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Pioneer PDR-609 User's Manual

1. DISPLAY CHARA Selecting tracks directly If you want to start directly from a track other than the first just enter the track number from the remote control If you do the same thing during playback the recorder immediately jumps to that track on the disc While a disc is stopped paused or playing enter the track number you want to play The recorder jumps directly to that track If the recorder was stopped the track then starts playing For track numbers 1 to 10 use the corresponding number button For track numbers over 10 press the gt 10 button then enter the track number For example to select track 28 ABC TUV w oe Using the menu features Several features of the CD recorder can be accessed by using the MENU DELETE key This menu is like a selection of preferences that will stay in memory even if the system is turned off see note below The jog dial cycles you through the features listed below refer to the page numbers listed to set your preferences in the menu Digital volume p 23 Balance p 25 Silence threshold for auto track numbering p 33 Time increment recording p 35 Fade length p 35 Note The time increment will default to OFF when recording is stopped auto track numbering is turned off power is switched off Showing CD text information If the CD contains text information you can see this in the display du
2. 3 5 kg 7 lb 12 oz Max dimensions 0 c00000 420 W x 295 D x 105 H mm 16 9 16 W x 11 10 16 D x 4 3 16 H in 2 Audio unit Frequency characteristics ssssssssseessseeeeees 2 Hz to 20 kHz Playback S N wees 108 dB EIAJ U S and Canadian models 112 dB EIAJ U K model Playback dynamic range sssr 98 dB EIAJ Playback total harmonic distortion cceceee 0 002 EIAJ U S and Canadian models 0 0017 EIAJ U K model Playback channel separation 98 dB Recording S N osses 92 dB Recording dynamic range eseese 92 dB Recording total harmonic distortion cceseeee 0 005 EIAJ U S and Canadian models 0 004 EIAJ U K model Output voltage nisinsin ea an ae trha ant eat yyaas 2V Wow flutter cccscsssssssssccecseceeseeeeee Less than measurement limit 0 001 W PEAK EIAJ Number of channels sses 2 channels stereo Digital output Coaxial output ccc 0 5 Vp p 20 75 Q Optical output ese 15 to 21 dBm wavelength 660 nm Frequency deflection Level 2 standard mode Recording specification values are for the LINE input analog 3 Input jacks Optical digital input jack Coaxial digital input jack Audio LINE input jack Control IN jack 4 Output jacks Optical digital output jack Coaxial digital output jack Audio LINE output jack Control Text jack 5 Accessories Remote control unitoe 1 Size AA ROP dry cell batteries cccccssssssssssesssssscse
3. Programming the track order Programming the track order means telling the player precisely which tracks and in what order you want played You can program a playlist of up to 24 tracks playing tracks more than once if you like The playlist you program applies only to the disc in the player at the time as soon as you eject that disc the playlist is lost Make sure the player is stopped then press PROGRAM The PGM indicator lights and the display prompts you to enter the first track in the program SLA C id MUL P 1 0 00 9 As you program tracks the total running time of the program is displayed here Enter the track numbers in the order you want them played There are three ways to enter track numbers e Using the number buttons For track numbers 1 to 10 use the corresponding number button For track numbers over 10 press the gt 10 button then enter the track number For example to select track 28 ABC TUV e Using the track skip buttons Use the lt lt and gt gt buttons to select a track press PROGRAM to enter it into the playlist e Using the jog dial Turn the jog dial to select a track push to enter it into the playlist Press gt gt Il on the front panel to start playback You must press PROGRAM if you want to enter another track after you have started playback 5 More playback features Clearing the playlist Since the program only applies as long as
4. W Press to stop playback or recording ENTER Confirm playback recording menu settings p 16 and characters in CD text p 30 Press to skip backward index points RANDOM p 28 Press to start random playback REPEAT p 28 Use to set the repeat mode current track disc or repeat off PROGRAM p 27 Use to program the playback order of tracks on a disc FADER p 28 34 Press to fade in or fade out during playback or recording BSOR SELST IARI NAME D Hea p Ci l REFES RANDOM NAME CLP Y M a qe l oe 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 of an input signal AUTO MANUAL p 33 34 Switches between automatic and manual track numbering when recording a disc Number Letter buttons p 16 27 30 Use to jump directly to track numbers for playback selecting track numbers for editing programming and selecting letters when using CD text NAME p 30 32 Use to cycle through CD text naming options gt 10 p 16 27 Use to select track numbers over 10 mri p 15 Press to skip forward tracks Also performs those operations assigned to turning the jog dial see page 12 19 Ml 57 28 29 20 Press to skip forward index points NAME CLIP p 32 Press to copy the current CD text to the recorder s memory Il p 15 22 Press to pause playback or recording CHECK p 27 Press repeatedly to step through the program playlist CLEAR p 27 Press to clear the la
5. and fade outs Sometimes for example if you re recording just an excerpt from something it may be better to fade in the recording then fade out again at the end rather than start and end abruptly You can also set longer or shorter fade times so that they match the fades on other songs in your mix Note that you can t record a fade in when in synchro recording mode although you can record a fade out Setting the fade length Press MENU DELETE Turn the jog dial until FADER appears in the display then press to ENTER Use the jog dial lt 4 and gt gt on the remote to set the length of the fade in seconds Each turn will take you forward or back one second The default is 5 seconds Press the jog dial ENTER to confirm the new fade length Recording a fade in With the source playing press FADER during record pause mode to fade in Recording starts with a gradual fade in Recording a fade out Press FADER during recording to fade out After recording the fade out the recorder goes into record pause mode This happens in either normal or synchro record mode e You can also just press ll if you don t need a fade out If you record a fade out during all track sync mode the synchro mode is canceled after the fade out see pages 19 21 for more on synchro recording Note If the recorder runs out of recording space on the disc before the source has finished it will automatically record
6. 35 Records a blank section on a disc for space between tracks etc REC p 22 25 Press to enter record pause mode TIME p 17 Switches the display mode elapsed DISPLAY JCHARA GHI TNU SARK f Pioneer bii Si 3 Controls and Displays 15 SKIP PLAY p 28 Press to switch skip play on and off SKIP ID SET p 29 Instructs the player to skip a particular track on playback SKIP ID CLEAR p 29 16 17 JKL MNO Clears the above setting SYNCHRO p 19 21 Press to start recording on detection 18 track time remaining track time total disc playing time etc DISPLAY CHARA Press to switch between display modes disc title artist name track title p 16 and between upper and lower case characters while using CD text p 30 SCROLL p 16 Press to scroll through long names in CD text MARK 10 0 Press to choose symbol characters when using CD text As a numeric key this represents zero MENU DELETE p 16 23 25 30 33 35 Press to cycle through the preference menu options Press to delete characters while editing CD text Ha p 15 Press to skip backward tracks Also performs those operations assigned to turning the jog dial see page 12 Playback control p 15 16 19 22 ENTER gt Press to play or resume playing a disc lt 4 and gt gt Press and hold for fast reverse and fast forward playback and to move cursor position using CD text Pl eee
7. 6 Using this manal ss ssssssssssssvecccessseateaninenssnsennnneves 6 Hints on installation ssssssssssssseccsssesssssesssseenssannssssen 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control 7 Avoiding condensation problems sssccsssssssseeeenees 7 Gar and maintenance 1 onini na anei 7 Cleaning external surfaces ssssssssssssssseseseeeeeeeee 7 Moving the Umit ceccssssssssesssscessssssnneeesesseesssnnmmeeseeen 7 Storing optical cables 7 Handllitigsdises siti tesvascttt cca ceddauunanindaanay 7 Stonne disis annesin 8 Dises to Voidness 8 GD lens Clearer onana aa 8 About CD CD R and CD RW discs cccsssecssseesstesssessseessseeess 8 Playback omly CDS ecssscssssssssseeseesssssnneesssecessssnmseees 8 CD Recordable discs sssssssssssecsssssenmesesseesssenmseeeee 8 CD Rewritable discs sssssssssssssesecsecssssneesesesseceesnsunesseees 8 GOMSUMERUSE CISCS nnou 8 Recording and finalizing discs ssssssssseessessesseeee 9 Recording copyright material sssssesssseeeeee 9 Connecting Up Connecting up for digital playback amp recording 10 About optical and coaxial jacks 00 0 10 Using the digital inputs cessssccsssssssmeeeeeesssssenmeees 10 Using the digital outputs 0 0 cessssscssssseeeeeeeceesseenneees 10 CD text compatible components sssssseeeesseeennees 10 Connecting up for analog playback amp recording 11 Connecting other Pi
8. CD TEXT indicator will light Play the source Recording starts automatically If you press SYNCHRO during recording the recorder will finish recording without finalizing the CD R After recording all tracks on the source the recorder starts finalizing the disc After the recorder encounters about five seconds of continuous silence it assumes the end of the source has been reached and goes into all sync record pause Be careful If the recorder detects another signal or start ID DAT or DCC it will start recording again If the recorder detects no signal for one minute finalization starts no more recording is possible after this so make sure that there aren t any spaces of more than one minute during the source you re recording See Automatically number ing tracks on page 33 to set the silence threshold Finalization takes about two minutes during which time none of the buttons are operative Never turn the power off during finaliza tion e Jfa digital signal is interrupted the recorder continues recording However if no signal has been detected within five seconds the recorder pauses recording and will not finalize the disc see Digital signal interruptions on page 18 e Ifthe recorder reaches the end of the disc the recorder begins finalization Note If you find that synchro recording does not seem to work see the trouble shooting section on pages 40 42 for possible remedies En 4
9. Controls and Displays 10 11 Front panel POWER switch p 15 Switches power to the unit on and off SCROLL p 16 Press to scroll through long names in CD text TIME p 17 Switches the display mode elapsed track time remaining track time total disc playing time etc DISPLAY CHARA p 16 30 Press to switch between display modes disc title artist name track title p 16 and between upper and lower case characters while using CD text p 30 MONITOR p 23 25 36 Press to monitor the selected input and display digital source information Indicator lights up to remind you when you are monitoring OPEN CLOSE p 15 Press to open or close the disc tray RECORD p 22 25 Press to enter record pause mode for setting input levels etc REC MUTE O p 35 Records a blank section on a disc for space between tracks etc DIGITAL REC LEVEL a lt gt gt Jog dial Turn the jog dial to set the digital recording level p 23 skip tracks p 15 select options in the menu p 23 25 33 35 cycle through characters in CD text p 30 select tracks to erase p 38 39 Push the jog dial to start playback stop mode only p 15 input track numbers during programming p 27 select characters in CD text p 30 confirm menu settings p 16 ANALOG REC LEVEL p 24 Sets the recording level for analog input recording ERASE p 38 39 Press to start erasing tracks or to re initialize a
10. Getting started En Manual recording Use the manual recording method with a source where syncho recording is not suitable For example if you are recording from either radio or a digital satellite synchro recording is not possible since there are no track numbers or start IDs to signal the start and end points of the recording Manual recording is also useful with a noisy analog source such as a vinyl record or from a source with long quiet sections where the recorder may not recognize the end of tracks Load a CD R or CD RW disc Check the display to make sure that there s enough space on the disc for what you want to record Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose an input Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The recorder s display indicates the current input Press RECORD REC on the remote control The recorder goes into record pause The You can also press MONITOR Start playing the source to check it s recordable With a digital source if the source is copy protected using SCMS the message Can t COPY appears In either case you won t be able to record digitally ause the analog inputs instead If necessary set the recording level see pages 23 If the signal appears OK stop the source Check that the time display reads 00 00 then press I or gt gt Il on the front panel to start recording If you press
11. Light traffic normal conversation quiet office distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive A Ja ear 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine earing 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level 80 erige S traffic garbage disposals alarm clock adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DAN GEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower To establish a safe level we cage Start your volume control at a low setting 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill i i 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion 10 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Once you have established a comfortable sound level Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Contents Before You Start Feature of the PDR 609 CD recorder oo 6 Checking what s in the DOX ccscccsssssssesssssssssssssssssseeeeee
12. a disc This is a variation on all track synchro recording on the previous page After all tracks on the source material have been recorded the recorder automatically finalizes the disc You can also copy CD text digitally as long as it has not been copy protected by the manufacturer the disc you want to copy is not in program play mode you use a completely blank CD R Load a CD R or CD RW disc Check the display to make sure that there s enough space on the disc for what you want to record Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose an input Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The display indicates the current input Make sure that the source is not playing then press SYNCHRO three times Press SYNCHRO repeatedly to change the recording mode 1 track sync SYNC 1 omen All track sync ut SYNC ALL sme All track sync w finalization Record pause no sync 01 01 00 00 Synchro recording won t work if the source is already playing The recorder goes into all sync record pause and the SYNC and FINALIZE indicators start to blink EBA SYNC FINAL T SoH SYNC FINAL SWS 4 Getting started The display shows all track sync with finalization with the SYNC and FINALIZE indicators blinking to show that recording can start Note If You want to record CD text information as well press NAME after pressing SYNCHRO The
13. a fade out and stop recording 6 More recording features Recording blank 1 While recording or during record pause mode press O sections REC MUTE Ablank space of about four seconds is This feature is useful wherever you need recorded then the recorder goes into some blank space recorded on the disc for f i record pause mode instance at the end of a recording session so that the next track doesn t follow the e Ifyou press and hold O REC MUTE last too closely Note that you can t start a you can record a blank for as long as recording with a muted section only after you hold down the button a recording has started or at the end of a e Pressing O REC MUTE without recording holding in record pause mode records four seconds of silence from the current position Use this to create a space between tracks when recording in 1 track synchro mode for example 2 Press W to finish the recording session 3 Once the player is back in Checking what s at the end of a disc You don t have to record a whole disc at once Until you finalize the disc further recording is possible from the end of the last track you recorded assuming there are fewer than 99 tracks already on the disc Here s how to check what s on the last recorded section of the disc before recording new material Press RECORD The recorder goes into record pause mode Press and hold lt lt You ll hear
14. both ordinary recordable CDs and rewritable CDs Ordinary recordable CDs CD R can be recorded on just once but the relatively cheap cost of blank discs and the ability to play the recorded discs on any ordinary CD player make them ideal for many applications Compact Disc Rewritable or CD RW is a more recent type of recordable CD that allows erasing and re recording of the disc Although the blank discs are more expensive this ability to use the discs over and over gives them the edge in terms of flexibility over CD R While most CD players should have no problems with CD R discs if the laser pickup is dirty from prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke for example the player may not be able to read some CD R discs At the time of writing most ordinary CD players cannot play CD RW discs Check in the instructions that came with the player for compatibility Checking what s in the box Make sure that you ve received the following supplied accessories with your PDR 609 CD Recorder 1 Two sets of audio cords 3 Two AA size ROP batteries 2 AC power cord 4 Remote control unit e Also included in the box is your warranty card and this instruction manual Using this manual This manual is for the PDR 609 CD Recorder It is split into two sections the first shows how to set up the CD recorder the second takes you through each stage of operation Set up which starts here shows you how to get your new CD recorder up and r
15. change the recording mode 1 track sync SYNC 1 smer All track sync J SYNC ALL sme All track sync w finalization J SYNC FINAL 4 Record pause no sync J 01 01 00 00 Synchro recording won t work if the source is already playing The recorder goes into all sync record pause and the SYNC indicator starts to blink SYNC ALL SSE TEINS The display shows the all track sync mode with the SYNC indicator blinking to show that recording can start Play the source The recorder starts recording automati cally After recording all tracks from the source the recorder goes into record pause After the recorder encounters about five seconds of continuous silence it assumes the end of the source has been reached and goes into record pause and the display shows the SYNC ALL message again Be careful If the recorder detects another signal or start ID DAT or DCO it will start recording again e The recorder will enter record pause if the digital signal is interrupted for more than 5 seconds see Digital signal interruptions on page 18 Press W to finish recording After pressing W the display shows PMA REC while it records the track information to the disc Note If you find that synchro recording does not seem to work see the trouble shooting section on pages 40 42 for possible remedies i en Automatically recording and finalizing
16. eee 27 Checking what s in the playlist sssssssssccsssseeees 27 Replacing a track in the playlist 0 27 Playing tracks at random ennnen 28 Repeating tracks 2 cecacetioriectilasnumuynennaes 28 Fading in and fading OUt sssssssssssssessecseeceeeeeseeeeneee 28 Playing a disc with skip IDs s s s 28 Skipping unwanted tracks csssssccssssssseseseeessssnnnees 29 Setting skip IDs nre canadienne 29 Clearing skip IDS sssssccssssseeessecessssnnneeeseeeessssnnneees 29 More Recording Features USING CD text ss uranni a ina rnageearntes 30 Editing CD text iii anani 31 Copying track names to other tracks ccssssesseseeseen 32 Automatically numbering tracks s 33 Manually numbering tracks s es 33 Starting tracks in time increments csssccssseeeeeeeee 34 Recording fade ins and fade outs csssssessssccccsssseeeeeee 34 Setting the fade length o cccesssssssssssssssssssseneenssesessseeeeeeee 34 Recording a Tade Tic oaie 34 Recording a fade dulzor 34 Recording blank sections s 35 Checking what s at the end of a disc cceecssseeseeseeseen 35 Monitoring A SOULCE oo eeceecssecsseesseesssnessseessuessseessnecssnes 36 Checking for digital copy protection 36 Erasing 4 CD RW disc eyecare 37 When a non finalized disc is loaded 37 When a finalized disc is loaded sssssssssssscscsseseeeeeeeeeseee 38 Reinitializing a distic 38 Additional Information Understanding dis
17. safety purpose of the polarized plug CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet If this product is equipped with a three wire The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alertthe user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other This is a safety feature If you are unable toinsertthe When the power supply cord or plug is damaged volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet plug into the outlet contact your electrician to f liquid has bee
18. straight strokes strokes Don t wipe the disc surface using circular 1 Before you start Storing discs Although CD CD R and CD RW discs are more durable than vinyl records you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly When you re not using a disc return it to its case and store upright Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold humid or hot environments including under direct sunlight When labeling discs use a felt tip pen sold for marking CDs Don t glue paper or put stickers onto the disc or use a pencil ball point pen or other sharp tipped writing instrument These could all damage the disc For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs About CD CD R and CD RW discs The PDR 609 is compatible with three types of compact disc Playback only CDs This unit will playback any ordinary audio CDs carrying the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark tyenataupio shown right CD Recordable discs Recordable CDs or CD R carry the mark die shown right and are write once This means DIGITAL AUDIO that having recorded something on the disc it is permanent it can t be re recorded or erased CD Rewritable discs Rewritable CDs or CD RW carry the mark WiSe shown right As the name indicates you can DIGITAL AUDIO erase and re record material on these discs so that they can be used over and over again CD TEXT discs CD Text discs carry the mark sho
19. the battery compartment cover off e Put in the batteries supplied taking care to match the plus and minus ends of each battery with the markings inside the compartment e Slide the cover back on and your remote is ready for use Caution Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting Please observe the following e Don t mix new and old batteries together e Don t use different kinds of battery together although they may look similar different batteries may have different voltages e Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment e Remove batteries from equipment that isn t going to be used for a month or more e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution s rules that apply in your country or area Avoiding condensation problems Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside or if the temperature of the room rises quickly Although the condensation won t damage the player it may temporarily impair its performance For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer tempera ture for about an hour before switching on and using Care and maintenance Cleaning external surfaces To clean the compact disc recorder wipe with a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent solu
20. the last recorded track in reverse Release the button and the track plays normally to the end While the track is playing you can use the Aa and gt gt If you press RECORD again while the track s playing the recorder jumps to the end of the track and goes into record pause When the track has played out the recorder automatically enters record pause again record pause mode you can go ahead and record normally If you decide you don t want to record just press Ml 6 More recording features Monitoring a source When recording or in record pause mode the source signal is always available for monitoring through a connected amplifier or through a pair of headphones plugged into the PDR 609 s phones jack Even if you re not recording you can still monitor useful for cueing up for the next recording and also for checking that tracks are starting in the proper places during automatic track numbering Start the source component playing Make sure that the input selector is set to the correct input Press MONITOR The indicator above the MONITOR button lights up If the source is copy protected the message Can t COPY appears see the following page for more on this e When automatic track numbering has been selected the TRACK indicator will light for 2 seconds at track start points See Automatically numbering tracks on page 33 if you find the recorder can t recognize the g
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22. Avoid using remotes for equipment located near again and skip IDs can be set and cleared this unit while using the PDR 609 Tn general current CD players cannot play CD RW discs e Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the However this situation may change operating range of the remote The process of finalization fixes the contents of a CD R in place for good by creating a Table of Contents TOC for short at the beginning of the disc which tells other players exactly what s on the disc and where to find it See Finalizing a disc on page 42 for more on finalization 2 Connecting up PDR 609 CD Recorder LINE Choose either the coaxial or the optical connector S 5 a DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN or Digital recording component CD R MD DAT recorder etc Digital playback component CD MD DAT player etc Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Note It is not possible to daisy chain several units together for digital duplication Connecting up for digital playback amp recording The diagrams on these pages show possible connections with various other components in your system Before you start connecting your system make sure that all the components are switched off and disconnected from the wall outlet About optical and coaxial jacks The PDR 609 has both optical and coaxial jacks for both
23. IZE Confirm that you want to re initialize the CD RW disc by pressing gt M H on the p 38 remote control 7 Additional information Troubleshooting Below is a list of messages mainly related to playback and recording problems together with a brief explanation and a page reference where you can find more information Display Cause Remedy CHECK The disc is damaged or Take out the disc and check for dust dirt scratches etc Clean as necessary DISC dirty The disc is loaded upside Take out the disc and reload it label side up If the same message is displayed down again after the disc is reloaded unplug the power cord and plug it in again If the same message is still displayed please contact a Pioneer authorized service center CHECK A system error occurred Unplug the power cord and plug it in again If the same message is displayed blinking perhaps due to noise or again please contact a Pioneer authorized service center display static electricity Display messages relating to playback Display Cause Remedy NEW DISC A blank disc is loaded Only recording is possible on blank CD R or CD RW discs Playback is not possible NO DISC An attempt is made to start playback without loading a Open the tray and check that a disc is loaded disc 7 Additional information Display messages relating to recording Note In the table below indicates a track number Display Cause Remedy Can t COPY Th
24. Pioneer COMPACT DISC RECORDER PDR 609 Operating Instructions COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable ReWritable IMPORTANT A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SER VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION instructions should be read before the product is Ifthis productis equipped with a polarized alternating operated current line plug a plug having one blade wider than RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating the other itwill fit into the outlet only one way This instructions should be retained for future reference is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug in the operating instructions should be adhered to should still fail to fit contact your electrician to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the instructions should be followed
25. SURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour le mod le Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada For U S model DANGER LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM This caution can be found on the rear panel of the unit Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference In some countries or regions the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings However the method of con necting and operating the unit is the same CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein hazardous radiation exposure The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These lim
26. able system is grounded so way with a cart stand tripod bracket or table as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges When the product exhibits a distinct change in recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line
27. aps between tracks e When monitoring through a digital output you cannot hear changes you make in the recording level or balance To switch off monitoring press MONITOR again The monitor indicator switches off N _ L Checking for digital copy protection Using the MONITOR button you can also check whether or not a digital source is copy protected with SCMS Serial Copy Management System SCMS allows you to make digital copies of original sources for your own use but prevents further digital copies being made from the copy see page 27 for more on SCMS Start playing the digital source Make sure that the input selector is set to the correct digital input Press MONITOR The display shows Can t COPY if the source is digital copy protected e Press MONITOR again to switch monitoring off 1 ay L SS 8 Erasing a CD RW disc Although more expensive than CD R discs the great advantage of CD RW is that the discs can be erased and reused Various erase options are available depending on whether the disc has been finalized A third special option erases re initializes the whole disc This process takes quite a long time to complete and should be used for recovering damaged discs not for erasing tracks from a healthy disc Caution Never switch off the power during CD RW erasing your disc may become unusable Ifthe message CHECK DISC appears a
28. ator is lit press AUTO MANUAL to switch it off Start recording You can use manual numbering in any record mode but it is best suited to manual digital input or analog input recording see page 18 for more on these recording modes Press RECORD at any point you want a new track to start CD tracks must be at least four seconds long the recorder won t let you start a new track less than four seconds into the current track 6 More recording features Starting tracks in time increments If you aren t able to set track numbers automatically during recording a radio program with interviews for example you might want to have the recorder start tracks after every three minutes or so This will make it easier to listen back to sections of the recording at a later date You can set the time to one three or five minutes Note The time increment will default to OFF when recording is stopped auto track numbering is turned off power is turned off When the recorder is stopped press MENU DELETE Turn the jog dial lt lt and gt gt I on the remote until T INC appears in the display then press to ENTER The display shows the current time increment one three five minutes or OFF The default is OFF Turn the jog dial lt lt and gt gt on the remote to change the time increment Press the jog dial to ENTER Recording fade ins
29. copied name Use the lt lt and gt buttons to move the cursor around the character display Press NAME CLIP again The most recently clipped name appears 7 Use the jog dial to select one of the previous three names stored then press the jog dial ENTER On the remote use the ka a and gt gt buttons to select a name then press ENTER The display flashes Name Insert briefly and the selected name is inserted at the point you chose e Edit the name further if necessary Press NAME to leave the track name mode W N Automatically numbering tracks If you re recording from CD MD DCC or DAT you can usually let the recorder number the tracks automatically as they change on the source material When recording other digital or analog sources the recorder will start a new track if it detects more than 2 seconds of silence However if you re recording a noisy vinyl record or a classical recording with long quiet sections the recorder may not always regognize the gap between tracks For this reason you can adjust the level of sound that the recorder regards as silence Each input analog coaxial and optical has its own threshold level which can be set independently Note The minimum analog threshold level is 66dB When the recorder is stopped press MENU DELETE Turn the jog dial until A LVL appears in the display then press to ENTER 6 More recording features T
30. digital input and output There s no need to connect both but since some equipment has only one type of connector and you can only connect like with like having both on this unit can be an advantage To use the optical jack you ll need an optical cable These are readily available at audio dealers When buying check that the cable is no longer than 3m Pull out the dust cap and store it in a safe el place for future use Check that both optical plug and socket are free from dust if necessary clean with a soft dry cloth The optical lead will only go in one g gt way so match up the jack and the plug before inserting fully nQ When connecting optical leads take care not to bend the cable around sharp corners as this can damage the cable Likewise when storing optical cable coil loosely as shown on page 8 If you re using one of the coaxial type digital connectors you ll need a lead with an RCA phono plug at each end the same type of connector as the Video cable Using the digital inputs To make direct digital recordings on the PDR 609 you ll need to connect the digital output of a source like a CD MD or DAT player to one of the digital inputs on this unit To make recordings from analog sources like a turntable or cassette deck it s usually easiest to connect this player to your amplifier receiver s tape inputs and outputs see page 15 for more on this Using the digital outputs If you ha
31. disc 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 FINALIZE p 26 Press to start the disc finalization process to make recordable CDs playable on ordinary CD players Indicator lights up during finalization AUTO MANUAL p 33 34 Switches between automatic and manual track numbering when recording a disc INPUT SELECTOR p 19 24 37 Switches between the analog optical digital and coaxial digital inputs Remote sensor p 9 Character display p 14 lt gt gt REC BALANCE p 15 25 30 Press and hold for fast reverse and fast forward playback p 15 Use when recording to set left and right input levels p 25 Use to move cursor back and forth across character display while using CD text p 30 gt Il p 15 19 22 Press to play pause or resume playing a disc Also use to start recording from record pause mode NAME p 30 32 Use to cycle through CD text naming options E p 16 19 22 Press to stop playback or recording SYNCHRO p 19 21 Press to start recording on detection of an input signal MENU DELETE p 16 23 25 30 33 35 Press to cycle through the preference menu options p 16 23 25 33 35 Press to delete characters while editing CD text p 30 PHONES jack Plug in a pair of stereo headphones for private listening or monitoring LEVEL Use to adjust the phones volume 10 11 12 13 14 Remote control O REC MUTE p
32. e actual recording This can cause problems for the CD recorder e The start of the track may not be recorded e The track number will be recorded on the disc after the start of the track e The beginning of the next track on the DAT is uninten tionally recorded To avoid these problems we recommend recording start IDs on the DAT manually if possible If this is not possible or if there are no start IDs on the DAT we recommend using manual track numbering while recording to CD to ensure that new tracks are starting in the right places Refer to the instructions for your DAT recorder for more information You might also encounter problems if you try to synchro record all tracks from a DAT that is set to program play If you want to record a DAT in program play mode use the 1 track synchro recording mode see pages 20 for how to do this Digital signal interruptions Sources of signal interruption include power or source component failure accidental disconnection of the intercon nect cord and interruption of digital satellite broadcasts In all these cases if the signal resumes within about five seconds the result will just be a blank section on the disc If the interruption is longer than five seconds the recorder displays the error message DIN UNLOCK and recording is paused Power interruptions Never switch off the PDR 609 while it s recording or while the display shows PMA REC Program Memory Area Recording If ther
33. e display when you load a disc it will light automatically if one or more are present Load a disc The SKIP ON indicator lights up if there are any skip IDs on the disc This means the player won t play those tracks that are marked by skip IDs Press SKIP PLAY to switch skip play on off then press gt gt II on the front panel When you turn off skip play the player ignores the skip IDs and plays all tracks on the disc e If there were no skip IDs on the disc in the first place the SKIP PLAY button has no effect 5 More playback features Skipping unwa nted 2 The display prompts you to confirm tracks Press SKIP ID SET again to confirm To Although you can t erase tracks on a CD R on pee SKAP IDCLEAR o disc you can set what are called skip IDs These tell a CD player though not all e Use the Ha a and gt gt buttons jog A recognize skip IDs not to play a particular dial to skip to other tracks that don t ei track and to skip to the next one on the have skip IDs set When you press SKIP disc ID SET it will be for the track that is You can also set skip IDs on CD RWs currently playing although it s probably a less useful feature e If there s no room left on the disc to since erasing the last track is possible record a skip ID the display will show should you make a mistake in recording the message SKIP FULL If you make a mistake when setting a skip ID y
34. e input signal is digital copy Record the source through the analog inputs protected with SCMS Can t SYNC This appears when the SYNCHRO Record the source manually or record through the analog input button is pressed when the input selector is set to a digital input and the source selected is not recognized as CD MD DCC or DAT DIN The digital source was interrupted Check that the digital input cable is connected properly and that the UNLOCK power of the source player is on The source is not audio or is an Check that the source is a regular music source incompatible format e g a CD ROM CHECK The source player was already Stop the source player After a short time SYNC 1 or SYNC ALL INPUT playing when the SYNCHRO is displayed and the recorder goes into synchro record pause mode button was pressed SET UP The unit is preparing to record Wait until the message disappears REPAIR The recorder was switched While REPAIR is displayed the recorder automatically examines the off unplugged after recording without recorded area of the disc and updates the track numbers and recording ejecting the disc The recorder could time data This process takes about 40 minutes for a fully recorded disc not write essential recording Finalization or further recording is possible once the REPAIR message information onto the disc disappears REC FULL No more recording is possible Use another disc or erase the CD RW disc b
35. e s a power failure or you accidently disconnect the power from the wall outlet while recording is in process you ll lose at least part of the recording After recording always remove the disc from the recorder before switching the power off Failure to do this could result in you losing some of the recorded material on the disc ieina Recording one track from a source If you want to record just a single track or a few selected tracks from a digital CD MD DCC or DAT or an analog source the recorder can start and stop automatically With digital recording there s no need to worry about recording levels you ll get a perfect digital copy of the original if you want to change the digital recording level see pages 23 If you are recording from a noisy analog source such as a vinyl record or from a source with long quiet sections the recorder may not recognize the end of the track In this case we recommend using manual recording see pages 22 Load a CD R or CD RW disc Check the display to make sure that there s enough space on the disc for what you want to record 2 Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose an input Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The recorder s display indicates the current input 3 Make sure that the source is not playing then press SYNCHRO Press SYNCHRO repeatedly to change the r
36. ecause the available recording time of the disc has been used up or 99 tracks have already been recorded on the disc pro DISC The loaded disc is a CD R or CD RW Load a CD R or CD RW disc that is designated as being for consumer disc for professional use without the use CONSUMER USE designation If digital synchro recording fails to operate correctly check the following 1 Pause playback of the source then press the DIGITAL SYNCHRO button again e Ifyou re recording from a portable CD player etc make sure that the shock protection feature is switched off 2 Start playback of the source component once you see the SYNCHRO indicator start to blink 3 If none of the above solves the problem use manual digital recording to record e Digital synchro recording uses a digital sub signal contained in the source player s digital output Digital synchro recording will not work when recording from the following devices e CD players whose digital output does not include a sub signal e Portable CD MD or DVD players which do not output a digital signal when stopped 7 Additional information It s often easy to mistake incorrect operation for trouble and malfunction of the unit If you think there is something wrong with the component check the points below first If the problem persists contact you nearest Pioneer authorized service center and have them check over the unit Symptom Cause Power cannot be turned on The powe
37. ecoding mode 1 track sync SYNC 1 smer All track sync i SYNC ALL sme All track sync w finalization SYNC FINAL 4 Record pause no sync 01 01 00 00 4 Getting Started Synchro recording will not work if the source is already playing The SYNC 1 indicator will start to blink when the recorder is ready CD R ee SYNEN The display shows the 1 track sync mode with the SYNC 1 indicator blinking to show that recording can start SANE Play the source The recorder starts recording automati cally The recorder pauses recording after recording one track If you re recording a CD or MD recording pauses automatically when the track changes or there is more than five seconds of silence on the source If you re recording from DCC or DAT tape recording pauses when the recorder encounters a new start ID or there is more than five seconds of silence on the source See also Digital recording from DAT on page 18 If you re recording from analog recording pauses automatically when there is more than two seconds of silence on the source If you re done press W To record further tracks simply repeat steps 3 to 5 After pressing W the display shows PMA REC while it records the track information to the disc Note If you want to record CD text information you must record the entire disc See Automatically recording and finalizing a disk on page 21 Text will
38. ed MONITOR in step 3 you ll need to press RECORD here then I or gt 1 to start recording 6 Restart playback of the source material If the AUTO TRACK indicator is lit in the display then the recorder will start a new track each time it detects a sound after at least two seconds of continuous silence To switch off auto track numbering see Manually numbering tracks on page 33 When you re done press W After pressing ill the display shows PMA REC while it records the track information to the disc Setting the digital recording level One of the advantages of digital to digital recording is that you don t have to set recording levels and risk distortion by overloading the disc If you re recording commercial material from CD or MD the digital level has already been optimized and you don t need to change it If you re making a digital copy of a CD DAT or MD that was not commercially produced and that was consistently under recorded you can boost the overall level by up to 20dB Remember though that any peaks in the original recording run the risk of distorting the copy If you record digital satellite broadcasts you may also have cause to boost the recording volume since the volume of some broadcasts is relatively low but again if there are any peaks in the broadcast you run the risk of momentary distortion It s also possible to reduce the digital recording vo
39. essennsssssee 2 AUG COG ehanain onun oniran E a E n ail gain ca AC power cord s es Operating Instructions ey Warranty Catdsfs ti tisstssssssssrseseeccnnccoceensesitiaaeanritinayaiiatid NOTE The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice due to improvements 7 Additional information For U S and Canadian models only r om LLL lllMIiIiiIiIiiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiMiIiM Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Customer Service Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontari
40. exclusively for recording and playback of audio discss you can t record other CD formats such as computer CD ROMs or Dolby Digital AC 3 If you record from a disc format such as CD graphics Video CD or other format that includes both digital audio and video or text you will only be able to record the audio part of the disc In addition to standard audio CDs this recorder will record DTS encoded audio CDs and HDCD format CDs in this case the recording level must be set to OdB Almost all commercial digital source material is protected by copyright laws For this reason the PDR 609 uses special consumer use blank CD R and CD RW discs on which a copyright fee has already been paid A further restriction comes in the form of SCMS an acronym for Serial Copy Management System 4 Getting Started En This generally allows just one generation of digital recording In other words you can make a digital recording from an original source such as a commercial CD but you can t then make further digital recordings from that copy Most digital recording equipment uses the SCMS system including CD and MD recorders and DAT decks You may also find that you can t record certain DVD discs as the digital output of the DVD player can be disabled by the disc Of course if you do encounter SCMS or other digital copy restrictions you can always record through the analog inputs of the PDR 609 To check whether a source
41. f copyrighted material may require consent See the Copyright Design and Patent Act 1988 CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1 To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside CLASS 1 of the product LASER PRODUCT Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The following caution label appears on your unit Location Rear of the unit We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a life time of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electron ics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to exces sive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protec Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time on to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your Decibel equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Level Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or E Living vray refrigerator bedroom away from traffic ata p X ae 50
42. f what they mean If you need more information turn to the page indicated Note In the table below indicates a track number Message Description Reference TOC READ The recorder is reading the disc s TOC Table of Contents Wait for the message to p 15 disappear SYNC 1 The unit is in 1 track automatic digital recording mode Recording starts when the p 19 recorder detects the digital source input signal SYNC ALL The unit is in all track automatic digital recording mode Recording starts when the p 20 recorder detects the digital source input signal PMA REC The recorder is writing TOC data to the disc s PMA Program Memory Area Never turn off the power while this display is showing SKIP SET Confirm that you want to set a skip ID by pressing the SKIP ID SET button p 29 SKIP CLR Confirm that you want to set a skip ID by pressing the SKIP ID CLEAR button p 29 ERASE LAST Confirm that you want to erase the last track of a CD RW disc by pressing gt HI E p 37 on the remote control ERASE ALL Confirm that you want to erase all tracks on a CD RW disc by pressing gt M Il on p 37 the remote control ERASE TOC Confirm that you want to erase the TOC of a finalized CD RW disc to return it toa p 38 non finalized state After doing this you can record more material on the disc ERASE Confirm that you want to erase tracks recorded on a CD RW disc D INITIAL
43. fterward and reuse it so it s not anything like as final as it is with a CD R disc A finalized CD RW disc can only be played on a CD player that is compatible with CD RW discs at present these are very few Caution Finalization takes a couple of minutes During this time never switch off the power to the unit the disc may become unusable as a result Load the CD R or CD RW you want to finalize Check that the disc is free from dust dirt and scratches if necessary clean the disc following the guidelines on page 8 Press FINALIZE The FINALIZE indicator lights After a short while you should see a display something like this TOC 2 03 T The display shows how long finalization will take the exact time taken depends on the disc Press W here to cancel finalization Press II gt I on the front panel to start finalization Finalization takes about two minutes you ll see how long there is still to go in the display The player stops when finished For a CD R the CD R indicator now changes to simply CD For a CD RW the finalize indicator lights in the display None of the controls on the player or the remote have any effect during finalization If however the recorder hasn t managed to finalize the disc within 10 minutes you can abort the operation by pressing W If you do this the disc won t be playable on an ordinary CD player 2 EEJ
44. h CD text information displays by pressing DISPLAY CHARA See page 16 for more on CD text displays Pressing TIME allows you to switch to the disc and track time information displays See page 17 for more on time displays Press gt to start the disc playing Pressing gt IH or the jog dial on the front panel also starts playback To pause playback press II or gt Il again To resume playback press either I again or gt I The recorder only remains paused for 10 minutes then it stops To fast reverse or fast forward press and hold lt lt or gt gt To skip back or forward to another track press lt lt or PPI on the front panel turn the jog dial Pressing P once skips to the start of the next track on the disc Further presses take you to subsequent tracks Pressing a a once takes you to the beginning of the current track Further presses skip to the start of previous tracks You can use lt lt or BP while the disc is paused or stopped as well The track number changes while the disc remains paused stopped To skip back or forward index markers press or on the remote control Because most CDs don t have index markers you will generally see 01 in the index display for each track To stop playback press W Take out the CD from the disc tray before switching off the unit 4 Getting Started En Number buttons DISPLAY CHARA
45. h press Confirm the character and move the cursor to the next character position by pressing the jog dial or gt For the remote move the cursor to the next character position by pressing ENTER e Move the cursor backwards or forwards along the display using lt lt and p e Insert a new character into a name by moving the cursor to the character position you want and repeating steps 4 6 e Erase the character at the current cursor position by pressing MENU DELETE The characters on either side of the current cursor position close to fill up the gap Press NAME again to enter the text and return to the title selection display If you are inputting a track title you must assign it to a track number using ka or PPI or the corresponding number on the remote control Pressing NAME twice takes you back to the previous menu step 2 Note After you have finished setting the names you want in CD text be sure to eject the disc or if you have finished all the recording and editing that you want do to finalize the disc as shown on page 26 Editing CD text The CD recorder can store information for up to three discs at one time When an unfinalized CD R containing CD text is loaded this text will automatically return to memory Before finalizing the CD R you can go back and edit the text as many times as you like or until you input CD text for a fourth disc this
46. he display shows the current silence threshold for automatic track numbering The default is 54dB Turn the jog dial lt lt and gt gt on the remote to change the threshold level Turning the dial cycles through the following levels 78dB to 66dB Use these levels if you find the recorder is putting in new track numbers during very quiet sections of classical music for example 60dB to 48dB A mid level suitable for most recordings 42dB to 24dB If you find that the recorder is not putting in new track numbers because the original source is too noisy Press the jog dial ENTER to confirm the new level If the AUTO TRK indicator is not lit press AUTO MANUAL to switch it on To check that tracks will start at the correct points on the recording see Monitoring a source on page 36 Manually numbering tracks Although automatic track numbering is the default mode of the recorder you can number tracks manually as recording is taking place In some cases such as recording from digital satellite or Laserdisc or from an analog source auto track numbering may not work reliably in these cases a new track is started after the recorder detects two seconds of silence and it s better to use manual track numbering Remember It is not possible to edit track numbers after recording Make sure automatic track numbering is switched OFF If the AUTO TRK indic
47. is digital copy protected see Checking for Digital Copy Protection on page 60 Recording modes The recorder is equipped with a set of analog input terminals as well as both optical and coaxial digital inputs This means that the PDR 609 is compatible with almost all audio sources analog or digital It even has a built in sampling rate converter making it ideal for recording DAT tapes or satellite broadcasts for example which are often at sampling rates different to that of CD Since CDs are always recorded at a sampling rate of 44 1kHz sample rate conversion is completely automatic if the recorder senses a digital signal at either 32 or 48kHz it will convert it to 44 1kHz Note that this recorder can t convert 96kHz digital sources such as some DAT tapes and DVD discs Miscellaneous information e The minimum recordable time is four seconds e Usually track numbers are recorded onto the disc automatically when recording If you decide to switch off this feature for example when you re recording from a satellite broadcast be sure to input track markers as recording is taking place you can t add them after recording is complete See pages 33 for more on manual and automatic track numbering e The maximum number of tracks on a disc is 99 Digital recording from DAT If you re recording a DAT tape that was recorded using the DAT machine s auto ID function the IDs on the tape are slightly after the beginning of th
48. its are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as ra dios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment IMPORTANT FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in thi
49. k ALL 46 40 Remaining playing time of all tracks e During recording press TIME to switch the display mode There are two different displays Press TIME repeatedly to switch between them 02 01 07 46 REC 56 14 Elapsed recording Remaining recording time time available e While stopped press TIME to switch the display mode There are two different displays Press TIME repeatedly to switch between them 09 45 37 REC__ 28 23 Total disc time and Remaining recording time available number of tracks Although compatible with 80 minute discs the remaining recording time display will not accurately show 80 minutes for blank discs 4 Getting Started Introduction to CD recording The PDR 609 is designed to let you make extremely high quality digital recordings onto recordable compact discs For flexibility you can use either rewritable discs CD RW or write once discs CD R For more general information on the discs you can and can t use with this recorder see About CD CD R and CD RW Discs on page 10 The following 2 page overview gives you some idea of what the PDR 609 is capable of and also provides guidance on what to avoid and things to be careful of when recording We strongly recom mend that you read these pages fully before proceeding to the more detailed instructions on the following pages Digital recording restrictions This unit has been designed
50. kip IDs by a and starts playback of that track repeating steps 2 and 3 5 When you re finished stop the disc and press 4 Until you eject the disc the recorder stores the changes in skip ID information in its memory On pressing 4 the recorder writes the new skip ID information onto the disc En 6 More recording features A Pioneer PQRS TUV WXYZ 0 D MARK O 7 amp lt gt _ I lt space gt Using CD text You can name a CD R or CD RW so that when you load the disc into the player the disc name track title or artist name can appear in the display Each title can be up to 120 characters long including spaces You can store all the text up to 2000 characters for up to three non finalized discs in the recorder at one time This is useful when you want to edit the text during another recording session with the same disc Be careful When you set text for a fourth disc the oldest text information for the first disc is deleted from memory Text with CD RW discs is deleted when you erase the corresponding track Once you finalize a CD R the text information cannot be changed Finalized CD Rs containing CD text can still be played on ordinary non CD text compatible CD players however the CD text will not appear in the display Make sure the disc you want to name is loaded into the recorder and is stopped For track names Before proceeding
51. least connected your recorder to an amplifier If you haven t turn to pages 10 11 for more on connecting the PDR 609 to other components in your system Switch the POWER to ON The record indicator flashes and the main display panel lights up e Also make sure that your amplifier is switched on and the input function set to the PDR 609 Press OPEN CLOSE amp to open the disc tray Load a pre recorded audio CD Place the disc in the disc tray label side up e The disc tray has guides for both CD singles 8cm and regular CDs 12cm Do not use an adaptor when playing CD singles it could damage the recorder Never load more than one disc at a time Press OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Once the recorder has found out what is on the disc the display will show track and disc information or depending on the disc CD text If the disc does not contain CD text you should see a display that looks something like this Number of tracks on disc m Total playing time of disc 03 45 37 Indicates a pre recorded disc e Pressing B gt on the front panel will also close the disc tray but you won t see the above display 4 Getting Started If the disc contains CD text the CD TEXT indicator lights up and the entire disc title automatically scrolls across the display The first 12 characters of the disc title remain as seen in the display below BEST CLASSIC You can switc
52. lume but in most cases this is not desirable However if you re putting together a mix CD various tracks compiled from different sources and there is a track which stands out as generally louder than the others then you might want to reduce the level of that track Note that this feature will not get rid of distortion on the source material Once changed the new digital recording level remains until you change it again or reset it Each digital input has its own level which can be set independently NOTE If you are recording DTS encoded audio CDs or HDCD format CDs the digital recording level must be set to 0 0dB for recording 4 Getting started 1 Make sure one of the digital inputs is selected Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The recorder s display indicates the current input Make sure the recorder is stopped then press RECORD REC on the remote control The recorder goes into record pause You can also press MONITOR Press MENU DELETE Turn the jog dial until D VOL appears in the display then press to ENTER If there is nothing connected to the selected digital input the message DIN UNLOCK appears in the display The display shows current digital recording level D VOL 0 0dB Turn the jog dial or press lt lt or gt gt on the remote control to adjust the recording level up or down e The maximum adjustme
53. n spilled or objects have fallen into ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the the product recommended by the product manufacturer as they safety purpose of the grounding type plug e lf the product has been exposed to rain or water may cause hazards POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords Ifthe product does not operate normally by following WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product should be routed so that they are not likely to be the operating instructions Adjust only those controls near water for example near a bathtub wash walked on or pinched by items placed upon or that are covered by the operating instructions as an bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub ina wet basement against them paying particular attention to cords at improper adjustment of other controls may result in or near a swimming pool and the like plugs convenience receptacles and the point where damage and will often require extensive work by a ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an they exit from the product qualified technician to restore the product to its unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside normal operation product may fall causing serious injury to a child or antenna or cable systemis connectedtothe product If the product has been dropped or damaged in any adult and serious damage to the product Use only be sure the antenna or c
54. nalog inputs of this unit Connecting other Pioneer fi components If you are using a Pioneer amplifier or receiver that has this feature you can control this unit with the multi remote controller that came with your amplifier receiver The advantage of this is that you can use a single remote control to operate several components Check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier or receiver for more informa tion on using its remote as a multi controller Use a commercially available cord with a mono mini plug at either end to connect the CONTROL OUT terminal of the amplifier receiver to the CONTROL IN terminal of this unit Note Make sure that at least one set of analog terminals is connected to the amplifier when using Rg control cords POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug part Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement 3
55. nnel for both recording and playback However It is generally not necessary to change the balance of a commercially recorded source Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose an input Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The recorder s display indicates the current input Make sure the recorder is stopped then press RECORD REC on the remote control The recorder goes into record pause You can also press MONITOR Press MENU DELETE Turn the jog dial until BALANCE appears in the display then press to ENTER Adjust the balance using the REC BALANCE buttons lt lt and PP You can adjust the balance from 0dB default to around 5dB in either direction for digital recording and up to around 7dB for analog recording e Pressing the jog dial ENTER and holding for 3 seconds resets to center position Press the jog dial ENTER to confirm the balance 4 Getting started 4 Getting started A Finalizing a disc Before you can play a CD R on an ordinary CD player the disc must go through a process called finalization Once finalized a CD R disc is no longer recordable nor will you be able to set or clear skip IDs Finalization is not reversible for CD Rs so be absolutely sure that everything on the disc is the way you want it before you start CD RW discs can also be finalized although you can still erase the disc a
56. not be copied when you record an individual track If you find that synchro recording does not seem to work see the troubleshooting section on pages 40 42for possible remedies 4 Getting Started En Recording all tracks from a source If you want to copy all the tracks from a source use this mode Like the 1 track synchro recording mode the recorder starts and stops automatically When recording from MD or CD you can play the source in either normal play mode or program play if you d like the recorded tracks in a different order to the original We do not recommend recording from a DAT in program play mode use the 1 track synchro recording mode if you want to record the tracks in a different order If you are recording from a noisy analog source such as a vinyl record or from a source with long quiet sections the recorder may not recognize the end of tracks In this case you can still use this mode but it may be better to use manual track numbering see page 33 Load a CD R or CD RW disc Check the display to make sure that there s enough space on the disc for what you want to record 2 Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose an input Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The recorder s display indicates the current input 3 Make sure that the source is not playing then press SYNCHRO twice Press SYNCHRO repeatedly to
57. nt possible is between MIN silence and 20dB e Pressing the jog dial ENTER and holding for 3 seconds resets to OdB Press the jog dial ENTER to confirm the digital recording level 4 Getting started En Setting the analog recording level Compared to analog tape the distortion that you get from overloading a CD is much less tolerable and something you ll definitely want to avoid What you want to aim for is a level where the loudest sound from your source material is recorded onto the CD at a level just below the point where it overloads where it produces an unpleasant buzzy distortion Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose the analog input Pressing INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly switches the active input Analog Optical Coaxial The recorder s display indicates the current input Make sure the recorder is stopped then press RECORD REC on the remote control The recorder goes into record pause You can also press MONITOR Start playing the source Adjust the recording level using the ANALOG REC LEVEL control Don t let the recording level to reach the red OVER indicator L is E EE d 0 50 82 18 12 6 2 O OVER Se The maximum recording level should be in this area When you re happy with the recording level stop the source 2 Setting the balance You can increase the relative volume of the right or left cha
58. ny time during any erase process press amp take out the disc clean it then try the erase command again Be sure to remove the disc from the recorder before switching off the power otherwise the erase operation will not be completed 6 More recording feature When a non finalized disc is loaded Press ERASE The display shows ERASE LAST e Press ll to cancel last track erase here Use the jog dial or press lt lt and gt gt on the remote control to change the erase option Switch between ERASE LAST erase just the last track ERASE ALL erase all tracks ERASE 02 LAST TRACK erase track 2 and all subsequent tracks ERASE 03 LAST TRACK erase track 3 and all subsequent tracks Keep turning the jog dial or press ma a and on the remote control to change the number of tracks to erase Press II gt I on the front panel to start erasing The process takes just a few seconds During this time the function indicator lights Eject or finalize the disc You must eject then re insert the disc if you want to record any new tracks See Finalizing a disc on page 26 if you have finished all the recording and editing that you want do to 6 More recording features 1 Pioneer k When a finalized disc is loaded Be careful When you erase the TOC the CD text information for the disc is also copied to memory for editing
59. o L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser a un distributeur autoris e Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Soci t de Service Autoris e Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Ou encore veuillez communiquer avec le Service de Client le de Pioneer Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc D partement de service aux consommateurs 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie Limit e qui accompagne le produit E E EE E NE E E EE E E ee ae E E ee ee EE Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2000 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V San Lorenzo 1009 3er Piso Desp 302 Col Del Valle Mexico D F C P 03100 TEL 5 688 52 90 lt 00H0
60. on during recording MANU TRK p 34 Lights up when manual track numbering is on during recording 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 17 161514 1312 11 SKIP ON p 28 Lights up to indicate that a disc contains skip IDs When setting or clearing skip IDs the word SKIP blinks PGM p 27 Lights up when program play is active RDM p 28 Lights up when random play is active RPT RPT 1 p 28 Lights up when repeat play is active Recording level balance p 16 23 25 Displays the digital recording volume If the balance has been changed the indicator L or R of the louder channel lights up Both indicators light when the balance is unchanged Track numbers are displayed while using CD text OVER indicator p 24 Indicates that the input signal overloaded the disc during recording Recording level meter p 19 24 Displays the input level during recording or the recorded level during playback ANALOG p 19 24 37 Lights when the analog input is selected OPTICAL p 19 24 37 Lights when the optical digital input is selected COAXIAL p 19 24 37 Lights when the coaxial digital input is selected Switching on for the first time The next few pages take you through switching on the PDR 609 playing discs and doing some basic recording Before proceeding with this section you should have at
61. oneer FQ components 11 Controls and Displays Front patiel sianet Remote control Display ciecietatiinvaniawnrnnuaa linemen Getting Started Switching on for the first time 15 Selecting tracks directly 16 Using the menu features niessessies 16 Showing CD text information s s s 16 Showing disc information ssssssssssssssseessseeeeesseeeee 17 Introduction to CD recording s es 17 Digital recording restrictions s es 17 Recording modes csssccsssssseesesseccessssneeseeeeessessnneees 18 Miscellaneous information esseccecceceeeeeseenee 18 Digital recording from DAT s 18 Digital signal interruptions ssccesssssssssseceesessnes 18 Powerinterr ptions seinoria 18 Recording one track from a Source eesesessseseeeeeeeee 19 Recording all tracks from a source essseseesssesessseseeeeeeeee 20 Automatically recording and finalizing a disc ee 21 Manu l Tecording nesneiansaieennicniiii 22 Setting the digital recording level cseccsseesseseeseen 23 Setting the analog recording level ccecsssseesseseeeeen 24 Setting the balance sscccsssssssssssccsssssenmeeesecsssnenmmeeees 25 Finalizing a disc ecssssssssssssssscseseessssessssssittsnnnssnnnnee 26 More Playback Features Programming the track Order sssccsssssssesssecesssssnnes 27 Clearing the playlist ssssssssesscessssseneeseceessssnneeess 27 Clearing a track from the playlist
62. ou can clear it but be careful you 3 S et further skip IDs by repeat can set up to 21 skip IDs per disc but ing steps 1 and 2 repeatedly setting and clearing skip IDs 4 When you re finished stop the will reduce this number disc and press OPEN CLOSE 4 Until you eject the disc the recorder stores Setting skip IDs the skip ID information in its memory On pressing amp the recorder writes the skip ID Fress SKIP 1D SET during information onto the disc playback or paused playback i of the track you want to skip If there s no room left on the disc to record another skip ID the display will show the message FULL Clearing skip IDs 3 The display prompts you to confirm Press SKIP PLAY to switch off Press SKIP ID CLEAR again to confirm skip play mode To cancel press either SKIP ID SET or gt The SKIP ON indicator in the display gt 1ID disappears e Use the lt 4 and gt buttons jog e Ifthe SKIP ON indicator did not light dial to move between tracks that have up when you loaded the disc then there skip IDs set When you press SKIP ID are no skip IDs present on that disc CLEAR it will be for the track that is Press SKIP ID CLEAR during einemi playing playback or paused playback e If there s no room left on the disc to of the track you no longer need clear a skip ID the display will show a skip ID for the message SKIP FULL If this track doesn t have a skip ID the a player jumps to the next track that does 4 Clear further s
63. play messages csssssssssseeesssseees 39 Troubleshooting seega eai 40 Display messages relating to playback sscssseees 40 Display messages relating to recording esssseeeee 41 Specie NiO a Kie ir EREE 43 Features of the PDR 609 CD recorder Create your own audio CDs At last there s a convenient and affordable way to make your own audio CDs Create your own original recordings or put together compilations of your favorite tracks from your existing CDs Other uses include making high quality recordings from radio or satellite broadcasts and making personal copies of CDs MDs etc to keep in the car keeping the originals safe at home The CD text feature of the PDR 609 allows you put text information on your recordings to easily identify and select from the contents Make digital recordings from any source The PDR 609 can accept digital input via optical or coaxial cable meaning that you can connect it to almost any other digital audio component Also thanks to the built in sampling rate converter you can make direct digital recordings from satellite usually 32kHz DCC and DAT up to 48kHz as well as CD and MD both 44 1kHz A sampling rate converter through feature for 44 1kHz sources only enables you to record HDCD and DTS encoded CDs too Analog sources are also catered for with the analog line inputs suitable for connection to standard audio components such as cassette decks and turntables Use
64. purposes erasing the oldest text information stored as explained on page 30 Press ERASE The display shows ERASE TOC Press ll to cancel erase here Use the jog dial or a a and gt gt buttons on the remote control to change the erase option Switch between ERASE TOC erase the table of contents returns disc to a non finalized state ERASE ALL erase all tracks Press H gt I on the front panel to start erasing The function indicator lights and the display shows ERASE and the time remaining to completion You can halt this erase process by holding down the W button for 10 seconds Eject the disc You must eject then re insert the disc if you want to record any new tracks Reinitializing a disc Press and hold ERASE for about four seconds The recorder prompts you to confirm with the message INITIALIZE Press ll to cancel all disc erase here Press H gt I on the front panel to start erasing The process takes about 40 minutes depending on the disc During this time the display shows ERASE followed by the remaining time to completion You can halt this erase process by holding down the W button for 10 seconds Eject the disc You must eject then re insert the disc if you want to record any new tracks 7 Additional information Understanding display messages Below is a list of messages you ll see during normal operation of the PDR 609 together with a brief explanation o
65. r cord is unplugged from the wall outlet The power was turned off from the component stereo amplifier audio timer etc to which it is connected Remedy Plug the power cord into a power outlet Turn on the component supplying the power to the recorder No sound is heard The recorder is not connected up properly during playback Check all connections especially to the amplifier p 10 11 The recorder is not connected up properly The CD R or CD RW disc in use has already been finalized Cannot record Check all connections p 10 11 Use a non finalized disc or erase the CD RW disc p 36 Select the input connected to the source component you re recording from Increase the recording level p 23 24 The input selection is incorrect The analog REC LEVEL control is set too low Recorded sound is The analog REC LEVEL control is set too high distorted Signal connections are incorrect here is interference from a TV set The disc is damaged or warped Reduce the analog recording level p 24 Check all connections p 10 11 Turn the TV power off or install this unit further away from the TV Use another disc Clean the disc The disc is extremely dirty Remote control The remote control batteries are exhausted operation is impossible There is an obstacle between the remote control unit and main unit The remote control unit is being operated outside the emote controllable
66. range Replace both of the remote control batteries with new ones Remove the obstacle Operate in the remote controllable range p 9 Some tracks are The SKIP PLAY button is set to on skipped without being played Set the SKIP PLAY button to off p 28 Skip playback does The SKIP PLAY button is set to off not occur Set the SKIP PLAY button to on p 28 The level that the recorder regards as silence is set either too low or too high The recorder does not recognize the end of tracks during sync recording A recorded CD R disc The disc has not been finalized after recording When cannot be played on such a disc is loaded the CD R indicator lights up other CD players The pickup lens of the other CD player is dirty impairing its ability to play CD R discs Set the silence threshold to a suitable level for automatically numbering tracks p 33 Finalize the disc p 26 Try the disc on a different CD player If it plays OK then get the pickup lens on the original player cleaned Specifications 1 General Modelimi maa Compact disc audio system Applicable discs sssccsssseeetseseseee CDs CD Rs and CD RWs Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz U S and Canadian models AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz U K model Power consumption 00 0 13 W U S and Canadian models 14 W U K model Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Weight without package u
67. related laws in your particular country for v Recordable vw Recordable more information x Erasable x Erasable Broadcast programs CDs other recorded media cassettes X Skip ID set clear Recording Skip ID set clear vinyl records etc and musical performances are all protected Plays in ordinary Plays in ordinary by copyright laws You must get permission from the copyright CD player CD player owner if you sell transfer distribute or lease a disc recorded LIE cE eR AEL tite from the above mentioned sources or if you use it as part of a business such as for background music in a store Lt 7 EA v Recordable lt a v Recordable x Erasable Y Erasable Y Skip ID set clear Finalization Skip ID set clear Plays in ordinary Plays in ordinary Keep in mind the following when using the remote control unit CD player CD player e Make sure that there are no obstacles in between the remote Ag yga S G25 RE and the remote sensor on the unit x Recordable D F Scor Tk Us within the operating range and angle as shown in the x Erasable v Erasable diagram below Skip ID set clear X Skip ID set clear e Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight Plays in ordinary Plays in ordinary or fluorescent light is shining on the unit s remote sensor CD player CD player i e Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with onge the CORW has been erased it becomes recordable each other
68. ring both playback and when the disc is stopped The DISPLAY CHARA button switches between the different text displays When a disc with text is loaded into the recorder the entire disc title automatically scrolls across the display The first 12 characters of the disc title remain Press SCROLL at any time to see the full title scroll across the display During playback press DIS PLAY CHARA to switch the display There are three different displays Press DISPLAY CHARA repeatedly to switch between them BEST CLASSIC Disc name 3rd Movement Mozart Track name Artist name While stopped press DISPLAY CHARA to switch the display There are two different displays Press DISPLAY CHARA repeatedly to switch between them BEST CLASSIC Mozart TIME L Doua 8 Showing disc information The PDR 609 can display various kinds of disc and track information during both playback and recording The TIME button switches between the different time display modes Additionally while stopped individual track information is available from the track skip buttons ma a and i or by turning the jog dial e During playback press TIME to switch the display mode There are three different displays Press TIME repeatedly to switch between them o2 01 02 16 02 01 03 20 Elapsed playback Remaining playing time time of current track of current trac
69. s mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock The plug or adaptor of the distribution panel should be provided with a 5 amp fuse As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can The cutoff plug should be the letter N or coloured black This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC EMC Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT For U K model Recording and playback o
70. st track in a programmed playlist INPUT SELECTOR p 19 24 37 Switches between the analog optical digital and coaxial digital inputs 3 Controls and Displays 10 11 12 ANALOG OPTICAL L C000 000 000 000 000 00 0 0 On On oe on oe oe 50 32 18 12 oo dB OO COAXIAL RCo Q 6 0 000 00 0 oo dn oo oo oo oe oo oo SKIP_ON RPT 1 I de O OVER bd e 19 Display CD text indicators p 16 DISC Lights up when disc information is displayed TRACK Lights up when track information is displayed ARTST Lights up when artist information is displayed TOTAL REMAIN TIME p 17 Indicates whether the current displayed time is elapsed remaining or total time for a disc or individual tracks Message time display FADER p 28 34 Blinks during fade in or fade out gt p 15 16 Lights up during playback II p 15 22 Lights during play or record pause REC p 22 25 34 Lights up to when recording or record paused Blinking display indicates record muting CD TEXT p 15 30 31 Lights if the CD currently loaded contains CD text CD CD R CD RW p 15 Indicates the type of disc currently loaded FINALIZE p 21 26 Lights up if the CD RW currently loaded has been finalized Also blinks during automatic finalization recording p 21 26 SYNC SYNC 1 p 19 21 Lights up when the recorder is in automatic synchro recording mode AUTO TRK p 33 Lights when automatic track numbering is
71. surface This product should not be WIRE placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND CLAMP i ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE For U S model IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security For Canadian model 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 EXPO
72. surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should notbe located in the vicinity of overhead powerlines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ee blocked or covered The openings should never be extension cords or integral convenience receptacles ANTENNA blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock I LEAD IN or other similar
73. the current track press REPEAT once The RPT 1 indicator lights up in the display and the current track repeats until you either press lll or press REPEAT twice Either way repeat is canceled You can use repeat track in normal program or random play modes To repeat the whole disc press REPEAT twice The RPT indicator lights up in the display and the CD repeats until you press either ili or REPEAT again in which case the disc continues playing to the end then stops You can use repeat disc in normal random or program play modes SKIP PLAY ol Ol Mc The SKIP ON indicator lights if there are skip IDs present on the disc Fading in and fading out Use the fader feature to fade the volume down gradually and pause playback or to have the player fade in the volume when you resume playback You can also set the length of time over which you want to fade in or fade out See Setting the fade length on page 34 Note You can only hear the fades through the analog outputs Press FADER during playback to pause the disc The fader indicator in the display blinks and the volume fades to zero The player then pauses playback Press FADER to resume play back of a paused disc The fader indicator in the display blinks and the volume starts to fade in Playing a disc with skip IDs If you re not sure whether a disc has skip IDs programmed look for the SKIP ON indicator in th
74. the disc is in the player you can clear it by simply ejecting the disc Alternatively press E while the disc is stopped Clearing a track from the playlist Delete the last most recently pro grammed step by pressing CLEAR Press repeatedly to clear several steps if the program is playing while you re doing this you can t clear steps beyond the one that is currently playing Checking what s in the playlist While the disc is stopped you can check the contents of the playlist using CHECK on the remote control Each press steps through the playlist showing the step number and the corresponding track number ED Programmed step Programmed track number number Replacing a track in the playlist While checking the playlist see above you can change the track number for the step you re on using either the number keys the ka a and gt gt buttons or the jog dial 5 More playback features RANDOM REPEAT Playing tracks at random Selecting random play leaves the track order of the disc up to the player Each track on the disc is played just once but in a random order Press RANDOM during play back or when the disc is stopped The RDM indicator lights up in the display and random playback starts e Pressing W cancels random play Repeating tracks Using the repeat play function you can repeat either the current track over and over or the entire disc To repeat
75. tion made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts water wring well then wipe off the dirt Use a dry cloth to wipe the surface dry Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene and thinner which may damage the surfaces Moving the unit If you need to move the unit first switch it off and unplug from the wall outlet Never lift or move the unit during playback or recording the disc rotates at a high speed and may be damaged Storing optical cable When storing optical cable coil loosly as shown at right The cable may be than gt 5 14 16 in damaged if bent around sharp corners 15 cm Handling discs When holding CDs of any type take care not to leave fingerprints dirt or scratches on the disc surface Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and or recording performance Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc Although not as fragile as the recording side scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable Should a disc become marked with fingerprints dust etc clean using a soft dry cloth wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge If necessary use a cloth soaked in alcohol or a commercially available CD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly Never use benzine thinner or other cleaning agents including products designed for cleaning vinyl records Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using
76. to step 2 you must choose the track you want to name by turning the jog dial You can also name tracks during playback Press NAME Press NAME to switch between disc and artist name i DISC NAME _ ARTIST NAME 7 If you are naming a track go to step 3 The default is disc title Press lll at any time to exit Wait two seconds after making your selection or press ENTER If the disc doesn t already have a name the character display is blank with a blinking cursor on the first character If the disc is already named the character display shows the name or the first 12 characters if it is too long to be displayed completely with a blinking cursor under the first character Select change the character at the current cursor position by turning the jog dial See below for the complete list of letters numbers and symbols available If you re using the remote control use numbers keys 1 9 for numbers and the letters shown above each key Press a key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and numbers on that key Characters available for disc and track names ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 W o amp lt gt _ l lt space gt Change between uppercase lowercase and numbers symbols by pressing DISPLAY CHARA The case of the character at the current cursor position changes between upper and lowercase and numbers symbols with eac
77. unning with the rest of your stereo system In the second section of the manual starting on pagel6 you ll learn how to use the various features of the recorder The final part of the manual provides reference information on display messages you might encounter during use a troubleshooting section and technical specifications Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using the PDR 609 for years to come so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it W Use in a well ventilated room V Place on a solid flat level surface such as a table shelf or stereo rack Don t X Usein a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity including near radiators and other heat generating appliances X Place on a window sill or other place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight X Usein an excessively dusty or damp environment X Place directly on top of an amplifier or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use X Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference especially if the television uses an indoor antenna X Usein a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam X Place on an unstable surface or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit s feet 1 Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote control e Turn over the remote control then press and slide
78. ve another digital recorder such as a MD or DAT recorder you might want to use the PDR 609 as a digital source In this case connect one of the digital outputs of the PDR 609 to a similar digital input on your other digital recorder CD text compatible components If you wish to record CD text as well as audio information from an external CD player compatible with CD text you must connect the CONTROL IN on the unit to the CONTROL TEXT jack on the PDR 609 using a commer cially available cord with a mono mini plug At the time of writing the Pioneer PD F1009 is the only CD player that can perform this operation Note Make sure that at least one set of analog terminals is connected to the amplifier when using CD text control cords 2 Connecting up CONTROL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT Gi oe os a Die t o Ol Connecting up for analog playback amp recording Before you start make sure that all the components are switched off and disconnected from the wall outlet Next connect this unit to your amplifier receiver using the two sets of supplied audio leads one set for playback the other for recording On the rear panel of your amplifier find an unused set of inputs outputs for a tape md recorder check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier if you re unsure about which terminals to use Using this set up you can make recordings from any other component connected to the amplifier via the a
79. will erase the oldest information in memory Load the CD R or CD RW you wish to edit Press NAME Choose the name you wish to edit as in steps 1 3 of Using CD text Edit the text See step 6 of Using CD text Eject or finalize the disc See Finalizing a disc on page 26 if you have finished all the recording and editing that you want do to 6 More recording features 6 More recording features Copying track names to other tracks If you need to name several tracks with similar names several parts of one suite for example you can name the first one using the procedure detailed above then simply copy that name to the other tracks and edit them as required This can save you a lot of time over naming each track individually The recorder stores the last three names you ve copied using the name clip function in its memory up to 40 characters each When you copy another track name the oldest one is deleted from memory Go to the track with the name you want to copy Use one of the usual methods track skip direct selection etc Press NAME CLIP to copy the currently displayed into memory The display should confirm that the track name has been copied e You cannot copy the names of commercially recorded discs Go to the track that you want to copy the name to Press NAME to start editing the current track name Move the cursor to the postion you want to insert the
80. wn right COMPACT These are commercially available discs that a will display the disc title artist name and track titles of the disc when played in a CD text compatible player COMPACT Discs to avoid CDs spin at high speed inside the player during playback and recording If you can see that a disc is cracked chipped warped or otherwise damaged don t risk using it in your CD recorder or player you could end up damaging the unit The PDR 609 is designed for use with conventional fully circular CD s only Use of shaped CD s is not recommended for this product Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped CD s CD lens cleaner The compact disc recorder s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dirt or dust consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center Although lens cleaners for compact disc recorders are commercially available we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens Consumer use discs The PDR 609 is only compatible with special consumer use CD R and CD RW discs These are clearly marked For Music Use Only For Consumer or For Con sumer Use Other types of CD R or CD RW discs such as those available for computer based CD recorders will not work with this recorder Pioneer has checked the following branded discs for compatibility with this recorder as of May 2000 e Eastman Kodak Compan
81. y e Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd e Hitachi Maxell Ltd e Mitsui Chemicals Inc e Sony Corporation e Ritek Corporation e Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd e TDK Corporation e Verbatim Corporation e Pioneer Corporation Sample discs from the following makers have also been checked for compatibility as of May 2000 e Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation e Ricoh Company Ltd At the time of writing discs branded under these names are not available Note Discs from all of the above makers may also be sold under different brand names 1 Before you start Recording and finalizing discs Recording copyright material Unlike other recording media recordable CDs have a number The price of a consumer use disc includes a copyright fee that of distinct states and what you can do with a disc depends on has been paid to the copyright owner in countries where the the current state of the disc The figure below shows the three copyright fee collection system has been established based on states blank partially recorded and finalized and their respective copyright laws This means that you can use summarizes what s possible W and impossible in each these discs to record music and other material for your z personal use If you want to use a disc for anything other than BEC 0 10 2 ReWritable personal use you must get permission from the copyright owner note that copyright laws vary from country to country check the copyright

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