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Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering

Before Using the CD-RW drive

Handling the CD-RW Drive

•Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.

•Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.

•Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage discs. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

•To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert

only discs with into the CD-RW drive. Never insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips,

coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

•Do not attempt to remove the disc from the CD-RW drive while the drive is functioning (while the MIDI/ DISK indicator of VS-1824 or busy indicator of external CD-RW drive is lit).

•Do not attempt to carry a VS-1824 equipped with a CD-RW drive (VS-1824 CD) while a disc is loaded in the CD-RW drive.

•Do not touch the lens.

•When the lens is dirty, clean the lens with a commercial lens blower.

Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs

•When handling the discs, please observe the following.

❍Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.

❍Do not use in dusty areas.

❍Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.

•Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs may not read/write properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

•Keep the disc in the case.

•Do not keep the disc in the CD-RW drive for a long time.

•Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

•Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

•Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.

•Do not bend the disc.

Items Necessary for Creating an Audio CD

•VS-1824

•Blank CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) or CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) disc

*The audio recorded on CD-RW discs cannot be played on conventional CD players. If you want to play CD-RW discs, it is recommended to use the “CD Player Function” (p. 191) on the VS-1824.

* You cannot use high-speed compatible CD-RW discs. This mark is printed on high-speed compatible CD-RW discs.

It is recommended to use CD-R discs from the following manufacturers.

Taiyo Yuden Co., TDK Co., Mitsui Chemicals Co., Mitsubishi Chemicals Inc., Ricoh Co.,Ltd, Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

It is recommended to use CD-RW discs from the following manufacturers.

Ricoh Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemicals Inc.

Recommended CD-R/CD-RW discs (approved by Roland) are shown in the owner's manual of the CD-R/RW drive.

•Audio equipment to be connected to the MASTER output jacks, or stereo headphones

If you are using a VS-1824 that is not equipped with an internal CD-RW drive, you will need to purchase a separately available CD-RW drive (approved by Roland). For instructions on connecting the drive, refer to “Connecting an External CD-R/CD-RW Drive” (p. 194).

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