Tascam Introduction-Finalizing, Unpacking the CD-RW2000, Environmental considerations

1.2 Finalizing

Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start of the disc.

The process of writing this table of contents is known as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can be written to the disk. See 5.1, “Finalizing” for details.

In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final- ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.

In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be “unfinalized”, i.e. the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, pro- vided that there is space on the disc.

1.2.1“Recordable” discs

In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.

1.2.2About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•The names of keys and controls are given in the fol- lowing typeface: ERASE.

•When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: Welcome.

•If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: SHUFFLE.

•When referring to a front or rear panel control or feature, the following typeface is used to show the number of the feature (as given in the diagram in this manual, and the corresponding explanation):

5.

•When referring to a remote control key, the follow- ing typeface is used to show the number of the key

(as given in the diagram in this manual, and the corresponding explanation): 5.

1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW2000

When unpacking the unit, you should find the follow- ing items, in addition to this manual:

1 – Introduction—Finalizing

•The main unit itself

•The remote control unit

•Two AA batteries for the remote control unit

•A rack-mounting screw kit

1.3.1Rack-mounting the unit

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan- dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it.

See 1.4, “Environmental considerations” below for details of ventilation, etc.

1.4 Environmental considerations

The CD-RW2000 may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions:

The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CD-RW2000 is more sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players.

Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non- condensing.

As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it.

You should not place the unit on a piece of equip- ment generating heat, e.g. an amplifier, to avoid pos- sible problems with overheating.

Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. Do not mount the unit in a rack tilted 5° or more from the vertical position.

NOTE

If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.

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