TDK DA-5900 User manual

DA-5900
DIGITAL AUDIO CD RECORDER
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- DUB YOUR MUSIC
- RECORD FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES
- ANALOG AND DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
- FULL FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL
USER
MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FCC
regulations (title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J), and is classified as
a class 1 laser product. This unit doesn’t emit hazardous laser
radiation during operation, because laser radiation is confined
entirely in protective housings.
At the date of manufacture, this product complies with DHHS rules
21 CFR subchapter J.
Warning
•DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING.
•USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HERE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
•IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT THE DEALER
FROM WHOM YOU BOUGHT IT. DO NOT USE THE UNIT IF IT
SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING.
Caution
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga-Al-As
Wavelength: 765-815nm (25˚C) (play), 780-786nm (25˚C) (record)
Laser Output: Continuous wave max. 5mW (play) Continuous wave
max. 40mW (record)
Safety and Care Instructions
•WATER AND MOISTURE: Keep away from water and moisture.
Avoid showers, bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, open windows,
rain, wet basements, etc.
•HEAT: Keep away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, amplifiers or similar devices.
•TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY: The nominal temperature should
be between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). This recorder is more
sensitive to temperature extremes than play-only CD players.
Relative humidity should be 30-90% non-condensing.
•POWER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the product. The voltage supplied to the unit should
match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
•GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This product may be equipped
with a polarized AC line plug (with one blade wider than the
other), which fits into the outlet only one way. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of this polarized plug.
•LIGHTNING: For added protection, unplug this unit during
lightning storms.
•VENTILATION: Allow airflow to the system. Don’t place on a closed
bookcase or rack without proper ventilation. Do not place on top
of a receiver or amplifier.
•OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Do not let objects fall into the system
obstructing use. Avoid spilling liquids on the system.
•POWER CORD PROTECTION: Place power cords so that they are not
stepped on, pinched, squeezed or pulled. Unplug the system if not
in use for long periods of time.
•ACCESSORIES: Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall causing serious
injury or death to a child or adult. Use only mounting accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
•CLEANING: Unplug the system from the power source and clean
with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To keep
the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and do not forget to close
the disc tray.
•SERVICING: Do not service the system yourself. Servicing should be
done by qualified personnel. For additional assistance call the
dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
•MOVING THE UNIT: You should never move the unit while there is
a disc inside one of the trays. Never move the unit until discs have
been removed from both trays.

Table of Contents
DISC COMPATIBILITY & CARE ------------------------------------------------------4
CONNECTIONS--------------------------------------------------------------------------5
REMOTE CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------6
PLAYER BUTTON FUNCTIONS------------------------------------------------------7
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS--------------------------------------8
PLAYBACK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
REPEAT PLAYBACK ------------------------------------------------------------------10
SHUFFLE PLAYBACK & INTRO CHECK -----------------------------------------11
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK -------------------------------------------------------12
BEFORE RECORDING ----------------------------------------------------------------13
DUBBING --------------------------------------------------------------------------14, 15
BASIC RECORDING-------------------------------------------------------------------15
ADVANCED RECORDING------------------------------------------------------16, 17
FINALIZING DISCS--------------------------------------------------------------------18
TIME DISPLAYS -----------------------------------------------------------------------19
PLAYER DISPLAY MESSAGES -----------------------------------------------------20
ERROR MESSAGES-------------------------------------------------------------------20
TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------------21
FRENCH DA-5900 USER MANUAL ----------------------------------------------25
SPANISH DA-5900 USER MANUAL----------------------------------------------49

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Disc Compatibility and Care
IMPORTANT CD RECORDING INFORMATION
This unit plays all audio CDs. For recording, the unit uses special
audio-only CD-R or CD-RW discs. CD-R OR CD-RW DISCS DESIGNED
FOR COMPUTER USE WILL NOT RECORD IN THIS UNIT.
Only discs bearing the CD-R
Digital Audio or CD-RW Digital
Audio logo can be recorded in
this unit.
The last step in making a recording is the finalization process. Unless
this step is completed, the disc will not work in other players or the
DA-5900’s TRAY I. Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in virtually any
CD player. CD-RW discs will play in this unit and other CD-RW
compatible players. Check the specifications of your CD player if you
have questions about compatibility with CD-RW discs.
Once a CD-R disc has been finalized, it cannot be unfinalized. A
finalized CD-RW disc can be unfinalized, allowing you to erase or
add songs.
DISC CARE
•Always place the disc in the disc tray with the label facing up.
(Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)
•Never touch the recording (non-label) side of a disc. Recording
requires a clean surface. Fingerprints, dust, grease, etc. can
cause errors.
•If the disc surface becomes dirty, wipe it in an outward motion
with a soft, dry cloth.
•Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays,
benzine or thinner to clean a disc.
•To avoid dust and scratches that could cause skips, discs should
be returned to their cases after use.
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and
temperatures for extended periods.
•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.
•Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not
use any protective coating spray.
•If you wish to label a CD-R/RW, only write on the label side, and
use a soft-tip pen. Never use a ball-point or hard-tip pen.
•Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers
with this unit will damage the mechanisms.
•Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (octagonal, heart-shaped, etc.).

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Connections
The DA-5900 features a variety of audio inputs and outputs. For
ideal sound quality, digital connections should be used for playback
and recording.
You will want to connect your TDK Audio CD Recorder to an external
device that will amplify the DA-5900’s sound output. This device may be
a receiver, a mini-system or a boombox, for example.
If your receiver or mini-system has audio output jacks, you may want
to use it as an audio source for recording into your TDK Audio CD
Recorder. You can also connect many devices, including most CD
players and MiniDisc players directly to the DA-5900’s inputs for
recording. You CANNOT connect a turntable directly to your CD
Recorder unless the turntable has a built-in preamplifier. (See the
Advanced Recording section for more information on recording
from a turntable.)
NOTE: Turn off the power of all your audio equipment before
making connections.
[A] LINE IN/LINE OUT
These analog jacks can be used for playback and recording. For
audio playback, connect an analog cable (RCA type) between the
DA-5700’s line out jacks and the line in jacks on an amplification
device such as a receiver. For audio recording, connect an analog
cable (RCA type) between the DA-5900’s line in jacks and the line
out jacks on a source device such as a receiver or a tape deck.
[B] DIGITAL IN/OUT
The DA-5900 has optical and coaxial digital jacks for playback and
recording. Both types of digital connections offer perfect signal
transfer for the highest quality audio.
For audio playback, connect a coaxial digital cable between the
DA-5900’s coaxial digital out jack and the coaxial digital in jack on
an amplification device such as a receiver. Or connect an optical
digital cable between the DA-5900’s optical digital out jack and
the optical digital in jack on a playback device such as a receiver.
For audio recording, connect a coaxial digital cable between the
DA-5900’s coaxial digital in jack and the coaxial digital out jack on
a source device such as a MiniDisc player or a stereo receiver. Or
connect an optical digital cable between the DA-5900’s optical
digital in jack and the optical digital out jack on a source device
such as a MiniDisc player or stereo receiver. Note that the unit can
only receive input through one jack (optical or coaxial) at a time.
[C] AC POWER CORD
Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
HEADPHONE LISTENING
To listen through headphones, plug headphones into the unit’s
front-panel jack.
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