1 – Introduction—Special notes
8 TASCAM CD-RW4U
CDs either for playing or recording, even with a “sin-
gle” adaptor.
Environmental considerations
The CD-RW4U 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-RW4U is more sensi-
tive 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.
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. Also, you should
avoid placing anything on the unit while it is in oper-
ation, for the same reason.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the
voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
NOTE
When transporting the unit, always use the original packing
materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you
save all the packing materials that came with the CD-
RW4U, in case you need to transport it in the future.
In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the
disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil
the finish of the unit.
Use of the remote control unit
When using the remote control unit, make sure:
•There is a clear unobstructed path between the
remote control unit and the remote sensor 2 on the
main unit.
•The remote control unit is located within 5 m
(15 ft.) of the main unit, and is pointing at approxi-
mately right angles (±30°) to the front panel.
When fitting or replacing the batteries:
•Always make sure that both batteries are replaced
together. Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix batteries of different types.
•Always make sure that the batteries are located
with the correct polarity (the positive terminals of
the batteries should match the + markings inside
the battery compartment, and the negative termi-
nals should match the – markings).
•If you are not going to use the remote control unit
for an extended period of time, remove the batter-
ies. Old batteries can leak, casing damage to the
remote control unit.
•Always dispose of old batteries in the way recom-
mended by your local garbage disposal authorities.
Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold
to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in
the air could condense on the internal mechanism,
making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,
or if this occurs, leave the unit for one or two hours
with the power turned on, then turn the power off and
on again.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CD-RW4U uses CD-R and CD-RW media, and
can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio media.
In this manual, when we refer to “CD-R” and CD-
RW” discs, we always include “CD-R Digital Audio”
and “CD-RW Digital Audio”, even when this is not
explicitly stated.
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased
or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the
disc, additional material can be recorded. The pack-