CDR 30 CD Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL CDR 30 STOP Power PLAY PAUSE PROGRAM PREV. Phones Phones Level NEXT DUAL DISPLAY Record Sync Rec. 1 Trk.
Table of Contents 3 3 3 4 5 7 9 10 12 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 Introduction Special Features 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 Disc Types Recording Options CDR Terminology and Display Messages Playback Basics Loading and Unloading Discs Using the Remote Normal Play M
Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon. The CDR 30 CD Player/Recorder is a unique product, designed not only to playback 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 30 from external sources such as an A/V receiver, a tuner, 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 Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your CDR 30 has been designed for use with 220- 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 Ò Û CDR 30 STOP PLAY PAUSE Power PREV. Phones Phones Level 2 MP3 NEXT DUAL DISPLAY 5 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) ! @ # PROGRAM Ú Ù Record 6 Power Switch Standby Mode Indicator Play (CDP) Deck Headphone Jack Headphone Level Control Play (CDP) Open/Close Record Button Sync Record Button 1 Track Dub Button Dubbing Button Speed Select Button Erase Button Finalize Button 1 Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the CDR 30.
Front Panel Controls $ Record (CDR) Deck Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the Record Drawer %. % Record (CDR) Deck: This Disc Deck is used to record or play CD, MP3, CD-R and CD-RW discs. ^ Optical Digital Input: This jack accepts the digital audio input signal from a compatible digital audio product and should be connected directly to the optical digital audio output on a CD, MD or DVD player or any other compatible digital source.
Front Panel Information Display V T S X W V U TOTA L REMAIN TIME A DRLC T R AC K TOTA L REC ZN Y PQ L W HDCD OPTICAL CD F T R AC K P SRQ O T REMAIN TIME C D – RW SRC MP3 COAXIAL SYNC ANALOG MANUAL R A N D O M P RO G R E PE AT 1 A – B A L L CD ’ S A A B C D E F G H I B SINGLE CDP L OVER R A N D O M P RO G X 2 DUAL CDR R OVER R E P E AT 1 A – B C D EF Random Indicator Repeat Mode Indicators Program Indicator Single/Dual Play Indicators CDP/CDR Deck Indicator Time/Me
Front Panel Information Display O Record Indicator: This indicator lights when the unit is making a recording and flashes during the preparations for recording. P MP3 Playback Indicator: These indicators will light when either of the decks is playing a disc that contains MP3 data. Q R/RW Indicator: This indicator shows which type of recordable disc is present in the Record Deck %. When a CD-R disc is present, only the R is lit. The RW lights when an erasable CD-RW disc is in use.
Rear Panel Connections 100-240V~, 50/60Hz 28W ¡ ¡ ™ £ ¢ £ ∞ ¶ ™ ¢ § Play (CDP) Deck Analog Output Record (CDR) Deck Analog Output Record (CDR) Deck Analog Input Play (CDP) Deck Coaxial-Digital Output ª ⁄ • ‚ ∞ § ¶ • Record (CDR) Deck Coaxial-Digital Output Record (CDR) Deck Coaxial-Digital Input Record (CDR) Deck Optical-Digital Input Record (CDR) Deck Optical-Digital Output ¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output: These jacks carry the analog audio output signal from the Play Deck 3 during normal play, in
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Remote Control Functions 0 Power-On Button: Press this button to turn the CDR 30 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. 1 Play Deck (CDP) Display Control: Press this button to cycle through the various time display options for the disc in the Play Deck 3. See page 18 for more information on time-display options. 2 Play Deck (CDP) Open/Close: Press this button to open or close 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 30, be turned off completely when any connections are made or a new component is installed. Locating the CDR 30 Since the CD transports in the CDR 30 are precision instruments, they are subject to interference from vibration.
Installation and Connections Batteries Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the CDR 30’s remote as shown below being careful to follow the + and – polarity indications in the bottom of the compartment. Replace the cover by first seating the two small tabs into the mating holes at the top of the remote, and then gently push the cover down until the latch snaps into place with an audible click.
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 30 uses three types of discs, and it is important to understand how each one plays.
Playback Basics Playback of CDs on the CDR 30 resembles traditional CD players with a few exceptions to accommodate the availability of two separate playback decks. Before using the CDR 30, power-up the unit by pressing in the Main Power Switch 1 until it latches. Note that the Standby Mode Indicator 2 will turn green, indicating that the unit is on and functioning.
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, this will also turn the unit on completely. When the CDR30 is in Standby mode (Status Mode Indicator 2 glows orange), turn the CDR 30 on by pressing the Power-On button 0 on the remote and note that the front-panel display will illuminate. Insert a disc following the instructions shown on the previous page.
Playback Basics During normal playback of MP3 discs, pressing the CDP or CDR Display Button 1 ˆ˘ will show the following information, in order: Elapsed time of current track ➜ Remaining Time of current track ➜ Current Track Number ➜ File name of Current Track (Up to the first six digits) To read the total time of all tracks recorded on an MP3 disc, the disc must be stopped.
Playback Basics Dual-Play Mode Since the CDR 30 has more than one CD deck, you may play a disc in either drawer. After the unit was turned on or the Single Play Select 6 button on the remote or Dual/Single Play Select ¸ button on the front panel was pressed, the unit will turn to the Single mode. In that mode the Single Play Indicator D is lit and only one disc may play at a time, even when both decks are loaded with discs.
Program Play The CDR 30’s advanced programming system enables you to program certain tracks for play or the order in which tracks are played or dubbed, to repeat one track or all tracks, or to repeat any segment of a disc without regard to track numbers.
Program Play Repeat All Tracks To repeat all the tracks on a disc (or all programmed tracks) in order, press the Repeat button G twice while the disc is playing and note that the Repeat Mode Indicators B will light Repeat All. The disc will play all the way through, until the Stop button KÓ is pressed.
CD Recording Making recordings on the CDR 30 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 30. In addition, some terms used in the following pages may be new to you.
CD Recording mal, and both Play/Pause Indicators GB L appear in the display, press any Play Button 9( to start the dub. While the dub is in progress, you will see the track numbers and running time increase as the disc is copied. The Level Indicators G will also flash and the record levels may be adjusted (up to +/-3dB) also during the dubbing process (see chapter Record Levels on page 23).
CD Recording To make Auto or Manual recordings, next press the Record Button 7. The Record Indicator O will flash, and the word B U S Y and OPC will appear in the Time/Message Display F. When the Display returns to the track and running-time information, the unit is ready to record. Now, particulary when you record from an analog source, play any high level part of the source repeatedly and adjust the CDR30´s input level using the Analog Record-Level Control * for analog recordings and, if desired, the Dig.
CD Recording When automatic control of digital level is desired, press and hold both Digital Level Control Buttons and release them when the Digital Record Level Status Indicator X lights as A DRLC. In this mode, the system will automatically limit digital record levels from the moment an OVER Level Indicator G flashes for the first time to prevent any audible distortion.
Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not operate when remote Power-On 0 is pressed • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord B 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 96 kHz, 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 20 Hz – 20.050 Hz 105 dB (A-weighted) 100 dB (A-weighted) 0.004% 1V RMS, ± 2dB (2V with HDCD discs) 0.5 Vpp/75Ω 0.
