Tascam CC-222MK owner manual After recording, Erasing, Unfinalizing CD-RW discs

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6- After recording

This section deals with the actions taken after record- ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase operations for CD-RW discs.

Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs can be “unfinalized” using the CC-222MKIII, that is,

their TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further material can be recorded on them. Even if the disc is full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize pro- cess, and new material can be recorded.

Finalizing

As has been explained earlier (see “Finalizing” on page 9), in order for a disc to become a standard CD, it must have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This pro- cess is known as finalizing.

An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the CC-222MKIII by the NO TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being lit when the disc is inserted.

CAUTION

Do not turn the power off during this operation. Not only you may lose the recorded data, but also the disc may be damaged and become un-usable.

To finalize a disc:

1With the unfinalized (recordable) disc loaded, and the unit in stop mode, press the FINALIZE key.

The display shows Finalize OK ?.

2To start the finalizing process, press the MULTI DIAL or press the ENTER key. If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing process, press the

FINALIZE key or STOP key.

If finalization has been chosen, the display changes. The NO TOC indicator goes out, and the word TOC and the REC indicator flash in the dis- play. The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display.

After finalization, CD-RW, NO TOC indicator changes to CD-RWand CD-R, NO TOC changes to CD-Rindicator.

NOTE

Although CD-R discs finalized on the CC-222MKIII may be replayed on ordinary CD players, remem- ber that finalized CD-RW discs may not play on CD players.

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs

If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to erase the Table of Contents in the following way:

1With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop mode, press the ERASE key.

2If the display does not show the word Unfinal- ize?, turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys until it is displayed.

3To start the unfinalizing process, press the MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key.

If you do not want to proceed with the unfinaliz- ing process, press the ERASE key or STOP key.

If unfinalization has been chosen, the NO TOC indi- cator starts flashing in the display, and the word ERASE also starts flashing. The unit starts count- ing down from a time shown on the display.

After unfinalization, CD-RWindicator changes to CD-RW, NO TOC indicator.

Erasing

Unfinalizing (described above) is a special case of eras- ing a disc. It is also possible to erase a track or tracks, starting with the last-recorded track, a whole disc, or to “refresh” a disc.

NOTE

Erase procedures are possible only on a CD-RW disc. Even if a CD-RW disc has been finalized, selecting an erase procedure will automatically unfinalize it prior to erasure. The disc may then have to be re-finalized. Remember that it is not possible to perform any erase procedures on a CD-R disc.

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Contents CC-222MK$ Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety InstructionsContents Introduction Supplied accessoriesNever use a stabilizer or printable discs Some notes, precautions and environmental considerationsRack-mounting the unit Beware of condensationHandling of compact discs About CD-R and CD-RW discsRecordable discs FinalizingAbout tapes About this manualBatteries Use of the remote control unitFront panel Features of the CC-222MK$Rear panel Display RC-222 Remote control unit Menu operation Menu configurationTrack search Disc operationsSimple playback operations Time display modesPlayback modes Random playbackProgram playback To B repeat playback Intro checkAuto spacing Repeat playbackPlaying back MP3 files Directory playback settingInput monitoring Signal volumeRecording CDs Input selectionTurn the Multi dial to set the value on or OFF Basic recordingRestricting the number of tracks Recording to disc from the Riaa Phono inputsTime display while recording Playing back tracksDubbing from tape to disc Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tapeBypassing the Input level for dubbing Setting the trigger level Using the trigger levelAdvanced recording Automatic track division Synchronized recordingManually divide track Fade-in and fade-out Rec mute functionCopy-protection After recording ErasingUnfinalizing CD-RW discs Erasing tracks Erasing a whole discRefreshing a disc Cassette operations Playback operationsContinuous tape/CD playback Dubbing tapes from the CD deck Recording operationsDubbing to tape from the middle of a CD Recording tapes from the Phono deckOther tape functions and features Other recording featuresReference and specifications Error messagesMessages displayed during normal operation Specifications CD recorder sectionCassette recorder section Dimensional drawing Phono input and headphonesGeneral specifications CC-222MK$
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