Tascam CD Player CD RW5000 User Manual

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CD-RW5000  
CD Rewritable Recorder  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION:  
"Note to CATV system installer:  
Read all of these Instructions.  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to  
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding  
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the  
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
Save these Instructions for later use.  
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equipment.  
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be read before the product is operated.  
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Example of Antenna Grounding as per  
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5) Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
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6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
ANTENNA  
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WIRE  
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(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
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example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet  
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
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ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
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tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a  
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-  
turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com-  
bination to overturn.  
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15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in  
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,  
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an  
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-  
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or  
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric  
shock.  
18) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into  
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points  
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
19) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-  
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
20) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall  
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following  
conditions:  
a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating  
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to its normal operation.  
e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this  
indicates a need for service.  
21) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
22) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine  
that the product is in proper operating condition.  
10) Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-  
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it  
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The  
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,  
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in  
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided  
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
11) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the  
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of  
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local  
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with a  
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a  
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician  
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
13) Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so  
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable  
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-  
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA  
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-  
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-  
trode.  
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a  
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation  
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as class 1 laser product. There is not hazardous invisible laser radiation during oper-  
ation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.  
The label required in this reguration is shown 1.  
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Optical pickup: Type : OPU24.36  
Manufacturer : Philips Components  
Laser output : 2.5 mW (Play),  
35 mW (Record)  
Wavelength : 775~795 nm  
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Table of Contents  
[31] Number keys........................................ 13  
[32] REPEAT key......................................... 13  
[33] PGM key............................................... 13  
[34] DISPLAY key........................................ 13  
[35] FINALIZE key....................................... 13  
[36] ERASE key........................................... 13  
[37] SYNC START key ................................ 13  
[38] AUTO/MANUAL ................................... 13  
[39] TRACK INCR key................................. 13  
[40] SKIP keys............................................. 13  
[41] SEARCH keys...................................... 13  
[42] STOP key ............................................. 13  
[43] PLAY key.............................................. 13  
[44] PAUSE key........................................... 13  
[45] RECORD key........................................ 13  
3 - Playback operations  
3.1 Display modes .................................. 14  
3.2 Playing back a selected track.......... 14  
3.3 Repeating playback.......................... 14  
3.3.1 Programmed playback...................... 14  
3.3.2 Fast searching ................................... 15  
4 - Recording operations  
4.1 General recording notes.................. 16  
4.1.1 Disc types...........................................16  
4.2 Recording from digital sources ...... 16  
4.2.1 Recording with synchronized start..17  
4.3 Automatic track division.................. 18  
4.4 Manual track division....................... 18  
4.5 Analog recording.............................. 19  
4.5.1 Reference levels ................................ 19  
4.6 Finalizing discs................................. 19  
4.7 Erasing material (CD-RW only) ....... 20  
4.7.2 Erasing a track on a non-finalized  
1 - Introduction  
1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs........ 6  
1.2 Finalizing........................................... 7  
1.2.1 “Recordable” disc............................. 7  
1.2.2 About this manual............................. 7  
1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000............. 7  
1.3.1 Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000...... 7  
1.4 Environmental considerations........ 7  
1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs ....... 8  
2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000  
2.1 Front panel.......................................10  
[1] POWER switch .................................10  
[2] PHONES jack and level control.........10  
[3] Disc tray...........................................10  
[4] OPEN/CLOSE key.............................10  
[5] Display.............................................10  
[6] DISPLAY key....................................10  
[7] AUTO/MANUAL key..........................10  
[8] SOURCE key ....................................10  
[9] DIGITAL INPUT key ..........................10  
[10] INPUT level controls.......................10  
[11] FINALIZE key..................................10  
[12] ERASE key .........................................11  
2.1.1 Transport controls...........................11  
[13] SKIP keys ...........................................11  
[14] STOP key............................................11  
[15] PLAY key............................................11  
[16] PAUSE key .........................................11  
[17] RECORD key......................................11  
[18] SYNC START key...............................11  
2.2 Rear panel........................................11  
[19] ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED)..........11  
[20] ANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED)......11  
[21] DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU)...............11  
[22] ANALOG INPUT (UNBALANCED) ....11  
[23] ANALOG OUTPUT  
disc ...........................................................20  
5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc.  
5.1 Troubleshooting ............................... 21  
5.1.1 Self-diagnostic program ...................22  
6 - Specifications  
6.1 Audio specifications ........................ 23  
6.2 I/O specifications.............................. 23  
6.3 Physical specifications.................... 24  
6.3.1 Dimensional drawing ........................24  
(UNBALANCED) .....................................11  
[24] COAXIAL digital INPUT..................... 12  
[25] COAXIAL digital OUTPUT................. 12  
[26] OPTICAL digital INPUT ..................... 12  
[27] OPTICAL digital OUTPUT ................. 12  
[28] CONTROL I/O..................................... 12  
[29] REMOTE IN connector ...................... 12  
2.3 RC-RW5000 remote control unit....12  
[30] OPEN/CLOSE key.............................. 13  
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1 - Introduction  
The TASCAM CD-RW5000 allows you to make  
your own standard audio CDs, using cost-effective  
standard CD-R discs. CD-RW discs can also be used,  
allowing bad “takes” and tracks to be erased and  
re-recorded as well as allowing whole discs to be  
reused.  
reproduction or distribution thereof may result  
in severe civil and criminal penalties under  
copyright laws and international copyright  
treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights,  
contact your legal advisor. Under no circum-  
stances will TEAC Corporation be responsible  
for the consequences of any illegal copying  
performed using the CD-RW5000.  
The CD-RW5000 permits tracks to be added one at a  
time, or together, until the disc is “finalized”, allow-  
ing it to be replayed on audio CD players.  
1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs  
NOTE  
Some models of CD player may not be able to  
play certain discs produced on the  
CD-RW5000.  
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:  
The CD-RW5000 provides professional-level  
+4 dBu balanced inputs and outputs as well as unbal-  
anced inputs and outputs at –10 dBV. Trimmer  
potentiometers are provided on the balanced outputs  
to allow precise signal matching.  
It is also possible to use discs which are marked as  
“CD-R Digital Audio for Consumer”.  
The CD-RW5000 also provides a comprehensive set  
of digital inputs: AES/EBU professional and SPDIF  
consumer formats are both supported. The SPDIF  
connectors are provided in both coaxial (RCA) and  
optical form, and coaxial and optical digital outputs  
are also provided in this format.  
By contrast, the CD-RW disc can be used in much  
the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track  
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:  
A sampling frequency converter is included in the  
CD-RW5000, so that material from sources which  
have not been recorded at the standard CD frequency  
of 44.1 kHz (i.e. 48 kHz and 32 kHz) can be recorded  
using digital transfer.  
When recording from digital sources, the  
CD-RW5000 can read not only the audio data, but  
the track start data, etc., allowing automatic transfer  
of material from DAT, etc. without the need for man-  
ual intervention.  
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-RW5000. This is in no way a limita-  
tion of the CD-RW5000 itself, but of the difference  
between the different types of media and the methods  
used to read them.  
A wired remote control allows easy operation of the  
CD-RW5000 from anywhere in the project location.  
NOTE—Important notice  
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 owner or the  
rightful licensor. Unless you own the copy-  
right, or have obtained the appropriate per-  
mission from the copyright owner or the  
rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,  
CD-R discs created on the CD-RW5000, 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-RW5000, contact your TASCAM  
dealer.  
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1 - Introduction  
in a rack, See 1.4, "Environmental considerations"  
below for ventilation, etc. parameters.  
1.2 Finalizing  
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or  
table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start  
of the disc.  
The process of writing this table of contents is known  
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further  
data can be written to the disc. See 4.6, "Finalizing  
discs" for details.  
In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final-  
ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, and the  
disc re-used.  
1.4 Environmental considerations  
1.2.1Recordable” disc  
The CD-RW5000 should be operated in an environ-  
ment which provides adequate ventilation. We rec-  
ommend that a space of 1U is left above the unit  
when it is rack-mounted.  
In this manual, we use the term “recordable disc” to  
describe either a CD-R or a CD-RW disc which has  
not been finalized, i.e. further recording is still  
possible.  
Avoid exposing the CD-RW5000 to excessive heat or  
extremes of temperature (between 5˚C and 35˚C—  
41˚F and 95˚F), as well as avoiding excessively  
humid conditions. The CD-RW5000 is somewhat  
more sensitive to extremes of temperature than audio  
CD players.  
1.2.2About this manual  
In this manual, we use the following typeface to indi-  
cate a feature of the CD-RW5000 or its remote con-  
trol: the PLAY key. The numbers of the features are  
given in square brackets [13] and correspond to the  
numbers in 2, "Parts of the CD-RW5000". Where a  
feature is duplicated on the main unit and the remote  
control unit, both numbers are given.  
The CD-RW5000 should be operated in a horizontal  
position (i.e. the front panel should be vertical).  
Avoid mounting the CD-RW5000 in a rack which is  
tilted more than 5˚ from the vertical.  
Messages appearing on the display of the  
CD-RW5000 are given in the following typeface:  
The AC voltage supplied to the CD-RW5000 should  
match the voltage as printed on the rear panel of the  
unit. If you are in any doubt, consult an electrician.  
NO DISC  
.
1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000  
NOTE  
When you unpack the CD-RW5000, you should find,  
in addition to this manual:  
When transporting the CD-RW5000, always  
use the original packing materials. For this  
reason, we strongly recommend that you  
save all the packing materials that came with  
the CD-RW5000, in case you need to trans-  
port it in the future.  
• the main unit itself  
• the remote control unit with its attached cable  
• a rack-mounting screw kit  
In addition, when transporting the  
CD-RW5000, you should tape the disc tray  
closed, using adhesive tape which will not  
spoil the finish of the unit.  
1.3.1Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000  
Use the rack-mounting screw kit to mount the  
CD-RW5000 in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown  
below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it  
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1 - Introduction  
heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical  
devices.  
1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs  
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their “jewel  
cases” to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their  
surfaces.  
The Compact Disc medium is a robust medium, and  
the discs can survive a good deal of physical abuse.  
However, there are precautions that you should take  
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs which are  
different to those you should take when handling  
ordinary CDs.  
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use  
a soft felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never  
use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause  
damage to the recorded side.  
Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a  
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a  
disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and  
fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the  
recording process.  
Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth  
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alco-  
hol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP  
cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the  
effects of heat than ordinary CDs. It is important that  
they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight  
will fall on them, and which is away from sources of  
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of  
a CD-R or CD-RW disc, read the precautions sup-  
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer  
directly.  
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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000  
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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000  
Most parts and controls of the CD-RW5000 are  
self-explanatory. However, we suggest that you look  
through this section in order to gain an overview of  
the functions of the CD-RW5000.  
In both digital and analog input modes, you can  
increment track numbers manually by pressing either  
the RECORD key [17] or [45], or the TRACK  
INCR [39] key while recording is taking place.  
[8] SOURCE key  
2.1 Front panel  
Use this key to choose between digital and analog  
sources when recording a disc. If a digital source is  
selected, the source will be the one selected with the  
DIGITAL INPUT key.  
[1] POWER switch  
Press this switch to turn the power on and off to the  
CD-RW5000.  
There are two choices for the analog inputs: unbal-  
anced inputs, which is briefly shown as UNBAL on  
the large 7-segment characters and ANALOG on the  
smaller characters of the display, and the balanced  
inputs, which are shown as BAL on the 7-segment  
and ANALOG BAL on the smaller display  
characters.  
PLAUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, that the socket-  
outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall  
be easily accessible.  
[2] PHONES jack and level control  
Use this jack to connect a standard pair of stereo  
headphones and the level control to control the level  
of the signal output from them.  
[9] DIGITAL INPUT key  
[3] Disc tray  
Use this key to select the input source when record-  
ing a disc. Use this key in conjunction with the  
SOURCE key. The choices available are:  
When inserting discs into the tray for recording or  
playback, make sure that the label side of the disc is  
uppermost.  
AES/EBU  
,
COAXIAL and OPTICAL when the  
SOURCE key is set to DIGITAL  
.
Always make sure that the disc is centered in the  
recess in the disc tray before closing the tray.  
When the SOURCE key is set to either of the two  
analog sources, pressing this DIGITAL INPUT key  
briefly will display the last selected input source for  
the digital inputs, without actually selecting the  
source.  
[4] OPEN/CLOSE key  
Use this key to open and close the disc tray.  
[5] Display  
[10]INPUT level controls  
inserted disc (disc type, time available for recording,  
track number, etc.), and metering.  
These controls affect the level of the analog input  
signal.  
[6] DISPLAY key  
When these controls are at the two o’clock position,  
the signal is at nominal level (neither cut or boosted).  
Use this key to cycle through the different display  
modes".  
This key is used after all tracks on a recordable disc  
have been recorded. When this key is pressed, fol-  
lowed within 2 seconds by the RECORD key, the  
final table of contents is written on the disc, which  
can then be played on a normal CD player (until this  
key is pressed, and the table of contents is written,  
CDs cannot be played on a normal CD player).  
[7] AUTO/MANUAL key  
When the recording source is digital, this key allows  
for the synchronization of the recorded CD with the  
DAT recorder, etc. See 4.3, "Automatic track divi-  
sion" for details.  
When the recording source is analog or digital  
AES/EBU format, this key allows automatic track  
incrementation to be performed when a period of  
silence of three seconds or more is detected in the  
signal. See 4.2, "Recording from digital sources" for  
details.  
After the table of contents has been written, the disc  
ceases to be a recordable disc. In the case of a CD-R  
disc, no further action except playback can be per-  
formed on the disc. In the case of a CD-RW disc, the  
whole disc can be erased, and reused for recording.  
See 4.6, "Finalizing discs" for details.  
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[12]ERASE key  
NOTE  
This key only has any effect when a CD-RW disc is  
inserted in the CD-RW5000. If a standard CD or a  
CD-R disc is inserted, it will have no effect.  
The CD-RW5000 needs between 150ms and  
400ms to recognize the start of a track. If the  
audio material starts too close (i.e. within this  
time) of the logical track start, the  
CD-RW5000 may not record the very first part  
of the audio material.  
Pressing this key once will prepare to erase the last  
recorded track. Pressing this key twice in quick suc-  
cession will prepare to erase the whole disc. See 4.7,  
"Erasing material (CD-RW only)" for details.  
When recording using the sync start feature,  
therefore, make sure that there is a gap  
between the track start and the start of the  
audio. If there is not such a gap, you should  
use a manual start.  
2.1.1Transport controls  
These keys are similar to those on a conventional CD  
player, with the addition of a RECORD key.  
[13]SKIP keys  
In playback mode, these keys work in the same way  
as on a conventional CD player. They have no  
effect when the CD-RW5000 is in recording mode.  
2.2 Rear panel  
[19]ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED)  
[14]STOP key  
These XLR-type connectors provide balanced inputs  
at a nominal +4 dBu.  
This key stops the current transport operation.  
[15]PLAY key  
These are wired according to the following standard:  
This key starts playback of a disc.  
1
2
3
Ground  
[16]PAUSE key  
“Hot” (+)  
“Cold” (–)  
This key is used to pause the current playback or  
recording operation temporarily.  
[20]ANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED)  
Note that when the unit is in paused play or record  
mode, the PLAY key is used to restart playback or  
recording.  
These XLR-type connectors provide balanced out-  
puts at a nominal +4 dBu, wired in the same way as  
the balanced inputs.  
[17]RECORD key  
The trimmer beside each connector can be used to set  
the output level precisely to match the level expected  
by the equipment connected to the tape deck.  
This key is used for recording on a recordable disc.  
Pressing it puts the unit into record ready mode. It is  
also used when erasing and finalizing discs.  
The “standard” setting (and the condition in which  
the unit is shipped from the factory) is with these  
trimmers set to +4 dBu.  
[18]SYNC START key  
This key allows synchronized recording when digital  
audio data is received at the selected input (either the  
coaxial or optical inputs).  
[21]DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU)  
This XLR-type connector accepts digital audio data  
in standard AES/EBU format.  
There are two settings: SYNC 1 and SYNC ALL  
.
When the SYNC 1 setting is selected, the recorder  
will start recording as soon as digital audio data starts  
to be received at the input jack, and will continue  
until the data signifying the start of the next track is  
received. When the SYNC ALL setting is selected,  
the CD-RW5000 will start recording as soon as digi-  
tal audio data is received at the input, and will con-  
tinue until data recording is stopped manually, or  
until no further audio signals are received.  
[22]ANALOG INPUT (UNBALANCED)  
These RCA connectors accept unbalanced analog  
audio signals at –10 dBV levels (consumer level).  
[23]ANALOG OUTPUT (UNBALANCED)  
These RCA connectors output unbalanced analog  
audio signals at –10 dBV levels.  
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Tally signals are open collector, with a maximum  
current of 40 mA. Input signals are active when low  
(ground) for 30 ms.  
[24]COAXIAL digital INPUT  
This RCA connector accepts digital audio data in  
SPDIF format.  
[29]REMOTE IN connector  
[25]COAXIAL digital OUTPUT  
This RCA connector outputs digital audio data in  
SPDIF format.  
This connector is used for the RC-RW5000 remote  
control unit supplied with the CD-RW5000. Do not  
attempt to connect any other kind of remote control  
unit to this connector.  
[26]OPTICAL digital INPUT  
This optical connector allows input of digital audio  
data in SPDIF format.  
2.3 RC-RW5000 remote control  
unit  
[27]OPTICAL digital OUTPUT  
This optical connector outputs digital audio data in  
SPDIF format.  
NOTE  
If these optical connectors are not being  
used, keep them covered with the dust caps  
supplied with the unit.  
[28]CONTROL I/O  
This 15-pin ’D’-sub connector is used for connection  
to a suitably-equipped controller.  
The pinouts of this connector are given below:  
Pin  
Signal  
number  
1
STOP TALLY  
REC-PLAY TALLY  
SKIP (forward)  
SKIP (back)  
REC-PAUSE TALLY  
REC  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
2
3
4
IN  
5
OUT  
IN  
6
7
Track increment  
Ground  
IN  
8
9
PLAY TALLY  
PAUSE TALLY  
N/C  
OUT  
OUT  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
For the most part, the keys on the remote control unit  
duplicate many of the keys on the main unit. How-  
ever, there is a set of number keys which can be used  
for programmed playback, or to start playback at a  
particular track number. There are also some addi-  
tional keys available, which are not provided on the  
main unit.  
STOP  
IN  
PLAY  
IN  
PAUSE  
IN  
N/C  
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The remote control unit keys are listed here, together  
with the number (in square brackets) of the corre-  
identical in function to those on the main unit. When  
these keys have a different function, or are additional  
to those on the main unit, an explanation of their  
function is provided.  
[37]SYNC START key  
See [18].  
[38]AUTO/MANUAL  
See [7].  
[39]TRACK INCR key  
mode, as selected with the AUTO/MANUAL key  
[7], pressing this key while a disc is being recorded  
will increment the current track number. See 4.4,  
sion" for details.  
[30]OPEN/CLOSE key  
See [4].  
[31]Number keys  
These number keys are used to select tracks for pro-  
grammed playback, or to select a particular track to  
play. See section 3, "Playback operations", for details  
of how to perform these operations.  
This is equivalent to pressing the RECORD key on  
the main unit [17] when recording a disc. This key  
has no effect in playback mode.  
When entering track numbers greater than nine, the  
two keys corresponding to the digits that compose  
the track number should be pressed in quick7 succes-  
sion. For instance, when entering track number 14,  
first press the 1 key, quickly followed by the 4 key.  
[40]SKIP keys  
See [13].  
[41]SEARCH keys  
These three keys allow fast playback in either the for-  
ward or backward direction in order to assist precise  
location of a point on a disc, similar to the cue and  
review modes on a tape recorder.  
[32]REPEAT key  
This key works in the same way as the repeat key on  
conventional CD players.  
Pressing the or Ô key will start playback at  
twice normal speed in either the forward or backward  
Repeated presses of this key will cycle between the  
(REPEAT 1), repeating the whole disc (REPEAT  
Pressing the FAST key, followed by the or Ô  
key, will start playback at eight times normal speed  
in either the forward or reverse direction,  
respectively.  
ALL), and no repeat.  
[33]PGM key  
Use this key in conjunction with the number keys for  
grammed playback".  
[42]STOP key  
See [14].  
[34]DISPLAY key  
[43]PLAY key  
See [6].  
See [15].  
[35]FINALIZE key  
[44]PAUSE key  
See [11].  
See [16].  
[36]ERASE key  
[45]RECORD key  
See [12].  
See [17].  
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3 - Playback operations  
This section gives details of the basic operations you  
can perform when using the CD-RW5000 to play  
back CDs.  
2
To repeat the whole disc, press the REPEAT  
key [32] on the remote control unit twice to  
show REPEAT ALL on the display. The disc  
will play to the end and then restart playing  
from the beginning until stopped.  
Playing back CDs on the CD-RW5000 is similar to  
playing back CDs on any other CD player.  
3.3.1Programmed playback  
The CD-RW5000 can play back ordinary  
pre-recorded commercial CDs, and CD-R discs, as  
well as CD-RW discs recorded on the CD-RW5000.  
These last discs may not be playable on other CD  
players.  
To program a sequence of tracks for playback, follow  
the steps below:  
1
2
Make sure that playback is stopped.  
Also, note that unlike some other CD players, but in  
common with other TASCAM devices, the PLAY  
key on the CD-RW5000 is used to restart playback  
after the PAUSE key has been used to pause play-  
back.  
Press the PGM key [33], and PROGRAM  
is shown on the display.  
3
Enter the numbers of the tracks that you  
want included in the programmed play,  
using the number keys on the remote control  
unit [31].  
3.1 Display modes  
The step number of the programmed track appears  
briefly, and the display shows the word  
PROGRAM flashing at the left of the display.  
The different display modes available when playing  
back a CD are: track elapsed time (TRACK TIME  
)
with the level meters displayed, track remaining time  
(
(
(
REMAIN TIME TRACK), disc remaining time  
TOTAL REMAIN TIME), and track elapsed time  
TRACK TIME) without the level meters displayed.  
NOTE  
As explained earlier, pressing two number  
keys in quick succession will enter that 2-digit  
track number. Leave a pause between the  
entry of the different track numbers to sepa-  
rate the program steps.  
Press the DISPLAY key ([6] or [34]) to cycle  
between these modes.  
3.2 Playing back a selected track  
4
5
Start the programmed playback by pressing  
the PLAY key on the main unit [15] or on the  
remote control unit [43].  
Use the number buttons on the remote control unit to  
enter a track number. If the number of the track is  
greater than nine, press the keys of the two digits in  
order to enter the 2-digit number.  
Stop programmed playback by pressing the  
STOP key on the main unit [14] or on the  
remote control unit [42].  
• If the CD-RW5000 is already playing, the playback  
will jump to the start of the selected track.  
While a programmed playback sequence is active,  
even while playback is stopped, the display shows  
the word PROGRAM at the left of the display.  
• If the CD-RW5000 is in pause mode, the playback  
position will be at the start of the selected track in  
pause mode.  
from the start of the selected track.  
6
Cancel programmed playback by pressing  
the STOP key on the main unit [14] or on the  
remote control unit [42] twice in quick  
succession.  
3.3 Repeating playback  
Opening the disc tray will also cancel the pro-  
grammed playback.  
1
To repeat one track, press the REPEAT key  
[32] on the remote control unit once to show  
REPEAT 1 on the display. The current  
track will continue to be repeated until  
stopped.  
It is possible to program up to 20 program steps for  
programmed playback. If more than 20 program  
steps are entered, the display shows FULL  
.
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3.3.2Fast searching  
1
2
Press and hold the backward or forward key  
to search backward or forward at twice nor-  
mal speed.  
The remote control unit features keys to allow pre-  
cise searching and positioning within the CD.  
Press the FAST key, followed in by the back-  
ward or forward key to search backward or  
forward at eight times normal speed.  
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4 - Recording operations  
Before starting to record CDs, make sure that all  
appropriate connections (analog and digital) are  
made both into and out of the CD-RW5000. Turn off  
all equipment while making connections to avoid  
transient noises which may damage your monitoring  
speakers, etc.  
4.1.1Disc types  
Both CD-R and CD-RW discs can be used. When  
inserted into the CD-RW5000, the unit detects the  
type of disc that has been inserted, and shows either  
CD RECORDABLE or CD REWRITABLE as  
appropriate. If you insert a non-recordable CD (i.e. a  
pre-recorded disc, or a CD-R which has been final-  
ized), the display will simply show CD and you can-  
WARNING  
1
not record on the disc .  
Make sure that power to the CD-RW5000 is  
not cut off while recording is taking place. If  
power is cut off while recording is taking  
place, the data on the disc will be corrupted.  
When power is restored and a corrupted disc  
is inserted, the CD-RW5000 will attempt to  
recover the disc. The display will show the  
word “RECOVER” while this is taking place.  
However, despite this, it may not be possible  
to recover the disc.  
If the recordable disc is a blank disc, the display will  
show OPC while the drive calibrates itself (optimal  
power calibration). When this process is finished, the  
display shows track  
of 00M00S  
0, followed by an elapsed time  
.
If the recordable disc already has material recorded  
on it, the OPC checking process will also be carried  
out, and when this is completed, the CD-RW5000  
shows the number of tracks recorded so far, together  
with the total elapsed time so far.  
4.1 General recording notes  
NOTE  
Note the following with regard to all forms of record-  
ing (from both digital and analog sources):  
If a recordable disc is inserted more than 99  
times, the process cannot be carried out, and  
the message “OPC Fail” is shown on the dis-  
play. Take care not to insert a recordable disc  
too many times (over 99) otherwise you can-  
not make any further recordings on the disc  
and cannot finalize it.  
• The minimum length of a track on a CD is four sec-  
onds. It is not possible to record a track with a  
length of less than four seconds.  
• There is a limit, set by the CD standard, of 99  
tracks on a CD. Do not attempt to record more than  
99 tracks on a disc.  
However, when the OPC operation has been  
carried out 96 times, the CD-RW5000 will  
show “Final” on the display when the disc has  
been inserted and the OPC operation has fin-  
ished. This is a warning to you that the disc  
should now be finalized (see 4.6, "Finalizing  
discs"). Finalize the disc and remove it before  
recording on another disc.  
• Since the CD-RW5000 has no information about  
the total length of a track while it is recording, the  
DISPLAY key works slightly differently to its  
operation in playback mode. Repeated presses  
cycle between track elapsed time and time remain-  
ing for recording on the disc.  
• After recording is stopped, the CD-RW5000 will  
update the temporary TOC. The display will show  
the word UPDATE while this is going on. DO  
NOT turn off the power to the CD-RW5000 or  
attempt to remove the disc while this is taking  
place.  
4.2 Recording from digital sources  
Before starting to record a CD from a digital source,  
do the following:  
• Place the CD-RW5000 into record pause mode by  
pressing the RECORD key. If a digital input  
source has been selected, and no such source is  
detected at the appropriate connector, the DIGITAL  
indicator on the display will flash to indicate that  
the connection is not ready.  
1
Use the SOURCE key [8] to select a digital  
source (as opposed to analog), as shown by  
DIGITAL on the display.  
• To go manually from record pause mode into  
record mode, press the PLAY key.  
1. If the disc is a CD-RW disc that has been final-  
ized, you can erase the whole disc and use it  
again for recording.  
• Press the STOP key to stop recording.  
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you are recording and enter pause mode on  
the source player. If the audio source is a dig-  
itally-connected CD (coaxial or optical),  
make sure the CD player is stopped, not  
paused.  
2
Use the DIGITAL INPUT key [9] to select  
between the three possible digital audio  
sources: AES/EBU  
,
COAXIAL and  
OPTICAL  
.
It is assumed that the digital program material has  
been edited so that there is no clipping. If a digital  
signal goes over the maximum level, audible distor-  
digital audio signals input to the CD-RW5000.  
2
Insert a recordable disc into the  
CD-RW5000.  
• To record one track only, press the SYNC START  
key once to show SYNC-1 on the display.  
If the program material which is to be recorded con-  
tains track divisions (PQ code or START IDs on a  
DAT) which you want to use as track divisions when  
making the CD, use the AUTO/MANUAL key [7] to  
set the track division mode to AUTO. See 4.3,  
"Automatic track division" for details.  
• To record more than one track, press the SYNC  
START key twice to show SYNC on the display.  
• The CD-RW5000 will go into record ready mode  
(the RECORD and PAUSE key indicators will  
both light, and the RECORD indicator will flash  
in the display).  
4.2.1Recording with synchronized start  
3
Start playing back the audio source.  
The synchronized start facility allows recording to  
start when the digital start of a track is recognized  
(coaxial or optical) or when the input level from  
AES/EBU sources goes from below –36 dB to above  
this level.  
• If SYNC-1 is selected and the source is input  
through the coaxial or optical inputs, recording  
starts automatically when the start of a track within  
the digital audio signal is detected, and continues  
until the start of the next track within the source  
material is detected, when recording will stop.  
There are two different ways in which the sync start  
facility can be used: you may wish to record only one  
CD-RW5000  
track from a digital source—SYNC 1  
.
Alternatively, you may simply want to start recording  
when the source starts playing, and finish recording  
Record pause  
Record  
Stop  
Track starts  
when the source stops—SYNC ALL  
.
Neither of these modes is available when recording  
from analog sources.  
Source material  
• In the case of SYNC-1 being selected, and the  
recorded signal being input through the AES/EBU  
inputs, recording will start when the audio level  
exceeds –36 dB. It will stop when the signal falls  
below this level for 20 consecutive seconds.  
In both cases, it is possible to stop the recording  
manually at any time.  
NOTE  
The CD-RW5000 needs between 150ms and  
400ms to recognize the start of a track. If the  
audio material starts too close (i.e. within this  
time) of the logical track start, the  
CD-RW5000 may not record the very first part  
of the audio material.  
• If SYNC ALL is selected, recording starts auto-  
audio signal at the optical or coaxial connector is  
destected, or when the audio level exceeds –36 dB  
at the AES/EBU connector.  
When recording starts, the currently-recording track  
number is shown, together with the elapsed track  
time. To show how much recording time remains on  
the disc, press the DISPLAY key [6] or [34].  
When recording using the sync start feature,  
therefore, make sure that there is a gap  
between the track start and the start of the  
audio. If there is not such a gap, you should  
use a manual start.  
The recording may be stopped in either of the follow-  
ing ways:  
SYNC-1  
1
If the audio source is not a CD connected dig-  
itally to the CD-RW5000, locate the audio  
source to a little before the start of the track  
• The start of the next track within the source mate-  
rial is detected.  
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• Automatically, when the signal level drops below  
–36 dB and stays below that level for 20 seconds or  
more.  
1
Locate the audio source to a little before the  
start of the material you are recording, and  
insert a disc into the CD-RW5000.  
• Manually, using the CD-RW-5000’s STOP key.  
• If you are recording a CD using a digital connec-  
tion , you should not pause the CD player, but leave  
it stopped.  
SYNC ALL  
• Automatically, when the signal level drops below  
–36 dB and stays below that level for 20 seconds or  
more.  
• If you are using the automatic synchronization  
facility, press the SYNC START key [18] or [37]  
twice so that the display shows SYNC ALL (see  
4.2.1, "Recording with synchronized start"), and  
you should ignore the following two steps, as these  
are performed automatically when the  
• Manually, using the CD-RW-5000’s STOP key.  
NOTE  
you should stop it.This will avoid the writing of  
spurious tracks.  
2
3
Press the AUTO/MANUAL key [7] or [38] so  
that the display shows TRACK INCR  
AUTO  
.
NOTE  
Press the RECORD key [17] or [45] to place  
the CD-RW5000 in record pause mode. The  
the RECORD and PAUSE key indicators  
will also light.  
Manual track division (4.4, "Manual track divi-  
sion") is not available in sync start mode.  
4.3 Automatic track division  
4
5
Start playing back the source material.  
When material is recorded from an SPDIF audio  
source, the CD-RW5000 can recognize track divi-  
sions in the digital audio data, and will automatically  
increment track numbers as the track divisions are  
received. The track divisions may be either PQ code  
or the START ID on a DAT recorder.  
If the automatic synchronization facility is  
not in use, press the PLAY key [15] or [43] to  
start recording.  
• If the automatic synchronization facility is in use,  
recording will start automatically.  
If recording is being carried out from an AES/EBU  
or an analog source, a track division will be entered  
automatically after each continuous period of relative  
silence (–36 dB) of three seconds or more in length.  
To stop recording, press the STOP key [14] or [42].  
Recording will also stop if the signal level drops  
below –36 dB for 20 continuous seconds or more.  
This mode is always selected automatically when the  
SYNC ALL or SYNC-1 mode is selected.  
NOTE  
If you are recording from a SPDIF source, you  
should not pause the source to cut the signal;  
you should stop it.This will avoid the writing of  
spurious tracks.  
If neither of these modes is selected, it is possible to  
change between automatic and manual track division  
modes as recording takes place.  
NOTE  
Certain styles of music may include passages  
of relative silence which will be interpreted by  
the CD-RW5000 as track divisions. If you are  
recording such material, we recommend that  
you do not use the automatic setting. Unlike a  
DAT recorder, track divisions cannot be edited  
and erased once they have been recorded.  
4.4 Manual track division  
When recording a longer piece without track divi-  
sions (for instance, when recording a CD backup of a  
DAT recording of a live concert where track divisions  
have not been inserted), it is necessary to enter the  
track divisions manually.  
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When recording from analog sources, you should  
take care that the signal level is low enough to avoid  
distortion on the finished CD.  
NOTE  
You cannot use the manual track division  
facility if the automatic synchronization is  
selected. Make sure that this facility is turned  
off before you start recording with manual  
track divisions.  
The INPUT level controls [10] should be used to  
adjust the level of the input signal, with reference to  
the meters.  
The controls neither cut nor boost the signal when  
they are at the 2 o’clock position.  
It is possible to switch between manual and  
automatic track division, even while recording  
is taking place, when the sync start facility is  
turned off.  
4.5.1Reference levels  
The meters on the CD-RW5000 are similar to the  
meters on other digital equipment; their highest read-  
ing is OVER, i.e. harsh-sounding digital clipping  
occurs when this signal level is reached.  
We suggest that before making the CD, you play  
back the source material, and make a note of the  
times at which the track divisions will occur. When  
you are actually recording, use these notes and the  
time counter on the CD-RW5000 or on the source  
The meters on analog equipment are typically refer-  
enced to a “nominal” level (which is either +4 dBu or  
–10 dBV), shown as 0 dB on the meter. Typically,  
signals are recorded so that they go above this nomi-  
nal level, and the meter can go “into the red” without  
unpleasant distortion being apparent.  
Prepare to start recording as described above, but  
make sure that TRACK INCR MANUAL is shown  
on the display. If it is not, you should press the  
AUTO/MANUAL key until it appears.  
The 0 dB marking on the meter of an analog device,  
and the 0 dB marking on the CD-RW5000’s meters  
therefore refer to different levels.  
At the points where you want to enter a track divi-  
sion, press the RECORD key [17] or [45], or the  
TRACK INCR key [39] on the remote control unit.  
When dealing with mixed analog-digital audio sys-  
tems, it is common to refer to a “reference level”.  
This level is the level which is displayed on the digi-  
tal equipment’s meters when a signal at the analog  
nominal level is received by the digital equipment.  
The actual level of the nominal signal depends on the  
input at which it is received (balanced = +4 dBu,  
unbalanced = –10 dBV).  
Pressing any of these keys will write a track division,  
and will increment the track number by one.  
NOTE  
The CD standard states that a track cannot be  
less than four seconds in length. Do not  
attempt to make tracks which are shorter than  
four seconds. Also bear in mind that there can  
only be 99 tracks on a CD.  
In the case of the CD-RW5000, this reference level is  
–16 dBFS. When the REC LEVEL controls are at  
their nominal position (see above) and an analog sig-  
nal which registers 0 dB on the analog equipment’s  
meter is input, this would be equivalent to a reading  
of –16 dB on the CD-RW5000’s meters.  
Another way to view this is to think of 16 dB of  
headroom being available when a nominal level ana-  
log signal is input.  
4.5 Analog recording  
The CD-RW5000 can accept analog signals in either  
balanced or unbalanced format.  
4.6 Finalizing discs  
The automatic synchronization facility is not avail-  
able when making recordings from analog sources.  
When all material has been added to a disc, it must  
be finalized to allow it to be played on a standard CD  
player.  
The balanced signals received at the XLR-type con-  
nectors should be at professional +4 dBu level, and  
the unbalanced signals received at the RCA jacks  
should be at –10 dBV levels. Select the appropriate  
input using the SOURCE key [8].  
Finalizing the disc writes a permanent table of con-  
tents (TOC) to the disc, and “closes” it so that no fur-  
ther recording is possible (in the case of a CD-RW  
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4 - Recording operations  
recording, however).  
4.7.1Erasing a finalized disc  
The whole contents (audio material and subcode)  
will all be erased. This allows you to use a single  
CD-RW disc many times as a pre-master disc for  
duplication.  
1
With the disc to be finalized inserted into the  
CD-RW5000, press the FINALIZE key [11]  
or [35].  
1
inserted, and that the CD-RW5000 is  
stopped.  
2
Press the RECORD key [17] or [45] within  
two seconds of pressing the FINALIZE key.  
The CD-RW5000 will display the approximate time  
it will take to finalize the disc, together with  
REMAIN TIME, as the finalization process takes  
place. This time may vary, depending on the com-  
plexity of the disc (the number of tracks) but will  
typically be around two minutes.  
2
3
Press the ERASE key [12]. The display will  
show ERASE DISC  
.
To start the erasure process, press the  
RECORD key [17] or [45] within two sec-  
onds of pressing the ERASE key.  
If you press the ERASE key by mistake, simply wait  
for more than two seconds without pressing any  
other keys. The ERASE DISC indication will dis-  
appear from the display.  
NOTE  
While the finalization process is taking place,  
the CD-RW5000 will not respond to any con-  
trols or commands.  
While the erasure process is going on, the display  
will show ERASE and RECORD and the  
RECORD indicator will flash.  
Do not turn off the power to the CD-RW5000  
while the finalization process is taking place.  
This will corrupt the data on the disc and  
make it unplayable on any system.  
4.7.2Erasing a track on a non-finalized  
disc  
Only the last track on the disc can be erased. For  
example, if you have recorded ten tracks on a disc,  
only the tenth track can be erased. To erase the eighth  
track, you must first erase the tenth and ninth tracks,  
so that the eighth track becomes the last track on the  
disc.  
4.7 Erasing material (CD-RW only)  
If you use CD-RW discs, you can erase tracks  
(before finalization) and the whole disc (after the disc  
has been finalized). CD-R discs cannot be erased. If  
you make a mistake recording a CD-R disc, it is not  
recoverable.  
1
2
3
Make sure that a non-finalized CD-RW disc  
is inserted, and the CD-RW5000 is stopped.  
Press the ERASE key [12]. The display will  
After a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is not pos-  
sible to erase individual tracks. The whole disc must  
be erased if the disc is to be used for further  
recording.  
show ERASE TRACK  
.
To start the erasure process, press the  
RECORD key [17] or [45] within two sec-  
onds of pressing the ERASE key.  
If you press the ERASE key by mistake, simply wait  
for more than two seconds without pressing any  
other keys. The ERASE TRACK indication will  
disappear from the display.  
NOTE  
Do not turn off the power to the CD-RW5000  
while erasure processes are taking place.  
This will corrupt the data on the disc and  
make the disc unusable for further playback  
or recording.  
While the erasure process is going on, the display  
will show ERASE and RECORD and the  
RECORD indicator will flash.  
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5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc.  
The following messages may appear on the display  
under certain circumstances. The meaning of these  
messages, and any countermeasures which are appro-  
priate are given here.  
Meaning and countermeasure (if  
Message  
appropriate)  
The OPC operation has failed when the  
disc is inserted. This may be due to the  
disc having been inserted more than 99  
times, or it may be that the disc is dirty. If  
you know that the disc has not been  
inserted more than 99 times, clean the  
disc using the methods described in 1.1,  
"About CD-R and CD-RW discs".  
Meaning and countermeasure (if  
Message  
appropriate)  
OPC FAIL  
SERVICE  
The disc has been inserted, and the disc  
READING  
OPC  
information is being read by the  
CD-RW5000.  
Optimal Power Calibration is in progress  
(a recordable disc has been inserted, and  
the CD-RW5000 is adjusting its internal  
mechanism to match the disc  
The CD-RW5000 has failed its self-check  
operation. Remove any disc, turn off the  
CD-RW5000, wait a few seconds and turn  
it back on again. If this message appears  
again, contact your TASCAM service  
center.  
characteristics.)  
No disc is loaded into the CD-RW5000.  
You may also see this message if you  
load a disc upside-down or load a dirty  
disc.  
NO DISC  
UPDATE  
5.1 Troubleshooting  
In addition to the messages above, here is a list of  
problems and possible solutions:  
After recording has finished, the  
CD-RW5000 updates a temporary table of  
contents, and displays this message. This  
contents produced by a finalizing  
operation.  
Problem  
Solution  
Make sure the power cable is connected  
to a power socket of the correct voltage.  
Reset the CD-RW5000 by switching the  
power switch off, waiting for a short while,  
and switching it on again.  
The CD-RW5000 is busy with an internal  
operation.  
No power  
WAIT  
More than 20 tracks have been  
FULL  
programmed for programmed playback  
(see 3.3.1, "Programmed playback").  
Are the correct connections made to the  
amplifying equipment?  
Is the input selector of the amplifying  
equipment switched to the correct  
source?  
No sound on  
No more space is left for recording on the  
disc.  
CD FULL  
EMPTY  
You have tried to finalize an empty disc; it  
is not possible to write a table of contents  
for an empty disc!  
Are the balanced XLR-type connectors  
connected to a +4 dBu input?  
Are the trimmers on the balanced  
XLR-type outputs turned up?  
Distorted sound  
Sync start has been selected to  
synchronize recording with a digital audio  
source (4.2, "Recording from digital  
sources") but a digital source has not  
been selected as the input.  
Sound is too  
faint  
Are the unbalanced RCA connectors  
connected to a –10 dBV input?  
INPUT  
Is the disc label side upwards and placed  
correctly in the disc tray?  
Is the disc clean?  
Try another disc to see if the problem lies  
with a particular disc  
Disc does not  
start  
The OPC operation has been carried out  
more than 96 times; this is a warning to  
you that the disc must now be finalized.  
FINAL  
The data on the disc was corrupted,  
possibly due to a power failure during a  
write operation. The CD-RW5000 is  
attempting to restore the corrupted data  
so that the disc can be used.  
Cannot select  
manual track  
division  
Sync start is selected for a digital input  
source (4.3, "Automatic track division")  
RECOVER  
The input levels are set too high (analog  
recording)  
The –10 dBV inputs of the CD-RW5000  
are receiving analog signals from a  
+4 dBu signal source.  
Recording is  
distorted  
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5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc.  
5.1.1Self-diagnostic program  
5
If the ERROR message appears, there is a  
fault in the CD-RW5000 which must be  
repaired by your TASCAM service center.  
Do not attempt to repair the CD-RW5000 by  
yourself.  
The CD-RW5000 allows you to check the electronic  
components of the unit if you are experiencing prob-  
shooting measures described above have not cured  
the problem.  
6
If the PASSED message appears, the prob-  
lem is one which cannot be diagnosed by the  
program. The problem may be due to any of  
the following causes: you are trying to do an  
operation which does not correspond to the  
instructions in this manual, the disc is of the  
wrong type for the operation, the connections  
have been wrongly made, or there may be a  
fault in the mechanical part of the recorder.  
1
2
Eject and remove any disc, and turn off the  
CD-RW5000.  
Press and hold down the PLAY and STOP  
keys on the main unit ([15] and [14]) and  
keep them pressed while turning the unit  
back on again.  
3
4
The display will show the word BUSY, in  
flashing characters, after a few seconds.  
7
Leave the self-diagnostic program by turning  
off the power to the CD-RW5000.  
After a few minutes, the message will change  
to either ERROR or PASSED  
.
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6 - Specifications  
6.1 Audio specifications  
6.2 I/O specifications  
Recording time  
CD type  
74 minutes (with 74-minute disc)  
Analog inputs (balanced  
XLR-3-31 type)  
Nominal input level +4dBu  
(FS=–16 dB)  
Maximum input level +20 dBu  
Input impedance 10 kΩ  
Playback of CD-DA (Red Book),  
CD-R and CD-RW  
Recording on CD-R and  
a
CD-RW  
Analog inputs (unbal-  
anced RCA)  
Nominal input level –10dBV  
(FS=–16 dB)  
Maximum input level +6 dBV  
(2Vrms)  
b
Input sampling frequency  
32 kHz — 48 kHz  
Recording sampling  
frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Input impedance 10 kΩ  
Analog outputs (balanced  
XLR-3-32 type)  
Nominal output level +4dBu  
(FS=–16 dBu)  
Maximum output level +20 dBu  
All level measurements made  
with trimmer set to maximum  
value  
Recording resolution  
Frequency response  
16-bit linear  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB  
playback, ±1 dB recording)  
S/N ratio  
>98 dB (playback), >90 dB  
(recording)  
Output impedance 75  
Trimmers provide up to 12 dB of  
attenuation  
Dynamic range  
>95 dB (playback), >90 dB  
(recording)  
Analog outputs (unbal-  
anced RCA)  
Nominal output level –10 dBV  
Maximum output level +6 dBV  
(2 Vrms)  
Total harmonic distortion  
(1 kHz @ FS – 1.1 dB at  
recording)  
<0.008% (playback), < 0.012%  
recording)  
Output impedance 200  
Channel separation  
>90 dB (playback), >86 dB  
(recording) (1kHz @ FS)  
Headphone 1/4-inch  
stereo jack  
(2 x 32 mW into 32 Ω)  
Wow and flutter  
Unmeasurable (<0.001%)  
a
Digital output (optical  
TOSLINK)  
IEC60958 format (Type II)  
IEC60958 format (Type II)  
a. Brands of disc that are recommended for used  
with the CD-RW5000 are the TaiyoYuden and  
Ricoh brands.  
Digital output (unbalanced  
RCA)  
b. The CD-RW5000 incorporates an automatic  
sampling frequency convertor to convert input  
to 44.1 kHz. However, the following should be  
noted. The sampling frequency convertor is  
activated when the sampling frequency falls  
outside 44.1 kHz (to a tolerance of ±100ppm).  
If the input signal suffers from jitter, and  
“drifts” around the nominal 44.1 kHz fre-  
quency, the sampling frequency convertor will  
keep engaging and disengaging, producing  
audible noise in the recording.  
a
Digital input (balanced  
XLR-3-31 type)  
AES3-1992 (Type I) or  
IEC60958 format (Type II)  
Digital input (unbalanced  
RCA)  
AES3-1992 (Type I) or  
IEC60958 format (Type II)  
Digital input (optical  
TOSLINK)  
AES3-1992 (Type I) or  
IEC60958 format (Type II)  
Parallel I/O port  
15-pin ’D’-sub connector  
For use with supplied  
RC-RW5000 remote control unit  
only  
REMOTE CONTROL  
3.5 mm mini-jack  
a. IEC-60958 Type I (AES3-1992) is a standard  
for broadcasting studios (professional). It can-  
not be used for connecting consumer products.  
IEC-60958 Type II (SPDIF) is a standard for  
consumer products.  
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6 - Specifications  
6.3 Physical specifications  
Voltage requirements:  
USA/Canada 120 VAC @ 60 Hz  
Europe/UK 230 VAC @ 50 Hz  
Australia 240 VAC @ 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
Weight  
24W  
5.6 kg (12.35 lbs)  
Dimensions (w x h x d)  
482 x 104.5 x 310 mm (19 x 4.1  
x 12.2 in  
Operating temperature  
Supplied accessories  
5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)  
Rack-mounting screw kit  
RC-RW5000 wired remote con-  
trol unit  
Changes to specifications and features may be made  
without notice or obligation.  
6.3.1 Dimensional drawing  
310mm  
288mm  
482mm  
465mm  
435mm  
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Index A - R  
Frequency convertor 6 23  
Front panel 10  
A
About CD-R and CD-RW discs 6  
AES/EBU input 11  
G
Analog recording 19  
General recording notes 16  
Audio specifications 23  
AUTO/MANUAL 10 13  
Automatic track division 18  
H
Headphones 10  
C
I
CD-R and CD-RW discs  
abou6  
(CD-RW only)  
erasing materia20  
CD-RW  
erasing a track 20  
COAXIAL digital INPUT 12  
COAXIAL digital OUTPUT 12  
CONTROL I/O 12  
I/O  
CONTROL 12  
I/O specifications 23  
INPUT key  
DIGITAL 10  
INPUT level controls 10  
L
Level controls 10  
Levels  
D
reference 19  
DIGITAL INPUT key 10  
Digital recording  
automatic track division 18  
manual track division 18  
Digital sources  
M
Manual track division 18  
Modes  
recording from 16  
Dimensional drawing 24  
Disc tray 10  
display 14  
N
Disc types 16  
Non-finalized disc  
erasing a track on a 20  
Number keys 12  
Disc, “recordable” 7  
Discs  
about CD-R and CD-RW 6  
Erasing a track on non-finalized discs 20  
erasing finalized 20  
finalizing 19  
P
Physical specifications 23  
Playback  
use of CD-R and CD-RW 7  
Display 10  
Display modes 14  
Drawing  
programmed 14  
repeating 14  
selected track 14  
dimensional 24  
Playback of discs 11 13 14 15 21  
Playing back a selected track 14  
POWER switch 10  
E
PQ code 17 18  
PROGRAM key 13  
programmed 14 21  
Programmed playback 14  
Environmental considerations 7  
Erasing a finalized disc 20  
Erasing a track on a non-finalized disc 20  
Erasing material (CD-RW only) 20  
R
F
Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000 7  
RC-RW5000 remote control unit 12  
Rear pane11  
“Recordable” disc 7  
Recording  
FAST keys 13  
Fast searching 15  
Finalization 7 16 19 21  
Finalized discs  
erasing 20  
Finalizing discs 10 19 21  
analog 19  
TASCAM CD-RW5000 25  
 
Index S - U  
general notes 16  
Recording from digital sources 16  
Recording one track 17  
Reference levels 19  
Switch  
POWER 10  
SYNC START key 11 13  
Synchronized start (recording) 17  
REMOTE CONTROL connector 12  
Remote control unit  
T
RC-RW5000 12  
REPEAT key 13  
repeating 14  
Repeating playback 14  
Table of Contents (TOC) 7 10 19 21  
Track  
playing back a selected 14  
recording one 17  
Track division (analog recording)  
automatic 18  
S
Sampling frequency 6 23  
SEARCH keys  
Fast search 13  
Searching  
Track division (digital recording)  
manual 18  
TRACK INCR key 13  
Track on a non-finalized disc  
erasing a 20  
Fast 15  
Selected track  
playing back a 14  
Self-diagnostic program 22  
SKIP keys 13  
SOURCE key 10  
Specifications  
audio 23  
Transport controls 11  
Transporting the CD-RW5000 7  
Troubleshooting 21  
U
Unpacking the CD-RW5000 7  
Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs 6  
I/O 23  
physica23  
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