CD Rewritable Recorder
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
OWNER'S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
Read these instructions.
2
Keep these instructions.
3
Heed all warnings.
4
Follow all instructions.
5
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6
Clean only with dry cloth.
7
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8
Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other.
Grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
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IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has
to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol ç
or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-
YELLOW.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN
: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved
type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF
IN
DOUBT
--
CONSULT
A
COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environne-
ment domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des in-
terférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être
amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung
nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem
Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemesse-
ne Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukom-
men.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For U.S.A.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured accord-
ing 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 a class 1 laser product. There
is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation
because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this prod-
uct is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.
CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A
SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT
YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
1
For U.S.A.
Optical pickup:
Type
: SF-W03PDX
Manufacturer
: SANYO Electric Co. Ltd.
Laser output
: Less than 40mW on the objective lens
Wavelength
: 783 ±3nm
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Contents
1 Introduction
About CD-R and CD-RW discs.......................... 6
Finalizing.............................................................. 7
"Recordable" discs ............................................. 7
About this manual ............................................. 7
Unpacking the CD-RW750 ................................ 7
Rack-mounting the unit .................................... 8
Environmental considerations ........................ 8
Beware of condensation ................................... 8
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs .......... 8
Handling of compact discs ................................ 9
Additional notes with regard to CD-R
and CD-RW discs ............................................. 9
Default values .................................................... 10
2 Features of the CD-RW750
Front panel .......................................................... 11
Rear panel............................................................ 12
RC-RW750 Remote control unit ...................... 13
Use of the remote control unit ......................... 14
Connections......................................................... 14
Using the timer function ................................... 14
3 Playback operations
Simple playback operations ............................ 15
Time display modes ........................................... 15
Track search........................................................ 16
Playback modes ................................................. 16
Programmed order playback........................... 17
Repeat play.......................................................... 17
A-B repeat mode................................................ 17
4 Recording
Input selection.................................................... 18
Input monitoring ............................................... 18
Frequency conversion ....................................... 18
Basic recording ................................................... 19
Playing back tracks............................................ 19
Time display while recording ........................... 19
Manual track division........................................ 20
Full disc............................................................... 20
Advanced recording.......................................... 20
Synchronized recording .................................... 20
Sync recording (start)........................................ 21
Sync recording (stop) ........................................ 21
Setting the trigger level.................................... 22
Automatic track division................................... 22
Digital direct ...................................................... 23
Rec mute function ............................................. 23
Fade-in and fade-out......................................... 23
5 After recording
Finalizing ............................................................. 25
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs.................................. 25
Erasing.................................................................. 25
Erasing tracks..................................................... 26
Erasing a whole disc.......................................... 26
Refreshing a disc ............................................... 26
Titling (CD TEXT) ................................................ 27
6 Reference and specifications
Troubleshooting ................................................ 28
Specifications...................................................... 28
Audio performance ........................................... 28
Audio specifications .......................................... 29
Physical specifications....................................... 29
Dimensional drawing........................................ 29