User manual HARMAN KARDON CDR 2

[. . . ] CDR 2 CD Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL ® Power for the digital revolution. TM 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 Play Programming Play Lists Checking, Editing and Clearing Programmed Play Lists Repeat Programmed Play CD Recording Disc Dubbing CD Sync Recording Recording from an External Source Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW Discs Unfinalizing and Erasing CD-RW Discs Unfinalizing a CD-RW Disc Erasing an Entire CD-RW Disc Erasing a Single Track Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, 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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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. [. . . ] OPC: Stands for Optical Processing Calibration. When you see this message in the Information Display for the Record Deck K, it means that the laser transport inside the unit is making the calibrations and adjustments needed so that the recording process is optimized for the specific disc in use. BUSY: When you see this message, it means that the Record Deck is completing part of the record operation. When you see this message, do not press any buttons; simply wait until the message clears from the display. DISC FULL: This message will appear when there is not enough room left on an unfinalized disc to record all the tracks you have programmed. When you see this message you may either erase tracks from a CD-RW disc to make room, or you must use a fresh CD-R or CD-RW disc. Both decks in the CDR 2 will play back any conventional CD that bears this logo. Recordable Discs that bear this logo may be recorded on one time, and when they are finalized they will play in either deck in the CDR 2 or in any conventional CD player, including home, car and portable models. the Record Deck % 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 been finalized. ReWritable Discs that bear this logo may be recorded on, and they may also be erased and reused. They may be recorded on or played on the Record Deck % of the CDR 2 and in other CD-RW recorders or CD-RW compatible players. They will NOT play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD-RW compatible. ReWritable Discs designed for use in Recordable computer CD-R drives may not be used for recording in the CDR 2. Only discs specifically designed for use in consumer CD audio recorders may be used. If you attempt to use a blank-computer-type recordable disc for recording on the CDR 2 you will see a DISC ERROR message in the Information Display K and recording will not be possible. However, discs that have been recorded in the CD-R drive of a computer may be played in the CDR 2, provided that they have been properly finalized in accordance with audio standard IEC958. 14 CD RECORDING BASICS 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. Once the Main Power Switch 1 has been turned on, the CDR 2 may be powered-on or -off using the remote control. Pressing the Power-Off button 32 on the remote will place the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Status-Mode Indicator 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 outlets. To turn the unit completely off, press in the Main Power Switch 1slightly, and then release it so that it pops forward. When the Status-Mode Indicator 2 goes out, the CDR 2 is off and not drawing any power. When you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time, such as during a vacation, we recommend using the Main Power Switch 1 to turn the unit completely off. [. . . ] Note that before individual tracks may be erased the disc must be unfinalized. If the disc is finalized, follow the instructions above for unfinalizing before proceeding with these steps. To erase only the last track, press the Erase button u!. Note that the Information Display will display 01 TRK and the Erase Indicator V will flash. [. . . ]