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Tascam CD-RW4U User Manual

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1 – Introduction—Special notes

TASCAM CD-RW4U

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aging of CD-R discs will include one of the follow-
ing 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 one of the following logos:

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-RW4U. This is in no way a limitation
of the CD-RW4U itself, but is a property of the dif-
ference between the different types of media and the
methods used to read them.

CD-R discs created on the CD-RW4U, 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-RW4U, see “Recommended
media” on page 10
.

Handling of compact discs

Observe the following:

• Always place the compact discs in the trays with

their label facing upward (compact discs can only
be played on one side).

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down

on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, hold-
ing it carefully by the edges.

• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped

off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has
no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris,
so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove
most particles.

• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the

outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light

stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc-
tion quality.

• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, anti-

static sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean
compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to

avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip”.

• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high

humidity and temperature for extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperature can warp the
disc.

• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-

circular promotional, etc. discs.

• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them.

For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays
opened unnecessarily.

Additional notes with regard to CD-R and CD-RW discs

There are additional precautions that you should take
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs, that are dif-
ferent to those that you should take when handling
ordinary CDs.

• 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,