Tascam Recording Equipment CD Rewritable Recorder User Manual

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CD-RW900SL  
CD Rewritable Recorder  
Professional  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.  
1 Read these instructions.  
2 Keep these instructions.  
3 Heed all warnings.  
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, on the apparatus.  
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such  
as a book case or similar unit.  
4 Follow all instructions.  
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power  
from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON in the  
Standby position.  
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6 Clean only with dry cloth.  
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the  
AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord  
plug at any time.  
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
• An apparatus with Class I construction shall be  
connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding  
connection.  
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should  
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-  
phones can cause hearing loss.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
 
Safety Information  
This product has been designed and manufactured  
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter  
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for  
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as  
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-  
ible laser radiation during operation because invis-  
ible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is  
completely confined in the protective housings.  
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.  
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.  
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For USA  
• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN  
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT  
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.  
Optical pickup:  
Type  
: HOP-6201T  
Manufacturer : Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd.  
Laser output : Less than 75 mW on the objective  
lens (record)  
Wavelength : 777 to 787 nm  
For China  
TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
 
Contents  
TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
 
1Introduction
own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate  
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM  
CD-RW900SL CD rewritable recorder.  
permission from the copyright holder or the rightful  
licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction  
or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal  
penalties under copyright laws and international  
copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your  
rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circum-  
stances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the  
consequences of any illegal copying performed using  
the CD-RW900SL.  
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to  
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how  
to properly set up and connect the CD-RW900SL, as well  
as the operation of its many useful and convenient func-  
tions. After you have finished reading this manual, please  
keep it in a safe place for future reference.  
NOTE  
This product is designed to help you record and repro-  
duce sound works to which you own the copyright,  
or where you have obtained permission from the  
copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you  
Supplied accessories  
In addition to this manual, the CD-RW900SL has been  
packed with the following:  
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are  
missing.  
NOTE  
RC-RW900SL remote control unit............................1  
AC power cable.........................................................1  
A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers).....1  
A warranty card ........................................................1  
AAA batteries for the remote control unit................2  
The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.  
Rack-mounting the unit  
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space  
above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.  
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard  
19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove  
the feet of the unit before mounting.  
About this manual  
In this manual, we use the following conventions:  
The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-  
ing typeface: ERASE.  
When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows  
a message, this is shown in the following typeface:  
Complete.  
If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot  
change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as  
follows: RANDOM.  
Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF  
selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following  
typface: XXX.  
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1 Introduction  
About CD-R and CD-RW discs  
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they  
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or  
re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc,  
additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of  
CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:  
CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of  
heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are not  
stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on  
them, and which is away from sources of heat such as  
radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.  
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to  
avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.  
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a  
soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information.  
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may  
cause damage to the recorded side.  
Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from  
grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality.  
To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from  
the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner,  
gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will  
damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.  
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 logo one of the  
following logos:  
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and  
do not use any protective coating spray.  
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a  
CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied  
with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.  
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 playable on  
the CD-RW900SL. This is in no way a limitation of the  
CD-RW900SL itself, but of the difference between the  
different types of media and the methods used to read them.  
There are precautions that you should take when handling  
CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on  
which you will be recording. Recording on a disc requires  
a cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints,  
grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process.  
About finalizing  
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW  
disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data  
(i.e. play back the audio) until a final *TOC has been writ-  
ten at the start of the disc.  
be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on page 28 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.  
*TOC:Table of contents  
Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting  
and ending addresses, and etc..  
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be  
“unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows  
further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that  
there is space on the disc.  
The process of writing this table of contents is known as  
“finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can  
Recordable discs  
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to  
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been final-  
ized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.  
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1Introduction
Environmental considerations  
The CD-RW900SL may be used in most areas, but to  
maintain top performance, and prolong operating life,  
observe the following environmental conditions:  
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating  
electrical device such as a power amplifier.  
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for  
correct operation.  
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and  
35°C (41°F and 95°F).  
NOTE  
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.  
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.  
As the unit may become hot during operation, always  
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do  
not install this unit in a confined space such as a book-  
case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.  
Handling of compact discs  
The CD-RW900SL has been designed for the playback  
of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files  
recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addi  
tion to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play  
properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid  
serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”  
Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of  
high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping  
could result.  
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Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the  
disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen.  
Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from  
tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are  
inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal  
mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.  
Do not use cracked discs.  
Always insert the compact discs into the unit with their  
label facing upward.  
To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center  
of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care  
fully by the edges.  
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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu  
lar promotional, etc. discs.  
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Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the  
non-label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so  
keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not  
being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe  
gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the  
outside edge.  
Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection  
system, have been released from several record compa  
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nies in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some  
of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications,  
they may not be playable on the CD-RW900SL.  
Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,  
benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean  
CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface.  
It may cause CDs to become unplayable.  
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs  
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable  
recordable discs with this player will damage the mecha-  
nism and cause it to malfunction.  
NOTE  
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to  
it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick  
to the turntable of the CD-RW900SL. If it sticks to the  
turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.  
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1 Introduction  
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 oper-  
ation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the  
player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature  
before using.  
Use of the remote control unit  
Do not expose the infra-red receiver (light receptive  
area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light  
for extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light  
may result in failure of the remote control sensor.  
When the remote control will not be used over one  
month, please remove the batteries to prevent the possi-  
bility of battery acid leakage which could damage the  
unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the  
batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a  
cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After  
cleaning, replace with new batteries.  
The remote control functions by using an infrared light  
signal. When using the unit to control the CD-RW900SL,  
other devices that are turned on could be operated by its  
signal.  
If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or  
commands do not always function properly, the batter-  
ies have become weak and should be replaced. Always  
replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type.  
Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the  
main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote  
control and the remote sensor.  
Batteries  
If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage  
occurs, the unit will not function.  
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Inserting batteries  
1. Open the lid.  
Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and  
their packaging to ensure proper usage.  
2. Confirm +/- polarity, and insert two AAA batteries.  
3. Close the lid.  
Confirm + and – polarity and follow the indications  
when inserting new batteries into the remote control.  
Do not use old and new batteries together.  
Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ.  
Do not use batteries of different specifications together.  
Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are  
non-rechargeable.  
Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a  
fire or put them in water.  
Connections  
The following should be noted when you connect the unit  
to other equipment.  
Audio signals output from the unit are output from  
the analog ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL  
OUT connector simultaneously (but not from the digital  
outputs in stop mode).  
It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL  
COAXIAL IN, DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG  
UNBALANCED INs (L, R) to other equipment at the  
same time. However, the unit can receive signals from only  
one digital input at a time.  
Currently selected input jack is shown on the display.  
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Front panel  
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POWER switch The power switch is used to switch  
the unit on and off.  
TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches  
Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on page  
19 for details.  
Disc slot Discs should be inserted label side upwards  
into the unit’s slot.  
INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric controls to  
adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at  
the ANALOG IN jacks.  
Gently slide in a disc until the unit pulls the disc in.  
Note that if the unit does not pull the disc in, press the  
EJECT key to cancel the action. Do not force the disc  
in further to avoid damage to the unit.  
PHONES jack and the 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 level control  
(turn clockwise for higher volume).  
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MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for play-  
back, to set parameter values.  
When a disc is inserted into the unit, the display shows  
TOCReadingfor a short period while the unit deter-  
mines the contents of the disc.  
In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key, i.e.  
the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed.  
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MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options  
(see “Operation basics” on page 15).  
FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize recordable  
discs (see “Finalizing” on page 28).  
EJECT key Use this key to eject the currently loaded  
disc. The display shows DiscEject.  
It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data  
(see “Title input operation” on page 30).  
REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat playback  
mode on and off.  
ERASE/DEL key Use this key (with CD-RW discs  
only) to erase tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh  
a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see  
“Erasing” on page 29 for details).  
ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key cancels  
the menu item selected.  
DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc title  
when the disc is stopped. When the disc is playing or in  
ready mode, press this key to see the current track title.  
It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data  
(see “Title input operation” on page 30).  
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key Use this key to operate review playback  
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REMOTE SENSOR This is the sensor for the remote  
control unit. Make sure that there is a clear path from  
the remote control unit to the sensor.  
(search) while in playback or ready modes.  
When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using  
this key selects the directory.  
TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time  
modes shown on the display (see “Time display switch-  
ing” on page 19).  
This key also moves the cursor in the left direction  
when entering TEXT data.  
Display The display is used to show the current status  
of the unit, as well as the current menu settings.  
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key Use this key to operate cue playback  
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(search) while in playback or ready modes.  
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When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using  
this key selects the directory.  
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INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different  
audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input  
selection” on page 23 for full details).  
This key also moves the cursor in the right direction  
when entering TEXT data.  
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KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible keyboard  
with PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to  
enable certain operations of the CD-RW900SL with the  
keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be  
performed with greater efficiency.  
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STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.  
PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback  
or recording.  
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READY key Use this key to standby for playback  
or recording.  
RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode  
(see “Basic recording” on page 24 for details) and also  
to enter manual track divisions (see “Manually divide  
track” on page 26).  
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SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized  
recording on and off before starting to record (see  
“Synchronized recording” on page 25 for details).  
Rear panel  
h ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA  
jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably-  
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equipped units ( 10 dBV).  
j ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA  
jacks output analog audio signals (at –10 dBV levels) to  
suitably-equipped units.  
k DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two RCA jacks  
accept and output digital audio in standard consumer  
format (SPDIF).  
l DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two TOSLINK  
optical connectors accept and output digital audio using  
optical fiber connectors.  
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AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.  
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Display  
This display shows various types of operation information,  
including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and  
menu status.  
% OPTICAL The OPTICAL indicator lights when the input  
source is set to optical.  
^ COAXIAL The COAXIAL indicator lights when the input  
source is set to coaxial.  
z TOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc  
contains TOC (Table of Contents) data.  
& ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the  
input source is set to analog.  
x Track number display During playback or selection,  
the track number is displayed.  
* SINGLE The SINGLE indicator lights when Single  
Playback mode is set.  
When Incremental playback is on, and when in play-  
back or playback ready mode, the TRACK indicator blinks.  
( RANDOM This RANDOM indicator lights when Random  
Playback mode is set.  
c MP3 The MP3 indicator lights when a MP3 disc is in  
the deck.  
) PROGRAM The PROGRAM indicator lights when  
Program Playback mode is set.  
v Counter display Depending on the time display mode,  
TOTAL or REMAIN are lit. The counter display indication  
are in minutes (three digits) and seconds (two digits).  
Q ¥ This lights during playback, and also blinks during  
Auto Cue point search.  
b KEY The KEY indicator lights when Key Control is on.  
n PITCH The PITCH indicator lights when Pitch Control is on.  
m A.CUE The A.CUE indicator lights when Auto Cue is on.  
W π This lights during playback or recording standby mode.  
E DISC, GROUP, TRACK display The DISC indicator  
lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped.  
The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory  
playback mode is on.  
, A.READY The A.READY indicator lights when Auto  
Ready is on.  
The TRACK indicator lights up during playback or record-  
ing , also during playback or recording standby mode.  
. A. TRACK The A.TRACK indicator lights when the Auto  
Track is on.  
R Character display Disc information, track informa-  
tion, menu, message, time, and operation status are  
displayed here.  
/ Meter This displays the playback level, as well as the  
input level of the source device.  
! A-B The A-B indicator lights when the A-B repeat func-  
tion is on.  
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This lights when the Timer Play function is on.  
Also, this flashes until a “B-point” is entered.  
Y CAPS The CAPS indicator lights during title input to  
indicate CAPS mode is on. In lower case letter mode,  
there is no indication.  
@ REPEAT The REPEAT indicator lights when the Repeat  
function is on.  
# SYNC The SYNC indicator lights up when SYNC is on.  
$ REC When the SRC function is on, this lights during  
recording, or in recording standby mode.  
When the SRC function is off, this flashes during  
recording, or in recording standby mode.  
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RC-RW900SL Remote control unit  
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READY key Use this key to standby for playback  
or recording.  
SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized  
recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording” on  
page 25 for details).  
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EJECT key Ejects the loaded disc from the unit.  
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Number keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for direct  
entry of track numbers when playing back, or making a  
programmed play list.  
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CLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the  
number keys.  
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In the program mode, pressing this key cancels the  
program entered at the last.  
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It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode.  
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ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing  
the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry.  
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MENU key Switches the menu mode on or off.  
PLAY MODE key Use this key to choose between the  
different playback modes (single play, continue play, etc.).  
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ERASE key Erases tracks (CD-RW discs only), or a  
whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a  
finalized disc (see “Erasing” on page 29 for details).  
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FINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs. See  
“Finalizing” on page 28 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 “Rec mute function” on page 27).  
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TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time  
display modes.  
DISPLAY key Press this key to see the current disc  
title when the disc is stopped, or the current track title  
while in playback or ready mode.  
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SKIP (Â/¯) keys Use these keys to move  
between tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotat-  
ing the MULTI JOG dial).  
When entering TEXT data, using this key switches the  
text characters.  
PLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter  
record mode from record ready mode.  
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REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat  
modes when playing back (see “Repeat playback” on  
page 19).  
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A-B key Sets the A to B repeat points and playback  
mode (see “A to B repeat playback” on page 20).  
DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file  
directory playback on and off.  
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PITCH key Switches pitch control on and off.  
FADER key Use this key to start fade-in recordings or  
to start a fade-out when recording (see “Fade-in and  
fade-out recording” on page 25 for details).  
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RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode.  
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SEARCH keys ( ) Use these keys to move the  
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playback position inside a track.  
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STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.  
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3Menuoperation
The various settings and editing operations possible with  
the CD-RW900SL are performed through menu options  
shown on the display. Among the many menu setting  
options, some may be made directly using the keys on the  
remote control.  
Menu configuration  
The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.  
Menu option Sub-Menu option  
Function  
Reference page  
PLAY  
PLAY MODE  
Playback mode settings  
Pitch control mode on/off  
Pitch control setting  
P18 (“Playback modes”)  
PITCH  
P20 (“Pitch control function”)  
P20 (“Pitch control function”)  
P20 (“Pitch control function”)  
P21 (“Key control function”)  
P21 (“Key control function”)  
P21 (“Playing back MP3 files”)  
P22 (“MP3 action settings“)  
P16 (“Simple playback operations“)  
P20 (“Auto Ready function“)  
P20 (“Auto Cue function”)  
PITCH CONT  
PITCH STEP  
KEY  
Pitch control variable pitch setting  
Key control mode on/off  
Key control level setting  
MP3 disc directory mode on/off  
MP3 disc playback error setting  
data reading speed setting  
Auto ready on/off  
KEY LEVEL  
DIRECTORY  
MP3 ACTION  
READ SPEED  
A_READY  
A_CUE  
Auto cue on/off  
A_CUE LEVEL  
VOLUME  
Auto Cue level setting  
Input level setting  
P20 (“Auto Cue function”)  
REC  
P23 (“Input selection”)  
FADE IN  
Fade-in time setting  
P25 (“Fade-in and fade-out recording”)  
P25 (“Fade-in and fade-out recording”)  
P23 (“Frequency conversion”)  
P25 (“Sync recording”)  
FADE OUT  
SRC  
Fade-out time setting  
Sampling rate converter on/off  
Sync recording operating level  
Auto track on/off  
SYNC LEVEL  
A_TRK  
P26 (“Automatic track division”)  
P26 (“Automatic track division”)  
P30 (“Title input operation”)  
P31 (“Keyboard type setting”)  
P16 (“Simple playback operations”)  
P24 (“Basic recording”)  
A_TRK LEVEL  
TEXT EDIT  
KEYBOARD  
PLAY TIME  
REC TIME  
IR REMOTE  
F_PRESET  
Auto track operating level  
Text setting  
TEXT  
SYSTEM  
setting for keyboard type  
Display total playing time  
Display total recording time  
Remote control setting  
Reset to the factory setting  
P15 (“Operation basics”)  
P15 (“Operation basics”)  
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Operation basics  
1. Select the desired menu option.  
3. Setting the desired menu item or value.  
Press the MENU key on the front panel or remote  
control to call up the desired menu. The menu  
option PLAY will be shown on the display at first.  
Front panel operation: Use the MULTI JOG dial to  
select the desired menu item or value. Pushing the  
dial enters and exits menu mode.  
Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key.  
Pressing the ENTER key confirms and exits menu  
mode.  
NOTE  
Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial  
to select the desired menu option, then push the dial  
to confirm.  
Some menu options exist for confirmation purposes  
only, and the setting cannot be changed.  
Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to  
cycle through the different menu options, then  
press the ENTER key to confirm.  
4. How to exit menu mode after setting (or confirma-  
tion), during menu option display.  
Front panel operation: As well as pushing the  
MULTI JOG dial, you can use the MENU key to exit  
menu mode.  
The sub-menu option screen of the selected menu  
will be displayed.  
If the PLAY menu option is selected, the sub-menu  
option shows up like this:  
Remote control operation: Press the ENTER key  
to exit menu mode.  
NOTE  
The selected menu mode remains after power is  
turned off, except the TEXT menu.  
NOTE  
Return to the menu option selection screen, press the  
ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on  
the remote control.  
To reset all the settings and return to the factory setting,  
use the F_PRESET sub-menu in the SYSTEM menu  
option. It should only be used when a disc is not loaded.  
When IR REMOTE is set to Disable, some functions can  
not be operated using the remote control. On the other  
hand, set to Enable allows any operation using the  
remote control.  
2. Select the desired sub-menu.  
Front panel operation: Rotate the MULTI JOG dial  
to select the desired sub-menu, then push the dial to  
enter the selection.  
Remote control operation: Use the SKIP key to  
select, then press the ENTER key.  
The menu item screen of the selected sub-menu will  
appear. If the sub-menu PLAY MODE is selected,  
the menu item shows up like this:  
NOTE  
To return to the sub-menu option selection screen,  
press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR  
key on the remote control.  
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4Playbackoperations
The CD-RW900SL can be used to play back CDs (includ-  
ing CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and  
finalized on other types of recorder), as well as CD-R discs  
and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit.  
Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and  
CD-RW are also playable on the unit.  
Discs for playback  
The CD discs in the CD-RW900SL can play back the types  
of discs listed below.  
MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2  
format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly final-  
ized. MP3 files that are recorded to a disc with Joliet  
format extensions are also playable.  
Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA  
format.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in  
CD-DA format and finalized properly.  
Simple playback operations  
The CD-RW900SL also shows one of the following:  
WARNING  
If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust  
the level control to low on the unit, then connect  
to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will  
prevent any possible damage to your hearing.  
TOC A disc finalized  
MP3 A disc contains MP3 files  
3. Press the PLAY key to start playback.  
NOTE  
Adjust the connected monitor system, or the level  
control for the PHONES on the unit to set the listen-  
ing level you desire.  
The explanation in this manual will assume the user is  
starting from the normal Continuous mode.  
NOTE  
1. Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit.  
If a disc has scratch or grime, it could cause the laser  
pickup to “skip.” In this case, set the READ SPEED  
sub-menu in the PLAY menu option to “High“ (see  
“Operation basics” on page 15). This may resolve the  
problem, however, the unit’s running sound may  
become louder.  
2. Insert a disc into the unit with the label side up.  
The display shows DiscLoading. Then TOC  
Readingwill appear with the period flashing.  
When the TOC has been read, the display shows the  
number of tracks and total running time of the disc.  
Disc type  
4. To stop playback, press the STOP key.  
To temporarily stop playback and enter playback  
standby mode, press the READY key. To resume  
playback, press the PLAY key again.  
NOTE  
Total number of tracks Total running time  
To confirm the total playing time, use the PLAY TIME  
option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see “Operation  
basics” on page 15)  
Track selection  
Using the skip function  
Skipping track numbers backward or forward.  
2. Press the PLAY key to start playback.  
1. Select desired tracks for playback with the MULTI  
JOG dial on the front panel. Turning clockwise  
skips the track number backward and counter-  
clockwise skips forward.  
Or, press the READY key to cue the track and enter  
playback standby mode after moving to the head  
of the selected track. To start playback, press the  
PLAY key.  
Or, press the SKIP key on the remote control.  
Pressing  
key skips the track number back-  
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ward and  
key skips forward.  
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Selecting by track number  
Using the number keys on the remote control, the number  
of the desired track can be entered directory. Even numbers  
with two or three digits can be entered easily. For example:  
After input, press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, the  
READY key to cue the track at its head position and enter  
playback standby mode.  
Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed.  
You can also enter the track number and start playback by  
Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed.  
Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be displayed.  
pushing the MULTI JOG dial or using the ENTER key.  
NOTE  
This function cannot be used in Program or Random mode.  
Track search  
Normal search  
Press the ∆/˚ search key continuously on the front  
panel, or the SEARCH ∆/˚ key on the remote control.  
To stop the search function, simply release the ∆/˚ or  
the SEARCH key.  
NOTE  
The search function does not operate with MP3 discs.  
Direct search  
For MP3 discs, time cannot be specified within a track.  
However, if you input the three-digit track number,  
playback will begin from the start of that track.  
By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you can  
start playback from a specified point of a specified track.  
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Basic operation  
During stop, play or playback standby modes, use the  
number keys on the remote control to input the three-digit  
track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the desired  
elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of that track.  
Operation variations  
Even if the final “seconds” time value is not input, play-  
back will begin from the selected “minutes” time after  
pressing the ENTER or PLAY key. Or, if you press the  
READY key, the unit will enter the playback standby mode  
at the selected point.  
Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of track 2,  
input “002 001 30”.  
During input, the counter in the display will flash.  
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Specifying a track number only  
After inputting the track number, press the ENTER or  
PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY  
key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.  
NOTE  
Instead of inputting the three-digit track number, you  
can input only the desired track number.  
NOTE  
Example: To specify track 3, input only “3”.  
Regardless of the time display mode (see “Time  
display switching on page 19), the time from the start  
of the specified track is displayed.  
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Specifying to the minute  
After inputting the three-digit track number and the number  
of minutes after the start of the track, press the ENTER or  
PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key  
to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.  
Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any stage  
during input.  
During stop or playback modes, when the final digit is  
entered, the desired position is automatically located and  
playback will begin from the desired point. During play-  
back standby mode, at the desired point the unit will enter  
playback standby mode.  
Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of track 2,  
input “002 001”  
NOTE  
Following the above example, if “0021” is input, the  
same position will be located.  
NOTE  
If a point which does not exist is entered, Direct  
Search time entry mode will be cancelled.  
The direct search function cannot be used in program  
or random mode.  
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Playback modes  
There are four different playback modes. The selected  
mode will be indicated on the left of the display.  
wise changes the playback mode shown on the display in  
the following order:  
Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indica-  
tion lamp  
Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit  
Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit  
Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit  
Mode>Cont Mode>Single Mode>Program Mode>Random  
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Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial  
returns to normal mode from the menu mode.  
While the mode can be changed from any playback mode,  
the explanation in this manual will assume the user is  
starting from the Continuous mode.  
The playback mode can be selected using the PLAY MODE  
key on the remote control unit. Pressing the key changes  
the playback mode on the display in the following order:  
NOTE  
The selected playback mode remains after power is  
turned off. However, the program playback mode will  
be cleared to “Continuous” mode when the power is  
turned off.  
Continue Single Program Random  
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You can also select the playback mode using the PLAY  
MODE option in the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation  
basics” on page 15). Turning the MULTI JOG dial clock-  
Continuous playback  
Programing is cancelled, and playback continues in the  
normal order.  
2. Press the PLAY key to begin playback in order of  
the track number.  
1. When stopped, set the mode to display Continue or  
Mode>Cont.  
Single-track playback  
This function enables playback of just a single track.  
remote control to select the desired track. The  
MULTI JOG dial can be used to select the track also.  
1. When stopped, set the mode to display Single or  
Mode>Single.  
3. Press the PLAY key to begin playback.  
2. Use the SKIP key or the number keys (0~9) on the  
After the selected track finishes, playback stops.  
Random playback  
In this mode, the unit will play back all the tracks on the  
disc in completely random order, regardless of track number.  
NOTE  
Even when the power is turned off, the unit will  
remain in Random mode.  
When stopped, set the mode to display Program or  
Mode>Random. Press the PLAY key and random playback  
will begin.  
Program playback  
This function enables playback of selected tracks in  
any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected for  
program playback.  
Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is complet-  
ed. As the program is being created, the program number and  
total program playing time is revised on the display.  
1. When stopped, set the mode to display Program or  
NOTE  
Mode>Program.  
If the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track  
will be deleted from the last.  
2. Use the number keys (0~9) on the remote control  
unit to select each desired track for program play-  
back, then press the ENTER key.  
3. When program setting is completed, press the  
PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the  
programmed order.  
You can also rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the  
track number and push to enter.  
NOTE  
If the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the  
PLAY key, all the program data will be erased.  
The track number will be entered into the program.  
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When stopped, if the playback mode is switched to  
another, all the program data will be erased.  
If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 program  
steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the display.  
The programmed play order is not memorized when  
power is turned off.  
If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59  
sec, --- : -- appears on the display.  
In this mode, if there are no tracks programed, the  
CD-RW900SL will not start playback.  
Time display switching  
When the TIME key on the front panel or the remote  
control is pressed, the time display will switch through  
several modes on the display.  
NOTE  
In program mode, pressing the TIME key displays the  
elapsed and the remaining time of the whole program.  
Elapsed track time (no display light indication)  
Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)  
Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)  
Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the  
display)  
When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is  
always displayed, and the TIME key cannot be used.  
For details on time display during recording, please  
refer to “Time display while recording” on page 24.  
Even when power is turned off, the time display mode  
setting is retained.  
When stopped, the total recording time is shown, regard-  
less of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indicators.  
Timer playback  
By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW900SL  
to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is  
turned on by the timer.  
4. Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the timer’  
s operation manual for details. At the set time, the  
power to the CD-RW900SL will be turned on, and  
playback will automatically begin.  
1. First, plug the power cord of the CD-RW900SL into  
the power outlet of the timer.  
2. Load a disc into the unit.  
3. Switch the TIMER switch on PLAY to enable timer  
function on for the desired deck.  
When Timer playback has been turned on, the  
timer icon lights up in the display.  
Timer indicator  
NOTE  
The indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into  
the unit.  
Repeat playback  
1. Press the REPEAT key to turn on the repeat mode.  
2. Press the REPEAT key again to turn off repeat  
mode. Repeat OFF appears then the REPEAT indicator  
turns off.  
In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played  
continuously. The display shows Repeat ON and the  
indicator lights up REPEAT.  
NOTE  
Combining the repeat mode with the program,  
Single-track playback and Random playback functions  
will enable Program repeat, Single-track repeat and  
Random repeat operations, respectively.  
During playback, if the repeat mode is turned on,  
playback continues as before, and when the last track  
finishes, playback resumes from the first track.  
If the repeat mode is turned on when the deck is  
Settings for the repeat playback mode remain after  
power is turned off, except the specified A-B section  
(see “A to B repeat playback” on page 20).  
stopped, press the PLAY key to begin operation.  
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A to B repeat playback  
If a specific portion between two points on the disc is spec-  
ified, that portion can be played back repeatedly.  
NOTE  
You can also operate this function during playback standby.  
1. During playback, press the A-B key on the remote  
control at the beginning of the desired portion on  
the disc.  
3. To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume normal  
playback, press the A-B key once again.  
The REPEAT and A-B indicators will turn off.  
The REPEAT indicator lights up in the display and the  
A- indicator will flash.  
NOTE  
A-B repeat cannot be used when the specified A-B  
section spans more than one track, and cannot be  
used with MP3 discs.  
2. At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press  
the A-B key again.  
Then, the REPEAT and A-B indicators light up in the  
display, and the desired A-B section will be played  
back repeatedly.  
When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B  
section is cancelled.  
Auto Cue function  
Using the auto cue function, you can select a cue point  
where sound begins (not where a track begins) within a  
track.  
Then, select a track and press the PLAY key. The unit  
enters playback ready mode.  
When the PLAY key is pressed again, playback begins at  
Turn the auto cue function on and use the A_CUE LEVEL  
sub-menu option (see “Operation basics” on page 15) to set  
the sound detection level (-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60,  
-66 and -72 dB).  
exactly the cue point.  
While the auto function is on, the A.CUE indicator lights up  
on the display.  
Auto Ready function  
This function allows the playing back a single track, and  
the automatic cuing of the next track ready for playback.  
Combined with Auto Cue function, the unit enters play-  
back ready mode at the point where the sound detection  
level is set in A_CUE LEVEL sub-menu option of the next  
track.  
Use the A_READY sub-menu option to turn the function  
on or off. When on, the A.READY indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Pitch control function  
increments (default: 0.1%).  
When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed) of the  
playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/- 16%.  
3. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to  
1. When stopped, press the PITCH key on the remote  
enter and return to normal mode.  
control to turn on the Pitch control function.  
During playback, the pitch control playback can  
be disabled temporarily. Press the PITCH key on  
the remote control or use the PITCH option in the  
PLAY sub-menu to turn the function off.  
Or, use the PITCH option in the PLAY sub-menu  
(refer to “Operation basics” on page 15).  
The current pitch value appears on the display for  
seconds and the PITCH indicator will light up.  
Pitch>OFFappears on the display and the pitch  
control playback will be off temporarily, until the  
function is re-set again.  
2. Press the MENU key and select the PITCH CONT  
option in the PLAY sub-menu to set the desired  
value and push the MULTI JOG dial to enter.  
To resume the pitch control playback, press the  
PITCH key again or use the PITCH option.  
Pitch>XXXwill appear on the display.  
NOTE  
Then, rotate the MULTI JOG dial to set the desired value.  
When turning the pitch control on and off during  
playback, sound output is cut for a short instant.  
NOTE  
Use the PITCH STEP option in the PLAY sub-menu to  
adjust the pitch value steps from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1%  
Pitch control cannot be used with MP3 discs.  
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Key control function  
The key of the music can be changed during stop, playback  
or playback standby modes. However, please note that this  
feature does not work with MP3 discs.  
NOTE  
In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key  
of the music is changed while the speed of the music  
remains the same.  
1. Press the MENU key to select the KEY option in the  
PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page  
15) to enter the function.  
Even when the power is turned off, the key change  
setting is retained.  
Or, press the KEY key on the remote control to set  
the function on.  
When the Key control function is on, even if the Pitch  
control function is used to change the playback speed,  
the key of playback will remain fixed at the preset key  
{even if the key level is 0 (zero)}, the Key control func-  
tion can be turned on.  
The KEY indicator will light up.  
2. Use the KEY LEVEL option in the PLAY sub-menu  
to adjust the playback key level.  
When using the key control function, the volume of  
the playback sound may occasionally sound like it is  
vibrating. This is a result of the key control algorithm  
working on the CD playback sound and is normal.  
The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2  
octave in half-tone increments. Selection values: 0  
(no change), â1 to â6, ã1 to ã6.  
3. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the desired key  
level and push to enter.  
Playing back MP3 files  
MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as  
files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files  
held within a directory. In addition, several directories can  
be combined into one directory. This results in multiple  
layers of directories and files.  
MP3 files are played in the following order  
Disc  
Directory  
A
When the Directory mode is on, only those files within a  
selected directory are available for playback.  
Directory  
MP3 files  
B
When the directory mode is off, the directory configura-  
tion is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are  
available for playback. Please note that Program playback  
and Repeat playback only function within directories.  
mp3. 1  
mp3. 2  
mp3. 3  
mp3. 4  
mp3. 5  
NOTE  
Each MP3 file is handled as a track.  
Directories that do not contain MP3 files directly  
under them cannot be selected for playback. For  
example, in the diagram below, under directory A are  
directory B and directory C. If there are MP3 files in  
both directories B and C, directory A cannot be select-  
ed for playback, but directory B and C can be selected  
for playback.  
Directory  
C
mp3. 6  
mp3. 7  
mp3. 8  
mp3. 9  
Directory  
D
The CD-RW900SL can play back MP3 files recorded in  
formats that conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the  
Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may  
also be played back.  
CDs containing MP3s to be played by the CD-RW900SL,  
have their contents must be within the following maximum  
limits:  
In this manner, playback proceeds from the top level  
directories.  
Number of directories: 255  
Number of hierarchical structures: 8  
Number of MP3 files: 999  
Title size of MP3 files and directories: 255  
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About MP3 track data  
During playback, titles are displayed in the following order  
of priority:  
ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title  
When stopped, the file title is displayed.  
Directory playback setting  
1. Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control.  
3. Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory.  
Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY  
sub-menu to turn this mode on or off (see  
“Operation basics” on page 15).  
Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the  
selected directory also.  
NOTE  
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG  
dial exits to normal mode.  
MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128  
kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that MP3 file  
cannot be played back.  
NOTE  
All MP3 files in a disc can be played back when direc-  
tory playback mode is off. The indicator MP3 lights up  
and only the total number of track will be shown.  
Total number of tracks  
2. When stopped, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key  
to select desired directory for playback.  
MP3 action setting  
You can choose whether the unit continues playback or  
stop when MP3 playback fails (DecodeErr!).  
Select “MP3 ACTION?” sub-menu on the PLAY option.  
Select “Skip” or “Stop.”  
Skip  
When MP3 playback fails, the unit skips the current track  
and advances to the next track. Playback will stop if the  
current track is the last track (i.e., if the repeat function is  
off and the current track is the last track on the disc or in  
the program). The display shows DecodeErr!.  
Stop  
When MP3 playback fails, the unit stops playback. The  
display shows DecodeErr!.  
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Before you start recording using the CD-RW900SL, make  
sure that you understand the following key points:  
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.  
Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data  
cannot be erased from it.  
Input selection  
To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT  
Digital recording level:  
SELECT key on the main unit.  
The level of the digital signal may be controlled using the  
digital volume menu, as described below.  
Repeated presses of the key cycle through the following  
options:  
1. Call up the VOLUME option in the REC sub-menu  
(see “Operation basics” on page 15).  
ANALOG  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
Analog  
Push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the function on.  
Optical digital in  
Coaxial digital in  
2. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the input  
volume between -54dB and +18 dB (relative to the  
original input level).  
In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being  
selected, the indicator COAXIAL or OPTICAL lights up.  
There is also a -setting which represents a complete  
signal cut. The display shows Vol> ---dBfor  
the -setting.  
If the analog signal is selected, the ANALOG indicator lights  
on the right of the screen.  
3. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to  
Analog recording level:  
enter the setting and return to normal mode.  
The level of the analog signals received at the ANALOG IN  
jacks are controlled with the INPUT controls.  
When recording analog signals, set the digital volume to  
0 dB.  
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 word Monitor appears on the display to show that the  
output signal is an echo of the input signal(s).  
Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.  
Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the remote  
control when a recordable disc is not inserted.  
Frequency conversion  
The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The  
CD-RW900SL will always record (and play back) CDs at  
this frequency.  
NOTE  
When the SRC function is off, and a digital signal is  
received, the display shows the REC indicator flashing  
while recording or when in recording standby mode.  
However, if recording through a digital connection (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-stan-  
dard speed using a varispeed unit (more than 1% away  
from the standard), the CD-RW900SL’s internal frequency  
converter: SRC (Sampling Rate Convertor) will automati-  
cally convert the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz.  
The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be  
recorded when SRC is off. The error message Not  
Fs44.1k!will appear on the display.  
To enable the SRC  
Press the MENU key and select the SRC? option in the  
REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 15). Rotate  
the MULTI JOG dial to select ON. Press the MENU key or  
push the MULTI JOG dial to enter.  
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5Recording
Basic recording  
1. Load a recordable disc into the unit. As the disc  
loaded, the display shows TOCReading, with the  
period flashing.  
4. Press the PLAY key to start recording.  
Pressing the READY key stands by recording  
temporarily. To restart recording, press the READY  
key or PLAY key again.  
2. Press the INPUT SELECT key to select a recording  
source (see “Input selection” on page 23).  
5. Press the STOP key to stop recording.  
If a digital source is selected, and the connection  
or the signal are improper, the error message  
D-IN UNLOCK!will appear on the display.  
When recording stops, the display shows  
PMAWriting(Program Memory Area) flashing  
for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc.  
3. Press the RECORD key. The unit enters record  
ready mode, as shown by the REC and READY indica-  
tors on the display.  
NOTE  
When PMA Writing is shown on the display, all keys  
are ignored.  
NOTE  
To confirm the total recording time, use the REC TIME  
option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see “Operation  
basics” on page 15).  
As the unit enters record ready mode, the display  
shows NowOPC(Optimum Power Control) occasion-  
ally, as the unit prepares to record on the disc.  
To adjust the level of the source, following the  
guidelines in “Input selection” on page 23.  
NOTE  
Do not vibrate the unit or turn off the power when the  
unit writes to the disc, otherwise, recording will fail.  
NOTE  
The red “OVER” indicators on the meters should never  
light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units  
pro-duce extremely unpleasant sounds when distort-  
ed, 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 0 dB. This  
will maintain all the dynamic range of the source 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, is equivalent to a  
reading of −16 dB on the meters.  
Time display while recording  
When in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of  
the TIME key cycle through four different time modes:  
Elapsed track time (no display light indication)  
Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)  
Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)  
Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the  
display)  
Full disc  
If the disc becomes full during recording, the unit will  
automatically insert a fade-out. For example: When record-  
ing a long program, just before the end of the disc is  
reached, the unit starts a fade-out over four seconds and  
the display will show Fade Out.  
If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if  
required (see “Erasing” on page 29) and the disc then  
finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized prior  
to use (see “Finalizing” on page 28).  
When the fade-out has finished, the display shows  
Disc Full!. Press the STOP key to exit.  
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5Recording  
Advanced recording  
Fade-in and fade-out recording  
At the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and fade-  
out effects can be performed.  
2. In recording standby mode, press the FADER key  
on the remote control.  
1. When stopped or when in recording standby mode,  
set the operation using the following menu options  
on the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on  
page 15).  
Recording begins and the sound fades in. After the  
preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level.  
3. During recording, press the FADER key on the  
remote control when you wish to fade-out the sound.  
FADE IN?  
Fade-out begins with Fade Out flashing on the  
display then the unit enters recording standby mode.  
The length of the fade in to the normal level can be  
set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments  
(default setting: 3 seconds).  
4. Press the STOP key and the PMA writing will begin.  
FADE OUT?  
NOTE  
The length of the fade out into complete silence can be  
set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-ments  
(default setting: 3 seconds).  
Fade-in or fade-out function can be operated only by  
pressing the FADER key on the remote control unit.  
The display shows FadeOut>XXsor FadeIn>XXs.  
Synchronized recording  
Synchronized recording basically means that recording  
will begin automatically when a signal is received, and will  
stop when the signal ends.  
Starting playback of the source automatically starts record-  
ing on the CD-RW900SL if Sync function is on (see “Sync  
recording” below) and manual record start is disabled.  
The SYNC indicator appears on the display.  
Sync recording  
recording automatically. Otherwise, the unit does not  
begin recording even if it is detecting a signal.  
1. While recording standby mode, press the SYNC  
REC key.  
2. Set the signal detection threshold level. Use the  
SYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu (see  
“Operation basics” on page 15).  
When audio signal is not detected for more than five  
seconds, the CD-RW900SL automatically will stop record-  
ing and enter record standby mode.  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the level. The  
level can be set from -72 dB to -24 dB in 6 dB incre-  
ments. The default setting is -54 dB.  
level  
REC ready  
Five seconds  
Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to  
enter and return to recording standby mode.  
S_LVL  
3. Input the source signal.  
time  
Recording begins automatically when the source  
signal is detected. The source signal should be high-  
er than the adjusted threshold level.  
NOTE  
When the input level drops below the adjusted thresh-  
old level for more than five seconds, recording stops  
automatically and enters in recording ready mode.  
level  
Start of recording  
3. To cancel the Sync recording mode, press the  
SYNC REC key. Recording returns to normal and  
continues till you press the STOP key or the source  
signal stops.  
S_LVL  
Noise level  
time  
Pressing the STOP key stops recording.  
NOTE  
The setting remains when the function is set on again.  
After SYNC is set, over one second of silence which is  
under the adjusted threshold level is required to start  
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5Recording
Also remember that when recording from an analog  
NOTE  
source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher  
than the noise floor”. If the noise floor” is higher  
than the threshold, a false start will occur:  
If you set the value so that only high-level signals  
trigger recording, remember that the start of a piece  
may not be record as in the diagram.  
Recordsing starts  
level  
level  
Start of track is not registered  
This part of the  
track may not be  
recorded  
S_LVL  
S_LVL  
Noise is higher  
than threshold  
time  
time  
Automatic track division  
The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the  
A_TRACK (auto track) function is enabled.  
Level  
When the sound level has dropped below the threshold  
for more than two seconds, and sound has re-started, the  
track will be divided.  
When this function is enabled, the unit automatically  
inserts a track division in the recorded material.  
Use A_TRK LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu. The  
trigger level is set to -24dB to -72 dB.  
At least  
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To enable or disable automatic track division:  
1. Use A_TRK option in the REC sub-menu to set the  
mode on. The A.TRACK indicator at the top right of  
the display lights.  
2 seconds  
Track increment  
level  
2. Rotate and push the MULTI JOG dial to select and  
enter the modes following:  
A_LVL  
DD (digital direct)  
time  
When recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, this  
mode detects a track boundary and divides the track.  
However, when the DD mode is on, and if the analog  
source or non-DAT/CD/MD digital connections are  
detected, the track number will be incremented using  
level detection, as set with the A_TRK LEVEL setting  
as described here.  
Manually divide track  
While recording is taking place, press the RECORD key.  
The current track number is incremented by one.  
For details of automatic track division while recording, see  
“Automatic track division” on page 26.  
NOTE  
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.  
This operation can not be applied while recording  
track 99.  
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5Recording  
Rec mute function  
The Rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input  
signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc.  
While recording is in progress, press the REC MUTE key  
on the remote control.  
The display shows the Rec Mute flashing, the meters stop  
displaying the current level and the monitored sound is cut.  
After about four seconds, the unit enters record ready mode.  
NOTE  
This function is only available from the remote  
control unit.  
Restricting the number of tracks  
When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the  
number of tracks that nay be recorded at one time.  
At any time within record or record ready mode, turn  
the MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you  
want to record.  
The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks.  
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6Afterrecording
This section deals with the actions taken after record-ing:  
finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase opera-  
tions for CD-RW discs.  
recorded on them. Even if the disc is full, tracks can be  
erased following the unfinalize process, and new material  
can be recorded.  
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-RW900SL, i.e. their TOC can  
be deleted, and if there is space, further material can be  
Finalizing  
As has been explained earlier (About Finalizing” on page  
7), 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.  
3. When finalization has been chosen, the display  
shows the TOC flashing and the remaining time.  
The unit starts counting down from a time shown  
on the display.  
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the  
CD-RW900SL by the TOC indicator under the disc type on  
the display being unlit when the disc is inserted.  
4. When finalization has been finished successfully,  
Completeappears and the TOC will be lit on  
the display.  
NOTE  
To finalize a disc:  
During the finalizing process, all key presses are ignored.  
1. Load the unfinalized disc, and with the unit in stop  
mode, press the FINALIZE key.  
The display shows FINALIZE?  
If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing  
process, press the FINALIZE/INS key on the front  
panel or the FINALIZE key on the remote control.  
2. To start the finalizing process, push the MULTI JOG  
dial or press the ENTER key on the remote control.  
The display shows Sure?  
If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing  
process, press the STOP key.  
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:  
3. To start the unfinalizing process, press the MULTI  
JOG dial or the ENTER key again.  
1. With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop  
mode, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front panel  
or the ERASE key on the remote control.  
When unfinalization has been chosen, the display  
shows Eraseflashing and the remaining time.  
The unit starts counting down from a time shown  
on the display.  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP key  
on the remote control to select UNFINALIZE?.  
Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
to confirm.  
4. When finalization has been finished successfully,  
Completeappears on the display, and the TOC indi-  
cator will go off.  
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinaliz-  
ing process, press the ERASE/DEL key on the front  
panel or the SKIP key on the remote control.  
2. The display shows Sure?  
If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing  
process, press the STOP key.  
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6Afterrecording  
Erasing  
Erasing tracks  
This operation erases the specified track and all sub-sequent  
tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc.  
the first track and last track to be erased).  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or press the SKIP key to  
change the track numbers you desire to erase.  
NOTE  
Once this operation has started, the STOP key cannot  
be used to cancel it. Please check the track range to be  
deleted first.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key to  
Erasing track is operated only when unit is in continu-  
os playback.  
operate the function.  
The display shows Sure?  
1. While stopped, press the ERASE/DEL key on  
the front panel or the ERASE key on the remote  
control. Select the ERASE TRACK?rotating  
the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP key on the  
remote control.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
STOP key.  
4. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
again to proceed the operation.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
The display shows Erase flashing and the remaining  
time. The unit starts counting down from a time  
shown on the display.  
2. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
to enter the function.  
5. When the tracks have been erased, Completewill  
appears on the display.  
The display shows EraseXX-XX(the number of  
Erasing a whole disc  
When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a  
disc), follow the procedure below:  
2. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
to enter the function. The display shows Sure?  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
NOTE  
STOP key.  
Once the operation is proceeded, the STOP key  
cannot function. Please confirm before the operation.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
again to proceed the operation.  
1. While stopped, press the ERASE/DEL key on the  
front panel or the ERASE key on the remote control.  
Select the ERASEDISC?by rotating the MULTI  
JOG dial or pressing the SKIP key on the remote  
control.  
The display shows Erase flashing and the remaining  
time. The unit starts counting down from a time  
shown on the display.  
4. When the disc has been erased, Completeappears  
then BlankDiscwill appear on the display.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
Refreshing a disc  
Refreshing the disc makes a disc usable again. This opera-  
tion destroys all data on the disc.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
STOP key.  
1. Load the disc, and the unit in stop mode, press the  
ERASE/DEL key on the front panel or the ERASE  
key on the remote control. Select the REFRESH?  
rotating the MULTI JOG dial or pressing the SKIP  
key on the remote control.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
again to proceed the operation.  
The display shows Erase flashing and the remaining  
time. The unit starts counting down from a time  
shown on the display.  
To cancel the operation at this point, press the  
ERASE/DEL or the ERASE key again.  
4. Whenthedischasbeenrefreshed, Completeappears  
thenBlank Discwillappearonthedisplay.  
2. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
on the remote control to enter the function. The  
display shows Sure?  
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7Titling
the titles will not have be added. You must finalize  
the disc to save the titles.  
Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the disc,  
using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-menu.  
NOTE  
After a new title is selected and entered on the disc,  
TOC will light up on the display. If the power is turned  
off, the TOC has not been recorded on the disc and  
Title input operation  
Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen.  
Operate them when in the text edit mode.  
To insert characters  
Move the cursor to the location where you wish to insert  
a character, and press the FINALIZE/INS key on the  
front panel or the FINALIZE key on the remote control.  
It is more efficient to connect a keyboard for title input ( see  
“Title input by keyboard” on page 31).  
To change a character  
Place the cursor on the character to be changed, then  
input the desired character.  
Select the type of character for input  
Press the DISPLAY key on the unit or the remote control  
to select from two different types of characters.  
Lower case letters/code: no indication  
Capital letters/code: CAPS  
NOTE  
As with the TEXT menu, if you attempt to eject the  
disc without writing the TOC to the disc, the display  
will show Sure?Text!. If you want to eject the disc  
without performing a TOC write, press the EJECT key  
while “Sure Text!” is shown on the display. The text  
that have been edited or entered will be abandoned.  
Input procedure  
Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or the SKIP key on the remote  
control to get the desired characters on the display.  
Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key on  
the remote control to enter.  
To move the cursor position  
Use the /˙ key and the ˚key on the front  
panel, or the SEARCH key on the remote control.  
The disc or track title on a finalized disc cannot be  
edited. Unfinalizing (CD-RW only) is needed in this  
case to use the title input function.  
To delete characters  
Place the cursor on the character, then press the  
ERASE/DEL key on the front panel, or the ERASE key  
on the remote control.  
Disc title input  
1. While stopped, select the TEXT EDIT option in the  
TEXT sub-menu (see “Operation basic” on page  
15). Text>Discwill appear.  
3. Press the MENU key to enter.  
If you want to cancel, press the STOP key.  
2. Press the MULTI JOG dial or the ENTER key on the  
remote control.  
Now, you can input or edit the disc title following  
the guidelines above.  
Track title input  
1. While stopped, select the TEXT EDIT option in the  
TEXT sub-menu (see “Operation basic” on page 15).  
4. Press the MENU key to enter.  
If you want to cancel, press the STOP key.  
2. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or repeatedly press the  
SKIP keys on the remote control to select the track  
number you wish to title.  
3. Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key  
on the remote control.  
Now, you can input or edit the track title following  
the guidelines above.  
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7Titling  
Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL  
A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC  
compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate  
certain functions of the CD-RW900SL. It is particularly  
efficient for title input.  
Keyboard type setting  
The CD-RW900SL must be set for the type of keyboard  
being connected.  
Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option on the  
SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-language  
keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language keyboard.  
Title input by keyboard  
Titles can be input just like typing on a PC.  
To delete characters  
Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor position  
To enter the Title Edit menu  
Back space key: deletes the character before the cursor  
position  
Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit Menu.  
To select the type of characters for input  
Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters  
To insert a character  
Use the Insert key.  
To input characters  
Character input is performed directly with the letter and  
number keys.  
To change a character  
Put the cursor on its position and input the desired character.  
To move the cursor  
Use the cursor arrow keys  
Other keyboard operations  
The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but also  
to control the deck transports, perform editing functions  
and other operations. The list below shows the keys that  
perform various operations.  
Keyboard key  
F1  
Operation  
Keyboard key  
SHIFT + F11  
SHIFT + F12  
CTRL + F1  
CTRL + F2  
CTRL + F3  
CTRL + F4  
CTRL + F5  
CTRL + F6  
CTRL + F7  
CTRL + F8  
CTRL + F9  
CTRL + F10  
CTRL + F11  
CTRL + F12  
CAPS  
Operation  
same as pressing the µ key  
same as pressing the key  
same as pressing the Key key  
same as pressing the STOP key  
same as pressing the PLAY key  
same as pressing the READY key  
set the Auto Cue on or off  
direct to “UNFINALIZE?”  
F2  
direct to “FINALIZE?”  
F3  
Direct track search TRACK 1  
Direct track search TRACK 2  
Direct track search TRACK 3  
Direct track search TRACK 4  
Direct track search TRACK 5  
Direct track search TRACK 6  
Direct track search TRACK 7  
Direct track search TRACK 8  
Direct track search TRACK 9  
Direct track search TRACK 10  
Direct track search TRACK 11  
Direct track search TRACK 12  
select or cancel upper case letters  
to move the cursor  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
same as pressing the RECORD key  
set the Auto Ready on or off  
same as pressing the REPEAT key  
same as pressing the P.MODE key  
same as pressing the PITCH key  
direct to “ERASETRACK?”  
direct to “ERASEDISC?”  
F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
SHIFT + F1  
SHIFT + F2  
SHIFT + F3  
SHIFT + F4  
SHIFT + F5  
SHIFT + F6  
SHIFT + F7  
SHIFT + F8  
SHIFT + F9  
SHIFT + 10  
direct to “REFRESH?”  
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Delete  
same as the DEL or CLEAR key  
deletes the character before the cursor  
same as the FINALIZE/INS key  
Back space  
Insert  
direct to “TEXTEDIT?”  
ESC  
cancel edit or title edit and finis Menu  
mode  
Enter  
same as the ENTER key  
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8Referenceandspecifications
Error messages  
Message  
Details / response  
Can’t Rec!  
Cannot record. Either erase the contents of the disc (for a CD-RW), or use a  
different recordable disc.  
Disc Error!  
Disc Full!  
Text Full!  
The disc has malfunctioned. Please replace with a new disc.  
No recording time remaining, or no recordable track is left on the disc.  
No space to input the letters.  
Sure? Text!  
The text data is not written on the disc yet. Eject the disc to cancel the text  
you entered or perform the finalize operation to write the data to the disc.  
Drive Error!  
There is a problem in the drive.  
D-IN UNLOCK!  
The digital input is not connected. Turn on the power of the equipment  
connected to DIGITAL IN.  
Not Audio!  
Erase Error!  
Not Fs44.1k!  
There is no audio signal from DIGITAL IN.  
An error occurred while erasing.  
The sampling frequency of the digital input is not 44.1 kHz. Please turn the  
SRC on.  
PGM Empty!  
PGM Full!  
Can’t Edit!  
Can’t Sel!  
Rec Error!  
OPC Error!  
No DIR!  
There is no program.  
No new programs can be created.  
Editing cannot be performed due to operational restrictions.  
Menu selection cannot be performed due to selection restrictions.  
There was an error during recording. Please re-record.  
There was an error during OPC. Please re-record.  
There is no directory that contains a file.  
Decode Err!  
Format Err!  
IR Disable!  
The MP3 file cannot be played back.  
The disc is in a format that the CD-RW900SL cannot read.  
Remote control operation is not allowed.  
Messages during operations  
Message  
Blank Disc  
Complete  
Statement  
A blank recordable disc has been inserted.  
An operation such as finalize or erase has been successfully completed.  
Calibration is being performed to operate recording properly.  
Now OPC*  
Disc Repair  
The disc is being repaired, and this operation will take a long time. Please do not turn off the power  
of the CD-RW900SL until it finishes.  
PMA Writing*  
TOC Reading  
The recorded content is being written to the disc.  
The table of contents data is being read.  
*OPC=Optimum power Control  
*PMA=Program memory Area  
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TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
 
     
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Troublshooting  
Symptom  
Possible cause and remedy  
There is no power to the unit.  
“Disc Error!”, or “OPC Error!” is displayed.  
Playback is not possible.  
Please check the power cord is properly plugged in.  
The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc.  
This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the  
power on and wait a few hours, then try again.  
No sound is output.  
• Confirm the connections with the audio system.  
• Check the volume level, and proper amplifier operation.  
Recording is not possible.  
• Confirm the connections with the audio system.  
• Adjust the recording level.  
• The disc may be for playback only. Please replace with a recordable disc.  
Noise or static can be heard.  
Please re-position the unit away from strong source of magnetism such  
as a television.  
The unit does not retain settings.  
While settings are retained each time they are made, in some case they  
will not be retained when the power is turned off too soon. To prevent  
this from happening, do not turn off the power right after making a seting.  
Can’t insert a disc.  
Take the disc out and press the EJECT key to reset. Then try again.  
Never use force to insert the disc into the slot.  
TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
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Specifications  
Recordable discs  
CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported)  
Quantization bit depth  
Sampling frequency  
Frequency response  
16 bit  
44.1 kHz  
20 Hz~20 KHz  
0.8 dB (playback)  
1.0 dB (recording)  
S/N  
95 dB (playback)  
90 dB (recording)  
Dynamic range  
Distortion  
95 dB (playback)  
90 dB (recording)  
0.006 % (playback)  
0.008 % (recording)  
Channel separation  
90 dB (playback)  
80 dB (recording)  
Wow and flutter  
Analog inputs  
< 0.001 % (unmeasurable)  
Unbalanced RCA pin  
Level -10 dBV 2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Minimum input level -19 dBV (adjustable level at Full Scale -16 dB)  
Input impedance 22 KØ 10% (unbalanced)  
Analog outputs  
Phones output  
Unbalanced RCA pin  
Level -10 dBV 2 dB (Full Scale -16 dB)  
Maximum output level +6 dBV 2 dB  
Output impedance 600 Ø 10% (unbalanced)  
Stereo (6.3 ø)  
20 mW  
32 Ø  
Digital input  
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
Digital output  
Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)  
Keyboard  
Power  
Mini DIN 6 pin  
U.S.A./Canada 120 VAC, 60Hz  
U.K./Europe  
Australia  
230 VAC, 50Hz  
240 VAC, 50Hz  
Power consumption  
16 W (U.S.A./Canada)  
18 W (U.K./Europe/Australia)  
Dimensions (d x w x h)  
Weight  
307.6 x 482.6 x 94 (mm) / 12.1 x 19.0 x 3.7 (in)  
4.5 kg (10 lb)  
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TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
 
 
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Dimensional drawing  
482.6mm(19.0")  
465.6mm(18.3")  
435.0mm(17.1")  
307.6mm(12.1")  
284.6mm(11.2")  
16.6mm(6.5")  
6.4mm(0.3")  
TASCAM CD-RW900SL  
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CD-RW900SL  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-422-52-5082  
3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
Printed in China  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V  
Phone: +52-555-581-5500  
Campesinos No. 184, Colonia Granjes Esmeralda, Delegacion Iztapalapa CP 09810, Mexico DF  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-8451-302511  
Unit 19 & 20, The Courtyards Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K.  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Phone: +49-611-71580  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  
 

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