Philips CDR700/00 User Manual

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Audio CD Recorder

CDR-778
CDR-700

AUDIO

AUDIO

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The “exclamation point” calls attention

to features for which you should read

the enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and
fully insert.

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on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No. ___________________________

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MAC5097

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Canada

English:

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.

Français:

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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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.

VARO ! AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITEJTAESSA OLET

ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE.ALA
KATSO SATEESEEN.

VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

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OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN

or

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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.

NOTE

IMPORTANT

THIS PRODUCT WAS FCC VERIFIED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDED USE OF SHIELDED CORDS AND
CONNECTORS BEWTEEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE SHIELDED CORDS 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.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and
with 21 CFR 1040.1. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions :

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and

2. This devide must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

. Keep these instructions.

. Heed all warnings.

. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug.A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

AC Polarized

Plug

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Battery usage CAUTION

15.

which may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:

● Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.

● Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and

alkaline, etc.).

● Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

– To prevent battery leakage

EL 6475-E003: 01/6

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AUDIO CD RECORDER

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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.

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 organisation
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 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
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty.
But, 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...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
(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 # ___________________________________________

EL4965F005 / MAC 4110 / 1-97

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

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA,[phone]

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General information

Welcome......................................................................................................7

Environmental information ................................................................7

About this manual...................................................................................7

Technical data............................................................................................7

Discs for recording.................................................................................8

Discs for playback....................................................................................8

Maintenance...............................................................................................8

Accessories ................................................................................................8

Operating buttons

Controls........................................................................................................9

Display

DISPLAY indications............................................................................10

DISPLAY messages..............................................................................11

MENU messages...................................................................................12

Connections

Which connections do you need?..............................................13

Explanation of connections.............................................................13

How to connect your recorder

Analog connections.............................................................................14

Digital connections..............................................................................14

AC power supply..................................................................................15

Remote control

Inserting batteries in the remote control...............................16

Remote control commands ...........................................................16

Recording general

Inserting discs..........................................................................................17

Introduction.............................................................................................18

General information on recording .............................................18

How to record from the internal
deck

Recording an entire CD...................................................................19

Recording a single track....................................................................20

Adjusting recording level

Recording from internal deck........................................................21

Recording from external source..................................................21

How to record from an external
source

Recording from LP’s or cassettes................................................22

Autostart recording ............................................................................23

Finalizing

Finalizing CDR & CDRW discs.....................................................24

Unfinalizing CDRW discs.................................................................24

Erasing

Erasing CDRW discs content........................................................25

Playing

Playing CD’s (Changer mode)......................................................26

Playing CDs on Deck 1 and Deck 2 simultaneously

(DJ mode).................................................................................................26

Selecting a track ....................................................................................26

Search..........................................................................................................27

Shuffle (random order) play ..........................................................27

Repeat CD,track or program .......................................................27

Programming tracks ............................................................................27

Menu mode

Remarks about Menu mode..........................................................28

General operation of Menu ...........................................................28

A.Text input.............................................................................................29

B. Erasing text.........................................................................................29

C. Reviewing CD text in memory..............................................30

D.Auto track increment...................................................................30

E. Balance...................................................................................................31

Fixing problems...............................................................32

Table of contents

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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 sound and added to the pleasure of audio.

Compact-disc technology permits a high contrast in both
loud and soft passages, with perfect channel separation.

Philips has now further developed 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 to legal restrictions on copying. Naturally, you
will also be able to play all pre-recorded audio CDs.

Environmental information

All redundant packing material has been omitted.We have
done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable
into three mono materials: cardboard (box), polystrene
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam
sheet).

Your CD recorder consists of materials which can be
recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

About this manual

This manual gives instructions for operating this CD
recorder.

Please note:

- the digits (1) throughout the text indicate a sequence of
actions necessary to perform a certain operation;

- the arrows (➜) indicate the reaction from the recorder;

- the dots (0) indicate remarks, advice or special options
within a sequence of actions.The dot-marked instructions
are not necessary for operation.

All instructions in this manual are based on control via the
buttons on the CD recorder. If there are corresponding
buttons available on the remote control they can be used
as well.

Technical data

Subject to modification without notice.

General

Power consumption .....................................................................20 W

Power consumption in Standby ...............................................6 W

Operating temperature.......................................................41-95 °F

Weight.............................................................................................9.92 lbs

Dimensions.........................................................17.1” x 12.2” x 3.5”

Audio

Frequency response.................................................2Hz-22050 Hz

Playback S/N (A-weighted)..................................................100 dB

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

Playback dynamic range CDR .............................95 dB (90 dB)

Playback dynamic range CD...................................................90 dB

Playback total harmonic

distortion CDR...................................................88 dB = 0.0033 %

Playback total harmonic

distortion CD......................................................85 dB = 0.0056 %

Channel separation ...................................................................100 dB

Recording S/N (A-weighted).................................................98 dB

Recording S/N digital without SRC...............equal to source

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

Recording total harmonic

distortion + noise ................................................85 dB (0.0056%)

Laser

Type....................................................Semiconductor laser GaAlAs

Wave length................................................775-795 nm (at 77 °F)

Output power....................2.5 mW (Read,) 35 mW (Write)

Beam divergence................................................................60 degrees

The type plate is located at the back of the set.

General information

CAUTION

INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Note:This warning is located inside the enclosure.

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Discs for recording

For recording, make sure to use special audio discs only.
These discs are marked with “Digital Audio” and the logos
shown below.

There are two different types of audio discs for the use on
this CD recorder:

– CD-Audio Recordable

(CDR) discs

These discs can be recorded on
once and play in all standard CD
players and CD recorders, when they are finalized.

– CD-Audio ReWritable

(CDRW) discs

These discs can be recorded on,
erased and re-recorded many
times and play in CDRW compatible CD players
and CD recorders, when they are finalized.

– All Philips CD players and CD

recorders with the sticker
shown here are CDRW compatible.

To ensure proper working of the CD recorder we
recommend the use of Philips audio CDR and audio
CDRW discs only.

Note: Do not use a computer CDR or CDRW as recording will
not work!

Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other
rights of third parties are not infringed upon.

Discs for playback

Your CD recorder is able to play:

- All pre-recorded audio CDs.

- All Audio CDR and Audio CDRW.

Note: CDR(W) discs containing audio recorded with a
computer can only be played when they are correctly treated
according the audio standard (IEC958: Consumer part). Single
session only!

Maintenance

For recording, it is very important to use discs that are free
of dust and scratches.

To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight
line from the center towards the
edge using a soft, lint-free cloth.
A cleaning agent may damage the
disc! Write only on the printed
side of a CDR or CDRW, 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).

Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

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

Accessories

- 2 Analog audio cords (with red and white plugs)

- 1 Digital coaxial cable (with black plug)

- Power cord

- 2 Batteries

- Remote control

- Warranty

General information

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Controls

CD recorder

1 POWER ON/OFF

turns the CD recorder ON or OFF (if the recorder is in Standby
mode, any button press will activate the CD recorder)

2 Standby indicator
3 CD Recorder disc tray

4 OPEN/CLOSE

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opens/closes disc tray

5 PLAY/PAUSE

2;

starts play/interrupts play or recording

6 STOP

9

stops/clears a program

7 RECORDING-TYPE

selects recording modes

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RECORDING

-RECORD

starts recording, finalizing, erasing

9 FINALIZE

selects finalize mode

0 ERASE

selects erasing mode (disc or track)

! EXT SOURCE

selects external input source (e.g. Analog input, Digital input)

@ CDR

selects CD recorder deck display/buttons

CD player

$ CD

selects CD player deck display/buttons

) PLAY/PAUSE

2;

starts play/interrupts play

¡ STOP

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stops/clears a program

™ OPEN/CLOSE

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opens/closes disc tray

£ CD Player disc tray

General

# Display; information screen

%

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- searches backward

- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode

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- searches forward

- cursor control in Menu/Prog. review mode

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EASY JOG™(rotate)

- previous/next track (Play and Program mode)

- recording level control (recording)

- selects settings (menu on)

ENTER (push)

- plays selected tracks

- selects settings in Menu mode

- programs track numbers

- starts unfinalizing

* STORE/MENU

- stores Menu settings

- enters Menu mode

( CANCEL/DELETE

- deletes tracks from a program

- deletes text in Menu mode

- returns to a higher level in the menu

≤ IR sensor

receives signals from the remote control

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jack for headphones

§ DJ MODE

separate play of CD recorder deck and CD player deck

≥ REPEAT

repeats play (All, program or track)

• SCROLL

activates scrolling of text over the display (once)

ª DISPLAY

selects display information, permanent text scrolling and time

º SHUFFLE

plays CD(RW) or program in random order

⁄ PROG(ram)

opens/closes program memory

Note: Unless stated otherwise, all controls are on the front of the CD
recorder.When provided on the remote control, you can also use the
corresponding buttons, after selecting the CD recorder deck or CD
player deck by pressing CDR or CD.

Operating buttons

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RECORDING

TYPE

PUSH DOWN TO OPEN

OPEN/CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP OPEN/CLOSEPLAY / PAUSE STOP

POWER ON/OFF

OPEN

RECORD

FINALIZE ERASE EXT SOURCE

DOUBLE SPEED

CDR

CDR

OPTICAL

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REC

REM

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RECORD

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STORE/MENU CANCEL/ DELETE

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AUDIO CD PLAYBACK

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DISPLAY indications

1 REM/REC TIME

remaining time/remaining recording time/recording time

2 TRACK

track number

3

FE

balance (lights during balance adjustment)

4 TOTAL REM TRACK TIME

total or remaining time of disc or track

5 }

remote control active

6 STEP

indicates the number of tracks in a program

7 Track bar

indicates:

- tracks on a disc or in a program

- track in play

8 + 20

disc or program contains more than 20 tracks

9 PROG(ram)

flashes during programming/lights in program mode

0 REPEAT TRACK/ALL

lights up when a track/ complete disc (or program) is
repeated

! SCAN

lights up when the first 10 seconds of each track are played

@ SHUFFLE

plays tracks in random order

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CD player deck selected

$

CD inserted (a pre-recorded CD or finalized CDR or
CDRW disc)

% RECORD

lights during recording from the internal CD

^ L/R ; ;

(record/play) level bar. Indicates the audio signal level

&

DJ mode selected

* CHANGER

changer mode selected

( ;

pause function active

) B

lights during play

¡ R(W)

unfinalized CDR(W) disc inserted

™ 0

lights during recording

£ ANALOG

- analog input selected for external recording

- analog recording in case a disc is copy protected

≤ OPTICAL I

optical input I selected for external recording

∞ DIGITAL I

digital input I selected for external recording

§ SYNC

automatic or synchronised start of external recording

≥ MANUAL

track increments can be added manually during manual
recording from external analog source (AUTO TRACK set
to OFF)

Display

1 2 3 4 5

REC

REM

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SYNC MANUAL

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DIGITAL

OPTICAL

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ANALOG

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