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. Dub Dubbing Speed Erase Finalize DISPLAY ® Power for the digital revolution.
CDR 30 Compact Disc Recorder 3 3 4 5 7 9 10 12 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 23 23 24 24 25 26 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 Disc Types CDR Terminology and Display Messages Playback Basics Loading and Unloading Discs Using the Remote Normal Play MP3 Playback HDCD® Playback
Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon. The CDR 30 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 30 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 30 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 Ò Û CDR 30 STOP PLAY PAUSE Power PROGRAM PREV. Phones Phones Level 2 MP3 NEXT DUAL DISPLAY 5 3 1 Ú Ù 4 Record 6 Sync Rec. 1 Trk. Dub 8 7 Dubbing Speed Finalize DISPLAY @ $ ) 9 Erase ! # INPUT PREV. NEXT PROGRAM Optical In Digital In ^ & DIG. REC PAUSE PLAY/SELECT STOP Ô Ó ( Analog Rec.
Front Panel Controls # Finalize Button: Press this button when a recording is complete to initiate the finalization process. The Play/Select Button ( 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 23 for more information on finalization. $ Record (CDR) Deck Open/Close: Press this button to open the Record Deck %.
Front Panel Information Display V T S TOTA L REMAIN TIME ZN Y PQ L W HDCD OPTICAL CD F T R AC K X W V U A DRLC T R AC K TOTA L REC 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 C D’ S A B C 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 D EF A Random Indicator B Repeat Mode Indicators C Program Indicator D Single/Dual Play Indicators E CDP/CDR Deck Indicator F Time/Message D
Front Panel Information Display I Copy Prohibit Indicator: This indicator lights when a recording is not possible due to the intervention of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). See page 20 for more information on SCMS. J Dub Mode Indicators: These indicators light when a dub is in progress between the CDP and CDR decks to confirm that either one track (1 TR) or the entire disc (DISC) is being dubbed.
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 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. b 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 timedisplay options. c 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 and unplugged from their AC power source 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 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 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 that for 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. 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. Turn the CDR 30 on by pressing 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 During normal playback of MP3 discs, pressing the CDP or CDR Display Button b 28 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. 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 30’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 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 30 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 p and note that the Repeat Mode Indicator B will show an A and flash. Let the disc play until the point at which the section to be repeated will end.
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 with indications of 01 00:00, press the CDR Play/Select Button ( 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 will also flash but this is only for your reference, as record levels may not be adjusted during digital recordings. It is possible to listen to the source disc while it is being dubbed by selecting the appropriate input on your receiver, preamp or processor.
CD Recording CD Sync Recording CD Sync recording allows you to make an automatic digital recording from an external CD or MD player. 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, make certain your playback source is selected and cued to the correct starting point.
CD Recording Press the Erase Button @ twice and check to make certain that the word ERASE flashes in the Time/Message Display F. Within three seconds, press the CDR Play/Select Button (j to start the process. The ERASE message will be replaced by OPC and then TOC as the disc is readied for the erasure. The word ERASE will be displayed again during the process.
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 • Wrong deck selected • Dead batteries • Sensor blocked • Press the CDP button to control the Play Deck; press the CDR button to control
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 100dB 0.005%/–88dB 1V RMS, ± 2dB 0.5Vpp/75Ω 0.
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