Tascam DP-02CF User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM  DP-02/DP-02CF
 
4 – DP-02 Appendix
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 one of the following logos:
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same 
way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks 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 logo one of the 
following logos:
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 playable on the unit. 
This is in no way a limitation of the unit itself, but of the 
difference between the different types of media and the 
methods used to read them.
There are precautions that you should take when handling 
CD-R and CD-RW discs.
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 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.
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to 
avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a 
soft oil-based 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.
Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from 
grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality. 
To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from 
the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner, 
gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will 
damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and 
do not use any protective coating spray.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a 
CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied 
with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
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 *TOC has been writ-
ten at the start of the disc.
  *TOC:Table of contents
*TOC:Table of contents
Information of recorded data, which contains titles, starting 
and ending addresses, and etc..
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 “Finalizing CDs” on page 68 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. only the TOC is removed. This allows 
further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that 
there is space on the disc.
About finalizing