TASCAM CD-RW4U Owners Manual - Page 6

1 - Introduction The CD-RW4U CD rewritable recorder allows you to make your own CDs from a variety of sources- other CDs, MD recordings, analog cassette tapes, and records. In addition, the USB connector allows the CDRW4U to be connected to most modern personal computers and used as a high-speed data CD-RW drive, allowing easy archival of data to disc, as well as the reading of commercial CD-ROMs. 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-RW4U. A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated in the CD-RW4U, allowing a wide degree of flexibility. The CD-RW4U provides analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection to -10 dBV equipment. In addition, coaxial digital audio inputs and outputs are provided for recording from and playing back to suitably-equipped digital audio equipment. 20-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters provide excellent recording and playback quality. Special features of the unit 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 44.1kHz. Track divisions can be entered manually, or can produced automatically as a response to the input signal level. A recording buffer ensures that even the first milliseconds of a track are recorded. "One-touch" fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your specific requirements. A multi-function "multi dial" control is used to set and confirm parameter settings. A cordless remote control unit allows control of the CD-RW4U from remote locations. NOTE This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful 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 responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW4U. USB The USB connector allows the CD-RW4U to be used as a CD-RW drive with any suitably-equipped personal computer running an appropriate operating sys- 20-bit converters The use of 20-bit converters in both the analog-todigital and digital-to-analog sections of the CDRW4U ensure sonic fidelity in both recording and Use of any recordable media The CD-RW4U is not restricted to recording audio on specialist "audio" media, but can use any computer CD-R or CD-RW media approved by tem. For details of such operations, consult the separate CD-RW4U USB Operation Guide. playback. Audio CDs are recorded at 16-bit resolution, however, following industry standards. TASCAM. See "About CD-R and CD-RW discs" on page 8 for further details. 6 TASCAM CD-RW4U