Tascam CD-RW900CD Owner's Manual

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1-IntroductionTASCAM CD-RW900 215−RecordingThe sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CD-RW900 will always record (and play back) CDs at thisfrequency.However, if recording through a digital connection(either coaxial or optical) and the source has been re-corded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is beingplayed back at a non-standard speed using a varispeedunit (more than 1% away from the standard), the CD-RW900’s internal frequency converter: SRC (Samplingrate convertor) will automatically convert the incomingfrequency to 44.1 kHz.To set the SRCPress the MENU key and select the SRC? option inthe REC sub-menu (refer to “Operation basics” onpage 14).Rotate the MULTI JOG dial and select ON.Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial toenter and return to normal mode.NOTEWhen the SRC function is off, receiving digital signals,the display shows the REC indicator flashing while re-cording or recording standby mode.The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be re-corded when SRC is off. The error message NotFs44.1k! will appear on the display.Frequency conversionBefore you start recording using the CD-RW900, makesure that you understand the following key points:≠ Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the datacannot be erased from it.≠ You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordabledisc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” andbehaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc.Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, re-freshed and re-recorded.Input selectionTo select the input to be recorded, press the INPUTSELECT key on the main unit.Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow-ing options:ANALOG AnalogOPTICAL Optical digital inCOAXIAL Coaxial digital inIn the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs beingselected, the appropriate indicator: COAXIAL or OPTI-CAL, lights on the right of the screen.If the analog signal is selected, the ANALOG indicatorlights on the right of the screen.Analog recording level The level of the analog signalsreceived at the ANALOG IN jacks are controlled withthe INPUT controls.When recording analog signals, set the digital volume to0 dB.Digital recording level The level of the digital signalmay be controlled using the digital volume menu, as de-scribed below.1 Call up the VOLUME option in the REC sub-menu(refer to “Operation basics” on page 14).Push the MULTI JOG dial to enter the function on.2 Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the input vol-ume between -54dB and +18 dB (relative to theoriginal input level).There is also a -‹ setting which represents a com-plete signal cut. The display shows Vol> ---dB forthe -‹ setting.3 Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial toenter the setting and return to normal mode.Input monitoringWhen the unit is in record ready, or record mode, theinput signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital andanalog), allowing you to hear the input signal.1 Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the re-mote control when a recordable disc is not inserted.The word Monitor appears on the display to showthat the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s).2 Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.