® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. CDR 26 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/CD-RW RECORDER/PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL CDR 26 STOP Power PLAY PAUSE PROGRAM Phones Í‹‹ Phones Level ››Í TIME Record Sync Rec. Dubbing Speed Track Inc. Erase Finalize TIME INPUT Í‹‹ ››Í Optical In PROGRAM Coaxial In PAUSE PLAY/SELECT Analog Rec.
CDR 26 3 3 4 5 7 9 10 12 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 23 24 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/CD-RW RECORDER/PLAYER Introduction Important Information About CD Recording Safety Information Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections CD Recording Basics Disc Types CD-R Terminology and Display Messages Playback Basics Loading and Unloading Discs Using the Remote Normal Play Random Play Search Track Skip C
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon. The CDR 26 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 26 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 26 has been designed for use with 100- to 240-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 ¯ ˘ ˜ ı Ú Ù Ò Û CDR 26 STOP PLAY PAUSE Power PROGRAM Phones 2 ››Í TIME Record Sync Rec. Dubbing Speed Track Inc. Erase Finalize TIME INPUT Í‹‹ Phones Level 5 3 1 Í‹‹ 4 ››Í Optical In 6 8 7 @ $ ) 9 ! # PROGRAM Coaxial In PAUSE PLAY/SELECT STOP Ô Ó ( Analog Rec.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS $ Record-Deck Open: Press this button to open the Record Deck %. % Record Deck: This disc deck is used to record or play back CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs. ^ Optical Digital Input: This optical digital input may be used to connect a portable digital audio player to the CDR 26 for digital recording. Remove the dust cap before connecting a cable to this jack.
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY V R Y W T TRK REM U W Y T V X S Q R REM TRK P O A O N A LL -B A LL -B 1 TR B D C E J H F G A Coaxial Digital Indicator B Optical Digital Indicator C Analog Indicator D Front-Panel Input Indicator E Sync Indicator F Repeat Indicators G Random Indicators H Repeat Status Indicators I Program Indicators F I G J Level Indicators K Speed Indicators L 1-Track Dubbing Indicator M Dubbing Indicator N Sample-Rate Conversion Indicator O Play/Pause Indicato
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY N Sample-Rate Conversion Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sample-Rate Converter is in use to change the digital sample rate when the incoming signal is not the standard 44.1kHz used by standard CDs. This is an automatic function and does not require any user intervention. O Play/Pause Indicators: These indicators show 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.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AC 110~240V, 50~60Hz 20W MODEL NO. CDR 26 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA. USA OPTICAL IN ¡ ™ £ ¢ OUT ∞ ¶ § • ¡ Analog Output ™ Analog Input £ Coaxial-Digital Output ¢ Coaxial-Digital Input ∞ Optical-Digital Input § Optical-Digital Output ¡ Analog Output: These jacks carry the analog audio output signal from the deck currently playing. Connect them to the Tape Play/In input jacks on a receiver, preamp or processor.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS POWER a d T C IME 31 OFF TINUOUS ON TI M PROG.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a Power-On Button: Press this button to turn the CDR 26 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 Deck (CDP) Time 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 time-display options. c Play Deck (CDP) 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 26, be turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when any connections are made or a new component is installed. Placement of the CDR 26 Since the CD transports in the CDR 26 are precision instruments, they are subject to interference from vibration.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Batteries Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the CDR 26’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 from what you may be used to for magnetic tape recorders. Disc Types Unlike a conventional CD player, the CDR 26 uses three types of discs, and it is important to understand how each one plays.
PLAYBACK BASICS Playback of CDs on the CDR 26 resembles that on traditional CD players with a few exceptions to accommodate the availability of two separate playback decks. Before using the CDR 26, power-up the unit by pressing in the Main Power Switch 1. The Status Mode Indicator 2 will turn green, indicating that the unit is on and functioning. At the same time, the Information Display ı will light 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. Turn the CDR 26 on by pressing the Power Switch 1 on the front panel or the Power On Button a on the remote and note that the front-panel display will light. Insert a disc following the instructions shown on the previous page.
PLAYBACK BASICS Continuous Play Since the CDR 26 has more than one CD deck, you may play a disc in either drawer. In normal operation, the selected disc will be played once, then play will stop automatically. However, you may also use the Continuous Play mode to use the CDR 26 for extended play by playing through all the tracks on the disc in one tray, automatically switching to the disc in the second tray, and then continuously playing each disc in sequence until the Stop Button ( 36 v is pressed.
PROGRAM PLAY The CDR 26’s advanced programming system enables you to program 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 Playlists 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.
CD RECORDING Making recordings on the CDR 26 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 CD Recording 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 26. In addition, some terms used in the following pages may be new to you.
CD RECORDING tion, press the Stop Button ( 36 v for either deck. DO NOT turn off power without first stopping the recording. An intentional or inadvertent loss of power may render the recording disc permanently unusable because the CDR 26 will not have had an opportunity to update the disc with the track information. Step Seven: As with all recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs, the disc must be finalized before it can be played in other machines. See page 21 for instructions on disc finalization.
CD RECORDING Step Four: To prepare for a recording, press the Record Button 7r. The Record Indicator P will flash, and the word BUSY will briefly appear in the Information Display Y. When the display returns to the track and running-time information, the unit is ready to record. Step Five: Once the source material is playing, start the actual recording by pressing the Play/Select Button Ój.
CD RECORDING erasure process. When the display counts down to 0:00 and the Record Indicator P goes out, the Information Display Y will return to its normal indications and the track has been erased. You may now repeat the procedure to erase additional tracks, working backward from the last track on the disc to the first, or return to normal operation. Important Note: Tracks at the beginning or in the middle of the disc may not be erased until all of the tracks after them have been erased.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND ERROR MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING 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 whether AC outlet is switch-controlled • Turn on Main Power • Main Power Switch is off Remote does not function • Press the CDP Button d to control the Play Deck 3; press the CDR Button ` to control the Record Deck % • Replace both batteries • Remove
CDR 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Signal Format Playback Sampling Frequency D/A Conversion Oversampling 44.1kHz 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 100dB 95dB 0.01%/0dB 2V RMS, ± 2dB 0.
