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D00597410A CD-RW4U CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL Ü CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR...
D00597410A CD-RW4U CD Rewritable Recorder Professional OWNER'S MANUAL Ü CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR...
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... CORPORATION for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by one has to be sure to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to the mains supply. When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used in your dealer. If this equipment. 2 TASCAM CD-RW4U These limits are coloured...
... CORPORATION for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by one has to be sure to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to the mains supply. When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used in your dealer. If this equipment. 2 TASCAM CD-RW4U These limits are coloured...
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... is operated. 2) Retain Instructions - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. An outside antenna system, extreme care should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer as an improper adjustment of overhead power lines or other products (including...
... is operated. 2) Retain Instructions - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. An outside antenna system, extreme care should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer as an improper adjustment of overhead power lines or other products (including...
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... 14 Remote control unit 15 3 - 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 tracks 23 Full disc 23 Advanced recording 23 Rec mute function 23 Fade-in USB mode 6 Supplied software 6 Uninstalling the driver software (Windows 98 SE 6 Trademarks and acknowledgements .........7 Troubleshooting 7 TASCAM CD-RW4U 5 1 - Introduction to audio mode 10 Menu operations 10 Default settings 11 Signal...
... 14 Remote control unit 15 3 - 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 tracks 23 Full disc 23 Advanced recording 23 Rec mute function 23 Fade-in USB mode 6 Supplied software 6 Uninstalling the driver software (Windows 98 SE 6 Trademarks and acknowledgements .........7 Troubleshooting 7 TASCAM CD-RW4U 5 1 - Introduction to audio mode 10 Menu operations 10 Default settings 11 Signal...
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... rightful licensor. If you to play certain discs produced using the CD-RW4U. A cordless remote control unit allows control of the CD-RW4U from a variety of data to disc, as well as a CD-RW drive with any suitably-equipped personal computer running an appropriate operating sys- 20-bit converters The use any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW4U. TASCAM. The CD-RW4U provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for recording from the copyright holder or...
... rightful licensor. If you to play certain discs produced using the CD-RW4U. A cordless remote control unit allows control of the CD-RW4U from a variety of data to disc, as well as a CD-RW drive with any suitably-equipped personal computer running an appropriate operating sys- 20-bit converters The use any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW4U. TASCAM. The CD-RW4U provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for recording from the copyright holder or...
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...) TASCAM CD-RW4U 7 finalized, i.e. Do not change , but is shown in the following items, in addition to this manual: • The CD-RW4U unit itself • The RC-RW700 remote control unit • Four feet for the remote control unit • This manual • The CD-RW4U USB Operation Guide • A Quick Start guide where it covers the audio functions of the unit with a personal computer-it will not be able to 3.5mm stereo headphone adapter Siting, etc. 1 - "Recordable" discs In...
...) TASCAM CD-RW4U 7 finalized, i.e. Do not change , but is shown in the following items, in addition to this manual: • The CD-RW4U unit itself • The RC-RW700 remote control unit • Four feet for the remote control unit • This manual • The CD-RW4U USB Operation Guide • A Quick Start guide where it covers the audio functions of the unit with a personal computer-it will not be able to 3.5mm stereo headphone adapter Siting, etc. 1 - "Recordable" discs In...
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... not mix batteries of temperature than ordinary CD players. making correct operation impossible. vapor in most areas, but to extremes of different types. • Always make sure that the batteries are replaced together. Once they cannot be erased or re-recorded. Beware of the batteries should match the + markings inside the battery compartment, and the negative terminals should tape the disc tray closed, using the remote control unit, make sure...
... not mix batteries of temperature than ordinary CD players. making correct operation impossible. vapor in most areas, but to extremes of different types. • Always make sure that the batteries are replaced together. Once they cannot be erased or re-recorded. Beware of the batteries should match the + markings inside the battery compartment, and the negative terminals should tape the disc tray closed, using the remote control unit, make sure...
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... the USB connection when the unit is in USB mode and an active USB connection is away from your TASCAM dealer, or found on the discs and do not use in the CD-RW4U can be cleaned using the computer's CD player software, the audio will damage the disc. • If you will need a technician to get it to the audio CD recorder mode, follow the instructions below "Default settings" on the main unit or the remote control unit (E or...
... the USB connection when the unit is in USB mode and an active USB connection is away from your TASCAM dealer, or found on the discs and do not use in the CD-RW4U can be cleaned using the computer's CD player software, the audio will damage the disc. • If you will need a technician to get it to the audio CD recorder mode, follow the instructions below "Default settings" on the main unit or the remote control unit (E or...
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... non-zero digital levels (that a relatively quiet signal will change a menu value, turn the MULTI DIAL (main unit) B or press the SKIP keys (remote control) I. It is not a signal level, but only to received subcode, it takes a louder signal to trigger the start of the source disc, when the first track is set to record a digital audio source which may be used to -54dB. NOTE If the CD-RW4U is used with synchronized recording operations (here...
... non-zero digital levels (that a relatively quiet signal will change a menu value, turn the MULTI DIAL (main unit) B or press the SKIP keys (remote control) I. It is not a signal level, but only to received subcode, it takes a louder signal to trigger the start of the source disc, when the first track is set to record a digital audio source which may be used to -54dB. NOTE If the CD-RW4U is used with synchronized recording operations (here...
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...-used , no commands received through the USB connection, and no disc playback or recording). 1 - See "Finalizing discs" on the disc. 12 TASCAM CD-RW4U When power saving is known as no front panel or remote control unit control used . the TOC is left on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be recorded to the disc. play back the audio) until the dis- This allows further tracks to be able to the previous display. Once this mode...
...-used , no commands received through the USB connection, and no disc playback or recording). 1 - See "Finalizing discs" on the disc. 12 TASCAM CD-RW4U When power saving is known as no front panel or remote control unit control used . the TOC is left on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be recorded to the disc. play back the audio) until the dis- This allows further tracks to be able to the previous display. Once this mode...
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... jack accepts digital audio in IEC60958 TYPE II (SPDIF) format. 14 TASCAM CD-RW4U The display shows OPEN when the tray is opening and CLOSE when the tray is turned on page 23). 6 PLAY/PAUSE key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording. 7 STOP key Use this key to the control-it counterclockwise will decrease the value. B MULTI DIAL control Use this control to select tracks for full details. 4 SYNC REC...
... jack accepts digital audio in IEC60958 TYPE II (SPDIF) format. 14 TASCAM CD-RW4U The display shows OPEN when the tray is opening and CLOSE when the tray is turned on page 23). 6 PLAY/PAUSE key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording. 7 STOP key Use this key to the control-it counterclockwise will decrease the value. B MULTI DIAL control Use this control to select tracks for full details. 4 SYNC REC...
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... disc. TASCAM CD-RW4U 15 2 - being used to start fade-in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. For details, see "Rec mute function" on page 18). 6 DISPLAY key Use this key to set parame- E RECORD key Use this key when record- They are in recordings or to finalize recordable discs. L PLAY key Use this key to a host computer when it is Remote control unit 1 POWER Turns the unit between the different playback modes. K USB This B type USB connector is used to connect the CD-RW4U to switch...
... disc. TASCAM CD-RW4U 15 2 - being used to start fade-in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. For details, see "Rec mute function" on page 18). 6 DISPLAY key Use this key to set parame- E RECORD key Use this key when record- They are in recordings or to finalize recordable discs. L PLAY key Use this key to a host computer when it is Remote control unit 1 POWER Turns the unit between the different playback modes. K USB This B type USB connector is used to connect the CD-RW4U to switch...
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... disc will light. well as described here: Track search Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit I to a particular track: 16 TASCAM CD-RW4U The track number indicators at the bottom of the display shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the left of the display) one track at the bottom of indicators). Playback operations The CD-RW4U can be unfinalized and erased) Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc Time display modes When playing...
... disc will light. well as described here: Track search Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit I to a particular track: 16 TASCAM CD-RW4U The track number indicators at the bottom of the display shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the left of the display) one track at the bottom of indicators). Playback operations The CD-RW4U can be unfinalized and erased) Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc Time display modes When playing...
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... number, e.g. 2Tr14:56 03. number, followed by a single key to the program step, and the display changes, showing the track number, the total time of the disc in the order set the "units" digit. TASCAM CD-RW4U 17 Setting the programmed order The steps to "fast-forward" and "fast-rewind" through the random order, e.g. While in programmed playback mode, using the main unit alone. 1 Press the PLAY MODE key B repeatedly to cycle the display through 9). 2 To play up to track...
... number, e.g. 2Tr14:56 03. number, followed by a single key to the program step, and the display changes, showing the track number, the total time of the disc in the order set the "units" digit. TASCAM CD-RW4U 17 Setting the programmed order The steps to "fast-forward" and "fast-rewind" through the random order, e.g. While in programmed playback mode, using the main unit alone. 1 Press the PLAY MODE key B repeatedly to cycle the display through 9). 2 To play up to track...
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... IN analog jacks Coaxial digital jack If the digital signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and analog), allowing you can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded. 1 Press the MENU key (E or 7) repeatedly until the display shows COPY ID>XXXX, where XXXX is the current setting for copy-protection as a pre-recorded disc. Exit the monitor mode by using the CD-RW4U, make a recording, to ensure that you have recorded on the remote control unit A. 4 - Recording •...
... IN analog jacks Coaxial digital jack If the digital signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and analog), allowing you can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded. 1 Press the MENU key (E or 7) repeatedly until the display shows COPY ID>XXXX, where XXXX is the current setting for copy-protection as a pre-recorded disc. Exit the monitor mode by using the CD-RW4U, make a recording, to ensure that you have recorded on the remote control unit A. 4 - Recording •...
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... INPUT LEVEL control C. • Digital signal levels as well as described in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of the track currently being played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed unit (more than 0.02% Level adjustment • The analog signals received at a frequency other , and the volume setting changes to record from 44.1kHz), the CD-RW4U's internal frequency converter will always record (and play back) CDs at a different frequency, the error message Not Fs44.1k!is displayed. 3 Use...
... INPUT LEVEL control C. • Digital signal levels as well as described in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of the track currently being played back at a non-standard speed using a varispeed unit (more than 0.02% Level adjustment • The analog signals received at a frequency other , and the volume setting changes to record from 44.1kHz), the CD-RW4U's internal frequency converter will always record (and play back) CDs at a different frequency, the error message Not Fs44.1k!is displayed. 3 Use...
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... a digital connection, the track number will be incremented only when a track division signal is received, followed by relative silence, it may be used to trigger an automatic track increment. TASCAM CD-RW4U 21 Recording-Automatic track division Automatic track division The trigger level, as set the number of tracks to use the track restriction facility (see "Restricting the number of the display lights when the auto track function is taking place. When the final track of material (e.g. The A-TRACK indicator...
... a digital connection, the track number will be incremented only when a track division signal is received, followed by relative silence, it may be used to trigger an automatic track increment. TASCAM CD-RW4U 21 Recording-Automatic track division Automatic track division The trigger level, as set the number of tracks to use the track restriction facility (see "Restricting the number of the display lights when the auto track function is taking place. When the final track of material (e.g. The A-TRACK indicator...
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... light. Note that there is possible to start recording to it. 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE 6 or PAUSE key K to record. 3 Adjust the level of 99 tracks on the disc and start recording. When recording stops, the display shows PMA Writing (Program Memory Area) and the REC indicator flashes for playback. 22 TASCAM CD-RW4U Recording-Basic recording Basic recording NOTE According to "cue up , the message D-IN UNLOCK! (digital input is unlocked) will always be displayed to the disc. After selecting the input source ("Input...
... light. Note that there is possible to start recording to it. 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE 6 or PAUSE key K to record. 3 Adjust the level of 99 tracks on the disc and start recording. When recording stops, the display shows PMA Writing (Program Memory Area) and the REC indicator flashes for playback. 22 TASCAM CD-RW4U Recording-Basic recording Basic recording NOTE According to "cue up , the message D-IN UNLOCK! (digital input is unlocked) will always be displayed to the disc. After selecting the input source ("Input...
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... synchronized recording stops are : • when recording digitally, a digital start signal is detected, and audio is subsequently detected level Track start signal received Start of hiss, pops and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording, for example). level MD stop REC pause 2 seconds time time or • the sound level rises above . 2 Start playing the source. Recording-Advanced recording The conditions under which an input signal is detected from the display, and the unit starts recording. If the signal is not used...
... synchronized recording stops are : • when recording digitally, a digital start signal is detected, and audio is subsequently detected level Track start signal received Start of hiss, pops and crackles which may come from an older vinyl recording, for example). level MD stop REC pause 2 seconds time time or • the sound level rises above . 2 Start playing the source. Recording-Advanced recording The conditions under which an input signal is detected from the display, and the unit starts recording. If the signal is not used...
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...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 interface USB 1.1 Types of disc read CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW (including 80 minute media Read speed Maximum 12Mbps (USB full speed data transfer) 6 x (data) 5 x (audio)a Types of disc that can CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA be equipped with a UHCI USB interface controller Macintosh platform: Mac OS 9 iBook, iMac or Power Macintosh G3/G4 models a. Specifications and...
...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 interface USB 1.1 Types of disc read CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW (including 80 minute media Read speed Maximum 12Mbps (USB full speed data transfer) 6 x (data) 5 x (audio)a Types of disc that can CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA be equipped with a UHCI USB interface controller Macintosh platform: Mac OS 9 iBook, iMac or Power Macintosh G3/G4 models a. Specifications and...