Philips CDR-775 User manual

Audio CD Recorder Audio
Audio
CDR-775
CDR-776
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Important notes for users in the U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp
plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp,A.S.T.A. or BSI
approved type.
3Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of
5 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the
distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp.
Note:The severed plug must be disposed to avoid a possible
shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket else-
where.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following
code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).
0As these colours may not correspond with the colour
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or
coloured black.
– Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or
coloured red.
– Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the
plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and
yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord
grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over
the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may require consent. See
Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958
to 1972.
Norge
Typeskilt finnes på apparatens bakside.
Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde
netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er
tilsluttet nettkontakten.
For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt; skal apparatet ikke
utsettes for regn eller fuktighet.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the back plate
of your CD recorder/player and enter below the
Serial N°. Retain this information for future reference.
Model N°. ..............CDR775.......................................................
Serial N°............................................................................................................
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Index
English
Français
Español ________________________________________________________________________58
Deutsch ________________________________________________________________________85
English __________________________________________________________________________4
Français ________________________________________________________________________31
EspañolDeutsch
Nederlands ____________________________________________________________________112
Nederlands
Italiano________________________________________________________________________139
Italiano
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General information
Welcome......................................................................................................5
Environmental information ................................................................5
About this manual...................................................................................5
Technical data............................................................................................5
Discs for recording.................................................................................6
Discs for playback....................................................................................6
Maintenance...............................................................................................6
Accessories ................................................................................................6
Operating buttons
Controls........................................................................................................7
Display
DISPLAY indications ..............................................................................8
DISPLAY messages.................................................................................9
MENU messages...................................................................................10
Connections
Which connections do you need?..............................................11
Explanation of connections.............................................................11
How to connect your recorder
Analog connections.............................................................................12
Digital connections..............................................................................12
Power supply/Mains.............................................................................13
Remote control
Inserting batteries in the remote control...............................14
Remote control commands ...........................................................14
Recording general
Insering discs............................................................................................15
Introduction.............................................................................................16
General information on recording .............................................16
How to record from the internal
deck
Recording an entire CD...................................................................17
Recording a single track....................................................................18
Adjusting recording level
Recording from internal deck........................................................19
Recording from external source..................................................19
How to record from an external
source
Recording from LP’s or cassettes................................................20
Autostart recording ............................................................................21
Finalizing
Finalizing CDR & CDRW discs.....................................................22
Unfinalizing CDRW discs.................................................................22
Erasing
Erasing CDRW discs content........................................................23
Playing
Playing CD’s (Changer mode) ......................................................24
Playing CDs on Deck 1 and Deck 2 simultaneously
(DJ mode).................................................................................................24
Selecting a track ....................................................................................24
Search..........................................................................................................25
Shuffle (random order) play ..........................................................25
Repeat CD, track or program .......................................................25
Programming tracks............................................................................25
Menu mode
Remarks about Menu mode..........................................................26
General operation of Menu...........................................................26
A.Text input.............................................................................................27
B. Erasing text.........................................................................................27
C. Reviewing CD text in memory..............................................28
D.Auto track increment...................................................................28
E. Balance...................................................................................................29
Fixing problems...............................................................30
Table of contents
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English
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Welcome !
Thank you for buying this Philips Compact Disc Recorder.
In the 1980s Philips invented a new audio system - the CD.
The CD (compact disc) revealed the new dimensions of
digital sound and added to the pleasure of audio.
Compact-disc technology permits a high contrast in both
loud and soft passages, with perfect channel separation.
Philips has now further developed 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 to legal restrictions on copying. Naturally, you
will also be able to play all pre-recorded audio CDs.
Environmental information
All redundant packing material has been omitted.We have
done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable
into three mono materials: cardboard (box), polystrene
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam
sheet).
Your CD recorder consists of materials which can be
recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
About this manual
This manual gives instructions for operating this CD
recorder.
Please note:
- the digits (1) throughout the text indicate a sequence of
actions necessary to perform a certain operation;
- the arrows (➜) indicate the reaction from the recorder;
- the dots (0) indicate remarks, advice or special options
within a sequence of actions.The dot-marked instructions
are not necessary for operation.
All instructions in this manual are based on control via the
keys on the CD recorder. If there are corresponding keys
available on the remote control they can be used as well.
Technical data
Subject to modification without notice.
General
Power consumption.....................................................................20 W
Power consumption in Standby ...............................................6 W
Operating temperature........................................................5-35 °C
Weight.................................................................................................4.5 kg
Dimensions .......................................................435 x 310 x 88 mm
Audio
Frequency response.................................................2Hz-22050 Hz
Playback S/N (A-weighted)..................................................100 dB
Playback S/N................................................................................ 100 dB
Playback dynamic range CDR .............................95 dB (90 dB)
Playback dynamic range CD...................................................90 dB
Playback total harmonic
distortion CDR...................................................88 dB = 0.0033 %
Playback total harmonic
distortion CD ......................................................85 dB = 0.0056 %
Channel separation ...................................................................100 dB
Recording S/N (A-weighted).................................................98 dB
Recording S/N digital without SRC...............equal to source
Recording dynamic range.........................................................92 dB
Recording total harmonic
distortion + noise ................................................85 dB (0.0056%)
Laser
Type....................................................Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length..............................................775-795 nm (at 25 °C)
Output power....................2.5 mW (Read,) 35 mW (Write)
Beam divergence................................................................60 degrees
The type plate is located at the back of the set.
This product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Union.
General information
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CAUTION
INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Note:This warning is located inside the enclosure.
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Discs for recording
For recording, make sure to use special audio discs only.
These discs are marked with “Digital Audio” and the logos
shown below.
There are two different types of audio discs for the use on
this CD recorder:
– CD-Audio Recordable
(CDR) discs
These discs can be recorded on
once and play in all standard CD
players and CD recorders, when they are finalized.
– CD-Audio ReWritable
(CDRW) discs
These discs can be recorded on,
erased and re-recorded many
times and play in CDRW compatible CD players
and CD recorders, when they are finalized.
– All Philips CD players and CD
recorders with the sticker
shown here are CDRW compatible.
To ensure proper working of the CD recorder we
recommend the use of Philips audio CDR and audio
CDRW discs only.
Note: Do not use a computer CDR or CDRW as recording will
not work!
Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other
rights of third parties are not infringed upon.
In certain countries including the UK and certain
Commonwealth countries, use of the product as
shown or suggested in this user manual may require
the permission of copyright holders.
Discs for playback
Your CD recorder is able to play:
- All pre-recorded audio CDs.
- All Audio CDR and Audio CDRW.
Note: CDR(W) discs containing audio recorded with a
computer can only be played when they are correctly treated
according the audio standard (IEC958: Consumer part). Single
session only!
Maintenance
For recording, it is very important to use discs that are free
of dust and scratches.
To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight
line from the center towards the
edge using a soft, lint-free cloth.
A cleaning agent may damage the
disc! Write only on the printed
side of a CDR or CDRW, 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).
Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.
The lens may cloud over when the CD recorder is
suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it
impossible to play a CD. Leave the CD recorder in the
warm environment until the moisture evaporates.
Accessories
- 2 Analog audio cables (with red and white plugs)
- Power cord
- 2 Batteries
- Remote control
- Guarantee
AUDIOCDRECORDABLE/REWRITABLE
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY/PAUSESTOP
ReWritable
Recordable
General information
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Controls
CD recorder
1ON/OFF
turns the CD recorder ON or OFF (if the recorder is in Standby
mode, any key press will activate the CD recorder)
2Standby indicator
3CD Recorder disc tray
4OPEN/CLOSE /
opens/closes disc tray
5PLAY/PAUSE 2;
starts play/interrupts play or recording
6STOP 9
stops/clears a program
7REC(ord) TYPE
selects recording modes
8RECORD
starts recording, finalizing, erasing
9FINALIZE
selects finalize mode
0ERASE
selects erasing mode (disc or track)
!SOURCE
selects external input source (e.g. Analog input, Digital input)
@CDR
selects CD recorder deck display/keys
CD player
$CD
selects CD player deck display/keys
)PLAY/PAUSE 2;
starts play/interrupts play
¡STOP 9
stops/clears a program
™OPEN/CLOSE /
opens/closes disc tray
£CD Player disc tray
General
#Display; information screen
%Q - searches backward
- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode
^R - searches forward
- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode
&¡EASY JOG ™ (rotate)
- previous/next track (Play and Program mode)
- recording level control (recording)
- selects settings (menu on)
ENTER (push)
- plays selected tracks
- selects settings in Menu mode
- programs track numbers
- starts unfinalizing
*STORE/MENU
- stores Menu settings
- enters Menu mode
(CANCEL/DELETE
- deletes tracks from a program
- deletes text in Menu mode
- returns to a higher level in the menu
≤IR sensor
receives signals from the remote control
∞PHONES
socket for headphones
§DJ MODE
separate play of CD recorder deck and CD player deck
≥REPEAT
repeats play (All, program or track)
•SCROLL
activates scrolling of text over the display (once)
ªDISPLAY
selects display information, permanent text scrolling and time
ºSHUFFLE
plays CD(RW) or program in random order
PROG(ram)
opens/closes program memory
Note: Unless stated otherwise, all controls are on the front of the CD
recorder.When provided on the remote control, you can also use the
corresponding buttons, after selecting the CD recorder deck or CD player
deck by pressing CDR or CD.
Operating buttons
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AUDIO CD RECORDABLE/REWRITABLE
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY/ PAUSE STOP
REC
TYPE
Recordable
ON / OFF
PHONES
EASY JOG STORE/
MENU
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY/ PAUSE STOP
EXT
SOURCE
ERASE
FINALIZE
AUDIO CD RECORDABLE/REWRITABLE
CDR
CANCEL/
DELETE
RECORD
CD
DOUBLE SPEED
IRSENSOR
AUDIO CDPLA
UDIO CD PLAYBYBACK
CK
ENTER
DISPLAYSCROLL DJMODE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
PROG
CDR77XA UDIO CDRECORDER
REMTRACK
RECTIME
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANALOG
PROG
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
SCAN
I
I
CD
RW
CHANGER
SYNCMANUALRECORD
REM
TOTAL
A-B
ALL
TRACK
TIMESTEP
TRACK
CD
RW
123456789
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
26 25
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23
24
4 65 9 10 11 12 13
3031 29 2728
7 8
1
2
3
PLAYER
RECORDER
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DISPLAY indications
1REM/RECTIME
remaining time/remaining recording time/recording time
2TRACK
track number
3FE
balance (lights during balance adjustment)
4TOTAL REMTRACKTIME
total or remaining time of disc or track
5}
remote control active
6STEP
indicates the number of tracks in a program
7Track bar
indicates:
- tracks on a disc or in a program
- track in play
8+ 20
disc or program contains more than 20 tracks
9PROG(ram)
flashes during programming/lights in program mode
0REPEATTRACK/ALL
lights up when a track/ complete disc (or program) is
repeated
!SCAN
lights up when the first 10 seconds of each track are played
@SHUFFLE
plays tracks in random order
#s
CD player deck selected
$c
CD inserted (a pre-recorded CD or finalized CDR or
CDRW disc)
%fRECORDg
lights during recording from the internal CD
^L/R ; ;
(record/play) level bar. Indicates the audio signal level
&j k
DJ mode selected
*iCHANGERh
changer mode selected
(;
pause function active
)B
lights during play
¡R(W)
unfinalized CDR(W) disc inserted
™0
lights during recording
£ANALOG
- analog input selected for external recording
- analog recording in case a disc is copy protected
≤OPTICAL I
optical input I selected for external recording
∞DIGITAL I
digital input I selected for external recording
§SYNC
automatic or synchronised start of external recording
≥MANUAL
track increments can be added manually during manual
recording from external analog source (AUTO TRACK set
to OFF)
REM TRACK
REC TIME
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANALOG
PROG
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
SCAN
I
I
CD
RW
CHANGER
SYNC MANUAL RECORD
REMTOTAL
ALL
TRACK
TIME STEPTRACK
CD
RW
123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
1 2 3 4 5
10
1617
19202122
23
24
27
26
25
12131415
6
7
8
9
11
18
Display
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DISPLAY messages
Messages, as listed and explained here, may appear on the
display for your guidance.
General
READING
reading disc information
OPEN
during tray opening
CLOSE
during tray closing
NO DISC
no disc inserted, disc unreadable or disc inserted upside
down
PROG FULL
program full
INSERT DISC
insert disc or insert disc correctly
WRONG DISC
inserted disc is not an audio CD
UNFINALIZED
unfinalized CDR(W) disc
MEMORY XXù
indicates the amount of text memory used for unfinalized
discs
Recording
WAIT
- when STOP 9is pressed during recording
- when STOP 9is pressed during recording the first
4 seconds of a track
UPDATE
updating disc contents
DISC FULL
no more recording possible
DIGITAL 1
digital coaxial input 1 selected
OPTICAL
digital optical input selected
ANALOG
analog input selected
COPY PROTECT
no digital recording can be made of the external source
NOTFINALIZED
when opening the tray with an unfinalized disc inserted
(CD recorder)
RECORD FAST
high speed recording selected
REC LISTEN
listen speed recording selected
MAKE CD
high speed recording of a complete disc and Auto Finalize
function selected
REC EXT DISC
synchronised start of recording from external source
selected
REC EXT MAN
manual start of recording from external source selected
_XX DB
level is being adjusted
DOES NOT FIT
time left on CDR(W) disc is not enough for proposed
recording
ANALOG REC
copy prohibited track found during recording.Track will be
copied analog (Copy Protection Regulations)
ERASE TRACK
when erasing one or more tracks
ERASE DISC
when erasing a disc
FINALIZE CD
when finalizing a disc
FINALIZED
when trying to finalize an already finalized disc
CHECK INPUT
when RECORD is pressed while no digital source is
detected
XX XX ERASE
time countdown when erasing a track or a disc
XX XX FINAL
time countdown when finalizing a disc
PRESS RECORD
to start manual recording, finalizing or erasing
START SOURCE
to start synchronised recording from a source (e.g. CD
player)
FINALIZED CD
when trying to record on a finalized CDR or a prerecorded
CD
UNFINALIZE/PRESS ENTER
when trying to record on a finalized CDRW
PROF SOURCE
when a professional source is connected
REC TEXT
when reading CD text from source disc for recording
TEXT PROTECT
when CD text of source disc is subjected to copy
protection (CD text will not be recorded)
Display
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Play
CHANGER MODE
CD changer-mode selected
DJ-MODE
DJ- mode selected when recording keys are pressed in DJ-
mode
PROGRAM
program mode selected
ALBUM TITLE
will be followed by album title
TRACK TITLE
will be followed by track title
ALBUM ARTIST
will be followed by artist name
TRACK ARTIST
will be followed by track artist name
Others
NO AUDIO TR
when the recorder enters a data track during recording
FINALIZE CD
laser power calibration performed 96 times, finalize disc
needed
INITIALIZING
during laser power calibration for unfinalized discs
DISC RECOVER
during disc recovering after power failure
OPC ERROR
OPC failure during OPC procedure (OPC = Optimum
Power Calibration)
RECORD ERROR
recording error in menu mode
DISC ERROR
when trying to record on or finalize a recovered disc
MEMORY FULL/FINALIZE CD
when text memory is full.To add a CD to the list, first
finalize or erase another disc from the list
NOT POSSIBLE
when trying to erase a CDR
MENU messages -
See Menu mode
Menu messages
NO TRACKS
when attempting to edit text for a disc which has no tracks
TEXT EDIT
when entering Text Edit mode
ALBUM ARTIST
when editing or erasing an artist name
ALBUM TITLE
when editing or erasing a title
ARTIST TR N
when editing or erasing an artist name per track
TITLE TR N
when editing or erasing a title per track
TEXT ERASE
when entering Text Erase mode
ALL TEXT
when entering AllText mode
ERASE OK
when confirmation for erasing has to be given with ENTER
key
ERASE ALL OK
when confirmation for erasing has to be given with ENTER
key
ERASE MEMORY
when waiting for confirmation when erasing a disc
MEMORY VIEW
when selecting text review per unfinalized disc in memory
MEMORY EMPTY
when REVIEW is selected while no text is in memory
AUTO TRACK
when selecting auto track increment ON or OFF
ON
auto track increment on
OFF
auto track increment off
SET BALANCE
when selecting BALANCE
NO TEXT
no text stored for disc
EASY JOG STORE/
MENU
CANCEL/
DELETE
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
ENTER
REM TRACK
REC TIME
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANALOG
PROG
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
SCAN
I
I
CD
RW
CHANGER
SYNC MANUAL RECORD
REMTOTAL
ALL
TRACK
TIME STEPTRACK
CD
RW
Display
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Which connections do you need?
For playback on the CD recorder
(and/or CD player deck) the following outputs are present:
- Digital coaxial output (CD & CDR - DIGITAL OUT) 7;
- Analog output (CD & CDR - ANALOG OUT) 5.
We advise you to connect these to theTAPE or CDR input
on your amplifier.
For recording from internal player deck no
connections are needed.
For external recording the following inputs are present:
- Digital optical input (CDR - OPTICAL IN) 8;
- Digital coaxial input (CDR - DIGITAL IN) 6;
- Analog input (CDR - ANALOG IN) 4.
For playback of CD player deck separately
(DJ mode) from the CD recorder the following outputs are
present:
- Digital coaxial output (CD) 3;
- Analog output (CD) 2.
The connections you make will depend upon the
possibilities your audio equipment offers. Please refer to the
user manuals for your other audio equipment first.
Digital recordings (optical or coaxial) give the best
performance in audio and usability (e.g. auto-track increment).
The digital optical connection is less sensitive to external
disturbances.
We advise you to always establish both digital and analog
connections.This will mean that analog recordings can
always be made when digital recording is not possible.
We have described the most common ways of connecting
the CD recorder. If you still have difficulties with the
connections, please contact the Philips Consumer Service
desk in your area.
Explanation of connections
1Connection to mains
2ANALOG OUT CD
connects to the line (analog) input of an amplifier/receiver,
so you can listen to playback of the CD player deck via the
amplifier/receiver (only needed for separate playback of
CD player deck in DJ mode)
3DIGITAL OUT CD
connects to the digital coaxial input of an amplifier/receiver,
so you can listen to playback of the CD player deck via the
amplifier/receiver (only needed for separate playback of
CD player deck in DJ mode)
4ANALOG IN CDR
Note: It is not possible to connect a record player directly to the
CD recorder. Recordings can only be made from a record
player connected via amplifier or receiver.
connects to the line (analog) output of an amplifier/receiver
or other analog source (tape deck, tuner etc.), so you can
record from this source (ANALOG). For recording from a
record player both recorder and record player should be
connected to an amplifier/receiver
5ANALOG OUT CD & CDR
connects to the line (analog) input of an amplifier/receiver,
so you can listen to playback of this CD recorder via the
amplifier/receiver
6DIGITAL IN CDR
connects to the digital coaxial output of an external digital
source (CD player, DVD, DAT, etc.), so you can record from
this source (DIGITAL1)
7DIGITAL OUT CD & CDR
connects to the digital coaxial input of an amplifier/receiver,
so you can listen to playback of the CDR or CD deck via
the amplifier/receiver
8OPTICAL IN CDR
connects to the digital optical output of an external digital
source (CD player, DVD, DAT, etc.), so you can record from
this source (OPTICAL)
Connections
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AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
DIGITALDIGITAL
IN OUT
OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
ANALOGIN
L
R
L
R
OUT
L
R
1 87
6
5432
CD
CDR
CD
CDR
CDR
CD
CDR CDR
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Tip:
If the integrated CD player deck will be the only
source from which you are going to record, just
connect the analog output for playback of the CD
recorder to your amplifier/receiver (cable 1).
Analog connections
These connections are required for playback on the CD
recorder deck as well as the CD player deck (cable 1). Cable 2
is required for making recordings from an external analogue
source (e.g. via amplifier: cassettedeck or turntable).
1Connect supplied audio cable between the ANALOG
OUT-sockets on the CD recorder and the ANALOG input
sockets of the amplifier/receiver (TAPE, CD-R, AUX or
PLAY IN, LINE IN).
Insert the red plugs into the R sockets, and the white plugs
into the L sockets.
2Connect supplied audio cable between the ANALOG IN-
sockets on the CD recorder and the analog outputs of the
amplifier/receiver (CDR OUT,TAPE OUT, AUX OUT, REC
OUT, LINE OUT etc.).
Insert the red plugs into the R sockets, and the white plugs
into the L sockets.
3Connect all other components of your system (tape deck,
CD player, tuner, record player etc.) via their ANALOG
OUT-sockets to the appropriate analog input sockets of
the amplifier/receiver (CD IN,TUNER IN,AUX IN,
PHONO IN etc.).
➜Any analog device, connected to the amplifier/receiver
can now be used as recording source (ANALOG).
Analog connection CD player deck (DJ-mode)
This connection is only required if you want to playback on the
CD player deck seperately from the CD recorder deck..
This will be the case in DJ-mode.
1For separate playback on the CD player deck, connect a
third cable 3 (not supplied) between the ANALOG OUT
sockets of the CD recorder and the input sockets of an
amplifier e.g. CD, or AUX.
Insert the red plugs into the R sockets, and the white plugs
into the L sockets.
Notes:
Never use the PHONO input.
Your CD recorder/player is equipped with a digital coaxial
output for the CD player deck.This output can be used for
digital playback.
Digital connections
Digital coaxial connection
This connection is only required for direct recording from an
external digital coaxial source (e.g a CD player, DVD, DAT).
1Connect a digital coaxial cable between the DIGITAL IN-
socket on the CD recorder and the DIGITAL OUT socket
of the digital source.
➜Recording can now be done via the digital coaxial input
(DIGITAL1).
CD RECORDER 1
CD PLAYER
DIGITAL
INOUTOPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
ANALOGDIGITAL
OUT
L
R
OUT
CDR
CD
CDCDRCDRCDR
CDR
CD
CD RECORDER
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
1
DIGITAL
IN OUTOPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
ANALOGDIGITAL
OUT
L
R
OUT
CD RECORDER
CDR
CD
CDCDRCDRCDR
CDR
CD
1
CD RECORDER
AMPLIFIER/
RECEIVER
CD PLAYER
2
RECORD PLAYER
3
3
DIGITAL
INOUTOPTICAL
IN
ANALOG
IN
L
R
L
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Digital optical connection
Instead of the digital coaxial connection you can make use of
the optical input.. Optical connections are less sensitive to
external disturbances.This connection is required for direct
recording from an external digital optical source (e.g. a CD
player, DVD, DAT).
1Remove the dust caps from the digital optical connections
of both source and CD recorder. Keep the caps in a safe
place.
2Connect an optical fibre-optic cable
between the OPTICAL IN socket of
the CD recorder and the OPTICAL
OUT socket of the source.
Make sure you insert both plugs
fully, until a click is heard.
➜Recording can now be done via the digital optical input
(OPTICAL).
Digital coaxial connections via a digital receiver
If you have a receiver with digital coaxial in- and outputs, these
connections allow you to make digital recordings from various
sources, connected to the receiver.
1Connect a digital coaxial cable between the DIGITAL IN-
and OUT sockets on the CD recorder and e.g. the (digital)
AUX in- and output sockets on the digital receiver.
➜Any digital device, connected to the digital input sockets
of the digital receiver (e.g. CD and DVD) can now be
used as recording source.
Note:Your CD recorder is equipped with a digital coaxial
output (common output for CD recorder & CD player deck).
This output can be used for digital playback.
Power supply/Mains
1Check whether the mains voltage as shown on the type
plate corresponds to your local mains voltage. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service organisation.
2Make sure all connections have been made before
switching on the mains supply.
3Plug the power cord supplied into the AC MAINS ~
connector and the CD recorder, then into the wall socket.
4Press ON/OFF.
➜The CD recorder will switch on.This may take a few
seconds.
Notes:
If the CD recorder is in Standby mode (red LED on), press
any key to activate the recorder.
When the CD recorder is in the “OFF” position, it is still
consuming some power. If you wish to disconnect your CD
recorder completely from the mains, withdraw the plug from
the AC Outlet.
CD RECORDER
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Inserting batteries in the remote
control
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Insert 2 batteries (AA, LR6 or UM-3; as supplied) as shown.
3Replace the cover.
Note:We recommend you use 2 batteries of the same type
and condition.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
Remote control commands
Note: First select the deck you want to control by pressing the
selection button CDR or CD.
STANDBY B
switches to Standby/On/Off
SCAN
plays the first 10 seconds of each track
SHUFFLE
plays CD(RW) or program in random order
REPEAT
repeat play
Number/alphabet keys 0 - 9
- selects a track by number
- selects character for text input
TRACK INCR(ement)
increases track numbers during recording
SCROLL
activates scrolling of text over the display
CDR
selects CD recorder deck
CD
selects CD player deck
2
starts CD(RW) play
O
previous track (Play and Program mode)
- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode
P
next track (Play and Program mode)
- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode
9
stops CD(RW) and clears a program
Q
- searches backward
- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode
R
- searches forward
- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode
;
interrupts CD(RW) play/recording
MENU/STORE
- enters Menu mode
- stores Menu settings
PROG(ram)
opens/closes program memory
ENTER
- selects settings in Menu mode
- programs track numbers
- starts playback of selected track
CANCEL
- deletes tracks from a program
- deletes text in Menu mode
- returns to a higher level in the menu
SCAN
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Inserting discs
Important!
1)This CD recorder is designed for regular
CD(RW)s.Therefore, do not use any accessories such
as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc. as
offered on the market, because they may cause
jamming of the changer mechanism.
2) Do not load more than one disc into one tray.
1Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
➜ OPEN lights up.
2Insert a CD, CDR or CDRW in the appropriate recess in
the tray, label side up.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray (see also Playing a CD).
➜ CLOSE lights up, followed by READING the display will
show the type of disc that has been inserted.
0If a blank or partly-recorded CDR or unfinalized CDRW is
inserted, the CD recorder will calibrate the disc for
optimum recording. During this process the display will first
show INITIALIZING and then the number of audio
tracks. Calibration can take up to 25 seconds.
0If a CDR(W) is finalized, dwill show on the display.
0If CD-text is available the ALBUM/ARTIST will scroll by.
Notes:
Only Audio CDs will be accepted. If a non-audio disc is
inserted, the display will show: WRONG DISC/
USE AUDIO CD.
For recording it is important that the blank disc is completely
free from dust particles or scratches (see maintenance).
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Introduction
You will soon discover how easy it is to make your own
CDs.Your recorder offers several recording modes:
For recording from internal CD-deck:
RECORD FAST (high speed digital recording)
- fast recording of a disc or programmed tracks.
REC LISTEN (normal speed digital recording)
- listening to a recording while making it.
MAKE CD (high speed digital recording and auto-finalize)
- fast recording of a disc or programmed tracks.
Recording will be finalized automatically.
For recording from external sources:
REC EXT DISC (automatic start of recording)
- to make an automatic recording of an external source
simply by starting the source.
REC EXT MAN (manual start of recording)
- to start a manual recording from an external source
simply by pressing the RECORD key.
Important: Use only discs with CDR AUDIO only or
CDRW AUDIO only logo. Discs for use in a personal
computer’s CD-(re)writer cannot be used in an Audio
CD-recorder.
If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on a
regular CD player, it must be finalized.
Finalizing is a simple procedure, necessary to:
- be able to play recordings on a CD PLAYER,
- avoid further unwanted recordings on a disc,
- avoid erasure of tracks on a CDRW,
- write CD text on a CDR(W).
Finalized CDRW discs play only on CDRW
compatible CD players.
General information on
recording
It is advisable to use a CDRW disc for your first try.
0During high speed recording, the original recording quality
will be maintained.
0When Auto track is on (default setting), track numbers will
automatically be increased during recording.
0By programming tracks first, a compilation can be recorded.
0If a finalized CD recordable disc is inserted in the CD
recorder, FINALIZED CD will be displayed when REC
TYPE is pressed. Recording will not be possible.
0If a finalized CD rewritable disc is inserted in the CD
recorder, UNFINALIZE and PRESS ENTER will be
displayed when the RECTYPE is pressed. If ENTER is
pressed, the disc will be unfinalized.
0The recording procedure is the same for CDRs and
CDRWs.
0The CD recorder deck is able to record CD text from the
internal CD player deck only. (If not subject to copy
protection)
0There must be at least 7 seconds of recording time left on
the disc, otherwise you will not be able to enter record
standby mode. DISC FULL will then show on the display.
0If the display indicates COPY PROTECT no digital
recording can be made of the source material. Recording
will not start.
0The Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) only allows
digital recording under specific conditions:
- This means that it is not possible to make a digital copy
from a digital copy.
- Analog recording is always possible !
- The number of recordings to be made from the original
is unlimited.
Note: If during recording ANALOG REC appears, the track will
be recorded as analog, at normal speed.All other tracks will be
copied normally (at double speed).
0A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on a disc.
Minimum allowable track length is 4 seconds.
0For external recordings from CD changers always use REC
EXT DISC.
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Recording an entire CD
The MAKE CD recording mode is a fast and easy way to
copy an entire CD.
During high speed recording the sound is not audible.
Important:After this recording the disc is finalized
and cannot be recorded on anymore.
Preparing
1Place an unfinalized CDR(W), absolutely free of scratches
and dust particles in the CDR tray.
Place the disc from which you want to record in the right
CD tray.
2With the CD recorder stopped, press REC TYPE three
times to select MAKE CD for recording of an entire CD or
a program of tracks and to automatically finalize the
recording.
➜ The display first shows MAKE CD.
The fRECORDglabel starts blinking. After 3 seconds
the display shows the remaining CDR(W) recording
time on the left and total time of source on the right.
(every 2 seconds PRESS RECORD is displayed.)
0If DOES NOT FIT appears on the display, there is not
enough recording space on the CDR(W) disc.
You can press RECORD: only complete tracks that still fit
on the CDR(W) will be recorded
Recording
3Press RECORD to start recording.
➜ WAIT lights up.The display shows the total remaining
time for the selected recording. High speed recording
starts. fRECORDglights continuously.
0To check the track number and track time, press Display.
This can be done during recording.
0Recording will stop automatically.
Note: Copy prohibited tracks will be copied analog.
ANALOG REC is displayed.
4To stop recording manually, press STOP 9.
➜ UPDATE lights up, fRECORDggoes out and recording
stops. (Minimal track length must be
4 seconds otherwise silence will be added to the track.)
0If STOP 9was pressed within 3 seconds after RECORD, no
recording will take place.
After recording, the display shows UPDATE for several
seconds.The Total time indications can differ slightly.
However, no music information is lost.
Notes:
In this Recording mode, the Pause function is not operative.
We advise you to leave the recording level at its factory
setting (0 dB). If the recording level is to low, check if the setting
is 0 dB with the EASY JOG.
Finalizing
In ‘MAKE CD’ recording mode your disc will be
automatically finalized, so it can be played on any CD player.
➜ After recording, the display shows UPDATE for several
seconds. Finalizing starts and the display shows
FINALand the remaining finalization time.TheTotal time
indications can differ slightly. However, no music
information is lost.
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY/ PAUSESTOP
REC
TYPE
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY / PAUSESTOP
EXT
SOURCE
ERASEFINALIZE
CDR
RECORD
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
EASYJOGSTORE/
MENU
CANCEL/
DELETE
CD
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
ENTER
PHONES
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
DISPLAY SCROLL DJ MODE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
PROG
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Recording a single track
These recording modes are ideal for recording tracks from
several CD’s. If you are making a compilation CD you can
do it either at high speed (RECORD FAST) or while
listening to the tracks (RECORD LISTEN). Finalization is
not executed automatically.
Preparing
1Place an unfinalized CDR(W), absolutely free of scratches
and dust particles in the left CDR tray.
Place the disc from which you want to record in the right
CD tray.
2With the CD recorder stopped, press REC TYPE one time
to select RECORD FAST or two times to select RECORD
LISTEN.
➜ The display first shows RECORD FAST or RECORD
LISTEN.
The fRECORDglabel starts blinking. After 3 seconds
the display shows the remaining CDR(W) recording
time on the left and total time of source on the right.
(every 2 seconds PRESS RECORD is displayed.)
3Program the track(s) for recording.
Press PROG to select one or more tracks for recording
(see programming):
- rotate the EASY JOG/ENTER key to the required track
number, then press the key (or ENTER on the remote
control)
or
- directly select the track number via the 10-keypad on the
remote control, then press the ENTER key to confirm your
selection and go to the next step.
4Press STOP 9or PROG to end programming.
➜ PROG lights continuously.
Recording
5Press RECORD to start recording the program.
➜ WAIT lights up.The display shows the total remaining
time for the selected recording. High speed recording
starts. fRECORDglights continuously.
0For recording from the internal deck (RECORD FAST, REC
LISTEN or MAKE CD) we advise you to leave the
recording level at its factory setting (0 dB).
Note: It is possible to equalise the recording level of tracks
recorded from different CD’s. See the next paragraph.
0To check the track number and track time, press Display.
This can be done during recording.
0Recording will stop automatically.
Note: Copy prohibited tracks will be copied analog. ANALOG
REC is displayed.
6To stop recording manually, press STOP 9.
➜ UPDATE lights up, fRECORDggoes out and recording
stops. (Minimal track length must be
4 seconds otherwise silence will be added to the track.)
7Press STOP 9one more time to remove the program of
tracks, if any.
8Insert a new disc from which you want to record and
resume at step 1.
0If STOP 9was pressed within 3 seconds after RECORD,
no recording will take place.
0After recording, the display shows UPDATE for several
seconds.The Total time indications can differ slightly.
However, no music information is lost.
Note: In this Recording mode, the Pause function is not
operative.
Finalizing
If you want to play the recorded CD(RW) on a normal
CD player, you must first finalize the disc. Please note that
you cannot add anymore tracks on a finalized CDR.
See Finalizing CDR and CDRW discs.When all tracks are
recorded you can finalize the CDR(W) disc:
9With the recorder stopped press FINALIZE.
➜The display shows FINALIZE CD and PRESS
RECORD.
10 Press RECORD.
➜XX XX FINAL and the approximate finalization time
appear on the display.
0The display counts down through the finalization. On
completion, the total number of tracks and the total time
recorded appears on the display.
0For CDR(W), rchanges to don display.
Notes:
Finalizing will take at least 2 - 4 minutes.
During finalization, the CD recorder accepts no operating
commands.
When a CDR is finalized no more recordings can be added.
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY/ PAUSESTOP
REC
TYPE
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY/ PAUSE STOP
EXT
SOURCE
ERASEFINALIZE
CDR
RECORD
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
EASY JOGSTORE/
MENU
CANCEL/
DELETE
CD
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
ENTER
PHONES
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
DISPLAY SCROLL DJ MODE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
PROG
CDR77XAUDIO CDRECORDER
ANALOG
RW
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Recording from internal deck
Set the recording level, if necessary, to make compilations
from different discs with equalized volume levels. Pre-
recorded CD’s often have different volume levels.When
playing back your compilation you could hear these
differences in volume between tracks.
Amplifying a of digital audio information stream will distort
the audio signal.This means that digital signals can only be
decreased in volume to obtain equal audio levels for
different tracks. Our advise is to record all tracks on -3dB
(or lower if needed). In this way it is possible to
- increase (0 dB is maximum) the volume level for
those tracks with a weaker signal,
- decrease (-3 dB or less) the volume level for those
tracks with a stronger signal.
For pre-listening you need to make a test recording with a
CDRW disc in the left disctray:
1After pressing the RECTYPE key rotate the EASY
JOG/ENTER key to decrease the level (e.g. -3dB) for the
track(s) of the first disc.
2Press RECORD to record a track.
3Press STOP.
4Listen to the track(s) of the next disc to determine the
recording level.
5Press the RECTYPE key, rotate the EASY JOG/ENTER key
to increase/decrease the recording level and repeat step 2
and 3.
6Judge the various recording levels from your test recording.
Now you are able to make a final recording and preset the
correct recording level of each individual track before you
record it.
7Place the CDR(W) disc on which you want to make your
final recording.
Notes:
During recording it is possible to adjust the recording level
with the EASY JOG/ENTER key.
The adjusted recording level is stored in the memory of your
recorder (also when powered off!).
During RECORD FAST mode no sound and therefor no
adjustments are audible.
Recording from external source
Some external analog sources have such high output levels,
that you may need to adjust the recording level to ensure
good quality recordings without distortion.
1Place an unfinalized CDR(W), absolutely free of scratches
and dust particles in the left CDR tray.
2Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the ANALOG input
➜ANALOG lights up and ANALOG will appear on the
display.
3With the CD recorder stopped, press REC TYPE five times
to select REC EXT MAN.
➜d starts to flash and the display shows
PRESS RECORD.
4Start the source by pressing PLAY/PAUSE 2;.
DO NOT start recording!
5Rotate the EASY JOG/ENTER key to decrease the record
level until, on the Record/Play Level bar, all the blue
segments are alight, but the red segments do not light
continuously during the loudest passages.
6Press STOP 9on the CD recorder and on the source.
➜The adjusted recording level is stored in the memory
of your recorder (also when powered off!).
Note:The recording level can also be adjusted for digital or
optical recordings after selecting the DIGITAL 1 or
OPTICAL input.
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Recording from LP’s or cassettes
Make sure that the turntable or cassette deck is connected
with its analog out connectors to the amplifier/receiver
which is connected to the analog in connectors of your
CD-recorder: connection is ANALOG.
Note: It is not possible to connect a turntable directly to the CD
recorder.
Track increments
0For recordings from ‘noisy’ external analog sources like LP
or cassette tapes we strongly recommend to switch Auto
Track to OFF and insert track numbers manually.
0AutoTrack is default switched on. If you wish to switch
AutoTrack off or on:
1Press STORE/MENU.
➜TEXT EDIT will appear on the display.
2Rotate the EASY JOG/ENTER key to select the AUTO
TRACK submenu.
➜AUTO TRACK will appear on the display.
3Press EASY JOG/ENTER to confirm.
➜ON or OFF will appear on the display.
4Turn the EASY JOG/ENTER key to select Auto track ON or
OFF.
5Press EASY JOG/ENTER to confirm.
➜AUTO TRACK will appear on the display.
6Press STOP 9to exit.
During analog and digital recording, you can always insert
track numbers manually by pressingTRACK INCR. on the
remote control.The minimum track length is 4 sec.Track
numbers cannot be changed after recording.
Tip:
For the best recording results we advise you to first
make a recording onto a CDRW (rewritable) disc.
If for instance you forgot to add track increments or
made another mistake during recording this can
always be corrected.When your recording is complete
and correctly recorded:
- finalize the CDRW disc
- record this disc onto a CDR (recordable) disc, using
the ‘Make CD’function. (See paragraph ‘Recording
an entire CD’)
Preparing
1Place an unfinalized CDR(W), absolutely free of scratches
and dust particles in the left CDR tray.
2Press SOURCE repeatedly until ANALOG lights up and
ANALOG appears on the display.
3With the CD recorder stopped press RECTYPE five times
to select REC EXT MAN.
➜ The display shows REC EXT MAN followed by WAIT.If
MANUAL starts to flash you can insert track increments
manually (AUTO TRACK is set to OFF). After a few
seconds PRESS RECORD followed by the remaining
time and track number appear on the display.
0You can record a 3-second silence at the start of a track by
pressing PLAY/PAUSE 2; on the CD recorder before
starting the recording.
Recording
4To start recording, press RECORD on the CD recorder
and immediately start the turntable.
➜dlights continuously.The track number and recording
time will appear on the display.
0To interrupt recording, press PLAY/PAUSE 2; on the
CD recorder.
➜d starts to flash. Resume at step 4.
5To stop recording, press STOP 9 on the CD recorder.
➜UPDATE lights up and dgoes out.
After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.
Note:With AUTOTRACK OFF, the recording will not stop
automatically.
Finalizing
If you want to play the recorded CD(RW) on a normal
CD player, you must first finalize the disc. Please note that
you cannot add anymore tracks on a finalized CDR.
See Finalizing CDR and CDRW discs.
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY / PAUSE STOP
REC
TYPE
OPEN / CLOSE
PLAY / PAUSE STOP
EXT
SOURCE
ERASEFINALIZE
CDR
RECORD
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
EASY JOGSTORE/
MENU
CANCEL/
DELETE
CD
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
ENTER
PHONES
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
DISPLAY SCROLL DJ MODE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
PROG
CDR 77X AUDIO CD RECORDER
ANALOG
RW
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