Harman Kardon CDR 30 User Manual

CDR 30 CDRecorder

OWNER’S MANUAL

CDR 30

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.

The CDR 30 CD Player/Recorder is a unique

product, designed not only to play back your

existing library of compact discs, but also to

record compact discs from either analog or digi-

tal programs. You may feed signals (for record-

ing) to the CDR 30 from external sources such

as an A/V receiver, a tuner, a tape deck or a CD

player, or you may simply place a CD in one

deck, and make a copy using a recordable CD

in the other deck.

Special Features

Important Information About CD

Recording

■ Dual-Deck CD Player and CD-R/CD-RW

Recorder

In order to get the most enjoyment from your

new CD-R recorder, please pay special attention

to the following sections of the manual that

provide information about the special features

and capabilities of CD Recorders.

■ X4 Dub Speed for Both CD-R and

Erasable CD-RW Discs

■ Plays MP3 and HDCD-Encoded Discs

■ The CDR 30 plays all standard CD audio

discs, but for recording, the CDR 30 uses

special CD-R and CD-RW discs designed

only for audio use. CD-R discs designed for

computer use will not work in the CDR 30.

See page 14 for more information on which

types of discs are used with the CDR 30.

■ Audiophile-Grade Digital-to-Analog

Converters for Highest Audio Quality

■ Dual-Play Capability

Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon,

the CDR 30 is among the first audio CD

■ Extensive Playback Programming

Capabilities

recorders with x4 speed capability. This means

that it will take only 15 minutes to copy a

60-minute disc. The CDR 30 is also the first

CD-R/RW audio recorder to offer MP3 playback,

dubbing of MP3 discs to conventional CD discs,

■ Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs and

Outputs

■ The last step in making a CD-R recording is

the finalization process. Unless this step is

properly done, the disc will not work in other

players. See page 23 for information on

finalizing discs.

■ Front Panel Coaxial and Optical Digital

Inputs for Use With Portable Devices

and HDCD playback.

■ Sample-Rate Converter Allows Use of

DAT Players as Digital Source

■ Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in any

CD player, but CD-RW discs will only play in

the CDR 30 and certain other machines.

Check the specifications of your CD player if

you have questions about compatibility with

CD-RW discs.

The CDR 30 not only records with the highest

speed and quality available but it is also an

audiophile CD player. Through the use of

audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters

(DACs), the CDR 30’s performance rivals the

most sophisticated high-end players. Should

you wish to bypass the internal DACs and use

an external digital processor, coax and optical

digital outputs are available. Thanks to the

CDR 30’s dual-tray design, you may even play

back two separate discs at the same time, for

parties or multi-room applications. To make CD

playback more enjoyable, the CDR 30 also

features a wide range of program and repeat

functions.

■ Ergonomic Remote Control

■ As with all CD players, except those

designed specifically for portable use, you

should never move a CD player while there

is a disc inside one of the decks. NEVER

move the CDR 30 until discs have been

removed from both decks.

Since CD recorders and MP3 are relatively new

technologies, this may be your first CD-R product.

Although CD recorders resemble play-only CD

machines in many ways, there are some impor-

tant differences between a standard CD and a

CD-R. In addition, making a CD-R recording is

also a different process than what you may be

familiar with for making audio tape or cassette

recordings. For that reason, we encourage you

to read through this manual so that you are

fully acquainted with the way CD recording

works. This small investment in your time will

pay major dividends in the enjoyment that will

result from proper use of the CDR 30.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

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.

If you have additional questions about this product –

its installation or operation – that are not answered

in this manual, please contact your dealer, who

is your best source of local information. You may

also contact Harman Kardon via e-mail through

our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

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.

3 INTRODUCTION

Safety Information

Installation Location

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communication. However, there is no guar-

antee that harmful 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

the equipment off and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Important Safety Information

■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit

on a firm and level surface. When placing

the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf

and any mounting hardware can support the

weight of the product.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your CDR 30 has been designed for use with

100- to 240-volt AC current. Connection to a

line voltage other than that for which it is

intended can create a safety and fire hazard

and may damage the unit.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventila-

tion. If this product will be installed in a cab-

inet or other enclosed area, make certain

that there is sufficient air movement within

the cabinet.

If you have any questions about the voltage

requirements for your specific model, or about

the line voltage in your area, contact your sell-

ing dealer before plugging the unit into a wall

outlet.

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

We do not recommend that extension cords be

used with this product. As with all electrical

devices, do not run power cords under rugs or

carpets or place heavy objects on them.

Damaged power cords should be replaced

immediately by an authorized service depot

with cords meeting factory specifications.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

■Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over

them.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and (2) this device must accept

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an

AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the

cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for

any considerable length of time, disconnect the

plug from the AC outlet.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-

ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,

aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other

volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive

cleaners, as they may damage the finish of

metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near

the unit.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause

this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components

inside this product. Opening the cabinet may

present a shock hazard, and any modification

to the product will void your guarantee. If water

or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire

or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect your new receiver during shipment were

specially designed to cushion it from shock and

vibration. We suggest that you save the carton

and packing materials for use in shipping if you

move, or should the unit ever need repair.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-

nect any interconnection cords with other com-

ponents, and make certain that you disconnect

the unit from the AC outlet.

CAUTION: The CDR 30 uses a laser system. To

prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do

not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of

the safety mechanisms provided for your pro-

tection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.

To ensure proper use of this product, please

read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it

for future use. Should the unit require mainte-

nance or repair, please contact your local

Harman Kardon service station. Refer servicing

to qualified personnel only.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton down to a more two-

dimensional appearance. Other cardboard

inserts may be stored in the same manner.

Packing materials that cannot be collapsed

should be saved along with the carton in a

plastic bag.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the

CDR 30 which may not be covered by the war-

ranty, be certain that all discs are removed from

the unit before it is moved. Once the CDR 30 is

installed, discs may be left in the unit when it is

turned off, but the unit should NEVER be

moved with discs left in either deck.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates,

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Front Panel Controls

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1Power Switch

2Standby Mode Indicator

3Play (CDP) Deck

$Record (CDR) Deck Open/Close

%Record (CDR) Deck

^Optical Digital Input

ıInput Select

ˆCDR Deck Display Select

˜Information Display

¯Remote Sensor

4Headphone Jack

&Coaxial Digital Input

5Headphone Level Control

6Play (CDP) Open/Close

7Record Button

*Analog Record Level Control

(CDR Play/Select Button

ÓCDR Deck Stop

˘CDP Deck Display Select

¸Dual/Single Play Select

˝CDP Next Track

8Sync Record Button

91 Track Dub Button

)Dubbing Button

!Speed Select Button

@Erase Button

ÔCDR Deck Pause

Digital Level Controls

ÒMP3 Select Button

ÚCDR Deck Program Button

ÛCDR Deck Next Track Button

ÙCDR Deck Previous Track Button

CDP Deck Previous Track

CDP Deck Program

CDP Deck Pause Button

CDP Deck Play Button

CDP Deck Stop Button

#Finalize Button

1 Power Switch: Press this switch to apply

power to the CDR 30. When the unit is first

turned on, the Standby Mode Indicator 2

surrounding the switch will turn green. Once

the unit has been turned on with this switch, it

may be operated from either the front panel or

remote control. Press the switch again to turn

the unit completely off.

4Headphone Jack: Connect standard head-

phones to this jack for private listening.

91 Track Dub Button: Press this button to

begin the process of copying a single track from

the CDP deck to a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the

CDR deck.

5Headphone Level Control: Turn this

control to adjust the volume level to the head-

phones. Note that the use of this control will

not change the analog output levels at the rear

panel audio outputs ¡™.

)Dubbing Button: Press this button to

begin the process of making a complete copy

of the disc in the Play Deck 3to a CD-R or

CD-RW disc in the Record Deck %. See

page 21 for more information on dubbing.

6Play Deck (CDP) Open/Close: Press this

button to open the Play Deck 3.

2 Standby Mode Indicator: When the

CDR 30 is in the ON mode, this indicator will

glow green. When the unit has been placed in

the Standby mode by pressing the Power-Off

!Speed Select Button: Press this button

to select the recording speed for internal dubs.

See page 21 for more information on selecting

the proper speed.

7Record Button: Press this button to begin

the recording process. See pages 21–25 for

more information on CD recording.

Button

on the remote, the indicator will

glow amber, indicating that the unit is still

connected to the AC main supply and may be

turned on from the remote control.

@Erase Button: Press this button to erase

one or more tracks or the entire contents of an

unfinalized CD-RW disc. When a CD-RW disc

has already been finalized you may erase the

entire disc or you may “unfinalize” the disc by

erasing the TOCdata. See page 24 for more

information on erasing CD-RW discs.

8Sync Record Button: Press this button

once to begin an automated recording of a sin-

gle track from an external CD player when a

digital connection is used. Press it twice to

begin automated recording of an entire disc.

See page 22 for more information on CD Sync

recording.

3 Play (CDP) Deck: This disc drawer is used

to play back conventional CD discs, MP3 discs

and CD-R or CD-RW discs that have been

finalized.

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

#Finalize Button: Press this button when a

recording is complete to initiate the finalization

process. The Play/Select Button (must

be pressed within three seconds to activate

finalization. Until this button is pressed and the

finalization process is complete, CD-R discs may

not be played on conventional CD machines.

See page 23 for more information on finaliza-

tion.

Digital Level Controls: These buttons

raise or lower the record level when a digital

recording is being made. Pressing both buttons

briefly and then release them to change from

manual to automatic digital recording level

control. See page 23 for more information on

digital recording levels.

˘CDP Deck Display Select: Press this but-

ton to cycle through the time display options

for the Play Deck. See page 18 for more infor-

mation on the time display.

¸Dual/Single Play Select: Press this but-

ton to enable both CD decks to play at the

same time and function as separate, independ-

ent CD units or to have the unit play through

all the tracks on the disc in one deck and then

switch to the other. In the Dual mode it is also

possible to record from an external source in

the CDR while the CDP Deck is functioning as a

standard CD player. See page 18 for more infor-

mation on dual-play capability.

ÒMP3 Select Button: When a “Multisession”

disc containing both standard CD audio and

MP3 tracks is playing, the unit will default to

play of the standard CD audio tracks. Press this

button to play the MP3 tracks.

$Record (CDR) Deck Open/Close: Press

this button to open the Record Deck %.

%Record (CDR) Deck: This Disc Deck is

used to record or play back CD, MP3, CD-R and

CD-RW discs.

ÚCDR Deck Program Button: Press this

button to begin the programming sequence for

a disc in the CDR deck. See page 19 for more

information on programmed playback.

˝CDP Deck Next Track: When a disc is

playing in the Play Deck 3, press and hold

this button to play the disc in a fast-forward

mode to quickly locate a desired passage.

At any time, tapping the button and quickly

releasing it will move to the next track on a

disc in play.

^Optical Digital Input: This jack accepts

the digital audio input signal from a compatible

digital audio product and should be connected

directly to the optical digital audio output on a

CD or DVD player or an A/V receiver or proces-

sor. To select this input, press the Input Select

Button ı until OPTICAL DIGITAL

appears in the Time/Message Display F.

Note that the cover with the “eye” icon must

be removed before the input is used. Save the

cover and replace it when the jack is not in use

to prevent dust from entering the jack and

degrading the input’s performance.

ÛCDR Deck Next Track: When a disc is

playing in the Record Deck %, press and hold

this button to play the disc in a fast-forward

mode to quickly locate a desired passage. At any

time, tapping the button and quickly releasing it

will move to the next track on a disc in play.

CDP Deck Previous Track: This button

has two functions. When a disc is playing in the

Play Deck 3, press and hold this button to

play the disc in a fast-reverse mode to quickly

locate a desired passage. At any time, tapping

the button and quickly releasing it will move to

the beginning of the current track, and the next

press will move to the previous track. When a

disc is stopped, each press will move back one

track for programming or play when the disc is

stopped. Once a track is entered, it may be

played by simply pressing the Play Button

ÙCDR Deck Previous Track: This button

has two functions. When a disc is playing in the

Record Deck %, press and hold this button

to play the disc in a fast reverse mode to quickly

locate a desired passage. At any time, tapping

the button and quickly releasing it will move to

the beginning of the current track, and the next

press will move to the previous track. When a

disc is stopped, each press will move back one

for programming or play when the disc is stopped.

Once a track is entered, it may be played by

simply pressing the Play Button (j.

&Coaxial Digital Input: This input may be

used to connect a portable digital audio player

to the CDR 30 for digital recording. To select this

input, press the Input Select Button ı until

COAXIAL DIGITALappears in the

Time/Message Display F.

*Analog Record Level Control: The control

is used to adjust the input level when making

recordings from analog sources such as cassettes,

or when CDs are recorded in an analog mode.

See page 23 for more information on record levels.

CDP Deck Program Button: Press this

button to begin the programming sequence for

a disc in the CDR deck. See page 19 for more

information on programmed playback.

ıInput Select: Press this button to select

the input source (coaxial rear, optical rear, coaxial

front, optical front and analog) for recording.

See page 23 for more information on input

selection.

CDP Deck Pause: When the CDP Deck is

running, pressing this button will pause the

disc. If the disc has previously been paused,

pressing this button will restart the playback.

(CDR Play/Select Button: This button has

two functions. It may be pressed when a stan-

dard CD is in the Record Deck to put the

machine in play, or it may be used to enter a

selection or start certain record functions.

ˆCDR Deck Display Select: Press this

button to cycle through the time display options

for the Record Deck. See page 18 for more

information on the time display.

CDP Deck Play Button: Press this button

to begin playback of a CD in the CDP Deck.

˜Information Display: The indicators in

the Information Display provide status reports

on the operation of the CDR 30. See page 7 for

complete explanations of each indicator.

ÓCDR Deck Stop: Press this button to stop

the CD in the Record Deck.

CDP Deck Stop Button: Press this button

to stop the CD in the CDP Deck.

ÔCDR Deck Pause Button: When the

Record Deck is in the Play mode, pressing this

button will pause the disc. If the disc has previ-

ously been paused, pressing this button will

restart the playback.

¯Remote Sensor: The IR sensor that

receives the commands from the remote control

is behind this area. Do not cover or obscure this

part of the front panel to avoid any malfunction

with the remote.

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Information Display

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ARandom Indicator

BRepeat Mode Indicators

CProgram Indicator

DSingle/Dual Play Indicators

ECDP/CDR Deck Indicator

FTime/Message Display

GLevel Indicators

HDub Speed Indicators

ICopy Prohibit Indicator

JDub Mode Indicators

KManual Track Increment Indicator

LPlay/Pause Indicators

MCD Sync Indicator

NHDCD Indicators

ORecord Indicator

PMP3 Playback Indicator

QCDR/RW Indicator

RSample-Rate Converter Indicator

STime Indicators

TRemaining Time Indicators

URecord Time Indicator

VTotal Time Indicators

WTrack Time Indicators

XDigital Record Level Status Indicator

YFront Input Indicator

ZInput Indicators

Important Note: Since the CDR 30 is a dual-deck player/recorder, there are two separate sets of indicators for the Random, Program, Repeat, Repeat

Status, Time, Total Time, Track Time. Play/Pause Indicator and CD Indicators for each deck. As the function of these indicators is identical for both decks,

they are described in this manual with a common letter. When the CDR 30 is playing or recording a disc, any indicators that light on the left side of the

display describe the status of the Play Deck, while those that light on the right side of the display describe the status of the Record Deck. Depending on

the activity of the unit and the settings you select, different indicators may light on the two sides at the same time.

ARandom Indicators: These indicators light

when random playback has been programmed

for one of the decks. See page 19 for more

information on random play.

DSingle/Dual Play Indicators: One of

these indicators will light to indicate the unit’s

playback mode, as selected with the Dual/Single

Play Select Buttons ¸gx. When the

Dual indicator lights, both decks will play

simultaneously to through their respective

analog or digital outputs. When the SINGLE

indicator is lit, only one deck may play at a

time, but the unit will automatically switch

from one side to the other when a deck is

finished playing.

FTime/Message Display: This display

shows the play or record time for either deck,

as noted by the various time and mode indica-

tors STUVW. It also displays the CD Text

or MP3 information from a disc and displays

various information, status and error messages.

BRepeat Mode Indicators: These indica-

tors display the type of repeat function being

used. See page 19 for more information on

repeat status.

GLevel Indicators: These LEDs display the

input level during a recording, and the output

level during playback. See page 23 for more

information on record levels.

CProgram Indicators: These indicators

light when one of the decks is being programmed

for playback options. See page 19 for more

information on programmed play.

HDub Speed Indicators: These indicators

show which record speed has been selected for

dub recordings. See page 21 for more informa-

tion on record-speed selection.

ECDP/CDR Deck Indicator: These indica-

tors show if the Level Indicators Gare

showing the output of the record (CDR) or

play (CDP) deck.

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Front Panel Information Display

ICopy Prohibit Indicator: This indicator

lights when a recording is not possible

due to the intervention of the Serial Copy

Management System (SCMS). See page 20 for

more information on SCMS.

ORecord Indicator: This indicator lights

when the unit is making a recording and flashes

during the preparations for recording.

URecord Time Indicator: This indicator lights

in conjunction with the REMAIN Tor TOTAL V

indicators during a recording to show that

the time figure shown in the Time/Message

Display Fis either the time remaining on the

disc or the time elapsed for the current track.

PMP3 Playback Indicator: These indicators

will light when either of the decks is playing a

disc that contains MP3 data.

JDub Mode Indicators: These indicators

light when a dub is in progress between the CDP

and CDR decks to confirm that either one track

(1 TR) or the entire disc (DISC) is being dubbed.

VTotal Time Indicators: These indicators

light when the Time/Message Display F

shows the total time of all tracks on a disc.

QCDR/RW Indicator: This indicator shows

which type of recordable disc is present in the

Record Deck %. When a CD-R disc is present,

only the R is lit. The RW lights when an erasable

CD-RW disc is in use.

KManual Track Increment Indicator: This

indicator lights when the automatic track incre-

ment system has been turned off. When the indi-

cator is lit, tracks may be incremented during a

recording by pressing the Track Increment

Button n.

WTrack Time Indicators: These indicators

light when the Time/Message Display F

shows the running time of the individual track

being played.

RSample-Rate Converter Indicator: This

indicator lights when the Sample-Rate Converter

is in use to change the digital sample rate when

the incoming signal is not the standard 44.1kHz

used by standard CDs. This is an automatic func-

tion and does not require any user intervention.

XDigital Record Level Status Indicator:

During a digital recording, this indicator shows

ADRLC when the record level is controlled auto-

matically, and DRLC when you may control it

manually. See page 23 for more information on

record levels.

LPlay/Pause Indicators: These indicators

show the status of the individual decks. The ›

lights when the CD is playing, and the ›

STime Indicators: These indicators light in

conjunction with one of the Time Indicators

TVWto show which of the time status

modes is active.

lights when either deck is in a Pause mode.

MCD Sync Indicator: This indicator lights

when the unit has been programmed for a CD

Sync recording. See page 22 for more informa-

tion on CD Sync recordings.

YFront Input Indicator: This indicator lights

when the front panel Optical Digital ^or

Coaxial Digital &inputs are the source for

a recording.

TRemaining Time Indicators: These indica-

tors light when the Time/Message Display F

NHDCD Indicators: These indicators will light shows the time remaining on a disc.

when either of the decks is playing a disc that

ZInput Indicators: These indicators light to

display which input source is in use.

contains HDCD encoding.

8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Rear Panel Connections

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¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output

∞ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital Output

§ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital Input

¶ Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital Input

• Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital Output

ª Play (CDP)-Deck Optical-Digital Output

‚ Remote IR Input

⁄ Remote IR Output

™ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Output

£ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Input

¢ Play (CDP)-Deck Coaxial-Digital Output

¤ AC Power Cord

IMPORTANT NOTE: The coaxial digital inputs

should only be connected to digital input or

output jacks. Even though they use the same

RCA-type connector as standard analog audio

connections, DO NOT connect them to conven-

tional analog input or output jacks.

¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output: These

jacks carry the analog audio output signal from

the Play Deck 3. Connect them to the CD

input jacks on a receiver, preamp or processor.

⁄ Remote IR Output: Connect this jack

to the IR input jack of another compatible

Harman Kardon remote controlled product to

have the built-in Remote Sensor ¯on the

CDR 30 provide IR signals to other compatible

products.

™ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Output:

These jacks carry the output signal from the

Record Deck %. Connect them to the Tape

Play/In input jacks on a receiver, preamp or

processor.

¤ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an

AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled,

make certain that it is in the ON position.

¶ Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital

Input: This jack accepts the digital-audio input

signal from a compatible digital audio product,

and should be connected directly to the optical-

digital output on a CD or DVD player or an A/V

receiver or processor.

£ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Input: These

jacks accept the analog signals that are used

for CD recordings. Connect them to the Tape

Rec/Play outputs on a receiver, preamp or

processor.

• Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital

Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-

put signal from the Record Deck %. Connect

it to an optical digital input on a receiver,

processor or digital decoder.

¢ Play (CDP)-Deck Coaxial-Digital

Output: This jack carries the digital-audio out-

put signal from the Play Deck 3. Connect it

to a coaxial-digital input on a receiver, proces-

sor or digital decoder.

ª Play (CDP)-Deck Optical-Digital

Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-

put signal from the Play Deck 3. Connect it

to an optical-digital input on a receiver, proces-

sor or digital decoder.

∞ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital

Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-

put signal from the Record Deck %. Connect

it to a coaxial digital input on a receiver,

processor or digital decoder.

‚ Remote IR Input: Connect the output of a

remote infrared sensor or the remote control

output of another compatible Harman Kardon

product to this jack. This will enable the remote

control to operate even when the front panel

Remote Sensor ¯is blocked. This jack may

also be used with compatible IR remote control

based automation systems.

§ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital

Input: This jack accepts the digital-audio input

signal from a compatible digital audio product

and should be connected directly to a digital

player or to a coaxial-digital output on a CD or

DVD player or an A/V receiver or processor.

9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Remote Control Functions

aPower-On Button

bPlay Deck (CDP) Display

cCDP Deck Open/Close

dCDP Deck Select

eProgram

fReverse Search

gSingle Play Select

hProgram Check

iPrevious Track

jPlay/Select

POWER

OFF

CLEAR

PROG.

kRandom Play

l Text Readout Select

mAuto/Manual Track Increment Selector

nTrack Increment

oNumeric Keys

pA-B Repeat Select

qRepeat

rMP3 Select

sIntro Scan

tLevel Indicator Select

uStop

vPause

SINGLE

DUAL

PROG

CHECK

PLAY/SELECT

STOP

PAUSE

RANDOM

wNext Track

xDual Play Playback

yForward Search

zCDR Deck Select

`CDR Deck Open/Close

CDR Display Speed

Power Off

Clear

●

MP3

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the remote’s

functions, including Play, Pause, Stop,

Search, Next and Previous Track, are

shared between the two decks. Always

remember to press the CDP Select button

dto use the remote to control the Play

Deck, or press the CDR Select button

to control the Record Deck. When you

press one of these buttons, an indication

of CDPor CDRwill appear in the

Time/Message Display F.

REPEAT

CDR/RW

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

aPower-On Button: Press this button to

turn the CDR 30 on. Note that in order for this

control to function, the Front Panel Power

Switch 1must first be pressed so that the

unit is in the Standby mode.

lText Readout Select: Press one of these

buttons to view the CD Text or MP3 Text data

from the disc playing in either the CDP or CDR

decks. If one of the buttons is pressed and the

disc playing does not contain text a NOTEXT

message will be displayed in the Time/Message

Display F.

wNext Track/Skip: Press this button to skip

forward to the next track on a disc.

xDual Play Playback: Press this button to

enable both CD decks to play back at the same

time and function as separate, independent CD

units. In this mode it is also possible to record

from an external source while the Play Deck is

functioning as a standard CD player. See page 18

for more information on dual-play capability.

bPlay Deck (CDP) Display Control: Press

this button to cycle through the various time

display options for the disc in the Play Deck

3. See page 18 for more information on time-

display options.

mAuto/Manual Track Increment Selector:

Press this button to select between automatic

and manual track increments during a recording

session. See page 23 for more information on

track increments.

yForward Search: Press this button to

play a disc in a fast-forward mode.

cPlay Deck (CDP) Open/Close: Press this

button to open or close the Play Deck 3.

zRecord Deck (CDR) Select: Press this

button to control or program the functions of

the disc in the Record Deck %.

nTrack Increment: When the Manual

mode for track increments is selected during

recording, press this button to increase the

track number. NOTE: This function does not

operate during CD Sync or dub recording.

dPlay Deck (CDP) Select: Press this but-

ton to control or program the functions of the

disc in the Play Deck 3.

`Record Deck (CDR) Open/Close: Press this

button to open or close the Record Deck %.

eProgram: Press this button to begin the

programming sequence for one of the CD

decks. See page 19 for more information on

programming the CDR 30.

oNumeric Keys: Press these buttons to

access a specific track for playback or during

the programming process. See page 19 for more

information on programmed playback.

Record Deck (CDR) Display Control:

Press this button to cycle through the various

time-display options for the disc in the Record

Deck %. See page 18 for more information on

time-display options.

fReverse Search: Press this button to play

the selected disc in reverse to locate a desired

passage.

pA-B Repeat: Press this button to specify a

segment of a disc for repeat play. See page 19

for more information on repeat play.

Power Off: Press this button to place the

unit in a Standby mode.

gSingle Play Select: When this button is

pressed, the CDR 30 will function as a two-disc

CD player/ changer. In the Single mode, the

audio output will be routed to all output jacks

¡™¢∞•, regardless of which CD deck is

actually playing. See page 18 for more informa-

tion on the Single-Play mode.

qRepeat: Press this button once to repeat

the current track. To repeat an entire disc, press

the button twice.

Clear: Press this button to clear an item

in a program sequence. See page 19 for more

information.

rMP3 Select: When a Multi-session disc

with both CD Audio and MP3 data is playing,

press this button to select playback of either

type of information.

hProgram Check: Press this button to

check or edit a programmed playback sequence.

See page 19 for more information on programmed

playback.

sIntro Scan: Press one of these buttons to

start the Intro Scan feature for either deck.

When Intro Scan is in use, the unit will play the

first ten seconds of each track on the disc. To

play any track in its entirety during the Intro

Scan process, press the Play Button j.

iPrevious-Track Skip: Press this button to

skip backwards to the beginning of the track

currently being played. Press it a second time to

move back to the beginning of each previous

track.

tLevel Indicator Select: Press these

buttons to select the playback level display for

either the play (CDP) or record (CDR) decks.

jPlay/Select: This button has two functions.

It will most often be used as a standard play button,

but when setting up certain record functions,

it is also used as an Enter or Select button.

uStop: Press this button to stop playback or

recording.

kRandom Play: When the CD deck is stopped,

press this button to begin random play of all

tracks on a disc.

vPause: Press this button to momentarily

pause playback. Press it again to resume

playback.

11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Installation and Connections

Important Note: To prevent possible damage

to your speakers or other components in your

audio system, we strongly recommend that ALL

system components, including the CDR 30, be

turned off and unplugged from their AC power

source when any connections are made or a

new component is installed.

Play-Deck Connections

To make recordings from external digital

sources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con-

nect the CDR Coax-In Jacks §&or CDR

Optical-In Jacks ¶^on the CDR to the

digital output jacks on your receiver or proces-

sor. If your receiver does not have digital-output

jacks, you may connect the CDR Coax-In

Jacks §&or CDR Optical-In Jacks ¶^

on the CDR 30 directly to the digital outputs on

your CD player or other digital device.

The rear panel connections labeled “CDP” refer

to the outputs of the Play Deck 3, which

functions as a standard CD player. Connect the

analog left/right CDP Outputs ¡ to the CD

inputs on your receiver, preamp or surround

processor. For best playback results, a digital

connection is recommended, using the Coaxial

¢ or Optical ª Outputs. Connect them to

the matching digital inputs of your receiver, pre-

amp, processor or external digital decoder. Note

that you may have to change a setting on the

receiver or processor to link the digital input to

the “CD” button or input selector. Consult the

owner’s manual on that device for details, as

this configuration may vary from unit to unit.

Locating the CDR 30

Since the CD transports in the CDR 30 are pre-

cision instruments, they are subject to interfer-

ence from vibration. To minimize the possibility

of skipping during playback or recording, it is

recommended that the unit be placed on a

level, solid, vibration-free surface.

Connections to a portable digital CD or MD

player may also be made by connecting the

Coax Digital Output of the player to the front

panel Digital Input Jacks ^&on the

CDR 30. Note that when both the front and

rear panel digital inputs are connected to

external sources, the CDR 30 will give priority

to the front panel input. If it is impractical to

disconnect the front panel input when you need

to use the rear panel jack, simply turn off the

device connected to the front panel input. This

will stop the digital signal, and permit the rear

panel jack to be used.

When installing the CDR 30 in a cabinet or

tight space, always make certain that there is

enough room in front of the unit for the disc

drawers to open fully, and that there is enough

space above the unit so that discs may easily

be inserted in the disc drawers.

Record-Deck Connections

The rear panel connections labeled “CDR” refer

to the inputs and outputs for the Record Deck

%. Depending on the capabilities of your

receiver, preamp or processor, you may find it

convenient to connect the analog inputs and

outputs to the jacks marked for a tape recorder.

As the CDR 30’s functions resemble those of

a standard tape recorder, this might make it

easier to select it as an input on your receiver

or preamp. Connect the analog CDR-Out

Jacks ™ to the Play/In jacks of a Tape or Aux

input on your receiver or preamp. Connect the

CDR-In Jacks £ to the Tape Rec/Out jacks on

your receiver or preamp.

In addition to the safety considerations outlined

on page 4, it is also recommended that the

CDR 30 not be placed in a location that is sub-

ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold,

as these conditions may damage the discs used

in the player, or the player itself. Note that

audio amplifiers or high-power receivers, as

well as certain other electronic products, may

generate significant heat. For that reason, do

not place the CDR 30 directly on top of an

amplifier, receiver, or other heat source. Always

allow at least one inch of free space on all

sides of the CDR 30, as well as other electronic

products, to allow for proper ventilation.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL

CONNECTIONS:

Although digital-coax connections use the same

type of “RCA” phono jack as standard analog

signals, please take special care to connect digi-

tal signals only to digital jacks. In many cases,

the digital jacks may be identified by an

orange-colored insert ring around the center of

the jack. When making digital connections, be

sure to use coax-interconnect cables, such as

the one supplied with the CDR 30 or cables

intended for video applications. Even though

they have the correct type of RCA connector, do

not use audio-interconnect cables that have

twisted-pair construction, as they are not

appropriate for digital signal use. If you have

any questions about the type of cables to use

with the CDR 30, consult your dealer.

To play the output of the Record Deck through

the digital decoder in your receiver or an exter-

nal processor, connect the CDR Coaxial ∞ or

Optical • digital outputs jacks to the matching

digital-input jacks on your receiver or processor.

Note that you may have to change a setting on

the receiver or processor to link the digital

input to the “Tape” button or the specific input

selector associated with the digital inputs.

Consult the owner’s manual on your receiver or

processor for details, as this configuration may

vary from unit to unit.

The unit should also be kept away from sources

of water or damp conditions.

Connections to Your Audio System

When connecting the CDR 30, think of the

process as if your were connecting a standard

CD player and a tape or cassette recorder, with

the addition of the digital connections.

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

Batteries

IR Remote Connections

Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the

CDR 30’s remote by turning the remote over so

that the bottom of the remote is facing towards

you. Gently lift the plastic tab on the battery

cover up and away from you, and lift the lid off.

Insert the batteries in the remote, being careful

to follow the + and – polarity indications in the

bottom of the compartment. Replace the cover

by first seating the two small tabs into the mat-

ing holes at the top of the remote, and then

gently push the cover down until the latch

snaps into place with an audible click.

If the CDR 30 is installed behind a cabinet or

other obstruction that may block the path

between the front panel Remote Sensor ¯

and the location where you will use the remote,

an optional external IR sensor may be used.

Connect the sensor to the Remote IR In Jack

‚ on the rear panel. This jack may also be

connected to the IR Output jack of another

compatible Harman Kardon component or a

compatible IR system remote product.

You may also use the IR Sensor in the CDR 30

to send commands to other compatible remote

products. Connect the Remote IR Out Jack

⁄ to the input of the other product or system.

Power Connections

Connect the AC Power Cord ¤ to an AC

power source. The CDR 30 uses sensitive, high-

performance computer-grade CD drives, and to

protect them we recommend that you consider

the use of a surge protector, just as you would

for a computer.

If the rear panel AC outlet on a receiver or

other product is used, make certain that it

provides at least 28 watts, and that the total

power of all products connected does not

exceed the maximum rated output of the prod-

uct containing the outlets. If the CDR 30 is con-

nected to a switched outlet, remember to turn

on the outlet or product controlling it in order

for the CDR 30 to operate.

NOTE: When replacing batteries, it always a

good idea to replace both at the same time.

When the remote will not be used for an

extended period of time, it is also a good idea

to remove the batteries to avoid the possibility

of damage due to corrosion. Batteries contain

chemical substances and we recommend that

you dispose of them properly and in compliance

with any local regulations.

13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

CD Recording Basics

CD Recorders (CDRs) are similar to standard CD

players, with the addition of the features and

controls needed for recording. Functions such

as play, search and programming for playback

will be familiar, but the recorder will function

slightly differently than what you may be used

to for magnetic tape recorders.

CD-R drive of a computer may be played in the

CDR 30, provided that they have been properly

finalized in accordance with audio standard

IEC958.

familiarize yourself with some of the terms used

by the CDR 30. Additional error message dis-

plays may also appear. Please see page 25 for a

complete explanation of error messages.

Note that the CDR 30 is specifically designed

for the recording and playback of consumer

audio discs, and cannot be used to copy data

discs, DVD discs, or other optical discs used by

video- or computer-game systems.

Finalize: This term refers to the process

that completes the recording of a disc by

recording a final Table of Contents and preparing

the disc so that it may be played on other

machines. A CD-R disc may not be played on

the CDP deck of other CD players until it is

finalized. However, once the finalization process

is complete, a CD-R disc may not be recorded

on again. Only CD-RW discs may be “Unfinalized”,

so that additional tracks may be recorded on

a disc.

Disc Types

Unlike a conventional CD player, the CDR 30

uses three types of discs, and it is important to

understand how each one plays.

Recording Options

Digital Source to CD Audio: Depending on

the particular input source used, the CDR 30

will make a CD Audio disc when fed a signal

from a digital source such as an external CD or

DVD player, MiniDisc or DAT player. When the

input signal is not at the 44.1kHz standard used

by digital audio discs it will be converted to the

proper standard by the CDR 30’s built-in sample

rate converter. Input signals will be transferred

directly to the copy disc as a digital signal, provided

that it is an original recording. Digital sources

that are copies will first be converted to an

analog signal and then back to a digital signal

for recording. This is a requirement of the SCMS

Both decks in the CDR 30 will play

back any conventional CD that bears this logo.

TOC: Stands for Table of Contents and it

refers to the data recorded on each CD that

tells the player how many tracks are on the

disc, the total time of the disc and the running

time of each individual track. Each time a disc

of any sort is placed in the CDR 30, you will see

a TOCto indicate that the unit is reading this

data from the disc. This is required to copy the

track information to any recording.

R e c o r d a b le

Discs that bear this logo may be

recorded on one time, and when they are final-

ized they will play in either deck in the CDR 30

or in any conventional CD player, including

home, car and portable models. The Record

Deck %on the CDR 30 may also be used

to record on these discs, and it will play

CD-R/Audio discs even if they have not been

finalized.

system, which is part of the CD recording system. OPC: Stands for Optical Processing

Calibration. When you see this message in the

When the dubbing is one using the dual-deck

capability of the CDR 30 the copies may be made

in real time, or at twice or four times normal.

Time/Message Display F, it means that the

laser transport inside the unit is making the

calibrations and adjustments needed so that

the recording process is optimized for the

specific disc in use.

Re W r it a ble

Discs that bear this logo may be used

for recording on the CDR 30, and they may also

be erased and reused. They may be recorded on

or played on the Record Deck %of the

CDR 30 and in other CD-RW recorders or

CD-RW compatible players. They will NOT play

back in most current CD players unless the

player is CD-RW compatible. CD-RW Audio

discs will play on most DVD players once they

have been finalized.

Analog sources to CD Audio: When the

input signal is a conventional line-level analog

audio signal, such as the record output of a

receiver or processor, it will be converted to digital

data and recorded as a standard CD audio disc.

These dubs may be made in real time only.

BUSY: When you see this message, it means

that the Record Deck is completing part of the

record operation. When you see this message,

do not press any buttons; simply wait until the

message clears from the display.

MP3 discs to CD Audio: A unique feature of

the CDR 30 is its ability to play discs recorded

with MP3 data files. These discs may be copied

to conventional CD audio discs using the dual-

deck dub capabilities. Note that it is not possible

to copy MP3 discs to additional MP3 disc copies.

DISC FULL: When there are only four

seconds of record time remaining on a blank

disc, a DISC FULLmessage will appear

in the Time/Message Display F. When you

see this message, you will need to stop the

recording process and, when a CD-R is being

recorded, insert a new blank disc or, when a

CD-RW is in use, either use a new disc or erase

existing tracks, following the instructions on

page 24.

R e c o r d a b le

Re W r it a ble

Discs designed for use in

computer CD-R drives may not be used for

recording in the CDR 30. Only discs specifically

designed for use in consumer CD audio

recorders may be used. If you attempt to

use a blank-computer-type recordable disc for

recording on the CDR 30 you will see a

NOAUDIOmessage in the Time/Message

Display Fand recording will not be possible.

However, discs that have been recorded in the

The CDR 30 is not equipped to accept external

MP3 files for direct recording or playback.

CDR Terminology and Display Messages

Compact disc recording has its own special

terminology, and some of the messages

displayed by the CDR 30 may be new to you.

Before using the CDR 30, you may wish to

14 CD RECORDING BASICS

Playback Basics

Playback of CDs on the CDR 30 resembles that

for traditional CD players with a few exceptions

to accommodate the availability of two sepa-

rate playback decks. Before using the CDR 30,

power-up the unit by pressing in the Main

Power Switch 1. Note that the Standby

Mode Indicator 2will turn green, indicating

that the unit is on and functioning. At the same

time, the Information Display ˜will light,

the Time/Message DisplayFwill briefly dis-

play HARMANKARDONCDR30and the

legends behind the front panel controls will

also light up.

Load a disc in the tray with the printed (label)

side facing up. Once the disc is seated, make

certain that it is properly centered within the

tray. When using 3" discs, take extra care to

make certain that the disc is carefully centered

within the smaller ridges in the disc tray.

Using the Remote

The CDR 30’s infrared remote control is

designed to operate both CD decks, as well as

control the playback programming and record

functions. To allow for efficient use of the

remote, its operation is different from standard

CD players. Some buttons are dedicated to one

specific CD deck, while others are shared

between the two decks.

No matter which deck is playing, the Play

Deck (CDP) and Record Deck (CDR)

Display b

and Open/Close Buttons

c`will always send a command to their

respective deck. The other transport and pro-

gramming functions, however, are shared. To

use any of the transport controls, such as Play

j, Stop u, Pause vor the Search

and Skip Buttons fiwy, the

Numeric Keys oor the Programming

Keys eghkp, first press either the

CDP Button dto command the Play Deck

3or the CDR Button zto command the

Record Deck %. When the button is pressed,

a message reading CDP or CDR will appear in

the appropriate Time/Message Display F

to confirm the selection.

Once the Main Power Switch 1has been

turned on, the CDR 30 may be powered-on

or -off using the remote control. Pressing the

Labeled

Surface

Power-Off Button

on the remote will

place the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated

by the amber color of the Standby Mode

Indicator 2. To turn the unit on using the

remote, simply press the Power-On Button a.

To close the drawer, press the appropriate

Open/Close Button 6$c`or gently

press on the outside of the front cover of the

disc tray. When the drawer is closed the word

CLOSEwill appear momentarily in the

Time/Message Display F, and the letters

TOCwill begin to flash in the display once the

drawer is completely closed.

Note that when the unit is in the Standby mode,

it is still drawing power from the AC main

outlets. To turn the unit completely off, press

the Main Power Switch 1. When the

Standby Mode Indicator 2goes out, the

CDR 30 is off and not drawing any power.

When you will not be using the unit for an

extended period of time, such as during a

vacation, we recommend using the Main

Power Switch 1to turn the unit

If the disc is a standard CD or a finalized CD-R

or CD-RW disc, TOCwill flash while the unit

reads the disc’s Table of Contents information.

Once that data is read, the Time/Message

Display Fwill show the total number of

tracks and the total time of all tracks on the

disc. The CD Indicator Qwill also light to

indicate that a standard CD is in use.

To switch the remote from controlling one

deck to controlling the other, simply press the

Select Button dzfor the deck you wish

to control at any time.

completely off.

Although compact discs are very reliable, rough

handling may damage them. Avoid scratching

the bottom (nonprinted) side of the discs, as

this will affect playback of standard CDs and

interfere with the recording of CD-R and

CD-RW discs. It is also a good idea to always

handle discs by their edges to avoid fingerprints

which may also interfere with playback quality

and possibly cause damage to the laser and

lens assembly.

When an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc is

placed in the Record Deck %, the letters

OPCwill flash once the Table of Contents has

been read. This indicates that the unit is opti-

mizing its circuits for maximum compatibility

with the specific recordable disc in use. The

number and total running time of any tracks

that have already been recorded will appear in

the Time/Message Display F, and the

appropriate indicator Qwill light to tell

you if a CD-R or CD-RW disc is in use.

Loading and Unloading Discs

To load a disc, first open the desired CD deck

by pressing the appropriate Open/Close

Button 6$c`. The word OPENwill

appear in the Time/Message Display F.

Always make certain that there is sufficient

room in front of the unit for the disc drawers

to open. Note that if either disc drawer is

blocked, the drawer will stop at the blocked

position and an ERRORmessage will appear.

Press the appropriate Open/Close Button

6$c`to reopen the drawer.

If a computer data disc is placed in the CDR 30,

a DATADISCor DISCERRORmes-

sage will appear, depending on whether or not

the data disc is finalized. Data discs will not

play and cannot be recorded or dubbed on the

CDR 30.

15 PLAYBACK BASICS

Playback Basics

Normal Play

To play all of the tracks on a disc in random

order, press the Select Button dzfor

the desired deck, and then press the Random

Button k. The unit will briefly examine all

of the tracks on the disc and the Random

Indicator Awill light. Each track will be

played in a random order until all tracks on the

disc have been played. Note that there will be a

brief pause in between each track as the unit

searches for the next track to play.

MP3 Playback

To play a disc, first make certain that the unit is

properly installed and that the Main Power

Switch 1is turned on. Turn the CDR 30 on

by pressing the Power-On Button aon the

remote and note that the front panel display

will light.

The CDR 30 is unique among consumer audio

CDR/RW recorders in that it plays discs recorded

with MP3 data. It may also make conventional

CD Audio copies of these discs when they are

dubbed using the CDR 30’s dual-deck capabilities.

Since MP3 discs may appear in two different

forms, their playback may require different

operation.

Insert a disc following the instructions shown

on the previous page. To start the playback,

press the Play button on the front panel for the

When a disc has been recorded ONLY with MP3

data, simply insert the disc in the CDR 30 as

you would for any CD. After the disc’s Table of

Contents (TOC) data has been read, the MP3

Indicator Pwill light to indicate that an MP3

disc is in use.

appropriate deck (

or press the Select

To momentarily stop the disc at any time, press

the Pause Button vÔ . When a disc is

paused, the Play/Pause Indicator Lwill add

two vertical lines to indicate a paused disc.

Button on the remote for the desired deck

dzand then press the Play Button on

the remote j. The Play/Pause Indicator L

will show a right-pointing triangle ›and the

Time/Message Display Fwill show the

track number being played and the running

time of the track. As each new track begins to

play, the track time will reset to 00:00and

begin to count up for the new track.

Press either the Play Button j(

or the

Pause Button vÔ to resume playback

at the point where the disc was paused.

When discs are recorded on a computer, it is

possible to place both standard CD Audio and

MP3 tracks on the same disc. These are known

as “Mixed Session” or “Multisession” discs.

When they are used in the CDR 30, the default

mode is to play ONLY the standard CD audio

tracks. To play the MP3 data tracks, wait until

the disc’s Table of Contents is read and the

Time/Message Display Fshows the data

for the standard audio tracks. Then, press the

MP3 Button rÒand note that the MP3

Indicator Plights above the appropriate deck.

• If the MP3 Button rÒis pressed while

the CD Audio tracks of a Multisession disc is

playing, an MP3ONmessage will flash three

times in the Time/Message Display Fand

then playback will stop. Press the Play

When there is only one disc in the unit, it will

automatically stop when all tracks on a disc

have played through. To stop playback at any

NOTE: Remember that unfinalized CD-R or

CD-RW discs will only play in the Record

Deck %. If you attempt to play an unfinalized

disc in the Play Deck 3, a DISC ERROR

message will appear to remind you to play the

disc in the other deck.

time, press the Stop Button uÓ

for

the deck in use.

When there is a disc in each deck, the player

will respond in one of two ways, depending on

which way the dual-play setting is activated. In

normal operation, when the disc in one drawer

finishes, the disc in the other drawer will begin

to play. When the Dual Button x¸is

pressed so that the Dual-Play Indicator Dis

lit, each deck will operate as a separate, single-

play CD unit without regard to the status of the

other deck. For complete information on Dual-

Deck and Dual-Play operation, see page 18.

To go directly to a specific track on a disc, enter

the track number using the Numeric Keys

o. Note that when selecting a two digit track

number, the second digit must be entered with-

in three seconds after the first Numeric Key is

pressed.

Button j(

tracks.

to play back the MP3

When a disc is stopped after it has been

loaded and the Table Of Contents (TOC)

data read, the following information will

be shown in the Time/Message Display F:

• If the MP3 Button rÒis pressed while

the MP3 tracks of a Multisession disc is play-

ing, an MP3OFFmessage will flash three

times in the Time/Message Display Fand

then playback will stop. Press the Play

At the end of a listening session, remove the

discs from the decks by following the instruc-

tions shown on the previous page. Do not leave

the disc drawers open when the unit is not

in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering

the unit and to prevent damage to the disc-

drawer tray.

For CD Audio Discs, or mixed/multisession

discs when the MP3 Indicator Pis NOT

lit: The number tracks on the disc and the total

time of the disc.

Button j(

to play back the standard

CD Audio tracks.

When an MP3 disc is inserted into the CDR 30,

the displays are somewhat different than what

you may be used to for standard CD Audio

discs or from traditional CD players. After the

Table of Contents (TOC) is read, the

Time/Message Display Fwill display the

total number of tracks on the disc. During play-

back of an MP3 disc, the default display will

show the running time for the track being

played, but not the track number, as is the case

for normal CD playback.

To place the unit in the Standbymode at

the end of a listening session, press the Power-

Off Button 30 . The POWER OFFmes-

sage will appear briefly in the Time/Message

Display F, any open disc trays will automati-

cally close, and the Standby Mode Indicator

2will turn amber.

For MP3-only discs, or mixed/multisession

discs when the MP3 Indicator Pis lit:

The total number of tracks.

Note that when there is an MP3 disc in BOTH

decks, both MP3 Indicators Pwill flash.

Also, if an MP3 disc is placed in one of the

decks when the other is already playing an MP3

disc, an MP3 BUSYmessage will appear in

the disc of the Time/Message Display F

where the second disc has been inserted.

16 PLAYBACK BASICS

Playback Basics

During normal playback of MP3 discs,

pressing the CDP or CDR Display Button

played back, and any non-MP3 tracks will be

skipped.

• When an MP3 disc is dubbed in the CDR 30,

the copy disc will be recorded in the standard

“Red Book” CD Audio format. It is not possible

to make an MP3 copy of an MP3 disc.

Notes on CD Text Display:

• If the CD Text buttons are pressed when the

disc playing does not contain CD Text informa-

tion, a NO TEXTmessage will flash three

times in the Time/Message Display F.

• CD Text displays will appear only in English.

• Only capital letters will be displayed, and lower

case letters will be capitalized.

will show the following informa-

tion, in order:

Elapsed time of current track ➜ Remaining Time

of current track ➜ Current Track Number ➜ File

name of Current Track (Up to the first six digits)

HDCD Playback

HDCD, which stands for High Definition

Compatible Digital, is a special recording process

To read the total time of all tracks recorded

on an MP3 disc, the disc must be stopped.

Then, press the CDP or CDR Display Button

• Blank spaces may occasionally appear in place

of invalid text characters.

that enables the CDR 30 to deliver the ultimate

(as appropriate) for three seconds, until in CD audio playback. The CDR 30’s circuitry

a TTLTIMEON message appears in the

Time/Message Display F. Then press the

alternate between a display of the total number

of tracks and the total time of the disc. Press

and hold the CDP or CDR Display Button b

again for three seconds until a TTL TIME OFF

message appears in the Time/ Message Display F encoded discs. Simply use the disc as you would

to return to standard display.

takes advantage of the special HDCD recording

process when HDCD-encoded discs are used, and disc while listening to the playback at high speed

again to it is also completely compatible with non-HDCD

You may quickly scan through the contents of a

CDP or CDR Display Button b

in forward or reverse. To move forward through a

disc, press the Forward Search Button yon

the remote or press and hold the Next Button

Û˝on the front panel that is appropriate for

the deck in use. To move backwards through a

disc, press the Reverse Search Button fon

the remote, or press and hold the Previous Button

discs, which benefit from the unit’s advanced

digital-to-analog converters.

No special adjustment is needed to play HDCD

any other CD. Although these discs also play on

conventional CD players, when played on the

CDR 30 the special HDCD decoding circuitry is

automatically activated, delivering extraordinary

fidelity and the highest possible overall quality.

on the front panel that is appropriate for

While MP3 playback is possible from both the

CDP and CDR decks, only one MP3 disc may be

played at a time. If you load two MP3 discs at

the same time, both MP3 Indicators Pwill

the deck in use. When using the remote, always

remember to make certain that you have selected

the deck you wish to control by pressing the

appropriate Selector Button dz before

entering the desired remote command.

flash. Press the Play Button j(

for

The CDR 30 will play back and internally decode

HDCD discs from either the CDP or CDR decks.

However, when the HDCD decoding is done in

an external receiver or processor using a digital

the deck you wish to play first, and the MP3

Indicator Pabove that deck will continue to

flash to indicate active MP3 playback.

Track Skip

To move from one track on a disc directly to

another, enter the number for the desired track

output connection from the CDR 30, playback of

If a disc with MP3 data is in both decks, either in HDCD or DTS -encoded discs must be made from with the Numeric Keys o. The disc will pause

the form of an MP3-only disc, Multisession discs,

or one of each, an MP3ONmessage will flash

three times in the center of the Message

Display F. Press the MP3 Button rÒto

select MP3ONor MP3OFFas desired for the

deck with the Multisession disc, and then press

the Play/CDP Deck 3only.

briefly to locate the track, and then immediately

play it. When entering a two digit track number,

the second digit must be entered within three

seconds of the first digit.

When an HDCD disc is playing, the appropriate

HDCD Indicator Nwill light above the deck

in use.

To move to the next track on a disc by cycling

through the individual tracks, press the Next

Button won the remote, or the appropriate

front panel Next Button Û˝for the deck in

use. Additional presses of the button will move

the Play Button j(

to proceed.

CD Text Playback

An increasing number of CD discs are recorded

with CD Text information that may display the

disc’s title, the name of the artists, the title of

Notes About MP3 Playback:

• When an MP3 disc is played, only the Analog

Audio Outputs ¡™ are available. There is

no signal at the Digital Audio Outputs

¢∞•ª during MP3 playback. To ensure

that the MP3 output is heard, make certain

that the correct analog input is selected on

your receiver, processor or preamp.

• The forward and reverse “fast play” or Search

Controls fydo not operate during

MP3 playback. However, the standard Play

j( , Pause Ô vand Stop

Ó uControls operate as they do for

normal play. The Next Track wÛ˝

specific individual tracks, and the artist for specific forward through the tracks on the disc.

individual tracks, depending on how the disc’s

producers program the information.

When a disc is playing, press the Previous

Button iÙ to return to the beginning

of the track being played. Additional presses

of the Previous button will move backwards

through the tracks on the disc.

When a disc’s Table of Contents (TOC) has been

read, but the disc is stopped, press the CD Text

Button lfor the deck in use (either the left

side, Play/CDP deck or the right side, Record/CDR

deck) to view the title of the disc followed by the When a disc is stopped, you may press the Next

disc’s artist.

or Previous buttons to locate a specific track that

you wish to play. When the desired track number

appears at the left side of the appropriate

When a disc with CD Text information is playing,

and Previous Track iÙ

Controls

press the CD Text Button lfor the deck in

Time/Message Display F, press the Play

also work normally during MP3 playback.

• The CDR 30 will play only standard MP3 discs

recorded in the MPEG 1/Layer 3 format. Other

compressed digital audio formats will not be

use (either the left side, Play/CDP deck or the right Button j(

side, Record/CDR deck) to view the name of the

track that is playing and the artist for that track.

to hear that track.

17 PLAYBACK BASICS

Playback Basics

Dual-Play Mode

Dual-Deck Operation

To view the total time remaining on the disc,

press the Display Button b ˆ˘for

Since the CDR 30 has more than one CD deck,

you may play a disc in either drawer. When only

one deck is playing, the unit is in the Single

mode. In the Single mode, the audio output will

be fed to all digital and analog jacks for both

decks. This means you may select the input on

your receiver, preamp or processor for either

deck. For example, if you have the Play Deck

connected to “CD” and the Record Deck con-

nected to “Tape,” when only one deck is play-

ing, either input may be selected.

Since the CDR 30 has two separate CD decks, it

may be used as a two-disc changer, so that you

can continually play two discs.

the deck in use so that the Total Time

Indicators TVlight. The Time/Message

Display Fwill show the total time remaining

for all tracks on the disc and count down until

the disc has finished playing. When the disc has

played all the way through, the total number of

tracks and the total running time of the disc

will be displayed.

When the CDR 30 is in the Single-Play mode,

as shown by the Single Play Indicator D

being lit, when the disc in one deck has played

through to the end, the disc in the other deck

will automatically begin to play. Each disc will

play through, and when one deck is finished

the other will start. To stop playback, press the

For MP3 discs, once the disc’s Table of Contents

data has been read, the Time/Message Display

Fwill show the total number of tracks on the

disc. During disc playback, press the appropriate

Stop Button uÓ

currently playing.

for the deck that is

It is also possible to play two discs at once, using

the Dual mode. To initiate dual-mode playback,

press the Dual Play Select x button on

the remote or the Dual/Single Play Select ¸

button on the front panel. When the Dual-Play

Indicator Dis lit, you may play a different

disc in both decks at the same time. The output

of each deck will be sent to the appropriate

output jacks, and you will need to select the

deck you wish to listen to using the input selec-

tors on your receiver, preamp or processor. You

may also use the output of one deck to feed

your main-room system, while the second deck

is used to feed a remote room.

ˆ˘for the deck

To have the CDR 30 function as two separate

CD players, where the deck in use stops at the

end of a disc, press the Dual Button ¸x

until the Dual-Play Indicator Dlights. In the

Dual mode, each deck acts independently of the

other and when the disc in one deck finishes, it

stops unless one of the Repeat functions has

been activated.

Display Button b

in use once, and the display will cycle through

the following available information:

Elapsed time of current track ➜ Remaining Time

of current track ➜ Current Track Number ➜ File

name of Current Track (Up to the first six digits)

To read the total time of all tracks recorded on

an MP3 disc, the disc must be stopped. Then,

press and hold the CDP or CDR Display

NOTE: Remember that only one MP3 disc may

play at a time, even when the Dual Play mode

is in use. If two discs containing MP3 selections

are loaded in the CDR 30, one must be removed

and replaced with a standard CD Audio disc for

the dual play mode to operate.

Button b

ˆ˘(as appropriate) for

three seconds, until a TTL TIME ONmes-

sage appears in the Time/Message Display

F. Then press the CDP or CDR Display

As long as the Dual-Play Indicator Dis lit,

each deck functions as a separate CD player,

and will respond to its own set of controls on

the front panel for either the Record Deck

(ÓÔÚÛÙˆor Play Deck

Button b

again to alternate between a

display of the total number of tracks and the

total time of the disc. Press and hold the CDP

Time Display

ˆ˘again

The CDR 30’s time display is capable of show-

ing a wide range of information about the con-

tents of a CD.

or CDR Display Button b

˘˝

. To control the trans-

for three seconds until a TTL TIME OFF

message appears in the Time/Message

Display Fto return to standard display.

ports using the remote, remember to first press

the Selector button for either the Play/CDP

Deck dor the Record/CDR Deck z, and

then press the desired command function.

For Standard CD Audio discs, once the disc’s

Table of Contents or TOC data has been read,

the Time/Message Display Fwill show the

number of tracks on the disc in the two left

digits of the display, and the total running time

of the disc in the remainder of the display.

When the disc is playing, the tracks will count

up as each new track is reached, and time dis-

play will show the elapsed time for the track

being played.

Headphone Listening

You may listen to the output of the CDR 30

through headphones at any time by simply

plugging the headphones into the Front Panel

Jack 4. The volume of the headphone output

may be adjusted with the Headphones Level

Control 5. Note that changes to the head-

phone level will not alter the output settings to

the analog outputs. Those levels are fixed, and

the volume should be adjusted using your

receiver, preamp or processor.

NOTE: When in the Dual mode, you may return

to Single play mode by pressing the Single

Play Select Button gon the remote or the

Dual/Single Play Select Button ¸on the

front panel. However, pressing the Single

Button g¸while both decks are playing

will automatically stop playback of the disc in

the Record Deck %while the disc in the

Play Deck 3continues to play. The output

of the play deck will be sent to both sets of

output jacks.

To view the time remaining in the track being

played, press the Display Button b

ˆ˘for the deck in use so that the

REMAINING TIMEIndicators ST

illuminate. The Time/Message Display F

will count down the time remaining in the

track, and at the start of the next track the

counter will start to count down the running

time of that track.

Note that when only one deck is playing back a

disc in the Single-Play mode, the output of that

deck will be fed to the headphone jack. When

the unit is in the Dual-Playback mode, only the

output of the Play Deck 3will be fed to the

headphone jack.

NOTE: When using the dual-play function with

MP3 or HDCD-encoded discs, start the play for

either of those discs first before playing a con-

ventional CD Audio disc.

18 PLAYBACK BASICS

Program Play

The CDR 30’s advanced programming system

enables you to program the order in which

tracks are played, to repeat one track or all

tracks, or to repeat any segment of a disc

without regard to track numbers.

Continue to add tracks in the order you wish to

have them played until the programming ses-

sion is complete. You may add up to 20 tracks,

repeating a track if desired, as long as the total

number does not exceed 32. If you exceed the

32-track limit, the Time/Message Display F

will read FULL. Tracks may also be added

using the Next wÛ˝and Previous

track you wish to delete. Next, press the Clear

will blink and the step will be removed from

the program list. Program steps need not be

deleted in any order; as long as you have locat-

ed a step in the program list, it may be erased.

Button

. The information in the display

Programming Play Lists

To program the order of playback for the tracks

on a disc, insert the disc, let the unit read the

Table of Contents information, and wait until

the disc has stopped and the number of tracks

and total running time is displayed. Next,

select the deck that will be programmed by

pressing the CDP Select Button don

the remote for the Play Deck 3or the

CDR Select Button zon the remote for

the Record Deck %.

To cancel an entire program list while the pro-

gram is playing, press the Program Button

eand note that the Program Indicator C

will go out. To remove a total program list

when the disc is stopped, simply open and

close the disc drawer. Whenever a disc is

removed or the unit is turned off, the program

list is erased.

Buttons iÙ

the Program Button eÚ

to locate the track, and

to enter that

track in the programmed sequence.

When the complete list of tracks has been

entered, press the Play Button j(

The tracks will then play in the order in which

they were entered. Note that a programmed list

of tracks may also be recorded if the disc being

programmed is in the Play Deck 3. Follow

the instructions on page 21 for complete

information on recording and dubbing.

Repeat Programmed Play

The CDR 30’s programming system enables you

to repeat either a single track on a disc, the

entire disc, or a specially programmed passage

that you select.

To begin the programming sequence, press the

Program Button eÚ

and note that

the PROGIndicator Cwill light and the

Time/Message Display Fwill show

03P-01for standard CD Audio discs and

---P01for MP3 discs.

Checking, Editing and Clearing

Programmed Play Lists

Once you have entered a program list it will

remain in the unit’s memory until the disc is

removed or the unit is turned off. Thus, if you

play through a program list, simply press the

Repeat One Track

To repeat the track you are currently listening to,

press the Repeat Button qand note that

the Repeat Mode Indicator Bwill light

Repeat 1. If the track is changed by using

the Next/Previous Skip Button

Next, enter the track numbers to be played by

pressing the Numeric Keys o. For two-digit

track numbers, be certain to enter the second

digit within three seconds after the first number

is entered. As each track is entered, the display

will blink three times, alternating between two

displays. The first display will show the track

number just entered on the left side of the

Time/Message Display Funder the Track

Indicator W, while the right side will flash

the number of steps that have been pro-

grammed. For example, after programming the

first step to be track number 3, the display will

flash 03P-01for CDs or 03-P01for

MP3 discs.

Play Button j(

again to replay the

list. If you find that you wish to check the list or

make changes, that is also possible by following

a few simple steps.

iwÛÙ˝

while the Repeat 1

mode is active, the new track will now be

repeated.

To scroll through a program list, press the

Program Check Button h. Each press of

the button will move through the tracks that

have been programmed. The display will alter-

nate between the track number of the program

step number (e.g., 12P-03for CD Audio

discs, or 012P03for MP3 discs, tells you

that Track 12 on the disc is the 3rd program

step) and the track number and the total

running time so far in the program (e.g.,

Once Repeat 1 playback has been started, it

will continue until the unit is stopped by press-

ing the Stop Button uÓ , or the disc

deck is opened by pressing the appropriate

Open/Close Button 6$c`. When

playback is stopped, the Repeat sequence is

erased and must be reentered if you wish to

repeat a track on another disc.

Alternating with the track number and program

step will be a display of the track and the total

running time of all tracks that have been

programmed so far. For example, a display of

0611:25will indicate that track number

six was the last track programmed, and that the

total time of all tracks so far is 11 minutes and

25 seconds. The Total Time Indicators SV

will flash with this display to remind you of the

display’s contents.

Repeat All Tracks

1216:04or 05012for MP3 discs tells

you that at this point you have programmed a

total of 16 minutes and 4 seconds of material).

To repeat all the tracks on a disc in order, press

the Repeat Button qtwice while the disc

is playing and note that the ALLRepeat

Mode Indicator Bwill light. Once the Play

At any point in the list you may insert a new

track by simply entering the track number using

the Numeric Keys o. Simply press the but-

tons that correspond to the number of the track

you wish to add. Any tracks that are in the pro-

gram will remain.

Button j(

through from beginning to end continuously,

until the Stop Button uÓ is pressed.

is pressed, the disc will play

The Repeat All function may be cancelled at any

time by pressing the Repeat Button qonce

until ALL Repeat Mode Indicators Bgo

out. The Repeat All Function is also canceled

when the disc drawer is opened.

These displays will alternate three times, and

then show a steady display of the total time

and last track programmed.

To remove a step in the program, first use the

Program Check Button hto locate the

19 PROGRAM PLAY

Program Play

Repeat A-B

Random Play

Intro Scan Play

The CDR 30 may be programmed to repeat any

section within a track, or a complete passage

that includes material from a series of consecu-

tive tracks.

The CDR 30 may be programmed to play all the

tracks on any disc in random order, playing each

track until the entire disc has been played.

Intro Scan Play is a feature of the CDR 30

that allows you to quickly sample the contents

of a disc by automatically playing the first

10 seconds of each track.

To playback the tracks in a random sequence,

press the Random Play Button k, making

certain that you have first pressed the CDP d

or CDR Select Button z, as appropriate,

so that the random command will be accepted

by the proper deck. Once the Random Play

Button kis pressed, the CDR 30’s internal

processor will select the tracks to be played in

random order and play through the disc.

To program the unit for A-B Repeat play, first

play the disc and locate the point where you

wish to begin the repeated section. At the start

point, press the A-B Repeat Button pand

note that the Repeat Mode Indicator B

will show an A and flash. Let the disc play until

the point at which the section to be repeated

will end. At that end point, press the A-B

Repeat Button pagain and note that the

Repeat-Status Indicator Bwill stop flash-

ing and will light showing RepeatA-B.

To begin Intro Scan Play, press the Intro Scan

Button sfor the deck containing the disc

you wish to hear. The deck will automatically go

into the Play mode, and will play the first 10

seconds of each track on the disc in sequence.

To hear the entire contents of a track while it

is playing in the Intro Scan mode, press the Play

Button j(

for the appropriate deck.

If one of the Next Track Buttons wÛ˝

is pressed during Random Play, the unit will

move to the next randomly selected track, not

the next track in numerical sequence.

The unit will immediately begin to play the

section you have programmed, and continually

repeat it.

To stop a Random Play sequence, simply press

the Stop Button for the deck in play uÓ

A Random Play sequence is also stopped when

a disc drawer is opened by pressing one of the

Open/Close Buttons c`6$.

Notes on Program Play:

• The program material selected for A-B repeat

must be at least 4 seconds long.

• The repeat A-B feature does not function when

an MP3 disc is playing.

To resume normal play, press the A-B Repeat

Button p. The Repeat A-B Indicators B

will go out, and the disc will continue playing

through to the end. Stopping the disc or open-

ing the disc drawer will automatically cancel

the Repeat A-B programming.

20 PROGRAM PLAY

CD Recording

Making recordings on the CDR 30 is simple and

easy once you become accustomed to the

basics of CD Recording. Before making your

first recording, please take a moment to review

the CDR Basics on page 14. In particular, you

will need to become familiar with the types of

discs that may or may not be used in the

CDR 30. In addition, some terms used in the

following pages may be new to you. The follow-

ing definitions and information will help you to

make CD recordings using the CDR 30’s many

features:

CDR 30 will play only in CD players that are

specially designed to accommodate CD-RW

discs. Note that most DVD players are com-

patible with finalized CD-RW discs.

• Some commercial CD discs may contain a

copy protection data bit that will prevent a

digital copy of the disc to be dubbed. In that

case, the Copy Prohibit Indicator Iwill

light to remind you that the inability to record

is intentional, and not the result of a problem

with the CDR 30.

• This product is equipped with the Serial Copy

Management System (SCMS) to protect the

rights of copyright owners. Although it is

possible to make a copy of most CDs for

your own personal use, it is not possible to

make a digital copy from another digital copy,

including CDP, although it is possible to make

an analog copy of a digital copy.

Disc Dubbing

The easiest way to make a copy of an entire

disc is to use the CDR 30’s internal dub

capability.

First, insert a blank or unformatted disc in the

Record Drawer %. When the disc is inserted,

the CDR 30 will examine it to determine whether

it is a CD-R or CD-RW disc, and optimize itself

for the best possible recording. This is indicated

by the OPCmessage in the Time/Message

Display F.

Place the disc to be dubbed in the Play Drawer

3and wait until the Table of Contents data is

read and the Time/Message Display Fshows

the track and running time data for the disc.

• The CDR 30 accepts analog inputs and digital

coax or optical inputs. Before making a

recording, be certain that you have selected

the correct input, using the Input Select

Button ı.

If you wish to copy the entire disc, proceed to

the next step. However, if you wish to copy only

one track from a disc, first select that track by

pressing the Next Button ˝wuntil the

track number appears in the Time/Message

Display Fand then immediately press the

1 Track Dub Button 9.

• After a disc is recorded, it must be finalized.

This process adds a table of contents data to

the disc and makes it playable on other

machines. Until a disc is properly finalized, it

may not be played on standard CD players.

• The CDR 30 may record on either CD-R or

CD-RW discs, but they must be of the type

specifically designed for use in consumer-

audio CD recorders. These discs may be rec-

ognized by looking for the words “Digital

Audio” in the compact disc logo on the blank

disc or its packaging. Discs with the logo

reading only “Compact Disc/Recordable” are

designed for computer data recording, and

they may not be recorded using the CDR 30.

• CD-R discs may not be erased or have

material added to them once they have been

finalized.

RECORDINGS MAY BE MADE FOR

PERSONAL USE ONLY, AND ANY

UNAUTHORIZED COPYING IS SUBJECT

TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.

Next, select a dub speed. The default speed is a

real-time dub, where the recording takes as

long as the actual running time of the disc.

However, with the CDR 30 you may also select

x2 dubbing or x4 dubbing. Press the Speed

Button !to select a speed as indicated by

the x2/x4 Indicators H. When no Speed

Indicator lights, the unit is set to real-time

recording. Note that the slower the record-dub

speed, the more tolerant the unit is of errors on

the blank disc. However, with most high-quality

blank discs, the 2x and 4x speeds should not

present a problem.

•

The CDR 30 will not copy DVD discs, computer-

data discs, CD-based computer or video-game

discs, or digital audio discs with a sample rate

that is not compatible with the range of the

CDR 30’s sample-rate converter.

• Discs containing MP3 data may only be

copied to the standard CD Audio format.

Recordings on the CDR 30 may be made in a

number of ways:

• Discs may be dubbed using the playback

deck on the CDR 30 as a source. These copies

may be made in real time, at twice normal

speed, or at four times normal playback

speed.

• Recordings may be made from an external

CD player or other digital source that is

synchronized with the dub being made in the

CDR 30.

• Recordings may be made from a compatible

external digital source.

• Recordings may be made from an external

analog source.

• At least four (4) seconds of blank recording

time must remain on an unfinalized disc for

recording to take place.

• The maximum number of tracks that may be

recorded on a disc is 99.

Before beginning a dub, make certain that there

is sufficient blank space on the record disc. To

do this, first determine the time available on

the blank disc by subtracting the time of previ-

ously recorded material, if any, that is shown in

the record side Time/Message Display F,

from the total time available on the disc. That

number should be greater than the total time

of the disc to be dubbed, which is shown in the

play side Time/Message Display F.

• Note that some CD-R/CD-RW audio recording

discs may be used for single-speed recordings

only. If you use a disc with such a warning,

make certain not to make a dub at x2 or x4

speed. However, the CDR 30 has been tested

for compatibility with a wide range of blank

discs from manufacturers throughout the

world. In most cases, blank discs will produce

high-quality recordings at any dub speed.

• In some rare cases, a CD player may not be

compatible with CD-R discs. If you find that a

CD-R disc plays in some players but not in

others, the fault is most likely with the player,

not with the recorded disc or the CDR 30.

Remember that CD-RW discs made in the

When you are ready to start the dub, press the

Dubbing Button ). During this process the

appropriate Dubbing Indicator Jwill light,

the Record Indicator Owill flash and a

BUSYmessage will flash in the Record Deck’s

Time/Message Display F. When both

Information Display Indicators return to normal,

21 CD RECORDING

CD Recording

with indications of 0100:00, press the

variations in the spin speed of each drive,

but this is normal. No information has been

lost in the recording process.

• If the original disc being dubbed is a digital

copy or if it contains copy-prohibit signals, the

unit will automatically make an analog copy.

recordings, you must add track numbers man-

ually by pressing the Track Increment

Button nwhen you wish to increase the

track number. This mode is recommended for

recordings made from analog sources.

CDR Play/Select Button

(

to start the dub.

While the dub is in progress, you will see the

track numbers and running time increase as

the disc is copied. The Level Indicators will

also flash but this is only for your reference,

as record levels may not be adjusted during

digital recordings. It is possible to listen to the

source disc while it is being dubbed by selecting

the appropriate input on your receiver, preamp

or processor.

• The Auto mode will add track numbers auto-

matically, in one of two ways. When track

data is present from a digital recording, it will

be carried over to the new copy disc. Thus,

when the CD being played moves from one

track to the next track, the copy disc will also

increase the track number by one. Activate

the Auto mode by pressing the Auto/Manual

Button mand noting that the Manual

Track Increment Indicator Kgoes out.

• In the Auto mode for recordings from an ana-

log source or a digital source with no track

data, the track number will be increased

when the CDR 30 receives silence for 3 sec-

onds. After 5 seconds of silence (for digital,

10 seconds for analog sources), the recording

will stop. To activate the Auto mode, press the

Auto/Manual Track Increment Button m

once and note that the Manual Track

• When a dub is made from an external digital

source that has a sample rate other than

44.1kHz, such as some modes of MiniDisc or

DAT, the CDR 30’s built-in sample rate converter

will automatically convert the digital signal to

44.1kHz for proper recording of a standard

CD Audio disc. When the sample rate converter

is in use, the Sample Rate Converter

Indicator Rwill light.

During a dub it is possible to view the level for

either the output of the CDP/Play deck or the

input to the CDR/Record deck. To select the

display being viewed, press the desired

Level Indicator Select t.

• Remember that MP3 discs may only be copied

to the conventional CD Audio format.

Important Note: When a high-speed (x2 or

x4) dub is being made, you will hear the play-

back from the CDP Outputs ¡¢ª at the

faster speed. Fast speed playback increases the

pitch of a sound, and when played back at high

volume levels this may damage your speakers.

DO NOT use high volume levels when listening

to high-speed dubs while they are in progress.

• When dubbing an MP3 disc, it is possible

that the total running time of the material on

the MP3 disc may exceed the capacity of the

record disc, since the compressed file structure

of the MP3 format allows over ten hours to

be recorded on a disc, while most CD-R discs

have a time limit of 74 minutes. In that case,

program the tracks to be recorded into a

playlist using the procedure shown on page 19;

otherwise, the record disc will stop once its

capacity has been reached.

Increment Indicator Kgoes out.

To prepare for a recording, press the Record

Button t8. The Record Indicator Owill

flash, and the word BUSYwill briefly appear

in the Time/Message Display F. When the

Display returns to the track and running-time

information, the unit is ready to record.

The dub will stop automatically when the

source disc has played through to the end. After

the dub is finished, the Information Display will

show an UPDATEmessage, and then return

to normal operation. To manually stop a

Recording From an External Source

To record from an external source, first place a

CD-R or CD-RW audio disc in the Record

Deck %. Next, select the input to be used by

pressing the Input Select Button ı.

Pressing the button will cycle between the

input choices, which will be shown in the

Time/Message Display Fas COAX REAR,

COAX FRONT, OPTICAL REAR,

OPTICAL FRONTor ANALOG. In

addition, an Input Indicator Zwill light to

show the selected input.

dubbing operation, press the Stop Button

uÓ

for either deck.

Once the source material is playing, start the

actual recording by pressing the Play/Select

Button (. Note that the Record Indicator

Owill stop flashing and the Time/Message

Display Fwill begin to show the running

time of the recording and the track data.

Depending on which mode of track increment

has been selected as described above, track

numbers must be increased manually or they

will be added automatically. Regardless of

which mode has been selected, a track may be

added at any time by pressing the Track

Increment Button n.

As with all recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs, the

disc must be finalized before it can be played in

other machines. See page 23 for instructions on

disc finalization.

Notes on Dubbing:

• If you wish to make a dub with the tracks in

a different order from the original disc, omit

tracks on a disc, or make a dub that mixes

tracks from different discs, create a Programmed

Playback List before pressing the Dubbing

Button )to start the dub. Instructions for

creating a program list may be found on page 19.

Note: Dubs containing program lists may be

made at either the x1 or x2 speed. If you

attempt to make a Programmed Dub at the

x4 speed, the unit will automatically select

the x2 speed.

• The Pause buttons do not operate while a

dub is in progress.

• Tracks will be added automatically to mirror

the track structure of the original disc.

• The Total Time indication of the recorded CD

may vary slightly from the original due to

After the digital input is selected, the connection

may be made to either the front panel ^&

or rear panel §¶ jacks. Note that when a

signal is present at both the front and rear

panel jacks, the signal at the front panel jacks

will be used as the input source. In that case,

the Front Input Indicator Ywill light to

alert you to the fact that the source connected

to the front panel is in use.

Note: During recording from an external

source, the unit will automatically go into

“Record/Pause“ when it senses 3 seconds of

silence. The recording will resume when a signal

is received. Also, when the Pause button is

pressed during a recording, the track number

will increase by one number and the recording

will stop and must be restarted by pressing the

Play/Select Button (. When the recording

is finished, press the Stop Button uÓ.

Press the Auto/Manual Track Increment Button

mto select how tracks will be numbered on

the recorded disc.

• The default mode is Manual as indicated by

the Manual Track Increment Indicator K.

In that mode for either digital or analog

22 CD RECORDING

CD Recording

CD Sync Recording

Record Levels

At the end of a recording, a BUSYmessage

and an UPDATEmessage will appear briefly,

and the unit will return to normal operation.

Remember to finalize the disc after recording so

that it may be used in other players.

CD Sync recording allows you to make an auto-

matic digital recording from an external CD or

MD player. During CD Sync Recording, the

record unit starts in sync with the source, and

tracks are added automatically.

As with any recording, the setting of record

levels is important to the creation of a copy disc

that is correctly recorded so that it is both free

from noise (caused by too low a record level)

or distortion (caused by too high a record

level.) Since the CDR 30 accepts both digital

and analog sources, a different procedure is

required, depending on the type of input used.

Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW Discs

Finalizing is a simple process that completes

the recording of a disc so that it may be used in

other players. Once that is done, a CD-R disc

may not be changed or added to. CD-RW discs

are “locked” once they are finalized, but they

may be unfinalized to permit additional recording

or erasure.

To make a CD Sync recording: First, make cer-

tain your playback source is selected and cued

to the correct starting point. Next, select the

appropriate digital input by pressing the Input

Button ıuntil the desired input indication

appears in the Time/Message Display F

and Input Indicator Z. CD Sync recordings

may not be made from an analog input.

To view the record level, press the CDR Level

Indicator Selector tand verify that the

CDR Deck Level Indicator Eis lit. In general

practice, and particularly for analog recordings,

a proper recording is made when the individual

left and right Level Indicators Grun in the

left two-thirds of the display scale, and the red

OVER indicators flash only briefly.

To finalize a disc, place it in the Record Drawer

%, if it is not already in that drawer. Once the

disc’s Table of Contents (TOC) information has

been read and the OPC process has been com-

pleted, press the Finalize Button #and note

that the word FINALwill begin to flash in

the Time/Message Display F. Within five

seconds, press the CDR Play/Select Button (

and note that the message will stop flashing.

Next, make certain that there is a fresh disc in

the Record Drawer for the recording. Press the

CD Sync Record Button 8as instructed

below and note that the Sync Indicator M

will light and the Record Indicator Owill

flash. Select the type of recording to be made:

The default setting for level control is Manual

with the adjustment set at a 0db level. This

setting is appropriate for most recordings, and

under normal circumstances you will not need

to make any changes.

• To record only the first track from the source

player, press the CD Sync Record Button

8 ONCE so that 1TRKappears in the

Time/Message Display F.

• To record the entire disc or tape, press the

CD Sync Record Button 8TWICE so that

ALLappears in the Time/Message

Display F.

With analog recordings, it is desirable to have

the Level Indicators Gflash at the right

two-thirds of the display, and only occasionally

lighting the red indicators. If the level is too

high or too low during an analog recording,

simply adjust the Analog Record Level

Control *until the level is set properly.

The finalization process will take up to two

minutes, depending on the length of the material

recorded on the disc. During finalization you

will see the number of seconds remaining in

the process count down in the Time/Message

Display Funtil the disc is finalized. During

finalization the CDR deck will not accept any

operating commands.

When the desired mode has been selected,

start the playback from the source machine. The

CDR 30 will automatically recognize the incom-

ing digital data and begin recording. If the

source material is a CD, the track numbering

from the original disc will be carried over to

the dub. If the playback source is NOT a CD,

you will have to increment the tracks manually.

It is important to note that for digital recordings

the level indications will always run lower than

what you would expect for an analog recording.

This is due to the fact that, within limits, low level

for digital recordings is not a severe problem.

However, high digital levels will cause a complete

loss of information. In most cases it will not be

necessary to adjust the level for digital recordings.

When the finalization process is complete, the

Time/Message display will return to its normal

messages, and the R/RW Indicator Qwill go

out, with the CD indication remaining to indi-

cate that the disc is finalized and ready for play

on standard CD players (for CD-R discs).

The recording will continue until the CDR 30

senses that the playback is finished when there

in no incoming signal for more than three sec-

onds. At that point the recording will stop. You

may also stop the recording at any time by

pressing the Record Deck Stop Button Ó.

When there are only four seconds remaining on

a blank disc, DISC FULLmessage will

appear in the Time/Message Display F.

When you see this message, you will need to

stop the recording process and, when a CD-R is

being recorded, insert a new blank disc or,

when a CD-RW is in use, either use a new disc

or erase existing tracks following the instruc-

tions on page 24.

Unfinalizing and Erasing CD-RW Discs

CD-RW discs are unique in that they are both

recordable and rewritable. This means that you

may use them over again like a cassette tape.

However, the process of reusing a CD-RW disc

is slightly different from that used with tapes.

When automatic level control of digital control

is desired, press and hold both Digital Level

Control Buttons and release them when

the Digital Record Level Status Indicator X

lights as A DRLC. In this mode, the system

will automatically limit digital record levels to

prevent loss of information.

Unfinalizing a CD-RW Disc

To keep the material that is already recorded on

a CD-RW disc but to add an additional track

and erase single tracks, you must first unfinalize

the disc. To do that, place the CD-RW disc in

the Record Deck %and wait until the Table

of Contents data has been read.

To manually adjust the level, press the appro-

⁄

priate or ¤ Digital Level Control

Button , but make certain that the level

shown in the Level Indicators Gdoes not

exceed the red levels. Digital levels may only be

adjusted from –3dB to +3dB, as shown in the

Time/Message Display F.

After the recording is complete, an UPDATE

message will appear briefly, and the unit will

then return to normal operation. Remember to

finalize the recorded disc so that it may be used

in other machines.

To stop the recording, press the Stop Button Ó.

The recording will automatically stop if it takes

more space than is available on the CD-R/RW disc.

A DISC FULLmessage will appear to

remind you that a new disc is needed.

23 CD RECORDING

CD Recording

may be erased the disc must be unfinalized. If

the disc is finalized, follow the instructions

above for unfinalizing before proceeding with

these steps.

Important Note on Erasure and

Press the Erase Button @twice and check to

make certain that the word ERASEflashes in

the Time/Message Display F. Within three

seconds, press the CDR Play/Select Button

(jto start the process. The ERASE

message will be replaced by OPCand then

TOCas the disc is readied for the erasure.

The word ERASEwill be displayed again

during the process.

Finalization Times: Regardless of the speed

at which a disc was recorded, the CDR 30 will

erase and finalize discs at the x4 speed to mini-

mize the length of the process. However, in

some cases, it may be necessary for the unit to

repeat the erasure or finalization due to the

nature of an individual disc. For that reason, it

is normal for the time required to complete

these steps to vary from one disc to another.

To erase only the last track, press the Erase

Button @. Note that the Time/Message

Display Fwill display 01TRKand ERASE

will flash. Press the Play/Select Button j(

within three seconds and note that the Erase

Indicator will stop flashing. When ERASE

goes out, the Time/Message Display Fwill

show the total number of tracks that now

remain on the disc.

When the ERASEmessage goes out and is

replaced with a normal display, the disc has

been unfinalized and is ready to have single

tracks erased or new tracks added.

You may erase more than one track, counting

backwards from the last track. First, press the

Erase Button @. Note that the Time/Message

Display Fwill display 01TRKand ERASE

will flash. Press the Next Button wÛor

Previous Button iÙuntil the number of

tracks to be erased appears in the Time/Message

Display F. For example, when 06TRK

appears in the display a total of six tracks will

be erased, counting back from the last track on

the disc. Next, press the Play/Select Button

(jwithin three seconds of making the

track selection and note that ERASEwill

stop flashing. When ERASEgoes out, the

Time/Message Display Fwill show

the total number of tracks that now remain

on the disc.

Erasing an Entire CD-RW Disc

Erasing the entire contents of a disc is simple,

and it does not matter if the disc has been

finalized or not. To erase the disc, press the

Erase Button @TWICE if the disc has NOT

been finalized and once if it has been finalized,

so that the word DISCappears in the

Time/Message Display Fand the word

ERASEflashes. To start the erasure, press the

Select Button (and note that the word

ERASEwill stop flashing. The erasure process

takes about a minute, and it is complete when

the Information Display resets to 0000:00

and ERASEgoes out. The disc is now totally

erased and may be reused.

Erasing a Single Track

The individual tracks on a CD-RW disc may be

erased one at a time, starting with the last

track on the disc, or you may erase more than

one track. Note that before individual tracks

Important Note: Tracks at the beginning or in

the middle of the disc may not be erased until

all of the tracks after them have been erased.

24 CD RECORDING

Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• No AC power

SOLUTION

Unit does not operate when Standby switch

or remote Power-On is pressed

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet

• Check to see whether AC outlet is switch-controlled

• Turn on Main Power

• Main Power Switch is off

• Wrong deck selected

Remote does not function

• Press the CDP button to control the Play Deck;

press the CDR button to control the Record Deck

• Replace both batteries

• Remove obstructions from front panel or

connect a remote sensor to the Remote-In Jack

• Dead batteries

• Sensor blocked

Disc does not erase

• CD-R disc in use

• CD-R discs do not erase, only CD-RW discs may be erased

Recorded CD-R disc does not play in

another CD player or DISC ERROR

message appears in Play Deck

• CD-R disc not finalized

• Finalize the CD-R disc in the CDR 30’s Record Deck

(see page 23)

Recording suddenly stops

• Input source stopped or paused

• Recordings will stop when the input source is paused

for more than 5 seconds for digital recordings

and 10 seconds for analog recordings

ERROR MESSAGES

ERROR MESSAGE

EXPLANATION AND PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

CHECK DISC

• A record-related button has been pressed when a

Finalized disc is in the Record Deck %

• A record-related button has been pressed when a

standard CD is in the Record Deck %

• Unfinalize the disc to add tracks to a CD-RW disc

• Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc

DATA DISC

DISC ERROR

DISC FULL

ERROR

• A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD-Video disc has been

placed in the machine

• Only CD Audio, DTS and MP3 discs will play in the CDR 30;

replace the disc

• An unfinalized disc has been placed in the Play Deck 3 • Finalize the disc (see page 23)

• A DVD disc has been placed in the unit

• Replace the disc; the CDR 30 does not play or dub DVD discs

• There are only four seconds of record time remaining

on the disc being recorded

• Use another blank CD-R or CD-RW disc

• Erase one or more tracks on a CD-RW disc

• The disc is not seated properly

• There is a problem with the disc

• Open the drawer and check to see that the disc is properly seated

• Try another disc

FAILED

• A dub has not been completed properly

• More than 99 tracks have been recorded

• Check the play disc

• Repeat the dub process

FULL

• The CDR 30 does not record more than 99 tracks on a disc

• Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW audio disc

NO AUDIO

• A record-related button has been pressed when

a non-audio disc is in the Record Drawer %

SVC-1

• There is an internal problem with the CDR 30

• Contact an authorized Harman Kardon service depot

25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Technical Specifications

Signal Format

Playback Sampling Frequency

D/A Conversion

Oversampling

44.1kHz

96kHz, Multi-Bit Delta-Sigma Conversion

128 Times

Playback Specifications

Frequency Response

Playback S/N

2Hz – 20,050Hz

100dB

Playback Dynamic Range

Playback THD

Analog Audio Output

Digital-Coaxial Output

Headphone Output

100dB

0.005%/–88dB

1V RMS, ± 2dB

0.5Vpp/75Ω

0.5V RMS/32Ω Load

Record Specifications

Digital Input Sample Rates

Recording S/N: Analog

32kHz – 96kHz

91dB

Recording S/N: Digital Dub Mode

Recording S/N: Digital External Source

Recording Dynamic Range

Recording THD

Analog Input Sensitivity

Digital Inputs (Direct Recording)

Equal to Source

Source –10dB

91dB

0.005%/–85dB

330mV RMS 47kΩ = 0dB

44.1kHz, ±100 ppm/min.

General

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Dimensions

Width

Height

Depth

Weight

100~240 VAC/50~60Hz

26 Watts

17.3"/440mm

4.4"/112mm

14.2"/363mm

10.6 lb/4.8kg

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and

Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

This product is covered by one or more of the following:

In the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574; 5,838,274;

5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114.

Other patents pending.

26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Notes

27 NOTES

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