CDR 2 CD Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL ® Power for the digital revolution.
CDR 2 Compact Disc Recorder 3 3 4 5 7 9 10 12 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 24 Introduction Important Information on CD Recording Safety Information Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections CD Recording Basics Playback Basics Loading and Unloading Discs Using the Remote Normal Play Search Track Skip Dual-Play Mode Dual-Deck Operation Time Display Headphone Listening Program
Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon. The CDR 2 Dual-Deck CD Player/Recorder is a unique product, designed not only to play back your existing library of compact discs, but also to record compact discs from either analog or digital programs. You may feed signals (for recording) to the CDR 2 from external sources such as an A/V receiver, a tuner, a tape deck or a CD player, or you may simply place a CD in one deck, and make a copy using a recordable CD in the other deck.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your CDR 2 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Front-Panel Controls ¯ ¸ ˘ ˆ ˜ 2 ı 5 3 1 Ù 4 Ú Û Ò 7 6 9 8 @ Ô * ( & % # ! ) Ó $ ^ 1 Power Switch 2 Status-Mode Indicator 3 Play Deck 4 Headphone Jack 5 Headphone Level Control 6 Digital Input 7 Play-Deck Open 8 Record Button 9 CD Sync ) Dubbing ! Erase @ Finalize # Speed $ Record-Deck Open % Record Deck ^ Analog-Record Level Control & Record-Deck Stop * Record-Deck Play/Select ( Record-Deck Pause Ó Record-Deck Next Ô Record-Deck Previous Input Select Ò Record-Deck Display Sel
Front-Panel Controls @ Finalize: Press this button when a recording is complete to initiate the finalization process. The Play/Select Button *j must be pressed within three seconds to activate finalization. Until this button is pressed and the finalization process is complete, CD-R discs may not be played on conventional CD machines. See page 22 for more information on finalization. # Speed: Press this button to select the recording speed for internal dubs.
Front-Panel Information Display QS M O L X N K A B D A Random Indicators B Program Indicators C Level Indicators D Repeat Indicators E Repeat-Status Indicators F Speed Indicators G Copy-Prohibit Indicator H Dubbing Indicator I Sync Indicator F I H J J Dual-Play Indicator K Information Displays L Time Indicators M Remaining-Time Indicators N Total-Time Indicators O Track-Time Indicators P R/RW Indicator Q Play/Pause Indicators R Sample-Rate Converter M O V T R P G E C U S Q Y W N A L E
L Time Indicator: This indicator lights in conjunction with one of the time indicators OPQ to show which of the time status modes is active. M Remaining-Time Indicator: This indicator lights when the Information Display K shows the time remaining on a disc. N Total Time: This indicator lights when the Information Display K shows the total time of all tracks on a disc. O Track Time: This indicator lights when the Information Display K shows the running time of the individual track being played.
Rear-Panel Connections ¡ £ ∞ ¶ ™ ¢ § ª ⁄ • ‚ ¤ ¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output ™ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Output £ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Input ¢ Play (CDP)-Deck Coaxial-Digital Output ∞ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital Output § Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital Input ¶ Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital Input • Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital Output ª Play (CDP)-Deck Optical-DIgital Output ‚ Remote IR Input ⁄ Remote IR Output ¤ AC Power Cord ¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output: These jacks carry th
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Remote Control Functions a Power-On Button: Press this button to turn the CDR 2 on. Note that in order for this control to function, the Front-Panel Power Switch 1 must first be pressed so that the unit is in the Standby mode. b Play (CDP)-Deck Display Control: Press this button to cycle through the various time display options for the disc in the Play Deck 3. See page 17 for more information on timedisplay options. c Play (CDP)-Deck Open: Press this button to open the Play Deck 3.
Installation and Connections Important Note: To prevent possible damage to your speakers or other components in your audio system, we strongly recommend that ALL system components, including the CDR 2, be turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when any connections are made or a new component is installed. Locating the CDR 2 Since the CD transports in the CDR 2 are precision instruments, they are subject to interference from vibration.
Installation and Connections Batteries Insert the two AA batteries supplied with CDR 2’s remote by turning the remote over so that the bottom of the remote is facing towards you. Gently lift the plastic tab on the battery cover up and away from you, and lift the lid off. Insert the batteries in the remote, being careful to follow the + and – polarity indications in the bottom of the compartment.
CD Recording Basics CD Recorders (CDRs) are similar to standard CD players, with the addition of the features and controls needed for recording. Functions such as play, search and programming for playback will be familiar, but the recorder will function slightly differently than what you may be used to for magnetic tape recorders. Disc Types Unlike a conventional CD player, the CDR 2 uses three types of discs, and it is important to understand how each one plays.
Playback Basics Playback of CDs on the CDR 2 resembles that for traditional CD players with a few exceptions to accommodate the availability of two separate playback decks. Before using the CDR 2, power-up the unit by pressing in the Main Power Switch 1 until it latches. Note that the Status-Mode Indicator 2 will turn green, indicating that the unit is on and functioning. At the same time, the Information Display Ú will illuminate and the legends behind the front-panel controls will also light up.
Playback Basics Normal Play To play a disc, first make certain that the unit is properly installed and that the Main Power Switch 1 is turned on. Turn the CDR 2 on by pressing the Power-On button a on the remote and note that the front-panel display will illuminate. To momentarily stop the disc at any time, press the Pause button y(¯. When a disc is paused, the Play/Pause Indicator Q will add two vertical lines to indicate a paused disc.
Playback Basics Dual-Play Mode Since the CDR 2 has more than one CD deck, you may play a disc in either drawer. When only one deck is playing, the unit is in the Single mode. In the Single mode, the audio output will be fed to all digital and analog jacks for both decks. This means you may select the input on your receiver, preamp or processor for either deck.
Program Play The CDR 2’s advanced programming system enables you to preset the order in which tracks are played, to repeat one track or all tracks, or to repeat any segment of a disc without regard to track numbers. Programming Play Lists To program the order of playback for the tracks on a disc, insert the disc, let the unit read the Table of Contents information, and wait until the disc has stopped and the number of tracks and total running time is displayed.
Program Play Repeat A-B The CDR 2 may be programmed to repeat any section within a track, or a complete passage that includes material from a series of consecutive tracks. To program the unit for A-B Repeat play, first play the disc and locate the point where you wish to begin the repeated section. At the start point, press the A-B Repeat button q and note that the Repeat Indicator D and the Repeat-Status Indicator E will show an A and flash.
CD Recording Making recordings on the CDR 2 is simple and easy once you become accustomed to the basics of CD Recording. Before making your first recording, please take a moment to review the CDR Basics on page 14. In particular, you will need to become familiar with the types of discs that may or may not be used in the CDR 2. In addition, some terms used in the following pages may be new to you.
CD Recording Notes on Dubbing: • If you wish to make a dub with the tracks in a different order from the original disc, omit tracks on a disc, or make a dub that mixes tracks from different discs, create a ProgramPlayback List before pressing the Select button j* to start the dub. Instructions for creating a Program List may be found on page 18. NOTE: Dubs containing Program Lists may only be made at the 1x speed.
CD Recording Unlike conventional analog tape recorders, the CDR 2 does not require level setting when recordings are made from a digital source. Although the Level Indicator C will operate, this is only informative and the level may not be changed or adjusted. However, when you are making a recording from an external analog source such as a cassette recorder or the analog output of a receiver or preamp, you should adjust the input levels using the Record-Level Control ^.
Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not operate when Standby switch or remote Power-On is pressed • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. • Check to see if AC outlet is switch controlled.
Technical Specifications Signal Format Playback Sampling Frequency D/A Conversion Oversampling 44.1 kHz 96kHz, Multi-Bit Delta-Sigma Conversion 128 Times Playback Specifications Frequency Response Playback S/N Playback Dynamic Range Playback THD Analog Audio Output Digital-Coaxial Output Headphone Output 2Hz – 20,050Hz 105dB 105dB 0.005% / –88dB 2V RMS, ± 2dB 0.
