TDK DA-5700 User Manual

DA-5700

DIGITAL AUDIO CD RECORDER

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HIGH SPEED RECORDING TO AUDIO
CD-R AND CD-RW DISCS

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- DUB YOUR MUSIC

- RECORD FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES

- ANALOG AND DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

- FULL FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL

USER
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Important Safety Instructions

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FCC
regulations (title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J), and is classified as
a class 1 laser product. This unit doesn’t emit hazardous laser
radiation during operation, because laser radiation is confined
entirely in protective housings.

At the date of manufacture, this product complies with DHHS rules
21 CFR subchapter J.

Warning

• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING.

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USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HERE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT THE DEALER

FROM WHOM YOU BOUGHT IT. DO NOT USE THE UNIT IF IT
SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING.

Caution

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 of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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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.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would
void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

Laser Diode Properties

Material: Ga-Al-As
Wavelength: 765-815nm (25˚C) (play), 780-786nm (25˚C) (record)
Laser Output: Continuous wave max. 5mW (play) Continuous wave

max. 40mW (record)

Safety and Care Instructions

• WATER AND MOISTURE: Keep away from water and moisture.

Avoid showers, bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, open windows,
rain, wet basements, etc.

• HEAT: Keep away from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, amplifiers or similar devices.

• TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY: The nominal temperature should

be between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). This recorder is more
sensitive to temperature extremes than play-only CD players.
Relative humidity should be 30-90% non-condensing.

• POWER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the product. The voltage supplied to the unit should
match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

• GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This product may be equipped

with a polarized AC line plug (with one blade wider than the
other), which fits into the outlet only one way. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of this polarized plug.

• LIGHTNING: For added protection, unplug this unit during

lightning storms.

• VENTILATION: Allow airflow to the system. Don’t place on a closed

bookcase or rack without proper ventilation. Do not place on top
of a receiver or amplifier.

• OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Do not let objects fall into the system

obstructing use. Avoid spilling liquids on the system.

• POWER CORD PROTECTION: Place power cords so that they are not

stepped on, pinched, squeezed or pulled. Unplug the system if not
in use for long periods of time.

• ACCESSORIES: Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall causing serious
injury or death to a child or adult. Use only mounting accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.

• CLEANING: Unplug the system from the power source and clean

with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To keep
the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and do not forget to close
the disc tray.

• SERVICING: Do not service the system yourself. Servicing should be

done by qualified personnel. For additional assistance call the
dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

• MOVING THE UNIT: You should never move the unit while there is

a disc inside one of the trays. Never move the unit until discs have
been removed from both trays.

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Table of Contents

DISC COMPATIBILITY & CARE------------------------------------------------------4
CONNECTIONS--------------------------------------------------------------------------5
REMOTE CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------6
PLAYER BUTTON FUNCTIONS------------------------------------------------------7
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS--------------------------------------8
PLAYBACK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
REPEAT PLAYBACK ------------------------------------------------------------------10
SHUFFLE PLAYBACK & INTRO CHECK -----------------------------------------11
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK -------------------------------------------------------12
BEFORE RECORDING ----------------------------------------------------------------13
DUBBING --------------------------------------------------------------------------14, 15
BASIC RECORDING-------------------------------------------------------------------15
ADVANCED RECORDING------------------------------------------------------16, 17
FINALIZING DISCS--------------------------------------------------------------------18
TIME DISPLAYS -----------------------------------------------------------------------19
PLAYER DISPLAY MESSAGES-----------------------------------------------------20
ERROR MESSAGES-------------------------------------------------------------------20
TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------------21

FRENCH DA-5700 USER MANUAL ----------------------------------------------25

SPANISH DA-5700 USER MANUAL----------------------------------------------49

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Disc Compatibility and Care

IMPORTANT CD RECORDING INFORMATION

This unit plays all audio CDs. For recording, the unit uses special
audio-only CD-R or CD-RW discs. CD-R OR CD-RW DISCS DESIGNED
FOR COMPUTER USE WILL NOT RECORD IN THIS UNIT.

Only discs bearing the CD-R
Digital Audio or CD-RW Digital
Audio logo can be recorded in
this unit.

The last step in making a recording is the finalization process. Unless
this step is completed, the disc will not work in other players or the
DA-5700’s TRAY I. Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in virtually any
CD player. CD-RW discs will play in this unit and other CD-RW
compatible players. Check the specifications of your CD player if you
have questions about compatibility with CD-RW discs.

Once a CD-R disc has been finalized, it cannot be unfinalized. A
finalized CD-RW disc can be unfinalized, allowing you to erase or
add songs.

DISC CARE

• Always place the disc in the disc tray with the label facing up.

(Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)

• Never touch the recording (non-label) side of a disc. Recording

requires a clean surface. Fingerprints, dust, grease, etc. can
cause errors.

• If the disc surface becomes dirty, wipe it in an outward motion

with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays,

benzine or thinner to clean a disc.

• To avoid dust and scratches that could cause skips, discs should

be returned to their cases after use.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and

temperatures for extended periods.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of heat and

ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are not stored in a
location where direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is
away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating
electrical devices.

• Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not

use any protective coating spray.

• If you wish to label a CD-R/RW, only write on the label side, and

use a soft-tip pen. Never use a ball-point or hard-tip pen.

• Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers

with this unit will damage the mechanisms.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (octagonal, heart-shaped, etc.).

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Connections

The DA-5700 features a variety of audio inputs and outputs. For
ideal sound quality, digital connections should be used for playback
and recording.

You will want to connect your TDK Audio CD Recorder to an external
device that will amplify the DA-5700’s sound output. This device may be
a receiver, a mini-system or a boombox, for example.

If your receiver or mini-system has audio output jacks, you may want
to use it as an audio source for recording into your TDK Audio CD
Recorder. You can also connect many devices, including most CD
players and MiniDisc players directly to the DA-5700’s inputs for
recording. You CANNOT connect a turntable directly to your CD
Recorder unless the turntable has a built-in preamplifier. (See the
Advanced Recording section for more information on recording
from a turntable.)

NOTE: Turn off the power of all your audio equipment before
making connections.

[A] LINE IN/LINE OUT

These analog jacks can be used for playback and recording. For
audio playback, connect an analog cable (RCA type) between the
DA-5700’s line out jacks and the line in jacks on an amplification
device such as a receiver. For audio recording, connect an analog
cable (RCA type) between the DA-5700’s line in jacks and the line
out jacks on a source device such as a receiver or a tape deck.

[B] DIGITAL IN/OUT

The DA-5700 has optical and coaxial digital jacks for playback and
recording. Both types of digital connections offer perfect signal
transfer for the highest quality audio.

For audio playback, connect a coaxial digital cable between the
DA-5700’s coaxial digital out jack and the coaxial digital in jack on
an amplification device such as a receiver. Or connect an optical
digital cable between the DA-5700’s optical digital out jack and
the optical digital in jack on a playback device such as a receiver.

For audio recording, connect a coaxial digital cable between the
DA-5700’s coaxial digital in jack and the coaxial digital out jack on
a source device such as a MiniDisc player or a stereo receiver. Or
connect an optical digital cable between the DA-5700’s optical
digital in jack and the optical digital out jack on a source device
such as a MiniDisc player or stereo receiver. Note that the unit can
only receive input through one jack (optical or coaxial) at a time.

[C] AC POWER CORD

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

HEADPHONE LISTENING

To listen through headphones, plug headphones into the unit’s
front-panel jack.

DIGITAL IN

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The supplied remote control allows the DA-5700 to be operated
from a distance. When operating the remote control, point it
towards the unit. Make sure nothing is blocking the recorder’s front
panel REMOTE SENSOR.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted

with their positive (+) and negative (-) poles positioned correctly.

3. Close the cover.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If you have to get closer than normal to the DA-5700 in order for
the remote control to operate the unit, the batteries need to be
replaced.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

• Never use different types of batteries together.

• Rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries can be

used separately.

• When the remote control will not to be used for a long time

(more than a month), remove the batteries to prevent leakage.

• If the batteries leak, use a cloth to wipe away the liquid inside

the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.

• Do not heat or disassemble batteries, and never dispose of old

batteries by throwing them in a fire. Dispose of batteries
according to the laws where you live.

Remote Control

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Player Button Functions

[1] POWER

Press to turn the power ON or OFF.

[2] DUB SPEED

Press to select the dubbing speed.

[3] TRAY OPEN/CLOSE []

Press to open or close TRAY I or TRAY II.

[4] MANUAL/AUTO

Press to select automatic or manual track division.

[5] TRACK SKIP [][]

Press to skip tracks. Or press and hold down to scan forwards
or backwards within a track.

[6] CD SYNC

Press to set up synchronized recording with an external
digital source.

[7] RECORD

Press to enter record pause mode. (Recording is armed,
but does not start.)

[8] RECORD LEVEL

Adjust to set the recording level from external sources.

[9] TRAY II PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAY (ENTER): [ ] Press to start playback, recording,
finalizing or erasing.

PAUSE: [ ]
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Press to stop playback or recording.

[10] ERASE

Press to erase or unfinalize a disc.
(Only CD-RW discs can be unfinalized.)

[11] FINALIZE

Press to finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

[12] TRAY I PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAY: [ ]
Press to start playback.

PAUSE: [ ]
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Press to stop playback.

[13] INPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input (analog, coaxial digital or optical
digital) through which you wish to record.

[14] PHONES

Connect headphones for private listening.

[15] REMOTE SENSOR

Sensor for the remote control. Do not block.

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[1] REPEAT 1/ALL, A-B

Press to set a repeat mode.

[2] NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to select track numbers.

[3] SEARCH [][]

Hold down to scan through a track.

[4] TIME

Press to change the time display.

[5] SHUFFLE

Press to set shuffle playback.

[6] INTRO

Press to turn on INTRO CHECK function. The beginning of
each track is played for 10 seconds when this mode is ON.

[7] PROGRAM, CLEAR, PROGRAM CHECK

These buttons are used for programmed playback.

[8] TRACK SKIP [][]

Press to skip tracks.

[9] RECORD

Press to enter record pause mode. (Recording is armed,
but does not start.)

[10] RECORD LEVEL

Adjust to set the recording level for external sources.

[11] TRAY I PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAY [ ]
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PAUSE [ ]
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[12] TRAY II PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAY (ENTER) [ ]
Press to start playback, recording, finalizing or erasing.

PAUSE [ ]
Press to pause playback or recording.

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Press to stop playback or recording.

[13] TRAY I / TRAY II

These buttons are used to select TRAY I or TRAY II. Before
pressing the remote control’s TRACK SKIP [ ][ ],
MUSIC SEARCH [ ][ ] or numeric buttons, press either
the I or II button to select which tray those buttons will control.

Remote Control Button Functions

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