Tascam Cd Rewritable Recorder CD-RW5000 Owners Manual

							 
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CD-RW5000 
CD Rewritable Recorder
OWNER’S MANUAL
 
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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-
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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.. 
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located on the rear panel. Please record
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Important Safety Precautions 
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 of
f, 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 with the letter E or by the safety 
earth symbol  
 
 or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-
YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in 
accordance with the following code: 
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE 
As these colours 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 appro
ved 
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 environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
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, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
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CAUTION: 
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Read all of these Instructions. 
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Save these Instructions for later use. 
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Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions 
 — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated. 
2) Retain Instructions  
— The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference. 
3) Heed Warnings 
 — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to. 
4) Follow Instructions 
 — All operating and use instructions should be
followed. 
5) Cleaning 
 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-
ing. 
6) Attachments 
 — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 
7) Water and Moisture 
 — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 
8) Accessories 
 — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. 
9) 
 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com-
bination to overturn. 
10) 
  
Ventilation 
 — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 
11) Power Sources 
 — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 
12) Grounding or Polarization 
 — This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug. 
13) Power-Cord Protection 
 — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding 
 — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be  sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode. 
Note to CATV system installer: 
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical. 
15) Lightning 
 — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges. 
16) Power Lines 
 — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 
17) Overloading 
 — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock. 
18) Object and Liquid Entry 
 — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product. 
19) Servicing 
 — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
20) Damage Requiring Service 
 — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions: 
a) 
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 
b) 
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. 
c) 
if the product has been exposed to rain or water. 
d) 
if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation. 
e) 
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. 
f ) 
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service. 
21) Replacement Parts 
 — When replacement  parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. 
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards. 
22) Safety Check 
 — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition. 
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting 
 — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only  as recommended by the manufacturer. 
24) Heat  
— The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
 
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 ADVARSEL
SAFETY INFORMATION
 
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THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO
INFORM THAT THE APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPO-
NENT. 
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DIESE AUFKLEBEMARKE IST AN DEM IN DER ABBILDUNG
GEZEIGTEN ORT ANGEBRACHT UM DARAUF HINZUWEISEN,
DASS IM INNERN DES GER 
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PÅSKRIFTEN SITTER PÅ APPARATEN SOM VISAS SOM UPPMAN-
ING OM ATT APPARATEN OMFATTAR EN INBYGGD LASERKO-
MPONENT. 
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DETTE MÆRKAT ER ANBRAGT SOM VIST I ILLUSTRATIONEN
FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT APPARATET INDEHOLDER
EN LASERKOMPONENT. 
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DETTE MÆRKAT ER SOM VIST PÅ ILLUSTRATIONEN ANBRAGT
PÅ INDERSIDEN AF TOPDÆKSLET FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN
OM AT YDERLIGERE FREMTRÆNGEN VIL VÆRE FORBUNDET
MED FARE FOR AT UDSÆTTE SIG FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
ADVARSEL — BETJENING AF ANDRE KONTROLLER OG REGULA-
TORER ELLER BENYTTELES AF ANDRE FREMGANGSMÅDER
END BESKREVET HERI ER FORBUNDET MED FARE FOR UDSÆT-
TELSE FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER KOMPONENT MED
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDG
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING
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LASERDIODIN. JOKA L
VAARALLISTA LASERS
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE
DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING. 
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Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, and is classified as class 1 laser product. There is not hazardous invisible laser radiation during oper-
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The label required in this reguration is shown  
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CAUTION 
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- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, MAKE A CONTACT WITH OUR SERVICEMAN, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A 
TROUBLED STATE. 
Optical pickup 
: Type  :  OPU24.36
Manufacturer  :  Philips Components
Laser output  :  2.5 mW (Play),
 35 mW (Record)
Wavelength  :  775~795 nm  
DRIVE UNIT
  
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
  
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CAUTION  - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST.
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ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD.
STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER
ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET.
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3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
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Table of Contents 
  TASCAM CD-RW5000  
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1 - Introduction 
1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs ........ 6
1.2 Finalizing........................................... 7 
1.2.1 “Recordable” disc............................. 7
1.2.2 About this manual............................. 7 
1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000 ............. 7 
1.3.1 Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000 ...... 7 
1.4 Environmental considerations........ 7
1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs ....... 8 
2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000 
2.1 Front panel.......................................10 
[1] POWER switch 
.................................10 
[2] PHONES jack and level control 
.........10 
[3] Disc tray 
...........................................10 
[4] OPEN/CLOSE key 
.............................10 
[5] Display 
.............................................10 
[6] DISPLAY key 
....................................10 
[7] AUTO/MANUAL key 
..........................10 
[8] SOURCE key 
....................................10 
[9] DIGITAL INPUT key 
..........................10 
[10] INPUT level controls 
.......................10 
[11] FINALIZE key 
..................................10 
[12] ERASE key ......................................... 11
2.1.1 Transport controls ........................... 11
[13] SKIP keys ........................................... 11
[14] STOP key ............................................ 11
[15] PLAY key ............................................ 11
[16] PAUSE key ......................................... 11
[17] RECORD key ...................................... 11
[18] SYNC START key............................... 11 
2.2 Rear panel ........................................ 11 
[19] ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED).......... 11
[20] ANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED)...... 11
[21] DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU) ............... 11
[22] ANALOG INPUT (UNBALANCED) .... 11
[23] ANALOG OUTPUT 
(UNBALANCED) ..................................... 11
[24] COAXIAL digital INPUT ..................... 12
[25] COAXIAL digital OUTPUT ................. 12
[26] OPTICAL digital INPUT ..................... 12
[27] OPTICAL digital OUTPUT ................. 12
[28] CONTROL I/O ..................................... 12
[29] REMOTE IN connector ...................... 12 
2.3 RC-RW5000 remote control unit .... 12 
[30] OPEN/CLOSE key .............................. 13[31] Number keys........................................ 13
[32] REPEAT key......................................... 13
[33] PGM key ............................................... 13
[34] DISPLAY key........................................ 13
[35] FINALIZE key ....................................... 13
[36] ERASE key ........................................... 13
[37] SYNC START key ................................ 13
[38] AUTO/MANUAL ................................... 13
[39] TRACK INCR key ................................. 13
[40] SKIP keys ............................................. 13
[41] SEARCH keys ...................................... 13
[42] STOP key ............................................. 13
[43] PLAY key.............................................. 13
[44] PAUSE key ........................................... 13
[45] RECORD key........................................ 13 
3 - Playback operations 
3.1 Display modes .................................. 14
3.2 Playing back a selected track.......... 14
3.3 Repeating playback .......................... 14 
3.3.1 Programmed playback ...................... 14
3.3.2 Fast searching ................................... 15 
4 - Recording operations 
4.1 General recording notes .................. 16 
4.1.1 Disc types........................................... 16 
4.2 Recording from digital sources ...... 16 
4.2.1 Recording with synchronized start.. 17 
4.3 Automatic track division .................. 18
4.4 Manual track division ....................... 18
4.5 Analog recording .............................. 19 
4.5.1 Reference levels ................................ 19 
4.6 Finalizing discs ................................. 19
4.7 Erasing material (CD-RW only) ....... 20 
4.7.1 Erasing a finalized disc ..................... 20
4.7.2 Erasing a track on a non-finalized 
disc ........................................................... 20 
5 - Messages, troubleshooting, etc. 
5.1 Troubleshooting ............................... 21 
5.1.1 Self-diagnostic program ................... 22 
6 - Specifications 
6.1 Audio specifications ........................ 23
6.2 I/O specifications .............................. 23
6.3 Physical specifications .................... 24 
6.3.1 Dimensional drawing ........................ 24 
						

							 
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  TASCAM CD-RW5000 
1 - Introduction  
The TASCAM CD-RW5000 allows you to make 
your own standard audio CDs, using cost-effective 
standard CD-R discs. CD-RW discs can also be used, 
allowing bad “takes” and tracks to be erased and 
re-recorded as well as allowing whole discs to be 
reused.
The CD-RW5000 permits tracks to be added one at a 
time, or together, until the disc is “finalized”, allow-
ing it to be replayed on audio CD players. 
NOTE  
Some models of CD player may not be able to 
play certain discs produced on the  
CD-RW5000. 
The CD-RW5000 provides professional-level 
+4 dBu balanced inputs and outputs as well as unbal-
anced inputs and outputs at –10 dBV. Trimmer 
potentiometers are provided on the balanced outputs 
to allow precise signal matching.
The CD-RW5000 also provides a comprehensive set 
of digital inputs: AES/EBU professional and SPDIF 
consumer formats are both supported. The SPDIF 
connectors are provided in both coaxial (RCA) and 
optical form, and coaxial and optical digital outputs 
are also provided in this format.
A sampling frequency converter is included in the 
CD-RW5000, so that material from sources which 
have not been recorded at the standard CD frequency 
of 44.1 kHz (i.e. 48 kHz and 32 kHz) can be recorded 
using digital transfer.
When recording from digital sources, the 
CD-RW5000 can read not only the audio data, but 
the track start data, etc., allowing automatic transfer 
of material from DAT, etc. without the need for man-
ual intervention.
A wired remote control allows easy operation of the 
CD-RW5000 from anywhere in the project location.  
NOTE—Important notice   
This product is designed to help you record 
and reproduce sound works to which you own 
the copyright, or where you have obtained 
permission from the copyright owner or the 
rightful licensor. Unless you own the copy-
right, or have obtained the appropriate per-
mission from the copyright owner or the 
rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result 
in severe civil and criminal penalties under 
copyright laws and international copyright 
treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, 
contact your legal advisor. Under no circum-
stances will TEAC Corporation be responsible 
for the consequences of any illegal copying  
performed using the CD-RW5000. 
1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs 
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they 
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased 
or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the 
disc, additional material can be recorded. The pack-
aging of CD-R discs will include the following logo:
It is also possible to use discs which are marked as 
“CD-R Digital Audio for Consumer”.
By contrast, the CD-RW disc can be used in much 
the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track 
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 the a logo similar to the following:
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-RW5000. This is in no way a limita-
tion of the CD-RW5000 itself, but of the difference 
between the different types of media and the methods 
used to read them.
CD-R discs created on the CD-RW5000, 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-RW5000, contact your TASCAM 
dealer. 
						

							 
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  TASCAM CD-RW5000  
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1.2 Finalizing 
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or 
CD-RW disc, an audio 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 disc. See 4.6, Finalizing 
discs for details.
In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final-
ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, and the 
disc re-used.  
1.2.1 “Recordable” disc 
In this manual, we use the term “recordable disc” to 
describe either a CD-R or a CD-RW disc which has 
not been finalized, i.e. further recording is still 
possible. 
1.2.2 About this manual 
In this manual, we use the following typeface to indi-
cate a feature of the CD-RW5000 or its remote con-
trol: the  
PLAY 
 key. The numbers of the features are 
given in square brackets  
[13] 
 and correspond to the 
numbers in 2, Parts of the CD-RW5000. Where a 
feature is duplicated on the main unit and the remote 
control unit, both numbers are given.
Messages appearing on the display of the 
CD-RW5000 are given in the following typeface:  
NO DISC
 
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1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW5000 
When you unpack the CD-RW5000, you should find, 
in addition to this manual:
• the main unit itself
• the remote control unit with its attached cable
• a rack-mounting screw kit 
1.3.1 Rack-mounting the CD-RW5000 
Use the rack-mounting screw kit to mount the 
CD-RW5000 in a standard 19-inch rack, as shown 
below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it in a rack, See 1.4, Environmental considerations 
below for ventilation, etc. parameters. 
1.4 Environmental considerations 
The CD-RW5000 should be operated in an environ-
ment which provides adequate ventilation. We rec-
ommend that a space of 1U is left above the unit 
when it is rack-mounted.
Avoid exposing the CD-RW5000 to excessive heat or 
extremes of temperature (between 5˚C and 35˚C—
41˚F and 95˚F), as well as avoiding excessively 
humid conditions. The CD-RW5000 is somewhat 
more sensitive to extremes of temperature than audio 
CD players. 
The CD-RW5000 should be operated in a horizontal 
position (i.e. the front panel should be vertical). 
Avoid mounting the CD-RW5000 in a rack which is 
tilted more than 5˚ from the vertical.
The AC voltage supplied to the CD-RW5000 should 
match the voltage as printed on the rear panel of the 
unit. If you are in any doubt, consult an electrician. 
NOTE  
When transporting the CD-RW5000, always 
use the original packing materials. For this 
reason, we strongly recommend that you 
save all the packing materials that came with 
the CD-RW5000, in case you need to trans-
port it in the future.
In addition, when transporting the 
CD-RW5000, you should tape the disc tray 
closed, using adhesive tape which will not  
spoil the finish of the unit. 
						

							 
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  TASCAM CD-RW5000 
1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs 
The Compact Disc medium is a robust medium, and 
the discs can survive a good deal of physical abuse. 
However, there are precautions that you should take 
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs which are 
different to those 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, and 
fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the 
recording process.
CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the 
effects of heat than ordinary CDs. 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.
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their “jewel 
cases” to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their 
surfaces.
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use 
a soft felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never 
use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause 
damage to the recorded side.
Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth 
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alco-
hol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP 
cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of 
a CD-R or CD-RW disc, read the precautions sup-
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer 
directly. 
						

							 
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2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000 
						

							 
2 - Parts of the CD-RW5000 
10 
  TASCAM CD-RW5000 
Most parts and controls of the CD-RW5000 are 
self-explanatory. However, we suggest that you look 
through this section in order to gain an overview of 
the functions of the CD-RW5000. 
2.1 Front panel 
[1] POWER switch 
Press this switch to turn the power on and off to the 
CD-RW5000.
PLAUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, that the socket-
outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall 
be easily accessible. 
[2] PHONES jack and level control 
Use this jack to connect a standard pair of stereo 
headphones and the level control to control the level 
of the signal output from them. 
[3] Disc tray 
When inserting discs into the tray for recording or 
playback, make sure that the label side of the disc is 
uppermost.
Always make sure that the disc is centered in the 
recess in the disc tray before closing the tray. 
[4] OPEN/CLOSE key 
Use this key to open and close the disc tray. 
[5] Display 
The display provides information regarding the 
inserted disc (disc type, time available for recording, 
track number, etc.), and metering. 
[6] DISPLAY key 
Use this key to cycle through the different display 
modes available, as described in 3.1, Display 
modes. 
[7] AUTO/MANUAL key 
When the recording source is digital, this key allows 
for the synchronization of the recorded CD with the 
digital track divisions recorded on a source CD, a 
DAT recorder, etc. See 4.3, Automatic track divi-
sion for details.
When the recording source is analog or digital 
AES/EBU format, this key allows automatic track 
incrementation to be performed when a period of 
silence of three seconds or more is detected in the 
signal. See 4.2, Recording from digital sources for 
details.In both digital and analog input modes, you can 
increment track numbers manually by pressing either 
the  
RECORD 
 key   
[17]  
 or   
[45]  
, or the   
TRACK 
INCR [39] 
 key while recording is taking place. 
[8] SOURCE key 
Use this key to choose between digital and analog 
sources when recording a disc. If a digital source is 
selected, the source will be the one selected with the    
DIGITAL 
  
INPUT 
 key.
There are two choices for the analog inputs: unbal-
anced inputs, which is briefly shown as  
UNBAL
 
 on 
the large 7-segment characters and  
ANALOG
 
 on the 
smaller characters of the display, and the balanced 
inputs, which are shown as  
BAL
 
 on the 7-segment 
and  
ANALOG BAL
 
 on the smaller display 
characters. 
[9] DIGITAL INPUT key 
Use this key to select the input source when record-
ing a disc. Use this key in conjunction with the  
SOURCE 
 key. The choices available are:   
AES/EBU
 
,  
COAXIAL
 
 and  
OPTICAL
 
 when the   
SOURCE 
 key is set to  
DIGITAL
 
.
When the  
SOURCE 
 key is set to either of the two 
analog sources, pressing this  
DIGITAL INPUT 
 key 
briefly will display the last selected input source for 
the digital inputs, without actually selecting the 
source. 
[10] INPUT level controls 
These controls affect the level of the analog input 
signal.
When these controls are at the two o’clock position, 
the signal is at nominal level (neither cut or boosted). 
[11] FINALIZE key 
This key is used after all tracks on a recordable disc 
have been recorded. When this key is pressed, fol-
lowed within 2 seconds by the  
RECORD 
 key, the 
final table of contents is written on the disc, which 
can then be played on a normal CD player (until this 
key is pressed, and the table of contents is written, 
CDs cannot be played on a normal CD player).
After the table of contents has been written, the disc 
ceases to be a recordable disc. In the case of a CD-R 
disc, no further action except playback can be per-
formed on the disc. In the case of a CD-RW disc, the 
whole disc can be erased, and reused for recording. 
See 4.6, Finalizing discs for details.