 dB V unbalanced ANALOG OUT UNBALANCED These RCA jacks output analog audio signals at 10 dBV levels unbalanced to suitably equipped units USB This B type USB connector is used to connect the CD RWAU to a host computer when it 1s Remote control unit Q POWER Turns the unit between standby and power on modes equivalent to 1 Q OPEN CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc tray equivalent to 40 Number keys 0 through 10 and 10 Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers when playing back or making a pro grammed play list CLEAR key Use this key to clear a mistaken entry made with the number keys Q REPEAT key Use this key to change between the various repeat modes when playing back see Repeat play on page 18 Q DISPLAY key Use this key to switch between the different display modes available MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle thro
54. sed 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 product 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 ha
55. t discs Avoid using non circular promotional etc discs O9 To keep the laser pickups clean don t touch them For the same reason don t leave the disc trays opened unnecessarily 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 TASCAM CD RW4U 9 1 Introduction Switching to audio mode and fingerprints grease etc can cause errors in the recording process 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 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 e 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 com
56. tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation This equipment gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio comm unications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to 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 receiver c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION e Read all of these Instructions e Save these Instructions for later use eFollow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the p
57. to the amplifier system have not been made properly or the input source selector is not at the correct position Analog and or digital volume Level adjustment on page 20 is set too low The signal is being input through an unselected input source Input selection on page 19 A digital input source has been selected but the source is not connected or is not switched on 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 orno tracks are available ora general recording error has occurred The disc is bad If it is a CD RW disc you may refresh it Refreshing a disc on page 29 otherwise replace the disc An error has occurred while trying to erase the disc Either the disc is full this message will be prefaced by Disc Full attempt has been made 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 Seen when a CD RW disc OPC area is full and the CD RW4U automatically cleans up the OPC area for further recording Current disc needs repair Refresh the CD RW disc using the procedure descri
58. trast may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players For details of disc brands that are known to work well with the CD RWAU see Recommended media on page 10 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 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 pis dy uc A 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 e 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 compac
59. ugh the different menu items used to set parame ters equivalent to 4 ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI DIAL control 1f to confirm an entry FADER key Use this key to start fade in recordings or to start a fade out when recording MONITOR key Use this key to output the signals received at the currently 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 playback modes being used in the USB mode For details see the CD RW4U USB Operation Guide 9 AC power Use the connected power cable to connect the CD RWAU to the AC power supply Always ensure that the voltage supplied is the same as that indicated on the rear panel of the CD RWAU If you are in doubt consult a qualified electrician D FINALIZE key Use this key to finalize recordable discs See Finalizing on page 12 and Finalizing discs on page 27 for details equivalent to 49 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 Erasing on page 28 for details RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode equivalent to 5 p SYNC REC key Use this key to turn syn chronized recording on and off equivalent to 4 See Synchronized recording on page 24 for details REC MUTE key Use this key when record
60. ugs 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 AFPA 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 entry as practical Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 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 unu
61. umber was the whole disc Said be erased as described below If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation press any other key such as the STOP key 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 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control 4 or use the ORI s p until the display shows If you do not want to proceed with the erase operation press any other key such as the STOP key 28 TASCAM CD RW4U 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 If only one track has been recorded on the disc only the erase disc option Erasing a whole disc on page 28 is available 4 When the range of tracks to be erased has been selected press the MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key O If the erase eee has been selected the word ERASE flashes on the display and the ner starts counting down The process will typically take around 20 seconds ii me end of the countdown period the word imr iet e appears briefly on the dis sig and the display returns to the track time display If the PLAY PAUSE key is pressed
62. you make a recording to ensure that you have the protection level that you want LINE IN analog jacks Coaxial digital jack If the digital signal is selected the boxed DIGITAL indicator lights on the display If the analog signal is selected the boxed ANALOG indicator lights on the display The RECORD key 5 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 recordable disc in the unit pressing the RECORD key enters record ready mode The word liti HH E TUE 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 TASCAM CD RW4U 19 4 Recording Frequency conversion Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44 1 kHz The CD RWAU will always record and play back CDs at this frequency However if recording through a digital connection and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44 1 kHz or is being played back at a non stan dard speed using a varispeed unit more than 0 02 Level adjustment The analog signals received at the LINE IN jacks are controlled with the INPUT LEVEL control 42 Digital signal levels as well as the level of analog signals once they have passed through the INPUT LEVEL control are adjusted in the following way 1 Press the RECORD key or D to place the unit

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