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TASCAM CD-RW2000
1 – Introduction
The CD-RW2000 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-RW2000.
A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated
in the CD-RW2000, allowing a wide degree of
flexibility.
The CD-RW2000 provides analog balanced and
unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection
to +4 dBu and –10 dBV equipment respectively.
In addition, AES/EBU, coaxial and optical digital
audio inputs and outputs are provided for recording
from and playing back to suitably-equipped digital
audio equipment.
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 Hz.
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 dial” control is used to set
and confirm parameter settings.
A wired remote control unit allows control of the
CD-RW2000 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-RW2000.
1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CD-RW2000 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-
aging of CD-R discs will include one of the follow-
ing logos:
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 one of the following logos:
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-RW2000. This is in no way a limita-
tion of the CD-RW2000 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-RW2000, by contrast,
may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio
CD players.
For details of disc brands that are known to work
well with the CD-RW2000, see 1.4.5, “Recom-
mended media”.
