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CD-RW5000
CD Rewritable Recorder
OWNER’S MANUAL
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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.
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equipment.
1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
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be retained for future reference.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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instructions should be adhered to.
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followed.
5) Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-
ing.
6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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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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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.
TASCAM CD-RW5000 3
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
TASCAM CD-RW5000 5
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
1.2.1“Recordable” 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
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
The display provides information regarding the
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
digital track divisions recorded on a source CD, a
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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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000
[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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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000
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".
See [14].
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 - Playback operations
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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4 - Recording operations
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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4 - Recording operations
• 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.
18 TASCAM CD-RW5000
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
Make sure that a finalized CD-RW disc is
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
Ω
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
Ω
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
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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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