Tascam CD-RW900SL Technical Documentation

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CD-RW900SL
Technical Documentation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
One of the most popular CD recorders on
the market, the CD-RW900SL, features a
robust slot-loading transport, 24 bit A/D
& D/A converters, MP3 playback, key
control, sample rate conversion, and
selectable CD disc reading speed.
The CD-RW900SL provides dedicated analog front panel input control, rear panel unbalanced (RCA) I/O, and
S/DIFF digital I/O (optical and coaxial). Recently added features include Auto Cue and Auto Ready from the
menu, selectable I/R remote Enable/Disable, and MP3 Action Setting (prevents accidental termination of
continuous MP3 playback).
The features the user has come to expect from TASCAM are also included; Pitch Control on playback (0.1 to
1.0% in 0.1 steps), Auto or Manual track division, Sync Record Start, Power on Play, Elapsed, Remain, Total
and Total remain Time display, and CD-Text read and write.
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All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.
CD-RW900SL
Slot Loading Transport
24 bit A/D and D/A converters
Sample Rate Conversion
MP3 file Playback
MP3 Action setting
Key Control (change the key w/o changing the
speed)
Pitch Control
Auto Cue from menu
Auto Ready from menu
S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital I/O
RCA Unbalanced analog I/O
+/_ 16% pitch control on playback
Power on Play
Sync Record Start
Auto or Manual Track Division
All, single, or A-B repeat play
Elapsed, remain, total, and total remain time
display
Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99
songs)
play
Erase or Un-Finalize for CD-RW discs
Selectable disc reading speed
Dedicated L/R input level control
Digital Attenuator
CD-TEXT read and write
PS/2 Keyboard input for CD-TEXT input and
remote control
Wireless (I/R) remote control unit (included)
Selectable Infra-red remote Enable/Disable

Tascam CD-RW900SL Specifications

Audio Specifications

resolution	16 bit linear
sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
frequency response	20 Hz~20 KHz ±0.8 dB (playback) ±1.0 dB (recording)
signal-to-noise ratio	95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording)
dynamic range	95 dB (playback) 90 dB (recording)
distortion	0.006 % (playback) 0.008 % (recording)
channel separation	90 dB (playback) 80 dB (recording)
wow and flutter	< 0.001 % (Unmeasurable)

Analog Input/Output

analog input level	-10 dBV ±2 dB
minimum input level	-19 dBV
input impedance	22 KØ ±10% (unbalanced)
analog output level	-10 dBV ±2 dB
maximum output level	+6 dBV ±2 dB
output impedance	600 Ø ±10% (unbalanced)

Digital Input/Output

digital input	Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)
digital output	Coaxial RCA pin jack (IEC-60958 Consumer use) Optical TOSLINK (IEC-60958 Consumer use)
keyboard	Mini DIN 6 pin

Power

power (U.S.A./Canada)	120 VAC, 60Hz
power (U.K./Europe)	230 VAC, 50Hz
power (Australia)	240 VAC, 50Hz
power consumption (U.S.A./Canada)	16 W
power consumption (U.K./Europe/Australia)	18 W

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions (d x w x h)	307.6 x 482.6 x 94 mm
dimensions (d x w x h) (inches)	12.1 x 19.0 x 3.7 in
weight	4.5 kg (10 lb)