Pioneer PDR-W739 User Manual
COMPACT DISC RECORDER / MULTI-CD CHANGER
PDR-W739
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 USERSERVICEABLE 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 un-used
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.
GROUND
CLAMP
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
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
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. model]
The serial number for this equipment is located
on the rear panel. 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 INSEREES 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. and Canadian models]
DANGER – LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
This caution can be found on the rear panel of the
unit.
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.
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 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 be
obtained from your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or
A.S.T.A. to B.S. 1362 should be used.
[For U.S. model]
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.
[For U.K. model]
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and
CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT [For U.K. model]
Recording and playback of copyrighted material may require consent. See the Copyright Design and
Patent Act 1988.
[For Compact Disc Recorder/Multi-CD
Changer PDR-W739] [U.K. model]
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 the
unit.
Location: Rear of the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
[For U.S. model]
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.
Contents
1 Before You Start
Checking what's in the box.................................................. 6
Using this manual................................................................ 6
Putting the batteries in the remote ...................................... 6
Hints on installation ............................................................ 6
Avoiding condensation problems ......................................... 6
Maintaining your CD recorder ............................................. 7
Moving the unit .................................................................... 7
CD lens cleaner ..................................................................... 7
Power cord caution .............................................................. 7
About CD, CD–R and CD–RW Discs .................................... 7
Consumer-use discs .............................................................. 7
Recording copyright material .............................................. 8
Recording and finalizing discs ............................................ 8
Playing partially recorded discs ........................................... 8
2 Connecting Up
Rear panel ............................................................................ 9
Connecting optical cords...................................................... 9
Connecting coaxial cords ..................................................... 9
Connecting stereo audio cords ............................................. 9
Connecting the control cord ................................................ 9
Plugging in ........................................................................... 9
3 Controls and Displays
Front panel ......................................................................... 10
Remote control ................................................................... 11
Display ................................................................................ 12
4 Getting Started
Quick CD copying ............................................................... 13
Playing a CD. ...................................................................... 14
Playback modes .................................................................. 15
Starting playback with a timer .......................................... 15
5 Copying CDs
Introduction ....................................................................... 16
Copying CDs........................................................................ 16
Copying individual tracks .................................................. 17
Copying a programmed selection ...................................... 18
Changing the copying speed .............................................. 19
Setting the recording level ................................................. 19
6 Finalizing and Erasing
Finalizing a disc ................................................................. 20
Erasing a CD–RW disc ....................................................... 21
Marking recorded tracks to skip ......................................... 23
7 Playback Functions
Programming a playlist (3-CD changer) .......................... 25
Programming a playlist (CD-R) ........................................ 26
Using the repeat modes ...................................................... 27
Using the random mode .................................................... 27
Fading in and fading out ................................................... 28
Switching the display ......................................................... 29
8 Recording Other Sources
Introduction ....................................................................... 31
Monitoring a source for recording ..................................... 31
Digital synchro recording .................................................. 32
Analog synchro recording .................................................. 33
Manual recording (analog or digital) ............................... 34
Recording blank sections ................................................... 35
Recording fades .................................................................. 35
9 Additional Information
Handling discs .................................................................... 36
Storing discs........................................................................ 36
Discs to avoid ...................................................................... 36
Recording CDs .................................................................... 36
Digital and analog sources ................................................ 36
Digital recording restrictions ............................................. 37
Digital recording from DAT................................................ 37
Digital signal interruptions................................................ 37
Power interruptions ............................................................ 37
Miscellaneous information ................................................ 37
Understanding display messages ....................................... 38
Error messages ................................................................... 39
Messages relating to recording........................................... 40
Digital synchro recording troubleshooting ....................... 40
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 41
Specifications...................................................................... 43
1 Before You Start
Checking what's in the box
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Before starting to set up
your new CD recorder, please check that you have received the
following supplied accessories:
• Stereo audio cords (x2) • AC power cord*
• Two 'AA' size R6P batteries • Remote control unit
• Warranty card • These operating instructions
* UK only: the AC power cord is located in the spacer box.
Using this manual
This manual is for the PDR–W739 Compact Disc Recorder/MultiCD Changer. It is split into two sections; the first covers setting up,
and the second, using the recorder. Set up, which starts here, shows
you how to install and connect up the recorder to the rest of your
system.
In the second section of the manual, starting on page 10, you'll
learn how to use the various features of the recorder. The final part
of the manual provides a list of display messages, a troubleshooting
section, and technical specifications.
Putting the batteries in the remote
1 Turn over the remote
control, then press
and slide the battery
compartment cover
off.
2 Put in the batteries
supplied, taking care
to match the plus
and minus ends of
each battery with the
markings inside the
compartment.
3 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.
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this unit 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.
✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may
prevent proper cooling of the unit.
✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large
enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.
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.
6
1 Before You Start
Maintaining your CD recorder
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
Before moving this unit, remove all discs, switch the unit off once,
then back on again. When all three disc marks have disappeared
from the left side of the display, switch off again and unplug from
the wall outlet. This procedure returns the unit to its shipping
position.
Never lift or move the unit during playback or recording—discs
rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.
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.
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. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
About CD, CD–R and CD–RW Discs
This unit is compatible with three different 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 once
something is recorded 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 rerecord material on these discs so that they can be
used over and over again.
Consumer-use discs
This recorder 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 computerbased CD recorders, will not work with this recorder.
Pioneer has checked the following branded discs for compatibility
with this recorder (as of November 1999):
• Eastman Kodak Company
• FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
• Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
• MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
• TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
• TDK CORPORATION
• VERBATIM CORPORATION
• PIONEER CORPORATION
Sample discs from the following makers have also been checked for
compatibility (as of November 1999), although at the time of
writing discs branded under these names are not available.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
Note: Discs from any of the above makers may also be sold under
different brand names.
7
1 Before You Start
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).
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. Figure 1. (right) shows the three states—
blank, partially recorded, and finalized—and summarizes what’s
possible (✔) and impossible (✘) in each.
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. This tells a CD player exactly what's on the
disc and where to find it. Once a CD-R is finalized, further
recording and other changes become impossible. The CD recorder
and other CD players treat a finalized disc as an ordinary playbackonly CD. (See page 20 for more information on finalizing CD-Rs.)
CD-rewritable discs can be finalized in the same way as CD-R discs,
but even after finalization, the disc can still be erased and used over
again. Remember that CD-RW discs can only be played on players
that are specifically designed to play CD-RW discs: most home CD
players will not play these discs, even after the disc has been
finalized. (See page 20 for more information on finalizing CD-RWs.)
fig 1. differences between recordable and rewritable discs.
✔ Recordable
✘ Erasable
✘ Skip ID set/clear
✘ Play in ordinary
CD player
Record
✔ Recordable
✘ Erasable
✔ Skip ID set/clear
✘ Play in ordinary
CD player
Finalize
✘ Recordable
✘ Erasable
✘ Skip ID set/clear
✔ Play in ordinary
CD player
✔ Recordable
✘ Erasable
✘ Skip ID set/clear
✘ Play in ordinary
CD player
✔ Recordable
✔ Erasable
✔ Skip ID set/clear
✘ Play in ordinary
CD player
✘ Recordable*
✔ Erasable
✘ Skip ID set/clear*
✘ Play 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.
Playing partially recorded discs
Partially recorded discs (discs which contain recorded material but
have not yet been finalized) can be played in the 3-CD changer of
this unit with the follwing limitations:
• it will take longer than usual to read the disc when you load
it and start playback.
• when the partially recorded disc is stopped, the display will
not show any disc time information. During playback, only
track elapsed time is displayed; you cannot switch to any
other display mode.
• if you play a CD-RW from which tracks have been erased,
you may still hear the erased tracks and the disc may not
play correctly.
• it may not be possible to play an unfinalized disc if there is
very little blank space left.
8
Rear panel
Important: Before making or changing any rear panel
connections, make sure that all the components are switched off
and unplugged from the power supply.
2 Connecting Up
Connect to the OPTICAL OUT
or COAXIAL OUT of a CD,
MiniDisc, DAT or other digital
equipment for digital recording.
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
DIGITAL
OUT
Connect to the OPTICAL IN or
COAXIAL IN of a CD-R,
MiniDisc or DAT recorder, or
other digital recording device to
be able to record from this unit.
LINE
REC PLAY
IN OUT
L
R
Connecting optical cords
Before plugging in an optical cord, pull
out the protective cover from the
OPTICAL
optical jack.
Optical interconnects only plug in one
way, so make sure the plug is correctly
lined up with the jack before inserting.
You should hear it click into position
when fully inserted.
Avoid using optical interconnects
longer than 3 meters. Optical
interconnects are available from any
good audio dealer.
Connecting coaxial cords
Use a regular interconnect with a pintype (also called RCA or phono) plug
COAXIAL
on each end to connect components
with digital coaxial-type jacks. These
are available from any good audio
dealer. Make sure that the plug is
pushed fully home.
CONTROL
IN
Connect to the TAPE/MD/
CD-R LINE IN/OUT jacks
of your amplifier or receiver.
After completing all other
connections, connect the
power cord and plug into a
standard AC wall outlet.
Connect to the CONTROL
OUT of a Pioneer amplifer or
receiver to be able to use the
amp/receiver's remote control
with this unit.
Connecting stereo audio cords
Connecting the control cord
Plugging in
After double-checking all the connections, connect the power cord
to this unit and plug the other end into a standard wall outlet.
Congratulations! You’re done setting up.
AC IN
The two sets of stereo audio cords
supplied connect this unit to your
amplifier/receiver’s analog line
LINE
inputs/outputs. Be sure to fully insert
each plug for the best connection.
The plugs and jacks are color-coded
to make connection easier.
Use a stereo miniplug cord (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL
of your Pioneer amplifier or
OUT
receiver to the CONTROL IN of this
unit. If you plan to use this feature,
you must also connect the analog
audio LINE IN/OUTs.
9
3 Controls and Displays
Front panel
1
OPEN/CLOSE
1
0
2
0
3
0
POWER
— OFF
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COPY MODE
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SYNCHRO
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OPEN/CLOSE
REC MUTE
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REC LEVEL
PUSH ON-OFF
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1 OPEN/CLOSE ) 1/2/3 – Press to open/close
disc tray 1, 2 or 3 from the changer.
2 Changer disc tray
3 CD SELECT 1/2/3 – Press to select disc 1, 2 or 3
from the changer. (p.14)
4 COPY START CD = CD-R – Press to start
copying from disc(s)/tracks in the CD changer. (p.13, 16–
18)
5 CD-R disc tray
10 3-CD Controls
41 – Press for reverse track skip; press and hold
for fast reverse playback. (p.14)
¡¢ – Press for forward track skip; press and hold
for fast forward playback. (p.14)
DISPLAY – Use to switch the CD display mode (p.29)
6 – Press to play a disc or pause a disc that’s already
playing (press again to restart playback). (p.14)
7 – Press to stop playback. (p.14)
6 CD-R functions
COPY MODE – Use to select the copy mode: disc,
track or program. (p.16–18)
CHECK – Use to check the tracks of a playlist (p.25–
26).
ERASE – Use to select the erase mode: last track,
multiple tracks, all tracks or TOC. (p.21)
FINALIZE – Press to start finalizing a disc. (p.20)
INPUT – Use to select the external input to use: optical,
coaxial or analog line in. (p.31–34)
AUTO SPACE – Press to switch on/off automatic track
spacing when copying a programmed playlist. (p.18)
SYNCHRO – Use to select the synchro recording mode
when recording from an external component. (p.32–33)
7 OPEN/CLOSE 0 – Press to open/close the CD-R disc
tray.
8 REC / REC MUTE ¶ – Press to put the recorder into
record-pause mode ready for recording (p.34). Once
recording, use to record blank sections onto a disc. (p.35)
9 POWER –OFF / -ON – Press to switch the unit on
or off.
11 RANDOM – Start random track/disc playback. (p.27)
12 PHONES / LEVEL – Plug in a pair of headphones.
Adjust the volume using the level control.
13 PLAY MODE – Set the play mode to play one disc, all
discs in the changer, or all discs in both the changer and
CD-R. (p.15)
14 CD-R Controls
41 – Press for reverse track skip; press and hold
for fast reverse playback. (p.14)
¡¢ – Press for forward track skip; press and hold
for fast forward playback. (p.14)
DISPLAY – Use to switch the CD-R display mode. (p.30)
6 – Press to play a disc or pause a disc that’s already
playing (press again to restart playback). Also use when
recording to start or pause recording. (p.34)
7 – Press to stop playback or recording.
15 ‡ REC LEVEL – Turn to adjust the recording level.
Push to switch between fixed (LED lit) and variable level
recording in digital recording mode, and between
automatic recording level (LED lit) and manual level
control in analog recording mode. (p.19, 32–34)
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Remote control
1 Disc select buttons
DISC 1/2/3 – Select discs from the changer. (p.14)
CD-R – Switch to the CD recorder. (p.14)
2 Playback control buttons
DISPLAY – Switch the display mode. (p.29–30)
7 – Stop playback or recording.
8 – Pause playback or recording.
3 – Start or resume playback, or start recording from
record-pause mode.
1 ¡ – Press and hold for fast reverse/forward
playback. (p.14)
4 ¢ – Skip back/forward tracks. (p.14)
3 Numeric and function buttons
Number buttons – Use to select track numbers.
(p.14, 25–26)
10/0 – Use to input 10 or 0.
>10 – Use to enter track numbers greater than 10.
RANDOM – Start random track/disc playback. (p.27)
REPEAT – Set the repeat mode. (p.27)
FADER – Fade in or out during playback or recording
(CD-R only). (p.28, 35)
PROGRAM – Program the playback track order.
(p.25–26)
CHECK – Check the tracks of a programmed playlist
(p.25), and monitor the recording level (p.19)
CLEAR – Clear the last programmed track in program
play mode. (p.25)
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SKIP – Change the skip ID mode. (p.23–24)
SKIP SET – Set a track skip ID for the current track.
(p.23)
SKIP CLEAR – Clear a skip ID for the current track.
(p.24)
PLAY MODE – Set the play mode to play one disc, all
discs in the 3-CD changer, or all discs in both the changer
and CD-R. (p.15)
Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote
and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Use within the operating range and angle, as shown right.
• 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 other equipment
located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the
operating range of the remote.
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Display
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1 DISC 1/2/3 – Indicates discs loaded.
2 Message/time display
4 COPY X1 / X2 – Lights when copying disc(s)/tracks
from the CD changer, and indicates whether single or
double speed.
3 Status indicators
PARTIAL – Lights when a partially recorded CD-R or
CD-RW is loaded into the 3 CD changer. Random and
repeat play functions are not available when this is lit.
SINGLE / ALL / RELAY – Indicates the play mode.
FADER – Lights during fade in or fade out.
RPT / RPT#1 – Lights when disc repeat / track repeat
5 # – Lights when a disc in the changer is playing or
paused.
* – Lights when a disc in the changer is paused.
6 Level meter
7 # – Lights when the recorder is playing, paused or
recording.
* – Lights when the recorder is paused.
is on.
SCAN – Lights when the recorder is preparing to record.
RDM – Lights in random-play mode.
PGM – Lights in program-play mode.
SKIP – Lights to indicate that a track’s skip ID is set.
Blinks when clearing a skip ID.
VOL – Lights when the digital volume level is set to
something other than 0dB.
FIX – Lights when fixed recording level is on.
DIG / ANA – Indicates whether internal recording is
via a digital or analog link.
ANA / OPT / COAX – Indicates the current input:
analog, optical or coaxial.
AUTO SPACE – Lights when automatic track spacing
8 CD-R function indicators
REC – Lights when in record or record-pause mode.
CD / CD-R / CD-RW – Indicates the type of disc
currently loaded in the recorder.
MANUAL / AUTO TRACK – Indicates manual or
automatic track numbering.
FINALIZE – Blinks during auto-finalization recording;
lights if a finalized CD-RW disc is loaded.
ERASE – Lights when recorder is erasing a CD-RW disc.
SYNCHRO – Lights during internal recording and
during synchro recording from an external component.
32 / 44 / 48 – Indicates the sampling rate of the
incoming digital signal.
is on in program copy mode.
ALC – Lights when automatic analog level control is on.
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Quick CD copying
Although the PDR-W739 has many advanced recording features,
duplicating a CD is pretty much a one-touch operation. Before
starting, make sure that the recorder is connected to your amplifer
and that everything is plugged in to a power outlet.
For detailed information on other recording features, see chapters
5, 6, 8, and 9.
1 Press the POWER button to switch
on.
The display lights up.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 10 to eject the
3-CD changer disc tray.
Place the CD you want to copy, with the label face up, on to
the disc tray, making sure that it is seated properly in the
disc guide.
Note: Do not use an adapter with 8cm CD-singles. The
disc tray has guides for both 12cm and 8cm discs.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 10 to close the
disc tray.
OPEN/CLOSE
COMPACT DISC DIGITAL RECORDER
COPY START
CD=CD-R
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to eject the
CD-R disc tray.
Place a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, with the label/nonrecording side face up, on to the disc tray. Again, make
certain that it is seated correctly in the disc guide.
Be careful when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs not to
leave fingerprints on the recording surface.
5 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to close the
disc tray.
The recorder reads the disc to see what you've loaded. After a
few seconds it should tell you that you’ve loaded a
NEW DISC.
6 Press COPY START CD=CD-R.
The recorder automatically copies at double speed, so if
you're listening to the recording as it's being made it will
sound a little strange!
After the CD in the changer has finished playing, the
recorder will finalize the CD-R to make it playable on most
ordinary CD players (for more information on this process,
turn to page 8). This process takes just a few minutes after
the CD has been copied.
Remove the disc from the recorder before switching off.
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Playing a CD
This section takes you through using the basic playback controls of
the CD changer and CD-R. The steps below describe playing a disc
in tray 1 of the disc changer, but the playback controls for the CD-R
and for other discs loaded into the changer work in exactly the
same way.
1 If the recorder isn't already on, press
POWER to switch on.
The display lights up.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 10 (front panel
only) to eject the CD changer disc
tray.
• To open the CD-R tray, press OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the
right-hand side of the unit.
Place a CD, with the label face up, on to the disc tray,
making sure that it is seated properly in the disc guide.
Note: Do not use an adapter when playing 8cm CDsingles. The disc tray has guides for both 12cm and 8cm
discs.
6 To fast-reverse or fast-forward, press
and hold 1 or ¡ (41 or
¡¢ on the front panel).
Release to resume normal playback.
If you reach the end of the disc while pressing ¡
(¡¢), the display shows END and the recorder goes
into play-pause mode (you can still reverse-search).
7 To skip back or forward to another
track, press 4 or ¢ (41 or
¡¢ on the front panel).
Pressing ¢ (¡¢) once skips to the start of the
next track on the disc. Further presses take you to
subsequent tracks.
Pressing 4 (41) once takes you to the beginning
of the current track. Further presses skip to the start of
previous tracks.
You can use the track skip buttons while the disc is paused
or stopped, too. The track number changes while the disc
remains paused/stopped.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 10 again to
close the disc tray.
4 Press DISC 1 (CD SELECT 1 on the
front panel) to start playback.
• For CD-R playback, press CD-R on the remote control
(6 on the front panel).
5 To pause playback, press 8 (6 on
the front panel).
To resume playback, press again.
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8 To skip directly to another track, press
the corresponding number button.
• For track numbers 1 to 10, use the corresponding number.
• For track numbers over 10, press the >10 button, then enter
the track number. For example, to select track 20 press >10,
2, then 10/0.
9 To stop playback, press 7.
If the disc was paused, then the pause mode is canceled.
Remove the disc from the recorder before switching off.
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