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Harman Kardon CDR 26 User's Manual

1. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Finalize Press this button when a recording is complete to initiate the finalization process The Play Select Button AAA must be pressed within three seconds to activate finalization Until this button is pressed and the finalization process is complete CD R or CD RW discs may not be played on conventional CD machines See page 21 for more information on finalization 9 Numeric Keys Press these buttons to access a specific track for playback or during the programming process See page 18 for more information on pro grammed playback Speed Select Press this button to select the recording speed for internal dubs See page 19 for more information on selecting the proper speed Record Button Press this button to begin a manual recording Erase Button Press this button to initiate the erasure of a track or of an entire CD RW disc or to unfinalize a disc Erasure is only possible on CD RW discs See page 21 for more information on erasing discs Input Select Press this button to select the input source analog or coaxial or optical digital for recording See page 20 for more information on input selection 3 CD Sync Press this button once to begin an automated recording of a single track from an external CD player when a digital connection is used Press it twice to begin automated recording of an entire disc See page 20 for more information on CD Sync recording Sto
2. cally switching to the disc in the second tray and then continuously playing each disc in sequence until the Stop Button FE T3 is pressed To initiate continuous play first press the Continuous Play Button ETr and the Information Display will show the current state of the mode If the readout displays CONTINUE OFF press the Continuous Play Button ET again so that the message changes to CONTINUE ON Next press the front panel Play Button ENEH for the deck that you wish to play first or press the CDP Select or CDR Select on the remote and then press the Play Button 9 Continuous playback may be stopped at any time by pressing the Stop Button IHE 2 To cancel continuous play after the current disc is finished playing press the Continuous Play Button Ef twice so that CONTINUE OFF appears in the Information Display Ej Time Display The CDR 26 s time display is capable of showing a wide range of information about the contents of a CD Once the disc s Table of Contents or TOC data has been read the Information Display M for any deck that has a CD inside will show the number of tracks on the disc in the two left digits of the display and the total running time of the disc When the disc is playing the tracks will count up as each new track is reached and time display will show the elapsed time for the track being played To view the time remaining in the track being played press the Time Displ
3. ton to begin the programming sequence for the Record Deck See page 18 for more information on programming playlists on the CDR 26 PR Record Deck Next When a disc is playing in the Record Deck KE press and hold this button to play the disc in a fast forward mode to quickly locate a desired passage At any time tapping the button and quickly releasing it will move to the next track on a disc in play FI Record Deck Previous This button has two functions When a disc is playing in the Record Deck KE press and hold this button to play the disc in a fast reverse mode to quickly locate a desired passage At any time tapping the button and quickly releasing it will move to the beginning of the current track and the next press will move to the previous track When a 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS disc is stopped each press will move back one for programming or play when the disc is stopped Once a track is entered it may be played by simply pressing the Play Button Bq aq Input Select Press this button to select the input source analog or digital for recording See page 20 for more information on input selection Bq Record Deck Time Display Select Press this button to cycle through the time display options for the Record Deck See page 17 for more information on the time display Information Display The indicators in the Information Display provide status reports on the oper ation of the CDR 26 See page 7 for complete expl
4. 330mV RMS 47kQ 0dB 44 1kHz 100 ppm min 110 240 VAC 50 60Hz 20 Watts 17 5 16 440mm 4 7 16 112mm 13 15 16 355mm 13 Ib 5 8kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and connection jacks Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon Inc DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2002 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part 3828R A013S
5. CD RW disc T OC will flash while the unit reads the disc s Table of Contents information Once that data is read the Information Display M will show the total number of tracks and the total time of all tracks on the disc The CD Indicator z will also light to indicate that a standard CD is in use When an unfinalized CD R or CD RW disc is placed in the Record Deck E the letters 0 P C will flash once the Table of Contents has been read This indi cates that the unit is optimizing its circuits for maxi mum compatibility with the specific recordable disc in use The number and total running time of any tracks that have already been recorded will appear in the Information Display Md and the appropriate indica tor e will light to tell you whether a CD R or CD RW disc is in use If a computer data disc is placed in the CDR 26 a DATA DISCor DISC ERROR message will appear depending on whether the data disc is finalized or not Data discs will not play and may not be recorded or dubbed in the CDR 26 Using the Remote The CDR 26 s infrared remote control is designed to operate both CD decks as well as control the play back programming and record functions To allow for efficient use of the remote its operation is different from standard CD players Some buttons are dedicated to one specific CD deck while others are shared between the two decks PLAYBACK BASICS No matter which deck is playing the Play Deck CDP and Record D
6. as this will affect play back of standard CDs and interfere with the recording of CD R and CD RW discs It is also a good idea to always handle discs by their edges to avoid finger prints which may also interfere with playback quality and possibly cause damage to the laser and lens assembly Loading and Unloading Discs To load a disc first open the desired CD deck by pressing the appropriate Open Close Button AZ 23 The word OPEN will appear in the Information Display Md Always make certain that there is sufficient room in front of the unit for the disc drawers to open If either disc drawer is blocked the drawer will stop at the blocked position and an ERROR message will appear Press the appropriate Open Close Button ZI 13 to reopen the drawer Load a disc in the tray with the printed label side fac ing up Once the disc is seated make certain that it is properly centered within the tray When using 3 discs take extra care to make certain that the disc is care fully centered within the smaller ridges in the disc tray Labeled Surface To close the drawer press the appropriate Open Close Button FZ A or gently press on the outside of the front cover of the disc tray When the drawer is closed the word CLOSE will appear momentarily in the Information Display Md and the letters T OC will begin to flash in the display once the drawer is completely closed If the disc is a standard CD or a finalized CD R or
7. away from you and lift the lid off Insert the batteries in the remote being careful to follow the and polarity indications in the bottom of the compartment Replace the cover by first seating the two small tabs into the mating holes at the top of the remote and then gently push the cover down until the latch snaps into place with an audible click NOTE When replacing batteries it is always a good idea to replace both at the same time When the remote will not be used for an extended period of time it is also a good idea to remove the batteries to avoid the possibility of damage due to corrosion Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that you dispose of them properly and in compliance with any local regulations INSTALLATION AND IR Remote Connections lf the CDR 26 is installed behind a cabinet or other obstruction that may block the path between the front panel Remote Sensor PT and the location where you will use the remote an optional external IR sensor may be used Connect the sensor to the Remote IR In J ack on the rear panel This jack may also be connected to the IR Output jack of another compatible Harman Kardon component or a compatible IR system remote product You may also use the IR sensor in the CDR 26 to Send commands to other compatible remote products Connect the Remote IR Out J ack to the input of the other product or system Power Connections Connect the AC Power Cord to an
8. by a three digit time indication e g L LL The time indication part of the mes sage is the start of a countdown clock that will tell you how much time is remaining in the erasure process When the display counts down to D 00 and the Record Indicator J goes out the Information Display Md will return to its normal indications and the erasure process is complete The disc is now totally erased and may be reused Erasing a Single Track The individual tracks on a CD RW disc may be erased one at a time in reverse order starting with the last track on the disc Before individual tracks may be erased the disc must be unfinalized If the disc is finalized follow the instructions above for unfinalizing before proceeding with these steps To erase the last track on a disc remembering that it must first be unfinalized first press the Erase Button AD so that 01 TR ERASE flashes in the Information Display Md and the Record Indicator 3 lights Within eight seconds press the Play Select Button Po and the OL TR ERASE mes sage will stop flashing and will be followed by a three digit time indication e g D D 3 The time indication part of the message is the start of a countdown clock that will tell you how much time is remaining in the CD RECORDING 21 CD RECORDING erasure process When the display counts down to U 00 and the Record Indicator J goes out the Information Display M will return to its normal indi cations
9. indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display El number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection VA letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon The CDR 26 CD Player Recorder is a unique product designed not only to play back your existing library of compact discs but also to record compact discs from either analog or digital programs You may feed signals for recording to the CDR 26 from external sources such as an A V receiver a tuner a tape deck or a CD player or you may simply place a CD in one deck and make a copy using a recordable CD in the other deck Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon the CDR 26 is among the few audio CD recorders with 4x speed capability This means that it will take only 15 minutes to copy a 60 minute disc The CDR 26 not only records with the highest speed and quality available but it is also an audiophile CD player Through the use of audiophile grade digital to analog converters DACs the CDR 26 s performance rivals the most sophisticated high end players Should you wish to bypass the internal DACs and use an ex
10. not erase CD R disc in use CD R discs do not erase only CD RW discs may be erased Recorded CD R disc does not play in CD R disc not finalized Finalize the CD R disc in the CDR 26 s record deck another CD playeror DISC ERROR see page 21 message appears in play deck Recording suddenly stops Input source stopped or paused Recordings will stop when the input source is paused for more than three seconds for digital recordings and 10 seconds for analog recordings ERROR MESSAGES MESSAGE EXPLANATION AND PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION CHECK DISC A record related button has been pressed when a Unfinalize the disc to add tracks to a CD RW disc finalized disc is in the Record Deck fq Replace the disc with a blank CD R or CD RW disc A record related button has been pressed when a Replace the disc with a blank CD R or CD RW disc standard CD is in the Record Deck jj DATA DISC A non audio CD ROM or a CD Video disc has been Only CD Audio and DTS discs will play in the CDR 26 placed in the machine replace the disc DISC ERROR Anunfinalized disc has been placed in the Play Deck Kl Finalize the disc see page 21 A DVD has been placed in the unit Replace the disc the CDR 26 does not play or dub DVDs DISC FULL There are only four seconds of record time remaining Use another blank CD R or CD RW disc on the disc being recorded Erase one or more tracks on a CD RW disc ERROR The disc is not seated properly Open the d
11. on source selection Front Panel Input Indicator This indicator lights in conjunction with the Coaxial Digital Indicator Y or the Optical Digital Indicator EJ when either the front panel coaxial or optical input has been selected See page 20 for more information on selecting an external source E Sync Indicator This indicator lights when the unit has been programmed for a CD Sync recording See page 20 for more information on CD Sync recordings al Repeat Indicators These indicators light when a repeat function is being used See page 18 for more information on repeat play e Random Indicators These indicators light when random playback has been programmed for one of the CD decks See page 16 for more information on random play s Repeat Status Indicators These indicators dis play the type of repeat function being used See page 18 for more information on repeat status E Program Indicators These indicators light when one of the CD decks is being programmed for play back options See page 18 for more information on programmed play Level Indicators These LEDs display the input level during an analog recording and the output level during playback See page 21 for more information on record levels Speed Indicators These indicators show which record speed has been selected for dub recordings See page 19 for more information on record speed selection 1 Track Dubbing Indicator This indicator lights
12. reused more than 99 times This is a limitation of the CD RW format not a fault of the CDR 26 Disc Dubbing The easiest way to make a copy of an entire disc is to use the CDR 26 s internal dub capability Step One Insert a blank or unformatted disc in the Record Drawer RE When the disc is inserted the CDR 26 will examine it to determine whether it is a CD R or CD RW disc and optimize itself for the best possible recording This is indicated by an OP C message in the Information Display Md Step Two Place the disc to be dubbed in the Play Deck EJ and wait until the Table of Contents data is read and the Information Display M shows the track and running time data for the disc CD RECORDING Step Three Select a dub speed The default speed is a real time dub where the recording takes as long as the actual running time of the disc However with the CDR 26 you may also select x2 dubbing or x4 dubbing Press the Speed Button EA to select a speed as indicated by the x2 x4 Indicators When no Speed Indicator lights the unit is set to real time recording The slower the record dub speed the more tolerant the unit is of errors on the blank disc However with most high quality blank discs the x2 and x4 speeds should not present a problem Step Four Make certain that there is sufficient blank Space on the record disc To do this first determine the time available on the blank disc by subtracting the time of previously record
13. the instructions on page 20 for complete information on recording and dubbing Once you have programmed a playlist it will remain in the units memory until the disc is removed or the unit is turned off Thus if you play through a programmed list simply press the Play Button Pa KEY TD again to replay the list To cancel an entire program list while the program is playing press the Program Button PARE Gp and note that the Program Indicator E will go out To remove a total program list when the disc is stopped simply open and close the disc drawer Whenever a disc is removed or the unit is turned off the program list is erased Repeat Play The CDR 26 s programming system enables you to repeat a single track on a disc the entire disc or a specially programmed passage that you select To repeat all discs use the Continuous Play mode and press the Stop Button I ET after the desired number of repetitions has played See page 17 for more information on the Continuous Play mode Repeat One Track To repeat the track you are currently listening to press the Repeat Button and note that the Repeat Indicator zl and the Repeat Status Indicator a will both light to display Repeat 1 If the track is changed by using the Next Previous Skip Button AMAO while the Repeat 1 mode is active the new track will now be repeated Once Repeat 1 playback has been started it will con tinue until the unit is stopped by pressing the
14. to begin the pro gramming sequence for one of the CD decks See page 18 for more information on programming playlists on the CDR 26 Previous Track Skip Press this button to skip backwards to the beginning of the track currently being played Press it a second time to move back to the beginning of each previous track Repeat Press this button once to repeat the current track To repeat an entire disc press the button twice Clear Press this button to clear an item in a pro gram sequence See page 18 for more information Reverse Search Press this button to play the selected disc in reverse to locate a desired passage Play This button has two functions It will most often be used as a standard play button but when Setting up certain record functions it is also used as an Enter or Select button Random Play When the CD deck is stopped press this button to begin random play of all tracks on a disc Dub Press this button to begin a dub See page 19 for more information on dubbing D Automatic Manual Track Increment Selector Press this button to select between automatic and manual track incrementing during a recording session See page 20 for more information on track incre menting Track Increment When the Manual mode for track incrementing is selected during recording press this button to increase the track number NOTE This function does not operate during CD Sync or dub recording
15. 19 on the remote the indi cator will glow amber indicating that the unit is still connected to the AC main supply and is ready to be turned on from the remote control EJ Play Deck This disc deck is used to play back conventional CD discs and CD R or CD RW discs that have been finalized Headphone J ack Connect standard headphones to this jack for private listening GH FD ee E EH du i KK Finalize KZ Record Deck Open KE Record Deck fa Optical Digital Input Coaxial Digital Input KE Analog Record Level Control KE Record Deck Stop Pii Record Deck Play Select Fi Record Deck Pause PE Record Deck Program Button PR Record Deck Next EZ Record Deck Previous E Headphone Level Control Tum this control to adjust the volume level to the headphones Note that the use of this control will not change the analog out put levels at the rear panel audio output 3 Play Deck Open Press this button to open the Play Deck EJ Record Button Press this button to begin the recording process See pages 19 22 for more infor mation on CD recording EJ Synchronous Recording CD Sync Button Press this button once to begin an automated record ing of a single track from an external CD player when a digital connection is used Press it twice to begin automated recording of an entire disc See page 20 for more information on CD Sync recording E Dubbing Press this button to begin the process of making a compl
16. AC power source The CDR 26 uses sensitive high performance computer grade CD drives and to protect them we recommend that you consider the use of a surge protector just as you would for a computer If the rearpanel AC outlet on a receiver or other prod uct is used make certain that the total power of all products connected does not exceed the maximum rated output of the product containing the outlets If the CDR 26 is connected to a switched outlet remember to turn on the outlet or product controlling it in order for the CDR 26 to operate CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 CD RECORDING BASICS CD recorders CDRs are similar to standard CD play ers with the addition of the features and controls needed for recording Functions such as play search and programming for playback will be familiar but the recorder will function slightly differently from what you may be used to for magnetic tape recorders Disc Types Unlike a conventional CD player the CDR 26 uses three types of discs and it is important to understand how each one plays COMPACT OSE Both decks in the CDR 26 will play back any conventional CD that bears this logo COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Discs that bear this logo called CD R Audio discs may be recorded on once and when they are finalized they will play in either deck in the CDR 26 or in any conventional CD player including home car and portable models CD R discs will not play in
17. IR Input Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon product to this jack This will enable the remote control to operate even when the front panel Remote Sensor PT is blocked This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote control based automation systems Remote IR Output Connect this jack to the IR input jack of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled product to have the built in Remote Sensor PT on the CDR 26 provide IR signals to other compatible products AC Power Cord Connect this plug to an AC out let If the outlet is switch controlled make certain that itis in the ON position REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power On Play Deck CDP Time Display Control Play Deck CDP Open Play Deck CDP Select Program Previous Track Skip Repeat Clear Reverse Search Play Random Play D Dub Automatic Manual Track Increment Selector D Track Increment B Finalize 9 Numeric Keys Speed Select Record Button Erase Button Input Select CD Sync Stop Pause Forward Search Z A B Repeat 19 Next Track Skip p Record Deck CDR Select T Record Deck CDR Open Record Deck CDR Time Display Control D Power Off P Continuous Play IMPORTANT NOTE Some of the remote s func tions including Play Pause Stop Search Next
18. PANEL CONTROLS KZ Record Deck Open Press this button to open the Record Deck fd Record Deck This disc deck is used to record or play back CD CD R and CD RW discs E9 Optical Digital Input This optical digital input may be used to connect a portable digital audio player to the CDR 26 for digital recording Remove the dust cap before connecting a cable to this jack Keep the dust cap in a safe place and replace it when the cable is disconnected in order to prevent the possibility of dust getting into the jack and damaging it Coaxial Digital Input This coaxial digital input may be used to connect a portable digital audio player to the CDR 26 for digital recording KE Analog Record Level Control The control is used to adjust the input level when making recordings from analog sources such as cassettes or when CDs are recorded in an analog mode See page 21 for more information on record levels KE Record Deck Stop Press this button to stop the CD in the Record Deck E Record Deck Play Select This button has two functions It may be pressed when a standard CD is in the Record Deck to put the machine in play or it may be used to enter a selection or start certain record functions Fi Record Deck Pause When the Record Deck is in the Play mode pressing this button will pause the disc If the disc has previously been paused pressing this button will restart the playback EA Record Deck Program Button Press this but
19. R 26 will first read the Table of Contents data before displaying the number of tracks and the total time of the disc in the record side Information Display M4 To finalize the disc first press the Finalize Button EK D FINALIZE will flash in the Information Display Md and the Record Indicator J will light Within eight seconds press the Play Select Button LO and the FINALIZE message will stop flashing and immediately be replaced bya TOC WRITE message followed by a three digit time indication such as L L L The 1 11 part of the message is the start of a countdown clock that will tell you how much time is remaining in the finalization process When the display counts down to D 00 and the Record Indicator z goes out the Infor mation Display Md will return to its normal indica tions and the finalization process is complete The disc iS now ready to be played in any compatible CD or DVD player The CD Indicator z will remain lit to remind you that the disc is now a standard CD Unfinalizing and Erasing CD RW Discs CD RW discs are unique in that they are both record able and rewritable This means that you may use them over again like a cassette tape However the process of reusing a CD RW disc is slightly different from that used with tapes Unfinalizing a CD RW Disc To keep the material that is already recorded on a CD RW disc but to add an additional track and erase sin gle tracks you must first unfinalize the disc T
20. Stop Button KT EY e or the disc deck is opened by pressing the appropriate Open Close Button AO A When playback is stopped the Repeat sequence is erased and must be reentered if you wish to repeat a track on another disc Repeat All Tracks To repeat all the tracks on a disc in order press the Repeat Button twice while the disc is playing and note that the Repeat Indicator zl and the ALL Repeat Status Indicator E will light Once the Play Button Pt EE A is pressed the disc will play through from beginning to end continuously until the Stop Button KE ET is pressed The Repeat All function may be cancelled at any time by pressing the Repeat Button once until both the Repeat Indicator J and ALL Repeat Status Indicator a go out The Repeat All function is also canceled when the disc drawer is opened Repeat A B The CDR 26 may be programmed to repeat any section within a track or a complete passage that includes material from a series of consecutive tracks To program the unit for A B Repeat play first play the disc and locate the point where you wish to begin the repeated section At the start point press the A B Repeat Button and note that the Repeat Indicator will light and the Repeat Status Indicator E will show an A and flash Let the disc play until the point at which the section to be repeated will end At that end point press the A B Repeat Button again and note that the Repeat Status Indicator E w
21. T EE or press the Select button on the remote for the desired deck and then press the Play Button on the remote The Play Pause Indicator e will show a right pointing triangle P gt and the Information Display Md will show the track number being played and the running time of the track As each new track begins to play the track time will reset to 00 00 and begin to count up for the new track NOTE Remember that unfinalized CD R or CD RW discs will only play in the Record Deck RE If you attempt to play an unfinalized disc in the Play Deck EJ DISC ERROR message wil appear to remind you to play the disc in the other deck To go directly to a specific track on a disc enter the track number using the Numeric Keys 3 When selecting a two digit track number the second digit must be entered within three seconds after the first Numeric Key is pressed To momentarily stop the disc at any time press the Pause Button EX EZ 39 When a disc is paused the Play Pause Indicator e will add two vertical lines to indicate a paused disc Press either the Play Button ET KEY 9 or the Pause Button PREZ to resume playback at the point where the disc was paused In normal operation the CDR 26 will automatically Stop when all tracks on the selected disc have played through To stop playback at any time press the Stop Button ETE ET3 for the deck in use 16 PLAYBACK BASICS At the end of a listening session remove
22. a nations of each indicator E Remote Sensor The IR sensor that receives the commands from the remote control is behind this area Do not cover or obscure this part of the front panel to avoid any malfunction with the remote EI Play Deck Time Display Select Press this but ton to cycle through the time display options for the Play Deck See page 17 for more information on the time display EIN Continuous Play Button Press this button to place the CDR 26 in Continuous Play mode which causes it to alternate play between the discs in each deck continuously so long as the next deck to be played contains a disc and play has not been stopped To return to the default Single Play mode in which play stops after the disc in the selected deck has played once press this button again Play Deck Next When a disc is playing in the Play Deck E press and hold this button to play the disc in a fast forward mode to quickly locate a desired passage At any time tapping the button and quickly releasing it will move to the next track on a disc in play EH Play Deck Previous This button has two func tions When a disc is playing in the Play Deck EJ press and hold this button to play the disc in a fast reverse mode to quickly locate a desired passage At any time tapping the button and quickly releasing it will move to the beginning of the current track and the next press will move to the previous track When a disc is stopped each pre
23. and Previous Track are shared between the two decks Always remember to press the CDP Select Button to use the remote to control the Play Deck or press the CDR Select Button to control the Record Deck When you press one of these buttons an indication of CDP or CDR will appear in the appropriate Information Display M4 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9909 99696 9 Oo 9 Qo 9 9 9090 0 aw OFF U Ty 47 ce e E cONTINUO PREV NEXT p A B CLEAR gt PLAY SEARCH lt lt lt L AUTO MA C E qo O Pic 7 LA N D B CD SYNC INPUT FINALIZE E SPEED P A DUA D LP W N e 9 harman kardon CDR RW CDR 25 26 RC gt gt gt STOP PAUSE eo 6 60 A GO 66 9 Power On Button Press this button to turn the CDR 26 on Note that in order for this control to func tion the front panel Power Switch fll must first be pressed so that the unit is in the Standby mode Play Deck CDP Time Display Control Press this button to cycle through the various time display options for the disc in the Play Deck KJ See page 17 for more information on time display options Play Deck CDP Open Press this button to open the Play Deck KJ Play Deck CDP Select Press this button to control or program the functions of the disc in the Play Deck EJ Program Press this button
24. and the track has been erased You may now repeat the procedure to erase additional tracks work ing backward from the last track on the disc to the first or return to normal operation Important Note Tracks at the beginning or in the middle of the disc may not be erased until all of the tracks after them have been erased Important Note on Erasure and Finalization Times Regardless of the speed at which a disc was recorded the CDR 26 will erase and finalize discs at the x4 speed to minimize the length of the process However in some cases it may be necessary for the unit to repeat the erasure or finalization due to the nature of an individual disc For that reason it is nor mal for the time required to complete these steps to vary from one disc to another 22 CD RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND ERROR MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not operate when Standby switch No AC power Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet or remote Power On is pressed e Check to see whether AC outlet is switch controlled Main Power Switch is off Turn on Main Power Remote does not function Wrong deck selected Press the CDP Button to control the Play Deck EJ press the CDR Button to control the Record Deck fq Dead batteries Replace both batteries Sensor blocked Remove obstructions from front panel or connect a remote sensor to the Remote In J ack Disc does
25. apability E Extensive playback programming capabilities W Coaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs lii Front panel coaxial and optical digital inputs for use with portable devices Sample rate converter allows use of DAT players as digital source lll Ergonomic remote control INTRODUCTION Important Information About CD Recording In order to get the most enjoyment from your new CD recorder please pay special attention to the following sections of the manual that provide information about the features and capabilities of CD recorders IB The CDR 26 plays all standard CD audio discs but for recording the CDR 26 uses special CD R and CD RW discs designed only for audio use CD R discs designed for computer use will not work in the CDR 26 See page 14 for more information on which types of discs are used with the CDR 26 E The last step in making a CD recording is the final ization process Unless this step is properly done the disc will not work in other players See page 21 for information on finalizing discs E Once finalized CD R discs will play in any CD player but CD RW discs will only play in the CDR 26 and other machines specifically designed for compati bility with CD RW discs Check the specifications of your CD player if you have questions about com patibility with CD RW discs Il As with all CD players except those designed specifically for portable use you should never move a CD player while there i
26. ator s CD Indicators U El e RI 1TR A oO El Time Indicators Remaining Time Indicators V Recorded Time Indicator Total Time Indicators Track Time Indicators Manual Indicator Information Displays Important Note Since the CDR 26 is a dual deck player recorder there are two separate sets of indicators for the Random Program Repeat Repeat Status Time Total Time Remaining Time and Track Time In addition there is a separate Information Display Play Pause Indicator and CD Indicator for each deck As the function of these indicators is identical for both decks they are described in this manual with a common letter When the CDR 26 is playing or recording a disc any indicators that light on the left side of the display describe the status of the Play Deck while those that light on the right side of the display describe the status of the Record Deck Depending on the activity of the unit and the settings you select different indicators may light on the two sides at the same time EX Coaxial Digital Indicator This indicator lights when a digital source is being recorded See page 20 for more information on source selection E Optical Digital Indicator This indicator lights when a digital source connected to one of the optical inputs is being recorded See page 20 for more infor mation on source selection Analog Indicator This indicator lights when an analog source is being recorded See page 20 for more information
27. ay Control Button RPE for the deck in use so that the Remaining Time Indicators Elli light The Information Display Md will count down the time remaining in the track and at the start of the next track the counter will Start to count down the running time of that track To view the total time remaining on the disc press the Time Display Control Button ARJO 19 for the deck in use so that the Total Time Indicators EADY light The Information Display M will show the total ime remaining for all tracks on the disc and count down until the disc has finished playing When the disc has played all the way through the total num ber of tracks and the total running time of the disc will be displayed Headphone Listening You may listen to the output of the CDR 26 through headphones at any time by simply plugging the head phones into the front panel Headphone J ack E The volume of the headphone output may be adjusted with the Headphone Level Control E Changes to the headphone level will not alter the output settings to the analog outputs Those levels are fixed and the vol ume should be adjusted using your receiver preamp Or processor PLAYBACK BASICS PLAYBACK BASICS 17 PROGRAM PLAY The CDR 26 s advanced programming system enables you to program the order in which tracks are played to repeat one track or all tracks or to repeat any segment of a disc without regard to track numbers Programming Playlists To program t
28. be changed or adjusted However when you are making a recording from an external analog source such as a cassette recorder or the analog output of a receiver or preamp you should adjust the input levels using the Record Level Control ET Adjust the levels so that the blue white segments of the display are almost all lit and the red segments flash only occasionally If the OVER Indicator IN is constantly lit the recording will be distorted and produce unacceptable quality To stop the recording press the Stop Button ET E The recording will automatically stop if it takes more space than is available on the CD R RW disc A DISC FULL message will appear to remind you that a new disc is needed Step Six At the end of a recording a BUSY message will appear briefly The unit will then return to normal operation Remember to finalize the disc after recording so that it may be used in other players Finalizing CD R and CD RW Discs Finalizing is a simple process that completes the recording of a disc so that it may be used in other players When a recording is finished a disc must be finalized Once that is done a CD R disc may not be added to CD RW discs are locked once they are finalized but they may be unfinalized to permit additional recording or erasure Once all recording is completed on a disc make cer tain that it is placed in the Record Deck fq to be finalized If the disc has just been inserted into the deck the CD
29. ceiver preamp or processor Coaxial Digital Output This jack carries the digital audio output signal from the deck currently playing Connect it to a coaxial digital input on a receiver processor or digital decoder Coaxial Digital Input This jack accepts the digi tal audio input signal from a compatible digital audio product and should be connected directly to a digital player or to a coaxial digital output on a CD or DVD player or an A V receiver or processor IMPORTANT NOTE The coaxial digital input should only be connected to digital input or output jacks Even though it uses the same RCA type connector as standard analog audio connections DO NOT connect it to conventional analog input or output jacks Optical Digital Input This jack accepts the digi tal audio input signal from a compatible digital audio product and should be connected to the optical digital output on a CD or DVD player or an A V receiver or processor AC 110 240V 50 60Hz 20W MODEL NO CDR 26 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE C3 CALIFORNIA USA REMOTE Coaxial Digital Input Optical Digital Input Q9 Optical Digital Output Remote IR Input Remote IR Output AC Power Cord Optical Digital Output This jack carries the opti cal digital output signal from the deck currently play ing Connect it to an optical digital input on a receiver processor or digital recorder Remote
30. cks from more than one CD keep in mind that you may only dub tracks from one CD at a time although you may switch source CDs as many times as needed so long as the total time does not exceed the recording time available on the disc in the Record Deck iA NOTE Dubs containing program lists may be made at either the x1 or x2 speed If you attempt to make a programmed dub at the x4 speed the unit will automatically select the X2 speed The Pause buttons do not operate while a dub is in progress Tracks will be added automatically to mirror the track structure of the original disc The Total Time indication of the recorded CD may vary slightly from the original due to variations in the spin speed of each drive but this is normal No information has been lost in the recording process If the original disc being dubbed is a digital copy or if it contains copy prohibit signals the unit will auto matically make an analog copy CD Sync Recording CD Sync Synchronous recording allows you to make an automatic digital recording from an external CD player or MiniDisc MD player During CD Sync recording the recording starts as soon as the CDR 26 detects that the source has started play and tracks are added automatically 20 CD RECORDING To make a CD Sync recording Step One Make certain your playback source is selected and cued to the correct starting point Step Two Selecting a Digital Input Select the appropriate
31. digital input by pressing the Input Select Button BJ T until the desired COAXIAL FRONT COAXIAL REAR OPTICAL FRONT or OPTICAL REAR indication appears in the Information Display and the appropriate Digital Indicator FAYE lights When one of the Front Panel Digital Inputs AEEA has been selected the Front Panel Input Indicator v will also light CD Sync recordings may not be made from an analog input Step Three Make certain that there is a fresh disc in the record drawer for the recording Step Four Select the type of recording to be made To record only the first track from the source player press the CD Sync Button E13 once so that l TRK appears in the record deck s Information Display M4 To record the entire disc or tape press the CD Sync Button EJ twice so that ALL appears in the record deck s Information Display Md The Sync Indicator a will light and the Record Indicator J will flash When the desired mode has been selected start the playback from the source machine The CDR 26 will automatically recognize the incoming digital data and begin recording If the source material is a CD the track numbering from the original disc will be carried over to the dub If the playback source is NOT a CD you will have to increment the tracks manually see below The recording will continue until the CDR 26 senses that the playback is finished when there is no incoming signal for more than three seconds At that po
32. e indicators light when the Information Display M shows the time remaining on a disc V Recorded Time Indicator While a recording is in progress and up until a CD R or CD RW disc in the Record Deck EE has been finalized this indicator will light and the Information Display M will indicate the total amount of time recorded on the disc thus far Total Time Indicators These indicators light when the Information Display M shows the total time of all tracks on a disc WU Track Time Indicators These indicators light when the Information Display RA shows the running time of the individual track being played Manual Indicator This indicator lights when the manual method of incrementing tracks is selected for a recording session See page 20 for more information on track increments Information Displays These displays serve two functions showing the time displays for discs playing and displaying messages about discs or recordings 8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS e Lo E ANALOG R L e 9 w Analog Output Analog Input Coaxial Digital Output Analog Output These jacks carry the analog audio output signal from the deck currently playing Connect them to the Tape Play In input jacks on a receiver preamp or processor Analog Input These jacks accept the analog sig nals that are used for CD recordings Connect them to the Tape Rec Play outputs on a re
33. eck CDR Time Display Control D and Open Close Buttons will always send a command to their respective deck The other transport and programming functions however are shared To use any of the transport controls such as Play D Stop Pause amp or the Search and Skip Buttons the Numeric Keys or the Programming Keys QOQ ODA fist press either the CDP Button to command the Play Deck KJ or the CDR Button to command the Record Deck fT When the button is pressed a message reading CDP or CDR will appear in the appropriate Information Display Md to confirm the selection To switch the remote from controlling one deck to controlling the other simply press the Select Button 3 for the deck you wish to control at any time Features relating to the recording process such as Speed f and the double row of record function buttons in the center of the remote MD QD D DDAA are dedicated feature buttons that do not require any special selection PLAYBACK BASICS 15 PLAYBACK BASICS Normal Play To play a disc first make certain that the unit is prop erly installed Turn the CDR 26 on by pressing the Power Switch jj on the front panel or the Power On Button on the remote and note that the front panel display will light Insert a disc following the instructions shown on the previous page To start the playback press the Play button on the front panel for the appropriate deck E
34. ed material if any that is shown in the record side Information Display from the total time available on the disc That number should be greater than the total time of the disc to be dubbed which is shown in the play side Information Display M4 Step Five When you are ready to start the dub press the Dubbing Button EID During this process the Dubbing Indicator M will light the Record Indicator J will flash anda BUSY message will flash in the record deck s Information Display MJ Step Six When both Information Display indicators return to normal with indications of O1 OO 00 press the Play Select Button Pt KI 9 to start the dub While the dub is in progress you will see the track numbers and running time increase as the disc is copied The Level Indicators will also flash but this is only for your reference as record levels may not be adjusted during digital recordings It is possible to lis ten to the source disc while it is being dubbed by selecting the appropriate input on your receiver pre amp or processor Important Note When a high speed x2 or x4 dub is being made you will hear the playback from the outputs OG at the faster speed Fast speed playback increases the pitch of a sound and when played back at high volume levels this may damage your speakers DO NOT use high volume levels when listening to high speed dubs while they are in progress The dub will stop automatically when the source disc has p
35. eiver or processor If your receiver does not have digital output jacks you may connect the Coaxial Digital Input J acks r4 or Optical Digital Input J acks T3 on the CDR 26 directly to the digital outputs on your CD player or other digital device Connections to a portable digital CD or MD player may also be made by connecting the Coax or Optical Digital Output of the player to one of the front panel Digital Inputs frd on the CDR 26 IMPORTANT NOTE ON DIGITAL CONNECTIONS Although digital coax connections use the same type of RCA phono jack as standard analog signals please take special care to connect digital signals only to digital jacks In many cases the digital jacks may be identified by an orange colored insert ring around the center of the jack When making digital connections be sure to use coax interconnect cables such as the one supplied with the CDR 26 or cables intended for video applications Even though they have the correct type of RCA connector do not use audio interconnect cables that have twisted pair construction as they are not appropriate for digital signal use If you have any questions about the type of cables to use with the CDR 26 consult your dealer 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Batteries Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the CDR 26 s remote by turning the remote over so that the bottom of the remote is facing towards you Gently lift the plastic tab on the battery cover up and
36. em Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive Cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any nterconnection cords with other components and ake certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet 3 5 IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid damage to the CDR 26 hich may not be covered by the warranty be certain that all discs are removed from the unit before it is moved Once the CDR 26 is installed discs may be left in the unit when it is turned off but the unit should NEVER be moved with discs left in either deck Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in Shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts
37. ete copy of the disc in the Play Deck K to a CD R or CD RW disc in the Record Deck T See page 19 for more information on dubbing 18 16 PA Input Select Pq Record Deck Time Display Select Information Display EI Remote Sensor PX Play Deck Time Display Select Kt Continuous Play Ei Play Deck Next BY Play Deck Previous EK Play Deck Program Button RY Play Deck Pause KE Play Deck Play Eq Play Deck Stop EN Speed Press this button to select the recording speed for internal dubs See page 19 for more infor mation on selecting the proper speed EH Track Increment Press this button during recording to insert a new track marker at that point in the recording The current track number will be incremented by one IA Erase Press this button to erase one or more tracks or the entire contents of an unfinalized CD RW disc When a CD RW disc has already been finalized you may erase the entire disc or you may unfinalize the disc by erasing the TOC data See page 21 for more information on erasing CD RW discs Finalize Press this button when a recording is complete to initiate the finalization process The Play Select Button ANA must be pressed within three seconds to activate finalization Until this button is pressed and the finalization process is complete CD R discs may not be played on conventional CD machines See page 21 for more information on finalization FRONT PANEL CONTROLS HAN 5 FRONT
38. fore entering the desired remote command Track Skip To move from one track on a disc directly to another enter the number for the desired track with the Numeric Keys The disc will pause briefly to locate the track and then immediately play it When entering a two digit track number the second digit must be entered within three seconds of the first digit To move to the next track on a disc by cycling through the individual tracks press the Next Button T3 on the remote or the appropriate front panel Next Button PIER for the deck in use Additional presses of the button will move forward through the tracks on the disc When a disc is playing press the Previous Button MEAO to return to the beginning of the track being played Additional presses of the Previous button will move backwards through the tracks on the disc When a disc is stopped you may press the Next or Previous button to locate a specific track that you wish to play When the desired track number appears at the left side of the appropriate Information Display M press the Play Button PX EE A to hear that track Continuous Play Since the CDR 26 has more than one CD deck you may play a disc in either drawer In normal operation the selected disc will be played once then play will stop automatically However you may also use the Continuous Play mode to use the CDR 26 for extended play by playing through all the tracks on the disc in one tray automati
39. gned for use in consumer CD audio recorders may be used If you attempt to use a blank computer type recordable disc for recording on the CDR 26 you will see a NO AUDIO message in the Information Display and recording will not be possible However discs that have been recorded on in the CD R drive of a com puter may be played in the CDR 26 provided that they have been properly finalized in accordance with audio standard IEC958 The CDR 26 is specifically designed for the recording and playback of consumer audio discs and cannot be used to copy data discs DVDs or other optical discs used by video game systems CD R Terminology and Display Messages Compact disc recording has its own special terminology and some of the messages displayed by the CDR 26 may be new to you Before using the CDR 26 you may wish to familiarize yourself with some of the terms used by the CDR 26 Additional error message dis plays may also appear Please see page 23 for a complete explanation of error messages Finalize This term refers to the process that completes the recording of a disc by recording a final Table of Contents and preparing the disc so that it may be played on other machines A CD R disc may not be played on other CD players until it is finalized However once the finalization process is complete a CD R disc may not be recorded on again Only CD RW discs may be unfinalized so that additional tracks may be recorded o
40. harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution CDR 26 DUAL TRAY CD R CD RW RECORDER PLAYER OWNER S MANUAL SKP RA PAEE REM ANI Ld io TE Record SyncRec Dubbing Speed Trackinc Erase Finalize Te INFUT 144 Lis FORM PASE AYAT SE a lise ca Optical In Coaxial in Analog Rec Level Power CDR 26 DUAL TRAY CD R CD RW RECORDER PLAYER Introduction Important Information About CD Recording Safety Information Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display 9 RearPanel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 14 CD Recording Basics 14 Disc Types 14 CD R Terminology and Display Messages 15 Playback Basics 15 Loading and Unloading Discs 15 Using the Remote 16 Normal Play 16 Random Play 16 Search 16 Track Skip 17 Continuous Play 17 Time Display 17 Headphone Listening 18 Program Play 18 Programming Playlists 18 Repeat Play 19 CD Recording 19 Disc Dubbing 20 CD Sync Recording 20 Recording From an External Source 21 Finalizing CD R and CD RW Discs 21 Unfinalizing and Erasing CD RW Discs 23 Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages 24 Technical Specifications au 4 C CO Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type
41. he order of playback for the tracks on a disc insert the disc let the unit read the Table of Contents information and wait until the disc has stopped and the number of tracks and total running time is displayed Next select the deck that will be programmed by pressing the CDP Select Button on the remote for the Play Deck IK or the CDR Select Button y on the remote for the Record Deck fH To begin the programming sequence press the Program Button on the remote or the Program Button PAEK for the appropriate deck on the front panel The PROG Indicator Ij will light and the Information Display Md will show 00 00 OD Next enter the track numbers to be played by press ing the Numeric Keys For two digit track num bers be certain to enter the second digit within three seconds after the first number is entered If you are programming your playlist using the front panel con trols use the Previous and Next Track Buttons Px PZIEXIEY to locate the desired track then press the Program Button PAEK for the appropriate deck to enter the track into the sequence As each track is entered the display will blink three times alternating between two displays The first display will show the track number just entered on the left side of the Information Display M under the Track Time Indicator I while the right side will flash the number of steps that have been programmed For example after programming the first step to be track n
42. ill stop flashing and will light showing REPEAT A B The unit will immediately begin to play the section you have programmed and continually repeat it To resume normal play press the A B Repeat Button The Repeat A B Indicators JE will go out and the disc will continue playing through to the end Stopping the disc or opening the disc drawer will auto matically cancel the Repeat A B programming Making recordings on the CDR 26 is simple and easy once you become accustomed to the basics of CD recording Before making your first recording please take a moment to review the CD Recording Basics on page 14 In particular you will need to become famil iar with the types of discs that may or may not be used in the CDR 26 In addition some terms used in the following pages may be new to you The following definitions and information will help you to make CD recordings using the CDR 26 s many features The CDR 26 accepts analog inputs and digital coax or optical inputs Before making a recording be certain that you have selected the correct input See page 20 After a disc is recorded it must be finalized This process adds Table of Contents data to the disc and makes it playable on other machines Until a disc is properly finalized it may not be played on standard CD players or in the Play Deck KJ of the CDR 26 See page 21 The CDR 26 may record on either CD R or CD RW discs but they must be of the type specifi cal
43. insert a new blank disc or when a CD RW is in use either use a new disc or erase existing tracks following the instructions on page 21 Playback of CDs on the CDR 26 resembles that on traditional CD players with a few exceptions to accom modate the availability of two separate playback decks Before using the CDR 26 power up the unit by pressing in the Main Power Switch EE The Status Mode Indicator E will turn green indicating that the unit is on and functioning At the same time the Information Display Bq will light and the leg ends behind the front panel controls will also light up Once the Main Power Switch jj has been turned on the CDR 26 may be powered on or off using the remote control Pressing the Power Off Button I9 on the remote will place the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Status Mode Indicator EJ To turn the unit on using the remote simply press the Power On Button When the unit is in the Standby mode it still draws power from the AC main outlets To turn the unit completely off press the Main Power Switch E When the Status Mode Indicator FA goes out the CDR 26 is off and not drawing any power When you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time we recommend using the Main Power Switch El to turn the unit completely off Although compact discs are very reliable rough han dling may damage them Avoid scratching the bottom nonprinted side of the discs
44. int the recording will stop You may also stop the recording at any time by pressing the Record Deck Stop Button E When there are only four seconds remaining on a blank disc the DISC FULL message will appear in the Information Display Ml When you see this message you will need to stop the recording process and when a CD R is being recorded insert a new blank disc or when a CD RW is in use either use a new disc or erase existing tracks following the instructions on page 21 Step Five After the recording is complete the unit will return to normal operation Remember to finalize the recorded disc so that it may be used in other machines see page 21 Recording From an External Source To record from an external source Step One Place a CD R or CD RW audio disc in the Record Deck i Step Two Selecting a Digital or Analog Input Select the input to be used by pressing the Input Select Button EE T Pressing the button will Cycle between the input choices which will be shown in the Information Display Rg as COAXIAL FRONT COAXIAL REAR OPTICAL FRONT OPTICAL REAR or ANAL OG In addition the Digital Indicators PNE will light when one of the coax or optical inputs is selected and the Analog Indicator e will light when the analog inputs are selected When a digital input has been selected the connec tion may be made to either the rear panel Coax or Optical Digital Input 9 G9 or the front panel Coax or Optical Dig
45. ital Input ff When one of the Front Panel Digital Inputs has been selected the Front Panel Input Indicator will also light CD Sync recordings may not be made from an analog input Step Three Track Incrementing Press the Auto Manual Button E to select how tracks will be numbered on the recorded disc The Manual mode is indicated by the Manual Indicator Ef being lit In that mode when record ing from either digital or analog recordings you must add track numbers manually by pressing the Track Increment Button EI when you wish to increase the track number This mode is recom mended for recordings made from analog sources The default Auto mode will add track numbers auto matically in one of two ways When track data is present on a digital recording it will be carried over to the new copy disc Thus when the CD being played moves from one track to the next track the copy disc will also increase the track number by one Activate the Auto mode by pressing the Auto Manual Button amp once and note that the Manual Indicator will go out n the Auto mode when recording from an analog source or a digital source with no track data the track number will be increased when the CDR 26 receives silence for three seconds After five sec onds of silence the recording will stop To activate the Auto mode press the Auto Manual Button once and note that the Manual Indicator will go out Step Four To p
46. layed through to the end If you are adding addi tional tracks to a disc that has not yet been finalized UPDATE will flash in the Information Display Wi After the dub is finished the CDR 26 will return to normal operation To manually stop a dubbing opera CD RECORDING 19 CD RECORDING tion press the Stop Button KE EIS for either deck DO NOT tum off power without first stopping the recording An intentional or inadvertent loss of power may render the recording disc permanently unusable because the CDR 26 will not have had an opportunity to update the disc with the track information Step Seven As with all recorded CD R CD RW discs the disc must be finalized before it can be played in other machines See page 21 for instructions on disc finalization Notes on Dubbing To dub just a single track After you have inserted the source disc into the Play Deck Drawer EJ use the Previous or Next Buttons EXIEZIQ3 to select the desired track When using the remote remember to first select the play deck by pressing the Play Deck CDP Select Button You may then select a dub speed and press the Dubbing Button 9 followed by the Play Select Buttons ET SE A to make the dub To dub a compilation of tracks from one or more CDs Create a programmed playlist before pressing the Play Select Button PX RI A to start the dub Instructions for creating a program list may be found on page 18 If you will be combining tra
47. lly falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immedi ately and consult an authorized service station CAUTION The CDR 26 uses a laser system To pre vent direct exposure to the laser beam do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your protection DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual care fully and retain it for future use Should the unit require maintenance or repair please contact your local Harman Kardon service center Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Location E To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten tial for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product E Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet lil Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface E Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment E Avoid moist or humid locations E Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over th
48. ly designed for use in consumer audio CD recorders These discs may be recognized by look ing for the words Digital Audio in the compact disc logo on the blank disc or its packaging Discs with the logo reading only Compact Disc Recordable are designed for computer data recording and they will NOT work in the CDR 26 See page 14 CD R discs may not be erased or have material added to them once they have been finalized At least four seconds of blank recording time must remain on an unfinalized disc for recording to take place The maximum number of tracks that may be recorded on a disc is 99 Some CD R CD RW audio recording discs may be used for single speed recordings only If you use a disc with such a warning make certain not to make a dub at X2 or x4 speed However the CDR 26 has been tested for compatibility with a wide range of blank discs from manufacturers throughout the world In most cases blank discs will produce high quality recordings at any dub speed In some rare cases a CD player may not be com patible with CD R discs If you find that a CD R disc plays in some players but not in others the fault is most likely with the player not with the recorded disc or the CDR 26 Remember that CD RW discs made in the CDR 26 will play only in CD players that are specially designed to accommodate CD RW discs Most DVD players are compatible with final ized CD RW discs Some commercial CD discs may contain a copy pro
49. may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the Shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center GM E EN gg m ug m FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 28 harman kardon CDR dc JI A Record SyncRec Dubbing Speed Trackinc Erase Finalize 9 9 QQoQoQoQ a a Ma4 Ph PREM PME RASET SP O0 lt P cx gt E Power Switch EJ Status Mode Indicator EJ Play Deck Headphone J ack E Headphone Level Control 4 Play Deck Open Record Button EJ Synchronous Recording CD Sync Button E Dubbing E Speed EH Track Increment Erase E Power Switch Press this switch to apply power to the CDR 26 When the unit is first turned on the Status Mode Indicator EJ surrounding the switch will turn green Once the unit has been turned on with this switch it may be operated from either the front panel or remote control Press the switch again to turn the unit completely off EJ Status Mode Indicator When the CDR 26 is in the ON mode this indicator will glow green When the unit has been placed in the Standby mode by pressing the Power Off Button
50. mmend that ALL system components including the CDR 26 be turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when any connections are made or a new component is installed Placement of the CDR 26 Since the CD transports in the CDR 26 are precision instruments they are subject to interference from vibration To minimize the possibility of skipping during playback or recording it is recommended that the unit be placed on a level solid vibration free surface When installing the CDR 26 in a cabinet or tight Space always make certain that there is enough room in front of the unit for the disc drawers to open fully and that there is enough space above the unit so that discs may easily be inserted in the disc drawers In addition to the safety considerations outlined on page 4 itis also recommended that the CDR 26 not be placed in a location that is subject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold as these conditions may damage the discs used in the player or the player itself Note that audio amplifiers or high power receivers as well as certain other electronic products may generate significant heat For that reason do not place the CDR 26 directly on top of an amplifier receiver or other heat source Always allow at least one inch of free space on all sides of the CDR 26 as well as other electronic products to allow for proper ventilation The unit should also be kept away from sources of water or damp conditions Connec
51. most DVD players unless the DVD player has been specifically designed to play the CD R format Consult the owner s manual for your DVD player for further information The Record Deck EE on the CDR 26 may also be used to record on these discs and it will play CD R Audio discs even if they have not been finalized COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable Discs that bear this logo called CD RW Audio discs may be used for recording on the CDR 26 and they may also be erased and reused They may be recorded on or played in the Record Deck H of the CDR 26 and in other CD RW recorders or CD RW compatible players They will NOT play back in many current CD players unless the player is CD RW compatible CD RW Audio discs will play on most DVD players once they have been finalized NOTE To avoid confusion between recordable discs that are formatted for use with consumer CD recorders such as the CDR 26 and standard CD R RW discs that are meant only for use in computers some manufacturers or retailers will add a For Music Use icon to their discs However to be assured of complete compatibility with the CDR 26 always look for the words DIGITAL AUDIO in the compact disc logo when purchasing blank discs for use with your CDR 26 14 CD RECORDING BASICS COMPACT COMPACT ise wise Rewritable Discs designed for use in com puter CD R drives may not be used for recording in the CDR 26 Only discs specifically desi
52. n a disc TOC This stands for Table of Contents and refers to the data recorded on each CD that tells the player how many tracks are on the disc the total time of the disc and the running time of each individual track Each time a disc of any sort is placed in the CDR 26 you will see TOC in that deck s Information Display M to indicate that the unit is reading this data from the disc This is required to copy the track information to any recording OP C Stands for Optical Processing Calibration When you see this message in the Information Display Md for the Record Deck RE it means that the laser transport inside the unit is making the calibra tions and adjustments needed so that the recording process is optimized for the specific disc in use BUS Y When you see this message it means that the Record Deck is completing part of the record operation When you see this message do not press any buttons simply wait until the message clears from the display If the CDR 26 is powered off while the BUS Y message is displayed e g if a power outage occurs the disc may be rendered unusable because the CDR 26 did not complete the process of updating the disc with track information DISC FULL When there are only four sec onds of record time remaining on a blank disc a DISC FULL message will appear in the Information Display M When you see this mes sage you will need to stop the recording process and when a CD R is being recorded
53. o do that place the CD RW disc in the Record Deck fq and wait until the Table of Contents data has been read To unfinalize a disc first press the Erase Button AO UNFINALIZE will flash in the Infor mation Display M and the Record Indicator J will light Within eight seconds press the Play Select CD RECORDING Button Aaj and TOC Erase message will appear in the Information Display Md followed by a three digit time indication e g L 11 The time indication part of the message is the start of a countdown clock that will tell you how much time is remaining in the unfinalization process When the display counts down to D 00 and the Record Indicator z goes out the Information Display will return to its normal indications and the finalization process is complete The CD RW Indicator Fife will light to remind you that the disc is now ready to have tracks removed or added Erasing an Entire CD RW Disc To erase the entire contents of a CD RW disc it does not matter whether the disc has been finalized or not To erase the disc first press the Erase Button A D so that DISC ERASE flashes in the Infor mation Display Md and the Record Indicator J lights Depending on whether or not the disc has been finalized you may have to press the Erase Button IAD a second time to display the DISC ERASE message Within eight seconds press the Play Select Button PW anda DISC ERASE message will appear in the Information Display Md followed
54. p Press this button to stop playback or recording Pause Press this button to momentarily pause playback Press it again to resume playback Forward Search Press this button to play a disc in fast forward mode Z A B Repeat Press this button to specify a seg ment of a disc for repeat play See page 18 for more information on repeat play 19 Next Track Skip Press this button to skip forward to the next track on a disc E Record Deck CDR Select Press this button to control or program the functions of the disc in the Record Deck iB 3 Record Deck CDR Open Press this button to open the Record Deck Ej 2 Record Deck CDR Time Display Control Press this button to cycle through the various time dis play options for the disc in the Record Deck fq See page 17 for more information on time display options EID Power Off Press this button to place the unit in a Standby mode E Continuous Play Button Press this button to place the CDR 26 in the Continuous Play mode In that mode the unit will play all tracks on the disc in one tray switch to the second tray and play all tracks and then continuously alternate between the two discs until the unit is stopped or the button is pressed again to return to the Single Play mode REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Important Note To prevent possible damage to your speakers or other components in your audio system we strongly reco
55. rawer and check to see that the disc is properly seated There is a problem with the disc e Try another disc FAILED A dub has not been completed properly Check the play disc Repeat the dub process FULL More than 99 tracks have been recorded The CDR 26 does not record more than 99 tracks on a disc NO AUDIO A record related button has been pressed when Replace the disc with a blank CD R or CD RW Audio disc a non audio disc is in the Record Deck fq SVC 1 There is an internal problem with the CDR 26 Contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND ERROR MESSAGES 23 GDR 2b Signal Format Playback Sampling Frequency D A Conversion Oversampling Playback Specifications Frequency Response Playback S N Playback Dynamic Range Playback THD Analog Audio Output Digital Coaxial Output Headphone Output Record Specifications Digital Input Sample Rates Recording S N Analog Recording S N Digital Dub Mode Recording S N Digital External Source Recording Dynamic Range Recording THD Analog Input Sensitivity Digital Inputs Direct Recording General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 44 1kHz 96kHz Multi Bit Delta Sigma Conversion 128 Times 2Hz 20 050Hz 100dB 95dB 0 01 0dB 2V RMS 2dB 0 5Vpp 75Q 1V RMS 32 Load 32kHz 96kHz 80dB Equal to Source Source 10dB 90dB 0 01 0dB
56. repare for a recording press the Record Button KA The Record Indicator z will flash and the word BUS Y will briefly appear in the Information Display M When the display returns to the track and running time information the unit is ready to record Step Five Once the source material is playing start the actual recording by pressing the Play Select Button Ei The Record Indicator 2 will stop flashing and the Information Display M will begin to show the running time of the recording and the track data Depending on which mode of track increment has been selected as described above track numbers must be increased manually or they will be added automatically Regardless of which mode has been selected a track may be added at any time by press ing the Track Increment Button HI NOTE If there is a pause in the playback signal for more than five seconds for digital recordings or 10 sec onds for analog recordings the CDR 26 will stop the recording Also when the Pause button is pressed during a recording the track number will increase by one num ber and the recording will stop and must be restarted by pressing the Play Select Button AA When the recording is finished press the Stop Button KE D Unlike conventional analog tape recorders the CDR 26 does not require level setting when record ings are made from a digital source Although the Level Indicator N will operate this is only informa tive and the level may not
57. s a disc inside one of the decks DO NOT move the CDR 26 until discs have been removed from both decks INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your CDR 26 has been designed for use with 100 to 240 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage require ments for your specific model or about the line volt age in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service depot with cords meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out let always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no userserviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidenta
58. ss will move back one track for programming or play when the disc is stopped Once a track is entered it may be played by simply pressing the Play Button RE Q D EK Play Deck Program Button Press this button to begin the programming sequence for the Play Deck See page 18 for more information on programming playlists on the CDR 26 EZI Play Deck Pause When the Play Deck is run ning pressing this button will pause the disc If the disc has previously been paused pressing this button will restart the playback RE Play Deck Play Press this button to begin play back of a CD in the Play Deck or the dubbing process KIJ Play Deck Stop Press this button to stop the CD in the Play Deck Ri DI O OPTICAL F SYNC RANDOM A m Ii d 3 a FA Coaxial Digital Indicator Eq Optical Digital Indicator Analog Indicator Front Panel Input Indicator 3 Sync Indicator s Repeat Indicators Random Indicators E Repeat Status Indicators E Program Indicators FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY w cD CTRK TOTAL REM A Ds Dd A Ai A AI I DI Gc i a D A AD DAD AD a AD AD DAD DAD QD DAD AD NI Pl OAXIALI ANALOG REPEAT 1 0000000000000000 OVER REPEAT 1 X2 X4 ERG PROG ROOOOOOOOO0000000 over RANDOM PROG DUB Level Indicators Eq Speed Indicators 1 Track Dubbing Indicator V Dubbing Indicator X Sample Rate Conversion Indicator e Play Pause Indicators A Record Indicator e R RW Indic
59. tection data bit that will prevent a digital copy of the disc to be dubbed In that case the CDR 26 will attempt to make an analog dub This product is equipped with the Serial Copy Management System SCMS to protect the rights of copyright owners Although it is possible to make a copy of most CDs for your own personal use it is not possible to make a digital copy from another digital copy but it is possible to make an analog copy of a digital copy RECORDINGS MAY BE MADE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY ANY UNAUTHO RIZED COPYING IS SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE LAW The CDR 26 will not copy DVD discs computer data discs CD based computer or video game discs or digital audio discs with a sample rate that is not compatible with the range of the CDR 26 s sample rate converter Recordings on the CDR 26 may be made in a num ber of ways Discs or single tracks may be dubbed using the playback deck on the CDR 26 as a source These copies may be made in real time at twice normal speed or at four times normal playback speed Recordings may be made from an external CD player or other digital source that is synchronized with the dub being made in the CDR 26 Recordings may be made from any compatible external digital source Recordings may be made from an external analog Source You may record a compilation or mix of tracks from one or more CDs by dubbing from the CDR 26 s playback deck NOTE CD RW discs may not be erased and
60. ternal digital processor coax and optical digital out puts are available Thanks to the CDR 26 s dual tray design you may even set the CDR 26 to Continuous Play mode for parties or where background music is desired To make CD playback more enjoyable the CDR 26 also features a wide range of program and repeat functions Since CD recorders are a relatively new technology this may be your first CD R product Although CD recorders resemble play only CD machines in many ways there are some important differences between a standard CD and a CD R In addition making a CD R recording is also a different process than what you may be familiar with for making audio tape or cassette recordings For that reason we encourage you to read through this manual so that you are fully acquainted with the way CD recording works This small investment in your tme will pay major dividends in the enjoyment that will result from proper use of the CDR 26 If you have additional questions about this product its installation or its operation that are not answered in this manual please contact your dealer who is your best source of local information You may also contact Harman Kardon via e mail through our Web site at www harmankardon com Special Features IB Dual deck CD player and CD R CD RW recorder E 4x Dub speed for both CD R and erasable CD RW discs IB Audiophile grade digital to analog converters for highest audio quality E Continuous play c
61. the discs from the decks by following the instructions shown on the previous page Do not leave the disc drawers open when the unit is not in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the unit and to prevent damage to the disc drawer tray To place the unit in the Standby mode at the end of a listening session press the Power Off Button T9 The word OF F will appear briefly in the Information Display Md any open disc trays will automatically close and the Status Mode Indicator EJ wil turn amber Random Play To play all of the tracks on a disc in random order press the Select Button for the desired deck and then press the Random Play Button pj The Random Indicator e will light and each track will be played in random order until all tracks on the disc have been played Search You may quickly scan through the contents of a disc while listening to the playback at high speed in forward or reverse To move forward through a disc press the Forward Search Button on the remote or press and hold the Next Button PERJE on the front panel that is appropriate for the deck in use To move back ward through a disc press the Reverse Search Button on the remote or press and hold the Previous Button PARA on the front panel that is appropriate for the deck in use When using the remote always remember to make certain that you have selected the deck you wish to control by press ing the appropriate selector button x be
62. tions to Your Audio System When connecting the CDR 26 think of the process as if you were connecting a standard tape or cassette recorder with the addition of the digital connections Depending on the capabilities of your receiver preamp or processor you may find it convenient to connect the analog inputs and outputs to the jacks marked for a tape recorder As the CDR 26 s functions resemble those of a standard tape recorder this may make it easier to select it as an input on your receiver or pre amp Connect the Analog Output J acks to the Play In jacks of a Tape or Aux input on your receiver or preamp Connect the Analog Input J acks to the Tape Rec Out jacks on your receiver or preamp To play the output through the digital decoder in your receiver or an external processor connect the Coaxial Digital Output J ack or the Optical Digital Output J ack to the matching digital input jack on your receiver or processor You may have to change a setting on the receiver or processor to link the digital input to the Tape button or the specific input selector associated with the digital inputs Consult the owner s manual on your receiver or processor for details as this configuration may vary from unit to unit To make recordings from external digital sources such as a CD DVD or MD player connect the Coaxial Digital Input J acks frd or Optical Digital Input Jacks HJO on the CDR 26 to the digital output jacks on your rec
63. umber 3 the display will flash O3 P D11 If you make a mistake while programming a track you may press the Clear Button to delete the last programmed track Alternating with the track number and program step will be a display of the track and the total running time of all tracks that have been programmed so far For example a display of DE 11 2 5 will indicate that track number six was the last track programmed and that the total time of all tracks so far is 11 minutes and 25 seconds The Total Time Indicators FRY will flash with this display to remind you of the dis play s contents 18 PROGRAM PLAY These displays will alternate three times and then show a steady display of the total time and last track programmed Continue to add tracks in the order you wish to have them played until the programming session is com plete You may add up to 20 tracks repeating a track if desired as long as the total number does not exceed 20 If you exceed the 20 track limit the dis play will read FULL Tracks may also be added using the Next PEE and Previous Buttons EAO to locate the track and the Program Button to enter that track to the programmed sequence When the complete list of tracks has been entered press the Play Button PX Els A The tracks will then play in the order they have been entered Note that a programmed list of tracks may also be recorded if the disc being programmed is in the Play Deck EJ Follow
64. when a single track is being dubbed by itself as opposed to the entire disc or a programmed playlist See page 19 for more information on dubbing I Dubbing Indicator This indicator lights when a dub is in progress between the two CD decks See page 19 for more information on CD dubbing FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY N Sample Rate Conversion Indicator This indica tor lights when the Sample Rate Converter is in use to change the digital sample rate when the incoming signal is not the standard 44 1kHz used by standard CDs This is an automatic function and does not require any user intervention e Play Pause Indicators These indicators show the status of the individual CD decks The gt gt lights when the CD is playing and the gt lights when the unit is in a Pause mode 3 Record Indicator This indicator lights while the unit is making a recording and flashes during the preparations for recording e R RW Indicator This indicator shows which type of recordable disc is present in the Record Deck iE When a CD R disc is present only the R is lit The RW lights when an erasable CD RW disc is in use s CD Indicators These indicators light when a stan dard CD is playing in either deck EJ or f E9 Time Indicators These indicators light in conjunc tion with one of the time indicators FRI to Show which of the time status modes is active Remaining Time Indicators Thes

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