Tascam SS-CDR200 Owner's Manual

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40 TASCAM SS-CDR200/SS-R200/SS-R1005 − RecordingThese models can record to USB memory and SD andCF cards. The SS-CDR200 can also record to CD-R andCD-RW discs. The following formats can be used for audiorecording.USB/SD/CF media:MP3 and WAV (44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency) formataudio filesCD-R/CD-RW discs:MP3 (44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency) and CD formataudio filesThe following explanations assume that you have loadedrecordable USB/SD/CF media or a CD-R/CD-RW disc(SS-CDR200 only), completed the necessary connectionsand turned the unit’s power ON.NOTEIf the current device is set to• CD, an unfinalized CD-R orCD-RW disc must be inserted.The maximum number of recordable tracks is 999•tracks for a USB memory, SD card, or CF card (totalnumber of MP3 tracks and WAV tracks) on theSS-CDR200/SS-R200/SS-R100. In the case of a CD-R/CD-RW disc, a data CD disc containing MP3 files canhave up to 999 tracks, and an audio CD disc can haveup to 99 tracks on the SS-CDR200.When using media with a capacity of 2 GB or less, 999•tracks cannot be recorded into the root folder due tofile system limitations. A maximum of 999 tracks can berecorded into subfolders.If a write-protected SD card is loaded in the unit, the•icon appears on the Home Screen and recording willnot be possible. (See “SD card write protection” on page26.)You can also copy or convert and copy audio files•between a CD and USB/SD/CF media. For details,see “Copying files between CDs and other media(SS-CDR200 only)” on page 63.You cannot record in WAV format onto a CD-R/CD-RW•disc. However, you can copy WAV files from USB/SD/CFmedia to a CD-R/CD-RW disc, and play back WAV fileson a data CD. (See “Creating data CDs” on page 65.)Automatic protection againstunintentional power interruptionsIf an unintentional power interruption occurs whenrecording to USB/SD/CF media, the protection functionprevents complete loss of track recording data. Data up to25 seconds before the interruption is saved.CAUTIONAlthough there is a protection function, due to the•nature of USB/SD/CF media, if the unit is writing to thesystem area when the power is interrupted or the USB/SD/CF media is removed from the unit, all the files onthe memory/card could be damaged or lost. For thisreason, you should try as much as possible to avoidpower interruptions during recording and playback.This function was not created for the purpose of use•with an external timer, for example, turning off thepower.Selecting the input sourceSet the input source (recording source) to one of threetypes of input (analog balanced, analog unbalanced,digital).Follow the procedures below to select the input source.NOTEYou cannot change the input source when recording.•The input source selection is retained even after the•power is turned OFF.Selecting the source from the front panelWhile pressing and holding the SHIFT button, pressthe EDIT [INPUT] button to show the current input.Press again when this is shown to switch between inputsources.Selecting the source from the remote controlPress the INPUT SEL button on the TASCAM RC-SS2remote control to show the current input. Press againwhen this is shown to switch between input sources.Show the input sourceWhile pressing and holding the SHIFT button, press theEDIT [INPUT] button to show the currently selected inputsource.A.BAL. (SS-CDR200/SS-R200 only)Signals from ANALOG INPUTS L/R (BALANCED) jacksA.UNBAL.Signals from ANALOG INPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED) jacksD.COAX.Signals from DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) jacks