Tascam Professional CD-RW900 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM CD-RW900 1 − IntroductionIn this maanual, we use the term “recordable” disc todescribe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not beenfinalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.“Recordable” discsAlthough audio data may be written on a CD-R orCD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be ableto read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final*TOC has been written at the start of the disc.*TOC=Table of contents:information of recorded data, which contains titles, startingand ending addresses, and etc..The process of writing this table of contents is knownas “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no furtherdata can be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” onFinalizingpage 28 for details.In the case of a CD-RW discwhich has been finalized, the whole of the disc maybe erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and thedisc re-used.In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalizedmay 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.About CD-R and CD-RW discsCD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once theyhave been used for recording, they cannot be erasedor re-recorded. However, if space is available onthe disc, additional material can be recorded. Thepack-aging of CD-R discs will include one of thefollowing logos:By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much thesame way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracksrecorded can be erased before the disc has been“finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- usedfor other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discswill include the logo one of the following logos:However, you should note that an audio CDcreated using a CD-RW900 disc may not play backsatisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will,naturally, be playable on the CD-RW900. This is inno way a limitation of the CD-RW900 itself, but ofthe difference between the different types of mediaand the methods used to read them.There are precautions that you should take whenhandling CD-R and CD-RW discs.≠ Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side ofa disc on which you will be recording. Recordingon a disc requires a cleaner surface than playingback, and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errorsin the recording process.High Speed≠ CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to theeffects of heat and ultraviolet rays. It is importantthat they are not stored in a location where directsunlight will fall on them, and which is awayfrom sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.≠ Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in theircases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on theirsurfaces.≠ When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, alwaysuse a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write theinformation. Never use a ball-point or hard-tippedpen, as this may cause damage to the recordedside.≠ Always keep the recording sides of the discsaway from grime and dust to avoid a reduction insound quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with asoft dry cloth from the center towards the outsideedge. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LPcleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc andcause the disc unplayable.≠ Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discsand do not use any protective coating spray.≠ If you are in any doubt as to the care and handlingof a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied withthe disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.