Coomber 6020, 6030, 6021, 6031 Operating Instructions Manual

You can switch the unit into standby mode (where it powers down and consumes minimal
electricity) by pressing the green ON/STANDBY switch. Remember though, that it is still

connected to the mains power supply and the red LED gives an indication of this.

For safety always unplug the unit from the wall overnight or if not in use for long periods!

We have found from experience that even though
we provide instructions for Coomber equipment,
they are rarely at hand when needed. This is
especially true in schools where equipment is
used by different people and in different rooms.

A Reference Manual for this model is available for download from our website at
www.coomber.co.uk (see Product Support and Operating Instructions).

With this consideration in mind, our “Real Time”
CD Recorders have been designed for simplicity.

This Quick Start guide will help you get going,
though we feel that the best way to learn how
to use the equipment is to just fiddle with it!

Operating Instructions: “Real Time” CD Recorders

6020 & 6030 CD Recorders, 6021 & 6031 CD Cassette Recorders

SWITCHING ON

Plug the CD Recorder into a wall socket

and switch the socket on.

The CD Recorder will
start up automatically.

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INSERTING A CD

Press on the keypad
to open the CD tray.

Press again or push the
tray lightly to make it close.

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THE ROTARY CONTROL

The rotary control adjusts

the volume. Volume settings
show up in the display.

Press or buttons

and adjust them with the rotary control.

WHAT CDs CAN I PLAY

The 6000 series plays audio CD’s

(as found in record shops) or

educational audio CDs

intended for schools use.
You can also play CD-R
and CD-RW discs.

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PLAYING CDs

Press to play the CD.

Press again to pause the CD.

Press to stop the CD.

Press to eject the CD.

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GETTING AROUND

Press or keys to go back­wards or forwards through the tracks.

Press key and twist rotary control
to scan back or forth across a track -
allowing you to cue up any section.

Press to cancel the cue mode.

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On startup, the CD recorder will detect

whether a CD has been left in the drive or not.

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TIP: press the key a second time or leave the rotary control

for a few seconds to re-enable volume adjustment.

GETTING STARTED!

You can also use the CD drive button
to open or close the tray. Neither
button works in play or record mode!

A CD-R is a recordable CD.

A CD-RW is a recordable and erasable CD.

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TIP: Use CUE in PAUSE mode for greater playback control.

STOP RECORDING

Once you press the key, you
have made a CD track.

Press to play the track.

Press to record a new track.

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WHAT NEXT?

Once you have finished
recording you can remove
the CD from the drive.

You get to choose what to
do with the CD when you

want to remove it.

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IF YOU DON’T FIX A CD...

...you can record more tracks at a later
date...

but you can’t play it on other
CD players - you’ll only be able
to play it on a Coomber ‘Real Time’
CD Recorder until you fix it.

START RECORDING

Press the key.

You are now recording directly to CD!

Press to pause recording.

Press to stop recording.

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FIX OR EJECT?

When you attempt to eject a recordable
CD from the drive you’ll be asked if you
want to fix or eject it.

Use the appropriate menu

key (arrowed) to select

your choice - or press the

key a second time.

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IF YOU DO FIX A CD...

...you can’t add further tracks to it, but
you can play it on most* CD players!

*Note: CDs are read with a laser. Some players don’t
have lasers powerful enough to read CD-R or CD-RW
discs.

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You can record to CD-R and CD-RW from
microphone, cassette or external sources

You can record on a CD-R once only.

You can record and erase a CD-RW many times.

GET READY TO RECORD

Insert a good quality

blank CD-R or CD-RW

(i.e. TDK, Sony, Verbatim).

Plug a microphone into
either microphone socket.

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For improved recording quality use a “balanced”

microphone, such as the Coomber 1918 or 1808 models.

CD-RW discs can be erased. If you do fix a CD-RW you can

erase it at a later date. We have included an erase feature in

the menu should you wish to use it. Erasing a CD-RW will

mean that all information on the disc will be lost.

RECORDING TO CD

Important Note Always use good quality CDs for recording purposes (such as

TDK, Sony or Verbatim). Cheap CDs tend to have a high failure rate and may
lead to users losing (or failing to successfully complete) valuable recordings.

This equipment was developed and tested using high qulaity media. We will
not accept any liability for recording failure caused by the use of poor
quality, scratched or dirty CDs.

COMPILING CDs

With a personal CD player you can compile
previously recorded tracks onto a new CD.

Use a Coomber 1987

patch lead to connect a

CD player to the Recorder
(as shown). You play selected
tracks and record them to CD
by pressing the record key.

PLAY

RECORD

Line Out

Line In

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GOTO CUE

A/B

LEVEL

INTRO

SPEED

TREB

RAND

PROG

BASS

REP

MUTE

BAL

Record

Open / Close

Function not

available on

these models

Off (Stand-by)
unit can only be
switched on using
the keypad ON/OFF
key or at the mains

Up / Down
(as rotary control)

GOTO

allows you to select

track numbers
greater than 9

Tr ac k 21 would be

reached by pressing

GOTO, 2 and 1

Manual Record Level

Mute / Unmute
speakers and
headphones

Features found
on the remote
are the same as
on the keypad or
the menu, except
for those differences
indicated here.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

USEFUL FEATURES

You can also:-

compile a CD from cassette or vinyl
records (via a hi-fi or pre-amp)

Tip: if you press the forward key
while recording, a new track will
begin.

This is a useful editing feature for use when

recording from a continuous source, such as a tape.

Note: although no audio information is lost,

a two second gap will appear between tracks.

THE CASSETTE DECK6021 model only

Use the cassette deck to:-

•Record from CD, external source or mic

• Copy cassette to CD

• Copy CD to cassette

•Play cassettes

To prevent damage to
the cassette heads and
door, please ensure that
the cassette is loaded
as shown.

The Real Time CD Recorder software recognises when a
cassette is playing or recording. Information will appear
on the screen indicating activities being undertaken by
the tape deck.

MENU

Record options

Record level mode

Automatic record level

Manual record level

Two m icr ophone setup

2 mics are a stereo pair

2 mics are dual mono

Playback options*

options appear when a CD
with audio tracks has been
inserted.

Repeat options

Programme

Select tracks for playing in the order of your choice.

Intro

Select to play the first 5 seconds of each track, allowing
you to listen to and select a track of your choice.
Upon hearing the desired track, press the PLAY key.
Intro mode is cancelled and the track will continue to play.

Random

Select to play all of the tracks in a random order.

no repeat

repeat track

repeat disc

Display options

* All menu functions
return to their default
settings when the unit
is restarted - except for
items marked with an
asterisk * which return
to default settings when
a new CD is inserted.

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Option appears when

a CD-RW is inserted.

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The availability of this
option is dependant
upon the type of
CD drive fitted.

Tick indicates default
selection at startup.

Contrast

Select to adjust display contrast
using rotary control knob.

Backlight Off

Select to switch off the backlight.

Invert

Select to invert the LCD image
from positive to negative.

Speaker options

Keypad & remote options

Disable keypad can only be
deselected by restarting the unit.

Service Info

Shows information
about your Real Time
CD Recorder - useful info for advice or support.

Erase†

& copy functions

Copy disc 6030/6031 models only

Copy tracks

6030/6031 models only

Fade on record stop

Option available during recording. Select to provide a five
second fade-out when STOP is selected to end recording.

Other settings

Disable keypad

Disable remote

Show build information

Show drive information

Dual disc record mode

6030/6031 models only

Record to one disc only

record to both discs

Erase disc

Erase last track

††

Option available when a CD-RW has at least one track.

Mute speakers

Select to mute/unmute speakers.

Tu rn PA mode on

Select for public address via mic.

ADVANCED USER MENU

More experienced users may wish to use facilities
available in the menu shown here.
Press the MENU key and select choices using the four

menu keys located below the LCD screen.

Replacement

Part No. 1920

RECORD OPTIONS

Coomber Electronic Equipment Ltd.

Croft Walk, Worcester, WR1 3NZ, U.K.
Tel: [phone] web: www.coomber.co.uk
Fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

All Coomber equipment is covered by a 12 months warranty against
defective components or faulty manufacture from date of dispatch.

Any modifications to or misuse of the equipment renders this warranty void.

Equipment that is security marked or damaged cannot
under any circumstances be exchanged.

Coomber reserve the right to change products and specifications without notice.

GH INSTR 6000 v1.1 28/02/2005

© Coomber Electronic Equipment Ltd. 2004

SAFETY
AND GENERAL
INFORMATION

Class 1 laser product: Warning - This equipment

is fitted with a LASER diode which can harm the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the casing or use

any part of the contents for any purpose other than its
intended use. This equipment is a CLASS 1 Laser
Product - which means that it presents no danger if
used as intended (i.e. to play or record CDs).

Headphones: For personal safety and listener

comfort turn volume down and connect headphones
into the equipment before placing them over ears. For
safety use only 600 ohm headphones (i.e Coomber
type 1929).

Environments: The equipment should not be

exposed to dust, moisture, water, chlorine and other
corrosive substances in normal use or during storage.
It will cause damage to this equipment.

Swimming pool atmospheres: are very hostile to

all electro-mechanical equipment (e.g. steel rusts and
rubber perishes). Equipment returned for repairs
showing evidence of use in adverse environments may,
at our discretion, be charged for (even during the 12
month warranty period).

•Rechargeable battery replacement must be carried
out by a competent qualified technician.

• The disposal of batteries (rechargeable or
otherwise) where used in Coomber equipment
should be discarded in accordance with local
regulations.

•Do not cover the ventilation openings with any
items (e.g. newspaper, fabrics etc.)

•Naked flames, such as lighted candles, should not
be placed on or near the apparatus.

• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on or near the apparatus.

European Safety Standard: All Coomber

equipment complies with EN60065. Any local
requirements for use of this equipment should be taken
into account.

Copyright and recordings: Recordings protected

by copyright have copying restrictions placed upon
them. If in doubt about your right to copy such material,
contact the copyright holder for permission.

Class I construction:

This equipment must be EARTHED.
Mains Voltage UK & EEC: nominal 230V 50Hz

USA:110-120V 60Hz

UK & EEC Mains Cord: Line=Brown, Neutral=Blue,
Earth=Yellow & Green. Fitted with either 13A UK or
Semko moulded plug.

USA Mains Cord: Line=Black, Neutral=White,
Earth=Green. Fitted with moulded USA plug.

Isolate from mains supply when not in use by
removing the plug from the wall socket.

Mains Plug:

The mains cable fitted to this equipment
is already provided with a moulded plug. If another plug
type is required, follow instructions from the plug
manufacturer, or seek advice from a qualified person.
DISPOSE OF ORIGINAL PLUG SAFELY, REMOVING ANY
FUSES, where fitted. DO NOT RE-USE.

Mains Plug fuse rating: 3Amp to BS1362 (applicable
in UK)

Connecting to the mains supply:

The unit must be connected to a socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
The mains plug must be accessible at all times.

Model type and rating information is located
on a label on the base of the product.

Additional Technical Information:

If you require
any further help or information, or if any point is not
clear, then please telephone [phone] quoting
your model number and serial number (located on a
label on the base of the product). Our Technical
Department will be pleased to help you.

Note: This equipment contains no user serviceable
parts and should only be disassembled and
reassembled by competent qualified personnel.

Dismantling will render the warranty void.

Electrical Safety Testing:

•Safety testing and servicing should only be carried

out by competent qualified personnel.

•When undertaking an earth bond safety test, only

use the externally exposed metalwork. Do not test
against internal metal components found inside
tape mechanisms or CD trays - THIS WILL LEAD
TO IRREPARABLE INTERNAL DAMAGE.

• The supply cable is part of a special assembly. If

damaged the equipment should be returned to
Coomber Electronic Equipment Limited or their
agent for cable replacement.

Record level mode

Automatic record level: While recording, the Coomber

monitors the sound and adjusts the record levels to get a good
overall result. (Default setting.)

Manual record level: Allows the user to set the record levels for
optimum performance.

1. Select Manual record level from the menu.

2. Connect and switch on the mic(s). Press RECORD.

3. A confirmation screen appears, at which point the record
levels can be adjusted using the rotary control. The digitally

controlled function offers a choice of 64 positions (from 0 to 63),
with the selected level appearing in the top right hand corner of
the level box. Note: The volume level adjusts with the record
level.

Once set, press RECORD again and recording begins.

4. The levels can be adjusted while recording by selecting the
LEVEL menu soft key.

Two microphone setup

2 mics are dual mono: Recording will be in mono regardless of

whether one or two mics are being used. (Default setting.)

2 mics are a stereo pair: The number 1 mic records to the left
channel, the number 2 mic records to the right channel.

Erase options

Erase disc: Erases the entire contents of a CD-RW.

All information will be lost.

This option only appears when a CD-RW has been inserted.

Erase last track: Erases the last track only on a CD-RW.

This option only appears when a CD-RW has one or more tracks
already on it. Feature availability dependant on drive fitted.

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Manual Level

Setup

Adjust level with knob...
press "RECORD" when ready

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X

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Level box

appears

when the

rotary control

is adjusted

Recording overload

warning indicators

Maximum Record level

L&R level

meters

Recent Record level

Repeat options

No repeat: to play a CD through in its entirety once only.

(Default setting.)

Repeat track: to select and continually play one track, and

Repeat disc: to play the entire CD continuously.

Programme

Programme mode allows you to select tracks for playing in the
order of your choice. A CD must be inserted for a programme to

be created.

When Programme is selected the programme screen appears.
Use the menu keys (tens or units) to select the number of your
first track.

Press NEXT and repeat the process until all required tracks
have been selected. Press DONE.

You will be returned to the main screen. The word “prog”
appears in the top right hand corner indicating that the
selection is ready to play. Press PLAY to begin the programme.

Cancel Programme Mode

To cancel programme mode either eject the disc or select
“Cancel Programme” from the menu.

programme mode

track plays at
number position

tens units next done

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Quiet Recordings?

Older hi-fi systems may have a low voltage
line output causing quiet recordings.

Some mini disc and personal CD players use

the headphone socket as a line output - turn

up the volume to get louder recording.

PLAYBACK OPTIONS