Pioneer PDR-609 User Manual
COMPACT DISC RECORDER
PDR-609
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other
volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
¶ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
¶ If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
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 product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
¶ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
¶ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
¶ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
¶ If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
¶ If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
¶ When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
[For U.S. model]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located in the
rear. Please write this serial number on your enclosed
warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for
your security.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
[For U.S. model]
DANGER – LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This caution can be found on the rear panel of
the unit.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe
place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in
the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
CAUTION:
¶ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein hazardous radiation
exposure.
¶ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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NOTE: 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 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 the 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.
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown :Live
If the plug provided is unsuitable
for your socket outlets, the plug
must be cut off and a suitable
plug fitted.
The cutoff plug should be
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/ EEC), EMC Directives (89/
336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).
disposed of and must not be
inserted into any 13 amp socket
as this can result in electric
shock. The plug or adaptor of the
distribution panel should be
provided with a 5 amp fuse. As
the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with 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.
The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse,
the fuse cover in the plug must be
replaced with a fuse cover which
corresponds to the colour of the
insert in the base of the plug or the
word that is embossed on the base
of the plug, and the appliance must
not be used without a fuse cover. If
lost, replacement fuse covers can
INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT [For U.K. model]
Recording and playback of copyrighted material may require consent. See the Copyright Design and Patent Act 1988.
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside
of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: Rear of the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time
to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most
out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive
hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
÷ Start your volume control at a low setting.
÷ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
÷ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a
lifetime.
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud
noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’ s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Contents
1 Before You Start
Feature of the PDR-609 CD recorder ...................................... 6
Checking what’s in the box..................................................... 6
Using this manual................................................................... 6
Hints on installation ............................................................... 6
Putting the batteries in the remote control ............................ 7
Avoiding condensation problems ....................................... 7
Care and maintenance ............................................................ 7
Cleaning external surfaces ................................................. 7
Moving the unit .................................................................. 7
Storing optical cable .......................................................... 7
Handling discs .................................................................... 7
Storing discs ....................................................................... 8
Discs to avoid ...................................................................... 8
CD lens cleaner ................................................................... 8
About CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs .......................................... 8
Playback-only CDs ............................................................. 8
CD-Recordable discs ........................................................... 8
CD-Rewritable discs ............................................................ 8
Consumer-use discs ............................................................ 8
Recording and finalizing discs .......................................... 9
Recording copyright material ............................................ 9
2 Connecting Up
Connecting up for digital playback & recording.................. 10
About optical and coaxial jacks ....................................... 10
Using the digital inputs .................................................... 10
Using the digital outputs .................................................. 10
CD text compatible components ...................................... 10
Connecting up for analog playback & recording ................. 11
Connecting other Pioneer Î components .................... 11
3 Controls and Displays
Front panel ............................................................................ 12
Remote control ...................................................................... 13
Display ................................................................................... 14
4 Getting Started
Switching on for the first time .............................................. 15
Selecting tracks directly......................................................... 16
Using the menu features ....................................................... 16
Showing CD text information ............................................... 16
Showing disc information..................................................... 17
Introduction to CD recording................................................ 17
Digital recording restrictions ........................................... 17
Recording modes .............................................................. 18
Miscellaneous information .............................................. 18
Digital recording from DAT.............................................. 18
Digital signal interruptions.............................................. 18
Power interruptions .......................................................... 18
Recording one track from a source ...................................... 19
Recording all tracks from a source ....................................... 20
Automatically recording and finalizing a disc ..................... 21
Manual recording.................................................................. 22
Setting the digital recording level ......................................... 23
Setting the analog recording level ........................................ 24
Setting the balance ................................................................ 25
Finalizing a disc .................................................................... 26
5 More Playback Features
Programming the track order ............................................... 27
Clearing the playlist ......................................................... 27
Clearing a track from the playlist .................................... 27
Checking what's in the playlist ........................................ 27
Replacing a track in the playlist ...................................... 27
Playing tracks at random...................................................... 28
Repeating tracks .................................................................... 28
Fading in and fading out ...................................................... 28
Playing a disc with skip IDs .................................................. 28
Skipping unwanted tracks..................................................... 29
Setting skip IDs ................................................................. 29
Clearing skip IDs .............................................................. 29
6 More Recording Features
Using CD text ......................................................................... 30
Editing CD text ................................................................. 31
Copying track names to other tracks .................................... 32
Automatically numbering tracks .......................................... 33
Manually numbering tracks ................................................. 33
Starting tracks in time increments ....................................... 34
Recording fade ins and fade outs.......................................... 34
Setting the fade length .......................................................... 34
Recording a fade in ............................................................... 34
Recording a fade out ............................................................. 34
Recording blank sections ...................................................... 35
Checking what's at the end of a disc .................................... 35
Monitoring a source .............................................................. 36
Checking for digital copy protection..................................... 36
Erasing a CD-RW disc ........................................................... 37
When a non-finalized disc is loaded................................ 37
When a finalized disc is loaded ........................................ 38
Reinitializing a disc ......................................................... 38
7 Additional Information
Understanding display messages .......................................... 39
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 40
Display messages relating to playback ............................ 40
Display messages relating to recording ........................... 41
Specifications......................................................................... 43
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1 Before you start
Features of the PDR-609 CD recorder
Create your own audio CDs
At last, there's a convenient and affordable way to make your own audio CDs. Create your own original recordings, or put together
compilations of your favorite tracks from your existing CDs. Other uses include making high-quality recordings from radio or
satellite broadcasts, and making personal copies of CDs, MDs, etc. to keep in the car, keeping the originals safe at home. The CD text
feature of the PDR-609 allows you put text information on your recordings to easily identify and select from the contents.
Make digital recordings from any source
The PDR-609 can accept digital input via optical or coaxial cable, meaning that you can connect it to almost any other digital audio
component. Also, thanks to the built in sampling rate converter, you can make direct digital recordings from satellite (usually
32kHz), DCC and DAT (up to 48kHz), as well as CD and MD (both 44.1kHz). A sampling rate converter ‘through’ feature (for 44.1kHz
sources only) enables you to record HDCD and DTS encoded CDs too. Analog sources are also catered for with the analog line inputs,
suitable for connection to standard audio components such as cassette decks and turntables.
Use both ordinary recordable CDs and rewritable CDs
Ordinary recordable CDs (CD-R) can be recorded on just once, but the relatively cheap cost of blank discs and the ability to play the
recorded discs on any ordinary CD player* make them ideal for many applications. Compact Disc Rewritable, or CD-RW, is a more
recent type of recordable CD that allows erasing and re-recording of the disc. Although the blank discs are more expensive, this ability
to use the discs over and over gives them the edge in terms of flexibility over CD-R**.
* While most CD players should have no problems with
CD-R discs, if the laser pickup is dirty (from prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke, for example), the player may not be able to
read some CD-R discs.
** At the time of writing, most ordinary CD players cannot play CD-RW discs. Check in the instructions that came with the player for
compatibility.
Checking what’s in the box
Make sure that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories with your PDR–609 CD Recorder:
1 Two sets of audio cords
2 AC power cord
• Also included in the box is your warranty card and this
instruction manual.
3 Two ‘AA’ size R6P batteries
4 Remote control unit
Using this manual
This manual is for the PDR–609 CD Recorder. It is split into
two sections: the first shows how to set up the CD recorder; the
second takes you through each stage of operation. Set up,
which starts here, shows you how to get your new CD recorder
up and running with the rest of your stereo system.
In the second section of the manual, starting on page16,
you’ll learn how to use the various features of the recorder.
The final part of the manual provides reference information
on display messages you might encounter during use, a
troubleshooting section, and technical specifications.
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Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using the PDR–609 for years to come,
so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a
suitable location for it:
Do...
✔ Use in a well-ventilated room.
✔ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or
stereo rack.
Don’t...
✘ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,
including near radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
✘ Place on a window sill or other place where the player will
be exposed to direct sunlight.
✘ Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
✘ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component
in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
✘ Use near a television or monitor as you may experience
interference—especially if the television uses an indoor
antenna.
✘ Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be
exposed to smoke or steam.
✘ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large
enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.
1 Before you start
Putting the batteries in the remote control
• Turn over the remote control, then press and slide the battery compartment cover off.
• Put in the batteries supplied, taking care to match the plus and minus ends of each battery with the markings inside the
compartment.
• Slide the cover back on, and your remote is ready for use.
Caution!
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together
• Don’t use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that
apply in your country or area.
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Avoiding condensation problems
Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into
a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room
rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the
player, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this
reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using.
Care and maintenance
Cleaning external surfaces
To clean the compact disc recorder, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent
solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts
water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Use a dry cloth to
wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as
benzene and thinner which may damage the surfaces.
Moving the unit
If you need to move the unit, first switch it off and unplug
from the wall outlet. Never lift or move the unit
during playback or recording—the disc rotates at a
high speed and may be damaged.
Handling discs
When holding CDs of any type, take care not to leave
fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc
by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty
discs can affect playback and/or recording performance. Take
care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not
as fragile as the recording side, scratches can still result in a
disc becoming unusable.
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc.,
clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the
center to the outside edge. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in
alcohol, or a commercially available CD cleaning kit to clean
a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other
cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning
vinyl records.
Wipe lightly from the
center of the disc
using straight strokes.
Don’t wipe the disc
surface using circular
strokes.
Storing optical cable
When storing optical cable, coil loosly as
shown at right. The cable may be
damaged if bent around sharp corners.
more
+ than =
5-14/16 in
(15 cm)
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1 Before you start
Storing discs
Although CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs are more durable than
vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store
discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its
case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold,
humid, or hot environments (including under direct
sunlight).
When labeling discs, use a felt-tip pen sold for marking CDs.
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil,
ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument.
These could all damage the disc.
For more detailed care information see the instructions that
come with discs.
Discs to avoid
CDs spin at high speed inside the player during playback and
recording. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped,
warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it in your CD
recorder or player—you could end up damaging the unit.
The PDR–609 is designed for use with conventional, fully
circular CD’s only. Use of shaped CD’s is not recommended for
this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in
connection with the use of shaped CD’s.
CD lens cleaner
The compact disc recorder's pickup lens should not become
dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should
malfunction due to dirt or dust, consult your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for compact
disc recorders are commercially available, we do not
recommend using them since some may damage the lens.
About CD, CD-R and
CD-RW discs
The PDR–609 is compatible with three types of compact disc:
Playback-only CDs
This unit will playback any ordinary audio CDs
carrying the Compact Disc Digital Audio mark
shown right.
CD-Recordable discs
Recordable CDs, or CD-R, carry the mark
shown right, and are 'write once'. This means
that having recorded something on the disc it
is permanent—it can't be re-recorded or
erased.
CD-Rewritable discs
Rewritable CDs, or CD-RW, carry the mark
shown right. As the name indicates, you can
erase and re-record material on these discs so
that they can be used over and over again.
CD TEXT discs
CD Text discs, carry the mark shown right.
These are commercially available discs that
will display the disc title, artist name, and
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track titles of the disc when played in a CD
text compatible player.
Consumer-use discs
The PDR–609 is only compatible with special consumer-use
CD-R and CD-RW discs. These are clearly marked For
Music Use Only, For Consumer, or For Consumer Use. Other types of CD-R or CD-RW discs, such as
those available for computer-based CD recorders, will not
work with this recorder.
Pioneer has checked the following branded discs for
compatibility with this recorder (as of May 2000):
• Eastman Kodak Company
• Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
• Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
• Sony Corporation
• Ritek Corporation
• Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.
• TDK Corporation
• Verbatim Corporation
• Pioneer Corporation
Sample discs from the following makers have also been
checked for compatibility (as of May 2000):
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation*
• Ricoh Company, Ltd.*
* At the time of writing, discs branded under these names are
not available.
Note: Discs from all of the above makers may also be sold
under different brand names.
1 Before you start
Recording and finalizing discs
Unlike other recording media, recordable CDs have a number
of distinct states, and what you can do with a disc depends on
the current state of the disc. The figure below shows the three
states—blank, partially recorded, and finalized—and
summarizes what’s possible (✔) and impossible (✘) in each.
CD-R
Recordable
✔
✘
Erasable
✘
Skip ID set/clear
✘
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable
✔
✘
Erasable
✔
Skip ID set/clear
✘
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable
✘
✘
Erasable
✘
Skip ID set/clear
✔
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recording
CD-R
Finalization
CD
Recordable
✔
✘
Erasable
✘
Skip ID set/clear
✘
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable
✔
✔
Erasable
✔
Skip ID set/clear
✘
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable*
✘
✔
Erasable
✘
Skip ID set/clear*
✘
Plays in ordinary
CD player**
* Once the CD-RW has been erased, it becomes recordable
again and skip IDs can be set and cleared.
** In general, current CD players cannot play CD-RW discs.
However, this situation may change.
The process of finalization fixes the contents of a CD-R in
place for good by creating a Table of Contents (TOC, for short)
at the beginning of the disc which tells other players exactly
what's on the disc and where to find it. See Finalizing a disc
on page 42 for more on finalization.
CD-RW
CD-RW
CD-RW
FINALIZE
Recording copyright material
The price of a consumer-use disc includes a copyright fee that
has been paid to the copyright owner (in countries where the
copyright fee collection system has been established based on
their respective copyright laws). This means that you can use
these discs to record music and other material for your
personal use. If you want to use a disc for anything other than
personal use, you must get permission from the copyright
owner (note that copyright laws vary from country to country;
check the copyright-related laws in your particular country for
more information).
Broadcast programs, CDs, other recorded media (cassettes,
vinyl records, etc.) and musical performances are all protected
by copyright laws. You must get permission from the copyright
owner if you sell, transfer, distribute or lease a disc recorded
from the above mentioned sources, or if you use it as part of a
business (such as for background music in a store).
Keep in mind the following when using the remote control unit:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles in between the remote
and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Use within the operating range and angle, as shown in the
diagram below.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight
or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with
each other. Avoid using remotes for equipment located near
this unit while using the PDR–609.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the
operating range of the remote.
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2 Connecting up
PDR–609 CD-Recorder
LINE
REC
PLAY
IN
OUT
L
R
TEXT
CONTROL
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
or
DIGITAL OUT
or
AC IN
Choose either the coaxial
or the optical connector.
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CONTROL
IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
Digital playback component
(CD, MD, DAT player, etc.)
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the
power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Note: It is not possible to daisy-chain several units together
for digital duplication.
Connecting up for digital
playback & recording
The diagrams on these pages show possible connections with
various other components in your system. Before you start
connecting your system, make sure that all the components
are switched off and disconnected from the wall outlet.
About optical and coaxial jacks
The PDR–609 has both optical and coaxial jacks for both
digital input and output. There’s no need to connect both, but
since some equipment has only one type of connector—and
you can only connect like with like—having both on this
unit can be an advantage.
To use the optical jack, you’ll need an optical cable. These are
readily available at audio dealers. When buying, check that
the cable is no longer than 3m.
Pull out the dust cap and store it in a safe
place for future use. Check that both
optical plug and socket are free from
dust—if necessary, clean with a soft, dry
cloth. The optical lead will only go in one
way, so match up the jack and the plug
before inserting fully.
When connecting optical leads, take care not to bend the
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
Digital recording component
(CD-R, MD, DAT recorder, etc.)
cable around sharp corners as this can damage the cable.
Likewise, when storing optical cable, coil loosely (as shown on
page 8).
If you’re using one of the coaxial-type digital connectors
you’ll need a lead with an RCA/phono plug at each end (the
same type of connector as the Video cable).
Using the digital inputs
To make direct digital recordings on the PDR–609 you’ll need to
connect the digital output of a source (like a CD, MD, or DAT
player) to one of the digital inputs on this unit. To make
recordings from analog sources (like a turntable or cassette
deck) it’s usually easiest to connect this player to your amplifier/
receiver’s tape inputs and outputs—see page 15 for more on this.
Using the digital outputs
If you have another digital recorder, such as a MD or DAT
recorder, you might want to use the PDR–609 as a digital
source. In this case, connect one of the digital outputs of the
PDR–609 to a similar digital input on your other digital
recorder.
CD text compatible components
If you wish to record CD text as well as audio information
from an external CD player (compatible with CD text), you
must connect the CONTROL IN on the unit to the
CONTROL TEXT jack on the PDR-609 using a commer-
cially available cord with a mono mini-plug. At the time of
writing, the Pioneer PD-F1009 is the only CD player that can
perform this operation.
Note: Make sure that at least one set of analog terminals is
connected to the amplifier when using CD text control cords.
2 Connecting up
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LINE
REC
PLAY
IN
OUT
L
R
R
L
MD/TAPE
INPUTOUTPUT
PLAYREC
L
R
CONTROL
DIGITAL IN
L
TEXT
R
L
R
R
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
OUT
CONTROL
DIGITAL OUT
AC IN
Connecting up for analog
playback & recording
Before you start, make sure that all the components are
switched off and disconnected from the wall outlet.
Next, connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver using the
two sets of supplied audio leads—one set for playback, the
other for recording. On the rear panel of your amplifier find
an unused set of inputs/outputs for a tape/md recorder (check
the instruction manual that came with your amplifier if
you’re unsure about which terminals to use).
Using this set up you can make recordings from any other
component connected to the amplifier, via the analog inputs
of this unit.
Connecting other Pioneer Î
components
If you are using a Pioneer amplifier or receiver that has this
feature, you can control this unit with the multi-remote
controller that came with your amplifier/receiver. The
advantage of this is that you can use a single remote control
to operate several components. Check the instruction manual
that came with your amplifier or receiver for more information on using its remote as a multi-controller.
Use a commercially available cord with a mono mini-plug at
either end to connect the CONTROL OUT terminal of the
amplifier/receiver to the CONTROL IN terminal of this unit.
Note: Make sure that at least one set of analog terminals is
connected to the amplifier when using Î control cords.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord
when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or
electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or
other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other
way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give
you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while.
When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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Front panel
1 POWER switch (p.15)
Switches power to the unit on and off.
2 SCROLL (p. 16)
Press to scroll through long names in CD text.
3 TIME (p.17)
Switches the display mode (elapsed track time, remaining
track time, total disc playing time, etc.)
4 DISPLAY/CHARA (p.16,30)
Press to switch between display modes (disc title, artist name,
track title) (p.16), and between upper- and lower-case
characters while using CD text (p.30).
5 MONITOR (p.23-25,36)
Press to monitor the selected input and display digital source
information.Indicator lights up to remind you when you are
monitoring.
6 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (p.15)
Press to open or close the disc tray.
7 RECORD ¶ (p.22–25)
Press to enter record-pause mode for setting input levels, etc.
8 REC MUTE • (p.35)
Records a blank section on a disc (for space between tracks,
etc.)
9 DIGITAL REC LEVEL / 4 ¢ (Jog dial)
Turn the jog dial to: set the digital recording level (p.23); skip
tracks (p.15); select options in the menu (p.23,25,33-35);
cycle through characters in CD text (p.30); select tracks to
erase (p.38-39).
Push the jog dial to: start playback (stop mode only) (p.15);
input track numbers (during programming) (p.27); select
characters in CD text (p.30); confirm menu settings (p.16).
10 ANALOG REC LEVEL (p.24)
Sets the recording level for analog-input recording.
11 ERASE (p.38–39)
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Press to start erasing tracks, or to re-initialize a disc.
MONITOR
SELECTOR
COMPACT DISC DIGIT AL RECORDER
ANALOG
REC BALANCE
INPUT
DIGITAL
ANALOG
REC LEVEL
REC LEVEL
PUSH ENTER
RL
MENU/
TEXT
DELETE
SYNCHRO
CD TEXT
Legato Link Conversion
12 FINALIZE (p.26)
Press to start the disc finalization process (to make recordable
CDs playable on ordinary CD players). Indicator lights up
during finalization.
13 AUTO/MANUAL (p.33–34)
Switches between automatic and manual track numbering
when recording a disc.
14 INPUT SELECTOR (p.19–24,37)
Switches between the analog, optical digital and coaxial
digital inputs.
15 Remote sensor (p.9)
16 Character display (p.14)
17 1 ¡ / REC BALANCE (p.15,25,30)
Press and hold for fast-reverse and fast-forward playback
(p.15). Use when recording to set left and right input levels
(p.25).Use to move cursor back and forth across character
display while using CD text (p.30).
18 6 (p.15,19-22)
Press to play, pause, or resume playing, a disc. Also use to start
recording from record-pause mode.
19 NAME (p.30–32)
Use to cycle through CD text naming options.
20 7 (p.16,19–22)
Press to stop playback or recording.
21 SYNCHRO (p.19–21)
Press to start recording on detection of an input signal.
22 MENU/DELETE (p.16,23,25,30,33,35)
Press to cycle through the preference menu options(p.16, 23,
25,33,35). Press to delete characters while editing CD text
(p.30).
23 PHONES jack
Plug in a pair of stereo headphones for private listening or
monitoring.
24 LEVEL
Use to adjust the phones volume.
3 Controls and Displays
Remote control
1 • REC MUTE (p.35)
Records a blank section on a disc (for
space between tracks, etc.)
2 ¶ REC (p.22–25)
Press to enter record-pause mode.
3 TIME (p.17)
Switches the display mode (elapsed
track time, remaining track time,
total disc playing time, etc.)
4 DISPLAY/CHARA
Press to switch between display modes
(disc title, artist name, track title)
(p.16), and between upper- and
lower-case characters while using CD
text (p.30).
5 SCROLL (p.16)
Press to scroll through long names in
CD text.
6 MARK / 10/0
Press to choose symbol characters when using CD text. As a
numeric key, this represents zero.
7 MENU/DELETE (p.16,23,25,30,33,35)
Press to cycle through the preference menu options. Press to
delete characters while editing CD text.
8 4 (p.15)
Press to skip backward tracks. Also performs those operations
assigned to turning the jog dial (see page 12).
9 Playback control (p.15–16,19–22) / ENTER
3 Press to play, or resume playing, a disc.
1 and ¡Press and hold for fast-reverse and fast-
forward playback, and to move cursor position using CD text.
7 Press to stop playback or recording.
ENTER Confirm playback, recording, menu settings (p.16),
and characters in CD text (p.30).
10 ø
Press to skip backward index points.
11 RANDOM (p.28)
Press to start random playback.
12 REPEAT (p.28)
Use to set the repeat mode (current track, disc, or repeat off).
13 PROGRAM (p.27)
Use to program the playback order of tracks on a disc.
14 FADER (p.28,34)
Press to fade in or fade out during playback or recording.
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15 SKIP PLAY (p.28)
16 SKIP ID SET (p.29)
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17 SKIP ID CLEAR (p.29)
18 SYNCHRO (p.19–21)
19 AUTO/MANUAL (p.33–34)
20 Number / Letter buttons
21 NAME (p.30–32)
Use to cycle through CD text naming options.
22 >10 (p.16,27)
Use to select track numbers over 10.
23 ¢ (p.15)
Press to skip forward tracks. Also performs those operations
assigned to turning the jog dial (see page 12).
24 Ø
Press to skip forward index points.
25 NAME CLIP (p.32)
Press to copy the current CD text to the recorder’s memory.
26 8 (p.15,22)
Press to pause playback or recording.
27 CHECK (p.27)
Press repeatedly to step through the program playlist.
28 CLEAR (p.27)
Press to clear the last track in a programmed playlist.
29 INPUT SELECTOR (p.19–24,37)
Switches between the analog, optical digital and coaxial
digital inputs.
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Press to switch skip play on and off.
Instructs the player to skip a
particular track on playback.
Clears the above setting.
Press to start recording on detection
of an input signal.
Switches between automatic and
manual track numbering when
recording a disc.
(p.16,27,30)
Use to jump directly to track
numbers for playback, selecting
track numbers for editing /
programming, and selecting letters
when using CD text.
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DISC
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ARTST
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TRK INDEX MIN SEC
50 32 18 12 6 2 0dBOVER
Display
1 CD text indicators(p.16)
DISC Lights up when disc information is displayed.
TRACK Lights up when track information is displayed.
ARTST Lights up when artist information is displayed.
2 TOTAL / REMAIN / TIME (p.17)
Indicates whether the current displayed time is elapsed,
remaining, or total time for a disc or individual tracks.
3 Message/time display
4 FADER (p.28,34)
Blinks during fade in or fade out.
5 3 (p.15–16) Lights up during playback.
8 (p.15,22) Lights during play- or record-pause.
6 REC (p.22–25,34)
Lights up to when recording or record-paused. Blinking
display indicates record muting.
7 CD TEXT (p.15,30,31)
Lights if the CD currently loaded contains CD text.
8 CD / CD–R / CD–RW (p.15)
Indicates the type of disc currently loaded.
9 FINALIZE (p.21,26)
Lights up if the CD-RW currently loaded has been finalized.
Also blinks during automatic finalization recording (p.21,26).
10 SYNC / SYNC-1 (p.19–21)
Lights up when the recorder is in automatic synchro
recording mode.
11 AUTO TRK (p.33)
Lights when automatic track numbering is on during
recording.
12 MANU TRK (p.34)
Lights up when manual track numbering is on during
recording.
CD TEXT
CD-RW
FINALIZE
SYNC-1
FADER
AUTO TRK
MANU TRK
SKIP ON
VOL
RPT-1
PGM
RDM
13 SKIP ON (p.28)
Lights up to indicate that a disc contains skip IDs. When
setting or clearing skip IDs, the word SKIP blinks.
14 PGM (p.27)
Lights up when program-play is active.
15 RDM (p.28)
Lights up when random-play is active.
16 RPT / RPT-1 (p.28)
Lights up when repeat play is active.
17 Recording level balance (p.16,23,25)
Displays the digital recording volume. If the balance has been
changed, the indicator (L or R) of the louder channel lights
up. Both indicators light when the balance is unchanged.
Track numbers are displayed while using CD text.
18 OVER indicator (p.24)
Indicates that the input signal overloaded the disc during
recording.
19 Recording level meter (p.19–24)
Displays the input level during recording, or the recorded level
during playback.
20 ANALOG (p.19–24,37)
Lights when the analog input is selected.
OPTICAL (p.19–24,37)
Lights when the optical digital input is selected.
COAXIAL (p.19–24,37)
Lights when the coaxial digital input is selected.
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