User manual HARMAN KARDON CDR 26

[. . . ] ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® CDR 26 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/CD-RW RECORDER/PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL CDR 26 STOP PLAY PAUSE PROGRAM Í<< >>Í TIME Record Sync Rec. Dubbing Speed Track Inc. Erase Finalize TIME INPUT Í<< >>Í PROGRAM PAUSE PLAY/SELECT STOP Power Phones Phones Level Optical In Coaxial In Analog Rec. Level 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 Continuous Play Time Display Headphone Listening Program Play Programming Playlists Repeat 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 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 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 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. [. . . ] Only CDRW discs may be "unfinalized, so that additional tracks " may be recorded on a disc. TOC: This stands for Table of Contents and refers to the data recorded on each CD that tells the player how many tracks are on the disc, the total time of the disc and the running time of each individual track. Each time a disc of any sort is placed in the CDR 26, you will see TOC in that deck's Information Display Y to indicate that the unit is reading this data from the disc. This is required to copy the track information to any recording. ReWritable Discs that bear this logo (called CD-RW Audio discs) may be used for recording on the CDR 26, and they may also be erased and reused. They may be recorded on or played in the Record Deck % of the CDR 26 and in other CD-RW recorders or CD-RW-compatible players. They will NOT play back in many current CD players unless the player is CD-RW-compatible. CD-RW Audio discs will play on most DVD players once they have been finalized. NOTE: To avoid confusion between recordable discs that are formatted for use with consumer CD recorders such as the CDR 26 and standard CD-R/ RW discs that are meant only for use in computers, some manufacturers or retailers will add a "For Music Use" icon to their discs. However, to be assured of complete compatibility with the CDR 26, always look for the words "DIGITAL AUDIO" in the compact disc logo when purchasing blank discs for use with your CDR 26. 14 CD RECORDING BASICS 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 i will light and the legends behind the front-panel controls will also light up. Once the Main Power Switch 1 has been turned on, the CDR 26 may be powered-on or -off using the remote control. Pressing the Power Off Button 30 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. When the unit is in the Standby mode, it still draws power from the AC main outlets. To turn the unit completely off, press the Main Power Switch 1. When the Status Mode Indicator 2 goes out, the CDR 26 is off and not drawing any power. When you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time, we recommend using the Main Power Switch 1 to turn the unit completely off. Although compact discs are very reliable, rough handling may damage them. Avoid scratching the bottom (nonprinted) side of the discs, as this will affect playback of standard CDs and interfere with the recording of CD-R and CD-RW discs. It is also a good idea to always handle discs by their edges to avoid fingerprints which may also interfere with playback quality and possibly cause damage to the laser and lens assembly. No matter which deck is playing, the Play Deck (CDP) and Record Deck (CDR) Time Display Control b 29 and Open/Close Buttons c 28 will always send a command to their respective deck. [. . . ] The disc is now totally erased and may be reused. Erasing a Single Track The individual tracks on a CD-RW disc may be erased one at a time, in reverse order, starting with the last track on the disc. 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. [. . . ]