Tascam CD-RW700 owner manual Introduction, About CD-R and CD-RW discs

1 - Introduction

The CD-RW700 CD rewritable recorder allows you to make your own CDs from a variety of sources— other CDs, MD recordings, analog cassette tapes, and records.

Tracks can be recorded all at one time, or added, until the disc is “finalized”, allowing it to be played on CD players.

NOTE

Some models of CD player may be unable to play certain discs produced using the CD-RW700.

A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated in the CD-RW700, allowing a wide degree of flexi- bility.

The CD-RW700 provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection to –10 dBV equip- ment.

In addition, coaxial and optical inputs and outputs are provided for recording from and playing back to suitably-equipped digital audio equipment.

The analog and digital signals may be mixed, allow- ing unprecedented versatility while recording.

24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital con- verters provide excellent recording and playback quality.

A sampling frequency convertor is incorporated, allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio sources which are at frequencies other than the CD standard sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

Track divisions can be entered manually, or can pro- duced automatically as a response to the input signal level.

A recording buffer ensures that even the first milli- seconds of a track are recorded, and a rehearsal mode allows the precise positioning of track divisions, allowing the elimination of false starts or late entries.

“One-touch” fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your spe- cific requirements.

A multi-function “multi jog” dial is used to set and confirm parameter settings.

A wireless remote control unit allows control of the CD-RW700 from remote locations.

NOTE

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copy- right, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropri-

ate permission from the copyright holder or the right- ful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be respon- sible for the consequences of any illegal copying per- formed using the CD-RW700.

1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs

The CD-RW700 uses CD-R and CD-RW Digital media.

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- aging of CD-R discs will include the following logo:

By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been “finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will include the a logo similar to the following:

However, you should note that an audio CD created using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play- able on the CD-RW700. This is in no way a limita- tion of the CD-RW700 itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.

CD-R discs created on the CD-RW700, by contrast, may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players.

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