Pioneer PDR-W839 User Manual

COMPACT DISC RECORDER / MULTI-CD CHANGER

PDR-W839

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.

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.

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.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 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.

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

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

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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.

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

Connecting a keyboard ...................................................... 10

Keyboard controls ............................................................... 10

3 Controls and Displays

Front panel ......................................................................... 11

Remote control ................................................................... 12

Display ................................................................................ 13

Editing CD text ................................................................... 25

Copying track names to other tracks ................................. 26

Recording fade ins and fade outs....................................... 27

Automatically numbering tracks ....................................... 27

Setting the silence threshold .............................................. 28

Manually numbering tracks .............................................. 28

Starting tracks in time increments .................................... 29

Changing the recording speed ........................................... 29

Setting the recording level ................................................. 29

Setting the balance ............................................................. 30

6 Finalizing and Erasing

Finalizing a disc ................................................................. 31

Erasing a CD–RW disc ....................................................... 32

Marking recorded tracks to skip ......................................... 34

Playing a disc with skip IDs ............................................... 35

7 Playback Functions

Programming a playlist (3-CD changer) .......................... 36

Clearing the playlist ........................................................... 36

Programming a playlist (CD-R) ........................................ 37

Using the repeat modes ...................................................... 37

Using the random mode .................................................... 38

Fading in and fading out ................................................... 38

8 Recording Other Sources

Introduction ....................................................................... 39

Monitoring a source for recording ..................................... 39

Digital synchro recording .................................................. 40

Analog synchro recording .................................................. 41

Manual recording (analog or digital) ............................... 42

Recording blank sections ................................................... 43

4 Getting Started

Quick CD recording ............................................................ 14

Copying tracks during playback ........................................ 14

Setting the headphone level ............................................... 14

Playing a CD. ...................................................................... 15

Playback modes .................................................................. 16

Starting playback with a timer .......................................... 16

Using the menu features .................................................... 16

Switching the display ......................................................... 17

5 Recording Features

Introduction ....................................................................... 20

Recording a CD................................................................... 20

Recording individual tracks ............................................... 21

Recording from anywhere on the disc ............................... 22

Recording a programmed selection................................... 23

Using CD text ...................................................................... 24

9 Additional Information

Handling discs .................................................................... 44

Storing discs........................................................................ 44

Discs to avoid ...................................................................... 44

Recording CDs .................................................................... 44

Digital and analog sources ................................................ 44

Digital recording restrictions ............................................. 45

Digital recording from DAT................................................ 45

Digital signal interruptions................................................ 45

Power interruptions ............................................................ 45

Miscellaneous information ................................................ 45

Understanding display messages ....................................... 46

Error messages ................................................................... 47

Messages relating to recording........................................... 48

Digital synchro recording troubleshooting ....................... 48

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

Specifications ...................................................................... 50

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 model only: the AC power cord is located in the spacer

box.

Using this manual

This manual is for the PDR–W839 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 11, 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.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.

7m (23ft.)

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.

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.

1 Before You Start

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.

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, then close the tray. The

CD SELECT lights should all turn off. At this point, hold down the

7 button (CD-R side) and press PLAY MODE on the front panel. When you see the message OK! you can then switch the unit off and unplug from the wall outlet. This procedure returns the unit to its shipping position. You cannot use the unit when the display reads OK! — normal operation resumes when power is switched back on.

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 May 2000):

• Eastman Kodak Company

• FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.

• Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.

• MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.

• TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

• TDK CORPORATION

• VERBATIM CORPORATION

• PIONEER CORPORATION

• SONY CORPORATION

• RITEK CORPORATION

Sample discs from the following makers have also been checked for compatibility (as of May 2000), 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.

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 31 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 31 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 following 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.

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.

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Connect to the TAPE/MD/ CD-R LINE IN/OUT jacks

of your amplifier or receiver.

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.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

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.

CONTROL AC IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

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.

After completing all other connections, connect the power cord and plug into a standard AC wall outlet.

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.

2 Connecting Up

Connecting a keyboard

You can choose to use a connected keyboard to control many of the playback and recording features of the PDR-W839. This is useful when you want to name your CD-Rs or CD-RWs for future reference. This unit is designed for use with a U.S.English keyboard, connected to the KEYBOARD

on the front panel with a six-pin mini DIN-

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type jack (see right).

When using the keyboard for playback and recording features (such as inputting CD text, erasing, repeating tracks, etc.), the instructions are the same as those for the remote control and the front panel controls. However, use the keys on your keyboard corresponding to the buttons on both the front panel and the remote control (see below for a full list).

Connect the keyboard’s DIN connector to the KEYBOARD INPUT on the front panel at right.

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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 and play disc

1, 2 or 3 from the changer. (p.15)

4 CD = CD-R START / REC THIS – Press to start

recording from disc(s)/tracks in the CD changer. (p.14, 20–23)

5 CD-R disc tray 6 CD-R functions

REC MODE – Use to select the copy mode: disc, track

or program. (p.20–23) ERASE – Use to select the erase mode: last track, multiple tracks, all tracks or TOC. (p.32–33)

FINALIZE – Press to start finalizing a disc. (p.31) SYNCHRO – Use to select the synchro recording mode

when recording from an external component. (p.40–41) AUTO SPACE – Press to switch on/off automatic track spacing when copying a programmed playlist. (p.23) NAME– Use to cycle through CD text naming options. (p.24–25) MENU/DELETE – Press to cycle through the preference menu options. Press to delete characters while editing CD text. (p.16, 24–25)

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.42). Once recording, use to record blank sections onto a disc. (p.43)

9 POWER –OFF / -ON – Press to switch the unit on

or off.

10 3-CD Controls

41 – Press for reverse track skip; press and hold

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¡¢ – Press for forward track skip; press and hold for fast forward playback. (p.15) DISPLAY – Use to switch the CD display mode (p.17) 6 – Press to play a disc or pause a disc that’s already playing (press again to restart playback). (p.15)

7 – Press to stop playback. (p.15)

11 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.16)

12 PHONES – Plug in a pair of headphones. 13 KEYBOARD INPUT – Connect a key board to input

CD text. (p. 10)

14 INPUT – Use to select the externel input to use: optical,

coaxial, or analog line in. (p.39–42)

15 CD-R Controls

41 – Press for reverse track skip; press and hold for fast reverse playback. (p.15) ¡¢ – Press for forward track skip; press and hold for fast forward playback. (p.15) DISPLAY – Use to switch the CD-R display mode. (p.18–19) 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.15)

7 – Press to stop playback or recording.

16 ‡ REC VOL (Jog dial)– Turn to adjust the recording

level. Push to switch between fixed and variable level recording in digital recording mode (p.29, 39–41). Also turn to select options in the menu (p.16); cycle through characters in CD text (p.24); skip tracks while stopped or during playback (p.15). Push the jog dial to select characters in CD text (p.25); confirm menu settings (p.16); play a disc (when stopped) (p.15).

for fast reverse playback. (p.15)

3 Controls and Displays

Remote control

1 DISPLAY/CHARA – Press to switch between display

modes (p.17), and between upper- and lower-case characters while using CD text (p.24).

2 SCROLL – Press to scroll through long names in CD

text. (p.17, 24)

3 MENU/DELETE – Press to access the preference

menu options (p.16). Press to delete characters while editing CD text (p.24–25).

4 FADER – Press to fade in or fade out during playback or

recording. (p.27,38)

5 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.16)

6 10/0 MARK–Use in selecting tracks over ten, as well

as for choosing symbols when using CD text (p.24).

7 Playback control buttons

4 ¢ – Skip back/forward tracks. (p.15) 3 – Start or resume playback, or start recording from

record-pause mode. 1 ¡ – Press and hold for fast-reverse and fast- forward playback, and to move cursor position when using CD text. (p.24) ENTER –Confirm menu settings (p.16); confirm characters in CD text (p.25).

7 – Stop playback or recording.

8 REC THIS – Press to record the track that’s currently

playing in the changer. (p.14)

9 Disc select buttons

DISC 1/2/3 – Press to select and play disc 1, 2 or 3

from the changer. (p.15) CD-R – Switch to the CD recorder and play the currently loaded CD/CD-R/CD-RW(p.15)

10 Playback / skip buttons

PROGRAM – Program the playback track order.

(p.36,37) CHECK – Check the tracks of a programmed playlist (p.36), and monitor the CD changer (p.29). CLEAR – Clear the last programmed track in program play mode. (p.36)

RANDOM – Start random track/disc playback. (p.38) REPEAT – Set the repeat mode. (p.37) SKIP PLAY – Press to switch skip play on or off (p.32) SKIP ID SET/CLEAR – Set or clear a track skip ID

for the current track. (p.34)

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11 NAME CLIP – Press to copy the current CD text to the

recorder’s memory.

12 Number / Letter buttons – Use to jump directly to

track numbers for playback, selecting track numbers for editing / programming, and selecting letters when using CD text.

13 NAME – Use to cycle through the CD text naming

options. (p.24)

14 >10– Use to select track numbers over 10. 15 8 – Pause playback or recording.

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1 DISC 1/2/3 – Indicates discs loaded. 2 DISC Lights when disc information is displayed.

TRACK Lights when track information is displayed. ARTST Lights when artist information is displayed.

3 Message/time display 4 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. A. SPACE – Lights when automatic track spacing is on in program copy mode.

SINGLE / ALL / RELAY – Indicates the play mode. FADER – Blinks during fade in or fade out. SCAN – Blinks while checking playback from the CD

changer (after CHECK is pressed).

RDM – Lights in random-play mode. RPT / RPT-1 – Lights when disc repeat / track repeat

is on.

PGM – Lights in program-play mode. SKIP ON – Lights to indicate that a track’s skip ID is

set. SKIP blinks when clearing or setting a skip ID (ON does not appear). VOL – Lights when the 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.

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5 REC THIS / Hi / COPY– Lights during CD

recording and indicates high-speed copying.

6 # – Lights when a disc in the changer is playing or

paused.

* – Lights when a disc in the changer is paused.

7 Level meter 8 # – Lights when the recorder is playing, paused or

recording.

* – Lights when the recorder is paused.

9 CD-R function indicators

CD TEXT– Lights if the current CD contains CD text. CD / CD-R / CD-RW – Indicates the type of disc

currently loaded in the recorder. FINALIZE – Blinks during auto-finalization recording; lights if a finalized CD-RW disc is loaded.

MANUAL – Indicates manual track numbering. TRACK – Blinks during recording or monitoring when

a new track will start using auto track numbering. SYNC / SYNC-1 – Lights up when the recorder is in automatic synchro recording. REC – Lights when in record or record-pause mode. Blinks during record-muting. ANALOG / OPTICAL / COAXIAL – Lights when the corresponding analog or digital input is selected.

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Quick CD recording

Although the PDR-W839 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.

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 CD= CD-R START (REC THIS).

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.

Recording tracks during playback

You also have the option of choosing to record the track that’s currently playing in the changer. Make sure there is a CD-R or CDRW in the recorder, then simply press CD= CD-R START (REC

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the beginning of the track and the CD-R starts recording. The recorder stops automatically at the end of the track.

Setting the headphone level

You can set the headphone level so that the output is relatively louder or softer.

1 Press MENU/DELETE.

2 Turn the jog dial until H.P. LEVEL

appears in the display, then press to ENTER.

The display shows the current level: H (high), or L (low).

3 Turn the jog dial (4 and ¢ on

the remote)to change the level.

4 Press the jog dial (ENTER) to confirm

the new level.

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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 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: Don’t use an adapter when playing 8cm CD-singles. The disc tray has guides for both 12cm and 8cm discs.

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).

• If the disc contains CD text, the CD TEXT indicator lights up and the entire disc title automatically scrolls across the display. The first 12 characters of the disc title will remain in the display. You can switch information displays by pressing

DISPLAY (DISPLAY/CHARA when using the CD-R). See

page 24 for more on CD text.

5 To pause playback, press 8 (6 on

the front panel). To resume playback, press again.

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 DISC 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.

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.

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The different play modes let you play either a single disc, or up to four discs one after another for an uninterrupted playing time of up to five hours.

1 Load a disc into disc tray 1 of the

changer.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 2 0.

Disc tray 1 closes and 2 opens. Load a disc into tray 2 of the changer, then close the disc tray.

3 Load discs into tray 3 and the CD-R

(if you want to).

Load them in the same way as described above.

4 Press PLAY MODE to select the disc

playback mode.

Press repeatedly to switch between the three play modes:

• ALL – all discs loaded in the changer play one after the other (default mode)

• SINGLE – a single disc from the changer plays, then stops

• RELAY – all discs in the changer, followed by the disc in the CD-R tray, play one after the other

5 Press DISC 1 (CD SELECT 1 on the

front panel) to start playback.

If you're in SINGLE mode, press the DISC (CD SELECT) button for the disc you want to play.

In ALL or RELAY modes, you can start playback from a disc other than 1. However, playback will still stop after disc 3 (ALL mode) or the disc in the CD-R tray (RELAY mode).

• You can also start playback using the 6 button on the 3-CD changer side. Playback will start from whichever

CD SELECT button is lit.

Starting playback with a timer

You can use this unit with a standard audio timer to start playback at a set time. Simply load a disc (or discs) and set the timer. When power is restored to this unit by the timer, playback will start automatically in the default ALL mode. Playback starts with the CD selected (shown in the display) when the unit was last turned off.

• Before setting the timer, make sure that all discs loaded into the changer have been read by the unit (wait for the

TOC READ message to disappear).

Using the menu features

Several features of the CD recorder can be accessed by using the

MENU/DELETE key. This menu is like a selection of preferences

that will stay in memory even if the system is turned off (see note below). The jog dial cycles you through the features listed below (refer to the page numbers listed to set your preferences in the menu).

• Headphone level (p.14)

• Fader length (p.27)

• Automatic track numbering (p.27)

• Silence threshold for auto track numbering (p.28)

• Time increment recording (p.29)

• Recording balance (p.30)

Note: The time increment will default to OFF when: recording is stopped; auto track numbering is turned off; power is switched off.

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