Philips CDR 538 User manual

Instructions for use
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones de manejo
CDR 560/538 CD recorder
CDR
MINI CD RECORDER
OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD LEVEL
MIN MAX
PREV
STOP
CD SYNCRO
RECORD
ER SE
FIN LIZE PL Y P USE
NEXT
INPUT DISPL Y
UTO / M NU L
POWER ON/OFF
PROG
REPE T 1
P USE
DIG CD SYNC
TOT L
TR CK REM TIME
L
R
-50-40-30-20-10-6-3 0
OVER
RECORD BLE
RECORD
CD
Recordable

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applicance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacuter.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
simular surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed
in a built-in instalation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air trough the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The applicance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operation instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-Supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
1 . Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service - The apliance should be seviced by
qualified service personnel when :
a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
c. The appliance has been exposed to rain ; or
d. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
e. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
17 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK ,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CONTENTS
English ....................................................4
Français.................................................19
Español .................................................37
EnglishFrançaisEnspañol

GENERAL INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation This equipment generates, uses and
can be used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning this equipment 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 equipment and
receiver
- connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
- consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help
NNOOTTEE
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC (U.S.A.) RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS : (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT
THIS PRODUCT WAS FCC VERIFIED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDED USE OF SHIELDED CABLES AND
CONNECTORS BEWTEEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE SHIELDED CABLES TO REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING INTERFERENCE TO RADIOS, TELEVISION SETS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS CONTACT YOUR DEALER.
ANY CHANGE OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT BY THE USER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
GRANTEE OR MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE SUCH EQUIPMENT.
CCaannaaddaa
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications
Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables dans
la règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques édicté
par le ministère des communications du Canada
CDN
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040 1
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERTED.
ATTENTION
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-
DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU AU FOND.
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave lenght 775-795 nm (at 25¡C)
Output Power 2,5 mW (Read)
35 mW (Write)
Beam divergence 60 degree
This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product.
CAUTION: INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VARO! AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITEJTAESSA OLET
ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE.ALA
KATSO SATEESEEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD
VARNING!OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN
DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CD-R PLAYER
One Year Free Labor
One Year Exchange Warranty on Parts
This prod ct m st be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
Yo m st have proof of p rchase to receive warranty service. A sales
receipt or other doc ment showing that yo p rchased the prod ct
is considered proof of p rchase.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day yo b y yo r prod ct. For one
year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
After one year from the day of purchase, yo pay for the replacement
or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, incl ding repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for
the original warranty period. When the warranty on the prod ct
expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Yo r warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or set p of the prod ct, adj stment
of c stomer controls on the prod ct, and installation or repair of
antenna systems o tside of the prod ct.
• prod ct repair and/or part replacement beca se of mis se,
accident, na thorized repair or other ca se not within the
control of Philips Cons mer Electronics Company.
• reception problems ca sed by signal conditions or cable or
antenna systems o tside the nit.
• a prod ct that req ires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any co ntry other than the co ntry for which it was
designed, man fact red, approved and/or a thorized, or repair of
prod cts damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or conseq ential damages res lting from the prod ct.
(Some states do not allow the excl sion of incidental or
conseq ential damages, so the above excl sion may not apply to
yo . This incl des, b t is not limited to, prerecorded material,
whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• a prod ct that is sed for commercial or instit tional p rposes
(incl ding b t not limited to rental p rposes).
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all co ntries where the prod ct is
officially distrib ted by Philips Cons mer Electronics Company. In
co ntries where Philips Cons mer Electronics Company does not
distrib te the prod ct, the local Philips service organization will
attempt to provide service (altho gh there may be a delay if the
appropriate spare parts and technical man al(s) are not readily
available).
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ...
Please keep yo r sales receipt or other doc ment showing proof of
p rchase. Attach it to this owner’s man al and keep both nearby.
Also keep the original box and packing material in case yo need to
ret rn yo r prod ct.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check yo r owner’s man al or o r website at
WWW.ACDR.Philips.com before req esting service. Adj stments of
the controls disc ssed there may save yo a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN
ISLANDS...
Take the prod ct to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed
list) or a thorized service center for repair.When the prod ct has
been repaired, yo m st pick p the nit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.
(In U.S.A., P erto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties,
incl ding implied waarranties of merchantability and fitness for a
partic lar p rpose, are limited in d ration to the d ration of this
express warranty. Beca se some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply
to yo .)
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
CANADA...
Take the prod ct to a Philips cons mer service center (listed below),
self-servicing dealer ar a torized service depot.
Philips Electronics Ltd.
601 Milner Aven e, Scarboro gh, Ontario, M1B 1M8
[phone]
4977 Levy Street, St. La rent Q ébec, H4R 2N9
[phone]
1741 Bo ndary Road,Vanco ver, B.C.VSM 3Y7
[phone]
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lie of all other warranties. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, incl ding any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a partic lar p rpose.
Philips is not liable nder any circ mstances for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental or conseq ential damages, howsoever inc rred,
even if notified of the possibility of s ch damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial n mbers fo nd on the prod ct
below. Also, please fill o t and mail yo r warranty registration card
promptly. It will be easier for s to notify yo if necessary.
MODEL #
SERIAL #
EL6191E001 / MAC 6058 / 10-96
Phi ips Service Company, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City,Tennessee 37760, [phone]
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
IB7922E001

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Welcome !
Thank you for buying this Philips Compact Disc Recorder.
In the 19 0s Philips invented a new audio system - the CD.
The CD (compact disc) revealed the new dimensions of digital
sounds and enhanced the pleasures of audio.
Compact disc technology permits a high contrast in both loud
and quiet passages, with perfect channel separation. Philips
has continued to develop compact disc technology and the
result is the CD recorder.
With your Philips CD-Recordable/ReWritable Recorder, you
can record, play and erase your own high-quality audio CDs,
subject only to legal restrictions on copying.
Naturally, you will also be able to play all pre-recorded audio
CDs, and combined CDs such as CD Extra.
Recordings may only be made for personal use. It is forbidden
to copy material protected by copyright, including computer
programs, films, television and audio recordings. This
appliance may not be used for such applications.
Subject to modification without notice.
Digital frequency response ......................................0-22,050Hz
Playback S/N ....................................................................100dB
Playback dynamic range ....................................................95dB
Play back total harmonic distortion..................0.0056%, - 5dB
Recording S/N (Analogue)..................................................90dB
Recording S/N (Digital)......................................Equal to source
Recording dynamic range ..................................................92dB
Recording total harmonic distortion ................0.0056%, - 5dB
Digital coaxial input (IEC 95 ) ....................44.1Khz +/-100ppm
Digital optical input (IEC95 ) ....................44.1Khz +/- 100ppm
Analogue input (level potmeter) ............500mVrms/50kΩ=0dB
Audio output ........................................................2V RMS ±2dB
Digital coaxial output ............................................0.5 Vpp/75Ω
Dimensions....................................................435 x 305 x mm
Weight ..................................................................................4kg
Power consumption.............................................................15W
Operating temperature...................................................5 - 35°C
Power Supply ................................................................AC 120V
Technical information
Table of contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
Technical information....................................................4
Disc for recording..........................................................5
Discs for playback ........................................................5
Maintenance ................................................................5
Accessories ..................................................................5
OPERATING B TTONS AND CONNECTIONS
Operating buttons on the front ....................................6
Connections on the back ..............................................6
DISPLAY
DISPLAY explanation ....................................................7
DISPLAY messages........................................................7
INSTALLATION
Connections general......................................................
Analogue connections ..................................................
Digital coaxial connections ..........................................9
Digital optical connections ..........................................9
Power supply ..............................................................10
Set-up recommendations ............................................10
Inserting batteries in the remote control....................10
REMOTE CONTROL & INSERTING DISCS
Remote control commands ........................................11
Inserting discs ............................................................11
RECORDING
Remarks about recording ............................................12
Digital recording - unsynchronized ............................12
Synchronized digital recording - CD-SYNC ................13
Analogue recording ....................................................14
Finalizing CD-R & CD-RW discs ..................................15
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ..........................................15
ERASING & PLAYING
Erasing CD-RW discs ..................................................16
Playing a CD ................................................................16
PLAYING
Selecting a track or searching ....................................16
Shuffle play ................................................................17
Repeat CD, track or program ......................................17
Programming ..............................................................17
FIXING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting ..........................................................1
Diagnostic program ....................................................1
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For recording use, special audio discs must be used (for music
only). These Discs bear the logos as shown below. The text
'DIGITAL AUDIO' is present! Copyright fees have been paid on
these discs in some countries.
With your recorder you can use two types of discs for
recording purposes:
- CD-Audio Recordable (CD-R) discs:
Fully recorded and finalized, these discs play
on all CD players and recorders.
- CD-Audio ReWritable (CD-RW) discs:
Can be recorded, erased and re-recorded
hundreds of times. When finalized, they play
on CD-RW compatible CD players and
recorders. In the course of 1999 most Philips
CD players and recorders will be CD-RW compatible.
Your CD recorder is able to play:
- All prerecorded audio CDs, and combined CDs such as CD
Extra.
- All Audio CD-R and Audio CD-RW.
Note: CD-R discs recorded ith a computer can only be used
hen they are correctly treated according the audio
standard (IEC958: Consumer part). Single session only!
It is extremely important that the discs used for recording are
free of dust and scratches.
To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight
line from the center towards the
outer edge using a soft, lint-free
cloth. Cleaning agents may damage
the disc! Write only on the printed
side of a CD-R or CD-RW, and only
with a soft felt-tipped pen.
Clean the CD recorder with a soft,
slightly dampened lint-free cloth. Do
not use any cleaning agents as they
may have a corrosive effect.
Do not expose the CD recorder,
batteries or CDs to humidity, rain,
sand or excessive heat (caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight).
If the CD recorder cannot read CDs correctly, use a cleaning
CD to clean the lens before taking the CD player to be
repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens.
Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
The lenses may cloud over when the CD recorder is suddenly
moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it temporarily
impossible to play a CD. Leave the CD recorder in a warm
environment until the moisture evaporates.
- 2 Analogue audio cables (with red and white plugs)
- 1 Digital coaxial cable (with black plugs) - (CDR560 only)
- Power cord
- 2 Batteries - (CDR560 only)
- Remote control - (CDR560 only)
- Guarantee
- Optical cable (CDR53 only)
Accessories
CDR
560
MINI CD RECORDER
OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD LEVEL
MINMAX
PREV
STOP
CD SYNCRO
RECORD
ERASE
FINALIZE
PLAYPAUSE
NEXT
INPUTDISPLAY
AUTO / MANUAL
POWER ON/OFF
Maintenance
Discs for playback
ReWritable
Recordable
Discs for recording
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1ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . turn the CD recorder ON and OFF
2Disc tray
3A TO/MAN AL . . select track numbering method
4SO RCE. . . . . . . . . select digital or analogue input
5DISPLAY . . . . . . . . select display information
6DISPLAY (information screen)
7ERASE . . . . . . . . . . erase recording
8FINALIZE . . . . . . . . finalize recording
9OPEN/CLOSE. . . . . open/close disc tray
0RECORD. . . . . . . . . record
!CD-SYNC . . . . . . . .synchronized recording (automatic
start when recording)
@STOP 9. . . . . . . . . stops
#∞. . . . . . . . . . . . . . previous track/search back
$PLAY 2. . . . . . . . . start to play or record
%PA SE ; . . . . . . . .interrupt play
^§. . . . . . . . . . . . . . next track/search forward/new track
&REC LEVEL . . . . . . adjust the recording level (analogue)
1 Connection to power supply
2 ANALOG IN . . . . . connects to the line output of an
amplifier (left and right)
3 ANALOG O T. . . . connects to the line input of an
amplifier (left and right)
4 DIGITAL IN . . . . . . connects to the digital coaxial
output of a CD player
5 DIGITAL O T . . . . connects to the digital coaxial input
of e.g. amplifier or recording device
6 OPTICAL IN . . . . . connects to the digital optical
output of a CD player
Connections on the backOperating buttons on the front
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
DIG
I
IN
C
1
CDR
MINI CD RECORDER
OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD LEVEL
MIN MAX
PREV
STOP
CD SYNCRO
RECORD
ERASE
FINALIZE
PLAY PAUSE
NEXT
SOURCE DISPLAY
AUTO / MANUAL
POWER ON/OFF
PROG
REPEAT 1
PAUSE
DIG CD SYNC
TOTAL
TRACK REM TIME
L
R
-50-40-30-20-10-6-30
OVER
RECORDA LE
RECORD
CD
Recordable
MAINS
DIGITAL
ANALOG
R
R
L
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
OPTICAL
IN
1
13 14 15 16 17
165
4
32
35 48910 11 12
6 7
2
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1 ANALOG. . . . . . . . . analogue input is selected
2 DIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . lights up when digital input is
selected and flashes when digital
input is incorrect.
3 A TO TRACK . . . . . automatically increase track
numbers
4 REPEAT (1) . . . . . . . repeat function activated during play
5 Track number and time.
6 CD-SYNC . . . . . . . . synchronized recording is active.
7 RECORD . . . . . . . . . lights up during recording and
flashes in record standby
8 FINALIZE . . . . . . . . lights up during finalizing and
flashes in finalize standby
9 ERASE . . . . . . . . . . lights up during erase recording and
flashes in erase standby
0 COPY PROHIBIT . . Lights when trying to record digital
protected audio
! PA SE . . . . . . . . . . pause function is active
@ Record/play level bar (analogue)
# RECORDABLE . . . . Unfinalized CD-R disc inserted
$ REWRITABLE. . . . . CD-RW disc inserted
% CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CD inserted (a pre-recorded CD or
finalized CD-R or CD-RW disc)
^ . . . . . . . . . . . remote control active
& PROG . . . . . . . . . . . programmed play
Messages as listed and explained here may appear on the
display for your guidance.
READING ....player is reading disc information
OPC ..............during OPC procedure
OPEN ............during tray opening
CLOSE ........during tray closing
NO DISC ..no disc inserted or disc unreadable
UPDATE ......updating disc contents
ERROR ........write error during recording
RECOVER ..during recovery procedure
WAIT ............recording stop (4 seconds) in progress
SYNC ............during synchronized recording standby
TRACK ........during erase-track standby
DISC ............during erase-disc standby
SERVICE ..self-test failed
OPCFAIL ....laser power calibration failed. Further
recording not possible
FULL ............program full
CD FULL ....no more recording possible
EMPTY ..........no recordings on disc, finalizing not possible
NO AUDIO (flashing) no audio disc loaded or failure to
read data
FINAL ..........laser power calibration performed 96 times,
finalize disc
COAXIAL ..digital coaxial input selected
OPTICAL ..digital optical input selected
SHUFFLE ..during shuffle
RC-DISC ..recovered disc. Finalizing not possible
TOC ..............flashes during unfinalize disc standby, lights
during unfinalize disc
INPUT ........during input selection (CD-SYNC)
ANALOG ......analogue input selected
Display messages
PROG
REPEAT 1
PAUSE
ANALOG
DIG
COPY
PROHI IT
ERASE
CD SYNC
TOTALAUTO TRACK TRACKREM TIME
L
R
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 -6 -3 0 OVER
RECORDA LE
REWRITA LE
RECORD
FINALIZE
CD
16 15 14 13 12 11
10
9
8
7
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Display explanation
DISPLAY

English
The CD recorder has the following recording inputs:
- Digital optical input
- Digital coaxial input
- Analogue input
The CD recorder has the following playback outputs:
- Digital coaxial output
- Analogue output
The connections to be made depend upon the possibilities
your audio equipment offers. Please refer to the user manuals
for your other audio equipment first.
Recordings made from a digital source (CD player) via the
digital optical or digital coaxial connection will give the best
performance in audio and usability (e.g. auto-track).
(The digital optical connection is less sensitive to external
disturbances).
If your equipment does not offer digital connections, the high
quality Analogue-Digital-Converter of your CD recorder will
ensure high audio performance when recordings are made
from the analogue input.
Playback via the digital coaxial output of the CD recorder
gives the best audio performance. If your equipment does not
offer digital connections the high quality Digital-Analogue-
Converter of the CD recorder ensures a high sound quality via
the analogue output.
We recommend that both digital and analogue connections be
made, so that analogue recordings can be made when digital
recording is not possible.
The most common ways of connecting the CD recorder are
explained below. If you still have difficulties with the
connections, feel free to contact the Philips Consumer Service
desk in your country.
Use the audio cables supplied. Connect the red plugs to the
R sockets, and the white plugs to the L sockets.
1For recording, connect cable 1between the ANALOGUE
IN sockets on the CD recorder and the LINE- or TAPE OUT
sockets of an amplifier. (FW53 )
Note: For recording directly from a CD player the analogue
input of the CD recorder should be connected to the
analogue output of the CD player.
2For playback, connect cable 2between the ANALOGUE
OUT sockets on the CD recorder and the input sockets of an
amplifier e.g. TAPE IN, CD-R or AUX. (FW53 )
Note: Never use the PHONO input.
For use with FW53 :
AUX IN
L
R
L
R
LINE OUT
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
IN OUT
ANALOG
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
FW538
CD RECORDER
12
TAPE
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
OPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
DIGITAL
IN OUT
RECEIVER
CD RECORDER
1
2
Analogue connectionsConnections general
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Use the supplied cable with the black plugs.
1For recording, connect the cable 3between the DIGITAL
IN socket on the CD recorder and the DIGITAL OUT socket
of a CD player.
Note: Your CD recorder is equipped ith a digital coaxial
output. This output can be used for digital playback.
When connecting the Digital Optical
cable, make sure it is fully inserted
until there is a click.
1Remove the dust caps from the digital optical connections.
(We recommend that you save the caps).
2For recording, connect a fiber-optic cable 4 between the
digital optical input of the CD recorder and the digital-
optical output of a CD player. (FW53 )
Note: For playback the digital coaxial output or analogue
output should be connected to an amplifier.
For use with FW53 :
AUX IN
L
R
L
R
LINE OUT
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
IN OUT
ANALOG
IN OUT
DIGITAL
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
FW538
12
OPTICAL
OUT
OPTICAL
IN
4
CD RECORDER
OPTICAL
OUT
RECEIVER
CD PLAYER
L
R
L
R
OUTIN
TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
CD RECORDER
DIGITAL
IN OUT
DIGITAL
IN OUT
2
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
1
4
3
Digital optical connections
OPTICAL
OUT
RECEIVER
CD PLAYER
L
R
L
R
OUTIN
TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
IN
L
R
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INSTALLATION

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1Plug the power cord supplied into the MAINS connector on
the CD recorder, then into a wall socket.
2Press ON/OFF to turn the CD recorder on.
Note:
- The CD recorder ill automatically adjust to the local mains
voltage.
- When the CD recorder is in the “OFF” position, it is still
consuming some po er. If you ish to disconnect your CD
recorder completely from the mains, ithdra the plug from
the AC Outlet.
- Place the CD recorder on a solid, vibration free surface.
- Do not place the CD recorder near a source of heat or in
direct sunlight.
- Do not use the CD recorder under extremely damp
conditions.
- If the CD recorder is placed in a cabinet, make sure that a
one-inch space remains free on all sides of the recorder for
proper ventilation.
Note: For CDR538 see Remote Control FW538.
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Insert 2 batteries (AAA, R03 or UM-4; as supplied) as
shown.
3Replace the cover.
Note: We recommend using 2 batteries of the same type and
condition.
Batteries contain chemical substances; dispose of
them properly.
CDR 560
Inserting batteries in the remote control
Set-up recommendations
Power supply
INSTALLATION

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PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . programs track numbers
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . selects display information
Number keys 0 - 9 . . . select a track by number
SH FFLE . . . . . . . . . . . plays CD(RW) or program in random
order
Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . searches backward
PREVIO S O. . . . . . . selects the beginning of a previous
track
STOP 9. . . . . . . . . . . . stops CD(RW) and clears a program
PA SE ;. . . . . . . . . . . interrupts CD(RW) play
NEXT P. . . . . . . . . . . selects the beginning of subsequent
PLAY 2. . . . . . . . . . . . starts CD(RW) play
R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .searches forward
REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . repeat play
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDR 765 only
CD-R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDR 765 only
OPEN/CLOSE . . . . . . . .opens or closes the disc tray
When you press a button on the remote control, the indicator
on the display ill light up.
Note: Unless other ise stated, all operating buttons are on
the front of the CD recorder. The corresponding buttons
on the remote control can also be used.
1Press OPEN/CLOSE (9) to open the disc tray.
2Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW in the appropriate recess in
the tray, label side up.
IMPORT NT:
For recording it is important that the blank disc be
completely free of dust particles or scratches. (see
Disc Maintenance, p.5).
3Gently push the front of the tray or press OPEN/CLOSE to
close the tray (see also Playing a CD).
➜The display will indicate the type of disc you have
inserted.
•If a CD-R is finalized the display will indicate CD.
•If a CD-RW is finalized it is still a CD-ReWritable and the
display will indicate CD REWRITABLE.
If you insert a blank or partly-recorded CD-R or CD-RW, the
CD recorder ill calibrate the disc for optimum recording.
During this process the display ill first sho
OPC and then
the number of audio tracks previously recorded. Calibration
can take up to 25 seconds.
Note: Only Audio CDs ill be accepted. If a non-audio disc is
inserted, the display ill indicate NO AUDIO .
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RECORD
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Inserting discs
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You will soon discover how easy it is to make your own CDs.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you use a CD-RW disc for
your first try. The three ways to make recordings are
described below:
- Digital unsynchronized
- Digital synchronized
- Analogue
•The recording procedure is the same for CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
•If the disc is a CD-RW and is already finalized you must
unfinalize it first (page 15).
•If the disc already contains recordings, the CD recorder will
automatically search for the end of the last track, so that
you can start recording from there.
•There must be at least 7 seconds of recording time left on
the disc, or you will not be able to activate the record
standby mode.
•If the display indicates COPY PROHIBIT, no digital recording
can be made of the source material. Recording will not
start or will stop after 4 seconds.
•The Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) only
allows digital recording under specific conditions:
- It is not possible to make a digital copy from a digital
copy.
- Analogue recording is always possible!
- The number of recordings from the original is unlimited.
•A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on a disc. The
minimum allowable track length is 4 seconds.
•Digital recordings can be made from CDs (or other sources
with an output Sample Frequency of 44.1 kHz +/- 100 ppm)
via the digital input.
Important:
If you want to play the recorded CD-R disc on a regular
CD player, it must be finalized first. See finalizing discs
(p.15).
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible
CD players.
Preparing for digital recording
1Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust
particles.
2Press Source repeatedly until (depending on the digital
connection used):
➜DIG COAXIAL or DIG OPTICAL appears on the
display.
3Press AUTO/MANUAL to switch between auto and manual
track numbering.
➜If AUTO is selected, (preferred) A TO TRACK will appear
on the display.
•AUTO: The track increments are automatically copied from
the digital source material.
•MANUAL: Track numbers can be incremented manually by
pressing §. (minimum track length is 4
seconds).
(This can also be done in AUTO mode).
•Track numbers cannot be changed after recording.
Note: UTO TR CK orks only ith Consumer Sources ith a
digital output signal according to the IEC 958 (consumer
part) audio standard.
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CD SYNCRO
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Start digital recording
1With the recorder stopped, press RECORD to enter the
Record standby mode.
➜RECORD will flash.
•If DIG also flashes, the digital connection is incorrect.
2To start recording, press PLAY and immediately start the
source (from stop mode).
➜RECORD lights continuously. The track number and
recording time used will be indicated on the display.
•To record a 3-second silence at the start of a track, press
PAUSE.
•To check the (remaining) recording time, press DISPLAY.
(This can also be done during the recording.)
3To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.
➜RECORD will go out.
•To interrupt recording, press PAUSE.
➜RECORD starts to flash. Resume at step 2.
After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.
Note: With UTO TR CK on, the recorder ill stop
automatically. Recordings from DAT or DCC ill stop
after 20 seconds silence. With UTO TR CK off, the UTO
STOP mode is disabled.
Preparing for synchronized digital recording
The CD-SYNC feature enables you to make a fast and easy
digital recording of a CD. Track increments are automatically
detected from the digital source material. Track increments
cannot be added manually.
1Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust
particles.
2Press Source repeatedly until (depending on the connection
used):
➜DIG COAXIAL or DIG OPTICAL will appear on the
display.
Start synchronized digital recording
1With the CD recorder stopped, press CD-SYNC.
➜On the display, CD-SYNC & SYNC appears. After a
time, RECORD starts to flash.
•If DIG also flashes, the digital connection is incorrect.
2To start recording, press Play on the digital source.
➜The CD recorder automatically starts to record and
RECORD lights continuously. The track number and
recording time used will be indicated on the display
•If you start the source during a track, CD-SYNC will not
start recording until the beginning of the next track.
•To check the (remaining) recording time, press Display.
(This can also be done during recording)
3To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.
➜CD-SYNC and RECORD will go out.
•To interrupt recording, press PAUSE.
➜RECORD will start to flash. To resume, press PLAY on the
CD recorder.
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Synchronized digital recording - CD-SYNC
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After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.
Note:
- The CD recorder ill not start until it recognizes a digital
signal. Although the reaction time is less than 200
milliseconds, the very beginning of the music may
sometimes not be recorded. If this happens, you can start
the recording manually (see digital recording-
unsynchronized).
- Recordings from DAT or DCC ill only stop after 20 silence.
Only make analogue recordings if digital recording is not
possible.
Preparing for analogue recording
1Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust
particles.
2Press Source repeatedly until:
➜ANALOG appears on the display.
3Press AUTO/MANUAL to switch between auto and manual
track numbering.
➜If Auto is selected (preferred), A TO TRACK appears on
the display.
•AUTO: The track number is automatically incremented after
a silence on the original of at least 3 seconds.
•MANUAL: Track numbers can be incremented manually by
pressing §. (minimum track length is 4 seconds ).
(This can also be done in AUTO mode)
•Track numbers cannot be changed after recording.
4With the recorder stopped, press RECORD to enter Record
standby mode.
➜RECORD will flash
5Play the source first to set the optimal recording level on
the CD recorder.
6Adjust the REC LEVEL until all blue segments on the
Record/Play Level bar light up but no red segments light
continuously during the loudest passages.
7Stop the source.
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Start analogue recording
1To start recording, press PLAY on the CD recorder and
immediately start the source.
➜RECORD lights continuously. The track number and
recording time used appear on the display.
•To record a 3-second silence at the beginning of a track,
press PAUSE.
•To check the (remaining) recording time, press Display.
(This can also be done during the recording.)
2To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.
➜RECORD will go out.
•To interrupt recording, press PAUSE.
➜RECORD will start to flash. Resume at step 1.
After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.
Note: With UTO TR CK on, the recorder ill stop
automatically after 20 seconds silence. With UTO
TR CK off, the UTO STOP mode is disabled.
Finalizing is a simple procedure that is necessary in order to
play the discs on a regular (non-recording) CD player.
Note: Finalizing prevents any further recording on a CD-R. A
finalized CD-RW must be unfinalized to allo further
recording or erasure of tracks.
1Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust
particles.
2With the recorder stopped press FINALIZE and then within
3 seconds press RECORD.
➜The approximate finalization time will appear in the
display. RECORD & FINALIZE lights up.
The display counts down through the finalization. On
completion, the total number of tracks and the total time
recorded will appear on the display.
For CD-R CD RECORDABLE will change to CD on the
display. For CD-RW no change will be seen on the
display.
Finalizing will last at least 2 minutes.
Note: During finalization, the CD recorder ill not accept
operating commands.
For CD-RW discs only.
If you want to make more recordings (or to erase tracks) on a
finalized disc you must unfinalize it first. The Table of
Contents (TOC) on the disc will be removed.
To unfinalize:
1Press ERASE twice.
➜On the display, TOC and ERASE will flash.
2Press RECORD within 3 seconds.
➜TOC and ERASE light up continuously during erasure.
Note: This ill take approximately 1 minute.
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For CD-RW discs only.
You can erase:
- track by track from the end.
- the entire disc.
To erase the last track :
1Make sure the disc is not finalized (Showing OPC on
display during start up). Otherwise unfinalize first (p. 15)
2Press ERASE.
➜On the display, TRACK and ERASE will flash.
3Press RECORD within 3 seconds.
➜TRACK and ERASE light continuously during erasure.
To erase the entire disc:
1Press ERASE once (for finalized CD-RW) and twice (for
unfinalized CD-RW).
➜On the display, DISC and ERASE will flash.
2Press RECORD within 3 seconds.
➜DISC and ERASE light continuously during erasure.
Erasure of a complete disc may take up to 1.5 minutes.
1Press PLAY to start CD play.
➜The track number and track time appear on the display,
together with the record/play level indicator.
2Press Display once, twice, or three times to see:
➜remaining track time; Total remaining time; Track time
with the record/play level bar off.
3To interrupt play temporarily, press PAUSE.
➜PA SE will light up on the display
4To continue play, press PAUSE again or press PLAY.
5To stop play, press STOP.
➜The number of tracks and the total playing time will
appear on the display
Selecting a track during play
1Briefly press ∞or §one or more times.
➜Play skips to the beginning of the present, previous or
following track.
or
•Press the required track number using the numerical keys
on the remote control. For 2-digit track numbers, press the
keys in rapid succession.
➜Play skips to the beginning of the selected track.
OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD LEVEL
MIN MAX
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STOP
CD SYNCRO
RECORD
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FINALIZE
PLAY PAUSE
NEXT
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Selecting a track or searching
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SOURCE DISPLAY
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OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD LEVEL
MIN MAX
PREV
STOP
CD SYNCRO
RECORD
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Playing a CD
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Selecting a track when CD play is stopped
1Briefly press ∞or § one or more times.
2Press PLAY.
➜Play starts at the selected track.
or
•Press the required track number using the numerical keys
on the remote control. For 2-digit track numbers, press the
keys in rapid succession.
Searching during CD play
1Hold down ∞or §(or 5or 6on the remote control).
➜The player first searches backwards or forwards at 10
times normal speed with sound at low volume, then
goes to fast reverse or fast forward with sound muted.
2Release the button at the desired passage.
➜Play starts at the desired passage.
Note: During Shuffle, Repeat or Program play, search is
restricted to ithin the track being played at the time.
1Press SHUFFLE (or PLAY) on the remote control before or
during CD play to start shuffle play.
➜The tracks on the CD (or program if set) play in random
order. SHUFFLE will appear on the display between
tracks.
2Press SHUFFLE again to return to normal CD play.
Note: Shuffle is also cleared hen you open the disc tray.
1Press REPEAT on the remote control one or more times
during CD play.
➜When REPEAT 1appears on the display, the current track
plays repeatedly. When REPEAT appears on the display,
the disc or program plays repeatedly.
2To return to normal play, press REPEAT one or more times
until:
➜the REPEAT message disappears from the display.
Note:
- You can use shuffle in combination ith repeat CD or
program play.
- Repeat is also cleared hen you open the disc tray.
You can program up to 30 tracks to play in any desired
sequence. Tracks can be programmed more than once, but
each time counts as a track.
1On the remote control press PROGRAM to start
programming.
➜PROG flashes on the display.
2Press a track number with the number keys. For 2-digit
numbers, press the keys in rapid succession.
➜On the display, the track number appears briefly,
followed by the total programmed tracks and total
program time.
3Repeat step 2 for all tracks to be programmed.
4Press STOP or PROGRAM to end programming.
➜PROG lights continuously.
Note:
- To revie the program, press ∞ or § in stop mode.
- To add more tracks to the program, repeat steps 1 through
4.
- If you try to store more than 30 tracks, FULL appears on
the display
5Press PLAY to start programmed play.
Clearing a program
1Press STOP if necessary to stop programmed play.
2Press STOP again to clear the program.
➜PROG disappears from the display.
Note: The program is also cleared hen you open the disc
tray.
Programming
Repeat CD, track or program
Shuffle play
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If you think your CD recorder is defective, it is wise to check
this list first and run the diagnostic program. Maybe you have
forgotten a simple step.
Warning!
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the CD recorder yourself as this will invalidate the
guarantee.
SYMPTOM: • SOLUTION:
No power • check to ensure that the ON/OFF button is on
• check to ensure that the power cable is
plugged in correctly
• switch the recorder OFF and then immediately
back ON
Auto track does not work
• check to ensure that auto track is selected.
• check to ensure that there are 3 seconds
silence in between the tracks (analogue
recording only)
• check to ensure that the source is a consumer
source with the digital output according the
IEC audio standard.
No sound • check the audio connections
• if using an amplifier, try using a different
source
Amplifier sound is distorted
• check to ensure that the CD recorder analogue
output is not connected to the amplifier Phono
input.
Play will not start
• check to ensure that the label of the CD is
facing up
• clean the disc
• check to ensure that the disc is not defective
by trying another disc
Remote control does not work
• point the remote control directly at the CD
recorder
• check the batteries and replace if necessary
• select the right source first
Will not record
• clean the disc.
• check to ensure that CD-RW is not finalized
• check to ensure that the disc is recordable and
replace if necessary
• the disc is not an AUDIO disc
• wrong input source selected.
Analog recording is distorted
• make sure the recording level is correct
20 second pause between recordings
• see synchronized digital recording (CD-SYNC) p.
Player does not react
• switch the ON/OFF button on the front of the
player off and back then on
SERVICE on display after switching on
•try switching off and on again
RECOVER on display
• a power failure has occurred during recording;
the CD recorder is attempting to repair the
disc.
• if RC-DISC then appears on the display,
the disc cannot be recorded further, and
cannot be finalized. However, it can be played
on a CD recorder.
• on a CD-RW disc, the track being recorded is
lost, but further recording and finalization can
still be done.
• if OPC FAIL appears, no further recording
is possible. You can still use the disc as a CD
on this recorder.
If the malfunction continues, perform the Diagnostic Program:
1Switch the recorder off using ON/OFF.
2Simultaneously press PLAY and STOP and switch the
recorder back on using ON/OFF.
➜The display will now indicate BUSY and after a few
minutes, the message will change to ERROR or
PASSED
• If the ERROR message appears, your recorder is
defective and needs to be repaired. Consult your supplier
or call the Philips Consumer Line to find the nearest
service center. The number of the Consumer Line can be
found in the guarantee booklet.
• If the PASSED message appears, you may be
misinterpreting the user instructions or using an
inappropriate disc, or there may be a mechanical defect or
an incorrect connection. Carefully read the user
instructions once again; and if necessary contact your
supplier.
• If you cannot solve the problem, contact to the nearest
service center.
3Switch off the recorder using ON/OFF to exit from the
Diagnostic Program.
Diagnostic program
Troubleshooting
FIXING PROBLEMS