
2 – Introduction to the CD-RW4U—Remote control unit
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IANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) These 
RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suit-
ably-equipped units (–10 dBV, unbalanced).
JANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) These 
RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at –10 dBV 
levels, unbalanced) to suitably-equipped units.
KUSB This B type USB connector is used to 
connect the CD-RW4U to a host computer when it is 
being used in the USB mode. For details, see the CD-
RW4U USB Operation Guide.
L(AC power) Use the connected power cable 
to connect the CD-RW4U to the AC power supply. 
Always ensure that the voltage supplied is the same 
as that indicated on the rear panel of the CD-RW4U. 
If you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Remote control unit
1POWER Turns the unit between standby and 
power on modes (equivalent to 1)
2OPEN/CLOSE key Opens and closes the 
disc tray (equivalent to A).
3Number keys (0 through 10 
and +10) Use these keys for direct entry of track 
numbers when playing back, or making a pro-
grammed play list.
4CLEAR key Use this key to clear a mistaken 
entry made with the number keys.
5REPEAT key Use this key to change 
between the various repeat modes when playing back 
(see “Repeat play” on page 18).
6DISPLAY key Use this key to switch 
between the different display modes available.
7MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle 
through the different menu items used to set parame-
ters (equivalent to E).
8ENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to 
pressing the MULTI DIAL control B to confirm an 
entry.
9FADER key Use this key to start fade-in 
recordings or to start a fade-out when recording.
AMONITOR key Use this key to output the 
signals received at the currently selected input(s) 
through the outputs when not recording or in record 
ready mode.
BPLAY MODE key Use this key to choose 
between the different playback modes. 
CFINALIZE key Use this key to finalize 
recordable discs. See “Finalizing” on page 12 and 
“Finalizing discs” on page 27 for details (equivalent 
to D).
DERASE key Use this key (with CD-RW discs 
only) to erase tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a 
“bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc. See 
“Erasing” on page 28 for details.
ERECORD key Use this key to enter record 
ready mode (equivalent to 5).
FSYNC REC key Use this key to turn syn-
chronized recording on and off (equivalent to 4). 
See “Synchronized recording” on page 24 for 
details).
GREC MUTE key Use this key when record-
ing, to mute the input signal for about four seconds 
and then to enter record ready mode (see “Rec mute 
function” on page 23).
HSEARCH keys Use these keys to move the 
playback position inside a track.
ISKIP keys Use these keys to move between 
tracks when playing back (equivalent to turning B). 
They are also used to set the parameter values, etc.
JSTOP key Use this key to stop playback or 
recording (equivalent to 7).
KPAUSE key Use this key to pause playback 
or recording.
LPLAY key Use this key to start playback, or 
enter record mode from record ready mode.