Harman Kardon CDR 20 User manual

CDR20 CDRecorder
OWNER’S MANUAL
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2TABLE OF CONTENS
Table of Contents
3Introduction
3Important Information on CD Recording
4Safety Information
5Front-Panel Controls
7Front-Panel Information Display
9Rear-Panel Connections
10 Remote Control Functions
12 Installation and Connections
14 CD Recording Basics
14 Disc Types
14 CDR Terminology and Display Messages
15 Playback Basics
15 Loading and Unloading Discs
15 Using the Remote
16 Normal Play
16 Search
16 Track Skip
17 Dual-Play Mode
17 Dual-Deck Operation
17 Time Display
17 Headphone Listening
18 Program Play
18 Programming Play Lists
18 Checking, Editing and Clearing
Programmed Play Lists
18 Repeat Play
20 CD Recording
20 Disc Dubbing
21 CD Sync Recording
21 Recording from an External Source
22 Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW Discs
22 Unfinalizing and Erasing CD-RW Discs
22 Unfinalizing a CD-RW Disc
22 Erasing an Entire CD-RW Disc
22 Erasing a Single Track
23 Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages
24 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
0 – (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
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product described in
this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 60065:1993
EN 55013/A12/8.1994
EN 55022/5.1995
EN 55020/12.1994
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
EN 61000-3-3/1.1995
Carsten Olesen
Harman Consumer International
08/00

INTRODUCTION 3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.
The CDR 20 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 digi-
tal programs. You may feed signals (for record-
ing) to the CDR 20 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.
Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon,
the CDR 20 is the world’s first audio CD recorder
with 4x speed capability. This means that it will
take only 15 minutes to copy a 60-minute disc.
The CDR 20 not only records with the highest
speed and quality available but it is also an
audiophile CD player. Through the use of audio-
phile-grade digital-to-analog converters (DACs),
the CDR 20’s performance rivals the most
sophisticated high-end players. Should you wish
to bypass the internal DACs and use an external
digital processor, a coax-digital output is avail-
able. Thanks to the CDR 20’s dual-tray design,
you may even play back two separate discs at
the same time, for parties or multi-room applica-
tions. To make CD playback more enjoyable, the
CDR 20 also features a wide range of program
and repeat functions.
Since CD recorders are a relatively new technol-
ogy, this may be your first CD-R product.
Although CD recorders resemble play-only CD
machines in many ways, there are some impor-
tant differences between a standard CD and a
CD-R. In addition, making a CD-R recording is
also a different process than what you may be
familiar with for making audio tape or cassette
recordings. For that reason, we encourage you to
read through this manual so that you are fully
acquainted with the way CD recording works.
This small investment in your time will pay major
dividends in the enjoyment that will result from
proper use of the CDR 20.
If you have additional questions about this
product – its installation or operation – that are
not answered in this manual, please contact
your dealer, who is your best source of
local information. You may also contact
Harman Kardon via e-mail through our Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.
Special Features
■ Dual-Deck CD Player and CD-R/CD-RW
Recorder
■ 4x Dub Speed for Both CD-R and
Erasable CD-RW Discs
■ Audiophile-Grade Digital-to-Analog
Converters for Highest Audio Quality
■ Dual-Play Capability
■ Extensive Playback Programming
Capabilities
■ Coaxial Digital Inputs and Outputs
■Front-Panel Coaxial Digital Input for
Use with Portable Devices
■ Sample-Rate Convertor Allows Use of
DAT Players as Digital Source
■ Ergonomic Remote Control
Important Information About CD
Recording
In order to get the most enjoyment from your
new CD-R recorder, please pay special attention
to the following sections of the manual that pro-
vide information about the special features and
capabilities of CD Recorders.
■ The CDR 20 plays all standard CD audio,CD-R
and CD-RW discs but for recording, the CDR
20 uses special CD-R and CD-RW discs
designed only for audio use. CD-R discs
designed for computer use will not work in
the CDR 20. See page 14 for more informa-
tion on which types of discs are used with the
CDR 20.
■ The last step in making a CD-R and CD-RW
recording is the finalization process. Unless
this step is properly done, the disc will not
work in other players. See page 22 for infor-
mation on finalizing discs.
■ Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in any CD
player, but CD-RW discs will only play in the
CDR 20 and certain other machines. Check
the specifications of your CD player if you
have questions about compatibility with
CD-RW discs.
■ As with all CD players, except those designed
specifically for portable use, you should never
move a CD player while there is a disc inside
one of the decks. NEVER move the CDR 20
until discs have been removed from both
decks.

4SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your CDR 20 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 out-
let.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or
carpets or place heavy objects on them.
Damaged power cords should be replaced
immediately by an authorized service depot with
cords meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the unit for any con-
siderable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the prod-
uct will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon-
nect it from the AC power source immediately,
and consult an authorized service station.
CAUTION: The CDR 20 uses a laser system. To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of
the safety mechanisms provided for your protec-
tion. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To
ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for
future use. Should the unit require maintenance
or repair, please contact your local Harman
Kardon service station. Refer servicing to quali-
fied personnel only.
Installation Location
■To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on
a firm and level surface. When placing the
unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and
any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
■Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventilation.
If this product will be installed in a cabinet or
other enclosed area, make certain that there
is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.
■Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
■Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
■Avoid moist or humid locations.
■Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit, or place objects directly over
them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,
aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal
parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other compo-
nents, and make certain that you disconnect the
unit from the AC outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the
CDR 20 which may not be covered by the war-
ranty, be certain that all discs are removed from
the unit before it is moved. Once the CDR 20 is
placed installed, discs may be left in the unit
when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER
be moved with discs left in either deck.
Important Information for the User
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tion. However, there is no guarantee that harm-
ful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harm-
ful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiv-
er is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-
tect your new receiver during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration.We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two-
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a plas-
tic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging materi-
als, please note that the carton and other sec-
tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.

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Power Switch
Status-Mode Indicator
Play Deck
Headphone Jack
Headphone Level Control
Digital Input
Play-Deck Open
Record Button
CD Sync
Dubbing
Erase
Finalize
Speed
Record-Deck Open
Record Deck
Analog-Record Level Control
Record-Deck Stop
Record-Deck Play/Select
Record-Deck Pause
Record-Deck Next
Record-Deck Previous
Input Select
Record-Deck Display Select
Information Display
Remote Sensor
Play-Deck Display Select
Dual-Play Selector
Play-Deck Next
Play-Deck Previous
Play-Deck Pause
Play-Deck Play
Play-Deck Stop
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front-Panel Controls
1 Power Switch: Press this switch to apply
power to the CDR 20. When the unit is first
turned on, the Status-Mode Indicator
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surrounding the switch will turn green. Once the
unit has been turned on with this switch, it may
be operated from either the front panel or
remote control. Press the switch again to turn
the unit completely off.
2 Status-Mode Indicator: When the CDR 20
is in the ON mode, this indicator will glow green.
When the unit has been placed in the Standby
mode by pressing the Power-Off button
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the remote, the indicator will glow amber, indi-
cating that the unit is still connected to the AC
main supply and is ready to be turned on from
the remote control.
3 Play Deck: This disc deck is used to play
back conventional CD discs and CD-R or
CD-RW discs that have been finalized.
4 Headphone Jack: Connect standard head-
phones to this jack for private listening.
5 Headphone Level Control: Turn this
control to adjust the volume level to the head-
phones. Note that the use of this control will not
change the analog output levels at the rear-
panel audio outputs
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6 Digital Input: This coaxial digital input may
be used to connect any digital audio player to
the CDR 20 for digital recording. When an active
digital signal is connected to both the front- and
rear-panel coaxial inputs, the source connected
to the front-panel input will be selected for
recording.
7 Play-Deck Open: Press this button to open
the Play Deck
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8 Record Button: Press this button to begin
the recording process. See pages 20-22 for more
information on CD recording.
9 CD Sync: Press this button once to begin an
automated recording of a single track from an
external CD player when a digital connection is
used. Press it twice to begin automated record-
ing of an entire disc. See page 21 for more infor-
mation on CD Sync recording.
) Dubbing: Press this button to begin the
process of making a complete copy of the disc in
the Play Deck
3 to a CD-R or CD-RW disc in
the Record Deck
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information on dubbing.
! Erase: Press this button to erase one or
more tracks or the entire contents of an unfinal-
ized CD-RW disc. When a CD-RW disc has
already been finalized you may erase the entire
disc or you may “unfinalize” the disc by erasing
the TOCdata. See page 22 for more informa-
tion on erasing CD-RW discs.
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6FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Front-Panel Controls
@ Finalize: Press this button when a recording
is complete to initiate the finalization process.
The Play/Select Button
* 9 must be
pressed within three seconds to activate finaliza-
tion. Until this button is pressed and the finaliza-
tion process is complete, CD-R discs may not be
played on conventional CD machines. See page
22 for more information on finalization.
# Speed: Press this button to select the
recording speed for internal dubs. See page 20
for more information on selecting the proper
speed.
$ Record-Deck Open: Press this button to
open the Record Deck
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% Record Deck: This Disc Deck is used to play
back CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs; it is also used
for recording CDs.
^ Analog-Record Level Control: The con-
trol is used to adjust the input level when mak-
ing recordings from analog sources such as cas-
settes, or when CDs are recorded in an analog
mode. See page 21 for more information on
record levels.
& Record-Deck Stop: Press this button to
stop the CD in the Record Deck.
* Record-Deck Play/Select: This button has
two functions. It may be pressed when a stan-
dard CD is in the Record Deck to put the
machine in play, or it may be used to enter a
selection or start certain record functions.
( Record-Deck Pause: When the Record
Deck is in the Play mode, pressing this button
will pause the disc. If the disc has previously
been paused, pressing this button will restart the
playback.
Ó Record-Deck Next: This button has two
functions. When a disc is playing in the Record
Deck
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disc in a fast-forward mode to quickly locate a
desired passage. At any time, tapping the button
and quickly releasing it will move to the next
track on a disc in play.
Ô Record Deck Previous: This button has
two functions. When a disc is playing in the
Record Deck
% , press and hold this button to
play the disc in a fast reverse mode to quickly
locate a desired passage. At any time, tapping
the button and quickly releasing it will move to
the beginning of the current track, and the next
press will move to the previous track.When a
disc is stopped, each press will move back one
for programming or play when the disc is
stopped. Once a track is entered, it may be
played by simply pressing the Play button
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 Input Select: Press this button to select the
input source (analog or digital coax) for record-
ing. See page 21 for more information on input
selection.
Ò Record-Deck Display Select: Press this
button to cycle through the time display options
for the Record Deck. See page 17 for more infor-
mation on the time display.
Ú Information Display: The indicators in the
Information Display provide status reports on the
operation of the CDR 20. See page 7 for com-
plete explanations of each indicator.
Û Remote Sensor: The IR sensor that
receives the commands from the remote control
is behind this area. Do not cover or obscure this
part of the front panel to avoid any malfunction
with the remote.
Ù Play-Deck Display Select: Press this but-
ton to cycle through the time display options for
the Play Deck. See page 17 for more information
on the time display.
ı Dual-Play Selector: Press this button to
enable both CD Decks to playback at the same
time and function as separate, independent CD
units. In this mode it is also possible to record
from an external source while the Play Deck is
functioning as a standard CD player. See page
17 for more information on dual-play capability.
ˆ Play-Deck Next: This button has two func-
tions. When a disc is playing in the Play Deck
3 , press and hold this button to play the disc in
a fast-forward mode to quickly locate a desired
passage. At any time, tapping the button and
quickly releasing it will move to the next track
on a disc in play.
˜ Play-Deck Previous: This button has two
functions. When a disc is playing in the Play
Deck
3 , press and hold this button to play the
disc in a fast-reverse mode to quickly locate a
desired passage. At any time, tapping the button
and quickly releasing it will move to the begin-
ning of the current track, and the next press will
move to the previous track.When a disc is
stopped, each press will move back one for pro-
gramming or play when the disc is stopped.
Once a track is entered, it may be played by sim-
ply pressing the Play button
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Play-Deck Pause: When the Play Deck is
running, pressing this button will pause the disc.
If the disc has previously been paused, pressing
this button will restart the playback .
˘ Play-Deck Play: Press this button to begin
playback of a CD in the Play Deck or the dub-
bing process.
¸ Play-Deck Stop: Press this button to stop
the CD in the Play Deck.

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7
Front-Panel Information Display
A Random Indicators: These indicators light
when random playback has been programmed
for one of the CD decks. See page 16 for more
information on random play.
B Program Indicators: These indicators light
when one of the CD decks is being programmed
for playback options. See page 16 for more
information on programmed play.
C Level Indicators: These LEDs display the
input level during an analog recording, the sig-
nal level during digital recording or dubbing and
the output level during playback. See page 21
for more information on record levels.
D Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights
when a repeat function is being used. See page
18 for more information on repeat play.
E Repeat-Status Indicator: These indicators
display the type of repeat function being used.
See page 18 for more information on repeat sta-
tus.
F Speed Indicators: These indicators show
which record speed has been selected for dub
recordings. See page 20 for more information on
record-speed selection.
G 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 informa-
tion on SCMS.
H Dubbing Indicator: This indicator lights
when a dub is in progress between the two CD
Decks. See page 20 for more information on CD
dubbing.
I Sync Indicator: This indicator lights when
the unit has been programmed for a CD Sync
recording. See page 21 for more information on
CD Sync recordings.
J Dual Play Indicator: The indicator lights
when the unit is playing in the Dual mode,
which allows both CD Decks to act as playback
decks at the same time. See page 17 for more
information on the dual-play mode.
K Information Display: This display serves
two functions, showing the time displays for
discs playing, as well as displaying messages
about discs or recordings.
L Time Indicator: This indicator lights in con-
junction with one of the time indicators
MNO to show which of the time status
modes is active.
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A Random Indicators
B Program Indicators
C Level Indicators
D Repeat Indicators
E Repeat-Status Indicators
F Speed Indicators
G Copy-Prohibit Indicator
H Dubbing Indicator
I Sync Indicator
J Dual-Play Indicator
K Information Displays
L Time Indicators
M Remaining-Time Indicators
N Total-Time Indicators
O Track-Time Indicators
P R/RW Indicator
Q Play/Pause Indicators
R Sample-Rate Converter
S CD Indicators
T Record Indicator
U Finalize Indicator
V Erase Indicator
W Auto Indicator
X Analog Indicator
Y Digital Indicator
Important Note: Since the CDR 20 is a dual-deck player/recorder, there are two separate sets of indicators for the Random, Program, Repeat Status,
Remain Time, Total Time and Track Time. In addition, there is a separate Information Display, Play/Pause Indicator and CD Indicator for each deck. As the func-
tion of these indicators is identical for both decks, they are described in this manual with a common letter. When the CDR 20 is playing or recording a disc,
any indicators that light on the left side of the display describe to the status of the Play Deck, while those that light on the right side of the display describe
the status of the Record Deck. Depending on the activity of the unit and the settings you select, different indicators may light on the two sides at the same
time.

8FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Front-Panel Information Display
M Remaining-Time Indicator: This indicator
lights when the Information Display
K shows
the time remaining on a disc.
N Total Time: This indicator lights when the
Information Display
K shows the total time of
all tracks on a disc.
O Track Time: This indicator lights when the
Information Display
K shows the running time
of the individual track being played.
P R/RW Indicator: This indicator shows which
type of recordable disc is present in the Record
Deck
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R is lit. The RW lights when an erasable CD-RW
disc is in use.
Q Play/Pause Indicator: These indicators
show the status of the individual CD Decks. The
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››lights when the CD is playing, and the ›› ››±± ±±
lights when the unit is in a Pause mode.
R Sample-Rate Converter: 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 func-
tion and does not require any user intervention.
S CD Indicator: This indicator lights when a
standard CD is playing in either deck
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T Record Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is making a recording and flashes
during the preparations for recording.
U Finalize Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Finalization process,
which is required before a CD-R or CD-RW disc
may be played on a standard CD machine (CD-
RWs only on CD-RW compatible players). See
page 22 for more information on Finalization.
V Erase Indicator: This indicator lights when
a CD-RW disc is being erased or unfinalized.
Note that only CD-RW discs may be erased; it is
not possible to erase a CD-R disc. See page 22
for more information on erasing discs.
W Auto Indicator: This indicator lights when
the automatic method of incrementing tracks is
selected for a recording session.
See page 21 for more information on track
increments.
X Analog Indicator: This indicator lights
when an analog source is being recorded.
See page 20 for more information on source
selection.
Y Digital Indicator: This indicator lights
when an digital source is being recorded.
See page 20 for more information on source
selection.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9
Rear-Panel Connections
¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output: These
jacks carry the analog audio output signal from
the Play Deck
3 during playback, in Single
mode also from the Record Deck
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ing CD Dubbing. Connect them to the CD input
jacks on a receiver, preamp or processor.
™ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Output:
These jacks carry the output signal from the
Record Deck
% during playback, in Single
mode also from the Play Deck
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analog or digital recording. Connect them to the
Tape Play/In input jacks on a receiver, preamp
or processor.
£ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Input: These
jacks accept the analog signals that are used for
CD recordings. Connect them to the Tape Rec
outputs on a receiver, preamp or processor.
¢ Play (CDP)-Deck Coaxial-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital-audio out-
put signal from the Play Deck
3 during play-
back, in Single mode also from the Record
Deck
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a coaxial-digital input on a receiver, processor or
digital decoder.
∞ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-
put signal from the Record Deck
% during
playback and during digital recordings, in Single
mode also from the Play Deck
3 during play.
Connect it to a coaxial digital input on a receiv-
er, processor or digital decoder.
§ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital
Input: This jack accepts the digital-audio input
signal from a compatible digital audio product
and should be connected to a coaxial-digital
output on a CD, MD or DVD player or an A/V
receiver or processor.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The coaxial digital outputs
and inputs should only be connected to digital
input or output jacks. Even though they use the
same RCA type connector as standard analog
audio connections, DO NOT connect them to
conventional analog input or output jacks.
¶ Record (CDR)-Deck 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 output on a CD, MD or DVD player or an
A/V receiver or processor.
• Play (CDP)-Deck Optical-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-
put signal from the Play Deck
3 during play-
back, in Single mode also from the Record
Deck
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an optical-digital input on a receiver, processor
or digital decoder.
ª Remote IR Input: Connect the output of a
remote infrared sensor or the remote control
output of another compatible Harman Kardon
product to this jack. This will enable the remote
control to operate even when the front-panel
Remote Sensor
Û is blocked. This jack may
also be used with compatible IR remote control
based automation systems.
‚ Remote IR Output: Connect this jack to
the IR input jack of another compatible Harman
Kardon remote controlled product to have the
built-in remote sensor
Û on the CDR 20 pro-
vide IR signals to other compatible products.
⁄ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an
AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, make
certain that it is in the ON position.
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∞ Record (CDR) Deck Coaxial-Digital Output
§ Record (CDR) Deck Coaxial-Digital Input
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• Play (CDP) Deck Optical-DIgital Output
ª Remote IR Input
‚ Remote IR Output
⁄ AC Power Cord

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Remote Control Functions
0 Power-On Button
1 Play Deck (CDP) Display Control
2 Play Deck (CDP) Open
3 Play Deck (CDP)Select
4 Program
5 Reverse Search
6 Single
7 Program Check
8 Previous-Track Skip
9 Play/Select
A Random Play
B Dub
C Automatic/Manual Track Increment Selector
D Track Increment
E Finalize
F Numeric Keys
G A-B Repeat
H Repeat
I Speed Select
J Record Button
K Erase Button
L Input Select
M CD Sync
N Stop
O Pause
P Next Track/Skip
Q Dual-Deck Playback
 Forward Search
 Record Deck (CDR) Select
Record Deck (CDR) Open
! Record Deck (CDR) Display Control
 Power Off
" Clear
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the remote’s func-
tions including Play, Pause, Stop, Search, Next
and Previous Track, are shared between the two
decks. Always remember to press the CDP
Select button
3 to use the remote to con-
trol the Play Deck, or press the CDR Select
button
 to control the Record Deck.
When you press one of these buttons, an indica-
tion of CDPor CDRwill appear in the appro-
priate Information Display
K .

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11
Remote Control Functions
0 Power-On Button: Press this button to
turn the CDR 20 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 dis-
play options for the disc in the Play Deck
3 .
See page 17 for more information on time-dis-
play options.
2 Play Deck (CDP) Open: Press this button
to open the Play Deck
3 .
3 Play Deck (CDP) Select: Press this button
to control or program the functions of the disc in
the Play Deck
3 .
4 Program: Press this button to begin the
programming sequence for one of the CD decks.
See page 18 for more information on program-
ming the CDR 20.
5 Reverse Search: Press this button to play
the selected disc in reverse to locate a desired
passage.
6 Single: When this button is pressed, the
CDR 20 will function as a two-disc CD player/
changer. In the Single mode, the audio output
will be routed to all output jacks
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regardless of which CD deck is actually play-
ing. See page 17 for more information on the
Single-Play mode.
7 Program Check: Press this button to
check or edit a programmed playback sequence.
See page 18 for more information on programmed
playback.
8 Previous-Track Skip: Press this button to
skip backwards to the beginning of the track
currently being played. Press it a second time to
move back to the beginning of each previous
track.
9 Play/Select: This button has two functions.
It will most often be used as a standard play
button, but when setting up certain record func-
tions, it is also used as an Enter or Select button.
A Random Play: When the CD Deck is
stopped, press this button to begin random play
of all tracks on a disc.
B Dub: Press this button to begin a dub. See
page 20 for more information on dubbing.
C Automatic/Manual Track Increment
Selector: Press this button to select between
automatic and manual track increments during a
recording session. See page 20 for more infor-
mation on track increments.
D Track Increment: When the Manual mode
for track increments is selected during recording,
press this button to increase the track number.
NOTE: This function does not operate during CD
Sync or dub recording.
E Finalize: Press this button when a record-
ing is complete to initiate the finalization
process. The Play/Select button
* 9 must
be pressed within three seconds to activate
finalization. Until this button is pressed and the
finalization process is complete, CD-R or CD-RW
discs may not be played on conventional CD
machines. See page 22 for more information on
Finalization.
F Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to
access a specific track for playback or during the
programming process. See page18 for more
information on programmed playback.
G A-B Repeat: Press this button to specify a
segment of a disc for repeat play. See page 18
for more information on repeat play.
H Repeat: Press this button once to repeat
the current track.To repeat an entire disc, press
the button twice.
I Speed Select: Press this button to select
the recording speed for internal dubs. See page
20 for more information on selecting the proper
speed.
J Record Button: Press this button to begin
a manual recording.
K Erase Button: Press this button to initiate
the erasure of a track or of an entire CD-RW disc
or to Unfinalize a disc. Note that erasure is only
possible on CD-RW discs. See page 22 for more
information on erasing discs.
L Input Select: Press this button to select
the input source (analog or digital-coax) for
recording. See page 20 for more information on
input selection.
M CD Sync: Press this button once to begin
an automated recording of a single track from
an external CD player when a digital connection
is used. Press it twice to begin automated
recording of an entire disc. See page 21 for
more information on CD Sync recording.
N Stop: Press this button to stop playback or
recording.
O Pause: Press this button to momentarily
pause playback. Press it again to resume
playback.
P Next Track/Skip: Press this button to skip
forward to the next track on a disc.
Q Dual Deck Playback: Press this button to
enable both CD Decks to play back at the same
time and function as separate, independent CD
units. In this mode it is also possible to record
from an external source while the Play Deck is
functioning as a standard CD player. See page
17 for more information on dual-play capability.
 Forward Search: Press this button to play
a disc in a fast-forward mode.
 Record Deck (CDR) Select: Press this
button to control or program the functions of
the disc in the Record Deck
% .
Record Deck (CDR) Open: Press this but-
ton to open the Record Deck
% .
! Record Deck (CDR) Display Control:
Press this button to cycle through the various
time-display options for the disc in the Record
Deck
% . See page 17 for more information on
time-display options.
 Power-Off: Press this button to place the
unit in a Standby mode.
" Clear: Press this button to clear an item in
a program sequence. See page18 for more infor-
mation.

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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 20, be
turned off and unplugged from their AC power
source when any connections are made or a
new component is installed.
Locating the CDR 20
Since the CD transports in the CDR 20 are preci-
sion instruments, they are subject to interference
from vibration.To minimize the possibility of
skipping during playback or recording, it is rec-
ommended that the unit be placed on a level,
solid, vibration-free surface.
When installing the CDR 20 in a cabinet or tight
space, always make certain that there is enough
room in front of the unit for the disc drawers to
open fully, and that there is enough space above
the unit so that discs may easily be inserted in
the disc drawers.
In addition to the safety considerations outlined
on page 4, it is also recommended that the CDR
20 not be placed in a location that is subject to
direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold, as these
conditions may damage the discs used in the
player, or the player itself. Note that audio ampli-
fiers or high-power receivers, as well as certain
other electronic products, may generate signifi-
cant heat. For that reason, do not place the CDR
20 directly on top of an amplifier, receiver, or
other heat source. Always allow at least 2 cm of
free space on all sides of the CDR 20, as well as
other electronic products, to allow for proper
ventilation.
The unit should also be kept away from sources
of water or damp conditions.
Connections to Your Audio System
When connecting the CDR 20, think of the
process as if your were connecting a standard
CD player and a tape or cassette recorder, with
the addition of the digital connections.
Play-Deck Connections
The rear-panel connections labeled “CDP” refer
to the outputs of the Play Deck
3 , which
functions as a standard CD player. Connect the
analog left/right CDP outputs
¡ to the CD
inputs on your receiver, preamp or surround
processor.
For best playback results, a digital connection is
recommended, using the coaxial or optical
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outputs. Connect them to the matching digi-
tal inputs of your receiver, preamp, processor or
external digital decoder.
Note that you may have to change a setting on
the receiver or processor to link the digital input
to the “CD” button or input selector. Consult the
owner’s manual on that device for details, as this
configuration may vary from unit to unit.
Record-Deck Connections
The rear-panel connections labeled “CDR” refer
to the inputs and outputs for the Record Deck
% . Depending on the capabilities of your
receiver, preamp or processor, you may find it
convenient to connect the analog inputs and
outputs to the jacks marked for a tape recorder.
As the CDR 20’s functions resemble those of a
standard tape recorder, this might make it easier
to select it as an input on your receiver or pre-
amp. Connect the analog CDR-Out jacks
™ to
the Play/In jacks of a Tape or Aux input on your
receiver or preamp. Connect the CDR-In jacks
£ to the Tape Rec/Out jacks on your receiver or
preamp.
To play the output of the Record Deck through
the digital decoder in your receiver or an exter-
nal processor, connect the CDR Coax-Out
∞
jacks to the matching digital-input jacks on your
receiver or processor. Note that you may have to
change a setting on the receiver or processor to
link the digital input to the “Tape” button or the
specific input selector associated with the digital
inputs. Consult the owner’s manual on your
receiver or processor for details, as this configu-
ration may vary from unit to unit.
To make recordings from external digital
sources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con-
nect the CDR Coax-In jacks
§ 6 or CDR
Optical In Jack
¶ on the CDR to the digital
output jacks on your receiver or processor. If
your receiver does not have digital-output jacks,
you may connect the CDR Coax In jacks
§ 6
or CDR Optical In Jack ¶ on the CDR 20
directly to the digital outputs on your CD player
or other digital device.
Connections to a portable digital CD or MD
player may also be made by connecting the
Coax Digital Output of the player to the Front-
Panel Digital Input
6 on the CDR 20. Note
that when both digital inputs are connected, the
CDR 20 will give priority to the Front-panel
input
6 .
If it is impractical to disconnect the front-panel
input when you need to use the rear-panel jack,
simply turn off the device connected to the
front-panel input. This will stop the digital sig-
nal, and permit the rear-panel jack to be used.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL
CONNECTIONS:
COAX CONNECTIONS: Although digital-coax
connections use the same type of “RCA” phono
jack as standard analog signals, please take spe-
cial care to connect digital signals only to digital
jacks. In many cases, the digital jacks may be
identified by an orange colored insert ring
around the center of the jack. When making dig-
ital connections, be sure to use coax-intercon-
nect cables, such as the one supplied with the
CDR 20 or cables intended for video applica-
tions. Even though they have the correct type of
RCA connector, do not use audio-interconnect
cables that have twisted pair construction, as
they are not appropriate for digital signal use. If
you have any questions about the type of cables
to use with the CDR 20, consult your dealer.
OPTICAL CONNECTIONS: There are a number
of different types of optical connections, so make
certain that you use only “TOS” type optical
cables with the CDR 20. To ensure proper con-
nection of optical cables, fully insert them into
the jack until there is an audible click. This tells
you that the connector has been completely
inserted. Remember to save the plastic dust caps
that cover the optical jacks, and replace them
when a jack is not in use to prevent dust from
entering the connection point.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13
Installation and Connections
Batteries
Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the
CDR 20’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. Replace the cover
by first seating the two small tabs into the mat-
ing holes at the top of the remote, and then
gently push the cover down until the latch snaps
into place with an audible click.
NOTE: When replacing batteries, it always a
good idea to replace both at the same time.
When the remote will not be used for an extend-
ed period of time, it is also a good idea to
remove the batteries to avoid the possibility of
damage due to corrosion. Batteries contain
chemical substances and we recommend that
you dispose of them properly and in compliance
with any local regulations.
IR Remote Connections
If the CDR 20 is installed behind a cabinet or
other obstruction that may block the path
between the front-panel Remote Sensor
Û and
the location where you will use the remote, an
optional external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the sensor to the Remote IR In Jack
ª on the rear-panel. This jack may also be con-
nected to the IR Output jack of another compati-
ble Harman Kardon component or a compatible
IR system remote product.
You may also use the IR Sensor in the CDR 20 to
send commands to other compatible remote
products. Connect the Remote IR Out Jack
‚
to the input of the other product or system.
Power Connections
Connect the AC Power Cord
⁄ to an AC
power source. the CDR 20 uses sensitive, high-
performance computer-grade CD drives, and to
protect them we recommend that you consider
the use of a surge protector, just as you would
for a computer.
If the rear-panel AC outlet on a receiver or other
product is used, make certain that it provides at
least 28 watts, and that the total power of all
products connected does not exceed the maxi-
mum rated output of the product containing the
outlets. If the CDR 20 is connected to a switched
outlet, remember to turn on the outlet or prod-
uct controlling it in order for the CDR 20 to
operate.

14 CD RECORDING BASICS
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 20
uses three types of discs, and it is important to
understand how each one plays.
Both decks in the CDR 20 will play
back any conventional CD that bears this logo.
Discs that bear this logo or whose
packaging is labeled with ”Digital Audio“ and
“CD-R“ or “CD Recordable“ may be recorded
on one time, and when they are finalized they
will play in either deck in the CDR 20 or in any
conventional CD player, including home, car and
portable models. The Record Deck
% on the
CDR 20 may also be used to record on these
discs, and it will play CD-R/Audio discs even if
they have not been finalized.
Discs that bear this logo or whose
packaging is labeled with ”Digital Audio“ and
“CD-RW“ or “CD Rewritabel“ may be recorded,
and they may also be erased and reused.They
may be recorded on or played on the Record
Deck
% of the CDR 20 and in other CD-RW
recorders or CD-RW compatible players.
CD-RW Audio discs will play on most DVD play-
ers once they have been finalized.
Discs designed for use in
computer CD-R drives may not be used for
recording in the CDR 20. 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 20 you will see a NO AUDIO
message in the Information Display
K if
Record
8 or Dubbing ) button is pressed
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 20,
provided that they have been properly finalized
in accordance with audio standard IEC958.
Note that the CDR 20 is specifically designed for
the recording and playback of consumer audio
discs, and cannot be used to copy data discs,
DVD discs, or other optical discs used by video-
or computer-game systems.
CDR Terminology and Display Messages
Compact disc recording has its own special ter-
minology, and some of the messages you will
see when using the CDR 20 may be new to you.
Before using the CDR 20, you may wish to famil-
iarize yourself with some of the terms used by
the CDR 20. Additional error message displays
may occasionally appear. Please see page 23 for
a complete explanation of those messages.
Finalize: This term refers to the process
that completes the recording of a disc by record-
ing a final Table of Contents and preparing the
disc so that it may be played on other machines.
A CD-R disc may not be played on other CD
players until it is finalized. However, once the
finalization process is complete, a CD-R disc may
not be recorded on again. CD-RW discs only may
be “Unfinalized,” so that additional tracks may
be recorded on a disc.
TOC: Stands for Table of Contents and it 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 20, you will see a TOCto
indicate that the unit is reading this data from
the disc. This is required to copy the track infor-
mation to any recording.
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 specif-
ic 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 mes-
sage clears from the display.
DISC FULL: When there are only four sec-
onds of record time remaining on a blank disc, a
DISC FULL message will appear in the
Information Display
K . When you see this
message, you will need to stop the recording
process and, when a CD-R is being recorded,
insert a new blank disc or, when a CD-RW is in
use, either use a new disc or erase existing
tracks following the instructions on page 22.
Recordable ReWritable
ReWritable
Recordable

PLAYBACK BASICS 15
Playback Basics
Playback of CDs on the CDR 20 resembles that
for traditional CD players with a few exceptions
to accommodate the availability of two separate
playback decks. Before using the CDR 20,
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 20 may be powered-on or -
off using the remote control. Pressing the
Power-Off button
 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
0 .
Note that when the unit is in the Standby mode,
it is still drawing power from the AC main out-
lets. To turn the unit completely off, press in the
Main Power Switch
1 slightly, and then
release it so that it pops forward.When the
Status-Mode Indicator
2 goes out, the CDR
20 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 recom-
mend 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 inter-
fere 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.
Loading and Unloading Discs
To load a disc, first open the desired CD deck by
pressing the appropriate Open/Close button
7$ 2 . The word OPEN will appear in
the Information Display
K . Always make cer-
tain that there is sufficient room in front of the
unit for the disc drawers to open. Note that if
either disc drawer is blocked, the drawer will
stop at the blocked position and an ERROR
message will appear. Press the appropriate
Open/Close button
7$ 2 to reopen
the drawer.
Load a disc in the tray with the printed (label)
side facing up. Once the disc is seated, make
certain that it is properly centered within the
tray. When using 8 cm (3") single discs, take
extra care to make certain that the disc is care-
fully centered within the smaller ridges in the
disc tray.
To close the drawer, press the appropriate
Open/Close button
7$ 2 or gently
press on the outside of the front cover of the
disc tray. When the drawer is closed the word
CLOSE will appear momentarily in the
Information Display
K , and the letters TOC
will begin to flash in the display once the drawer
s completely closed.
If the disc is a standard CD or a finalized CD-R
or CD-RW disc, TOCwill flash while the unit
reads the disc’s Table of Contents information.
Once that data is read, the Information
Display
K will show the total number of tracks
and the total time of all tracks on the disc.The
CD Indicator
S will also light to indicate that
a standard CD is in use.
When an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc is
placed in the Record Deck
% , the letters
OPCwill flash once the Table of Contents has
been read. This indicates that the unit is optimiz-
ing its circuits for maximum compatibility with
the specific recordable disc in use. the number
and total running time of any tracks that have
already been recorded will appear in the
Information Display
K , and the appropriate
indicator
SP will light to tell you if a CD-R or
CD-RW disc is in use.
If a computer data disc is placed in the CDR 20,
a DATA DISC or DISC ERROR mes-
sage will appear, depending on if the data disc is
finalized or not. Data discs will not play, and
may not be recorded or dubbed on the CDR 20.
Using The Remote
The CDR 20’s infrared remote control is designed
to operate both CD decks, as well as control the
playback programming and record functions. To
allow for efficient use of the remote, it’s opera-
tion is different from standard CD players. Some
buttons are dedicated to one specific CD deck,
while others are shared between the two decks.
No matter which deck is playing, the Play Deck
(CDP) and Record Deck (CDR) Display
1! and Open/Close buttons 2 will
always send a command to their respective
deck. The other transport and programming
functions, however, are shared.To use any of the
transport controls, such as Play
9 ,Stop N ,
Pause
O or the Search and Skip buttons
58P , the Numeric Keys F or the
Programming Keys
467AH , first
press either the CDP button
3 to command
the Play Deck
3 or the CDR button  to
command the Record Deck
% . When the but-
ton is pressed, a message reading CDP or CDR
will appear in the appropriate Information
Display
K to confirm the selection.
To switch the remote from controlling one deck
to controlling the other, simply press the Select
button
3 for the deck you wish to control
at any time.
Note that features relating to the recording
process, such as Speed I and the double row
of record-function buttons in the center of the
remote
BCDEJKLM and
the Single/Dual buttons
6Q are dedicated
feature buttons that do not require any special
selection.
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16 PLAYBACK BASICS
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 20 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. To start the playback, press
the Play button on the front panel for the appro-
priate deck
* ˘ or press the Select button
on the remote for the desired deck
3 and
then press the Play button on the remote
9 .
The Play/Pause Indicator
Q will show a right
pointing triangle ››
››and the Information
Display
K will show the track number being
played and the running time of the track.As
each new track begins to play, the track time will
reset to 00:00and begin to count up for the
new track.
NOTE: Remember that Unfinalized CD-R or
CD-RW discs will only play in the Record Deck
% . If you attempt to play an Unfinalized disc in
the Play Deck
3 ,aDISC ERROR mes-
sage will appear to remind you to play the disc
in the other deck.
To go directly to a specific track on a disk, enter
the track number using the Numeric Keys
F .
Note that when selecting a two digit track num-
ber, the second digit must be entered within
three seconds after the first Numeric Key is
pressed.
To play all of the tracks on a disc in random
order, press the Select Button
3 for the
desired deck, and then press the Random but-
ton
A . The unit will briefly examine all of the
tracks on the disc and the Random Indicator
A will illuminate. Each track will be played in a
random order until all tracks on the disc have
been played. Note that there will be a brief
pause in between each track as the unit search-
es for the next track to play. During the search,
the left two positions in the Information
Display
K will show a clock-wise circle to con-
firm the search.
To momentarily stop the disc at any time, press
the Pause button O ( . When a disc is
paused, the Play/Pause Indicator
Q will add
two vertical lines to indicate a paused disc. Press
either the Play button
9 *˘ or the Pause
button
O ( to resume playback at the
point where the disc was paused.
When there is only one disc in the unit, it will
automatically stop when all tracks on a disc
have played through. To stop playback at any
time, press the Stop button
N &¸ for the
deck in use.
When there is a disc in each deck, the player will
respond in one of two ways, depending on
which way the dual-play setting is activated. In
normal operation, when the disc in one drawer
finishes, the disc in the other drawer will begin
to play. When the Dual button
Q ı is
pressed so that the Dual-Play Indicator
J is
lit, each deck will operate as a separate, single-
play CD unit without regard to the status of the
other deck. For complete information on Dual-
Deck and Dual-Play operation, see page 17.
At the end of a listening session, remove the
discs from the decks by following the instruc-
tions shown on the previous page. Do not leave
the disc drawers open when the unit is not in
use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the
unit and to prevent damage to the discdrawer
tray.
To place the unit in a Standby mode at the
end of a listening session, press the Power-Off
button
 . The word OFFwill appear briefly
in the Information Display
K , any open disc
trays will automatically close, and the Status-
Mode Indicator
2 will turn amber.
Search
You may quickly scan through the contents of a
disc while listening to the playback at high
speed in forward or reverse. To move forward
through a disc, press the Forward Search but-
ton
 on the remote or press and hold the
Next button
Óˆ on the front panel that is
appropriate for the deck in use. To move back-
wards through a disc, press the Reverse
Search button fon the remote, or press and
hold the Previous button
Ô˜ on the front
panel that is appropriate for the deck in use.
When using the remote, always remember to
make certain that you have selected the deck
you wish to control by pressing the appropriate
selector button
3 before entering the
desired remote command.
Track Skip
To move from one track on a disc directly to
another, enter the number for the desired track
with the Numeric Keys
F . The disc will
pause briefly to locate the track, and then imme-
diately play it. When entering a two digit track
number, the second digit must be entered within
two seconds of the first digit.
To move to the next track on a disc by cycling
through the individual tracks, press the Next
button
P on the remote, or the appropriate
front-panel Next button
Óˆ for the deck in
use. Additional presses of the button will move
forward through the tracks on the disc.
When a disc is playing, press the Previous but-
ton
8 Ô˜ to return to the beginning of the
track being played.Additional presses of the
Previous button will move backwards through
the tracks on the disc.
When a disc is stopped, you may press the Next
or Previous buttons to locate a specific track that
you wish to play. When the desired track number
appears at the left side of the appropriate
Information Display
K , press the Play but-
ton
9 *˘ to hear that track.

PLAYBACK BASICS 17
Playback Basics
Dual-Play Mode
Since the CDR 20 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. For example, if you have the Play Deck
connected to “CD” and the Record Deck con-
nected to “Tape,” when only one deck is playing,
either input may be selected.
It is also possible to play two discs at once,
using the Dual mode. To initiate dual-mode play-
back, press the Dual button on the front panel
or remote
ı Q . When the Dual-Play
Indicator
J is lit, you may play a different disc
in both decks at the same time. The output of
each deck will be sent to the its appropriate out-
put jacks, and you will need to select the deck
you wish to listen to using the input selectors on
your receiver, preamp or processor. You may also
use the output of one deck to feed your main-
room system, while the second deck is used to
feed a remote room.
As long as the Dual-Play Indicator
J is lit,
each deck functions as a separate CD player, and
will respond to its own set of controls on the
front
panel for either the Play Deck Ùˆ˜
˘
or Record Deck &*(ÓÔÒ.
To control the transports using the remote,
remember to first press the Selector button for
either the Play/CDP Deck
3 or the Record/
CDR Deck
 , and then press the desired
command function.
NOTE: When in the Dual mode, you may return
to Single play mode by pressing the Single but-
ton on the remote
6 or the Dual button ı
on the front panel. However, pressing the
Single button while both decks are playing, will
automatically stop playback of the disc in the
Record Deck
% while the disc in the Play
Deck
3 continues to play. The output of the
play deck will be sent to both sets of output
jacks.
Dual-Deck Operation
Since the CDR 20 has two separate CD decks, it
may be used to function as two-disc changer, so
that you can continually play two discs.
When the CDR 20 is in the Single-Play mode, as
shown by the Dual-Play Indicator
J NOT
being lit, when the disc in one deck has played
through to the end, the disc in the other deck
will automatically begin to play. Each disc will
play through, and when one deck is finished the
other will start. To stop playback, press the Stop
button
N &¸ for the deck that is currently
playing.
To have the CDR 20 function as a standard CD
player, where the deck in use stops at the end of
a disc, press the Dual button
Q ı until the
Dual-Play Indicator
J lights. In the Dual
mode, each deck acts independently of the other
and when the disc in one deck finishes, it stops
unless one of the Repeat functions has been
activated.
Time Display
The CDR 20’s time display is capable of showing
a wide range of information about the contents
of a CD.
Once the disc’s Table of Contents or TOC data
has been read, the Information Display
K
for any deck that has a CD inside will show the
number of tracks on the disc in the two left dig-
its of the display, and the total running time of
the disc. When the disc is playing, the tracks will
count up as each new track is reached, and time
display will show the elapsed time for the track
being played.
To view the time remaining in the track being
played, press the Display button
1!
ÒÙ for the deck in use so that the
REMAINING TIME Indicators
ML
illuminate. The Information Display K will
count down the time remaining in the track, and
at the start of the next track the counter will
start to count down the running time of that
track.
To view the total time remaining on the disc,
press the Display Button
1! ÒÙ for
the deck in use so that the Total Time
Indicators
NL illuminate. The Information
Display
K will show the total time remaining
for all tracks on the disc and count down until
the disc has finished playing. When the disc has
played all the way through, the total number of
tracks and the total running time of the disc will
be displayed.
Headphone Listening
You may listen to the output of the CDR 20
through headphones at any time by simply plug-
ging the headphones into the Front-Panel Jack
4 . The volume of the headphone output may
be adjusted with the Headphones Level
Control
5 . Note that changes to the head-
phone level will not alter the output settings to
the analog outputs. Those levels are fixed, and
the volume should be adjusted using your
receiver, preamp or processor.
Note that when only one deck is playing back a
disc in the single play mode, the output of that
deck will be fed to the headphone jack. When
the unit is in the Dual-Playback mode, only the
output of the Play Deck
3 will be fed to the
headphone jack.

18 PROGRAM PLAY
Program Play
The CDR 20’s advanced programming system
enables you to preset 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. Next, select the
deck that will be programmed by pressing the
CDP Select button
3 on the remote for the
Play Deck
3 or the CDR Select button 
on the remote for the Record Deck % .
To begin the programming sequence, press the
Program button
4 and note that the PROG
Indicator
B will illuminate and the
Information Display
K will show
00 00 :00.
Next, enter the track numbers to be played by
pressing the Numeric Keys F . For two-digit
track numbers, be certain to enter the second
digit within three seconds after the first number
is entered. As each track is entered, the display
will blink three times, alternating between two
displays. The first display will show the track
number just entered on the left side of the
Information Display
K under the Track
Indicator
O , while the right side will flash the
number of steps that have been programmed.
For example, after programming the first step
to be track number 3, the display will flash
0 P-01.
Alternating with the track number and program
step will be a display of the track and the total
running time of all tracks that have been
programmed so far. For example, a display of
06 11:25 will indicate that track number six
was the last track programmed, and that the
total time of all tracks so far is 11 minutes and
25 seconds. The Total Time Indicators
NL
will flash with this display to remind you of the
display’s contents.
These displays will alternate three times, and
then show a steady display of the total time and
last track programmed.
Now you can continue to add tracks in the order
you wish to have them played until the program-
ming session is complete. You may add up to 20
tracks, repeating a track if desired, as long as
the total number does not exceed 20. If you
exceed the 20 track limit, the display will read
FULL. Tracks may also be added using the
Next
P Óˆ and Previous buttons
8 Ô˜ to locate the track, and the
Program button
4 to enter that track to the
programmed sequence. In that case you’ve not
to wait until the steady display is shown befor
the next track can be programmed.
When the complete list of tracks has been
entered, press the Play button
9 *˘ .The
tracks will then play in the order they have been
entered. Note that a programmed list of tracks
may also be recorded if the disc being pro-
grammed is in the Play Deck
3 . Follow the
instructions on page 20 for complete informa-
tion on recording and dubbing.
Checking, Editing and Clearing
Programmed Play Lists
Once you have entered a program list it will
remain in the unit’s memory until the disc is
removed or the unit is turned off. Thus, if you
play through a program list, simply press the
Play button
9 *˘ again to replay the list.
If you find that you wish to check the list or
make changes, that is also possible by following
a few simple steps.
To scroll through a program list, press the
Program Check button
7 . Each press of the
button will move through the tracks that have
been programmed.The display will alternate
between the track number of the program step
number (e.g. 12 P-0 tells you that track 12
on the disc is the 3rd program step) and the
track number and the total running time so far
in the program (e.g. 12 16:04 tells you that
at this point you have programmed a total of 16
minutes and 4 seconds of material).
At any point in the list you may insert a new
track by simply entering the track number using
the Numeric Keys
F . Simply press the but-
tons that correspond to the number of the track
you wish to add. Any tracks that are in the pro-
gram will remain.
To remove a step in the program, first use the
Program Check button
7 to locate the track
you wish to delete. Next, press the Clear button
" . The information in the display will blink
and the step will be removed from the
program
list. Program steps need not be deleted
in any
order; as long as you have located a step in the
program list, it may be erased.
To cancel an entire program list while the pro-
gram is playing, press the Program button
4
and note that the Program Indicator B will
go out. To remove a total program list when the
disc is stopped, simply open and close the disc
drawer. Whenever a disc is removed or the unit
is turned off, the program list is erased.
Repeat Play
The CDR 20’s programming system enables you
to repeat either a single track on a disc, the
entire disk (or all programmed tracks), or a spe-
cially programmed passage that you select.
Repeat One Track
To repeat the track you are currently listening to,
press the Repeat button
H and note that the
Repeat Indicator
D and the 1 Repeat-
Status Indicator
E will both light. If the track
is changed by using the Next/Previous Skip
button
8P ÓÔˆ˜ while the Repeat
1mode is active, the new track will now be
repeated.
Once Repeat 1 playback has been started, it will
continue until the unit is stopped by pressing the
Stop button
N &¸ , or the disc deck is
opened by pressing the appropriate
Open/Close button
7$ 2 . When play-
back is stopped, the Repeat sequence is erased
and must be reentered if you wish to repeat a
track on another disc.
Repeat All Tracks
To repeat all the tracks on a disc (or all pro-
grammed tracks) in order, press the Repeat but-
ton
H twice while the disc is playing and note
that the Repeat Indicator
D and the All
Repeat-Status Indicator
E will light. Once
the Play button
9 *˘ is pressed, the disc
will play through from beginning to end continu-
ally, until the Stop button
N &¸ is pressed.
The Repeat All function may be cancelled at any
time by pressing the Repeat button
H once
until both the Repeat Indicator
D and All
Repeat-Status Indicators
E go out. The
Repeat All Function is also canceled when the
disc drawer is opened.

PROGRAM PLAY 19
Program Play
Repeat A-B
The CDR 20 may be programmed to repeat any
section within a track, or a complete passage
that includes material from a series of consecu-
tive 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
G and
note that the Repeat Indicator
D goes on
and the Repeat-Status Indicator
E will
show an Aand flash. Let the disc play until the
point at which the section to be repeated will
end. At that end point, press the A-B Repeat
button
G again and note that the Repeat-
Status Indicator
E will stop flashing and will
light showing Repeat A-B.
The unit will immediately begin to play the
section you have programmed, and continually
repeat it.
NOTE: The program material selected for A-B
repeat must be at least 4 seconds long for this
feature to function.
To resume normal play, press the A-B Repeat
button
G . The Repeat A-B Indicators DE
will go out, and the disc will continue playing
through to the end. Stopping the disc or opening
the disc drawer will automatically cancel the
Repeat A-B programming.

20 CD RECORDING
CD Recording
Making recordings on the CDR 20 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 20. In
addition, some terms used in the following
pages may be new to you. The following defini-
tions and information will help you to make CD
recordings using the CDR 20’s many features:
•The CDR 20 accepts analog inputs and digital
coax or optical inputs. Before making a record-
ing, be certain that you have selected the cor-
rect input.
•After a disc is recorded, it must be finalized.
This process adds the final table of contents
data to the disc and makes it playable on
other machines. Until a disc is properly final-
ized, it may not be played on any other
machine.
•The CDR 20 may record on either CD-R or
CD-RW discs, but they must be of the type
specifically designed for use in consumer-audio
CD recorders. These discs may be recognized
by looking for the words “Digital Audio” in the
compact disc logo on the blank disc or its
packaging. Discs with the logo reading only
“Compact Disc/Recordable” are designed for
computer data recording, and they will NOT
work in the CDR 20.
•CD-R discs may not be erased or have material
added to them once they have been finalized.
•At least four (4) seconds of blank recording
time must remain on an unfinalized disc for
recording to take place.
• The maximum number of tracks that may be
recorded on a disc is 99.
• Note that some CD-R/CD-RW audio recording
discs may be used for single-speed recordings
only. If you use a disc with such a warning,
make certain not to dub at that 2x or 4x
speed. However, the CDR 20 has been tested
for compatibility with a wide range of blank
discs from manufacturers throughout the
world. In most cases, blank discs will produce
high-quality recordings at any dub speed.
• In some rare cases, a CD player may not be
compatible with CD-R discs. If you find that a
CD-R disc plays in some players but not in oth-
ers, the fault is most likely with the player, not
with the recorded disc or the CDR 2.
Remember that CD-RW discs made in the CDR
20 will play only in CD players that are special-
ly designed to accommodate CD-RW discs.
Note that most DVD players are compatible
with finalized CD-RW discs.
•Some commercial CD discs may contain a copy
protection data bit that will prevent a digital
copy of the disc to be dubbed. In that case, the
Copy Prohibit Indicator
G will light to
remind you that the inability to record is inten-
tional, and not the result of a problem with
the CDR 20.
•This product is equipped with the Serial Copy
Management System (SCMS) to protect the
rights of copyright owners. As a part of this
system, it is possible to make a copy of most
CDs for your own personal use. However, it is
not possible to make a digital copy from
another digital copy. It is possible to make an
analog copy of a digital copy (see page 21).
• The CDR 20 will not copy DVD discs, computer-
data discs, CD-based computer or video-game
discs, or digital audio discs with a sample rate
that is not compatible with the range of the
CDR 20s sample-rate converter.
Recordings on the CDR 20 may be made in a
number of ways:
•Discs may be dubbed using the playback deck
on the CDR 20 as a source. These copies may
be made in real time, at twice normal speed,
or at four times normal playback speed.
•Recordings may be made from an external CD
player or other digital source that is synchro-
nized with the dub being made in the CDR 20.
•Recordings may be made from any compatible
external digital source.
•Recordings may be made from an external
analog source.
•CD-RW discs may not be erased and reused
more than 99 times. This is a limitation of the
CD-RW format, not a fault of the CDR 20.
Disc Dubbing
The easiest way to make a copy of an entire disc
is to use the CDR 20’s internal dub capability.
First, insert a blank or unformatted disc in the
Record Drawer
% . When the disc is inserted,
the CDR 20 will examine it to determine if it is a
CD-R or CD-RW disc, and optimize itself for the
best possible recording. This is indicated by
OPCmessage in the Information Display
K .
Place the disc to be dubbed in the Play Drawer
3 and wait until the Table of Contents data is
read and the Information Display
K shows
the track and running time data for the disc.
Next, select a dub speed. The default speed is a
real-time dub, where the recording takes as long
as the actual running time of the disc. However,
with the CDR 20 you may also select 2x dubbing
or 4x dubbing. Press the Speed button
I #
to select a speed as indicated by the 2x/4x
Indicators
F . When no Speed Indicator lights,
the unit is set to real-time recording. Note that
the slower the record-dub speed, the more toler-
ant the unit is of errors on the blank or played
disc. However, with most high-quality blank
discs, the 2x and 4x speeds should not present a
problem.
Before beginning a dub, make certain that there
is sufficient blank space on the record disc. To do
this, first determine the time available on the
blank disc by subtracting the time of previously
recorded material, if any, that is shown in the
record side Information Display Kfrom the
total time available on the disc.That number
should be greater than the total time of the disc
to be dubbed, which is shown in the play side
Information Display K.
When you are ready to start the dub, press the
Dubbing Button l). During this process
the Dubbing Indicator Hwill light, the
Record Indicator Twill flash and a BUSY
message will flash in the Record Deck’s
Information Display K. When both
Information Display Indicators return to normal,
with indications of 01 00:00, press the
Play/Select Button j*˘ 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 record-
ings. 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.
Important Note: When a high-speed (2x or 4x)
dub is being made, you will hear the playback
from the CDP outputs ¡¢• at the faster
speed. Fast speed playback increases the pitch
of a sound, and when played back at high vol-
ume levels this may damage your speakers. DO
NOT use high volume levels when listening to
high-speed dubs while they are in progress.
The dub will stop automatically when the source
disc has played through to the end. After the
dub is finished, the Information Display will
show an BUSY and then an UPDATE mes-
sage, and then return to normal operation.To
manually stop a dubbing operation, press the
Stop button
N &¸ for either deck.
As with all recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs, the disc
must be finalized before it can be played in
other machines. See page 22 for instructions on
disc finalization.