Teac CD-RW900CD - Manual (Page 7)

TASCAM CD-RW900
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1 − Introduction
In this maanual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.
“Recordable” discs
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-
RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read
the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final *TOC has
been written at the start of the disc.
*TOC=Table of contents:
information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting
and ending addresses, and etc..
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 “Finalizing” on page 25
for details.
Finalizing
In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized,
the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may
be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized
may be “unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed.
This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc,
provided that there is space on the disc.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have
been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-
recorded. However, if space is available on the disc,
additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of
CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the
same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks
recorded can be erased before the disc has been
“finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used
for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs
will include the logo one of the following logos:
H o w e v e r, y o u s h o u l d n o t e t h a t a n a u d i o C D
created using a CD-RW900 disc may not play back
satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally,
be playable on the CD-RW900. This is in no way a
limitation of the CD-RW900 itself, but of the difference
between the different types of media and the methods
used to read them.
There are precautions that you should take when
handling CD-R and CD-RW discs.
≠ 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.
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≠ CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects
of heat and ultraviolet rays. 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
heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical
devices.
≠ Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases
to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
≠ When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a
soft oil-based 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.
≠ Always keep the recording sides of the discs away
from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound
quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry
cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do
not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning
fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the
disc unplayable.
≠ Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
≠ If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of
a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with the
disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.