Philips CDR 538, CDR 560 User Manual

Instructions for use

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CDR 560/538 CD recorder

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applicance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacuter.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
simular surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed
in a built-in instalation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air trough the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The applicance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operation instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-Supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The apliance should be seviced by
qualified service personnel when :
a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or
c. The appliance has been exposed to rain ; or
d. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or
e. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK ,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CONTENTS

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Français.................................................19

Español .................................................37

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GENERAL INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can be used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning this equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures :

- reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

- connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

NNOOTTEE

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC (U.S.A.) RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS : (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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THIS PRODUCT WAS FCC VERIFIED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDED USE OF SHIELDED CABLES AND
CONNECTORS BEWTEEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE SHIELDED CABLES TO REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING INTERFERENCE TO RADIOS, TELEVISION SETS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS CONTACT YOUR DEALER.

ANY CHANGE OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT BY THE USER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
GRANTEE OR MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE SUCH EQUIPMENT.

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables dans
la règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques édicté
par le ministère des communications du Canada.

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CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.1

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERTED.

ATTENTION
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON­DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU AU FOND.

LASER

Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave lenght 775-795 nm (at 25¡C)
Output Power 2,5 mW (Read)

35 mW (Write)

Beam divergence 60 degree

This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product.

CAUTION: INVISIBLE

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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LIMITED WARRANTY

CD-R PLAYER

One Year Free Labor

One Year Exchange Warranty on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales
receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product
is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED

?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one
year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement

or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.

All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for
the original warranty period. When the warranty on the product
expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment

of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,

accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or

antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to

operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.

(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to
you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material,
whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes

(including but not limited to rental purposes).

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is
officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In
countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not
distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will
attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the
appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily
available).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of
purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to
return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual or our website at
WWW.ACDR.Philips.com before requesting service. Adjustments of
the controls discussed there may save you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN
ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed
list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has
been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties,
including implied waarranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this
express warranty. Because some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply
to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN
CANADA...

Take the product to a Philips consumer service center (listed below),
self-servicing dealer ar autorized service depot.

Philips Electronics Ltd.

601 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 1M8

[phone]

4977 Levy Street, St. Laurent Québec, H4R 2N9

[phone]

1741 Boundary Road,Vancouver, B.C.VSM 3Y7

[phone]

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred,
even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product
below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card
promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL #

SERIAL #

EL6191E001 / MAC 6058 / 10-96

Philips Service Company, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City,Tennessee 37760, [phone]

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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Welcome !

Thank you for buying this Philips Compact Disc Recorder.

In the 1980s Philips invented a new audio system - the CD.
The CD (compact disc) revealed the new dimensions of digital
sounds and enhanced the pleasures of audio.
Compact disc technology permits a high contrast in both loud
and quiet passages, with perfect channel separation. Philips
has continued to develop compact disc technology and the
result is the CD recorder.

With your Philips CD-Recordable/ReWritable Recorder, you
can record, play and erase your own high-quality audio CDs,
subject only to legal restrictions on copying.
Naturally, you will also be able to play all pre-recorded audio
CDs, and combined CDs such as CD Extra.

Recordings may only be made for personal use. It is forbidden
to copy material protected by copyright, including computer
programs, films, television and audio recordings. This
appliance may not be used for such applications.

Subject to modification without notice.

Digital frequency response ......................................0-22,050Hz

Playback S/N ....................................................................100dB

Playback dynamic range ....................................................95dB

Play back total harmonic distortion..................0.0056%, -85dB

Recording S/N (Analogue)..................................................90dB

Recording S/N (Digital)......................................Equal to source

Recording dynamic range ..................................................92dB

Recording total harmonic distortion ................0.0056%, -85dB

Digital coaxial input (IEC 958) ....................44.1Khz +/-100ppm

Digital optical input (IEC958) ....................44.1Khz +/- 100ppm

Analogue input (level potmeter) ............500mVrms/50kΩ=0dB

Audio output ........................................................2V RMS ±2dB

Digital coaxial output ............................................0.5 Vpp/75Ω

Dimensions....................................................435 x 305 x 88mm

Weight ..................................................................................4kg

Power consumption.............................................................15W

Operating temperature...................................................5 - 35°C

Power Supply ................................................................AC 120V

Technical information

Table of contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

Technical information ....................................................4

Disc for recording ..........................................................5

Discs for playback ........................................................5

Maintenance ................................................................5

Accessories ..................................................................5

OPERATING BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS

Operating buttons on the front ....................................6

Connections on the back ..............................................6

DISPLAY

DISPLAY explanation ....................................................7

DISPLAY messages........................................................7

INSTALLATION

Connections general......................................................8

Analogue connections ..................................................8

Digital coaxial connections ..........................................9

Digital optical connections ..........................................9

Power supply ..............................................................10

Set-up recommendations ............................................10

Inserting batteries in the remote control....................10

REMOTE CONTROL & INSERTING DISCS

Remote control commands ........................................11

Inserting discs ............................................................11

RECORDING

Remarks about recording ............................................12

Digital recording - unsynchronized ............................12

Synchronized digital recording - CD-SYNC ................13

Analogue recording ....................................................14

Finalizing CD-R & CD-RW discs..................................15

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ..........................................15

ERASING & PLAYING

Erasing CD-RW discs ..................................................16

Playing a CD ................................................................16

PLAYING

Selecting a track or searching ....................................16

Shuffle play ................................................................17

Repeat CD, track or program ......................................17

Programming ..............................................................17

FIXING PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting ..........................................................18

Diagnostic program ....................................................18

GENERAL INFORMATION

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For recording use, special audio discs must be used (for music
only). These Discs bear the logos as shown below. The text
'DIGITAL AUDIO' is present! Copyright fees have been paid on
these discs in some countries.

With your recorder you can use two types of discs for
recording purposes:

- CD-Audio Recordable (CD-R) discs:

Fully recorded and finalized, these discs play
on all CD players and recorders.

- CD-Audio ReWritable (CD-RW) discs:

Can be recorded, erased and re-recorded
hundreds of times. When finalized, they play
on CD-RW compatible CD players and
recorders. In the course of 1999 most Philips
CD players and recorders will be CD-RW compatible.

Your CD recorder is able to play:

- All prerecorded audio CDs, and combined CDs such as CD
Extra.

- All Audio CD-R and Audio CD-RW.

Note: CD-R discs recorded with a computer can only be used

when they are correctly treated according the audio
standard (IEC958: Consumer part). Single session only!

It is extremely important that the discs used for recording are
free of dust and scratches.

To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight
line from the center towards the
outer edge using a soft, lint-free
cloth. Cleaning agents may damage
the disc! Write only on the printed
side of a CD-R or CD-RW, and only
with a soft felt-tipped pen.

Clean the CD recorder with a soft,
slightly dampened lint-free cloth. Do
not use any cleaning agents as they
may have a corrosive effect.

Do not expose the CD recorder,
batteries or CDs to humidity, rain,
sand or excessive heat (caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight).

If the CD recorder cannot read CDs correctly, use a cleaning
CD to clean the lens before taking the CD player to be
repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens.
Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

The lenses may cloud over when the CD recorder is suddenly
moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it temporarily
impossible to play a CD. Leave the CD recorder in a warm
environment until the moisture evaporates.

- 2 Analogue audio cables (with red and white plugs)

- 1 Digital coaxial cable (with black plugs) - (CDR560 only)

- Power cord

- 2 Batteries - (CDR560 only)

- Remote control - (CDR560 only)

- Guarantee

- Optical cable (CDR538 only)

Accessories

Maintenance

Discs for playback

ReWritable

Recordable

Discs for recording

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1 ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . turn the CD recorder ON and OFF

2 Disc tray
3 AUTO/MANUAL . . select track numbering method

4 SOURCE. . . . . . . . . select digital or analogue input

5 DISPLAY . . . . . . . . select display information

6 DISPLAY (information screen)

7 ERASE . . . . . . . . . . erase recording

8 FINALIZE . . . . . . . . finalize recording

9 OPEN/CLOSE. . . . . open/close disc tray

0 RECORD. . . . . . . . . record

! CD-SYNC . . . . . . . .synchronized recording (automatic

start when recording)

@ STOP 9 . . . . . . . . . stops

# ∞ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . previous track/search back

$ PLAY 2 . . . . . . . . . start to play or record

% PAUSE ; . . . . . . . .interrupt play

^ § . . . . . . . . . . . . . . next track/search forward/new track

& REC LEVEL . . . . . . adjust the recording level (analogue)

1 Connection to power supply

2 ANALOG IN . . . . . connects to the line output of an

amplifier (left and right)

3 ANALOG OUT. . . . connects to the line input of an

amplifier (left and right)

4 DIGITAL IN . . . . . . connects to the digital coaxial

output of a CD player

5 DIGITAL OUT . . . . connects to the digital coaxial input

of e.g. amplifier or recording device

6 OPTICAL IN . . . . . connects to the digital optical

output of a CD player

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1 ANALOG. . . . . . . . . analogue input is selected

2 DIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . lights up when digital input is

selected and flashes when digital
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3 AUTO TRACK. . . . . automatically increase track

numbers

4 REPEAT (1) . . . . . . . repeat function activated during play

5 Track number and time.

6 CD-SYNC . . . . . . . . synchronized recording is active.

7 RECORD . . . . . . . . . lights up during recording and

flashes in record standby

8 FINALIZE . . . . . . . . lights up during finalizing and

flashes in finalize standby

9 ERASE . . . . . . . . . . lights up during erase recording and

flashes in erase standby

0 COPY PROHIBIT . . Lights when trying to record digital

protected audio

! PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . pause function is active

@ Record/play level bar (analogue)

# RECORDABLE . . . . Unfinalized CD-R disc inserted

$ REWRITABLE. . . . . CD-RW disc inserted

% CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CD inserted (a pre-recorded CD or

finalized CD-R or CD-RW disc)

^ . . . . . . . . . . . remote control active

& PROG . . . . . . . . . . . programmed play

Messages as listed and explained here may appear on the
display for your guidance.

READING ....player is reading disc information

OPC ..............during OPC procedure

OPEN ............during tray opening

CLOSE ........during tray closing

NO DISC ..no disc inserted or disc unreadable

UPDATE ......updating disc contents

ERROR ........write error during recording

RECOVER ..during recovery procedure

WAIT ............recording stop (4 seconds) in progress

SYNC ............during synchronized recording standby

TRACK ........during erase-track standby

DISC ............during erase-disc standby

SERVICE ..self-test failed

OPCFAIL ....laser power calibration failed. Further

recording not possible

FULL ............program full

CD FULL ....no more recording possible

EMPTY ..........no recordings on disc, finalizing not possible

NO AUDIO (flashing) no audio disc loaded or failure to

read data

FINAL ..........laser power calibration performed 96 times,

finalize disc

COAXIAL ..digital coaxial input selected
OPTICAL ..digital optical input selected
SHUFFLE ..during shuffle
RC-DISC ..recovered disc. Finalizing not possible

TOC ..............flashes during unfinalize disc standby, lights

during unfinalize disc

INPUT ........during input selection (CD-SYNC)

ANALOG ......analogue input selected

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The CD recorder has the following recording inputs:

- Digital optical input

- Digital coaxial input

- Analogue input

The CD recorder has the following playback outputs:

- Digital coaxial output

- Analogue output

The connections to be made depend upon the possibilities
your audio equipment offers. Please refer to the user manuals
for your other audio equipment first.

Recordings made from a digital source (CD player) via the
digital optical or digital coaxial connection will give the best
performance in audio and usability (e.g. auto-track).
(The digital optical connection is less sensitive to external
disturbances).
If your equipment does not offer digital connections, the high
quality Analogue-Digital-Converter of your CD recorder will
ensure high audio performance when recordings are made
from the analogue input.

Playback via the digital coaxial output of the CD recorder
gives the best audio performance. If your equipment does not
offer digital connections the high quality Digital-Analogue­Converter of the CD recorder ensures a high sound quality via
the analogue output.

We recommend that both digital and analogue connections be
made, so that analogue recordings can be made when digital
recording is not possible.

The most common ways of connecting the CD recorder are
explained below. If you still have difficulties with the
connections, feel free to contact the Philips Consumer Service
desk in your country.

Use the audio cables supplied. Connect the red plugs to the
R sockets, and the white plugs to the L sockets.

1 For recording, connect cable 1 between the ANALOGUE

IN sockets on the CD recorder and the LINE- or TAPE OUT
sockets of an amplifier. (FW538)

Note: For recording directly from a CD player the analogue

input of the CD recorder should be connected to the
analogue output of the CD player.

2 For playback, connect cable 2 between the ANALOGUE

OUT sockets on the CD recorder and the input sockets of an
amplifier e.g. TAPE IN, CD-R or AUX. (FW538)

Note: Never use the PHONO input.

For use with FW538:

Analogue connectionsConnections general

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Use the supplied cable with the black plugs.

1 For recording, connect the cable 3 between the DIGITAL

IN socket on the CD recorder and the DIGITAL OUT socket
of a CD player.

Note: Your CD recorder is equipped with a digital coaxial

output. This output can be used for digital playback.

When connecting the Digital Optical
cable, make sure it is fully inserted
until there is a click.

1 Remove the dust caps from the digital optical connections.

(We recommend that you save the caps).

2 For recording, connect a fiber-optic cable 4 between the

digital optical input of the CD recorder and the digital­optical output of a CD player. (FW538)

Note: For playback the digital coaxial output or analogue

output should be connected to an amplifier.

For use with FW538:

Digital optical connections

Digital coaxial connections

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1 Plug the power cord supplied into the MAINS connector on

the CD recorder, then into a wall socket.

2 Press ON/OFF to turn the CD recorder on.

Note:

- The CD recorder will automatically adjust to the local mains
voltage.

- When the CD recorder is in the “OFF” position, it is still
consuming some power. If you wish to disconnect your CD
recorder completely from the mains, withdraw the plug from
the AC Outlet.

- Place the CD recorder on a solid, vibration free surface.

- Do not place the CD recorder near a source of heat or in
direct sunlight.

- Do not use the CD recorder under extremely damp
conditions.

- If the CD recorder is placed in a cabinet, make sure that a
one-inch space remains free on all sides of the recorder for
proper ventilation.

Note: For CDR538 see Remote Control FW538.

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert 2 batteries (AAA, R03 or UM-4; as supplied) as

shown.

3 Replace the cover.

Note: We recommend using 2 batteries of the same type and

condition.

Batteries contain chemical substances; dispose of
them properly.

Inserting batteries in the remote control

Set-up recommendations

Power supply

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PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . programs track numbers

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . selects display information

Number keys 0 - 9 . . . select a track by number

SHUFFLE . . . . . . . . . . . plays CD(RW) or program in random

order

Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . searches backward

PREVIOUS O . . . . . . . selects the beginning of a previous

track

STOP 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . stops CD(RW) and clears a program

PAUSE ; . . . . . . . . . . . interrupts CD(RW) play

NEXT P . . . . . . . . . . . selects the beginning of subsequent

PLAY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . starts CD(RW) play

R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .searches forward

REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . repeat play

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDR 765 only

CD-R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDR 765 only

OPEN/CLOSE . . . . . . . .opens or closes the disc tray

When you press a button on the remote control, the indicator
on the display will light up.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all operating buttons are on

the front of the CD recorder. The corresponding buttons
on the remote control can also be used.

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE (9) to open the disc tray.

2 Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW in the appropriate recess in

the tray, label side up.

IMPORTANT:
For recording it is important that the blank disc be
completely free of dust particles or scratches. (see
Disc Maintenance, p.5).

3 Gently push the front of the tray or press OPEN/CLOSE to

close the tray (see also Playing a CD).
➜ The display will indicate the type of disc you have

inserted.

• If a CD-R is finalized the display will indicate

CD.

• If a CD-RW is finalized it is still a CD-ReWritable and the

display will indicate CD REWRITABLE.

If you insert a blank or partly-recorded CD-R or CD-RW, the
CD recorder will calibrate the disc for optimum recording.
During this process the display will first show

OPC

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the number of audio tracks previously recorded. Calibration
can take up to 25 seconds.

Note: Only Audio CDs will be accepted. If a non-audio disc is

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You will soon discover how easy it is to make your own CDs.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you use a CD-RW disc for
your first try. The three ways to make recordings are
described below:

- Digital unsynchronized

- Digital synchronized

- Analogue

• The recording procedure is the same for CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• If the disc is a CD-RW and is already finalized you must

unfinalize it first (page 15).

• If the disc already contains recordings, the CD recorder will

automatically search for the end of the last track, so that
you can start recording from there.

• There must be at least 7 seconds of recording time left on

the disc, or you will not be able to activate the record
standby mode.

• If the display indicates COPY PROHIBIT, no digital recording

can be made of the source material. Recording will not
start or will stop after 4 seconds.

• The Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) only

allows digital recording under specific conditions:

- It is not possible to make a digital copy from a digital
copy.

- Analogue recording is always possible!

- The number of recordings from the original is unlimited.

• A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on a disc. The

minimum allowable track length is 4 seconds.

• Digital recordings can be made from CDs (or other sources

with an output Sample Frequency of 44.1 kHz +/- 100 ppm)
via the digital input.

Important:
If you want to play the recorded CD-R disc on a regular
CD player, it must be finalized first. See finalizing discs
(p.15).
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible
CD players.

Preparing for digital recording

1 Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust

particles.

2 Press Source repeatedly until (depending on the digital

connection used):
➜ DIG COAXIAL or DIG OPTICAL appears on the

display.

3 Press AUTO/MANUAL to switch between auto and manual

track numbering.
➜ If AUTO is selected, (preferred) AUTO TRACK will appear

on the display.

• AUTO: The track increments are automatically copied from

the digital source material.

• MANUAL: Track numbers can be incremented manually by

pressing §. (minimum track length is 4
seconds).
(This can also be done in AUTO mode).

• Track numbers cannot be changed after recording.

Note:

AUTO TRACK works only with Consumer Sources with a

digital output signal according to the IEC 958 (consumer
part) audio standard.

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Start digital recording

1 With the recorder stopped, press RECORD to enter the

Record standby mode.
➜ RECORD will flash.

• If DIG also flashes, the digital connection is incorrect.

2 To start recording, press PLAY and immediately start the

source (from stop mode).
➜ RECORD lights continuously. The track number and

recording time used will be indicated on the display.

• To record a 3-second silence at the start of a track, press

PAUSE.

• To check the (remaining) recording time, press DISPLAY.

(This can also be done during the recording.)

3 To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.

➜ RECORD will go out.

• To interrupt recording, press PAUSE.

➜ RECORD starts to flash. Resume at step 2.

After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.

Note: With AUTO TRACK on, the recorder will stop

automatically. Recordings from DAT or DCC will stop
after 20 seconds silence. With AUTO TRACK off, the AUTO

STOP mode is disabled.

Preparing for synchronized digital recording

The CD-SYNC feature enables you to make a fast and easy
digital recording of a CD. Track increments are automatically
detected from the digital source material. Track increments
cannot be added manually.

1 Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust

particles.

2 Press Source repeatedly until (depending on the connection

used):

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DIG COAXIAL or DIG OPTICAL will appear on the

display.

Start synchronized digital recording

1 With the CD recorder stopped, press CD-SYNC.

➜ On the display, CD-SYNC & SYNC appears. After a

time, RECORD starts to flash.

• If DIG also flashes, the digital connection is incorrect.

2 To start recording, press Play on the digital source.

➜ The CD recorder automatically starts to record and

RECORD lights continuously. The track number and

recording time used will be indicated on the display

• If you start the source during a track, CD-SYNC will not

start recording until the beginning of the next track.

• To check the (remaining) recording time, press Display.

(This can also be done during recording)

3 To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.

➜ CD-SYNC and RECORD will go out.

• To interrupt recording, press PAUSE.

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RECORD will start to flash. To resume, press PLAY on the

CD recorder.

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After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.

Note:

- The CD recorder will not start until it recognizes a digital
signal. Although the reaction time is less than 200
milliseconds, the very beginning of the music may
sometimes not be recorded. If this happens, you can start
the recording manually (see digital recording­unsynchronized).

- Recordings from DAT or DCC will only stop after 20 silence.

Only make analogue recordings if digital recording is not
possible.

Preparing for analogue recording

1 Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust

particles.

2 Press Source repeatedly until:

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ANALOG appears on the display.

3 Press AUTO/MANUAL to switch between auto and manual

track numbering.
➜ If Auto is selected (preferred), AUTO TRACK appears on

the display.

• AUTO: The track number is automatically incremented after

a silence on the original of at least 3 seconds.

• MANUAL: Track numbers can be incremented manually by

pressing §. (minimum track length is 4 seconds ).
(This can also be done in AUTO mode)

• Track numbers cannot be changed after recording.

4 With the recorder stopped, press RECORD to enter Record

standby mode.
➜ RECORD will flash

5 Play the source first to set the optimal recording level on

the CD recorder.

6 Adjust the REC LEVEL until all blue segments on the

Record/Play Level bar light up but no red segments light
continuously during the loudest passages.

7 Stop the source.

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Start analogue recording

1 To start recording, press PLAY on the CD recorder and

immediately start the source.
➜ RECORD lights continuously. The track number and

recording time used appear on the display.

• To record a 3-second silence at the beginning of a track,

press PAUSE.

• To check the (remaining) recording time, press Display.

(This can also be done during the recording.)

2 To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.

➜ RECORD will go out.

• To interrupt recording, press PAUSE.

➜ RECORD will start to flash. Resume at step 1.

After recording the display will show UPDATE for several
seconds.

Note: With AUTO TRACK on, the recorder will stop

automatically after 20 seconds silence. With AUTO

TRACK off, the AUTO STOP mode is disabled.

Finalizing is a simple procedure that is necessary in order to
play the discs on a regular (non-recording) CD player.

Note: Finalizing prevents any further recording on a CD-R. A

finalized CD-RW must be unfinalized to allow further
recording or erasure of tracks.

1 Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust

particles.

2 With the recorder stopped press FINALIZE and then within

3 seconds press RECORD.

➜ The approximate finalization time will appear in the

display.

RECORD & FINALIZE lights up.

The display counts down through the finalization. On
completion, the total number of tracks and the total time
recorded will appear on the display.
For CD-R CD RECORDABLE will change to CD on the
display. For CD-RW no change will be seen on the
display.

Finalizing will last at least 2 minutes.

Note: During finalization, the CD recorder will not accept

operating commands.

For CD-RW discs only.
If you want to make more recordings (or to erase tracks) on a
finalized disc you must unfinalize it first. The Table of
Contents (TOC) on the disc will be removed.

To unfinalize:
1 Press ERASE twice.

➜ On the display, TOC and ERASE will flash.

2 Press RECORD within 3 seconds.

➜ TOC and ERASE light up continuously during erasure.

Note: This will take approximately 1 minute.

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