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TASCAM CD-RW4U
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 CD-
RW4U 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 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 44.1kHz.
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.
“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 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.
Special features of the unit
USB
The USB connector allows the CD-RW4U to be used
as a CD-RW drive with any suitably-equipped per-
sonal computer running an appropriate operating sys-
tem. For details of such operations, consult the
separate CD-RW4U USB Operation Guide.
20-bit converters
The use of 20-bit converters in both the analog-to-
digital and digital-to-analog sections of the CD-
RW4U ensure sonic fidelity in both recording and
playback. Audio CDs are recorded at 16-bit resolu-
tion, however, following industry standards.
Use of any recordable media
The CD-RW4U is not restricted to recording audio
on specialist “audio” media, but can use any com-
puter CD-R or CD-RW media approved by
TASCAM. See “About CD-R and CD-RW discs” on
page 8 for further details.
