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CDR 2 CD RecorderOWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the digital revolution.™
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction3 Important Information on CD Recording4 Safety Information5 Front-Panel Controls7 Front-Panel Information Display9 Rear-Panel Connections
10 Remote Control Functions12 Installation and Connections14 CD Recording Basics15 Playback Basics15 Loading and Unloading Discs15 Using the Remote16 Normal Play16 Search16 Track Skip17 Dual-Play Mode17 Dual-Deck Operation17 Time Display17 Headphone Listening18 Program Play 18 Programming Play Lists18 Checking, Editing and Clearing
Programmed Play Lists18 Repeat Programmed Play20 CD Recording20 Disc Dubbing21 CD Sync Recording21 Recording from an External Source22 Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW Discs22 Unfinalizing and Erasing CD-RW Discs22 Unfinalizing a CD-RW Disc22 Erasing an Entire CD-RW Disc22 Erasing a Single Track23 Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages24 Technical Specifications
CDR 2 Compact Disc Recorder
Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panelconnections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
EXAMPLE – (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display
3 INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.The CDR 2 Dual-Deck CD Player/Recorder is aunique product, designed not only to play backyour existing library of compact discs, but alsoto record compact discs from either analog ordigital programs. You may feed signals (forrecording) to the CDR 2 from external sourcessuch as an A/V receiver, a tuner, a tape deck ora CD player, or you may simply place a CD inone deck, and make a copy using a recordableCD in the other deck.
Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon,the CDR 2 is the world’s first audio CD recorderwith 4x speed capability. This means that it willtake only 15 minutes to copy a 60-minute disc.
The CDR 2 not only records with the highestspeed and quality available but it is also anaudiophile CD player. Through the use of AKM digital-to-analog converters (DACs), the CDR 2’s performance rivals the most sophisti-cated high-end players. Should you wish tobypass the internal DACs and use an externaldigital processor, both coax and optical-digitaloutputs are available. Thanks to the CDR 2’sdual-tray design, you may even play back twoseparate discs at the same time, for parties ormulti-room applications. To make CD playbackmore enjoyable, the CDR 2 also features a widerange of program and repeat functions.
Since CD recorders are a relatively new technol-ogy, this may be your first CD-R product.Although CD recorders resemble play-only CDmachines in many ways, there are some impor-tant differences between a standard CD and aCD-R. In addition, making a CD-R recording isalso a different process than what you may befamiliar with for making audio tape or cassetterecordings. For that reason, we encourage youto read through this manual so that you arefully acquainted with the way CD recordingworks. This small investment in your time willpay major dividends in the enjoyment that willresult from proper use of the CDR 2.
If you have additional questions about thisproduct – its installation or operation – that arenot answered in this manual, please contactyour dealer, who is your best source of localinformation. You may also contact HarmanKardon via e-mail through our Web site atwww.harmankardon.com.
Special Features
Dual-Deck CD Player and CD-R/CD-RWRecorder
4X Dub Speed for Both CD-R and Erasable CD-RW Discs
Audiophile-Grade AKM Digital-to-Analog Converters for Highest AudioQuality
Dual-Play Capability
Extensive Playback ProgrammingCapabilities
Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs andOutputs
Front-Panel Coaxial Digital Input forUse with Portable Devices
Sample-Rate Convertor Allows Use ofDAT Players as Digital Source
Ergonomic Remote Control
Important Information About CDRecordingIn order to get the most enjoyment from yournew CD-R recorder, please pay special attentionto the following sections of the manual thatprovide information about the special featuresand capabilities of CD Recorders.
The CDR 2 plays all standard CD audio discsbut for recording, the CDR 2 uses special CD-R and CD-RW discs designed only foraudio use. CD-R discs designed for computeruse will not work in the CDR 2. See page 14for more information on which types of discsare used with the CDR 2.
The last step in making a CD-R recording isthe finalization process. Unless this step isproperly done, the disc will not work in otherplayers. See page 22 for information onfinalizing discs.
Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in anyCD player, but CD-RW discs will only play inthe CDR 2 and certain other machines.Check the specifications of your CD player ifyou have questions about compatibility withCD-RW discs.
As with all CD players, except thosedesigned specifically for portable use, youshould never move a CD player while thereis a disc inside one of the decks. NEVERmove the CDR 2 until discs have beenremoved from both decks.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord, or use any plug
or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided.
Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an adapter plug with this product.
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
4 SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour CDR 2 has been designed for use with120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-age other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltagerequirements for your specific model, or aboutthe line voltage in your area, contact your sell-ing dealer before plugging the unit into a walloutlet.
Do Not Use Extension CordsWe do not recommend that extension cords beused with this product. As with all electricaldevices, do not run power cords under rugs orcarpets or place heavy objects on them.Damaged power cords should be replacedimmediately by an authorized service depotwith cords meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from anAC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull thecord. If you do not intend to use the unit forany considerable length of time, disconnect theplug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable componentsinside this product. Opening the cabinet maypresent a shock hazard, and any modificationto the product will void your guarantee. If wateror any metal object such as a paper clip, wireor a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-connect it from the AC power source immedi-ately, and consult an authorized service station.
CAUTION: The CDR 2 uses a laser system. Toprevent direct exposure to the laser beam, donot open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any ofthe safety mechanisms provided for your pro-tection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.To ensure proper use of this product, pleaseread this owner’s manual carefully and retain itfor future use. Should the unit require mainte-nance or repair, please contact your localHarman Kardon service station. Refer servicingto qualified personnel only.
Installation Location To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the uniton a firm and level surface. When placing
the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelfand any mounting hardware can support theweight of the product.
Make certain that proper space is providedboth above and below the unit for ventila-tion. If this product will be installed in acabinet or other enclosed area, make certainthat there is sufficient air movement withinthe cabinet.
Do not place the unit directly on a carpetedsurface.
Avoid installation in extremely hot or coldlocations, or an area that is exposed to directsunlight or heating equipment.
Avoid moist or humid locations.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on thetop of the unit, or place objects directly overthem.
CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a softcloth dampened with mild soapy water, then afresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any othervolatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasivecleaners, as they may damage the finish ofmetal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to discon-nect any interconnection cords with other com-ponents, and make certain that you disconnectthe unit from the AC outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to theCDR 2 which may not be covered by the war-ranty, be certain that all discs are removed fromthe unit before it is moved. Once the CDR 2 isplaced installed, discs may be left in the unitwhen it is turned off, but the unit shouldNEVER be moved with discs left in either deck.
Important Information for the UserThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communication. However, there is no guar-
antee that harmful interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment off and on, the user is encour-aged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equip-ment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-ful interference, and (2) this device must acceptinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may causethis unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and may void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-tect your new receiver during shipment werespecially designed to cushion it from shock andvibration. We suggest that you save the cartonand packing materials for use in shipping if youmove, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom andcollapsing the carton down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other cardboardinserts may be stored in the same manner.Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in aplastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-rials, please note that the carton and other sec-tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.Please respect the environment and discardthose materials at a local recycling center.
5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
1 Power Switch: Press this switch to applypower to the CDR 2. When the unit is firstturned on, the Status-Mode Indicator 2surrounding the switch will turn green. Oncethe unit has been turned on with this switch, itmay be operated from either the front panel orremote control. Press the switch again to turnthe unit completely off.
2 Status-Mode Indicator: When the CDR 2is in the ON mode, this indicator will glowgreen. When the unit has been placed in theStandby mode by pressing the Power-Off but-ton on the remote, the indicator will glowamber, indicating that the unit is still connectedto the AC main supply and is ready to beturned on from the remote control.
3 Play Deck: This disc deck is used to playback conventional CD discs and CD-R or CD-RW discs that have been finalized.
4 Headphone Jack: Connect standard head-phones to this jack for private listening.
5 Headphone Level Control: Turn this control to adjust the volume level to the head-phones. Note that the use of this control willnot change the analog output levels at therear-panel audio outputs ¡™.
6 Digital Input: This coaxial digital inputmay be used to connect a portable digital audioplayer to the CDR 2 for digital recording. Whenan active digital signal is connected to both thefront- and rear-panel coaxial inputs, the sourceconnected to the front-panel input will beselected for recording.
7 Play-Deck Open: Press this button toopen the Play Deck 3.
8 Record Button: Press this button to beginthe recording process. See pages 20-22 formore information on CD recording.
9 CD Sync: Press this button once to beginan automated recording of a single track froman external CD player when a digital connec-tion is used. Press it twice to begin automatedrecording of an entire disc. See page 21 formore information on CD Sync recording.
) Dubbing: Press this button to begin theprocess of making a complete copy of the discin the Play Deck 3 to a CD-R or CD-RW discin the Record Deck %. See page 20 for moreinformation on dubbing.
! Erase: Press this button to erase one ormore tracks or the entire contents of an unfi-nalized CD-RW disc. When a CD-RW disc hasalready been finalized you may erase the entiredisc or you may “unfinalize” the disc by erasingthe TOC data. See page 22 for more informa-tion on erasing CD-RW discs.
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1 Power Switch2 Status-Mode Indicator3 Play Deck4 Headphone Jack5 Headphone Level Control6 Digital Input7 Play-Deck Open8 Record Button9 CD Sync) Dubbing! Erase
@ Finalize# Speed$ Record-Deck Open% Record Deck^ Analog-Record Level Control& Record-Deck Stop* Record-Deck Play/Select( Record-Deck PauseÓ Record-Deck Next Ô Record-Deck Previous Input Select
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@ Finalize: Press this button when a record-ing is complete to initiate the finalizationprocess. The Play/Select Button *jmust be pressed within three seconds to acti-vate finalization. Until this button is pressedand the finalization process is complete, CD-Rdiscs may not be played on conventional CDmachines. See page 22 for more information onfinalization.
# Speed: Press this button to select therecording speed for internal dubs. See page 20for more information on selecting the properspeed.
$ Record-Deck Open: Press this button toopen the Record Deck %.
% Record Deck: This Disc Deck is used toplay back CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs; it is alsoused for recording CDs.
^ Analog-Record Level Control: The con-trol is used to adjust the input level when mak-ing recordings from analog sources such as cas-settes, or when CDs are recorded in an analogmode. See page 21 for more information onrecord levels.
& Record-Deck Stop: Press this button tostop the CD in the Record Deck.
* Record-Deck Play/Select: This buttonhas two functions. It may be pressed when astandard CD is in the Record Deck to put themachine in play, or it may be used to enter aselection or start certain record functions.
( Record-Deck Pause: When the RecordDeck is in the Play mode, pressing this buttonwill pause the disc. If the disc has previouslybeen paused, pressing this button will restartthe playback.
Ó Record-Deck Next: This button has twofunctions. When a disc is playing in the RecordDeck %, press and hold this button to play thedisc in a fast-forward mode to quickly locate adesired passage. At any time, tapping the but-ton and quickly releasing it will move to thenext track on a disc in play, or enter the trackfor programming or play when the disc isstopped. Once a track is entered, it may be played by simply pressing the Play button *h.
Ô Record Deck Previous: This button hastwo functions. When a disc is playing in theRecord Deck %, press and hold this button toplay the disc in a fast reverse mode to quicklylocate a desired passage. At any time, tappingthe button and quickly releasing it will move tothe beginning of the current track, and the nextpress will move to the previous track. When adisc is stopped, each press will move back onefor programming or play when the disc isstopped. Once a track is entered, it may beplayed by simply pressing the Play button *h.
Input Select: Press this button to selectthe input source (analog, digital coax or digitaloptical) for recording. See page 21 for moreinformation on input selection.
Ò Record-Deck Display Select: Press thisbutton to cycle through the time display optionsfor the Record Deck. See page 17 for moreinformation on the time display.
Ú Information Display: The indicators inthe Information Display provide status reportson the operation of the CDR 2. See page 7 forcomplete explanations of each indicator.
Û Remote Sensor: The IR sensor thatreceives the commands from the remote controlis behind this area. Do not cover or obscure thispart of the front panel to avoid any malfunctionwith the remote.
Ù Play-Deck Display Select: Press this but-ton to cycle through the time display optionsfor the Play Deck. See page 17 for more infor-mation on the time display.
ı Dual-Play Selector: Press this button toenable both CD Decks to playback at the sametime and function as separate, independent CDunits. In this mode it is also possible to recordfrom an external source while the Play Deck isfunctioning as a standard CD player. See page17 for more information on dual-play capability.
ˆ Play-Deck Next: This button has twofunctions. When a disc is playing in the PlayDeck 3, press and hold this button to play thedisc in a fast-forward mode to quickly locate adesired passage. At any time, tapping the but-ton and quickly releasing it will move to the
next track on a disc in play, or enter the trackfor programming or play when the disc isstopped. Once a track is entered, it may beplayed by simply pressing the Play button ˘h.
˜ Play-Deck Previous: This button has twofunctions. When a disc is playing in the PlayDeck 3, press and hold this button to play thedisc in a fast-reverse mode to quickly locate adesired passage. At any time, tapping the but-ton and quickly releasing it will move to thebeginning of the current track, and the nextpress will move to the previous track. When adisc is stopped, each press will move back onefor programming or play when the disc isstopped. Once a track is entered, it may beplayed by simply pressing the Play button ˘h.
¯ Play-Deck Pause: When the Play Deck isrunning, pressing this button will pause thedisc. If the disc has previously been paused,pressing this button will restart the playback .
˘ Play-Deck Play: Press this button to beginplayback of a CD in the Play Deck or the dub-bing process.
¸ Play-Deck Stop: Press this button to stopthe CD in the Play Deck.
7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
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J Dual-Play IndicatorK Information DisplaysL Time IndicatorsM Remaining-Time IndicatorsN Total-Time IndicatorsO Track-Time IndicatorsP R/RW IndicatorQ Play/Pause IndicatorsR Sample-Rate Converter
S CD IndicatorsT Record IndicatorU Finalize IndicatorV Erase IndicatorW Auto IndicatorX Analog IndicatorY Digital Indicator
A Random Indicators: These indicators lightwhen random playback has been programmedfor one of the CD decks. See page 16 for moreinformation on random play.
B Program Indicators: These indicators light when one of the CD decks is being pro-grammed for playback options. See page 16 formore information on programmed play.
C Level Indicators: These LEDs display theinput level during an analog recording, and theoutput level during playback. See page 21 formore information on record levels.
D Repeat Indicator: This indicator lightswhen a repeat function is being used. See page18 for more information on repeat play.
E Repeat-Status Indicator: These indica-tors display the type of repeat function beingused. See page 18 for more information onrepeat status.
F Speed Indicators: These indicators showwhich record speed has been selected for dubrecordings. See page 20 for more informationon record-speed selection.
G Copy-Prohibit Indicator: This indicatorlights when a recording is not possible due to the intervention of the Serial CopyManagement System (SCMS). See page 20 formore information on SCMS.
H Dubbing Indicator: This indicator lightswhen a dub is in progress between the two CD
Decks. See page 20 for more information on CDdubbing.
I Sync Indicator: This indicator lights whenthe unit has been programmed for a CD Syncrecording. See page 21 for more information onCD Sync recordings.
J Dual Play Indicator: The indicator lightswhen the unit is playing in the Dual mode,which allows both CD Decks to act as playbackdecks at the same time. See page 17 for moreinformation on the dual-play mode.
K Information Display: This display servestwo functions, showing the time displays fordiscs playing, as well as displaying messagesabout discs or recordings.
Important Note: Since the CDR 2 is a dual-deck player/recorder, there are two separate sets of indicators for the Random, Program, Repeat, RepeatStatus, Time, Total Time and Track Time. In addition, there is a separate Information Display, Play/Pause Indicator and CD Indicator for each deck. As thefunction of these indicators is identical for both decks, they are described in this manual with a common letter. When the CDR 2 is playing or recording adisc, any indicators that light on the left side of the display describe to the status of the Play Deck, while those that light on the right side of the displaydescribe the status of the Record Deck. Depending on the activity of the unit and the settings you select, different indicators may light on the two sides atthe same time.
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L Time Indicator: This indicator lights in con-junction with one of the time indicators OPQto show which of the time status modes isactive.
M Remaining-Time Indicator: This indicatorlights when the Information Display K showsthe time remaining on a disc.
N Total Time: This indicator lights when theInformation Display K shows the total time ofall tracks on a disc.
O Track Time: This indicator lights when theInformation Display K shows the running timeof the individual track being played.
P R/RW Indicator: This indicator shows whichtype of recordable disc is present in the RecordDeck %. When a CD-R disc is present, only theR is lit. The RW lights when an erasable CD-RWdisc is in use.
Q Play/Pause Indicator: These indicatorsshow the status of the individual CD Decks. The›››› lights when the CD is playing, and the ›››› ±±lights when the unit is in a Pause mode.
R Sample-Rate Converter: This indicatorlights when the Sample-Rate Converter is in useto change the digital sample rate when theincoming signal is not the standard 44.1kHzused by standard CDs. This is an automatic func-tion and does not require any user intervention.
S CD Indicator: This indicator lights when astandard CD is playing in either deck 3 or %.
T Record Indicator: This indicator lightswhen the unit is making a recording and flashesduring the preparations for recording.
U Finalize Indicator: This indicator lightswhen the unit is in the Finalization process,which is required before a CD-R disc may beplayed on a standard CD machine. See page 22for more information on Finalization.
V Erase Indicator: This indicator lights whena CD-RW disc is being erased. Note that onlyCD-RW discs may be erased; it is not possible toerase a CD-R disc. See page 22 for more infor-mation on erasing discs.
W Auto Indicator: This indicator lights whenthe automatic method of incrementing tracks isselected for a recording session.
X Analog Indicator: This indicator lightswhen an analog source is being recorded.See page 20 for more information on sourceselection.
Y Digital Indicator: This indicator lights whenan digital source is being recorded. See page 20for more information on source selection.
9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear-Panel Connections
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¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output: Thesejacks carry the analog audio output signal fromthe Play Deck 3. Connect them to the CDinput jacks on a receiver, preamp or processor.
™ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Output:These jacks carry the output signal from theRecord Deck %. Connect them to the TapePlay/In input jacks on a receiver, preamp orprocessor.
£ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Input: Thesejacks accept the analog signals that are usedfor CD recordings. Connect them to the TapeRec/Play outputs on a receiver, preamp orprocessor.
¢ Play (CDP)-Deck Coaxial-DigitalOutput: This jack carries the digital-audio out-put signal from the Play Deck 3. Connect itto a coaxial-digital input on a receiver, proces-sor or digital decoder.
∞ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-DigitalOutput: This jack carries the digital audio out-put signal from the Record Deck %. Connectit to a coaxial digital input on a receiver,processor or digital decoder.
§ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-DigitalInput: This jack accepts the digital-audio inputsignal from a compatible digital audio productand should be connected directly to a digitalplayer or to a coaxial-digital output on a CD orDVD player or an A/V receiver or processor.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The coaxial digital inputsshould only be connected to digital input oroutput jacks. Even though they use the sameRCA type connector as standard analog audioconnections, DO NOT connect them to conven-tional analog input or output jacks.
¶ Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-DigitalInput: This jack accepts the digital-audio inputsignal from a compatible digital audio product,and should be connected directly to the optical-digital output on a CD or DVD player or an A/Vreceiver or processor.
• Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-DigitalOutput: This jack carries the digital audio out-put signal from the Record Deck %. Connectit to an optical digital input on a receiver,processor or digital decoder.
ª Play (CDP)-Deck Optical-DigitalOutput: This jack carries the digital audio out-put signal from the Play Deck 3. Connect itto an optical-digital input on a receiver, proces-sor or digital decoder.
‚ Remote IR Input: Connect the output of aremote infrared sensor or the remote controloutput of another compatible Harman Kardonproduct to this jack. This will enable the remotecontrol to operate even when the front-panelRemote Sensor Û is blocked. This jack mayalso be used with compatible IR remote controlbased automation systems.
⁄ Remote IR Output: Connect this jack tothe IR input jack of another compatible HarmanKardon remote controlled product to have thebuilt-in remote sensor Û on the CDR 2 pro-vide IR signals to other compatible products.
¤ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to anAC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled,make certain that it is in the ON position.
10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Remote Control Functions
a Power-On Buttonb Play (CDP)-Deck Display Controlc Play (CDP)-Deck Opend Play (CDP)-Deck Selecte Programf Reverse Searchg Singleh Program Checki Previous-Track Skipj Play/Selectk Random Playl Dubm Automatic/Manual Track Increment Selectorn Track Incremento Finalizep Numeric Keysq A-B Repeatr Repeats Speed Selectt Record Buttonu Erase Buttonv Input Selectw CD Syncx Stopy Pausez Next Track` Dual Playback28 Forward Search29 Record (CDR)-Deck Select 30 Record (CDR)-Deck Open31 Record (CDR)-Deck Display Control32 Power Off33 Clear34IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the remote’sfunctions including Play, Pause, Stop,Search, Next and Previous Track, areshared between the two decks. Alwaysremember the press the CDP Select but-ton d to use the remote to control thePlay Deck, or press the CDR Select button
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a Power-On Button: Press this button toturn the CDR 2 on. Note that in order for thiscontrol to function, the Front-Panel PowerSwitch 1 must first be pressed so that theunit is in the Standby mode.
b Play (CDP)-Deck Display Control: Pressthis button to cycle through the various timedisplay options for the disc in the Play Deck3. See page 17 for more information on time-display options.
c Play (CDP)-Deck Open: Press this buttonto open the Play Deck 3.
d Play (CDP)-Deck Select: Press this but-ton to control or program the functions of thedisc in the Play Deck 3.
e Program: Press this button to begin theprogramming sequence for one of the CDdecks. See page 18 for more information onprogramming the CDR 2.
f Reverse Search: Press this button to playthe selected disc in reverse to locate a desiredpassage.
g Single: When this button is pressed, theCDR 2 will function as a two-disc CD player/changer. In the Single mode, the audio outputwill be routed to all output jacks ¡™¢∞•ª regardless of which CD deck is actuallyplaying. See page 17 for more information onthe Single-Play mode.
h Program Check: Press this button tocheck or edit a programmed playback sequence.See page 18 for more information on pro-grammed playback.
i Previous-Track Skip: Press this button toskip backwards to the beginning of the trackcurrently being played. Press it a second time tomove back to the beginning of each previoustrack.
j Play/Select: This button has two func-tions. It will most often be used as a standardplay button, but when setting up certain recordfunctions, it is also used as an Enter or Selectbutton.
k Random Play: When the CD Deck isstopped, press this button to begin random playof all tracks on a disc.
l Dub: Press this button to begin a dub. Seepage 20 for more information on dubbing.
m Automatic/Manual Track IncrementSelector: Press this button to select betweenautomatic and manual track increments duringa recording session. See page 20 for more infor-mation on track increments.
n Track Increment: When the Manualmode for track increments is selected duringrecording, press this button to increase thetrack number. NOTE: This function does notoperate during CD Sync or dub recording.
o Finalize: Press this button when a record-ing is complete to initiate the finalizationprocess. The Play/Select button *j mustbe pressed within three seconds to activatefinalization. Until this button is pressed and thefinalization process is complete, CD-R discs may not be played on conventional CDmachines. See page 22 for more information on Finalization.
p Numeric Keys: Press these buttons toaccess a specific track for playback or duringthe programming process. See page 18 for moreinformation on programmed playback.
q A-B Repeat: Press this button to specify asegment of a disc for repeat play. See page 18for more information on repeat play.
r Repeat: Press this button once to repeatthe current track. To repeat an entire disc, pressthe button twice.
s Speed Select: Press this button to selectthe recording speed for internal dubs. See page20 for more information on selecting the properspeed.
t Record Button: Press this button tobegin a manual recording.
u Erase Button: Press this button to initiatethe erasure of a track or of an entire CD-RWdisc or to Unfinalize a disc. Note that erasure isonly possible on CD-RW discs. See page 22 formore information on erasing discs.
v Input Select: Press this button to selectthe input source (analog, digital-coax or digital-optical) for recording. See page 20 for moreinformation on input selection.
w CD Sync: Press this button once to beginan automated recording of a single track froman external CD player when a digital connectionis used. Press it twice to begin automatedrecording of an entire disc. See page 21 formore information on CD Sync recording.
x Stop: Press this button to stop playback orrecording.
y Pause: Press this button to momentarilypause playback. Press it again to resume playback.
z Next Track: Press this button to skip forward to the next track on a disc.
` Dual Playback: Press this button toenable both CD Decks to play back at the sametime and function as separate, independent CDunits. In this mode it is also possible to recordfrom an external source while the Play Deck isfunctioning as a standard CD player. See page17 for more information on dual-play capability.
Forward Search: Press this button toplay a disc in a fast-forward mode.
Record (CDR)-Deck Select: Press thisbutton to control or program the functions ofthe disc in the Record Deck %.
Record (CDR)-Deck Open: Press thisbutton to open the Record Deck %.
Record (CDR)-Deck Display Control:Press this button to cycle through the varioustime-display options for the disc in the RecordDeck %. See page 17 for more information ontime-display options.
Power-Off: Press this button to place theunit in a Standby mode.
Clear: Press this button to clear an itemin a program sequence. See page 18 for moreinformation..
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Important Note: To prevent possible damageto your speakers or other components in youraudio system, we strongly recommend that ALLsystem components, including the CDR 2, beturned off and unplugged from their AC powersource when any connections are made or anew component is installed.
Locating the CDR 2Since the CD transports in the CDR 2 are preci-sion instruments, they are subject to interfer-ence from vibration. To minimize the possibilityof skipping during playback or recording, it isrecommended that the unit be placed on alevel, solid, vibration-free surface.
When installing the CDR 2 in a cabinet or tightspace, always make certain that there is enoughroom in front of the unit for the disc drawers toopen fully, and that there is enough spaceabove the unit so that discs may easily beinserted in the disc drawers.
In addition to the safety considerations outlinedon page 4, it is also recommended that theCDR 2 not be placed in a location that is sub-ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold,as these conditions may damage the discs usedin the player, or the player itself. Note thataudio amplifiers or high-power receivers, aswell as certain other electronic products, maygenerate significant heat. For that reason, donot place the CDR 2 directly on top of anamplifier, receiver, or other heat source. Alwaysallow at least one inch of free space on allsides of the CDR 2, as well as other electronicproducts, to allow for proper ventilation.
The unit should also be kept away from sourcesof water or damp conditions.
Connections to Your Audio SystemWhen connecting the CDR 2, think of theprocess as if your were connecting a standardCD player and a tape or cassette recorder, withthe addition of the digital connections.
Play-Deck ConnectionsThe rear-panel connections labeled “CDP” referto the outputs of the Play Deck 3, whichfunctions as a standard CD player. Connect theanalog left/right CDP outputs ¡ to the CDinputs on your receiver, preamp or surround
processor. For best playback results, a digitalconnection is recommended, using either thecoaxial ¢ or optical ª outputs. Connect themto the matching coax or optical inputs of yourreceiver, preamp, processor or external digitaldecoder. Note that you may have to change asetting on the receiver or processor to link thedigital input to the “CD” button or input selec-tor. Consult the owner’s manual on that devicefor details, as this configuration may vary fromunit to unit.
Record-Deck ConnectionsThe rear-panel connections labeled “CDR” referto the inputs and outputs for the Record Deck%. Depending on the capabilities of yourreceiver, preamp or processor, you may find itconvenient to connect the analog inputs andoutputs to the jacks marked for a tape recorder.As the CDR 2’s functions resemble those of a standard tape recorder, this might make iteasier for your select it as an input. Connect theanalog CDR-Out jacks ™ to the Play/In jacksof a Tape or Aux input on your receiver or pre-amp. Connect the CDR-In jacks £ to the TapeRec/Out jacks on your receiver or preamp.
To play the output of the Record Deck throughthe digital decoder in your receiver or an exter-nal processor, connect the CDR Coax-Out ∞or CDR Optical-Out • jacks to the matchingdigital-input jacks on your receiver or processor.Note that you may have to change a setting onthe receiver or processor to link the digitalinput to the “Tape” button or the specific inputselector associated with the digital inputs.Consult the owner’s manual on your receiver orprocessor for details, as this configuration mayvary from unit to unit.
To make recordings from external digitalsources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con-nect the CDR Coax-In § or CDR Optical-In¶ jacks on the CDR to the digital output jackson your receiver or processor. If your receiverdoes not have digital-output jacks, you mayconnect the CDR Digital Inputs §¶ on theCDR 2 directly to the digital outputs on yourCD player or other digital device. If the CD play-er has BOTH types of outputs, you may want toconnect one to the input of your receiver andthe other directly to the CDR 2.
Connections to a portable digital CD or MDplayer may also be made by connecting theCoax Digital Output of the player to the Front-Panel Digital Input 6 on the CDR 2. Note thatwhen both are digital inputs are connected, theCDR 2 will give priority to the front-panel input§. If it is impractical to disconnect the rear-panel input when you need to use the front-panel jack, simply turn off the device connectedto the rear-panel input. This will stop the digitalsignal, and permit the front-panel jack to beused.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL CONNECTIONS:
COAX CONNECTIONS: Although digital-coaxconnections use the same type of “RCA” phonojack as standard analog signals, please takespecial care to connect digital signals only todigital jacks. In many cases, the digital jacksmay be identified by an orange colored insertring around the center of the jack. When making digital connections, be sure to usecoax-interconnect cables, such as the one sup-plied with the CDR 2 or cables intended forvideo applications. Even though they have thecorrect type of RCA connector, do not useaudio-interconnect cables that have twistedpair construction, as they are not appropriatefor digital signal use. If you have any questionsabout the type of cables to use with the CDR 2,consult your dealer.
OPTICAL CONNECTIONS: There are a numberof different types of optical connections, somake certain that you use only “TOS” type opti-cal cables with the CDR 2. To ensure properconnection of optical cables, fully insert theminto the jack until there is an audible click. Thistells you that the connector has been completelyinserted. Remember to save the plastic dustcaps that cover the optical jacks, and replacethem when a jack is not in use to prevent dustfrom entering the connection point.
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Installation and Connections
BatteriesInsert the two AA batteries supplied with CDR 2’s remote by turning the remote over sothat the bottom of the remote is facing towardsyou. Gently lift the plastic tab on the batterycover up and away from you, and lift the lid off.Insert the batteries in the remote, being carefulto follow the + and – polarity indications in thebottom of the compartment. Replace the coverby first seating the two small tabs into the mat-ing holes at the top of the remote, and thengently push the cover down until the latchsnaps into place with an audible click.
NOTE: When replacing batteries, it always agood idea to replace both at the same time.When the remote will not be used for anextended period of time, it is also a good ideato remove the batteries to avoid the possibilityof damage due to corrosion. Batteries containchemical substances and we recommend thatyou dispose of them properly and in compliancewith any local regulations.
IR Remote ConnectionsIf the CDR 2 is installed behind a cabinet orother obstruction that may block the pathbetween the front-panel Remote Sensor Ûand the location where you will use the remote,an optional external IR sensor may be used.Connect the sensor to the Remote IR In Jack‚ on the rear-panel. This jack may also beconnected to the IR Output jack of anothercompatible Harman Kardon component or acompatible IR system remote product.
You may also use the IR Sensor in the CDR 2 tosend commands to other compatible remoteproducts. Connect the Remote IR Out Jack⁄ to the input of the other product or system.
Power ConnectionsConnect the AC Power Cord ¤ to an ACpower source. the CDR 2 uses sensitive, high-performance computer-grade CD drives, and toprotect them we recommend that you considerthe use of a surge protector, just as you wouldfor a computer.
If the rear-panel AC outlet on a receiver orother product is used, make certain that it provides at least 40 watts, and that the totalpower of all products connected does notexceed the maximum rated output of the prod-uct containing the outlets. If the CDR 2 is con-nected to a switched outlet, remember to turnon the outlet or product controlling it in orderfor the CDR 2 to operate.
14 CD RECORDING BASICS
CD Recorders (CDRs) are similar to standard CDplayers, with the addition of the features andcontrols needed for recording. Functions suchas play, search and programming for playbackwill be familiar, but the recorder will functionslightly differently than what you may be usedto for magnetic tape recorders.
Disc TypesUnlike a conventional CD player, the CDR 2uses three types of discs, and it is important tounderstand how each one plays.
Both decks in the CDR 2 will playback any conventional CD that bears this logo.
Discs that bear this logo may berecorded on one time, and when they are final-ized they will play in either deck in the CDR 2or in any conventional CD player, includinghome, car and portable models. the RecordDeck % on the CDR 2 may also be used to record on these discs, and it will play CD-R/Audio discs even if they have not beenfinalized.
Discs that bear this logo may berecorded on, and they may also be erased andreused. They may be recorded on or played onthe Record Deck % of the CDR 2 and inother CD-RW recorders or CD-RW compatibleplayers. They will NOT play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD-RWcompatible.
Discs designed for use incomputer CD-R drives may not be used forrecording in the CDR 2. Only discs specificallydesigned for use in consumer CD audiorecorders may be used. If you attempt to use ablank-computer-type recordable disc for recordingon the CDR 2 you will see a DISC ERRORmessage in the Information Display K andrecording will not be possible. However, discsthat have been recorded in the CD-R drive of a computer may be played in the CDR 2,provided that they have been properly finalizedin accordance with audio standard IEC958.
Note that the CDR 2 is specifically designed forthe recording and playback of consumer audiodiscs, and cannot be used to copy data discs,DVD discs, or other optical discs used by video-or computer-game systems.
CDR Terminology and Display MessagesCompact disc recording has its own terminology, and some of the messages you will see when using the CDR 2 may be new toyou. Before using the CDR 2, you may wish tofamiliarize yourself with some of the terms usedby the CDR 2. Additional error message displaysmay occasionally appear. Please see page 23for a complete explanation of those messages.
Finalize: This term refers to the processthat completes the recording of a disc byrecording a final Table of Contents and prepar-ing the disc so that it may be played on othermachines. A CD-R disc may not be played onother CD players until it is finalized. However,once the finalization process is complete, a CD-R disc may not be recorded on again.CD-RW discs only may be “Uunfinalized,”so that additional tracks may be recorded on a disc.
TOC: Stands for Table of Contents and itrefers to the data recorded on each CD thattells the player how many tracks are on thedisc, the total time of the disc and the runningtime of each individual track. Each time a discof any sort is placed in the CDR 2, you will seea TOC to indicate that the unit is reading thisdata from the disc. This is required to copy thetrack information to any recording.
OPC: Stands for Optical ProcessingCalibration. When you see this message in theInformation Display for the Record DeckK, it means that the laser transport inside theunit is making the calibrations and adjustmentsneeded so that the recording process is optimized for the specific disc in use.
BUSY: When you see this message, it meansthat the Record Deck is completing part of therecord operation. When you see this message,do not press any buttons; simply wait until themessage clears from the display.
DISC FULL: This message will appearwhen there is not enough room left on an unfi-nalized disc to record all the tracks you haveprogrammed. When you see this message youmay either erase tracks from a CD-RW disc tomake room, or you must use a fresh CD-R orCD-RW disc.
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15 PLAYBACK BASICS
Playback of CDs on the CDR 2 resembles thatfor traditional CD players with a few exceptionsto accommodate the availability of two sepa-rate playback decks. Before using the CDR 2,power-up the unit by pressing in the MainPower Switch 1 until it latches. Note thatthe Status-Mode Indicator 2 will turngreen, indicating that the unit is on and func-tioning. At the same time, the InformationDisplay Ú will illuminate and the legendsbehind the front-panel controls will also light up.
Once the Main Power Switch 1 has beenturned on, the CDR 2 may be powered-on or -off using the remote control. Pressing thePower-Off button on the remote willplace the unit in a Standby mode, as indicatedby the amber color of the Status-ModeIndicator 2. To turn the unit on using the remote, simply press the Power-On button a.
Note that when the unit is in the Standby mode,it is still drawing power from the AC main out-lets. To turn the unit completely off, press in theMain Power Switch 1slightly, and thenrelease it so that it pops forward. When theStatus-Mode Indicator 2 goes out, theCDR 2 is off and not drawing any power. Whenyou will not be using the unit for an extendedperiod of time, such as during a vacation, werecommend using the Main Power Switch1 to turn the unit completely off.
Although compact discs are very reliable, roughhandling may damage them. Avoid scratchingthe bottom (nonprinted) side of the discs, asthis will affect playback of standard CDs andinterfere with the recording of CD-R and CD-RW discs. It is also a good idea to alwayshandle discs by their edges to avoid fingerprintswhich may also interfere with playback qualityand possibly cause damage to the laser andlens assembly.
Loading and Unloading DiscsTo load a disc, first open the desired CD deckby pressing the appropriate Open/Close button 7$c . The word OPEN willappear in the Information Display K.Always make certain that there is sufficientroom in front of the unit for the disc drawers toopen. Note that if either disc drawer is blocked,the drawer will stop at the blocked position andan ERROR message will appear. Press theappropriate Open/Close button 7$c
to reopen the drawer.
Load a disc in the tray with the printed (label)side facing up. Once the disc is seated, makecertain that it is properly centered within thetray. When using 3" discs, take extra care tomake certain that the disc is carefully centeredwithin the smaller ridges in the disc tray.
To close the drawer, press the appropriateOpen/Close button 7$c or gentlypress on the outside of the front cover of thedisc tray. When the drawer is closed the wordCLOSE will appear momentarily in theInformation Display K, and the lettersTOC will begin to flash in the display once thedrawer s completely closed.
If the disc is a standard CD or a finalized CD-Ror CD-RW disc, TOC will flash while the unitreads the disc’s Table of Contents information.Once that data is read, the InformationDisplay K will show the total number oftracks and the total time of all tracks on thedisc. The CD Indicator S will also light toindicate that a standard CD is in use.
When an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc isplaced in the Record Deck %, the lettersOPC will flash once the Table of Contents hasbeen read. This indicates that the unit is opti-mizing its circuits for maximum compatibilitywith the specific recordable disc in use. thenumber and total running time of any tracksthat have already been recorded will appear inthe Information Display K, and the appro-priate indicator SP will light to tell you if a CD-R or CD-RW disc is in use.
If a computer data disc is placed in themachine, a DATA DISC message willappear to alert you to the error. Data discs willnot play and may not be recorded or dubbed inthe CDR 2.
Using The RemoteThe CDR 2’s infrared remote control is designedto operate both CD decks, as well as controlthe playback programming and record func-tions. To allow for efficient use of the remote,it’s operation is different from standard CDplayers. Some buttons are dedicated to onespecific CD deck, while others are sharedbetween the two decks.
No matter which deck is playing , the Play(CDP)-Deck and Record (CDR)-DeckDisplay b and Open/Close buttonsc will always send a command to theirrespective deck. The other transport and pro-gramming functions, however, are shared. Touse any of the transport controls, such as Playj, Stop x, Pause y or the Searchand Skip buttons fiz , theNumeric Keys p or the ProgrammingKeys eghkr, first press either theCDP button d to command the Play Deck3 or the CDR button to command theRecord Deck %. When the button is pressed,a message reading CDP or CDR will appear inthe appropriate Information Display K toconfirm the selection.
To switch the remote from controlling one deckto controlling the other, simply press the Selectbutton d for the deck you wish to con-trol at any time.
Note that features relating to the recordingprocess, such as Speed s and the doublerow of record-function buttons in the center ofthe remote lmnotuvwand the Single/Dual buttons g` are dedicated feature buttons that do not requireany special selection.
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Normal PlayTo play a disc, first make certain that the unit isproperly installed and that the Main PowerSwitch 1 is turned on. Turn the CDR 2 on bypressing the Power-On button a on theremote and note that the front-panel displaywill illuminate.
Insert a disc following the instructions shownon the previous page. To start the playback,press the Play button on the front panel for theappropriate deck *˘ or press the Select but-ton on the remote for the desired deck d
and then press the Play button on theremote j. The Play/Pause Indicator Qwill show a right pointing triangle ›››› and theInformation Display K will show the tracknumber being played and the running time ofthe track. As each new track begins to play, thetrack time will reset to 00:00 and begin tocount up for the new track.
NOTE: Remember that Unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW discs will only play in the RecordDeck %. If you attempt to play an Unfinalizeddisc in the Play Deck 3, a DISCERROR message will appear to remind youto play the disc in the other deck.
To go directly to a specific track on a disk, enterthe track number using the Numeric Keysp. Note that when selecting a two digit tracknumber, the second digit must be entered with-in two seconds after the first Numeric Key ispressed.
To play all of the tracks on a disc in randomorder, press the Select Button d forthe desired deck, and then press the Randombutton k. The unit will briefly examine all of the tracks on the disc and the RandomIndicator A will illuminate. Each track will beplayed in a random order until all tracks on thedisc have been played. Note that there will be abrief pause in between each track as the unitsearches for the next track to play. During the search, the left two positions in theInformation Display K will show a clock-wise circle to confirm the search.
To momentarily stop the disc at any time, pressthe Pause button y(¯. When a disc ispaused, the Play/Pause Indicator Q will addtwo vertical lines to indicate a paused disc.Press either the Play button j*˘ or thePause button y to resume playback at thepoint where the disc was paused.
When there is only one disc in the unit, it willautomatically stop when all tracks on a dischave played through. To stop playback at anytime, press the Stop button x&¸ for thedeck in use.
When there is a disc in each deck, the playerwill respond in one of two ways, depending onwhich way the dual-play setting is activated. Innormal operation, when the disc in one drawerfinishes, the disc in the other drawer will beginto play. When the Dual button `ı ispressed so that the Dual-Play Indicator J islit, each deck will operate as a separate, single-play CD unit without regard to the status of theother deck. For complete information on Dual-Deck and Dual-Play operation, see page 17.
At the end of a listening session, remove thediscs from the decks by following the instruc-tions shown on the previous page. Do not leavethe disc drawers open when the unit is not in use to prevent dust and dirt from enteringthe unit and to prevent damage to the diskdrawer tray.
To place the unit in a Standby mode atthe end of a listening session, press the Power-Off button . The word OFF will appearbriefly in the Information Display K, anyopen disc trays will automatically close, and theStatus-Mode Indicator 2 will turn amber.
SearchYou may quickly scan through the contents of adisc while listening to the playback at highspeed in forward or reverse. To move forwardthrough a disc, press the Forward Search but-ton on the remote or press and hold theNext button Óˆ on the front panel that isappropriate for the deck in use. To move back-wards through a disc, press the ReverseSearch button f on the remote, or pressand hold the Previous button Ô˜ on thefront panel that is appropriate for the deck inuse. When using the remote, always rememberto make certain that you have selected the deckyou wish to control by pressing the appropriateselector button d before entering thedesired remote command.
Track SkipTo move from one track on a disc directly toanother, enter the number for the desired trackwith the Numeric Keys p. The disc willpause briefly to locate the track, and thenimmediately play it. When entering a two digittrack number, the second digit must be enteredwithin two seconds of the first digit.
To move to the next track on a disc by cyclingthrough the individual tracks, press the Nextbutton z on the remote, or the appropriatefront-panel Next button Óˆ for the deck inuse. Additional presses of the button will moveforward through the tracks on the disc.
When a disc is playing, press the Previousbutton iÔ˜ to return to the beginning ofthe track being played. Additional presses ofthe Previous button will move backwardsthrough the tracks on the disc.
When a disc is stopped, you may press the Nextor Previous buttons to locate a specific trackthat you wish to play. When the desired tracknumber appears at the left side of the appropri-ate Information Display K, press the Playbutton j*˘ to hear that track.
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Dual-Play ModeSince the CDR 2 has more than one CD deck,you may play a disc in either drawer. When onlyone deck is playing, the unit is in the Singlemode. In the Single mode, the audio output willbe fed to all digital and analog jacks for bothdecks. This means you may select the input onyour receiver, preamp or processor for eitherdeck. For example, if you have the Play Deckconnected to “CD” and the Record Deck con-nected to “Tape,” when only one deck is play-ing, either input may be selected.
It is also possible to play two discs at once,using the Dual mode. To initiate dual-modeplayback, press the Dual button on the frontpanel or remote ı`. When the Dual-PlayIndicator J is lit, you may play a differentdisc in both decks at the same time. The outputof each deck will be sent to the its appropriateoutput jacks, and you will need to select thedeck you wish to listen to using the input selec-tors on your receiver, preamp or processor. Youmay also use the output of one deck to feedyour main-room system, while the second deckis used to feed a remote room.
As long as the Dual-Play Indicator J is lit,each deck functions as a separate CD player,and will respond to its own set of controls onthe front panel for either the Play DeckÙˆ˜¯˘ or Record Deck&*(ÓÔ. To control the transports usingthe remote, remember to first press the Selectorbutton for either the Play/CDP Deck d orthe Record/CDR Deck , and then pressthe desired command function.
NOTE: When in the Dual mode, you may returnto Single play mode by pressing the Singlebutton on the remote g or the Dual buttonı on the front panel. However, pressing theSingle button while both decks are playing,will automatically stop playback of the disc inthe Record Deck % while the disc in thePlay Deck 3 continues to play. The output ofthe play deck will be sent to both sets of out-put jacks.
Dual-Deck OperationSince the CDR 2 has two separate CD decks, itmay be used to function as two-disc changer,so that you can continually play two discs.
When the CDR 2 is in the Single-Play mode, asshown by the Dual-Play Indicator J NOTbeing lit, when the disc in one deck has playedthrough to the end, the disc in the other deckwill automatically begin to play. Each disc willplay through, and when one deck is finishedthe other will start. To stop playback, press theStop button x&¸ for the deck that iscurrently playing.
To have the CDR 2 function as a standard CDplayer, where the deck in use stops at the endof a disc, press the Dual button `ı untilthe Dual-Play Indicator J lights. In the Dualmode, each deck acts independently of theother and when the disc in one deck finishes, itstops unless one of the Repeat functions hasbeen activated.
Time DisplayThe CDR 2’s time display is capable of showinga wide range of information about the contentsof a CD.
Once the disc’s Table of Contents or TOC datahas been read, the Information Display Kfor any deck that has a CD inside will show thenumber of tracks on the disc in the two leftdigits of the display, and the total running timeof the disc. When the disc is playing, the trackswill count up as each new track is reached, andtime display will show the elapsed time for thetrack being played.
To view the time remaining in the track beingplayed, press the Display button bÒÙ for the deck in use so that theREMAINING TIME Indicators MLilluminate. The Information Display K willcount down the time remaining in the track,and at the start of the next track the counterwill start to count down the running time ofthat track.
To view the total time remaining on the disc,press the Display Button b ÒÙ forthe deck in use so that the Total TimeIndicators NL illuminate. The InformationDisplay K will show the total time remainingfor all tracks on the disc and count down untilthe disc has finished playing. When the disc hasplayed all the way through, the total number oftracks and the total running time of the discwill be displayed.
Headphone ListeningYou may listen to the output of the CDR 2through headphones at any time by simplyplugging the headphones into the Front-PanelJack 4. The volume of the headphone outputmay be adjusted with the Headphones LevelControl 5. Note that changes to the head-phone level will not alter the output settings tothe analog outputs. Those levels are fixed, andthe volume should be adjusted using yourreceiver, preamp or processor.
Note that when only one deck is playing back adisc, the output of that deck will be fed to theheadphone jack. When the unit is in the Dual-Playback mode, only the output of the PlayDeck 3 will be fed to the headphone jack.
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Program Play
The CDR 2’s advanced programming systemenables you to preset the order in which tracksare played, to repeat one track or all tracks, orto repeat any segment of a disc without regardto track numbers.
Programming Play ListsTo program the order of playback for the trackson a disc, insert the disc, let the unit read theTable of Contents information, and wait untilthe disc has stopped and the number of tracksand total running time is displayed. Next, selectthe deck that will be programmed by pressingthe CDP Select button d on the remote forthe Play Deck 3 or the CDR Select button
on the remote for the Record Deck %.
To begin the programming sequence, press the Program button e and note that the PROG Indicator B will illuminate and the Information Display K will show 00 00 : 00.
Next, enter the track numbers to be played bypressing the Numeric Keys p. For two-digittrack numbers, be certain to enter the seconddigit within three seconds after the first numberis entered. As each track is entered, the displaywill blink three times, alternating between twodisplays. The first display will show the tracknumber just entered on the left side of theInformation Display K under the TrackIndicator O, while the right side will flashthe number of steps that have been pro-grammed. For example, after programming thefirst step to be track number 3, the display willflash 03 P-01.
Alternating with the track number and programstep will be a display of the track and the totalrunning time of all tracks that have been programmed so far. For example, a display of06 11:25 will indicate that track numbersix was the last track programmed, and that thetotal time of all tracks so far is 11 minutes and25 seconds. The Total Time Indicators NLwill flash with this display to remind you of thedisplay’s contents.
These displays will alternate three times, andthen show a steady display of the total timeand last track programmed.
Continue to add tracks in the order you wish tohave them played until the programming ses-
sion is complete. You may add up to 20 tracks,repeating a track if desired, as long as the totalnumber does not exceed 20. If you exceed the20 track limit, the display will read FULL.Tracks may also be added using the NextzÓˆ and Previous buttons iÔ˜ tolocate the track, and the Program button eto enter that track to the programmedsequence.
When the complete list of tracks has beenentered, press the Play button j*˘.The tracks will then play in the order they havebeen entered. Note that a programmed list oftracks may also be recorded if the disc beingprogrammed is in the Play Deck 3. Followthe instructions on page 20 for complete information on recording and dubbing.
Checking, Editing and ClearingProgrammed Play ListsOnce you have entered a program list it willremain in the unit’s memory until the disc isremoved or the unit is turned off. Thus, if youplay through a program list, simply press thePlay button j*˘ again to replay the list.If you find that you wish to check the list ormake changes, that is also possible by followinga few simple steps.
To scroll through a program list, press theProgram Check button h. Each press of thebutton will move through the tracks that havebeen programmed. The display will alternatebetween the track number of the program stepnumber (e.g. 12 P-03 tells you that track12 on the disc is the 3rd program step) and thetrack number and the total running time so farin the program (e.g. 12 16:04 tells youthat at this point you have programmed a totalof 16 minutes and 4 seconds of material).
At any point in the list you may insert a newtrack by simply entering the track number usingthe Numeric Keys p. Simply press the but-tons that correspond to the number of the trackyou wish to add. Any tracks that are in the pro-gram will remain.
To remove a step in the program, first use theProgram Check button h to locate thetrack you wish to delete. Next, press the Clearbutton . The information in the display willblink and the step will be removed from theprogram list. Program steps need not be deleted
in any order; as long as you have located a stepin the program list, it may be erased.
To cancel an entire program list while the pro-gram is playing, press the Program buttone and note that the Program Indicator Bwill go out. To remove a total program listwhen the disc is stopped, simply open andclose the disc drawer. Whenever a disc isremoved or the unit is turned off, the programlist is erased.
Repeat Programmed PlayThe CDR 2’s programming system enables youto repeat either a single track on a disc, theentire disk, or a specially programmed passagethat you select.
Repeat One TrackTo repeat the track you are currently listeningto, press the Repeat button r and note thatthe Repeat Indicator D and the Repeat-Status Indicator E will both light 1. If thetrack is changed by using the Next/PreviousSkip button izÓÔˆ˜ while theRepeat 1 mode is active, the new track willnow be repeated.
Once Repeat 1 playback has been started, itwill continue until the unit is stopped by press-ing the Stop button x&¸, or the discdeck is opened by pressing the appropriateOpen/Close button 7$c . Whenplayback is stopped, the Repeat sequence iserased and must be reentered if you wish torepeat a track on another disc.
Repeat All TracksTo repeat all the tracks on a disc in order, pressthe Repeat button r twice while the disc isplaying and note that the Repeat IndicatorD and the ALL Repeat-Status IndicatorE will light. Once the Play button j*˘is pressed, the disc will play through frombeginning to end continually, until the Stopbutton x&¸ is pressed. The Repeat Allfunction may be cancelled at any time by press-ing the Repeat button r once until both theRepeat Indicator D and ALL Repeat-Status Indicators E go out. The Repeat AllFunction is also canceled when the disc draweris opened.
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Program Play
Repeat A-BThe CDR 2 may be programmed to repeat anysection within a track, or a complete passagethat includes material from a series of consecu-tive tracks.
To program the unit for A-B Repeat play, firstplay the disc and locate the point where youwish to begin the repeated section. At the startpoint, press the A-B Repeat button q andnote that the Repeat Indicator D and theRepeat-Status Indicator E will show an Aand flash. Let the disc play until the point atwhich the section to be repeated will end. Atthat end point, press the A-B Repeat buttonq again and note that the Repeat-StatusIndicator E will stop flashing and will lightshowing Repeat A-B.
The unit will immediately begin to play the section you have programmed, and continuallyrepeat it.
To resume normal play, press the A-B Repeatbutton q. The Repeat A-B IndicatorsDE will go out, and the disc will continueplaying through to the end. Stopping the discor opening the disc drawer will automaticallycancel the Repeat A-B programming.
20 CD RECORDING
CD Recording
Making recordings on the CDR 2 is simple andeasy once you become accustomed to thebasics of CD Recording. Before making yourfirst recording, please take a moment to reviewthe CDR Basics on page 14. In particular, youwill need to become familiar with the types ofdiscs that may or may not be used in the CDR 2. In addition, some terms used in the fol-lowing pages may be new to you. The followingdefinitions and information will help you tomake CD recordings using the CDR 2’s manyfeatures:
• The CDR 2 accepts analog inputs, digital coaxinputs and digital-optical inputs. Before mak-ing a recording, be certain that you haveselected the correct input.
• After a disc is recorded, it must be finalized.This process adds the final table of contentsdata to the disc and makes it playable onother machines. Until a disc is properly final-ized, it may not be played on any othermachine.
• The CDR 2 may record on either CD-R or CD-RW discs, but they must be of the typespecifically designed for use in consumer-audio CD recorders. These discs may be rec-ognized by looking for the words “DigitalAudio” in the compact disc logo on the blankdisc or its packaging. Discs with the logoreading only “Compact Disc/Recordable” aredesigned for computer data recording, andthey will NOT work in the CDR 2.
• CD-R discs may not be erased or have material added to them once they have beenfinalized.
• At least four (4) seconds of blank recordingtime must remain on an unfinalized disc forrecording to take place.
• The maximum number of tracks that may berecorded on a disc is 20. If more than 20tracks are programmed, a FULL messagewill appear.
• Note that some CD-R/CD-RW audio recordingdiscs may be used for single-speed recordingsonly. If you use a disc with such a warning,make certain not to dub at that 2x or 4xspeed. However, the CDR 2 has been testedfor compatibility with a wide range of blankdiscs from manufacturers throughout theworld. In most cases, blank discs will producehigh-quality recordings at any dub speed.
• In some rare cases, a CD player may not becompatible with CD-R discs. If you find that aCD-R disc plays in some players but not inothers, the fault is most likely with the player,not with the recorded disc or the CDR 2.Remember that CD-RW discs made in theCDR 2 will play only in CD players that are
specially designed to accommodate CD-RWdiscs.
• Some commercial CD discs may contain acopy protection data bit that will prevent thedisc from being dubbed. In that case, theCopy Prohibit Indicator G will light toremind you that the inability to record isintentional, and not the result of a problemwith the CDR 2.
• This product is equipped with the Serial CopyManagement System (SCMS) to protect therights of copyright owners. As a part of thissystem, it is possible to make a copy of mostCDs for your own personal use. However, it isnot possible to make a digital copy fromanother digital copy. It is possible to make ananalog copy of a digital copy.RECORDINGS MAY BE MADE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY, AND ANY UNAUTHORIZED COPYING IS SUBJECTTO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
• The CDR 2 will not copy DVD discs, computer-data discs, CD-based computer or video-gamediscs, or digital audio discs with a sample ratethat is not compatible with the range of theCDR 2s sample-rate converter.
Recordings on the CDR 2 may be made in anumber of ways:• Discs may be dubbed using the playback
deck on the CDR 2 as a source. These copiesmay be made in real time, at twice normalspeed, or at four times normal playbackspeed.
• Recordings may be made from an externalCD player or other digital source that is synchronized with the dub being made in theCDR 2.
• Recordings may be made from any compati-ble external digital source.
• Recordings may be made from an externalanalog source.
Disc Dubbing The easiest way to make a copy of an entiredisc is to use the CDR 2’s internal dub capability.
First, insert a blank or unformatted disc in theRecord Drawer %. When the disc is inserted,the CDR 2 will examine it to determine if it is a CD-R or CD-RW disc, and optimize itself for the best possible recording. This is indicatedby OPC message in the InformationDisplay K.
Next, select a dub speed. The default speed is areal-time dub, where the recording takes aslong as the actual running time of the disc.However, with the CDR 2 you may also select2x dubbing or 4x dubbing. Press the Speed
button s# to select a speed as indicated bythe 2x/4x Indicators F. When no SpeedIndicator lights, the unit is set to real-timerecording. Note that the slower the record-dubspeed, the more tolerant the unit is of errors onthe blank disc. However, with most high-qualityblank discs, the 2x and 4x speeds should notpresent a problem.
Place the disc to be dubbed in the PlayDrawer 3 and wait until the Table ofContents data is read and the InformationDisplay K shows the track and running timedata for the disc.
When you are ready to start the dub, press theDubbing Button l). The Play Deck willbegin to read the track information again tomake certain that there is enough space on theblank disc for the recording. If there is NOT sufficient room on the blank disc, a DISCFULL message will remind you to use another disc. During this process the DubbingIndicator H will light, the Record IndicatorT will flash and a BUSY message will flashin the Record Deck’s Information DisplayK. When both Information Display Indicatorsreturn to normal, with indications of 01 00:00 press the Select Buttonj* to start the dub.
While the dub is in progress, you will see thetrack numbers and running time increase as the disc is copied. The Level Indicators will alsoflash but this is only for your reference, asrecord levels may not be adjusted during digitalrecordings. It is possible to listen to the discwhile it is being dubbed by selecting the appropriate input on your receiver, preamp orprocessor:
Important Note: When a high-speed (2x or4x) dub is being made, you will hear the play-back at the faster speed. Fast speed playbackincreases the pitch of a sound, and whenplayed back at high volume levels this maydamage your speakers. DO NOT use high vol-ume levels when listening to high-speed dubswhile they are in progress.
The dub will stop automatically when thesource disc has played through to the end. Afterthe dub is finished, the Information Display willshow an UPDATE message, and then returnto normal operation. To manually stop a dub-bing operation, press the Stop buttonx&¸ for either deck.
As with all recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs, thedisc must be finalized before it can be played inother machines. See page 22 for instructions ondisc finalization.
21 CD RECORDING
CD Recording
Notes on Dubbing:• If you wish to make a dub with the tracks in
a different order from the original disc, omittracks on a disc, or make a dub that mixestracks from different discs, create a Program-Playback List before pressing the Select button j* to start the dub. Instructionsfor creating a Program List may be found onpage 18. NOTE: Dubs containing ProgramLists may only be made at the 1x speed. Ifyou attempt to make a Programmed Dub atthe 2x or 4x speed, the unit will automaticallyselect the 1x speed.
• The Pause buttons do not operate while adub is in progress.
• Tracks will be added automatically to mirrorthe track structure of the original disc.
• The Total Time indication of the recorded CDmay vary slightly from the original due to vari-ations in the spin speed of each drive, but thisis normal. No information has been lost in therecording process.
• If the original disc being dubbed is a digitalcopy or if it contains copy-prohibit signals, theunit will automatically make a copy using ananalog output from the disc.
CD Sync RecordingCD Sync recording allows you to make an auto-matic digital recording from an external CDplayer, DAT or MD. During CD Sync Recording,the record unit starts in sync with the source,and tracks are added automatically.
To make a CD Sync recording, first select theappropriate digital input by pressing the Inputbutton v until the desired COAX orOPTICAL indication appears in the RecordDeck Information Display K. CD Syncrecordings may not be made from an analoginput.
Next, make certain that there is a fresh disc inthe Record Drawer for the recording. Press theCD Sync button w9 and note that theSync Indicator I will light and the RecordIndicator T will flash. Select the type ofrecording to be made:
• To record only the first track from the sourceplayer, press the CD Sync Button so that 1 TRK appears in the Record DeckInformation Display K.
• To record the entire disc or tape, press the CDSync Button so that ALL appears in theRecord Deck Information Display K.
When the desired mode has been selected,start the playback from the source machine. TheCDR 2 will automatically recognize the incom-ing digital data and begin recording. If thesource material is a CD, the track numberingfrom the original disc will be carried over to the dub.
The recording will continue until the CDR 2senses that the playback is finished when therein no incoming signal for more than three sec-onds. At that point the recording will stop. Youmay also stop the recording at any time bypressing the Record Deck Stop buttonx&. If the Record Disc does not haveenough space to complete the recording, thedub will stop and a DISC FULL messagewill be displayed.
After the recording is complete, an UPDATEmessage will appear briefly, and the unit willthen return to normal operation. Remember toFinalize the recorded disc so that it may beused in other machines.
Recording from an External SourceTo record from an external source, first place aCD-R or CD-RW audio disc in the RecordDeck %. Next, select the input to be used bypressing the Input button v. Pressing thebutton will cycle between the input choices,which will be shown in the InformationDisplay K as COAX, OPTICAL andANALOG. In addition, the Digital IndicatorY will light when either the coax or opticalinputs are selected, and the Analog IndicatorX will light when the analog inputs are selected. Press the Record button 8t andthen the Play/Select button j* to startthe recording.
Note that when the coax digital input is selected, the connection may be made to eitherthe rear panel Coax Input § or the Front-Panel Digital Input 6. If a signal is presentat both coax inputs when a recording is made,the front-panel input will be used as the source.
Press the Auto/Manual button m to selecthow tracks will be numbered on the recordeddisc.
• The default mode is Manual. In that mode foreither digital or analog recordings, you mustadd track numbers manually by pressing theTrack Increment button n when youwish to increase the track number.
• The Auto mode will add track numbers auto-matically, in one of two ways. When trackdata is present from a digital recording, it willbe carried over to the new copy disc. Thus,when the CD being played moves from onetrack to the next track, the copy disc will alsoincrease the track number by one. Whenrecording from an analog source, activate theAuto mode by pressing the Auto/Manualbutton m once and note that the AutoIndicator W will light.
• In the Auto mode for recordings from an ana-log source or a digital source with no trackdata, the track number will be increasedwhen the CDR 2 receives silence for 3 sec-onds. The recorder will also go into the Pausemode until the input source resumes. To acti-vate the Auto mode, press the Auto/Manualbutton m once and note that the AutoIndicator W will light.
To prepare for a recording, press the Recordbutton t8. The Record Indicator T willflash, and the word BUSY will briefly appearin the Information Display K. When theDisplay returns to the track and running-timeinformation, the unit is ready to record.
Start the actual recording by pressing thePlay/Select button j*. Note that theRecord Indicator T will stop flashing andInformation display will begin to show the run-ning time of the recording and the track data.Depending on which mode of track incrementhas been selected as described above, tracknumbers must be increased manually or theywill be added automatically. Regardless ofwhich mode has been selected, a track may beadded at any time by pressing the TrackIncrement button n.
Note: If there is a pause in the playback signalfor more than 3 seconds for digital recordingsand 10 seconds for analog recordings, the CDR 2 will stop the recording. Also, when thePause button is pressed during a recording, thetrack number will increase by one number andthe recording will stop and must be restartedby pressing the Select button j*.
22 CD RECORDING
CD Recording
Unlike conventional analog tape recorders, theCDR 2 does not require level setting whenrecordings are made from a digital source.Although the Level Indicator C will operate,this is only informative and the level may notbe changed or adjusted. However, when youare making a recording from an external analogsource such as a cassette recorder or the ana-log output of a receiver or preamp, you shouldadjust the input levels using the Record-LevelControl ^. Adjust the levels so that the bluesegments of the display are almost all lit, andthe red segments flash only occasionally. If thered segments are constantly lit, the recordingwill be distorted and produce unacceptablequality.
To stop the recording, press the Stop buttonx&. The recording will automatically stop ifit takes more space than is available on the CD-R/RW disc. A DISC FULL messagewill appear to remind you that a new disc isneeded.
At the end of a recording, a BUSY messageand an UPDATE message will appear briefly,and the unit will return to normal operation.Remember to Finalize the disc after recordingso that it may be used in other players.
Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW DiscsFinalizing is a simple process that completesthe recording of a disc so that it may be used inother players. When a recording is finished, adisc must be Finalized. Once that is done, a CD-R disc may not be changed or added to.CD-RW discs are “locked” once they areFinalized, and they must be Unfinalized to permit additional recording or erasure.
To Finalize a disc, place it in the RecordDrawer %. Once the disc’s Table of Contentsinformation has been read and the OPC processhas been completed, press the Finalize buttono@ and note that the Finalize IndicatorU will begin to flash. Within three seconds,press the Select button j* and note thatthe Finalize Indicator U will stop flashing.
The Finalization process will take between 60and 90 seconds, depending on the length ofmaterial recorded on the disc. During theFinalization process the Record Deck will notaccept any operating commands.
When the Finalization process is complete theFinalize Indicator U will go out, and theR/RW Indicator P will also go out as anindication that the disc is now playable onother players. The CD Indicator S will remain lit.
Unfinalizing and Erasing CD-RW DiscsCD-RW discs are unique in that they are bothrecordable and rewritable. This means that youmay use them over again like a cassette tape.However, the process of reusing a CD-RW discis slightly different from that used with tapes.
Unfinalizing a CD-RW DiscTo keep the material that is already recorded ona CD-RW disc but to add an additional trackand erase single tracks, you must first unfinalizethe disc. To do that, place the CD-RW disc inthe Record Deck % and wait until the Tableof contents data has been read.
Press the Erase button u! twice andcheck to make sure that the Erase IndicatorV flashes and the word TOC appears in theRecord Deck Information Display K.Within three seconds, press the Select buttonj* to start the process. The EraseIndicator V will remain lit and stop flashing,and the Information Display K will switchto OPC and then back to TOC.
When the process is finished, the EraseIndicator V will go out, and the display willreturn to normal. The disc is now ready to havesingle tracks removed or additional tracksadded.
Erasing an Entire CD-RW DiscErasing the entire contents of a disc is simple,and it does not matter if the disc has beenfinalized or not. To erase the disc, press theErase button u! twice if the disc hasNOT been finalized and once if it has beenfinalized, so that the word DISC appears inthe Information Display K and the EraseIndicator V flashes. To start the erasure,press the Select button j* and note thatthe Erase Indicator V will stop flashing. Theerasure process takes about a minute, and it iscomplete when the Information Display resetsto 00 00:00 and the Erase Indicator Vgoes out. The disc is now totally erased andmay be reused.
Erasing a Single TrackThe individual tracks on a CD-RW disc may beerased one at a time, starting with the lasttrack on the disk, or you may erase more thanone track. Note that before individual tracksmay be erased the disc must be unfinalized. Ifthe disc is finalized, follow the instructionsabove for unfinalizing before proceeding withthese steps.
To erase only the last track, press the Erasebutton u!. Note that the InformationDisplay will display 01 TRK and the EraseIndicator V will flash. Press the Select button j* within three seconds and notethat the Erase Indicator will stop flashing.When the Erase Indicator V goes out theInformation Display K will show the totalnumber of tracks that now remain on the disc.
You may erase more than one track, countingbackwards from the last track. First, press theErase button u!. Note that theInformation Display will display 01 TRK andthe Erase Indicator V will flash. Press theNext button zÓ or Previous buttoniÔ until the number of tracks to be erasedappears in the Information Display K. Forexample, when 06 TRK appears in the dis-play a total of six tracks will be erased, count-ing back from the last track on the disc. Next,press the Select button j* within threeseconds of making the track selection and notethat the Erase Indicator V will stop flashing.When the Erase Indicator V goes out theInformation Display K will show the totalnumber of tracks that now remain on the disc.
Important Note: Tracks at the beginning or inthe middle of the disc may not be erased untilall of the discs after them have been erased.
Important Note on Erasure andFinalization Times: Regardless of the speedat which a disc was recorded, the CDR 2 willerase and finalize discs at the 4x speed to mini-mize the length of the process. However, insome cases it may be necessary for the unit torepeat the erasure or finalization due to thenature of an individual disc. For that reason, itis normal for the time required to completethese steps to vary from one disc to another.
23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit does not operate when Standby switch • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet.or remote Power-On is pressed • Check to see if AC outlet is switch controlled.
• Main Power Switch is off • Turn on Main Power
Remote does not function • Wrong deck selected • Press the CDP button to control the Play Deck;press the CDR button to control the Record Deck
• Dead batteries • Replace both batteries• Sensor blocked • Remove obstructions from front panel or
connect a remote sensor to the Remote-In Jack
Disc does not erase • CD-R disc in use • CD-R discs do not erase. Use a CD-RW disc
Recorded CD-R disc does not play in • CD-R disc not finalized • Finalize the CD-R disc in the CDR 2’s Record Deck another CD player or DISC ERROR (see page 22)message appears in Play Deck
Recording suddenly stops • Input source stopped or paused • Recordings will always stop when the input source is paused for more than 3 seconds for digital recordings and 10 seconds for analog recordings
ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION AND PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CHECK DISC • A record-related button has been pressed when a • Unfinalize the disc to add tracks to a CD-RW discFinalized disc is in the Record Deck % • Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc
• A record-related button has been pressed when a • Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW discstandard CD is in the Record Deck %
DATA DISC • A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD-Video disc has been • Only CD Audio and DTS discs will play in the CDR 2;placed in the machine replace the disc
DISC ERROR • An Unfinalized disc has been placed in the Play Deck 3 • Finalize the disc (see page 22)• A DVD disc has been placed in the unit • Replace the disc. The CDR 2 does not play or dub DVD discs
DISC FULL • There is not enough time left on the disc to complete • Use another blank CD-R or CD-RW disca planned recording • Erase one or more tracks on a CD-RW disc
ERROR • The dsic is not seated properly • Open the drawer and check to see that the disc is properly seated • There is a problem with the disc • Try another disc
FAILED • A dub has not been completed properly • Check the play disc• Repeat the dub process
FULL • More than 20 tracks have been programmed • Clear all programmed tracks over 20 (see page 18)
NO AUDIO • A record-related button has been pressed when • Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW Audio disca non-audio disc is in the Record Drawer %
SVC-1 • There is an internal problem with the CDR 2 • Contact an authorized Harman Kardon service depot
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Signal Format
Playback Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHzD/A Conversion 96kHz, Multi-Bit Delta-Sigma Conversion Oversampling 128 Times
Playback Specifications
Frequency Response 2Hz – 20,050HzPlayback S/N 105dBPlayback Dynamic Range 105dBPlayback THD 0.005% / –88dBAnalog Audio Output 2V RMS, ± 2dBDigital-Coaxial Output 0.5 Vpp/75ΩHeadphone Output 1V RMS/32Ω Load
Record Specifications
Digital Input Sample Rates 32kHz – 96kHzRecording S/N: Analog 91dBRecording S/N: Digital Dub Mode Equal to SourceRecording S/N: Digital External Source Source –10dBRecording Dynamic Range 91dBRecording THD 0.005% / –85dBAnalog Input Sensitivity 330 mV RMS 47kΩ = 0dBDigital Inputs (Direct Recording) 44.1kHz, ±100 ppm/min.
General
Power Requirement 120VAC/60HzPower Consumption 48 WattsDimensions
Width 17.3"/440mmHeight 4.4"/112mmDepth 14.2"/363mm
Weight 13.2 lb/6 kg
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks.Height measurement includes feet and chassis.All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, andPower for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc.
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