Tascam CD-RW2000 - Manual (Page 7)

1 – Introduction—Finalizing
TASCAM CD-RW2000
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1.2 Finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, a standard 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 disk. See 5.1, “Finalizing”
for details.
In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final-
ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc
may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized
may be “unfinalized”, i.e. the TOC is removed. This
allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, pro-
vided that there is space on the disc.
1.2.1 “Recordable” discs
In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the
disc.
1.2.2 About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• The names of keys and controls are given in the fol-
lowing typeface: ERASE .
• When the alphanumeric portion of the display
shows a message, this is shown in the following
typeface:
Welcome .
• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which
cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this
is shown as follows:
SHUFFLE .
• When referring to a front or rear panel control or
feature, the following typeface is used to show the
number of the feature (as given in the diagram in
this manual, and the corresponding explanation):
5
.
• When referring to a remote control key, the follow-
ing typeface is used to show the number of the key
(as given in the diagram in this manual, and the
corresponding explanation):
5
.
1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW2000
When unpacking the unit, you should find the follow-
ing items, in addition to this manual:
• The main unit itself
• The remote control unit
• Two AA batteries for the remote control unit
• A rack-mounting screw kit
1.3.1 Rack-mounting the unit
Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan-
dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it.
See 1.4, “Environmental considerations” below for
details of ventilation, etc.
1.4 Environmental considerations
The CD-RW2000 may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating
life, observe the following environmental conditions:
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CD-RW2000 is more
sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary
CD players.
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-
condensing.
As the unit may become hot during operation, always
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of
space above it.
You should not place the unit on a piece of equip-
ment generating heat, e.g. an amplifier, to avoid pos-
sible problems with overheating.
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
for correct operation. Do not mount the unit in a rack
tilted 5° or more from the vertical position.
NOTE
If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away
from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.