Tascam CD-RW901 Guide

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CD-RW901
Technical Documentation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The CD-RW901 provides dedicated input level controls and the digital inputs are equipped with automatic
sample rate conversion for compatibility with nearly any signal. Pitch Control (16% +/-) on playback is a
standard feature along with Key Control, MP3 Audio Playback, and Power-on-Play. The front panel PS/2
keyboard input offers the ability to name tracks and provide the user one-key access to frequently accessed
menu functions.
MSRP $1,125.00
Starting with the features of the
CD-RW900 the CD-RW901 adds
XLR balanced I/O, a wired remote
and features AES/EBU digital I/O,
RS-232, and a timed track
increment (selectable from 1 to 10
minutes) for adding CD track ID
markers durin
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2U rack-mount CD Recorder
XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced analog
I/O with dedicated input controls
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
Included wired remote control
RS-232C serial control port and Parallel
control port
Timed track increment feature can
automatically add a CD track ID every 1 to
10 minutes
±16% pitch control in 0.1% steps (CD
audio discs only)
MP3 Audio Playback
Power on play
CD Text and MP3 ID3 tag display
Key Control (CD audio discs only): Change the
pitch without changing the playback speed.
Dedicated analog input level controls
Fade in/fade out recording features
PS/2 keyboard input
Auto track increment by level with trim function
Automatic sample rate converter (to 44.1kHz,
defeatable)
Un-finalize for CD-RW
All, single, program, random play and repeat play
modes
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RS-232
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The TASCAM CD-RW901 is a 2U rack-mountable CD Recorder equipped with MP3 audio
playback, Pitch Control (16 %+/-), and CD Text. The CD Recorder provides Key Control
(changes pitch w/o changing the speed), front PS/2 keyboard input, “Power-on-Play”, dedicated
analog input level controls, and digital input level control (via multi-job wheel) . The CD-RW901
adds RS-232 serial control and a timed track increment (selectable from 1 to 10 minutes) for
adding CD track ID markers during recording.
Analog inputs and outputs are unbalanced RCA jacks and balanced XLR. Digital I/O via XLR-
AES/EBU, Coax and Optical S/PDIF. Wired Remote Control is included.
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CONSULTANT
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S AND SYSTEM DESIGN
SPECIFICATIONS
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Notes on CD-R Media:
Quality and recording characteristics of media from different manufacturers will
vary from brand to brand. This has to do with the manufacturing processes of both
the CD-R media and CD-R mechanism. Some media that does not work well with
one CD-R mechanism may work reasonably well with another.
In order to take the guesswork out of selecting media, we are posting an approved
list of media for use with the CD-RW901. At the time of this writing, media from
each of these manufacturers was written to and verified.
CD-R / CD-R-DA approved manufacturers:
Sony, TDK, Taiyo Yuden, AMT, CMC, Ritek, Prodisc,
Mitsubishi Chemical
CD-RW / CD-RW-DA approved manufacturers:
Sony, Ritek, Prodisc, AMT, CMC, Ricoh, Mitsubishi
Chemical. High-speed media is approved for use, meaning that
the unit is not limited to 1x speed media. Music discs with copy control, a copy-
protection system, have been released from several record companies in an
attempt to protect the copyright.
Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not
be playable on the CD-RW901.
APPROVED MEDIA
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Performance Specifications:
Recording Media CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA (high-speed CD-RW is
supported)
Recording Resolution 16-bit, 44.1kHz
Sample Rate Conversion 32kHz – 48kHz (with bypass)
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.8 playback +1dB (recording).
S/N Ratio > 95dB playback, 90dB recording
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.006% playback, < 0.0008% recording
Channel Separation > 90 dB playback, > 80dB recording
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limits (less than 0.001%)
Audio Inputs/Outputs:
Analog Inputs: XLR Balanced, level +4dBu, minimum input level -5 dBu, input
impedance 14 k-ohm +/-5%
Unbalanced RCA in, level -10dBu, minimum input level -19dBV, input
impedance 22 k-ohm +/-10%
Analog outputs: XLR Balanced, level =4dBu, maximum output level +20dBu +/-2dB,
output impedance 75 k-ohm +/-5%.
Unbalanced RCA pin, level -10dBV, maximum output level +6dBV, output impedance 600 ohm
+/- 10%.
Phones Output: Stereo (6.3), 20 mW, 32-ohm
Digital Input and Output Coaxial RCA, Optical TOSLINK< AES/EBU XLR
Control I/O Parallel D-Sub 15-pin, RS-232C D-Sub 9 pin, Remote
in jack (for RCRW901only)
General Specifications:
Power Requirements USA/CANADA 120 CVAC, 60Hz
U.K. / Europe 230 VAC, 50Hz
Australia 240 VAC, 50Hz
Power Consumption 16 W ( USA/Canada), 18W ( Europe)
Dimensions 482.6mm W x 99mm H x 308 mm D
19” W x 3 7/8 H x 12” D
Weight 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)
Operating Temperature 5 to 40 degrees C (41 Degrees F to 104 Degrees F)
When External Sync and 48kHz Adjustment is enabled, the CD-RW901 can play back an audio
CD at 44.1kHz when the digital input is receiving a 48kHz clock signal. This feature allows the
unit to play back a standard audio CD when connected to a digital console set up for a
48kHzworkflow. The CD-RW901 automatically adjusts to the incoming clock and employs sample
rate conversion to correct the playback speed, so the Pitch and Key functions are disabled when
48k Adjust is turned on.
SPECIFICATIONS
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EXTERNAL SYNC PLAYBACK WITH 48kHz ADJUSTMENT
TASCAM CD-RW901