Panasonic SL-PR300 User Manual

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DISC SELECTOR

CD1 CD2 CD3

CD REC

CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY

1 2

4 5

7 8

0 10

PLAY MODE

REPEAT CD

REC

•

REC MUTE

C E

L E S

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

RAK-PR300

CONTROL

CD-R/RW

FADE SYNCHRO

E N

PITCH

SET

PITCH–

L E C

N A C

PHONES

MAXMIN

COMPACT DISC RECORDER SL-PR300

PLAY MODE

CD EDIT CD REC

OPEN /

DISC

SELECTOR

DISC

MULTI JOG REC LEVEL

–

LINECDDIGITAL

SYNCHRO

FINALIZE

MIX BALANCE

LINE

CANCELSETMENU

REC/

REC MUTE

OPEN / CLOSE

REC SELECTOR

Compact Disc Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-PR300

EB GC GN

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Note:

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Supplied Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.



Stereo phono cable (RJL2P004B08A) . . . . . . 2 pcs.



Remote control (RAK-PR300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.



Batteries for remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 pcs.

Table of Contents

Cautions for AC Mains Lead......................3

Safety Precautions .....................................5

Features.......................................................5

Connections................................................6

Analog Connections..........................................................6

Digital Connections ........................................................... 7

Components................................................8

Main Unit...........................................................................8

Display Window .............................................................. 10

Using the Remote Control .......................11

Remote Control............................................................... 11

Inserting the Batteries.....................................................12

Using the Remote Control...............................................12

Power STANDBY/ON Operations ............13

Turning the Power On and Standby Mode......................13

Listening to CDs .......................................14

3-CD Changer Continuous Playback ..............................14

CDR Playback Operations..............................................15

Using the Remote Control to Control Playback...............16

Direct Playback of a Specific Track.................................17

Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 17

Skipping Tracks .............................................................. 18

Repeat Playback.............................................................18

Random Playback...........................................................19

CD Playback Pitch Control..............................................19

Disc Lock Function..........................................................19

Programming Playback Using Main Unit Controls .......... 20

Programming Playback Using the Remote Control.........21

Recording onto CD-R/RW Discs..............23

Add Finalize Feature.......................................................23

Manual Recording........................................................... 24

Synchronized Recording of 3-CD Changer Playback ..... 26

1 Disc Dubbing................................................................28

Listening Edit Recording................................................. 29

Program Edit Recording..................................................30

Setting the Unit for High-speed Recording......................32

Setting the Auto Track Spacing Function........................32

Synchronized Recording from External Sources ............ 33

Mixed Input Recording.................................................... 34

Special Recording Edit Operations ....... 36

Skipping a Recorded Track on a CD-R or CD-RW

(Track Skip)..................................................................36

Erasing a Track or Tracks (Erase Function)....................36

Erasing All Tracks (Disc Erase Function)........................37

Finalizing a Disc ..............................................................38

Making Recording of a Finalized CD-RW Disc Possible

(Unfinalize Function)....................................................38

Bypassing the FS Converter (Sampling Frequency

Converter) for More Efficient Digital Recording ...........39

Setting Up Synchronized Start Recording for External

Digital Source (CD, MD, and DAT only).......................40

Resetting the Unit to the Factory Default Settings ..........40

Setting the Clock...................................... 41

Timer Operations ..................................... 43

Timer Play (wake-up play)...............................................43

Timer Recording (Unattended Recording from a Broadcast

Receiver or Other Source)...........................................45

CD and CDR Messages ........................... 46

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).....................48

Glossary ..........................................................................48

Troubleshooting....................................... 49

Concerning CDs....................................... 50

Maintenance ............................................. 50

Specifications........................................... 51

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA

mark

or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LET-

TER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

English

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

(CD and CD-R/RW sections)

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, position the main unit as follows: Front: Open space with no obstructions. Sides: At least 3 cm of space on each side. Top: At least 5 cm of space between the top of

the unit and the nearest object.

Back: At least 15 cm of space between the back

panel and the nearest object/wall.

Bottom: Place the unit on a flat, level surface with

no obstructions.

(CD and CD-R/RW sections)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(In case of United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand)

L INE

(

C IN

)

PLA

(

Y O

)

CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

(e)

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgåudsættelse for stråling. (d)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Only for Asian countries

CAUTION: The AC voltage is different according to the area. Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use. (For details, please refer to page 6)

Only for Asian countries

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

Only for United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

(In case of Asian countries)

(Back of product)

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VARNING: Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. (s)

VARO : Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Älä katso säteeseen. (f)

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Safety Precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Vol t age

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC Mains Lead Protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign Matter

Features

The following is a list of some of the functions and conveniences obtained by having a 3-CD changer and CDR combined in a single unit.

• Compatibility between 3-CD changer and CDR assured.

• High-speed recording from source discs in the 3-CD changer to the target disc in the CDR unit (4x for CD-R, 2x for CD-RW).

• Digital optical and coaxial I/O (input/output) terminals, and analog I/O terminals are provided for external audio signal source connections.

• Sampling frequency converter capable of converting digital signals with sampling frequency of 32 kHz and 48 kHz to digital signals with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz for quality recording from a variety of sources.

• No sampling frequency conversion of 44.1 kHz signals for optimal recording of CDs.

• Mixing and recording of 3-CD changer playback and an external source input.

• Many convenient recording options including: one-button full CD and single track recording, Listening and Program Edit recording, manual recording, synchronized start/stop recording, and mixed input recording.

• CD playback pitch control that can adjust the speed of play up to 12% faster or slower than the normal speed to alter the pitch for singing along with songs or other customized uses.

• Timer playback and timer recording that can be set for one-time or everyday operation.

• OPC (Optimize Power Control), power adjustment performed for best possible recording onto CD-R and CD-RW media.

English

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can

cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these operating instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Connections

Before making connections, be sure that the power of this unit and all other system components is first turned off.

Analog Connections

Use the stereo phono cables to connect this unit’s LINE terminals with those for the TAPE/CD/VCR on the receiver, etc.

Recording signals (line input)

Accessory pin cables

Playback signals

LINE

( )

PLAY OUT

REC IN

TAPE

/CDR

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Amplifier, receiver etc.

AC mains lead

to household mains socket

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

This Unit

Only for Asian countries

Before connecting the AC mains plug to the household mains socket, check that the voltage selector’s setting corresponds with your AC mains voltage. If different, reset the voltage selector to prevent risk of fire or electric shock and damage of this unit. If the power supply in your area is 115 V or 120 V, set the voltage selector as follows: For 115 V: set to 110 V For 120 V: set to 127 V

Notes

• Misconnections can be avoided by using the white plugs of the

stereo phono cables for the LEFT channel and the red plugs for the RIGHT channel.

• Insert the plugs all the way in. Incomplete connections may

cause noise.

Only for United Kingdom

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

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Connections

Digital Connections

English

Digital Optical and Coaxial Cable Connections

Optical Cable Input/Output Terminals

• Connect a receiver or amplifier with digital audio capability via the optical Input/Output cables. A single cable transmits stereo signals (L/R channels) as digital data.

• If analog audio connections are also being made, try using the digital connectors on the receiver/amplifier that are labeled the same way as the analog terminals.

• Make sure the optical cable (not supplied) can be connected to the amplifier, etc. before purchasing it.

• Do not bend the optical cable at a sharp angle.

CD player, etc.

To OPTICAL OUTPUT terminal

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Input signal

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

• The filament in the cable shines red when activated. This beam sends the digital signal. It is not harmful to the eyes, but please keep the protective cap on the terminal when not in use.

Notes

• Connect an external digital recording device to the digital output terminal on an amplifier or receiver, and then connect the amplifier or receiver to this unit.

• The sound from an external device cannot be digitally output from this unit. To listen to the sound from the external device, connect an amplifier or receiver to the LINE OUT (PLAY) terminal on this unit.

This Unit

LINE

( )

REC IN

PLAY OUT

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

To OPTICAL INPUT terminal

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Only for Asain countries)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

How to use optical terminals for connections

Remove the protective cap.

• When the terminal is not going to be used, fit this protective cap back in position.

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Check that the end of the optical digital cable is

Output signal

not dirty, and insert it securely.

Receiver or amplifier with digital optical terminal

Coaxial Cable Terminals

• Coaxial Input/Output terminals are provided on this unit for enhanced connectivity. Simply connect the corresponding Input/Output terminals of other components using coaxial cables for fast, easy data transfer.

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Components

Main Unit

COMPACT DISC RECORDER SL-PR300

PHONES

MAXMIN

PLAY MODE

CD EDIT CD REC

DISC

MULTI JOG

OPEN /

DISC

SELECTOR

LINECDDIGITAL

SYNCHRO

FINALIZE

REC SELECTOR

CANCELSETMENU

OPEN / CLOSE

REC/

REC MUTE

–

REC LEVEL

MIX BALANCE

LINE

Description

(For details, refer to page in parentheses.)

STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, the STANDBY lamp lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on. (see page 13)

CD Trays 1, 2, and 3 (numbered from bottom to top)

Load CDs in these trays for 3-CD changer playback. (see page 14)

DISC SELECTOR and OPEN/CLOSE 0 Buttons

Press to select the tray(s) that you want to play when CDs are loaded in the 3-CD changer. Icons show the currently selected trays in the display window. Use the OPEN/CLOSE 0 buttons to open and close the corresponding disc trays. (see page 14)

CDR Disc Tray

Load a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in this tray for recording. CD playback is also possible using this tray.

REC SELECTOR and Source Selection Lamps

Use to select the type of source the signal is to be recorded from. The selected source is indicated by activation of the lamp under the source name (located to the left). (see page 24, 33)

OPEN/CLOSE 0 Button

Press to open and close the CDR disc tray.

MULTI JOG/REC LEVEL Control

Use this control for selecting and setting use options, changing clock settings, skipping forward/backward through tracks on a CD, etc. Also use it to adjust the level of the source signal when recording discs.

MIX BALANCE Control

Use the MIX BALANCE control to adjust the mixing levels of independent signals being recorded simultaneously. (see page 35)

CDR Control Operation Buttons

SYNCHRO: Press to select synchronized recording.

(see page 33) MENU: Press to enter the menu options. SET: Press to enter an operation or selection. CANCEL: Press to cancel an operation or selection. FINALIZE: Press to finalize a CD-R/RW disc when recording

has been completed. (see page 38) STOP s: Press to stop recording or playing of the CDR.

(see page 15, 25) PLAY p: Press to start playing, or resume recording if the

CDR is in the recording pause mode.

(see page 15, 25) PAU SE S: Press to pause play or recording. (see page 16) REC/ REC MUTE: Use to start recording, or when recording to mute

the recording signal. (see page 25, 29, 35)

Display Window

Displays operation modes and system information. (see page 10)

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Components

CD Control Operation Buttons

PLAY MODE: Press repeatedly to select one of the play modes for

the 3-CD changer. (see page 19, 20)

CD EDIT: Press to select either Listening Edit or Program

Edit recording mode. (see page 29, 30)

CD REC: Press to perform synchronized recording of the

currently selected CD in the 3-CD changer. (see page 26, 27)

STOPs: Press to stop play of the selected disc in the 3-CD

changer. (see page 15)

PLAYp: Press to start play of the selected disc in the 3-CD

changer. (see page 14)

PAU SES: Press to pause play of the selected disc in the 3-CD

changer. (see page 15)

Headphones Jack

Use this jack to connect headphones (not supplied) to the unit. Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo

PHONES LEVEL (Volume) Control

Use this to adjust the volume being output to headphones connected to the unit.

Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

Remote Control Sensor

This sensor receives commands from the remote control.

Note

In this manual, procedures using buttons on the front panel of the unit are depicted by the name of the button in capital letters with the button illustration immediately after it. Procedures using the buttons on the remote control are depicted by the button illustration with the name of the button in small letters and parentheses immediately after it. Example: CD Control PAUSE S button (Front panel)

(pause) button (Remote control)

English

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Components

Display Window

PROGRAM

RANDOM

REPEAT

ALL 1CD

CD PLAYER

LISTENING EDIT PROGRAM EDIT

CD REC 1CD

–

PITCH

12345

678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

SKIP ON

ANALOG CD RECORDER

DIGITAL

DAILY

32kHz

ONCE

44.1kHz 48kHz

REC

CD CD-R CD–RW

FINALIZED

SYNCHRO

HIGH SPEED AUTO TRACK

–

40 3020 15 10 dB630

OVER

CD numbers and play status displays

Indicate whether discs are loaded in any of the 3-CD changer disc trays, which disc is currently selected, and the operation status of the current disc. (see page 15)

PLAY MODE indicators

Light according to which play mode has been selected.

CD PLAYER indicator

Lights when the 3-CD changer is selected for play.

Information display

Displays track, time, and operation information.

SKIP ON indicator

Lights when the currently selected disc contains SKIP TRACK markers. (see page 36)

CD RECORDER indicator

Lights when the CDR has been selected for play or recording.

HIGH SPEED indicator

Lights when the high-speed (4x, 2x) recording function is being performed. (see page 32)

SYNCHRO (synchronized) recording indicator

Lights to indicate synchronized recording is on. (see page 27)

AUTO TRACK indicator

Lights when automatic track marking has been turned on. (see page 26)

Level meters

Indicate the levels of the right and left channels during playback and recording operations. When the input signal exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights. (see page 25)

Disc format indicators

Light to indicate the type of disc that is loaded in the CDR, and whether or not it is finalized.

CDR deck operation indicators

Light to indicate the operation mode of the CDR.

Recording type indicators and sampling frequency indicators

Light to indicate whether the recording is analog or digital. During digital recording, the appropriate frequency indicator lights to indicate the sampling frequency of the source being played back.

Timer operation indicators

Indicate that a Timer play or recording function has been set, and whether it is set for everyday or one-time operation.

Music calendar

Indicates the number of tracks on the currently selected CD or CDR, and the track on the disc that is being played or recorded.

EDIT recording indicators

Indicates if the listening edit or program edit mode is being used. (see page 29, 30)

1CD indicator

Lights at the time either the 1CD or 1 Track recording mode is selected. Also lights together with REPEAT and 1CD of the PLAY MODE indicators if REPEAT 1 is selected when setting the repeat play mode. (see page 18)

PITCH (+/–) indicators

Indicate that the pitch of CD play has been adjusted in one direction or the other. (see page 19)

3-CD changer operation indicators

Light to indicate the operation mode of the 3-CD changer.

CD REC indicator

Indicates a CD loaded in the 3-CD changer is being recorded by the CDR.

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Using the Remote Control

Remote Control

DISC SELECTOR

CD1 CD2 CD3

CD REC

CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY

1 2

4 5

7 8

0 10

PLAY MODE

REC

•

REC MUTE

REPEAT CD

CONTROL

FAD E SYNCHRO

CD-R/RW

(stop) Button

Press to stop playback of the currently selected disc in the 3-CD changer or stop playback/recording of the disc in the CDR.

(play) Button

Press to play the currently selected CD.

(reverse) Button

Press to perform fast reverse search of the CD currently being played. (see page 17)

REC SELECTOR Button

Press to select the source for recording to the CDR.

MULTI JOG Control (menu) Button

Press to select menu operations.

English

REC

SELECTOR

PITCH

PITCH–

PITCH

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

RAK-PR300

SET

CANCEL

When following the procedures in this manual, the buttons on the remote control have the same function as the corresponding buttons on the main unit.

CD1, CD2, CD3 Disc Selection Buttons

Use these to select the disc(s) to be played by the 3-CD changer. (see page 13, 17)

CD REC Button

Press to start the CD REC function. (see page 27, 28)

CD EDIT Button

Press repeatedly to select Listening Edit or Program Edit functions. (see page 29, 30)

Number Buttons

Press to select tracks for playback. (see page 17)

PLAY MODE Button

Press repeatedly to select a play mode for the 3-CD changer. (see page 19, 21)

REPEAT Button

Press repeatedly to select one of the repeat play modes. (see page 18)

REC/REC MUTE Button

Press to put the unit into recording pause mode from CDR stop mode. Press to mute recording signal during recording. (see page 25, 31)

(reverse skip) Button

Press to skip back to the beginning of previous tracks. (see page 18)

PITCH 0 Button

Press to restore playback speed of the CD player to normal.

STANDBY/ON Button

Press to turn the power of this unit on or to put it in the standby mode. (see page 13)

DISPLAY Button

Press to change the type of information that is shown in the information display (see page 27).

FINALIZE Button

Press to start finalization of a CD-R or CD-RW. (see page 38)

CD and CD-R/RW Deck Selection Buttons

Press to select the deck you want to use, 3-CD changer or CD-R/ RW. (see page 17)

SYNCHRO Button

Press to select synchronized recording. (see page 33)

FADE Button

Press to create fade-in and fade-out of data being recorded. (see page 25)

(forward skip) Button

Press to skip forward to other tracks on the disc. (see page 18)

(pause) Button

Press to pause playback of the currently selected disc. (see page 16)

(forward) Button

Press to perform fast forward search of the currently selected CD. (see page 17)

MENU Button

Press to access Menu options.

PITCH+ Button

Press to increase the speed of CD playback.

MULTI JOG Control (menu) Button

Press to select menu operations.

SET Button

Press to enter a selection on the menu. Also used for registering tracks in the program mode.

CANCEL Button

Press to cancel an operation.

PITCH – Button

Press to decrease the speed of CD playback.

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Using the Remote Control

Inserting the Batteries

Press down on the point shown by the arrow at the top of the compartment cover, and lift the cover to open the compartment.

Place the two accompanying batteries in the remote control making sure to match the battery polarities with the markings (“+”/“–”) inside the compartment.

(R6, AA, UM-3)

Place the cover over the compartment and press down lightly until it locks in place.

• Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

• Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

• Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water.

• Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

• Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Using the Remote Control

MULTI JOG

REC SELECTOR

REC LEVEL

–

OPEN / CLOSE

MIX BALANCE

LINE

CANCELSETMENU

REC/

REC MUTE

CD1 CD2 CD3

CD REC

PLAY

MODE

REC

•

REC MUTE

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

PHONES

MAXMIN

DISC SELECTOR

CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY

1 2

4 5

7 8

0 10

REPEAT CD

FADE SYNCHRO

ECTO

PITCH

SET

PITCH–

RAK-PR300

CONTROL

CD-R/RW

L E C

N A

COMPACT DISC RECORDER SL-PR300

PLAY MODE

CD EDIT CD REC

OPEN /

DISC

SELECTOR

DISC

LINECDDIGITAL

SYNCHRO

FINALIZE

• Point the remote control toward the left side of the front panel of the main unit before you begin pressing buttons.

• The remote control can be operated at a distance of up to approximately 7m (23ft) from the main unit. This distance will be less if the remote control is operated from a position that is not directly in front or on the same level as the main unit.

• When the distance over which the remote control can be operated starts to drop, the batteries are nearing the end of their service life.

• The batteries provided are for checking system operations only. Replace them with new batteries as soon as possible.

• Do not drop the remote control or subject it to strong impact.

• Do not expose the main unit and remote control to direct sunlight or other intense sources of light.

• Do not place objects blocking the path of signals being transmitted from the remote control to the main unit.

• Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the remote control unit free from dust.

• If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the thickness and color of the glass doors might make it necessary to use the remote control a shorter distance from the system.

• Do not place heavy items on the unit.

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.

• Do not spill water or other liquids onto it.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

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Power STANDBY/ON Operations

Turning the Power On and Standby Mode

STANDBY/ON ()

COMPACT DISC RECORDER SL-PR300

PHONES

MAXMIN

PLAY MODE

CD EDIT CD REC

CD1, CD2, CD3

To turn power to the unit on

Press the STANDBY/ON ( ) button on the front panel or remote control.

Main Unit

DISC SELECTOR 1, 2, 3

MULTI JOG

DISC

CD1 CD2 CD3

CD REC

1 2

4 5

7 8

0 10

PLAY

MODE

REC

•

REC MUTE

OPEN /

DISC

SELECTOR

DISC SELECTOR

CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY

REPEAT CD

FADE SYNCHRO

CONTROL

CD-R/RW

LINECDDIGITAL

SYNCHRO

FINALIZE

STANDBY/ON ( )

REC SELECTOR

REC LEVEL

–

OPEN / CLOSE

MIX BALANCE

LINE

CANCELSETMENU

REC/

REC MUTE

REC

SELECTOR

PITCH

SET

PITCH–

CANCEL

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

RAK-PR300

Remote Control

• The clock display is shown in the information display. It flashes if the clock has not been set.

If the STANDBY/ON ( ) button is pressed during a recording operation, the standby lamp flashes while the unit brings the operation to an end. Once the operation has stopped, the unit enters the standby mode and the standby lamp lights steady. From the time the button is pressed until the standby lamp lights steady, the unit will not respond to any button pressed on the front panel of the main unit or remote control.

Turning the power on by pressing a function button when the unit is in the standby mode

The unit can be turned on and a function selected simply by pressing one of the buttons shown in the figure below

Function Operation

Main unit

Remote control

CD1 CD2 CD3

Main unit (3-CD control)

Main unit (CDR control)

3-CD

changer

3-CD

changer

CDR

The function is set to 3-CD changer. The CD PLAYER indictor is shown in the display window. If one of these buttons is pressed when a CD is in the corresponding CD tray, continuous play starts from the CD tray corresponding to the button pressed. These buttons do not function during program and random play modes.

The function is set to 3-CD changer. The CD PLAYER indicator is shown in the display window.

The function is set to CDR. The CD RECORDER indicator is shown in the display window.

English

• The currently selected CD function is shown in the information display.

To put the unit in standby mode during operation

Press the STANDBY/ON ( ) button on the front panel or remote control.

Main Unit

Remote Control

• When the PLAY p button for either the 3-CD changer or CDR

is pressed on the main unit, the power is turned on and the corresponding tray is selected. If a disc is loaded in the selected tray, playback begins.

• When one of the 3-CD changer OPEN/CLOSE 0 buttons or the CDR OPEN/CLOSE 0 button is pressed, the power is turned on and the tray opens, but the currently selected function (3-CD changer or CDR) does not change.

• If the power cord is unplugged from the wall socket for more than a few seconds, the internal clock, program, etc. of the main unit may require resetting. When this occurs, please set the clock (and timer functions) again.

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Listening to CDs

3-CD Changer Continuous Playback

1, 2 3

COMPACT DISC RECORDER SL-PR300

PHONES

MAXMIN

PLAY MODE

CD EDIT CD REC

Example: Loading a CD for playback in tray DISC1.

Press the DISC 1 OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open the tray.

• The power comes on, and tray DISC1 opens.

Load a CD and close the tray by pressing the DISC1 OPEN/CLOSE 0 button again.

Place the CD with its label side facing up.

Place an 8-cm CD in the center cutout.

•“CD READ DISC” flashes in the information display while the disc is being read.

• Follow steps 1 and 2, repeating the process for DISC2 and DISC3, pressing the appropriate OPEN/CLOSE 0 buttons, and load CDs in trays DISC2 and DISC3 as well.

• The unit will not respond to commands when a specified tray is being opened or closed or while the unit is switching CD trays.

• 3-CD changer trays cannot be opened during recording even if recording from an external source. (This prevents noise and vibration from lowering the quality of the recording.)

OPEN /

DISC

SELECTOR

DISC

REC SELECTOR

LINECDDIGITAL

CANCELSETMENU

SYNCHRO

FINALIZE

Press the DISC SELECTOR 1 button.

• The function is set to CD, and DISC1 playback starts from track

12345

CD PLAYER

6789

MULTI JOG REC LEVEL

–

OPEN / CLOSE

MIX BALANCE

LINE

REC/

REC MUTE

• The track number is cleared from the music calendar when the corresponding track has finished playing.

• In this example, playback proceeds through all of the tracks on DISC1, DISC2 and DISC3, and stops automatically after the

DIGITAL

44.1kHz

HIGH SPEED AUTO TRACK

–

4030 20 1510 dB630

last track on DISC3 has finished playing. This pattern changes depending on the first disc selected for play, as described in the following section.

When one or more CDs are already in the trays.

• Press the button of the CD tray that you want to start playback from. Continuous play will start playback from the CD in that tray.

When play starts from DISC2

• The CDs are played in the sequence of DISC2 Î DISC3

DISC1, and then playback stops automatically.

• When play starts from DISC3 The CDs are played in the sequence of DISC3 Î DISC1

DISC2, and then playback stops automatically. If one of the trays does not contain a CD, play skips to the CD in the next tray in the sequence.

Notes

• The DISC SELECTOR 1, 2, and 3 buttons do not function during program and random play modes.

• If a tray is opened and closed when it is not the current tray in use, the unit temporarily assigns the tray a NO DISC status. When it becomes time to play the disc in this tray, the disc information is read, and if there is no disc, the unit will move on to the next tray.

• The total track time does not always match total play time (time shown in display window) exactly because the playback time includes lead-in and lead-out spaces as well.

Playing CDs using the CD Control PLAY

button

Press the CD Control PLAY p button to select the 3-CD changer function. This automatically starts playback of the disc in the currently selected tray.

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• The currently selected tray is indicated by the red ““ mark appearing to the immediate right of the CD icon in the display window.

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Listening to CDs

Stopping CD playback

To stop playback at any time

• Stop playback of a disc in the 3-CD changer by pressing the CD Control STOP s button. The total number of tracks and playing time is shown in the information display.

• When all the tracks on a CD have been played through, playback stops automatically.

To stop playback temporarily

• If the CD Control PAUSE S button is pressed, playback is paused temporarily. When the CD Control PLAY p button is pressed, playback resumes from the place where it was paused.

• This button works when the 3-CD changer is selected as the playback source.

CDR Playback Operations

COMPACT DISC RECORDER SL-PR300

PHONES

MAXMIN

PLAY MODE

CD EDIT CD REC

Press the CDR OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open the CDR disc tray.

Load a disc in position and close the tray by pressing the CDR OPEN/CLOSE 0 button again.

OPEN /

DISC

SELECTOR

DISC

LINECDDIGITAL

SYNCHRO

FINALIZE

OPEN / CLOSE

REC SELECTOR

CANCELSETMENU

REC/

REC MUTE

OPEN / CLOSE

English

MULTI JOG REC LEVEL

–

MIX BALANCE

LINE

Removing a CD from the 3-CD changer

To remove a CD from the 3-CD changer, press the OPEN/CLOSE

button next to the tray holding the CD to be removed. To remove

the CD that is currently being played back, it is recommended that playback first be ended by pressing the CD Control STOP s button before pressing the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button. After pressing the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button, the tray will open and the CD can be removed. Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button once more to close the tray.

Number of CDs and play status display

The display window shows whether or not a CD has been loaded into each of the CD trays as well as the play status of the CD.

This icon lights in sequence when a CD is playing, and blinks when play is paused. If no disc is loaded, the light remains out and “NO DISC” is shown in the information display.

This lights when the CD in the tray has been selected to be played.

• When a CD-R or CD-RW is loaded in the CDR, the unit determines the format of the disc and whether it is finalized or not.

Press the CDR Control PLAY p button to select the CDR function and start playback at track 1.

• Playback stops automatically at the end of the last track on the disc.

To stop CDR playback

• Stop playback of a disc in the CDR by pressing the CDR Control STOP s button. The total number of tracks and play time will be shown in the information display.

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Listening to CDs

To stop CDR playback temporarily

• Pressing the CDR Control PAUSE S button at any time when a CD is playing in the CDR pauses playback. Press the CDR Control PLAY p button to resume playback.

• When playback is paused, the S indicator is shown in the display window.

Removing a CD from the CDR

• To remove a CD from the CDR, press the CDR OPEN/ CLOSE0 button. To remove a CD when it is being played back, it is recommended that playback first be ended by pressing the CDR Control STOP s button before pressing the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button. After pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button, the tray will open and the CD can be removed. Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button once more to close the tray.

Notes

• When an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW is loaded in the CDR and the CDR OPEN/CLOSE 0 button is pressed to open the CDR disc tray, “FINALIZE?” is shown in the information display. If you do not wish to finalize the CD at that time, press the CDR OPEN/CLOSE 0 button again. For more information on finalizing a CD, see page 38.

• If playback of an unfinalized disc is stopped or if tracks are skipped (forward or reverse), some data of the track (or beginning of next track in the case of skipping) may be cut (not read) when playback starts again.

• The total track time does not always match total playback time (time shown in the information display) exactly because the playback time includes lead-in and lead-out spaces as well.

Using the Remote Control to Control Playback

DISC SELECTOR

CD1, CD2, CD3

Press the CD or CDR button to select the deck.

CD button: CDR button:

To control discs in the 3-CD changer To control the disc in the CDR

• Pressing the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button automatically sets the unit to the 3-CD changer and starts playback of the disc in the selected tray.

• When the CD function is selected, the CD PLAYER indicator is shown in the display window. When the CDR function is selected, the CD RECORDER indicator is shown.

Press the command button of the operation you want to perform.

• The buttons on the remote control perform the same operations as the corresponding buttons on the main unit.

• The command is applied to the 3-CD changer or CDR depending on the function currently selected.

CD1 CD2 CD3

CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY

CD REC

1 2

4 5

7 8

0 10

PLAY

MODE

REPEAT CD

REC

FADE SYNCHRO

•

REC MUTE

REC

SELECTOR

PITCH

SET

PITCH–

PITCH

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

RAK-PR300

CONTROL

CD-R/RW

CANCEL

1 2

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