Tascam CD-RW901MKII Owner's Manual

TASCAM CD-RW901MKII 71 − IntroductionIn this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to describea CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, i.e. furtherrecording is possible on the disc.Recordable discsAbout CD-R and CD-RW discsCD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have beenused for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded.However, if space is available on the disc, additional materialcan be recorded. The pack-aging of CD-R discs will includeone of the following logos:By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same wayas a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can beerased before the disc has been “finalized”, and the space onthe disc can be re- used for other recordings. The packaging ofCD-RW discs will include the logo one of the following logos:High SpeedHowever, you should note that an audio CD created usinga CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on everyaudio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on theCD-RW901MKII. This is in no way a limitation of theCD-RW901MKII itself, but of the difference between thedifferent types of media and the methods used to read them.There are precautions that you should take when handlingCD-R and CD-RW discs.• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc onwhich you will be recording. Recording on a disc requiresa cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints,grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process.• CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects ofheat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are notstored in a location where direct sunlight will fall onthem, and which is away from sources of heat such asradiators or heat-generating electrical devices.• Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases toavoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.• When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use asoft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information.Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this maycause damage to the recorded side.• Always keep the recording sides of the discs away fromgrime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality.To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth fromthe center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner,gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these willdamage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and donot use any protective coating spray.• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of aCD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions suppliedwith the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.About finalizingAlthough audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RWdisc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data(i.e. play back the audio) until a final *TOC has been writtenat the start of the disc.*TOC:Table of contentsInformation of recorded data, which contains titles, startingand ending addresses, and etc..The process of writing this table of contents is known as “final-izing”. Once this has been done, no further data can be writtento the disc. See “Finalizing” on page 33 for details. In the caseof a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of thedisc may be erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and thedisc re-used.In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be“unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allowsfurther tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there isspace on the disc.