Tascam CD-RW5000 - Manual (Page 7)

1 - Introduction
TASCAM CD-RW5000
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1.2 Finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, an audio CD player will not be able to
read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final
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.
1.2.1 “Recordable” disc
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.
1.2.2 About 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.
Messages appearing on the display of the
CD-RW5000 are given in the following typeface:
NO DISC .
1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000
When you unpack the CD-RW5000, you should find,
in addition to this manual:
• the main unit itself
• the remote control unit with its attached cable
• a rack-mounting screw kit
1.3.1 Rack-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
in a rack, See 1.4, "Environmental considerations"
below for ventilation, etc. parameters.
1.4 Environmental considerations
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOTE
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.
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.