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Harman Kardon 76 User's Manual

1. CDR 20 CD Recorder OWNER S MANUAL harman kardon cor 20 STOP PLAY PAUSE PREV O O0 harman kardon Power for the digital revolution CDR 20 Compact Disc Recorder 3 Introduction 3 Important Information on CD Recording 4 Safety Information 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 14 CD Recording Basics Disc Types CDR Terminology and Display Messages Playback Basics Loading and Unloading Discs Using the Remote ormal Play Search Track Skip Dual Play Mode Dual Deck Operation Time Display Headphone Listening Program Play Programming Play Lists Checking Editing and Clearing Programmed Play Lists Repeat Programmed Play 20 CD Recording Disc Dubbing CD Sync Recording Recording from an External Source Finalizing CD R and CD RW Discs Unfinalizing and Erasing CD RW Discs Unfinalizing a CD RW Disc Erasing an Entire CD RW Disc Erasing a Single Track 23 Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages 24 Technical Specifications 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 indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type
2. E Extensive Playback Programming Capabilities W Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs and Outputs E Front Panel Coaxial Digital Input for Use with Portable Devices E Sample Rate Converter Allows Use of DAT Players as Digital Source E Ergonomic Remote Control RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a tisk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Information About CD Recording In order to get the most enjoyment from your new CD R recorder please pay special attention to the following sections of the manual that provide information about the special features and capabilities of CD Recorders E The CDR 20 plays all standard CD audio discs but for recording the CDR 20 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
3. and the location where you will use the remote an optional external IR sensor may be used Connect the sensor to the Remote IR In Jack on the rear panel This jack may also be connected to the IR Output jack of another compatible Harman Kardon component or a compatible IR system remote product You may also use the IR Sensor in the CDR 20 to send commands to other compatible remote products Connect the Remote IR Out Jack to the input of the other product or system Power Connections Connect the AC Power Cord to an AC power source the CDR 20 uses sensitive high performance computer grade CD drives and to protect them we recommend that you consider the use of a surge protector just as you would for a computer If the rear panel AC outlet on a receiver or other product is used make certain that it provides at least 28 watts and that the total power of all products connected does not exceed the maximum rated output of the prod uct containing the outlets If the CDR 20 is con nected to a switched outlet remember to turn on the outlet or product controlling it in order for the CDR 20 to operate 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS CD Recording Basics CD Recorders CDRs are similar to standard CD players with the addition of the features and controls needed for recording Functions such as play search and programming for playback will be familiar but the recorder will function slightly differently than what you may
4. 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 20 consult your dealer Installation and Connections Batteries Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the CDR 20 s remote by turning the remote over so that the bottom of the remote is facing towards you Gently lift the plastic tab on the battery cover up and away from you and lift the lid off Insert the batteries in the remote being careful to follow the and polarity indications in the bottom of the compartment Replace the cover by first seating the two small tabs into the mat ing holes at the top of the remote and then gently push the cover down until the latch Snaps into place with an audible click NOTE When replacing batteries it always a good idea to replace both at the same time When the remote will not be used for an extended period of time it is also a good idea to remove the batteries to avoid the possibility of damage due to corrosion Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that you dispose of them properly and in compliance with any local regulations IR Remote Connections If the CDR 20 is installed behind a cabinet or other obstruction that may block the path between the front panel Remote Sensor Pky
5. 20 See page 14 for more information on which types of discs are used with the CDR 20 E The last step in making a CD R recording is the finalization process Unless this step is properly done the disc will not work in other players See page 22 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 20 and certain other machines Check the specifications of your CD player if you have questions about compatibility with CD RW discs WE As with all CD players except those designed specifically for portable use you should never move a CD player while there is a disc inside one of the decks NEVER move the CDR 20 until discs have been removed from both decks 3 INTRODUCTION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your CDR 20 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 requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your sell ing dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet 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 th
6. Numeric Keys Simply press the but tons that correspond to the number of the track you wish to add Any tracks that are in the pro gram will remain To remove a step in the program first use the Program Check button to locate the track you wish to delete Next press the Clear button The information in the display will blink and the step will be removed from the program list Program steps need not be deleted in any order as long as you have located a step in the program list it may be erased To cancel an entire program list while the pro gram is playing press the Program button 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 Programmed Play The CDR 20 s programming system enables you to repeat either a single track on a disc the entire disc or a specially programmed passage that you select Repeat One Track To repeat the track you are currently listening to press the Repeat button and note that the Repeat Indicator B and the Repeat Status Indicator J will both light 1 If the track is changed by using the Next Previous Skip button OAA while the Repeat 1 mode is active the new track will now be repeated Once Repeat 1 playback has been started it will continue until the unit is stopped by press ing the S
7. The Record Indicator ig will flash and the word BUSY will briefly appear in the Information Display KA When the Display returns to the track and running time information the unit is ready to record Once the source material is playing start the actual recording by pressing the Play Select button C E Note that the Record Indicator fig will stop flashing and the Information Display fq will begin to show the running time of the recording and the track data Depending on which mode of track incre ment has been selected as described above track numbers must be increased manually or they will be added automatically Regardless of which mode has been selected a track may be added at any time by pressing the Track Increment button q Note If there is a pause in the playback signal for more than 5 seconds for digital recordings or 10 seconds for analog recordings the CDR 20 will stop the recording Also when the Pause button is pressed during a recording the track number will increase by one number and the recording will stop and must be restarted by pressing the Play Select button E When the recording is finished press the Stop button A Unlike conventional analog tape recorders the CDR 20 does not require level setting when recordings are made from a digital source 21 CD RECORDING CD Recording Although the Level Indicator 0 will operate this is only informative and the level may not be changed or adjusted
8. and Previous buttons O HIKI 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 C HEN 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 the instructions on page 20 for complete information on recording and dubbing Checking Editing and Clearing Programmed Play Lists Once you have entered a program list it will remain in the unit s memory until the disc is removed or the unit is turned off Thus if you play through a program list simply press the Play button CHEX again to replay the list If you find that you wish to check the list or make changes that is also possible by following a few simple steps To scroll through a program list press the Program Check button Each press of the button will move through the tracks that have been programmed The display will alternate between the track number of the program step number e g Le P 03 tells you that track 12 on the disc is the 3rd program step and the track number and the total running time so far in the program e g L2 1b 04 tells you that at this point you have programmed a total of 16 minutes and 4 seconds of material At any point in the list you may insert a new track by simply entering the track number using the
9. be used to enter a selection or start certain record functions E 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 Pi Record Deck Next When a disc is play ing in the Record Deck fj 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 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Record Deck Previous This button has two functions When a disc is playing in the Record Deck fj press and hold this button to play the disc in a fast reverse mode to quickly locate a desired passage At any time tapping the button and quickly releasing it will move to the beginning of the current track and the next press will move to the previous track When a disc is stopped each press will move back one for programming or play when the disc is stopped Once a track is entered it may be played by simply pressing the Play button FA EA Input Select Press this button to select the input source analog or digital coax for recording See page 22 for more information on input selection E Record Deck 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 EZ Information Displa
10. contains copy prohibit signals the unit will automatically make an analog copy CD Sync Recording CD Sync recording allows you to make an auto matic digital recording from an external CD player or M D During CD Sync Recording the Orecord unit starts in sync with the source and tracks are added automatically To make a CD Sync recording First make cer tain your playback source is selected and cued to the correct starting point Next select the appropriate digital input by pressing the Input button EA until the desired COAX or OPTICAL indication appears in the Record Deck Information Display K4 CD Sync recordings may not be made from an analog input Next make certain that there is a fresh disc in the Record Drawer for the recording Press the CD Sync button EJ and note that the Sync Indicator fj will light and the Record Indicator ig will flash Select the type of recording to be made e To record only the first track from the source player press the CD Sync Button once so that l TRK appears in the Record Deck Information Display e To record the entire disc or tape press the CD Sync Button twice so that ALL appears in the Record Deck Information Display When the desired mode has been selected start the playback from the source machine The CDR 20 will automatically recognize the incom ing digital data and begin recording If the source material is a CD the track numbering from the original disc will be
11. digital processor coax and optical digital outputs are available Thanks to the CDR 20 s dual tray design you may even play back two separate discs at the same time for parties or multi room applications To make CD play back more enjoyable the CDR 20 also features a wide range of program and repeat functions Since CD recorders are a relatively new technol ogy this may be your first CD R product Although CD recorders resemble play only CD machines in many ways there are some impor tant differences between a standard CD anda CD R In addition making a CD R recording is also a different process than what you may be familiar with for making audio tape or cassette recordings For that reason we encourage you to read through this manual so that you are fully acquainted with the way CD recording works This small investment in your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment that will result from proper use of the CDR 20 If you have additional questions about this product its installation or operation that are not answered in this manual please contact your dealer who is your best source of local information You may also contact Harman Kardon via e mail through our Web site at www harmankardon com Special Features E Dual Deck CD Player and CD R CD RW Recorder E X4 Dub Speed for Both CD R and Erasable CD RW Discs E Audiophile Grade Digital to Analog Converters for Highest Audio Quality Dual Play Capability
12. to unit To make recordings from external digital sources such as a CD DVD or MD player con nect the CDR Coax In jacks Fq or CDR Optical In Jack on the CDR to the digital output jacks on your receiver or processor If your receiver does not have digital output jacks you may connect the CDR Coax In jacks OA or CDR Optical In Jack on the CDR 20 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 Digital Output of the player to the Front Panel Digital Input K on the CDR 20 Note that when both the front and rear panel digital inputs are connected to external sources the CDR 20 will give priority to the front panel input If it is impractical to disconnect the front panel input when you need to use the rear panel jack simply turn off the device con nected to the front panel input This will stop the digital signal and permit the rear panel jack to be used IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL CONNECTIONS Although digital coax connections use the same type of RCA phono jack as standard analog signals please take special care to connect digi tal signals only to digital jacks In many cases the digital jacks may be identified by an Orange colored insert ring around the center of the jack When making digital connections be sure to use coax interconnect cables such as the one supplied with the CDR 20 or cables
13. A first press either the CDP button to command the Play Deck E or the CDR button to command the Record Deck fj When the button is pressed a message reading CDP or CDR will appear in the appropriate Information Display A to confirm the selection To switch the remote from controlling one deck to controlling the other simply press the Select button for the deck you wish to con trol at any time Note that features relating to the recording process such as Speed and the double row of record function buttons in the center of the remote DQDDBDEDD Dao and the Single Dual buttons are dedicated feature buttons that do not require any special selection 15 PLAYBACK BASICS Playback Basics Normal Play To play a disc first make certain that the unit is properly installed and that the Main Power Switch E is turned on Turn the CDR 20 on by pressing the Power On button on the remote and note that the front panel display will illuminate 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 FAEN or press the Select but ton on the remote for the desired deck and then press the Play button on the remote q The Play Pause Indicator e will show a right pointing triangle gt and the Information Display will show the track number being played and the running time of the track As each new track be
14. AIR To control the transports using the remote remember to first press the Selector button for either the Play CDP Deck or the Record CDR Deck and then press the desired command function NOTE When in the Dual mode you may return to Single play mode by pressing the Single button on the remote or the Dual button on the front panel However pressing the Single button while both decks are playing will automatically stop playback of the disc in the Record Deck fq while the disc in the Play Deck J continues to play The output of the play deck will be sent to both sets of out put jacks Dual Deck Operation Since the CDR 20 has two separate CD decks it may be used as a two disc changer so that you can continually play two discs When the CDR 20 is in the Single Play mode as shown by the Dual Play Indicator NOT being lit when the disc in one deck has played through to the end the disc in the other deck will automatically begin to play Each disc will play through and when one deck is fin ished the other will start To stop playback press the Stop button IFARA for the deck that is currently playing To have the CDR 20 function as two separate CD players where the deck in use stops at the end of a disc press the Dual button p py until the Dual Play Indicator fi lights In the Dual mode each deck acts independently of the other and when the disc in one deck finishes it stops unless one of the Repeat func
15. D players The CDR 20 may record on either CD R or CD RW discs but they must be of the type specifically designed for use in consumer audio CD recorders These discs may be rec ognized by looking for the words Digital Audio in the compact disc logo on the blank disc or its packaging Discs with the logo reading only Compact Disc Recordable are designed for computer data recording and they will NOT work in the CDR 20 CD R discs may not be erased or have material added to them once they have been finalized At least four 4 seconds of blank recording time must remain on an unfinalized disc for recording to take place The maximum number of tracks that may be recorded on a disc is 99 Note that some CD R CD RW audio recording discs may be used for single speed recordings only If you use a disc with such a warning make certain not to make a dub at x2 or x4 speed However the CDR 20 has been tested for compatibility with a wide range of blank discs from manufacturers throughout the world In most cases blank discs will produce high quality recordings at any dub speed In some rare cases a CD player may not be compatible with CD R discs If you find that a CD R disc plays in some players but not in others the fault is most likely with the player not with the recorded disc or the CDR 20 Remember that CD RW discs made in the CDR 20 will play only in CD players that are specially designed to accommodate CD RW discs N
16. However when you are making a recording from an external analog source such as a cassette recorder or the ana log output of a receiver or preamp you should adjust the input levels using the Record Level Control JJ Adjust the levels so that the blue white segments of the display are almost all lit and the red segments flash only occa sionally If the red segments are constantly lit the recording will be distorted and produce unacceptable quality To stop the recording press the Stop button EEA 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 At the end of a recording a BUSY message and an UPDATE message will appear briefly and the unit will return to normal operation Remember to finalize the disc after recording so that it may be used in other players 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 changed or added to CD RW discs are locked once they are final ized but they may be unfinalized to permit additional recording or erasure To finalize a disc place it in the Record Drawer Bj Once the disc s Table of Contents information has been read and the OPC process has been completed press the Finali
17. Open Play Deck CDP Select Program Reverse Search Single Program Check Previous Track Skip M Play Select Random Play Dub Automatic M anual Track Increment Selector Track Increment Finalize Numeric Keys D A B Repeat Repeat D Speed Select E Record Button Erase Button Input Select CD Sync Stop g Pause Next Track Skip Dual Deck Playback 3 Forward Search Record Deck CDR Select Record Deck CDR Open D Record Deck CDR Display Control P Power Off E Clear IMPORTANT NOTE Some of the remote s functions including Play Pause Stop Search Next and Previous Track are shared between the two decks Always remember to press the CDP Select button 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 appro priate Information Display A 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 909 9699 9 PROG lan Lace SEARCH lt lt gt gt ot 6 o EY O PREV PLAY SELECT NEXT SPEED CDR RW harman kardon CDR 20 RC 6 6 e 0A 6 Remote Control Functions Power On Button Press this button to turn the CDR 20 on Note that in order for this control to function the Front Panel Power Switch EE must first be pressed so that the un
18. S neta s Phones Level Digital In 160 Record Level E Power Switch EJ Status M ode Indicator EJ Play Deck EJ Headphone Jack E Headphone Level Control Digital Input Play Deck Open EJ Record Button EJ CD Sync E Dubbing i Erase El Power Switch Press this switch to apply power to the CDR 20 When the unit is first turned on the Status Mode Indicator FJ 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 20 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 but ton on the remote the indicator 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 u 0 HE Hm BPE BP A Finalize IE Speed WZ Record Deck Open E Record Deck fa Analog Record Level Control Record Deck Stop He Record Deck Play Select HE Record Deck Pause Pl Record Deck Next Pal Record Deck Previous EA Input Select EJ Headphone Jack Connect standard head phones to this jack for private list
19. ard Search but ton on the remote or press and hold the Next button PPR on the front panel that is appropriate for the deck in use To move back wards through a disc press the Reverse Search button on the remote or press and hold the Previous button PE 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 pressing the appropriate selector button A before 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 on the remote or the appropriate front panel Next button PEE 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 HIE 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 buttons to locate a specific track that you wish to play When the desired track
20. at when the digital input is selected the connection may be made to either the rear panel Coax Input or the Front Panel Digital Input If a signal is present at both coax inputs when a recording is made the front panel input will be used as the source Press the Auto Manual button to select how tracks will be numbered on the recorded disc e The default mode is Manual In that mode for either digital or analog recordings you must add track numbers manually by pressing the Track Increment button when you wish to increase the track number This mode is recommended for recordings made from analog sources e The Auto mode will add track numbers auto matically in one of two ways When track data is present from a digital recording it will be carried over to the new copy disc Thus when the CD being played moves from one track to the next track the copy disc will also increase the track number by one Activate the Auto mode by pressing the Auto Manual button once and note that the Auto Indicator IY will light e In the Auto mode for recordings from an ana log source or a digital source with no track data the track number will be increased when the CDR 20 receives silence for 3 sec onds After 5 seconds of silence the recording will stop To activate the Auto mode press the Auto Manual button amp once and note that the Auto Indicator Jj will light To prepare for a recording press the Record button QD Eq
21. be used to for magnetic tape recorders Disc Types Unlike a conventional CD player the CDR 20 uses three types of discs and it is important to understand how each one plays COMPACT ONS Both decks in the CDR 20 will play back any conventional CD that bears this logo COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Discs that bear this logo may be recorded on one time and when they are final ized they will play in either deck in the CDR 20 or in any conventional CD player including home car and portable models The Record Deck H on the CDR 20 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 may be used for recording on the CDR 20 and they may also be erased and reused They may be recorded on or played on the Record Deck H of the CDR 20 and in other CD RW recorders or CD RW compatible players They will NOT play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD RW compatible CD RW Audio discs will play on most DVD players once they have been finalized 14 CD RECORDING BASICS oise ise Rewritable Discs designed for use in computer CD R drives may not be used for recording in the CDR 20 Only discs specifically designed for use in consumer CD audio recorders may be used If you attempt to use a blank computer type recordable disc for recording on the CDR 20 you will see a NO AUDIO messa
22. carried over to the dub If the playback source is NOT a CD you will have to increment the tracks manually The recording will continue until the CDR 20 senses that the playback is finished when there in no incoming signal for more than three sec onds At that point the recording will stop You may also stop the recording at any time by pressing the Record Deck Stop button id When there are only four seconds remaining on a blank disc DISC FULL message will appear in the Information Display 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 follow ing the instructions on page 22 After the recording is complete an UPDATE message will appear briefly and the unit will then return to normal operation Remember to finalize the recorded disc so that it may be used in other machines Recording from an External Source To record from an external source first place a CD R or CD RW audio disc in the Record Deck F Next select the input to be used by pressing the Input button PAE Pressing the button will cycle between the input choices which will be shown in the Information Display q as COAX OPTICAL or ANALOG In addition the Digital Indicator will light when the coax input is selected and the Analog Indicator will light when the analog inputs are selected Note th
23. d CD R or CD RW disc is placed in the Record Deck fj the letters OPC will flash once the Table of Contents has been read This indicates that the unit is opti mizing its circuits for maximum compatibility with the specific recordable disc in use The number and total running time of any tracks that have already been recorded will appear in the Information Display and the appro priate indicator FE will light to tell you if a CD R or CD RW disc is in use If a computer data disc is placed in the CDR 20 a DATA DISC or DISC ERROR mes sage will appear depending on whether or not the data disc is finalized Data discs will not play and cannot be recorded or dubbed on the CDR 20 Using the Remote The CDR 20 s infrared remote control is designed to operate both CD decks as well as control the playback programming and record functions To allow for efficient use of the remote its operation is different from standard CD players Some buttons are dedicated to one specific CD deck while others are shared between the two decks No matter which deck is playing the Play Deck CDP and Record Deck CDR Display amp and Open Close buttons will always send a command to their respective deck The other transport and pro gramming functions however are shared To use any of the transport controls such as Play M Stop Pause or the Search and Skip buttons O 9 the Numeric Keys A or the Programming Keys O BOD D
24. d dubs while they are in progress The dub will stop automatically when the source disc has played through to the end After the dub is finished the Information Display will show an UPDATE message and then return to normal operation To manually stop a dub bing operation press the Stop button DEEA for either deck CD Recording As with all recorded CD R CD RW discs the disc must be finalized before it can be played in other machines See page 22 for instructions on disc finalization Notes on Dubbing e If you wish to make a dub with the tracks in a different order from the original disc omit tracks on a disc or make a dub that mixes tracks from different discs create a Program Playback List before pressing the Play Select button C F3 to start the dub Instructions for creating a Program List may be found on page 18 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 automati cally select the x2 speed e The Pause buttons do not operate while a dub is in progress e Tracks will be added automatically to mirror the track structure of the original disc e The Total Time indication of the recorded CD may vary slightly from the original due to vari ations in the spin speed of each drive but this is normal No information has been lost in the recording process e If the original disc being dubbed is a digital copy or if it
25. dicator YJ will flash Press the Play Select button D E within three sec onds and note that the Erase Indicator will stop flashing When the Erase Indicator YJ goes out the Information Display A will show the total number of tracks that now remain on the disc You may erase more than one track counting backwards from the last track First press the Erase button iil Note that the Information Display will display OL TRK and the Erase Indicator will flash Press the Next button Py or Previous button OPA until the number of tracks to be erased appears in the Information Display KA For example when Ob TRK appears in the dis play a total of six tracks will be erased count ing back from the last track on the disc Next press the Play Select button D F within three seconds of making the track selection and note that the Erase Indicator J will stop flashing When the Erase Indicator YJ goes out the Information Display will show the total number of tracks that now remain on the disc 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 20 will erase and finalize discs at the x4 speed to mini mize the length of the process However in some cases it may be necessary for the unit to repeat the erasure or finalization due
26. 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 20 you will see a TOC to indicate that the unit is reading this data from the disc This is required to copy the track information to any recording OPC Stands for Optical Processing Calibration When you see this message in the Information Display for the Record Deck KA it means that the laser transport inside the unit is making the calibrations and adjustments needed so that the recording process is optimized for the specific disc in use BUSY When you see this message it means that the Record Deck is completing part of the record operation When you see this message do not press any buttons simply wait until the message clears from the display DISC FULL When there are only four seconds of record time remaining on a blank disc a DISC FULL message will appear in the Information Display 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 22 Playback Basics Playback of CDs on the CDR 20 resembles that for traditional CD players with a few exceptions to accommodate the availability of two sepa rate playback decks Before using the CDR 20 power up the unit by pressing in the Main Power Switch fj Note that t
27. e Front Panel Jack EJ The volume of the headphone output may be adjusted with the Headphones Level Control E Note that changes to the head phone level will not alter the output settings to the analog outputs Those levels are fixed and the volume should be adjusted using your receiver preamp or processor Note that when only one deck is playing back a disc in the Single Play mode the output of that deck will be fed to the headphone jack When the unit is in the Dual Playback mode only the output of the Play Deck EJ will be fed to the headphone jack 17 PLAYBACK BASICS Program Play The CDR 20 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 Play Lists To program the order of playback for the tracks ona 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 EJ or the CDR Select button on the remote for the Record Deck fj To begin the programming sequence press the Program button and note that the PROG Indicator E will illuminate and the Information Display fq will show 00 00 00 Next enter the track numbers to be played by p
28. e above the unit so that discs may easily be inserted in the disc drawers In addition to the safety considerations outlined on page 4 it is also recommended that the CDR 20 not be placed in a location that is sub ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold as these conditions may damage the discs used in the player or the player itself Note that audio amplifiers or high power receivers as well as certain other electronic products may generate significant heat For that reason do not place the CDR 20 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 20 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 Connections to Your Audio System When connecting the CDR 20 think of the process as if your were connecting a standard CD player and a tape or cassette recorder with the addition of the digital connections 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Play Deck Connections The rear panel connections labeled CDP refer to the outputs of the Play Deck ky which functions as a standard CD player Connect the analog left right CDP outputs to the CD inputs on your receiver preamp or surround processor For best playback results a digital connection is recommended using the coaxial or optical outputs Connect them to the matching digital inputs of
29. e or more tracks or the entire contents of an unfi nalized 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 22 for more informa tion on erasing CD RW discs 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls Finalize Press this button when a record ing is complete to initiate the finalization process The Play Select Button HJ must be pressed within three seconds to acti vate 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 22 for more information on finalization IE Speed Press this button to select the recording speed for internal dubs See page 20 for more information on selecting the proper speed WZ Record Deck Open Press this button to open the Record Deck Rj H Record Deck This Disc Deck is used to record or play back CD CD R and CD RW discs Ha Analog Record Level Control The con trol is used to adjust the input level when mak ing recordings from analog sources such as cas settes or when CDs are recorded in an analog mode See page 22 for more information on record levels Record Deck Stop Press this button to stop the CD in the Record Deck i 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
30. eat Status Indicator H will 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 Note The program material selected for A B Repeat must be at least 4 seconds long for this feature to function To resume normal play press the A B Repeat button The Repeat A B Indicators DPH will go out and the disc will continue playing through to the end Stopping the disc or opening the disc drawer will automatically cancel the Repeat A B programming 19 PROGRAM PLAY CD Recording Making recordings on the CDR 20 is simple and easy once you become accustomed to the basics of CD Recording Before making your first recording please take a moment to review the CDR Basics on page 14 In particular you will need to become familiar with the types of discs that may or may not be used in the CDR 20 In addition some terms used in the following pages may be new to you The follow ing definitions and information will help you to make CD recordings using the CDR 20 s many features e The CDR 20 accepts analog inputs and digital coax or optical inputs Before making a recording be certain that you have selected the correct input After a disc is recorded it must be finalized This process adds a table of contents data to the disc and makes it playable on other machines Until a disc is properly finalized it may not be played on standard C
31. em 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 outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit dis connect it from the AC power source immedi ately and consult an authorized service station CAUTION The CDR 20 uses a laser system To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your pro tection DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual carefully and retain it for future use Should the unit require mainte nance or repair please contact your local Harman Kardon service station Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Installation Location E To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit ona firm and level surface When placing 4 SAFETY INFORMATION the unit on a shel
32. ening EJ Headphone Level Control Turn this control to adjust the volume level to the head phones Note that the use of this control will not change the analog output levels at the rear panel audio outputs Q J Digital Input This coaxial digital input may be used to connect a portable digital audio player to the CDR 20 for digital recording When an active digital signal is connected to both the front and rear panel coaxial inputs the source connected to the front panel input will be selected for recording Play Deck Open Press this button to open the Play Deck KJ EJ Record Button Press this button to begin the recording process See pages 20 22 for more information on CD recording 16 PR Record Deck Display Select EZ Information Display Pj Remote Sensor E Play Deck Display Select Dual Play Selector E Play Deck Next EX Play Deck Previous Ki Play Deck Pause E3 Play Deck Play EH Play Deck Stop EJ CD Sync Press this button once to begin an automated recording of a single track from an external CD player when a digital connec tion is used Press it twice to begin automated recording of an entire disc See page 21 for more information on CD Sync recording E Dubbing Press this button to begin the process of making a complete copy of the disc in the Play Deck E to a CD R or CD RW disc in the Record Deck fj See page 20 for more information on dubbing EH Erase Press this button to erase on
33. equency 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 44 1kHz 96kHz Multi Bit Delta Sigma Conversion 128 Times 2Hz 20 050Hz 105dB 105dB 0 005 88dB 2V RMS 2dB 0 5Vpp 75Q 1V RMS 32Q Load 32kHz 96kHz 91dB Equal to Source Source 10dB 91dB 0 005 85dB 330mV RMS 47kQ 0dB 44 1kHz 100 ppm min 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 28 Watts 17 3 440mm 4 4 112mm 14 2 363mm 10 5 b 4 7kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and connection jacks Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a registered trademark and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark of Harman Kardon Inc harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2000 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part 3828R DO09A
34. ess which is required before a CD R disc may be played on a standard CD machine See page 22 for more information on Finalization Erase Indicator This indicator lights when a CD RW disc is being erased Note that only CD RW discs may be erased it is not possible to erase a CD R disc See page 22 for more infor mation on erasing discs U Auto Indicator This indicator lights when the automatic method of incrementing tracks is selected for a recording session See page 21 for more information on track increments Analog Indicator This indicator lights when an analog source is being recorded See page 21 for more information on source selection Digital Indicator This indicator lights when a digital source is being recorded See page 21 for more information on source selection Rear Panel Connections R L eO le ae eal OUT OUT Play Deck CDP Analog Output Record Deck CDR Analog Output Record Deck CDR Analog Input Play Deck CDP Coaxial Digital Output Play Deck CDP Analog Output These jacks carry the analog audio output signal from the Play Deck EJ Connect them to the CD input jacks on a receiver preamp or processor Record Deck CDR Analog Output These jacks carry the output signal from the Record Deck fj Connect them to the Tape Play In input jacks on a receiver preamp or processor Record Deck CDR Analog Input These jacks accept the a
35. f be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product W Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventila tion If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet E Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface W 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 them Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immedi ately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to discon nect any interconnection cords with other com ponents and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid damage to the CDR 20 which may not be covered by the war ranty be certain that all discs are removed from the unit before it is moved Once the CDR 20
36. ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to pro tect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by care fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging mate rials please note that the carton and other sec tions of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center Front Panel Controls A Bw BB 24 ea A p Bl Bi 25 A Al py harman karcon cor 20 sip PEAY PAUSE PREY NEXT DUAL DISPIAY G C Record CD Sync Dubbing Erase Finalize Speed O OOODO DISPLAY INPUT PREV NBT PAUSE Pavee STP Cc amp D O O lt i S
37. ge in the Information Display 4 and recording will not be possible However discs that have been recorded in the CD R drive of a computer may be played in the CDR 20 provided that they have been properly finalized in accordance with audio standard IEC958 ao Note that the CDR 20 is specifically designed for the recording and playback of consumer audio discs and cannot be used to copy data discs DVD discs or other optical discs used by video or computer game systems CDR Terminology and Display Messages Compact disc recording has its own special terminology and some of the messages displayed by the CDR 20 may be new to you Before using the CDR 20 you may wish to familiarize yourself with some of the terms used by the CDR 20 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 prepar ing 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 on a disc TOC Stands for Table of Contents and it refers to the data recorded on each CD that tells the player how many tracks are on the
38. gins 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 fH If you attempt to play an Unfinalized disc in the Play Deck EJ a DISC ERROR message will appear to remind you to play the disc in the other deck To go directly to a specific track on a disk enter the track number using the Numeric Keys M Note that when selecting a two digit track number the second digit must be entered with in three seconds after the first Numeric Key is pressed To play all of the tracks on a disc in random order press the Select Button amp for the desired deck and then press the Random button jp The unit will briefly examine all of the tracks on the disc and the Random Indicator FY will illuminate Each track will be played in a random order until all tracks on the disc have been played Note that there will be a brief pause in between each track as the unit searches for the next track to play During the search the left two positions in the Information Display will show a clock wise circle to confirm the search 16 PLAYBACK BASICS To momentarily stop the disc at any time press the Pause button KEY 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 HEY or the Pause button EEI to resume playback at the point where
39. he Status Mode Indicator Pq will turn green indicating that the unit is on and functioning At the same time the Information Display PZ will illuminate and the legends behind the front panel controls will also light up Once the Main Power Switch jj has been turned on the CDR 20 may be powered on or off using the remote control Pressing the Power Off button on the remote will place the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Status Mode Indicator PJ To turn the unit on using the remote simply press the Power On button Note that when the unit is in the Standby mode it is still drawing power from the AC main outlets To turn the unit completely off press the Main Power Switch J When the Status Mode Indicator FJ goes out the CDR 20 is off and not drawing any power When you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time such as during a vacation we recommend using the Main Power Switch jj to turn the unit completely off Although compact discs are very reliable rough handling may damage them Avoid scratching the bottom nonprinted side of the discs as this will affect playback of standard CDs and interfere with the recording of CD R and CD RW discs It is also a good idea to always handle discs by their edges to avoid fingerprints which may also interfere with playback quality and possibly cause damage to the laser and lens assembly Loading and Unloading Discs To load a d
40. indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE outlined type indicates a lit indicator in 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 FN letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon The CDR 20 CD Player Recorder is a unique product designed not only to play back your existing library of compact discs but also to record compact discs from either analog or digi tal programs You may feed signals for record ing to the CDR 20 from external sources such as an A V receiver a tuner a tape deck ora 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 20 is among the first audio CD recorders with x4 speed capability This means that it will take only 15 minutes to copy a 60 minute disc The CDR 20 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 20 s performance rivals the most sophisticated high end players Should you wish to bypass the internal DACs and use an external
41. indicators MIRE to show which of the time status modes is active M Remaining Time Indicators These indica tors light when the Information Display iq shows the time remaining on a disc IN Total Time These indicators light when the Information Display KA shows the total time of all tracks on a disc Track Time These indicators light when the Information Display KA shows the running time of the individual track being played J R RW Indicator This indicator shows which type of recordable disc is present in the Record Deck ff When a CD R disc is present only the R is lit The RW lights when an erasable CD RW disc is in use e Play Pause Indicators These indicators show the status of the individual CD decks The gt lights when the CD is playing and the gt lights when the unit is in a Pause mode 8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY G Sample Rate Converter This indicator lights when the Sample Rate Converter is in use to change the digital sample rate when the incoming signal is not the standard 44 1kHz used by standard CDs This is an automatic func tion and does not require any user intervention E CD Indicators These indicators light when a standard CD is playing in either deck ky or B Record Indicator This indicator lights when the unit is making a recording and flashes during the preparations for recording H Finalize Indicator This indicator lights when the unit is in the Finalization proc
42. is installed discs may be left in the unit when it is turned off but the unit should NEVER be moved with discs left in either deck Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guar antee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harm ful interference and 2 this device must accept inter
43. is jack accepts the digital 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 Play Deck CDP Optical Digital Output This jack carries the optical digital output signal from the Play Deck EJ Connect it to an optical digital input on a receiver processor or digital recorder This will typically be connected to the CD input Remote IR Input Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon product to this jack This will enable the remote control to operate even when the front panel Remote Sensor Pq 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 Pj on the AC 100 240V 50 60Hz 28W MODEL NO CDR 20 harman kardon NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA MADE IN KOREA Remote IR Input Remote IR Output AC Power Cord CDR 20 provide IR signals to other compatible products AC Power Cord Connect this plug to an AC outlet If the outlet is switch controlled make certain that it is in the ON position 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Control Functions Power On Button Play Deck CDP Display Control Play Deck CDP
44. isc first open the desired CD deck by pressing the appropriate Open Close button FA The word OPEN will appear in the Information Display Always make certain that there is sufficient room in front of the unit for the disc drawers to open Note that if either disc drawer is blocked the drawer will stop at the blocked position and an ERROR message will appear Press the appropriate Open Close button aZie gt I to reopen the drawer Load a disc in the tray with the printed label side facing up Once the disc is seated make certain that it is properly centered within the tray When using 3 discs take extra care to make certain that the disc is carefully centered within the smaller ridges in the disc tray Labeled Surface To close the drawer press the appropriate Open Close button ai gt ED 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 and the letters TOC 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 CD RW disc TOC will flash while the unit reads the disc s Table of Contents information Once that data is read the Information Display q will show the total number of tracks and the total time of all tracks on the disc The CD Indicator fq will also light to indicate that a standard CD is in use When an unfinalize
45. it is in the Standby mode Play Deck CDP Display Control Press this button to cycle through the various time display options for the disc in the Play Deck EJ See page 17 for more information on time display options Play Deck CDP Open Press this button to open the Play Deck Bj Play Deck CDP Select Press this but ton to control or program the functions of the disc in the Play Deck EJ Program Press this button to begin the programming sequence for one of the CD decks See page 18 for more information on programming the CDR 20 Reverse Search Press this button to play the selected disc in reverse to locate a desired passage Single When this button is pressed the CDR 20 will function as a two disc CD player changer In the Single mode the audio output will be routed to all output jacks 9OOGO regardless of which CD deck is actually playing See page 17 for more information on the Single Play mode Program Check Press this button to check or edit a programmed playback sequence See page 18 for more information on pro grammed playback 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 Play Select This button has two func tions It will most often be used as a standard play button but when setting up certain record functions it is also used a
46. nalog signals that are used for CD recordings Connect them to the Tape Rec Play outputs on a receiver preamp or processor Play Deck CDP Coaxial Digital Output This jack carries the digital audio out put signal from the Play Deck EJ Connect it to a coaxial digital input on a receiver proces sor or digital decoder Record Deck CDR Coaxial Digital Output This jack carries the digital audio out put signal from the Record Deck fj Connect it to a coaxial digital input on a receiver processor or digital decoder Record Deck CDR Coaxial Digital Input This jack accepts the digital audio input signal from a compatible digital audio product and should be connected directly to a digital player or to a coaxial digital output on a CD or DVD player or an A V receiver or processor THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCTS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J DHHS CODE GV Record Deck CDR Coaxial Digital Output Record Deck CDR Coaxial Digital Input Record Deck CDR Optical Digital Input Play Deck CDP Optical Digital Output IMPORTANT NOTE The coaxial digital inputs should only be connected to digital input or output jacks Even though they use the same RCA type connector as standard analog audio connections DO NOT connect them to conven tional analog input or output jacks Record Deck CDR Optical Digital Input Th
47. number appears at the left side of the appropri ate Information Display press the Play button CD HAEN to hear that track Playback Basics Dual Play Mode Since the CDR 20 has more than one CD deck you may play a disc in either drawer When only one deck is playing the unit is in the Single mode In the Single mode the audio output will be fed to all digital and analog jacks for both decks This means you may select the input on your receiver preamp or processor for either deck For example if you have the Play Deck connected to CD and the Record Deck con nected to Tape when only one deck is play ing either input may be selected It is also possible to play two discs at once using the Dual mode To initiate dual mode playback press the Dual button on the front panel or remote Byj qa When the Dual Play Indicator is lit you may play a different disc in both decks at the same time The output of each deck will be sent to the appropriate output jacks and you will need to select the deck you wish to listen to using the input selec tors on your receiver preamp or processor You may also use the output of one deck to feed your main room system while the second deck is used to feed a remote room As long as the Dual Play Indicator J is lit each deck functions as a separate CD player and will respond to its own set of controls on the front panel for either the Play Deck PaREPEKEREY or Record Deck De EO P
48. o do this first determine the time available on the blank disc by subtracting the time of previ ously recorded material if any that is shown in the record side Information Display from the total time available on the disc That num ber should be greater than the total time of the disc to be dubbed which is shown in the play side Information Display 4 When you are ready to start the dub press the Dubbing Button ff During this process the Dubbing Indicator E will light the Record Indicator fg will flash anda BUSY message will flash in the Record Deck s Information Display When both Information Display Indicators return to normal with indications of O1 OO 00 press the Play Select Button d JE to start the dub While the dub is in progress you will see the track numbers and running time increase as the disc is copied The Level Indicators will also flash but this is only for your reference as record levels may not be adjusted during digital recordings It is possible to listen to the source disc while it is being dubbed by selecting the appropriate input on your receiver preamp or processor Important Note When a high speed x2 or x4 dub is being made you will hear the play back from the CDP outputs 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 spee
49. ote that most DVD players are com patible with finalized CD RW discs 20 CD RECORDING e Some commercial CD discs may contain a copy protection data bit that will prevent a digital copy of the disc to be dubbed In that case the Copy Prohibit Indicator e will light to remind you that the inability to record is intentional and not the result of a problem with the CDR 20 e This product is equipped with the Serial Copy Management System SCM S 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 AND ANY UNAUTHORIZED COPYING IS SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE LAW e The CDR 20 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 20 s sample rate converter Recordings on the CDR 20 may be made in a number of ways e Discs may be dubbed using the playback deck on the CDR 20 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 20 e Recordings may be made from any compati ble exte
50. peat Indicators These indicators light when a repeat function is being used See page 18 for more information on repeat play H Repeat Status Indicators These indica tors display the type of repeat function being used See page 18 for more information on repeat status H Speed Indicators These indicators show which record speed has been selected for dub recordings See page 20 for more information on record speed selection el Copy Prohibit Indicator This indicator lights when a recording is not possible due to the intervention of the Serial Copy Management System SCMS See page 20 for more information on SCMS E Dubbing Indicator This indicator lights when a dub is in progress between the two CD Decks See page 20 for more information on CD dubbing Ei Sync Indicator This indicator lights when the unit has been programmed for a CD Sync recording See page 21 for more information on CD Sync recordings Dual Play Indicator This indicator lights when the unit is playing in the Dual mode which allows both CD decks to act as playback decks at the same time See page 17 for more information on the dual play mode 4 Information Displays These displays serve two functions showing the time displays for discs playing and displaying messages about discs or recordings 7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display Time Indicators These indicators light in conjunction with one of the time
51. previous track When a disc is stopped each press will move back one track for programming or play when the disc is stopped Once a track is entered it may be played by simply pressing the Play button aD EIN Play Deck Pause When the Play Deck is running pressing this button will pause the disc If the disc has previously been paused pressing this button will restart the playback Play Deck Play Press this button to begin playback of a CD in the Play Deck or the dub bing process ky Play Deck Stop Press this button to stop the CD in the Play Deck Front Panel Information Display Oe 0 K N m MW OHM A m Mo N CD TRACK WA nel W Goto ate K TOTAL REMAIN TIME TOTAL REMAIN TIME AUTO ERASE CD R RW TRACK CARALOG ENALZ Sa A Al OAD oe an aN A Got Cain ain DI ain Gals abn Gal Jota Gate RANDOM A D EN Random Indicators E Program Indicators Level Indicators P Repeat Indicators H Repeat Status Indicators Speed Indicators E Copy Prohibit Indicator LE Dubbing Indicator HB Sync Indicator PROG REPEAT1 A B ALL OOOOOOOOOOCOOCIe A E DIGITAL RECORD All CSYNC 3 F E E Dual Play Indicator 4 Information Displays Time Indicators M Remaining Time Indicators N Total Time Indicators 0 Track Time Indicators Gd R RW Indicator e Play Pause Indicators G Sample Rate Converter X2 X4 DUBBING UAL RANDOM COPY PROHIBIT R oO ono aago ao gaoa cAn aii
52. r XJ will remain lit and stop flashing and the Information Display fq will switch to OPC and then back to TOC When the process is finished the Erase Indicator will go out and the display will return to normal The disc is now ready to have single tracks removed or additional tracks added Erasing an Entire CD RW Disc Erasing the entire contents of a disc is simple and it does not matter if the disc has been finalized or not To erase the disc press the Erase button il twice if the disc has NOT been finalized and once if it has been finalized so that the word DISC appears in the Information Display K4 and the Erase Indicator MJ flashes To start the erasure press the Select button CD E and note that the Erase Indicator J will stop flashing The erasure process takes about a minute and it is complete when the Information Display resets to 00 00 00 and the Erase Indicator goes out The disc is now totally erased and may be reused Erasing a Single Track The individual tracks on a CD RW disc may be erased one at a time starting with the last track on the disc or you may erase more than one track Note that before individual tracks 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 only the last track press the Erase button Ei Note that the Information Display will display OL TRK and the Erase In
53. ressing the Numeric Keys q For two digit track numbers be certain to enter the second digit within three seconds after the first number is entered As each track is entered the display will blink three times alternating between two displays The first display will show the track number just entered on the left side of the Information Display q under the Track Indicator while the right side will flash the number of steps that have been pro grammed For example after programming the first step to be track number 3 the display will flash 03 P O1 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 Ob 11 25 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 NH will flash with this display to remind you of the displays contents 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 ses 18 PROGRAM PLAY sion is complete 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 display will read FULL Tracks may also be added using the Next ENEA
54. rnal digital source Recordings may be made from an external analog source e CD RW discs may not be erased and reused more than 99 times This is a limitation of the CD RW format not a fault of the CDR 20 Disc Dubbing The easiest way to make a copy of an entire disc is to use the CDR 20 s internal dub capability First insert a blank or unformatted disc in the Record Drawer fj When the disc is inserted the CDR 20 will examine it to determine if it is a CD R or CD RW disc and optimize itself for the best possible recording This is indicated by OPC message in the Information Display 4 Place the disc to be dubbed in the Play Drawer J and wait until the Table of Contents data is read and the Information Display K4 shows the track and running time data for the disc Next select a dub speed The default speed is a real time dub where the recording takes as long as the actual running time of the disc However with the CDR 20 you may also select x2 dubbing or x4 dubbing Press the Speed button E to select a speed as indicated by the x2 x4 Indicators i When no Speed Indicator lights the unit is set to real time recording Note that the slower the record dub speed the more tolerant the unit is of errors on the blank disc However with most high quality blank discs the 2x and 4x speeds should not present a problem Before beginning a dub make certain that there is sufficient blank space on the record disc T
55. s 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 20 for more information on dubbing Automatic Manual Track Increment Selector Press this button to select between automatic and manual track increments during a recording session See page 21 for more infor mation on track increments D Track Increment When the Manual mode for track increments is selected during recording press this button to increase the track number NOTE This function does not operate during CD Sync or dub recording Finalize Press this button when a record ing is complete to initiate the finalization process The Play Select button fF 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 22 for more information on Finalization M Numeric Keys Press these buttons to access a specific track for playback or during the programming process See page 18 for more information on programmed playback A B Repeat Press this button to specify a segment of a disc for repeat play See page 18 for more information on repeat play Repeat Press this button once to repeat the current track To repeat an entire disc press the button twice Speed Selec
56. s in the Record Deck fy Replace the disc with a blank CD R or CD RW disc e 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 A 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 20 placed in the machine replace the disc DISC ERROR AnUnfinalized disc has been placed in the Play Deck KY Finalize the disc see page 22 A DVD disc has been placed in the unit Replace the disc the CDR 20 does not play or dub DVD discs DISC FULL There are only four seconds of record time remaining e 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 drawer 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 e The CDR 20 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 Drawer ff SVC 1 There is an internal problem with the CDR 20 Contact an authorized Harman Kardon service depot 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Technical Specifications Signal Format Playback Sampling Fr
57. t Press this button to select the recording speed for internal dubs See page 20 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 Note that erasure is only possible on CD RW discs See page 22 for more information on erasing discs Input Select Press this button to select the input source analog or digital coax for recording See page 21 for more information on input selection 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 21 for more information on CD Sync recording Stop Press this button to stop playback or recording Pause Press this button to momentarily pause playback Press it again to resume playback Next Track Skip Press this button to skip forward to the next track on a disc p Dual Deck Playback Press this button to enable both CD decks to play back at the same time and function as separate independ ent CD units In this mode it is also possible to record from an external source while the Play Deck is functioning as a standard CD player See page 17 for more information on dual play capability Forward Search Press this but
58. the disc was paused When there is only one disc in the unit it will automatically stop when all tracks on a disc have played through To stop playback at any time press the Stop button IFARA for the deck in use When there is a disc in each deck the player will respond in one of two ways depending on which way the dual play setting is activated In normal operation when the disc in one drawer finishes the disc in the other drawer will begin to play When the Dual button Py is pressed so that the Dual Play Indicator fi is lit each deck will operate as a separate single play CD unit without regard to the status of the other deck For complete information on Dual Deck and Dual Play operation see page 17 At the end of a listening session remove the discs from the decks by following the instruc tions shown on the previous page Do not leave the disc drawers open when the unit is not in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the unit and to prevent damage to the disc drawer tray To place the unit in the Standby mode at the end of a listening session press the Power Off button The word OF F will appear briefly in the Information Display q any open disc trays will automatically close and the Status Mode Indicator Pq will turn amber 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 Forw
59. tions has been activated Time Display The CDR 20 s time display is capable of show ing a wide range of information about the con tents of a CD Once the disc s Table of Contents or TOC data has been read the Information Display 4 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 Display button p ERE for the deck in use so that the REMAINING TIME Indicators PM illuminate The Information Display 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 Display Button D AJEA for the deck in use so that the Total Time Indicators X illuminate The Information Display 4 will show the total time remaining for all tracks on the disc and count down until the disc has finished playing When the disc has played all the way through the total number of tracks and the total running time of the disc will be displayed Headphone Listening You may listen to the output of the CDR 20 through headphones at any time by simply plugging the headphones into th
60. to the nature of an individual disc For that reason it is normal for the time required to complete these steps to vary from one disc to another Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not operate when Standby switch No AC power e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet or remote Power On is pressed e Check to see if AC outlet is switch controlled e Main Power Switch is off Turn on Main Power Remote does not function e Wrong deck selected e Press the CDP button to control the Play Deck press the CDR button to control the Record Deck Dead batteries Replace both batteries Sensor blocked Remove obstructions from front panel or connect a remote sensor to the Remote In Jack Disc does not erase CD R disc in use CD R discs do not erase only CD RW discs may be erased Recorded CD R disc does not play in CD R disc not finalized Finalize the CD R disc in the CDR 20 s Record Deck another CD playeror DISC ERROR see page 22 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 3 seconds for digital recordings and 10 seconds for analog recordings ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION AND PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION CHECK DISC eA record related button has been pressed when a e Unfinalize the disc to add tracks to a CD RW disc Finalized disc i
61. ton to play a disc in a fast forward mode Record Deck CDR Select Press this button to control or program the functions of the disc in the Record Deck Rj ED Record Deck CDR Open Press this button to open the Record Deck ff Record Deck CDR Display Control Press this button to cycle through the various time display options for the disc in the Record Deck Bj See page 17 for more information on time display options Power Off Press this button to place the unit in a Standby mode Clear Press this button to clear an item in a program sequence See page 18 for more information 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Installation and Connections Important Note To prevent possible damage to your speakers or other components in your audio system we strongly recommend that ALL system components including the CDR 20 be turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when any connections are made or a new component is installed Locating the CDR 20 Since the CD transports in the CDR 20 are pre cision instruments they are subject to interfer ence from vibration To minimize the possibility of skipping during playback or recording it is recommended that the unit be placed ona level solid vibration free surface When installing the CDR 20 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 spac
62. top button D IFARA or the disc deck is opened by pressing the appropriate Open Close button Rg gt D 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 D and the ALL Repeat Status Indicator H will light Once the Play button QO HAK is pressed the disc will play through from beginning to end continuously until the Stop button a EH is pressed The Repeat All function may be cancelled at any time by press ing the Repeat button f once until both the Repeat Indicator b and ALL Repeat Status Indicators J go out The Repeat All Function is also canceled when the disc drawer is opened Program Play Repeat A B The CDR 20 may be programmed to repeat any section within a track or a complete passage that includes material from a series of consecu tive 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 B and the Repeat Status Indicator H 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 Rep
63. vA PROG REPEAT1 A B ALL A B K A D E CD Indicators Record Indicator H Finalize Indicator Erase Indicator I Auto Indicator Analog Indicator Digital Indicator Important Note Since the CDR 20 is a dual deck player recorder there are two separate sets of indicators for the Random Program Repeat Repeat Status Time Total 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 20 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 EQ 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 E Program Indicators These indicators light when one of the CD decks is being pro grammed for playback 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 22 for more information on record levels DP Re
64. y The indicators in the Information Display provide status reports on the operation of the CDR 20 See page 7 for complete explanations of each indicator Pq 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 Yq Play Deck Display Select Press this but ton to cycle through the time display options for the Play Deck See page 17 for more infor mation on the time display Dual Play Selector Press this button to enable both CD decks to play at the same time and function as separate independent CD units In this mode it is also possible to record from an external source while the Play Deck is functioning as a standard CD player See page 17 for more information on dual play capability E Play Deck Next When a disc is playing in the Play Deck ky 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 22 Play Deck Previous This button has two functions When a disc is playing in the Play Deck E 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 but ton and quickly releasing it will move to the beginning of the current track and the next press will move to the
65. your receiver pre amp processor or external digital decoder Note that you may have to change a setting on the receiver or processor to link the digital input to the CD button or input selector Consult the owner s manual on that device for details as this configuration may vary from unit to unit Record Deck Connections The rear panel connections labeled CDR refer to the inputs and outputs for the Record Deck E 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 20 s functions resemble those of a standard tape recorder this might make it easier to select it as an input on your receiver or preamp Connect the analog CDR Out jacks to the Play In jacks of a Tape or Aux input on your receiver or preamp Connect the CDR In jacks to the Tape Rec Out jacks on your receiver or preamp To play the output of the Record Deck through the digital decoder in your receiver or an exter nal processor connect the CDR Coax Out jacks to the matching digital input jacks on your receiver or processor Note that you may have to change a setting on the receiver or processor to link the digital input to the Tape button or the specific input selector associated with the digital inputs Consult the owner s manual on your receiver or processor for details as this configuration may vary from unit
66. ze button BA and note that the Finalize Indicator H will begin to flash Within three seconds press the Select button D F and note that the Finalize Indicator J will stop flashing The finalization process will take up to two minutes depending on the length of material recorded on the disc During the finalization process the Record Deck will not accept any operating commands When the finalization process is complete the Finalize Indicator I will go out and the R RW Indicator J will also go out as an indication that the disc is now playable on 22 CD RECORDING other players The CD Indicator KY will remain lit Unfinalizing and Erasing CD RW Discs CD RW discs are unique in that they are both recordable and rewritable This means that you may use them over again like a cassette tape However the process of reusing a CD RW disc is slightly different from that used with tapes Unfinalizing a CD RW Disc To keep the material that is already recorded on a CD RW disc but to add an additional track and erase single tracks you must first unfinalize the disc To do that place the CD RW disc in the Record Deck f and wait until the Table of Contents data has been read Press the Erase button H twice and check to make sure that the Erase Indicator flashes and the word TOC appears in the Record Deck Information Display Within three seconds press the Play Select button CD F to start the process The Erase Indicato

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