2 − Features of the CD-RW900

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1POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off.

2 Disc tray Discs should be placed label side up- wards in the disc tray. When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display period following the word TOC Reading as the unit determines the contents of the disc.

3MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options (see “Operation basics” on page 14).

4 OPEN/CLOSE key Use this key to open and close the disc tray. The display shows Open when the tray is opening and Close when the tray is closing.

5 REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat play- back mode on and off.

6ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key can- cels the menu item selected.

7 DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc tittle when a disc is stopping. To display the current track tittle, press this key while playback or ready mode.

8 REMOTE SENSOR This is not a control, but the sensor for the remote control unit. When using the remote control unit, make sure that there is a clear path from the remote control unit to the sensor.

9 TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time modes appear on the display (see “Time display switching” on page 18).

0 Display The display is used to show the current status of the unit, as well as the current menu set- tings.

qTIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on

page 18 for details.

w INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric con- trols to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks.

ePHONES jack and the level control Use a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a 1/4-inch plug, with this jack.

Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control (turn clockwise for higher volume).

r MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for playback, to set parameter values.

In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is con- firmed.

tFINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize record- able discs. (see “Finalizing” on page 25 for details).

It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data (see “Title input operation” on page 28).

yERASE/DEL 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 26 for details.

It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data (see “Title input operation” on page 28).

u/˙ key Use this key to operate review playback (search) while playback or ready mode.

When Directory search is on, and when stop, using this key selects the directory.

It also moves the cursor in the left direction when entering TEXT data.

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Teac CD-RW900CD owner manual Features of the CD-RW900, Front panel

CD-RW900CD specifications

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